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NBC BANS COULTER FOR LIFE; CUT FROM 'TODAY' SHOW OVER BOOK'S CLAIMS, NO MORE CABLE
Mon Jan 05 2009 17:50:57 ET
The nation's top selling conservative author has been banned from appearing on NBC, insiders tell the DRUDGE REPORT.
Banned for life!
"We are just not going to have her on any more, it's over," a top network source explains.
NBC's TODAY show abruptly cut Ann Coulter from its planned Tuesday broadcast, claiming the schedule was overbooked.
Coulter was set to unveil her new book, GUILTY.
But one network insider claims it was the book's theme -- a brutal examination of liberal bias in the new era -- that got executives to dis-invite the controversialist.
"We are just not interested in anyone so highly critical of President-elect Obama, right now," a TODAY insider reveals. "It's such a downer. It's just not the time, and it's not what our audience wants, either."
For the book, Coulter reportedly received the most-lucrative advance ever paid to a conservative author.
The TODAY show eagerly invited the author months ago, for her first network interview on GUILTY.
The exclusive was to air during the show's 7 AM hour. The cut came Monday afternoon.
Executives at NBC TODAY replaced Coulter with showbiz reporter Perez Hilton, who recently offer $1,000 to anyone who would throw a pie at Ann Coulter. Hilton is also launching a new book this week, RED CARPET SUICIDE.
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I’m sure at some point in your life – even if only as a teenager under the influence – you’ve asked yourself this deep, philosophical question:
How do I know that what I’m experiencing is real?
The answer? You can’t. What you see as reality is unique to you, because it’s a complex interaction between the physical world, your senses and your brain.
As proof, here’s a little snippet from my reality:
It’s Tuesday. We’re on the top part of this week’s circle, heading counterclockwise in the direction of Wednesday. We’ve come out of Monday’s black zone successfully, and because Tuesday is red, I’m pretty energized. It’s February, which is my favorite color (green), so all is well. We’re heading clockwise towards March, which is mauve and located at roughy 8 o’clock on the circle of 2012. I think a bit more about the word I described in my last post, plebiscite, and realize that because of the p and b, it’s a very blue word. Could that have been why I didn’t associate it with approval, which is much more yellow-orange, despite the double p?
Until not too long ago, I assumed everyone else saw all the days of the week and months in color, moving around in circles. Letters and numbers, too, each have a unique color. When I think of a word, I see it in my mind’s eye, typed out. Lowercase. I guess that’s why I’m a good speller and why I’ve never understood how people can misspell words. Numbers, on the other hand, march vertically, ever upwards, one after the other, as if they’re trying to reach the moon.
One day I was telling Marc about how eight was such a great number because it’s green, and he gave me a blank, uncomprehending look.
Huh? he said, realizing he had married an alien. What are you talking about?
I was shocked. He didn’t see letters and numbers in color? No, and in fact, he’d never even imagined it. And the months? Days of the week? Words? He laughed! What a trip! You’re kidding, right?
Turns out I am synaesthetic. Synaesthesia, a kind of sensory cross-talk, is experienced by about 1 in 100 people. David Eagleman describes it in “Incognito”:
Experiencing the days of the week in color is the most common manifestation of synaesthesia, followed by colored letters and numbers. Other varieties include tasted words, colored hearing, number lines perceived as 3D forms, and letters and numerals experienced as having gender and personalities.”
Like me, most synaesthetes just assume that everyone else experiences reality the way they do. Synaesthesia has been in the news a bit lately, in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. One of my favorite blogs, brainpickings, put up a post on it recently, with a link to a film, “an eyeful of sound.” The author Nabokov was synaesthetic; here’s an excerpt from his autobiography Speak, Memory:
The long a of the English alphabet… has for me the tint of weathered wood, but a French a evokes polished ebony. This black group also includes hard g (vulcanized rubber) and r (a sooty rag being ripped). Oatmeal n, noodle-limp l, and the ivory-backed hand-mirror of o take care of the white… Passing on to the blue group, there is steely x, thundercloud z and huckleberry h. Since a subtle interaction exists between sound and shape, I see q as browner than k, while s is not the light blue of c, but a curious mixture of azure and mother-of-pearl.”
The PLOS blog post where I found that snippet also mentions the work of multimedia artist Perry Hall, who, while recovering from a bout of lyme disease, decided to unleash his synaesthesia on the world. He created an iPhone/iPad app called sonified. It takes the luminance and color values from the video camera and uses them to trigger music clips specifically composed for those combinations.
Synaesthesia is a reminder that our idea of objective reality is just that – an idea. Everything we see, do, touch, feel, hear, or sense in any way is mediated by our brains. And because, unlike computers, we’re not hard-wired at birth, no two brains are identical – not even the brains of identical twins. Our wiring, outlined by genetics, is more finely shaped by experience. So no two realities can ever truly coincide. And, by extension, no one can claim to know how things “really are.” Eagleman, again:
Think of [synaesthesia] like neighboring countries with porous borders on the brain’s map. And this cross talk results from tiny genetic changes that pass down family lineages. Think about that: microscopic changes in brain wiring can lead to different realities.”
The fascinating thing about synaesthesia is that no two synaesthetes experience this cross-talk in the same way. I might see eight as green, but another person sees it as purple. I might hear a Bach fugue as a blue-green sparkly thing, and another person might see a red-orange shimmer. As far as I know, no one has figured out where these cross-connections originate. Why is eight green? Why is the letter G brown? Why does the taste of chicken make you see yellow? Why not some other color?
Color appears to be deeply rooted in the human archetype. Red and red tones are associated with warmth and excitement or anger, blue with cold and calm. Color psychology is a vast area of study. Red supposedly stimulates the appetite, but if you put your food on a dark brown, blue or black plate, you’ll eat less. For me and my kind, words, days, numbers and months have a layer of warmth or cold on them, a sense of buzz or a patina of calm. I can’t imagine it any other way.
I just had an epiphany, right here on this very blog: Maybe that’s why I like jelly bellies so much!
Are you synaesthetic? I asked Dave this morning. There is a genetic component, after all. No, he replied. After a little prodding, he admitted to seeing some numbers and letters in color, and the year as a circle. Like most synaesthetes, he just thought this was normal.
Do you see letters, numbers, words, days of the week or months in color? Do you have other kinds of sensory cross-overs? Do you see a symphony? Taste a color? See months as shapes with a specific location in space? Did you ever think that no one else sees reality in just the same way you do? Leave a comment and share your version of reality.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
I remember when fruit came without stickers. I spent two hours drawing sliver ware today, knowing they will go in still lifes at some point. It is drudgery, but I can't paint something I can't draw. So it is back to basics. In the traditional art schools, students spent months drawing plaster casts before they moved on to painting. I need to reposition my shadow box so I can look down a bit on my subject and see the shadows! I also want to find a surface I can use to capture reflections.
