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Managed funds are popular way to invest in the share market. For a fee, you can have your investments managed by professionals. There are funds available to suit a wide range of investment strategies. Each managed fund has a mandate, which determines what type of investments they will use.
We pay a fee to have our money invested by professionals. We all invest according to our personal goals and time frames. Our reasons for investing may differ, but we all have one thing in common: We want our investments to outperform the index, but, unfortunately most of us do not.
The data used for the Delbar study goes back to January 1984. It covers a 30 year period, which, we feel, accurately captures the modern investment era. In this time, we've seen, the crash of 87, the 2000 tech wreck, and the GFC. We've also seen the birth of home computing, the world wide web, and online investing.
Why Can't Investors Beat the Market?
These two factor create investment behaviors which result in below index returns. The Dalbar study has broken this down into investors behaviors.
Market Timing - Individuals tend to sell after a significant down turn (selling low). We tend to buy when markets are trending upwards (buying high). Time in the market, is more important than timing the market. Don't invest more than you can afford to lose, and don't panic. Your goal should be to buy and hold, or set and forget.
Unrealistic Expectations - Most of us will not beat the market. We are playing the game with large institutions, wholesale investors, and direct investors. Being above average means beating most of the players. Individual fund investors have less money, and are paying higher fees (per dollar invested). We are at a disadvantage from the start, rather than try to beat the market, we should set more realistic expectations. It doesn't help that our returns are diluted by fees charged by financial planners and stock brokers.
Loss Aversion - We all want high returns, but nobody wants to incur a loss. It is important that we understand that investing carries financial risk. If we want the chance of above average gains,<|fim_middle|> the economy is on the rise, and so are market prices.
What Should You Do to Improve Your Returns?
The Dalbar Study believes that the keys to successful investing are managing your expectations and staying invested. If you want to be a successful investor, don't be disappointed if you don't beat the index, and don't panic when markets fall.
A long term buy and hold strategy may feel like you are just a sheep in the herd, but why try and beat the market when you can bleat it? Would we be taking it to far if we suggested they rename it to the Dalbaaa Study? | we must also accept the chance of losses.
Access to Capital - Staying in the market requires discretionary income. Ironically our ability to invest is at it's lowest when the economy is bad, and markets are down and cheap. Rather than buying low, we need the money are are selling. Conversely, we tend to have more money when | 67 |
The forecast was rain. The place was an ancient Pictish cave by the wild Moray Firth coast, about 1/2 hour away from our home. The day was the 13th of October, 5 years to the day we entered our relationship. We watched the weather closely. There was no sign of rain at 8 am, when we had to make the final decision about the location. Will we go for the wild coast, or do we choose the<|fim_middle|> 4 countries gathered for one purpose : bringing our strengths and desires together to heal our damaged earth, and in doing so activate our own power and potential as movers and healers.
We mixed the soil we brought from Iran, Turkey, Syria, Palestine, and Scotland with an invocation to make our soils fertile and alive again. We mixed the waters from our countries with an invocation to remove all barriers on the flowing of our waters, both at the country and personal levels. We shared words of inspiration from our literature to share oneness of our humanity. We burned twigs and wood we brought from our land to light a sacred fire in each of our lives and for us as a group to have the fire we need for the Gathering.
Magical seeds appeared by way of Alp who had grown and saved them on his land. At the end of the Convergence we planted the seeds together in the Gümüslük Garden guided by Saad's expertise in agro-ecology. We planted the seeds in the soil of our countries, watered by the water we mixed from our lands.
I had this dream before the Convergence that we will come together - people from the 4 corners in the Fertile Crescent. We will make new seeds together. Seeds of Renewal, Regeneration, Restoration. We take the seeds home with us and plant them. The seeds grow and become trees, different trees in each region. In time the leaves and branches of the trees sway in the wind and the crown of trees pick up a resonance that is carried on the wind from place to place. The trees know that in our difference we are united. The trees grow, restoring the health and vitality of the Fertile Crescent.
The Convergence in Bodrum seeded this dream at the physical level.
I am ever grateful to all 18 of us seedy gardeners of our Fertile Earth.
Why am I here? what am i to do with my life?
I met Romi, a seeker of the Law of One in Louisville, Kentucky in 1994. He became my best friend and remains so ever since. In his presence I feel I can seek the deepest and the most ridiculous corners of my being, or I can simply be myself. What a gift! I think everyone needs a friend in whose presence they can be totally free and most genuinely themselves. This is the gift of a friend.
Thank you Romi for helping me with my Seeking to become whole and most truly myself. You have been a gift in my life ever since I met you.
As a Seeker we've been asking life's formative questions : 'Why am I here? What am I to do with my life?' Romi is dedicating his life now to look after his mother. I am organising the Earth Healing Gathering in Tatvan. Both services to our other beloved selves. | safer option of a sheltered woodland site?
The rain was holding back. We looked at each other; we knew what we wanted. Judith, our celebrant turned up punctually at 8.00. 'It is the cave!' we said. She was concerned, as we were for the guests slipping on the wet rocks. But she trusted us, and a decision was made. Our two sons, Kevin and Ocean, as well as my friend and maid of honour, Swan, accompanied us to the cave to set up the space and receive our guests.
I saw Ocean outside the cave, looking to the sea with an expression of amazement and joy! 'They are dolphines,' he said. I looked to where he was pointing. They were a pod, jumping! Our guests arrived one by one as I spotted the dolphines.
Our vows had 4 dimensions. Alan and I gradually crafted them over weeks of conversation, reflection, adding and deleting words. We vowed to support one another in our persoanl growth, our planetary service, on our spiritual paths. We vowed to have patience and compassion for our blind or unconscious selves to become known and loved. Just as we finished saying our vows, a sweet and gentle rain sealed our marriage as Judith pronounced us husband and wife. Then every one at once had to rush to escape the incoming tide. There, there, they were again. The dolphines were now swimming in the opposite direction, accompanying our guests from the sea as everyone lined up to climb the rope ladder back to higher grounds. Then the rain came. It poured mightily as our guests scattered the seed-balls we had prepared as part of our ceremony to regenrate a burned out landscape scarred by fires this last autumn.
Part II of our wedding day was made possible by the generous support of our friends in the community who cooked the meal for our guests as a gift to us. The rain did not cease for the rest of the evening. Our plans to have a storytelling fire outdoors was changed to having a beautiful storytelling space indoors, filled with late autumn flowers, gifted to us by a generous friend who has been tending her flower garden for years. Stories, songs, and dances blossomed in our community space, as our guests one, by one, contributed their gifts and shared their talents. Our married life started with wild blessings from nature and continued with generous gifts of service, flowers, songs, and stories from our friends and community. We spent a beautiful honeymoon on the islands of Orkney when we had a rainbow greeting us every day.
I warn you this is a miracle story! Read at your own risk :).
On Sunday 29th of May, I wanted to explore the mountains around Tatvan. I texted a number of people I know in town but no one wanted to come along. So 'come as it may' I said and set out.
At first I went to the site where we decided to hold the 'Earth Healing Gathering.' It is a boarding school for out of town children in the area. Once there I decided to keep walking up the road. Nazli, a friend of mine from Tatvan had told me the road will eventually join the mountains and the forests. While walking a number of local people asked me where I was going. I just said 'there' pointing to the mountain. I could understand that there aren't many visitors like me walking about their streets. But no one bothered me, or tried to stop me, which is a noble characteristic of the Tatvanese people, for which I love them.
As I walked away from town, I noticed the population of wild plants started to increase. At first I noticed the nettles, then a tree whose leaves look like oak, then hawthorn, and my excitement was perked.
Children noticed me, a stranger in their world, and started to follow me, saying 'hello' in English. I answered them in kind. Then a local man told me how to find the path to the mountain. I saw two Kurdish women tilling their land for new crops. They too were startled to see a stranger like me walking in their part of the world, but they did not bother me. They also asked where are you going? 'To the church?' they asked. 'Yes' I said. That way, that way, they pointed to the mountain.
On and up I walked. I was then clearly out of town and into wilderness in a very short distant. As I approached the foothill of the mountain I noticed the increase in biodiversity already. My excitement became palpable as I saw the beautiful colony of moss and lichen together on an impressive piece of rock. I noticed a marble kind of stone strewn on the path. The beauty of the stone touched my heart deeply and I rejoiced at the rocks.
By this time, to go further I had to climb a big rock, using both my arms and legs. I was acutely aware that I had been suffering from a frozen shoulder from the beginning of the year, for about five months now. My left arm was almost incapacitated and I could not lift it fully. 'How could I climb this rock?' I thought. 'I will climb this rock' I heard my inner voice say. By this time I started to feel a lightness in my left shoulder. This was a new sensation for me since my frozen shoulder syndrome started almost half a year ago. I lightened my load, leaving my rucksack behind and only carrying my camera up with me. I grabbed the rock and climbed noticing that my left shoulder and arm were easing from the pain and tightness that had inhibited me for so long.
Up and onward I walked, feeling a little lonely, wishing some of my friends had come along there. Just then, in the distant, on top of a rock I saw the silhouette of a man sitting on a rock. It felt like an instant granting of a wish!
As I emerged from the rock-climbing, I had a chance to look around. Then I saw the shape of an old Armenian church that was abandoned now. The air felt very pure and clean here. I felt a natural pull to go and explore the area around the abandoned church. I also noticed the increased life force around this part, including more insects like grasshopper and bees. As I walked around I noticed a very welcoming sensation in my body, a lightness of being, especially in my left arm and shoulder. I became aware of this sensation and welcomed it. I also was aware of an immense grief that lived in this spot. As I approached the old church, somehow I could not hold my tears back. I just allowed myself to feel what was happening. I walked, I felt the land, I cried, I also rejoiced for being here. Then I felt something lifting from my body. Startled, I raised my left arm. Lo and behold, I could raise my arm! This was something I was not able to do for a few months! And then I really started to cry! I felt deeply touched by the spirit and grace of this land.
Just then I heard the animals. Looking over to the other side I saw a herd of goats, just coming down the mountains. Accompanying them was a young shepherd whose silhouette I had seen earlier. We greeted each other and soon, established that between Farsi and Kurdi, we could communicate, somehow. It did not take long for us to build a rapport. I asked Momet, the shepherd to take a photo of me. He quickly learned how to use my rather complex camera. Gingerly I raised my arms, and they went up! My joy was immense!
After spending a little time with Momet and his goats, I pointed to the rock I saw him on earlier. 'Is it far?' I asked in Farsi. 'Not very far,' he said in Kurdi. I am going there, I told him. 'This is the way,' he said. I was overjoyed at this stage to discover how much we could communicate by our kin yet distanced, languages.
As I climbed up and higher, I witnessed even more plant and biodiversity, feeling truly in heaven! From the top of the rocks I had an eagle's point of view to see all around. I could sadly see the pollution of the lake too and wished to communicate ways in which this pollution could be avoided.
Momet joined me a little while later on the top rock and we communicated some more through the delightful common words we kept discovering between Farsi and Kurdi. Soon he left with his herd of goats. I slowly made my way down, but slowly. Touched by the spirit of the mountain, I stopped here and there to take photographs of the marvels and beauties I saw all around me.
I saw Momet the last time on this day. I shouted from the top of the mountain, 'where is the path?' He was small as a speck at the bottom of the mountain but he heard me. With his infinite kindness he pointed the way and waited to see that I find the path. Then he was gone.
At the bottom of the mountain I was a transformed person! As I walked through the neighbourhood, I found I could connect with people more easily. I greeted those who looked at me with 'Merhaba.' 'Hoş geldiniz' I heard people say from their home windows, which means 'welcome.' I felt the mountain was talking to me.
"I am ready to be whole again."
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In fixing goal-scoring woes, Coyotes will look to multiple factors
By Matt Layman | April 15, 2019 at 6:12 am
UPDATED: April 15, 2019 at 10:04 am
Head coach Rick Tocchet of the Arizona Coyotes reacts on the bench during the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena on February 24, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Jets 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The 2018-19 Coyotes season will be remembered as the year defense and goaltending helped carry the team to late-season playoff contention. They were so close, and fans loved them for the effort.
But as memorable as that will be, the offense was forgettable, if not unusual: Arizona had a whopping 11 players score double-digit goals, but the co-leading goal-scorers were Alex Galchenyuk (a former 30-goal scorer) and Brad Richardson (a 14-year veteran with 100 goals for his career), who tied with 19 each.
Nobody reached the 20-goal mark, the first time in franchise history that's happened, apart from the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. The Coyotes finished 28th in the NHL with 209 goals scored, tied with Dallas and ahead of Los Angeles and Anaheim.
The league average goals per game was 2.98. Arizona went 34-4-1 in games they scored three goals or more, and 5-31-7 in games they scored two or fewer.
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Chayka: Offensive production needs to improve for Coyotes next season
"I think to understand what we need to do to improve is pretty simple: we need to score more goals," GM John Chayka said. "I think any time someone's going through and trying to diagnose what you need to do to take that next step, that's not the complicated part, or complex part. What I think we need to understand and work through is, how do we score more goals? How do we create more offense, while maintaining that fundamental foundation of being a good, stingy defensive team?"
The bright side is the Coyotes were very good defensively, finishing sixth in fewest goals against and tied for first in penalty kill percentage. The Coyotes will look to maintain that but still find a way to put pucks in the net, and improve a power play that scored 16.3 percent of the time — the sixth-worst in the NHL.
Assistant coach John MacLean said that having so many injuries this past season created issues with slotting players into their appropriate spots in the lineup and on special teams.
"Trust me, the power play's nothing to hang your hat on this year, for sure," he said. "But it's there and you can see it, it's just kind of getting those guys in the right positions to succeed, and that's no different than anything else: penalty kill, power play, 5-on-5, so that's something we'll have to look at and work on."
ADDING A SCORER
It's fun to speculate who the Coyotes may or may not target, but there are lots of variables in the market and other teams vying for players' services. Even Chayka himself, when asked whether he saw trades or free agency as a more viable option for adding pieces this offseason, said he wasn't sure.
"I think, in order for us to be a team that takes the next step and contend, we will need some external help and that's what we'll look to do," Chayka said. "Whether that's trade or free agency, at this stage, I don't know."
(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Every team would love to add a goal-scorer, and the Coyotes might be at the top of the list of teams who would really benefit from the services of free agents like Buffalo's Jeff Skinner, who scored 40 goals this season. But with talent comes a high cost of acquisition, and Skinner might be prohibitively expensive.
Chayka addressed the matter of financial resources and ownership last week (president and CEO Ahron Cohen said the team is still exploring potential outside investors, but ownership change isn't imminent):
"My job as the GM is to take the resources available to us and allocate them as efficiently as possible," Chayka said. "And, can we continue to do a better job of that? There's a lot of teams that finished below us that spent a lot more money than we have. I don't think it's just a resource problem in that sense, or just a capital problem. I think there's opportunity for us to continue to grow and get better and add to our group and that's my focus."
A 40-goal scorer would be a big get for any team, but forwards who scored closer to 20 goals this season will also be hitting unrestricted free agency, like Jordan Eberle (19 goals), Gustav Nyquist (21 goals) or Brock Nelson (25 goals). Those players would be more affordable for any team, Arizona or otherwise.
Trading for players is another option. Last offseason, the Coyotes traded for Galchenyuk and Vinnie Hinostroza, for example.
"Everybody wants somebody," MacLean said. "But it's also the pieces that fit into the puzzle. That's John [Chayka] and upper management. Us, we get who we have. The guys that we get, we have to figure out ways to put them in a position to succeed."
INTERNAL POTENTIAL
Ultimately, the players the Coyotes already have in place will be critical for getting things right offensively. Head coach Rick Tocchet said as much when listing a variety of ways the Coyotes can score more goals in 2019-20.
"Well, I think coming in healthy is going to add some stuff," he said. "I think some guys that did not have a good year are going to play better.
"Obviously we're going to talk about outside help, whether it's free agency or trades or whatever, we've got to get it done. We know we have to get scoring, but there is scoring in here that we know we have some guys that can score. And we've got to maximize those guys, for sure."
The team expressed its belief in Galchenyuk and Nick Schmaltz, two players acquired since the end of last season who have shown flashes of scoring potential at the NHL level. Galchenyuk had 30 goals in Montreal in 2015-16, and Schmaltz had 21 goals in 2017-18 with the Blackhawks. Keller had 23 goals a year ago but only 14 in 2018-19.
"Again, I sound like a broke record, but I<|fim_middle|>, we're just going to score more but we're going to sacrifice our defensive play,' no.
"Now, do you activate the D a little bit more because our system's a little bit different? Yeah, I can tweak certain things. But I'm not going to tweak our identity because I'm trying to get a guy 30 goals. That won't happen. For sure. But if you defend well, you'll get the puck more, and that means you'll transpire to more chances."
MacLean lauded the team for playing "the right way" in 2018-19.
"Would we be having the same conversation if we were 20 points out and guys scored more goals?" he said. "So, it's a learning process as well, being on the right side, knowing that those opportunities come, how to handle those opportunities, be ready to shoot, whether it's when to pass and when to shoot, but you're playing the game the right way.
"To me, it's a learning process they've gone through and had to go through, and now, I think the expectations will be for them to carry that experience with them into next year." | still think that we've got guys," Chayka said. "Galchenyuk has scored 30 goals, Michael Grabner scored 30 goals before. Clayton Keller scored [23]. We got Nick Schmaltz, he didn't play a ton for us, but he's a 20-plus goal scorer. Derek Stepan's a 20-plus goal scorer."
Because of injuries, the Coyotes didn't see their full core of offensive players on the ice together much at all this season. Galchenyuk played 72 games, but was hurt to start the year and missed part of training camp. And all of the players that Chayka listed with the exception of Keller were injured for part of the season.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
"I think there's a number of players that offensively, can perform better, should have performed better," Chayka said. "We gotta do a deep dive here, and what is the impact of the injuries, not only in terms of man games lost, but chemistry? Put together lineups that are able to produce more offense. How much potential is there in young players and their development, and their trajectory?
"You go down the list and obviously, the [Christian] Dvoraks and the [Christian] Fischers and the younger guys come and we feel like there are opportunities for guys to produce more. Whether they can or whether they get there, those are things we're gonna have to discuss and address and understand."
COACHING ADJUSTMENTS
Part of the equation could just be as simple as the coaching staff pushing the right buttons.
"I think myself as a coach has to come up with new ideas," Tocchet said. "The power play's got to get better. I've got to get some confidence in some guys. And that's over the summer. And that's my job. I'll be in contact with a lot of guys. I've got some out-of-the-box thinking for some of these guys."
Merely getting adjusted to the 5-on-5 system put in place by Tocchet, though, shouldn't be an issue; MacLean even said there's not as much focus on that anymore with the same players being around Tocchet for two years now.
Tocchet and MacLean both pointed to the defensive effort by the whole team as one thing that can't change in their effort to produce more in the offensive zone. And of course, the fewer goals you allow, the fewer you need to score.
"I like this team," Tocchet said. "We can win 2-1. And we're going to have to win 5-4 some nights, too. That has to be in your DNA. So I don't think I'm going to devise a system: 'Oh | 580 |
The Cornell Daily Sun (<|fim_middle|> organizations are hosting a series of events this week to educate students about the disease. This year marks the third annual Cornell AIDS Awareness Week, according Maddie Gerrick '17, a coordinator for the event. | https://cornellsun.com/2014/12/01/c-u-doorstep-shuts-down-after-one-week/)
C.U. Doorstep Shuts Down After One Week
By ANDREW LORD
Citing issues with the Cornell housing contract, C.U. Doorstep — a student-run food service that delivered Chipotle to pick-up locations around campus on Tuesdays — shut down last Monday.
The service, which had been in operation for one week before closing, is attempting to resolve the issues and hopes the shutdown is only "temporary," according to Declan Sander '18, co-founder and chief technology officer of the company.
Sander cited problems with the "commercial activities" section of the Housing contract, but declined to provide further details.
No commercial business or activity may be conducted in or from any room or residence hall, and using residence telephones, Internet and wireless connections for profit-making purposes is also prohibited, according to the Cornell housing contract.
"Since the business has operations on campus, as well as the fact that I reside on campus, conflicts have come to our attention," he said.
Anthony Iannaci '18, a student who said he was looking forward to using the service, said he thought C.U. Doorstep was "a great idea."
"It would have been the most efficient way for me to get Chipotle on campus, and I know many of my friends would have thought the same," he said.
Lindsay Hale '18, however, said she would not have made much use of the service.
"I heard that C.U. Doorstep only delivered to Central Campus and for me that's not convenient," she said. "I also heard rumors that the service was very slow and everything sold out very quickly."
Until the issues are resolved, Iannaci said he plans to use other campus delivery services.
"There's nothing wrong with some of the other delivery services," he said. "In fact, they're probably more reliable at this point. But it still would be nice to have Chipotle as a [delivery] option, so I hope they get up and running soon."
C.U. Doorstep executives are expected to meet with Sarah Ploss — Cornell's Entrepreneur in Residence who currently advises Cornell-connected startups — this Wednesday, according to Sander.
Cornellians Address Stigma of Reporting Sexual, Domestic Violence
By SLOANE GRINSPOON
In light of recent local and national events — including the death of Shannon Jones '15 last week — members of the Cornell community say they are seeking to reduce the stigma associated with reporting incidents of domestic and sexual violence. A campus-wide discussion titled "Status of Sexual Violence at Cornell," which was planned by Yamini Bhandari '17, vice president for outreach and women's representative for the Student Assembly, will be held Wednesday.
Events Educate Students About Impact of AIDS
By SAMANTHA ACRICHE
In an effort to increase awareness for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and commemorate national AIDS Awareness Week, various Cornell | 616 |
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Auto repair can be an overwhelming topic. The following article will give you a good starting point. Reading this article is a start to auto repair wisdom, which will help to save money.
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Q: Get to doing something I've heard this construction a few times.
What does it mean exactly, and is it grammatically correct?
For example:
"it underwent a number of changes until it got to being exactly what I<|fim_middle|>A: It means slightly different things in each example.
In the first, it means 'reached'. It's a clunky sentence construction but means, 'It underwent a number of changes until it reached perfection'.
In the second, it means 'started'. 'I started thinking about old times.'
The expression, 'I got to thinking...' is generally used when something prompts you into reminiscing about something else. 'After seeing my grandmother, I got to thinking about all the times she baked me chicken pie.'
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It seems to me it's just about synonymous to get around to doing something, or (start doing something)
A: The problem with "it underwent a number of changes until it got to being exactly what I wanted it to be" is that the viewpoint changes three times.
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This is a passive expression viewing the object as a passive agent without an active agent acting upon it. It is a bare statement of event which ascribes no activity to the object itself and ascribes no activity to any other agent.
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This is somewhat ambiguous but could be understood to mean that the object had something to do with its 'getting' to the 'state of being' which resulted.
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*'what I wanted it to be'
This changes the whole aspect of the concept and now ascribes total control to 'I'. It now becomes apparent that 'I' am the sole agent and am responsible for all that has gone before.
I think that, conceptually, the change of viewpoint is undesirable and this results in what was described in comment as an 'awkward/non-idiomatic' context.
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Last weekend, as<|fim_middle|> | I walked along my local beach, I saw a young father playing with his two small children. They were making the most spectacular sandcastle—an enormous, elaborate concoction, complete with moat, dribbled sand battlements, driftwood defences and seashell-crusted turrets. The little boy and girl were running back and forth between the castle and the water's edge, squealing with excitement, cupped hands dripping as they tried to ferry enough of the sea in their tiny palms to fill their moat. None of them seemed to notice me as I walked past. They were in another world entirely, just the three of them.
As I walked by, it occurred to me that I had just seen a memory in the making. I suspect that those small children will never forget that castle, or those wondrous moments on the beach with their father. It was one of those childhood moments that have the power to last forever.
Then today, I have listened to Anja Boot recounting memories of her childhood holidays, playing on the dunes near St Helens. I've watched the lovely footage (at the end of this post) of Anja and her partner Damian returning to those dunes with their own two small daughters—and as I've watched, it's helped me understand something really important. Experiences like these—a mad race down a towering sand dune, or spending an afternoon building a sandcastle that the sea will soon dissolve—can seem frivolous or disposable while they're happening, but they're actually some of the most enduring and precious things we can hope for in life.
That young father, during those moments on the beach, was giving his children something far more valuable than a fun afternoon in the sun. Anja's parents gave her and her siblings something just as precious—and now she and Damian are giving that same gift to their own children. That gift is having time for each other. Just making time to be together, to slow down enough to really be with the people you care about and simply let the moment happen.
The east coast of Tasmania is full of places where experiences like this can happen. The dunes near St Helens that Anja visited as a child are still there—and it's still a place where you can feel as though you're the only ones around for miles and miles. There are countless places like that on Tasmania's east coast. Finding them just takes a simple decision to get in the car and go. And when you do, you can experience something truly beautiful, something untouched and extraordinary, and feel as though you're the first person to see it. You can find the space and the freedom to simply be. We seem to spend a great deal of our lives pushing and striving for things—sometimes for ourselves, and sometimes for the people we love. But perhaps the greatest prizes and the greatest gifts, as well as the greatest holidays, really do come when we simply, just, stop. We hope that you can make more valuable life-long memories soon.
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"After an emotionally exhausting couple of weeks for me, Chris had agreed<|fim_middle|> summary, the Florida sun was bright, but Kyle and Wyllym's love was brighter. | to let me sleep in on Saturday, May 6th, while he went to a final presentation for one of his spring semester classes. We had had a whole conversation about it, which was why I was so frustrated with him when he called me at 8:54, just before his 9am class.
"I thought we had agreed..." I began, but he interrupted me. "We have been chosen by a mother, we matched, I just talked to our case worker. Our baby is due next week..."
Sherree and Jesse's wedding at Cross Creek Ranch was nothing short of a dream. It could have been the groom's silent tears that came at the sight of his bride coming down the aisle. It could have been the incredible venue and how even the coordinators were excited about this wedding. Maybe it was the perfect balance of a touching, intimate ceremony and a dance floor that wouldn't quit - whatever it was, Sherree and Jesse's wedding was special from beginning to end and is a day I won't soon forget!
Kyle and Wyllym met when they were working on a production of The Wizard of Oz together. Kyle was choreographing the show, and Wyllym was the Costume Designer. They beautifully incorporated sweet, subtle details from this part of their love story into their wedding day: a venue covered in brick pavers, blue and white checkered dress shirts, picnic basket centerpieces, yellow accents, and ruby red sneakers to remind everyone in attendance "there's no place like home"!
Kyle and Wyllym walked each other down the aisle to the tune of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". The ceremony was personal and inspired many happy tears.
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It's the time of year when many of us may be looking to adopt good habits for our New Year's resolutions. For those tasked with reviewing and agreeing contract documents – in particular the technical and pricing documents – the recent decision of Coulson J in Dynniq UK Ltd v Lancashire County Council may provide some timely inspiration.
The case involved interpreting wording within pricing documents of a term service contract, and afforded Coulson J the opportunity to remind us of the established principles of contract interpretation.
However, what surprised me when reading this case was not these principles – or the court's application of them – but the fact that this dispute had come so far in the first place. This is especially given that the TCC found that the proper interpretation "[does not give] rise to any real difficulties at all" and that there is "no lack of clarity in the words<|fim_middle|> you sign it is a good one. In this case, Dynniq hadn't picked up the words included in the Price List, but had read them where they appeared in the Preamble. Dynniq took the view that the reference to Chapter IV of the Method of Measurement for Highway Works, which was incorporated by reference into the Preamble, meant that the items of rate coverage would only apply in very limited circumstances. That point is only apparent if you read Chapter IV. The real difficulty facing estimators is the problem of conflicting provisions in different contract documents. So perhaps the advice ought to be: if in doubt, seek legal advice before you sign your contract.
Second: assume your contract has mistakes or inconsistencies, but either get training to spot the biggies or ask a lawyer to review.
Third: make sure at least one person reads the whole contract ie technical reads legal and legal reads technical. Often this is where the misunderstandings arise.
Fourth: if you are going to amend a contract, understand how it changes the normal position and standard practice. Generally if the contract is not read, then anything which differs from the norm won't be complied with. Decide if compliance is better than rights to enforce when they don't.
These suggestions of course make perfect sense. Unfortunately, most public sector tenders these days must be returned through a portal, where the Ts & Cs apply to all and are not individually negotiable.
For example, we recently submitted a tender to a local council, a JCT SBC/Q 2016, with 19 pages of amendments. One amendment was particularly draconian with respect to deemed variations, so we qualified the tender submission. The response was "The Council has taken advice and believe the proposed clauses are reasonable. For clarity the Council is unwilling to accept any proposed changes." So we were left with a contractual Hobson's Choice. It didn't mean that we didn't understand the implications of the bespoke amendments. Solution – we offloaded the risk to insurance and included for this in an increased prelims figure. We didn't win the contract – so the point is otiose – but the review procedure was instructive. | " which were at issue.
This got me thinking about the importance of fully appreciating the wording used in the pricing documents and other technical annexures to a contract (even where the contract is based on an industry standard form) and the effect this may have on the contract's operation.
The contract in question was a term service contract between Lancashire County Council and a contractor (Dynniq) for the maintenance of traffic signal installations and the construction of new or replacement traffic signal installations.
The contract was based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract with Pricing Option A, under which task orders for specific works could be issued. The total price payable to the contractor under a task order was to be based on lump sum prices and/or rates for specific items, as set out in the Price List for the relevant items of work carried out under that task order.
"… traffic safety and management within and/or adjacent to the [property]".
The Price List itself then included a specific section entitled "Traffic and Safety Management". Unlike any other section of the Price List, this section was also prefaced with a note in equivalent terms to the proviso highlighted above.
The contractor was entitled to be paid for traffic safety and management items separately and in addition to traffic signal maintenance works in every case and for each task order (as the contractor argued).
The costs of traffic and safety management items were deemed to be included in the prices for other items in the Price List, so could not be claimed separately to these items under a task order (as the council argued). The council acknowledged that the contractor was entitled to be paid separately for traffic safety and management where such matters were the substantive subject of the task order, rather than being incidental to other work required under it.
The practical point here (and perhaps quite an obvious one) is this: Parties need to be alive to any wording within a contract which changes the "usual" position or standard form approach. Where the effect of such wording is clear – even if included (as here) in the technical or pricing documents – parties will not be able to rely on what is common practice, if this is contrary to the words used.
While those with the relevant technical expertise will likely (and rightly) be the ones tasked with reviewing pricing schedules and other technical information at tender stage, it would be good practice for them not to review these documents in isolation from the remainder of the contract – or to assume that a Price List will simply consist of a list of prices!
Instead, a careful review of these documents should ensure that any provisions which relate to the mechanics of the contract are fully appreciated and considered in the context of the contract as a whole.
Anecdotal evidence tells me that around 80% of people fail to stick to their New Year's resolutions for longer than 6 weeks. Perhaps the decision in Dynniq will encourage those tasked with reviewing tender documents to adopt good habits for a little longer!
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Nursery School in Japan by Takahashi Ippei
The result of a collaboration between Takahashi Ippei and the local community, this school doubles as a new garden and social space for the town
A large number of reconstruction initiatives are still ongoing in the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami that devastated Tōhoku on the east coast of Japan. Carried out by individuals, local groups and architects, they form a panorama of resilience aimed at preserving a sense of local identity and social cohesion through thoughtful, small-scale moves. This particular project is for a public nursery school in Shichigahama, a coastal town which was badly damaged in the disaster as 10m high waves tore through it. Around 100 townspeople lost their lives and 1,000 houses were destroyed.
The new nursery school was the outcome of a collaborative design process between architect Takahashi Ippei and local people. 'I wanted it to be a monument for reconstruction,' he says, 'evoking both unity and eternity.'
Floor plan - click to expand
Organised around a large courtyard, the single-storey colonnaded structure has a modesty and generosity, creating a flexible armature for learning and play. Children populate the nursery both indoors and outdoors and the building becomes part of the landscape, generating and hosting a variety of experiences like a village in microcosm.
Though materials are simple and austere, the conspicuous exception is the polished, shimmering skin of stainless steel that envelops the outward-facing walls. The thin metal veneer alludes to the craft of byōbu, ornate Japanese folding screens, characterised by dazzling gold or silver grounds. At the front of the building a communal lounge offers people the opportunity to gather and socialise, so the nursery is more than just a school: it is also a new garden and social space for the town.
Architect: Takahashi Ippei
Photographs: Iwan Baan
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Comunal Taller de Arquitectura has been announced the winner of the AR Emerging Architecture awards 2019, along with two Highly Commended practices – Estudio MMX and Estúdio Gustavo Utrabo – and the joint winners of the Peter Davey Prize, TAKA Architects and Clancy Moore Architects
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Critic by Hrafn Jökulsson - Writer and journalist
In my youth there was no more laughable literature than Icelandic thrillers. Unbelievable but true. Now Icelandic thriller authors make a breakthrough in many parts of the world and constantly new authors show themselves on the writing stadium with their bloody plots.
I was reading Hilma by Óskar Guðmundsson and had to ask Google itself for many times before I was convinced this was the author´s first book. What a start!
Here we have an real author in his first attempt. The book is written by wit and vitality, the persons become immediately close to one --- or provoke horror.
The main person Hilma is the coolest character I have seen for a long time in Icelandic thrillers.
Congratulations Óskar. This is a four star novel.
Critic by Kristjón K. Guðjónsson - Journalist Pressan
Hilma hits the target!
Hilma is Óskar Guðmundsson´s first novel but it is certainly not like this thriller is a beginners experiment. It is extremely well written and composed of great sport and ingenuity.
The main character is the police woman Hilma, who is one of the most memorable characters who Icelandic authors in the thriller literature have conjured the past years.
She is cool with touch of social fobia and remindes in that manner of Lisbeth Salander. However Hilma gives in every way more human impression besides she is greater humorist than the Swedish punk amazon.
It is never an good idea to trace the plot in a thriller but in short Hilma deals with a ruthless murderer who is determined to get a revenge on characters who made his live miserable all his youth. At the same time Hilma is fighting a major criminal from Lithuania who does not let anything stop him in his criminal actions. Not all problems are solved in the end of the novel as the book is clearly the first part of a dual-play.
The book was published this spring and clearly has got lot of readers with regards to a lot of positive discussions and comments on Hilma in Facebook and other parts of the internet.
Oskar writes a very interesting and compact<|fim_middle|>va Halldórsdóttir
*****
"Just finished reading Hilma. The best crime thriller I've read since Stieg Larsson's books. Hilma sets up a sequel and I can't wait!"
Ingibjörg H. Elíasdóttir
"It's a very exciting book – I'm still reading it and I don't want it to ever end. I'm tormenting myself by reading it in short bursts. I eagerly await more from Óskar."
Erla Guðmundsdóttir
Interview in Morgunbladid - Ottó Geir Borg Screenwriter:
Signing a movie-contract to HILMA between Oskar and the film-production company NEW WORK ehf.
Rewiew in frettanetid.is about the HILMA cover-making | style which
keeps the readers tight through the 440 pages.
The horror is seldom as a main subject, the author discusses many matters in connection with the financial ruin and reform of the Icelandic society the last years.
However the characterization is most prominent. Hilma is a huge succsess character and the same goes for many secondary characters even those who only are visible for a moment.
Conclusion: Extremely exciting and well written novel by a new author. It will be interesting to watch him in the future. He starts his career in the elite of Icelandic authors. Four stars.
Critic by Steinþór Guðbjartsson - journalist Morgunblaðið
"Truth and pain"
"The thriller 'Hilma' by Óskar Guðmundsson certainly has plenty of thrills, more than can be found in most Icelandic novels in the same genre that were published last year." (2015)
"Hilma isn't just one of the best crime thrillers released in the summer, it's one of the best crime thrillers I've ever read. A fantastic first release."
