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A rezoning proposal for Staten Island in New York City gets support from a local resident<|fim_middle|> even a new leader at the helm of the operation.
With hot-button issues like the Hudson Tunnel crisis forcing a new perspective about the connection of New York city to its surrounding region, Mayor de Blasio has responded by creating a new office of regional planning.
The New York Department of City Planning is working on an overhaul of its parking requirements with the potential to impact hundreds of developments. | with deep involvement in the community.
The New York Department of City Planning (DCP) released the first in a series of videos introducing DCP staffers to the world.
Zoning changes in SoHo and NoHo are expected to allow more kinds of uses by-right in parts of the neighborhood previously restricted to manufacturing uses.
A look back at Purnima Kapur's career highlights the long-term impacts of her planning work.
Zoning Handbooks are designed to help New Yorkers understand the city's zoning code.
The New York Department of City Planning is considering changes to a formula used to model the shadows cast by potential developments as part of its Midtown East rezoning plan.
Carl Weisbrod will step down from his position at the head of the Department of City Planning in New York at the end of the month, and the de Blasio Administration has already identified his successor.
The aspiration for a forthcoming Uniform Land Use Review Procedure for East Midtown Manhattan is nothing short of returning the neighborhood to central business district status.
A city planning office with a regional focus? Such a rare beast is real in New York City. There's | 226 |
Our Turkish guide claimed that it was the first Islamic place of higher learning. A precursor to a modern university, as it were.
The remains of a pipe fed fountain with what's left of the astronomical observation tower in the background.
During the European dark ages, when the library of Alexandria was last burned, ancient texts in western Europe were systematically destroyed and much of the ancient knowledge was lost.
According to our Turkish guide, many ancient astronomy, philosophy, natural sciences, and medicine texts are only available to us today because they were copied and brought here.
They were originally brought here to be translated from Greek into Arabic. However, the act of bringing them here ended up saving them for posterity.
Later, just prior to the renaissance, travelers coming through here were able to reintroduce them back into the west. Some say these reintroduced texts were responsible for the Italian renaissance, but that discussion is way beyond my pay grade.
Again, we see the intricate detail carved into these building blocks.
After leaving the mosque, we visited what I would call a classic example of "bee hive" houses that abound in this area.
Each "bee-hive" roof creates a domed ceiling inside for one room of the house. This particular house has been open for tourist visits for years.
Looking up inside one of the roofs. The principle behind these is simple. The dom<|fim_middle|>, again, one can see the domed rooms are connected by arched doorways. Even though this house is open nearly every day for tourist visits, folks actually live here.
Folks like this little person, who seemed to take all the visitors completely in stride.
This is one of the larger houses of this type that we saw.
Here is a smaller one that I photographed from the bus as we drove out of town.
Continue on to Post 23: Urfa, by clicking here. | ed roof creates air flow that makes the hot air rise and exit through the hole in the top, which keeps the house cool in the summer months.
And, they say, it also keeps the dwellings warm in the winter months. A close up of the mud-brick roof covering.
Inside | 59 |
The USB–C connector has been on the market for some time. They've been part of the MacBook since 2015, and the standard has existed for far longer. So why does it seem like all USB-C hubs are somewhere between barely functional and basically trash?
USB Type C, or USB–C to its friends, is the newest USB connector standard. It replaces all the USB connectors that came before it, so it supersedes all the Mini and Micro cables of older standards. USB–C also supports the highest data and power transfer rates of the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard, cranking up as high as 10 Gbps and 100 watts. It's the most robust, durable, and powerful USB connector type available.
USB–C should not be confused with the USB 3.1 specification; USB–C is simply a connector type. Cables and devices with USB–C connectors can support data transfer rates from USB 2.0's 480 Mbit/s to Thunderbolt 3's 20 Gbps. Fortunately, all cables with USB–C connectors must contain a chip reporting what kind of speed and power they can safely handle. But connector type does not determine speed.
It might be less obvious to consumers. You need to shop carefully and look for the specific logos stamped on the cable end. Look for the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Superspeed trident with the 10 Gbps branding.
This is already getting complicated. And if you've ever bought cheap electronics from Chinese fabs, you might be able to identify some failure points already.
So if USB–C is the biggest, baddest new USB connection standard, why isn't it better supported by the marketplace? Where are all the awesome USB-C hubs? Mostly, it comes down to a much smaller market, lack of competition, and OEMs' relative inexperience with the USB<|fim_middle|> laptops are not unheard of. As OEMs gain experience, this will become less of an issue. But for now, it's a real concern.
As time goes on, all these problems will lessen and eventually disappear. As fabricators get better at building USB 3.1 Gen 2-compliant hardware, we'll see a commensurate improvement in the quality of hubs available. Until then, reviews are your friend. Look for devices made by reliable manufacturers with positive reviews from real users.
Could the New MacBook's Single USB-C Port Pose a Major Security Threat? | 3.1 standard.
In addition to its new power, USB–C is the newest connector type on the market. While you'll find it on some devices, very few computers offer solely USB–C ports. Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro are the notable exceptions, although the USB–C connectors on those computers actually might support Thunderbolt 3, depending on the model. The connector type has begun its slow diffusion through the peripheral market, but it hasn't made much of a dent yet.
But replacing a connector as popular and widely used as USB is bound to take a long time. That kind of change doesn't happen quickly. So adoption of Type C was always going to be more of a trickle than a flood: a few devices at first, starting with speed-sensitive applications. Eventually, Type C will take over completely, but it's hard to predict when that day will come. Right now, that day seems distant.
This limited adoption means that there's not yet a huge demand for USB–C hubs and devices. Since few devices support the standard, most folks haven't really caught on yet. Sure, Apple supports it on their Macs. But Macs make up a comparatively tiny portion of the market. And speed is not a major failure point for most devices supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1. It's not as if users with blue-plug hard drives are complaining about how slow they are: few devices can even fully saturate the 10 Gbps of USB 3.1 Gen 2, let alone the 20 Gbps of Thunderbolt 3.
When users do purchase a host device with USB–C ports, they're likely to buy a conversion dongle to continue using the USB Type A cables and connectors they're familiar with. Simple direct conversion dongles for USB–C to USB A are also reliable and cheap, so it's a good choice for most users. Thanks to the relatively slow uptake of USB–C among consumers, there isn't as much competition in the market for hubs and cables.
Because relatively fewer hubs are being made, manufacturers don't get as much practice to iron out the defects in their design and production processes. That means the hubs are more likely to be unreliable or not fully up to spec in ways that are both frustrating and limiting. While your host device will likely "see" the USB ports and recognize devices connected to them, the connection might be buggy or slower than necessary.
Just multiplying USB–C ports is actually the easiest way to make USB–C hubs. USB-C doesn't make that as easy as USB 2.0 did, unfortunately. So fabricators are still trying to figure it out, and they're not perfect yet.
But just transferring data or power is comparitively easy. USB–C's "alternate modes" can take graphic or network input, and those ports are even more likely to be buggy. That's one of the reasons that USB breakout hubs are so expensive: they're harder to design and build. Since data type is no longer segregated by connector type, USB–C hubs must include some chipsets to sort out inputs. And all that's not necessarily a straightforward process. The majority of factories in China, where nearly all hubs are built, are great at cheap, straightforward processes; other things need practice and expertise.
It's not just hubs; cables aren't even safe. Stories about out-of-spec USB–C cables frying | 698 |
The scenario began when one of two bell-ringers carrying out maintenance on the bells slipped from the bell frame and had to be rescued from the church tower in Chevening last week.
Fortunately, the mock drama was part of a joint training exercise involving Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police.
The woman was trapped under a bell. A second bell-ringer found she was conscious but badly injured and had to go out of the church to get a signal for her mobile phone. She phoned 999<|fim_middle|> to ensure she could be safely moved, while keeping her head and back as still as possible.
After the safe removal of the casualty, the emergency services crews took the opportunity to practice their rapid descent by abseiling from the church tower. | and Kent Police were first on the scene. They requested the assistance of KFRS' technical rescue team.
The team is trained to use specialist equipment capable of handling a range of major emergencies which can lift, cut and remove concrete and rubble from collapsed structures along with sophisticated equipment for finding casualties, including special cameras and listening devices.
They attend the most complex and challenging incidents involving: confined space working; technical and rope rescues from a height, down sewers or in trench collapses as well as life-threatening incidents such as road traffic collisions involving heavy goods vehicles and building collapse.
Crew Manager, Steve Partington, said: "After assessing and stabilising the casualty, we decided that the safest and most effective way of carrying out the rescue was to place her in a multi-integrated body stretcher (MIBS) | 165 |
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The Corning Inc. Foundation, established in 1952, develops and administers projects in support of educational, cultural, and community organizations. Over the years, the foundation has contributed more than $83 million through its grant programs. Each year, the foundation fulfills approximately 225 grants totaling some $2,250,000. Corning's areas of involvement have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility<|fim_middle|> N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize – Oct 1
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Application deadline: ongoing.
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The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget.
Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and Budget Department staff work collaboratively with the Citizens, Elected Officials, Directors, Administrators, Managers, and staff to adopt a budget that best serves the Citizens of Lewis County.
The County budget is comprised of two main categories of funds: the General Fund and Other Funds. The General Fund, also referred to as Current Expense, is the main operating fund for the County that accounts for current government operations and supports Elected Offices and County Departments. The Other Funds category is comprised of Special Revenue, Debt Service<|fim_middle|>-mail becky.butler@lewiscountywa.gov. | , Capital, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds all of which are legally or administratively restricted for special purposes. The General Fund contains 29 separate departments and there are over 47 different budgeted Other Funds.
May/June - Budget staff prepare future revenue forecasts for BOCC; The BOCC identifies budget priorities and sets expenditure limitations for coming year.
July through August – Preliminary Budgets are completed and submitted by Offices/Departments.
September – October Budget meetings with Elected Officials and Department Directors.
Third Monday in November – Evening public presentation of the Preliminary Budget.
First Monday in December – Hearing on the proposed Final Budget and a second Hearing on setting the tax levies for 2018.
These meetings and Hearings are held at the Historic Courthouse in the BOCC Hearing Room. With the exception of the public informational meeting, which is held in the WSU Extension Training Rm. 003, located in the Historic Courthouse basement.
All of the work sessions with Elected Officials and Directors regarding the county's budget are open to the public. This affords citizens the opportunity to obtain detailed information about the budget and allows for input throughout the budget process.
For information on the budget process or the County budget in general, please contact Becky Butler, Budget Manager at (360) 740-1198 or e | 279 |
Integrated campaigns that bring<|fim_middle|> know how to make it happen, more information here. | together multiple channels, including social media, PR, marketing, advertising and offline media, can be extremely effective. When multiple channels are used effectively they work together to amplify your brand's campaign messaging. This can enable your campaign reach areas that can't be accessed just using a single channel.
However, it is often more challenging than a single channel campaign, from aligning content to getting the timing and positioning right. This can very depend on knowing your audience well. Bringing both online and offline together often works well when targeting an older demographic, for example. This is because they still watch television and read magazines and newspapers, as well as using social media. However multimedia and multi-channel campaigns can then present their own challenges around how to scale and reposition content.
Youngsters usually prefer to consume video rather than text, while the opposite is often true of Babyboomers. If you want to reach both age groups how does your content translate?
Reaching a lifestyle audience can be easier, but the quality of the content and how it is presented becomes paramount. Shaky live video and badly-styled photographs will not win you the audience you deserve. In addition, knowing what hashtags to use and the best times to post are essential for reaching potential fans.
Finally, making sure you can measure all the different channels properly so you align data can be a headache. To make this easier we can help get your strategy spot on and know exactly what you are measuring and why.
We have long experience of running integrated campaigns so if you need our extra expertise, get in touch. We even have a tailored service for those ambitious small businesses hoping to grow, whatever you want to achieve we | 333 |
Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
When Lucy Rose met Aunt Cyrilla coming downstairs, somewhat flushed and breathless from her ascent to the garret, with a big, flat-covered basket hanging over her plump arm, she gave a little sigh of despair. Lucy Rose had done her brave best for some years—in fact, ever since she had put up her hair and lengthened her skirts—to break Aunt Cyrilla of the habit of carrying that basket with her every time she went to Pembroke; but Aunt Cyrilla still insisted on taking it, and only laughed at what she called Lucy Rose's "finicky notions." Lucy Rose had a horrible, haunting idea that it was extremely provincial for her aunt always to take the big basket, packed full of country good things, whenever she went to visit Edward and Geraldine. Geraldine was so stylish, and might think it queer; and then Aunt Cyrilla always would carry it on her arm and give cookies and apples and molasses taffy out of it to every child she encountered and, just as often as not, to older folks too. Lucy Rose, when she went to town with Aunt Cyrilla, felt chagrined over this—all of which goes to prove that Lucy was as yet very young and had a great deal to learn in this world.
That troublesome worry over what Geraldine would think nerved her to make a protest in this instance.
"Now, Aunt C'rilla," she pleaded, "you're surely not going to take that funny old basket to Pembroke this time—Christmas Day and all."
"'Deed and 'deed I am," returned Aunt Cyrilla briskly, as she put it on the table and proceeded to dust it out. "I never went to see Edward and Geraldine since they were married that I didn't take a basket of good things along with me for them, and I'm not going to stop now. As for it's being Christmas, all the more reason. Edward is always real glad to get some of the old farmhouse goodies. He says they beat city cooking all hollow, and so they do."
"But it's so countrified," moaned Lucy Rose.
"Well, I am countrified," said Aunt Cyrilla firmly, "and so are you. And what's more, I don't see that it's anything to be ashamed of. You've got some real silly pride about you, Lucy Rose. You'll grow out of it in time, but just now it<|fim_middle|> the previous summer, leaving her in poor circumstances.
"Father wrote to me last week and asked me to let bygones be bygones and come home for Christmas. I was so glad. And the children's hearts were set on it. It seems too bad that we are not to get there. I have to be back at work the morning after Christmas."
The khaki boy came up again and shared the candy. He told amusing stories of campaigning in South Africa. The minister came too, and listened, and even the sealskin lady turned her head over her shoulder.
By and by the children fell asleep, one on Aunt Cyrilla's lap and one on Lucy Rose's, and two on the seat. Aunt Cyrilla and the pale girl helped the mother make up beds for them. The minister gave his overcoat and the sealskin lady came forward with a shawl.
"This will do for the baby," she said.
"We must get up some Santa Claus for these youngsters," said the khaki boy. "Let's hang their stockings on the wall and fill 'em up as best we can. I've nothing about me but some hard cash and a jack-knife. I'll give each of 'em a quarter and the boy can have the knife."
"I've nothing but money either," said the sealskin lady regretfully.
Aunt Cyrilla glanced at the little mother. She had fallen asleep with her head against the seat-back.
"I've got a basket over there," said Aunt Cyrilla firmly, "and I've some presents in it that I was taking to my nephew's children. I'm going to give 'em to these. As for the money, I think the mother is the one for it to go to. She's been telling me her story, and a pitiful one it is. Let's make up a little purse among us for a Christmas present."
The idea met with favour. The khaki boy passed his cap and everybody contributed. The sealskin lady put in a crumpled note. When Aunt Cyrilla straightened it out she saw that it was for twenty dollars.
Meanwhile, Lucy Rose had brought the basket. She smiled at Aunt Cyrilla as she lugged it down the aisle and Aunt Cyrilla smiled back. Lucy Rose had never touched that basket of her own accord before.
Ray's boat went to Jacky, and Daisy's doll to his oldest sister, the twins' lace handkerchiefs to the two smaller girls and the hood to the baby. Then the stockings were filled up with doughnuts and jelly cookies and the money was put in an envelope and pinned to the little mother's jacket.
"That baby is such a dear little fellow," said the sealskin lady gently. "He looks something like my little son. He died eighteen Christmases ago."
Aunt Cyrilla put her hand over the lady's kid glove. "So did mine," she said. Then the two women smiled tenderly at each other. Afterwards they rested from their labours and all had what Aunt Cyrilla called a "snack" of sandwiches and pound cake. The khaki boy said he hadn't tasted anything half so good since he left home.
"They didn't give us pound cake in South Africa," he said.
When morning came the storm was still raging. The children wakened and went wild with delight over their stockings. The little mother found her envelope and tried to utter thanks and broke down; and nobody knew what to say or do, when the conductor fortunately came in and made a diversion by telling them they might as well resign themselves to spending Christmas on the train.
"This is serious," said the khaki boy, "when you consider that we've no provisions. Don't mind for myself, used to half rations or no rations at all. But these kiddies will have tremendous appetites."
Then Aunt Cyrilla rose to the occasion.
"I've got some emergency rations here," she announced. "There's plenty for all and we'll have our Christmas dinner, although a cold one. Breakfast first thing. There's a sandwich apiece left and we must fill up on what is left of the cookies and doughnuts and save the rest for a real good spread at dinner time. The only thing is, I haven't any bread."
"I've a box of soda crackers," said the little mother eagerly.
Nobody in that car will ever forget that Christmas. To begin with, after breakfast they had a concert. The khaki boy gave two recitations, sang three songs, and gave a whistling solo. Lucy Rose gave three recitations and the minister a comic reading. The pale shop girl sang two songs. It was agreed that the khaki boy's whistling solo was the best number, and Aunt Cyrilla gave him the bouquet of everlastings as a reward of merit.
Then the conductor came in with the cheerful news that the storm was almost over and he thought the track would be cleared in a few hours.
"If we can get to the next station we'll be all right," he said. "The branch joins the main line there and the tracks will be clear."
At noon they had dinner. The train hands were invited in to share it. The minister carved the chicken with the brakeman's jack-knife and the khaki boy cut up the tongue and the mince pies, while the sealskin lady mixed the raspberry vinegar with its due proportion of water. Bits of paper served as plates. The train furnished a couple of glasses, a tin pint cup was discovered and given to the children, Aunt Cyrilla and Lucy Rose and the sealskin lady drank, turn about, from the latter's graduated medicine glass, the shop girl and the little mother shared one of the empty bottles, and the khaki boy, the minister, and the train men drank out of the other bottle.
Everybody declared they had never enjoyed a meal more in their lives. Certainly it was a merry one, and Aunt Cyrilla's cooking was never more appreciated; indeed, the bones of the chicken and the pot of preserves were all that was left. They could not eat the preserves because they had no spoons, so Aunt Cyrilla gave them to the little mother.
When all was over, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Aunt Cyrilla and her basket. The sealskin lady wanted to know how she made her pound cake, and the khaki boy asked for her receipt for jelly cookies. And when two hours later the conductor came in and said the snowploughs had got along and they'd soon be starting, they all wondered if it could really be less than twenty-four hours since they met.
"I feel as if I'd been campaigning with you all my life," said the khaki boy.
At the next station they all parted. The little mother and the children had to take the next train back home. The minister stayed there, and the khaki boy and the sealskin lady changed trains. The sealskin lady shook Aunt Cyrilla's hand. She no longer looked discontented or cross.
"This has been the pleasantest Christmas I have ever spent," she said heartily. "I shall never forget that wonderful basket of yours. The little shop girl is going home with me. I've promised her a place in my husband's store."
When Aunt Cyrilla and Lucy Rose reached Pembroke there was nobody to meet them because everyone had given up expecting them. It was not far from the station to Edward's house and Aunt Cyrilla elected to walk.
"I'll carry the basket," said Lucy Rose.
Aunt Cyrilla relinquished it with a smile. Lucy Rose smiled too.
"It's a blessed old basket," said the latter, "and I love it. Please forget all the silly things I ever said about it, Aunt C'rilla."
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Val 14 december 2010 16:51
We've just been listening to a lovely recording of Anne of Green Gables so were in the right mood to appreciate this story and to be able to picture it's setting....it's lovely
em 14 december 2010 18:53
Val,
I like Anne but I like the books about Emily better and I think the short stories are charming. (You can find them all at Gutenberg).
These Christmas stories are all rather long, so I'm afraid a lot of people won't have time - or patience - to read them.
"Emily stories" How lovely stories we haven't read yet and at Gutenberg too ..Thank you! now we'll have some new books to look forward to for The New Year...we've been reading Bunchy stories by Joyce l. Brisley which are new to us and really satisfying...Milly Molly Mandy stretched to a more imaginative form.
I've read Milly Molly Mandy but not the Bunchy stories -I'll see if I can find them.
Isn't it wonderful to know that there will always be more books to read, than you can possibly do in a lifetime. No need to be bored!
NEW-YEAR CARD
A COASTING SONG
TRAVELLING BAG FOR PETS.
THE NEW YEAR'S ERRAND
THE TEA-PARTY.
"CLEAR THE COAST!"
INVENTION AND DISCOVERY
Christmas at Red Butte
The Mouse and the Christmas Cake
The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road
On Christmas Giving
A Christmas Frolic.
The Josephs' Christmas
JOEL'S TALK WITH SANTA CLAUS
PAULINA'S CHRISTMAS
The Song of the Star
A CHRISTMAS DREAM, AND HOW IT CAME TRUE.
Christmas Revived
The Legend of the Christmas Tree
BILLY'S SANTA CLAUS EXPERIENCE.
THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT
THE FIR-TREE | is giving you a lot of trouble."
"The basket is a lot of trouble," said Lucy Rose crossly. "You're always mislaying it or afraid you will. And it does look so funny to be walking through the streets with that big, bulgy basket hanging on your arm."
"I'm not a mite worried about its looks," returned Aunt Cyrilla calmly. "As for its being a trouble, why, maybe it is, but I have that, and other people have the pleasure of it. Edward and Geraldine don't need it—I know that—but there may be those that will. And if it hurts your feelings to walk 'longside of a countrified old lady with a countrified basket, why, you can just fall behind, as it were."
Aunt Cyrilla nodded and smiled good-humouredly, and Lucy Rose, though she privately held to her own opinion, had to smile too.
"Now, let me see," said Aunt Cyrilla reflectively, tapping the snowy kitchen table with the point of her plump, dimpled forefinger, "what shall I take? That big fruit cake for one thing—Edward does like my fruit cake; and that cold boiled tongue for another. Those three mince pies too, they'd spoil before we got back or your uncle'd make himself sick eating them—mince pie is his besetting sin. And that little stone bottle full of cream—Geraldine may carry any amount of style, but I've yet to see her look down on real good country cream, Lucy Rose; and another bottle of my raspberry vinegar. That plate of jelly cookies and doughnuts will please the children and fill up the chinks, and you can bring me that box of ice-cream candy out of the pantry, and that bag of striped candy sticks your uncle brought home from the corner last night. And apples, of course—three or four dozen of those good eaters—and a little pot of my greengage preserves—Edward'll like that. And some sandwiches and pound cake for a snack for ourselves. Now, I guess that will do for eatables. The presents for the children can go in on top. There's a doll for Daisy and the little boat your uncle made for Ray and a tatted lace handkerchief apiece for the twins, and the crochet hood for the baby. Now, is that all?"
"There's a cold roast chicken in the pantry," said Lucy Rose wickedly, "and the pig Uncle Leo killed is hanging up in the porch. Couldn't you put them in too?"
Aunt Cyrilla smiled broadly. "Well, I guess we'll leave the pig alone; but since you have reminded me of it, the chicken may as well go in. I can make room."
Lucy Rose, in spite of her prejudices, helped with the packing and, not having been trained under Aunt Cyrilla's eye for nothing, did it very well too, with much clever economy of space. But when Aunt Cyrilla had put in as a finishing touch a big bouquet of pink and white everlastings, and tied the bulging covers down with a firm hand, Lucy Rose stood over the basket and whispered vindictively:
"Some day I'm going to burn this basket—when I get courage enough. Then there'll be an end of lugging it everywhere we go like a—like an old market-woman."
Uncle Leopold came in just then, shaking his head dubiously. He was not going to spend Christmas with Edward and Geraldine, and perhaps the prospect of having to cook and eat his Christmas dinner all alone made him pessimistic.
"I mistrust you folks won't get to Pembroke tomorrow," he said sagely. "It's going to storm."
Aunt Cyrilla did not worry over this. She believed matters of this kind were fore-ordained, and she slept calmly. But Lucy Rose got up three times in the night to see if it were storming, and when she did sleep had horrible nightmares of struggling through blinding snowstorms dragging Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas basket along with her.
It was not snowing in the early morning, and Uncle Leopold drove Aunt Cyrilla and Lucy Rose and the basket to the station, four miles off. When they reached there the air was thick with flying flakes. The stationmaster sold them their tickets with a grim face.
"If there's any more snow comes, the trains might as well keep Christmas too," he said. "There's been so much snow already that traffic is blocked half the time, and now there ain't no place to shovel the snow off onto."
Aunt Cyrilla said that if the train were to get to Pembroke in time for Christmas, it would get there; and she opened her basket and gave the stationmaster and three small boys an apple apiece.
"That's the beginning," groaned Lucy Rose to herself.
When their train came along Aunt Cyrilla established herself in one seat and her basket in another, and looked beamingly around her at her fellow travellers.
These were few in number—a delicate little woman at the end of the car, with a baby and four other children, a young girl across the aisle with a pale, pretty face, a sunburned lad three seats ahead in a khaki uniform, a very handsome, imposing old lady in a sealskin coat ahead of him, and a thin young man with spectacles opposite.
"A minister," reflected Aunt Cyrilla, beginning to classify, "who takes better care of other folks' souls than of his own body; and that woman in the sealskin is discontented and cross at something—got up too early to catch the train, maybe; and that young chap must be one of the boys not long out of the hospital. That woman's children look as if they hadn't enjoyed a square meal since they were born; and if that girl across from me has a mother, I'd like to know what the woman means, letting her daughter go from home in this weather in clothes like that."
Lucy Rose merely wondered uncomfortably what the others thought of Aunt Cyrilla's basket.
They expected to reach Pembroke that night, but as the day wore on the storm grew worse. Twice the train had to stop while the train hands dug it out. The third time it could not go on. It was dusk when the conductor came through the train, replying brusquely to the questions of the anxious passengers.
"A nice lookout for Christmas—no, impossible to go on or back—track blocked for miles—what's that, madam?—no, no station near—woods for miles. We're here for the night. These storms of late have played the mischief with everything."
"Oh, dear," groaned Lucy Rose.
Aunt Cyrilla looked at her basket complacently. "At any rate, we won't starve," she said.
The pale, pretty girl seemed indifferent. The sealskin lady looked crosser than ever. The khaki boy said, "Just my luck," and two of the children began to cry. Aunt Cyrilla took some apples and striped candy sticks from her basket and carried them to them. She lifted the oldest into her ample lap and soon had them all around her, laughing and contented.
The rest of the travellers straggled over to the corner and drifted into conversation. The khaki boy said it was hard lines not to get home for Christmas, after all.
"I was invalided from South Africa three months ago, and I've been in the hospital at Netley ever since. Reached Halifax three days ago and telegraphed the old folks I'd eat my Christmas dinner with them, and to have an extra-big turkey because I didn't have any last year. They'll be badly disappointed."
He looked disappointed too. One khaki sleeve hung empty by his side. Aunt Cyrilla passed him an apple.
"We were all going down to Grandpa's for Christmas," said the little mother's oldest boy dolefully. "We've never been there before, and it's just too bad."
He looked as if he wanted to cry but thought better of it and bit off a mouthful of candy.
"Will there be any Santa Claus on the train?" demanded his small sister tearfully. "Jack says there won't."
"I guess he'll find you out," said Aunt Cyrilla reassuringly.
The pale, pretty girl came up and took the baby from the tired mother. "What a dear little fellow," she said softly.
"Are you going home for Christmas too?" asked Aunt Cyrilla.
The girl shook her head. "I haven't any home. I'm just a shop girl out of work at present, and I'm going to Pembroke to look for some."
Aunt Cyrilla went to her basket and took out her box of cream candy. "I guess we might as well enjoy ourselves. Let's eat it all up and have a good time. Maybe we'll get down to Pembroke in the morning."
The little group grew cheerful as they nibbled, and even the pale girl brightened up. The little mother told Aunt Cyrilla her story aside. She had been long estranged from her family, who had disapproved of her marriage. Her husband had died | 1,899 |
<|fim_middle|> | Why should we always have to play as the good hero? Surely the bad guys have more fun? Well, Nefarious will let you find that out!
Available today on Xbox One after releasing on Nintendo Switch on the 13th Sept and a PS4 launch having happened a few days earlier, Nefarious tells the tale of Crow, an evil genius who is hell bent on stealing princesses in order to power his all-conquering Doom Howitzer.
It is you who gets to step into these shoes and help Crow unleash chaos on five different kingdoms, stomping heroes into the ground, firing off all manner of weapons and ensuring that world superiority is claimed.
With some rather lovely 2D animated and illustrated backdrops holding the tale of Nefarious together, if you have got bored of always having to save the world and fancy a little change, then this is a game that should suit.
Our full review is in the works and will be with you soon, but for now if you wish to take a punt on Digerati's latest release then the Xbox Store will sort you out for a download. You'll have to pay for it obviously, but the £11.99 being asked is more than acceptable. Should you be quick, you may even find a little launch discount available too. | 266 |
<|fim_middle|> has a pool with separate shallow area for young children.
The hotel has a new treatment room & offers a range of massages.
The hotel's restaurant is open all day & serves excellent value kids & adults meals, available inside, on the terrace or on the beach. Room service is also available.
Garden studios come with private terraces/balconies (the latter are safely enclosed) overlooking the gardens.
The hotel uses bio-degradable cleaning products and recycles paper, plastic, tin, and perishable goods. It also uses solar energy for hot water. | Not wishing to fall into brochure-speak, but it is hard to image a place that more accurately represents what Baby-Friendly Boltholes is all about than the beachside Ammos Hotel and we are genuinely excited to have found it. From the emphasis on contemporary style but not stuffiness, and the family-run atmosphere, to the practicalities like the short transfer from the airport (20mins from Chania airport/2hrs from Heraklion), spacious rooms with handy kitchenettes (fridges, hobs & kettles) and sofas that become comfortable beds with no unfolding or fiddling. Then there's the luxuries like lovely Korres toiletries, a new treatment room offering massages and yoga and the simple pleasures of being able to enjoy good quality food in elegant waterside surroundings, but knowing mini guests will be warmly welcomed, not merely tolerated - in fact, BFB users have been so impressed with the family-friendly staff that they've been known to try and poach them to replace nannies at home!
Admittedly, there's no creche and not a great deal of toys or baby equipment, but there are cots, high chairs, baby baths, kids menus, babysitting and staff who have a genuine affection for babies and toddlers, most are parents of little ones themselves. Nothing is too much trouble. If you need a doctor, Nikos the owner will have an English speaking one with you in minutes. They even bring fresh eggs from the village chickens just for the little guests.
The sophisticated interiors have been recently redesigned with the help of architect and interior designer Elisa Manolas. She's used a skilful blend of Marimekko fabrics, chic seventies Scandinavian-style furniture pieces and funky sci-fi Bisazza mosaics, which together create a stylish environment that is also fun and practical for kids. The lovely Korres products, Corian surfaces, rainfall showers, solid teak furnishings, white-washed walls punctuated by splashed of bold colours, graphic patterned fabrics or funky mosaics, along with privileged position of its beachside bar/bistro terrace makes for an environment it is very hard to drag yourself away from and its certainly easy to see why guests have returned year after year since Nikos and his team took over.
Ammos Hotel has just 33 exceptionally well designed and surprisingly spacious studios/suites all with kitchenettes. Garden view studios accommodate up to two adults and a child in a cot/single day bed. Larger families, with older children, can request adjoining (not connecting) studios. The open-plan layout comprises a bedroom area with quee-sized double, made up of two joined singles, whilst a single daybed in the living area can be made into a comfortable single bed for a child The studios boast beautifully tiled bathrooms with showers (baby baths provided) and small kitchenettes with two-ring hobs, sink and fridge. Rates are from €100 - €150 per studio per night.
PLEASE NOTE: PRICES BASED ON 2 ADULTS. AMMOS CHARGE 5% FOR BABY/CHILD 2 AND UNDER IN STUDIO. PLEASE ADD IN OPTIONS & EXTRAS SECTION TO OBTAIN ACCURATE COSTS.
Sleeps 2 adults + 1 children + an infant in a spacious open-plan studio room with 1 double bed (made of 2-joined singles), a single sofa be/day bed and a small kitchenette with two ring hob, sink and fridge. The bathroom has a walk-in shower but no bath.
The nearest airport is Chania, which is just 25minutes by rental car or taxi (approx 35 euros) or Heraklion is 2 hours away.
The hotel is set on a pretty sheltered bay with shallow waters.
There is a mini market and a couple of restaurants within walking distance, along with the beach.
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Health IT Integral to Many of CMS Innovation Award Winners
Health IT is a key part of many of the programs that will receive a total of up to $110 million in federal funding through CMS' Health Care Innovation Awards, Modern Healthcare reports (Conn, Modern Healthcare, 5/23).
Details of Health Care Innovation Awards
The awards aim to provide funding for health care organizations seeking to test out new, innovative care models. HHS in 2012 awarded 107 health<|fim_middle|>" with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (Modern Healthcare, 5/23); and
The Regents of the University of Michigan, which was awarded $6.4 million for its real-time risk-stratification and perioperative programs for patients undergoing abdominal surgery (Healthcare IT News, 5/23).
Source: iHealthBeat, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 | care organizations about $900 million during the first funding round of the awards.
For the second funding round, CMS focused on payment models that address four priority areas:
Lowering costs for Medicare and Medicaid patients;
Improving care for populations with specialized needs;
Testing enhanced financial and clinical models for specific kinds of providers; and
Connecting clinical care delivery to preventive and population health.
The 12 prospective recipients span 13 states and will receive between $2 million to $18 million each to be used to test models for each category over a three-year period.
The second batch of round two prospective recipients will be announced in the coming months (McCann, Healthcare IT News, 5/23).
Role of Health IT in Winning Programs
Sheila Hanley, director of the policy and programs group at CMS, said that health IT is "an integral part" of many of the grant-winning entries (Conn, Modern Healthcare, 5/23).
Recipients with a health IT component in their programs include:
Altarum Institute, which was awarded more than $9 million to test a service delivery model that requires the creation and enhancement of supporting health IT systems (CMS release, 5/22);
The Association of American Medical Colleges, which was awarded $7.1 million for its electronic consults program;
The Regents of the University of California-San Francisco, which was awarded nearly $10 million to develop a technology-based "dementia care ecosystem | 299 |
What Are the Symptoms of a Negative Reaction to a Pneumonia or Flu Shot?
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The most common negative symptoms from pneumonia and flu shots are soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, aches, headache and fatigue may also occur.
Other negative (adverse) reactions to the flu vaccine include sore, itchy or red eyes, itching, hoarseness, cough and fever. The risk of a severe allergic reaction to a pneumonia or flu vaccine is very small. The CDC estimates that severe allergic reactions are less<|fim_middle|> at the same time may be at increased risk for seizures caused by fever.
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What Are the Side Effects of the Pneumonia Shot? | than 1 in a million doses for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Signs of a severe allergic reaction start within a few minutes to a few hours after vaccination and can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness and weakness. In the event of a severe reaction, call 911 and get the person to the nearest hospital.
Getting a flu shot can not give someone the flu. Injectable flu vaccines do not contain live virus, explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nasal flu spray vaccine often used in children does contain live attenuated (weakened) virus and can not be used by pregnant women, adults over 50, people with weakened immune systems and others.
People who are allergic to eggs should not get a flu vaccine, explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anyone who has had a serious life-threatening reaction to a vaccine should not be vaccinated. Young children who receive a flu shot and pneumococcal polysaccharide, or pneumonia, vaccine | 211 |
St. Anthony<|fim_middle|> farmers, 40-year-old tractors now a hot commodity • Business | : The hard part is ahead for Digi International's rookie CEO
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CEO Ron Konezny of Digi International has executed a job-shedding restructuring at the digital-connections company, sold off a sales-integration team that was the brainchild of his predecessor, posted a profitable year on record revenue, and spent about half of the last year on the road spreading the gospel with customers and employees.
The stock price has risen from about $7 per share to $12.50 per share since Konezny was hired last December.
And that was the easy part.
"Digi and I still have a lot to prove," Konezny acknowledged in an interview last week.
Konezny, 47, was hired last December to succeed 15-year CEO Joe Dunsmore, who led his own turnaround of the then-moribund company that started out making "Digi boards," electronic systems that let different computers communicate with each other.
Dunsmore, a one-time U.S. Robotics employee, got Digi into the Internet and wireless with company-growing products that connected computers to remote equipment, such as wind turbines, commercial vehicles and ATMs.
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But Digi's board went south on Dunsmore in 2014, a couple of years after he acquired Etherios Inc., a Chicago reseller and consulting firm affiliated with Salesforce.com. Dunsmore's bet was that Etherios could help him build a business around monitoring equipment remotely and maintaining stuff before it broke down.
Digi would no longer just be a supplier and servicer of hardware. It would be in the middle of the "Internet of Things" business revolution.
"A lot went into that company over 24 months of pilot projects and zero revenue," Konezny said. "We got zero return on a ton of money. And we were taking money from things we did well."
Konezny sold Etherios in late October for $9 million over two years to West Monroe Partners, a business-and-technology consultancy.
Konezny said it was a good deal for both parties that allows Digi to focus on its base business of "machine-to-machine" (M2M) and Internet of Things connectivity solutions for thousands of customers. They range from Honeywell sensors to AgriDry to the North Indiana Commuter Transportation District to Rocky Mountain Energy, which uses Digi Connect Tank, a cellular-enabled remote access tank-level sensor, to ensure diesel tanks have plenty of fuel.
"Joe had an inspiring vision for this company," said Rick Moulton, an owner and portfolio manager at Riverbridge Partners, the Minneapolis money manager and longtime major Digi stock owner. "He envisioned 'DGII' representing much more than simply machine-to-machine communication. These plans never fully materialized. Perhaps DGII was simply too small to fully execute. Perhaps some of the initiatives were not executed well. … Whatever the reason, Joe's vision proved too much for the company and ultimately exhausted the patience of the board.
"Since his arrival, Ron has focused the company. He has unwound some of Joe's initiatives and has worked to redirect some of their teams. Wall Street has been loving this discipline. Ron has met and even exceeded expectations."
Under Konezny, the market value of Digi has risen from $200 million to $315 million.
"Over the near term, Ron is busy with these focus-related initiatives," Moulton said. "Ultimately, he will need to articulate and execute on his own vision if DGII is to take its next step."
Digi had a good fiscal 2015 in which revenue grew 10.5 percent to $212 million and operating earnings rose 6 percent to $12.9 million.
Konezny's mandate from the board is to grow organically by selling more product to long-term and new customers, and, if economical, make acquisitions in what is still a very fragmented industry. The Minnetonka-based company has plenty of cash on hand.
"We are challenging ourselves to do more," Konezny said. "We want double-digit profitability [in operating earnings]. We're still a little short of that."
Konezny, who has cut the ranks from 650 to 515 people thanks to the restructuring, attrition and the Etherios sale, has asked employees to be more "athletic," his word for productive.
Management is moving to simplify product lines so that Digi isn't shipping just several units that are customized for every customer, but shipping more standardized units that can be customized by the customer upon receipt using Digi software tools.
Konezny has grown a successful business before.
He was a founder of Minnetonka-based PeopleNet in 1996, a fleet management software firm that he grew to 250 people before selling to industry consolidator Trimble Navigation of California in 2011. Konezny stayed on to serve as vice president of global transportation and logistics, which employs 1,500 employee. He left Trimble in 2014 after deciding against a move to California for family reasons.
Konezny earned a base salary in his first fiscal year with Digi of $450,000, and was eligible for a cash bonus of up to 100 percent of his base salary. He also got a signing bonus last year of $400,000, according to the most recent proxy statement.
Dunsmore's total compensation for year-ended Sept. 30, 2014, was $701,902. He got a year's pay, $436,000, in severance, plus a prorated portion of his last bonus.
Patrick Kennedy contributed to this column
Neal St. Anthony has been a Star Tribune business columnist/reporter since 1984.
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SOUTH Cheshire College has unveiled a state-of-the art climbing centre at its Crewe campus.
Budding climbers and adventurers in South Cheshire can enjoy the purpose-built climbing wall in the college's sports arena, which will<|fim_middle|> and give it a try."
Staff at the college will get an early opportunity to test their climbing skills during a special training session during the Easter break.
Graham added: "Many staff have already expressed an interest in using the wall, so we'll be running several training sessions in the future."
Pay and climb sessions will be £6 for adults or £3.50 for children if accompanied by a competent climber.
Annual climbing passes are available for £200, while a monthly climbing pass is £20.
Details of opening times and session dates will be released in the coming months. | be used for specific climbing courses and instruction sessions.
It will also be available to hire for children's birthday parties and company team-building sessions.
Graham Chafer, head of community leisure, said: "We're delighted to be launching this fantastic new centre, which will provide a perfect training base for climbers of all ages and abilities.
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My Nan always used to say 'There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad choice in clothing'. And she, the ever wise lady, was absolutely right.
As a child, I didn't get the point of such wisdom. In fact, I didn't even notice the weather as I was too busy having fun. My coat was worn in many ways as to suit the game I was playing or to reflect the mood I was in. At half mast, nestled in the crooks of my arms if I was tired and grumpy. Unzipped in the face of bitter cold because I was claustrophobic with it done up. Worn just by the hood as I ran downhill, pretending to fly or be a superhero and on many an occasion, tied around my waist by the sleeves with the length of it mimicking a Disney Princess's ball gown.
Nowadays I am the one repeating my Nan's mantra and, after spending one too many times feeling guilty at both the boys being caught in the rain wearing just a hoodie and joggers (sorry Nan!) I decided a splash suit for each of them would be a worthy investment.
My Nan must have known from her perch on a cloud that I was letting her down on the practical weather front and contemplating splash suits, as soon enough I was approached out of the blue by the lovely people at Rydale to see if I would feature a review of their products – of which there were a gorgeous selection of.. you guessed it… kids splash suits!
Splash suits are basically an all in one zip up waterproof suit/onesie with a hood for kids to wear out in weather that would usually force you to stay indoors. The kind of weather we've been having recently actually… anyone else forgotten what it's like to step outside the house and<|fim_middle|> pick bright colours as it helps me spot where they are whilst we are out and about. And the boys were fascinated with the pattern when I unwrapped them too… definitely helped me cajole them into putting them on as they appear to have inherited my claustrophobic zipper fears. Poor things. Luckily the zippers on these are fab too, none of that getting stuck halfway up stress! Plus the suits have hoods, they're just perfect.
And so, as a result of these newly acquired gems, we have been able to make the most of still getting out and playing even on the most rainiest and blustery of days. Each time they have become absolutely caked in mud and yet I don't get any of the anxiety I would have done if they had worn their regular coats and hoodies. The splash suits have washed up to look brand new each time and dry really quickly too. Overnight they're ready to use again, which I really appreciate as we don't have the luxury of a tumble drier unfortunately.
I've been stalking the site in prep for Mother's Day ideas too and have my eye on these amazing looking high gloss wellies in a cute shade of purple (incidentally, they have another slightly different shade of purple ones on offer for just £15 here if you want to race me to them!haha!) They'd be perfect for country walks and they look super soft and comfortable. I also love their print selection and am eyeballing this navy horsey print scarf as well. Scarves have a multitude of styling options and you would get so much good use out of these.
I'd love it if you could check out Rydale and see the beautiful products they have to offer. If you're a fan of the country and equestrian scene then even more reason to explore!
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Rydale have such a lovely range of clothing, footwear and accessories geared towards preserving traditional country attire values. I had great fun exploring their site and literally whooped with delight when I came across their children's section. The splash suits I chose for Teddy and George are bright red with a cool bug themed pattern all over. I always like to | 106 |
A Guitarist For All Seasons & All Music: Discover Peter Calo
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Pingback: Guitarist Peter Calo Offers "An Ordinary Day" – Un-Block The Music | Zakk Wylde. Then, I worked for a guitarist who was my editor at In Tune Monthly Magazine, and from there I had the opportunity to write news for one of the top guitar manufacturers' websites. That takes care of my obsession for guitars. Then, I found Peter Calo! Not only is he a phenomenal guitarist, but in addition to creating his own fabulous music, he is known for his work with Carly Simon, my all-time favorite female artist.
Fortunately, Un-Block The Music attended two shows Peter was involved with at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls, NY (a great little theater with history I will write about in an upcoming article, so stay tuned.)
So, who is Peter Calo? Where did he come from? He was a kid from Canada who moved to Boston and played in a funk band at 16 years old. "My music teacher asked me to join his funk and soul band called 'Big D and the Marcels.' I was 16, and they were around 30. The lead singer taught me how to funk with his body language. I loved playing with these guys."
That was a little different for Peter who grew up idolizing Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Schubert. "My father loved classical music and would talk about the composers as gods. Then, there was my older brother, Andy, who turned me on to all the new pop music and then later on to jazz, folk, and progressive rock. Everything and anything. I loved it all. My first guitar was a classical guitar. In fact, I had to borrow an electric guitar to do my first gigs. I didn't own an electric guitar or amp!"
Although Peter didn't have traditional musical training in school, he went on the road at an early age and played with "older more educated players. But because of my love for music, I was constantly trying to teach myself. I practiced a lot and in different styles; classical, jazz, funk, blues and fingerpicking etc."
Peter told me that his first interesting gig was when he was a featured singer and guitarist in the Bernstein "Mass". That's Leonard Bernstein! "Mass" is a musical theatre work composed by Bernstein with text by Bernstein and additional text and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," "Pippin," "Wicked"). "It was the Boston premier and Maestro Bernstein was there. It was nice to hang with him for two weeks."
From there, Peter played some informal gigs with blues and rock guitarist, Robben Ford. Then, he connected with "the lovely and talented Carly Simon. That was my first taste of top shelf touring. Guitar techs, private plays, meeting lots a famous folks and working with incredible musicians."
Peter worked with Carly on several of her CDs. "It was a treat to work and write with Carly and Jimmy Webb for her release, 'This Kind Of Love.' I was the musical director of that project, and of her touring band."
What about his own music? Peter released a CD last year, called "Time Machine." "I was recording at Dreamland Recording, Jerry Marotta's studio in Woodstock, NY. I asked if I could use the studio the next day to record my own songs and would he like to play. I had my friend, bassist, Pete Donovan come up to Woodstock and we played around eight songs. That was the beginning of 'Time Machine'. My friend John Hegner mixed the CD and Masterdisks' Scott Hull mastered the project." "Time Machine" is available at www.PeterCalo.com, cdbaby, iTunes and Amazon.com.
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As McHenry County mourns Deputy Jacob Keltner, colleagues remember slain fugitive hunter as a dedicated cop and father
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The body of sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner was returned to McHenry County with honors Friday as colleagues remembered the fallen officer as a skilled and dedicated law enforcement officer.
"He was knowledgeable, extremely intelligent and good at striking a balance with street smarts and general intelligence, which makes for an awesome officer," said Lake County Gang Task Force Detective Eric Kaechele, who had worked interjurisdictional drug and warrant operations with Keltner.
Keltner, a 35-year-old father of two young boys, was shot at a Rockford hotel Thursday morning by a fugitive he was trying to arrest as part of a U.S. marshals task force. The alleged gunman, Floyd Brown, fled the scene but ultimately was captured after a high-speed chase and a six-hour armed standoff.
Keltner died from his wounds several hours later. Brown, who was hospitalized after his capture, faces first-degree murder charges in Winnebago County and, because Keltner was working with the marshals, federal murder charges that could make him eligible for the death penalty.
Keltner's body was transported from Rockford in a procession to the DeFiore Jorgensen funeral home in Huntley. Funeral arrangements for Keltner have yet to be announced, and his family could not be reached for comment. Friends and colleagues, though, recalled him as a devoted husband and father who was well-suited for the family business of police work.
"The feedback I've received<|fim_middle|> such events, even though it is "tough" for him.
His girlfriend, Jaime Coplon, 50 and also of Carpentersville, said she has a lot of police officers and EMTs in her life and in her family. She attended the procession "to support the family and the fallen."
Coplon said she knows "how hard their jobs are, and they do it. They are willing to sacrifice everything, everything."
Huntley resident Lisa Berens, 39, said she has "a family full" of police officers. "It's hard when there is a family out there suffering.''
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Quietly and slowly, the procession approached as hundreds of blue and red squad car lights flickered and a helicopter hovered. As the black hearse passed, lights in a nearby parking lot went dark as two spotlights illuminated an American flag, hung by a rescue squad, which fluttered in the breeze.
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jkeilman@chicagotribune.com | about Deputy Keltner is that it'd be hard to find a more dedicated warrants deputy," said Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg, whose warrants team frequently worked with Keltner. "He worked so diligently to keep our communities safe, including our Lake County community, by apprehending the most violent of criminals."
Keltner grew up in DuPage County, where his father was a longtime official with the sheriff's office.
His brother currently works as an officer in DuPage.
McHenry County sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner. (McHenry County sheriff's office)
Jacob Keltner graduated from Willowbrook High School in 2001.
Brandon Murphy, a fellow 2001 grad who now serves as the school's athletic director, said Keltner was a varsity gymnast in his school days.
"Every memory I have of him is that he was an all-around great person," he said.
Keltner went to college at Western Illinois University, where he majored in Spanish and foreign language, and graduated in 2005. According to his LinkedIn page, he spent part of his final year at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico, which has hosted study abroad programs for Western Illinois students.
Keeping in the family law enforcement tradition, he joined the McHenry County sheriff's office the year after his graduation. Sheriff Bill Prim described him as "a fine young man" who volunteered to become a fugitive hunter with the U.S. marshals; Keltner's father, according to court documents, performed similar duties in his job with the DuPage County sheriff.
David Hakim, a detective with the DuPage County sheriff's office who worked with Keltner as a special deputy with the U.S. marshals office, said police work "ran in his blood."
Hakim described Keltner as quick-witted and dedicated, with a great sense of humor.
"(He was) a great family guy," Hakim said. "He always talked about his wife and kids."
Keltner lived with his family in the Crystal Lake area, and a woman who lives in their neighborhood, Sharon Freise, said she frequently saw Keltner with his two young boys or playing fetch with the family dog.
Keltner's parents lived around the corner, so Keltner would sometimes accompany his two boys while they rode bikes or pulled a wagon, and their grandfather would come over to cut the grass, Freise said. The family also put up a swing set for the boys when they were toddlers.
"I remember seeing Jake pushing the baby stroller around the neighborhood by himself," she said. "It made me smile."