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The United States has never done a full study on the economic losses caused by the toll ways, which impede our daily lives and the flow of our transportation. Transportation is vital to the health of a nation, its GDP and the flow of commerce and trade. Each time we put up a barrier or tax something we slow down our civilization and that has a ripple effect which extends past the regions where those toll ways are. Toll Ways are a tax on civilization and make no sense because they slow economic progress and therefore cause a decrease in economic output and the over all tax base of payroll and sales tax. In the end we all lose. But how much did we lose and how much are we losing each day?
All toll ways should disappear in all states. Interstate toll ways and highways should become freeways. This increases flow and removes the cancer and build up blocking arteries of the transportation life-line. We should take all the information we know about flows and information and use them to keep our systems safe. We take all the traffic information, weather information, daytime population migrations, census data and we put it all together and display it on a 4-D model we can watch and study to improve traffic flow;
By doing this we can see what the roads on the NY Toll way into NYC are doing with pot holes the size of wheel barrels and destroying truck undercarriages and suspensions on even the Hummer SUVs. Giving your hard earned money to pay toll and then being subjected to bumpy roads, which are ruining your car. Imagine paying to drive on a road when you cannot even keep from having your Big Gulp or Starbucks popping out of the drink holders. This is modern bureaucracy at best and highway robbery at least.
Eliminating our toll ways will provide faster and more efficient flows to our civilization. When we finally wake up, we will understand just how much. We are clogging our arteries and it is killing us. Think about it.
“Lance Winslow” – If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
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Burberry last night unveiled The Britain, its first collection of automatic watches, at its recently-opened flagship store on Regent Street in London.
The brand showcased the collection of square cased watches to several hundred guests. The design of the watches takes inspiration from Burberry’s iconic trench coats including their colourways and details such as buckles and rivets.
Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s chief creative officer, said that The Britain collection embodied the brand’s rich British heritage.
“It’s a very personal project that we have been working on for a long time – The Britain is this powerful balance of modernity and tradition, mixing strong attitude and innovative design with craftsmanship and timeless quality,” he said.
The Britain collection features several models including one with a power reserve and a chronograph, with timepieces in the range varying across 43mm and 47mm case sizes.
The range features ETA, Ronda and Soprod self-winding mechanical movements with the watches adorned with hand-applied details and custom-designed features such as bolts, crowns and bezels.
The rotors are engraved with a circular pattern and stamped with the Burberry logo, which also appears on the dial.
Bailey added: “When we first began creating The Britain, we knew that we wanted a watch based on the same design principles and craftsmanship as our iconic trench coat. The Britain marries our heritage and functional design values with modernity and innovation, creating a watch that is as elegant as it is relaxed.”
The case combines polished and brushed finishes, an open case-back and hand-stitched alligator straps as well as bracelets in brushed steel and black PVD finishes. There is also a women’s model featuring stone-set bezels.
To accompany the launch Burberry has also employed world-renowned photographer Mario Testino to shoot campaign imagery. The photos feature new names and faces from the British music, art and film industries wearing the timepieces teamed with Burberry trench coats.
The Testino shoot includes British musician Rob Pryor, actress Gabriella Wilde, and art dealer Harry Scrymgeour and was shot in London under Christopher Bailey’s creative direction.
Guests at last night’s events included gold medal winning Team GB cyclist Victoria Pendleton and Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole.
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Undeterred by the criticism over a long tournament in its fourth year, the IPL will follow the same pattern in its fifth season when it gets underway on April 4, 2012.
The tournament will have 74 matches, over a period of 54 days with. It will conclude on May 27, 2012.
"We are happy to confirm the opening and closing dates of IPL 2012, ten months in advance. The match-schedule will be announced soon," IPL chairman Chirayu Amin said in a media release.
Amin said he was sure that the fifth season will be a successful one.
"We have no doubt that the fifth season of IPL will be as, if not more, eventful and exciting than the previous ones," he said.
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Relocating can be an expensive process and may involve unexpected expenses. But, by creating a budget, it would help you to save money in the long-run. It will also help you to determine the most efficient way to transport your belongings to your new home.
Creating a Moving Budget
Cheap moving rates are not the only factor you should consider when hiring local movers or helpers to load and unload your truck. You should read reviews to determine which moving company is the best for you and you should also write a review to help others to have a better moving experience.
Working with your moving company is necessary for a successful and smooth move. Establish a good and helpful communication with your crew. Here is how to do it.
Work With Movers
Did you know that movers can not transport guns, batteries, explosive, and chemical items? Find out what else they will not be able to move for you.
What Movers Will Not Move
Whether you are moving across the state or across the hall, you will need to pack your living and family rooms. Here is a step by step guide on how to pack those two rooms.
Packing Living and Family Rooms
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Sometimes we look for love, others times love finds us. The hardest thing in life is to put your trust in someone not knowing how they truly feel and sometimes when they tell us - to believe means we are susceptible to getting hurt.
Victor knew how to twist people for his his own benefit but underneath all that he refused to admit he had feelings for anyone. He took whatever he could from whoever and wherever he could.
But in the end no amount of money could make up for all the bad things he did.
Excerpt from the book:
The Grant and Carrington families made their way to Grant House. They were all exhausted. With the news reporters following them and people stopping them in the street asking all kinds of questions, they just wanted to be alone. The children wanted ice cream, so they had stopped at the Gas Station and Tobias got out to get it. It was there he saw Sherry.
“Sherry. The children are out in the car you can go say hi.”
“I’m drunk, I will see them another day.”
“It’s 2 in the afternoon and you are drunk. How are you getting home?”
“My boyfriend will take me.”
“Okay, see you.”
Tobias got the ice cream from the freezer, paid for it and left with his family.
“Bitch, let’s go, I don’t have all day.”
“Slow your roll Vic, I’m coming, geeze.”
Victor was Sherry’s boyfriend. They had been together for years and he supplied Sherry with drugs and alcohol and she had sex with him whenever he wanted. He never slept at her house and she was adamant about that. Her children were never to be subjected to the likes of him and she didn’t want to face Tobias with yet another issue or her making. She had taken Feona’s business proposal and she was now the owner of a food van. Business was so good she had to purchase 2 more vans and hire six more people to work. She cooked the food on mornings and they packed up the van and went out looking for sales. The vans always came back empty.