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Timberwolves rout the Wizards, 93-72
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) –
WASHINGTON — Those relative few who remained from a sparse Sunday matinee audience at Verizon Center booed when Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio celebrated Sunday's 93-72 victory over the winless Wizards by hurling the ball high into the air.
(PHOTO: Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) drives to the basket past Washington Wizards power forward Trevor Booker (35) during the second half of their game played at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Sunday, January 8, 2012. Minnesota defeated Washington 93-72.)
Their displeasure was directed at the still-winless home team rather than the rookie's long-standing victory tradition, although those with sharp memories might have booed Wizards management instead.
Two days before the 2009 draft, new Wolves boss David Kahn swung a deal with Washington, sending Mike Miller and Randy Foye to a Wizards team expecting to make a playoff push that next season for the draft's No. 5 pick.
That pick became Rubio, and on Sunday he paired with fellow rookie Derrick Williams and completely changed the game's complexion when they entered together late in the first quarter.
The Wolves trailed 17-13 when they subbed in for a starting lineup that moved Wes Johnson to small forward and inserted Wayne Ellington at shooting guard because Michael Beasley (sprained foot) was injured.
They led 48-34 when Rubio and Williams next left the floor at halftime.
For those keeping score at home, that was a game-changing 35-17 run in Rubio's first game against Washington point guard John Wall, the 2010 draft's No. 1 overall pick.
By the time the afternoon was over, Rubio and Williams had combined on another alley-oop, slam-dunk collaboration sure to<|fim_middle|> roster who were top six lottery picks. The Wizards' only other player chosen that high is last summer's No. 6 pick, Jan Vesely.
"If it had been Rubio, who knows, John Wall might not have been here," Washington coach Flip Saunders said, referring to that 2009 trade the Wizards hoped would bolster a team that already included Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison. "There were a lot of things that went into whole equation."
Rubio said Sunday he is happy where he is.
"I don't know, Minnesota was the team that drafted me and I don't think anything else," Rubio said. "They were the ones who trusted me and I'm so glad they did."
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Both finished tied for a team-best plus-29 on the plus-minus ratings — if you believe in that statistic — and their play together made another 20-point, 16-rebound game by Kevin Love seem like something of an afterthought.
"We've developed a good chemistry together, since the first day of practice," said Williams, who played his entire 30 minutes, 27 seconds Sunday beside Rubio. "I think he knew of me, but I don't think he knew I could really jump. After the first lob we connected on in practice, I just told him, 'Man, throw it up there, I'm going to catch it.' I rarely missed alley-oops.
"He has a good basketball IQ. He's going to find you."
They combined Sunday for more than just another highlight-reel dunk: Williams stretched the Wizards' defense by scoring 12 of his 14 points off the bench on four three-point shots.
Rubio assisted him on all four.
"Yeah, I forgot about those," Williams said.
Rubio contributed 13 points, 14 assists and six rebounds, while Wall made three of 10 shots (two of those three were dunks) and had 10 points, six assists and five rebounds as a starter. Rubio's 14 assists were his third double-digit assists total in eight NBA games and they helped the Wolves answer with their first road victory after disappointing losses to Memphis and Cleveland at home.
Afterward, Wolves coach Rick Adelman was asked when Rubio — who has started the season by playing every second of every fourth quarter — was going to be promoted to starter.
"I get real tired of answering that," he said. "He's doing just fine."
Fine enough that one Verizon Center press room wag commented on how Rubio, at first glance, makes his teammates better while Wall doesn't. The Wolves, by the way, have seven players on their | 401 |
Upwards of 300 government emergency workers will be<|fim_middle|> federal disaster assistance, Navarro said.
Most of the workers will be sent from FEMA's Albany office, although others will come from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the state government, Navarro said.
The moves show that federal agencies are acting seriously in response to President Obama's declaration of a federal disaster after the flooding that devastated southern Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties Aug. 9 and 10, said Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.
"We asked FEMA to step in and send personnel to help residents, small businesses, hospitals, churches and nonprofits apply for aid," Schumer said. "This proves they've gotten our message and are stepping up to the plate."
Obama issued disaster declarations for the area earlier this month.
That means local residents could be eligible for temporary housing, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, crisis counseling and other benefits, Navarro said. Local businesses and municipalities damaged by the flooding also may be eligible for aid.
Those who think they may be eligible for aid should begin the process of applying by registering with FEMA at (800) 621-3362 or www.disasterassistance.gov.
The workers being sent to the Buffalo area include community relations representatives, small-business outreach officials and information technology experts, Navarro said.
The emergency workers will based at Mount Carmel School in Silver Creek, the Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley and a mobile disaster recovery center on the Seneca Nation's Cattaraugus Reservation, Schumer's office said.
Most of the workers will help people fill out applications for aid, but hazard mitigation engineers will also travel to the area to help municipalities figure out ways to prevent future flooding.
FEMA already has awarded nearly $1.6 million to local residents, and between 85 percent and 90 percent of applications have been approved, the agency said last week. | deployed to Western New York to help people apply for the aid they're eligible for in the wake of last month's devastating flooding, federal officials said Monday.
Some 238 of the workers already have been assigned to the flood-relief project, and the number is expected to eventually reach between 275 and 300, said Art Navarro, assistant external affairs officer at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
"They'll be there as long as it takes to complete the mission" of helping local residents and businesses apply for | 107 |
With the series tied at 1-1, everything was at stake for the all important game 3. ROI was without the services of their in form star batsman Vinodh (out on official duty). Mallus for their part were without their best bowler of the series Binu (who had to work). In a move to balance the teams, ROI captain Ramesh agreed to trade off Eugene and Raghu for the match. It has to be mentioned here, that if there is one person who grows younger day by day, it must be Eugene. His reflexes at the short extra cover postion is second to nothing.
It was a perfect English weather (temperature in the lower 70s�) with a nice cloud coverage bringing occasional breeze. Weather man, had predicted rain for most of the day, but it appeared to hold on, nicely atleast till noon. The pitch looked damp near the batting crease and dry else where (offering un even bounce), with lots of assistance for bowlers. Sabari won the toss & opted to field first, pretty much going by, how both the earlier matches were won by, teams chasing. It didn�t seem like it mattered for the ROI captain Ramesh, as his think tank, were even ready to gamble batting first, had they won the toss.
The trusted �S� brothers (Sudhakar & Sukumar) were out in the middle, with Raghu & Sashi opening the attack for Mallus. Both the openers were content in nudging the singles, with straight drives & occasional tap on square off both sides. Raghu bowled good line, but was always drifting towards leg, with a couple of wides, which made the task little easier for the ROI openers. Sashi on his part bowled a decent couple of overs.
Sudhakar by this time, started looking increasingly confident, playing his patented uppish drives on the offside for easy ones� & twos�. One such shot brought his downfall, when Raghu moved quick from deep cover to his right & plucked the ball out off thin air. It was a spectacular catch, made look simple. The opening pair had made a solid 36 runs by then,<|fim_middle|> ball hunt, Sabari decided to finally come on to have a bowl.Thiagu and Veesra concentrated very hard to see through the first over from sabari , gathering 4 singles and 2 extras of the over.But sabari straight away removed Thiagu, in his very next over,who was looking to flick a ball that appeared to be a full toss, ended up as a toe crusher, beating his bat to disturb the wood behind. Thiagu had a well made 20 by then. To tie up one end Deepak was sent in next, who right away started finding his range of shots. While Sabari was bowling tight on one end, Sashi was letting it lose on the other, with his harmless full tosses, begging to be hit. Deepak promptly sent all those full tosses to either mid wicket fence or fine leg fence. ROI was scoring at a rapid pace, reaching triple figures in over 14. Looking for runs Deepak threw his wicket, with a big heave over mid wicket, only to be clean bowled by Jobin. Sunil was next in. Veesra, to let others bat, walked out (retired hurt), which brought Muru in the middle. Sunil looked a happy man, hitting a six & four, later getting out bowled by Baiju.This was a surprise package for mallus. SriKrishna replaced Sunil. Muru, pulled one from Baiju for a huge six & played Sabari�s next over scoring comfortable twos�, sending some serious indications to mallus of how he tored the tight bowling attack of USC in the past, eventually getting run out while trying for an impossible third one. Ramesh (likes to be called Dhoni) couldn�t get the flavour of Dhoni�s brilliance to be showered on mallus, while trying to speed up the proceedings , left way for Veesra with Srini on the other end. Veesra helped the team to pose an astounding 152 for 8, remaining unbeaten @ 25. It was a very good collective effort by the ROI batsman, with 6 of their batsman in double figures (Sudhakar 14, Thiagu 20, Deepak 16, Sunil 14, Muru 15). Extras was the highest scorer worth 30. For the Mallus it was Baiju who claimed 3 wickets. Eventhough Sabari bowled a tidy line, was not with his usual self after the hamstring pull he suffered in his second over.
It was always going to be tough to score 153 unless their frontline batsman fire big time.
Vinodh &Biju took the strike whereas Ramesh & Sunil shared the new ball. As usual Ramesh bowled tight with his normal burst. Sunil had a little hard time controlling his wides. It appeared though, anything missing the stumps were called a wide (WIDE off stumps may be??) leaving the ROI bowlers nothing but to hit the line of stumps. May be a couple of inches were allowed on the off side, but that was it strictly. Anyhow inspite of that, ROI controlled the proceedings very well. Ramesh got the wicket of Biju, who made way for Jobin. Srini & Muru were the first change bowlers for ROI. Vinodh hit the first boundary for Mallus, when he heaved his bat, getting the ball past wide long on of Srini. Muru got Vinodh in his second over, when a widish delivery (Umpire Shaji almost called it a wide) was chased to give, Thiagu behind the wicket a faint edge to hold. Jobin earlier had a life, when he top edged a Muru�s delivery for a simple catch to be dropped by Deepak in the slip area. Shaji walked in next and took his time. The fielding captain of ROI Veesra had an attacking field in the inner circle. He read the situation pretty well. Couple of his field changes brought immediate results. He moved Sunil from point area to short square leg, who right away in the next delivery effected a run out. Shaji flicked off his legs a delivery from Nataraj, which was very well picked by Sunil moving & bending to his right, to get both the batsman stranded in the strikers end. Jobin had to go which brought Sabari into the middle. In the next over Muru drew Shaji to drive a ball pitched well outside the off stump. The width was there, but the bounce kept Shaji stranded in the crease without any foot work, slashing at it, the ball racing off a thick outside edge, for Thiagu to hold off one handed. It was a splendid effort by Thiagu to take a sharp catch.
Raghu was the next man in. He played a couple of shots on the off scoring ones� & twos�. Mallus� were scoring at the rate of 5 an over with the score at 46 after 9 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. Veesra introduced himself & bowled a tidy first over giving away just one run. Muru was called to bowl his last over. With the required run rate climbing to improbable proportions, Sabari tried to hit out one of Muru�s delivery which again landed just outside off stump in a good length area, to get a top edge going high between point & extra cover. Sunil did well moving to his right from point & picking the ball with his right hand on the second attempt. In the very next over, veesra clean bowled Raghu, who was the last hope for mallus, with a traditional leg spinner . Eugene kept the proceedings going for a little while, with a mighty heave for a huge Six over mid wicket from veesra�s over , but it was matter of time before the curtains were down. Deepak was introduced with the assurance of MOM award by Veesra,if he gets couple of wickets in that over. He delivered by getting rid off Eugene & Sashi in the same over. Baiju & Baaji were the last couple of wickets to fall, ending the Mallus @ 94 all out in the 18th over. It was an emphatic victory for the ROIs� by 58 runs. The Man of the Match was Veesra, for his brilliant batting, bowling & field settings.
Overall it was a very interesting series. With whatever limited resources Mallus� had, they really put a good show, shocking the mightly ROIs� in the series opener. ROI for their part did come back hard in games 2 & 3, looking increasingly aggressive. The writer of this article, will be out for the next 3 weeks taking care of personal things. Until then you all have a great time. | with Baiju providing the much needed breakthru� in the 6th over. Nataraj was the next man in for ROI. Losing his dominant partner, put some pressure on Sukumar, who looking to clear long on, holed out to a simple catch under the throat of Sashi in the same over. Two wickets by Baiju in an over brought Mallus� right back on the game. Thiagu replaced Sukumar to the crease. Both Nataraj & Thiagu are free flowing batsman, who likes to play their shots. However in the next over, the inevitable �Thiagu� thing happened. In trying to be too cautious of not to get involved in a run out situation again (It must be noted here, that the batsman was run out on both the previous matches), Thiagu stayed glued to his crease, after completing 2 runs as bye�s of a wide ball, not responding to a rare sprint by Nataraj at the batting crease, for a 3rd run of a slight mis field by the keeper , which made the ball rolled couple of yards left to wicket keeper. Both the batsman ended up in the strikers end & Nataraj had to go, who couldn�t figure out, why Thiagu didn�t respond to his call. Thiagu later revealed that, he got confused by a �NO� from the non strickers direction (everyone suspects it was a call by Veesra, who was the umpire till then or is it something � Thiaguish � thing happenend again ????).
Veesra was the next man in, jumped infront of Deepak and Muru ,while Ramesh took the job of officiating. Veesra for once looked clear in his minds. He was determined to make an impression by playing percentage shots, in front of the wicket. Veesra didn�t let Eugene to settle on any line, who was introduced into the attack by Sabari to tighten the grips for mallus . Veesra was severe on the veteran, when he pulled a delivery just short of good length to midwicket fence, square cut him over the point fielder for another boundary and made runs at will on both sides of the wicket, running well between the wickets and collecting 12 runs of Eugene�s first over. Eugene was never seen with the ball again. This was the best phase of the ROI innings. On the other hand, veesra�s presence brought the much needed confidence in Thiagu, who in the very next over ,capitalized on yet another poor showing by Santhosh with the ball, in the only over that he bowled. Thiagu pulled a short ball to midwicket for a towering six over the mid wicket for maximum, which traveled miles, landing on the road outside the ground & later flicked another one ,over square leg for the same result, collecting 15 runs of the over.. This changed the fate of the match completely.
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Are you a fan of Music books? Check out all of our Music book selections, read reviews,<|fim_middle|> may well be one of the UK's best-loved picture book authors but she is also a very talented song writer and singer as is shown by this wonderful volume that includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords for each score. This will ensure that even the most reluctant toddler will be hooked on the hilariously funny rhymes and appealing characters from a good witch and a bad dragon to a dog and a frog. Click here for an activity sheet related to this book ! | download extracts and you can order the book too!
This excellent book is an inspiring and all-encompassing guide to the world of music for young people. By inviting them to imagine they are attending a music course over an academic year the authors make it particularly involving for young people and the different 'lessons' cover everything from the different kinds of music and musical instruments there are, to the elements of musical language, and how to make music yourself. The tone is engaging and conversational throughout and the book is extremely well-designed, colourful illustrations by Daniel Frost adding to the overall appeal. Readers can listen online to recordings my top musicians too thanks to a QR code. Bravo! ~ Andrea Reece Companion title to the School of Art.
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A book of nine songs and music together with an accompanying CD including her most famous Room on the Broom. Julia | 187 |
This collection consists of 5 publications titled Portfolio of Photographs of the World's Fair, from the Household Art Series that was published weekly. The collection contains Nos. 1, 2, 3, <|fim_middle|> Many of the covers are loose and brittle. The materials are dated 1893 and 1904 and measure .92 linear feet (1 box).
The World's Columbian Exposition or the Chicago World's Fair was held in Chicago, Illinois in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492. The Fair was designed in large part by Daniel Burnham and Frederick Law Olmstead. The grounds spanned over 600 acres and held close to 200 buildings. The Fair ran from May 1, 1893 until October 30, 1893.
The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri was held to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. The Fair opened on April 30th and closed on December 1st. The site was designed by George Kessler and covered 1,200 acres and held over 1,500 buildings. Foreign countries, the United States government, and 43 of the then 45 states staged exhibits for the Fair.
1893 and 1904 World's Fair Photographs. Fort Worth Public Library Archives. https://fortworthlibrary.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/1 Accessed April 24, 2019. | 5, and 11, and all of these books contain pictures from the Chicago's World Fair. The collection also contains one copy of The World's Fair in Colortypes & Monotones, and it features both color and black and white pictures of the 1904 World's Fair. | 62 |
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Just a few kilometres far from Levico Terme, you can find the most important climbing gym in Valsugana: the limestone wall of Monte Raga. Even closer, you can find another gym in Falesia La Curava (Serafini), next to Grigno.
There are many stables around in Valsugana and you will surely have the chance of taking lessons or spend unforgettable moments riding in the woods, following the main horse paths in Trentino.
It's a great way to discover some forgotten aspects of our culture and past traditions. Walking by a donkey, you'll have the chance to watch and listen what surrounds you and share every emotion with a special partner. We believe in the incredible strength of this ancient open air activity and are looking forward for you to meet at the Sport & Wellness Hotel Cristallo our two donkeys Pepito and Arturo.
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SENATOR R<|fim_middle|>2017 to qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide professional services relating to planning, development, design and construction of a new HVAC infrastructure, roofing and electrical upgrades and repairs to associated systems within the healthcare facility.
The Chief Financial Officer, Tim Lessing, faced several questions from committee members including the resignation of the Acting Chief Financial Officer, Michael Younger. He told the committee that Younger was not fired; but resigned for personal reasons.
The JFLHMC officials were told that they were micro-managing the hospital which poses a problem in regards to its proper functioning and that the Governing Board was part and parcel to the many problems JFLHMC is facing today, specifically their pettiness and back-stabbing.
Both the Chairwoman, Senator Rivera O'Reilly and Senator Kurt Vialet spoke of the possibility of abolishing the District Boards by transferring all of its functions to the Territorial Board.
Committee members at Friday's hearing were Senators Nereida Rivera O'Reilly, Kurt Vialet, Marvin Blyden, Janette Millin Young, Sammuel Sanes, Dwayne DeGraff and Novelle Francis, Jr. Non-Committee member was Senator Alicia Hansen.
February 3, 2017 / In Health, Hospitals & Human Services, Press Releases, Senator Nereida Rivera-O'Reilly / By admin / Comments Off on SENATOR RIVERA-O'REILLY HELD FIRST COMMITTEE HEARING AS CHAIRWOMAN | IVERA-O'REILLY HELD FIRST COMMITTEE HEARING AS CHAIRWOMAN
ST. CROIX— Senator Nereida Rivera-O-Reilly chaired her first committee hearing on Friday when the Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix where testimonies were given by the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFLHMC) officials regarding CMS certification.
In her testimony, Aracelis Bermudez Walcott, Chairperson of the Governing Board of Directors JFLHMC, said the hospital has to continue to be reconstructed, arranged, and maintained to continue to ensure the safety of the patients, visitors and its employees. She added that she would like to see partnerships with other off-island hospitals for specialty areas such as neonatology, infectious disease and neurosurgeries.
Richard Evangelista, Acting Chief Executive Officer said the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a 12-page statement of deficiencies they found with JFLHMC regarding the physical environment. According to the CEO, CMS called for a plan of corrections to address their findings which he said mainly stemmed from issues related the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
The CEO told committee members that the hospital sent CMS on January 9, 2017, a revised plan of correction to address their concerns and a number of attachments that provide evidence of the steps taken to address the cited deficiencies. He added that the hospital believes the document submitted will ensure compliance as the hospital undertakes long-term capital projects to upgrade the hospital's physical environment.
Speaking specifically regarding correcting the deficiencies, Evangelista pointed out that a request for proposal was sent out on January 27, | 360 |
Dani<|fim_middle|> the outdoors. | elle Diffenderfer joined EagleStone in June of 2016 as a Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator. Danielle assists in consolidating marketing materials, maintains social media platforms in an effort to build local knowledge of the company, supports community outreach, and works closely with our outsourced marketing team to progress communications and growth throughout the company.
Danielle graduated Salisbury University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a focus in Journalism and Public Relations. During this time she was involved multicultural club, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and helped with SGA fundraisers around the campus community. During her time at Salisbury, Danielle studied abroad in London for International Communications in addition to planning & organizing a tournament that made over $500 in donations for a local children's charity in Salisbury, MD.
Danielle was born and raised in Mount Airy, MD and currently resides in Frederick, MD. Over the past 6 years, she has become an aunt to three beautiful nephews. In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and anything that involves | 226 |
Johns Hopkins undergrads win funding for bright new venture in Tanzania
Bright Energy Africa aims to introduce healthier, environmentally friendly energy source
Image caption: Sophomores Yadel Okorie, Miguel Dias, and Samantha (Yu) Wang
By Katie Pearce
/ Published April 20, 2015
In Tanzania for an internship last summer, Miguel Dias found himself spending a lot of time in smoke-filled rooms. Residents would often cook indoors using charcoal, and the smoke would saturate the small spaces. Not accustomed to it, "in just five minutes, I'd already feel faintish," said Dias, a Johns Hopkins University sophomore studying biomedical engineering.
Around the same time, Violet Ayoub, his internship director, told him about a relatively new innovation happening in Kenya—smokeless fuel briquettes made from agricultural waste. Several developing countries were experimenting with the briquettes as a cheaper, healthier, more environmentally friendly alternative to charcoal.
Using his engineering knowledge, Dias took his own approach to the technology, working with a team to design a new briquette-burning kiln model from an oil barrel. Ayoub let him set it up in extra space behind the headquarters of her NGO, Visions For Youth. With that, the two of them recognized a new venture in the making.
That venture, called Bright Energy Africa, now has recognition on a larger scale—and startup money to begin producing the briquettes. Last month, Dias and the team he recruited back at Hopkins—fellow Whiting School of Engineering sophomores Samantha "Yu" Wang and Yadel Okorie—were among the winners of the 2015 Social Venture Challenge at the Clinton Global Initiative University.
The competition received nearly 200 applications, and two dozen teams earned awards. The Hopkins team got $5,000 in seed funding, the highest amount awarded, along with ongoing networking and mentorship opportunities with industry leaders.
The big picture for Bright Energy Africa is ambitious: an enterprise that could create hundreds of jobs in Tanzania, with micro-franchises of the briquette centers set up in rural communities. Ultimately, Bright Energy Africa could be "100 percent owner-controlled in Tanzania," Dias says.
The briquettes could help preserve the environment, reducing the deforestation required for creating charcoal and wood fuel and making use of discarded farm products that are currently just burned. The smokeless briquettes could also improve health, reducing carbon monoxide and other harmful<|fim_middle|> "It'd be a very big impact on their lives," Dias says.
When he returned to Baltimore at the end of last summer, Dias turned his focus to the business plan. Okorie, a mechanical engineering major, helped on the financial side, and Wang, an electrical engineering major, worked on marketing. From Tanzania, Ayoub contributed through email and Skype sessions.
For the next several months, the goal is to use the $5,000 in seed funds—which Dias says goes a long way in Tanzania—to get the pilot production plant up and running in Arusha. The team is also working on other fundraising angles and entering other competitions.
The Social Venture Challenge, hosted by the Resolution Project, is an international business plan competition for undergraduates that is designed to inspire solutions to pressing social issues. The Hopkins team received its award last month at the annual Clinton Global Initiative University conference, held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Tagged global health, biomedical engineering, undergraduate research
Bright Energy Africa | byproducts of the current cooking methods. | 8 |
A Fairly Honourable Defeat
Vintage Classics Murdoch Series
Iris Murdoch's comic tale of moral dilemmas - now republished as part of the Vintage Classics Murdoch Series - six gorgeous editions of her best, funniest and most subversive novels published to mark her centenary.
'I feel there are demons around.'Everyone is thinking about Julius King. For comfortable, long-married Hilda and Rupert, he is a mystery. For Morgan, Hilda's tormented sister, he is an obsession. For Morgan's abandoned husband, Tallis, he is the source of ruin. For Simon and Axel, deeply in love, he stirs up jealousy and unease. What is Julius thinking about? He's thinking about Hilda,<|fim_middle|>' (1970), are collected in Existentialists and Mystics (1997).
Also by Iris Murdoch
The Champagne War | Rupert, Morgan, Tallis, Simon and Axel, and they will not all survive his malevolent attention. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY GARTH GREENWELL VINTAGE CLASSICS MURDOCH: Funny, subversive, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch was one of the great writers of the twentieth century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics presents special editions of her greatest and most timeless novels.
Iris Murdoch was born in Dublin in 1919. She read Classics at Somerville College, Oxford, and after working in the Treasury and abroad, was awarded a research studentship in Philosophy at Newnham College, Cambridge. In 1948 she returned to Oxford as fellow and tutor at St Anne's College and later taught at the Royal College of Art. Until her death in 1999, she lived in Oxford with her husband, the academic and critic, John Bayley. She was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1987 and in the 1997 PEN Awards received the Gold Pen for Distinguished Service to Literature.
Iris Murdoch made her writing debut in 1954 with Under the Net. Her twenty-six novels include the Booker prize-winning The Sea, The Sea (1978), the James Tait Black Memorial prize-winning The Black Prince (1973) and the Whitbread prize-winning The Sacred and Profane Love Machine (1974). Her philosophy includes Sartre: Romantic Rationalist (1953) and Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals (1992); other philosophical writings, including 'The Sovereignty of Good | 342 |
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In Australia, it's estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Many of us will find ourselves supporting someone close to us with a mental health condition at some point. As a support person, you may feel the need to be emotionally strong all of the time. The problem with this is when it comes at the expense of your own wellbeing.
Supporting someone through a mental health condition can be exhausting, demanding and rewarding all rolled into one. If you're supporting a partner or close friend, you might also feel like you've lost someone close to you to talk about what's going on in day-to-day life. Support people often report feeling isolated and alone.
Learn about the mental health condition your loved one is experiencing. Uncertainty on your part can lead to a lot of stress. For example, if you're supporting someone with depression, it's good to know phrases to avoid when talking to them about their condition. Similarly, there are common misconceptions when it comes to anxiety. The best thing you can do is to learn the facts so that you can understand what they are going through and how this affects their day-to-day behaviour.
Accept how you feel. Supporting someone with a mental health condition can bring up lots of emotions. These may include fear, confusion and guilt. You might find yourself constantly wondering, 'How am I supposed to feel?' There is no single or short answer to this – how you feel is how you feel. Accept that aspects of the situation are beyond your control and allow yourself to feel your feelings, knowing that you still love the person you are supporting either way.
Take time for yourself. You need to rest and recharge to keep yourself well. It's not a luxury – it's a necessity. Find the time to treat yourself away from the person you are supporting. It doesn't have to be a big treat – catch up with friends, read a book you love or go for a walk. You shouldn't feel guilty for enjoying these moments of me-time.
Create boundaries. There is only so much you can do as a support person. Often there is no 'quick fix' you can supply to make your loved one feel better immediately. This can be frustrating, especially if they're resistant to getting support. As far as possible, keep an open dialogue<|fim_middle|> 22 4636. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services on 000 (triple zero) and stay with them until help arrives. | that acknowledges your feelings too, encouraging the person you are supporting to seek other support services.
Reach out. You don't have to do this alone. If you don't want to speak to a family member or friend, or your mental health symptoms intensify, your GP is the best starting point for getting support. The Beyond Blue online forums and other online support services like Carers Australia, the Young Carers Network and SANE offer fantastic information and resources.
If you're really worried about someone, there are some important resources you can use to talk it through. Lifeline provide crisis support and suicide prevention services – they can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 13 11 14. There is also the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and the Beyond Blue Support Service which can be contacted on 1300 | 188 |
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<|fim_middle|>poise correction exactly ? Can you explain when it is needed and why ? | Given two computational programs, one using a Gaussian basis, and the other using Slater basis, what are the practical differences, advantages and disadvantages for each choice ?
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Montréal, December 20, 2005 – With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, we invite the public to generously give blood at the blood drives held in many regions as well as at the GLOBULE Blood Donor Centres. Since November 28, over 15,500 people have given blood at the 110 blood drives held thus far. "Share a unique gift. Give blood. Give life." is the theme of this year's campaign, which will continue until January 6, 2006. As part of this campaign, Héma-Québec will have organized some 200 blood drives with volunteers and various community partners in order to receive 31,000 donors throughout Québec.
"To give blood is to share a unique gift. This gift is free and anonymous, but it shows great generosity for the sick individuals who<|fim_middle|>-Québec's eligibility criteria can give blood every 56 days, namely six times per year. It should be noted that there is no upper age limit for giving blood in Québec. To receive more information about donating blood, on blood drives locations and schedules, donors can dial 1 800 343-7264 or visit Héma-Québec's Web site at www.hema-quebec.qc.ca.
Founded in September 1998, Héma-Québec's mission is to efficiently provide adequate quantities of safe, optimal blood components, substitutes, human tissues and cord blood to meet the needs of all Quebecers; and to provide and develop expertise and services, along with specialized and innovative products, in the fields of transfusion medicine and human tissue transplantation. | need it. During the holidays, we can offer health to those who rely on us by giving a bit of our time and our blood," said Dr. Francine Décary, Chief Executive Officer of Héma-Québec.
Maintaining the blood reserve at a level that meets the needs of Québec's hospitals is a daily concern. Human blood continues to be a unique and irreplaceable product. Each donation can help save up to four lives.
Any healthy individual aged 18 years and older who meets Héma | 107 |
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Do something sweet for your significant other this Valentine's Day!
Getting away for a romantic weekend in Niagara's Wine Country over Valentine's Day?
Join us this Valentine's Day<|fim_middle|> Making and Wine Pairing Workshop! You'll spend the afternoon in our cozy cellar room, right amongst our barrels – creating the perfect ambiance for a romantic day! From 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, February the 14th, you will be wrapped up in chocolate and wine!
Our friends from Chocolate Tales will be with us for the afternoon, leading you through all things chocolate. The chocolatier will take you through a brief history of chocolate, chocolate moulding and tempering, truffle making, and lava cake decorating.
When all of the chocolate is finished being made, one of our Wine Specialists will walk you through the perfect pairings for the chocolate you just made. You will get to taste our wines with the chocolate – showcasing the depths of our wine when tasted with decadent chocolates.
Finish off the afternoon by getting to bring all of your creations home in a chocolate box and purchasing your favourite bottle of wine to enjoy over dinner or while finishing your box of chocolates at home! | for a Chocolate | 3 |
I have a rule: He who complains about how the job gets done gets the job. My mother used to insist that towels be folded neatly into perfectly creased thirds, then in half, then hung evenly over a towel rack. I'm happy if the kids pitch in and the towels are folded neatly enough I can stack them on a shelf in the closet. Speaking of haphazard towel storage, who builds a house without a linen closet?
To be fair, he's not that far from the truth.
But you should see me at Costco. I'm the one curled up in the fetal position behind the paper cups. It takes 23 minutes just to park, dig out ID, get in the<|fim_middle|> Now Texas.
But seriously, You wanted a simple answer….
Hahaha! Well, if I burn the lamb, it's an option!
Warning: Pete may be a glutton.
It would make me very sad, too. | door, float past the tech gadgets like a Central Park pony wearing blinders, nap on the patio furniture, and figure out where the premium cheddar's hiding this week. Yeah! Who moved my cheese!
Shopping at busy brick and mortar stores is not this introvert's idea of "fun." If I didn't know he'd think it was weird and unsafe, I'd do all my grocery shopping at 1:00 AM. But now, I've discovered the unexpected joys of living like a heathen: wake up, Sunday morning, and give thanks for another day. Then, run to Costco while everyone else is in church, remembering to give thanks for the bounty of steelhead trout, lamb chops, artisanal romaine, good cheese, and short lines.
Too bad they're closed on Easter.
Question: Which is more appropriate to serve on Easter: Rabbit or Lamb?
I'd pit my husband against ANY grocery shopper on the planet, coupons included – and manager's specials.
I haven't been able to do this for a decade, since the botched back surgery, and he is VERY good at it.
All I have to do is remember to put it on the list – and it magically appears in the storehouse he keeps in the basement.
He eats most of it, too, so I don't feel too bad.
Well, you know, McDonald's stays open on Easter Sunday.
So why worry about eating Rabbit or Lamb?
2 Big Macs. Two Coffees. Two Salads. One shared large fry. 2 Cones.
No cooking, no clean up!
Hey! LOOK! I've been banned from Texas for Life!
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WWE issued the following on Saturday, announcing a big Supershow at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on October 6 that will feature what is being billed as the final match between Triple H and The Undertaker.
The event was first rumored to be going down back in March.
You can check out the full announcement from WWE below.
MELBOURNE, Australia and STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2018 – In partnership with TEG Dainty, WWE will return to Australia<|fim_middle|>™, Daniel Bryan™, The Miz™, Sasha Banks™, Alexa Bliss™, Big Show™, Bray Wyatt™, Australian tag team Billie Kay™ and Peyton Royce of The IIconics™ and many more*.
The largest WWE event previously held in Australia was the Global Warning event in 2002 at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, setting an entertainment attendance record of 56,743. | with WWE Super Show-Down, a historic event taking placeat the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday, October 6, 2018, featuring the largest roster of WWE Superstars and Legends ever to appear in the country.
Tickets for WWE Super Show-Down will go on sale Thursday, June 28 at 10 am AEST via ticketek.com.au. An exclusive Telstra Thanks pre-sale for customers starts this Friday, June 22 at 12noon AEST and is open until Tuesday, June 26 at 10pm AEST. Further ticket information is available at tegdainty.com. The eventwill stream live on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view around the world.
Fans attending WWE Super Show-Down will be able to see The Undertaker™ take on Triple H™ for the first time since WrestleMania 28, plus all their favorite Superstars including John Cena™, Ronda Rousey™, Shane McMahon™, Seth Rollins™, Roman Reigns™, Shawn Michaels™, Randy Orton™, Nia Jax™, AJ Styles™, Charlotte Flair | 240 |
Toonstruck is a comedy adventure set inside an animated world. You play as Drew Blanc, an animator who is sucked into a world of his own creation, and must help his animated characters before being able to return to his own world. The main character is played by actor Christopher Lloyd.
Go left and down to head outside the castle. Talk to the guards - when they dance the second time, pick up the dropped key. Go back inside and use the key on the locked doors to the left. In the bedroom, use Flux on the ladder to get a voucher. Look at the note on the right, and take the music box from the top of the shelves. Now examine the shelves and play with the drawers until the top and bottom drawers are open, and the left and right drawers are closed. Go through the secret passage that is revealed. Use Flux on the loose floorboard, then use it yourself and a trapdoor in the ceiling will be opened (beneath the rug above). Go back up and pull the cord to get rid of the footman. Return to the hallway, then leave the palace again and continue down.
Enter the Irish Pub at the bottom left. Click on the mouse until it is between the organ and the mouse trap. Use the organ, then use Flux on the mouse trap. You will be given a tankard as a reward. Pick up the mouse from the floor. Try to use the phone on the left end of the bar to see that you need a combination of colors rather than numbers. Go back outside and leave town by going up.
Go inside and upstairs to the trophy room. Take the fish and watering can, then put the tankard in its place. Leave the palace and go through the town, continuing further down.
Talk to Fluffy Fl<|fim_middle|> will receive some dough. Play the piano to get some keys.
Enter the barn and fill your watering can with some dangerous-looking gunk. Go back outside and head down to the left. Use your watering can on the briar patch, then take the pepper (4/11). Return to the barn and fill your watering can again. Go to the far left and give the wine to BB Wolf, and you will end up in a large pot of stew.
Click repeatedly on the left and then right of the pot to eventually swing free. Use your dough on the roasting spit to get a bread roll (5/11), then take the spit (6/11). Use your corn on the fire to get some popcorn. Pick up the purple book and look at it in your inventory. Leave the cave, then follow the path to the left.
Pick up the hunk of meat from the ground on the right. Enter the prison through the top right door. Pick up the stamping pad from the desk. Move the picture and open the safe by solving the sliding puzzle, then take the portable hole from inside the safe. Go back outside and use this on the pothole in the ground. You can use this extra dimension to travel quickly between the 3 town centers.