A charitable organization has established a fundraiser meant to pay off the family's mortgage. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in the name of a firefighter who gave his life on Sept. 11, 2001, asked on its website for donations to support the family.
The sheriff's office endorsed the organization's charity drive and the Keltner family agreed to it, sheriff's spokeswoman Sandra Rogers said.
Some of Keltner's colleagues said the department was in shock over the loss of one of their own, even though danger is a frequent companion in their work.
"We and our families know every day we may have to save a life or take a life," Hakim said. "Day in and day out, there are hundreds of thousands of arrests every day, (and we) have no idea what the outcome of a situation is going to be."
David Devane, chief administrative officer for the McHenry County sheriff's office, said law enforcement officers try to be prepared to face tragedy, "but when it does happen ... you are not as well-prepared as you thought you were."
Dozens of bundled-up well-wishers lined up outside, some holding flags, waiting for a procession that brought Keltner's body to the funeral home shortly after 8 p.m. Friday.
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David Zimmerman, 54 and of Carpentersville, is a retired police chief from San Diego. He broke down in tears when trying to describe his feelings and why he came out to honor the deputy.
"Too close to home," he said. "He's still my brother. He goes, I go."
Zimmerman, who did not know the deputy, said all service men are a family.
"We give our lives for one another, (for) citizens as well," he said.
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Northern Marianas College also serves the NMI community through a variety of continuing and outreach programs in addition to its traditional academic degree and certificate programs. The Division of Administration and Resource Development facilitates life-long learning by providing quality workforce<|fim_middle|> organizations/entities. Programs and services are currently delivered by the Community Development Institute (CDI). | education and adult continuing education training opportunities for government, business, industry, other community organization, and the general public. COMPASS also facilities the offering of post-secondary education programs leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees from other U.S. institutions of higher education.
This Division strives to make NMC a center of learning by fostering the development of human potential and the growth of organizations through a variety of educational programs and services that are responsive to local needs. It responds to community needs through collaboration and partnerships with external, non-college | 107 |
These 20 Cities Account For 6.5% Of US Solar PV Capacity
Derek Markham
Through a combination of federal, state, and local initiatives, coupled with an expanding solar sector, including both solar installation as well as solar financing options, the United States has been experiencing continuous growth in its adoption of solar as a viable and economically feasible energy source. The nation had a cumulative total of some 20,500 MW of solar electric capacity installed at the end of 2014, enough to power about 4 million average US homes with solar, and while this is only a small segment of the estimated 123 million households in the country, it's more than triple the capacity of just a few short years ago.
A recent report on the state of solar in America's cities, from the Environment America Research & Policy Center, sheds some light on how and where solar is shining in the US. The latest edition of Shining Cities: Harnessing the Benefits of Solar Energy in America, released on March 26th of this year, is full of great solar talking points, including a listing of the top solar cities in the US by overall solar capacity, as well as on a per capita basis<|fim_middle|>021
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Solar Power Doubled In Most American Cities In Last 6 Years
According to a new report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center, solar power capacity doubled in most American cities in the last...
Jake RichardsonApril 25, 2019 | (watts installed per person), and makes the case for further adoption of solar for a number of reasons, as well as laying out some key suggestions for local, state, and federal agencies to help speed the expansion of solar.
According to Shining Cities, the following 20 US cities account for 6.5% of all solar PV capacity in the country (using figures that include the combined rooftop and utility-scale solar installation capacity inside the city limits), using just 0.1% of the land area in the US. At the top of the list are a few of 'the usual suspects,' with Los Angeles leading (170 MW installed), followed by San Diego (149 MW), and Phoenix (115 MW). The next city, Indianapolis, is a bit of a surprise, as it doesn't seem like it would be a hotspot for solar, but Indy had 107 MW of installed solar capacity at the end of 2014, which earned it the number four spot on the list.
Top 20 Solar Cities by Total Installed Solar PV Capacity, End of 2014
The report also quantifies the top solar cities in relation to the number of residents, by calculating the number of watts of solar PV capacity per capita, and while a number of these cities are kind of obvious contenders for being "Solar Stars" (defined as having 50 W or more of installed solar PV per resident), a few not-so-obvious cities made the list as well. The number one US city in installed solar PV per capita at the close of 2014 was Honolulu (276 W/DC per person), but the number 2 city on the list was Indianapolis (again), with 127 W, which is a great example of solar energy being viable in regions not generally known for their clear skies and abundant sunshine. After Indianapolis comes two other cities well-suited to solar, San Jose and San Diego, both with 110 W/DC per person, but the number five spot was secured by Wilmington, Delaware, which only had 7 MW/DC total installed solar capacity (ranking it down at 28th in overall capacity), but which equals out to 101 W/DC per resident.
The "Solar Stars" (Cities with 50 or More Watts of Solar PV per Person, End of 2014)
The report also named the leading cities in each US region, with Denver leading the Mountain region (58 MW/DC total solar capacity), Honolulu leading the Pacific region, Indianapolis leading the North Central region, New Orleans leading the South Central region (36 MW/DC), Wilmington leading the South Atlantic region, and Newark, New Jersey, leading the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions (22 MW/DC).
According to Environment America, more cities can start to reap the rewards of clean energy through a combination of local and state solar policies and by "taking actions that will encourage innovation and investment in the solar industry." The organization suggests that the following are a few of "the most effective drivers of solar energy development":
Reduce soft costs of solar through streamlining the solar permitting process
Removing local barriers to solar energy adoption by encouraging more local solar lending, providing "predictable tax incentives" for more affordable solar installations, and adopting "solar-friendly permitting policies and building codes"
Expanding access to solar through the implementation of bulk purchase programs ("Solarize" programs) and the development of more community and shared solar programs
Partnering with municipal utilities to set renewable energy goals, and to offer financial incentives for soalr projects
For more insights into the state of solar in US cities, including lessons learned by leading cities and the benefits of solar to both residents and city governments, the full report is available as a free download (PDF).
In this article:Environment America, Shining Cities
Written By Derek Markham
Derek lives in southwestern New Mexico and digs bicycles, simple living, fungi, organic gardening, sustainable lifestyle design, bouldering, and permaculture. He loves fresh roasted chiles, peanut butter on everything, and buckets of coffee. Catch up with Derek on Twitter, Google+, or at his natural parenting site, Natural Papa!
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#import "CHLinkedList.h"
/**
@file<|fim_middle|> the head/tail or a valid internal node.
The operations \link #insertObject:atIndex:\endlink and \link #removeObjectAtIndex:\endlink take advantage of the bi-directional links, and search from the closest possible point. To reduce code duplication, all methods that append or prepend objects call \link #insertObject:atIndex:\endlink, and the methods to remove the first or last objects use \link #removeObjectAtIndex:\endlink underneath.
Doubly-linked lists are well-suited as an underlying collection for other data structures, such as a deque (double-ended queue) like the one declared in CHListDeque. The same functionality can be achieved using a circular buffer and an array, and many libraries choose to do so when objects are only added to or removed from the ends, but the dynamic structure of a linked list is much more flexible when inserting and deleting in the middle of a list.
*/
@interface CHDoublyLinkedList : NSObject <CHLinkedList>
{
__strong CHDoublyLinkedListNode *head; // Dummy node at the front of the list.
__strong CHDoublyLinkedListNode *tail; // Dummy node at the back of the list.
__strong CHDoublyLinkedListNode *cachedNode; // Pointer to last accessed node.
NSUInteger cachedIndex; // Index of last accessed node.
NSUInteger count; // The number of objects currently in the list.
unsigned long mutations; // Tracks mutations for NSFastEnumeration.
}
/**
Returns an enumerator that accesses each object in the receiver from back to front.
@return An enumerator that accesses each object in the receiver from back to front. The enumerator returned is never @c nil; if the receiver is empty, the enumerator will always return @c nil for \link NSEnumerator#nextObject -nextObject\endlink and an empty array for \link NSEnumerator#allObjects -allObjects\endlink.
@attention The enumerator retains the collection. Once all objects in the enumerator have been consumed, the collection is released.
@warning Modifying a collection while it is being enumerated is unsafe, and may cause a mutation exception to be raised.
*/
- (NSEnumerator*) reverseObjectEnumerator;
@end
| CHDoublyLinkedList.h
A standard doubly-linked list implementation with pointers to head and tail.
*/
/** A struct for nodes in a CHDoublyLinkedList. */
typedef struct CHDoublyLinkedListNode {
id object; ///< The object associated with this node in the list.
__strong struct CHDoublyLinkedListNode *next; ///< Next node in the list.
__strong struct CHDoublyLinkedListNode *prev; ///< Previous node in the list.
} CHDoublyLinkedListNode;
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A standard doubly-linked list implementation with pointers to head and tail. The extra 'previous' link allows for reverse enumeration and cheaper removal for objects near the tail of the list. The tradeoff is a little extra storage in each list node and a little extra work when inserting and removing. Nodes are represented with C structs, providing much faster performance than Objective-C objects.
The use of head and tail nodes allows for simplification of the algorithms for insertion and deletion, since the special cases of checking whether a node is the first or last in the list (and handling the next and previous pointers) are done away with. The figures below demonstrate what a doubly-linked list looks like when it contains 0 objects, 1 object, and 2 or more objects.
@image html doubly-linked-0.png Figure 1 - Doubly-linked list with 0 objects.
@image html doubly-linked-1.png Figure 2 - Doubly-linked list with 1 object.
@image html doubly-linked-N.png Figure 3 - Doubly-linked list with 2+ objects.
Just as with sentinel nodes used in binary search trees, the object pointer in the head and tail nodes can be nil or set to the value being searched for. This means there is no need to check whether the next node is null before moving on; just stop at the node whose object matches, then check after the match is found whether the node containing it was | 400 |
People often think that leadership is a kind of inherent skill, and if one feels not having it, he or she will never be a good leader. However, this is not true. A true leader is a professional manager, and just like skills in any industry, leadership qualities can be developed. This is exactly what they do on executive courses. Wikipedia contains an article, devoted to this type of training.
Note that unlike an ordinary specialist, for example, a sales manager, a leader will have to master much more knowledge and skills, as well as gain some practical experience, before this leader becomes truly effective.
The above list of skills. These and other skills can be obtained at the best executive courses.
Such executive courses, as a rule, are short-term ones, but in some cases, the study can even take the whole year-a complete executive education course, where all the aspects of management and company control are considered.
The difference between executive training courses and university degrees is that courses are focused on particular aspects, tools, and practical skills.
There are both general executive courses for the majority of leaders and special executive education courses for specific areas, like health care. These specific classes are provided mainly by universities and colleges.
Best professionals in doing business, managers, marketers, Dubai, UAE.
As for numerous private educational establishments, they provide mostly short-time executive courses for those who want to develop specific executive and management skills.
Besides, having vast international partner programs, these institutes offer their educational services in different cities and even countries. Atton Institute is one of those.
This Institute has got a government license and offers educational courses in entrepreneurship, management, and leadership, project management, strategy, and planning. The certificate is given to those who complete the course.
Highly effective leadership. In this course, you will learn some practical tools and important knowledge necessary to improve the quality of your work as a manager. A good leader begins with him/herself. Management is primarily work on yourself, to increase your own productivity and effectiveness. There are some things that distinguish the average manager from a real leader, and you will learn about them. Also within the framework of the course, the fundamentals of analysis, methods of searching and solving problems are considered – all that is necessary for a high-level leader.
Professional manager. Successful work of the team<|fim_middle|> Managers Really Need It? | is the basis for the success of the whole business, so at this executive course, you will be provided with the knowledge and skills that are necessary for the most effective management of the team. The best tactics, methods, and tools for creating and managing a team, improving the performance of individuals and ways to unlock the potential of professionals which can be implemented as quickly as possible in their company. After you complete this course, you will be able to determine the optimal tactic for yourself of working with your team to achieve your goals.
The course of Emotional Intelligence. As the part of this course, you will understand the basics of managing emotions – both your own and your team members. The human activities very often are guided not much by logic and rational thinking but by emotions and feelings, so that the ability to control them, and to interpret the feelings of others will be an important skill for any leader, since it will allow him/her to influence the people from the team on the emotional level. The course examines tools and methods and skills for the effective management of emotions.
Thus, in order to become a really good leader, you will have to work hard on yourself. But these efforts are justified because a real leader is someone who knows how and achieves his goals, leading the team.
Executive Career Development – Do CEOs and Top | 263 |
Two women, one vision. Since 1996, we have been working on our joint project, to create a socially and environmentally sustainable business which encourages all those who come into contact with us to act in favor of a fairer and more sustainable world through simple gestures in their everyday living.
Our accommodation is located in the Guadalquivir Valley, in the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park, within easy reach of some of its most popular sights, such as the Cerrada de Utrero gorge, the River Borosa, the Torre del Vinagre Visitor<|fim_middle|> developing self confidence, friendship and responsibility.
Discover Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park. | Centre and the Wildlife Park.
El Cantalar forms part of the heritage of this Natural Park, a forest warden´s house where people would gather to exchange goods, share news and work together.
The house retains much of its traditional structure and charm. Come and discover it´s history!
Outdoor education programmes for all ages, which combine environmental education and adventure activities in highly motivating learning experiences.
We offer a variety of activities for you to enable you to discover and enjoy this natural park. Programmes are tailored to the interests and needs of each group.
Our summer camp programme includes educational, recreational and outdoor sporting activities in a beautiful natural environment. An unforgettable, fun experience that helps build friendship, self confidence and responsibility.
Activities include outdoor adventure sports (climbing, zip line, archery, hiking, etc..), camp games, creative workshops, team sports, parties, stargazing and wildlife watching.
Our bilingual camps combine learning English through fun, outdoor activities including camp games, creative workshops and adventure sports in a beautiful, natural envirnoment and with native and bilingual staff.
The main aim of the camp is for children / to develop their ability to understand and express themselves in English, whilst | 240 |
We're now two weeks into our summer season with the BNB U15 boy<|fim_middle|> | 's team and things seem to be progressing as planned with one exception. One of our power forwards, Jake Livingston, came down awkwardly after dunking the ball during a transition drill suffering a broken left wrist and right elbow. The good news is Jake will only miss about three weeks so he'll have a chance to compete in two exhibition tournaments prior to heading to Winnipeg for the National Championships.
So far the team has had eight practices and has played two exhibition games against a team comprised of current KVHS players and recent alumni. The most difficult part of these games hasn't been the X's and O's, rather its been very difficult getting playing time for everyone. We have a fairly balanced group of players with little drop off from the top to the bottom.
Since we're treating each of these games as practice sessions we have made a effort to play different line combinations and have mixed up who starts and who comes off the bench. We'll probably continue to do this throughout all our exhibition tournaments leading up to BNB Summerfest. That should give us a plenty of time to figure out roles for each player.
For those interested you can get more information in the team, including roster info and players stats, on our team web site. | 247 |
Antonio Rudiger states his prediction for Roma v Chelsea
Antonio Rudiger warns his Chelsea team-mates that they are in for a stern test of their European credentials at Roma
By The Sport Review
Tuesday 31 October 2017, 09:30 UK
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte Photo: The Sport Review
Antonio Rudiger has warned his Chelsea team-mates that they are in for a stern test of their Champions League title credentials when they travel to Roma on Tuesday night.
The Blues had to battle back from<|fim_middle|> in title race
Jose Mourinho tells Man United fans that 24-year-old is 'untouchable' | behind to seal a 3-3 draw against Roma when the two teams last met at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.
Rudiger has been getting used to life at Chelsea after signing for the Blues from Roma back at the start of July in the summer transfer window.
The German defender knows Tuesday's opponents well and warned his team-mates to be wary of the likes of striker Edin Dzeko at the Stadio Olimpico.
Speaking to Chelsea's website, Rudiger said: "We go to Rome with confidence. We are back to winning ways and we want to continue.
"We need to be ready in their stadium because it will be very, very hard. I know this team. They want to play football and they always have this desire, no matter what the situation is. This is what they did – they came to Stamford Bridge and had more ball possession than we. We all saw it.
"[Edin] Dzeko is a very dangerous striker, like in the Premier League, everyone knows him. Also [Aleksandar] Kolarov at the back, who comes with a lot of power."
Chelsea made it back to back wins in the Premier League on Saturday evening when they claimed a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
The Blues will switch their attentions back to Champions League affairs and their home clash against Manchester United next weekend after Tuesday's game.
Chelsea have endured something of a mixed start to the new Premier League season and currently find themselves nine points behind leaders Manchester City in the race for the title after 10 games.
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The goal of dining service in Bouddha Meridian School is to make dining experience the best. It is done by providing good and nutritious food in a relaxed, clean and healthy atmosphere. Menu is prepared in such a way that it includes all types of nutrients. And mealtime at Bouddha Mer<|fim_middle|> a positive message about food by reinforcing the power of fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains. And also, a canteen is going to be opened soon so that students can enjoy the variety of food of their own choice. Lastly, we always welcome the suggestions for the betterment from parents. | idian School means delicious food in a comfortable setting. We also teach our students eating habits and manners. Our students take their food themselves in a queue in a systemic manner and have it in a properly managed dining hall. Teachers encourage the students to follow disciplined dining habits and have all kinds of food. These important life skills learned during mealtime develop feeling of community and confidence among our students. Our chef and dining staff always encourage the students to share their feedbacks. Our dinning hall is clean and safe all the time. We know children are quite susceptible to food borne illness and we always take the proper steps to ensure that all foods are safe for consumption.
In future, we are planning an educational information that always strives to send | 145 |
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Spang signs with Tiffin University » | ewell Indians continue to grow and improve
Josie Sellers | November 20, 2012
COSHOCTON – Hopewell Indians Head Coach Devin Rivera has a huge team this year and he plans on playing them all.
"As a coach of a Special Olympics team my job is to make sure everyone enjoys playing," he said. "Last year I made sure everyone got to play four minutes so every four minutes I had a new set of five on the court."
Rivera said over the years the team's numbers have climbed from the 20s to the 30s to the 40s, with the 2012-2013 roster including 46 people.
"We are getting bigger every year," he said. "I think it is because we are getting more well known in the community."
Rivera believes last year's group was 18-3. Some key returnees from that team are Tanner Schie, Jalen Berry, Brandon Corder, Karl Murray and Lindsey Ashcraft.
"Tanner was our leading scorer, Jalen is good at rebounding, Brandon is good at boxing out and rebounding and Karl and Lindsey are both good at dribbling," he said.
However, no matter who is on the court, Rivera knows they are all going to give 100 percent.
"Once on the court and at practice, no one gives less than that," he said.
Dedication is definitely a team strength and Rivera couldn't think of any weaknesses.
"The only thing I could say is that two years in a row we've been one game away from the state tournament," he said. "Our goal as a team is definitely to win the state tournament."
The Indians will play in Division III again this year.
"It's more competitive than Division IV, which says to me that we've improved as a team," Rivera said.
Rivera, a graduate of River View High School, started volunteering with the Indians in 2008 and this is his third year as head coach.
"I always wanted to be a coach and this is where my heart is," he said.
The Indians will begin their season at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, against Belmont County, at Kids America, where all home games are held.
"I just want everyone to have fun, learn about the game and become a better player," Rivera said.
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Refreshingly cool with a hint of natural sweetness, this green juice is a delightful twist on iced tea. While you chill out with this tasty tea, you'll also alkalize and energize your body with healthy superfoods.
So if you find yourself fatigued or in need of a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, skip the coffee shop and instead reach for an iced super green tea. You'll hydrate and energize with tea, greens and a whole bunch of healthy antioxidants.
Tips: Summer is organic grape season. It's short so stock up, wash and freeze them for a tasty, sweet snack. And opt for<|fim_middle|>'ll have the fuel you need to power through the rest of your day. It's refreshingly light, mouthwateringly tasty and super healthy. | organic ingredients, since tea and grapes are among the foods most heavily sprayed by toxic pesticides.
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!
This refreshing #greenjuice is a delightfully healthy twist on iced tea.
Green tea is renowned for its benefits, from heart health to reducing the risk of cognitive decline. Not only is green tea good for the brain, it also comes with L-theanine which helps promote mental focus. And the compound EGCG in green tea also boosts metabolism for a lean look.
Red grapes add a hint of sweetness and a bunch of antioxidants for anti-aging benefits, including the heart-healthy compound resveratrol. Freezing them first makes iced tea especially refreshing.
Cooling mint calms and soothes the digestive system, and raw honey is a superfood sweetener with enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Drink your iced super green tea as you chill out and in no time, you | 195 |
RCGPs
After years of continuing controversy over the changing role of the GP, there is now a shortage of medical students training to become GPs. However, the Royal College<|fim_middle|> an exceptional company to work for. Their professionalism, creativity, communication and final product exceeded all expectations! Thanks!"
Kayla Morgan
Campaigns Officer | Policy and Campaigns | RCGP | of General Practitioners now believes that with increased funding from the government, this is the best time in a generation to become a GP.
The RCGPs wanted to make a short film aimed at medical students who were considering their future, to entice them to consider a career in general practice. The deadline was tight; the film had to be ready for the middle of January when students consider their options and was only commissioned mid-December – with Christmas looming.
It was important to the RCGPs that the audience heard from the GPs themselves explaining why being in that role was rewarding and exciting. It also wanted those GPs to be ones who had taken up the role within the last five years.
We began by working with them to come up with one page of key messages which the GPs could then tell in their own words. To give the video some pace and flow, we decided on a 'hand-over' approach – each GP telling his story would then visually be seen interacting with the next GP, who would then take up the next part. This approach also meant we could fulfil another requirement from the RCGPs – the number of GPs they wanted to appear in the film. In the final edit, we featured 10!
Obviously, the budget would not allow for us to travel all around the country, so this approach allowed us to bring all the GPs to one location for the shoot. We used a GP Practice in South London, which was extremely helpful and accommodating. With careful scheduling and planning beforehand, we were able to ensure each GP 'handed-over' to the next one, film interviews with more than 10 GPs and all the sequences necessary in just two days.
In order to meet the tight deadline after the shoot, we held a face-to-face meeting with the RCGPs after we edited the first version of the film together with our editor; this allowed us to make changes and respond to suggestions immediately.
The RCGPs was delighted with the video and used the fact it had commissioned a video as a news story. On Saturday 24th January, just four days after we signed off the video, it appeared on the BBC, ITV and Sky news. Over 8000 views on Youtube in the first 5 days. Substantial coverage in national press including BBC Radio 4, Daily Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, ITV News, Western Daily Press, Dundee Courier and BBC Wales.
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Introducing a previously unheard of beverage (chai latte) to the café industry was a daunting challenge. The typical café owner is desperately time-poor and has 100 things more pressingly urgent than an 'exotic new drink' which customers weren't asking for, that<|fim_middle|>oluble powder). For the café owner, the powder is inexpensive, prepared in seconds with no special skills, is shelf-stable, and supports at least the same price as coffee. As well, the powder is made with only natural ingredients and none of the 'industrial nasties' typically associated with powders.
Whilst initially launched into the hot beverage market, Bondi Chai's unique characteristics and taste profile are taking the product into numerous other arenas from ice-cream to baked desserts and numerous iced drink recipes, while its natural ingredients and milk-based formulation are opening up opportunities as a calcium-rich iced beverage for school children of all ages. | sounded expensive and seemed tricky to make/serve and was more likely to cannabilise existing takings than increase profits.
To succeed against that background required two things… strong consumer 'pull-through' and a fail-safe product that: was simplicity itself to make/serve; cost less to buy and prepare than coffee yet sold at the same price; appealed largely to non-coffee drinkers and so didn't steal a single coffee sale; consistently reproduced a drink with wide consumer appeal every time, and; created a new point of difference for the café. Better yet,,. it would also meet the 'healthier' credentials increasingly sought by consumers.
Bondi Chai Latte was created to meet and surpass all those pre-requisites. A powdered pre-mix uniquely formulated to dissolve into milk (unlike other pre-mixed powders) that met and often exceeded the demands of both consumer and café owner. For the non-coffee drinking café goer feeling 'left out' without a warm, sweet frothy milk drink in front of them, Bondi Chai consistently delivered an 'almost addictive' creaminess and flavour (chai latte, as the name implies is a milk-based drink and cannot be authentically reproduced using water-s | 248 |
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Ryan Huber: Four Pic
Inam Records can be hard to keep up with, currently numbering at 150 releases, almost all of which are extremely limited CD-r releases. There's a few Bandcamp pages collecting some of<|fim_middle|>aron" takes a long time to build into something rhythmic, with some very subtle elements being worked in and out, and the main sound phasing after around 8 minutes, until some other ones take over. "Countenance" is much calmer, with organ drone and softly bumping beats. Halfway through, some distorted guitar comes in for a bit, then fades away, and then a distorted loop comes in and it gets really intense and jawdropping for the last couple minutes. "Jesuits" is a much more rhythmic, flickering, techno-influenced track, although the upfront beat fades out after 5 minutes and it takes a bit for another flickering pulse to emerge. "Artifice" is a shorter dark noisy drone track with a very sudden-death ending. All are amazing, of course. | the releases (try Ryan Huber and Olekranon for starters) but I think there's other releases that aren't online anymore. The label's sound has ranged from post-rock to Godflesh/Scorn-like industrial to black metal-influenced noise to dark ambient. These newest Huber releases tend to be droning rhythmic noise with organ and occasional forays into techno-ish beats. Last year an extremely limited lathe-cut 7″ single called "Four Pi" was released. "Cassara" is noisy drone with pulsating organ. "Four Pi" isn't as noisy and has a beat thumping in the background. Both are excellent. The release is available on Bandcamp as a full 7-track EP. "Quirin" drones for almost 10 minutes of dark cinematic doom, and "Sultan" stops to observe some harsh textures. "Lewisite" starts off with such a bizarre, oblong crunching rhythmic machine pattern, but then it gets quieter and builds up another buzzing rhythmic pattern. "Hamdan" has more bizarre choked rhythms and organ swells. "Process" is a more calm piece, but there's still some rustling feedback noise in the background and a stumbling beat towards the end.
Ryan Huber: Empress
Empress takes a longer, more minimal approach, with the title track clocking in at 23 minutes and "Hamdai" at almost 13. "Empress" takes over 10 minutes building up a vibrating static loop, then switches to something quieter and builds up more sounds, eventually landing at a soft rhythm and flickering sounds similar to the earlier half. "Hamdai" isn't as rhythmic, focusing on dark, dusty organ drone for its duration, but with strange sounds emanating underneath that add variation.
Ryan Huber: Akharon
Akharon (not on Bandcamp, yet) is the newest one. This one has 4 tracks, mostly over the 10 minute mark, and mostly contain buzzy rhythmic noise drone. "Akh | 428 |
Serving North Central Florida residents and businesses for over 25 years has taught B & D Laundry a thing or two about<|fim_middle|> people and businesses of all sizes, giving each load we handle the attention and care it deserves. | laundry. Over the last 25 years, this family owned and operated business has expanded into bigger buildings, bigger equipment, and bigger customers. But as times and technology have changed, B & D's customer service has remained the same. Bill and his team take pride in every piece of laundry they handle, ensuring top-quality results for every delivery.
B & D Laundry provides laundry pick-up, cleaning, and delivery five days a week. In the hospitality, restaurant, and business world, accidents and emergencies happen, but B & D is never more than a phone call away.
At B & D Laundry, our goal is for our customers to never have to think about their laundry. We provide quality, reliable, and dependable laundry services to | 148 |
The 2012 New York Surf Film Festival Announces International Film Program
Posted: Aug 30,2012 Written by NYSFF
New York, NY - August 29, 2012: The 2012 New York Surf Film Festival (NYSFF) presented by Barbados is pleased to announce this year's Official Film Selections including 13 Feature Films and 17 Short Films directed by filmmakers and set in locations from all corners of the globe. This premier showcase of thirty (30) international surf films will play at NiteHawk Cinema, New York City, Wednesday September 19th and Thursday September 20th, 2012 from 7pm – 12am.
"This year's group of filmmakers exhibit extraordinary cinematic viewpoints, cohesive storytelling and unsurpassed mastery of the surf filmmaking craft," says Morgan Rae Berk, Founder NYSFF. "We are excited to celebrate our fifth anniversary bringing diverse surf film programming to the New York City surfing community."
We present the 2012 New York Surf Film Festival Official Selections:
2012 New York Surf Film Festival Official Features Program
Dear Suburbia by Kai Neville: Filmed on location in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and the Caribbean, Dear Suburbia, is the latest release from Kai Neville and is the follow up to his previous films Modern Collective and Lost Atlas. It is a high-performance, location-based surf film set against exotic landscapes, objects and personalities juxtaposed with the traditions of suburban life. Spontaneity versus routine. The unknown versus the familiar. An interpretation of our lifestyle, culture, riding waves, traveling the world — a pirouette into the absurdity of it all. The result is a graceful, often schizophrenic glimpse at modern life with a surfboard and a passport. NYC PREMIERE
European Surf Journal by Peter Sterling – photographer and now filmmaker – travelled intensively for two years throughout Europe. From the barren cold North to the hot desert of Morocco. Countries like Iceland, Scotland and Ireland through the middle of Europe, even surfing on rivers in Germany and Switzerland. This film includes 11 destinations. This is not your average surf film. It does not only show you surf pros but also the guy down the block. It shows serious big waves in Spain and Madeira. An open film made from the heart that will give you joy history and poeple that you meet along the way. This film also contains some older footage of young surfers that still rule the European waves today. Hopefully you are inspired by this historical journey through space and time. US PREMIERE
Gauchos Del Mar by Julian and Joaquin Azulay: "One Dream, Two Brothers , One continent"
Two brothers follow their dream of surfing the American Pacific showing the Continent as a whole, through its different cultures, villages, food, people, animals and landscapes while camping and surfing on their way back home to Argentina. NYC PREMIERE
Here and Now An Innersection Film: "Here & Now" was shot in one day. More than 25 filmmakers and surfers worked in unison to document the world of surfing in a single 24-hour period: May 2, 2012. From world champs like Kelly Slater andStephanie Gilmore to free spirits like Dave Rastovich, Ozzy Wright and Alex Knost, this project brings together shapers, photographers, legends, beginners, third world, first world and surf world. Some scored big. Others couldn't find a ripple. It's all part of the surfing experience. From contests to camping, hanging at home or hitting the road, veteran surf filmmaker Taylor Steele pulls together an epic, international cast to prove the best place to be is here and now.
Jaws "Changing the Game" by Wangdu Hovey: Jaws "Changing the Game", is a feature length documentary focusing on a small group of big wave surfers at the famous surfing spot Jaws, also known as Pe'ahi, on the north shore of Maui. Between 2007-2012<|fim_middle|> the road, Sometimes Wright often Wrong This is THE WRIGHT SIDE OF WRONG. WORLD PREMIERE
You Look Swell by Morgan Gore: After Eleven Presents, You Look Swell … a surf film, featuring; Randy Townsend, Conor Willem, Pat Millin, Danny Mears, Ben Raimo, Peter George, Chris Del Moro, Keoni Jones, Luke Rife, Zach Plopper and more. Filmed in New Jersey, New York, California, Panama, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. NYC PREMIERE
A special complimentary screening of the 'Enyclopedia of Surfing' digital archive of historical and current film clips will be ongoing in the bar and lobby throughout the festival courtesy of Matt Warshaw.
To view the full program, film synopsis and trailers, please visit www.newyorksurffilmfestival..com. Tickets for the 2012 NYSFF will go on sale September 5th 2012 at 5PM at NiteHawk Cinemas
The New York Surf Film Festival is proud to welcome Barbados as our 2012 Presenting sponsor.
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes. Rated as one of the world's sexiest beaches in 2008 by Concierge.com; Barbados' Crane Beach in St. Philip stands as a premier destination for travelers. Barbados is also the first Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is an ideal stage for world-class events and in collaboration with American Express Publishing Corporation, Barbados has hosted its first annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival in November 2010. The country has also hosted numerous athletic championships, including the 2006 PGA World Golf Championships-Barbados World Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup Finals in 2007, the Sentebale Charity Polo match with Prince Harry of Wales in 2010, and the ICC Twenty20 Cricket Finals for 2010. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas, to quaint bed and breakfasts and award-winning, five-star resorts. Grantley Adams International Airport offers even more non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Jet Blue and American Airlines, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. Barbados was voted eighth in the World by Trip Advisor's '2008 Travelers Choice Destination Awards' in its Top 100 Destinations category. For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VisitBarbados, via Twitter @Barbados or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.
NYSFF welcomes back our official media partner Surfing Magazine.
NYSFF welcomes Xsories as our official extreme sports accessories sponsor.
NYSFF welcomes Glassy Clothing as our official T-Shirt sponsor.
NYSFF thanks the general support of our Friends of the Festival NYSurfingBuddies, Rockaway Beach Surf Club,Encylopedia of Surfing, Saturdays Surf NYC, 5Rhythms, Bandar, Hive Surf, LIberty Bottleworks, unsOund Surf, Wax Buddy, Swell.com, SurfersVillage.
NYSFF is proud to support Stoked Mentoring & Waves of Health.
About New York Surf Film Festival:
Founded in 2007, the New York Surf Film Festival is the premier showcase for international independent surf films. The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival is to provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience. As surf culture becomes more popular, the notion of what it means to be a surfer expands. The New York Surf Film Festival's aim is to build upon and shape the idea of what a surf movie is, while fostering the growth of this global community in NYC. The NYSFF is a proud member of the Global Surf Film Festival Collective.
The Votes Are In: New York Surf Film Festival Presented By Barbados Announces 2012 Jury Awards
in Surf News | a few dedicated individuals achieved what was previously deemed impossible, surf huge Jaws without the use of a Jet Ski. Follow DK and Shaun Walsh, Marcio Freire, Danilo Couto Jeff Rowley, Albee Layer, Matt Meola, and Ian Walsh, and many others through the historic winter of 2011-2012. NYC PREMIERE
Promised Land by Todd Morehead : Israel is a country that is loved, hated, and often misunderstood by much of the world. Who really belongs there? Why is Jerusalem so important? Why do some believe in a messiah who will put things right? Amidst this seemingly endless battle over land and religion, surfing has emerged as an escape from the controversy. Promised Land is a unique look at this ancient place through the lives of two friends from different faiths, brought together by their love of the oceans that separate them. NYC PREMIERE
Raw the Movie by Cohan Banfield and Mark Brightwell: RAW THE MOVIE is a new vision in surf film making, combining surfing, the art of cinematography, and a mindful use of editing that synchronizes vision and audio. The film showcases a diverse range of the world's best surfers. RAW THE MOVIE will inspire, motivate and just amaze surfers, enthusiasts and non-believers alike. US PREMIERE
Sebastian Beach One Fine Day by Billy Yeager is a nostalgic look into the "love of surfing" featuring the surreal uncrowded beach and famous surf break of Sebastian Beach Florida. WORLD PREMIERE
Surfing and Sharks by Julian Watson: Surfing and Sharks is a documentary about the constant threat South African surfers face every time they paddle out into the ocean, home to one of the largest concentrations of sharks in the world. Against the beautiful backdrop of South Africa's East Coast the viewer is introduced to three local surfers as they share their personal experiences with these animals while surfing their favorite spots. Throughout the film researchers, ecologists, and shark attack victims offer an objective and unique insight on one of South Africa's most feared predators. The film touches on subjects as to why sharks attack, attack prevention, the myths, the media and the future that sharks are facing today, if any at all… US PREMIERE
The Africa Project by Jason Hearn: The Africa Project' documents the beauty, rich culture, lifestyle, surfers, people, incredible waves and potential of the African coastline. It's a visual journey through Morrocco, Senegal, Namibia, a new discovery on the diamond coast,the giant waves off the Western Cape, the west coast of Africa, the south coast of Natal and touches on the life of Jordy Smith. It's a true African surfing experience. US PREMIERE
The Find Claiming Nelscott Reef by Erich Lyttle: In the hostile, sharky, cold-water surf of Oregon, a grassroots tow-in surf contest takes place at a newly found surf break, Nelscott Reef, where giant waves up to 50 feet challenge the best big-wave surfers in the world, exposing surfing's struggle to find new territories, the ugly rise of localism, and the potential loss of its soul. EAST COAST US PREMIERE
This Time Tomorrow by Taylor Steele: Sipping Jetstreams Media presents This Time Tomorrow, a film by Taylor Steele, documenting an epic Pacific swell chase over 8 days and 18,000 miles traveled. Two surfers, Dave Rastovich and Craig Anderson, tracked waves generated from this single storm in an exhausting attempt to surf the same wave twice as they pulsed eastward through the Pacific. As these waves thundered across the legendary reef of Teahupo'o, reeled down the endless point breaks of Mexico and onwards towards a frosty Arctic conclusion the pair gathered friends Kelly Slater, Chris Del Moro, Alex Grey, and Dan Malloy for this cinematic and cosmic experience of a lifetime. WORLD PREMIERE
Through the Whisky Barrel by Allyn Harper: "Through The Whisky Barrel" is the much anticipated debut film by Allyn Harper. An innovate film providing an insight into the history and the culture that surrounds surfing in Scotland. The film showcases an array of epic waves which are unleashed onto the undulating Scottish coastline, whilst telling the stories of Scottish surfing's pioneers and the waves, which form their coldwater playground. The film aims bring the surfing community in Scotland together and raise funds for the Scottish Surf Federation. Soundtrack by the incredible 65 Days of Static. EAST COAST US PREMIERE
2012 New York Surf Film Festivals Official Short Films Program
30 Days Without Surfing by Driftwood Collective: 30 Days Without Surfing is DwC's attempt on creating a short film about crafting, love and the Absolute. It portraits all the time spent in between swells when you start questioning yourself, and how creativity is ever linked with making the most of what you got! NYC PREMIERE
Away by Elisa Bates: Three different women are united by surfing. AWAY is a short documentary film that looks at the subculture of NYC surfing through the lens of these women, divulging the highs and lows of
riding waves at Rockaway Beach, Queens. WORLD PREMIERE
Bernie and Ges by Alex DePhillipo and Andrew Gesler : The creators of Dark Fall bring you the twisted tale of Bernie and Ges. An animated adventure that tells the story of surfer Andrew Gesler and his roommate Bernie [man's best friend] who find themselves caught in the middle of a Guido Zombie Invasion on the Jersey Shore. Created by Alex DePhillipo and Andrew Gesler, Animated by Drew Toonz. Starring Andrew Gesler, Mike Anthony, Jeanine Petro, Garrett Stites, Mike Spahr and more… NYC PREMIERE
Fathoms Left to Fall by Gabe Davies and Matt Strathern: A short film of one epic day of huge surf during March 2012 at Mullaghmore Head, County Sligo. The yin and yang of a trip. The highs and the lows. The epic rides and the epic falls. Surfing isn't a easy game to get right, once in a lifetime 50 ft faces followed by a endless search for shelter. Tides reveal dry reefs, squalls break promises. Rain dampens enthusiasm, talk of hidden secrets abound but the wind in it's infinite wisdom keeps them just that, secret. There's no urgency yesterday's euthoria still burns. Another trip another day. No fathoms left to fall.
Free Aloha by Alex DePhillipo: A short film shot on the North Shore of Oahu featuring Kalani Chapman, Flynn Novak, TJ Barron, Bruce Irons, John John Florence, Keali'i Mamala and more.
Follow the Sun by Ryan Moss: Reef and Xavier Rudd collaborate to bring you a tribute to International Surfing Day titled "Follow the Sun", where the surf community stops and pays respect to our Mother Ocean through surf culture participation and ocean preservation. Reef invites you to join in the fun and start surfing and loving our oceans today.
Itxasoa by Patrick Trefz: Jim Denevan is certainly one of the most significant "land" artists in the World. His gigantic drawings, figures, have reached a cult status within the art world, resulting in projects with a huge simbology, impact and wide media coverage around the world. Mundaka was the first spot he picked in Europe to perform one of his works and we, at Surfilmfestibal were at the origin of this visit. Urdaibai river-mouth is a protected space, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the best wave in Europe breaks on its river-mouth, thus it's a mandatory pilgrimage destiny for thousands of surfers from all over the world. A unique place that needs to be protected; a perfect sand bank to host Denevan's work.
Kook Paradise Kook Paradise is one part social commentary, one part comedy and one heaping spoonful of reality. Kook Paradise is filmed on location at Ditch Plains Beach highlighting the surf culture in and out of the water. It is shot in the style of the surfing films from the 1960′s , bringing levity and humor to that which surrounds surfing's current popularity in NY in particular. Kook Paradise is a film by Danny Dimauro and Tin Ojeda PARADISE!!! NYC PREMIERE
Margaux by Michael Weybret: One word says it all: Margaux. All of her style, grace, and talent is on display during her stay in Southern California. Watch as Margaux Arramon-Tucoo glides at Pipes and shapes a new log at Shaper Studios. EAST COAST US PREMIERE
Montauk Documentary by John Madere: Montauk's beauty and quirkiness are revealed through touching and often hilarious interviews with 20 of its most fascinating inhabitants. NYC PREMIERE
Simon Anderson by AEG Powertools: A lot's been said about Simon Anderson since he created the Thruster, but it hasn't been said quite like this. Narrated by Simon himself, this film provides an intimate and compelling insight into the life, career and craftsmanship of a genuine surfing icon. NYC PREMIERE
Stacked by Patrick Cummings and E.J. McLeavey-Fisher: When the Quiksilver Pro surf competition makes an unprecedented stop in the small town of Long Beach, New York, 20 year-old local surfer Balaram Stack must represent his hometown by competing against Kelly Slater and the world's best surfers in the biggest contest in the history of professional surfing. NYC PREMIERE
Upcycling by Henrique "Ogro" Perrone: UPcycling is a short film about transforming an old longboard into a brand new board. By showing the beauty of this process, it also suggests new views on how enriching using renewed equipment could be. Besides, it is a film on how people and places get connected through the joy of an UPcycled resulting board. And, of course, it is about transformed habits and routines, new views on old things, all through the activity of craftsmen involved in the amazing process shaping a surfboard is. US PREMIERE
Water Warriors by Anna Jerstrom: Water Warriors is about the strength and courage of female surfers. This film beautifully depicts how the traits of a warrior parallel those necessary for surfing. These girls take on waves like they are going into battle and they charge the break without fear in hunt for the next wave of their lives. WORLD PREMIERE
WindanSea by Derek Dunfee is a closer look at the beach culture that surrounds the Windansea area in La Jolla, CA. Most of the video was filmed during the time I was writing the article 'Never Never Land, Welcome to Windansea, Get Ready to Self-Destruct' in Surfing Magazine, May 2012.
Wright Side of Wrong by Peter Hamblin is a journey with Warwick Wright behind the scenes and in your face, where we meet his friends from across the globe and document his life on | 2,300 |
Scope is an important concept to understand for all Ruby developers.
It's the source of many error messages & confusion.
Scope refers to what variables are available at any given point in time.
Different kind of variables have different scopes.
A scope can be very narrow (local variables) or very wide (global variables).
You want to use the narrowest scope possible to avoid problems with state mutation & name collision.
What follows is a list of examples of how scope affects your Ruby code.
A local variable has the most narrow scope.
Specifically, local variables defined inside methods will no longer exist after the method returns.
What do you think apple will print?
When you call apple it'll always print 100.
The fact that a is defined outside the method as 50 doesn't have any impact on the a variable inside the method.
This first a = 50 is in one bubble, then when you call a method, ANY method, you enter a new EMPTY bubble.
You don't bring any local variables over the new bubble.
The variables inside the bubble disappear & you can't access them.
That's how local variables work.
Instance variables have a wider scope.
Specifically, they are used for sharing data inside a Ruby object.
In this example, @quantity is the same variable for both the more_juice & less_juice methods.
It's a shared value between methods<|fim_middle|> "create" the variable.
More details on this article.
They have different quantities because of the variable assigment when you call these methods. | .
But outside this class, and even on different Fruit objects, @quantity is going to be different.
Every object has its own set of instance variables.
So in this example, orange is going to have a @quantity of 100, and apple is going to have a @quantity of 50.
Just like different persons have different names, age, country, etc.
Blocks are very interesting when it comes to scope.
If we follow our bubble analogy again, what a block does is bring over local variables from the current bubble.
You can access & change them.
The bubble still pops, removing any NEW local variables that were created inside the block.
Not only that, but blocks will also carry with them the bubble at the point they were created.
An effect known as "closure".
Remember, this "bubble" is a collection of all the variables that can be accessed at a specific point in the source code.
It's the scope itself, encapsulated as an object.
We call this a Binding in Ruby.
One more concept I'd like to share with you in this article is about bindings.
You can save all of these bubbles we have been talking about in a Ruby object, an object of the Binding class.
This binding object is the bubble.
You can even look into the bubble & see what's in there.
A scope in Rails is a different thing than scope in Ruby.
So, what is a scope in Rails?
It's a way to name a custom database query, composed of ActiveRecord methods.
You have learned about scopes & binding objects in Ruby!
Remember that scope defines what variables you can access at any given point in time.
It's like a bubble, local variables have their own bubbles, while objects share another bubble for instance variables.
why will orange.more_juice and apple.less_juice return different quantities? doesn't there need to be an initializer?
the initializer is optional, you don't need to | 392 |
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Ben the beagle lives on a farm, in a nice little doghouse to keep himself warm... So begins the rhyming tale of this happy pup. Come read about Ben's favorite play, Do you want to know how he ended the day? **Autographed copies sold exclusively through this site (PayPal link). Amazon purchases will not be signed.
Wonderful book. Bought one for my great niece and great nephew. They ask their grandma to read it everyday. They absolutely love it<|fim_middle|> to identify with the story. The children in your life will love meeting Ben and his friends.
Ben Beagle Plays is true delight! Donna Finch Slaton brings her skill as a story teller and children's librarian to create a rhyming story about a beagle named Ben. Farm animals, wildlife, birds, and scenery are presented in bold color by illustrator Donna Brooks. This teamwork shows clearly both artists' love of nature. Lots of educational information about what a Beagle hound is! The book comes with a coloring and activity book. I can see lots of classroom possibilities in this book.
Other Books in "Ben Beagle" | . Now they want a beagle.. Illustration is great, words are easy for children to read and understand. I'm going to buy another for a local daycare for more kids to enjoy.. Thank you for this wonderful book..
I enjoy reading this book to my grandchildren. The story about Ben's life around the farm gives them a look at life in the country. It is written and illustrated in a way that invites children to ask questions and | 89 |
Part of the beauty of my industry, aside from the plants, is that you can never know everything. Gardening tricks, academic answers pitted against practical solutions and the rate at which new plants are thrust into retail certainly keeps you on your toes. My favorite part of my job, however is traveling. Whether it is to nurseries, arboretums or a customer's backyard, there is always a "take away" for me. This summer afforded me several traveling experiences learning new plants and new ideas.
The beginning of July, I found myself touring a nursery in Connecticut, learning about a new series of hydrangea, the Seaside Serenade collection. A collection of hydrangea diverse in color with improved hardiness, compact growth habits and refined aesthetics. Nine different selections will have gardeners looking forward to extra dark green leaves, sturdier stems, long lasting and repeat flowering types as well as PH sensitive types, so you can adjust the color as needed. All varieties would look magnificent en masse!
The end of July had me traveling with my friend and mentor for nearly thirty years, Tony Maiello of Metropolitan Plant Exchange in West Orange, New Jersey. Tony has given me more expert tutelage, both personally and professionally over the years, than one could ever hope for. We have traveled around the country many times and this time we were in Oregon. Extensive nursery tours had us traveling about 100 miles in every direction from Portland, gobbling up nursery stock for our garden centers for this fall and next year. Sharing similar passions for plants, politics, family and business, it has always been helpful, for each of us, to use one another as a sounding board. Our aggressive schedule had us visiting five nurseries in two days. Conifers, deciduous ornamentals, perennials, tropicals, advanced pruning methods, IPM (Integrated pest management) solutions and of course networking was all covered here. Perhaps one of the most stunning trees I saw,<|fim_middle|>wood's prized Water-Platters. Giant, water lily with massive, floating mid-green lily pads that can reach up to 8 feet (worldoffloweringplants.com), Tim is charged with their upkeeping. Longwood hybrid Water-Platter, Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid', is a cross between Victoria amazonica and Victoria cruziana. Tim spoke about the weight these Water-Platters could hold, displaced over 100 pounds, and its thorns on the sides and bottom. He spoke about water garden design, training the eye to stop with vertical plants like Lotus, and explained the Lotus effect… in a word ultrahydrophobicity! Tim knew his audience this day and made it so all could understand what he clearly is so passionate about.
There is nothing more I love to see than someone who loves their work. "I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing" David Beckham. By the way, as I write this, the summer is not over… stay tuned! | this time to Oregon, was a Hedge maple type, Acer campestre 'Carnival.' In absolute awe of a mature one in a private garden, this eye- catching tree had my attention from several hundred yards away. Mature leaves of green and white, more white on this one, almost called me over to say "Hi." 'Carnival's' new spring growth emerges with a blush of pink and its slow growing habit makes it suitable for smaller footprints. Hardy to zone 5, 'Carnival' benefits from being placed in semi-shade, where the hot summer sun won't scald the white portions of its leaves. Truly a beacon in anyone's garden! What helped to complete our trip, aside from the plants, the food, Mt. Hood and the Timberline Lodge and a day of wine tasting was a little help from Google. I asked where I could find a large Monkey Puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana, in the Portland area, and voilà… it appeared! Traversing the Willamette River and a few local roads of downtown Portland, Google granted our wish with a seventy-foot tree. How Google knew where roughly 40 of the largest Monkey Puzzle trees were, in relation to our whereabouts, overwhelmed us.
August 1st was the next stop of this horticultural whirlwind. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania really needs no introduction. A public garden set forth for the sole purposes of "exhibition, instruction, education and enjoyment" (Longwoodgardens.org). Last year's attendance alone had over 1.5 million visitors appreciating their programs, exhibits, architecture and plants. Our day began with a private tour appreciating the nearly two hundred Littleleaf Linden trees, Tilia cordata 'Greenspire', that our tree supplier had supplied. Wrapping the Main Fountain Garden and most of its $90 million revitalization, we were proud for our friend who helped build such grandeur. The other highlight of the trip was listening to a gentleman named Tim Jennings speak passionately about Long | 423 |
'Rewilding' is a word that's become increasingly popular among those interested in discovering a more seasonal, wilder way of living. But what does it really mean?
Rewilding is a radical mode of conservation, which requires human beings to rescind control, step back and allow an ecosystem to restore its own balance. It means stopping practices such as burning heathland (known as 'swaling' in the west country), damming rivers, or allowing unnatural numbers of sheep, deer or ponies to graze. All these practices, while sometimes traditional, are intended not to help ecosystems thrive, but to give farmers more opportunities to feed their animals or till the soil.