It was only when she found out she wasn’t the only one he was sleeping with, that she also found out he was bisexual or so it appeared. She had gone to his old apartment one night when the children were with Tobias and using her key she unlocked the door to find Victor sitting naked in the living room while another man and a beautiful woman were having wild sex on the floor. She confronted them only to find out she was the outsider and they had been involved in these acts for years. What they didn’t tell her was that Victor only liked to watch.
Also by Amaris Ricci on obooko:
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Crews are hard at work at
"We are very pleased to be able to have our students and staff of Yellow Springs Elementary comes back to a school that has enclosed classrooms, larger hallways, increased security and safety features, and increased flexibility in technology," said Cathy Menzel, community engagement coordinator with Frederick County Public Schools.
Some of the new technology includes a brand-new media room, which will have new computers and a place to check out books. The classrooms have more electrical outlets, and that's not all.
"Some of the features of our new technology will be Promethean SMARTBoards in all of our classrooms, and thanks to this renovation, we have the flexibility to do those sorts of installations," Menzel said.
The renovations are expected to cost about $200,000.
"We'll have ceiling drops in every classroom for the technology. We'll have projectors mounted on every ceiling," said Susan Kreiger, principal at
Crews are putting in higher walls so it will be harder for smoke to get into a classroom in an effort to increase security.
One of the biggest security features will be an enclosed lobby. Doors will be built where this window is now, where all visitors must sign in. Crews will also put in new double doors that lock at two places by the entrance.
"We will have special internal key systems so if we ever did have a visitor to the school that wasn't expected, we could announce this to teachers," Kreiger said. "They have a key system that will close the doors from the inside, and no one will be able to enter the classrooms."
Frederick County Public Schools expect the renovations to be completed by August 8th when teachers come back into their classrooms. Students will get to take advantage of the new features when school starts on August 19.
Copyright 2016 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 in Boston die of carbon monoxide after blizzard
BOSTON (AP) -- Officials are warning of carbon monoxide dangers after two people, including a child, died in Boston while sitting in running cars after the blizzard.
Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald says a father who was shoveling snow in the Roxbury neighborhood put his son in the running car to stay warm.
MacDonald says the car's tailpipe was clogged with snow and the boy, who was 13 or 14, was overcome by carbon dioxide and died. His name has not been released.
Later Sunday, a man in his 20s was found dead in a running vehicle in the Mattapan neighborhood. MacDonald said the car's tailpipe was also clogged with snow.
Also, two children overcome while sitting in a car in East Boston were taken to a hospital but are expected to recover.
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Dragon Ball Episode 5
Yamcha the Desert Bandit
Bulma forces Oolong to join their group, thinking that his shape shifting ability will come in handy. Their boat runs out of gas, so they have to walk through the desert. Yamcha, a dangerous bandit, is said to live in this desert. While they walk through the desert, Yamcha and his shape shifting cat Puar ambush them. Goku and Yamcha begin to fight. Yamcha thinks he has won after he uses his Wolf Fang Fist, but Goku is able to get up. Just as Yamcha is about to attack again, he sees Bulma. Yamcha gets nervous around girls, so he panics and runs away.
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Why it’s Jewish to be Green
When we revisit the basic rules of Judaism, it is clear where our duty lies.
By Naomi Tsur, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem
To many this may seem to be a stupid, or rather a redundant question: Should Jews support democracy, freedom of speech and freedom of worship? I am sure that no one will dispute the fact that climate change, alongside the dwindling of the world’s resources, constitutes one of the burning issues of our time. So let me rephrase the question: Should we be committed environmentalists because we are Jews, and does our faith and its practices prescribe our undertaking to address these issues, as part of our obligation to repair the world?
Tikkun olam is one of the most deeply entrenched ethical concepts of Judaism, to be achieved through the pursuit of social justice, by restoring the balance of our world, and by giving to those who are in need. If we simply apply this concept to our physical world, and not only to the moral and social spheres, we will find ourselves in the front lines of environmentalists in the world.
The basis for defining our obligation as Jews to take responsibility for our physical and social environment is to be found in many sources. When we revisit the basic precepts of Judaism, and examine them through an environmental lens, it is clear where our duty lies. The threat that climate change poses to life on Earth as we know it is in effect a threat to God’s work of creation, a clear call that we have failed in our duty as stewards of God’s work.
“The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who live in it.” (Psalms 24:1). In the Garden of Eden, where no work was officially required of Adam and Eve, they were enjoined to “tend and guard” the garden (Genesis 2:15). This is the first specific reference to the effort we must invest in preserving and sustaining our environment. In expansion of this theme, we find the famous exhortation in later exegesis of this verse. God said to Adam in the Garden of Eden: “Observe how beautiful is the work of my creation. Take care not to destroy it, for no one will repair it after you.” (Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13)
This last exhortation echoes down the corridors of time, some 2,000 years. Written at a time when there was no danger or threat to any of the world’s ecosystems, it takes on an eerie connotation in our time, when irreversible melting of the ice caps, loss of forest cover, loss of species and increasing desertification are part of our world, alongside horrendous weather episodes that cause a scale of loss of life and livelihood that are hard to grasp. Scientists are now convinced that human behavior has been a serious factor in climate change, and that the emissions caused by fossil fuels are one of the main causes of climate change because of the impact on and irreversible damage to the atmosphere.
Our sages recommended that we “walk humbly” (Micah 6:8) on the Earth, and this is in keeping with the understanding that one of the keys to preventing further deterioration of the global environment is the adoption of more modest habits of consumption.
Since we are the stewards of God’s great work of creation, and in view of the fact that our behavior is damaging the ecosystems that support life on Earth, it is undoubtedly our duty as Jews to cut down our consumption, using only what we really need, and to make every effort to use cleaner sources of energy that can provide for our needs without inflicting irreparable damage on the life-support systems of the world.
The case of the state of Israel, a Jewish and democratic state, is surely a special one in many regards, but perhaps also with regard to our responsibility for the environment. Many mitzvot—commandments—that apply to the land customarily are observed only in Israel. An excellent example is shmittah, the sabbatical year, when the land lies fallow, preventing overuse of agricultural land and allowing natural recovery. A major challenge for modern Jewry is to restore true observance of shmittah, since the modern state of Israel has not found a way of honoring the requirement to let the land rest, but has rather found ways around the law.
The mitzvot pertaining to agriculture are other examples of laws that traditionally only apply in Israel. And holidays such as Tu B’shvat, the new year for trees, take on special meaning in a country that lost nearly all of its original forest cover in Byzantine times, and where reforestation in the last century has had a positive climate impact.