Enter the costume shop at the top right - some henchmen will come through a hole outside, so quickly hide in the changing room to avoid ending up in prison. Talk to Ms Fit, the costumer - she won't let you use the King's costume voucher as it hasn't been stamped. Use the music box in your inventory with your stamping pad, then on the voucher. Give the stamped voucher to Ms Fit, then select the Harlequin costume (you will also receive a free fly costume). Swap your squirrel book for the Enigma book.
Give the Harlequin costume to the scarecrow in exchange for his cloak (7/11).
Enter the robot lab through the bottom right door and talk to the robot maker. Give him the Enigma book and he will explode. Take the plunger from the desk.
Enter the toilet and read the toilet roll to see the instructions. Use your plunger on the toilet, then put the red herring into it. Watch the fish go past and use the toilet handle with the right timing to get a green fish, which turns out to be a sole (8/11). Go back to the town center, then take the middle path.
Use your hunk of meat on the watering can, then feed the meet to the vulture. Now you can take a loose feather from the dead vulture, as well as the sign's arrow (9/11).
Enter the barn and give the feather to Marge - you will automatically take some glue in return.
Talk to the bouncer, then use the cloak on yourself to get inside Seedy's - some henchmen will come through a hole outside, so quickly hide in the changing room to avoid ending up in prison. Use your glue on the purple bowling ball to get rid of the bear. Now use Flux on the lane to get a strike, and you will automatically receive a trophy of pins (10/11).
Head inside and use your spit in the hole in the side of the brown cabinet, then take the stuffed cat from inside.
Go and find Fluffy Fluffy Bun Bun in the meadow outside the castle. Talk to her, then give her your popcorn in exchange for some cotton candy. Continue to the left twice to reach the screen with the angry squirrel. In your inventory, use the glue on the piano keys and on the cotton candy. Use both of these on the stuffed cat, then add the jumping beans. Place your creation on the doorstep at the bottom left. Now you can use Flux to get the nuts (11/11).
Enter the laboratory on the right, then continue through to the next room. Insert your 11 items according to the list at the beginning of the walkthrough. Press the button to indicate you are done.
Talk to Snout, and he will turn around to face the other way. Wait until he breathes in deeply, then quickly lift up the mat to find a yellow crystal (1/4). At the next opportunity, pick up the mat, then use it on yourself to take out Snout. Pick up the key from the left wall and use it on the keyhole, then you will automatically go and collect your belongings. Talk to the Myna bird to get some clues to an upcoming puzzle, then head up the stairs to the right.
Go through the secret passage and use the music box on yourself to put the guard to sleep. Use the monitor and check out all 5 channels, then leave it on channel 4 before backing out. Use your magnet on the bolted platform in the ceiling here. Now you will see the room above through the monitor - click on the 4 raised tiles in turn to get the knight over to the bars on the right. Go back upstairs, then return to the right. Look through the window in the door on the left to see some more guards playing pool. Examine the left gargoyle sculpture at the stairs to get a blue crystal (2/4).
Return downstairs twice to get back to the dungeon. Go to the left and then up through a door to a hallway that contains a Climatron. Press the red button on the air circulator to open it. Climb inside, then use the fly costume on yourself and you will automatically climb up. Press the small button above the sink to lower the plug, then turn on the taps to flood the room. Open the medicine cabinet and take the chloroform wipes from inside. Fill your watering can from the sink, then climb back down the air vent.
Return to the clown and wait for him to put down his nose. Quickly pick it up and use the chloroform wipes on it, then give it back to him and he will pass out. Pick up the pin and the balloon. Use the balloon and the glove on the tank to inflate them. Return left and downstairs, then through the hallway to the Climatron. Examine the controls here to get a close-up view. Use the pin in the socket, then click on the cold setting. Back out, then enter the air vent and climb up again to see the water on the floor has frozen. Open the door on the right, and the guards will disappear.
Go through the door, then go down to the 2nd floor landing. Move the horn on the left gargoyle sculpture, and it will appear on the right one. Go upstairs, left into the bathroom, down the air vent, and out to the Climatron. Examine the controls again and click on the hot setting. After the fish jumps out of his bowl, click on the medium setting, then back out. Quickly head right and up the stairs to the right. Take the treasure chest before the fish returns to the bowl. Look at this in your inventory to find a key. Go back to the Climatron and retrieve the pin, then go out of the dungeon and up 2 sets of stairs to reach the 2nd floor landing. Examine the right gargoyle sculpture to get a green crystal (3/4).
Go right to the Knight Hall, then up the stairs on the left. Use your pin on the crate and you will meet a frog who will give you a red crystal (4/4). Climb into the crate and click on it to move right, then wait until the guards aren't suspicious before clicking again. Keep doing this until you automatically take the TNT. Return downstairs, right and down to the 1st floor landing.
Head left into the kitchen and use your watering can on the Robochef. Take a turkey, then use your TNT on it. Open the stove door and use the turkey on the hot embers inside, then quickly use it on the dumbwaiter to the left. Now go right, upstairs and left into the rec room. Pick up the pool cue. Leave this room and go right to the Knight Hall, taking the gauntlet from the knight's hand. Return right and go up to the 3rd floor landing.
Use your key on the locked door to the right, then go through. Try to take the sunglasses from on top of the bookcase, and they will end up on the ceiling fan. Use the switch on the wall and the sunglasses will then move to the donkey's head on the left. Move the desk chair to the left, then try to take the sunglasses and they will end up on the Venus flytrap. Use the fly costume on yourself, and the sunglasses will end up inside the large vase - hit this with your mallet, then take the sunglasses. Leave the room, then go upstairs once more.
In your inventory, combine the gauntlet and pool cue, then use this on the button to open the gate. Go through to the next room. Use the inflated balloon on yourself, then choose to imitate Lugnut and go through the next door. Use your sunglasses on yourself (to avoid being hypnotized and through back in your dungeon cell). Now talk to Ms Fortune. Click on her and send her out to the 4th floor landing. Next use her on the scanner to the right of the other door. After she leaves, go through the right doorway.
Pull the purple lever, then take the warp device. Use the monitor next to the door on the left, and set the options to "On", "Open", "Open" and "Deactivated", by playing with the 4 switches around the corners. Head left and use the Malevolator. | uffy Bun Bun, who wants some popcorn, then continue further along the path.
Take the corn cob, then talk to the scarecrow, who will trade his cloak for some new clothes. Enter the barn in the background. Talk to the animals, then try to use the Churnatron, but it is broken. Fill your watering can with fertilizer from the barrel. Return outside, then go down to the left. Continue left from the light side of the forest to the dark side. Try to continue left, but BB Wolf will stop you and won't let you pass until you give him a bottle of wine.
Return to the right, then go up along the other path. Enter the shuttle and move the lever forward, but nothing will happen. Go back outside and use your mouse with the right hand, then use the fertilizer on the mouse. Enter the shuttle and move the lever forward again.
There are 3 paths from where you begin - the left path goes to Upper Zanydu, the middle path to the outback, and the right path to Lower Zanydu.
Stand in front of any of the revolving doors, then wait for the light above it to go on and quickly head through. Talk to the clerks and get them to demonstrate all of their novelty items - immediately after the boxing glove is demonstrated, grab the stars (1/11). Go back outside and return to Central Zanydu, then take the left path.
Look at the advertisement and notice the phone number on the bottom (the series of colors). Talk to the guard, but he won't leave his post until it is 6 o'clock. Return to Central Zanydu, then go right again.
Look at the clock - from its starting position, move the levers in this order: right, left, left, right, left, right, left. You will see the guard leave his post, so return there now.
Enter the toilet and try to use the toilet handle, but the toilet is clogged.
Return down to the shuttle station and you will automatically travel.
Go outside and open the parcel to get some jumping beans.
Go back to the shuttle and head inside pushing the lever forward to travel to Zanydu again.
Show your WACME jumping beans to Woof, then use the Gift-O-Matic to the right - keep using it until you have received all 3 prizes (magnet, mallet and glove). You can now leave Zanydu again.
Enter the barn and use the magnet on the haystack. Use the device you discover on the Churnatron to fix it, and you will automatically get 2 sticks of butter. Return to the shuttle to travel again.
Enter Jim's Gym and try to use the Pumpotron, but Jim will stop you. Talk to him about everything, and you will see his routine. Use a stick of butter on the vaulting horse, then ask to see the routine again. Now you can use the Pumpotron to get stronger.
Enter the arcade at the bottom right. Talk to Fingers the cashier about the arcade game and beat him to get a chain (2/11). Strengthometer, then use your own mallet on it and you will end up with some wine. Also pick up the bells (3/11) from the remains of the machine. Go back outside and enter the bakery at the top left. Talk to the Baker boys, then give them the butter and you | 702 |
Open the door to one of life's greatest little secrets—that your point of power is in EVERY choice. Just 2 Choices shows how to transform your everyday, ORDINARY choices into EXTRAORDINARY choices every day—so you can live that EXTRAORDINARY life that you desire... choice by choice by choice. Contains the original, breakthrough, full-color graphics about choice—such as the Emotional-Vibrational Color Scale® and Vibrational Tune-up System™—to rapidly accelerate your personal growth by providing immediate, clear, uplifting, step-by-step feedback so you can create the great life that you desire!
Open the door to one of life's greatest little secrets—that your point of power is in<|fim_middle|> people on setting and achieving goals: Go Vertical! Life Has No Ceiling, dreams + action = Reality®, and d+a=R™. He is also a professional pilot for a United States major airline (former Air Force F-16 pilot), a motivational speaker, and is actively involved in science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM). | EVERY choice. Just 2 Choices shows how to transform your everyday, ORDINARY choices into EXTRAORDINARY choices every day—so you can live that EXTRAORDINARY life that you desire... choice by choice by choice. Contains the original, breakthrough, full-color graphics about choice to rapidly accelerate personal growth with instant "I get it!" insights into the quality of your everyday choices. Full-color charts, diagrams and scales—such as the Emotional-Vibrational Color Scale® and Vibrational Tune-up System™—provide immediate, clear, uplifting feedback that shows step-by-step how to make each choice to create the great life that you want in health, wealth, relationships, career and more! Just 2 Choices is a guidebook for everyone—a blueprint for understanding the power of every choice and a roadmap to manifesting the great life that you desire!
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This lovely apartment benefits from wooden flooring (carpeted in bedrooms), tiled kitchen and bathroom, private balcony, communal well maintained gardens, lift and an entry phone system.
Pemberton Gardens, N19 is close to nearby shops and supermarkets (500 feet to Sainsbury's Local and Budgens, 0.25miles to Co-Operative, 0.9 miles to Waitrose/Morrison/Boots), coffee shops (Costa Coffee) and Saturday farmers market on Holloway Road.
Local transport can be found at Archway (0.2 miles; Northern Line | 179 |
Reflecting on all that's occurred since our founding, one thought seems to sum it up better than others—it's been quite a ride! As the following timeline demonstrates, ours is a history defined by forward progress, often in spite of the uncertainty around us. Through 100 years characterized by economic anxiety, geo-political turmoil and breathtaking technological change, Universal has managed to adapt to changing agricultural practices, build a global presence, embrace state of the art technology and emerge as the recognized industry leader.
We're indebted to those who've traveled with us—our investors, our employees, our growers and, especially, our customers. To all we say, "thank you". We're grateful for your confidence, your help, your friendship and our relationships. And, we hope you'll continue with us<|fim_middle|> (CIFI, Inc.), an endeavor into the fruit and vegetable food ingredients market, is launched. CIFI completes its greenfield processing facility in Nash County, NC and begins sales.
2016 - Universal begins an initiative called the Ripple Effect. It's a renewed mindset that emphasizes our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen in collaboration with our community partners. It promotes positive transformative change and strong communities. | on the journey ahead.
1918 - Charter of Incorporation issued for Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Incorporated.
1927 - Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
1930 - With the severe economic downturn at the beginning of the decade, Universal concentrates on building efficiencies through larger processing volumes and cost-cutting measures.
1930 - The Company continues to expand its presence in foreign markets, most significantly in China and Canada.
1938 - Universal establishes branch in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
1940 - The period of World War II and the rebuilding years that followed create challenges for Universal and significant growth opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Cigarettes become the dominant form of smoked tobacco.
1941 - Universal operations in China suspended during World War II. Cigar leaf operations reorganized under W.H. Winstead Co. of Pennsylvania.
1953 - Universal forms the Rhodesian Leaf Tobacco Co. to develop tobacco exports from Central Africa.
1958 - Universal establishes the first scientific laboratory focused on the tobacco supply chain.
1960 - Universal expands its operations in four continents and develops economies of scale through super plants.
1960 - Universal expands in Rhodesia until U.N. economic sanctions stemming from the country's civil war cut off the Rhodesian market.
1960 - Growing acceptance of leaf from Malawi leads Universal to form Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company in Malawi.
1961 - Universal builds super plants in Henderson, Smithfield, and Wilson, NC, as well as Canada.
1964 - Universal expands operations in Greece and Italy through a partnership with a Dutch Company.
1970 - Universal enters the Brazilian market through its Dutch partnership.
1984 - Counterflow separator patented to provide more efficient separation of tobacco leaf from its stem.
1986 - Universal acquires NV Deli-Maatschappij, its partner in Greece, Italy and Brazil. This company also brings diversification opportunities in lumber and agri-products.
1988 - The company acquires Thorpe & Ricks in North Carolina, expanding its U.S. base.
1990 - Universal acquires the German company, Gebrueder Kulenkampff AG, expanding activities in Brazil and Turkey, and becoming the world's leading dark air-cured tobacco merchant.
1996 - Universal implements a global strategy that emphasizes partnerships with customers to promote supply stability.
1998 - The Company announces the beginning of a common share repurchase that develops into a $350 million program.
2001 - Contract leaf purchasing begins in the United States, supplanting the traditional auction market system.
2003 - The grand opening of the state-of-the-art super plant in Nash, North Carolina.
2006 - Opening of Mozambique processing facility.
2007 - Universal marks 37 years of consecutive annual dividend increases.
2008 - George C. Freeman III elected as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation.
2013 - Universal begins a joint venture known as AmeriNic, Inc. to supply liquid nicotine for the electronic cigarette market.
2014 - Universal develops MobiLeaf, a digital tablet-based solution to efficiently monitor and promote sustainable tobacco production and farmer participation.
2015 - Carolina Recycled Ag Materials, LLC, an onsite compost operation, was developed for the purpose of composting tobacco by-products which consist of dust, leaves and stems.
2015 - Universal announces 45th consecutive annual increase in common stock dividends.
2016 - Universal lauches a new brand featuring an updated logo and website. This begins Universal's countdown to its centennial anniversary in 2018.
2016 - Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients, Inc. | 801 |
Why is this drug prescribed: Lanoxin is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, certain types of<|fim_middle|> | irregular heartbeat, and other heart problems. It improves the strength and efficiency of your heart, which leads to better circulation of blood and reduction of the uncomfortable swelling that is common in people with congestive heart failure. Lanoxin is usually prescribed along with a water pill (to help relieve swelling) and a drug called an ACE inhibitor (to further improve circulation). It belongs to a class of drugs known as digitalis glycosides.
Most important fact about this drug: You should not stop taking Lanoxin without first consulting your doctor. A sudden absence of the drug could cause a serious change in your heart function. You will probably have to take Lanoxin for a long time--possibly for the rest of your life.
How should you take this medication: Lanoxin usually is taken once daily. To help you remember your dose, try to take it at the same time every day, for instance when brushing your teeth in the morning or going to bed at night. Lanoxin is available in tablet, capsule, liquid, and injectable forms. If you are taking the liquid form, use the specially marked dropper that comes with it. It's best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. However, if this upsets your stomach, you can take Lanoxin with food. Avoid taking this medicine with high-bran/high-fiber foods, such as certain breakfast cereals. Do not change from one brand of this drug to another without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor may ask you to check your pulse rate while taking Lanoxin. Slowing or quickening of your pulse could mean you are developing side effects to your prescribed dose. The amount of Lanoxin needed to help most people is very close to the amount that could cause serious problems from overdose, so monitoring your pulse can be very important. --If you miss a dose... If you remember within 12 hours, take it immediately. If you remember later, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. If you miss doses 2 or more days in a row, consult your doctor. --Storage instructions... Store this medication at room temperature in the container it came in, tightly closed, and away from moist places and direct light. Keep out of reach of children. Digitalis-type drugs such as Lanoxin are a major cause of accidental poisoning in the young.
Why should this drug not be prescribed: If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Lanoxin or other digitalis preparations, you should not take this medication. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. Lanoxin should not be taken by people with the heart irregularity known as ventricular fibrillation. Lanoxin should not be used, alone or with other drugs, for weight reduction. It can cause irregular heartbeat and other dangerous, even fatal, reactions.
Special warnings about this medication: Your doctor will prescribe Lanoxin with caution--if at all--in the presence of certain heart disorders, including sinus node disease, AV block, certain disorders of the left ventricle, and "Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome." Caution is also advised if you have poor kidneys, a thyroid disorder, or an imbalance in your calcium, potassium, or magnesium levels. Tell the doctor that you are taking Lanoxin if you have a medical emergency and before you have surgery or dental treatment. Even if you have no symptoms, do not change your dose or discontinue the use of Lanoxin before consulting with your doctor.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding: The effects of Lanoxin during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Lanoxin appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding.
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Q: How old were you when you started doing sports?
A: I started to swim competitively when I was nine, and got my first bike at the age of 17. My dad was a marathon runner so he got me interested in running from early on.
Q: When you were young, did you have any idols in sports or otherwise?
A: Luc van Lierde (who's now my coach) was my idol when growing up.
Q: What was your first contact to triathlon?
A: I took part in a junior triathlon race in 1997 when I was 17, and that led to taking part in sprint triathlons.
Q: How many hours do you usually train per week?
A: A hard week consists of 30-35 hours of training: 600-700 km on a bike, 30 km swimming and 100 km running.
A: There's no typical day for a triathlete – every day is different!
Q: How do you know if your training is taking you in the right direction and you're improving?
A: If the numbers are good, if I'm feeling good and that I'm getting better and stronger, then I know.
Q: What's the most challenging aspect about your sport?
A: It's no longer the distance – that I can handle. Now the challenge is more about how to win and how to get faster and faster.
Q: How do you handle a weak moment?
A: I think about the support network I have and how lucky I am that I can fulfill my passion every day.
A: By spending time with my family, playing with my sons and watching them play soccer.
Q: Who is the hero in your life and why?
A: My wife Sofia. She has supported me through financial problems and setbacks in training, and helped me become a champion.
Q: Your greatest accomplishment as an athlete – so far?
A: Winning the Ironman Hawaii World Championship in 2013.
Q: What 's your next dream as an athlete?
A: To win Ironman Hawaii for the 2nd time! And complete the race in under 8 hours (currently my personal best is 8:01).
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Q: Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your training?
A: I'm 31, which is pretty old already for an athlete. I'm conscientious about my training and even stress about it at times. I'm a perfectionist who ponders and analyzes things. I constantly aim to improve my performance – there're always more ways to improve in biathlon. I'm very precise and don't want to do anything in vain or half-heartedly. I don't want to look back and think, say, that I didn't train well enough last summer. It's all the way or go home.
Q: How much do you train on a yearly basis?
A: I spend over a thousand hours a year practicing shooting. In mid-May, getting ready for a competition, I fired 15,000 shots. I practice 4-6 times a week and fire about 100 shots in each training session. I do physical training for 700 hours a year.
Q: What kind of a role do Polar heart rate monitors play in your training?
A: My training's evolved as we've started measuring it. During training I follow my heart rate so that I know how hard my body's actually working. I train basic endurance, speed endurance as well as maximum endurance, and heart rate zones help me to stay on track. There are swings in heart rate every day, but by monitoring it I've learned to understand my body; know when I'm tired or coming down with something. I also measure speed and distance. Even a top athlete enjoys reliving the routes afterwards in Polar Flow. Polar products have fun features like the Training Benefit. I also follow my heart rate when racing, especially when I'm about to approach the shooting station. If my heart rate is too low when I start shooting, it can affect my performance.
Q: How can you tell if you're overtraining?
A: Usually you don't notice the signals of overtraining until afterwards, for instance if you get ill. In especially hard training I spot it. For instance last fall it wasn't going so well. My coach said everything seemed great, but I myself felt it. When I'm overtraining, my heart rate just won't get up. My aerobic threshold is 160 bpm, and if I have to ski at full stretch to reach it, then I'm overtraining. My body is so used to hard training that it's not easy to spot overtraining. Getting back on track after overtraining can take just a couple of days for me. But the effects can be seen later, after some months, and analyzed even later than that.
Q: What are your strengths as an athlete?
A: Knowing my body and being responsible.
Q: What's the most challenging aspect about biathlon?
A: The sport in itself is so challenging! You can always shoot faster, have better skiing technique and ski faster. I'm used to training a lot, and I know what it takes to reach the top. You have to find the kind of training that works for you. For me, long and calm jogs do the trick.
Q: What keeps you going? Do you have days when you have to look for motivation?
A: Yes I do have those days, especially if the weather's bad. I might think of a way to replace the training with another activity, but I never skip it altogether. I always look at the bigger picture. Little things count, so I don't like to make exceptions just because I don't feel like it.
A: By analyzing it. I seldom can just forget about it, but try to find out what's causing it, and break it down.
Q: Have you had bad injuries and how have you gotten past them?
A: I had knee surgery in 2009 due to repetitive strain injury. I went through 5 weeks of rehabilitation, walking with crutches, and I couldn't run or roller ski for 3 months. The decision to go through the surgery had to be made quickly: I only had 12 hours to decide. I took a chance and it paid off. Since then it's been easier, and it was the only way for me to continue my professional career.
Q: What does it take to reach the top of the world?
A: You have to believe in what you do, be a realist and recognize what kind of an effect various things have on your training. Everything you do has an effect and your whole life is in the game, but there's also a big crew that surrounds and supports the individual.
A: I don't have so-called normal days off – an athlete is always an athlete. I give my body time to recover and try to strain myself as little as possible. I sleep, read, knit and crochet, garden and spend time with my neighbors.
Q: What would your perfect day off be like?
A: My everyday life is so scheduled that in my spare time I don't like to look at the clock. I'd want to stay out of the city and just do things around the summer cottage or in some other cozy environment.
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I have my kids on this strict routine of what happens when we come into the house everyday. Right as they walk into the kitchen from the side door (pretty much the only door they come in), they must take everything off.
They hang their backpacks. They hang their coats. Shoes come off and go into the cubby. And any other accessories go into the box.
The reason that I do this? They lose stuff. They lose stuff constantly. I have been in tears before because one kid couldn't find a second shoe and we were about to be late for school. We spent 45 minutes looking for it only to find it under a bed. THIS is stressful.
This holiday season, we are taking our children skiing for the first time ever. We are heading up to Beech Mountain for a week and I started panicking when I realized that we all needed gear. I have a few odds and ends but not everything. Our kids had nothing.
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OMG I know one kid is going to lose a glove or two. What will do? Should we buy extra? Ugh I am telling you that I freak myself out about these kinds of things and I get all stressed out. I really do. Honestly I said to my husband, "Let's place bets on who you think will lose a glove first." We both laughed because we know that is a possibility.
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There really is a Lost Mitten Club at Lands' End. You can read all about it. It is the smartest thing that I have ever seen a company do. If you lose a glove, they will let you buy just one at half the price of a pair. How amazing is that?
As long as they still carry it, they will sell you one glove. JUST ONE GLOVE. It is like they made this club just for me. My stress level dropped instantly after I read the description. If your family skis and/or if your kids wear gloves, then you might need to join the Lost | 335 |
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In Mind, the fourth full-length record from Real Estate, is a portrait of a mature band at<|fim_middle|> I think the music kind of reflects that space we were in--free and open and cautiously optimistic."
Perhaps more than on any other Real Estate record, the lyrics on In Mind seem to reflect a struggle between youth and adulthood, the desire for escapism balanced against the increasing demands of responsibility. ('There's no place I would rather be right now,' sings Courtney on "Stained Glass", 'I'd love to never leave but I just don't know how.') "I feel like it takes touring a record for a few months and playing the songs over and over for me to really start understanding my own lyrics," says Courtney, "but so much of this record feels like it has to do with my concerns about taking care of my family. I will often walk my wife and kids to the library and then just go out on my own, wandering around the town for three or four hours and writing the lyrics in my head." Courtney continues, "We certainly never thought this would be our lives, but now that it is, we all want to protect that and nourish it and keep it safe. I think maybe that's what this record is about."
As for the band's increasingly widespread appeal, both bassist Alex Bleeker and Courtney can only theorize as to what it is about their music that seems to strike such a profound chord with listeners. "I think there's an earnestness to what we do," says Bleeker. "It's coming from a truthful place of human experience, but it's also kind of raw. It evokes something for people, even though we are often dissecting subject matter that seems super normal and undramatic, it's also relatable. We all grew up with this common, cookie- cutter kind of American suburban experience and we can't help but write about that. I think there aren't a lot of people who actually write about that in a very forthright way."
Per bassist Alex Bleeker, the songs on In Mind reflect a kind of quiet ambition on the part of the band. A desire not to reinvent themselves, but rather to just be the best version of themselves that they can be. "We're never looking to overhaul anything in a huge way," he says, "But we do want to grow and explore new territory and use the studio in a different way. We didn't want to change anything arbitrarily, but it felt good to reach out into some more exploratory space while still holding on to what makes us Real Estate in the first place." | the height of its power. Long respected for their deft lyrical hand and gorgeous melodies, In Mind builds upon the band's reputation for crafting perfect songs and carries Real Estate even deeper into the pantheon of great songwriters.
On the new record, the band fine-tunes the winsome songwriting and profound earnestness that made previous albums—2009's Real Estate, 2011's Days, and 2014's Atlas—so beloved, and pushes their songs in a variety of compelling new directions. Written primarily by guitarist and vocalist Martin Courtney at his home in Beacon—a quiet town in upstate New York—In Mind offers a shifting of the gears, positing a band engaged in the push/pull of burgeoning adulthood. Reflecting a change in lineup, changes in geography, and a general desire to move forward without looking back, the record casts the band in a new light—one that replaces the wistful ennui of teenage suburbia with an equally complicated adult version. The record not only showcases some of the band's most sublime arrangements to date, it also presents a leap forward in terms of production, with the band utilizing the studio as a tool to broaden the sonic landscape of their music to stunning effect.
In Mind offers passing nods to the sanguine qualities of earlier releases while also depicting a band in a state of real change. Since the recording of the band's last album, Courtney had become a father of two and settled into a newfound domesticity living in Beacon, while bassist Alex Bleeker made the move out to sunny California, creating a complicated new set of logistics for the band to work around. Additionally, after the departure of founding member and lead guitarist Matt Mondanile in 2015, the band—Courtney, Bleeker, and drummer Jackson Pollis--faced the prospect of either closing ranks or embracing the changes that bringing in new people would ultimately bring. "It just seemed like a good moment to move in a slightly different direction," says Courtney, "The idea of bringing in a stranger seemed too weird, but I wasn't interested in recording as a four-piece and having some hired gun come out to play shows with us. In the end asking Julian Lynch—who we'd already been playing with and we've known since high school--to join the band made the most sense. He felt like a full-time member of the band already." This was also true of keyboardist Matt Kallman, who previously played with the band on Atlas and on that record's subsequent tour. Joining the band in a more official capacity before the recording of In Mind, Kallman contributed in both sound and scope, writing the keyboard parts and contributing to the album's arrangements. With a new lineup secured and armed with an arsenal of songs that Courtney and Bleeker had spent the past six months writing, the band approached the business of fleshing out the songs in an almost workmanlike manner.
"It was good being outside of the city," recalls Kallman. "We got a little Airbnb in Beacon and we rented a practice space inside an old converted high school. We would walk to the high school and play music all day, then go play basketball, go to the health food store or go out to dinner, then go back to the house. We did that every day for, in total, about three weeks. It was nice not having the headache of our regular lives. It all felt very open, like we were planted there to do a job and that's all we could do was just work on the songs. | 728 |
New South African design
An energetic new generation of South African designers is finding a global audience for the country's local design scenes, from Cape Town's Woodstock district to the bustle of Johannesburg
Studio visits help you understand the voice of a city," says Evan Snyderman, one half of R & Company, a New York-based design art gallery. Snyderman and his partner Zesty Meyers exhibited at Cape Town's inaugural Guild Design Fair this February, and, since it was their first visit to South Africa, they made time to scope out local makers and studios. "There's a palpable energy and a real drive for designers to express themselves here," says Meyers. "It feels like South Africa is on the brink of having a moment."
If you have been there recently, you'll agree. Design Indaba, now in its 19th year, has people queuing around the block to get in. The Cape Town Art Fair, now in its second year, showcased 34 leading South African galleries, including heavyweights Stevenson, Goodman and Everard Read. Artist Brett Murray, whose painting of President Zuma exposing his genitals (entitled The Spear) brought him fame and notoriety in 2012, was signing books. Throughout 2014, as Cape Town celebrates its status as World Design Capital, studios and workshops across the city are pulling out all the stops.
Corner chair and pedestal, Gregor Jenkin and William Kentridge
Migrant Migrate, Gregor Jenkin
The city's creative heartbeat is Woodstock. A decade ago, it was a no-go zone, occupied by insalubrious characters and run-down industrial buildings. Entrepreneurs, artists and ahead-of-the-curve thinkers moved in and have turned derelict plots into enviable studio spaces. Every Saturday, the buzzing Neighbourhoods market takes place at the Old Biscuit Mill, a 19th-century former biscuit factory. Andile Dyalvane and Zizipho Poswa run their gallery, Imiso Ceramics, here.
"I've been based in Woodstock since 2006 and have seen the area change," says Dyalvane. "Those who remain: the Rainbow Tavern next door with weatherworn, crutch-armed street roamers attracted to its blearing drunken outbursts; those who sell knick-knacks, smokes, factory-reject socks and dish cloths. And those who come and go: the branded delivery vehicles; the sightings of trendy, eclectic 20-somethings armed with lattes."
Studio Session (detail), Imiso Ceramics
Studio Session, Imiso Ceramics
Dyalvane constantly draws inspiration from his city; last year his Docks table, produced in a limited edition of five for South Africa's leading design art gallery, Southern Guild, was inspired by the view from his studio. "Docks started off representing the containers being loaded on and off the ships parked at the docks. I used to watch them every day." For Imiso, his clay pots, decorated with markings inspired by ukuchaza (tribal scarification) are signature pieces, alongside Poswa's Pinch bowls, which first got them noticed at Design Indaba in 2007. "Perspectives are broadening and marketing momentum for new works and proposed collaborations is becoming terribly exciting," says Dyalvane.
Three years ago Charles Haupt and Otto du Plessis moved their foundry, Bronze Age, into a 760sq m space nearby. With a staff of 30, it's one of the largest foundries in the Cape region. Small bronze bowls and jacaranda skulls carved by its resident sculptor Friday Jibu, limited-edition design art pieces and figurative public artworks (horses, divers, Zulu warriors) are cast on site in wax and sand. "It definitely feels like the right place, right time," says Haupt. "It's really exciting to be a South African designer right now. There has been a massive growth in interest for design from my country over the last couple of years, both locally and internationally."
Quaker chairs, Gregor Jenkin
Twenty-six-year-old Laurie Wiid van Heerden was an assistant to sculptor Wim Botha at Bronze Age before striking out on his own in 2010. This summer, he is collaborating with DHK Architects to construct a temporary cork pavilion in Cape Town's Company Gardens. It will be the first cork structure in South Africa and is a continuation of his experiments in the material dating back to 2012, which resulted in tableware, lighting and furniture.
More recently, his 3m-long steel bench in a variety of finishes has resulted in high-octane, local collaborations with the likes of artist Lionel Smit and Ceramic Matters. "The South African design community is quite small and the opportunities are great, but we are still struggling in getting our work out there. I have only recently started doing well with regards to sales and exports. It takes time to build that awareness," says van Heerden.
Num Num table, Bronze Age
Bronze bowl, Bronze Age
Porky Hefer's studio has been described as "the most beautiful office in the world". It's no exaggeration. A former farmhouse turned artist-in-residency in the upscale neighbourhood of Oranjezicht, which nestles between Table Mountain and Lion's Head, it's an idyllic spot that any designer would dream of. Prototypes are dotted around on a shady verandah, while Hefer's Nest hangs from a tree in the lush garden. Since 2009, he has been perfecting its form, which was inspired by the intricate nests of Africa's weaverbirds.
Nest exists in hanging and standing versions in materials ranging from cane to recycled plastic packaging straps and hand-stitched rubber tyres. The most recent incarnation, entitled Bettina Esca, is a hanging version made with leather offcuts. With Southern Guild, it's now on the international fair circuit, and Hefer is extending the Nest concept to the design of a house near Sossusvlei in Namibia that has four bedrooms, a sunken lounge and a cellar.
Skull Candy, Bronze Age
For 16 years, Hefer, who sports a bushy beard and neon trainers, worked as an advertising creative at home and abroad. In 2007, he started his studio, Animal Farm, and set about embracing Africa and its indigenous skills and processes, rather than looking abroad. "Most of us here are designer-makers and marketers and packers and distributors. We make all our designs for our own brands rather than for big manufacturing companies. It's almost as if Africa missed the big industrial mass-manufacture phase that the northern hemisphere is in. I think we are almost lucky, as it seems the rest of the world is coming back to handmade and crafted."
For furniture maker Gregor Jenkin, collaboration with South African artist William Kentridge in 2007 fast-tracked him into design art circles. Kentridge was also the first patron to buy one of Jenkin's tables. He now owns three. "I first met Gregor seven years ago at his studio in Johannesburg," says Kentridge. "He's the South African designer I'm most interested in. I like his particular clean lines." Together, the pair created eight tables to accommodate the art film, What Will Come (Has Already Come). Since then, the collaboration has grown to include chairs and a desk<|fim_middle|> wholly African motifs: "the houses of the Basotho and Ndebele people, burglar bars and trellis work". The duo is developing a range of furniture with Gone Rural in Swaziland, which will be the transformation of its graphic style into weaving techniques. The limited-edition, artisanal approach appears to be defining South African contemporary design.
Sweat lamp, Dokter and Misses
Veld couch, Dokter and Misses
Through Southern Guild, all of these designers travel to major fairs and display the unique qualities of South African design to the world. The gallery's co-founder, Trevyn McGowan says: "Craft is very old in Africa, but design is very young. Part of the global appeal of contemporary South African and African design is that it is unfettered, imaginative and energetic.
The work has an underlying passion, a beat and a pulse. Taking South African design to the world has given us an opportunity to see who we are in this international forum." Aaron Kohn, director of the Museum of African Design, which opened last October in Johannesburg's Maboneng Precinct, says: "Good design doesn't only have to have a £10,000 price tag, and many designers are creating reasonably priced design, too. The challenge is that South Africans still consume imported, rather than local, products. But it is moving faster than it was. There are more design graduates and more manufacturing outlets, so it's easier to get things made."
a-001L (heartbeat), Dokter and Misses
The spotlight may be shining on Cape Town this year, but to date, it has not been seen as a global design hub. "I think the world sees South African design as an uncharted landscape, something that is very difficult to put into a specific category, as our democratic country is so young and there are so many cultural differences," says van Heerden. There are many other obstacles to overcome.
he nation's most pressing concern is to tackle the glaring imbalance between extreme privilege and extreme deprivation. Hefer says: "We have fantastic, incredibly talented designers in South Africa, we just need to improve the business side of it. We need to turn it into a sustainable industry that supports its designers so they can grow, inspire and employ. We need the government to help with incentives to get the work to the international markets at a competitive price and we need the brokers to mutually benefit from South African design rather than take advantage of it. Perhaps it's time for the big design houses of the north to look to Africa for talent rather than just inspiration."