Unfortunately, in Britain, many of our well-known landscapes have been over-grazed and 'managed' to within an inch of their lives, resulting in upland zones that lack any significant diversity of wildlife and are dominated by monocultures of bracken, heather and poor-quality grass. In most European nations with similar topography to Britain, however, these uplands are only lightly farmed and therefore mostly forested, which is the best environment for biodiversity.
Rewilding is, in essence, about bringing this diversity back to our landscapes. Life, we find, is not simply a linear chain of events, but networked, complex and – undeniably – beautiful. When nature is given a vote of confidence and allowed to pursue its own ends, the results can be spectacular. Rewilded places have the potential to captivate us. Fascinating lichens, fungi, butterflies, birds, rodents, reptiles and amphibians all have a chance to find a home again. Rewilded places offer something new with every visit, every change in season. In the biggest projects, we might have the chance to encounter a wild boar or a beaver, maybe even one day to spot a wolf on a distant ridge.
Not only would all this be thrilling, it would help us to live more wildly. Nowhere shows the changing seasons better than a wood. Seeing those tiny interactions between tree creeper and insect, frog and leaf-shade, weasel and burrow, would make us more mindful of our own connections to the living, breathing world around us. It would be ours for the looking, as well as its own to do as it liked.
I think rewilding would benefit both people and the planet – and I think we both need defending. A more reciprocal, sensitive form of conservation is only going to come out of conversation. We need to kick-start the debate. There are already a number of fantastic projects happening on a big scale – Summit to Sea in West Wales, for example, and the Alladale Wilderness Reserve in Scotland. Some of the big conservation charities have also got on board, albeit often quite cautiously. But there is still a long way to go – especially as rewilding can and should only happen with the full, informed consent of local communities.
There are misconceptions to overcome too. The idea of reintroducing wolves, for example, delights some people and terrifies others. But while species introduction is an element of rewilding, wolves would not be appropriate for most landscapes and would only ever be introduced to very sparsely populated environments. Mostly we're talking about pine-martens and missing birds.
Moreover, many people who live in towns, or even in agricultural parts of the countryside, think rewilding isn't relevant to them because it could only happen somewhere far off. But I hope that the distinction between urban and rural can be collapsed here, and that we can reintroduce wilder ways of living for all. Urban biodiversity is fascinating in its own right, and even the smallest plots in 'rural' areas can be seeded<|fim_middle|>b : I would tell them to make time to follow their dream. Life is too short not to. At the very least it'll bring them joy and a sense of fulfilment, something we all need to help us through the rough stuff in life.
They should try to ignore that inner voice that tells them to stay within their comfort zone. It'll play on fears of change, coming up with excuses—"You don't have time," "The wash can't wait," "It's not productive," "I'm too tired," "I'm not good enough." Everyone needs to take time for themselves, and that goes double for creative endeavours.
The end result shouldn't be the primary goal. Take the time to enjoy the process, even if that glass paperweight is wonky, you can't afford a top-of-the-line bicycle, your embroidery stitches aren't even, or your first (or fiftieth) draft doesn't work the way you want it to. Slow down and enjoy the scenery—the process of creating.
If possible, find kindred spirits who share your dream—it'll open up your world in wonderful ways.
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Sun streams through net curtains casting shapes and shadows on the floor. Noise builds in the eves, the shrubs and the crevices where small winged lodgers winter and build nests. Hardy crocus bulbs burst through trampled ground to dust the village green in patches of purple and white.
I feel light, the shadow of winter lifted. My mind fills with seed plans and long walks and toes dipped in rivers. I wonder where I stowed the tent, the flask and stove. Maps find their way into my fingers and are unfolded, carpeting the room with lines and contours and legends. My head fights the feeling. There was a frost just yesterday and the wood store is still stocked, enough fuel for another month at least.
A sound brings me back to the room, four sandstone walls filled with light and lined with books. There's a bumble bee at my window. She tips and taps and wants to come in. I lean across and stare through the single pane of glass. She's as big as a cherry & hooped in yellow and black. Needle fine hairs and translucent wings beating faster than my heart ever should. She doesn't know that she shouldn't be here yet. It isn't her fault.
I lean back in my chair and allow myself the sun and its warmth in this moment. One for which I'm equally grateful and sad. As life changes, we adapt and grow. I fish out a teaspoon from the kitchen drawer and make my first sugar syrup of the year. It's on the windowsill now, a tonic for passing visitors in need of a helping hand.
This year, I'll make a plan. One that is kind and gentle. I'll be mindful of my footprint and the impact it may have. I'll tread softly, only take what I need and give back as much as I possibly can. This flash of spring in winter is a wake-up call. One I needed more than I knew.
As adults it is our generation who have a huge – and unenviable - job on our hands. We need to be the ones who are making unprecedented changes to the way that we live and the way we consume. For a sustainable future we need to make it so that our children cannot remember a time when we had six plastic toiletry bottles around the side of the bath or discover that humans have destroyed the planet to the point that words like badger are taken out of the junior dictionary.
The importance of convenience has trumped everything else for so long that we are finding it hard to change our ways. I'm one of the 'we'. I have times when I really want to buy a roll of cling film because I think it's faster and easier than the alternative of putting leftovers in a long-term reusable container or wax wrap. I'm not sure either is true - though our generation has been brought up to believe that it is.
Never has there been more people creating and providing ways for us to make better choices. There are no-plastic websites, zero waste shops, plastic alternatives for almost everything we use, forest schools, outdoor education coming into schools and a trend to buy less stuff and be more mindful of what we are consuming as we move though life. I find it very inspiring.
I believe that connecting children to nature lies at the heart of helping them make better choices. And I believe they will have a much deeper connection if it's one that comes from lots of family time outside.
If our children love being outside, walking though bluebells woods, spotting wildlife, digging in mud, pond dipping, climbing trees, making wreaths with willow and spending time outside I believe it will be so much easier for them to make choices based on what is best not what's fastest.
I understand fully that not all convenience is bad; I have some things in my life that I find very useful and believe they have more of a positive impact than negative. For example I get a meat box once a month so that I know where all the meat has come from – saving me the visit to a butcher - and I buy biodegradable wipes online.
And part of my business also offers convenience. After 18 months of running forest school stay-and-play sessions for pre-school children I wanted to find other ways to get parents outside with their children. I know it can be really hard to find, prep and then deliver new activities when you have little spare time. So I have created a season activity box for children aged 2-6 years old and for their parents or guardians that provide a range of activities which allow the children to develop their skills, interests and understanding though practical, hands on experiences in the natural world.
I hope that the activities encourage conversations, a sense of achievement, belonging and greater understanding of one another as well as giving the adult an insight into their child's way of thinking.
Training to be a forest school leader and spending an increasing amount of time outside (I have a dog and a family holiday home on Anglesey so I was already quite outdoorsy) has changed my life. I have a different perspective on things, I'm calmer, more mindful and notice the simple pleasure of life more easily now. If I can pass that on though forest school sessions or seasonal boxes then happy days.
What's your favourite thing to do outside with your family?
Ellie Kelly runs Wonderwood Explorers in Farnham. Check out Ellie's seasonal activity boxes here.
Wheels ground to a halt this season when 45 cm of white, frosty flakes covered the roofs and lands in the course of one night. In a village with no plows, people took to brooms and shovels to make knee-deep paths in the snow. Promptly the horses and sleighs took over the arduous task of bringing freshly harvested alder and beech down from the woodlands during the week. On the weekends they engaged the tourists with a chance of a lifetime, to live like we all lived once upon a time: traveling upon a horse-powered sleigh to navigate the hilly lanes of the village, laughing all the way!
In deep snow, wheels are no good, so we must return to our animal instincts and stumble-walk headlong into the drifts, casting our own bootprints in the snow. Though it is tempting to stay inside, toasty by the fireplace, nature beckons us to see the incredible beauty she has produced.
Stepping out into a vast bed of snow is like venturing into the freezing sea, walking through it and forging your own path, however, is a measure of stronger willpower. If you know the lay of the land, then everything will be alright, if not, you might be in for a deeper surprise... It goes without saying, that if you know by heart the footpaths walked by generations and the way the land flows intimately, then navigating the covered terrain will be far easier, than to step blindly as a stranger on the first outing.
In our part of the world, this means recognizing key trees and befriending the many haystacks that dot the landscape. As we walk familiar routes throughout the village spaces and beyond the edges of civilisation, we become acquainted with the age, season of harvest and shape of each haystack. Some weather gracefully, others slide and slump over time, while the rest remain forever young in body and spirit.
Haystacks are the quintessential markers of the land and the pride of the landowners.
As we indulge in our private collection of homemade preserves and sit in silence with determined reason, we already dream about blossoms aplenty - though we will not rush nature, patience is a winter virtue indeed.
Follow Cheryl and her family as they navigate Instagram without a smart phone at Forest Creek Meadows.
Was the first Creative Countryside Gathering only a year ago? It's hard to believe more time has not passed, the connections made throughout this year have become so strong.
At this, the first gathering of 2019, Eleanor arrived in Bratoft, Lincolnshire, early to set up alone, soon to be joined by the first arrivals for cocktails and nibbles. I was late to join after an unfortunate misunderstanding between 'left' and 'right', but we were all soon settled in the beautiful Old Rectory for a few days of good food, creativity and conversation.
On Saturday a few rose early to catch the morning light, before we all joined for some grounding in the dew covered grass, and then to feast on pancakes with blood oranges and syrup.
The day filled with activity, as we were slowly led by Eleanor to create journals, to free-write, and collectively to make a zine based on the moments shared that weekend.
Somehow in this day full of creative pursuits, we also had time to wander nearby, chatting or taking photographs of the myriad of snowdrops that lay at our feet. As the night drew in we took to the comfy chairs with a warming drink to write, or sew, or think.
We feasted that night by fairy light, on Indian food and gin cocktails, before we talking and laughing deep into the night. A much needed cooked breakfast brought our time to a close the next morning. Another gathering brought to a close with friends old and new, we said our fond farewells and took one last look at those grand walls, those happy rooms, and those snowdrop walks. See you next time?
Jessica Townsend creates slow and sustainable fashion at House of Flint. Follow her behind-the-scenes on Instagram here.
Jessica: I'd love for you to start by telling us more about you and your illustrations, how they started, and what it is you do?
Raahat: I currently live and illustrate in a town near Oxford, England. It's where I've been for most of my life and this creative journey is deeply rooted in my beginnings here. Art has always had a significant presence throughout my childhood. My dad worked in the creative industry - first in game development and then as a visual effects artist - so I grew up with his paintings on my bedroom walls, his sketchbooks on my bookshelf, and a treasure trove of his old painting materials. This certainly nourished my early desire to create. I've also had an affinity with the natural world for as long as I can remember. I spent a lot of time in nature with both my family and childhood friends. There was an abundance of tree climbing, den building, and frog catching. Rainy days were for dreaming up stories, painting landscapes, and drawing animals.
My desire for a career in the arts really emerged when I went to university. I was 18, studying English and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, and I wanted art to be more than just a hobby. Around that time, I started to share my work online and suddenly discovered that the internet was a wonderful place to connect with an audience, other creatives, and my future clients. I'm truly grateful to say that I'm now navigating this world of art and selling my work internationally. Something amazing also happened at the start of this year. In January, I signed with the wonderful Thao Le of the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, and I couldn't be more excited for this new chapter and the future adventures that await.
Jessica: What do you love most about what you do?
Raahat: The list is endless, though I'll share the things that immediately come to mind.
When I illustrate, I begin to recall places and stories from my childhood. I draw a lot of forests, meadows, woodland animals, and the sense of nostalgia that arises is quite special really. I often feel as though I am reacquainting myself with the magic, curiosity and childlike wonder that seems so hard to come by in adulthood.
Although this career in illustration has been such a vibrant experience, self-doubt has almost always crept into the equation. Thankfully, however, through social media I've encountered an incredible community of individuals, who share the same passion for creativity and nature, from across the globe. These kindred folk have been some of my greatest supporters and motivators, each with creative journeys that constantly inspire me to grow, learn, and create.
Jessica: Can you tell us about your work-space, and the methods you use to create your designs?
Raahat: I illustrate from home and have my desk space set up by a window. Natural light is really important, not just so I can see but because it lifts my spirit. There's a beautiful copse of trees beyond the window (the same trees that I used to climb with my siblings and friends from our childhood). My space is cluttered with things that bring me joy: books, candles, potted plants, treasures that I've collected on walks. There's also the tools of the trade: my graphics tablet, sketchbooks, pencils, pens, and a little packing station for my Etsy shop orders. When I illustrate, I often listen to music or audiobooks, but when it's warm enough, I open the window and let birdsong fill the room. As creatives, it is incredibly easy to get distracted - the to-do lists and looming deadlines can be particularly overwhelming - so I've tried to create a space where I am both comfortable and reminded to embrace the slow, mindful moments of peace. Having a view where I can watch the wildlife, the changing of the seasons, and peer at the moon after the sun has set is an extra bonus that I'm very thankful for.
My method consists of a lot of experimentation. I think that's one of the joys that comes with creative work. The realm of art is constantly shifting and mistakes are a welcome part of the process. Generally however, most of my projects begin as rough pencil sketches. After that, I determine a colour palette (usually inspired by earthy tones) before refining the final artwork.
Jessica: I know your work reflects your love of nature, but what inspires the specific content of each piece?
Raahat: Nature is everything. Much of what I create is dedicated to the wonder that the universe instils within me and I feel very lucky to live so close to the countryside. I keep a small sketchbook in my bag and take it with me when I'm off travelling or exploring the wilderness. You can never be sure when inspiration will strike! When you sit in an environment, observing the shapes, textures, colours, you suddenly attain this deep sense of awareness and alignment with the earth in that present moment. It's these experiences that stay with me, moments in nature that I feel the desire to recreate when I'm back at my desk.
Jessica: What impact would you like to create with your illustrations?
Raahat: I went vegan five years ago after learning about the impact of animal agriculture on our planet and the exploitation of the peaceful beings we share this world with. Whilst my work doesn't explicitly handle topics like veganism and environmentalism, I hope that the content inspires gratitude for the Earth and a desire to take care of it and our fellow earthlings. Beyond that, I want my illustrations to be a reminder to accept our inner child, because we are never too old to appreciate the light and magic that this world has to offer.
Jessica: And lastly, if someone reading your story were inspired to follow their own creative dream, what advice would you give them?
Rahaat: If you have a creative dream, then tear after it! Nurture your ideas and bring them to life. It helps to visualise and research, but don't worry if you haven't formulated a long term plan to begin with. Trust your instincts and go for it.
Community has also been such an important part of my journey, for guidance, support and friendship, so don't be afraid to reach out to fellow creatives.
Embrace the fear and the mistakes, and enjoy the process.
Follow Raahat on instagram, or check out her work here. If you love her work and would like to buy a piece head to her shop.
Winter mornings can be a struggle to get up to when it's cold and still dark outside. It makes me want to stay nestled underneath the duvet covers until the morning light appears through my curtains. But early on a cold and clear winter's morning, magic begins to happen.
Although it'll still be dark outside, I'll open up the curtains wide to see that the window panes will be frosted and condensated and cold to the touch. And if I peer through the window, I'll just be able to see the ice formed on the windows of the cars parked along the street. I like to turn on the fairy lights for that warm, comforting golden glow to fill the room whilst it's still dark. I'll wrap up warm in my dressing gown and sleepily head downstairs to boil the kettle for a big cup of tea. By the time I'm back upstairs, setting my cup of tea to one side on the bedside table, it will start to get lighter outside and that's when the magic begins.
It will still be quiet outside, although with the hum of cars passing by the main road in the distance, sometimes catching the sound of a train chugging along its tracks at the nearest railway, a few birds chirping in the back garden and if I'm lucky, I'll catch a plump of geese flying close together over the house. There's no rush at this time of morning, just warmth, cosiness and the company of a good cup of tea and a book to read before I get ready for the day.
As it begins to get lighter, just below the row of trees at the bottom of the street the sun will begin to rise and the colours of the sky begin to change. It sets alight with fiery oranges and peaches and notes of pinks, purples and yellows, that blend in streaks through the white clouds like watercolours bleeding across a canvas painting.
The morning frost will glisten on the rooftops, across the lawns and down the paths of the street. Sprinkled around like fairy dust, dressing spiderwebs in tiny, delicate ice crystals, freezing old crunchy autumn leaves left trodden along the paths, clinging to the details on the veins of each leaf. The whole street will be transformed into a winter wonderland, as if everything has been lulled to sleep under a thin blanket of ice, until it melts away by the time the afternoon arrives.
And so, when I get up just that little bit earlier with an extra slow hour to spare, it's definitely worth it to see the magic on a winter's morning.
Yet, while the use of PFCs and microplastics is still considered essential by the industry, consumers are looking for other ways to reduce the environmental damage that is growing on the back of the outdoor lifestyle trend.
One solution is repair and recycling.
Meet Neza Petreca. Slovenian-born co-founder of Blind Chic and saviour of tired equipment.
Over the last few years several leading brands have begun encouraging customers to return gear for repair, rather than discarding it. Patagonia have even gone as far as setting up pop-up repair shops for gear from any brand. However, Neza takes it a step further. When a piece of clothing is beyond repair she turns it into something new. In collaboration with her customers Neza looks first at repair and if this isn't possible, they'll discuss what material can be saved and what new item the customer wants from it.
Her specialism is in bags so often Neza will make pouches, bikepacking bags or even rucksacks from damaged clothing and gear. It was the humble pouch that sparked her ambition to turn recycling into a business. Following the success of her DIY tutorial video on bikepacking.com, friends and family started approaching Neza with their old clothing.
She's been at it ever since.
When Neza realised this was a passion she undertook an internship with Barbara Heinze, repair seamstress and owner of her own kids clothing brand. It was Heinze who taught her to see every repair as a new problem to solve and who instilled the confidence needed to start cutting up £500 technical jackets!
Since returning to her native Slovenia, Neza has been putting her new techniques to work, as well as persuading anyone who'll listen to consider where their old clothing goes.
What happens to it once we've decided it's worthless?
The good news is Neza sees change happening. Once recycling was a thing people did because they couldn't afford new. Now even the wealthy want to buy quality, take care of it and see it last. Customers have become curious; they want to know who's making their products and where they're coming from. In turn, this creates a mentality of investment. The customer knows the story behind their purchase which gives them a personal connection, not only to the brand but to the product. It's an investment — both financial and emotional.
While the recycling work continues to gain momentum, the designer has set in motion plans to open her own repair shop in Bovec, the outdoor capital of Slovenia. In this tiny town, on the banks of the turquoise Soča river, she envisions a shop and community space offering outdoor education. After all, education is the force driving change in outdoor consumerism.
In the meantime, if you're interested in recycling or repairing your own equipment, contact Neza through her website. | with wildflowers, or incorporate wildlife corridors.
As a curator and writer, I hope to bring people together to debate these issues and to work across the boundaries of disciplines and locations to find new solutions to the rewilding question.
There is a way of living more wildly, co-existing peacefully both with the natural world and with other people. But we need to collaborate to find it.
Anna Souter is a writer and a curator. Together with artist Beatrice Searle, she is co-curating Rewind/Rewild, an upcoming exhibition and Rewilding Forum at OmVed Gardens, Highgate, North London.
Exhibition 1-7 May 2019. Rewilding Forum 4 May 2019.
Jessica : I'd love for you to start by telling us more about you and your business, how Edge and Company started, and what it is you do?
Milly : Edge and Company was founded by myself (Amelia Edge) and my partner Steve Coley. Our main aim was to create a forward thinking wellbeing and lifestyle brand, which gives back to people in need through every purchase.
Our products are handmade in the UK and worldwide by people living with disabilities, mental health conditions, homelessness and addiction, who find it very challenging to access and maintain employment.
Every product sold will help to support organisations that are striving to break perceptions and social stigma, by building acceptance and employment opportunities for people living with life challenges. This is what we call 'Radical Giving'.
Jessica : Can you tell me about where you found your inspiration to start your company?
I purchased one of their innovative exfoliating soap pebbles and It felt amazing that I had somehow helped to contribute and support this inspirational company.
I found this idea really exciting - a great product and the money I'd spent going to a great cause.
Soon after, we visited the homewares trade show 'Top Drawer' but really struggled to find any suppliers that shared the same ethos as The Soap Co. After hours of searching we managed to find two more suppliers which lead us to the idea of creating a new shopping platform experience where every purchase would give back in some way and so began our hunt for similar charities and social enterprises.
Jessica : What do you love most about what you do?
Milly : Some of our suppliers are local to us and we have been given the opportunity to visit their workshops and meet the people who are involved in the making of our products.
This has been an invaluable and extremely rewarding experience and one that was lacking in our previous work.
To be able to see the production process of our products from start to finish and personally thank everyone involved has been very heart warming.
We look forward to meeting and working with lots of new suppliers in the future.
Jessica : Can you tell us about your work-space, and what a typical day at Edge and Company is like?
Milly : We are lucky enough to have an office space at home where we can get inspired by our surroundings. We like to personally test our products and make sure that we are selling amazing, innovative items that we love.
Right now we are working hard to find new suppliers and build on our product range.
If it's a Sunday, you'll find us at Spitalfields market, selling all of our beautiful products in person.
Jessica : What impact would you like to create with your work?
Milly : Ultimately we want to spread awareness and help build acceptance and employment opportunities for people living with life challenges, whilst continuing to show people that there is an alternative to mass produced products found on the high street.
Jessica : And lastly, if someone reading your story were inspired to follow their own creative dream, what advice would you give them?
Milly : For anyone that has a good idea, I would recommend persisting with it.
I've found that if you stick with an idea for long enough it will naturally become refined and come to fruition when it the time is right.
Find out more here or follow Milly + Steve on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
Usually in Cornwall, February is the month of storms. Just when the steely, harshness of January begins to soften, the snowdrops emerge and the days begin to lengthen again. It's then, that one begins to fool oneself into thinking that spring is close within reach and that's precisely when the storms strike. Last February we had a bout of snow storms which was most unusual for Cornwall, in particular the western peninsula where I live and where we enjoy a microclimate which keeps the temperatures mild.
The storms blow in all sorts of detritus off the seas, dredge up all manner of things from the seabeds and the beaches become a veritable treat for the beach combers of the south coast. The usual finds; sea glass, pottery and various shells are easily found on many of the Cornish beaches all year round but the storms churn up the sand and reveal fresh and exciting finds that may have been overlooked before. Once, I even happened across a stray buoy from a boat which I took home, you'll find many tiny fishing cottages in rural west Cornwall that have decorated their gardens with buoys washed up in coves.
Sea glass (also colloquially known as drift glass) takes on average 20-40 years to become enough withered by the waves that it gains its smooth, frosted characteristics. It can even take as long as 100 years so it's exciting to think that when you find a smooth, aquamarine blue piece, you're holding something between your fingers that perhaps once belonged to a victorian gin bottle or may have even washed up on the shore, a broken relic from a ship wrecked hundreds of years ago.
In west Cornwall, you'll have to get up early, beat the dog walkers and mind the tides to have your best chance at finding some beautiful pieces of sea glass however if you travel out to our nearby archipelago, the Scilly isles, there's practically no sport in finding it as you'll be tripping over the biggest, chunkiest turquoise pieces you ever did see.
What's more exciting though, far more exciting than withered and worn Victorian glass, is when the storms blow in some curious creatures from the high seas. Hydrozoa such as 'By the Wind Sailors' are a frequent visitor of the Cornish coasts in February and March. With their space-like dreamy blue colour and little shiny clear sails they're almost alien looking and quite magical. They live and drift on the surface of the ocean, feeding on the plankton but the strong wintery onshore winds blow them up onto the beaches. Although they're a very pretty decoration and exciting find on the Cornish beaches, it's a great shame as many dry out and don't survive if they get blown up too far for the tide to rescue them. Last year, with the storms, we also witnessed a glut of Portuguese man-o-war on our beaches. Although beautiful, they are an incredibly dangerous jellyfish and have been affectionately nicknamed 'neon death pasties' by some of the locals here.
If you're beachcombing at a spot where the river mouth meets the ocean, you may also find some beautiful Oyster shells washed up. Oyster shells are one of my favourite shells to pick up and on one of our recent visits to Looe last weekend, we did manage to pick up a few of them.
One of the most interesting recent beachcombing finds that I've heard of recently was that of my friend Mariette. Down on the Lizard peninsula she happened across an unassuming lump of smelly, greasy 'something' which she brought home and turned out to be Ambergris. You've got no idea what Ambergris is? Good, because I didn't either. Ambergris is formed in the digestive system of sperm whales and is extremely valuable and coveted by perfumers. It's sort of 'whale vomit' in crude terms and if you're a beachcomber that comes across Ambergris, you've struck gold. Mariette is already planning her holiday with her unexpected windfall. The takeaway from all of this is that you should forget rare pieces of shipwrecked lego or lost pirate coins, the real beach treasure to be searched for is whale barf.
When you can bear to take your gaze away from the swirling swell and churning sea foam, look down: The winter beaches suddenly become an exciting bazaar of fascinating detritus and glistening, quirky, natural treasures to take home and decorate the windowsill (where many of my finds end up.) Some of my favourite finds are shells with particularly giant barnacles, fossils, hag-stones or very occasionally dried coral - I found the Isle of Wight was an excellent spot for picking up coral (another bittersweet beach find.) Lyme Regis and the Jurassic coast are excellent for fossils if you have patience, a keen eye and a dash of luck.
In the wintertime, Cornwall shuts down and becomes bleak, empty and quiet. I get asked often how I survive over the wintertime here or what we do for fun. Personally, I feel that the county comes alive out of 'tourist season' and particularly during the stormy periods. Misty beaches, churning aquamarine waves and endless sea caves to explore, beaches aren't just for sunbathing and building sandcastles. For me, a winter beach is an endlessly exciting, peaceful and restorative space bringing us these tiny treasures with stories to tell; stories of shipwrecks, lost fishing nets, tiny creatures from the high seas and lost cargo from thousands of miles away.
Jessica : I'd love for you to start by telling us more about you and your business, how The Cozy Club started, and what it is you do?
Chris : The Cozy Club started really by a lightbulb moment. I had been hosting Christmas and summer fairs in my home for about five years where entrance proceeds went to a charity called William's Fund. The stallholders were situated throughout my house so people came in and noticed various decorative things that I had done. I was asked on several occasions how I made the items and had the thought that perhaps this might be fun to teach. Being a teacher by profession, I felt I had the tools already to proceed with conducting workshops. The name came simply because for as long as I can remember I needed to feel comfort :like being snuggled deep into a worn quilt, my hands wrapped around a mug of hot tea reading a wonderful book or enjoying the company of good friends...to me that is cozy and I try to always try to incorporate that into my life. I think I feel I have a mission to try to make as many people as cozy as I can! To me, being cozy and creative are two very important aspects of life.I sat down one afternoon, looked at my fabrics and started imagining projects and that was ten years ago. Now, with the help from my husband, some of the projects are also done working with wood. The Mouse House has been a big hit to name one!
Chris : I love my Cozy Club days from designing the project to welcoming old and new friends to watching the process of their creations take shape. I would have to say that what I love most about what I do is to watch those who think they are not very creative see their projects emerge from their own two hands and see the pride in their eyes as they come to the realisation that they are indeed creative. I liken my club to an old -fashioned quilting bee where like-minded women gather to find interesting conversation, friendship , share a meal and a love of creating.
Jessica : Can you tell us about your work-space, and what a typical day at The Cozy Club is like?
Chris : A day at The Cozy Club begins with everyone enjoying refreshments and meeting each other. Once settled in the workroom on old farm tables covered with antique linen cloths, the project is explained and all materials are provided. Help is given, but all are encouraged to make their project unique. There is a break for lunch where all join together in my kitchen to sit down for something seasonal. As many come from far, I always cook something filling and from scratch. Candles are glowing and the table is set to celebrate the time of year. . At each place, a small present sits waiting to be opened by each participant ,again, something that goes together with what we are making. Once lunch is finished, everyone heads to The General Store where a collection of farmhouse finds, fresh flowers, ribbons, fabric bundles, candles, antique quits etc. wait for them to explore. The work on the project continues until about 4 pm when tea and cake will be served. A day at The Cozy Club is a relaxing but very creative event.
Jessica : What inspires your work?
Chris : I am inspired by two main things. The season and what I have collected to be repurposed. I try to use things that have had a previous life . Nothing gives me more pleasure than finding something someone else has rendered as useless and using my imagination to develop a project and give it a new life.
Chris : I think I would be thrilled if I knew that everyone who comes here leaves with fresh inspiration and a renewed zest for a slower paced life. Throughout the day I tell stories or present anecdotes of experiences that I hope will encourage all to take a fresh look at the ordinary and realise that it is actually extraordinary.
Chris : Advice for anything that one wants to do is simple. If you love what you do you will be good at it. Running courses that includes lunch, all materials etc. is a lot of work but the actual work element is small ( washing up etc.) because the day is a complete joy from start to finish. I especially love the time in the evening when everything has been cleared away and I go over the day. I remember the conversations, the laughter, the excitement of creating and I think to myself, it does not get better than this!
Find out more about The Cozy Club here or follow Chris in her work on Instagram.
Deb Brandon is the author of "But My Brain Had Other Ideas: A Memoir of Recovery from Brain Injury" and "Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe." Here, she talks to us about her work and what inspires her.
Jessica : I'd love for you to start by telling us more about you and your story, who you are and what it is you do?
Deb : I was born in England and grew up in Israel. I came to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have been a professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Carnegie Mellon University since 1991.
With weaving, my love for textile arts soared. I wanted to see (and feel) it all: scrumptious raw cashmere, hand-spun silk, gorgeous hand-wovens, an amazing range of ethnic textiles—silk scarves from Laos, felted slippers from Turkey.
I am a member of WARP (Weave A Real Peace), a networking organisation whose mission is to foster a global network of enthusiasts who value the importance of textiles to grassroots economies.
More than a decade ago, I suffered a severe brain injury. In its wake, feeling lost, I started to write about my recovery to help me through it. As I wrote, I realised that I wanted to reach a broader audience. I am now the proud author of two books: an award-winning memoir, "But My Brain Had Other Ideas," and the recently released, "Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe," about textile techniques from around the world.
Jessica : Can you tell me about where you find your inspiration?
Deb : Writing about textiles is a natural extension of my lifelong interest in handmade textiles and, especially, ethnic textiles, enriched by the changes that resulted from my brain injury.
My brain injury damaged some of my filters. In particular, all outside data flows into my brain with equal value, causing traffic jams in my neural pathways. On the flip side, I now notice more details in the world around me, details that I was unaware of prior to the injury. For example, I can now enjoy the gradual changes in the colours of sunset and the many shades of blue in the water.
My newfound ability to note such details influenced my work as a textile artist. Shortly after I returned home from hospital, I wove a piece of yardage I entitled "The Reflection of Sunset on the Water." I painted warp in varying shades of blue and orange. I also painted the weft to produce the effect of waves rolling down the yardage. The yarn I used was a shimmering silk to give the effect of reflections of light on the ripples. I chose to weave in a variety of twills to give the fabric drape. I also supplemented the warp with sewing thread to add a wavy texture. I could not have produced such a piece prior to the injury.
Other influences stem from traditional textiles. I've used patterns reminiscent of motifs from batik from Zimbabwe, I've woven in colours similar to those prevalent in Palestinian embroidery, and I've embellished textiles with a variation of Japanese fish printing.
Jessica : I am also interested in knowing more about how you view creativity; is it something you can now rely on every day? How do you balance your varied interests?
Deb : I have become much more creative since the brain injury. I attribute that partly to my increased awareness of and attention to detail, but I also believe that it has something to do with the rewiring of my brain as it healed.
Pre-injury, I was primarily a linear thinker, and my thought process usually took me directly from point A to point B. My brain injury damaged my ability to think sequentially, in this linear fashion. As my brain learned to work around the damage, I found myself thinking more visually and using more intuition, so I now have access to a broader range of thinking styles.
Between the different thinking styles I now employ, my brain injury-induced short attention span, and my need to live at a slower pace, I often find myself straying off the path, leading me in interesting directions, guiding me towards new ideas.
Whenever I sit down to create, whether it is to write, knit, spin, or weave, I frequently find myself changing directions, changing the story line, manipulating colours, playing with patterns.
My full time job as a mathematician takes up a lot of my time. In the past it was one of my top priorities. After a day of teaching, I'd come home to work on other aspects of mathematics. Now, prone to fatigue, I spend less time at the office and play catch-up at home. However, I spend much of my time at home on creating. Writing is very much a priority, and textile arts are next on the list. I try to write every day, in the morning before I go to work and in the afternoon after I come home. When it comes to the textile arts, I go in phases, spending more time on them when I have met math- and writing-related deadlines.
Jessica : Where do you work? What's important about your work space?
Deb : When my son left home, I transformed his room into an office, which is where I write. The first piece of furniture I lugged there (with my son's help) was a wooden desk I bought more than two decades ago. Much cherished, it has accompanied me through four moves. Until it found a home in my office, I had to share it with my now ex-husband and my kids. Finally, it is all mine, everything on it arranged the way I like.
The entire space is arranged to be aesthetically pleasing and to serve my needs as a writer: my laptop perched on a pile of books so the screen is at eye level, a separate keyboard positioned such that I can type with elbows bent at a good angle, a bookcase filled with books that aid me in my writing (sources of information about ethnic textiles and about writing techniques), a printer to the right of my desk, and a bed for my dog to lie on beside me when I write.
The floor loom I weave on most frequently sits in a living room corner, angled to give me the feeling of space around me. To the right of it I have a bookcase filled with books about practicing fiber arts, knitting, crochet, spinning yarn, felting, and surface design. To the left of the loom, I have a comfortable seat I can sink into when I knit or spin yarn. It faces the interior of room so I can be part of the activities around me, watching TV or chatting with family and friends—I can knit and spin by feel, so I can divide my attention.
Deb : I give most of the textile pieces I create as gifts, to family and friends. To me, the most important part of fibre arts is the process. I also enjoy the design side of the projects, but I love the rhythm and meditative nature of the making. The end result often plays a more peripheral role—I take pride in my work, but once the project is completed, I'm already thinking about the next.
In addition to getting a lot of satisfaction from giving textile pieces as gifts, I hope that by doing so, I am helping to educate the public about the value of handmade products, and to appreciate the effort, beauty, and stories so inherent to them. When I write about ethnic textiles, I hope to pass on that same appreciation. I believe that by doing so, I am sending an important message: Textiles help us create ties with each other. We are a part of a whole; there is no us and them, there is only us. Textiles prevent us from losing our humanity.
On the other hand, my original intention when I started writing my memoir was personal. I hoped it would help me understand my new world as a brain injury survivor, and to cope with the enormity of it all. I also wanted my loved ones to understand the effect of this invisible disability.
Shortly after I started writing about my recovery, I realised that other brain injury survivors might benefit from my experience. In time, as I began to reclaim my place in the world, I realised that I wanted to raise awareness among the general public about the struggles I and other brain injury survivors face every day. In order to reach such a broad audience, I knew I needed to improve my writing skills, so I hired a writing coach, who transformed me from a mediocre (at best) writer to an award winning author.
In the process, I became passionate about my writing—writing daily became the norm. Not only was I now writing to convey a universal message, but also for the love of writing itself.
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I saw somthing on the web that showed the restoration of a plastic lens. I think the youtube was done by chris fix. They did something I had not seen before - clear coating plastic – so I thought I would give it a try. Side marker lens' are fairly inexpensive and available so if I screwed it up or if it just flat out did not work it would not be a total disaster. My rear side markers were scratched and they were moderately oxidized. Unfortunately, I was so excited to try something new that I did not take a "before" picture. I did think of a picture after I had sanded the reflectors. Below is the image after wet sanding with #600, #1000, #1500, and #2000 grit. If you decide to do this you can skip the 1500 grit, its just not necessary for this type of project.
After sanding I cleaned it with Eastwood Pre Prep. Then I sprayed an adhesion promoter for plastic (I am happy with the results that I get with SEM products (sand free), but there are others as well). I then sprayed clear using a VHT spray can that I had left over from another project. A couple of light coats and then 2 medium wet coats. The trick here is to try to get the clear to flow without causing any runs. If you do get a run or noticeable orange peel you can always sand it with #2000 grit, and polish and buff, or you can always start over with #600 grit, #1000, #2000 and re-clear. Anyway, below is an image of both reflectors with clear coat. You will have to trust me on this - the picture does not measure up to the actual result. The lens look like brand new. For some reason, lighting, reflections, who knows what the picture just does not measure up. One caution - do not touch the lens for at least 24 hours. The clear coat needs to cure (harden) before you handle it and definitely do not rush to assemble it.
Of course, if a little is good why not do more – so I cleared a rubber gasket just to see if it would take the clear. The next image shows one gasket cleared and one without the clear coat. Normally I would not even try to paint rubber without the right product, but the gasket took the clear and it is a big improvement. If anyone has used a specific product line please let me know what adhesion promoter worked for you on rubber.
I am amazed with the results. Now, I don't know if any of the products that I used will ultimately do harm to the plastic reflectors or whether these results will hold up for any length of time, but at this point I would have to say the results were terrific without spending a great deal of time and without requiring a lot of technique, and with very little<|fim_middle|> picture after I had sanded the reflectors. Below is the image after wet sanding with #600, #1000, #1500, and #2000 grit. If you decide to do this you can skip the 1500 grit, its just not necessary for this type of project.
@qz16 i did mine a few years ago, but took it a step further and used a razor to shave the DOT lettering off mine..... now if I can just find THAT box in my mess..... I should have wrote down the contents on the outside of the box.
Never thought of adding a clear coat to it - would like to know how it looks after a year from the Arizona sun as an update. Thanks for the tip.
We just use our buffing compound and orbital buffer with a foam pad for plastic lenses. No prep and they polish right up... For rubber, vinyl, and plastic - Mequiar's Hyper Dressing. | expense.
Bottom line: I would certainly recommend this process. My expectation is that the clear will hold up over time and the only real danger to the plastic could be the adhesion promoter. Next time around I would leave out the adhesion promoter and only sand with the #600 grit and then clear. If that was not smooth enough perhaps sand with finer grit after the clear coat and then buff. Of course, I would like to hear from anyone that can tell me what the long term expectation should be and whether or not I should expect the lens to deteriorate.
My old Mopar friend cleaned his 56 Fury lenses with steel wool and shot them with clear years ago. No adhesion promoter and they still look great.
Good work, I also like experimenting with different refinishing techniques, I have had some success with sanding lenses down and then lightly buffing on a wheel but it is SO easy to melt the plastic that I've stopped that and use compound polish now, much safer. I'm will try the clear coat method now, SEM has a very good clear.
For rubber refinishing I use a Grey 3M Scotch pad until all the hard oxcidized rubber is removed and the surface has a flat appearence then a couple of coats of AutoGlim tire dressing.
Great job on the rubber grannyknot!
I polished all the lenses on my car with a small buffing wheel on a drill motor and jeweler's rouge (Harbor Freight items). The small wheel tends to avoid the heat buildup created by a large wheel typically installed on a bench grinder, is easy to control, no damage to the raised lettering on the lens. The turn signal lenses had the greatest amount of roughness as might be expected after 92k miles, came out silky smooth and looking like new.
A buffing pad at slow in a drill press can give similar results. I use mine more for wire brushing and polishing than as a drill.
Grannyknot – I also have tried to buff with a Dremel but had the same experience – melted part of the lens. I am going to go back sand the burned lens and see if I can get something I like using the clear coat. Thanks for the tip regarding the rubber. I have used the SEM clear, just out of it right now, and you're right it is good, but I have not been disappointed with any of their products. Great results on your restoration of your plastic. Hard to believe that those old brittle pieces can be brought back to new – nice job.
JFA – you're a better man than I – I used a one inch wheel on a dremel and I still scared it. I think my biggest problem was the speed, had it turning to fast, but I just don't have the touch to buff plastic, that's why I try to avoid the runs and the orange peel, and when I can't I develop my skill at rationalization. "Its only a side marker", "No one will ever notice it" and so on. In the past I have always been shamed into buying a new lens.
.... They did something I had not seen before - clear coating plastic – so I thought I would give it a try. Side marker lens' are fairly inexpensive and available so if I screwed it up or if it just flat out did not work it would not be a total disaster. My rear side markers were scratched and they were moderately oxidized. Unfortunately, I was so excited to try something new that I did not take a "before" picture. I did think of a | 732 |
In which Ren gets excited about being able to read ALL THE BOOKS.
I am finally free from all scholarly commitments.
I can enjoy the summer.
I CAN READ WHATEVER I WANT!
I had my last exam last Thursday. As a reward to myself I went out to my local bookshop to buy some books, as you do when you are a book addict. While I was there I got to pick up my preorder of City of Heavenly Fire. City of Heavenly Fire had officially been released in the UK on the Wednesday but the stock was not delivered to my local Waterstones until Thursday. In hindsight I'm glad the book wasn't available until after my final exam because otherwise I would have been so tempted to read it when I should have been revising.
When I have exams I cannot afford to read for pleasure<|fim_middle|> rubbish ANYWHERE).
Have you ever had to force yourself to not read for pleasure? Was it easy to get back into reading books for fun afterwards? | . Some people can balance the two but I can't. I've let myself get carried away with reading a book for pleasure during exam season before and it became a constant battle between the two in my mind. I felt guilty whenever I opened the book, but not guilty enough to put it down. I simply had to know what happened next. This year I didn't want to go through that again. Reading for pleasure should be pleasurable. So I waited.
My exam went okay, I think. It was about literature and law ('law as literature' and 'law in literature') which meant I could discuss texts like A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and The Trial by Franz Kafka. I enjoyed learning the material in general but I don't know if I wrote about it very well. I had some time leftover during the exam so I quickly doodled a little Sherlock Holmes on the rough paper side of the exam booklet. If only I got marks for my doodling skills! It was a masterpiece, I swear.
But all of that exam stuff is behind me now. It's so liberating to know I can read what I want whenever I want. I don't have to feel guilty about reading books purely for entertainment. This month I want to mix things up a bit and re-read old favourites as well as approach some new books. Re-reading books is quite comforting for me because I get to go back to old friends and familiar places. I can go through the highs and the lows of the story all over again and see how its effect on me has changed (or stayed the same). I was super stressed out by exams so I'm hoping these books will be just what I need to make me feel happy and relaxed again. As for the new books I want to read, well, I've been waiting a long time to get to some of them them because I wanted them to be a reward for finishing my exams. I needed them to be my incentive to try hard. I hope the wait will make my enjoyment of them sweeter.
I'm interested to know how many books I can read when I have no other commitments on my plate (apart from making sure my puppy a) doesn't bother squirrels and b) stops wombling in the garden. Seriously, she can find | 468 |
Црква Светог Марка у Јаковцу, у општини Ћићевац је саграђена у<|fim_middle|>ославни храмови у Србији
Непокретна културна добра | 15. веку и представља непокретно културно добро као споменик културе од великог значаја.
Положај и изглед
Полупорушена црква налази се на заравни високо у Мојсињској планини. То је највећа црква у групи мојсињских манастира и цркава. Триконхалне је основе, са припратом. Апсиде су јој полукружне: олтарска широка и релативно плитка, без одељених просторија за проскомидију и ђаконикон и мање бочне. На северном и јужном зиду сачуван је почетак полуобличастог свода којим је црква била покривена. Зидана је ломљеним и притесаним каменом, а опека је служила за изравнавање редова. Апсиде су изведене тесаном сигом. Под је био поплочан квадратном опеком. Првобитно је била малтерисана, а унутрашњост је била декорисана фрескама, очуваним у фрагментима који не пружају довољно података о стилским одликама. Забелешка с краја прошлог века сведочи да су у једној од манастирских грађевина археолошки откривени новчићи цара Душана и кнеза Лазара.
Њен архитектонски изглед је датује у период турске владавине пре него у време деспотовине.
Види још
Списак споменика културе у Расинском округу
Споменик културе од великог значаја
Референце
Спољашње везе
Републички завод за заштиту споменика културе - Београд
Листа споменика
Споменици културе од великог значаја
Споменици културе у Расинском округу
Цркве Епархије крушевачке
Средњовековне цркве у Србији
Верски објекти у Ћићевцу
Прав | 671 |
Sharing Economy: A Potential New Pathway to Sustainability
Sharing Economy : A Potential New Pathway to Sustainability. / Heinrichs, Harald.
in: Gaia, Band 22, Nr. 4, 2013, S. 228-231.
Heinrichs, H 2013, 'Sharing Economy: A Potential New Pathway to Sustainability' Gaia, Bd 22, Nr. 4, S. 228-231. DOI: 10.14512/gaia.22.4.5
Heinrichs, H. (2013). Sharing Economy: A Potential New Pathway to Sustainability. Gaia, 22(4), 228-231. DOI: 10.14512/gaia.22.4.5
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Posted on June 7, 2016 June 8, 2016 by Ken Kremer
Surveillance Satellite Set for June 9 Launch on Mighty Delta 4 Heavy
Sun rises behind Delta 4 Heavy launch of NROL-15 for the NRO on June 29, 2012 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at Space Launch Complex-37. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL — A classified surveillance satellite set to fortify the reconnaissance capabilities of America's spy masters is now scheduled to launch this Thursday afternoon, June 9, atop America's most powerful rocket – the Delta 4 Heavy.
Lift off of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta 4 Heavy carrying the classified NROL-37 spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on Thursday, June 9 is slated for 1:59 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
This follows a four day delay from June 5 to deal with a last minute and unspecified payload issue.
"Spacecraft, rocket and support systems are ready!" tweeted the NRO.
Although almost everything about the clandestine payload, its mission, purpose and goals are classified top secret, it is certainly vital to America's national security.
We do know that NROL-37 will be launched for the NRO on an intelligence gathering mission in support of US national defense.
The possible roles for the reconnaissance payload include signals intelligence, eavesdropping, imaging and spectroscopic observations, early missile warnings and much more.
The NRO runs a vast fleet of powerful orbital assets hosting a multitude of the most advanced, wide ranging and top secret capabilities.
The payload is named NROL-37 and will be carried to an undisclosed orbit, possibly geostationary, by the triple barreled ULA Delta 4 Heavy rocket – currently the largest and most powerful rocket in the world.
It is manufactured and launched by ULA as part of the Delta rocket family. This includes the Delta 4 Medium which can launch with strap on solid rocket boosters. ULA also builds and launches the Atlas V rocket family.
Delta 4 Heavy cutaway diagram. Credit: ULA
To date nine NRO payloads have flown on Delta 4 rockets. NROL-37 will be the 32nd Delta IV mission since the vehicle's inaugural launch.
The NRO was formed in response to the Soviet launch of Sputnik and secretly created on September 6, 1961.
"The purpose is overseeing all satellite and overflight reconnaissance projects whether overt or covert. The existence of the organization is no longer classified today, but we're still pressing to perform the functions necessary to keep American citizens safe," according to the official NRO website.
Precisely because this is a launch of the mighty triple barreled Delta 4 Heavy, the view all around is sure to be spectacular and is highly recommended – in case you are in the Florida Space Coast area or surrounding regions.
One thing for sure is the top secret payload is huge and weighty since it requires the heaviest of the heavies to blast off.
Watch this ULA video showing the mating of the classified reconnaissance payload to the rocket.
Video Caption: The NROL-37 payload is mated to a Delta IV Heavy rocket inside the Mobile Service Tower or MST at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex-37. Credit: ULA
Another unclassified aspect we know about this flight is that the weather forecast is rather iffy.
The official Air Forces prognosis calls for only a 40% chance of favorable weather conditions.
The primary concerns are for Anvil Clouds, Cumulus Clouds and Lightning.
In case of a scrub for any reason related to technical or weather issues, the next launch opportunity is 48 hours later on Saturday. June 11.
The weather odds rise significantly to an 80% chance of favorable weather conditions on June 11.
Somewhat surprisingly ULA has just announced the launch time – which is planned for 1:59 p.m. EDT (1759 GMT).
And you can even watch a ULA broadcast which starts 20 minutes prior to the given launch time at 1:39 p.m. EDT.
Webcast link: http://bit.ly/div_nrol37
The June 9 launch of the ULA Delta 4 Heavy carrying the classified NROL-37 spy satellite is planned for 1:59 p.m. EDT. Broadcast starts at 1:39 p.m. EDT Watch the live webcast: http://bit.ly/div_nrol37
Since this is a national security launch, the exact launch time is actually classified and could easily occur later than 1:59 p.m<|fim_middle|> US national security
4 Replies to "Surveillance Satellite Set for June 9 Launch on Mighty Delta 4 Heavy"
SteveZodiac says:
I know this is a secret satellite but it's now June 10th, what happened?
BCstargazer says:
Launch was postponed due to clouds. An attempt was made at the very end of the launch window but halted at T-58 seconds.
Next attempt is Saturday, June 11, 2016, from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Launch is planned for 1:51 p.m. EDT (17:51 GMT).
sinabayat says:
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The launch period extends until 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT). The actual launch window is also classified and somewhere within the launch period.
Seeing a Delta 4 Heavy soar to space is a rare treat since they launch infrequently.
The last of these to launch from the Cape was for NASA's inaugural test flight of the Orion crew capsule on the EFT-1 launch in Dec. 5, 2014. No other rocket was powerful enough.
Inaugural Orion crew module launches at 7:05 a.m. on Delta 4 Heavy Booster from pad 37 at Cape Canaveral on Dec. 5, 2014. Credit: Ken Kremer – kenkremer.com
The Delta IV Heavy employs three Common Core Boosters (CBCs). Two serve as strap-on liquid rocket boosters (LRBs) to augment the first-stage CBC and 5-m-diameter payload fairing housing the payload.
Side view shows trio of Common Booster Cores (CBCs) with RS-68 engines powering the Delta IV Heavy rocket resting horizontally in ULA's HIF processing facility at Cape Canaveral that will launch NASA's maiden Orion on the EFT-1 mission in December 2014 from Launch Complex 37. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Watch for Ken's continuing on site reports direct from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the SpaceX launch pad.
Stay tuned here for Ken's continuing Earth and planetary science and human spaceflight news.