During the years that I worked as director of urban centers for the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, before being elected to the Jerusalem City Council and appointed deputy mayor, I came to understand that not only is it inappropriate to treat environmentalism as a secular subject, for all the reasons I have given here, but that focusing on goals of sustainable development for Israel can give a new and more relevant agenda to Zionism, while fostering an innovative environmental dialogue between Israel and the global Jewish community. The three pillars of sustainable development—economic, social and environmental strength—surely provide an excellent menu for future prosperity for Israel, and for Jews around the world.
The article above was reprinted with permission from the Green Zionist Alliance and Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL). The Jewish Energy Guide is part of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life’s Jewish Energy Network, a collaborative effort with Jewcology’s Year of Action to engage Jews in energy action and advocacy. The guide was created in partnership with the Green Zionist Alliance. The Jewish Energy Guide presents a comprehensive Jewish approach to the challenges of energy security and climate change and offers a blueprint for the Jewish community to achieve a 14% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by September of 2014, which is the next Shmittah, or sabbatical, year in the Jewish calendar.
About the Author
Naomi Tsur is the deputy mayor of Jerusalem, where she heads the city’s environment, urban planning and historic conservation committees. In her tenure, she has launched Jerusalem’s light rail system, developed a citywide bike path circuit, limited private car use in the Old City and initiated a dialogue with Palestinians about how best to handle waste. Tsur previously directed the Jerusalem branch of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and founded the Sustainable Jerusalem Coalition, which successfully campaigned to protect the Jerusalem Hills. She speaks about Israel’s environment around the world. Tsur also serves on the advisory board of the Green Zionist Alliance.
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August 1st, 2011
It’s About Time
Published: July 9th, 2009
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass., today announced a voluntary recall of the Inflatable Baby Floats due to drowning hazard. The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning. Click this for all the details at CPSC.gov.
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Benefit for Bob Woodruff Foundation set as part of NY Comedy Festival
The New York Comedy Festival has lined up comedians and performers from Jon Stewart to Bruce Springsteen for its annual charity benefit, Stand Up for Heroes, benefitting the Bob Woodruff Foundation.The slate for the evening — 8 p.m. Nov. 9 — includes Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais and the Max Weinberg Big Band. Several of the current crop are regulars at the gala; Springsteen memorably played “The Rising” and then auctioned off the guitar (and a promise to sign and inscribe it) for $50,000 in 2008. Proceeds from the evening go to benefit injured veterans. This will be the fifth year for Stand Up for Heroes. NYCF is produced by Carolines on Broadway and Comedy Central.
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On Wednesday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern nearly broke Secret Santa.
Ardern tweeted she had signed up for Secret Santa on Tuesday and by noon the next day, organisers reported a deluge of others signing up — up 41 per cent to a record high of more than 3500.
They issued a public warning that only one person would get to be Ardern's Secret Santa and only one person would get Ardern as their Secret Santa.
In both cases, neither side would know about it if the rules were adhered to. The message was everybody had to follow through on their commitment to Secret Santa, even if they drew Colin the butcher from Oamaru rather than Ardern.
Suddenly, Secret Santa was like the golden ticket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory although the rewards were more negligible.
Such is the lingering stardust as Ardern marks her first month in the role.
Ardern was sworn in as Prime Minister on October 26, a few days after NZ First leader Winston Peters stood on a podium in the Beehive Theatrette and announced to the nation he had chosen change — he had picked Labour.
At the same time, Ardern was with partner Clarke Gayford and her staff in the Opposition headquarters nervously waiting to hear if she would be PM.
In that month, her travels have taken her from meeting US President Donald Trump in Vietnam to hugging Lorde at the NZ Music Awards.
She has been praised for delivering hope and drawn dire predictions of doomsday for the economy.
There have been brickbats and bouquets — and there will be plenty more with another 72 days to deliver her First 100 Days Plan.
After Peters' announcement, Ardern's first job was to appoint her new ministers.
She was still relying on Little's former staff for the campaign, but as soon as she became PM she started to draft in some of former Prime Minister Helen Clark's staff to help set up her office — the formidable Heather Simpson and former press secretary Gordon Jon Thompson.
Leaving them to recruit the new administration, Ardern jetted off to Australia.
In her first (so far only) speech in Parliament, Ardern promised "a new beginning". Labour would be "the people's Government".
But the first day of Parliament was not quite the day of glory Ardern hoped for.
The National Party forced Labour into a backdown on the issue of places on select committees by threatening to stand a candidate against Trevor Mallard for Speaker.
Ardern treated Parliament to the "death stare", glaring across the Chamber at National's Simon Bridges as she lectured on the need for constructive engagement by an unrepentant Opposition.
It's a fair bet some of her own team copped the same death stare after the confusion around a shemozzle even Chris Hipkins, the Leader of the House, later described as "not a good look" for the new Government.
Ardern moved on to criticise the Opposition's record of nine years in Government, saying it could harp on about its gains all it wanted.
"I would simply remind them that in defending their record they must also defend record homelessness, they must also defend dirty rivers and lakes, they must also defend inequality and, yes, child poverty.
"So by all means defend the record of the last nine years while we get on with fixing it."
Fixing it is rarely as easy as it sounds.
The first significant issue Ardern faced was not child poverty, dirty rivers or homelessness but rather New Zealand's relationship with Australia and the fate of 600 asylum seekers and refugees on Manus Island.
Ardern raised their plight with Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on a brief three-hour visit to Sydney on her 10th day in office.
At that same meeting she reiterated her intention to retaliate if Australia went ahead with its plans to charge New Zealand students the same fees as international students.
A week after she was sworn in, Ardern was listed at 38 in Forbes' Most Influential Women list. Forbes spoke of her "having risen to power on a tide of Jacindamania", her promise for an "empathetic" Government and her commitment to tackle climate change and eradicate child poverty.
It ended: "In her spare time, she likes to DJ."
Alas, Ardern soon found Turnbull did not seem to read Forbes and was oblivious to her influence.
He did not budge on the Manus Island refugees or the tertiary education. He did, however, know about the DJ bit — quipping he had once rapped on television.
Soon after Parliament opened, Ardern jetted off to Vietnam on the Air Force Boeing for the Apec Summit.
The day before she left, her cat Paddles died.
At Apec, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe endeared himself to her by passing on his condolences.
Ardern had left New Zealand with further calls for her to grab a "Tampa moment" ringing in her ears, with requests that she force Australia into letting New Zealand take some Manus Island refugees.