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It definitely feels like the right place, right time. It's really exciting to be a South African designer right now
LALA Schwantla cabinet, Dokter and Misses | which have jagged laser-cut legs formed from paper tear-outs, sent by Kentridge to Jenkin.
Audrey Esca nest, Porky Hefer
Stel, Porky Hefer
Personal, rather than business, reasons brought Jenkin to Cape Town three years ago. Dotted around his airy Woodstock studio are functional tables and chairs and conceptual works such as Migrant Migrate – a series of 24 folded and bent metal tables, designed to stand "like a herd of wildebeest".
Cape Town has more designers than any other South African city. Who could fail to enjoy its outstanding natural beauty, sense of space and creative energy? In terms of manufacturing, business and clients, though, Johannesburg leads the way.
LALA drinks cabinet, Pipe planters and Slide table, Dokter and Misses
"Jo'burg is fast and rough and full of driven people," says Adriaan Hugo, one half of Dokter and Misses, which was co-founded with his wife Katy Taplin in 2007. Today, they run Co-op, a studio and showroom in the creative hub of Braamfontein. Their Kassena cabinet, which features bright patterns inspired by the decorated houses of the Kassena people of Ghana, brought them international acclaim last year. Further experiments in pattern and form include the LALA Shwantla cabinet, launched at the Guild Design Fair, and the Veld couch, a two-seater sofa encased in a trellis- like steel cage.
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'The Hubble Cantata' Explores Orchestral Transcendence in Space by Embracing VR
By Justin Joffe • 08/08/16 12:27pm
The Hubble Cant<|fim_middle|>'re no longer at a time when only one type of classical music is allowed," said librettist Royce Vavreck. "We are free to dream, and this piece really came from that liberation."
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There's no experience more wondrous than the moment you first learn there's music in space.
Generations of kids got wise when they heard Dark Side of the Moon for the first time, and some even earlier upon discovering the works of Sun Ra or Alice Coltrane. My fortunate musical education provided me with all of that, but it wasn't until much later in life, when working for the record label of composer Philip Glass that it all made sense.
One evening Glass spoke with astrophysicist Greg Laughlin as part of the Rubin Museum's BRAINWAVE speaker series about the music of the cosmos. They were how, when the sound of planetary orbits was recorded and adjusted to something we could hear on an audible spectrum, the orbits sounded just like Tibetan prayer bowls. This confirmed that music was not only innate to the universe, but that we humans are channeling it.
It also put those years in high school orchestra spent learning Gustav Holst's 1916 astrological symphonic suite, The Planets, into perspective. The bright string runs that opened "Jupiter" still ring with the rush of interplanetary wonder, while the brass of "Mars" still sounds like impending cosmic conflict. Whether we consciously know it or not, the voices of orchestral music have long been well-versed in the music of the stars, too, for so long that they're imbedded in our subconscious.
Those bright string runs and foreboding brass runs make brief textural appearances in The Hubble Cantata, composer Paola Prestini's brilliant collaboration with librettist Royce Vavreck and the Hubble Space Telescope's lead astrophysicist, Dr. Mario Livio. But in all other arenas, Hubble pushes its classical cosmic themes ever more upward than any orchestral work these ears have ear in a long time, upward and toward the stars.
After four years in the making, the success of this multi-disciplinary performance lies in its ability to exist as both high art and popular entertainment. And so The Hubble Cantata is a work that knows no parallel, pushing boundaries of technology and presentation that push our city's relationship with multi-disciplinary performance further into uncharted territory.
Patrons use their VR headsets on a journey to The Orion Nebula in "The Hubble Cantata", which premiered in Brooklyn on August 6, 2016. (David Andrako)
The piece's world premiere last weekend at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival in Prospect Park not only utilized a 100-person choir, a 20-piece ensemble, baritone Nathan Gunn and soprano Jessica Rivera—a massive production by normal standards alone—but a Virtual Reality climax to the piece, wherein the audience downloaded the VR film on their phones beforehand and raised their viewers (the same Google Cardboard boxes the NYT sent out to subscribers last fall) when the on-stage screen gave the signal.
"We decided to create a piece that would essentially follow a woman's perspective, who had lost her child and killed herself," Prestini told me. "We began to create this hyper-structure of the birth, life and death of a star, but within it a human narrative that connects to it."
That story, told through Vavreck's libretto and delivered by Metropolitan Opera stars Gunn and Rivera, was further advanced with Sasha Arutyunova's beautiful black and white photographs on a giant, translucent screen that covered the stage. The orchestra was tastefully silhouetted, visible only in the moments appropriate to the piece.
Dr. Mario Livio's narration explained the larger celestial implications at stake in a simple, coherent manner, further revealing our characters' journey in the grand scheme of things.
"All elements in our bodies were forged at the centers of stars," he told the audience before the performance, "which means we literally are stardust. Not only that, but it is possible that this atom in my body was formed in that star, and this atom in my body was formed in another star over there. So not only are we in the universe; the universe is inside us."
Such a message might sound like boiler-plate inspirational dreck in lesser hands, but it's to The Hubble Cantata's credit that the piece never panders to its audience or offers any easy answers to the difficult metaphysical quandaries it proposes.
Prestini's score is equally dense and modern in moments that communicate our characters' duress, while airy and light in the story's moments of transition or epiphany. Her ability to intimately evoke specific emotions and feelings with her phrases speaks to time spent not only as an accomplished composer for new media and modern orchestral performance.
Prestini's time spent perfecting 30-plus commissioned multidisciplinary works and serving as creative and executive director of Williamsburg's National Sawdust has only further fortified her with the tact to balance all the voices, mixed media and technology that combine to make The Hubble Cantata such a spectacle. Hence, Eliza McNitt's stunning five-minute VR climax doesn't come off as gimmicky or tacked on. Instead, Prestini's decision to use the Hubble's imagery sparingly speaks to her tasteful intuitions as a multi-disciplinary artist. (Her production company, Vision Into Art, also produced the show.)
"We decided to not use Hubble imagery until the very end of the piece," she said, "and holding back was very important. Because by the end, when you've really connected with the human story and you finally get to be in the Orion Nebula, it's much more visceral."
It's such commitment to using new technology, not as a driving force but as a means to accent the work, that makes The Hubble Cantata a resounding success. More often than not technology puts us at a distance from establishing an emotional connection, but it doesn't have to. And that's a valuable lesson in of itself.
Many families brought young kids to the performance, which was both free and outside, and for its entire spectacle, a more enticing young person's gateway into the world of classical music does not exist.
Astronaut Mike Mannino was also on hand, regaling youngsters with tales of his time spent servicing the Hubble, including one harrowing tale where he had to break off a support rod in the blackness of space so that the thing would work properly.
"We're the repair people," he told the crowd, "and we did the job so people like Mario could look at the images and make the great discoveries that they did."
The packed house ran out of its 5,000 viewers, and even on the lawn an empty spot was tough to come by; The Hubble Cantata demonstrated that people will still turn out for classical music, even when it's presented in new, more modern perspectives.
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October 8, 2021, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey recently denied an insurer's unopposed motion for leave to intervene in an underlying tort action that the insurer was defending pursuant to reservation of rights. In Castracane-Sedlac v. Mason, No. 20-cv-6080, 2021 WL 4710513 (D.N.J. Oct. 8, 2021), the insured was sued in connection with a motor vehicle accident. The insurer assigned defense counsel under reservation of rights. When the insurer determined in its investigation that the involved vehicle was not an insured auto under the policy, the insurer sought leave to intervene in the auto accident case in order to secure a judicial determination that no coverage was available. The court denied the insurer's motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(a), which applies to intervention as of right, holding that the insurer did not have a sufficiently protectable interest in the underlying case. In this regard, the court held that, due to the reservation of rights, the insurer's interest in the accident case was merely contingent upon resolution of the coverage issue such that the insurer's interest was not sufficiently direct as required under the Rule. The court also denied the insurer's motion under Rule 24(b), which governs permissive intervention. This was because the court determined that the tort case and the coverage issues did not involve common questions of law or fact under the Rule. While not expressly stated in the opinion, it is likely that the factual issues involving insured vehicle status had nothing to do with the tort liability issues in the accident litigation. In this regard, the court stated that it was "reluctant to infuse . . . interpretations of an insurance policy . . . where the main cause of action concerns alleged negligence surrounding an automobile accident." Thus, the insurer was left to pursue a declaration of coverage in separate litigation, if it chose to do so. This probably was more appropriate in any event, in our view. We do not routinely recommend to our insurer clients that they seek to intervene in a case where the underlying plaintiff is party, as such can cause practical difficulties in obtaining declaratory judgment under an insurance policy.
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Welcome to Interlingo the home of the Arabic Companion series, educational books created for the teachers and learners of Arabic as a foreign language.
We have just launched our latest books The Beginner's Arabic Companion for<|fim_middle|>. | beginners and we hope you find them useful and we would appreciate any feedback.
This website is an ongoing work in progress. Do come and visit us again as we will be continuously updating our resources and adding more and more material for you to use in your classroom.
We would be delighted to hear from you, do contact us or leave your comments on our blog page above.
Our aim is to get in touch with the teaching community, where we can all share ideas and resources about the teaching of Arabic. Please feel free to share with us any successful teaching techniques and materials that you have used in class.
We are delighted to announce that a new book is OUT NOW!
The New GCSE Arabic Companion (9-1) is based on the new Edexcel specifications. The book also comes with audio tracks for the listening exercises, a complete list of core vocabulary and accompanying worksheets | 174 |
Gutters are important<|fim_middle|> frequently than solid pigmented stains, but also retain a more natural look of the wood.
Keep your landscaping looking tip-top. Remove dead plants and debris from your flower beds, planters, and yard. This will not only increase your curb appeal, but also keep your flowerbeds and yard healthier.
It's almost barbecue season! Set up your patio set, put your rocking chairs back on the porch, and make sure your grill is ready for summer.
This is something we recommend doing at least once a month. Batteries should be replaced at least once or twice a year. It may seem excessive, but these little devices can save you and your family in the case something happens.
For a more extensive check list to make sure your home is ready for spring, download our free PDF check list here. | for directing water away from your home (and keeping it out of your basement). When they're clogged with leaves, dirt, and other debris, water can't run through them properly. It's so important that you clean your gutters regularly to make sure the runoff from your roof doesn't sit at the foundation of your home.
Winter can be brutal on a roof, especially when temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing. This winter is a testament! Inspect your roof for loose or missing shingles, cracked caulk, and make sure your chimney cap is in good condition. Not sure what to look for? Exteriors of Lansing can help walk you through this process!
Let the light in! Cleaning both the inside and outside of your windows is a great opportunity to make sure everything is looking as it should. Dirty windows do more than take away from your curb appeal. Hard water from sprinklers or hoses contains calcium and magnesium that can make their way into the glass and cause degradation. It can also affect your heat efficiency. As you're cleaning, make sure all the seals look good and that all your windows open and close properly. If you need to replace a window, let us know!
If parts of the exterior of your home are painted, spring is a great time to touch it up. Spruce up the exterior of your home by freshening up the paint on your doors, trim, and steps. You want to make sure you don't have chipping paint and that your stains are looking great. Transparent stains need touched up more | 312 |
Amit Singhal, senior vice president of search at Google, introduces the "Hummingbird<|fim_middle|> Google Play Store.
The Mountain View, California-based company -- known for its Google Maps service, Chrome browser and Nexus line of smartphones and tablets - reported a 32 percent jump in revenue from the rest of world (excluding UK) during the quarter with growth coming from Japan, South Korea and Australia.
" 'Rest Of World revenue' is an encouraging bright spot. Google should be a good play off any European and Emerging Markets recovery," analysts at RBC Capital markets said.
"We think the worst is behind Google from a sentiment perspective," Deutsche Bank analysts said. | " last month in Menlo Park, Calif.
Google stock topped $1,000 a share Friday on a strong earnings report.
The shares hit their all-time high after the search-engine giant expanded its mobile and overseas businesses while keeping ad-rate declines in check.
They closed at $1,011.41, up 13.8 percent, or $122.61.
At least 16 brokerages raised their price targets on the stock to between $880 and $1,220, with Deutsche Bank bumping up its target price by 26 percent.
The shares jumped 10.7 percent to a new high of $983.70 soon after the opening bell on the Nasdaq, before easing back.
Google said paid clicks increased by a quarter in the three months ended Sept. 30, from a year earlier, the highest rate of growth in the past year.
This offset an 8 percent fall in average cost-per-click, the price advertisers pay Google when consumers click on their ads.
"We view solid paid clicks growth to be a good indicator of demand, driven by the continued shift to mobile," J.P. Morgan analysts said. They had expected 21.5 percent growth.
In contrast, analysts say Yahoo, which this week reported a tepid quarter, has lost market share in display and search advertising in the face of strong competition from Facebook Inc and Google.
Facebook is expected to report its third-quarter results on Oct. 30.
To counter declines in cost-per-click rates, Google rolled out in February a service to help advertisers market through a mix of smartphones, tablets and desktops.
The J.P. Morgan analysts said this drive was a major opportunity for Google in the upcoming holiday season.
Analysts also highlighted Google's ability to generate revenue from its video-streaming website, YouTube.
YouTube branded video-ads grew more than 75 percent in the quarter, from a year earlier, with 40 percent of traffic now coming from mobile devices.
"We estimate that Google's key YouTube asset generated approximately $4 billion in revenue in 2012, positioning Google extremely well for the strong growth in video advertising," RBC Capital Markets analysts wrote in a note.
Analysts at Jefferies said Google is best positioned to benefit in mobile with one billion Android activations. The company sells applications and content through its | 492 |
Antalya Clock Tower - Tour Antalya!
The Clock Tower that makes up the ancient walls of the Old Town is the iconic face of Antalya. It is the last survivor of the 80 towers that once surrounded the ancient city. The rising stone structure looms over the surrounding cityscape as a reminder of its rich history. View the tower's intriguing features of a flag, clock and several ancient inscriptions.
When you arrive at the Clock Tower, note the dramatic contrast between<|fim_middle|>li Minaret. | the historic building and the modern hotel complexes and restaurants. The tower marks the entrance to the Old Town, as part of the wall that once protected it. Embrace the traditional ambiance away from the buzzing lights of the modern structures. The trees and bushes that enclose the tower add to the serene mood.
Gaze up at the large structure to see its clock and flag. Since the features of this centrally located site are so well known to locals and travelers, it has become a popular gathering point. Imagine residents meeting at the tower during the Ottoman rule of the 1800s. Admire the popular structure in the evening when its lights emphasize its beauty. Capture photos of the elegant tower against the night sky.
Eat at one of the many restaurants and cafés in the area where you can take a break from sightseeing. Stay at one of the hotels nearby to make the most of the excellent location in the center of the city and near the coast. Attractions in the area include Cumhuriyet Meydan (Republic Square), a tranquil refuge where you can enjoy a picnic with the view of the tower nearby. See Hadrian's Gate and the Antalya Museum to get a greater sense of the city's history.
The Clock Tower stands tall at the entrance to the Old Town area in the center of Antalya. Just a few minutes' walk northeast from the coast are parks, restaurants and cafés surrounding the historic site. Take a bus or taxi to the tower, which is near the Yiv | 308 |
Ultrasound scan from 6 to 16 weeks.
Many women and their partners want the comfort of knowing their pregnancy is healthy during the first weeks. A Pregnancy Scan also called<|fim_middle|>ump Length (CRL), this means the measurements are taken from the top of the baby's head to its bottom, from this measurement we can work out how many weeks and days pregnant you are.
During your ultrasound scan we will explain the findings to you and following your scan we will give you your images and email your report to you. If we feel that any follow-up is necessary, we will advise you regarding what is necessary and how to arrange further assessment.
Do I need to prepare for my Pregnancy Ultrasound scan?
For an early pregnancy ultrasound scan we recommend that you arrive with a full bladder and drink a litre of fluid prior to your appointment. This will improve the quality and aid visibility of the ultrasound scan.
Whats included in your Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan?
Please Note: It may be necessary for both a transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scan to be performed. If this is the case then no extra charge is made.
How do I book a pregnancy ultrasound scan?
Cherish-UK is a private pregnancy and fertility scanning clinic, you can self refer and arrange an appointment at your convenience. To book an early pregnancy ultrasound scan please telephone us on 0121 354 4777 or 07580 611 879, fill out our online enquiry form or email us at info@cherish-uk.com. | a Viability Scan or Dating Scan from 6 weeks can usually determine whether there is a heartbeat and will give reassurance that all is well. We offer a specialised scanning service relating to all aspects of pregnancy whether it is for reassurance or because there has been bleeding, pain or a history of early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Please be aware that if your pregnancy is not progressing as planned or if an abnormality is detected during the scan, the results will be discussed with you immediately following your scan and a plan of action advised.
If the pregnancy is very early then it is usually necessary to do an internal (vaginal) scan. If the pregnancy is more than 7 weeks it may be possible to see enough abdominally (tummy scan), sometimes both scans are necessary to ensure all is well.
The age of a pregnancy is calculated from the first day of the last period (LMP), this means at time of conception you are already 2 weeks pregnant! By 5 weeks from the first day of your LMP on scan it should be possible to see a pregnancy sac usually with a yolk sac present. Then by 6-7 weeks there should be a fetal pole and fetal heartbeat present. The age of the fetus is determined by measuring Crown R | 261 |
NSA: 'We know we need to do some work' on declassifying threat intel
Anne Neuberger speaks Oct. 24, 2019, at CyberTalks in Washington D.C. (Scoop News Group)
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One of the National Security Agency's newly minted Cybersecurity Directorate's goals is to quickly share information on adversarial threats with the private sector — but the process for doing that needs to be refined, the directorate's leader said Thursday.
"The process in place today is where we know we need to do some work," Anne Neuberger said while speaking at CyberTalks, produced by CyberScoop. "When we find indications of a threat, we see planning to execute a particular operation, or we see the operation being executed. [But] because we learn about it in a classified way, we treat it as classified."
Part of the difficulty the NSA faces is that adversaries often run operations and then discard their compromised infrastructure, making a protracted declassification process nearly useless since "indicators of compromise pretty much they have a ticking time clock for how useful they are," Neuberger said.
The new directorate, which started operations earlier this month, is measuring success by examining how well it is able to prevent attacks moving forward.
"Have we used threat intelligence, have we used security guidelines, have we … worked with the network owner?" are the questions the NSA needs to be asking itself moving forward, Neuberger said.
It's not clear what specific metrics the NSA will use to determine whether the new directorate is successful, but Neuberger said the unit will be asking government partners whether it has made a difference in their security.
DHS and NSA coordination
Inevitably, deciding who will talk with the private sector about nation-state threats — NSA or the Department of Homeland Security — will involve the DHS's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, given that the intelligence agency's authorities don't pertain to critical infrastructure, CISA Director Chris Krebs told reporters at CyberTalks.
"By its very nature, Title 50 organizations should not be really researching and understanding how American critical infrastructure works. That's my job — working with Treasury [Department], working with [the Department of] Energy," Krebs said. Title 50 is the part of U.S. Code that covers intelligence agencies.
It may make sense for the NSA to take point and work directly with the private sector if the agency has interest in a specific threat, Krebs said.
But on critical infrastructure and threats to U.S. elections, Krebs thinks DHS should take the reins.
"In the traditional critical infrastructure spaces, we would look to take the lead … based on our relationships, based on our understanding of how to work with<|fim_middle|> effective right now that we help harness various [intelligence] pieces and then put it in the hands of the network defenders in the local election jurisdictions."
Anne Neuberger, Chris Krebs, classified information, critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), CyberTalks, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS, election hacking, elections, election security, National Security Agency (NSA) | those folks," Krebs said. "Since we have the relationship with the state and local election officials we think it's probably most | 26 |
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This page has<|fim_middle|> of Fair Information Practices set out in the schedule to the PIPED Act. I won't list them all, and of course most of you will be familiar with them, but here is basically what they say:
anyone collecting personal information in the course of a commercial activity must explain the purpose of collecting it, and obtain the individual's consent;
they must limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonable under the circumstances, and use it only for the purpose for which it was collected;
they cannot disclose this information to anyone else without consent, and
they must allow individuals to have access to their own personal information and correct any inaccuracies.
These principles may be attached to a law that applies to the private sector, but I believe they are just as valid for the public sector.
Organizations should be able to justify every request for personal information, because with the advances in technology, it has become just too easy to assemble a whole person from scattered bits of information.
I think the famous Longitudinal Labour Force File at HRDC offers an excellent and cautionary example.
As wholesome as the intent may have been, Canadians were indignant to learn the Government of Canada was holding a detailed file on each and every one of us.
That the file was for all intents and purposes invisible served only to increase Canadians' suspicions.
People being people, many assumed that if the file was invisible, it was because there had been a deliberate effort to make it that way. And if there's no good reason for keeping something secret, then there must be a bad reason.
Canadians were assured the information had been collected according to the provisions of the Privacy Act. This was not what Canadians wanted to hear.
Far from reassuring them their personal information was being handled with all due regard for their privacy, it left Canadians wondering just whose privacy the Privacy Act was supposed to protect.
I think the HRDC example shows that where privacy laws are concerned, Canadians want the government - especially the government, which they have no choice but to trust with so much of their personal information - they want the government to respect not only the letter, but also the spirit of the law.
The HRDC case also demonstrates the importance of maintaining a policy of openness and transparency when privacy is concerned.
I cannot help but think that if someone, somewhere along the line, had stopped for a moment and thought about what they were doing, thought about what it looked like they were doing, and told Canadians what was going on and why, the whole mess might have been avoided.
Canadians either might have agreed that the intended uses were reasonable or they would have had the chance to object at an earlier stage, avoiding what instead ensued.
Government departments and agencies that collect personal information from Canadians do so with the force of law behind them. They ask all kinds of personal questions and expect prompt and honest answers.
Now, I'm sure everyone here knows that telling someone it's a federal offence to give an incorrect answer is not enough to guarantee the accuracy of the information you get that way. Information obtained through coercion is bound to be a little suspect.
To put it another way, the correct answer to "Why should I tell you that?" is not necessarily, "Because I'll put you in jail if you don't."
In short, any organization's ability to collect and use personal information is directly related to its ability to convince Canadians the organization can be trusted to protect that information and respect their privacy. To be taken seriously, this commitment must be visible both in word and in deed.
I'm sure everyone here also recognizes the importance of responding promptly to individuals' requests for personal information about themselves under the Privacy Act. I find myself signing far too many letters telling complainants that they were not provided information within the time provided by law.
This is something I will be getting tough on. It's unacceptable to me, as it is to the Canadian public, that any part of the government of Canada should ever be breaking a law of Canada.
Canadians agree to surrender their personal information to governments because they trust their governments to treat the information with care, and use it only for the purpose stated at the time of collection. I think the intensity of the reaction to the HRDC file shows the value Canadians place on that trust.
I believe it is safe to say Canadians' trust in governments' ability to hold up their end of the privacy bargain has been diminished by the HRDC situation.
In the future, as e-commerce grows and the federal government moves to bring all of its services online by 2004, Canadians will want more and better assurances the privacy of their personal information will be protected.
If the public does not have confidence in the privacy of these transactions, the efficiencies they promise will never be fully realized.
As Privacy Commissioner, it's my job to ensure Canadians' right to privacy is not abused. I believe the best way to do that is to ensure Canadians know their rights, understand why they're important, and how to exercise them.
If Canadians are to have any influence in the privacy debate, they must have access to information from a reliable, independent source.
That is why I am so enthused about my new mandate to carry out research and public education.
My Office is committed to an extensive communications strategy that will inform Canadians of their privacy rights, and remind organizations of their privacy responsibilities.
By promoting privacy research, we will be able to bring emerging privacy issues to public attention, and ensure privacy concerns remain near the front of public consciousness.
Any organization, public or private, would do well to consider the implications of a public that is much more aware of its privacy rights, and how to go about exercising them.
I will continue to put a strong emphasis on the Privacy Commissioner as ombudsman, investigating complaints, and using the powers of persuasion, mediation and negotiation to resolve disputes.
The Office will continue to exercise its power to conduct audits, and to bring abuses to the public's attention through the media.
I do want to stress that the Privacy Commissioner is not an enforcer, nor an advocate for either side. The Privacy Commissioner is an advocate for privacy.
In that role, my Office is dedicated not just to making sure organizations know their obligations under the law, but to helping organizations find ways to meet those obligations.
As an example, we have just published a business guide to the new PIPED Act, explaining the new legislation in layman's terms, and offering suggestions for implementing various provisions. A citizens' guide to the new legislation will follow in January.
We are in the process of re-designing and expanding our web site. We want it to be both a source of information for the public, and a means by which organizations can share privacy-related information with one another.
We are also developing communications products specifically for the public sector, so you will be hearing more from me. And I hope I hear from you, because we are in this together.
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada does not own the franchise on privacy. Privacy, by its very definition, belongs to each and every one of us. I can think of no possession more personal than our privacy.
Canadians share much of this personal possession with their governments. They do so in the belief that their governments will treat it with the care and respect such a valued possession deserves.
Those of us in this room have a special responsibility to ensure that trust is not misplaced.
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George Radwanski
Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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I want to talk about a number of things today.
First, since I'm new in this job, I think it's only fair I tell you something about my personal approach to the question of privacy, and why I think it's worth protecting.
I also want to talk some about how the Office of the Privacy Commissioner will be changing in the months ahead, and what kind of an impact those changes might have on those of you here today.
Finally, I want to spend some time on some of the special privacy and information issues facing government departments and agencies, and how the Office of the Privacy Commissioner can help you deal with those issues.
As I'm sure you know, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act comes into effect in just a couple of weeks. This legislation marks the beginning of a new era of privacy protection for Canadians, and a new era of responsibility for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Along with its existing duties in the federal public sector, the Office will be responsible for overseeing Canadians' new private sector privacy rights. We also have a new mandate to carry out research and public education on privacy issues.
This is something the Office has never had before. I believe public education is nothing short of fundamental to the job of Privacy Commissioner, and I plan to pursue this new mandate with enthusiasm.
Thankfully, along with these new responsibilities, the Office has also been given some additional resources to carry them out. In other words, I can assure you our new duties in the private sector will not come at the expense of our existing responsibility to the federal public sector.
If anything, the opposite will be true. With more resources, a bigger mandate to carry out research and communications, and the experience we'll gain working with the private sector, I think we'll be able to do an even better job in the public sector.
Now, I know many of you have been dealing with the Office for some time, and have become familiar with whom to call about what. In many cases, that will not change.
We do have a number of new people though, and we've done some re-organizing on the administrative side to reflect the changes in our mandate, so you may well find things are a little different when you call for help or advice on something.
Trust me, this is not a deliberate attempt to frustrate.
Rather than read out a long list of names and job descriptions, I'd suggest for the time being that you continue to call on the people you've dealt with in the past. If they're not the right people any more, they'll make sure you do get connected to the right people.
The organization may be different, and there may be some new names and personalities, but the commitment to our central mandate is the same.
The Privacy Commissioner is an officer of Parliament, charged with defending Canadians' right to privacy. I intend to carry out that mandate, and I consider it a privilege to be entrusted with this responsibility.
Guaranteeing the right to privacy is absolutely basic to any society that wishes to call itself free and democratic. So many of the other freedoms we prize so highly flow from the right to privacy.
If we feel someone is watching and recording us, or worry that our private actions may become public, our freedom of choice is diminished. Our freedom to express ourselves and our freedom to associate with whom we choose is constricted.
I do not believe it is an exaggeration to say our right to privacy is in greater jeopardy now than at any time in history. I believe that privacy will be the defining issue of this new decade.
In terms of privacy, we really have come to a crossroads.
How we deal with this issue, this new reality, now - over these next few years - will decide how the individual relates to society in Canada for many, many years to come. It will determine the very type of society we leave to our children.
Until recently, we could take our privacy pretty much for granted. Privacy was protected more-or-less by default.
Unless you were very famous, or very important or had committed a crime, your personal information was scattered here and there, and kept in hard copy files.
Assembling any kind of dossier on any one of us meant quite a bit of legwork: Someone would have to go to some trouble to find out about you.
To say "times have changed" is a bit of an understatement. Today, information that even a few years ago might have taken weeks or months to dig out can be compiled literally in minutes at a computer keyboard.
It is exactly this ease of access that has prompted the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to consider whether it should limit the traditional openness of court records. The move to electronic record-keeping is eating away at the wall of paper that once guarded our privacy from all but the most determined of snoops.
It used to be someone had to go out of their way to access our private data - now we must go out of our way to ensure our private data stays private.
So what exactly is this privacy we are trying to protect?
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis provided what has become the classic definition of privacy in 1890, when he described privacy as simply "the right to be let alone."
All of us want to be able to go about the business of our lives without having someone looking over our shoulder, demanding to know what we're doing, and why we're doing it.
In that context, privacy might well be defined as the right to say "none of your damn business."
In some respects, that definition still stands, but in the modern era, I believe privacy is much more than just the "right to be let alone." For one thing, we can feel "let alone," in the sense that no one is bothering us, and still be having our privacy invaded from a distance.
If you asked me, I would define privacy as the right to control access to one's person and to information about oneself.
As long as society and other individuals make their judgements about who we are based on the information they have about us - and I suspect that will be the case for a good long time - this idea of control over our personal information will be at the very heart of our personal privacy.
Critical to that notion of control is the concept of choice, or consent.
The more we become involved with the collective whole and society at large, the more information we surrender about ourselves. When we apply for a job, open a bank account, explore the Internet, or take part in any of the myriad transactions of daily life, we make another contribution to the gradual erosion of our private selves.
Thus, privacy is not an absolute. It is rarely stripped away in one fell swoop. It is a continuum of choices and trade-offs.
Revealing information about ourselves only when and as we choose is the very essence of privacy.
Today, that choice is often made for us. Surveillance has become a matter of routine. Cameras record us at the bank machine and at the corner store.
A computer records what time we pull into the office parking garage, and yet another camera watches us wait for the elevator. A computer notes the time we swipe our plastic key to enter the office.
In the United States, cellphone companies have been ordered to implement so-called "location tracking" by the middle of next year, and this feature will inevitably find its way to Canada.
Location tracking allows service providers to know within a matter of a few metres where a cellphone call is coming from. This is seen as a major step forward for emergency services, and as a necessity by computer companies anxious to offer new applications tied to a cellphone user's location.
Our precise location is something we might not always want to share or be asked to explain. Suppose a stalker was able to access this information. Who will ensure this information is kept in the proper confidence?
The debit card is a wonderful convenience, but its ability to gather information about us is startling. Your bank probably knows where you ate lunch yesterday, and where you bought your mother's Christmas present.
Likewise, there are suggestions that collecting all of our medical records in one massive database would be a good idea. But who is to decide whether and with whom our medical histories will be shared? There is a powerful and steadily-increasing demand for our personal health information from any number of secondary users.
It is not extremism to believe this could lead some people to avoid seeking treatment.
If you knew your insurance company or your employer, or even the police, might have access to what it could reveal about you, would you be more, or less likely to submit to the blood test recommended by your doctor?
Something in that blood test could cost you a chance at a better job; it could cost you the job you have now.
Think of the assumptions people might make about us based on the medications we have been prescribed.
Suppose your genetic profile were revealed to an especially interested party. Your entire family could be stigmatized for generations to come.
Yes, we have laws to protect us against discrimination in employment. But if we have no idea whether and to what extent an employer has access to our personal health information, or even if the information is accurate, how can we know whether we have been discriminated against?
The vast array of data, and the conclusions that can be drawn about us from it, is simply stunning.
Just think what your income tax return reveals about you, including your income, assets and debts, and maybe some history.
Add to that health information, including information about disabilities, and maybe genetic information.
.and information about conjugal arrangements, everything from divorce to sexual orientation.
Ever had a student loan, or claimed a deduction for tuition fees? Think what's available about your educational background, including who financed it, what you studied, and what you failed.
Searched for employment through a Canada Employment Centre? Collected Employment Insurance? You've left a trail of data about your employment history, including information about job performance and reasons for termination of employment.
Ever filled out a "Returning Traveller's Declaration" after a little foreign travel, indicating where you were, for how long?
And of course, if you've had any involvement with the criminal justice system..
Despite all this potential for intrusion, people quite rightly want to avail themselves of the advantages that information technology offers.
Quick and efficient access to government services, financial transactions, flight bookings, almost any kind of information about anything, is a great leap forward. But if we are expected to pay for these conveniences with a basic and fundamental human right, we must question their value.
And individuals are questioning the value. Public opinion surveys consistently show the vast majority of Canadians worry about the impact of the Internet and e-commerce on their personal privacy.
Privacy concerns are perhaps the single biggest deterrent to doing business online.
If you have to wonder - every time you click into a web site, every time you make a purchase with your debit card, every time you fill out an application for something - what information you are giving away, to whom you are giving it, for what purpose, and how it might be interpreted, you have no privacy.
To feel one is being monitored, to be self-conscious about every move one makes, is the essence of life in a totalitarian state.
Even when information about us is collected and stored and shared with the best of intentions, it can diminish our privacy.
Another, perhaps less widely publicized, example is the use of returning travellers' customs declarations to check for employment insurance fraud. I don't think anyone would argue that HRDC should not have the authority to detect fraud. We challenged this program, however, because of its effect on the privacy of thousands of innocent Canadians swept into the net.
Just last week, the Ontario Minister of Correctional Services was forced to resign after a member of his party shared the names of several Young Offenders with the legislature. The proceedings of the legislature are carried live on television, so the names were shared with the entire province.
The member wished to congratulate the young people on their graduation from a Corrections "boot camp". Clearly, he intended no harm, but harm was done. I am quite sure these young people would prefer to decide for themselves whether to include that particular milestone on their resumes.
The Ontario government has announced plans to implement mandatory drug testing for people on social assistance. Personally, I think this is a gross invasion of privacy. But, in any event, who will be responsible for safeguarding this highly-sensitive information, and how long will it be stored?
Who should have access to this information? The health ministry could probably make a case for access, and so could the people who run government job-training programs, and by extension, potential employers.
More and more government services are being given over to non-profit, community organizations. In many instances - the field of corrections is just one of them - very delicate personal information is included in the transaction. Will these organizations have the expertise and resources to protect the security and confidentiality of this information?
We want to encourage the creation of what I call a "culture of privacy" within organizations in both the public and the private sectors.
This means assessing the potential impact on privacy of every initiative at every step of the way. In the digital age, I believe privacy assessment should be as much a part of the policy development routine as cost analysis, so that problems can be addressed before they become complaints.
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Ayreon Universe is the best of Ayreon Live - A unique performance featuring 16 singers, 28 songs, 2+ hour performance, 9000+ fans and a special appearance by Arjen Lucassen. All of this captured by 30 cameras!
It's proof that you should never say 'never'. After creating rock operas in the studio for more than 20 years, prog mastermind Arjen Lucassen, aka Ayreon, finally took his Universe to the stage in September 2017. Three shows sold out within hours after announcing. 9000+ Fans from all corners of the world flocked to the 013 venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands to see this long-awaited show live.
This unique performance features 16 singers, 28 songs, an 8 piece band and a special appearance by Arjen. The duration of the show was more than 2 hours. It was filmed with 30 cameras and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray with 5.1 surround audio, with an extensive list of extras, including a behind-the-scenes documentary with interviews with every singer and musician, and a compilation of the try-out show performed a few weeks earlier.
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Floor Jansen (Nightwish) Damian Wilson (Threshold), Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gentle Storm), Marco Hietala (Nightwish), Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Mike Mills (Toehider), Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion), Irene Jansen, Robert Soeterboek (Star One), John Jaycee Cuijpers (Praying Mantis), Edward Reekers (Kayak), Jay van Feggelen, Maggy Luyten (Nightmare) and Lisette van den Berg (Scarlet Stories).