Ken Kremer
Learn more about ULA Atlas and Delta rockets, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Orbital ATK Cygnus, ISS, Boeing, Space Taxis, Mars rovers, Orion, SLS, Antares, NASA missions and more at Ken's upcoming outreach events:
June 8/9: "SpaceX, ULA Delta 4 Heavy spy satellite, SLS, Orion, Commercial crew, Curiosity explores Mars, Pluto and more," Kennedy Space Center Quality Inn, Titusville, FL, evenings
CategoriesDelta IV, Launches, Military, United Launch Alliance Tagscape canaveral, Delta 4 Heavy, Featured, Military Surveillance, National Reconnaisance Office, NRO, NROL-15, NROL-67, Orion EFT-1, SLC-37, spy satellites, surveilancs sat, ULA, United Launch Alliance, | 508 |
Hallfeard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the Hallfeard name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Hallfeard was originally derived from a family having lived in Halford, a place-name found in Devon, Shropshire, or Warwickshire, or in Haleford, a lost place in<|fim_middle|> Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
^ Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
^ Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
Hallfeard (English) | Kent. Despite the similarity of the place-names, they are derived from different sources. The Halford name which was found in Salop (now called Shropshire), for example, is derived from the Old English words haforce, which means "hawk," and ford, a word that means "shallow place where a river may be crossed by wading." [1]
It was rendered as Hauerford in 1155. Another Halford, this one in Warwickshire, was listed as Halchford sometime in the 12th century; it is derived from the Old English words halh, which meant "remote nook or corner of land," and ford, a shallow place where a river could be crossed without a bridge. [1]
"Halford was a Devonshire surname in the reign of Edward I. (H. R.). There is a Warwickshire parish of the name." [2] [3]
Early Origins of the Hallfeard family
The surname Hallfeard was first found in Kent where Thomas de Haleford was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1200. Later, Robert de Halford was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Leicestershire in 1327. [4]
The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 had two listings for the family: William de Halford, Devon; and William de Holeford, Oxfordshire. [5]
Robert de Haleford, was listed in Warwickshire, Henry III- Edward I, according to the source Testa de Nevill, sive Liber Feodorum, temp. Henry III-Edward I.
Early History of the Hallfeard family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hallfeard research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1580, 1658, 1844, 1580, 1658, 1641, 1679, 1663, 1690, 1689, 1690, 1695 and 1727 are included under the topic Early Hallfeard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Hallfeard Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Hallfeard include Halford, Hallford, Halforde and others.
Early Notables of the Hallfeard family (pre 1700)
Notables of the family at this time include Sir Richard Halford, 1st Baronet (c.?1580-1658), Sheriff of Leicestershire in the 19th year of James I's reign, created a Baronet on 18 December 1641, notable for his allegiance to Charles I...
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hallfeard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Hallfeard family
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Henry Halferd, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1822; Thomas Halford, who settled in Boston, Massachusetts in 1634; Nancy Halferty, who came to St. John, N.B. in 1838.
The Hallfeard Motto +
Motto: Virtus in actione consistit
Motto Translation: Virtue consists in action.
^ Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. | 906 |
The next day, yet another unfortunate thing happened.
We were supposed to stay at that cottage for two night as for the booking we made earlier, but, the next day after our first night, they told us that their cottage is full and we will need to check-out immediately.
After we talked and discussed for a while with the cottage's reception, they managed to move us to other accommodation, with a more expensive price but quite a nice surrounding, named the Samosir Villas.
We then spent the second day by driving around the island. All I can say is that Samosir is trully beautiful, an island for people whom appreciate the nature at its best. Even on our way to the accomodation, there are endless scenery to enjoy.
Our second stop was a hill, we don't know what this hill<|fim_middle|>'ve ever tasted in my entire life. Suckling pig is a widely known dish in Bali, Indonesia, but it was even better than the suckling pig from Bali (I'm not kidding). Even writing this part makes me crave for Samosir's suckling pig (I'm going to explain more about the suckling pig in my next article).
Curious about our trip on the next day? Third part coming soon! | called, but one of my friend suggested that it should be called Teletubbies Hill (like the one in the movie), thus I'm going to call it teletubbies hill as well. To reach this place, turn right from Tomok Ferry Harbour, go straight ahead until you see a three-way, and turn right, and lastly go straight for probably 100-200 meters, the location is nearby there on the left side of the road. Oh, after you turned right on the three-way, don't forget to look at the back view, you won't regret it.
Teletubbies Hill, as what my friend named this place.
Just don't forget to look at the back's view!
Lastly we spent the night by chilling at the bar nearby our accomodation, called the Casa Di Manurung, a very chill bar with a live band, where you can request songs and a lot of selection of beverages, from alcoholic to non-alcoholic. They also sell the best suckling pig I | 213 |
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OFFICIAL: Kolo Toure Confirmed As New Manager Of Wigan Athletic.
November 29, 2022 Football
Wigan Athletic have confirmed appointment of Kolo Toure their new manager on a three and a half-year deal.
The former Ivory Coast legend joins from Leicester City, where he was operating as First Team Coach as part of Brendan Rodgers coaching staff since February 2019.
He becomes the first African international to manage in senior English football following his appointment as head coach of the Latics
Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal will form his backroom staff along with Rob Kelly who has agreed to continue in his role as Assistant Manager. He will join up with the squad in Turkey on a mid-season training camp.
"All three will now fly out to Turkey to meet up with the First Team, who are currently on a mid-season training camp as Kolo, the second highest capped player in Ivory Coast history, will look to hit the ground running and implement his philosophy and ideas onto the first team environment." Reads a club statement.
Starting his career at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas in 1999, the former central defender had an illustrious playing career with Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Celtic FC all on his footballing resume, as well as 120 caps for his country Ivory Coast.
Touré made more than 500 senior appearances over a 15-year period, with an honours list that includes two Premier League titles - one as an Arsenal 'Invincible', two FA Cups, two Scottish Premiership titles, as well as success on the international stage with an African Cup of Nations back in 2015.
Having played under and learnt from elite managers throughout his career from the likes of Arsène Wenger, Roberto Mancini, Jürgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers - as well as years of top flight, European and<|fim_middle|> acquired his coaching badges. | International coaching experience – Touré will now focus on his own managerial career at First Team level.
The 41-year-old, has completed his Uefa Pro Licence and he is set to succeed former Wigan's manager Leam Richardson was sacked on 10 November after a run of one point from seven matches and the Latics are currently 22nd in the Championship.
"We are delighted that Kolo has become the new manager of Wigan Athletic Football Club, and the board are pleased that he is the man to take us forward," said Chief Executive Malachy Brannigan after the appointment.
Toure's first game is a visit to Milwall on December 10, before his first home game against Sheffield United on Monday, Dec 19.
Toure's younger brother, Yaya, had already ruled himself out of contention for the post, as the 39-year-old African football great is reportedly set to be set to be named Tottenham Hotspur youth team coach ahead of the 2022/23 season having | 215 |
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This twelve month spread is a good spread to do towards the end of a year to get some ideas about how the next will treat you. Each card represents a month in the coming year. Usually, we look back and say 'so and so month was a great month'. This spread is designed to make you think<|fim_middle|> major arcana, swords, cups, pentacles or wands. | about the year ahead and it's potential ups and downs.
As always, start without distractions, shuffle the deck and place the cards face down into the grid pattern. One by one, lift up each card and think about what it could be telling you. be sure to check the card meanings. Turning over each card in sequence is important at first, you don't want to be distracted by a stronger card later on and focus on that. Each month in your life is as important as any other, even if you feel nothing happens. Look at the positions of the cards and think about what events they can link up to. Are you graduating soon, and you expecting a new job or a move?
When the cards have been laid out, do not change them. Look up the meaning from either the | 160 |
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Let's talk about Hyperpigmentation. This is one of the most commonly revealed skin conditions that we hear about. Most of us can identify it quite easily when we see it. But let's define what Hyperpigmentation a little more clearly: It's an area of skin significantly darker than your skin's natural pigment base. Simply put, it's skin discolouration. | . They can indicate important health concerns and how well you are looking after yourself, the status of your emotional and psychological well- being, and can often be a source of strong communication (e.g. whether we are telling the truth or not).
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hey! i'm still alive. i know it was starting to look otherwise in this little slice of the internet. but i can assure you, these feet are still kickin' & this heart's still beatin'.
...and, actually, beatin' extra hard because i'm currently in seattle and this city does something unspeakable to my heart. i've been up here since tuesday for one of my oldest pal's weddings. let me say that as fun as photographing a wedding is…being in one is about a thousand times better. oh, and she's the one who encouraged me to give robbie a shot while we were in high school…so i basically owe my marriage to her. more or less.
& baby girl gonna gush now. this has been one of the best -- and i think, most important -- trips of my whole life. i needed perspective. i needed to recalibrate. i needed to be surrounded by girls, and cradled by god's love & this trip has been all about that. i'm feeling full and fresh and like me. for the first time in awhile. i left my camera at home this trip & brought just my iphone & instax -- and i'm so happy for that. as much as i love snapping away, it was lovely to be so unencumbered,<|fim_middle|> so glad that your trip to Seattle provided all off that for you! a every girl needs time with her girls and Good to be renewed.
I know what you mean how sometimes keeping track of ourselves is enough! As much as I love my camera too, sometimes for special occasions it's great to be fully engulfed.
what an exquisite occasion - looks like a time of happiness where hearts were full of joy! i am very eager to see seattle... one day soon! these pictures deepen my longing to go. i think sometimes it's really necessary to leave our cameras and all the technology behind, so we can really be totally present and able to savour moments as they come and go! your snaps here are gorgeous, but that's no surprise!
Welcome home darling. please stay long.
I went to high school with Tessa. Small world! | to have one less thing to worry about, to keep track of. because sometimes it's enough to keep track of yourself, you know?
i had a similar experience being in a wedding this may... it's amazing what being surrounded by a group of old friends does for the soul!
All the sequin dresses! Where are they all from!?
I am | 72 |
I was very fortunate for 21 years, to work right next door to a wonderful Japanese department store who had an entire floor dedicated to food!! Not a day went by that you did not see customers with our employee name tags still on their chest shopping for their favorite lunches.
I first tasted this at one of their counters that specialized in Korean foods. I was intrigued, having never seen tofu prepared like this, but am glad that I tried Korean Pupu Tofu with Soy dipping sauce.
Slice tofu in half, then slice each<|fim_middle|> | half into 1/3 to ½-inch thick slices. Drain well. Pat with paper towels to absorb excess liquid. In a mixing bowl; combine sauce ingredients. Reserve. In separate shallow dishes; place flour and eggs. Dredge tofu slices in flour then dip into egg. In a skillet over medium high heat; fry tofu slices 1 minute on each side.
For service; spoon sauce onto tofu. Sprinkle with bonito flakes. Serves 4-6. | 98 |
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Automation Solutions of WI, Inc. is a high-tech distributor of industrial automation andmotion control products. We represent quality manufacturers such as Festo, Milwaukee Cylinder, Nason, Sensopart, and Servotronix to name a few. The list goes on to include many other products and services. We are in our Twentieth successful year of business and continue to grow. Our employees have an average of 15 years of experience in industrial automation. We specialize in the design, sales and service of automation systems including Mechatronix, pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum, electric actuators, modular robotics, sensors and vision systems.
We have a truly significant opportunity for a talented sales professional. Key responsibilities of this opportunity include: Successfully developing key target accounts. Continuous prospecting | 340 |
Μια άνευ προηγουμένου ευκαιρία να ερευνήσετε τον επόμενο διαστρικό επισκέπτη με το διαστημικό τηλεσκόπιο Webb
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41 λεπτά ago Evadne Sofia | ο «Oumuamua». Πιστώσεις: ESA/Hubble, NASA, ESO, M. Kornmesser
Οι επιστήμονες θα μάθουν για τα πράγματα που καταπατούν την κοσμική μας γη
Μέχρι στιγμής, μόνο δύο διαστρικά αντικείμενα έχουν εντοπιστεί να βουίζουν στο ηλιακό μας σύστημα, αλλά οι επιστήμονες πιστεύουν ότι υπάρχουν πολλά περισσότερα. Όταν ανακαλυφθούν τα ακόλουθα,[{" attribute="">NASA's powerful new James Webb Space Telescope may have a ringside seat for analyzing this interloper. Webb will help astronomers learn about its composition, formation history, and home system. For the first time, scientists will get an up-close-and-personal view of something born outside our solar system.
This artist's illustration shows the first identified interstellar visitor, 1I/'Oumuamua, discovered in 2017. The wayward object swung within 24 million miles of the Sun before racing out of the solar system. 'Oumuamua still defies any simple categorization. It did not behave like a comet, and it had a variety of unusual characteristics. As the complex rotation of the object made it difficult to determine the exact shape, there are many models of what it could look like. Credit: NASA, ESA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI), Frank Summers (STScI)
One of the most exciting findings in planetary science in recent years is the discovery of interstellar objects passing through our solar system. So far, astronomers have confirmed only two of these interlopers from other star systems — 1I/'Oumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2018 — but many, many more are thought to exist. Scientists have had only limited ability to study these objects once discovered, but all of that is about to change with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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"The supreme sensitivity and power of Webb now present us with an unprecedented opportunity to investigate the chemical composition of these interstellar objects and find out so much more about their nature: where they come from, how they were made, and what they can tell us about the conditions present in their home systems," explained Martin Cordiner, principal investigator of a Webb Target of Opportunity program to study the composition of an interstellar object.
This Hubble Space Telescope image of 2I/Borisov shows the first observed rogue comet, a comet from interstellar space that is not gravitationally bound to a star. It was discovered in 2019 and is the second identified interstellar interloper, after 'Oumuamua. 2I/Borisov looks a lot like the traditional comets found inside our solar system, which sublimate ices, and cast off dust as they are warmed by the Sun. The wandering comet provided invaluable clues to the chemical composition, structure, and dust characteristics of planetary building blocks presumably forged in an alien star system. It's rapidly moving away from our Sun and will eventually head back into interstellar space, never to return. Credit: NASA, ESA, and D. Jewitt (UCLA)
"The ability to study one of these and find out its composition — to really see material from around another planetary system close up — is truly an amazing thing," said Cordiner, an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland and The Catholic University of America. The first two interstellar objects detected were very different: One was very comet-like, and one was not. Cordiner and his team hope to find out how unique those objects were and whether they're representative of the broader population of interstellar objects.
Triggering Process
Astronomers are constantly monitoring various sources of information, ranging from amateur observers to professional observatories, in the hopes of finding the next interstellar interloper. When the next such object is first detected, scientists won't immediately be certain if it's an interstellar object. They'll need additional observations over a period of days, weeks, or even months to confirm it — depending on its brightness.
Once they have confirmation that the object came from outside the solar system based on its "hyperbolic" orbit, and they are certain the object didn't come from the outer reaches of our own solar system or the Oort cloud, they can calculate the trajectory of the object across the sky. If that trajectory intersects with Webb's viewing field, Cordiner and his team will make the observations.
The team will use Webb's spectroscopic capabilities in both the near-infrared and mid-infrared bands to study two different aspects of the interstellar object. First, using the Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec), they will analyze the chemical fingerprints of gases released by the object as any ices that might be present are vaporized by our Sun's heat. Second, with the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), they will observe any dust that the object is producing — small, microscopic particles; larger grains; and even pebbles that may be lifted off the surface and surrounding the object.
With its high spectral resolution, NIRSpec can pick out the emission from individual gases, allowing the team to detect specific molecules such as water, methanol, formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and methane. MIRI, in the mid-infrared, is more tuned to the heat spectrum produced by solid particles, such as dust grains or the object's nucleus.
Powerful New Insights
In our own solar system, comets are icy remnants from the era of planet formation around our Sun, so they can provide unique insight into the chemical conditions present in the earliest history of our solar system. This Webb program has the ability to reveal — for the first time — similarly powerful insights into the chemistry of the formation of planets around other stars.
Astronomers don't fully understand the exact chemical processes involved in forming planets. For example, how does a planet arise from simple chemical ingredients? Does it happen in the same way around all stars? Was there anything peculiar about the way our own planets formed around our Sun, compared with how they form around other stars elsewhere in the galaxy? If scientists can get proof of the chemical conditions present in other planetary systems by observing an interstellar object and seeing what it's made of, then they can get a much clearer picture of the true extent of chemistry that's possible in those other planetary systems.
A New Window with Webb
Interstellar objects have not been observed before in these important near- and mid-infrared wavelength ranges, so the possibilities for new discoveries are quite profound. With trillions and trillions of interstellar objects buzzing around the galaxy, the team doesn't know what they are going to find, but they know that it will be fascinating.
"With Webb, we can do really interesting science at much fainter magnitudes or brightnesses," explained teammate Cristina Thomas, an assistant professor of astronomy at Northern Arizona University. "Also, we've never been able to observe interstellar objects in this region of the infrared. It opens a lot of opportunities for the different compositional signatures that we're interested in. That's going to be a huge boon for us!"
The James Webb Space Telescope is the world's premier space science observatory. Webb will solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probe the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and our place in it. Webb is an international program led by NASA with its partners, ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency.
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Biosensors Monitor Blood Levels for Disease
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Chemical engineers at EPFL have demonstrated for the first time that an atom-thick graphene membrane can separate gas mixtures with a high-efficiency. The "ultimate" membrane is scalable, making it a breakthrough for industrial gas separation. Separating mixed gases, such as air, into their individual components is a process with multiple industrial applications, including biogas production,…
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Using Gold Nanoparticles to Destroy Viruses
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Reading Our Brain Chemistry
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Makin Waves Scene Report with Rachel Ana Dobken, Asbury Park Hip-Hop Fest, This Year's Comeback & More
Also featured this week are Asbury Park's Universal African Festival, Pyrrhic Victory Recordings, Green Knuckle Material and Drive, Kid.
Rachel Ana Dobken, the singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist, pianist and Danny Clinch Transparent Gallery music curator, will release her latest record, When It Happens to You, on September 8 at Asbury Lanes. In the meantime, she needs funds for tracking, mixing, mastering, musician pay, distribution, video, photography, marketing and publicity, so she's started an Indiegogo crowdsourcing campaign www.indiegogo.com/projects/rachel-ana-dobken-s-new-album-rock-jazz#/.
Produced by Dobken, recorded by Joey Henderson of The Burns and Tim Pannella at Cedar Sounds in Oceanport, and being mixed by Kyle Joseph, who's worked with Bob Weir, When It Happens to You is a full-length follow-up to her 2016 EP, Detach. The multi-hyphenated talent says her record stretches across a multitude of genres, including indie rock, jazz and soul. Imagine Amy Winehouse meets My Morning Jacket, Lake Street Dive meets White Denim. In addition to writing, producing arranging and singing the songs, Dobken also played drums, guitar and piano on the album.
Asbury Park Hip Hop Fest Vol. One will feature presenter Solo for Dolo, Pacewon, Ren Thomas, Joe College, Nujericans, DBM, Age of Extincton, Drea, Shoreshot, Redline, Dro Pesci, The Good People, DJ C Reality, Ghetto M.C. and Sun Lo on Aug. 6 at the Wonder Bar. The 7 p.m. 21+ show is free thanks to sponsors, who include Lite House Music, Parkview Projects, 7th Boro, Flip the Script Radio, Kanek, and The Credit Pros.
Neptune-based rapper Joe College also will be among the performers at Zamirahssad A. Dunbar Foundation's Universal African Festival on August 4 at Springwood Park in Asbury Park. Other performers will include rappers ImaniAray, Most Dop and HD Picasso, hip-hop band King Ramses, Universal African Dance Ensemble, Nikki Robinson and the Nick Nack Dance Attack, Asbury Park Technical Dance Academy, Sigma's Control Step Team, inspirational singer Michelle White, spoken word artists Paige Ryans, Made Pierre, Felicia Simmons, Sunlite the Poet, and participants in and organizers of the KYDS conscious youth development program, R&B singers Nadirah Dawson and Eric Smith, soul/hip-hop band Whodat, The Reactivation Series Band, and comic Al-nisa Lawson. Highlights also will include vegan and soul food, art exhibits, kids' activities, yoga and other mindfulness and wellness programs, and scholarship and community awards.
After a year of singles, up-and-coming energetic Jersey Shore pop-punk band This Year's Comeback will celebrate the release of their debut LP, Far From Fine, A Garden State Tragedy, August 4 at Asbury Park Music Foundation with Callout, That's Not Pop Punk Of You, Painted Young and Drive, Kid. If you like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Panic! At The Disco, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low, and A Day To Remember, you'll dig these guys.
Speaking of Drive, Kid, the similar-sounding Long Branch act recently dropped their full-length debut for which This Year's Comeback participated in the celebration. The 11-song "Enjoy Being" follows two EPs, 2016's self-titled debut and Picturesque, which was released in March. The busy boys will open on September 8 at Asbury Park Brewery for Shane Henderson of Valencia and Promise of Redemption, along with local bands June<|fim_middle|> 'Space Sessions' | Divided and My Lonely Heart.
North Jersey indie Pyrrhic Victory are keeping busy producing bands and their shows. The label has three new releases out. Scary Hours, the one-man project name of singer-songwriter Ryan Struck, recently released a PVR single, "Live to Serve/Serve to Live." Scary Hours will play with label mates The 65's on August 18 at Harp N Bard, Clifton. The Components and Summer Husbands will share the bill.
In support of their self-titled debut LP, Philly synthwave band Retroglyphs will play August 3 at Mill Hill Basement, Trenton, with Bar/None recording act Overlake and goodnight/goodluck. PVR recently reissued the 1987 single, "Faith Is Torn," of Voice of Doom, featuring members of Samhain and Dag Nasty. Voice of Doom will reunite to play a show PVR is presenting with fellow North Jersey indie labels Mint 400 Records and Sniffling Indie Kids on September 18 at Pet Shop Bar, Jersey City, also with The Components and John Cozz.
The aforementioned 65's have a tasty show coming up Aug. 30 at John and Peters, New Hope, Pa., with Mr. Payday and Secretary Legs. Due in the fall from PVR will be the latest record by the rootsy two-piece Hidden Cabins.
Green Knuckle Material will kick off the Renaissance tour in support of their same-named 2017 EP on August 9 at Debonair Music Hall, Teaneck, with Jean Pool, Olive & the Pits, and Joyride sharing the bill. The tour then will take the New Brunswick-by-way-of-North-Jersey rap-rock act to Baltimore, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina before heading Aug. 18 to The Skate Foundry in Philadelphia. Then it's Albany, Vermont and Massachusetts followed by August 23 at Caffeine Underground in Brooklyn; August 24, St. Babs, Cape May Courthouse, and concluding August 25 at Evelyn's, New Brunswick.
Bob Makin is the reporter for www.MyCentralJersey.com/entertainment and a former managing editor of The Aquarian Weekly, which launched this column in 1988. Contact him at makinwaves64@yahoo.com. And like Makin Waves at www.facebook.com/makinwavescolumn.
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We all know that television reviews necessarily discuss the events and outcome of a given episode. I rarely warn readers not to read a review before viewing the episode. But "Cryogenics, Lightning, Last Review" warrants an exception. If you've been following along with the masterpiece that is Review, don't shortchange the series or yourself by reading about the finale before you see it. Don't make me into your Forrest MacNeil, experiencing something in your stead before you have a chance to see and think and feel for yourself.
I haven't talked much about the irony in reviewing Review, about the way it both celebrates and skewers the idea of one person communicating the essence of an experience to a vast audience, whether that experience is dining in a restaurant, reading a book, listening to a song, or being alone in a rowboat. Or, of course, watching a TV show. Each of us is different, with different tastes and desires and scopes of knowledge. Each of us will experience food or art or life differently. That's the simple idea at the core of Review.
The role of a critic is to find the universal experience in the thing critiqued and, sometimes, to explore its personal resonances. But it's crucial for any critic to stay alert to the buried biases that prevent them from seeing the thing—the<|fim_middle|>, corruption, and madness in affability. Jeffrey Blitz (of Spellbound fame) gives the direction an uncanny documentary realism that belies its absurdity. The unforgiving rhythm of Review, of Forrest's rise and fall, hope and despair, lends it a depth that surpasses any comedy and most dramas. "Cryogenics, Lightning, Last Review" honors that depth and the darkness it draws from.
This finale shows how easy, how facile, it would have been to give Forrest MacNeil's story a happy ending. It's right there, tantalizingly close. Everyone else gets one, more or less. Suzanne and Eric disappear, presumably to flourish, safe from Forrest's self-inflicted calamities. A.J. has already landed a travel show, and she's taking Josh and Tina with her, paying them to travel the world. Grant is bumped up to network vice president. Even Lucille reveals, in an uncharacteristic moment of warmth, that while underemployed at Review, she's developed a career writing erotica under the name Beverly LaFontaine.
Everyone also gets a chance to lapse into unexpected sentiment. Jessica St. Clair's harried resignation has grounded Forrest's preposterous misdeeds for years, and she plays this appeal with a ragged calm that's more distressing than any of the panic she's shown over the series. Grant's "You can go back to your family" is almost certainly a ploy to unbalance Forrest before Grant assails his uncertainty, but it sounds so warm that I believed him for a split second. Josh painfully climbs to his feet and clings to Forrest, sobbing, "I love you more than my dad!" Surprised into a just-as-surprising farewell, Lucille gently tells Forrest, "I'm not a very sentimental person, but I'm glad you got out of this dumb show alive." And A.J.'s escalating reluctance, capped by her resolute refusal to push the button, is very nearly a showstopper.
It's hellishly apt that Forrest ends the show alone on that soundstage, eagerly diving into a future that doesn't exist. (The single false note in this painfully honest episode: Who's filming him? But quibbling over that feels a little like Forrest criticizing the "prank." Let's not start.) Forrest's future never existed once he gave himself over to Review. Throughout Review, Forrest is obsessed with not just his duty but also his legacy—with the legend he imagines his "great work" will make him. At the end, that's what he clings to. We leave Forrest just before he comes face to face with the truth hidden in his biggest blind spot, the belief that some universal force is guiding and protecting him—just before he learns that after he's abandoned everything for Review, Review has abandoned him.
Redemption, rebirth, life—they're all right there, if only Forrest will reach out and take them. But he can't, or won't, and in the end, that's the same thing. He's a man who gives up his life chasing a legacy he'll never catch. It's a comedy with a tragedy at its heart, or a tragedy costumed in brutal comic beats. Either way, Review is difficult to watch, impossible to look away from, and both dire and delightful to see.
Forrest's ratings: cryogenics, two stars; being struck by lightning, two and a half stars; never reviewing anything ever again, veto; being pranked, five stars.
Forrest sitting on the park bench with his suitcase has to be a nod to Forrest Gump at the bus stop, especially with him springing up to run, Forrest, run.
That's Phil Lloyd, co-creator and host of the original Review, as Phil from Melbourne.
Emily's rating: reviewing Review, five stars. Thanks for reading. | meal, the book, the film, or the eating of an ice cream cone—for itself. Each of us will bring our own blind spots to any experience, just as Forrest does.
Well, not just as Forrest does. His blind spots are enormous. His blind spots become his métier and his medium. Is Review one of my blind spots? I don't think so. But like Forrest, I'll never know. The show has earned my confidence over three seasons of uncompromising excellence. I expected nothing less than uncompromising excellence from the series finale, and when it delivered just that, I was as heartbroken and as impressed as I've ever been by a television show.
"Perhaps it was just a matter of time before Review stopped my heart, possibly forever," Forrest MacNeil narrates as he contemplates his first review of the final Review, and as the episode—and the series—concluded, I felt the same. This heart-stopping finale (credited to Andy Daly) grants Forrest rebirth, the revelation that should accompany it, and a chance at reconciliation with his wife. It offers him a chance to reclaim his life and his humanity. It offers him redemption. Then, merciless to the end, Review snatches it all away.
Researching cryogenics, Forrest thinks he knows the "alarming enormity" of the assignment. But only after awakening in what he believes to be the distant future does he feel the gravity of his (apparent) choice: to be frozen for centuries, leaving his wife and child behind forever.
Believing he's thrown away any hope of life with his family by journeying thousands of years into the future, Forrest finally sees the truth of the words that open every episode. "Life: It's literally all we have. But is it any good?" Whatever misunderstanding led Lucille to reserve a session of whole-body cryotherapy (a therapeutic and cosmetic procedure of a few minutes' duration, which explains the attendant's chipper, casual air) rather than centuries-long cryogenic preservation, Forrest's giddy relief shakes his certainty in Review's mission. Running to Suzanne, he tells her that she's right, that "there is nothing that I could possibly have shared with the world about being frozen" that would have been worth the sacrifice of losing her and Eric.
"Cryogenics, Lightning, Last Review" shows a man teetering on the edge of revelation and falling on the wrong side of it time after time. Fresh from his cryogenics exercise, Forrest hesitates to review being struck by lightning… until A.J. suggests a veto, when he digs in his heels. Falling into his long-established pattern of denial and wish fulfillment (and no doubt still smarting from A.J. taking over hosting duties last week), Forrest convinces himself it was the review of cryogenics, not his failure to perform it and the lesson he learned from it, that led to that moment of near-reconciliation with Suzanne.
Desperate, but sensing Forrest is close to coming to his senses, Suzanne plays her last card. Just as he offhandedly suggested, she submits a request through the proper channels: "What's it like to spend the rest of your life not reviewing anything?" With one question, Suzanne cuts through the bonds of Forrest's obsession, offering him a way to live instead of reviewing life until it kills him. "That's love," A.J. says, obviously touched, and Forrest agrees. Even as he announces the end of his life's work, he can't stop laughing in delight, in gratitude, in relief.
There's a terrible irony here. After refusing to engage with Review, Suzanne is finally playing the game in an attempt to end it. But Grant plays better. He maneuvers Forrest into vetoing Suzanne's request with effortless skill. Grant knows he's playing on his colleague's greatest blind spot. Grant knows it means the end of any hope at reconciliation. Grant knows Forrest will keep reviewing harrowing life experiences until one kills him. Seeing a man teetering on the edge of salvation, Grant expertly upsets his balance, sending him to his doom.
If you ever doubt the importance of direction, cinematography, and framing to the tone of a narrative, just remember these two shots, seconds apart.
A tiny tweak of perspective separates freedom from damnation, separates life from this simulacrum of life Forrest inhabits, separates NEVER REVIEWING ANYTHING EVER AGAIN from REVIEW ANYTHING.
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Eugenie Furniss is leaving the agency she founded to join management and production company 42 as a literary agent.
Furniss is joining the London office to create a books division representing international authors in fiction and non-fiction. She will bring a roster of best-selling authors with her and has a particular interest in stories that translate to the screen. The move comes after her clients' work was adapted for hit shows like the BBC's "Call the Midwife", "Hotel Babylon" and ITV series "Mr Selfridge".
Furniss had previously run the book division of Furniss Lawton, an agency she set up seven years ago after a long stint at WME. The agency has now been rolled into YMU, the newly-named James Grant Group. Rowan Lawton is continuing in her role there as literary agent and director.
Furniss said: "From the moment I first walked in the door I was struck by 42's energy and dynamism. That fact, coupled with the extraordinary talent that they represent, convinced me that there was no better place for my authors to engage with all the developments we're seeing across screen and stage.
"Representing their interests in the publishing world will remain my core business, but I hope to see more of my authors' works being adapted into different media and, with the guidance of the team here, will also be encouraging those that are interested to learn, to write for other forms too."
The company's upcoming projects include three films in post-production - Cold War thriller "Ironbark" starring Benedict Cumberbatch, "Military Wives" starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan and "In the Shadow of the Moon" featuring Michael C. Hall and Boyd Holbrook.
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One thing I know about video poker players — they want to enjoy playing their favorite game and they want to win today!
That really goes without saying, although there are those who are good at making believe playing to win every time out doesn't exist. But simple common sense says of course it does, and no one knows that better than me.
I spend a few hours each day corresponding with players from all over<|fim_middle|>? Enjoy! | the country on how they might be able to go about improving their game and subsequent results, I wrote a column here last week on my most popular playing strategy: Romp-Thru-Town (RTT).
That strategy incorporated playing multiple increasing denominations (in the example, it was five denominations from 25 cents thru $5) with a gaming bankroll commensurate with being capable of consistently winning a certain pre-set amount based on a percentage of that bankroll. It has this week piqued the interest of many more players.
I also mentioned that this week's column would detail what I consider to be my favorite play strategy, and it is one that I developed after finding success with RTT. I call it Advanced Romp-Thru-Town (ARTT). While it is not really similar in approach to RTT, it has a higher winning potential. Plus, I find it very interesting to play.
Like my other strategies, it incorporates a unique denomination and game volatility progression, only it has a much more attainable mini-session win goal. It requires the player to actually do continued thinking while playing. That's a lot better than a system of monotonous and seemingly endless pounding away at the buttons.
For as long as one's bankroll lasts or the player can stay awake, it is a very enjoyable method of playing.
Which denomination you begin with is up to you along with the number of and limits of the higher denominations. I usually prefer starting at 25 cents and sometimes I top off at $25. But usually I'll go only as high as $5. That's because even though the higher denominations are an integral part of how I've played successfully over the years, I'm really not all that comfortable playing them.
In fact, when people ask me to identify which level most fits my comfort zone, I tell them $2. You see, over the years while other players may not be able to get their thrills any longer playing nominal levels (so they now take more chances and pot shots than necessary or sensible) I've never had that problem. And it all comes from a player's control over what they are doing and how they do it.
ARTT at first confuses players, but those who embrace it find it a very easy method. For consistency to last week's denominations, let's use the same 25c/50c/$1/$2/$5 spread as we did in RTT. And as I said, you can start at pennies, dollars, or anywhere in between. Ratios and number of denominations aren't as important in ARTT as they are in RTT.
The strategy bases its session mini-win goal on the starting denomination — in this case, quarters. The beginning game is Bonus Poker (BP), and at 25 cents your mini-win goal is always $1.25.
Doesn't seem like much? Give me a few minutes and you'll change your mind. Remember, mini-win goals are there only to give direction and meaning to your play. It's your overall session win goal that dictates when you will go home.
With ARTT and at these denominations — or with any spread/number of denominations — the player can choose his or her own session quitting point and number of mini sessions to play. It really doesn't matter and make it a reasonable one. Just don't let greed guide your choice. The bankroll requirement is simple: 3X 400 credits of the highest denomination you intend to play.
The strategy starts by playing a hand on 25c BP. Any push or win means do it again — unless you're lucky enough to reach your session win goal on the first hand. A win of two pair or better is a mini-session victory. You're really starting over again when that occurs.
If you lose at your first hand, you play a hand on 50c BP. Lose at that and play one hand at $1 BP. Lose there and play a hand at $2 BP. Get two pair or better here and you've reached your mini-win goal once again, so it's back to 25c BP to start again.
But if you instead lost your hand on $2 BP, you must go to $5 BP and hope for two pair or better on your first hand. If not, then you play up to 95 more credits on $5 BP — always shooting for that mini-win goal of $1.25.
Remember, once you've lost through $2 BP that means you've lost $18.75. It's necessary to keep track (on paper if necessary) of where you need to be in your $5 play in order to claim yet another success.
What if you were to lose your 100 credits at $5 BP? Simple, just put in 300 more credits worth and play it on Double Double Bonus Poker (or the more attractive/appropriate Super Double bonus Poker/Triple Bonus Poker + if available) and continue trying to attain that $1.25 profit.
No doubt you'll start worrying at this point at whatever your top level happens to be. But here's what the strategy is all about. Many times, you will recover and make a bit more than $1.25 in profit — thus allowing you to return to the quarter level and begin again.
Sometimes you will lose all 420 credits without hitting your mini-win goal. And sometimes, you will hit huge winners that almost always overwhelm any losses you've incurred in earlier sessions along the way. That is why you bring the recommended bankroll, and why you must follow the strategy without wavering if you want to be successful in your ARTT play.
As in all my strategies, I utilize plays (about 5 percent of the time) that deviate from optimal play for the best opportunity. If you have questions about those, feel free to contact me at any time at robsinger@qwest.net or robsinger1111@cox.net.
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I have one of those husbands who gets up at the crack of dawn with energy and a freaky desire to produce. I have<|fim_middle|> heart grow deeper and deeper into the stabilizing, life-giving, truth of God's word, that's when I see fruit!
Leslie is the wife of a pastor and the mother of 3 wild and fun kids. She has a degree in English Education and a minor in discipleship from SBU. Leslie speaks at women's conferences and retreats and writes for her own blog, Deeper Still. She serves alongside her husband at River Bluff Fellowship in Ozark, MO leading the women's ministry, teaching weekly Bible Studies, and discipling the members of the church to walk closer with Jesus. | always wanted to be a person like this. I imagine myself rising before my family, and having an amazing workout and time with Jesus, so that I am radiant with sweat and the spirit when they first see me each morning. I have an illusion that if I can be this kind of woman, then all my problems would be solved. But the truth is, I would be happy if I never had to start life before 7:30. Or even 8:30.
Most of the times my husband rises while it's still dark, I sleep right through it. But on those days I wake, it seems I decide my life's greatest questions and fears should be addressed and answered right there on my pillow at 5 am. I'm pretty sure this is not my best problem solving time. Often these are the questions that stir: Am I doing enough? Am I enough? Am I fulfilling my purpose?
Oh my, what if I accidentally do?
Confidence has been a hot topic word for me because I have a long- standing battle with fear and insecurity. I always thought of confidence as believing in one's self. Since I have to stare constantly at the weaknesses within myself, it doesn't tend to build my confidence, but the Scripture says my confidence is in the Lord, in His might, in His power, in His wisdom.
God uses heat or fire to describe "the grief and all kinds of trials" (1 Pet 1:6) that we will face. A person whose roots have dug down deep into the stream of God's truth and love will still miraculously have green leaves in the midst of the heat. Our midwest summers in Missouri can have scorching heat that makes leaves dry, brittle, brown, and dead. I don't want a soul like that. The promise to a person that trusts in God and puts their confidence in Him, not in themselves or others and their opinions, is that they will never fail to bear fruit. This person stands in contrast to the one described in verse 5 that trusts in man. That person will be a dry desert like a bush in the wastelands instead of the strong, green, fruit-producing tree with deep roots in the stream of trust.
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I'll confess I was surprised to get a letter today from Asda telling me that they are about to submit a planning application to Wandsworth to build a mezzanine level in their store at Cl<|fim_middle|> if it's full of Asda shoppers what impact does this have on other shop?). | apham Junction.
Their plan, apparently, includes the creation of 1,229 metres of new retail space, extensive refurbishment and a new customer cafe – making it a significant development.
The main reason I was surprised was because the council would usually hear about something like this fairly early. However, so far, the first anyone I've spoken to has heard about it was from me! Of course, it might all be fairly straight-forward and good news – they reckon it will create 30 jobs – but we don't know until the plans are submitted.
The store are running a display over the next three days (Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 August), so if you are in the area and concerned about the potential impact of a development you might like to pop along.
Update As a commented points out, saying Asda have a display probably overstates it somewhat (I took their letter at its word). In fact they have a pile of leaflets on their customer services desk. While I suppose you could call it a display, it's being a bit generous.
Having said that, it seems the work is largely contained within the existing structure, makig it – I imagine – a fairly uncontentious scheme.
Back before Asda was Asda, there used to be an upstairs part to the building. Was a cafe/restaurant…even at a young age, I didn't get the point to removing it….
That planning department received the application today. From a verbal description it seems like they'll be recreating the cafe where it was. The mezzanine will, apparently, increase the retail area by about a third, which is a big hike (and certainly bigger than I think the current upstairs area is – although I can't say I have been up there often).
Consultation letters will go out over the next few days.
FYI I popped in there earlier and there isnt a display, just a leaflet at the customer services desk. It has a freepost section for people to send in their views.
I managed to pop in and you are quite right. Just a few leaflets on the counter. I've updated the post accordingly!
From the plans they've submitted it does indeed look fairly uncontentious; and (I reckon) probably helpful rather than harmful to Clapham Junction's viability as a town centre. It's surprising how much the exterior of the store has dated in 20 years. Compared to the sort of refurbishments Tesco & Sainsbury's are carrying out on their older stores (which tend to extensively update the exterior, and make them look clean & 'modern', with windows facing the car park to make better use of natural light etc), what's being proposed here is a very light-touch approach indeed, maybe even a missed opportunity.
You're quite right. I think the key issues are traffic (presumably they are expecting more shoppers – how do they get there?) and the car park (technically this is a town centre car park, the free parking required by the council – | 618 |
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There wasn't a single part of this meal that wasn't amazing!
There wasn't a single part of this meal that wasn't amazing! I visited Barbecoa in Piccadilly last weekend and had the Sunday lunch menu. To start things off the nibbles before the meal were delicious - especially the devil's corn bread. My wife had the crispy chicken skin which was good but I preferred my choice. I had the pork loin and belly roast for main<|fim_middle|> was very impressed! The set lunch menu is terrific value, the food was superb and the staff were cheery and helpful. I look forward to returning!
Beautiful venue with a mean breakfast (the hash brown is so good)! I will definitely be coming back to try the main dinner menu ASAP. The price is slightly higher than usual, but you would expect that for the location and the name, and for the quality AND quantity you get with the breakfast - it's definitely worth it! Highly recommended. | which was out of this world! To top the meal off, we were the first customers to try the latest dessert special which was one of the best puddings I have ever tasted! The venue and the staff matched the quality of the food and bearing in mind I went here expecting something special, it still absolutely exceeded my expectations.
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Japan Day 3 – Out of Tokyo and Old Castles
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There's something about waking up in a foreign country. Even early mornings always start with a smell of excitement at the possible adventures that will present themselves to us. Waking up in Japan was no different. The rain was coming down slowly but rather than being bothersome it added to the atmosphere. Before leaving for this trip I had planned a series of shots that I intended to execute and some of them were based on neon lights reflecting off pools of water on the streets. The weather was playing in my favor. Lindsey and I happily walked around Shinjuku for most of the day and in the evening even ventured in a theater to watch part of a Kabuki play. Kabuki is a highly stylized Japanese dance-drama type of play, we had to let our imagination free here as it was too complex to understand and my rudimentary notion of the Japanese language could not come to the rescue. So, instead, we made up our own story and pretended that the actors where saying things that, most likely, were the opposite of what they were actually saying, turning the drama into a comedy.
Since my arrival in Japan I took the decision to use the little Japanese I know and try to get better at it. I have always been good at languages and I enjoy learning new ones and communicate with local people in their language. This was going to take a considerable effort. I already noticed that when I'd address Japanese people in their language they'd reply with an avalanche of words that would have scared even the most seasoned member of the American Avalanche Association. Japanese people love to talk to strangers, that much is clear;<|fim_middle|> of trying a type of hotel that caters mostly to Japanese clientele, and foreign tourists like us, who like to immerse themselves in the culture of the country they visit. In fact, when we called to book, the lady who answered (in English fortunately) asked us if Japanese accommodation was ok with us.
After a not too long walk, during which somebody came out of their house to help us find our way, we arrived at the entrance to Matsumoto Castle and our Ryokan just outside of it. At $30/night it was quite a bargain. At the small reception sat an old lady with an old grandma smile; one of those people you want to hug the first time you see them. For some reason unbeknownst to us she decided that we understood Japanese perfectly and started giving us all sort of information. Saying that we were overwhelmed was quite an understatement but at the same time we were highly amused.
Fortunately after a while, a period short enough during which she could have recited the first two chapter of "Hamlet," she called the lady with whom I spoke on the phone (her daughter) who helped us to our accommodation. As we enter we were pleasantly surprised: the room wasn't huge, but much bigger than we expected and cozy. Two tatami mats sat rolled up on the floor against one wall on top of a straw mat; hanging on two hooks on the wall we found a set of night kimonos. An old TV with VCR as well as low table with a tea set on it decorated the room, which had its own shower and (tiny) bath tub. Simple old curtains ornate the window and a few decorative panels hang from the walls. In the bathroom we even found toothbrushes, toothpaste and shaving razors. In our countries we don't even find these amenities in hotels that cost you $200 a night.
Our Ryokan is located just outside of the castle, which is an international heritage monument. We went out looking for a place to eat and walking around small streets at night, moving away from the tourist area we came by a restaurant packed with locals. The menu was entirely in kanji so unintelligible to either one of us, but seeing a restaurant filled with local people is always a good sign so, after building up a little bit of courage, we walked in. The place was quite large, most tables were occupied and the air was heavy with the smoke of cigarettes. Japan, for all the great things it has going for itself, unfortunately is one of those countries were a large percentage of the population still smokes, and smoking is allowed nearly everywhere. As a non smoker I feel bothered by the fumes, but I, and Lindsey as well, decided that we were in for the cultural aspect of it. The waitress brought us in the back room and we sat on the mats with crossed legs at our low table imitating everyone else. Had it not been for my Mediterranean complexion and Lindsey's bright green eyes nobody could have ever guessed that we were not locals. To our surprise the waitress gave us a sheet with an approximate translation of the menu in English, but being great Japanese food lovers we decided to go with our original plan, which was ordering pretty much everything in the menu. We shared some Okonomiyaki (a type of omelet, one of our favorite dishes, the mountains version here being slightly different than what I was accustomed to. I introduced Lindsey to it a month before our trip when I invited my friend Sugi over to my place and together we cooked Japanese dinner), a rice dish with tiny sardines (the smallest I had ever seen, almost too cute to eat) and a cold chicken-based dish, among other things. Dinner was delicious and, regardless of the smoke, the ambient was comfortable and jovial. We left the joint quite happy to have lived a full-immersion cultural experience rather than spending time in the usual touristic places. Off the beaten path: that's our motto. Once back at the inn, we put the tea service to good use brewing some green tea and set our alarm clock for an early wake up call. It was 11 pm.
Japan Day 1 and 2 – Tokyo
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Again in Seoul | my hope for an easy and concise answer was often smashed by a lengthy answer full of details that I could sometimes grasp, some other times pretend to grasp, but always ending with a polite bow and big smile on both parties.
On our third day in Japan we took the shinkansen for Nagano, famous for the 1998 Winter Olympics. Japanese trains are famous worldwide not just for their speed but also for their timeliness; in fact our train departed Tokyo perfectly on time and arrived perfectly on time. In Japan a train is considered "late" if it departs over 3 minutes from the scheduled time. In many countries a train is not considered late if it departs at all.
Nagano is located in the central part of the Japan Alps, therefore surrounded by mountains. With over a million people it is certainly not a small town, and yet one can feel the difference with a city like Tokyo. It has the mood of a mountain town, a slightly overgrown mountain town perhaps, but fascinating nonetheless. With peaks towering in front of us and valleys behind, the name Alps for this mountain chain seems quite appropriate.
Once left our backpacks in the station lockers (lockers are available at all stations. I applaud a country that doesn't get intimidated by terrorism) we strolled up one of the main roads away from the center with just the essentials (our cameras) toward the temples area. The walk of about two kilometers took us across the city through building that grew steadily smaller as we moved away from the station and a cool breeze that filled our lungs with mountain air. The temples we visited were truly impressive: the wood hand worked with incisions of an indescribable care and decorations made in the minutest details. I took photos of every corner and niche I could find, outside as well as inside (with the due respect to the local deities)
It wasn't before late that our stomachs were growling and we looked for a small restaurant recommended by a nice lady at the information office back at the station. It only took us a few minutes to find it. When the lady said it was small she really meant it, it had a total of six tables. The price of the plates was good for such a popular and historical place, being located just outside of the gardens of the main temple. With just around $10 / 6.50 Euros we ate several things including a generous bowl of soba with freshly made Udon noodles. The waitress did not speak English and the menu was Japanese only and I was proud of myself for making a real effort and communicate with her in her language and being able to understand most of the menu. After just three days I had noticed a serious improvement in my reading skills, at least as long as the text is written in katakana and hiragana. I admit I didn't know much, but what I knew was enough to get me by. After lunch we stopped by the main temple again to listen to a monk playing the drum. The sound had a defined cadence and was repetitive and it fit perfectly the grey and windy day. On the way back to the station we stopped at a large bookstore to examine some books on local geography and see if by their photos we could find new great places to explore. We don't like planning too much in advance as that tends to put us on a path that doesn't allow for changes. When we plan day by day we remain open to unexpected itineraries, particularly after talking to the locals.
Once retrieved our luggage at the station we hopped on another shinkansen (we surely love our unlimited rail pass), this time heading to Matsumoto. With major disappointment our train left late: 3 seconds (I had my watch synchronized with the station's clock). Needless to say we arrived perfectly on time and walked in the dark (just like in Europe all streets are well lit) toward the Ryokan that we booked in the morning. Ryokan are similar to an old style inn, usually run by a Japanese family and the service is exquisitely Japanese. This was our first Ryokan so we were excited at the idea | 849 |
Developer Lowe Enterprises has formed a joint<|fim_middle|>500 Hotel Circle N., off Interstate 8.
"Over the next few months we will be finalizing a long-term plan for the property that will include new marketing initiatives as well as physical property improvements," said Destination President Jamie Sabatier, in a statement.
Destination's national sales and marketing force will seek to expand group and leisure business at the property, officials said.
Lowe plans to work with Atlas Hotels to "refresh and reposition the property" to capitalize on the San Diego region's growing tourism and meeting business, said Robert J. Lowe Jr., co-president of Lowe Enterprises.
Lowe and Atlas Hotels are privately owned. AECOM Capital is the investment fund of AECOM Technology Corp. (NYSE: ACM).
"With a strategic capital-improvement program, we can enhance the appeal and increase the value of this expansive property," said AECOM Capital CEO John Livingston.
Town and Country was built in 1953 by Atlas Hotels' founder, the late Charlie Brown.
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Financial terms were not disclosed by the companies, which formed the venture with the resort's current owner and operator, San Diego-based Atlas Hotels Inc. The new ownership group plans to immediately begin a program of infrastructure upgrades throughout the property.
Lowe representatives said last year that acquisition and redevelopment of the Mission Valley property was being discussed, but the latest announcement did not disclose plans beyond hotel improvements.
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What's most compelling about the EP "No God On Cap", is that Turncoat is on par with his peers, and sometimes even better. He brings substance. He brings style, and tons of vibe. He delivers vivid, almost cinematically styled storytelling. He drops fire bars, and can sing in a soulful mellifluous croon when needed. In a nutshell, Turncoat is the epitome of versatility. However, if you're already thinking along the lines of: "Jack of all trades, master of none," you would be completely wrong, as he excels in everything he does on this recording. Intentionally or not, "No God On Cap" aims to establish Turncoat's place in the underground rap scene and see him make a name himself, which he should successfully achieve, considering that his artistry cannot be denied.