There was also the last flurry of negotiations around the TPP to contend with — and the risk New Zealand would scupper it by re-litigating to suit Labour's demands.
In the end, Ardern showed that for all the talk of vision and ideals she, too, had a pragmatic streak for matters important to New Zealand.
She announced Labour would sign up for the TransPacific Partnership.
It was the first big shift in Labour's position she had negotiated — and she copped criticism at home from those groups vehemently opposed to the agreement.
But Ardern pleased some of those who had been most sceptical about her leadership — the farmers and business.
The Manus Island issue turned out to be harder to navigate.
The initial bonhomie and jokes about fishing and feijoas in Sydney evaporated by the time Ardern met Turnbull again in Vietnam for Apec.
Former PM John Key recalled Australia's then PM Kevin Rudd taking him under his wing and introducing him to others, but Turnbull didn't do the same for Ardern.
Ardern was still pushing for the 150 refugees. Turnbull was still trying to ignore it — and eventually trying to ignore Ardern, treating her somewhat like an annoying mosquito.
There was suspicion in New Zealand that Australia was trying to heavy the country into submission when intelligence reports were leaked to Australian media of four boatloads of asylum seekers stopped on the way to New Zealand.
But it was also the first chance to see Ardern and Peters working side by side.
Standing together, you could not imagine two different people.
But from the looks of it, they got on well.
Ardern's approach was to simply ignore the fact Peters had just launched legal action against former ministers, a government department chief executive and two journalists over the leak of his superannuation overpayments.
When they returned to Parliament, Ardern and Peters sat side by side there for the first time. They giggled together throughout Question Time and even rolled their eyes at each other when Speaker Trevor Mallard reprimanded Ardern for an interjection.
Ardern also got some international attention.
The election made her the youngest female leader in the world. That saw her interviewed by CNN's Christiane Amanpour and profiled by Time magazine.
There was also more unusual coverage — before she became PM the Wall Street Journal likened her to US President Donald Trump. After her election, a column in the Washington Post spoke of New Zealand being captured by the Far Right (Winston Peters).
Then came a Forbes' commentator saying New Zealand would enter a recession under Ardern's Labour and warning investors to stay away.
While Trump was this week pardoning a turkey in the White House, Ardern had returned to New Zealand to find she, too, had to pardon a few turkeys.
They included Stuart Nash, for his over-exuberance on the subject of an extra 1800 police and charging GST on international purchases and Kelvin Davis, who had struggled as her fill-in.
Davis got an immediate pardon — she declared his shortcomings were not so great and simply the result of "judginess" by commentators.
Other ministers hit the ground running, forging on with the 100 days pledges. Notable examples were her predecessor Andrew Little and David Parker.
Ardern's first month has not all been plain sailing.
She campaigned on a promise of hope and change, but it did not take long before she came up against the struggle of adjusting the expectations she had seeded during the campaign to suit reality.
There was the newly named Comprehensive and Progressive TransPacific Partnership (CP TPP), which Labour had opposed, and the promise to re-enter the Pike River Mine — downgraded to a re-entry only if a further safety assessment deemed it safe.
There was dilution of policies such as abolishing national standards and repealing the Hobbit law — which has now become amending the Hobbit law.
There also emerged the first tricky head-to-head between NZ First and the Greens, in their dispute over the Waka Jumping Bill.
Nor did Ardern manage to stick to her vow to be relentlessly positive. She learned the perils of gossip about things that happened backstage in the imbroglio over Trump possibly mistaking her for Trudeau's wife.
But on Wednesday there was an excited throng when Ardern went to sell icecream and strawberries for the Mary Potter Hospice.
Commentators who dared criticise her and journalists who interviewed her too aggressively were roundly abused on Twitter.
She is also happily doing the same frivolous commercial radio John Key excelled at to Labour's disgust.
She was on NewstalkZB talking about how happy Christmas made her. A photo of "mutual fan girls" Lorde and Ardern hugging went viral.
She got a rapturous welcome at the Screen Production Development Association.
When it comes to those whose opinions count the most — the voters — there is no sign that Ardern is not enjoying a happy honeymoon.
Where's Winston Peters?
One of the more peculiar fates of a Foreign Minister is to act as a Prime Minister's hand maiden on overseas trips.
The job is to be seen but not heard. Former Prime Minister John Key used to joke Foreign Minister Murray McCully was "in his role as eye candy" when Key fronted media with McCully at his shoulder.
There was wall-to-wall coverage of Peters in that long month between the election and forming a government, but since then Peters has all but disappeared.
The only sightings, until this week, were at Ardern's shoulder as her eye candy in Asia. The "be seen but not heard rule" undoubtedly suited Peters, fed up after the post-election scrutiny.
He left the country before his lawyers served papers on those he suspected of involvement in leaking his superannuation overpayment issues, so missed much of the initial heat of that.
Peters proved an important accessory for Ardern — he has experience in the role and Ardern does not have the personal relationships Key built up over the past nine years.
In fact, Peters' interactions with the US may end up being more important than those of Ardern. He had two meetings with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson over matters ranging from North Korea to Myanmar.
Meanwhile, Ardern's interactions with Trump amounted to possibly being mistaken for Trudeau's wife and her "people didn't march when I was elected" retort to Trump's goads about her election.
Peters was back on home soil this week and once again speaking in the media.
It took the resignation of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe to break his vow of silence.
Despite speculation Peters will be dispatched to North Korea to single-handedly halt its nuclear weapon programme, his next international deployment is understood to be to the hot spot of Rarotonga in January — to attend Shane Jones' wedding rather than sorting world peace.
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Great to see you are on the mend. I can concur, there is nothing like a BM when the system isn't moving. While in Houston working with some guys at a customer's facility running tests, the shop shitter was about the most disgusting place I have ever taken a leak. Overflowing toilets, no AC, 95 degrees F and 99 percent humidity, so it was hot, heavy with infectious diseases on all surfaces and in the air, and the shitters were sitting in pools of festering fecal matter. Somebody was taking a massive shit in the place and plugging the toilets every day, and the rest of the guys were just dropping and running leading to the overflows and immune system trauma for anyone going in afterwards. No way would I take a shit there.
Well, two days later (I can get a little off schedule flying and working 18 hour days) and I was going on three full days and no shitting. Got to the plant, started testing and suddenly, the bowels gave the signal they were done with their sit-in protest of my lifestyle. And the signal overwhelmed my desire never to shit in the gross shitter. I was going for the nearest one and the sense of urgency overwhelmed all other senses.
All's well that ends well. That dump even cleared my sinuses up.