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Home > News<|fim_middle|> volunteers visiting each classroom handing out bags, upon bags of presents. "The smiles on the children's faces are priceless," says Principal Teresa Reynoso-Gonzalez. "We are truly blessed and grateful to the Holy Cross Mothers' Guild at Notre Dame, its students and families for their giving hearts."
The generosity of spirit comes naturally to Notre Dame High School whose mission is carried out in all they do by educating the hearts and minds of students.
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"In the eyes of children, we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we find its meaning." – Leland Thomas | & Events > Nativity is Blessed by the 3rd Annual Notre Dame HS Gift Giving
Nativity is Blessed by the 3rd Annual Notre Dame HS Gift Giving
December 19, 2018 by Susan Armendariz
The Holy Cross Mothers' Guild supports the spiritual mission of Notre Dame High School by assist various programs and events throughout the school year, especially for the retreat program. The guild chose to touch the lives of children in the inner-city at Christmas. Nativity Catholic School, located in the Vermont District of South-Central Los Angeles, is the recipient of their love and thoughtfulness.
Each student TK-8th grade received a toy, books, art supplies, gift card and more. A parent alumni representative of the guild, Karen Mott, joined Santa and many | 163 |
Random remembrances of conversations with Alex Rocco
The Famous Teddy Z
After doing more than 150 Random Roles for The A.V. Club, it would be nearly impossible for me to look back at the interviews I've conducted for the feature and narrow it down to my single favorite conversation. I can, however, tell you—and without so much as a moment's hesitation—the most profound relationship I've ever had with someone I've interviewed for Random Roles.
It's almost become a running joke about how, whenever I talk to someone for the feature and they say, "I should write a book," I reply by saying something like, "Well, if you need a co-writer, you know where to find me." But only one person to date has ever contacted me afterwards and said, "You know, I've been thinking about the book. Are you still interested?"
Although he posed this question in an email, I swear to you, I could hear his voice in my head just as clear as day, and I'm guessing there's a pretty good chance that you heard it when you were reading it, too. That's the kind of voice Alex Rocco had: instantly memorable and completely unforgettable. As I soon discovered, that's exactly the kind of guy he was, too.
From the very beginning, there was something a little bit different about my interactions with Rocco compared to my previous Random Roles interviews, starting with the fact that he made a point of reaching out immediately after the interview went live. It was just a brief message, but he took the time to praise the piece, praise me as a writer, and offer his thanks, reiterating his email address ("if you want to keep in touch") and closing by thanking me again and saying, "It was fun talking to you!" I wrote him back, of course, telling him that I was glad he'd enjoyed the piece as much as I had and—remembering that we'd had to split our interview into two calls because I'd had to take my daughter to her ballet class—I attached a picture of my daughter in the outfit she'd worn for her butterfly-themed birthday party, so that he'd have a frame of reference to the kid that had me so wrapped around her little finger that I had to ask Moe Greene if I could call him back. When he wrote me back a little over two months later with his question about the book, he added, "Hope the ballet butterfly beauty is still dancing."
After another email and a few phone calls, it was decided that I'd have a proper sit-down with Rocco when I came to Los Angeles for the Television Critics Association press tour. The specifics of the meet-up were very much scheduled on the fly, to the point where we only confirmed the date of our meeting a few hours before it actually took place. Being a stranger in a strange land without a rental car, I took a cab from my hotel to Rocco's residence, where I was greeted warmly by his wife, Shannon. She and I chatted for a few minutes in their living room while we waited for the man himself to emerge (during which time I couldn't help but giddily notice his Emmy for The Famous Teddy Z sitting on a nearby shelf), and during the chat, what I experienced was, for lack of a better phrase, the sweetest possible grilling a guy could get. But it made perfect sense: wouldn't you want to know as<|fim_middle|>occo was right."
The last time I had any communication with Rocco was immediately after the Facts Of Life oral history debuted. After he read it, he sent me a message saying, "Great stuff. Loved it. You're very talented. Love to your family." I wrote back, thanking him, telling him to give my love to Shannon, and—just because it felt right—I added, "You know, my wife said that she's still holding you to that home-cooked Italian dinner you promised her the next time she's in L.A." His response: "Done deal," followed by a smiley face.
That the deal will never be done is undeniably sad, but the fact that the last thing Alex Rocco ever sent me was a smiley face is actually kind of awesome. In fact, as I reflect on it at this very moment, I can hear his voice in my head saying, "Aw, that's great!"
As for my conversations with Rocco, I know that the flip side of not having a contract is that I can ostensibly do whatever I want with them, but at the moment, I don't really want to do anything with them, and I'm not sure I ever will. If I do, it almost certainly won't be without getting in touch with Shannon and seeing if there's any way I can do something with her blessing that would honor Rocco's memory, but it's far too soon to be contemplating anything of the sort. But no matter what I end up doing, even if I end up doing nothing at all, I can still take comfort in something my cohort Nathan Rabin told me when I first began the up-and-down ride with Rocco: "If nothing else, you'll have a whole lot of amazing stories to tell your kid."
Boy, do I.
Of course, because of the language, I probably won't tell her most of them till she's 18. But you'd better believe they're worth the wait.
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When Rocco came out, he immediately enveloped me in a hug, wanting to make sure that Shannon had been taking care of me, asking about my family and demanding to know every little detail of my time in California thus far. After an appropriate amount of chit-chat, we got down to the business at hand. The conversation was all very casual. Serious, yes, but it was still just a couple of folks chatting… or, more specifically, he was talking, and I was soaking it all in. He told me what he'd been thinking about for the book, what parts of his life and times he wanted to discuss, what skeletons he was toying with unearthing, and this, that, and the other. He and Shannon spoke openly, I listened intently, and then we had a back-and-forth about what they envisioned and what I envisioned. When we wrapped up, they refused to let me take a cab back to the hotel, so after taking a picture with Rocco, who made sure that I had a signed photo of him from The Godfather to take home, Shannon drove me back to my temporary place of residence. The whole experience was surreal, but wonderfully so, and no matter what might happen from there, I knew I'd still have a souvenir from the experience that I'd treasure forever.
A month or so passed after that in-person encounter, and I tried not to be overanxious about the fact that I hadn't heard anything, but when Rocco turned up on an episode of Private Practice, I used it as an excuse to send him a text and congratulate him his performance. He wrote me back to thank me, but that was the extent of the conversation, and while I had no reason to believe that I'd said or done anything during my visit to turn him off of the idea of collaborating with me, the silence—which continued for another two months—was killing me. Finally, Rocco decided in early 2013 that, yes, he wanted to at least start taking some baby steps with the book, if only to see how well the two of us could work together.
Rocco and I talked probably a dozen times, each occasion lasting for at least half an hour, and the conversations were goddamned glorious. He'd check in by text to see if it was a good time to hop on the phone, and he always asked how my wife and daughter were doing. In fact, when we first started having the conversations for the book, he had a nice, long chat with my wife, during which I am assured that he had nothing but the highest praise for me, and he even promised to make her an authentic Italian dinner the next time she accompanied me to Los Angeles. At one point, Rocco texted me just as my daughter had gone out to play in the snow, so I sent him a picture of her in the front yard, and he wrote back, "I wish I was there throwing snowballs with her!" Later, my wife would reflect in awe on how easily he ingratiated himself into our lives: in the blink of an eye, it had somehow become the norm for her to answer the phone and hear that familiar raspy voice say, "Hi, Jenn, it's Rocco. Is Will around?"
When we talked, Rocco regaled me with stories that he envisioned being in the book as well as stories that he didn't want in the book but that he just wanted to tell me. At one point during this period, he auditioned for a small role on a prime-time sitcom, and he asked me what I knew about the show and if I thought it was funny. As you might imagine with that glorious voice, everything he had to say seemed worth hearing, and every story seemed absolutely amazing at the time he was telling it. Better yet, when the time came to sit down and transcribe them, most of them played out just as well on the page.
You've probably deduced by this point that the book did not come to pass, which—if I'm to be perfectly honest—remains one of the biggest disappointments of my life, but I can take comfort in the knowledge that it wasn't because Rocco and I didn't work well together. Ultimately, things began to fall apart because I took one of his stories and made it play a little too well on the page.
I can't speak to what the story was about—I'm going to maintain the same discretion now that I've maintained all along—but I can comfortably say this much: It was a story that he'd cited from the very beginning as something he'd wanted to discuss, something he was confident would be a selling point for any resulting book, and when I sent him the piece that I'd built from his words, trying to do my best to capture his voice, he admitted amazement at how quickly I'd constructed it and confirmed that it detailed things exactly as they'd happened. The problem, ultimately, was that it was so effective in capturing the moment that it caused him to second-guess his original plan for the direction of the book. He'd shifted away from his earlier interest in telling stories about his days in Hollywood and was more interested in discussing his sordid past, following the path that led him into jail all to the way to the end, when he eventually found his way out of a life of crime and into a career as an actor. And yet even as he was changing direction, he was still praising my efforts, thanking me, and saying, "This is going to be fun. I really look forward to working though this and discovering where it will naturally lead us."
So we continued to talk on the phone. Rocco told me stories about his youthful indiscretions in Boston, and I dutifully listened. When he said that he wanted to take things in a darker direction, focusing on the grittier side of his life and discussing his proximity to Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill Gang, I was fine with that. But because I simply couldn't imagine the book without all of his great stories about his experiences in Hollywood, I'd still ask him about some actor or director he'd worked with, confident that there'd be a good story there, and I was never left disappointed… until the day he called and informed me that he'd decided that he wanted to stop work on our project and part ways, "no hard feelings."
It was so unexpected that I found myself stammering and all but crying out, "I don't know what I did wrong, but I can change!" But he didn't want to fix anything, and he didn't even really want to try to explain why things weren't working out. He just wanted to break up. And having done so, he asked me to give his love to my wife and daughter, and then he said goodbye.
Rocco was certainly well within his rights to step away and call it quits: We'd signed no contract, and it was established up front that we were simply feeling each other out as collaborators. He'd seemed so happy with my efforts as a writer, though, that I just couldn't comprehend why this had happened so abruptly. I sent Shannon an email a few days later, asking if she could shed some light on exactly what had happened, which she did to the best of her ability, but the long and the short of it is that the story that I was most skilled at telling was no longer the story that he was most interested in telling. And that's fair enough. But it still broke my heart, and since I knew I wasn't going to be able to change his mind, I just didn't have anything else to say to him.
The better part of a year and a half passed before I broke the silence between Rocco and myself, when I decided to text him my condolences after the death of someone I knew he'd been close to, and he responded with thanks and, as ever, a request to "give my love to your family." A few months later, when I embarked upon—of all things—an epic oral history of The Facts Of Life, I dropped him a line to see if he'd be up for contributing. Instead of writing me back, he just called me, and suddenly it was like old times. He gave everything for the piece that I'd hoped to get from him, and then—after he asked me if I'd talked to his TV daughter, Nancy McKeon, and I told him I was still waiting to hear back from her publicist but had my fingers crossed—he promptly (and absolutely without any suggestion from me) contacted her and said, "C'mon, you need to talk to this guy, he's good people." So she did. And I must've lived up to her expectations, because after we talked, she dropped me an email and said, "R | 1,830 |
On the Campus Community House Turns 50
By Carlett Spike
Published in the January 8, 2020 Issue
At the Community House 50th-anniversary celebration are, from left, Geralyn Williams, Pace Center program coordinator; Mike Gage '71, one of the program's founders; another founder, Gary Hoachlander '70, and his wife, Jennifer; and Krystal Cohen '21, an executive board member of the program.
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In 1969, seven undergraduate Princeton students moved off campus and created Community House in hope of making a difference in the community outside FitzRandolph Gate. A half-century later, the foundation they laid continues to benefit the community.
"They were my support," said Ayesha Qureshi, who worked with Community House members on her college-application essay for Rider University, where she graduated in<|fim_middle|> it continues in that way."
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Graduate student, held for three years, released in prisoner exchange with Iran | 2019. As a first-generation college student, Qureshi said, navigating the application process was tricky. She credits the program with helping her find her way and settling on the path that led her to become a teacher in an urban school. "I felt like I had a guide through all the madness," she said.
The program initially provided tutoring, field trips, and other family-focused events. Community House now offers a broad menu of services including summer camps, mentoring, and college preparation to about 350 youths each year who range from pre-school to high school students. The program serves Princeton-area children and those of University employees who are low-income, persons of color, or who would be first-generation college students. But alumni say they benefited along with the children.
"We went to Community House certainly intending to give, and I hope we did, but I am here to tell you that we got much more than we gave," said founding member Gary Hoachlander '70 during an anniversary celebration Dec. 8 at the Carl A. Fields Center. "What we learned those two years, I think, has affected each of us deeply and profoundly."
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About 50 students, parents, staff members, alumni, and community partners attended the event, an opportunity to reflect on Community House's mission and impact as well as to applaud the generations of University students who have built on the founders' legacy.
John Mavros '71, another founding member, said field trips were a favorite memory of the early days because they provided a way to broaden the children's horizons beyond Princeton. "We were a safety outlet," he said.
The program also was an opportunity for personal growth and challenge. "I think there's a need for Princeton students to look outside of themselves because you can become very self-centered at Princeton," said Rebeca Clay-Flores '97. Like others at the anniversary event, Clay-Flores said the experience informed her life deeply, as she went on to work in schools and in nonprofits geared toward education.
Marjorie Young, former director of Community House, said the program continues to thrive because it stands on the pillars of a strong mission — education — and passion. From her days as a teen receiving tutoring, to her time serving as director, to seeing her nephew go through the program, Young has experienced much that Community House has to offer. "I have never seen more passionate students," she said.
Many alumni said their work with Community House was the highlight of their time at the University.
Many alumni said their work with Community House was the highlight of their time at the University. When Jane Yang '11 first came to Princeton, her sole focus was academics. Then she started tutoring in the after-school program. "It was a nice reminder that I might not be the most academically gifted student, but I still had something to offer," she said. "I didn't understand what was important in life yet."
Krystal Cohen '21, a member of the Community House executive board and a leader of the after-school program, said working with local children "really grounds me in what I want to do and why I'm here." The program "draws a lot of people that are very passionate about the work that Community House does," she said, "and I think those people pay it forward and get the next generation passionate about it, and | 713 |
White River Sound Chorus is proud to have the following quartets associated with our chorus.
What happens when four<|fim_middle|> four such women. Tenor Michelle Thistle bagan singing in a variety of groups, including the Indianapolis Children's Choir, at the young age of 12. Bass Sue Pelley has sung in four choruses and several quartets throughout her 25 year singing career. Lead Debbie Thistle has also sung in several quartets through the years and also directs White River Sound Chorus. And baritone Rachel Libbon has enjoyed many years of chorus and quartet singing. Michelle and Rachel live in the Cincinnati area, with Sue and Bebbie living in Indianapolis - truly a bi-state quartet! With a varied repertoire of a capella music sung in the barbershop style, this talented group of women looks forward to entertaining your group's next function.
Our other chapter quartet is called SLQ- Aptly named because each is the "Section Leader" in White River Sound chorus. Leading with strong and beautiful voices, they decided to put together this quartet for public performance opportunities. You can't go wrong with this quartet. They have experience and talent behind their blend. | long time Sweet Adelines get together to sing? A quartet is born! Cameo features the vocal talents of | 23 |
The latest edition of a popular text and reference on database research, with substantial new material and revision; covers classical literature and recent hot topics. Lessons from database research have been applied in academic fields ranging from bioinformatics to next-generation Internet architecture and in industrial uses including Web-based e-commerce and search engines. The core ideas in the field have become increasingly influential. This text provides both<|fim_middle|> systems; and a full chapter on security.
This text is an introduction to object-relational technology and universal databases. These databases enables the support of object-oriented development, multimedia data, World Wide Web, and business geographics. | students and professionals with a grounding in database research and a technical context for understanding recent innovations in the field. The readings included treat the most important issues in the database area--the basic material for any DBMS professional. This fourth edition has been substantially updated and revised, with 21 of the 48 papers new to the edition, four of them published for the first time. Many of the sections have been newly organized, and each section includes a new or substantially revised introduction that discusses the context, motivation, and controversies in a particular area, placing it in the broader perspective of database research. Two introductory articles, never before published, provide an organized, current introduction to basic knowledge of the field; one discusses the history of data models and query languages and the other offers an architectural overview of a database system. The remaining articles range from the classical literature on database research to treatments of current hot topics, including a paper on search engine architecture and a paper on application servers, both written expressly for this edition. The result is a collection of papers that are seminal and also accessible to a reader who has a basic familiarity with database systems.
This book celebrates Michael Stonebraker's accomplishments that led to his 2014 ACM A.M. Turing Award "for fundamental contributions to the concepts and practices underlying modern database systems." The book describes, for the broad computing community, the unique nature, significance, and impact of Mike's achievements in advancing modern database systems over more than forty years. Today, data is considered the world's most valuable resource, whether it is in the tens of millions of databases used to manage the world's businesses and governments, in the billions of databases in our smartphones and watches, or residing elsewhere, as yet unmanaged, awaiting the elusive next generation of database systems. Every one of the millions or billions of databases includes features that are celebrated by the 2014 Turing Award and are described in this book. Why should I care about databases? What is a database? What is data management? What is a database management system (DBMS)? These are just some of the questions that this book answers, in describing the development of data management through the achievements of Mike Stonebraker and his over 200 collaborators. In reading the stories in this book, you will discover core data management concepts that were developed over the two greatest eras (so far) of data management technology. The book is a collection of 36 stories written by Mike and 38 of his collaborators: 23 world-leading database researchers, 11 world-class systems engineers, and 4 business partners. If you are an aspiring researcher, engineer, or entrepreneur you might read these stories to find these turning points as practice to tilt at your own computer-science windmills, to spur yourself to your next step of innovation and achievement.
Fundamentals of objet-oriented databases; Object-oriented fundamentals; Semantic data models and persistent languages; Object-oriented database systems; Implementation; Transaction processing; Special features; Relational extensions and extensible databases; Interfaces; Applications.
The book describes the major components of Oracle such as SQL*Plus, PL/SQL, indexing, security and integrity, and distributed databases. Underlying principles are also described: there are chapters on the objectives of database systems and on the relational model. Its broad coverage also includes database design techniques such as normalisation and entity-relationship modelling. The Oracle application development tools: SQL*Forms version 3 and SQL*Reportwriter are covered, since these tools are still widely used in universities and in industry. In preparation for Oracle version 8, object oriented concepts and the object-relational model are described.
This book is the first to bring together information on expert databases, and to integrate databases and Knowledge-Based System (KBS) independently from both perspectives. The primary emphasis is on EDS architecture, but the book goes on to discuss the whole process of building KBS, concentrating on a whole range of corporate issues surrounding this new technology.
Industry analysts predict that the next revolution in database technology will be driven by the advent of object-oriented database systems, contrasting the models on which current systems are based and their different approaches to security. Intended for database designers, users and students, this book includes: case studies of current systems, including GemStone, Iris, ObjectStore, 02, ORION and Vbase; the design of object-oriented | 888 |
Once while I was a college student in New York City, my roommate and I went up to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine to hear Michael Ramsey, then Archbishop of Canterbury. More than forty years later, I still remember the question he posed—"Where is heaven?"—and the way he posed this question. He said simply that people say heaven is above us, "up there," that when we pray we look up toward heaven, and when we reflect on Jesus, we say that he "came down from" heaven. But, the Archbishop said, when we look through telescopes up into the sky and out into space, what we see are other planets and other stars. What we don't see, of course, is heaven.
The rest of Archbishop Ramsey's talk—and the answer he offered to his question—I don't remember. I was too young. It was the iconoclasm of his question that struck my rebellious, college-age sensibilities. I imagine that the answer he offered was similar to the subject of this reflection, which is the result of maturing, of attention to the God whom I am now striving to know, and of blessed conversations with wise and Godly people who have guided me to experience the Divine in my own life. Back in 1962, I could not have understood the Archbishop's answer because I had not myself experienced God.
Where can we begin, in order to recognize—to experience—the presence of God in our lives? Let's start—where else?—in cosmology. For the first seventeen hundred years, Christians had been looking "up" to heaven, believing that God lived "up there." And the Jews before them, from time immemorial, had<|fim_middle|> an uncaring universe, for the universe is God living out his love moment-to-moment, and God's love is closer to each of us than our own thoughts. And when there is sorrow, we can always turn our attention outward in prayer, beyond ourselves, into the loving heart of God, who in his love of each of us, has chosen to bring us into existence and hold us there, in his heart. | done the same thing. That's because both the Jews and the Christians had passed down from one generation to another an understanding of how the universe was put together.
All earthly activity occurred in the air-filled space between the earth and the firmament (which was believed to be a mile or two above the earth.) It was in this space that the sun and the moon moved. They arose out of the ocean to the east of the earth-disk and set into the ocean to the west. During the night they traversed the waters beneath the earth to rise again the next morning in the east.
And so, the universe was conceived to be a structured opening or, we might say, a bubble of organized existence which God created or constructed amid the chaotic waters. And where was God? In this understanding of the universe, God lived in the "highest heavens," a place above the firmament, above the waters above the firmament, where he sat on his throne, observing the goings-on on earth below. Since God dwelt "up there" in that place above the firmament, it was completely reasonable to raise one's hands upward and to look toward the sky when one prayed.
In the second century A.D., the Greek Egyptian astronomer, Claudius Ptolemy, proposed a new geocentric model of the universe which was accepted as the standard model for 1400 years. As it was developed by Christian thinkers, this model held that the earth was a stationary sphere, located in the center of a set of concentric, rotating crystalline spheres, each of which contained one of the known planets: the moon, the sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. Beyond the outer sphere was a final sphere, which contained the "fixed stars" (as distinguished from the "planets," known as "moving stars"). This final sphere was dark, and the stars were actually holes, through which the brilliant light of the glory of God shone. For God's kingdom was located in a glorious, light-filled place beyond the final sphere. In this Christian extension of Ptolemy's model, it was also completely reasonable to raise one's hands upward when one prayed and to look toward the divine kingdom beyond the stars.
Everything changed when Nikolaus Copernicus proposed a scientifically formulated model of the universe in which the sun, rather than the earth, stood at the center of the known universe. The earth and the other known planets, Copernicus held, orbited the sun. As later scientists developed this model, it became clear that there was no "beyond" where God might have his heaven, Rather, the earth and the Solar System were part of a galaxy of stars. And intergalactic space, filled with innumerable galaxies, extended to the boundaries of what appears to be an eternally expanding known universe—a universe expanding into a space that it creates as it expands. In other words, there is literally nothing beyond the boundaries of the universe.
And so, we get back to Archbishop Ramsey's question. Where is heaven? Where is God? It's clear from our scientific understanding of our universe that not only is God not "up there," but also that there is no "up there." When we look "up," we are actually looking "out there." And so, when we look upward to pray or when we say that Jesus "came down from" heaven, we are referencing a way of understanding how God's universe is constructed, that no one has seriously believed in for 400 years. Old habits die hard.
And I suppose that's especially true in this case because our Christian faith hasn't really given us a good alternative to the old understanding. When we ask "Where is God?" and answer, for example, that we "know God in our hearts"—which, of course, we can do—we cannot be saying the God exists simply in our hearts, for then we would be willing God into existence. If that's the case, then God does not objectively exist; God is simply the product of our desire.
And if we say, with the Catholic Church, that heaven is "a state of being" in which we exist in perfect union with God, there is very little for our understanding to grasp onto. For this concept of "state of being" does not identify the relationship between God's (spiritual) world and our experienced physical/spiritual world.
Here we are at the heart of the problem: what is the relationship between the spiritual and the physical? Our experience teaches us that we are simultaneously physical and spiritual beings. We eat, and we pray—physical human life and spiritual human life. And when we pray aloud—or chant or sing holy songs—we are able to combine these spiritual and physical modes of life most naturally.
But what about God? What is God's relationship with physical life? In the Jewish creation stories, God is presented as a physical being, manipulating a pre-existing physical universe. In Genesis, God physically divides the pre-existing waters of chaos in order to expose the dry land. Later, in an act of physical respiration, God blows air—the "breath of life"—from his lungs into the lungs of the newly-created Man. And still later, God is described as taking an afternoon stroll through his Garden of Eden. In all this, God is presented as having a physical existence.
And more importantly, in these stories, God is presented as manipulating a physical world which exists separately from him. God is presented as the Creator, not in the sense of creating the universe ex nihilo, from nothing, but rather, in the sense of forming and structuring an organized universe out of an unformed, chaotic primordial material—the "waters." When he is finished, the world exists and goes on from moment to moment independently from God. God sits on his heavenly throne, observing human history, and from time to time, especially when he hears the prayerful cry of his People, intervening mercifully in human affairs.
We still pray with that understanding: asking—sometimes begging—God to intervene in our affairs and to begin to take control of situations which we cannot control ourselves.
However, the Christian Church knew from the beginning that God is not a physical being. The Gospel of John depicts Jesus as teaching that "God is spirit" (4:24). And especially during and after the Middle Ages, the Church taught that this God-Spirit created the physical world ex nihilo—out of nothing. Simply by an intention of his will—simply by a word—God made material things exist, though he himself is not material. This idea easily provokes the question, Then what is God's relationship with the physical world? How and where does the physical world exist?
Conventionally, we believe that the world exists separately from God. Our belief that we pray to God who is "up there," somehow removed from the physical world, expresses this assumption of the independent existence of physical reality. Historically, this belief has expressed itself in an extreme form in the philosophy of Deism. Deism holds that in the beginning God created the physical world and then set it going to run by itself according to natural laws. God himself observed the physical world from a heaven unassociated with it, but did not intervene in it.
But can God create something that is not himself? How can something that is "not God" come from God as its source? Everything that exists must in some way be "of God." – And the experience of God had by so many (millions of) people of every culture and religion throughout history is that God is in all things and throughout all things—that the spirit of God permeates all creation. Given this, how could it be that the physical world exists separately from God?
The conclusion is that it simply cannot be the case that the physical world exists separately from God. The beings in the world must in some way be extensions of the being of God. And our human (mystical) experience that we are able to recognize, sense, experience, feel—even communicate with—the presence of God in and flowing through the beings which inhabit the world around us—this experience leads us to ask whether it is the case that God is present within the physical world, or whether it is rather that the physical world is present within God.
It is, as I say, natural to see the world in this way. For most of us, we have the experience of the physical world long before we recognize the presence of God pervading it. And so we easily understand the physical world as the primary mode of existence—as preceding the presence of God—and when we later experience God pervading the world, we understand it in precisely those terms: God seeps himself throughout the fabric of existence.
So, we have come to this. Our physical world—and everything else—the universe—is an on-going project of creation, undertaken by God within his loving heart. He is able to create the universe of beings and hold them in existence moment-to-moment within his spirit, within his mind, within his heart—however one chooses to express the idea. We exist solely and completely in the loving heart of God.
God permeates the physical world because it exists wholly within the person/mind/spirit of God.
The question arises, How can God, who is spirit, hold in his (spiritual) mind the physical world, which is characterized by solidity and heaviness? Our science answers this. The solidity of the world is in our perception of it. Our world is solid and we experience ourselves as solid because we were formed to experience it in that way. Minute observation reveals, however, that the physical world is anything but solid. The greatest part of it is empty space. Almost all of "outer space" is empty. And almost all the volume occupied by each atom is empty space. In addition, recent particle physics has discovered that at the very edge of our ability to observe these entities, sub-atomic particles freely slip into and out of existence. Existence is not a stable and solid thing; it is a continuing process in which the existence of the component parts of physical objects is from moment to moment unpredictable and indefinite.
Moreover, physics has been teaching us for more than a century that these very particles are themselves not solid. Einstein's famous equation, e = mc2, means that all material things, including the sub-atomic particles which comprise every physical thing, are ultimately not material at all. They are energy. And that energy, we can suppose, is the energy of the "creative imagination" of God, in which the universe of material things exists.
So the question, Where is God?, turns out in reality to be the question, Where are we? God, it turns out, is the existence within which we and all creation exist. Our universe is, as it were, a cosmic jellyfish suspended in the ocean of God. This is humbling to the geocentric/egocentric human pride. But it is also full of hope and beauty. None of us is alone in | 2,250 |
4th of July Parade 1953
"Thousands of spectators watched the 4th of July Parade along the route that started at the West Side Social Club headquarters and ended at the Common. It was said to be the 'largest crowd ever.' In the center of the photo is a new 1953 Chevrolet which was awarded to a lucky winner after the fireworks. It was preceded by an old Chevy with a sign 'This Is Not It' which was said to have delighted the crowd. A panel of three judged the floats, and the top prize winner of $75 was the American Legion with its circus wagon, complete with two 'wild' animals, performers, clowns, balloons and circus music. Its theme was 'The American Way of Life.' Winning second prize of $50 was<|fim_middle|>2 noon. The WSSC and WBZ-TV program began at 11:30 a.m. and the parade was kicked off with a 21-48 gun salute by a 155MM Howitzer at 2 p.m. The afternoon activites included a yacht race, aerial acts, drill exhibitions by Most Precious Blood and Norman Prince Post VFW, flyovers by a USAF plane and civilian air patrol aircraft, and a fireworks display." -- Text from calendar by Jayne M. D'Onofrio.
Image from the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department annual calendar, 2003
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"4th of July Parade 1953," NOBLE Digital Heritage, accessed January 18, 2020, https://digitalheritage.noblenet.org/noble/items/show/6858. | the Wakefield V.F.W. Post with its theme, 'Where is Your Son?' which was said to strike a 'poignant note to the heart' of those parents whose sons were fighting in the Korean War, were prisoners of war at the time, or who had lost their lives. Third and fourth place winners of $35 and $25 respectively, were the Red Men, with their depiction of an Indian Village 'World Need Smoke Peace Pipe,' and the Crystal Community Club, with its theme of how healthy play for children is one of the freedoms of living in the United States. Surrounding the Statue of Liberty were the members of the club's Little League team. The festivities began on July 3rd with a doll carriage parade at 7 p.m. followed by a block dance and concert featuring Colman's Orchestra from 8-11 p.m., a firefighter pole slide and hose race at 8:15, a bonfire and firefighting exhibition at 10:15, conculding with the aerial act and fireworks spray. On July 4th, the pet show, races, novelty events and free ice cream were held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 | 249 |
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3009 West Russell Street,Sioux Falls,SD
3.37 mi from Augustana College
Great Plains Zoo is 2 miles from this motel in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Free local calls can be made from each room. An outdoor pool and a launderette are available. Cable TV with expanded channels is standard in all rooms at Motel 6 Sioux Falls. Warm colours, wood furniture and carpeted floors decorate the rooms.<|fim_middle|> offers plenty of recreation and sightseeing opportunities year-round. Several s more...
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4808 North Cliff Avenue ,Sioux Falls,SD
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Featuring an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub, Home2 Suites by Hilton Sioux Falls Sanford Medical Center is located in Sioux Falls. Free WiFi is offered. Sanford Medical Center is adjacent to the hotel. A seating area with work desk, a flat-screen cable TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher are included in all rooms at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sioux Falls Sanford Medical Center. An en suite bathroom with a hairdryer is also featured. Guests can take advantage of a fitness centre and a business cent more...
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Sioux Falls. Built in 2018, the property is within 4.4 km of Sanford USD Medical Center. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites offers 3-star accommodation with an indoor pool. The accommodation also provides a business centre a more...
Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls
3401 Gateway Boulevard,Sioux Falls,SD
Located off Interstate 29, this Sioux Falls hotel offers a daily continental breakfast and rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. Shopping at Empire Mall is just one-half mile away. A microwave, fridge and coffee maker are provided in all rooms at the Days Inn Sioux Falls. Each room features simple décor and includes a work desk and seating area. Free access to the fitness room is offered to hotel guests, and a business center is on site. The front desk is available 24/7. Kuehn Park Golf Course more...
Residence Inn Sioux Falls
4509 West Empire Place,Sioux Falls,SD
Located 9 miles from the Sioux Falls Airport, this hotel offers an indoor pool and an exercise room. It also provides free high-speed internet access and complementary on-site parking. The spacious suites at Residence Inn Sioux Falls include fully equipped kitchens with fridges, microwaves and coffee makers. Each boasts luxury bedding and individually controlled air conditioning. Guests can relax in the whirlpool or exercise with cardiovascular equipment. The indoor pool offers a towel service. more...
100 West 8th Street,Sioux Falls,SD
Featuring an indoor pool and a hot tub, Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Center is 3.7 km from Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History. Free shuttle services to and from Sioux Falls Airport is offered. All rooms at the hotel include free WiFi, a flat-screen cable TV and coffee makers. A private bathroom is also featured. Guests can enjoy regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner on site at Grill 100. There is a 24-hour fitness centre and a business centre are available at the S more...
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport - Waterpark Resort & Event Center
Featuring an on-site waterpark with waterslides and 2 hot tubs, this South Dakota hotel is less than 3 km away from Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Free Wi-Fi access is available in each room. Cable TV with HBO Family is provided in every room at Ramada Hotel and Suites Sioux Falls. For convenience, a refrigerator and coffeemaker are also included. Castaways Bar and Grill serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Tiki Bar offers light fare and beverages in the evening. A fitnes more...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls
4521 W.41st St. ,Sioux Falls,SD
The free amenities include Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, newspapers, an airport shuttle and parking at La Quinta Inn & Suites Sioux Falls, a non-smoking property. La Quinta Inn is non-smoking hotel with 89 rooms on four floors. Guests can expect free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs in the comfortable rooms, as well as conveniences such as coffeemakers, mini-fridges and microwaves. Breakfast is complimentary each morning, and those who need to stay in touch with the office connect through the business center. more...
ClubHouse Hotel Sioux Falls
2320 South Louise Avenue,Sioux Falls,SD
ClubHouse Hotel Sioux Falls has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Sioux Falls. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a water park. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Guests at ClubHouse Hotel Sioux Falls can enjoy a continental or a b more...
Hampton Inn Sioux Falls
2417 South Carolyn Avenue,Sioux Falls,SD
This hotel in Sioux Falls is 3 miles from Augustana College and Great Plains Zoo. It features an indoor pool, continental breakfast and all rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls provides a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker in every room. Cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a work desk are also offered for added convenience. Guests at Sioux Falls Hampton can use the indoor jacuzzi and gym. A business center and free newspapers are available. Empire Mall is just one mile from more...
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Located just off Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls, this all-suite hotel features a 24-hour convenience store and free Wi-Fi. Each guest suite boasts a full kitchen. Sioux Falls Arena is 6 miles away. A 32-inch flat-screen TV with DVD player is included in every suite at Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls. Guests can relax in the provided seating area or take care of business in the spacious work area. A 24-hour fitness centre is available on site at Sioux Falls Candlewood Suites. Guests can take advantag more...
AmericInn by Wyndham Hartford SD
1031 Diamond Circle,Hartford,SD
12.23 mi from Augustana College
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Econo Lodge North Sioux Falls
5100 North Cliff Avenue,Sioux Falls,SD
The Econo Lodge North hotel is located near many local points of interest, including the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds (home of the Sioux Empire Fair), the Siouxland Heritage Museum, the Washington Pavilion of Arts & Sciences and the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Joe Foss Field) is only two miles from this Sioux Falls, SD hotel. Sioux Falls is a cultural center that | 541 |
I cannot give high enough praise to the Primrose School of Pickerington. The staff and teachers there are wonderful; Even the teachers that haven't had my boys in their rooms seem<|fim_middle|> his teachers and his new friends. He is now in the Preschool 1 room and in addition to the teachers being terrific, the activities throughout the day are helping him to learn, grow and build a solid foundation for his education. Primrose has made such a positive impact on our family. I would recommend Primrose to any parent who wants the best for his or her child.