"No God On Cap" is a very enjoyable and surprisingly cohesive project from the rapper. Consisting of eight tracks and spanning just on twenty-one jam-packed minutes, the EP perfectly encapsulates what Turncoat is all about – excellent production choices complemented with resonating bars, laser-sharp catchphrases, and moments of vibe-driven melodic bliss. Furthermore, Turncoat's songwriting talent is emphasized through his incredible aptitude for inventive rhyme.
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One of the highlights that makes "No God On Cap" such an enjoyable project is the abundance of flows that permeates throughout. This element makes the recording exciting and unpredictable on every listen and despite this, the EP is surprisingly cohesive even as Turncoat explores different vocal ranges and deliveries. It soon becomes abundantly clear that Turncoat is more than capable of originality, and also has the lyrical talent to back it up.
All of the aforementioned elements form the perfect foundation to the themes of the record, with its superb production and clear lyrical structuring. "Intro to Me" instantly slides us into the mood of the project, with a warm and smooth, but slapping production, underscoring Turncoat's super-nonchalant delivery. The brilliance begins on "Margaret Thatcher", with it's ethereal and lush backdrop in perfect support of Turncoat's mesmeric singsong delivery.
Turncoat's brilliance is soon elevated to an apex of total sublimity on "Mr. America", which in the intro, samples the classic track, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Turncoat unleashes his caustic lyrical strikes in defense of women rights, with phenomenal technique, and in a relentless fashion. This is one of my favorite tracks on the project. "Blue Devil Chasing", which follows, is designed to rattle your sound system with an ultra-low bottom end, and a liquefied lyrical flow on the top.
Awash with nuanced, vocal pyrotechnics and a dark throbbing beat, "Snake Oil" highlights another impeccable performance from Turncoat. The theme and wordplay is again of the highest order, as Turncoat never relies on the usual rap tropes, instead he digs deep into society's ills, and unraveling many of its ambiguities. By the time you press play on the hypnotic slow-burner, "Like Cobain", you will be captivated by the depth and breadth of this project.
"Adam and Greed" more than delivers on the promise of crafting Turncoat's own distinctive identity. If storytelling is an art you crave above all else in hip-hop, then you probably will not find a better example than this, around right now. This is flawless cinematic styled, nuanced narration, blended and crystallized into a rap song. Turncoat closes the project with another killer track, entitled "Okay Bet".
Turncoat grew up in the Northeast listening to The Black Eyed Peas, AC/DC, and Slim Shady, before falling in love with the lyrical prowess of Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and JID. He's been writing rap songs for several years and "No God On Cap" is his first official EP in 2022. His distinctive voice and nuanced performances naturally stand out, revealing a lyrical precision and thematic depth that's head spinning, to say the least.
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Mexico's true spirit: Celebr<|fim_middle|>. I soon started to shake the feeling that my presence was in some way inappropriate or insensitive.
"Día de los Muertos is a celebration, my friend. It's not a day to be sad," explained Benjamin.
As the hours ticked up and the temperature dropped, plumes of smoke continued to rise high into the night sky. Back on ground level, two white butterflies flutter by grave. "We believe they are the spirits returning," Benjamin added.
I criss-crossed the cemetery a hundred times. Maybe more.
Dancers in Oaxaca, Mexico (Shutterstock)
And with every step, every conversation, every respectful bow of the head, I thought more and more about my own approach to death and how soothing, how healing, how poignant it would be to feel the presence of my beloved grandmother again. I could sense that very same feeling of comfort in those around me at that moment.
Among those I met were the family of Dene, whose photo – of a handsome twenty-something man – had been proudly displayed by his relatives.
"He was murdered four years ago," said his sister. "Of course we feel pain, but this night also gives us comfort." After an hour or so of talking, Maria reached towards the bananas within the small basket upon his grave. "Please take one. It's a gift from Dene."
A woman by a grave during the Day of the Dead festival in Oaxaca, Mexico (Shutterstock)
On the other side of the cemetery, in the quietest of corners, was a simple burial mound adorned by a handful of flickering candles and minded by an elderly lady. She sat silently, staring at the black-and-white photo that revealed it to be the resting place of her son, Juan, who died 40 years ago.
"I've been doing this for four decades," she said as her daughter joined her side. "It's an important tradition to keep alive, but more important is to remember our relatives. We sit and share stories about Juan's life."
At 97-years-old, I wondered whether this annual vigil of reflection and remembrance had helped her to look at death differently. "Oh, I don't fear death. I know I'll be returning."
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An altar decorated with sugar skulls, candles and pan de muerto (Shutterstock)
The candle flickered beside the grave. Maria, perched on a small plastic stall, rubbed her hands against the 3am chill and reached in her pocket for a small bottle of tequila. But she didn't take a swift swig. Instead, she placed it delicately by the headstone and smiled serenely. "Rene loved tequila," she said.
It was the middle of the night and I was in a cemetery in the blink-and- you-miss-it village of Arocutín, somewhere in the middle of rural Mexico. On almost any other night of the year, or any other cemetery in the world, this might look a little unusual, but not tonight. Not on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
It was 2 November and one of the world's most magical, intriguing and heart-rending traditions was in full swing. The details of this festival may sound strange and spooky, even a little sinister, but the reality of Día de los Muertos is even more surreal.
A traditional Day of the Dead altar with candles and pan de muerto (Shutterstock)
Ancient legend dictates that it is the one time of the year when the dead can cross over and return to the land of the living. Families gather in graveyards across the country and erect altars in their homes known as ofrendas; these feature photos of the dearly departed as well as their favourite possessions as offerings.
It's the one day of the year when we are all reunited," beamed my local guide Benjamin Lopez Gomez.
The tradition dates back centuries but it has arguably only relatively recently made an impact on mainstream culture outside of its Mexican homeland, and that's largely thanks to Hollywood. After UNESCO added it to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008, producers came knocking.
The opening scenes of the 2015 James Bond film Spectre featured an explosive Day of the Dead parade (sparking the Mexican government to arrange an official one in the capital), and then came the Disney effect. Its Oscar-winning tearjerker, Coco, told the story of a young Mexican boy who is transported to the land of the dead and reunited with his ancestors.
The Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City (Shutterstock)
Almost overnight the world was gripped by this intriguing day dedicated to the afterlife. But to understand and experience the true spirit of Day of the Dead–no pun intended – I wanted to go back to where it all began.
All dolled up
Morelia, Mexico (Shutterstock)
Several places in Mexico claim Día de los Muertos as their own, and locals on the quiet shores of Lake Pátzcuaro, in the state of Michoacán, are no different. Whether that's true or not, it remains a place that continues to cherish and practise the old ways.
Our day began in the colonial city of Morelia, famed for the 17th century cathedral flanking its leafy main square. Milling around the bandstand and criss-crossing the plaza were scores of teens in full Day of the Dead get-up: girls in flowing ball gowns, boys in smart suits and every face painted like a skeleton. No slit throats and gory Halloween masks here.
A woman dressed as Catrina, Morelia (Shutterstock)
This emblematic look, typified in the iconic La Calavera Catrina first created by cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada in the early 20th century, has become the symbol of the day.
The artist had originally given the Aztec Goddess the underworld, Mictecacihuatl, a makeover for a satirical cartoon that skewered the aristocratic ambitions of Mexico's pre-revolution middle class, and over the years it became a visual shorthand for the colourful macabre of the festival, replicated in myriad dolls.
Daytime of the dead
A boat on Lake Patzcuaro (Shutterstock)
Benjamin was quick to warn that it was going to be a long day–and an even longer night.
"The festivities don't start until after sunset, and families remain in the cemeteries until dawn." Despite the temptation to have a cheeky siesta, we made the most of the free time to explore the city and its surroundings.
A short stroll away was the Conservatorio de las Rosas, a grand old convent that dates to 1743 and is now enjoying a fresh breath of life as a music college. Haunting vocals drifted from the rooms upstairs, settling on the neat hedges and trees that lined the courtyard below.
We popped into City Hall to admire the huge murals that depict the history of Morelia and Michoacán as well as Mexico, but truth be told, my mind was elsewhere. I kept checking the time, almost wishing the day away and longing for night to fall. But the perfect distraction was soon to come.
Lake Patzcuaro (Shutterstock)
The road south-west took us from Morelia to Lake Pátzcuaro through quiet lowlands of dark green, along single-track railways lines and towards the hills and peaks in the near distance.
Before long, the vast shores of Pátzcuaro appeared before us. The harbour thronged with people laden with baskets stuffed with fruit and flowers – offerings for ofrendas – and we soon set out onto the water.
Janitzio Island, Lake Patzcuaro (Shutterstock)
On the horizon loomed Janitzio, the most populated (about 2,000 people) of the lake's islands. Our turquoise boat, named Xumu, made the crossing in good time and we barely noticed the darkening clouds overhead on account of the entertainment provided by four elderly men with skin like soft leather.
Armed with guitars, accordions and saxophones, they sang old songs from northern Mexico that are traditionally played when someone dies.
A strange atmosphere was building on the pier as we docked. People alighted in a flash and hurried away, vanishing into the warren of steep streets and narrow alleys that twisted and turned as they weaved upwards into the main town.
Janitzio Cemetery, Lake Patzcuaro (Shutterstock)
The heavens started to open, yet the plump raindrops somersaulting from above did little to dampen the anticipation in the air.
The cramped lanes suddenly opened up to reveal the local cemetery, overlooking the water from a lofty position. Families were hard at work. Some were cleaning the graves while others were busy placing hundreds of candles and sprinkling thousands of vibrant orange cempazuchitl flowers (or marigolds, to you and me).
"These things are very important," explained Benjamin. "The candles and bright flowers help to guide the spirits back." The deluge had made muddy work of the cemetery and slippery work of the streets, so we sheltered from the rain inside Cafe Erandeni. Friendly proprietor Liliana Hernandez took a break from frying small fish to serve us coffee. She laid the cups down with a smile and explained that she would soon be heading to the cemetery.
Marigolds on a grave, Mexico (Shutterstock)
"Today reminds us that money and work are not the most important things in life," she stated matter-of-factly. But this deeply sacred custom, so important to Mexicans across the country, faces an unexpected threat.
"We receive a lot of visitors who come to watch," added Liliana. "Some are not very respectful and steal the drinks and fruit that we leave as offerings. We consider this robbery."
It tolls for thee
Giant Paper Mache Statues in Zocalo Main Square, Mexico City (Shutterstock)
Dusk was fast approaching and darkness had all but settled as we sailed back to shore. The night of the dead had finally come. This unique way of honouring the deceased is thought to be a mix of pre-Columbian practices and European ideologies brought over to Mexico by the Spanish, slowly mingling and evolving over the centuries.
We arrived at the dusty lakeside town of Santa Fe de la Laguna to a wedding-like atmosphere with music and food stalls in the main square, children playing football and large groups of tourists. It wasn't the sombre setting I was expecting and there wasn't a cemetery or headstone in sight.
A girl participating in the Day Of The Dead festival in Oaxaca, Mexico (Shutterstock)
"This village has a rather unusual tradition," said Benjamin, sensing my bafflement.
"Here, the spirits of those who have died this year always go home instead of to the cemetery for their first Day of the Dead, and this year there have been three deaths in Santa Fe de la Laguna."
We walked the short distance to the home of Dalia Fabian Luciano and through her open front door. She was sat beside the ofrenda dedicated to her young daughter, Gema, who had passed away just four months prior.
A photo of the beaming girl was placed at the head of an avalanche of fruit and flowers, sweet rolls, cans of Coca-Cola and a rocking chair – her favourite toy.
It felt wrong to be here, prying at a deeply personal and, presumably, painful moment. I shifted on the spot and tried to inch away but Dalia beckoned me closer.
I knelt beside her and she told me all about Gema, the games she played and the things she loved.
I added my own contribution to the ofrenda: a freshly baked iced bun. "I can feel her next to me," she whispered.
It was then that I finally began to understand what this night was about: a connection.
The relaxed atmosphere of Santa Fe de la Laguna paled in comparison to the carnival-like spirit of nearby village Arocutín.
Outside the whitewashed church, bands played loudly, shots of warming tequila were free-flowing and a game of hockey, using a flaming wooden ball that hurtled through the air like a meteorite, was in full swing.
San Andres Mixquic, Mexico (Shutterstock)
At the stroke of midnight, church bells added to the soundtrack. These loud chimes are to help stir the souls; the combination of notes is unique to Arocutín in another bid to guide the spirits back to the right place. It was time to meet the dead.
Stepping over the threshold and into the cemetery, my eyes widened at the sight of a million flickering candles. Generations sat huddled together against the chill, beside mounds of earth covered with small baskets filled with offerings.
I weaved my way silently between the headstones, acknowledging those I passed and pausing to admire the beautiful displays they had created, including the large wooden crosses adorned with delicate orange petals and planted upright in the ground. The mood was soulful and not, to my great surprise, remotely sombre or sad | 2,292 |
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Adidas Is Releasing These Sneakers at Coachella First
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It's blistering hot in the desert, but Adidas is doing its best to keep the feet of Coachella attendees cool. The brand will debut the Ultra Boost Clima, a sneaker made with a moisture-wicking yarns, at a pop-up shop in Palm Springs, Calif., ahead of the music and arts festival.
The shop, located at 62950 20th Ave., will have three colorways for men of the Ultra Boost Clima (triple black, triple white and gray), and two looks for women of the Ultra Boost X Clima (triple white and gray). It opens April 12, the day before the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicks off, and will also be open on April 13. The shop is open from 10 a.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT.
The sneakers will retail for $200.
Following the release at the pop-up, Adidas will release in stores nationwide and on the brand's website on April 13.
This particular Ultra Boost model uses new moisture-wicking Clima yarns in key sweat zones across an open-structure Primeknit upper, the first use of the yarns on the silhouette. Adidas also replaces the standard TPU cage with a breathable unit of the yarns for a looser weave<|fim_middle|> Twist on Adidas' New Arkyn Sneaker | and increased air flow.
To help promote the pop-up, Adidas has two billboards miles away from the site as a reminder of the location as fans rush to the desert environment of the festival. The shop will also include light refreshments, exclusive giveaways — think charcoal lemonade and custom bandanas.
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On November 2nd 2017 Olga Sokol received the Giersch Excellence Award 2017. This price is awarded annually for outstanding scientific contributions of PhD students of the HGS-HIRe graduate school. Olga Sokol has analyzed in her work the radiobiological properties of ion beams for therapeutic applications. In her work recently published in Physics in Medicine and Biology and discussed in the MedicalPhysicsWeb she has demonstrated, that in particular oxygen ions are expected to be advantageous in case of hypoxic<|fim_middle|> of the European Radiation Research Society (ERRS). ERRS (formerly the European Society of Radiation Biology) is a European non-profit organization founded in 1959 with the aim of promoting radiation research. Within this aim, the society organizes annual meetings and since 1996 yearly presents the Bacq and Alexander award to an outstanding European researcher to recognize the achievements of the awardee in the field of radiation research. Gerhard Kraft received this prestigious award in 2006.
The article Where will oxygen ion therapy help the most? published on the community website medicalphysicsweb features our paper "Oxygenbeams for therapy: advanced biological treatment planning and experimental verification" recently published in "Physics in Medicine and Biology".
Prof. Dr. Claudia Fournier has been appointed by Minister Barbara Hendricks from BMU as a member of the German Commission on Radiological Protection ("Strahlenschutzkommission", SSK) for the period 2017-2018.
The German Commission on Radiological Protection advises the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) on issues concerning the protection from the risks of ionising and non-ionising radiation. | tumors, when compared with the currently used carbon ions.
On November 16th, 2017 Lennart Volz from German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Dr. Johannes Petzoldt from the IBA group in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), as well as Dr. Kristjan Anderle from GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt received the Christoph Schmelzer Award 2017. They were honored for their excellent dissertations and master Thesis on the field of tumor therapy using ion beams.
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kraft has been nominated as Honorary President | 144 |
Sultan of Sokoto Visits IIIT
His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto, Nigeria, visited IIIT on Tuesday, July 26th. He had a brief meeting with IIIT executives and then he attended the special lecture "The History of the Sultanate of Sokoto and its Current Challenges" with his group and invited guests.
Dr. Abubaker Alshingieti, Executive Director of IIIT, welcomed His Excellency and the guests and acknowledged the principal organizer of the event, the International Interfaith Peace Corps (IIPC), a new organization founded by Imam Mohammad Magid, former President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and current Imam of ADAMS Islamic Center in Sterling, Virginia. Imam Magid gave a synopsis of the organization and its major role in family health and education in Africa, especially in Nigeria. He was followed by Dr. Hisham Altalib, IIIT President, who gave a brief history of the IIIT and its mission.
His Excellency Sultan Abubaker thanked IIIT for welcoming him and his group. He mentioned that<|fim_middle|>, while a colonial commissioner and administrative officers were the provincial administration.
The Sultan at Sokoto was recognized by that system as the 'Emir' only in the Sokoto province. This continued until Nigeria's independence in 1960 and so many changes were introduced in the constitution that affected and reduced the power of the sultan.
However, despite those colonial changes and constitutional reforms, the Sultan of Sokoto continued today as the leaders of traditional rulers in Northern Nigeria. The Emirs continued to pay allegiance and great respect to the sultan as their spiritual head. He also continued to lead them in all religious and traditional matters and in matters relating to political administration of Nigeria as advisory body. The sultan also leads other traditional rulers in consultations with other religious groups during meetings, conferences and religious gatherings both national and international for peace tranquility and progress of Nigeria. | "the work that we do back in Nigeria through our various foundations and efforts in interfaith interactions and what IIIT is doing here are complementary". " I think we will have a mutual common ground to work with more closely." he added. His Excellency mentioned that one of the greatest jobs that gave him satisfaction in the last ten years was publishing the works of his forefathers who were scholars who wrote about 350 books in various disciplines from the Islamic point of view to medicine to astronomy and many other subjects. At the end of his speech, he presented various volumes of these publications to IIIT.
After the guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, Dr. Usman Bagaje, the keynote speaker, spoke about the history of the Sultanate of Sokoto as well as the contemporary challenges facing it.
Biography of Sultan Dr. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar
A soldier, a diplomat, a religious leader, a traditional ruler, and a peace maker, Alh. Dr. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III. CFR, MNI, the son of Sultan Abubakar III, the son of Malam Usman, the Son of Sultan Muazu, the Son of Sultan Bello, the Son of Shehu Danfodiyo is today the 20th Sultan of Sokoto of the Sultan Bello Branch of Shehu family.
He was a Brigadier General in the Nigeria Army. He is currently an important bridge builder between Nigerian Muslims and other religious groups especially Christians. He travelled widely both in Nigeria and foreign countries preaching peace and unity among different inclinations. He undertook the publication and widespread of many literary work written by scholars of Sokoto Caliphate. He also undertook the repairs and rehabilitation of many Historical sites and locations scattered all over the Sultanate domain.
He is the President General of the Islamic Affairs in Nigeria and spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims. He is the chairman of Juna'atul Nasil Islam (JNI), a leading religious organization in Nigeria in charge of propagation and enlightenment of Islamic Religion in its real philosophy, drawn largely from the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) and the caliphs after him. His inner council supervises the establishment, repairs and administration of religious activities in his domain including mosques, organizations, schools and tombs. He is also in charge of appointment and coordination of Imams and adhans in mosques. He also coordinates the activities of moon sighting and Islamic calendar for religious worships.
As a religious leader, the Sultan settles disputes that might arise among organizations and matters of worship and also alms giving or family matters of marriages and inheritance. He ensures the eradication of illegalities and injustices in commercial activities and trades especially in local markets by appointing officers to monitor commodity scales and measures. The sultan is usually assisted in these matters by his Council, District and Village Heads and other traditional and religious title holders and subordinates.
According to Sokoto tradition, "Sultan" or "Caliph" is usually referred a political and religious leader of a Muslim "State". Before Colonial era in Nigeria (1804-1903), the sultan administered the Sokoto Caliphate referred to by historians as that area consisting old kingdoms of Hausa land and beyond largely in the present Northern Nigeria, Northern Cameroon, old Oyo Empire, present Republic of Niger, French territories of Northern Burkina Fasso, Chad, and some enclaves in Mali and Benin. It also consisted some areas of what was held by powerful Hausa kingdoms of Kabbi, Zamfara and Gobir.
In all these kingdoms and territories taken by the Caliphate, the Sultan was regarded as the political and religious leader. He administered the caliphate through the Emirs he appointed and the war commanders he issued with flags called the flag bearers. He sent his representatives to attend important events in all the territories and settle major disputes. The Emirs paid allegiance to him as their leader. They received flags from him as symbol of power to ensure the caliphate authority in their respective jurisdiction. In turn, the Emirs appointed key positions like Imams, khadis, police heads, etc in their areas with Sultan's approval. This was the practice until 1902 when the British colonial officers invaded the caliphate and took over the political administration of those territories and made them provinces.
Notwithstanding, the Emirs were however recognized as Native Heads in their domains. The colonial administrators introduced a system of administration (NA) whereby the Emir was the Head of a colonial province | 934 |
Volgograd: 'Stalin city', Motherland Calls and Soviet cuisine dishes in restaurants
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From 18 to 28 June, Volgograd will host four 2018 FIFA WC group stage matches. On 18 June, England will play here with Tunisia, the squads of Nigeria and Iceland will be on the pitch on 22 June, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (the teams<|fim_middle|>gograd Arena will host the WC in Volgograd, its area is equal to 122,000 square metres, while the capacity reaches 45,000 spectators
Stadium stop
Volgograd has two long streets crossing the whole city. One can easily get to the stadium on them.
To reach Volgograd Arena from the railway station, you can take Share Taxi 123 or Trolleybus 8: according to God2018 portal, it will take just 15 minutes without traffic jams. Share Taxi 1с, 2с, 3с, 15с, 10а, 15а, 100, 123, 160, 260, 36, 53, 57, 77 and 84, Bus 37 and Trolleybus 1, 12, 8 and 8а go to the bus stop Central Stadium from the main street of the city – Lenin Prospekt.
In addition, one can go to the stadium by tramway or taxi (Uber doesn't operate in the city, but there such local services as Vezyot, Navigator or Urban Taxi).
Volgograd is one of the leaders among Russia cities in number of qualified hotels that are ready to welcome 2018 WC guests. According to Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, 311 collective accommodation places have been registered in Volgograd this spring: inns, hotels, health centres, recreation bases, hostels, guest houses, university residence halls – 113 of which are located in the city itself. Nevertheless, popular inns and hotels don't have vacant rooms on the match days.
According to the data published on Booking.com, in the middle of May, the city's guests had a chance to book a bed in some Volgograd hostels for a reasonable price – for about 3,000 rubles per night. Different apartments are also leased: the price of rent per night is from 8,000 rubles. However, there aren't so many 'adequate' options – many hosts offer quite unpleasant prices at 40, 100 and even 270,000 rubles per night.
On Airbnb, it's possible to find flats in the city, the price fluctuates from 3,000 to 150,000 rubles per night (the last tag is for a five-bedroomed flat). We should also note that an inexpensive option to stay can be found in hotels of the city of Volzhsky, which is about 30 km far from Volgograd.
The Motherland Calls statue on Mamayev Kurgan is the main sightseeing point
Sightseeing points
The Battle of Stalingrad in Volgograd (Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961) was a life-changing moment in WWII. People had to erect the city from scratch after the war. A big monument on Mamayev Kurgan is probably its main sightseeing point. One should visit it to see a group of monuments To Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad as well as its central element – the Motherland Calls statue erected in 1967 (which was the highest statue in the world then). Mamayev Kurgan has several common and individual graves where the ashes of more than 35,000 defenders of Stalingrad lie.
The urban embankment is a point of attraction for citizens and guests of Volgograd. It consists of two terraces – upper (with residential districts, parks and squares) and lower (it's located almost near the water). Volgodonskaya Street, which is also called the old city's island, is another interesting place to go for a walk. It appeared as early as late the 18 th century, and today the whole architectural ensemble is a cultural heritage site. One can also visit the main square of the city – the Square of Fallen Fighters or go through Mira Street, which ends with the building of the urban Planetarium that resembles a cathedral.
The urban embankment is a point of attraction for citizens and guests of Volgograd
The building of the central department store is another symbol of the city as well as the symbol of victory in the Battle of Stalingrad. Now Memory museum is located in the department store's underground. The Volgograd elevator and a monument to its defenders (Monument to the North Sea Fleet Sailors) is another interesting point. People should also pay attention to the city's Kirov District where a unique building of the 1930s has survived. If you have the time, you can go to the Volga-Akhtubinskaya Floodplain whose flora and fauna are considerably different from that of the surrounding arid steppe environment.
To have a snack inexpensively, you can go to Konfetki-baranochki local chain of canteens or Schastie Yest! urban public catering. Russian and Soviet cuisines can be found in Marusya and Onegin restaurants.
For Italian cuisine, you can go to Basilico or Rimini. Eastern cuisine is present in the menu of restaurants Shafran, Khinkalnaya, Chito Gvrito, and German cuisine is in Bamberg.
Fans of meat, beer, football and live music can have a rest in Poneslos bar, HARAT'S chain of Irish pubs or traditional beer restaurant Paulaner.
By Lina Sarimova. Photo: welcomevolgograd.com | from Russia's Group A) will fight on 25 June, and the national team of Poland will play against the national team of Japan on 28 June. There won't be play-off matches in Volgograd.
Volgograd Arena erected in the place of the former Central Stadium, which was demolished due to non-compliance with international standards, will host the WC in Volgograd. The construction of the new stadium began in 2014, its area is equal to 122,000 square metres, while the capacity reaches 45,000 spectators.
The arena is located in the city's historical centre, on the bank of the Volga River. A historical ensemble dedicated to the Great Patriotic War is next to it – a monument of the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. One can see the central element of this ensemble – the monument Motherland Calls – standing near the stadium. We should note the stadium was tested by the Russian Cup final almost one month to the WC, on 9 May: Tosno from Leningrad Oblast won Avangard from Kursk 2-1 at the stadium. Even if the 15 th team of the Russian Football Premier League and the 11th team of the Football National League, a considerable number of fans visited the match – 40,000 people.
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Nick Vujicic Is a Man with a Big Heart
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(In the living room)
I love Lady Gaga's songs very much.
Tonight, I've played some of them a dozen times.
If you don't mind, I'd like to repeat these songs.
Not at all! Go ahead. Lady Gaga is also my idol.
In my heart, she's the No. 1 leader in today's pop music.
I love everything about her from head to toe.
How about you? Who's your No. 1 idol?
Anyone famous?
Nick Vujicic.
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They both have worked hard to make a difference in the world.
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Here, I have a picture of him.
You mean the man in the purple shirt?
Yeah! Look closer.
He's a man without arms and legs.
Life must be hard for him.
In fact, when he was little, he was often laughed at by his classmates.
However, he never gives up hope and always tries to help others.
So, he and Lady Gaga share something similar between them.
What's that? I thought that they had nothing in common.
Lady Gaga had a lot of problems in her early life, but she never gave up | 121 |
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TI Life in June 2013
Written by Susan W. Smith posted on June 13, 2013 21:14
June is here – more water in the River - they say it will be a hot summer (Ya, sure…) and the June issue is filled to the brim!
For the first time we feature a classic antique boat for sale with Michael Joyce's Have you ever considered owning a legend?.
Lorraine Payette's Same beautiful Park with a wonderful new Name… and Kim Robinson's Camping in comfort in Thousand Islands National Park invite you to the Thousand Islands National Park in Canada.
Lynn McElfresh tells real life story in Goldilocks? Is that you? and Brian Johnson writes the charming A Grand 'ol Dame gets a facelift.. The Old House Museum on Wolfe Island.
If you like 1000 Islands history – then you will appreciate Spring River Stories by Tom French and Deborah Shaw's Our Lovely Man from the North Country.
Corinne Mockler explains What is the Land Trust anyway?
Morgan McLellan gives a RiverQuest UpDate… and presents an important new River program: The Shoal Sisters are calling to Shoal up Support while I introduce The Thrill of the Hunt… Gananoque's Flea Market.
We also present two photo essays. Clayton's visitors, Photo essay by Janet Sullins and 2013 or 1913? Photo essay by Ian Coristine
Michael Joyce - Have you ever considered owning a legend?
Mike is the Chairman/CEO of Hargrave Custom Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has been coming to the River since 1963. He began his career in the music industry in New York City before his love of boats and the Thousand Islands led him to purchase the Anchor Marina in Cape Vincent in 1968. In 1977 he moved to Florida to work for Hall of Fame yacht designer Jack Hargrave and has continued playing an active role in the marine industry since that time. His company builds custom yachts in the 70'-140' size range and he and his wife Jan own seven boats from 16' to 52' in length, including a 1964 25' Lyman that will be in this year's ACBS boat show in Alexandria Bay on Saturday July 21, 2013.
Deborah Shaw - Our Lovely Man from the North Country
Deborah Shaw is a non-traditional student at age sixty-one where she is attending Flager College in St. Augustine, Florida after having had a full business career working as a senior manager with AOL LLC, Dulles, Virginia and Brand Manager at Digital Equipment Corporation, Merrimack, New Hampshire. Deborah attended Université du Censier in Paris, France and Northeastern University, Boston, MA. And now completing a new degree at Flagler College.
Lorraine Payette - Same beautiful Park with a wonderful new Name…
Lorraine Payette is a freelance writer and photographer living in the rural Gananoque area. She is best known for her publicly appreciated works in the EMC St. Lawrence, and enjoys contributing her written and photographic efforts to groups and organizations she feels are important to the local community. These include but are not limited to the Humane Society, Salvation Army, Royal Canadian Legion, Army Cadets, and schools.
Morgan McLellan - RiverQuest UpDate… and The Shoal Sisters are calling to Shoal up Support
Morgan McLellan was born in Toronto and raised on the River at Wood Isle, Lake Fleet, during the summer. Morgan says he came to the conclusion that winters were too long and attended university in Hawaii. Upon graduating with a degree in International Relations, he joined CTV News Channel. After years of writing and producing, he joined his father's marketing company The McLellan Group in Toronto. As a real River Rat like Doug McLellan, Morgan's father, we certainly look forward to seeing his name in print often in the coming months.
Janet Sullins - Clayton's visitors, Photo essay by Janet Sullins
A Maryland native, Janet Sullins, aka the Queen of Arts, received her art degree from Towson State University in 1979, with a concentration in watercolour. But, after a friend wanted her to take a class in stained glass, Janet was hooked and eventually worked for several studios, besides creating her own designs. Janet again switched gears some years later, learning to paint on silk. An avid scuba diver, a lot of her work was obviously water-themed.
After a dive trip to the St. Lawrence via Ontario<|fim_middle|> are off... Fred Guild
Another day over, David Ballou
Boiling 40 Acres...mid May. Mark Russell, Hay Island
Textures. Mark Russell, Hay Island
Spray hangs in the air, gripped by the wind. Mark Russell, Hay Island
Blam.. where motion meets water. Mark Russell, Hay Island
Lynda Crothers appreciates her wood stove on Wolfe Island
Yes...3 boats...facebook comment: I'll take the middle one. Thanks to Lynda Crothers
Lillian Cooledge @1000islandimages.com finds an Otter Creek turtle
Lillian Cooledge@1000islandimages.com also finds a Mallard in Otter Creek, Alexandria Bay
Water Lilly in Otter Creek by Lilian Cooledge @1000islandimages.com
Dennis McCarthy visits Boldt Castle
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Copyright 2014 by Thousand Islands Magazine | Terms Of Use Login | | , and finding that the art community on both sides of the river is very active, she decided in 2003 to make Clayton her home. In the daytime you can find Janet serving as Deputy Clerk for the Town of Clayton, NY.
Rock Island Lighthouse
We thank Joseph T. Meirose IV, from Full Frame Works Photography, Sackets Harbor, NY, for sharing his pictures with TI Life of the newly renovated Rock Islands Light house, part of the New York State Park system.
The Lighthouse is now open to the public with new docks, a museum, a gift shop and several historic displays. You may visit on weekends until June 21 when the Park is open seven days a week until Labor Day.
Mark Wentling, whose Rock Island Lighthouse: A Story of Discovery, was published in January 2009 TI Life will provide more information about the renovations in July.
Love your Park Day
Elaine Tack, Clayton summer resident and veteran broadcast journalist, produced a video featuring the I love my NY Parks Day, 2013. There are many familiar Islanders and organizations on the screen – all helping prepare the New York State Minna Anthony Park for the summer.
Ready, Set, Go… Clayton Diving Club
On Saturday May 18th, members of the Clayton Diving Club helped Skip Couch move the Divers' Access Dock. It was an team effort. The dock is in place and awaiting railings, cables and part of the ramp. Ken Kozin moved the dock from French Creek Marina to the end of Frink Park. With Clayton Mayor, Norma Zimmer watching, the dock was connected to the end of the dock at Frink Park. The Village of Clayton delivered the 1,000 pound blocks from Thousand Islands Ready Mix on Friday and Divers Bob Sherwood & Chris Malinowski used lift bags to move and place these blocks in their final locations. Joe Dudiak helped Skip & Dennis McCarthy with placement of ropes, chains and placing the T-bar ladder. Jo Dudiak went underwater to do some fine tuning of the existing chains & ropes.
Underwater video by Dennis McCarthy and still photos by Kathi McCarthy.
Antique Boat Museum "Old Boat Stories"
What fun! The Antique Boat Museum shares their YouTube Channel with "Old Boat Stories"
Allan Newell, long-standing contributor to the ABM and Everett Smith, former curator of the ABM, tell the story of the restoration of the Splinter, a 28-long-decked launch built by the Morristown Boat and Engine Company.
A Bit of a Rant…
I recently stopped at the Mallorytown Service Centre on Highway 401. It's brand new and has several fast-food kiosks. There is a large screen video screen playing a series of tourist attractions under the heading "Ontario… Yours to Discover". It showed many wonderful places to visit but the 1000 Islands were not included.
I was annoyed – why not include the Islands that are right there – less than a mile away… so I wrote to Ronald Holgerson, the President and CEO of the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) . To my surprise, he sent a response that very day and provided the following:
"… In our current summer promotions, we were pleased to feature a variety of experiences in the Thousand Islands area in the ONTARIO magazine, on our Ontario travel blog and Facebook page, as part of a fam tour for the travel bloggers attending the TBEX conference in June, and in an Outdoor Adventuresemail linking to a feature story on our Northern Ontario site – to name just a few. Visitors from China frequently take one of the various boat cruises available as well.
All of our promotions are designed to motivate consumers to visit OTMPC's website, http://www.ontariotravel.net/, where there is a wealth of information on the Thousand Islands and the South Eastern Ontario region. The content for the South Eastern Ontario pages are provided to us by the Regional Tourism Organization. We are happy to accommodate changes and updates anytime. Ronald Holgerson, President & CEO, Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, Toronto, ON.
I close with my appreciation to Mr. Holgerson and look forward to seeing our region highlighted. Together we can build better communities on both sides of the border.
Thanks all around
In May I asked what is your favourite place in the Islands. Don Fredericks sent us his photograph and this lovely comment:
I wish to thank you and your colleagues for the wonderful ThousandIslandLife website. I so much look forward to its monthly publication. Words cannot express how pleasing to the eye and warming to the heart are the images and stories. Together with other River organizations, "TI Life" is quickly becoming a very very important resource for remembering the region's history and shaping the region's future. Again, thank you!
We thank you Mr. Fredericks and all our readers!
Wanted: Please get your cameras ready! Assignment for JULY: Landscapes, festivals, wildlife, fishing trophies, water activities, people and parties… to info@thousandislandslife.com
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Rock Island, Joseph T. Meirose IV, from Full Frame Works Photography, Sackets Harbor, NY,
Fred Guild captures spring
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Characteristics / Natural conditions
GEOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA
The Moravian Karst is formed by limestones – 360–370 millions of years old organogenous sea sediments from the Middle to Late Devonian. According to evolutionary phases, it forms the Josefov, Lažánky, Vilémovice and Křtiny formations of limestones with the total thickness estimated at 500–1000 m. In the west, the limestones lie on old deep-mined volcanic rocks – granodiorites of the Brno Massif; in the east they are overlapped by younger Culm greywackes and shales of Carboniferous age.
After the Palaeozoic sea dereliction and mighty Variscan folding which hit the whole Bohemian massif, the exposed limestone mountains began to undergo intensive karstification. During the Mesozoic and Tertiary eras it was again interrupted by short-term sea floods which reflected orogenic unrest of the main phases of mighty neighbouring Alpine folding. The Mesozoic Sea left its carbonate sediments here with fossils of ammonites, belemnites and other sea animals, e.g. in the surroundings of Olomučany. Vari-coloured layers of kaolinitic sands and clays filling deep karst depressions (so-called sand pipes) survived from the Early Cretaceous Period in the surroundings of the village of Rudice. They are remainders from continental sedimentation under a tropical climate. The following development of the Moravian Karst was then markedly influenced by the short-term marine flooding in the Tertiary (Badenian). Deep karst canyons with the oldest cave systems at that time were filled with young clay sediments from the Vienna Basin, which basically changed the hydrographic development of the whole region. From the middle Tertiary, the Moravian Karst gradually changed to the present form.
STALACTITE AND STALAGMITE DECORATION
The stalactite and stalagmite decoration of the Kateřina´s Cave was substantially influenced by ceiling breakdowns during formation of its big spaces. The old decoration was buried under debris and sinter coatings and sporadic stalactites and stalagmites preserved only on the walls. Nevertheless, a relatively rich stalactite and stalagmite decoration was preserved in the places where no breakdowns<|fim_middle|> parts of the underground of the Moravian Karst. There is also a very attractive symbol of the Kateřina´s Cave, the stalagmite formation Čarodějnice - Witch, which is lit by spot-lights of different colours.
Evolution of the Caves
Natural conditions
Piquancies
Protection and Research | of ceilings occurred. It is first of all a part of the New Kateřina´s Cave behind Hlavní dóm - Main Dome. Slender stalagmites and columns grouped in the so-called Bambusový lesík - Bamboo Forest dominate here. Due to favourable conditions (constant dripping from a relatively small height) they have grown up to a height of three metres with a diameter of only 2–4 centimetres! Bambusový lesík thus belongs among the most remarkable | 106 |
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SteelSeries QcK Prism Mousepad Review – RGB Lighting? Love or Hate?
An RGB Mousepad, a bit overkill, or are we just following the craze of having everything light up like Christmas all year round? Well, I am, with my Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2 Keyboard, My Razer Nega Hex or Naga Mouse, SteelSeries Sensei Mouse, My main pc which is lite up all RED and before this mouse mat, I was using a Razer Firefly.
So why a new mouse mat, well one of the main benefits over the firefly is this mouse pad offers a dual-sided mouse mat surface, one side being cloth the other side offering a hard surface. This gives SteelSeries the upper edge of the Razer Fire<|fim_middle|> great price considering the Razer Firefly and the Corsair Polaris Mouse Pads cost £59.99 and only offer you one surface and would cost you around £199.98 to own both surfaces, which in my honest option is a crazy price to ask anyone to ask for. | fly.
For this mousepad, I popped to my local retail store and checked out all the mouse mats on offer, there was the Razer Firefly with the black and green design keeping to the core colours, a number of standard mouse mats and then there was the Prism from SteelSeries.
This Mouse Pad stands out miles ahead of its competition when it comes to style, design or even the price £66.99, but before we move on to why I think this, let's roll on to packaging and unboxing.
From the first time you see this product in your local retail shop, it will stand out, the mousepad is showcased perfectly on the front and in small text you find out this mouse pad has RGB lighting thanks to the use of Prism Lighting (gamesense), you also find out that this is a duel surface gaming pad, offering a hard surface and cloth surface.
SteelSeries also class this mouse pad as the world's first, which is true when it comes to being duel sided but not having RGB lighting. If you are a fan of SteelSeries then you already know about Gamesense, thanks to its 12 zones of lighting on the mousepad you can use Gamesense to set and create your own light creations.
Moving to the back of the packaging, there are a number of features SteelSeries choose to show off.
Gamesense Lighting – Reactive Illumination responds to -in-game events like low ammo, health, kills, money, and cooldown timers.
Unboxing, rip along the back, remove the sleeve, open up the box and peek inside, does it looks nice?
The answer, yes it does look good, nicely sealed away behind the SteelSeries packaging, protected by plastic and sponge padding. But where are the SteelSeries stickers? still nowhere to be found, I rather enjoy showcasing what I am using for all to see.
Moving past the unboxing and sales, to getting to know the actual product, weighing in at a solid 2lbs, one of the heaviest mousepads I own, differently heavier than the Razer Firefly. Just under 12″ wide with a depth of just over 14″ and a cable length of 1.8m. The underside is rubber, so this mouse mat will not go anywhere, under any type of use.
SteelSeries has opted to put the cable connection on the side of the mouse pad instead of the top, which is a change, as both the Razer Firefly and Corsair Polaris both have the cabling on top. I feel this is a good design decision, as it stops any interference with the mouse cabling, however, I use a mouse bungee, so this is not much of an issue, though I know many people do not use one. By having the cable on the side, make it more convenient for attaching the mouse pad to your keyboard, if you have a USB pass-through connection, this is only suitable for right-hand mouse users, from what I know there is no left-hand version of the QcK Prism.
This mouse pad is dual-sided, which is great for cloth or hard mouse mat users. I tend to use both, for gaming I tend to use the hard side which is a hard polymer which offers great speed and accuracy and for working on the internet, word documents and photoshop I tend to use the cloth side for better control. To shift between hard and soft is as simple as flipping a coin, pick the mat up, flip over, done. Cleaning is just as simple, damp cloth, rub, wipe clean, done, if you need to give it a deep clean, I tend to use Lynx Body Wash or Fairy Washing up liquid, a light rub, and rinse under a tap, then leave to drip dry.
Now since I have the Razer Firefly, it is only suitable that I show you the difference, and thanks to SteelSeries, they have done it for me.
So there we have it, you get more for your money when you purchase the new QcK Prism. The RGB lighting on the Razer Firefly is under the Mat, which Razer claim to be better, so they see no need to change, maybe they say this due to them being one of the first to release an RGB Mouse Pad and do not see the point in making any changes just yet.
The RGB lighting on the Prism is all around the pad and on top and viewable for all to see, gives it a more of the bling effect and with the use of Gamesense, you can do a lot more.
Talking about Gamesense from SteelSeries, here is a screenshot above of the software in operation, in which you can see that the software allows you to control a total of 12 zones all independently, have custom effects and create your own, templates (control the lighting pattern when activated), illumination (brightness) and create your own configurations. The RGB Lighting is in your face, bright and wonderful and is much better than the Firefly.
One major benefit of purchasing this mousepad over the firefly is the dual-sided mouse mat, something Razer does offer, but you would need to purchase two versions of the Razer Firefly to have cloth and hard available, you would also be messing around with connecting and cabling all the time, just to swap them over, a total pain and a waste of money.
Almost forgot to mention, setting this mouse mat up? its easy, plug 'n' play, well sort of you will need to download SteelSeries Gamesense to take full advantage of everything this mouse pad has to offer.
So final thoughts? maybe I like this mouse too much, I love the bling effects of late and anything that offers sweet RGB lighting of late, I tend to go for now. Having the cabling on the side is perfect for use with my Razer Blackwidow Choma V2 and its USB Pass-Through. The option of having cloth and hard is perfect for what I do, gaming and photoshop/web/word usage. The idea of just flipping a mouse mat over, instead of having the purchase another pad just to have a different surface is great, though I do wish they used the SteelSeries Dex Surface as the cloth side.
The rubber underside makes sure this mouse will not move under any pressure, from those intense firefights to macro intense MMO's, or those intricate photoshop alterations.
There is differently a difference when using cloth or the hard surface, I found the mouse would be more controlled when using a cloth surface and felt faster when using the hard surface, maybe due to less friction on the hard compared to the cloth.
For the asking price of £66.99RRP, cheaper options are available, is a | 1,372 |
Dalai Lama concludes Washington visit
By International Campaign for Tibet|October 23, 2009|
The Dalai Lama left Washington, DC, on Saturday (October 10) after a packed agenda in the US capital that included meetings with Congressional leaders; acceptance of a human rights award from the Tom Lantos Foundation for his work for peace; the presentation of an ICT award to the late Julia Taft, former Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues as well as a group of courageous Chinese signatories to a petition urging better policies on Tibet; and participation in a conference on spirituality, education and science. During his visit, the Dalai Lama made a quiet visit to Arlington cemetery with 50 members of the Kennedy family to pay tribute to the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, and he met the new Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Under Secretary of State Maria Otero.
It was the Dalai Lama's first visit to Washington since he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bush and the Congressional leadership in October 2007. In addition to his meetings with Members of the U.S. Congress, during his six-day visit the Dalai Lama also met with diplomats stationed in Washington, and Chinese intellectuals and other community members as part of the broader strategy of reaching out to and building bridges with the Chinese community.
"The Dalai Lama found a receptive audience on Capitol Hill, both with old friends and new Members, for his message and efforts to find a durable solution for six million Tibetans yearning for freedom," said Todd Stein, Director of Government Relations at the International Campaign for Tibet.<|fim_middle|> total submission of the individual to the will of God, and results in the reduction of a self-centered ego, which is something that religions like Buddhism also aspire for. At the practical level, he said all religious traditions called for the practice of compassion in different ways. His Holiness emphasized the importance of individuals keeping their own religious beliefs while respecting all religious traditions.
He left for the airport after an audience with the Tibetan community in Washington at the Adas Israel Congregation synagogue. | "Members of Congress affirmed their support, through both policy and programs, to preserve the Tibetan identity and to promote a negotiated resolution of the Tibet issue."
Pelosi: The cause of Tibet as a "challenge to the conscience of the world"
On Tuesday, October 6, the Dalai Lama was received in the morning by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, and senior House Members. He joined Pelosi, Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, and Congressman Howard Berman, Chairman on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, at the ceremony at which he received the inaugural Tom Lantos Human Rights Award in front of an audience of around 1000 people gathered in the Congressional Visitors Center. Katrina Lantos Swett, the daughter of the late Congressman Tom Lantos, said in her comments that although her father and the Dalai Lama had come from exceptionally different backgrounds, what brought them together was their "deeply shared commitment to universal human rights."
In her remarks to the audience, Speaker Pelosi said: "For more than 20 years, His Holiness has advocated for Tibetan autonomy within the framework of the People's Republic of China. His Holiness has expressed a desire to visit China and to engage directly with Chinese officials. It is our hope that the Chinese government will welcome this opportunity for a peaceful resolution of the issue of Tibet. The cause of Tibet is a challenge to the conscience of the world. We must not fail to meet that challenge. In fact, unless we speak out on human rights in China and Tibet, we lose all moral authority to talk about human rights anywhere in the world."
Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) greets the Dalai Lama during the inaugural Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize award ceremony. Also pictured: Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA). (ICT / Sonam Zoksang)
The Dalai Lama praised Tom Lantos' spirit of service, saying: "Personally, there are many similarities. He is also a refugee. He experienced lot of difficulties in his life, but through his own hard work, and spirit and will, he became successful. Not only successful as an individual, but also in tremendous service to people."
Tom Lantos' grandson, Dr Tomicah Tillemann concluded the awards ceremony when he said: "These two men [the Dalai Lama and Tom Lantos] were forged in fires hotter than any we are likely to encounter. But as we work to advance the cause of human rights, each of us has an opportunity to grasp something of their greatness. In this long battle ñ as in any long battle ñ good leaders like the Dalai Lama and Tom Lantos are necessary. But they are not enough. And our praise for them cannot serve as a proxy for our commitment to this cause ñ a commitment to carry on until every man, woman and child on this planet is free to realize their potential."
The entire ceremony was broadcast on C-Span, and can be viewed here »
Dalai Lama briefs US House groups on China, human rights
The Dalai Lama met with two bipartisan groups in the U.S. House of Representatives, the US-China Working Group, which promotes engagement with China, and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, whose precursor organization gave the Dalai Lama his first governmental forum in 1987. From here, he went on to meet eminent Chinese scientific scholars based in Washington, DC as part of the overall commitment to strengthening ties with the Chinese community both in China and around the world.
The final engagement of the day was at Arlington Ceremony, where the Dalai Lama paid his respects and prayed at the grave of the recently deceased Edward Kennedy and other members of the Kennedy family interred there, including President John F Kennedy and Robert J Kennedy. Around 50 members of the extended Kennedy family were present at the ceremony. In a moving tribute, the Dalai Lama recalled former President John F Kennedy's words, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." He said that while death is inevitable, what is important is what people do from the time they are born until the day they die.
The Dalai Lama paid his respects and prayed at the grave of the recently deceased Edward Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. (ICT / Sonam Zoksang)
Light of Truth award presented to Chinese intellectuals
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presented the International Campaign for Tibet's (ICT) Light of Truth award to two recipients: the late Julia Taft, Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues from 1999 to 2001 and ICT board member from 2004 to 2008; and to Wang Lixiong, the Chinese writer who co-authored and disseminated a petition calling on the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint and caution in their response to the wave of protests that swept Tibet in March 2008. Wang received the award on behalf of all of the signatories to the petition "Twelve Suggestion for Handling the Tibetan Situation." Julia Taft passed away in 2008, and her award was received by her husband, The Honorable William H. Taft IV.
Mary Beth Markey, ICT's Vice President for International Advocacy, opened the awards ceremony at the Sidney Harmon Hall by saying that this is an "extraordinary time" for Tibet, and that events over the past 18 months have "raised the stakes for each of us who hold the conviction that Tibet matters," and that these events "must raise the stakes for our political leaders in how Tibet is counted within the U.S.-Chinese relationship." Then Richard Gere, Chairman of the Board of the International Campaign for Tibet which decided on the LOT recipients, welcomed the audience.
Richard Gere, Chairman of the Board of the International Campaign for Tibet, welcomed the audience during the 2009 Light of Truth Awards. (ICT / Sonam Zoksang)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama was presented on stage by Speaker, Nancy Pelosi. In his acceptance speech, Wang Lixiong expressed concern for a co-author of the petition Liu Xiaobo, who was detained by police in December 2008 after writing a manifesto for democratic reforms in China. "Charter 08" was also widely circulated in China as a petition, and several of its signatories were present in the auditorium for the Light of Truth award ceremony. Liu was formally charged in June 2009 with the crime of "incitement to subvert state power," and faces a maximum term of life imprisonment if convicted.