QBNCGR, I missed any description of your situation before this thread and didn't realize you were heading to an operation. It was just a few weeks ago and you were at the races with your son. Well, here's hoping you recover quickly and get back to living your life. Jim
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Cancer vaccines at an inflexion point: what next?
© Bot et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2011
- Received: 18 August 2011
- Accepted: 9 September 2011
- Published: 9 September 2011
With the approval of the first therapeutic cancer vaccines for veterinarian and human use, the field reached a significant milestone after a considerable interval of tumultuous research and development marked by numerous ups and downs. As the mechanism of action and clinical benefit afforded by this class of agents are starkly different from that of conventional or small targeted therapies for cancer, there are still numerous hurdles that need to be overcome to fully unleash their potential. These challenges and efforts are illustrated in a book just published on this subject, a non-exhaustive yet representative synopsis of the latest advances in cancer vaccine technologies in various stages of development. Major lessons resulting from clinical testing of cancer vaccines and other immune interventions, are being integrated in novel, cutting edge platform technologies that blur the distinction between passive and active immunotherapies as well as carry the promise of fundamentally changing and improving the management of patients with cancer.
It took more than a century after the first published description of cancer treatment through active immunotherapy by Coley , half a century since the formulation of the "cancer immunosurveillance" hypothesis by Burnet , and several decades since the discovery of dendritic cells by Steinman , MHC class I-restricted cytotoxic lymphocytes by Zinkernagel and Doherty or tumor associated-antigens by Boon and Rosenberg [5, 6], to finally witness the arrival of the first commercial veterinarian and human antigen-targeted therapeutic cancer vaccines.
The mere subject of cancer vaccines could still trigger hot debates, finding its fervent opponents or its staunch supporters in the scientific and clinical community. As the arguments of the former are firmly anchored in the belief that the immune system has essentially evolved to ensure anti-microbial as opposed to anti-tumor monitoring, the latter segment of the scientific community sees the appealing and imminent possibility of translating the immunity's major features to groundbreaking therapies.
The skepticism around immune interventions and in particular cancer vaccines had objective roots as key questions and hurdles needed to be tackled to fully unleash their potential in clinic: a) their indirect mechanism of action manifests through a rather subtle and sometimes delayed clinical benefit; b) the latter could be evident in most cases at cohort rather than patient's individual level; c) there are very few instances of objective, durable responses owing to poorly understood mechanistic circumstances; and d) the reliability of current immune correlates of clinical benefit was questionable despite significant progress in immunology. All these issues translated into an exceedingly difficult, risky and expensive process of developing such therapeutic agents. The decision-making for optimization, advancement to next stage or termination has been essentially deferred to large phase 2 or 3 clinical trials, unless the industrial sponsor succumbed to inherent challenges of a competitive market economy. The proponents of therapeutic cancer vaccines, in turn, advocated the need to rationally and systematically tackle the general challenges from above. However, vaccine technologies also present specific challenges: autologous cell based vaccines have expensive and cumbersome manufacturing processes with economical and commercial implications, while "off the shelf" vaccine platform technologies have yet to show clinical benefit.
Marking the arrival of the first antigen-targeted cancer vaccines on the market, the book published this month aims to also provide the readership with a perspective across key platform technologies in development, challenges and hurdles ahead as well as strategies to overcome those barriers. In addition to cell based and microbial vaccines, a new generation of potent synthetic vaccine candidates facilitated by the discovery of Toll-like receptors emerged, with more favorable economics associated with their development and optimization, carrying the promise of reducing the optimization cycle and propelling this field towards other regulatory approvals. Along with efforts to improve on vaccines' intrinsic potency, much of the current focus is dedicated to advancing reliable predictive biomarkers and immune monitoring resulting from a rationale systems-biology approach. These three key areas of research aim to maximize the potential of cancer vaccines through their unique mechanism of action, in the quest to generate durable responses and tackle disseminated disease.
Nevertheless, in this darwinistic environment representing today's "state of affairs" in cancer therapeutics development, platform technologies cross-communicate with potentially astonishing outcomes. This is reflected by new trends and emerging technologies , essentially obscuring the distinction between passive and active immunotherapies. From efforts directed at whole immune system reengineering through T cell programming and adoptive cell transfer therapies, we should also expect key learning with a potential to translate to very innovative and "off-the-shelf", widely applicable immune interventions. As this phenomenon of cross-fertilization between different platform technologies evolves in front of our eyes, a natural question comes to our mind: could the concept of "therapeutic cancer vaccination" survive as such or rather evolve past its original definition, in this rapidly changing landscape?
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For those of you who simply cannot wait to witness Doug Limon’s All You Need is Kill are in for a bit of luck as the film has been pushed one week forward, However, the bad news is that its still two years away. Still, get this one changed on your calender now.
The film will now be released on March 7th, 2014, a week earlier than the previous release date of March 14th.
All You Need is Kill stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Tony Way, Kick Gurry, Franz Drameh, Dragomir Mrsic, Jonas Armstrong and Charlotte Riley.
“The story is told from the perspective of Keiji Kiriya, the protagonist, a new recruit in the United Defense Force which fights against the mysterious ‘Mimics’ which have laid siege to Earth. Keiji is killed on his first sortie, but through some inexplicable phenomenon wakes up having returned to the day before the battle, only to find himself caught in a time loop as his death and resurrection repeats time and time again. Keiji’s skill as a soldier grows as he passes through each time loop in a desperate attempt to change his fate.”
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Proven on the street and track, this system is unmatched by any other system on the market. HP Autowerk's unique AST dampers matched with our custom Swift springs offers superb street manners and unmatched cornering capabilities for the track. Offering separate external compression(Double Adjustable Only) and rebound adjusters, the dampers can be tuned from street comfort to a full race setup in a matter of minutes.
Not looking for that slammed look? Or just want to retain stock ride hight, but want better handling? We can customize the spring rate and height for you! All other off the shelf coilovers can't do that for you!
We use the highest quality motorsport springs sourced from Swift. Why Swift?
Swift's R & D team created material, called H5S.TW, which is stronger then regular silicone chrome material. Because of this material, we could make the spring wire thinner, and could wind the springs with fewer coils, which greatly decreased weight while dramatically increasing available stroke.
We also use thrust sheets where possible. Here is why:
Thrust sheets provide a variety of benefits to coilover systems. As a spring becomes compressed the coils attempt to distribute the energy by unwinding. This is called twisted force. The unwinding makes the spring rate irregular. By allowing the spring to smoothly rotate around the perch during compression, the spring rate will return to normal. Thrust sheets also help dampening and rebound of struts too. Thrust sheet?s bearing action allowing the rotation of a spring allow the load on the spring to be more evenly Distributed which reduces lateral shock shaft load. Increased lateral load on shock shafts cause a reduction in the struts ability to rely on valves for dampening force.