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By Roger Bate - posted Thursday, 28 May 2009 Sign Up for free e-mail updates!
Poor quality medicines are pervasive across Africa. The WHO reports that more than 30 per cent of medicines on sale in many African countries are counterfeit, with some pills containing nothing more than chalk or water.
In last month's African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, my research colleagues and I report that 41-47 per cent of antimalarial, antibiotic and antimycobacterial drugs sampled from pharmacies in five African countries and in India failed at least one quality test.
Some drugs fail quality tests because they have been stored and transported inappropriately. Vaccines, antibiotics and antimalarials degrade when exposed to long periods of humidity, temperature variations and sunlight, and anecdotal reports suggest that many developing-world distributors and pharmacies lack adequate storage facilities.
Other substandard drugs come from sloppy manufacturing or outright faking.
Naming and shaming fakers
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reports that between 39 and 81 per cent of all counterfeit drugs seized by European Union officials from 2005-2007 originated in China or India. But a wholesale ban on products from these countries would be counter productive because China and India also produce many good-quality, low-cost generic drugs.
African countries must be able to assess which producers and distributors are to blame and impose selective embargoes on them. Nigeria provides a good model. Nearly a decade ago, Nigerian health authorities indicated that more than 50 per cent of drugs in the country were fake or adulterated. But a rigorous anti counterfeiting campaign - introducing stiffer penalties and banning several dozen Chinese and Indian companies - has reduced this number to 10-16 per cent.
If more African countries can name and shame producers of poor quality<|fim_middle|>-step, since it is impossible to prosecute the guilty, or alert consumers, without really understanding the problem. If demand for spectrometers increases, their cost will fall. Maybe aid agencies should consider kick-starting this process by buying some for African nations. Not only would this help save lives, it would also allow aid groups to compare spectrometers' cost effectiveness with the Minilabs. Information, after all, is often the best weapon.
First published in SciDev.net on May 13, 2009
Roger Bate is a director of Africa Fighting Malaria and the Legatum Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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All articles by Roger Bate | and counterfeit drugs, India's federal government, which is itself trying to combat fake drugs, will have more political ammunition to crack down on bad firms and their state-level sponsors.
To do so, African countries must differentiate between acceptable and counterfeit, or substandard, products - no easy task, given the growing sophistication of counterfeiters. But new technologies can help.
The German Pharma Health Fund's "Minilab" uses thin layer chromatography, disintegration and simple dye tests to help weed out the worst-quality products. Generally, a product will "pass" the Minilab test if it contains 80 per cent or more of the labelled active ingredient. The system is effective and relatively cheap, costing just less than US$10,000 for basic equipment, training and materials. But it does require potable water, reliable electricity and an air-conditioned room for testing. The US government and other donors have helped deploy more than 300 Minilabs in more than 70 countries in the past decade. Tanzania has set up more than 20 donated Minilabs across the country and health officials say they're working well in routing out fake drugs.
Handheld spectrometers are more expensive - costing about US$50,000 for training and support - but may be more practical for developing countries. Originally developed for the US military to identify explosives and other dangerous products in the field, handheld spectrometers have been adapted to find counterfeit drugs. They create "spectral fingerprints" that can be compared against standards for specific active ingredients or drugs. They weigh less than two kilograms and are battery powered so require no laboratory. Substandard products can be spotted in less than 10 seconds. They are also easy to use - a developing country customs officer could be taught to use them in only a few hours. Nigeria is again leading the way and is field testing the devices.
These devices cannot replace more expensive and precise lab techniques, but they can help drug regulatory authorities screen out many bad products and provide enough evidence to launch more comprehensive investigations.
Prerequiste for progress
By itself, drug quality testing won't stop the international fake drug trade. Political will is needed to enforce, or change, laws. In many places it is still not a criminal offence to fake life-saving drugs. And while some African countries often complain about fake imports, they also fail to scrutinise their own producers - such double standards must cease.
Yet quality assessment is a necessary first | 505 |
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CES is full of kitchen gadgets from the mundane to the bizarre, but when we were presented with the world's first fully automatic all-grain beer brewing appliance, we were intrigued, and maybe just a little thirsty.
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The good news is that the Zymatic is self-cleaning and dishwasher safe, so after brewing you can kick back -- possibly with a beer -- without having to worry about cleaning up.
WIRED.co.uk was given a hoppy IPA made by the Zymatic to try at CES and can vouch that it was delicious. According to PicoBrew, the machine is being used by professional breweries to make test batches of beer. They are confident that the Zymatic is accurate enough to allow them to scale up to produce much bigger batches, a PicoBrew spokesman explained to us.
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Why are all craft beers invented by three mates in a garden shed? | the push of a button you can turn grains and water into 2.5 gallons of beer. The appliance is Wi-Fi enabled and connects to the cloud allowing the machine to be directly instructed from recipes in the cloud, and also allowing home brewers to check up on the progress of their precious bubbling liquid.
It takes around 3.5-4 hours to brew an unfermented beer on average and gives you a significant level of control over the brewing process so that you can tweak it and finetune it to create the perfect beer. As well as having access to the recipe library with over 100 recipes, it's also possible to provide the Zymatic with your own custom recipes, perhaps based on beers you enjoy.
The system is based on Arduino and seems incredibly simple to use. All it requires is for you to add the grains and hops to the right compartments, hook up a keg of water and hit go. The second half of the process involved | 198 |
Nuclear Plant's Cooling Tower Demolished
The tower collapsed under its own weight in a cloud of dust.
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BERLIN (AP) — The cooling tower of a former nuclear power plant next to the Rhine River in Germany that was online for just 13 months has been demolished, 31 years after<|fim_middle|> legal battle, demolition started in 2004. Operator RWE says nearly all radioactive material had already been removed by then. | it stopped producing electricity.
Remote-controlled excavators on Friday removed pillars that supported the tower at the Muelheim-Kaerlich plant, near Koblenz. The tower, whose top half had already been removed by a specially designed robot, collapsed under its own weight in a cloud of dust a couple of hours later.
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I have only had chicken and dumplings once in my twenty-something years of existence. However, I do remember that I loved them. I have been seeing some of these dishes pop up on a number of blogs that I frequent, as well as on some cooking websites. The only problem was that I didn't *love* any of the recipes. I liked parts of one, some parts of another, and so as a result I just never made any of them! This is where I run into problems, as I am a big recipe follower. Perhaps it's the baker in me. Bakers NEED to follow recipes, or bad things happen. While this is not so in cooking, I still treat it as<|fim_middle|> using my medium scoop from Pampered Chef). Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, uncovered. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are done.
Recipe says 1 hour cook time. Yet when I add up the 3 30 minutes steps, I get 1 1/2 hours. Am I missing something? When do add the dumplings?
Hi Bill, The dumplings are added in step #6.
This recipe is better than my Grandma's. My boyfriend made it in the crockpot and left out the flour by accident but it still turned out fantastic.
What can I use instead of this 'Bisquick' stuff? We don't have it out here.. Thanks!
We had this for dinner tonight and it was excellent!
they look great! we loved them too, even tho i don't know if mine came out exactly like they were supposed to.
well, we don't get bisquik in the uk (I don't think) but it sounds great (certainly makes great looking dumplings!) We use suet, self raising flour and water, I love dumplings, I ask my mum to bring suet when she comes over from England, I haven't seen it in Belgium.
Kate – my common sense should convince me of the same! For some reason I find "comfort" in following a recipe, haha.
Came in here to comment on TWD a little late. But this looks amazing so I got stuck here!
annmarsh – Yay for happy husbands! :) If you try it, let me know how you like it!
Mom – Thanks! If you try it let me know how you like it!
bev – Thanks! Do you make your dumplings from scratch?
oh I love stew and dumplings, your chicken and dumplings look so yummy.
It is interesting to see how you make your dumplings as we do it completely differently, I'd like to try these ones!
it looks great. congrats on creating the recipe; i am the same way you are so i know how you feel! i had never even had chicken n' dumplings until i met my DH… they are such a comfort food to me now!
Use your chicken recipe and try a dumpling recipe from scratch — they actually can get better. I grew up with Bisquick dumplings, but one day tried the recipe that was in a Better Home and Gardens or Pillsbury cookbook and I realized scratch is even better!
Oh my goodness Chelle, I have also been looking for a chicken and dumpling recipe but hadn't found one I loved yet. Ben will be *so* happy that you made it, because I'm definitely trying yours!
This looks great! I love chicken and dumplings. I'll have to make some soon!
Ally – Thank you! I'm glad I made it!
Nikki – What a coincidence! I would love to see the recipe you used, to compare. And thank you – I really need to be better about not following a recipe exactly.
Amber – Oh, you NEED to try dumplings. They definitely do not taste like soggy bread! Just sort of like drop biscuits, omg they're so good!
Lindsey – Thank you! If you try it I'd love to know how you liked it!
It looks wonderful! I have never had dumplings, something about soggy "bread" doesn't sound appetizing to me. Maybe someday I'll have to give them a try.
Yesterday I had an obnoxious craving for chicken and dumplings. I ended up making them last night too. Such great comfort food!
And yay for stepping out of your comfort zone and experimenting!
Yum, looks delish. Dh and I love chicken and dumplings, such a great meal!
i freakin love chicken & dumplings. the first time i made them this winter, i ended up making a new batch a week for 3 weeks :-) we use biquick too… they're fluffy and buttery tasting. i love it! | such. I am always leery to stray from a recipe, in fear of what might happen. I decided to just create my own recipe for chicken and dumplings (cut to bright lights and angels singing). I must say that I think it turned out fabulous! It felt warm and hearty, just like a good bowl of comfort food should. If you try this recipe, I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!
1. Place chicken breasts in a pot, cover with water, and boil until fully cooked.
2. While chicken is boiling, melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot (I used a 5 qt saute pan). Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pan and saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and vegetables are soft. If you see that they are getting too hot, reduce heat to medium low.
3. Add chicken broth and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
4. At this point you can add a slurry of flour and broth if the mixture is too thin for your likeness. I ended up using approximately 1/4 cup of flour, but would recommend adding 1 Tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired thickness. I find the best method for doing this is to ladle a scoop of broth out of the pot and into a separate cup. In that cup, whisk in the flour until smooth, and then whisk that mixture back into the pot. This keeps large clumps of flour from forming in your pot!
5. When chicken has finished cooking, let it cool long enough to handle. Shred the chicken and add it to the broth and vegetables, along with the peas. Cover and let simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
6. To prepare dumplings, mix together the Bisquick and milk, until a soft dough forms. Drop by rounded tablespoons into the chicken mixture (makes about 16 dumplings - I got exactly this many | 416 |
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Chapter: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology: Development, Heredity, and aging
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A. Define genetics, and explain how chromosomes are related to inheritance. B. Describe the major types of inheritance.
Genetics is the study of heredity—that is, the characteristics chil-dren inherit from their parents. Many of a person's characteristics, including specific abilities, susceptibility to certain diseases, and even lifespan, are influenced by heredity. The functional units of heredity are genes, which are carried on chromosomes.
Deoxyribonucleic (dē-oks′ē-rı̄′bō-noo-klē′ic) acid (DNA) mole-cules and their associated proteins become visible as densely stained bodies, called mitotic chromosomes(krō′ mō-sōmz), during cell division . Somatic (sō-mat′ ik) cells, all the cells of the body except the sex cells, contain 23 pairs of chromosomes, or 46 total chromosomes. The sex cells, or gametes (gam′ ētz), contain 23 unpaired chromosomes.
A karyotype (kar′ ē-ō-tı̄p) is a display of the chromosomes in a somatic cell (figure 20.18;). There are 22 pairs of autosomal (aw-tō-sō′ măl) chromosomes, which are all the chromosomes except the sex chromosomes, and there is one pair of sex chromosomes. A normal female has two X chromosomes(XX) in each somatic cell, whereas a normal male has one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
Gametes are produced by meiosis (mı̄-ō′ sis) . Meiosis is called a reduction division because it produces gametes that have half the number of chromosomes that somatic cells have. When a sperm cell and a secondary oocyte fuse during fertilization, each contributes one-half of the chromosomes nec-essary to produce new somatic cells. Therefore, half of an indi-vidual's genetic makeup comes from the father, and half comes from the mother.
During meiosis, the chromosomes are distributed in such a way that each gamete receives only one chromosome from each homologous (hŏ-mol′ō-gŭs) pair of chromosomes .Homologous chromosomes contain the same complement of genetic information. The determination of sex illustrates, in part, how chromosomes are distributed during gamete formation and fertilization. During meiosis and gamete formation, the pair of sex chromosomes separates, so that each secondary oocyte receives one X chromosome, whereas each sperm cell receives either an X chromosome or a Y chromosome (figure 20.19). When a sperm cell fertilizes an oocyte to form a single cell, the sex of the individual is determined randomly. If the oocyte is fertilized by a sperm cell with a Y chromosome, a male results; if the oocyte is fertilized by a sperm cell with an X chromosome, a female results. Estimating the probability that any given zygote will be male or female is much like flipping a coin. For any given fertilization event, there is a 50% probability that the individual will be female and 50% probability that the individual will be male.
Each chromosome contains thousands of genes. Each gene con-sists of a certain portion of a DNA molecule, but not necessarily a continuous stretch of DNA.
Genes determine the proteins in a cell. Both chromosomes of a given pair contain similar but not necessarily identical genes. Similar genes on homologous chro-mosomes are called alleles (ă-lēlz′ ). If the two allelic genes are identical, the person is homozygous (hō-mō-zı̄′ gŭs) for the trait specified by that gene. If the two alleles are slightly different, the person isheterozygous (het′ er-ō-zı̄′ gŭs) for the trait. All the genes in one homologous set of 23 chromosomes in one individual con-stitute that person's genome (jē′ nōm).
Through the processes of meiosis, gamete formation, and fertilization, the distribution of genes received from each parent is essentially random. This random distribution is influenced by sev-eral factors, however. First, all the genes on a given chromosome are linked; that is, they tend to be inherited as a set rather than as individual genes because chromosomes, not individual genes, segregate during meiosis. Second, homologous chromosomes may exchange genetic information during meiosis by crossing over.
Segregation errors may occur during meiosis. As the chro-mosomes separate, the two members of a homologous pair may not segregate. As a result, one of the daughter cells receives both chromosomes of a given pair, and the other daughter cell receives none. When the gametes are fertilized, the resulting zygote has either 47 chromosomes or 45 chromosomes, rather than the normal 46. When this condition results in an abnormal autosomal chromo-some number, it is usually, but not always, lethal and is one reason for a high rate of early embryo loss. Down syndrome, or trisomy<|fim_middle|> factors . Consequently, clotting is impaired, and persistent bleeding can occur, either spontaneously or as a result of an injury. Hemophilia A is a recessive trait, and the allele for the trait is located on the X chromosome. The possible genotypes and phe-notypes are therefore
XHXH (normal homozygous female)
XHXh (normal heterozygous female)
XhXh (hemophiliac homozygous female)
XHY (normal male)
XhY (hemophiliac male)
Note that a female must have both recessive alleles to exhibit hemophilia, whereas a male has hemophilia if he has one reces-sive allele, because he has only one X chromosome. A Punnett square representing the inheritance of hemophilia is illustrated in figure 20.21. If a woman who is a carrier for hemophilia mates with a man who does not have hemophilia, none of their daughters will have hemophilia; however, the probability that a son will have hemophilia is one-half. On the other hand, the probability that a daughter will be a carrier is one-half.
Other Types of Gene Expression
In some cases, the dominant allele does not completely mask the effects of the recessive allele. This is called incomplete domi-nance. An example of incomplete dominance is sickle-cell anemia, in which the hemoglobin produced by the gene is abnormal. The result is sickle-shaped red blood cells, which are likely to stick in capillaries and tend to rupture more easily than normal red blood cells. The normal hemoglobin allele (S) is dominant over the sickle-cell allele (s). A normal person (SS) has normal hemo-globin, and a person with sickle-cell anemia (ss) has abnormal hemoglobin. A person who is heterozygous (Ss) has half normal hemoglobin and half abnormal hemoglobin and usually has only a few sickle-shaped red blood cells. This condition is called sickle-cell trait.
In another type of gene expression, called codominance (kō-dom′ i-năns), two alleles can combine to produce an effect without either of them being dominant or recessive. For example, a person with type AB blood has A antigens and B antigens on the surface of his or her red blood cells . The antigens result from a gene that causes the production of the A antigen and a different gene that causes the production of the B antigen, and neither gene is dominant or recessive in relation to the other.
Many traits, called polygenic (pol-ē-jen′ ik) traits, are deter-mined by the expression of multiple genes on different chromo-somes. Examples are height, intelligence, eye color, and skin color. Polygenic traits typically have a great amount of variability. For example, there are many shades of eye color and skin color (figure 20.22).
Genetic disorders are caused by abnormalities in a person's geneticmakeup—that is, in his or her DNA. They may involve a single gene or an entire chromosome. Some genetic disorders result from a mutation (mū-tā′ shŭn; to change), a change in a gene that usu-ally involves a change in the nucleotides composing the DNA . Mutations occur by chance or can be caused by chemicals, radiation, or viruses. If mutations occur in reproductive cells, abnormal traits resulting from these mutations can be passed from one generation to the next.
The importance of genes is dramatically illustrated by situa-tions in which the alteration of a single gene results in a genetic disorder. For example, in phenylketonuria(fen′ il-kē′ tō-nū′ rē-ă) (PKU), the gene responsible for producing an enzyme that convertsthe amino acid phenylalanine to the amino acid tyrosine is defective. Therefore, phenylalanine accumulates in the blood and is eventually converted to harmful substances that can cause mental retardation.
Genetic counseling includes predicting the possible results ofmatings involving carriers of harmful genes and talking to parents or prospective parents about the possible outcomes and treatments of a genetic disorder. With this knowledge, prospective parents can make informed decisions about having children.
The first step in genetic counseling is to attempt to deter-mine the genotype of the individuals involved. A family tree, or pedigree, provides historical information about family members.Figure 20.23 shows the pedigree for a simple dominant trait, such as Huntington disease, a neurological disorder. Sometimes, knowing the phenotypes of relatives makes it possible to determine a person's genotype. As part of the process of collecting informa-tion, a karyotype can be prepared. For some genetic disorders, the amount of a given substance, such as an enzyme, produced by a carrier can be tested. For example, carriers for cystic fibrosis pro-duce more salt in their sweat than is normal.
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Copyright © 2018-2020 BrainKart.com; All Rights Reserved. Developed by Therithal info, Chennai. | 21, which results when there are three #21 chromosomes, is one of the few autosomal trisomies that is not lethal. In contrast, sex chromo-some abnormalities are not usually lethal. For example, TurnerSyndrome ormonosomy X,in which only one X chromosome ispresent, results in sterility and abnormal sexual development but does not affect the mental development of the female.
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Most human genetic traits are recognized because defective alleles for those traits exist in the population. For example, on chromo-some 11 is a gene that produces an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color . An abnormal allele, however, produces a defective enzyme not capable of catalyzing one of the steps in melanin synthesis. If a given person inherits two defective alleles, a homozygous condition, the person is unable to produce melanin and therefore lacks normal pigment. This condition is referred to as albinism (al′ bi-nizm).
For many genetic traits, the effects of one allele for that trait can mask the effect of another allele for the same trait. For example, a person who is heterozygous for the melanin-producing enzyme gene has one normal gene for melanin production and one defective gene for melanin production. One copy of the gene and its resulting enzymes are enough to make normal melanin. As a result, the person who is heterozygous produces melanin and appears normal. In this case, the allele that produces the normal enzyme is said to be dominant, whereas the allele producing the abnormal enzyme is recessive. By convention, dominant traits are indicated by uppercase letters, and recessive traits are indicated by lowercase letters. In this example, the letter A designates the domi-nant normal, pigmented allele, the letter a the recessive abnormal allele. Not all dominant traits are the normal condition, and not all recessive traits are abnormal. Many examples exist of abnormaldominant traits. For example,Huntington disease, a degenerative neurological disease, is caused by an abnormal dominant gene.
The possible combinations of dominant and recessive alleles for normal melanin production versus albinism are AA (homo-zygous dominant, normal), Aa (heterozygous, normal), and aa (homozygous recessive, albino). The combination of alleles a person has for a given trait is called the genotype (jen′ ō-tı̄p). The person's appearance is called the phenotype (fē′ nō-tı̄p). A person with the genotype AA or Aa has the phenotype of normal pigmen-tation, whereas a person with the genotype aa has the phenotype of albinism. The recessive trait is expressed only when no allele for the dominant trait is present. A carrier is a heterozygous person with an abnormal recessive gene but a normal phenotype because the normal dominant allele for that gene is also present.
The inheritance of dominant and recessive traits can be deter-mined if the genotypes of the parents are known. For example, if an albino person (aa) mates with a heterozygous normal person (Aa), the probability that the child will be albino (aa) is one-half, and the probability that the child will be normal (Aa) is one-half. If two carriers (Aa) mate, the probability that the child will be homozygous dominant (AA) or homozygous recessive (aa) is one-fourth for either genotype. The probability that the child will be heterozygous (Aa) is one-half. Such a probability can be determined easily by using a table called a Punnett square (figure 20.20).
Sex-Linked Traits
Traits affected by genes on the sex chromosomes are called sex-linked traits. Most sex-linked traits are X-linked; that is,they are on the X chromosome. Only a few Y-linked traits exist, largely because the Y chromosome is very small. An example of an X-linked trait is hemophilia A (classic hemophilia), in which the person is unable to produce one of the clotting | 876 |
The Primary Technologies Department is<|fim_middle|>' abilities in learning technologies. | committed to fostering a learning experience based on students' personal skills and their interests. The learning opportunities offered to Darul Ulum College students have been diverse with individual and group based projects. Our primary focus is to provide practicable and stimulating learning projects. We strive to provide advanced and accessible learning resources for our teachers and students in order to achieve set goals and establish a learning pathway based on skills, knowledge, creativity and innovation.
The students work on a wide range of projects mandated by the Australian Curriculum. They undertake beneficial and challenging project-based work that will enable them to develop skills they can apply in their everyday lives.
Students have access to computers and iPads that are equipped with the latest software to facilitate and enhance students | 143 |
Gillen & Fuso Team Up For JAMES BOND: SERVICE
February 20, 2017, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment introduces an all-new take on the icon of espionage in an upcoming oversized special written by Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars: Darth Vader) and drawn by Antonio Fuso (Torchwood, Drive)!
In contemporary politics, where Britain's world standing is often more<|fim_middle|> all your life, but this time it's yours. I wanted to do a story that was classically Bond, but spoke to Britain as it is, and Britain as it was. In short: I was looking for any excuse for Bond to use a Sten-gun."
Artist Antonio Fuso says, "James Bond means England, and I love England. I also love spy stories, black suits, deadly pocket guns, smart smiles, and Kieron's scripts. Read this book, spread the love, and God save the Queen."
Regarding his collaboration with artist Antonio Fuso, Gillen adds, "It's a thrill working with Antonio, whose modern lines lean into a realistic take on a modern Bond."
"Kieron Gillen is undoubtedly one of the best writers, and among the best-loved, in comics today, and it's an absolute honor to now work with him on one of Dynamite's most celebrated titles," says Dynamite CEO and Publisher, Nick Barrucci. "Ian Fleming's James Bond is perhaps the most elevated of intellectual properties in the history of pop culture, an icon whose mere mention evokes a sense of class and distinction. We're proud to bring such high caliber writers to this franchise: Warren Ellis, Andy Diggle, James Robinson, Benjamin Percy, and now Kieron Gillen. Partner him with a hot talent like Antonio Fuso, and we've got the perfect team for an explosive, done-in-one thriller!"
"I'm delighted to be working with Kieron for the first time," says Joe Rybandt, Executive Editor. "He's a fantastic writer and a tremendous asset to the ever-expanding world of James Bond comics from Dynamite."
James Bond: Service will be released as a 48-page special, solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors' March 2017 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in May. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies with their local comic book retailers. James Bond: Service will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, and Dark Horse Digital.
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"A chance to write a British icon is something that's basically irresistible," says writer Kieron Gillen. "This is like getting to write the sun rising. You've known it | 108 |
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Burn After Writing
Interview: Hawthorne Heights
Words by Maddy Howell
Everyone has their own unique soundtrack to growing up. However, there are a few pivotal songs that will creep out of the woodwork during nearly every reminiscent discussion on teenage anthems. Hawthorne Heights' 2004 track Ohio Is For Lovers is the greatest of these nostalgia hits, with its raucous singalong chorus and self-loathing lyrics still guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye of every ex-emo kid.
However, now 14 years on from what many will see as their pièce de résistance, the Ohio quartet are back with a new label, a fresh start and a sixth album added to their back catalogue. We caught up with frontman JT Woodruff to talk growing up, the strain of tour life and looking back to the past.
Burn After Writing: Your latest album, 'Bad Frequencies', has just been released. This is your first release on Pure Noise Records, what sparked the decision to sign to them?
JT Woodruff: We really love their roster and the types of bands they sign. They seem to focus on music that they feel they can help in one way or another, and sign who they enjoy. After a couple of conversations with Jake, we felt like this is something that would be good for both of us. We were really realistic with each other, and that honest discussion can go a long way.
BAW: This is also your first full-length release in five years, what's changed since then in the way you operate as a band?
JTW: Hawthorne Heights has always operated on the rule that we have to keep moving forward. As long as we aren't stuck in slow motion, or moving backward... we feel good. We really love where we are right now and are extremely excited about how 'Bad Frequencies' turned out. We do a lot of the work ourselves and are extremely hands-on and DIY. It's been nice to have a label partner to bounce ideas off of and to be in our corner.
BAW: This album sees you working with Nick Ingram, an incredible producer who you previously worked with on the 'Hurt' EP. What made you return to him for help on this record?
JTW: The main reason was location and familiarity. We spent a lot of time on the road last year, and we really wanted to stay close to home in Ohio. We didn't want a "destination" recording. We wanted the dead of winter to help us create the ultimate summer album. At times it was miserable, but it helped the process. We love Nick Ingram because he has a great personality, and works fast. He loves dogs though, so that's a bit of a negative for me. Other than that, he's cool.
BAW: You premiered the track Starlighter (Echo, Utah) before the album's release, giving everyone another little taste. What can you tell us about the story behind that song?
JTW: I wrote the main lyrics to that song after the scariest drive of my life, in Utah. Snow was pouring from the sky. The roads were covered with inches of ice and white death. There was no heat or defrost in the van. It was at that moment that I missed summer the most. So when we finally got to the hotel, I was relieved to be alive, and I wrote the lyrics while still shaking with fear. I set the song in the summer because I didn't want to think about that drive ever again.
BAW: The first track you released from the record, Pink Hearts, discusses the importance of eventually growing up and maturing, for the sake of those around you. As a band who have been on the scene for over 15 years now, have you found your own sound maturing along with yourselves?
JTW: I think we have been good about maturing, but not growing up too fast. We don't want to get too far away from what we do, we just want to constantly get better at being<|fim_middle|> You can't sleep doing something you love.
BAW: What does Hawthorne Heights in 2018 mean to you, and how would you like this incarnation of your band to be remembered?
JTW: We hope that 2018 is a time of rejuvenation, invigoration, and reflection. We don't take anything for granted, and we don't want this moment to pass. So we will work on stockpiling all these cities and memories, and play until we can't play anymore. That is the spirit of 'Bad Frequencies'. | who we are. After all these years, we still love playing the old songs and moving forward with new ones. As we grow up, our fans do as well, and to still maintain that relationship is beautiful.
BAW: The track also features a little nod to 2004's Ohio Is For Lovers in the opening line. What was the thought process behind that lyric, was it just a bit of fun or something more meaningful?
JTW: It was definitely intentional. It was a throwback to the first time someone heard our band and felt something. Everything we do is supposed to be positive and fun, built on dark times. It's those moments that help us carry on.
BAW: The writing process for the album took almost a year this time around, which you have stated is your longest ever as a band. Why did this record demand so much time?
JTW: We kept getting great offers for touring opportunities, so we didn't want to turn anything down. But it also gave us more time to connect the songs together and to develop stories. Inspiration comes at odd times, and sometimes you can't rush it. We wrote over 20 songs for this record and recorded 16, which is more than we have ever done. Once we sat down to finish the writing, it just kept coming. We felt like we were on fire with new ideas, so we didn't rush it. Ultimately, the record is about the best and worst part of where you are right now, where you've been and where you want to be.
BAW: As a band who have previously been notorious for their more "sad" material, is it important that you're now focusing on the positives?
JTW: The funny part about this is that we are always focusing on positives, it just helps us to write about the negatives. We are all going through something, and it universally helps to talk about it. So our way of dealing with stress is to write it down, and scream it out. Everyone needs some conversation every once in awhile, and we hope this album can provide a little sunshine for them.
BAW: You recently embarked on an extensive US run with Listener, Hotel Books, Sienna Skies and Heavy Things. Is spending three consecutive months on tour and away from home something that gets easier with time?
JTW: No way [laughs]. It gets harder with time. We all have families and long-standing relationships. That is always going to make spending time on the road a challenge. Luckily, we have people in our lives that are supportive, and understand how important this is. They know that the road isn't easy for us, and that we miss them as much as they miss us. Sometimes a phone call can make a difference. Sometimes you need the comfort of your own bed. Sometimes you just need a hug. We are all human, and just like anyone else. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
BAW: 2017 saw you touring prolifically all around the globe. Are your 2018 touring plans any more relaxed?
JTW: There is no such thing as relaxing in the music industry. We don't sleep. We work tirelessly for the art that we love and create. This year will be as busy as last, because of the new album. We need to cover as many miles, and play for as many eyes and ears as we can. | 699 |
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As a southern Spanish city, Alicante is split into 42 neighbourhoods and is located in the southern region of the Valencian community. A historic Mediterranean port, and since the industrial decline the port endured in the 1980's, Alicante has been striving to rejuvenate itself. The port has become one of the most prominent in Spain and Alicante has a rich history that deserves<|fim_middle|>.
The most significant festival is the Fogueres de Sant Joan, (Bonfires of Saint John), which occurs during the summer solstice. The Urban beach Playa del Postiguet then hosts seven nights of fireworks / pyrotechnic contests just a week later The long summer period is a great chance to absorb the culture of Alicante.
Alicante is located just 30 minutes from what is considered the biggest water park in Europe. Aqualandia has rides such as the Black Hole and the Big Bang with the latter claiming to be the tallest water chute ride in Europe – and to make Aqualandia stand out further, all of its water comes straight from the sea.
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The Castle of Santa Barbara, located on Mount Benacantil, acts as a protector and watches over both the city and the port of Alicante, moreover, the latter was nearly made into an industrial estate in 2006-07 until determined residents hastily intervened. Alicante offers its own charm as the second-largest Valencian city and with the Costa Blanca beaches integral for many tourists, Alicante is now considered one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
A two day stay in Alicante Campanile Hotel would give you enough time to totally unwind and relax on those Costa Blanca beaches and absorb the Mediterranean climate. For nature lovers who wish to briefly adjourn the city environment, Canalejas Park, provides a vast collection of rubber plants, intriguing carvings and sculptures. All of this is reachable from Alicante Campanile Hotel.
The aforementioned Castle of Santa Barbara is arguably the most defining landmark and should be visited if not only for a stunning panoramic view. To the south west of the castle is a colourful segment of the city called Barrio de la Santa Cruz, with quaint houses decorating hills that lead up towards the castle. Alicante also has an ample scattering of museums including the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (or MARQ), dedicated to 100,000-year-old local artefacts.
A family holiday:
Alicante may be steeped in historical landmarks but there is also enough to keep a family entertained. The island of Tabarca, once a refuge for Barbary pirates, is situated just kilometres away from the city on the Mediterranean Sea and is ideal for diving and enjoying the glorious waters that surround the island. El Palmeral Park, a favourite with locals, boasts children's playgrounds, trails and picnic tables which all combine to offer something diverse.
Alicante airport trumps its Valencian equivalent and has good connections from many western European cities. The railway station links Alicante with surrounding suburbs, while RENFE trains for long-distance provide frequent routes from Barcelona , Valencia and Madrid . The tram service offers more intricate means of travel within the city, but also connects with settlements along the popular Costa Blanca.
If you are looking for traditional Tapas bars then Alicante does not disappoint, with such places as El Buen Comer combining a traditional Spanish menu with the inclusion of Tapas. There is no shortage of seafood dining options with La Darsena and Nou Manolin among them while New Delhi and Botanero serve up splendid Indian and Mexican cuisine respectively | 520 |
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There was a buzz on Yolanda Charles' bass playing long before Sting chose her for his upcoming tour. Yolanda's resume is as diverse as her musical tastes. The British musician (and teacher) has played with everyone from Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, Hans Zimmer, Eric Clapton, Sinead O'Connor, and Mick Jagger to being a member of Squeeze (since 2017). With that, she also has her own projects (The Deep Mo, Project PH, and solo shows).