Wang Lixiong was careful to stress in his speech that he was not "taking sides" by offering criticism of the Chinese government, and that his stance should not be regarded as "anti-China" ñ sentiments later echoed by the Dalai Lama. Instead, Wang insisted it was the pursuit of truth that put him and other signatories of the petition on Tibet in opposition with the Chinese government. "Daring to criticize the government is done for the good of China, but a government that cannot accept criticism can only bring harm to China," he said to applause.
The Dalai Lama presents a Light of Truth Award to Wang Lixiong, the Chinese writer who co-authored and disseminated a petition calling on the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint and caution in their response to the wave of protests that swept Tibet in March 2008. (ICT / Sonam Zoksang)
Wang Lixiong was introduced by former US ambassador to China, Winston Lord, who praised the "valor and significance" of the petition "Twelve Suggestion for Handling the Tibetan Situation." He also spoke of his hope that the official verdict of the June 4, 1989 Tiananmen Massacre would in future be overturned "so that 'hooligans' will become heroes and ëblack hands' will become harbingers of history," adding that Wang Lixiong and the other signatories of the petition are also "true heroes and harbingers of history."
Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, former Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, introduced the late Julia Taft, describing the energy, drive and humor she brought to all of her posts throughout a long and distinguished career. She added that the issue of Tibet and the plight of Tibetan refugees had always been one of the closest to her heart, not least because of her personal friendship with the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama said, "Indeed I am very, very happy to give this award to someone who I think is a very distinguished person, Julia Taft. And although she is no longer with us, the memory of her dedication and her warm-heartedness remains in many people's minds."
In the Dalai Lama's comments closing the award ceremony, he talked about his admiration for Julia Taft and Wang Lixiong, adding that the label of being "pro-Tibet" does not and should not make someone automatically "anti-China," and rather that people who are "pro-Tibet" are in fact "pro-justice". (Transcripts of the speeches can be read here: His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents Light of Truth Awards in Washington, DC)
The Dalai Lama with Speaker Pelosi and Wang Lixiong during the 2009 Light of Truth Awards ceremony. (ICT / Sonam Zoksang)
The International Campaign for Tibet's Light of Truth award was first presented in 1996, and is bestowed upon individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the plight of the Tibetan people. Previous recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Vaclev Havel, and Martin Scorsese.
Dalai Lama meets with U.S. senators
After paying a short visit to the Laogai Museum, founded by the Chinese democracy activist Harry Wu to document the history and the extent of the network of labor camps throughout China and Tibet, the Dalai Lama then went back to the US Congress to talk with a group of new senators (elected in the last three years) and to meet with members of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Senator John Kerry.
Dalai Lama joins experts in education, neuroscience, for Mind and Life conference
On Thursday and Friday (October 8 and 9), the Dalai Lama joined experts in education, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to participate in a two-day conference "Educating World Citizens for the 21st Century," organized by the Mind and Life Institute.
The aim of the conference was to promote more academic research into the value of integrating emotional, intellectual, and social learning into today's educational programs. It was the 19th annual dialogue between scientific researchers into human consciousness and the Dalai Lama, who has written on secular ethics for the new millennium, and methods of transforming the mind that enhance personal responsibility, love, compassion, and kindness.
Laura Baun, Operations Director of the Mind and Life Institute, said: "Our goal was not to promote any particular educational approach, but to generate dialogue and new ideas from experts in these fields. Ultimately, we want to know what the value of mindfulness practice is to students, teachers and parents who are using these methods. Our dialogue with the Dalai Lama looked at what students need, and what research could be most relevant to young people."
On Saturday (October 10), the Dalai Lama gave a teaching to a packed hall at American University, hosted by the Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture (www.tibetanculture.org). The program brought together thousands of Buddhists from 24 different cultures, and began with the recitation of the Buddhist Heart Sutra in Pali, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tibetan. The Dalai Lama explained that different religions were not only needed in order to suit the mental disposition of different individuals but that they also had the same objectives both at the theoretical and practical levels. He said in the theistic religious traditions, there is a special bond between the individual and God the creator. This called for | 2,489 |
Fostering excellence through discipline, challenge and joy, The Ridgefield School of Dance features a faculty of current and former professional dancers in<|fim_middle|> experience, children move as part of a group in a non-competitive atmosphere.
All of our adult classes welcome those who are trying dance for the first time, those who are returning to dance, and those who are keeping active in their chosen technique. So, you think you can't dance? We prove that you can.
Madeline, Paquita, and Brand New.
Each year, The Ridgefield School of Dance presents a winter and spring performance in which all of the students are encouraged to participate. Our 2018 20th anniversary performance featured MADELINE, an original ballet based on the classic children's book with original choreography by artistic director Jessica Boelts. The Company and Ballet 6 performed the Grand Pas Classique of the classical ballet Paquita. The performance ended with Brand New by the jazz department. It was a fun weekend of dance.
To learn more about our classes or to register, contact Executive Director, Alison Brown. | Ridgefield, Connecticut.
We offer pre-professional and recreational classes in Classical Ballet and Jazz. In addition to Ballet and Jazz, we offer Pre-Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theater Dance, and adult classes along with Summer Dance Programs as an integral part of our curriculum.
Our jazz program incorporates contemporary jazz styles that change and evolve with new trends in an upbeat learning environment that encourages students to express themselves and build confidence and self-esteem both in and out of the studio.
Our pre-ballet classes introduce your child to the joys of dance. Classes build the foundation of a child's love for dance through play and storytelling. Designed as a first dance | 134 |
Quick and simple idea alert! Share photos!
You've seen people share photos on the internet using a Facebook feed… but, how about in their store?
Digital frames are cheap! When you put it on your your counter you can share your services "in action". It helps to show your services that may not be "seen"- let's say recital practice for a dance studio, decorating a cupcake, or even play time for dogs at a daycare.
Here's another cool feature of digital frames…<|fim_middle|> office and a happy college student sent you a new photo!
There are fun ways to use non-internet type digital technologies, EASILY in your store!
Now it's your… try it!
1- How can you use a photo frame in your business? In your store… at a trade show… it's easy! Just upload photos that tell a story and plug it in. | you can create a word picture, save as jpg and upload it… you have the immediate ability to share your message!
One step further… get a photo frame that accepts email auto uploads. If you have a business that takes place "away" from your store, like running, biking, hunting, special events, parades, etc… you can ask customers to take photos and email them to your frame. Let's say you're a marina that rents boats, it's fun to have customers email you their photos and upload them – it creates an "ownership" moment in your store… entirely different from an internet moment. Imagine if you were a college admissions counselor and you were talking to a new client in your | 144 |
Anthropometric data collected as part of the baseline census of a demographic surveillance performed between 2002 and 2004 in the southern part of Karonga district in<|fim_middle|>ent length was used for children below the age of 2, while height for children above age 2 was measured using a Leicester height measure. Survey data was administered by field staff using paper questionnaires and in the local language, Chitumbuka. Data collection was supervised and managed on site by a team of scientists, field enumerators and data entry personnel. Data was then double-entered into MS Access by the data entry office for further analysis. Informed consent to participate in the study was sought from household heads. Further details on data collection methods can be found in the paper.
Raw anthropometric data was transformed into height-for-age z-scores (HAZ) based on the WHO growth references for children below and above age 5. Growth failure/stunting was defined as the HAZ <-2SD. Growth trajectories between early and late childhood were defined as being never stunted, improvers (stunted in early but not stunted in late childhood), decliners (not stunted in early but stunted in late childhood) or persistently stunted (in early and late childhood). For data on school outcomes, age at entry was determined by the cut-off of age 6 (<6 being underage, >6 being overage enrolment). Age-for-grade is the number of years a child is ahead/behind in class based on the official age-for-grade and provides a cumulative measure of school performance. The effects of stunting on grade repetition in Standard 1, which is has the highest proportion of repeaters in primary school, was also examined.
Data collection was supervised and managed on site by a team of scientists, field enumerators and data entry personnel. Data was then double-entered into MS Access by the data entry office for further analysis.
The raw dataset enabled individual participants to be identified and linked within and across households over time. To protect their confidentiality, data was suppressed to avoid deductive disclosure, resulting in slight deviations of results from the original dataset.
Quasi-identifiers (name & location) and sensitive (personal information that may otherwise violate data confidentiality) variables were anonymised as needed to minimise the risk of re-identification using Statistical Disclosure Control methods available in the sdcMicro software.
The dataset has been checked with Statistical Disclosure Control (SDC) methods (Templ, M., Kowarik, A. and Meindl, B., 2015. Statistical disclosure control for micro-data using the R package sdcMicro. Journal of Statistical Software, 67(1), pp.1-36). Further details on the methods used for data capture and analyses have been elaborated in the methods section of the paper.
For the demographic surveillance and anthropometric data collection, informed verbal consent was given by the head of household. | northern Malawi. Data was collected at birth, with follow-up after a year and with further rounds of anthropometric data for all children below the age of 10 between 2008-2011. Individual and household-level socio-demographic and schooling data were also combined to account for socio-economic and schooling histories of participants from 2007-2015, allowing us to examine the relationship between stunting in early years and school outcomes at older ages.
Staff were trained to collect anthropometric data at regular intervals. Recumb | 114 |
Better Call Saul S03E10 Lantern Review
Summary: Howard pays off Chuck with his own money and forces him to leave HHM. Jimmy takes care of Kim who is finally starting to loosen up a bit. Jimmy has regrets about what he's done and goes to see Chuck to try and fix their relationship. Chuck isn't having any of it though and sends Jimmy away heartbroken. Jimmy plays the villain and turns the elderly community against him so Irene can have her social life back. Chuck relapses into his illness and destroys his house to remove all power sources. He knocks over a lantern after losing hope, setting his house on fire. Nacho tries to take things into his own hands to kill Hector. He is stopped though when Hector has a secret meeting with Gus. The pills kick in this time and Hector collapses and is taken away in an ambulance.
The Good: Every storyline in this finale was excellent. The follow-up on last episode with Kim's crash was great. I like that it impacted Jimmy as much as it did, letting him realize his sins and stray away from the path of Saul. It was a real look at what almost losing someone you love can do to somebody, and Bob Odenkirk was spectacular at showing a more shaken and scared side to Jimmy throughout the episode. I liked the changes to Kim as well. The crash allowed her to open her eyes and realize that work isn't everything. This whole season has just been Kim overworking herself and being dedicated to work, so it's a surprising development to have her finally take a break and relax, possibly enjoying it a little too much. This could be a huge change in Kim's character and I'm excited to see how it will come into play next season.
I enjoyed the continuation of their stories as well. I really enjoyed seeing Jimmy go back to doing the "right thing" again after what happened, by ultimately destroying his own career in elder law in order to get the heat off of Irene. It was honourable and highlights exactly why it's easy to sympathize with Jimmy. He did a terrible thing in the last episode, but he never intends for any lasting consequences with these things. Clearly he was hoping that Irene could get back to her life after everything, but when that didn't happen he did anything to undo the damage he caused. It's somewhat tragic, but Jimmy was very clearly digging a hole for himself by doing so many bad deeds and I'm glad that he had to face some major consequences for his actions once more. The Erin cameo was also great and I enjoyed her brief conversations with Jimmy. I also love how the dialogue between them during Jimmy's little con felt completely staged because it obviously was. I do like that the season ended with Jimmy practically losing his entire career which opens up a lot of possibilities for what he does in the next season with Kim now that they are moving out.
Chuck's storyline was even more powerful in this episode. Like the Jimmy storyline, I thought there was some superb follow-up in this episode with his conflict with Howard. I thought the storyline may take longer, but I think the fast resolution makes more sense because Howard should absolutely be done with Chuck after all he's done. It's easy to sympathize with both sides here, and it's completely understandable that Howard would do everything to get Chuck out of the way to protect the firm. There was some genuine emotion in Howard's speech when he lets out his disappointment in Chuck, which was also contrasted with the emotion from seeing Chuck's despair when he realizes that losing his job may be a reality. I thought the ensuing scene with Chuck leaving HHM was tremendous and Michael McKean was wonderful as always in showing Chuck's distaste in leaving HHM while being forced to put on a fake smile. Howard says Chuck won, but in reality he really didn't. Another nice touch I enjoyed was seeing Howard stop clapping and leave while Chuck is still not out the door, demonstrating the broken nature of their relationship.
While on the topic of broken relationships, this episode makes it clear that Chuck's flaw which lead to his suicide is his inability to work with others. He is egotistical and selfish, which was highlighted with his dead relationship with Jimmy, and then used again here as his own ego completely destroys a very long friendship with Howard. As easy as it is to sympathize with Chuck for all this, the show has done an excellent job of demonstrating that everything that has happened to Chuck has happened for good reason. I think that one of the strongest points of both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is that everything that happens to the characters are a result of their previous actions and decisions. It makes for very satisfying and deep storytelling, which is always the reason why my scores for these shows will be really high on average, because of the extremely satisfying nature of the story.
Anyways back to Chuck now, I like how the deep storytelling I mentioned before applies to his relapse. On top of losing his own job, he completely breaks Jimmy in a powerful scene when Jimmy comes with hopes to rebuild their relationship (see: Best Moment). Chuck's sadness at losing his job and purpose in life, combined with the guilt of what he said to Jimmy as a result of his own selfishness are a deadly combination and completely destroy Chuck mentally. The montage of Chuck relapsing was absolutely spectacular as we get to see him slowly lose it and give in to his sensitivity to electricity. Seeing him destroy his house completely was surprisingly effective at making me sympathize with Chuck and it conveyed its message of Chuck getting overwhelmed by his mental illness really well. Mentally ill and depressed people would focus on anything to escape their troubles and in this case Chuck made it his mission to find the power source in his house, but eventually he broke and couldn't take it anymore. That final scene was brilliantly shot as we didn't know exactly what was happening until the end when it hits us that Chuck has fallen over the edge. The final image of Chuck's house starting to burst into flames was extremely chilling and dark, ending the season on a shocking and powerful note.
The Nacho storyline reached a wonderful climax in this episode too. I really liked how Nacho's desperation was shown when he became afraid that the pills wouldn't work in time. The scene at Nacho's father's shop was great and very tense as Nacho had to practically beg his father to tae the money from an angry Hector. The scene really raised the stakes and highlighted how Nacho's father wouldn't last long because Hector has lost trust in him and will more than likely kill him for his own benefit. It was the perfect scene which would push Nacho into trying to kill Hector himself in a very tense scene where Nacho would attempt to kill Hector with a gun. I bought that Nacho would reach the point where he would try to kill Hector so rashly and it made for a very tense sequence since we know if Nacho kills Hector, there would be some major consequences for him.
I do like how Hector was portrayed in this episode. While he is a complete and total ass, we can still somewhat sympathize with him as he completely rages at Bolsa after he is having his drug business taken from him by Gus. That scene was very good and Mark Margolis was phenomenal as always. I really like that he incorporated one of Hector's signature mouth twitches from Breaking Bad when he was angry. The stroke (I accidentally called his stroke a heart attack in past reviews. It was obviously a stroke which affected him and I think the pills caused a clot in his brain which led into a stroke, and it wasn't a heart attack which crippled Hector.) was a big moment and was very satisfying to watch. I like that Gus lost composure to save Hector. Hector was always his weakness, so I like that it was kept as his weakness in this scene as Gus is horrified at the thought that Hector dies without receiving his comeuppance.
The Bad: I do wish that we got to see more of the effects on Jimmy after his conversation with Chuck. What Chuck said was absolutely terrible and I wish we got to see more of the real Jimmy dealing with that, instead of Jimmy acting all pleasant the very next scene while talking to the elderly.
The Unknown: Is Chuck dead? We didn't see the body, but I assume he is dead.
How will everyone react to Chuck's death? I expect Kim, Jimmy and Howard would all be blaming themselves. How would they deal with it? What will Howard's role in the story be now that Chuck and Kim aren't involved with HHM anymore?
Gus seems to suspect Nacho. Will he try to do something to Nacho in return? Or will he perhaps ally with Nacho?
What is in store for Kim and Jimmy? What are they going to do no without the office? How will Kim's new change in behaviour affect her career and relationship with Jimmy?
Best Moment: Jimmy and Chuck's final scene was extremely powerful. Chuck's selfish and egotistical nature once again took over as he completely ruins Jimmy's morale and tells him the most hurtful thing a brother could possibly say to his sibling: "you never really mattered much to me". It was a brutal line and I really like that the camera lingered on Jimmy processing the words and slowly leaving the house in silence. It was really powerful television and just about sums up the relationship between these 2 brothers.
Conclusion: An excellent season finale. All the stories climaxed in the perfect way, allowing for a lot of story arcs to be resolved with a lot of interesting set-up for next season.
This season as a whole was excellent. It's the best season of the show for sure as it had loads of powerful climactic moments, including the best episode of the show thus far in "Chicanery". The first half of the season was very well paced as every episode progressed the story in a meaningful way while also offering some truly excellent scenes to keep us on our toes. The back half of the season wasn't quite as good, but it featured Better Call Saul's signature storytelling and pace which allowed for some really worthwhile stories to be told, which all culminated in superb fashion in this episode.
Better Call Saul S03E09 Fall Review
Summary: Jimmy visits Irene Landry and discovers that if Sandpiper settles he will make over $1 million. He tries to talk Irene into settling but when it doesn't work, he completely destroys her social life to get what he wants and Irene decides to settle. Mike visits Lydia to get on Gus' payroll. Gus and Hector meet and the cartel approves their joint operation to Hector's dismay. Hector hasn't died yet so Nacho is forced to tell his father that Hector will be going to visit soon. The insurance company threatens to raise the premiums of everyone in HHM and Chuck responds by seeing them in court. Howard has had enough and wants Chuck to leave HHM and retire. Chuck isn't pleased and threatens to sue HHM, while also threatening Howard. Kim gets in a car accident.
The Good: Like last episode, this episode was mostly set-up but the execution was superb. The episode moved at a good pace, had a purpose, and there was an overall tension throughout the episode which never went away. This was every bit as impressive as the set-up in the previous episode, and all the storylines were extremely exciting as they reached a boiling point. I can't wait for the payoff in the finale.
But before I get into the finale, I'll have to talk about this episode. I'll start with the Mike storyline for this one. I think Mike's story has been the weakest in the back half of this season (see: The Bad), but nevertheless, I enjoyed his storyline because it managed to finalize the deal with Gus and because it allowed us to see Lydia and Madrigal once more.
The Gus and Hector storyline remains interesting too. There hasn't been much time given to that storyline since "Sabrosito", but in a single excellent scene their rivalry got to continue in a big way. We got to find out why Gus was happy about the joint operation, because he suspected the cartel would be fond of it, and it ended up being a perfect way for Gus to smite Hector. I really enjoyed getting that pay-off by seeing Hector's anger. It also helps remind us that Nacho's swapped pills will be taking effect soon, but we have no idea when. I like that every scene Hector is in has an air of tension because we don't know when the Ibuprofen pills will actually hit him hard. I suspect we will be seeing the big moment in the finale, but I'm sure that Better Call Saul will find a way to make things less predictable and more tense. Also as a side note, I really enjoyed the cinematography in that scene. The lighting, camera angles and sound were great at conveying the mood of the scene to make it feel especially brilliant.
I enjoyed Nacho's scene with his father. That story hasn't been developed much, but it is simple and it's easy to follow the emotions of both characters. It was a powerful scene which delivered some good set-up for when Hector inevitably comes to Nacho's father's business, likely in the next episode.
Kim's short storyline was very well done too. We have seen her under a ton of stress in the last few episodes, and to see her drowning herself in work to try to avoid facing it is very good television. It's so subtle that I feel like there may be varying interpretations as to why Kim is working herself so hard. I took it as her dodging her guilt and stress by working extra hard, but I can understand if somebody else sees the storyline in a different light. Her story had a lot of tension too because there was just something off about the tone in her scenes. It felt like something would go wrong, and that car crash at the end felt like a culmination of all that tension. The jarring nature of that scene was also a great call-back to the scene where Kim took a brief nap back in "Expenses".
The Chuck storyline was a highlight in this episode. His conflict with Howard came quicker than I expected, but it felt very organic since the consequences of Chuck's malpractice insurance going up were much greater than I thought they would be. It was a pleasant surprise to see such huge consequences from Jimmy's actions back in "Expenses" and I think it did a great job of developing the tensions between Howard and Chuck. The meeting between Chuck, Howard and the insurance people was excellent and it conveyed Howard's growing frustration in a great way. After all the bad decisions Chuck has made in the recent past which have hurt HHM, it is hard to blame Howard for wanting to get Chuck out of HHM. I was happy to hear Howard still trying to act friendly and pleasant even when suggesting Chuck retire, which fits the character of Howard that we have come to know after 3 seasons. The following scenes were great too as Chuck reacts in a very negative way, suing HHM. The "god dammit Chuck" from Howard was a funny line, but it felt real and transitioned nicely into the verbal spat between Howard and Chuck. Once more we get to see Chuck's despicable side coming out, but it's refreshing to see that it isn't Jimmy on the receiving end this time. It makes it easier to sympathize with Howard, who only wants to keep his father's firm alive afterwards.
Lastly, we have Jimmy's storyline which was tremendous. In the last review I commented how Jimmy seems to be starting the transformation into Saul, but just one episode later he seems to have whole-heartedly committed and I honestly think it's a good thing. This process could have been dragged on, but it wouldn't make sense. Jimmy has already conned before, so there isn't much change for him to ponder. In his mind, he's getting results through conning again, so he's going to keep doing it to reap his reward. And when the reward is $1 million which will solve all of his and Kim's problems, why wouldn't he go back to his "morally flexible" side to get it? This show has done a great job of making us understand Jimmy's character to the point where we are able to understand why he does something as depraved as ruin an old woman's life for his own gain. But still the show is able to convey how despicable this is to the point where we no longer support Jimmy. Once again his motivation is to help Kim, but this time he goes too far. Chuck wasn't an innocent, but here Jimmy just prays on an innocent old woman who never did anything to harm him. And worse yet he does it without even an ounce of remorse for her. It was tough to watch and I genuinely felt bad for Irene by the episode's end, which was helped by a stellar performance from the actress who conveyed Irene's heartbreak in a painful way. The bingo scene where nobody clapped at all told a story in itself.
I liked the little things in the Jimmy story too. The set-up of Jimmy's con and its execution was very satisfying and a lot of it was very fun to watch. Jimmy is so charming when talking to the elderly which is very fun, and on top of that it was great to see little things like the trunk full of shoeboxes.
The Bad: Mike's storyline has been disappointing after it started off so well this season. He hasn't done much of note since "Sunk Costs" and his deal with Gus was very disappointing. It occurred too quickly and without enough build-up, making it lack the emotional impact it should have had. This hurts the Lydia scene in this episode because I really don't buy into why Gus is willing to go so far for Mike when they really haven't known each other for long or done much.
The Unknown: How hurt is Kim by the accident? Will there be repercussions with Mesa Verde or Gatwood? How will Jimmy react to Kim's injuries?
How will Chuck vs Howard go? Will they eventually make up or will this actually be taken to court?
Best Moment: The bingo scene with Irene was excellent fun to watch and the following scene where Irene showed her confusion and pain at losing her friends was just as powerful. Jimmy really did his worst deed in this episode, and there isn't anything else even close to as bad as this.
Character of the Episode: Irene.
Conclusion: While not as explosive as the penultimate episodes of previous seasons, this was a very tense hour that set things up for a big finale. I really enjoyed this and it leaves me very excited to see a lot of these storylines come to a head in the next episode.
Better Call Saul S03E08 Slip Review
Summary: A flashback shows Jimmy and Marco return to Jimmy's father's store after it is closed down. In the present, Jimmy's clients try to back out of the deal to Jimmy's dismay. Jimmy reverts to Slippin' Jimmy to make a profit out of them. Later Jimmy pulls a con job on the Community Service Hours guy to make money off a drug dealer who wanted to leave. Kim signs on with a new client, Billy Gatwood. She runs into Howard who is very upset at Kim doing so much damage to HHM from the trial. Chuck is recovering from his illness but he is met by Howard who has to discuss insurance. Nacho prepares for the pill swap and executes it without being detected.
The Good: Jimmy's storyline was excellent. This episode feels like Jimmy taking his first steps to becoming Saul, and you can even say that he figuratively took on his first Saul Goodman client in this episode with the drug dealer. This was a long time coming, and it feels so satisfying to watch Jimmy ultimately taking his first steps towards Saul territory. And yet it also feels somewhat sad to see Jimmy relapsing to Slippin' Jimmy like this, which is a testament to how well this show has been written. It's mastered the ability to create a mixture of emotions for every storyline. Both of the cons were extremely enjoyable to watch and they effectively demonstrated how being Slippin' Jimmy is much more effective for Jimmy than whatever legitimate business he is working right now.
Adding on to the Jimmy storyline, I really enjoyed the brief scene between Jimmy and Kim. It's being established that both are growing more and more distant despite working together and I'm sure that this will lead to a breakup at some point in the future. It is hard to predict when though. The actual conversation was interesting and it's nice to see Kim still trying to cut Jimmy a break, despite Jimmy now being able to easily pay off his half.
Kim's storyline continues to intrigue me. She is still feeling the guilt for what she did, but now we learn that it's much more than just guilt for Chuck. She has practically betrayed HHM and that is definitely hurting her a lot on the inside. Her scenes with Howard were very good as Howard was excellent at showing his anger after all the reputation of HHM was practically destroyed. There was a very tense conflict there and I'm very excited to see how it plays out later. In the end this storyline was set-up, but I enjoyed it more because it never felt like set-up. We got to see a lot of conflict happening now, which distracted from the nature of the set-up, and making the storyline more engaging as a result. Furthermore, it was nice to get to see the full nature of the damages to HHM after Chuck's breakdown in court. It's interesting to see Howard having to work extra hard because of it, and it does make me believe we will be getting a split between Howard and Chuck at some time in the near future, perhaps early next season.
Chuck's storyline was very good too. It's nice to see that he accepted his mental illness right away. While Chuck may be a prick, I'm glad that the writers have given him some redeemable qualities. Chuck seems very decent in this episode, even likeable as he accepts his condition and simply works to improve it without showing off his ego as much as he usually does. I like seeing this kinder side of Chuck and it does help us sympathize with him a little bit now that he seems to have actually left Jimmy behind. Of course things may change with the insurance storyline, but more on that later (see: The Unknown).
Nacho's storyline was an absolute joy to watch in this episode. It was completely dedicated to Nacho just pulling off the pill swap stunt and it was compelling to watch. I loved seeing him prepare everything and the little things like seeing every step Nacho took when crushing the pills down and the addition of a small scene showing Nacho breaking the AC vents on the roof. The actual pill swap was fantastic too. It is undoubtedly the most tense scene in the whole show thus far and had me at the edge of my seat. I had a sense that Nacho would pull it off, but there was always a chance he wouldn't because he isn't in Breaking Bad. And additionally, we know Hector doesn't die and Nacho's pills were intended to kill Hector so there was always the chance of a little wiggle room which kept me tense. It was a great sequence to watch unfold.
Mike's story was good too. It was nice to get some closure on the man who was shot by Hector and I think it fits Mike's character. It also helps show why Anita's speech may have made Mike go to Nacho since he didn't want the man's wife to suffer without closure like Anita did. The final deal with Gus was nice too and was a good note to end the episode, but I feel it wasn't as big of a deal as it should have been (see: The Bad).
There were a few other small things I enjoyed. The flashback was great as it showed us more about Jimmy's past, adding even more depth to the storyline with his father. It was also great to see Marco again. And finally, I love that Francesca was trying to secretly read a magazine which she quickly put away when Kim leaves her office.
The Bad: There was a very awkward cut away from Chuck in the grocery store. It looked like he was about to pass out, making it feel awkward to leave us thinking that before showing Chuck later on completely unaffected. It felt like some stupid drama that added nothing to the story.
The Mike and Gus deal felt like it came out of nowhere. We understood why Mike went to met Nacho (to find the man who was shot), but we don't know why he suddenly went to Gus. I don't buy that Mike would trust Gus completely and I feel like they shouldn't trust each other so much yet. This deal feels like it should have been made a little later on. I suppose more time was wanted for Mike's choice to work as Gus' "head of security" but it still feels cheap to see this deal created so suddenly.
The Unknown: How will the insurance affect Chuck? Could it put Chuck back on Jimmy's scent? This could add a lot of irony as Jimmy's actions may inadvertently have caused Chuck to become a thorn in his side once again.
The flashback was very interesting. I'm not sure what it's purpose was since it didn't accomplish a whole lot except for fleshing out the relationship between Jimmy and his father. I'm curious to see if it has anything else to it that may be expanded on in future episodes. Could the box of coins come into play later on?
Best Moment: The pill swap scene was a master-class of tense filmography. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Character of the Episode: Jimmy for reaching into his inner Saul.
Conclusion: This was an excellent set-up episode which still managed to have more than enough of an identity to itself to overcome the crutches of set-up episodes. Like "Rebecca" from last season, this was a surprisingly great set-up episode which exceeded my expectations.
Better Call Saul S03E07 Expenses Review
Summary: Jimmy struggles to manage his new commercial business while also finishing his community hours. Jimmy works hard to get clients, but is unable to make a profit as his clients are few in number and only ever want a single commercial. He is forced to shoot a commercial spot for free when he runs out of options. Jimmy goes to his malpractice insurance place to try to cancel it but learns that he can't and his premiums will be going up. In spite, Jimmy ensures Chuck's rates go up too. Kim begins feeling guilty for what she and Jimmy did to Chuck. Nacho makes a deal with Daniel to get empty pills identical to Hector's. Mike meets with Nacho and gives him advice for what he is about to do.
The Good: The scenes of Jimmy doing community hours were very good. This episode did a great job of portraying the struggle Jimmy was forced to go through throughout the episode which led to his breaking point at the end of the episode. The community service hours were excellent as we saw him working hard to collect trash while also trying to make important phone calls to get his business going. And of course the fact that he only got 30 minutes of credit only added salt to the wound. And on top of that it gave us a great joke with the "I can make it zero" line which would be reused in hilarious fashion later in the episode.
Jimmy also conveyed his struggle wonderfully while actually shooting the commercials. The scene where he is talked down to making a commercial spot for free shows him at a real low, which would then be beaten when Jimmy is forced to give his own pocket money just to pay his film crew. It was effective television to make us sympathize with Jimmy and understand why he did the needlessly cruel thing at the end of the episode. Back to the commercial shoots for a second, I also thought they were excellent in terms of comedic value. There were some great comedy sequences like the film crew rushing to get into the car, and the Duke City recliner commercial being shot twice with Jimmy being forced to pretend it was the best thing he ever saw. While this episode gave us Jimmy at a real low with some serious storytelling, it was also able to keep things lighthearted so the depressing storytelling wouldn't be a turn-off at all.
Jimmy's story also tied nicely into Kim's. Whereas Jimmy is suffering because of what Chuck did to him, Kim appears to be suffering because of what Jimmy did to Chuck. It's a very nice irony and I like the way it was explored here. Kim is understandably guilt-ridden, since she can sympathize with Chuck more than Jimmy at the moment. To Kim, Chuck is just a sick man and all they did was just completely ruin the one thing he cares about the most: how people respect him in public. Her meeting with Paige was also very good as we got to see Kim in a rare moment of annoyance where she lightly took out some frustration out on Paige before quickly apologizing.
Kim and Jimmy's stories got to meet in spectacular fashion at the bar, which was one of the best moments in the episode. Jimmy's anger at the world clashed with Kim's feelings of guilt from working with Jimmy at damaging people. The idea of making them discuss conning people hypothetically was perfect for this, as it easily allowed for both of their storylines to reach a brief, tense moment.
In the other half of the episode, Daniel made a very funny return as Nacho went to him to get some empty pills. It was great to see him return for a cameo and there were a number of hilarious things in his story, including him going through all the security just to find Nacho waiting for him and the baseball game he played when he went to talk with Mike. I enjoyed his conversation with Mike, who continued to completely disregard anything Daniel tried to say and for good reason.
The final scene with Mike and Nacho was great too. I'm glad that we got to hear exactly what Nacho's plan is for Hector as it answers some questions and prepares us for what I'm expecting will be a very tense storyline of Nacho trying to keep all of his moves below the radar as he attempts to end Hector. I'm very excited to see this in the final three episodes of the season to see how this storyline climaxes.
There were a few small scenes I really liked as well. Kim's mini-nap was excellent and I think the filming of the scene did a fantastic job of capturing the jarring feeling of waking up after a nap. Also, I like how the first scene mirrored the episode "Amarillo", which effectively showed how much Jimmy's life has been damaged by Chuck since that episode. And of course the Kevin Costner reference was very funny and satisfying.
The Bad: I'm a little hesitant to put this in The Bad, but I didn't enjoy Mike's storyline very much. I understand that they were going for a story of him trying to leave the business, but being unable to, but I just didn't find it particularly thoughtful or exciting. Mike's family life just isn't exciting, and while I liked Anita, she really didn't provide much to the story. Also, I was never clear as to why Mike actually decided to go help Daniel. Anita's story would probably have affected him in some way, but I can't figure out why. Maybe this would be better suited for The Unknown, but I feel like we need to understand more of what is going on in Mike's head than we do. This may not be a problem in the future, but I think it takes away from my enjoyment right now, and that's worth putting in The Bad.
The Unknown: What does Mike want from Nacho? Could this have something to do with why he decided to accept Daniel's request?
What consequences will arise from Jimmy's actions in the insurance office?
Best Moment: I haven't mentioned the insurance scene much in this review. And that's because I was saving it for this section, because it was an excellent scene. This last scene was a real showcase for Bob Odenkirk, who had to convey a whole myriad of emotions throughout the scene as he tries to get things to work out for him. Jimmy's breakdown was superb and I believe it honestly started as something real in some form, but Jimmy took complete control of his breakdown and kept it going in order to smite Chuck for all the pain and suffering he put onto Jimmy. I love this scene because it once more explores that gray area in the relationship between Jimmy and Chuck. What Jimmy did here was completely wrong and cruel, yet can you blame him for doing it? It's a fascinating scene to think about, just like many previous scenes involving the relationship between these 2 brothers.
Conclusion: This was a rock solid episode. There weren't any big moments, but this was a very necessary episode of story progression that builds things up for the end of the season. Better Call Saul continues to avoid having weak episodes even when it is transitioning between storylines.
Better Call Saul S03E06 Off Brand Review
Summary: Jimmy is spared from disbarment but is suspended for a year from practicing law. Kim wants to lower their expenses by finding a new location but Jimmy doesn't want to do that. He tries to find a way to make money and decides to create commercials for other clients since he still has several airings left for his "Gimme Jimmy" commercial which won't be used. Jimmy creates a commercial for himself, using the name Saul Goodman. Chuck talks to Howard and he decides to move on and leave Jimmy behind. However he then goes into the city and calls Dr. Cruz. Nacho is now doing the work Tuco usually did for Hector involving Krazy 8 and Gus. Hector wants to use Nacho's father's business as a front.
The Good: This was a very solid episode overall to follow up the show's masterpiece which was "Chicanery". There were a ton of different stories in this episode which I will examine.
I'll break my usual format and actually tackle the Nacho storyline first. First of all, it was good to see Nacho getting some focus after all this time. He has never felt like a real main character like everyone else due to limited appearances, but this episode allowed us to see more into his head and how he is as a person which is excellent. And on top of that, this episode gives him a problem to solve which will surely help us understand him better as a character. To get into more detail, I really enjoyed that opening scene. It gave us a good look as to how Nacho differs from somebody intense like Tuco. Just based off of Krazy 8's mannerisms, we can tell that Nacho is often much friendlier and isn't as effective as an intense drug dealer. Hector's supervision also demonstrates this and it was pleasing to see Michael Mando display Nacho's conflict through some great subtle facial changes. Having Nacho as a main character is pointless if we don't like him, but by showing us that Nacho is a decent human being it helps us understand him more. And on top of this, it allows us to understand why he ay consider betraying Hector since he wants to take his father's business. I'll discuss more on this in The Unknown, but the ending of the storyline in this episode was very good set up and leaves me wanting to see much more.
Now onto the main storylines of the episode. I like that there was plenty of time given to follow up on the court proceedings in showing that there was more that happened after Chuck left the witness stand, which helps the court realize that Jimmy would be good for the community. I also liked the editing done in the scenes that spliced Kim's speech in the courtroom with Chuck suffering at home after what happened. The immediate follow up with Rebecca was nice too. I enjoyed seeing Jimmy and Kim celebrating briefly over their victory, but more than that I was extremely happy with Jimmy coldly dismissing Rebecca and not wanting to help Chuck. While it seems cruel, what Chuck did to him was much worse since he manipulated Jimmy's emotions. It felt very real to see Jimmy still holding it against Chuck and refusing to go help him, having learned from the last time he went to help Chuck. This was a perfect conclusion for the Jimmy/Chuck plot in this episode as both characters seemingly moved on to different things.
Chuck's scenes after that were very good. I enjoyed seeing Howard show his friendly and loyal side for once, refusing to leave Chuck just like Jimmy did back in "Klick". While we have been trained by the show to dislike Chuck ever since "Pimento", but this does show us that Howard isn't as bad as Chuck and is simply just a friend trying to help Chuck out through this whole case with Jimmy. It seems like Chuck is actually trying to develop an affinity to electricity now which is nice to see. I'm interested to see if he can actually recover now. Lastly, the walk through the city was a magnificent sequence. This show has been brilliant at bringing Chuck's illness to life and this scene was another example of that.
Jimmy's storyline for the rest of the episode was great too. I like that he is trying to keep everything he and Kim worked so hard to attain from the end of season 2 until now, refusing to lose the office and Francesca. It fits what we have seen from Jimmy in the past that he doesn't want to give up things he has worked hard to earn which may affect Kim, just like he did with the Davis and Main job. I enjoyed his immediate follow up to this too. The several calls to the older clients were hilarious and it was nice to see Jimmy's patience getting tested after having to speak with so many different elderly people about the same thing. I also do like how it reminded him about the commercials which would then become a major plot line for the episode. I feel like everything was done organically, with every action from Jimmy leading to the next problem he has to take care of.
The actual commercial shooting was fantastic too. I loved seeing Jimmy offer to shoot commercials for clients, but ultimately estrange them in his desperation. It was good comedy and led to Jimmy facing a very credible conflict which he then managed to somewhat subvert when he made his own commercial. The actual shooting of his own commercial was awesome and there was loads of humour as he prepared to do it. It was great to see the film students once more as they consistently produce some of the show's best comedy. The commercial itself was amazing too. It was hilariously choppy and I love how Jimmy dressed up with various articles of clothing which belonged to the film students. It was a really well put together commercial that injected Jimmy's character into it perfectly. And on top of that it brought in Saul Goodman into the story in a very good way, making for a very satisfying moment at the end when he reveals his name.
There were a couple other small things I enjoyed. Jimmy's goldfish was some nice continuity as we see that Jimmy bought a tank and is properly feeding her. And of course, I loved seeing the Lydia cameo and it was nice to see the location of the superlab from Breaking Bad being introduced.
The Bad: Mike's story feels a little aimless at the moment. I understand that the show wants Mike to settle down after enacting his vengeance, which will likely lead to him eventually going to Gus. The problem is that we know this is going to happen, so there is little drama to be had. Jimmy's story has a similar problem, but it always overcomes it because there is much more depth to Jimmy as a character and it's compelling to watch other characters like Chuck and Kim in that storyline. Stacey and Kaylee aren't interesting enough to carry Mike's story here and it just feels really bland at the moment. We love Mike for being a smart badass who can pull off some crazy stunts. Without playing to Mike's strengths, his storyline gets boring quickly.
Gus and Hector's operation confuses me and that's a problem. The scene between Nacho, Arturo, Victor and Tyrus (!) was hurt by this. We don't know what Gus and Hector's deal is about transport so I didn't know what the significance of Nacho grabbing another package was. It also didn't help that I didn't know for sure that Hector had ordered Nacho to do that, which took away from the drama as well.
The Unknown: Why did Chuck call Dr. Cruz? Is it to help him get past his illness? Or does he still have Jimmy in mind and is planning something?
Will Nacho give in to Hector and let him use his dad's business? Or will he step up and face against Hector? It's safe to assume that Nacho does get in legal trouble at some point which will bring him back to Jimmy, but we don't know why yet. This adds some drama to his storyline since we don't know what his fate is and when it happens. Could this conflict lead to that?
Hector also had a very key moment where he had a stress attack of some kind and took pills to calm him down. Could this problem he has potentially lead to his stroke which puts him in the wheelchair? And also, will Nacho cause this to happen? He has hidden a pill under his show so could he potentially be thinking of using it to end Hector?
Best Moment: I'll go with Jimmy and Rebecca's scene from early in the episode. It was the most powerful moment in the episode.
Character of the Episode: Nacho.
Conclusion: This was a solid episode that set up a lot of storylines for the second half of this season. There were a few flaws, but the good stuff was good enough to make the episode enjoyable.
Better Call Saul S03E05 Chicanery Review
Summary: A flashback shows Rebecca meeting Chuck again. Chuck tries to conceal his illness and as a result ends up getting Rebecca to leave in disgust after he swats her cell phone out of her hand. Jimmy meets with Caldera before the trial with Chuck. Howard and Chuck plan for the upcoming trial. On the day of the trial, Kim and Jimmy fight their case and Chuck is eventually called up to the witness stand. After using Huell to slip a battery into Chuck's pocket, Chuck's illness is proven to be mental, which causes Chuck to have a breakdown and throw accusations unprofessionally towards Jimmy, effectively allowing Jimmy to win the trial.
The Good: This was a rare focused episode of Better Call Saul. This was all Jimmy/Chuck, no Mike, no Hector, no Nacho and no Gus to be seen here. And that was perfect for this. Better Call Saul's most engaging plot line has easily been Jimmy and Chuck's feud, so it works very well to give a full episode to look at their conflict. The focus, engagement and more which will be discussed below made this episode into the best of the series for sure.
I'll start this review by talking about the preparation for the courtroom battle, which was very enjoyable. Chuck and Howard's conversation was very good and also highlighted Howard's standings in all of this: he really doesn't care as much about getting Jimmy disbarred as he does making his firm look good. That's very curious to know, because surely Chuck may have brought on some bad publicity to HHM after his breakdown. Howard didn't look too happy at the end of the episode, and I'm very interested to see how his relationship with Chuck will be affected. Kim warning Paige and Kevin was great too. It hints at a little bit of guilt on Kim's part as well which makes sense because she knows Chuck wasn't wrong about Jimmy but his reputation is being completely tarnished by everything, and he hasn't exactly done anything wrong. Kim did not look satisfied after Chuck's breakdown at the end of the episode which also brings up the idea that she may not be happy with what happened. I like how Kim and Howard's characters got set up extremely well n this episode for what I would assume is a future storyline. Lastly, I really enjoyed Chuck trying to come up with good lines for the judge, and it's telling that he mainly focused on the part of saying he loves Jimmy. After all, lies usually take the most practice to say in a truthful way. It was a very nice and interesting little detail, which I'll elaborate more on later (see: The Unknown).
The best part of the courtroom set up in my opinion was absolutely Jimmy's part though. His scene with Caldera was lovely and very funny, with lots to love. But most importantly, this led into the best cameo of the whole series in my opinion. The moment Caldera mentioned tight spaces, it clicked right into my head who was coming, and it ended up being a great joke and an excellent way to hype up Huell. The scene where Huell bumped into Chuck was a downright pleasure and Huell is the perfect loveable character to bring back for a brief role like this in Better Call Saul.
And now finally, onto the fantastic courtroom battle. Now I'm going to divide this into two parts: part 1 is Howard on the witness stand and part 2 is Chuck, so that I can organize my thoughts accordingly. Of course, I'll start with part 1. I thought this was fantastic and was a very exciting way to bring us into the court battle. None of the major cards were played at this point, no tape, no EHS talk. This was all build up with a lot of exciting information being drawn, which is essential for something as detail-oriented as a courtroom battle. We need to learn as much as possible and to have logical questions and exchanges to make the courtroom scenes work. This was done fantastically in the first half of this episode as Kim battled with Robert Alley when questioning Howard. There were nice moments throughout with both sides offering a lot of big moments which were treated excellently; there were no dramatic moments or shots, simply a subtle change in facial expression managed to convey these major moments, which I found impressive. The highlight for me was Kim scoring a win over Howard by making his "nepotism" excuse completely fall flat. It was an early victory for the heroes and it was nice to see Howard look a little satisfied with Kim doing well for herself in court. It's the little touches which really make this show special. I also really like that the idea of mental illness was dropped early in the court trial, which was great set up for the climax later on.
While I really enjoyed the first part of this trial, there's no denying that it was mostly set up and there wasn't a whole lot of tension. That completely changed however, once Chuck arrived for the second part. and wow what a great part of the trial it was. The first thing I have to praise here is Michael McKean's performance as Chuck. He really brings the character to life as a pompous and arrogant man, who has tons of intelligence but is completely overly confident. He constantly puts down Jimmy in subtle ways, disguised by the polite tone in his voice. It's hard to play this role as it could just as easily feel too phony, or too detestable, but Michael McKean completely nails it and strikes a perfect balance for Chuck. The fact that he didn't receive an Emmy nomination for his performance here is something which will forever mystify me. The arrogance, confidence and intelligence in Chuck was portrayed perfectly without even a single weak second.
Now that I've sung tons of praise for Michael McKean, let's discuss the actual story here. This was very well done. I love that all the details were touched on that were brought up before, including Kim's involvement, Jimmy possibly denying the voice is his, Kim trying to prevent the tape from being used as evidence and more. They all amounted to some really good moments which continued to satisfy my detail-oriented side. The best part about Chuck on the witness stand was absolutely when Jimmy questioned him though. There was loads of animosity between them and I think that both actors fantastically played their subtle hate towards each other at this point in the story, throwing jabs at each other whenever they could. I also loved how Jimmy was notably less calm and composed than Kim when asking questions, seeing that this is a very personal thing for him to do and it's still bothering him. And then of course, there was that spectacular last scene which took the final 5 to 10 minutes involving Chuck but I'll get to that in detail later (see: Best Moment).
The last big thing about this episode is Rebecca's involvement. We learn that Rebecca is Jimmy's trump card and was why he went through everything in the last episode to ensure this could go as planned. I expected her to do more, but I was pleased that the show went with a bit of a surprise approach by having her only here to boost Chuck's confidence in thinking that he can best Jimmy's best trick. It took away from any generic melodrama and replaced it with he excellent final scene that we ended up getting. But back to Rebecca, I did enjoy her involvement and it seems that she won't be done in the story as she will likely want to help Chuck now. The flashback also did a great job of introducing a possibility for how she could come into play later on and it also gave us a better idea of her relationship with Chuck since she was only briefly seen in season 2 when she was introduced.
The Bad: The only problem that lowers the score a bit was this episode's predictability. At some point it became fairly clear that Chuck wasn't going to win the trial and that took away from some of the tension. Granted it was still very good, but it does hurt to have an idea of where the story is about to go.
The Unknown: What's next for Jimmy and Chuck? Will Chuck keep trying to pursue Jimmy or will he give up? Will Jimmy ever try to be friendly with Chuck again? Also does Chuck actually love Jimmy? We have seen Jimmy be kind towards Chuck but Chuck hasn't really reciprocated in any way. Does he actually completely despise Jimmy for everything he's done?
How will everyone else be affected by this? Will Chuck be able to move on and accept his condition is fake, or will he descend to a worsened state? How about Kim? How will she deal with her guilt? Could her guilt end up losing her Mesa Verde at some point? And how will Howard react to this? Will his relationship with Chuck be put under strain?
Best Moment: The final ten minutes, and especially Chuck's breakdown were outstanding. The build up to Chuck's big breakdown was tense to watch and I love how Chuck's ego was constantly inflated in a secret way by Jimmy to make his realization at the end all the more painful. The constant mentions of mental illness were too much for Chuck to handle, and it was Robert not denying Chuck's mental illness which caused Chuck to finally snap. It was a very tense moment and it was simply fantastic to see Chuck dig himself into a hole as he continued to spit out accusations at Jimmy, making I look like he is mentally unstable and just after his brother. The ironic part here is that everything Chuck said was correct, just his heart isn't at the right place, and it does count for something to have your heart in the right place, like Jimmy. The final breakdown was tremendous and I love that the episode ended right there with a shot of Chuck looking tiny and pathetic after he realized what he just did, under the pressure of electricity from an exit sign.
Character of the Episode: Chuck. That final breakdown was spectacular.
Conclusion: This was an incredible episode of Better Call Saul. Though its predictability lowers the score I want to give, I can't deny that this was a spectacular courtroom battle which exceeded my expectations in just about every way. This is what I love to see in television shows: a cathartic spectacle which hits all the emotional beats it needs to and then some. I can watch this episode over and over, it was really magnificent.
Better Call Saul S03E04 Sabrosito Review
Summary: A flashback shows Hector being one-upped by Gus in the eyes of Don Eladio in the drug trade. In the present, the DEA ransacks The Winking Greek to shut down Hector's business. Hector goes to Gus and demands that Gus transports his product too, but Hector has played right into Gus' hands. Jimmy enlists Mike to help get some pictures of Chuck's house anonymously. Jimmy and Kim hatch a plan to fight Chuck and Howard which involves the recorded tape in some way.
The Good: This was an excellent episode of Better Call Saul.
This episode had a unique Breaking Bad feel to it, making it very different from what we have seen before. And honestly, I loved it all. From the Breaking Bad humour with Mike and the drill, to Don Eladio making an appearance, I really loved the different tone to this episode as it added some great things for fans of Breaking Bad to enjoy. I have said in the past that Better Call Saul needs to be careful not to go full-on Breaking Bad, but I feel like once in a while it's fine if Better Call Saul draws some inspiration from its parent series.
There were lots of cameos to enjoy in the early parts of the episode too. Seeing Don Eladio and Bolsa again was lovely for Breaking Bad fans, even if the 2 weren't featured that much. It was still a pleasant surprise. I also loved the opening moments of the episode. Any fan of Breaking Bad will instantly know where we are in terms of story from the shot of the swimming pool alone. Also, seeing Eladio in the pool, eyes wide open, is reminiscent of his death which was a wonderful little touch. Lastly, I also enjoyed seeing Ximenez return briefly (he was the driver who was killed back in Klick).
Now to the actual episode. I'll tackle the Gus storyline first. The flashback was really well done in my eyes. Don Eladio was excellent as always with his excess amounts of charisma for a drug kingpin. It was a joy to watch him taunt Hector and Ximenez throughout the scene while keeping things light. More than that though, the scene also helped develop Hector's character so we can understand why he hates Gus before Gus even did anything to him. We see Hector's jealousy and we can understand his hate now, which is essential for his entire conflict to work. I do like the comparisons in efficiency between Hector and Gus too, as they really let us know how much better Gus was as a businessman.