*Coilover shown with optional helper/tender springs. Please call for specific applications.
*Camber plates are optional, but recommended for best handling performance.
*We stock all popular rates of high quality Swift springs.
*Custom Swift spring length for customers looking for stock ride heights.
*Optional AST 5000 series dampers are available(5300 series shown above).
Applications for E36 and E46(including M3), E82, E90, E92, and E93.
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Newspapers around the world are critical of the US government's response to Hurricane Katrina, and its foreign and environmental policies more generally.
Links are made to regional concerns, with Asian papers recalling last December's tsunami and African commentators highlighting the racial issue.
But some sympathy comes from Indonesia, and an Afghan newspaper takes pride in President Karzai's offer of assistance.
China's Renmin Wang
If the US could shift part of its astronomical military spending to counter-terrorism, guarding against natural disasters, epidemic disease control and other aspects, then the 9/11 attack, Hurricane Katrina, the spread of Aids and other tragedies could be avoided or mitigated.
Malaysia's Berita Harian
When the tsunami hit Asia last December, Bush succeeded in showing off his abilities by offering appropriate and well-organised humanitarian aid, but it seems he has been unresponsive, disorganised and discriminatory in dealing with the Katrina disaster.
Indonesia's Suara Merdeka
People may hate the selfish US stance. They may also condemn its military invasion of Iraq or criticise Washington's threats to Iran, Syria and North Korea. But, it is inhuman to be grateful for the American people's disaster. Indonesia, in particular, must not forget the services of the US military when the tsunami devastated Aceh.
Singapore's The Straits Times
The dead are only beginning to be gathered up. In Aceh and Thailand's beach resorts, those killed by the tsunami last December received the due respect of swift recovery, followed by identification. New Orleans people will not let Mr Bush forget this.
Australia's The Age
President Bush is increasingly seen as out of touch with ordinary people and with reality on the ground - in New Orleans and Iraq - and also on issues such as climate change. The president and, by association, Republicans are highly vulnerable for the first time in years. How the Administration responds has broader implications, too - a deeply unpopular, lame duck president could alter the balance of global leadership.
President Karzai has pledged 100,000 dollars for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. America has helped Afghanistan in various ways. Even if the assistance promised to the victims of Hurricane Katrina seems a symbolic act, it nevertheless shows that our country has credibility and authority in the international community.
Nahum Barnea in Israel's Yediot Aharonot
Just as 11 September 2001 changed the American agenda from internal matters to foreign policy and the war on terror, so Katrina is liable to take America back to its internal agenda: dealing with the environment, society, and the gaps between whites and blacks and between rich and poor.
Adli Sadiq in the Palestinian Al-Hayat al-Jadidah
After Hurricane Katrina, a new section of the American public is waking up to the wretchedness of the administration's policies and to the disasters that have hit Americans as a result. Today's Iraq is worse than yesterday's, and there are not enough helicopters to tackle the hurricane. Bush and his administration will be judged by history.
Katrina was a natural catastrophe, but many experts believe America's policies have deepened the roots of the disaster. America had allocated the budgets for these areas to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Nick Reimer in Germany's die tageszeitung
New Orleans has already become a symbol: never before in human history has a natural disaster been predicted in such exact detail. Despite this, the prediction had no effect. It's as if mankind has lost the power to correct its own mistakes: In New Orleans, it slid into catastrophe submissively and with eyes wide open. Climate change has already arrived.
Russia's Komsomolskaya Pravda
[Russian] Emergencies Ministry planes have been under starter's orders for several days. But the go-ahead from the other side of the ocean never came. It leads you to think: Is Washington afraid of having US citizens rescued by people who are not flying the stars and stripes? Are they trying to preserve the prestige of a state that does not take easily to accepting aid from a "third-world" country? But isn't the saving of human life more important than PR or ideological considerations?
South Africa's Star
The death and destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina also revealed the racial fissures in American society. Most of the hapless survivors who filled New Orleans' Superdome were black. Bush's other weaknesses are his poor environment record and his management of the US economy.
The fact that New Orleans is a southern town predominantly populated by African-Americans explains why President George W. Bush did not see the need to cut short his holiday. All that Bush has done so far is to issue threats against the victims, and deploying trigger-happy American troops - fresh from abusing Iraqi prisoners - to go and "restore order".
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the Internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaus abroad.
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A Better Use of Mercury
This article has been inspired by Barbara Watter’s early pages of her “Sex and the Outer Planets” book, in which she talks about the Mercurian invasions, particularly as an American lifestyle. The book is an extremely valuable read (it is mostly about sexuality, this Mercury part is a small early segment).
This is my take on the subject, of course her view is much more refined, but I feel like I have some insight to share about this issue.
Our current life is surrounded by Mercurian energies.
We are overwhelmed by INSANE amounts of IMs, text messages, phone calls, un-important news, ads, gossip at work, emails, one pop song after another playing non-stop on our mp3s, TV, and I can go on forever.
Focusing on one thing is becoming more and more difficult, because there are so many distractions everywhere!!! You open youtube to check out a particular video, and the next thing you know it you’re saying (what video!?) as you’re drowning in the recommended videos! You have probably checked your facebook a couple of times already and you’re listening to non stop music WHILE you’re reading this:)
Population increases and more people = more chatter, and more difficulty avoiding them. While a chat and some friendly texting can prevent you from feeling lonely, it can get very annoying, particularly for introverts. Even as a chatty Gemini rising and a super extrovert myself, I do feel violated with all of this 24/7 contact sometimes.
Most of these little pieces of info are rather unneccessary and overwhelming our mind. Over time is builds up in our heads creating an unfocused, restless, and cluttered mind. No wonder many of us can’t sleep well at night, with cluttery nightmares that consist of repeating the same daily tasks and worries over and over again (3rd/6th house and Mercury ruled dreams). This blocks the ability to transcend through dreams; dreams that are truly important and help us see more of ourselves.
Thinking about nothing, meditating and clearing one’s mind seems like a hilariously impossible concept. Ask anyone who’s hanging around you now and you’ll see, I dare you! (or just ask yourself if you could do it). It is no wonder that chatterbox Gemini is followed by hoarding cancer in the zodiac, they are symbolizing this process of receiving information (important and unimportant) and having this residual build up, with gemini providing lots of information, trivia and chatter, while cancer is the perceiver that lets EVERYTHING into its system.