And let's not forget teaching, which she has done at many bass events as well as solo masterclasses at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Yolanda took up the bass at an early age, and while she was still a teenager she managed to land a gig with Scottish singer/songwriter, Jimmy Somerville (and his band, The Communards). He playing has elements of funk, fusion, | 219 |
Dr. Tanno grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where<|fim_middle|> and has had three solo art exhibitions. She also enjoys reading with her book club. She spends time outdoors with her husband. | she attended Walt Whitman High School. She chose to pursue engineering at the University of Virginia where she obtained a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Materials Science Engineering. After graduation, she worked in the Washington, D.C. area as a biomedical engineer before moving to Baltimore, Maryland to attend medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. During medical school, she found her passion in working with patients of all ages and those with numerous and complex medical problems. She especially enjoyed the long term relationships in primary care so she decided to obtain specialty training in Family Medicine. She completed her residency in Fairfax, Virginia with Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Tanno spends her free time landscape painting on location using oil paints. She frequently shows her work | 150 |
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Healthy Conflict in Contemporary American Society: From Enemy to Adversary.Jason A. Springs - 2018 - Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.details
US citizens perceive their society to be one of the most diverse and religiously tolerant in the world today. Yet seemingly intractable religious intolerance and moral conflict abound throughout contemporary US public life - from abortion law battles, same-sex marriage, post-9/11 Islamophobia, public school curriculum controversies, to moral and religious dimensions of the Black Lives Matter and Occupy Wall Street movements, and Tea Party populism. Healthy Conflict in Contemporary American Society develops an approach to democratic discourse and coalition-building across deep (...) moral and religious divisions. Drawing on conflict transformation in peace studies, recent<|fim_middle|> alternatives to the prevailing conceptions of human rights, nationalism, and state sovereignty in (...) the discourse on the putative impossibility—and, by some accounts, insidiousness—of religious freedom. I first explicate the interpretive and contestatory dimensions of human rights discourse concerning religious freedom. I then explore cross-cutting ambivalences within the nationalisms that states need and cultivate in effort to transmute their monopoly upon coercive force (i.e. power) into legitimated authority. I argue that these provide two dimensions in and through which state sovereignty may be opposed, criticized, held accountable, and subject to change. (shrink) | American pragmatist thought, and models of agonistic democracy, Jason Springs argues that, in circumstances riven with conflict between strong religious identities and deep moral and political commitments, productive engagement may depend on thinking creatively about how to constructively utilize conflict and intolerance. The result is an approach oriented by the recognition of conflict as a constituent and life-giving feature of social and political relationships. (shrink)
What Cultural Theorists of Religion Have to Learn From Wittgenstein, or, How to Read Geertz as a Practice Theorist.Jason A. Springs - 2008 - Journal of the American Academy of Religion 76 (4).details
Amid the debates over the meaning and usefulness of the word "culture" during the 1980s and 90s, practice theory emerged as a framework for analysis and criticism in cultural anthropology. While theorists have gradually begun to explore practice-oriented frameworks as promising vistas in cultural anthropology and the study of religion, these remain relatively recent developments that stand to be historically explicated and conceptually refined. This article assesses several ways that practice theory has been articulated by some of its chief expositors (...) and critics, and places these developments in conversation with comparable accounts of "social practices" by recent pragmatist philosophers. My aim in generating such a conversation is to illuminate the ways that Ludwig Wittgenstein's later work provides important resources for cultural analysis that are already implicit in practice theory, yet either frequently overlooked or dismissed by practice theorists. To demonstrate its relevance for cultural theorists in the study of religion, I show how such a Wittgensteinian understanding of practice theory coheres with, and illuminates, Clifford Geertz's account of meaning, thick description and religious practices. (shrink)
A Tale of Two Islamophobias: The Paradoxes of Civic Nationalism in Contemporary Europe and the United States.Jason A. Springs - 2015 - Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal 98 (3):289-321.details
I argue that trends of diagnosing anti-Muslim attitudes and activism as "Islamophobia" in European and the U.S. contexts may actually aid and abet more subtle varieties of the very stigmatization and exclusion that the "phobia" moniker aims to isolate and oppose. My comparative purpose is to draw into relief—to make explicit and subject to critical analysis— features of normative public discourse in these two sociopolitical contexts broadly perceived to be peaceful, prosperous, liberal-democratic. The features I focus on function under the (...) auspices of tolerant and nonexclusionary forms of "civic nationalism" that, in effect, fuel the conflict in question. (shrink)
Between Barth and Wittgenstein: On the Availability of Hans Frei's Later Theology.Jason A. Springs - 2007 - Modern Theology 23 (3):393-413.details
This paper explores the "cultural-linguistic" dimensions of Hans Frei's theology. I make the case that several of the pragmatic and sociological concerns usually identified as distinctive marks of Frei's later theology of the 1980s are, in fact, central to his work as far back as the early 1960s. Moreover, I demonstrate that such "cultural-linguistic" insights present important continuous threads in the development of his theology from early to late. Attending to this dimension illuminates the trajectory of Frei's thinking as consistently (...) Wittgensteinian in sensibility, and deeply indebted to his career-long conversation with Karl Barth's theology. If successful, this reading should clarify the ways in which Frei's early work is more innovative, and his later work less derivative, than is often recognized. (shrink)
Healthy Conflict in an Era of Intractability: Reply to Four Critical Responses.Jason A. Springs - 2020 - Journal of Religious Ethics 48 (2):316-341.details
This essay responds to four critical essays by Rosemary Kellison, Ebrahim Moosa, Joseph Winters, and Martin Kavka on the author's recent book, Healthy Conflict in Contemporary American Society: From Enemy to Adversary (Cambridge, 2018). Parts I and II work in tandem to further develop my accounts of strategic empathy and agonistic political friendship. I defend against criticisms that my argument for moral imagination obligates oppressed people to empathize with their oppressors. I argue, further, that healthy conflict can be motivated by (...) a kind of "secular" love. This enables my position to immanently criticize and mediate the claims that one must either love (agapically) one's opponent in order to engage them in "healthy conflict," on one hand, or that one must vanquish, exclude, or "cancel" one's opponent, on the other. In Part III, I demonstrate how my account mediates the challenge of an alleged standing opposition between moral imagination and socio-theoretical critique. I defend a methodologically pragmatist account of immanent prophetic criticism, resistance, and conflict transformation. Finally, I respond to one critic's vindication of a strong enemy/adversary opposition that takes up the case of white supremacist violence in the U.S. I argue that the time horizon for healthy conflict must be simultaneously immediate and also long-term, provided that such engagements remain socio-critically self-reflexive and seek to cultivate transformational responses. (shrink)
Meaning Vs. Power: Are Thick Description and Power Analysis Intrinsically at Odds? Response to Interpretation, Explanation, and Clifford Geertz.Jason A. Springs - 2012 - Religion Compass 6 (12):534-542.details
This essay clarifies and defends the methodological multidimensionality and improvisational character of Clifford Geertz's account of interpretation and explanation. In contrast to accounts of power analysis offered by Michel Foucault and Talal Asad, I argue that Geertz's work can simultaneously attend to meaning, power, identity, and experience in understanding and assessing religious practices and cultural formations.
'Next Time Try Looking It Up in Your Gut!!': Tolerance, Civility, and Healthy Conflict in a Tea Party Era.Jason A. Springs - 2011 - Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal 94 (3-4):325-358.details
In this paper I critically explore the possibility that the hope for engaging in democratic discourse and coalition-building across deep— potentially irreconcilable— moral, religious divisions in current U.S. public life depends less upon further calls for "more tolerance," and instead in thinking creatively and transformatively about how to democratize and constructively utilize conflict and intolerance. Is it possible to distinguish between constructive and destructive forms of intolerance? If so, what are the prospects for re-orienting analysis of democratic practices and processes (...) so that what typically appear as forms of simple intolerance (and thus, as candidates for marginalization or exclusion from political processes) might be reconceived and re-directed for the purposes of constructively transforming those practices and processes? Further, what would an analytical framework that aimed to distinguish and cultivate "healthy conflict" in contrast to degenerative or destructive conflict look like? How would such an approach facilitate efforts on the ground to recognize, understand and transform religiously-motivated conflict? I pose answers to these questions by bringing strands from the "religion in public life" debates that have unfolded over recent decades among ethicists and political philosophers into conversation with conflict transformation literature in peace studies. Bridging these resources will help to re-conceptualize basic assumptions about tolerance and conflict as a pivotal first step in constructively transforming conflicts motivated by, or identified with, moral commitments and religious identities. (shrink)
On Giving Religious Intolerance its Due: Prospects for Transforming Conflict in a Post-Secular Society.Jason A. Springs - 2012 - Journal of Religion 28 (3):1-30.details
This essay explores the possibility that religiously motivated intolerance and conflict can be reframed and positively utilized for constructive social-political purposes. After reviewing efforts by political philosophers over the past two decades to accommodate religious voices in political discourse, I scrutinize Charles Taylor's attempt to improve upon the limits of "accommodationist" approaches to religious intolerance and conflict. I argue that both accommodationist and Taylor's recognition-based approaches to religiously motivated conflict take the gravity of such conflict with insufficient seriousness. I then (...) explore the potential goods of intentional conflict by examining Chantal Mouffe's account of agonistic pluralism as a proposal for thinking beyond tolerance as an orienting value for resolving intransigent conflict. While I argue that Mouffe's account finally suffers from certain of the same misgivings as the accommodationist and recognition-based approaches, I conclude that agonistic pluralism's aim to conceptually reframe (rather than eliminate) intolerance and conflict moves in an important and promising direction. (shrink)
Tentacles of the Leviathan? Nationalism, Islamophobia, and the and the Insufficiency-yet-Indispensability of Human Rights for Religious Freedom in Contemporary Europe.Jason A. Springs - 2016 - Journal of the American Academy of Religion 84 (3).details
Is the institutionalization of religious freedom through human rights jurisprudence simply a means by which the modern nation-state manufactures and regulates "religion"? Is the discourse of religious freedom principally a technology of state governance? These questions challenge the ways that scholars conceptualize the relation between states, nationalism, human rights, and religious freedom. This article forwards an approach to human rights and methodological nationalism that both counters and explores | 2,013 |
1985.09.28 - LA Street Scene Festival, LA, USA
by Soulmonster Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:35 pm
September 28, 1985 - LA Street Scene Festival, Los Angeles, USA
September 28, 1985.
LA Street Scene Festival.
Los Angeles, USA.
01. Reckless Life
02. Welcome to the Jungle
03. Jumpin' Jack Flash
04. Think About You
05. Shadow of Your Love
06. Heartbreak Hotel.
Axl Rose (vocals)
Izzy Stradlin (rhythm guitarist)
Slash (lead guitarist)
Duff McKagan (bass)
Steven Adler (drums).
One of the more memorable gigs from the era was an outdoor festival called the Street Scene that took place on six or seven stages in downtown Los Angeles that occupied a circuit of city blocks. It was our first time playing it, and it was 1983 [eh, no], and we were scheduled to open for Fear, the only L.A. punk band that I really cared about. [...] We finally<|fim_middle|> about the area," Davis said. "From that standpoint, this thing has gone an extra mile in bringing millions of people back downtown."
by Soulmonster Fri May 14, 2021 7:54 am
September 28, 1985 was also very special because they were opening up for Social Distortion and the whole show was running a few hours late. The punks were getting restless and the last thing they wanted to see was a bunch of guys on stage wearing make up and playing Stones songs. Guns N' Roses were able to maintain the stage while being spit on and won over the crowd and handled the stage like a stadium band.
Metal Sucks, February 21, 2008
Make a forum | © phpBB | Free forum support | Report an abuse | Forumotion.com | got close enough to the stage to realize there was no stage; Fear's fans had overzealously rioted and torn it down before the band even went on. Our manager, Vicky, and I wandered around this huge mess in an attempt to find us a slot somewhere on the day-long bill. We pushed our way from stage to stage talking to the organizers, looking for an opening until we found one - playing after Social Distortion. It didn't sound like the best idea, following a loyally beloved local punk band, but it actually turned out to be one of the greatest gigs we ever did. The audience was full on punk and still bloodthirsty after just having seen Social Distortion. We got up there and ripped into our set, and within the first thirsty seconds, the show became a spitting contest between us and the first five rows; their fans fucking spit on us, so we just spit on them back. It was hilarious and memorably sickening: I remember going over to Izzy's side of the stage and standing there beside him and spitting back and forth with these people because that's the band we were. [...] By the end of our set, this disgusting war of the wills became fucking fun. We ended up with green phlegm all over us, and considering that it was warm out, not only was I shirtless, but the heat cooked the spit and made it start to smell pretty bad [Slash's autobiography, page 127-128]
Every year in L.A. they held what was called the Street Scene. There were ten or more stages set up, all featuring free shows. Ut took up a few city blocks, and by the time we were asked to participate in 1985, it drew about a hundred thousand people. We were pretty familiar with the festival and felt that the gig could potentially get us some good exposure. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very fucked-up show. I was on stage setting up my drums, putting the bass drum in place. All of a sudden, this empty Jack Daniel's bottle comes flying past my face and nails my cowbell. It missed my head by an inch! Some dumbass really tried to hurt me. During our set, people were actually spitting at us. It was pretty ugly. I think this was some sick remnant of the masochism and selfabuse of the punk era. It was odd, it was dangerous, but most of all it was sad [...] We didn't stand for shit like that and the band was spitting right back at them. It got so ridiculous it became funny. I remember seeing Duff looking all pissed as he hocked a big loogie into the crowd. It definitely was an unforgettable performance [Steven's autobiography, "My Appetite for Destruction", 2010, page 89-90]
Re: 1985.09.28 - LA Street Scene Festival, LA, USA
by Blackstar Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:41 pm
Article about the festival and schedule of performing artists, Los Angeles Times, Sept. 27, 1992. GN'R played at 5:30 p.m.
Street Scene -1 Million Due to Come Alive in '85
By EDWARD J. BOYER,
Times Staff Writer
"No, Joan Rivers will not be appearing," the secretary was explaining over the telephone when Sylvia Cun-liffe, producer of the Los Angeles Street Scene Festival, overheard.
"Don't say that," Cunliffe shouted from her City Hall office. "She will be appearing."
The confused secretary put the caller on hold as Cunliffe, general manager of the city's General Services Department, briefed her on yet another schedule change in the two-day festival, which attracted nearly 1 million visitors to the Civic Center last year.
As late as Thursday, a harried Cunliffe and her cadre of aides were juggling schedules, revising programs and nailing down last-minute details for the eighth annual Street Scene Festival, which runs Saturday and Sunday in the 13-block Los Angeles Civic Center.
Joan Rivers is indeed on the program for a 5.-30 p.m. appearance on Saturday at the festival's Times Plaza Stage, one of 21 festival stages featuring such stars as Richard Pryor, Stevie Wonder, Jackson Browne, Tierra, James Brown and Bill Withers.
The entertainers are appearing largely through the efforts of Mayor Tom Bradley, who hosted a luncheon for show business managers and agents several months ago and asked them for help providing talent for this year's festival, a Street Scene spokeswoman said.
Festival organizers are again expecting more than 1 million visitors this year, and nearly all of them should be able to find music to their liking among the symphony orchestra, jazz, country, rhythm and blues and ethnic music groups that will give 300 live performances.
Attractions also will include shows for children, strolling clowns, comedy acts, 150 arts and crafts booths and a panorama of ethnic food on sale throughout the festival area, bounded by Broadway and Aliso, Alameda and 1st streets.
Festivities actually get under way Friday evening with an invitation-only "Opening Night Gala" on the south lawn of City Hall. About 1,000 guests will be entertained by a Polynesian revue flown in from Hawaii and will dine on roast pig, ribs and chicken.
Spring Street will be closed between 1st and Temple streets on Friday for the City Hall gala. Broadway, Spring, Main, Los Angeles, San Pedro and Temple streets will be closed between 1st and Aliso all day Saturday and Sunday, except for a half block of Los Angeles Street near 1st, which will remain open to allow access to underground parking at City Hall East and the Civic Center Mall. The north side of 1st Street between Broadway and San Pedro Street will also be closed.
Portions of Broadway and 1st, Hope and Temple streets will be closed Sunday morning for the festival's 3-1/2-hour parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. with marching bands, drill teams, equestrian units, folk dancers, a children's chorus and floats.
A plan by KMEX-TV to broadcast a telethon from the festival site to raise funds for Mexican earthquake relief fell through on Wednesday, the day after news accounts of an agreement between the city and the station appeared.
"I checked with top producers who all said the telecast was technically feasible," Cunliffe said. "But the station, after initially agreeing, said it was not feasible."
A spokesman for the station said plans to broadcast from the festival were scrapped because "logistical-ly, it just didn't work out." Instead, KMEX-TV will broadcast the 12-hour telethon from its studios on Sunday, with a camera at the festival to feed live segments to the station.
American Red Cross volunteers will collect contributions for Mexican earthquake relief at several locations at the festival, Cunliffe said.
While the lost telecast is disappointing, Cunliffe remained enthusiastic about new features at this year's festival: a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Saturday that will be "choreographed" to music broadcast simultaneously over KMGG-FM, a Mexican program featuring rancheras sung by various local groups, a drawing for a Pontiac Fiero, and an expanded carnival with larger, more daring rides.
The festival's $700,000 budget was provided by General Motors' Pontiac Division, Camel cigarettes, Coors beer, California Cooler, Denny's restaurants, Xerox Corp., Kal Kan Foods, Mogen David Kosher Meat Products, Pepsi Cola and Chipwich.
Showcase for Fun
"The festival is a showcase of how people can get together and have a couple of fun days with free, quality entertainment," said festival board member Willie Davis. "Free entertainment is almost non-existent today."
Davis, a former All-Pro defensive end with the Green Bay Packers and now owner of a beer distribution business in Los Angeles, launched the idea for a festival after spotting Mayor Bradley aboard an airliner in 1977.
After persuading stewardesses to allow Bradley to leave his seat in the coach section and join him in first class, Davis told the mayor that Los Angeles should have a festival similar to those held in other cities around the country.
"The mayor expressed some excitement," Davis said, and invited the National Football League Hall-of-Famer to start one.
"The whole idea was to show off downtown and remove misconceptions | 1,788 |
IMPROV kitchen: there's no place like ROME!
In college I studied abroad in Rome, Italy. I lived in an apartment with 9 girls in Campo de Fiori (an incredibly touristy part of the city). Of the 9 women I lived with I believe fate led me to the perfect roommate. My roma roomie Ashley and I hit it off immediately!
When I first met Ashley, she didn't know how to cook pasta. Literally, she put pasta in cold water and then turned the burner on. I will never forget the first time we cooked together. We still laugh about it to this day (sorry to call you out, ash!).
I can't beat on her too hard though because Ashley took me to one of my favorite restaurants in Rome - Restaurante Gioia Mia. Aside from an incredibly handsome waiter named Salim (not the most Italian name), Gioia Mia has FANTASTIC food. Like the heart shaped pizza Salim delivered when trying to win Ashley's heart. The pizza was adorable and tasty, I wish we got a picture of it.
My favorite dish was Pasta Gioia Mia - pasta with cognac, cream, peas, and prosciutto. I would order any version of a cream sauce when I was in Rome, its one of my favorite flavor combinations. Who am I kidding, to this day I typically order this! I am hands down a cream sauce girl... I will ALWAYS pick it over a tomato sauce. Ashley used to tease me when we'd go to a restaurant saying "let me guess what you're ordering...". You can't help what you love!
Looking back I wish I had realized that I was in the land of amazing food and should have tried a variety of dishes. Don't get me wrong, I tried lots of things but I also ate A LOT of cream sauce pasta!
This pasta dish is inspired by Gioia Mia and by my lovely roma roomie. Because without her I would never have eaten at this fabulous place!
In a skillet,<|fim_middle|> Remove the Pancetta and place on a paper towel to drain. Don't let that pancetta grease go to waste! Brown your shallots, thinly sliced and your crimini mushrooms. Chop these however you prefer to have your veggies. I like my shallots in thin rings and my mushrooms in thin slices. When cooked until golden brown, add your cognac to deglaze the pan and get all those good brown bits off the bottom. Add your cream and 2 smashed garlic cloves (leave them whole, just smash them with the flat side of a knife). Cook this mixture for a good 20 minutes until the flavors blend and the sauce reduces a little. In the last 3 minutes, add the parmesan cheese and whisk in one circular direction until the sauce thickens. In the final minute, add the peas and chopped pancetta.
Meanwhile, boil a pot of water on the stove for your pasta. *Note that the more water you have, the faster and better your pasta will cook. Also, when salting your water, make sure you add it once the water is hot. Otherwise, you'll corrode your pan.
Once pasta is cooked, reserve 2 cups of the pasta water. Add the pappardelle to the cream sauce pan and let it absorb the sauce for 1 - 2 minutes. If you notice the sauce getting too thick, add a little of the pasta water. There's great starches in pasta water that give sauce the perfect consistency. Depending on the amount of pasta you cook and how thick your sauce is you may need to add a few tbsp of the water up to ¾ c.
Plate and serve with a little extra grated parmesan on top! Buono Appetito!
not a boozer or don't want to spend the money on cognac? you can leave it out. i love the depth of flavor that it gives but it won't ruin the recipe to leave it out. vegetarian? leave out the pancetta and fry up some basil leaves for a different flavor and a little crunch. Not a fan of mushrooms? TONS of people aren't... you can leave them out or add your favorite veggies into the mix, like asparagus. This would be really tasty with cherry tomatoes and basil instead.
thanks aunt brenda! it's great to hear that people are enjoying what i'm doing here! you'll have to let me know how the recipe turns out! xoxo, miss you! | brown up the pancetta like you would bacon. | 10 |
FSD beta / Tesla
January 22, 2023 January 24, 2023 Gail Alfar2 Comments
I asked 14 Tesla owners who use FSD beta three questions,
Did you purchase or do you subscribe monthly to FSD beta?
What made you decide to use FSD beta?
What do you like about FSD beta?
I was surprised at their answers and you will be too! This is one of my longer articles and I hope you'll take time to enjoy it and even share it with others. It contains many heartwarming stories, among them are Nancy Larson's, Jonathan Yokley's and more. Relax and enjoy this good read!
Subscribe vs purchase FSD beta, what is best?
12 Tesla owners I talked to purchased FSD, only one owner subscribes and one received FSD free for being a Tesla employee (surprise!). Tesla says on their website, "You are eligible to enroll regardless of whether you have purchased Tesla Full-Self Driving capabilities with a one-time payment or subscription." Subscribing to FSD beta is a great way to test it out before purchasing it.
Nancy is extending her ability to move about independently at age 78 and beyond!
Nancy Larson and Easy at 78 uses FSD beta, photo courtesy Nancy Larson
Nancy Larson helps people look forward to being independent longer through her story. She wrote,
"In 2016 we traded in our 2014 green Model S for one with the new Autopilot feature as I saw the increased safety it could provide. And when I purchased my silver Model 3 in 2018, it also included FSD in the purchase price because I wanted to follow the advancing technology forward. So when Beta testing began, it felt like one of those rare opportunities to make a contribution to the safety of the whole world through Elon Musk and the Tesla Mission.
As a 78-year-old, I also see a personal benefit by extending my ability to move about independently over time. While using Beta I can see some situations that don't appear to be solvable with FSD, but for the most part, I am delighted by what my car, Easy, can do. What fun when she displays a new ability or makes what I thought was a mistake that turns out to be the right thing. Supervising her in town with heavy traffic takes extra effort, and being a part of a revolution is never expected to be stress-free."
James Bond would drive a Tesla
Shawn Ξ s Model Y photo courtesy Shawn Ξ
Shawn Ξ from Granite Bay finds tough routes to challenge FSD beta. He enjoys contributing to Tesla's data collection. Shawn explained,
"FSD beta testing is one way every Tesla owner can give back to humanity and support our children's future. The positive disruptive impact FSD (all Tesla AI) will have on saving lives, via preventable motor vehicle accidents (MVA) has yet to be fully appreciated. Tesla FSD will eliminate the billions of dollars<|fim_middle|> to Tesla AI team. Image courtesy Dirty Tesla
Dirty Tesla loves to contribute data to Tesla. He uses FSD Beta as much as possible for 95% of off-highway driving. He shares that,
"Being invited into the FSD beta program as one of the original testers was an honor and opportunity. I felt I had the chance to really do some good by helping feed data to Tesla to improve their self-driving software which would eventually lead to safer roads for everyone. I also love tech and find it all very fascinating. It makes driving fun and interesting.
I do a lot of driving and I enjoy using it to find edge cases and contribute data to Tesla. It also feels like an extra set of eyes while driving. It's common for FSD Beta to see something that I do not and react to it before I do."
FSD is underrated
Douglas, a Model 3 owner in New Jersey candidly explained he bought FSD without telling his wife because of the extra safety it provides. He says it's underrated and unappreciated. It helped him avoid a collision with a deer. In Douglas' words,
"The most dangerous thing that most people do is drive so often that they don't think about it. I try to talk my friends into Tesla not just because they're electric but because of the safety. People don't realize how easily distracted they are even if for a few seconds whenever they're driving. Obviously, everyone knows that texting and driving is dangerous and so is tinkering with your music stream or whatever. It only takes a few seconds for someone to drive in front of you unexpectedly or for a pedestrian to cross the road or a deer for that matter. Tesla FSD literally has your back, front, left and right. 360° coverage."
"It's like having a copilot to watch the road AND having people facing in a big circle around you watching the road on your behalf. It's an amazing technology that is saving lives and will save many lives. I always say to my friends that the most dangerous thing you do is drive and if you love yourself as I love you my friend and you love your family, then this is something you should seriously consider purchasing." Douglas, Model 3 owner, New Jersey
FSD beta is safer, acts like a chauffeur and makes driving enjoyable
Arash Malek uses Tesla FSD beta every day. Photo courtesy Arash Malek.
Ryan Cave of North Texas and dad of two used Autopilot daily for 3 years in his Model S and is excited about the future when cars will drive humans. He wrote,
"I can envision the day when those who can't drive will be given a newfound freedom. Even those who can will be free to use their travel time more productively. Driving is fun, but I like that FSD beta makes driving enjoyable in a different way. It does most of my driving now, and using it is like watching your children learn. You get to see how far it has advanced, and how interventions generally decrease over time. I also feel more relaxed after long drives or commuting in traffic."
Chris Barberich of Encinitas, California also told me he's excited about the future of driverless cars,
"It's fun to see the software make progress towards that future. Also, in most situations, I think FSD plus a human observer is safer than a human driver. I like that it's there in case I want to use it and I can easily turn it on and off. I like that it often notices cars slowing down before I do."
Dave Smith, a Model X and 3 owner in Arizona told me FSD Beta feels like a chauffeur. He said,
"It does 99.9% of the driving for me and the 0.1% is where I would intervene or take over. Using FSD makes my mind free up to focus on the real emergencies when driving rather than focus on how to keep the car in the lane, where is my next turn or next exit. The fact that it does everything and I just need to supervise saves you from a lot of mental fatigue. This is huge because it increases safety a lot and also you reach your destination without any fatigue from driving."
Michael Phan agrees,
"I like that FSD Beta can be my chauffeur. It's like having a personal assistant ready to take over driving duties as needed. What's not to like about it? The hybrid mode of FSD Beta driving with a human over-seeing makes me feel like I can keep myself and my family safe in the car while we travel."
Michael Phan tests FSD beta, photo courtesy Michael Phan
FSD Beta lets the public see development progress firsthand
Dan Burkland has been using and testing FSD Beta daily since October 2021 across every kind of road and weather condition imaginable in Minnesota. Dan told me his decision to use FSD Beta came from losing friends & family to motor-vehicle accidents that he felt could have been avoided if the proper autonomous driving technology had been active in their vehicles. Dan said,
"I'm a techy at heart and my curiosity peaked when Tesla came on the scene and described their approach to bringing autonomous driving technology to the masses. I recognized the heavy lift something like Autopilot requires not to mention the large operational domain it is expected to excel in. As a result, I wanted to do my part by extensively testing FSD Beta in Minnesota by establishing several test loops and regularly testing FSD against these test loops (in all sorts of weather conditions).
What I like most about FSD Beta is how the public has the ability to see the development progress firsthand. Confidence in creep behavior, path planning, unprotected left turns, etc. are things that immediately pop out at me when I compare my recent 10.69.25.2 videos against my early 10.2 videos."
Tesla owners are closely involved in providing important data to the Tesla AI team and many are motivated by a sense of urgency to help future generations move faster toward a much safer and more autonomous future. When fathers tell me they are thinking of their children's futures it reminds me of the impression I had when I met Elon Musk at Gigafactory Texas in June 2022. Elon radiates kindness and a strong sense of urgency. He's kind to the people around him and when he speaks it is with a clear and well-thought-out vision of how we can advance humanity. This article and the people I got to meet through it really touched my heart. We're in good hands with people like this who care so much about our futures.
Here's a chart that contains all 14 owners' responses and I also included myself, since I also love testing FSD beta!
Tesla owners share their opinions about Tesla FSD beta
Special thanks to these Tesla owners for making this article possible!
Nancy Larsen, @orangewheels2 , Shawn Ξ @YoumotherFUDer , Jonathan Yokely @yokley_jonathan, Robert McLaughlin or @BulldozerBob, Ryan Cave, https://twitter.com/RyanCaveman , Dino Napoletano @Dr_DinoDMD, Douglas @djohnstonpax
Chris Barberich @cbarberich, Dirty Tesla http://youtube.com/c/dirtytesla
Dan Burkland @dburkland Dan's Youtube and Blog – https://dburkland.com, Akshay Jindal https://twitter.com/jindalakshay, Michael Phan https://twitter.com/mpgenchau
Gail Alfar, author. Exclusive to What's Up Tesla – January 22, 2023. All Rights Reserved. My goal as an author is to support Tesla (the most American vehicle manufacturer) and Elon Musk in both making life better on earth for humans and becoming a space-fairing civilization. Updated 1/22/23 3:53 pm to correct statement on tax credits. FSD purchase does not impact the tax credit limit, its only added options like paint, etc. that count towards the limit.
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2 thoughts on "14 Tesla Owners share their experience with FSD beta. What they said was surprising!"
Amazing news article finally!
Dianne Dougherty says:
I look for to driving safer with my Tesla. | spent on healthcare costs contingent to MVAs.
What I like most about FSD is that it illustrates what mankind is capable of creating. Tesla's engineers are implementing AI with a discipline focused on safety, prevention, humility, and caution. FSD is the epitome of caution when considering AI. They are showing us that AI can be used to aid mankind and help advance the light of consciousness, instead of controlling it. It's also really cool. James Bond would drive a Tesla!"
This Texas Dad will be remembered as a beta tester
Jonathan Yokley uses FSD beta to take his kids to see Starbase, Texas. photo courtesy Jonathan Yokley
Jonathan Yokley of San Antonio Texas knows how important it is to Tesla's mission to have people testing FSD beta,
"I've driven my 2019 Tesla Model 3 for four years and almost 80k miles. I've had beta since October 2021 and use it nearly 100% of the time. Prior to that, I used Autopilot and NAVoAP everywhere possible. I could never go back to driving manually. I use FSD beta nearly 100% of the time I'm driving. I purchased it back when it was $7,000. I've had FSD since the 100/99%ers got it back in October of '22. I wanted to be part of the coming-of-age of autonomous driving. It's been my way to contributing."
"One day in the future when all cars are self-driving
my kids will remember their Dad was one of the beta testers."
Jonathan Yokley, Texas
You're safer using FSD beta than not using it
Robert McLaughlin purchased FSD to help advance the technology so he can remain independent as he gets older and for the advanced safety features to reduce the risk of getting in an accident. Robert says,
"I love that I can pull out onto my street, dictate a destination, put it in FSD beta, and the majority of the time it will get me to my destination with few or no critical disengagements. A critical disengagement includes the need to take control to prevent an accident or otherwise create a dangerous situation. I also find it necessary to take control to not hold up other cars. The most frequent intervention is hitting the accelerator in certain situations like phantom braking or advancing at an intersection. It has been fascinating to watch the evolution of technology.
With each new software update, FSD beta gets a little better. The visual representation of what the car "sees" gets cleaner and more detailed, and the ride quality is smoother. To really appreciate this technology you need to spend a few months using it. I also like that it has a 5-star safety rating and that it proactively tightens seat belts and pre-deploys the airbags if the software determines that a crash is unavoidable. Only Teslas' have this capability. So less likely to be in an accident, and less likely to be seriously injured if you are in an accident. This is a significant increase in overall safety. As FSD beta technology keeps improving, the risk of getting into an accident continues to go down."
FSD beta testing contributes useful data to Tesla
Dirty Tesla enjoys contributing data | 671 |
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mission:Dign<|fim_middle|> | ity Sunday is June 24 across the Southern Baptist Convention.
For Roy Southern and his wife Janice, assistance from Mission:Dignity "relieved a lot on our mind" in their retirement years after a life of generosity in the small churches they served.
DALLAS (BP) -- No matter how little they appeared to have, Roy and Janice Southern understood one undeniable truth: You can't out-give the Lord.
Whether it was selling his gun to help a fellow seminary student at Criswell College pay for his textbooks or giving $100 from their Mission:Dignity gift to a widow they knew couldn't afford her medicine, the Southerns have been faithful throughout their lives to share what they had with others.
"God promised us that He would take care of us if we were obedient to Him," Janice said.
The Southerns are like most Mission:Dignity recipients: They served in out-of-the-way places, never worrying about their paycheck, always trusting in the Lord's provision. It was a ministry that took them to South Dakota, Utah, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
"When [we were serving] in South Dakota, they had promised us $50 a month to come out there," Roy recalled. "Of course, we had tried to put the pencil to it and figure it out, and we couldn't figure out how we were going to get by, but God already had plans.
"We felt God leading us to the church and went ahead and moved with a promise of $50. It wound up that they only could pay us $20, but God provided a job for us. We became school bus drivers and made enough money driving the school bus to supplement our income that we were getting by."
A second church nearby needed a pastor and so Roy became pastor of two churches at the same time; that second church had a parsonage where the Southerns could live.
Another time, while serving in Utah among the Ute American Indian tribes, Roy recalled another way the Lord provided.
"We had a deacon that would come by, drink coffee on Monday morning after the church service," Roy said. "When Janice would pick up the cup to wash it, there would be a $20 bill underneath the cup. So, God has His ways. We just simply trust, and that's all I can say. We just trusted."
A move to pastoring in Mississippi and Louisiana eventually allowed the Southerns to save for retirement through GuideStone Financial Resources, though it wasn't much. Ultimately that money helped them buy the home where they reside. Concern for how they would pay their medical insurance coverage ultimately led them to GuideStone's Mission:Dignity. The $350 monthly premium on their insurance supplement weighed heavy on their hearts.
"When we got that first check [from Mission:Dignity], it just about covered all of [the premium cost]," Roy said. "That was a tremendous blessing to us. That relieved a lot on our mind about how we were going to pay for this, and how we were going to have enough for groceries and buy our medications, too."
Through GuideStone, which is marking 100 years of ministry in 2018, Mission:Dignity provides financial support to retired Southern Baptist ministers, workers and their widows in financial need. Individuals can receive $225 per month and couples can receive $300. The neediest recipients with at least 25 years of paid Southern Baptist ministerial service can receive double. No Cooperative Program gifts undergird Mission:Dignity. Churches, Sunday School classes and individuals provide all the financial support. One hundred percent of all gifts given to Mission:Dignity go to support a retired servant in need. Administrative costs are covered by an established endowment. Last year, more than $7 million was raised and paid out for these workers.
"We just praise the Lord for people who contribute to Mission:Dignity," Roy said.
Mission:Dignity Sunday is June 24 across the Southern Baptist Convention. Churches can order free materials from GuideStone for use in June or any other time of their choosing to promote the ministry with church members. Visit MDSunday.org or call 1-877-888-9409 to order the materials. A video featuring the Southerns can also be viewed on the website. | 901 |
HomeLocal NewsSportsRed Wolves drop 10-1 decision at fourth-ranked Arkansas
Red Wolves drop 10-1 decision at fourth-ranked Arkansas
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Obituary: Chadwick (Chad) Milton Coleman of Stuttgart
Slavens' four-RBI night powers no. 4 Arkansas past Arkansas State | , Ark. – Brandon Hager reached base all four times he stepped to the plate, but the Arkansas State baseball team stranded 12 men on base and dropped a 10-1 decision to No. 4 Arkansas Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Hager walked three times and doubled in the fourth inning, but was left aboard three times at second or third, as eight of 12 runners left on base for A-State (7-25) were in scoring position. Cooper Tremmel went 2-for-4 with an RBI that scored Jaylon Deshazier in the second inning.
The Razorbacks (29-7) tallied nine hits, including four by Brady Slavens, who scored three times and drove in four runs.
On the mound, Carter Holt (0-2) tossed two innings, striking out a pair before handing off to six relievers out of the bullpen. Walker Williams was the final arm to throw for A-State, striking out a batter in the eighth.
Kole Ramage (2-2) pitched three complete in the start for Arkansas, allowing one unearned run on one hit.
The Razorbacks plated two in the bottom of the first on a two-run homer to right by Robert Moore, but A-State responded with a run in the top of the third. After Deshazier reached on an error by Jalen Battles, he moved to second on a wild pitch then slid safely into home on an RBI single by Tremmel to make it 2-1.
Arkansas added another run in the third on a sac fly by Jace Bohrofen that plated Slavens to make it 3-1. The Red Wolves threatened in the top of the fourth with a runner in scoring position, then again in the top of the fifth when they loaded the bases, but could not push a run across.
In the bottom of the fifth, the hosts plated two runs – both coming on a pair of bases-loaded walks before Max Charlton was lifted for Jonathan Baldelli with two outs in the frame. Baldelli quickly recovered from a 2-0 count to fire three consecutive strikes for the inning-ending punchout.
A-State was presented with another scoring opportunity in the sixth when a balk moved two runners into scoring position, but a groundout to Battles ended the threat.
Arkansas tacked on five runs on two hits in the seventh on an RBI double by Battles followed by a grand slam by Slavens to make it 10-1.
Hager drew a leadoff walk in the eighth and moved to second on a passed ball, but the Razorbacks got out of the inning with a strikeout. Williams then worked a quick inning to give A-State one last chance in the ninth.
After Eli Davis drew a leadoff walk, back-to-back strikeouts put the Scarlet and Black down to its final out. Jacob Hager then drew a full-count walk before Klutts singled to load the bases. A strikeout then ended the contest.