The Pollos Hermanos sequence in this episode was fantastic. It felt similar in tension to a Breaking Bad scene, and I really loved it. The tension was amped up brilliantly and Hector was excellently portrayed as an intimidating man despite his age, and having Arturo and Nacho back him up helped a lot. I did enjoy the little touch of Nacho getting Arturo to let the family leave. In addition to that, the workers were portrayed well in their desperation too as Hector poses a very obvious threat. The following meeting with Gus and Hector was nice too. They mostly talked business, but Better Call Saul did an excellent job of quietly showing us their hatred for each other through simple things like Hector scraping gunk off of his shoe's onto Gus' desk. I enjoyed their conversation too as Mark Margolis brings in a lot of fire to Hector in every word he says. I am very interested to see where this story goes, and I really want to see more, so in that regard this episode really succeeded.
Mike and Gus had a good scene too. I like that Mike refused to take the money, not wanting to work for Gus since it will likely involve him doing more brutal things. It makes sense for his character and I'm interested to see what kind of story leads to him finally choosing to work with Gus full-time. I also liked seeing Gus let out some of his hate towards hector to Mike.
Now on the other half of the episode, Jimmy managed to keep his story just as interesting. I really enjoyed seeing Kim and Jimmy working on strategy, as details like that are always highly entertaining to watch. The meeting with Ms. Hay supervising was fantastic too. I really enjoyed Chuck and Howard arguing with Kim on the wording of the "damaged property", which was a great tease of the battle for details we are about to witness soon in court. I also loved Jimmy apologizing to Chuck while also throwing in the fact that "no one should treat their brother that way", as a hidden shot to Chuck treating him poorly. A small thing I really enjoyed was the intro to the scene too. With some brief greetings consisting of somebody's name, we got a complete examination of where each of the characters stand with each other. It was very impressive and did a tremendous job of showing the current emotions of all the characters prior to this courtroom battle. And finally, I enjoyed the final shot of Jimmy and Kim leaving the building together. Its artful shots like that which make Better Call Saul so special.
Mike finally meeting Chuck was another welcome surprise in this episode. I really love the entire plan put together behind that scene too. I enjoyed Kim trying to call all the different repair locations, as it shows how hard she will work to do what she needs to. I was happy to see Jimmy and Mike working together again and their conversations were hilarious as always. The actual scene with Mike and Chuck was excellent as Mike exploited Chuck's allergy to electricity in hilarious fashion to drive him away from where the door us being repaired.
The Bad: I was a little off-put by Kim working with Jimmy on the calls. Wouldn't she be morally against that? It was an odd detail to add in there. If the show wants Kim to be working desperately and sacrificing her morals to save Jimmy, there absolutely should be more focus on that.
The Unknown: What are Mike's pictures for? How does Jimmy plan to use them in court? It seems he wants them as evidence, but how will he get them in as evidence?
Is that what Kim was looking for from Chuck and Howard after the meeting? Did she want to determine how easy it would be to declare something as evidence? Or was it something else? Could Jimmy and Chuck be planning to use the tape in their favour somehow?
How does Hector joining businesses with Gus benefit him? I'm curious to see what Gus' overall game plan is.
Best Moment: There are many great scenes to pick from. I'll go with Mike and Chuck finally interacting.
Character of the Episode: Hector.
Conclusion: This was a very strong episode. Better Call Saul has drawn on Breaking Bad<|fim_middle|> fantastic as it had a genuine air of tension as we can't be sure that Jimmy's commercial is safe. It was great to see Jimmy make a comeback and threaten Bauer's job when he is threatened with being put in court. It was very enjoyable and tense. And then leave it to the writers to turn the scene into something more powerful by using it to also highlight Jimmy's frustration with Chuck. That was done in such an organic and subtle way that I must applaud the writers for it.
Conclusion: Despite the slow pace, this was a wildly entertaining season premiere which completely satisfied me. | sparingly, making a heavily Breaking Bad-influenced episode all the more successful. this was a real joy to watch and hyped up all of the season's storylines in a shockingly enjoyable fashion. This episode was a very well-disguised set-up episode and I applaud the writers for making me never realize the nature of this episode.
Better Call Saul S03E03 Sunk Costs Review
Summary: Jimmy is taken into custody by the police. Kim arrives to help represent him but Jimmy wants to represent himself. After getting a PPD from Chuck intended to get Jimmy out of his situation without jail time but at the expense of his law career, Jimmy finally agrees to let Kim help him. Mike and Gus meet and come to an agreement: Mike can sabotage Hector's business but not kill him. Mike complies and enacts a plan, allowing for Hector's Regalo Helado trucks to be suspected for transporting contraband at the border.
The Good: This was another solid and easy to enjoy episode.
I really enjoyed Mike's storyline in this episode. His meeting with Gus was long awaited and I was a little surprised to see it happen so quickly in this episode. I expected a longer wait, but I'm honestly pleased that we were given this meeting sooner rather than later. after all we waited three seasons to see Gus and it made sense for him to reveal himself here, and so he did. Their conversation was excellent fun and helped organically fill us in with Gus' current position in the business when compared to Hector. He is on good terms with he cartel at this point it seems, but he is competing with Hector's drug business as well. Mike's half of the conversation as good too as we got to see him try and fail to get over Hector, as h simply couldn't give up on the idea of getting revenge. This decision feels logical too and consistent to Mike's character as we have seen him go for vengeance back in "Five-O" when he killed Hoffman and Fensky.
Mike's actual plan was tremendous. I loved the cold open which built up a lot of mystery regarding the shoes, and it was great to see what happened with hem, though it seems that there is more story to be told at that location (see: The Unknown). I enjoyed seeing Mike go through with his plan. We have no idea what he is planning and are genuinely confused when we see him put the cocaine inside the shoes and when he shoots the sniper rounds into the air. But then, masterfully, the show gives us enough information so that we can figure out what Mike is doing at the exact time the show wants us to figure it out. This is a perfect example of how to show off an intelligent character going through a well-thought out plan. We are immersed by the mystery an extremely impressed once we finally figure out what the plan was and how many layers there were too it. The whole sequence was a real joy to watch and was nearly as enjoyable as the excellent Los Pollos Hermanos scene from last episode.
Now onto the Jimmy half of the story which was a little less impressive, but still very good. This episode was mostly Jimmy/Kim centric as it focused more on their current relationship and it culminated with a very good final scene where both of them ally with each other. In most shows it would feel unrealistic that Jimmy doesn't want Kim's help, but here it makes sense as it isn't just down to the clichéd reason of pride, but it's down to Jimmy feeling guilty for getting Kim involved with this in the first place and not wanting to have her waste more time with his family drama. That extra layer makes this story work so much more than it should. The final scene is a very good closing point too as we get to see Jimmy and Kim finally agree to take this on together while also getting significant plot progression with the reveal that Chuck isn't going to put Jimmy in prison, but he is instead going to take away his law career.
There were several other short scenes in this episode which I really enjoyed. Jimmy and Chuck's brief conversation at the start of the episode was incredible as always (see: Best Moment). I also liked seeing Jimmy talking with Bill who makes a great return. It was a nice look at Bill's crappy life which Jimmy had barely escaped from. The scenes were easy to enjoy and had some great humour, though they weren't without fault (see: The Bad). It was great to see Doctor Barry Goodman from Breaking Bad once more. His scenes were nice and it was good to see him establishing a connection with Mike. Ernie and Kim was another good scene as we got the unfortunate reveal that Chuck fired Ernie after using him. It was sad to hear as Ernie had become pretty likeable in the past few episodes but it also helps us continue to dislike Chuck desite him doing what he believes is right.
The Bad: This episode had some major pitfalls though unfortunately. Without them, it could have been just as good as the last episode, but these really detract from the several quality scenes we got.
There were a lot of scenes which felt entirely skippable which is quite rare for Better Call Saul, a show which has always used its time wisely to develop characters and add new layers to the story. This time we get some rather pointless scenes which stand out pretty badly. The Kim montage was a very impressive feat of cinematography, but what was the point? All I learned was that Kim goes to the gym, which is completely unnecessary. Also, did we really need s many scenes with Bill? Sure it was good to see him again, but he got far too much screen time which isn't really used to help the story along in any way. Jimmy's growth since season 1 should not be the focus right now as he prepares to enter a legal battle with Chuck and the lack of ay urgency in the Bill scenes really hurt them for me.
In addition to feeling pointless, the show kept its slow pace. Now I have praised the show's deliberate slow pace before, but when there are so many seemingly pointless scenes in an episode, the pace stands out much more and it can really test your patience if there isn't much interesting going on. This affected this episode and really hurt the final scenes as my interest was quickly dwindling under the fatigue of so much time-wasting. The scene with Chuck and Ms. Hay and the last scene with Jimmy and Kim were both hurt by this.
Rather, the entire Kim/Jimmy story was hurt by this. It was obvious that they would end up working together but it should have been fascinating to see them work to get to that point. But everything felt so slow and pointless, that a story with such a predictable result like this one doesn't work nearly as well. This was good content, but unfortunately there was a lot of padding which took away from the main storyline and really hurt the show's momentum coming off of 2 excellent opening episodes.
The Unknown: What else will go down with the trucks? It seems that Los Pollos Hermanos trucks will take over Hector's route, but it definitely seems like there is more story there. In the cold open we see bullet holes on the stop sign. We haven't been shown the cause of said bullet holes so I anticipate seeing what happens to cause them.
How will Jimmy and Kim try to fight against Chuck to get Jimmy out of his situation? Or will Jimmy lose? This entire thing may be why Jimmy goes as Saul Goodman if he has to change his name because Jimmy McGill is no longer able to practice law.
Best Moment: The Jimmy and Chuck scene was tremendous. Chuck tried to talk to Jimmy, trying to cool the flame, but it is so easy to hate him despite what he's saying. Though Chuck's argument makes sense, it's easy to relate to Jimmy's anger and it allows us to get just as annoyed with Chuck as Jimmy is. But then the scene takes a dark and brutal turn as Jimmy tells Chuck that he will die alone some day. It was a really chilling sequence and it is powerful to see the relationship between these two brothers so badly fractured. Excellent television.
Conclusion: This was more excellent content, but it also featured some major flaws in execution, which is rare for this show. Hopefully it's only a single hiccup, and I firmly believe that it is since this show has been putting out extremely polished content since its started.
Better Call Saul S03E02 Witness Review
Summary: Jimmy and Kim hire Francesca as a receptionist. Mike tracks down his tracker and it takes him to Los Pollos Hermanos. He gets Jimmy to go inside to scout but Jimmy gets noticed by Gus. Mike is then led to a road int he middle of nowhere where he picks up a phone left on the ground which rings for him. Ernie tells Kim about Chuck's tape and she tells Jimmy and prepares for the legal battle. Jimmy is visibly depressed and snaps heading to Chuck's house. This is part of Chuck's plan though as he has hired a PI to serve as a witness to Jimmy breaking into his house. Jimmy does so and destroys the tape in full view of Howard, Chuck and the PI.
The Good: This was a very entertaining and plot-heavy episode, which delivered total pay-off to everything which was set up in the last episode. This more than met my expectations.
I'll tackle the Mike story first for this review. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Mike follow the man all over Albuquerque doing whatever he was doing (see: The Unknown). At first glance it is a dull sequence, and sometimes it can be slow to watch, but I feel that this show is able to do so well with the smallest things because the execution is good. There are a lot of extremely impressive shots which feel totally cinematic, with the highlight of course being that illuminated bridge with the city lights behind it. While this part of the episode was slow, it was absolutely gorgeous and was a pleasure to watch despite the fact that not much actually happened.
And of course this also helped build up the ultimate Los Pollos Hermanos sign reveal. We all knew it was coming, but it was still awesome to see and the way it was revealed was absolutely masterful and totally delivered on expectations. Staying on Pollos Hermanos, I was happy to see Mike call Jimmy once more to do a quick job. Their interaction were fantastic as always and I was very intrigued to see exactly what Gus' men were doing. But of course I need to talk about that outstanding sequence inside the restaurant. If it wasn't for one other scene, this would absolutely be my favourite moment in the episode. It was so tremendously shot, and was genuinely tense, creative and funny throughout. We usually see professionals doing stealth missions like this in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, so there was something really refreshing about seeing somebody so woefully bad at it. Jimmy never felt forced or fake when h watched the man and there were a number of hilarious moments as he tried to "discretely" keep an eye on him. More fantastically, the reveal of Gus was tremendous. I love that he was introduced in the background as a bright yellow shirt. There was complete restraint here and that was great because it drew on the fact that the viewers know who Gus is and they know how to identify him. This reveal created a genuine sense of unease for the rest of the scene as we know Gus did something to cancel the meeting and we don't know what he is about to do to Jimmy. Their conversation later on was excellent too and I love that Jimmy was smart enough to put his watch into the garbage when he was confronted by Gus for scavenging the trash. There were so many fantastic little details in this scene and I could discuss them for hours. It was just brilliantly put together and very well thought out. Probably my single favourite sequence of this show.
There were a few nice Breaking Bad cameos in this episode too aside from Gus. It was great to see Victor again for a brief role. I would love to see Tyrus later on too. And of course Kim introduced us to Francesca earlier in the episode. I love how Jimmy took an instant liking to her as he just wanted to get a receptionist as fast as possible. It was an easy way to keep Jimmy and Kim at odds despite their partnership and relationship. Francesca was excellent and I love that she was played with more energy and happiness than in Breaking Bad. It will be very interesting to see how Jimmy turns her into the cold and unhappy person she is in Breaking Bad.
The Jimmy and Chuck storyline still managed to remain a standout in this episode despite all the other excitement. Ernie's role was very well done and he comes across as a very likeable guy through what he's doing. I like that he tried to keep things secret but continued to screw up when he talked with Kim. I like how Kim took full control and prepared to fight for Jimmy, which really does well to show how much she cares for him. Better yet though was Jimmy's reaction to all this. Bob Odenkirk has played the character with such energy that it's really noticeable when he displayed Jimmy's change in heart. It's sad to see Jimmy so broken and his disheartened state makes it much easier to believe that he would lose all rational thought and go straight for Chuck's house. Speaking of Chuck, I enjoyed his preparations too. It added some intrigue since we didn't know what his plan was, and it added to the tension when we learned what the plan was near the end. Also, Howard jumping fences was absolutely fantastic. More of that please.
And now finally I get to the titular "witness" scene which closed the episode. Needless to say, it was tremendous. Bob Odenkirk acted his heart out as he let all of his rage out at Chuck, showing his complete displeasure of being taken advantage of because of his are for his brother. It's completely justified for Jimmy to be angry and it helps build our sympathy for his cause when we see Chuck coldly use his brother's good heart against him, making us firmly want to side with the person who is a kinder soul. Chuck crossed a line here and seeing Jimmy's reaction to all of this confirms that. The stunned and angry look on Jimmy's face when Howard and the PI say they are witnesses is painful to see and feels very cathartic. This final scene more than delivered with the intended emotions.
The Bad: The Mike tracking scene was very slow which still did hurt my enjoyment a bit despite the gorgeous cinematography. Also the predictability of the Los Pollos Hermanos reveal did lessen the impact greatly. A surprise would have been fantastic, but it was pretty much expected by this point.
The Unknown: How is Jimmy going to defend himself against Chuck? Will this be the end of Jimmy's law career? Will this conflict be what leads to Jimmy changing his name to Saul?
What was the phone call at the end about? Gus is definitely onto Mike, but what will he want from him? And who is the one talking to Mike? Is it Gus? Victor? Or someone else entirely?
What was Gus' man doing while Mike was following him? I presume he was picking up money through dead drops. This would makes sense as Gus' business would presumably be less polished since he wouldn't quite have as much experience as he does in Breaking Bad. I hope this means that we will get to see Gus' business and control expand over time. That would be very exciting to follow right alongside his conflict with Hector.
Best Moment: The ending scene was fantastic and powerful. A great moment that raises the stakes for the next episode.
Character of the Episode: Gus for finally making his debut on this show.
Conclusion: This episode was awesome. Last episode was mostly set-up despite being extremely enjoyable, and this episode delivered on what was set-up. With two standout scenes and consistent quality throughout, this is absolutely one of Better Call Saul's finer instalments.
Better Call Saul S03E01 Mabel Review
Summary: In the future, Gene gives up a criminal to the police but tells him to call a lawyer. Gene later collapses. In the present, Chuck shows the tape to Howard and prepares a plan to bring justice to Jimmy. Jimmy is confronted by Bauer about his commercial but he is able to weasel his way out of trouble. Mike finds a tracking device on his car after a ton of searching. Mike buys another version of the tracking device and enacts a clever plan to allow him to follow whoever is trying to track him.
The Good: This was a really strong season premiere even though it had a slow pace. There was so much to love and a lot of story was set up in very tense fashion.
First of all though, we were treated to another excellent scene with Gene. These scenes are always extremely well put together and this was no exception. It has been fascinating to slowly learn more about Gene and to see the differences between him and Jimmy. Here we get to see how he is trying to stay out of the public and definitely away from cops, yet his inner personality wants to be a lawyer again and it creeps out from time to time.
With the main story, I thought there were a lot of excellent scenes that continued to develop relationships and progress the story. I really enjoyed the scene with Jimmy and Chuck near the beginning. There was a great metaphor for their relationship added in with their differing ways to peel off the tape. Chuck uses finesse whereas Jimmy is pretty rough around the edges. It's a really clever comparison and reminds us of these 2's conflicting morals. I also loved to see the 2 brothers reminiscing a bit. They have been at their throats for so long that we do need a reminder from time to time that they are brothers. Fascinatingly though we got to see Chuck completely cut off the brotherly moment with a chilling line, telling Jimmy "you will pay". The scene conveyed the state of the brothers' relationship so well and even got out some emotion with that chilling final line.
Jimmy was involved with a lot of other good scenes too. His scenes with Kim were great as usual and continued to highlight their differences as well. Kim is always so fretful with details and being good in contrast to Jimmy taking shortcuts and still believing that the result is all that matters, without any thought about the means. This, I believe, was also shown in an amazing scene with Captain Bauer who makes his return from "Fifi" (see: Best Moment).
And that was surprisingly it for the Jimmy storyline. Not a whole lot happened in it, but it had a genuine air of tension throughout with the threat of Chuck looming in the background and with Jimmy facing so many conflicts with other characters. There was limited story progression, but the show continues to explore its dynamics with incredible depth and detail which will always make for a compelling viewing.
In the other half of the episode we got a lengthy story revolving Mike which surprisingly featured very little dialogue. I thought this was a brilliant decision though and it made for an impressively cinematic and gripping story as Better Call Saul got to use its fantastic visual storytelling to ensure that we always know and understand what was happening in he storyline. Scenes like the car montage were incredible as they got their point across very well while also remaining entertaining through a use of creative cinematography and our love for the character of Mike.
Speaking of Mike, I love that we got to see his plan to reverse the situation on the man tracking him in complete detail. This could have been accomplished in 5 minutes easily, but where would the satisfaction be? It wouldn't be memorable and it would just be a plot transition. By taking a risk and aiming big here, Mike's story became memorable and downright fascinating to watch as we can see a real professional working to get himself out of a very tedious situation. By dedicating so much time to this, it made the final scene when Mike gets his tracker out to follow the man feel so much more satisfying and impressive. We can really appreciate Mike's intelligence an dedication now that we have seen him use those traits to his fullest ability. I was preparing to make some complaints about how there were some holes in the story, but the story had so much dedication that there are no possible holes. The tracker storyline had a danger of being too contrived, but it made sense and we got scenes to show each and every step that Mike took so we got to understand every detail of the plan. I was also extremely impressed that the show actually addressed how Mike made time for everything while still working his job. Any other show would have forgotten about that, but not this show. This show is too careful to leave a plot hole like that.
The Bad: The pace was very slow which may turn off some viewers. I didn't find it to be a problem though since the pace of this show has always been deliberately slow and it has allowed for huge improvements to writing, cinematography, storytelling and character development. I'll gladly take a slow pace to experience this kind of quality.
The Unknown: Chuck's entire story goes into the unknown. We don't know what his plan is and I'm very interested to see what it is. It seems like he conned Ernie into hearing the tape, again showing he is just as deadly with conning as Jimmy. It seems that he is going to try to use Ernie to tell Jimmy about the tape. I wonder what that will accomplish for him.
What was with Gene's collapse? Was it just from anxiety after his encounter with the cops, or could it be something else?
Best Moment: Jimmy is confronted by Captain Bauer who is pissed about the commercial. This scene was | 4,421 |
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The Boulders Resort & Spa (pictured) will be hosting a tequila dinner event featuring Casa Noble and a three-course meal on Thursday, Sept. 24. Reception starts at 6:30 p.m., with dinner kicking off at 7:15 p.m. Courses include coriander-crusted New York steak, ancho chili-cured salmon crudo and dark chocolate mocha ganache. $95 per person, not including tax and gratuity. To RSVP, call 480.488.7317.
Savor a special four-course dinner paired with wines from California's Blue Cape Cellars at ZuZu's Monday Night Chef's Table at Hotel Valley Ho Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy New England king salmon, slow-roasted lamb chop and more. $64, plus tax and gratuity. To reserve a spot, call 480.421.7997.
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Throw on your lederhosen and get ready for beer, brats, beards and free admission at Brat Haus Oktoberfest this Saturday, Sept. 19. (Anyone with Oktoberfest attire will be admitted for free.) Doors open at 11 a.m. and the first 100 adults 21 and over that enter will receive a ticket good for a free pour of SanTan Brewing's Oktoberfest Lager at noon when Brat Haus taps a special firkin with Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane. Benefiting the ALS Association of Arizona, presale general admission is $8 if purchased at Brat Haus and day of admission will be $10 at the door. Oktoberfest is an all ages event, kids 12 and under are admitted for free.
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day (Friday, Sept. 18) at TEXAZ Grill, where you can savor a hearty cheeseburger for $5 (regularly $8) for lunch (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
National Pancake Day is next Saturday, Sept. 26 and Chef Aaron May's Over Easy locations will feature six specialty pancakes that can be ordered all week long, starting Sept. 20. The limited-edition signature pancakes are each inspired by each locations' neighborhood, including protein sunshine cakes in Arcadia, peach pancakes in Gilbert and maroon-and-gold pancakes (bacon and mango) in Tempe.
Join the Italian Association of Arizona on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Courtyard Marriott Scottsdale Salt River to experience the second annual "Best of Italy" event. Enjoy some of the finest Italian cuisine from five local Italian chefs, including Massimo De Francesca of Taggia at Fire Sky Resort, Chris Nicosia of SASSI, Gio' Osso of Virtù Honest Craft, Marcellino Verz | 399 |
Denis is a Cauliflower and Leek grower, based in Dublin. Find out more by taking a virtual video tour of the farm.
It truly is a family business here at G.D. L Harford. I'm one of three brothers who are involved in the business. Ger looks after the logistics, Lorcan's role involves planning the planting and the harvesting of the crops and I'm the Operations Manager. We are all third generation farmers so it's something which we have all grown up with and loved.
We grow 200 acres of vegetables – mainly cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, spinach, beetroot and celeriac. Good soil is key to a good crop, so before we plant any of our crops we test the soil to see what nutrients it contains<|fim_middle|>. Having a partner like them allows us to continuously plan ahead. We can focus on the production of the crop, which in turn leads to a better quality product for our customers.
I am situated in the heart of North County Dublin in Lusk. I am located only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre and 10 minutes from the nearest Total Produce depot. | .
We then add any nutrients to the soil that it is lacking in, in order to ensure our crops get all the nutrients they require. After all, a happy crop is a healthy crop and as a farmer, there is no better feeling than to produce a good quality crop that people enjoy eating.
I'm very proud of the produce we grow and we work endlessly to ensure we provide our customers with the freshest produce we can, as quick as we can, from the field to your plate. That's about as fresh as it gets!
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Start a family game night to teach your child the art of losing<|fim_middle|> Night at your house, share your experiences and ideas. | gracefully.
"Race you to the car!" I holler at my little one as I start my arms pumping. I don't do it for the exercise. I want to leave the park without stopping at every pebble on the path! Once my child takes the bait and starts running, I start that funny up and down run that gets me to the car just a second after my child. Then I put on a show about how fast he is and how wiped out I am by the effort it took me to keep up. Mission accomplished…child in car, child feels good, no nagging!
As parents, we do little things like this to make sure our kids feel like winners every day. There comes a point, though, when a child has to learn how to lose. No one likes to lose, but it can be especially true for preschool-aged children. They work so hard trying to master new skills, losing does not fit into their view of themselves in the world.
So how do we teach our kids to be gracious winners and losers? I think it starts with board games. Humor me while I list all of the benefits of playing board games as a family…togetherness, turn-taking, number recognition, one-to-one correspondence (necessary for moving the playing pieces around the board), directionality, following rules…I could go on and on. But it's also a great way to learn how to lose. Losing doesn't feel good, and for most kids, understanding that feeling takes some practice. Ultimately they will realize that no matter how bad it feels, the bad feeling goes away.
When moms and dads play board games with their children, they model how to wait their turn, follow the rules, and most importantly, how to act when winning or losing. The adult doesn't gloat or pout. The adult congratulates others. The adult is a gracious winner or loser.
When my older child was going through a particularly rough patch with being a sore loser, I would have a little pep talk before playing any game. It would go something like this, "Okay, I'll play with you. You might win or I might win. Either way we'll have fun. If I lose I'll say 'good game' and I'll try not to be mad. Can you do that too?" I also made sure that we played games of chance rather than games of skill.
A competitive kid will want to play again immediately for another chance to WIN. Others kids will want to overturn the board and never see the game again. You know your child best. Playing games in teams can smooth the sting of losing. And quick games are great because losing after only five minutes of play hurts a lot less than losing after half an hour. Quick games also offer the opportunity to play again with lots of chances to win and lose.
Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders and Hi Ho Cherry-O were all favorites at my house. My kids also enjoyed Crazy Eights and Old Maid, with cards face up on the table. Holding cards fanned out is tough for little hands.
Family Game Night is a great idea for families with preschoolers. I'd recommend starting with a quick half hour or so. Form teams and keep it light. Model being positive. If you already have Family Game | 668 |
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After using video displays to present their cars in a way that reflected what customers saw online, Toyota Motor Europe wanted digital signage to become their retail showroom staple. Since the legacy systems they were using were expensive and difficult to maintain, the world-class car manufacturer's European division turned to Chrome Enterprise in 2015 for help.
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The screens themselves have proven to be valuable sales tools, driving interest in various models and enabling salespeople to help customers make more informed decisions when purchasing a vehicle. | It's popular with sales staff and customers."
Toyota Motor Europe worked with Chrome Enterprise partner, Fourcast, to replace all outdated digital signage equipment in their showrooms with ASUS Chromeboxes connected to 42-inch | 42 |
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Districts 118 and 120 end 10-year-wait for state grant money
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Matthews Middle School in Island Lake, part of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118, was built after District 118 was promised state funding from a 2003 application.
Matthews Middle School in Island Lake, part of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118, was built after District 118 was promised state funding from a 2003 application. (Provided photo, District 118)
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In Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 and Wauconda Community Unit School District 1<|fim_middle|> estimates are coming in around $21 million, Searle said.
Whatever the amount may end up being, the district's share of the cost could end up coming in the form of a bond issuance, Searle said. He and other administrators plan to meet with community members to get input on both the project and funding.
But that's down the road.
"We want to be sure that we know exactly what we can do with this money and get that sorted out before we make any big announcements to the community," he said.
Coles expects District 118 to get its grant money by the end of 2013. And even though it took 10 years for the check to clear, he said he's ready to move on.
"We've waited a long time," he said. "But at the same time, we're very grateful. The state did come through; I commend them for that."
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Spring coming to Chicago | 18, a decade-long wait for state grant money has finally ended.
District 120 and District 118 were two of 24 school districts in Illinois waiting for promised state grant funds intended for the construction of new classroom space.
Officials in each district, which applied for the grants in 2003, said they were getting to the point where they were talking about writing off the money.
District 120 Business Manager Andy Searle said he and other administrators had just discussed the improbability of ever getting the cash when, an hour later, the phone rang telling him the money was approved.
"We were very surprised," Searle said. "We're really excited just going forward with the 21st Century classrooms."
Dave Blanchette, communications manager for the Capital Development Board, one of the state agencies that oversee the grants, said the wait was due to Illinois not having a capital plan for about 10 years.
He said every district promised funding from that 2003 application now will get the money.
"We had a couple of years where the program was funded, but for almost 10 years, the state of Illinois did not pass a capital construction program," he said. "We have reached all of the schools that were promised funding under the current capital plan."
The grant money for both districts was part of $400 million from Gov. Pat Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital development program. More than $40 million of that went to Lake County schools.
Blanchette said that while there are some minor restrictions, the money can mostly be used at the district's discretion.
"They can use the money for whatever they want," he said. "We encourage them to use it on things with some permanency, but that doesn't mean they have to. Repairs would be a good example, as opposed to filling a budget deficit."
The $8.3 million that District 120 received will be put toward building new classrooms, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics labs, district officials said. The $19.6 million given to District 118 will pay for an already-constructed middle school.
Officials said Mundelein High School is still at least two years from breaking ground on the project there—which officials say could turn out to be the construction of more than 20 classrooms.
Searle said that district officials have begun the preliminary stages of meeting with architects.
The thought is that the labs—which should be about 2,500 square feet in size—will have different areas to allow simultaneous projects.
One group of students, for example, might collaborate on a project while another interacts with a teacher and still others do independent work on the Google Chromebooks the district hopes will be in every student's hands by 2015.
"It dovetails right in with Common Core standards, as well as college and career readiness," Searle said. "It's going to be something where kids can go across curriculum and collaborate together using technology."
He said the idea is for it to be "much more of a free-flowing classroom."
District 118 also waited for years for the grant money, but in Wauconda, the construction for which it was promised funding has already been done.
"We've been patching roofs, patching tracks—that kind of stuff—for a lot longer than we would have liked," said District 118 Superintendent Dan Coles. "But at the same time, we anticipated these funds eventually getting here."
After being approved for the grant, District 118 began in 2005 building Matthews Middle School, at 3500 Darrell Road in Island Lake, and put a 26-classroom addition onto Wauconda High School, among other projects.
The work cost the district $66 million, of which $60 million came from bonds, Coles said. The rest was paid for by the district, he said.
"When we didn't get the money, projects that needed to get done needed to be Band-Aided until the money did get to us," Coles said.
But with the $19.6 million the district will be getting from the state, Coles said they're ready to move forward with some more of those delayed projects, such as fixing roofs and windows and replacing a track at the high school in "desperate need" of repair.
In District 120, Searle said, the plan is to have two science, technology, engineering and math labs and another 20 or so classrooms.
And while the grant only covers adding additional classroom space, officials said they also want to renovate existing science labs to the tune of about $1.4 million while they're building the new wing.
The addition will split the high school's existing courtyard, Superintendent Jody Ware said, and will be either two or three stories, depending on what board of education decides.
"We still have more students enrolled and attending Mundelein High School than the school was built to hold," Ware said, estimating that about 2,200 kids are packed into a school that was meant for 1,700. "Our existing classrooms and labs are small and antiquated."
The $8.3 million District 120 got from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Capital Development Board will cover 35 percent of the cost of the new classrooms, meaning the school would have to pay about $15.4 million to take advantage of the full grant amount.
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Quality is important to us and for the third time a Suzuki has been honoured with the Hungarian Quality Product Award. The Suzuki SX4 was the 2014<|fim_middle|> are innovative and reliable, and are manufactured and distributed in Hungary.
This year is the 17th year of the award, and Magyar Suzuki production Splash and Swift had won the awards in 2009 and 2011. The Suzuki SX4 is the third model to win this award.
SX4 is produced in Hungary and distributed throughout Europe, as well as exported to markets including the Middle East, South Africa, Australia, and Mexico. | winner of this award in the vehicle category so contact your Suzuki dealer to take the quality, award winning Suzuki SX4 for a test drive!
Suzuki SX4, a C-segment crossover produced by Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd., a Hungarian subsidiary of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, has won this year's Hungarian Quality Product Award in the category of Vehicles on 3 September, 2014.
Hungarian Quality Product Award is an initiative promoted by the Hungarian Quality Product Committee, a non-profit organization supported by the Hungarian Government. Its aim is to increase Hungarian consumer's consciousness in quality. The applicants for the award are high quality products that | 129 |
Baseball team prepares for upcoming season
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Gabe Foster '20 tosses gem in Eagle Valley's 5-0 shutout win over Cedaredge.
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The 2019 baseball season has begun, and the players and coaches have high expectations in a program that values excellence.
Coming off a 6-12 season, the baseball team has higher expectations for the 2019 season, and they have been putting in the work in the off season to make those goals a reality. The team has been working on fundamentals, form, and limiting their amount of errors in games throughout the course of the off season. The team has big goals, and are looking to make some noise in the 4A Western Slope rankings.
"There are a lot of ways to measure success, to start with we want to improve from last season," says Head Coach Bret Moyer. "I think this season will be a failure if we don't make the playoffs. Everything beyond that is a success, in which there are also small team goals along the way as well."
To achieve these goals, not only has the baseball team been working in the off season, but Coach Moyer is more confident coming into his second year as the head baseball coach due to his experience and training.
"I've been trying to go to some clinics and checking some things out on YouTube and looking for new drills," says Moyer. "Baseball can be a monotonous sport where you're doing the same drills day in and day out, which I've been trying to vary that out so that the boys stay interested. As for getting my points across, we have a new staff this year, which we've all been working together and putting things on paper. We put together a folder for everyone on whether it's mental toughness, what to do in certain situations, and more that they can study and improve on."
Being the start of a new season, players are stepping up as leaders in their roles as captains, to help guide the team throughout the season.
Bailey Beckum '19 will be a captain this season. For him, being a captain means to "lead by example and show the underclassmen what it's like to be a leader and a good member of Eagle Valley Baseball."
Since the players and Coach M<|fim_middle|> time to reflect on their high school baseball careers and have taken what they've learned and translated it to this season.
"Throughout the past four years of high school baseball, I've really progressed mentally, and I'm a lot more confident in what I can do for this team," says pitcher Adam Vasquez '19.
Although the team is eager to get started, for seniors it will be bittersweet.
"It's crazy," says Lee Bullock '19, "all the seniors have been playing baseball together for 12 years, so it's crazy that this is our last year together."
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"These boys get along really well," says Coach Moyer. "They've been playing summer ball with each other the past few years, and that bond is great. When we get a little off task sometimes, we have those guys on the team that put us right back on track which is what a family needs. We have a good balance of both."
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Bill and the Belles Enchant with Classic Old-Time Americana on "Finger Pointin' Mama" (premiere)
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Touring with the Replacements: A Roadie's POV | les' "Finger Pointin' Mama" is a callback to the foundations of roots music and the timeless lessons that come with them.
By Jonathan Frahm / 21 August 2018
Hailing from the Blue Ridge foothills of Johnson City, Tennessee, Bill and the Belles' brand of Americana oftentimes feels like it's turning back the hands of time with their charming vintage sound. Capitalizing on their clear love for early American music, the songs coloring the track list of their first-ever full-length album, DreamSongs, Etc., were recorded over the course of just two days in a Southeast Virginia farmhouse. Ahead of its 24 August release on Jalopy, the band is sharing a new music video for their single, "Finger Pointin' Mama", with PopMatters.
Taking influence from old-school jazz, blues, and folk, the playful tune is a callback to the foundations of roots music and the timeless lessons that come with them. It's a sweet and sincere piece of work that perfectly captures what Bill and the Belles are about in a song. The accompanying video ups the charm tenfold, conveying the band's effortlessly enchanting style and sound that much further in its composition.
Bill and the Belles tells us, "Finger Pointin' Mama is a playful yet scathing song about being honest with yourself and those around you. A kind of Ukulele Ike meets 'White Light/White Heat' meets the Marvelettes sort of thing served as inspiration for the video. Shot in our front yard in Johnson City, Tennessee."
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A decade ago, Donald Miller wrote our story… he wrote about a Confession Booth at Reed College. When Don wrote it, the entire story consisted of only a few paragraphs and it started a social movement that no one could have predicted.
Over the years I have been asked many times to write a more full telling of that beloved story. This is the first time I have had the courage to print it.
My phone rang in my pocket. I couldn't answer because of the four foot by eight foot piece of plywood I had precariously balanced on my hip. I was about two thirds of the way across the panoramic lawn in front of Reed's main campus. The college is encircled by a wide lawn moat, broadly separating the castle-like buildings from the surrounding neighborhoods.
I carefully eased the wood to the ground and pulled the phone from my pocket. "Hello?" I said, short of breath and relieved to put down the awkward board. My eyes<|fim_middle|> with all that time. What will our life be like? What will fill our days?
It is funny… freedom comes from confession.
Almost without exception, every Reed student who entered the confession booth responded to our honesty with like sincerity and surprise.
Eventually, the conversation would turn to free-flowing exchange. With freedom so heavy in the tight space, the students would often share about their pain: addictions, abuse, regrets, shame. More often than not we would also talk about Jesus. It sounds like a cliche, but there truly seemed to be three of us crammed inside that plywood box.
The love of Jesus for every person is not a sales pitch… it is not a not about religious leveraging… and it is not about my team versus the other. The love of Jesus is for all people… it is unto all people… and, much to my surprise, it may just show up through the words of ANY person.
May He be in the mouth of each who speaks unto you. | looked up around, taking in the cascading trees and historic buildings all around.
"Please hold for Lars Larson" came a voice from the other end, quick and business-like. I held, standing alone in the middle of a field, thirty-two square feet piece of plywood leaning against my hip.
I was more than surprised by the call. Lars Larson is quite a fixture in Portland. I imagine every city has a Lars. He is the conservative radio talk show personality, tackling all issues political and social within Portland, the U.S. and the world. He is witty and sharply opinionated. He knows, just like the innumerable national talk-show pundits, that you need to maintain poignant and polarizing positions to maintain a loyal following.
"Well…" Before I could respond, Lars interrupted. "Whoops, we are back on the air, I will be back in six minutes." Just like that I was alone again, just me, my piece of wood and easy-listening music through the headset.
Sure enough, exactly six minutes later Lars was back. "Hey, sorry to keep you waiting… Let's see, I love the creativity, building a confession booth and all that. Now the real question is how are you going to turn the tables on those liberal Reed folks?" He punctuated "liberal" when he said it.
"That is not really the point," I said, a little sheepishly.
He said, "Don't worry about it." I don't think either of us meant it.
The line went silent and I was once again alone. I leaned over and heaved the heavy board back up. I adjusted it for balance. Walking was clumsy and I still had a good hundred yards to go. The weight of the board mirrored the feeling in my heart.
What the hell were we doing? What had I gotten myself into?
Two weeks before we had been sitting around one of the long tables in the student commons, next to the ceiling high windows that overlooked the forested creek running through the center of campus.
I was still fairly new to campus and most days felt like a wide-eyed freshman. There were just six of us. Don and I, along with some of the students who we had learned to lean upon and even submitted ourselves to: Nadine, Penny, Ivan and Mitch. There is something strangely comforting in knowing I was the dumbest person at the table.
We had gathered to talk about the last month of school. Specifically, we were bantering about Renn Faire. Renn Faire probably needs a bit of an explanation. Short for "Renaissance Faire," it is a playful and celebrative weekend at the end of each school year. It is a rockus release, climaxing the long climb up one of America's most academically stringent schedules. Work well done: senior theses are complete, final projects turned in, and the tens of thousands of read pages can be returned to the bookshelf, the library or the used bookstore. Reed students study harder than any other students I have ever witnessed. They also play hard. And Renn Faire provides a delicious playground.
Reed celebrates its commitment to self-discovery and personal experimentation. This belief fills the classroom and if fuels the small conference learning style across campus. While the extent of this experimentation is left to each student's imagination, there is little doubt that students are released to try all things in their enlightenment quest. Though I have never heard the faculty or administration directly encourage any specifics, the message seems clear. For instance, Renn Faire includes an onsite clinic, with staff specially trained to help students come down off bad-trips. Often these students come from a large central lounge where the windows are blacked out and into the darkness are arranged couched stations with psychedelic art and screens filled with images in slow motion. I have seen a lot of crazy stuff in my life, but I was not prepared for all this weekend had to offer.
The table sat uncharacteristically silent.
The thoughts came slowly. We all agreed that this was a complicated conversation. We also knew that if we did add something to this festival of experience, it needed to be something legit.
Topics like this start awkwardly. We brainstormed about Renaissance times and how differently the church functioned back then. We brainstormed several truly bad ideas (many of which, admittedly, were contributed by me) such as processionals, sprinkling blessings and even burning martyrs on the stake.
Eventually, and I honestly don't remember who it was, someone suggested that we build a confession-booth on campus. Immediately our energy increased. We couldn't help but wonder how our fellow expressive, creative and courageous Reed students would respond if they were offered a chance to confess their sins. Would they embrace it? Or would it reek of religion and judgment? Would it be just another well-intentioned misstep by the Christian church, like so many things they have experienced before? Would it just push them further away from Jesus?
After talking about it for some time, we began hesitantly leaning toward consensus. Ivan was holding out. He knew he would be volunteering in the clinic all weekend. He was also a wise and cautious fellow at heart.
That was when I said it. It was an idea that had been percolating for a few days, ever since talking to my buddy Kurt about Christian arrogance.
The idea quivered in the middle of the table like an anxious puppy. We all stared at it. Then we looked carefully at one another. No one spoke. Every one of us knew. This was a God-idea. This is something we had to do.
The Friday of Renn Faire arrived. It was early afternoon. I was happy to provide mindless labor while the students led the work. Mitch had recruited a couple of friends and had the construction well in order. He had built a barn the summer before and was thrilled to have a hammer in his hand again.
Mitch had chosen a nice spot, just off the main courtyard, next to a path, under a couple of White Birch and a Norway Maple. We didn't have the only construction project in the works. Not far away a humungous pile of wood was being assembled.
"What is going on over there?" I asked one of Mitch's friends.
"Burn it down?" I asked.
It was at this moment that I realized I would be spending the weekend sealed inside a plywood box.
The booth was really taking shape and I must admit, I was quite impressed. Mitch had thought of everything. There was a slant to the roof in case it rained. Inside there were small shelves for candles. A chest high wall divided the two chambers and a simple curtain had been rigged to complete the confession booth aura. Golden fleurs-de-lis adorned the exterior and the booth was encircled with torches.
It was an inspiring accomplishment… an infuriatingly inspiring accomplishment. Each creative flourish made it more and more difficult for me to concoct a plan to cancel the entire idea. I might just hate these people.
Dark inevitably came. The torches were lit. Bells began to ring. My wife draped me in the burlap monks' robes she had made. It fit loose and scratchy. There was a rope belt and a canopy-hood that, when pulled up, surrounded my head and hid my face. I felt like a character from a Monty Python sketch.
My student-friends were excited to begin. A couple of them had cowbells to ring. We all wondered if anyone would enter the booth… or would it all be ignored; a glorious failure?
I took my place inside. The "priest side" of the booth had a plywood door with a heavy latch we could seal from the inside. The other side had a curtain. I latched the door and sat on the stool inside. I leaned back against the far corner, the hood over my head. Candlelight danced about. My chest was filled with both the heart-pounding nausea like when you are about to break up with someone, and the gut twisting anxiety you feel right before you have to give a public speech. For now my goal was simply to not throw up.
I didn't have to wait for long. The first student pulled the curtain back and peeked into the candle lit cabinet. He sat down and I hoped the cowl hid the fear in my eyes. He was wearing a multi-colored shirt with wide vertical stripes. It draped low and open in the front. His hair was just long enough to pull out of the way and hook behind his ear. He just sat, not saying a word. His eyes were collecting every flame-lit detail.
He didn't move. He just stared at me. There was a slight tilt to his head. This was when it occurred to me that I didn't really know what I was going to say next. Don and I had discussed some general thoughts, but I had not prepared any specifics.
Suddenly my words took off with a life all their own, "Would you forgive us for abusing kids placed under our care? Will you please, please forgive us for the role we played in slavery and racism in the US and around the world? Forgive us for wars waged in God's name? Will you forgive us for the ways we communicate judgment, arrogance and hatred every single day?" The words poured out.
I couldn't stop my smile. Plus, I didn't know fuckingly was a word.
Then he did something that I had not prepared for… He forgave me.
His words were simple, "I forgive you. I forgive you for all of it." His voice was soft and his eyes locked on mine. He did not cheapen the moment with excuses or justifications. He did not try to rescue me by telling me most those things happened before I was even born. He did not play any of those games that are so commonplace in human exchange. He simply absolved me of my sin.
The power of words… the power of forgiveness is an intoxicating thing.
Over the weekend dozens of students slipped in and then out of our booth, each surprised and expectant. Some stayed for just a few minutes. Most lingered as long as half an hour. Without exception, each one offered us the gift of forgiveness. It was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It is a great irony that there is nothing in life that I dread more than begging someone to forgive me, and every time I succumb to the dread, I rob myself of one of life's great treasures.
Often the conversation would turn to free-flowing exchange. With honesty so heavy in the tight space, the students would often share about their pain: addictions, abuse, regrets, shame. More often than not we would also talk about Jesus. It sounds like a cliche, but there truly seemed to be three of us crammed inside that plywood box.
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I've mentioned Cafe Sukara in multiple posts on this blog, and even though I've enjoyed their scrumptious meals, drinks, and desserts on countless occasions, I don't think I've ever actually done a review with directions and menu photos. So, here we go!
Usually, if I eat or drink the same thing over and over again, I get completely sick of it and never wanna see it again in my life. It's a pretty annoying habit. Anyway, I've had this bread, soup, and salad meal from Cafe Sukara so many times now I can't even recall them, but I still love it and savor every last crumb of it. Surely that's gotta be a good sign!
Cafe Sukara sources local, organic, seasonal produce, so their menu changes every few months or so. However, this plate always remains on the menu. It's like a trusty old friend. And they'll even make it for you during break hours and after dinner hours! It includes a heap of crunchy, tangy salad, a bowl of pickles, spicy chickpea salad, oaty rye bread, crunchy fig and walnut bread, a generous blob of herby spread, and a steaming bowl of creamy veggie soup.
Also worth mentioning: Cafe Sukara is not a vegan or even vegetarian restaurant, but they definitely cater to vegans in all areas of their menu. So, if you're a vegan with carnivorous or dairy-loving friends or relatives visiting, I cannot recommend this place enough!
Hearty lotus root patties in a green chilli and miso sauce, spicy lemongrass soup, pickled carrot salad, simmered pumpkin wedges, and brown rice with crushed black sesame seeds.
I realize that this chai latte just looks like a bowl of brown water, but it<|fim_middle|> various mojitos, sparkling raspberry champagne cocktails, homemade ginger ale shandies, and they've all been exceptional.
Those wide glass windows were open during summer and early autumn; there are a few tables outside as well.
So many books, pieces of art, and endless jars of homemade pickles and preserves.
It's by no means a flashy cafe. There isn't even a sign out front! Just keep an eye out for those big, teal doors.
Hongik University Station, Exit 9. Walk straight out of the station. Turn left across from Forever 21 and walk straight up the main street leading towards the University. You'll pass H&M on your left. Turn left at the top of the street, passing Hana Bank. Walk straight. Eventually, Cafe Sukara will appear on your left. Pattern Ethiopia cafe is directly across the street.
For more posts about Cafe Sukara, click: here and here!
this sounds amazing. i'm always on a look out for healthier option in cafes 🙂 thanks for sharing! | was super spicy and just a tad sweet. We've also recently tried their hot apple cider, which tasted just like the stuff I grew up on in America, complete with a whole cinnamon stick. Apples are crazy expensive in Korea, though, so we didn't get a whole lot and it was pretty pricey (around 6,500 won for a little over half a mug?) Their organic soy hot chocolates are SOOOO good. And you can't go wrong with their alcoholic beverages. We've had hot plum wine, | 108 |
Top Ten Luxury Hotels In India
India is a well known vacationer vacation spot, a flock of quite a few international vacationers from all around the world. To satisfy the wants and refinement of native and international vacationers, there are a selection of luxurious lodges in India. Here's a checklist of ten luxurious lodges in India:
Aman Resorts, Amanbagh, Alwar
Aman resort, Amanbagh is among the greatest luxurious lodges listed because the primary chain within the 2009 Zagat Survey of the Prime Resorts, Resorts and Spa. This luxury resort spreads into scrumptious inexperienced lands, surrounded by sandy plains and hills in addition to the ruins of historic stays of varied massive buildings. One can get pleasure from customized service of world-class ranges.
Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
On the banks of Lake Pichola, Oberoi Udaivilas finds itself within the coronary heart of town of Rajasthan, Udaipur. This magnificent constructing is well-known for its conventional structure such because the palace with springs, massive temples and plush inexperienced gardens with swimming swimming pools. Throughout your keep, it's also possible to go to the favored Aravalli Mountains and luxuriate in boat journeys. Get pleasure from royal remedy amongst all fashionable luxuries.
Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai was Jamshed Ji Tata's imaginative and prescient, however the constructing started in 1898. Certainly one of India's greatest identified luxurious lodges, is Taj Resorts flagship. The resort has a complete of 560 rooms. It's a landmark property near quite a lot of vital historic, business and leisure websites of town.
Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
Allotted in 32 acres of land is Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur affords wonderful providers. The property is at least a palace with breathtakingly massive structure and luxurious suites / villa with personal swimming pools with 4 chairs, personal terrace and marble baths. Get pleasure from elephant crusing and different native motion.
Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Highlights of most 103 rooms with terraced gardens at Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra are that they provide mesmerizing views of the Taj Mahal, one of many 7 wonders of the world. This family-friendly resort affords a restaurant, a espresso store / café, and a poolside bar.
Positioned in Lake Pichola, the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, is product of white marble unfold over 4 acres of land, in-built 1746. This luxurious resort is an ideal vacation spot for experiencing royal leisure actions.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
The Taj Falaknum Palace was beforehand dwelling to Nizam Hyderabad, whose era has the Taj group's lease. It's also generally known as the "mirror of the sky" as 2,000 toes, it was constructed within the clouds and subsequently displays the temper of heaven. The room rents begin from 33,000 INR and goes to INR 1.95 lakh.
Leela Kovalam Seashore Resort
With 182 rooms and suites, Leela Kovalam Seashore Resort, Kerala is an entire luxurious trip resort with all 5-star amenities in tune with worldwide ranges. It includes a Ayurveda spa, Divya.
Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore
Leela Palace Kempinksi, Bangalore, is among the resort's fundamental lodges, famend for providing excellent convention amenities. Throughout your keep, you could go to Vidhana Soudha, housing each the Legislature and the Metropolis Authorities.
Devigarh, Delwara close to Udaipur
Insulated within the vegetation on one aspect and the mountains on the opposite three sides is Devigar, constructed within the 18th century, with an exterior inspiration from the Rajputana Corridor with fashionable furnishings. The resort's 30 suites are encrusted with carvings and gem stones, providing each luxurious.
Supply by M Okay Sharma
Taipei Taiwan Travel Guide for First Timers
If you will Taiwan for the primary time, there are a number of locations to get probably the most out of your journey. Though there are lots of stunning historic websites, the next are my private favorites for a Taipei journey. Please be happy to make use of this as a type of personalised Taipei journey when planning your Taipei trip.
We begin our Taipei tour in Taipei 101. This can be a skyscraper positioned within the Xinyi District. In 2004, it was listed because the world's tallest constructing in 1,671 ft. It held that title for six years till the Burj Khalifa in Dubai eclipsed Taipei 101 in 2010. The clock boasts 101 tales and incorporates a Ninth-floor viewing deck just like the New York Metropolis Empire State Constructing the place you'll be able to see stunning views of the encompassing space.
The underside 5 flooring of Taipei 101 are a luxurious shopping center with illuminated retailers equivalent to Burberry and Louis Vuitton. On the 88th ground of the inside observatory you'll be able to see the 730 ton mass panel, mainly an enormous ball that acts like a pendulum to counteract buildings swinging at nice winds. With out this damper, individuals at excessive altitudes can truly undergo from motor issues from fixed home swings! Taipei 101 is a metropolis image that's seen in miles across the metropolis. Each new yr, Taipei 101 attracts tens of 1000's of tourists to see its magnificent fireworks.
Ximending Purchasing
Should you're buying, you'll be able to't go fallacious with Ximending. That is the buying heart within the Wanhua neighborhood of Taipei and is believed to be Taiwan's style capital. On weekends, the Ximending streets are closed to site visitors and turn out to be a pedestrian shopping center. The realm is well-liked with road artwork of every kind and since it's a scorching spot, you'll be able to obtain celebrities that host small outside festivals, album displays and different occasions.
Ximending can be well-known for its theater scene. as it's the focus of a number of movies alongside Wuchang Avenue. Nevertheless, probably the most well-known theater within the district of the Pink Home, which was in-built 1908, remains to be a enterprise theater with common exhibitions.
Yangmingshan Nationwide Park
If the gorgeous aim is what you're looking ahead to whereas touring, then I can't measure Yangmingshan sufficient. It's Taipei's largest pure park. Yangmingshan is nice for mountaineering and has quite a few mountaineering trails that may final all day or only a few hours. Common trails embrace Seven Stars Peak, which takes you to the best peak in Taipei, 1120 meters (3600 ft) or see the gorgeous waterfall within the Juansi Waterfall.
Each February to March, the Yangmingshan web site of the Yangmingshan Flower Competition, when a number of styles of flowers equivalent to azaleas, camellias and particularly cherry blossoms attain their peak bloom. Each evening the cherry blossoms are illuminated for a very romantic sight. Friends may have lunch and dinner at one of many many eating places equivalent to The Prime or Grass Mountain Chateau for a spectacular keep in Taipei beneath.
Between the fantastic thing about the cherry blossoms and the views of the town, Yangmingshan is a well known romantic spot for lovers all through Taipei. From April to Might, when calla lilies attain full bloom, you'll be able to select your individual lily flowers for only a few in one of many city's many farms.
Lastly, don't miss Yangming Shuwu, often known as Yangming Villa, a ravishing summer time assault on late President Chiang Kai-shek. Yangming Villa homes and gardens are maintained as they had been already occupied by Mr and Mrs Chiang. The home is a two-story conventional Chinese language house, with reception rooms and workplaces on the primary ground and Chiang's private residence on the second ground the place their work and private pictures are nonetheless displayed. The gardens are particularly stunning within the spring when the flowers are in bloom. As a part of leisure actions, it has been famous that a number of rows are planted in teams of 5 – to symbolize Normal Chiang's "5-star" place.
Nationwide Palace Museum
Virtually we discover ourselves on the Nationwide Palace Museum which opened in 1965. Should you love historical past, that is the place to be! The Nationwide Palace Museum has a wholesome assortment of 700,000 everlasting exhibitions of Chinese language Imperial historical past and artworks masking over 2000 years in addition to prehistoric Chinese language artifacts and artworks that draw to Neolithic instances, or higher often called the "Stone Age".
The most well-liked merchandise within the assortment is Jadeite Cabbage. Slicing within the 19th century is the jadeite that has been formed to resemble the pinnacle of Chinese language cabbage and has a scrub and a jellyfish which is spherical in its leaves. The story says that the sculpture is a metaphor for ladies's fertility, the place the white cabbage stems from the purity, the inexperienced leaves of the cabbages, which symbolize the fertility and the bugs that symbolize youngsters.
Memorial Corridor in Chiang Kai-shek
One other traditionally essential landmark of our tangen to study concerning the historical past of Taiwan is the Chiang Kia-shek Memorial Corridor. This can be a Nationwide Museum in-built honor of the previous Republic of China President Chiang Kia-shek. The monument marks the geographical and cultural heart of Taipei. It's the most visited attraction of international vacationers.
The principle corridor has a big sitting statue of Chiang Kai-shek, just like the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Its Backyard and Environmental Liberty Sq. plaza covers over 60 acres and extends to many ponds and parks. The plaza additionally homes the Taipei housing, the Nationwide Theater and the Nationwide Theater.
Beitou Scorching Springs and Public Library
My favourite place to go to in Taiwan is an space known as Beitou. Beitou is a mountainous neighborhood north of Taipei Metropolis and is finest recognized for its heat neighborhoods and breathtaking public library. The soil from many pure Beitou geothermal fluids is known for its therapeutic and therapeutic properties. The whole business of bathing homes and scorching swimming pools has sprung up in Beitou and provides aromatherapy, therapeutic massage and water remedy. There are numerous locations the place vacationers can drink their ft in scorching scorching springs. Remember to go to the Scorching Springs Museum. Inbuilt 1913, it was the biggest public bathtub in Asia at the moment. Immediately, the museum provides insights into the lavatory services and historical past of Beitou.
Subsequent, go to the Beitou Public Library. Its picket construction matches seamlessly into its Beitou Park surroundings. Utilizing eco-friendly options and designs, the library is the primary inexperienced constructing in Taiwan. The library opened in 2006 and was constructed to cut back using water and electrical energy. To do that, architects used massive home windows to permit in pure gentle and sunshade to offer the electrical energy wanted for motion. The library additionally collects rainwater saved and used for flushing bathrooms.
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
Our ultimate level is Tamsui. Tamsui is positioned in western Taipei and our favourite web site was Fisherman's Wharf. We realized that not solely do the eating places as Fisherman's Wharf Boardwalk present the freshest seafood out there, it additionally supplies an impressive sundown view. The Fisherman's Port remains to be a port for native fishermen and supplies them with a proud port for 150 ships! Our favourite tunnel is over the "Bridge Over Bridge", the place it's opened on Valentine's Day in 2003.
Its structure appears to be like just like the masters of the crusing ship. It was a couple of three minute stroll throughout the bridge, which at sundown is magnificent. Brother Lover can be an incredible place to achieve the annual metropolis exhibition and live performance that hosts yearly to have a good time Valentine's Day (which shall be in August and never February 14). One other strategy to expertise Tamsui is to take a ferry from the Tamsui Ferry Pier and go from Fisherman's Wharf. The ferry is an inexpensive strategy to see nice views of the Tamsui Waterfront. A one-way charge is simply $ 2 USD and solely takes about 15 minutes.
Although the holiday in Taiwan appears to have been in sight, it was nice! Whereas there may be a lot extra to see, we imagine we've got made probably the most of our travels in Taipei. I hope your journey will attempt to be as educated as we do.
Supply by Bob Tom
Macau travel – visit to China's Most Atmospheric City
Macau is generally often called "Las Vegas in Asia" and tens of millions of vacationers go to its majestic casinos yearly however a small space has far more to supply however simply ostentatious casinos and gamblers. In reality, the appropriate Macau itinerary ought to enable a minimum of 4 days to see crucial a part of this pretty city has to supply.
Macau World Heritage Path
The best a part of Macau is his wealthy Portuguese heritage and the way in which it existed in Chinese language traditions and believed for about 500 years. Macau's historical past middle was lately declared a UNESCO World Heritage Website and lots of the historic buildings had been superbly restored. Strolling alongside the "Macau World Heritage Path" is important, similar to the place you come to Macau in simply sooner or later or extra, attempt to miss it (a minimum of go to the principle websites alongside the path).
A-Ma Temple is the place the place the Macau metropolis started its historical past from centuries in the past, following mythological occasions the place a gaggle of fishermen had been rescued from A-Ma's useless, legendary seafarer patron and one among Hong Kong and Macau's beloved God (often called Tin Hau in Hong Kong).
Different essential locations alongside the historic path are the Historic Museum of St. St. Joseph's, St Augustine Sq. (Largo de Santo Agostinho), Senado Sq. (Largo do Senado) Santo Domingo Church and the ruins of St. Paul.
Nice eating places
Macau's journey can't be accomplished with out visiting some unchanged eating places within the metropolis … A whole lot of years of Portuguese affect have joined particular person Macanese delicacies that gives it The very best that Portuguese delicacies affords, together with Chinese language and Cantonese visuals … Eating places similar to Fernando, A-Lorcha and Clube Militar have lengthy been internationally famend, to not point out connoisseur institutions similar to Robuchon a Galera chef Joel Robuchon or Don Alfonso 1890 by chef Alfonso Iaccarino.
Islands: Taipa and Coloane
The islands of Taipa and Coloane are "must-visit" for many who need to see how the individuals of Macau created within the outdated days … "The villages" proceed outdated type, with slender corridors, outdated homes, small Chinese language jobs and small artisans the place trades which have disappeared elsewhere are nonetheless practiced.
A-Ma Cultural Village on the high of Macau's highest altitude, in Coloane Island, was opened just a few years in the past, so there's nothing historic about it, however there's definitely rather a lot to see .. Particularly wealthy Chinese language ornament and exquisite temple structure.
Macau Fisherman's Wharf is a part of a vacationer climb however remains to be good, particularly the principle space, the place you'll be able to stroll via a replica of the streets from port cities all over the world … A couple of Amsterdam-style buildings stand subsequent to the Lisbon avenue bridge and a few typical Cape City buildings …
Distinctive museums
] Very unusual and it could sound, Macau boasts very nice museums and though they're very small and democratic comparisons with their counterparts in worldwide metropolitan areas similar to New York and London, they're nonetheless properly price a go to … Particularly these which are distinctive in Macau, like "Macau Grand Prix Museum" and "The Handover Presents Museum of Macau", exhibiting all of the items given to Macau and its nations within the varied provinces and districts of China, for him
Historic Fortress
Town's historic willows are additionally properly price a go to, particularly Fortaleza do Monte, the place the Museum of Macau is discovered and Guia Hill, the place It's also possible to get pleasure from an attractive backyard, a brief and scenic cable automotive trip and a go to to the previous western lighthouse in China.
And at last … Casinos
Clearly you'll be able to't make the appropriate article on Macau Journey with out saying something about casinos … Macau casinos are positively price it go to, even if you're not a gambler … The Venetian is the world's largest on line casino, however On line casino Lisboa is a real Macanese image. The brand new Metropolis of Desires is legendary for its nice number of leisure, and Grand Waldo On line casino is the appropriate place for "excessive rollers", in addition to for many who love digital video games.
Supply by Roni Shwartz
Top ten places to visit in Nepal
Are you prepared for some adventures with a soul-warming atmosphere? Then pack your baggage and take a look at a number of the most spectacular peaks, probably the most thrilling torrents and the good individuals Nepal has to supply. Listed below are some locations you may need to go to once you go.
1.) Kathmandu
Discover your inside peace within the streets of the capital and cultural facilities of Nepal. You may stroll to the streets of this inaccessible metropolis and expertise tradition, individuals, historical past, and faith. Nepal had obtained, swept and revived for hundreds of years. Kathmandu can also be certainly one of Nepal's beginning factors for actions equivalent to mountaineering, rafting and different sports activities.
2.) Royal Chitwan Nationwide Park
If you wish to expertise some jungle excursions with elephants and ravaging rapids, you may need to cease at Royal Chitwan Park in Nepal. About 932 sq. kilometers, this nationwide park serves as a house for 450 species of birds, 45 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 43 species of mammals. Nagarkot
Positioned 32 km east of Ok Kathmandu, Nagarkot is a superb place to go to if you wish to see how stunning and stylish the Himalayan mountain vary might be. Nagarkot's view tower, for one, permits visitors to take pleasure in 360-degree scenic views of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan Peak. Open the town, guide a lodge, get up early and expertise a unique type of dawn with chilly winds blowing away each phrase.
four.) Pokhara
Positioned about 200 km west of Kathmandu, this charming metropolis is a visiting space for mountaineering and rafting vacation spot. Pokhara presents a whole panorama and fascinating pure magnificence not just for these on the lookout for enjoyable but in addition for these on the lookout for consolation. Be it a preview of the Himalayan mountain vary, a sequence of Phewa Lake, a trek subsequent to Seti Gandaki River and Fall Devi, or check out the Mahendra Cave, a visit to Pokhara is the expertise well worth the journey.
] 5.) Pashupatinath Temple
4 miles east of Ok Kathmandu lies a temple of simple weekend for Hindu Hindu individuals – Pashupatinath. Hindu believes in dying and being a most cancers of the Pashupatinath and having the ash scattered within the Bagmati River will give Hindu salvation and launch of start and rebirth cycles. Have a look at Hindus life, loss of life, and custom by visiting this sacred earth.
6.) Patan
Artists and fans ought to all the time go away Patan in Nepal for his or her travels. Patan is the oldest metropolis within the Ksthmandu Valley and is dwelling to Nepalese structure, arts, traditions and crafts that draw primarily on spiritual customs. Stroll across the metropolis and really feel such as you're within the open museum.
7.) Wildlife Reserve in Koshi Tappu
Sprawling 175 km2 close to the Sapta-Koshi River in East Nepal, Koshi Tappa Wildlife Reserve is the most effective place to observe native and chicken life in motion. Hundreds of birds collect on this space, particularly within the months of January, February and March. The journey, which often consists of mountaineering trails, jeep excursions and boat journeys, together with trains to Bhutan and Sikkim or rafting in Sunkosi, will make the Nepalese journey an unforgettable expertise.
eight.) Lumbini
Lumbini is the right place to go if you're in cultural, archaeological and spiritual treasures. With quite a few stupa, meditation temples, courtyards and extra, strolling in Lumbini is a stroll with the Buddha. Enter the birthplace of one of many biggest humanity religions – Siddharta Gautama, founding father of Buddhism – and be keen on its calm atmosphere and meditate and replicate with the utmost tranquility and peaceable atmosphere.
9.) Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is an historic metropolis east of Kathmandu within the Kathmandu valley. Expertise Nepalese life because it does on this metropolis by having fun with the surroundings of Bhaktapur Durbar Sq. and Sq. Sq.. Make the journey full with a style of Khopa Dhau's home-made cheese, Bhaktapur.
10.) Royal Bardia Nationwide Park
Positioned in western Terai, the Royal Bardia Nationwide Park is the biggest park within the space with 968 km2. It serves as a sanctuary for tigers, small and enormous mammals, deer, reptiles, birds and flock of final identified elephants in captivity. Benefit from the wildlife because it occurs with quick rafting in Karnali and Bheri, in addition to strolling to Dolpo and Rara Lake.
Supply by Jonathan Williams
Lithuania, casinos
Knowledgeable participant as a enterprise company is comparatively new to Lithuania, however from 2002 when the primary license was granted to the Olympics, they've grown all through the nation. Though most are concentrated within the capital of Vilnius, casinos are within the cities of Kaunas, Klaipeda and Palanga, as effectively.
On the finish of 2005, 57 nationwide casinos, 142 betting halls and 1 bingo room in Lithuania, a 46% improve in 2004. Income generated in 2005 was about € 34.four million, in response to the nationwide playing and the gaming firm and Authorities of the Republic of Lithuania.
The highest casinos in Lithuania embrace: Aladdin On line casino, On line casino Planet, Grand On line casino World, On line casino Twister, Metropolis On line casino, Olympic Stadium at Reval Resort, Los Patrankos and Nese On line casino.
Casinos in Lithuania supply slots, US roulette, poker and blackjack and plenty of are open 24 hours. The casinos run from small, modest institutions in giant, comfy and heat areas, as you will see in different playing video games reminiscent of Las Vegas and Monaco, with a complete supply for each dabblers and severe gamblers.
When Lithuania joined the EU, tourism elevated considerably, and now visitors from all continents come to Lithuania and are shocked to seek out good service and a variety of leisure services, together with gaming.
The one downside to gaming in Lithuania is getting there. After becoming a member of the EU, many plans have been made for each the rail and the freeway, whereas the Through Baltic motorway has been in Poland, which is unlucky as 80% of vacationers come by highway. The prospects for elevated European rail providers in Lithuania have been within the works, however the price has pushed the prospects of high-speed trains from the West to the Baltic States for a few years to come back. A small airline service is prone to be one other enterprise journey technique as a result of two airways have just lately began working.
Of the most important casinos, Vilnius, the capital of the Republic of Lithuania and the most important administrative, political, financial, social and cultural heart, naturally has the most important focus level.
Kaunas, with almost 400,000 inhabitants, performs second animation within the inhabitants, however many imagine that it's extra fascinating as a result of it's extra solely "Lithuanian" than Vilnius. It's definitely one of the crucial necessary cities in Lithuania and stuffed with not solely outdated traditions but additionally house to vital enterprise and industrial facilities. Additionally it is a metropolis of youth, with over 35,000 college students finding out at one in all seven universities.
Klaipeda is exclusive as a result of many international locations have influenced its lengthy historical past and evidently the strongest impact comes from Germany. In fact, there have additionally been Russian "guests" at numerous instances in historical past, and so they have additionally left their footsteps across the metropolis. The large affect on Klaipeda is the coastal areas of Curonain Lagoon's mouth, making it house to many seashore homes that present a calming place to play.
Palanga is a healthcare heart all year long, however well-known for its raucousness in a brief Lithuanian summer time that runs between June and September. Residents balloons from 20,000 measles, to a whopping 100,000 or extra, particularly on weekends. Throughout the day, the solar is sunbathing and within the evenings the animals take over the animals. Palanga this summer time is the primary Lithuania place to let go and have enjoyable.
For a small democratic nation that has just lately been freed from the Soviet's strict iron propensity, it has come a good distance in a short while. Lithuania is aware of how necessary the US fee is and they're keen to do the gaming trade, although with safety to maintain it respectable and stimulating. It is among the greatest preserved mysteries of the world in the entire world till now.
Supply by Adel Awwad
Prayer Bracelet – Prayer Band with Multiple Names
Prayer Band Prayer Bracelet Prayer rope with many names, I want to take this second and inform the story behind these names.
The Orthodox Prayer Type is a rope used within the orthodox faith of monks, nuns and religions to depend the time they pray for "Jesus' prayers". You'll find these prayer bands in each nation that has a Christian orthodox basis. These nations embody Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.
And plenty of nations have their very own title for this blessed and fantastic object.
In Russia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine it's referred to as "Berbica"
In Greece and Cyprus it's referred to as Komvhoskhinion / Komboskini or just Chotki
In Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia it's referred to as Brojanica
In Bulgaria it's referred to as Broenica
In Romania it's referred to as "Matanni"
All these nations Contemplate being blessed and a divine factor, after all.
In current instances, orthodox prayer bracelets and necklaces have turn out to be extremely popular not solely as a spiritual object and a treasure present that you just give pricey associates and family members but additionally as style equipment. Many younger individuals outdoors these nations and ethnic teams have begun to put on them with out understanding their blessed historical past.
Initially, this rope got here solely in black however these days you may get them in all colours with crosses and pearls which are imported into them. Good prayer bracelets are handmade by monks and nuns in a Christian orthodox monastery. They primarily are available in 33 knots (bracelets) 50 knots (bigger bracelet) and 100 knots (necklace). Due to the complexity of those nodes, it is rather time-consuming to create prayer shakes.
I hope you discovered this data to be helpful and that I jumped within the Orthodox Prayer. You will notice extra articles about their fantastic story and the story behind them quickly.
Supply by Maximilian Miatus
Ways to Utilize Cheap Flights to Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey is likely one of the world's largest cities. It's a renewal that connects the West and the East. Additionally it is the one metropolis situated on two continents – Asia and Europe. As the most important and most participating metropolis in Turkey, it continues to draw 1000's of holiday makers yearly. For this, low cost flights to Istanbul have turn into obtainable.
Flight fare for Istanbul could be very costly. This makes monetary vacationers troublesome to search for different methods to succeed in Istanbul. With EasyJet and Condor, these price range firms now provide low cost flights to Istanbul.
Istanbul was beforehand acknowledged as Byzantium and Constantinopel from an airport throughout Europe. With the floor of cheaper flights to this excellent metropolis, it's positively nice information for people who find themselves keen to flee the chilly climate and lengthy nights. Add many ski areas and winter areas which can be usable from the Essex airport and also you're able to have an excellent time on the pageant.
Low cost flights to Istanbul can be found by means of EasyJet. It gives twice weekly flights to Fuenteventura. That is whereas his competitor, Ryanair, gives the newest flights to Spain and Norway. An alternative choice is thru Blue Air, which gives flights to Greece and Romania since; Turkish Airways will journey to Istanbul.
For an inexpensive airline, Iceland Specific, they provide flights from Stansted. As for snowboarding, they supply skiers with flights to French and Swiss resorts. It's Stansted's director, Nick Barton, who described the newest methods. That is comfortably displayed throughout troublesome instances of the air operations.
Ercan-Istanbul-Ercan is a well-liked route that considerably reduces its costs final 12 months. That is because of elevated competitors amongst airways for passengers. That is excellent news for patrons in search of low cost flights to Istanbul. Cyprus Turkish Airways launches its registered flight beginning at as little as EUR 70. Additionally they provide particular promotions and standby tickets. An alternative choice is to enter Northern Cyprus from the UK for as much as GBP 80.
It's potential that the newest approach from EasyJet will scale back the variety of TRNC company and immigrants utilizing the Larnaca airport in Cyprus as the most cost effective choice to get to Istanbul within the north. Flights to Larnaca after which throughout borders had been beforehand not less than the dearer approach for these hoping to go to Northern Cyprus, the place there are funds in Larcana of GBP 80. It prices extra for those who take a taxi to and from the airport within the south. Thus, these estimated financial savings banks aren't actually advisable due to further prices.
Supply by Dean Sawyer
Roll in Romania – Boxing in Transylvania
Transylvania, an space situated in central and western Romania, is essentially the most well-known of its mysterious and spooky poetry poets: Dracula.
Though Dracula is a poetry written by Irish kids Bram Stoker, the principle character was partly based mostly on actuality: Trans III-Dracula, Wallachia, born in Transylvania. Vlad's rule of Romania in 1400 and continues to be a heroic historic character for Romania due to its protection of public nations towards international attackers.
However among the many English-speaking<|fim_middle|> the mountains of the Carpathian Mountains. The world is characterised by medieval villages which have continued for a whole lot of years and have averted the accidents of latest developments seen in different elements of Japanese Europe.
Winter is lengthy in Transylvania, from October to early April, and are recognized to be essentially the most stunning season to go to the realm. Sports activities fans can ski on the Poiana Brasov resort, situated at 1900 m, with 13 routes in problem and served by three cable vehicles and eight sleigh lifts. It additionally has ice rink for barely calmer winter actions.
Animal farmers can result in tracing actions the place native wildlife guides will take you out and educate you learn how to establish numerous animal species from their snow tracks. It's additionally an choice to go horseback driving, or for those who'd quite stroll, there are many snowmobiles that can assist you discover the fascinating forests of the realm.
The entire space of Transylvania may be very picturesque and is usually likened to a land of fairy tales, as a result of many turbulent castles and castles that dot the panorama. As well as, after all, the realm will even fulfill historic and cultural fans, particularly these within the Center Ages. Lodging varies from rustic trip leases to small resorts and guesthouses and are usually low-cost.
Horror, Gothic and Vampire followers are more likely to proceed to be drawn to Transylvania because the blood of Dracula reveals little proof of slowing down. Nevertheless, the attractive, untouched nature of the realm is attracting a rising plot of holiday makers, so if you wish to see Vlad's land of delivery earlier than the folks arrive, it's time to go to Transylvania.
Supply by Andrew Regan
Budget Hotels Near Delhi Airport
For a lovely mix of contemporary and historic attraction, Delhi simply attracts vacationers from all around the world. A number of international vacationers come to Delhi for various functions. Generally it will likely be troublesome for them to go away this metropolis with out seeing all of the fascinating locations right here. Thus, they have to keep on this metropolis for a number of days or months as wanted. So, like they wish to be in a luxurious lodge to finish their duties or to go to some fantastic locations in Delhi.
Most international guests like to be within the funds close to the Delhi airport. They discover such locations very effectively for going to different components of the nation. Kind of, they like to remain in such resorts simply because they flee instantly from the town with out losing their valuable time. Actually, this can be a good concept to ebook the rooms at resorts close to the airport for company. Most vacationers come to Delhi from completely different components of the world. They love to come back right here to go to some well-known locations such because the Inland Gate, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple, the entrance home and far more. These are some standard visits in Delhi which can be so standard for vacationers. On a regular basis, you'll be able to see a lot of vacationers in such locations who appear to know extra about them. A few of them may also seek the advice of vacationer guides who can provide correct particulars of such positions to international guests.
Along with historic websites in Delhi, many vacationers additionally love being in a luxurious 5 or three star lodge. In such absolutely furnished resorts, you'll be able to simply keep for a lot of days and benefit from all of the comforts of house. You possibly can most likely ebook a lodge on the airport prematurely of international vacationers. Which means many company just like the lodge's amenities close to the airport and have a precedence to be there. To fulfill the rising wants of such an growing variety of vacationers, many funds resorts are near airports with every kind of contemporary amenities. The rooms at such resorts are designed very elegantly and absolutely furnished with all trendy amenities. By way of customer support, they supply excellent service on time. However the fees are nonetheless beneath the widespread man's method and let one save his golden time in heaven like a lodge.
Moreover, lodging has additionally been supplied close by close to the airport with handy immigration amenities and parking. Plenty of vacationers get pleasure from such locations a lot helpful to remain till their closing go to to Delhi. As vacationers enter the town, they don't have to search for a greater place to remain as a result of the resorts on the airport are perfect for them. They only must ebook the room in such a lavishing wanting lodge and take a relaxation. By way of infrastructure, a splendidly designed lodge will be discovered close to the airport. Such lodging are furnished with all the essential and trendy amenities that company want.
One can discover a number of outlandish resorts close to locations in Delhi such because the Palam airport, Indira Gandhi nationwide park and so forth. In such locations, company can discover many luxurious resorts that require environment friendly customer support at affordable charges. There are some standard resorts in Delhi akin to Ashoka Resort, Ajanta Resort, Resort Delhi Heart, Narula Resort and far more. Most common company in Delhi like to be in such funds resorts close to airports with nice zeal. Such resorts have trendy amenities and their charming seems and chic design are additionally commendable. The simplest customer support can also be to advertise in such resorts and their elegantly designed rooms are merely thoughts blowing. Nevertheless, these are the specialties of such resorts situated close to the Delhi airport.
So, anybody who is able to seize extra details about such comparable resorts close to Delhi airport, they should go to with completely different web sites of such lodging. That is one other nice technique to know extra about resorts situated close to the airport. Bookings of rooms at such resorts can also be potential with their on-line companies as effectively. Right here, the resorts close to the airport have been given vital choices for many vacationers ceaselessly.
Supply by Sairaj S
Dental Patient Guidance Guide
Crossing borders from one nation to a different for dental care goes again, however British and Irish sufferers have created a robust coverage of web removing and the minimal value of plane is accelerating by including new reasonably priced the final decade.
Six years in the past, discovering a dentist in Hungary was fairly easy. You might depend on the assorted dental places of work in Budapest that got here with an English-speaking dentist and all it's a must to do was evaluate them earlier than selecting the place to go.
Since then, the web has been softened by students from all Hungary and even dentists in international locations such because the Czech Republic, Poland and Croatia to call just a few who need to do the work by encouraging the English-speaking affected person.
So, who're you selecting and the way do you simply spot individuals in it for floating cash? Lets discover out!
Initially, I'm positive you weren't studying this with out the necessity for a bit of dental service … proper?
Your first selection is as follows:
1) Have dental providers within the UK and neglect to journey overseas. 2) Journey overseas to dental providers. three) Take the center road and depart the identical Hungarian dentist in London.
Historical past
You will need to know that Hungary is taken into account to be the dental profession of the capital of the world. The nation has received this repute because the late twentieth and eighties when Austrian residents moved throughout the border to avail of half-dental care. The development continued with half of Austrian adults in Hungary for cheaper dental care after just a few years later by German sufferers in tens of hundreds of them. Switzerland adopted go well with just a few years later, after the remainder of Europe in its lots, together with Britain and Eire. We additionally don't should neglect the large following from the US and Canada in latest instances.
Throughout this era, Hungary, as a rustic, constructed a strong dental rig to satisfy demand that can't be competed with like Poland, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Romania, despite the fact that there are some good students in these international locations. . For my part, though the UK has some glorious dental providers, Hungary is round 15 to 20 years just lately when it comes to what might be supplied in excessive road the place the newest know-how is simpler to entry.
Therapy within the UK Vs Hungary
If you happen to want a small quantity of dental care, it is probably not value efficient to have therapy in Hungary the place the price of your flight and lodging have to be thought of.
If you happen to want regular dental care, you need to positively discover out which dental providers are wanted for benchmarking between all choices. Most people who find themselves contemplating dental care in Hungary have already been inspecting their dentist and have been informed how a lot the therapy will value within the UK. This can be a nice start line.
If you're undecided what you want, you'll be able to both go and see your native dentist as the primary port of name or contact a dental clinic providing therapy overseas. They will both discuss with the x-ray on web site if essential or invite you to seek the advice of subsequent time they're within the UK the place Hungarian dentists spend their time between Hungary and England.
All dentists who come to the UK for session must be registered with the Common Dentistry earlier than you test and even seek the advice of.
UK Consultants
Many clinics present the affected person with the chance to satisfy a UK dentist earlier than touring for session, journey to Hungary for recommendation and surgical procedure or simply journey to Hungary for therapy.
The most well-liked selection for the affected person is to seek the advice of within the UK earlier than touring. Thus, the affected person can meet the dentist and talk about potential therapy choices in the event that they later determine to journey to Hungary for therapy. On the similar time, the affected person is more likely to determine whether or not this dentist is the proper particular person for the job, relying on how nicely the dentist talked to you and the way a lot confidence he had in you concerning his medical talents. After you have acquired your dental care, you're free to consider whether or not that is for you.
Most dentists have a web site so you'll be able to see photos of dental care earlier than touring, which appears to be most passable for most individuals.
Therapy within the UK by a Hungarian dentist … an alternative choice!
It's not out there however some Hungarian dentists provides you with a value when you have therapy in Hungary or are priced to get your therapy within the UK in the event you go to Hungary for therapy isn't financial. The value is proportionally greater than in Hungary however nonetheless less expensive than therapy from an area dentist.
The most well-liked place for session and therapy of a Hungarian dentist is London.
That's the identical in most international locations, together with the UK, Eire and even Hungary. You get good and dangerous dentists. Often, dangerous dentists are those that are purely financially motivated. Healthcare and cash are like mixing electrical energy and water. It simply doesn't work nicely collectively.
In latest quarters with the pound dropped considerably towards the euro, some Hungarian clinics have tried to chop corners on the expense of high quality. Many dentists have dentists who've just lately graduated moderately than dentists as a result of it's cheaper. Cheaper supplies are used and dentists spend much less time guaranteeing that your new tooth are the perfect.
It's nonetheless potential to seek out however the actual abilities are to supply the perfect at a superb value.
Managers Vs Dentists Direct!
Just a few years in the past, the thought of the company was the most suitable choice because the highly-regarded organizations despatched sufferers solely a strong dental repute. Over the previous few years, the organizational construction has begun to vanish because of the massive variety of dental competitors that has been immediately marketed and marketed, which has pushed up prices considerably. A considerable amount of funding wanted is normally an excessive amount of for the company to cope with as there's little in it for them.
There are nonetheless many organizations on the market and whereas it's not clear minimize that is normally your best option they:
– Be sure your dentist speaks good English – Remember to The dentist is certified to deal with the therapy – High quality reference supplies and requirements of labor performed by dentists and dentists – Get affected person suggestions and tackle any minor issues that come up. – Arrange UK consultations – Assist along with your journey preparations – Enhance airport transfers and lodging.
A few of these issues might be performed by dentists who promote their providers themselves, however who do their high quality management and be certain that a superb service they supply at present is nearly as good tomorrow as potential?
Supply by Chris H Corridor | nations, Vlad is accused of his terribly fierce punishment practices that he granted throughout his reign. Also known as "Vlad The Impaler", because the title suggests, the popular methodology of its implementation was impalement; The victims can be pressured on the forgiving peaks or insert the drive into them slowly, to trigger insupportable, extended dying that would take a number of days.
Dracula has induced a lot curiosity in Romania and in Transylvania particularly, and it's potential to take part within the Dracula journey; however there's far more to this space than vampires. Transylvania is now attracting vacationers who're excited by visiting the distant Transylvanian village within | 134 |
Saving Maya tells the story of two dogs who are destined to become sisters. An uplifting tale, based on a true-life story, not only introduces young readers to<|fim_middle|> about the world of puppy farming and how dogs are used to feed the puppy market. An absolute must for all schools and libraries.i loved this book! | pet rescue, but also educates about the cruel reality of today's puppy trade, where dogs are confined in farms to produce puppies.
Janetta Harvey is a campaigner against the international puppy trade. Her previous titles include Saving Susie-Belle (John Blake, 2014) and Saving One More (Silverwood, 2015) where she explores life with her rescued dogs.
Annabel Wilson uses art to highlight the many injustices that exist for dogs in the world today.
A beautiful book. I wish everyone would read it.
A wonderful story that will help to educate our next generation of dog owners and help dogs to find new homes. Illustrations are beautiful.
A wonderful book that everyone should read.
Excellent story for all to learn..not just children. Well written.
It's very important that this should be made public - congratulations to the author for raising awareness.
Truly wonderful, and inspiring my Schnauzer loved it!
A wonderful educational book. Janetta Harvey and Annabel Wilson make a great team.
A beautifully illustrated book highlighting a very important issue to children in a sensitive and engaging way.
A beautiful book which helps our young people to understand the importance about treating animals kindly!
A beautiful book for young and old who care about dogs and want to see an end to the evils of puppy farms.
Great book for children to learn about puppy farms and to inform and educate them.
Until I read this novel I was largely unaware of the evils of puppy farming. This book made me cry. Essential reading for anyone considering acquiring a puppy.
Education is the most effective way to combat animal cruelty. This book is truly inspiring and an excellent way to educate children and adults.
A wonderful book- a way to introduce children to dog rescue. Very well written and very uplifting.
A beautiful, well written book which would appeal to all age groups. I would love to see this book Incorporated into schools curriculum.
A lovely book, Beautifully Written, illustrated and getting The Message across loud, Clear on The Cruelness of Puppy Farming, and The tireless Campaigning that Janetta Harvey does is an Inspiration to us all Near, Far & Wide. Every School needs this book in Their Library to keep in The Public Eye The Unjustness, Cruelty of Puppy Farming.
Outstanding book to teach children about puppy mills and how important it is to adopt!!
A really good book that informs and educates.
Beautifully written and illustrated. A powerful and uplifting story with a very important message. A must for every child.
A beautiful book, and an extremely important one in reaching the next generation and teaching them to respect life. We have allowed/encouraged dogs to evolve in such a way that they rely on us for their care completely. We therefore have a responsibility to treat them ethically and with respect, and certainly without cruelty. It is a unique and precious relationship between human and dog and this book furthers the protection that must be given to this relationship.
My granddaughter loves the story and illustrations. I like its strong message.
Saving Maya is a truly beautiful book, full of understanding about the lives of breeding dogs from the puppy farm industry . This is a well written book which young people will enjoy and older people as well! A very useful educational tool. The pictures enhance the story of Maya and the happy ending with her "sister" and her new family.
This is an incredible and inspirational book by Janetta Harvey and cleverly illustrated by Annabel Wilson. It should be required reading in all schools across the globe.
This book should be in every library worldwide. It's a great way to educate children (and adults) about dog rescue and especially the cruel reality of the commercial dog breeding industry.
A good read to introduce children to the cruel world of puppy farming.
Beautifully written and illustrated so children (and adults) of all ages are swept along a journey with delightful characters they will love. The serious and truthful plight of puppy farming is approached and explained in a way that is easy to understand. A rare and truly inspirational read with delightful pictures at the turn of each page.
I loved this book! It does an amazing job of educating the next puppy buying generation on puppy farming - this is so important as the cruel trade is on the rise, and puppy dealers are profiting from cruelty. Despite the fact this book explores the sad subject of puppy farming, this book has a beautiful and uplifting story and I loved reading every sentence.
This is a wonderful, important book!
Such a wonderful idea to inspire awareness and knowledge in the young, who are influencers in the puppy trade now and who will mature into the puppy buying public of the future. The collaboration between author and artist, who both genuinely support this cause in a practical as well as a cerebral way, make this book a sensitive & creative channel for informing young minds about the evils of this business. Love it.
Excellent book on all levels, which introduces the reader to the horrors of everything associated with Puppy farming, accompanied by beautiful and powerful illustrations.A must read for all ages.
Puppy Love Campaigns are happy to support this talented, caring author. A wonderful book with a very important message.
An uplifting and ethical book, educating our children to be better people than we are. This book gifts us all to be more ethical and more knowledgeable in pet rescue and pet love and care from an early age. Now a difference can be made to the lives of pets; it is being led by our children and will be passed on to their children; what a legacy!
What a great book to educate children about the wonderful rewards from rescuing a dog.
This is a great book for young and old,nit deals with the awful truth about puppy farms in such an easy to understand way. I can't wait to hear more tales of Maya and her sister!
Such an important story written and illustrated so beautifully.
Wonderfully written book about a serious issue. Janetta Harvey in a very child friendly way, is educating a new generation about animal welfare, in particular the tragic issue of puppy farms. I have recommended this book so many times and have read it myself several times.
Puppy farming is cruelty to the highest degree. To stop it, education is paramount. This book teaches young readers to make meaningful choices when the time comes to add a furkid to the family. A must read for all ages.
As a teaching assistant in a primary school, I think this book is perfect for its audience with such an important message for all.
Engaging, moving and absorbing with an absolutely vital message about how dogs are treated in our society which teaches care and responsibility. The beautiful artwork brings the characters and story to life.
Amazing story with a powerful message that will help educate future generations to help rid the world of cruel puppy farms. A wonderful read.
Heart warming and a tear jerker all at the same time, wonderfully illustrated and beautifully written.
Brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated.
Outstanding book to teach children about puppy mills and why it's so important to adopt rather than shop!! The best!!
This book is an amazing way to open people's eyes to the injustices of puppy farming. Whilst aimed at children, this is a must read for all ages.
An excellent read introducing children to the wrongs of puppy farming.
A beautiful written book for older children about puppy farming and the awful conditions tthe dogs have to live in. Janetta has in her writing made the book come alive so when the children read they become Maya and then they are looking in from the outside its truly wonderful.
a truly inspiring book for anyone, not just children which tells the story of Maya. It teaches the reader to understand the suffering of dogs inside puppy farms. Highly recommended.
An excellent story, well written and perfect for both children and adults - carrying a very important message.
Janetta Harvey deserves to win this award for bringing the hideous puppy farming business out into the open, and help to put and end to this barbaric and cruel trade.
Superb book, beautifully written. It touched my heart.
Fantastic book, takes a brace person to write such a book.
I love Saving Maya! Such a great story with an amazing message.
This in an invaluable book in the world of dogs. As well as being entertaining, charming and exciting for youngsters ( and adults actually) it teaches the future dog owners of the world | 1,694 |
Stejskal: How Bob Bradley got Adama Diomande back to his devastating best
Adama Diomande has gotten his MLS career off to a historically good start, scoring an eye-popping nine goals through his first seven games – only five of which were starts – to help LAFC transform from an exciting expansion team into one of the clear-cut favorites in the Western Conference.
His off-the-charts stats have turned heads around the league, especially considering he spent the three seasons before he signed for LAFC in May playing sparingly and scoring less for Hull City in the English Premier League and Championship.
His form has been one of the shocks of the MLS season, but the 28-year-old Norwegian's insane run hasn't been that big of a surprise<|fim_middle|> pleasure to be a part of the team again and start helping them to achieve all the things were doing together."
Adama Diomande Los Angeles Football Club
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Bradley first coached Diomande back in 2015 at Norwegian club Stabaek. Though they were widely predicted to be a candidate for relegation from the country's top flight, Stabaek had an excellent year, finishing third in the Tippeligaen to earn a spot in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa League. Diomande was perhaps their best player, finishing second in the league with in 17 goals in 21 matches before he moved to Hull that September.
Between Stabaek and LAFC, Diomande now has 26 goals in 28 career league games under Bradley. He has 24 goals in 118 league matches under all other managers since he made his first-division debut in 2012.
"It's just more freedom with him," Diomande told MLSsoccer.com of his relationship with Bradley. "He's the kind of coach that says how can he make you better, but he doesn't take away the things you're good at all. That's what I like with him."
Though they were together only for a little more than five months at Stabaek, Bradley and Diomande established a strong working relationship in Norway. That continued after the striker moved to Hull in the final hours of the 2015 summer transfer window, with the two staying in contact as Bradley moved to Le Havre in France and Swansea in the EPL. The veteran manager got back in touch with Diomande after he was hired by LAFC last summer, reaching out to express interest in bringing him to California in 2018.
It took a while, but the deal eventually got done. With Diomande not seeing much time for a Hull team that had little left to play for in their Championship campaign, LAFC used Targeted Allocation Money to sign him just before the close of the MLS Primary Transfer Window on May 1.
"His stretch at Hull was not easy," said Bradley. "He had different managers and I don't think he ever really felt comfortable and felt like he showed what he could do. And so, as we were building our team, we talked with him and his agent and started to get a sense of what he was thinking about and eventually it all came together."
Diomande's early arrival was driven in part by his anxiousness to get back on the field as soon as possible. He had options to sign elsewhere in Europe, but he didn't want to have to wait until the summer to make a move and until August for his next chance to get back in an XI. That tipped the scales in favor of a primary window move to MLS and LAFC, where he's been a near-perfect fit in Bradley's system.
He's excellent at occupying center backs and understands when to come off his marker, receive the ball and play a pass to put a teammate through. He's drawn headlines for his ability to get himself on the end of those plays, but it's his off-the-ball work – his ability to know how and where to run and press – that's set the table for so many of them.
Even when he first arrived in LA and had to work off some rust, Diomande had that knowledge. He might not have had the cleanest touches during his first few games with the club, but, thanks to his familiarity with Bradley's system, he was putting himself and his teammates in good spots.
Diomande at Hull | Action Images
It didn't hurt that he scored a couple of goals, either.
"When he got here, I could tell that there was some rust left over from Hull, from not always playing as a striker, from not playing regularly and even at the end of the season, not training regularly," said Bradley. "So, when he got here, I just said to him, 'Listen man, we've got some work to do to get you back to what I know you can be.'
"Now I see every game, he's getting a little sharper, his touches, his movement, so I'm pleased. Having had the experience with him in 2015, I think that year in Stabaek he scored in the first game, then he went some games without a goal and then all of a sudden you could just see everything coming together. He got sharp, got confidence and then he went on a fantastic run of scoring important goals and leading the team. I'm excited to see if we can make that happen again."
Unsurprisingly, Diomande is happy in his new home, too. The striker is a dangerous part of perhaps the most talented roster in the West. And with Mexican star Carlos Vela back from World Cup duty, Designated Player Andre Horta possibly in line for his debut this weekend against Portland, Diomande and Marco Ureña emerging as excellent options up top, Diego Rossi terrorizing the wings and Benny Feilhaber, Mark-Anthony Kaye and Lee Nguyen running the midfield, they show no signs of slowing down.
"I've always been effective around the goal when I've been able to play my position, but the last couple of years I've been playing right midfield, left midfield, wingback, and that's not my position at all," said Diomande.
"I'm just happy to get all the right movements in the right times where I've always been dangerous in front of the goal. It's really been a | 1,122 |
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Tearing down the iPhone 4S (photos)
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates.
By Bill Detwiler |
Oct. 16, 2011, 5:23 a.m. PT |
Topic: Smartphones
1 of 59 Bill Detwiler/ZDNet
On October 12, 2011, Apple released the iPhone 4S. Although its exterior is nearly identical to the iPhone 4 (released in June 2010), the iPhone 4S pack a lot of new hardware.
We've published teardown galleries of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3G S, iPhone 3G, and original iPhone. I couldn't wait to get my hands on the 2011 model. Follow along as I crack open the Apple iPhone 4S.
For a more in-depth review of the iPhone 4S' internal hardware, check out my article, "Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware."
Photo by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
The iPhone 4S is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. It comes in black or white.
In the U.S., the iPhone 4S is available from AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. When purchased with a two-year contract, the 16GB model costs $199, the 32GB model costs $299, and the 64GB model costs $399.
I bought AT&T's version of the white, 16GB iPhone 4S (sans contract) from a local Best Buy Mobile location for $699.99 (plus tax).
Our the Apple iPhone 4S has an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 16GB of storage, 8MP rear-facing camera, VGA-quality front-facing camera, and 3.5" Retina display (960x640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi).
Included with the iPhone 4S are a USB power adapter, 30-pin dock connector to USB cable, earphones (with remote and mic), and product documentation (not shown).
The iPhone 4S has the same dimensions as the iPhone 4. It measures 4.5" (H) x 2.31" (W) x 0.37" (D). At 4.9 ounces, the iPhone 4S weighs 0.1 ounces more than the iPhone 4.
Apple iPhone 4S teardown: Back.
iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S side-by-side.
When the iPhone 4S (AT&T) and iPhone 4 (<|fim_middle|>4S can support the following cellular bands:
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
The iPhone 4S has two tamper-resistant pentalobe screws along the bottom edge. I used a special screwdrive to remove them.
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With the screws removed, you can slide the back cover up.
Removing the back cover.
Back cover.
Like its exterior, the iPhone 4S' internal hardware layout is nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4.
Inside the iPhone 4S, Apple used a lot of tiny screws. I used a Phillips #000 screwdirver to remove them.
Disconnecting the battery.
Removing the battery.
3.7V 5.3Whr Battery (APN: 616-580
Removing one of the many connector covers.
A large ribbon cable connected the Home button and other components along the bottom of the iPhone to the main PCB.
Removing the speaker assembly screws.
Removing the speaker assembly.
Speakers.
Removing the upper connector cover plate screws.
There are sevaral connectors and cover plates located at the top of the iPhone 4S. I removed all the screws holding them in place.
Removing the largest upper plate cover.
Disconnecting the rear-facing camera.
Removing the rear-facing camera.
8MP rear-facing camera.
Upper section with camera removed.
The upper portion of the iPhone 4S' main PCB is covered with cable connectors. I disconnected all of them with a thin metal blade.
Removing the main PCB screws.
Removing the SIM card and holder.
One of the most frustrating aspects of the iPhone 4S teardown was removing the tiny clips, spacers, and cushions located inside the phone.
Here's a closeup of the clip shown in the previous iPhone 4S photo.
A tiny black sticker covers one of the screws that hold the main PCB in place.
Removing the hidden PCB screw.
Removing the PCB.
With the main PCB removed, we get a clearer look at the iPhone 4S' other internal components. Unfortunatley, most of them are glued to the metal frame. To avoid damaging them, I left them in place.
I also chose to leave the Retina display and touchscreen (front panel) attached to the metal frame. I actually removed all the display assembly screws, but it did not want to come loose. As with the other internal components, I left it in place to avoid potentially damaging it.
I did however, remove the vibration motor.
Removing the vibration motor.
The AT&T version of the iPhone 4 used a rotating vibration motor. The iPhone 4S uses the same linear oscillating vibrator found on the Verizon version of the iPhone 4.
The upper section of the iPhone 4S houses the ambient light sensor, front-facing camera, speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, on/off button, ring/silent button, and volume up/down buttons.
The lower section of the iPhone 4S contains the Home button, 30-pin connector port, and microphone.
Main PCB - front.
Although most of the iPhone 4S' chips are visible with the removable EMI shields detached, several chips, such as the Toshiba NAND Flash memory module, remain hidden.
1GHz A5 processor K3PE4E400B-XGC1
STMicro chips with markings:
2128 33DH HGGBZ
AGD8 2132 KJ5CH
These are likely the gyroscope and three-axis accelereometer.
Unknown Apple chip with markings 338S0987 BOIT1132 SGP
The iPhone 4S' Qualcomm RTR8605 Multi-band RF Transceiver was also used in the HTC Thunderbolt.
TriQuint TQM9M9030
TriQuint TQM66052
Unknown chip with markings SP f QHB52
Avago ACPM-7181 Power Amplifier
Skyworks 77464-20 Power Amplifier
Apple 338S0973
Qualcomm MDM6610
Qualcomm PM8020 power management IC
Under this black sticker is a Murata SW SS1830010, which likely provides the iPhone 4S' Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
This photo shows the many tiny screws found inside the iPhone 4S. Although I was able to remove them all with a Phillips #000 screwdriver, they come in a variety of sizes. This makes reassembling the iPhone 4S a timeconsuming process. I wish Apple would settle on a single size for the iPhone's internal screws--as other smartphone manufacturers have.
Although their internal design is almost identical, the Apple iPhone 4S was a bit more difficult to dissect than the iPhone 4--mainly because the display/front panel assembly didn't want to come off.
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