A-State faces the Razorbacks in the second game of the midweek series at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The game will be televised on SEC Network+ while the radio broadcast can be heard on The Ticket Radio Network stations 95.3, 96.9, 104.1 and 970 AM.
Editor's note: The Ticket Radio Network is part of the EAB Sports Network. Local station The | 705 |
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Marine fouling has been a major problem for man since he first placed materials in the ocean environment. Until four or five years ago, the methods used for the control of biofouling had not changed much from those used by the Phoenicians in the 13th century B.C. This paper reviews the historical and biological context for the new methods of fouling control. An overview of present day antifouling technology is presented and the future of fouling control technology is discussed.
Lycopene, a member of the carotenoids pigment family, is common in humans and found in the blood and tissues. Carotenoids include at least 600 pigments, most of which provide bright colors to various plants. Lycopene gives tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables a red color, while serving primarily to protect cells from photosensitization and to aid in photosynthesis. Lycopene is found in high concentrations in tomatoes and tomato products, such as ketchup, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. The synthesis of lycopene has also been found in some photosynthetic organisms like algae, some types of fungus, and some bacteria whereas in animals and human they are not and are incorporated from their diet. Other reddish foods, such as watermelon, papaya, and pink grapefruit, may also contain lycopene, but at lower concentrations than in tomatoes. Not all tomatoes have equal amounts of lycopene. Concentrations vary from 50 mg/kg in red tomatoes to 5 mg/kg in yellow tomatoes. It is currently considered one of the most efficient antioxidants ; protecting against free radicals that damage critical parts of the cell, including lipids, membrane lipoproteins, and DNA. The conventional method used in detection of lycopene is high-performance liquid chromatography. Increased levels of lycopene have been associated with prevention prostate cancer and coronary heart disease.
Methods and materials of immobilization of Anabaena sp. used in wastewater treatment were studied in this work .The results showed the polyurethane foam (PUF) could be an excellent organic polymer immobilization matrix, which can hold as much as 15 mg dry weight of Anabaena sp. by 1 cm3PUF. 70.2% efficiency of Zn2+cleansing in flowing wastewater at the speed of 3 mL/min could be reached.
In<|fim_middle|> shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio, (<tex>96h LC50 = 20 \mu</tex>g/l). Continuing studies include research on effects of TBTO on 1-, 4-and 1O-day-old mysids and estuarine seagrass communities.
In this paper, the Ulva prolifera bloom event in the Yellow Sea in summer 2010 is investigated by MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) images. We use the FAI (Floating Algae Index) method to detect the distribution of the floating macroalgae from the images. Then we apply the GNOME (General NOAA Operational Modeling Environment) model to simulate the trajectories of the Ulva prolifera in the Yellow Sea. The model results agree well with satellite observations, indicating that the occurrence and movement of the floating macroalgae can be investigated with the combination of GNOME model and satellite data.
This study presents a combined use of multi-sensor remote sensing and in situ data for the analysis and interpretation of oceanic features observed at the continental shelf and slope of the Campos Basin, southeastern Brazilian coast. Ocean color (SeaWiFS), thermal infrared (AVHRR), scatterometer (QuikSCAT) and SAR (Radarsat-1) data were integrated in order to associate the different SAR backscatter patterns to physical and biological forcing processes. The interpreted SAR feature included processes such as oceanic fronts, meandering and eddies, upwelling plumes, wind variability and algae bloom. The correct interpretation of these features was only possible through the use of the multi-sensor synergetic approach complemented by timely field verification.
Satellite data allow for the relatively quick assessment of benthic habitats and can be used for change-detection studies. Landsats 5 and 7, with the Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensors, respectively, provide the longest time series of satellite observations available for coastal researchers. From 1984 to the present, TM (for U.S.) and ETM+ (worldwide), images are abundant for change detection analysis over coral reefs, especially since the inception of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/United States Geological Survey (USGS) Long Term Acquisition Plan (LTAP). The LTAP was implemented to repeatedly and systematically gather Landsat 7/ETM+ data for specific remote sensing of niche communities, i.e., coral reefs. To properly use these data, a minimum set of corrections needs to be made: noise reduction correction, atmospheric: correction, normalization, and ground-truthing. A time series was produced for Carysfort Reef in the Florida Keys from four Landsat 5 and one Landsat 7 images spanning 1984 to 1999. A Mahalanobis distance classification was undertaken to identify four benthic classes: "coral-dominated", "sand", "algae", and "substrate". The results were compared to an in situ database, which included transect and monitoring station data, as well as an aerial photograph. In situ data revealed that Carysfort Reef underwent an extreme loss in coral cover between 1983 and 1999, from 50% coral cover to 4% coral cover, representing a loss of 92% of coral cover. Over a similar time period, Landsat data estimated similar losses, from 33% coral cover to 7% coral cover, which represents a 79% loss in coral cover or "coral-dominated" area.
Delaware's inland bays are shallow enclosed estuaries located behind barrier beaches with limited tidal flushing. These bays (Rehoboth, Indian River and Little Assawoman) are experiencing increased recreational usage. Nutrient loading of the bays is increasing. This increased nutrient load has caused extensive blooms of macro algae of the Ulva genus. This alga is uprooted from the bottom by storms and distributed along shore in huge deposits. As these mats of algae decay they cause breathing problems and an odor nuisance. Oxygen depletion results in fish kills. An algae harvesting program has been started. A remote sensing effort to map benthic habitats of Rehoboth Bay has also been commenced. This project will support planning of the algae harvest, determining the location and extent of the algae, and also provide a more detailed shallow water bathymetry of the bay than currently exists. A sonar mapping program is also in existence.
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Studies on effect of bis(tri-n-butyltin)oxide (TBTO) and other organotins on marine species have been conducted at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's laboratory at Gulf Breeze, Florida, since 1983. First studies were done on two species of algae, Skeletonema costatum and Thalassiosira pseudonana, where 72h EC50s for tributyltins and population growth were 0.35 and<tex>1.16 \mu</tex>g/l, respectively. Two developmental stages of the lugworm, Arenicola cristata, were sensitive to TBTO (<tex>96h LC50=4 \mu</tex>g/l). Only<tex>0.1 \mu</tex>g/l inhibited arm regeneration by the brittle star, Ophioderma brevispina. TBTO was less toxic to the grass | 375 |
The recent riots in Baltimore following the death of Freddy Gray bring a tragic focus, once again, on inequality. Maryland's largest city, Baltimore is a perfect laboratory to study it, thanks in part to the superb comparative statistics the city keeps.
The contrasts in Maryland are surprising. State-wide, Maryland boasts a median household income of $73,538, (the US median household income is about $52,000). Although that's down from $87,080 pre financial crisis, it's still high enough to make Maryland the income leader amongst all fifty states.
The city's median income is $41,385, but as always the devil is in the details. To find the real picture of inequality you have to de-aggregate. The median income for whites in Baltimore is $60,550, but drops precipitously to $33,610 for blacks. Unemployment for young white men in Baltimore is 10%, but for young black males it jumps to 37%. As a point of reference, the unemployment rate at the worst point of the Great Depression was 25%.
Nearly 24% of the city's population lives below the poverty line drawn at $20,090 per year for a family of three. 35% of children live below the poverty line and 63% live in low-income households (calculated as less than twice poverty level income).
Life expectancy follows trends that have been well established in OECD countries and elsewhere, namely significant disparities linked to income. Of Baltimore's 55 neighbourhoods, average life expectancy in the bottom quintile is 68 years compared to 81 years in the upper quintile. Forget the Invisible Hand, this is an invisible Berlin Wall dividing contiguous neighbourhoods like Downtown/Seton Hill (low life expectancy) and Inner Harbor/Federal Hill (high life expectancy). That's a 13-year difference for people living a five-minute walk from each other (albeit, across the invisible wall, life-styles can be radically different). If you compare Downtown/Seton Hill to outlying neighbourhoods such as Roland Park/Poplar Hill, the life expectancy difference increases to 19-20 years.
In Downtown/Seton Hill and similar neighbourhoods, people die young. The homicide rate is up to 10–20 times higher than of the richest neighbourhoods. Residents are 20 times more likely to die from HIV/Aids. There is also a higher risk of death from heart attack and diabetes (3 and 8 times higher respectively than Baltimore's highest income neighbourhoods). The Washington Post provided some context. If Downtown/Seton Hill were a country, it would rank between Madagascar and Yemen in terms of life expectancy.
One of the poignant voices heard during the riots summed it up. A woman interviewed on MSNBC said: "The time for taking stock and talking about inequality is over. It's time to act!" But for some reason, when it comes to inequality, hands—invisible and otherwise—always seem to be tied. Republicans use Baltimore as proof that Democrats have failed to fix the problem of poverty. Tom Hogan, Maryland's present Governor, was recently elected on a promise to lower taxes and cut government spending. His predecessor Martin O'Malley, former Baltimore Mayor and possible Democratic presidential contender, defends his two terms as mayor stating that, since the 1970s, the lack of a federal agenda has left cities to "fend for themselves." To his credit, that's the exact moment when laissez-faire fundamentalists went from standing in the wings to taking centre stage on both sides of the Atlantic.
Administrations come and go and ideological debates rage on. Meanwhile, Baltimore, or portions of it, continue to garner more than their share of inequality and despair.
What numbers don't reveal is the civic pride and the sense of community that binds Downtown/Seton Hill and other communities. But these are only small parts of the solution to persistent, systemic inequality.
This is not a partisan problem. But no one can seem to find a starting point to solve it. I suggest that elected officials look at some of the work that is already underway in countries around the world where policy makers have chosen to put ideology aside and approach the issues that are condemning portions of their populations to systemic poverty. There are processes and best practices to begin to reduce systemic inequality and the good news is they circumvent the tired dichotomies of too little or too much government or the problem of throwing money at ideas that haven't worked. It starts with policy frameworks that support inclusive growth. This is a major thrust of work at the OECD. In our Public Governance Directorate, we work with member countries and partners as they go beyond "taking stock," designing, implementing and evaluating policies that help give traction to all actors and would-be actors in the economy.
OECD work on the regional and city-level shows just how critical the spatial dimension is to accessing resources and services that ensure the well-being of citizens–a lesson that is painfully demonstrated in the stark differences between two Baltimore neighbourhoods.
*High number reflects proximity of University of Maryland campus. For example, the percentage of the population with a Bachelors' degree is 10% in Upton/Druid Heights, the neighbourhood<|fim_middle|> but it cites Lisbon's Senior University where "senior" volunteers offer lectures to anybody aged over 50. It calls even less for a life of quiet contemplation, since the goal of such initiatives, like that of the Rakuno School in Toyama, Japan, is to increase the employability of older people, keep them socially active, but also to make them as light a burden on society as possible. | directly to the north.
Anecdotal evidence suggests there are loads of grumpy old men and women around. A new, evidence-based report from the OECD offers some clues as to why this should be. The media are full of articles about the best places to retire to, and the typical result is a small town in a largely rural county, near the sea and maybe a golf course. The reality, according to Ageing in Cities, is that nearly half of the over-65s in the OECD area live in cities. Compare that with surveys such as one by the UK travel group Saga in 2009 that found that the farther people lived from big cities, the happier they were. Just 0.5% of the 14,000 over-50s polled thought London was a desirable place to live.
Some old people are retiring to the countryside, but the trend is for the older urban population to grow, presumably due to ageing rather than migration from outlying areas. Japan is usually the top of the table in any list concerning ageing, but this time it's just behind Italy for older people as a share of the core metropolitan population, at just over and just under 22%, respectively. For areas away from the centre though, the "hinterland", Japan is at least five percentage points ahead of the rest, at 25%.
Even within a given metropolitan area, there can be wide discrepancies. When the babyboomers were starting their families, they favoured residential suburbs built in the 1960s and 70s to offer cheap housing. Those young families have now grown up and the children have often tended to migrate towards city centres, rejuvenating the population and bringing a new dynamism to the economy. This is only one example of the upside of the demographic trends we're seeing in urban areas.
Ageing in Cities lists various other "opportunities" in ageing societies of particular relevance to metropolitan areas. The housing and construction sectors for instance could be boosted by the need to remodel homes to meet the needs of the elderly. The current and future generations of older people are healthier than previous ones, and likely to live many healthy years in retirement. Their abilities and experience could be useful in voluntary activities ranging from helping children with their homework to passing on high-level skills and knowledge.
There are a number of problems (or "challenges" if you prefer) that could get worse though. For instance, increasing centralisation of services could leave many old people with inadequate access to health care, shops and social activities if transport planning does not take their needs into account. There could be social and political tensions around how to spend municipal budgets.
The OECD, however, is not advocating a Bieber-ban. It proposes using a number of indicators (on health, housing, transport, employment, etc.) that will help citizens, their representatives and public employees to understand the demographic shifts and decide how best to deal with them, or better still, anticipate them.
Ageing in Cities is full of interesting examples of what different places are actually doing already. The Yokohama Walking Point Programme for instance encourages people of all ages to improve their health by walking more using the "frequent flyer" model of airlines: the more you walk, the more points you get and these can be converted into discounts at local shops.
A change of attitude towards old people, and even what "old" means is central to many of the policies discussed. It's customary to bemoan the lack of respect for older generations, but as the French historian Philippe Ariès pointed out, this has changed over time. From the Middle Ages until the end of the 17th century, the old were held in contempt. At best, they were expected to "retire" into a life of contemplation and study, and if possible, die quickly so their eldest son could take over (and not have to kill them). If they didn't, they were like Molière's "barbons" (greybeards), old men in their 40s ridiculed for not knowing when to quit. That changed in the 18th century when the classical Greek and Roman ideas of noble elders became fashionable again, to the extent that cheap American engravings of the time showed Christ as a white-haired oldie.
The largely positive associations persisted throughout the following century, even if there was still a strong negative undertone. The 20th century would see another major shift, with the growing popularity of retirement homes (and even communities) and other means of hiding the old and separating them from the rest of society.
It's interesting to see a return to the 17th century ideal in some of the OECD proposals. It doesn't actually call for a life of study, | 976 |
There's a lot of stuff out there to help you cut up your veggies. TV infomercials are chock full of these hoo-hahs.
Case in point: The Chop N' Slice. Chances are, the same manufacturer has several names for this chopper/slicer/dicer thingy. But for now we'll call it by the name I know it.
Note the old, slimy onion nestled under the lid in the back of the device. The problem here, though, is that the wrong blade grid is inserted, and what these people don't know is that the grid is used to<|fim_middle|>). If you have an extra one or two hours on your hands, you can use this "comb" to pick your veggie remains from the chopping and dicing cutting blades and plastic parts of the device. I found the process to be onerous, and I would let Fido lick the veggies off, if it were not for the sharp blades (not that he couldn't lick off just the plastic parts. OK, never mind). | dice, not chop. That's bad Karma, as they soon discovered.
The Chop N' Slice is a nice name, but this device is low on my totem pole of interest. It is supposed to make short work of chopping, slicing or dicing your veggies, but it's a little bit like buying an electric duck — you'll never get a quack out of it. With this device, you'll never get a recognizable veggie out of it — sliced, diced or chopped.
1. Always use the chopping grid for chopping and the dicing grid for dicing.
2. Don't use a slimy onion. I mean, really, they're cheap, and there's no valid household reason to let your onions grow leaves in/near the pantry.
My mom, did, however, come up with why letting your onions go to seed is good idea: You can cut off the "leaves" and put them in what you're cooking. "They're just like the wild onions you find alongside the road," she said. Well, that may be true, but what I've also heard is that, along the roadside, "Where Bambi goes, nothing grows." And I, for one, don't want extra seasoning in my salad.
2. A plastic insert with a thin, metal blade to slice stuff; like a cucumber, potato, your finger.
3. A base which has marks on the side to tell you how many cups of stuff you've managed to wrangle out of the chopping/slicing/dicing process.
4. A plastic veggie holder to allow you to hold the veggie as you slice your way to Vegetable Nirvana. Back and forth. Back and forth. Yawn.
I could just say here, "get a knife," but I decided, for the benefit of my blog's audience, to go through the process of attempting to actually cut an onion. Once I got past the "you've got the wrong blade grid" step, I found that a slimy onion does not cut well under any circumstance, and I would wager that even a fresh onion wouldn't fare any better. And, if you think you're going to slice a WHOLE onion; think again. It would take the muscles of Hercules to push the lid down to effect the cutting of the onion. I found it better to cut up the onion into quarters (4 quarters equals $1, of course), and then "slice" each quarter-onion separately.
In fact, slicing anything in this device is difficult. I didn't have any luck with a carrot (this wasn't slimy, but would have been if I had tried this machine a couple of weeks into the future). All I managed to do is to make the carrot flatter.
Once you've mangled your veggie to your satisfaction with this device, you clean the contraption with what I call a "pick comb" (you ladies know what I'm talking about | 599 |
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18) To revive biscuits or cookies that have lost their crunch, place on a paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds. Wait for it to cool and they would have turned crisper than they were to start with.
19) Slightly stale (<12 hours old) chapatis can be refreshed by sprinkling a few drops of water over the muslin cloth they are wrapped in and microwaving this along with the cloth for 20 seconds.
20) Fruits like chikoo or guava that are quite raw can be made to ripen speedily by burying them in the rice bin.
21) If you have any tried and tested food buying-storing tips, do share in the comments below, and I'll be happy to add them to the list with due credit to you!
This post first appeared on SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 (https://www.saffrontrail.com/cooking-tips-series-food-buying-and-storage-tips). | about making cooking easier- right from buying and storing groceries / produce to kitchen hacks, time saving shortcuts and tips to make your life easier in the kitchen.
1) Fresh chilies last for longer in the fridge if stored with their stems removed, and kept in an airtight box.
2) To store coriander, cut off the roots and place in an airtight box or ziploc lined with thick kitchen tissues. Do not stuff the box. Leave some breathing space for the leaves.
3) Add a few cloves (the spice) to groceries like rice and dals or place dried neem leaves when storing them in airtight boxes to keep them free of insects.
4) Store ready to eat bananas in the fridge to prevent it from ripening further. The peel may blacken, but the bananas will be fresh.
5) To ripen avocados fast, wrap each in a newspaper, and store along with the bananas in the fruit basket on the kitchen counter. Check everyday if the avocado has softened (ripened) and place in the refrigerator once it has ripened or use immediately.
6) Save large quantity of fresh herbs by drying in microwave. Spread washed and dried herbs in a single layer on a thick kitchen paper. Cover with another layer of paper. Microwave on high for 1 minute and then in 20 second bursts until you can see that they are dry. Cool for 5 minutes. In case of larger leaf herbs like basil / mint, crush and save in an airtight glass jar. Rosemary / thyme can be saved as it is.
7) Fresh herbs like basil can also be ground into pesto with some garlic, olive oil and toasted nuts, frozen in ice trays and used up for pastas, in sandwiches or as soup toppings.
8) Buy small quantity of spices or spice powders as they lose their flavour and freshness rapidly. Avoid placing in direct light or near the heat source. Grinding your own spice powders just before using in the recipe gives maximum flavour.
9) If you tend to stock up on a variety of flours, they are best kept in sealed packets in the refrigerator especially Indian humid weather conditions. This prevents infestation and the flours from going rancid.
10) Do not store honey in the refrigerator. Honey can stay indefinitely in your kitchen cabinet. If it gets crystallised, place in a pan of gently boiling water and stir through to break crystals.
11) Store paneer or tofu in a box filled with lightly salted water. Change water everyday. This will keep the cheese soft and fresh for 3-4 days.
12) When you buy vegetables for the whole week, use them in the order in which they will spoil – for example, green leafy vegetables to be used first as they will wilt the fastest.
13) If you have bought lots of fresh spinach, remove the stems, wash and clean the leaves. Blanch them in hot water, refresh in cold water. Squeeze out excess water, chop the spinach and store in freezer for use in dals/ curries or pasta. This will save a lot of fridge space and you can use the spinach through the week.
14) Bread is best not stored in the fridge as it loses its freshness and flavour. However in humid conditions it catches fungus when stored outside for more than 2-3 days. To avoid this, you can store bread in a sealed bag in the vegetable crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
15) Store onions and potatoes in separate baskets in a cool dark place in the kitchen. Mixing up the two makes the potatoes rot faster.
16) Roast semolina (rava) in the microwave for 2 minutes / stove top in a kadai for 5-6 minutes or in a moderate oven for 5 minutes. When cooled, store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
17) Tomatoes are best left to ripen on the counter top in a basket. Use in cooking as and when they ripen. It is best not to refrigerate tomatoes as they lose | 836 |
Bus company Stagecoach East Midlands swapped wheels for water by partnering with Scunthorpe Anchor Swimming Club.
The firm sponsored the 'Top Visiting Club Trophy' award for the club's annual Remembrance Day 'Open Meet' Gala.
The event, which took place at The Pods Leisure Complex in Scunthorpe on Sunday November 11, saw<|fim_middle|> Vaughan, head coach of the Scunthorpe Anchor Swimming Club, presented the team with their award. | over 250 swimmers aged between 9 to 17, as well as friends and family, from swimming clubs across Lincolnshire attend.
This year, the commemoration of Remembrance Day was particularly poignant as it marked the 100th anniversary of Armistice. The gala honoured the day with a two-minute silence at 11am and 2pm, to allow both the morning and afternoon swimmers and supporters to pay tribute to those who fought in the Great War and subsequent conflicts. Flags featuring the red poppy were also displayed inside the centre to honour the occasion, along with specially designed medals which also featured the Remembrance Day icon.
Scunthorpe Anchor Swimming Club made a donation to the Help for Heroes charity this year, who provide lifetime support for the Armed Forces Community and their families.
The winners of the Stagecoach East Midland's sponsored 'Top Visiting Club Trophy' was the Cleethorpes & District Swimming Club (CADS) and Steve | 203 |
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Back in high school, Robert Runcie had a biology teacher who used to talk about everyone's "bucket of beats." The idea was simple: the human heart has a certain number of beats before it quits. The good news is that there's a way to make it last longer.
"My teacher would say you can extend your life, and it's real simple," Runcie recalls. "When you exercise, your heart rate goes down, so you use less of your beats."
Runcie, now the superintendent of Broward County schools, took the lesson seriously. He was already playing basketball, but, in between seasons, he started running cross country to keep his heart rate down all year.
Running is still part of Runcie's regular routine, his way to conserve those limited beats. This year, at age 54, he's even taken on a new challenge. On Thanksgiving Day he'll serve as grand marshal of the Turkey Trot & Paddle.
Runcie will lead about 3,200 runners in the annual race, which benefits the management training organization Leadership Broward and childhood obesity fighter iTrace. The Turkey Trot is in its fifth year now and has tripled in size, says Laurie Menekou, who's on a committee helping to organize the event.
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After high school, Runcie went for daily runs with his roommate that usually ended with the two of them sprinting to the finish. "It really helps having a running buddy to keep you motivated," Runcie says. These days, Runcie's back-to-back schedule limits him to three or four days a week of cardio.
"It helps relieve stress, it helps you think better, and it just helps you feel better," Runcie says. "If I go a week without it, I start climbing the walls."
With all the talk of childhood obesity and children skipping exercise, Runcie hopes he can be something of an inspiration. Two years ago, he ran in the school district's cross country 5K finals.
"Our kids need to increase their activity, and they need to see adults in the community doing that," Runcie says. "To be at your best, you need to be healthy."
And getting healthy means slowing that heart rate, which just might save a few beats for when you need it.
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Having possibly poisoned myself with heated<|fim_middle|> under the moon. | paint fumes (that includes heavy duty glue) a day to just be was called. I've given up on the counting but the work is coming along and the bus is gradually being transformed.
This year has been one of transitions. Some huge, some small, each circling within the other. Nothing stays the same. Tonight's great cycle from one year to the next will be spent outside around a roaring fire underneath the full moon. Through all these changes it's been the moon and the trees and being able to spend so much time outside that has grounded me. It's been my roots even when i've overlooked them and got carried away in the chaos.
So here's to everything we want to leave behind and to all we wish to sew into the fabric of the new year ahead. May many surprises, wishes coming true, joys and dreams be sewn up in the pockets of this new year that is unfolding. Although the nights grow shorter sometimes it feels at this time of year we are plunged into darkness. But don't forget all the potential is locked up like a dried seed head on frozen snow, which will return life to the land come spring.
Here's to all those precious people some far, some near (and some that have past one to other worlds) that make my journey so much richer.
Haooy new year!! I miss you.
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North Herts FM have only been on the air for nine months but are already making waves among football fans – through the expert commentary from Canaries games from very talented teenagers from the town.
Three youngsters from the town have been winning critical acclaim for their superb<|fim_middle|> round proper for the first time in 23 years excitement is in the air and the club are expecting a 3,500 sell-out at grand old Top Field. | commentary from Hitchin games – which stemmed from huge fan Kate Deller getting in touch with station manager Becky Phillips to ask if they were interested in broadcasting Canaries matches. The rest, they say, is history.
Commentator Freddie Cardy, 14, told CometSport: "I memorise facts about the players. I got a notebook together to keep on top of things with player profiles.
"I've always wanted to do commentary and it's a future ambition. I used to get nerves but it's fine now and I'm really enjoying it.
"I met Mark Chapman at the FA Cup draw and he was great. He gave me his notes. I spoke to him to get a few tips. It felt very surreal to have the BBC film the draw from the Canary Club.
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We try to get outside for at least a little bit every day, which doesn't sound like a huge feat, but can be scarily easy to avoid in the middle of winter with an infant when your apartment feels perfectly cozy and everything you could possibly need could be delivered in just a few minutes for just a few bucks. But it definitely feels good to get some<|fim_middle|> the garden and are looking forward to returning to the cute cafe with DVC next weekend! | sun and stretch my legs, plus the Germans instilled in me the belief in the power of "frisches luft," so today we walked over to the Jackie O Reservoir in Central Park. It was brisk, but G was warm in his fuzzy bear suit and it was good for us both to breathe some fresh air.
While walking home from the park, we happened upon a museum that was recently reopened after having been closed for renovations. Curious, and always eager to find a good public restroom, we popped inside!
The museum resides in an absolutely gorgeous old mansion and I imagine the gardens will be stunning in spring.
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HR 4775. 2002 Supplemental Appropriations/Final Passage of<|fim_middle|> on the upcoming year's spending that they felt was unrealistically low. The second was language that prevented a vote on raising the country's debt ceiling. Everyone agreed the debt ceiling had to increase or the government would go into default, but Progressives wanted a vote so they could make the argument that the increase was only necessary as a consequence of the Bush administration's enormous tax cuts. They voted "no" on the supplemental appropriations bill for these two reasons and were joined by most Democrats, who were similarly angered at the Republicans' tactics. But the Republicans held firm and a number of Democrats felt compelled to vote for the otherwise popular measure. The bill passed 280-138. | a Bill to Impose Strict Caps on Federal Spending and Delay Consideration of Debt Limit Increase.
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Wines of La Zorra
Blanca Paz García García
A few weeks ago, I published a post about the Sierra de Salamanca D.O.P. and its wines: Rufete, a Hidden Jewel in a Land of Century Vines. My following posts will be dedicated to the wineries of the Sierra de Salamanca. In the next few articles, the winery founders and winemakers will help us discover the essence and soul of those wines.
"A moral debt to our elders, and a passion: make wine" This sentiment was the inspiration for Agustín Maillo, founder of La Zorra. Happy childhood memories of his grandpa Quico in his cellar stuck with this Salmantino until 2010 when he presented his first vintage. The knowledge and passion that he inherited from his grandpa turned out to be his greatest gift, and in only a decade, the vines of La Zorra have made it a key winery to understanding this wine region.
The link to the past and Agustín's treasured memories aren't only present in the work done in the winery; the old vines, which produce the wines of La Zorra, are a testament to a faith in the heritage of past generations. These Rufete, Aragonés (Tempranillo) and Calabrés (Garnacha) vines are between 70 and 95 years old and produce concentrated wines of great quality.
Soils diversity is a key factor to producing the different wine styles of La Zorra
La Zorra grapes are sourced from a wide variety of soils, offering an opportunity to elaborate distinct styles and showcase different profiles of La Sierra de Salamanca. The majority of these vines belong to the towns of San Esteban de la Sierra, Miranda del Castañ<|fim_middle|> factors to the recent success of the wines of La Sierra de Salamanca? We 'Serranos' are very proud of our work and our gastronomical and cultural heritage. When we do something, we have to do it well. We extend this to everything we do, and everything we do, we do with passion.
What makes the Rufete variety so unique and so tightly linked to La Sierra? It's a variety that is only found here. It has characteristics completely distinct from any other Spanish variety. Probably the most similar varieties are Pinot Noir or Gamay.
The star of this region is Rufete. However, how important are Calabrés and Aragonés in your wines? They are important additions. Aragonés and Rufete are good friends and their combination provides strength to our Denomination. Calabrés is a magnificent grape with an almost magical acidity balance. Although it lives in Rufete's shadow, it has its own light to shine.
What can wine lovers look forward to in the mysterious Rufete Blanco? How do you expect its future to develop on the national white wine scene? It's an incredible wine. Original, unctuous, and structured, it displays unique nuances that surprise any wine lover. It will give us lots to talk about.
What's the relationship amongst the wineries in the D.O.P.? Very good; we're a group of friends who make wine.
How do you see the present and the future of your wines on the international stage? What's certain is that for the scarce number of bottles we produce, we make a lot of noise. We're very well-perceived in specialist publications. It's also true that some wineries (ours included) sell more wine internationally than domestically.
What ideas and goals do producers in the D.O.P. have for the future? The future is uncertain. We're working hard to reach a point where the D.O.P. is self-managed but it's not easy. We need investments. We also need people who believe in this region, who see it's potential, and who start their own projects to increase our strength and visibility.
To finish, can you recommend a food pairing for one of your white and red wines? Of course! La Novena (Rufete Blanco) is perfectly paired with a stew. Perhaps some Morucha beef meatballs and pork tenderloin with wild mushrooms from the Mirasierra restaurant. With El Ituero (Rufete Tinto) I'd go with something more classic: steak grilled over oak plays well with the minerality and smokey notes.
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Instagram icon RSS icon | ar and Garcibuey. Sandy soils promote elegance and delicacy to the wines; areas higher in clay provide structure, colour and intensity. The characteristic slate soils promote deep, complex wines with mineral notes.
The principal varieties in La Sierra de Salamanca, lead by the indigenous varieties of Rufete Tinta and Rufete Blanco, and the diversity found in the various vineyards are the main ingredients used by winemaker Javier León, who shares the same philosophy as Agustín Maillo.
Rufete is a local grape variety known for producing elegant and refined wines
The wines of La Zorra, through their distinct styles, draw a sharp image of the character of La Sierra de Salamanca. Both their red and their white wines are already historic for this young D.O.P. which continues to grow and win new fans. Here is my selection of four of their wines:
La Zorra Raro (2018)
This wine is the most authentic expression of the Rufete grape, the sign of La Sierra de Salamanca. Mature red fruit and floral notes dominate the nose. On the palate, you will find integrated creamy notes, green tea and spices. This is a medium-bodied wine with pronounced acidity. Silky tannins leave a pleasant and persistent finish.
The grapes of La Zorra Raro are grown in slate, clay and granite soils near the towns of Garcibuey (slate and clay) and San Esteban de la Sierra (granite). Cold maceration helped to increase intensity and concentrate aromas. Malolactic fermenation takes place in French and American oak. Finally, the wine was aged for eight months in second-use French oak barrels before being bottled.
La Zorra, Selección Especial (2016)
Experience is the mother of knowledge and this is shown by La Zorra, Selección Especial ("Special Selection"), expressing the potential of nearly 100-year-old vines which produce the grapes used in this wine. While Raro bottles the essence of Rufete, La Zorra, Selección Especial shows the potential of the Sierra de Salamanca classic blend made of the three principal varieties: Rufete, Calabrés and Aragonés. This blend displays structure and aging potential. Aromas of wild berries and dark fruit are mixed with hints of vanilla, coco, toastiness and cream, thanks to 12 months in French oak. The result is a memorable wine with a long and intense finish.
La Zorra El Ituero (2017)
The grapes used for this Rufete varietal have been carefully selected from 90-year-0ld vines grown in the Ituero Paraje. At an altitude of nearly 900 meters, with granite soils, wines produced here are fresher and more vibrant with pronounced acidity that balances the bouquet of berry and floral aromas. Light creamy notes hint at the malolactic fermentation undergone in American oak barrels. The wine is aged for 9 months in second-use French oak which provides oaky subtleness without hiding the character of the Rufete grape. Yearly production is less than 2000 bottles, making this a rare jewel of the Sierra.
La Zorra La Novena (2017)
Only a few weeks ago, in May of 2020, Rufete Blanco was officially recognized as a grape with its own identity and genotype. That said, La Zorra and other wineries from Salamanca have known this for years and have recognized the potential of this variety, elaborating wines that showcase its distinctive personality. La Novena is a wine that represents the character of this promising grape. Grapes for this wine are selected from terraced vineyards in the municipalities of Casas del Conde, Miranda del Castañar and Garcibuey. In the winery, the grapes undergo a low temperature maceration for 48 hours to extract the highest concentration of aromas. Afterwards, grapes are traditionally pressed and fermented in oak barrels. The wine is then aged in 500 Litre French oak barrels for 3 months. During this time, the lees are stirred frequently (batonnage) to integrate the oak flavours and maintain stable fruity aromas. The result is a full-bodied wine with an agreeable and unctuous texture. La Novena offers perfect harmony amongst the primary aromas, dominated by citrus and quince fruit while the oak influence contributes toasty spiciness and hints of cream.
Interview with Agustín Maillo,
Founder and manager of La Zorra
Besides family roots, what other factors convinced you to dedicate yourself to wine production in La Sierra de Salamanca? I'm from here. My family already owned a restaurant before I was born and I'm linked by the umbilical cord to this land. When I decided to make wine, it just had to be here.
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ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena is an environment for<|fim_middle|>Virtual Engineering is an important area that can help to increase competitiveness within the manufacturing industry." | innovation aimed at businesses and academia within knowledge-driven industries. The University of Skövde is one of five actors who took the initiative and the aim of the venture is to create world-leading industries.
The University of Skövde is bringing together competence in a physical co-production environment with a clear, innovative and creative meeting place. Behind this venture are Gothia Innovation AB, the Volvo Group, the Volvo Car Corporation and the Industrial Development Center West Sweden AB. Tobias Björck who is the project co-ordinator for ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena is working for the University of Skövde and IDC West Sweden; he has also worked for AB Volvo.
ASSAR is an innovation environment which focuses on businesses, researchers and students of higher education within the area of research, development, education and innovation - people and businesses that want to develop and be involved in creating world-leading industries. One of them is Laura Montalban, one of four new postdoctoral researchers at the University of Skövde, who sees the initiative as an attraction for the region.
"With ASSAR we want, on the one hand, to create an expo, but on the other hand, we want to create the prerequisites needed for things to happen in reality. The most important thing is that the arena is a meeting place for various participants who want to develop the manufacturing industry, partly for visitors but also for industrial companies that conduct research and development. For example, we will arrange seminars and workshops connected to research and projects. There are a number of global challenges for the manufacturing industry where developments happen fast. ASSAR is our way of fine-tuning the competence we have in order to meet those challenges," says Tobias.
With the help of a successful research project, the University of Skövde together with one of the Volvo companies have previously built a virtual production line for testing and verification using a unique optimal engine before it actually exists in reality.
"With Virtual Engineering, it is possible, for example, to simulate and optimize the production flow and scheduling of the production to find the best possible solution. This type of simulation demands high quality data and is a deciding factor when relying on results in order to dare to make major investment decisions," says Tobias.
Laura says that the University of Skövde has a clear IT-focus and is a competitive group within Virtual Manufacturing. They are also well-known for close collaboration with major, cutting-edge companies.
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