I think that America is one of the biggest influences to this Mercurian lifestyle, as it has considerable Gemini energy and it is one of the strongest countries out there. Facebook and Twitter are All American inventions. Nothing beats American advertising and media. Those American TV shows have made it into millions of homes all over the world. Don’t get me wrong, I actually wish to live in the USA sometime, but I do believe that some of it’s Mercury energy got out of control. Shallow obsession with celebrities and “reality” TV shows, unneccessary chatter, tricky advertising floods are all downsides of that energy. At the same time, Americans are the easiest people to talk to (!) and have fun with.
What to do?
Well, it’s really not that hard. Barbara Watters suggests that we don’t have to expose ourselves to all this massive flood of info. You don’t have to keep up with every album of every band you like. You don’t have to watch all worldwide news, perhaps the headlines will do (or nothing at all if it doesnt matter to you, thats even better LOL). Who needs that american obsession with celebrity lives and gossip? That’s a very negative use of Mercury energy. You will not get anything substantial done if you keep checking your friend’s statuses and watch one youtube video after another.
A better use of Mercury would be trying to really articulate and put your thoughts into words by writing or speaking up, which is a lifetime lesson incase you have a Gemini north node. Mercury is also a great catalyst for music (makes you a fast player) and the arts. With a gemini rising (also virgo and a strong Mercury aspect to the ascendant) you can look much younger than your age and have a real fast metabolism, just be careful of unhealthy snacks!!
Be selective in what you receive and watch, try to focus from time to time, and you should be fine.
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SWsoft and Acronis Announce Server Virtualization and Storage Management Partnership to Build Complete Server Data Life-Cycle Management Solution
Solution Shortens Provisioning of New Physical and Virtual Servers from Days to Minutes
September 28, 2004, South San Francisco, CA and Herndon, VA SWsoft, the established leader in hosting automation and server virtualization software, announced a joint strategic partnership with Acronis, Inc., the technological leader in storage and systems management software, to jointly develop and market Virtuozzo™ and Acronis True Image Server 8.0™ solutions for enterprises and hosting providers.
Through the comprehensive joint development, sales and marketing agreement, Acronis True Image Server and Acronis True Image Enterprise Server disk imaging, system backup and disaster recovery solutions will be integrated into SWsoft's Virtuozzo virtual private server (VPS) technology. Enterprises will be able to provision new physical servers instantaneously using Acronis' award-winning disk imaging solution on both Linux and Windows platforms. Once deployed, the new Virtuozzo-powered servers can be partitioned into virtual servers to help better utilize a customer's server investment.
"From our unique convergence of storage and virtualization technologies, IT managers will be able to deploy, backup and utilize new servers much more quickly and efficiently, further driving down the cost of datacenter operations," said Acronis CEO Max Tsypliaev. "After reviewing other server virtualization solutions on the market, we determined that SWsoft's Virtuozzo technology is the most production-proven solution available."
"Combining real-time disk imaging and backup capabilities with server virtualization is a powerful value proposition for enterprise and hosting customers," said Serguei Beloussov, CEO, SWsoft. "Server virtualization is the enabling technology for the dynamic datacenters of tomorrow, but without comprehensive tools, enterprises will not be able to fully realize its benefits. SWsoft's partnership with Acronis creates the best integrated, multi-platform solution with the most complete tools available. Both companies are committed to delivering solutions that help make the dynamic datacenter a reality."
"Acronis True Image Server's disk cloning and disaster recovery capabilities make it possible to do bare-metal restores literally in minutes," noted Stephen Lawton, marketing director for Acronis. "Using Acronis' Drive Snapshot technology, IT managers can deploy a server disk image or provision a server in minutes, not the hours or days it would take to build a server disk from scratch, even if you had a file-based backup as a starting point."
Virtuozzo Providing Utility Computing, Server Consolidation and More
Virtuozzo™ is a robust automation and virtualization solution that has been developed and proven over the past 5 years by SWsoft. Virtuozzo™ brings over 40 years of proven mainframe concepts to x86 commodity hardware including:
- Dynamic Real-time partitioning Ability to partition a physical server into multiple (up to hundreds) Virtual Private Servers (VPS) with full dedicated server functionality and change allocations in real-time.
- Resource Management The ability to control, monitor, account, report and manage CPU, Memory, Disk, Network I/O and many other System Resources (over 25+ total) based on predetermined barriers, limits, guarantees or shares for each VPS.
- Virtualization Move a VPS between physical servers transparently with near-zero downtime.
- Mass Management Hundreds of VPSs on a server can be managed as easily as a single server and many physical servers can be managed centrally through the VZMC (Virtuozzo Management Console).
Virtuozzo 2.6 for Linux is now available and Virtuozzo 2.6 for Windows Beta will be available for testing in the fall of 2004.
Acronis True Image Award-Winning Disk Imaging and Disaster Recovery Solution
Acronis True Image Server provides real-time server backup and bare-metal restore for Linux servers. Recognized by PC Magazine, Cnet and Zdnet as Editor's Choice for disk backup and recovery, key features include:
- Disaster Recovery Real-time Linux and Windows server disk backup;
- Fastest Return-on-Investment Restore any Linux or Windows server in minutes rather than hours or days;
- Systems and Storage Management Incremental and scheduled backup.
Acronis True Image Server 8.0 for Linux and Windows platforms currently is being shipped. Acronis True Image Server 8.0 for Linux and Windows Enterprises is expected to be released for beta testing in early October 2004.
Virtuozzo & Acronis True Image Server 8.0 Promotion
The new integration of Acronis True Image Server and SWsoft's Virtuozzo unites leading storage management and server virtualization solutions. Act now to receive a 10 percent discount through October 31, 2004 on the award-winning Acronis True Image Server or Acronis True Image Enterprise Server 8.0 solutions. Visit www.sw-soft.com or www.acronis.co.uk for more details.
About Acronis, Inc.
Acronis offers storage management solutions that are technically advanced for mission-critical applications but easy to use. The company provides disaster recovery, backup and restore, partitioning, boot management, privacy, data migration, and other storage management products for enterprises, corporations and consumers of any qualification. Acronis has offices in the Unites States, Europe and Asia and sells its products through retail outlets, resellers and on the Web. For additional information, please visit www.acronis.co.uk or contact Director of Marketing Lucy Millington at BenedicteC@acronis.com.
About SWsoft, Inc.
SWsoft is the recognized leader in automation and server virtualization software for hosting service companies, communications providers, and enterprises. The company powers more than 60,000 servers for customers in over 100 countries. SWsoft's products deliver industry-leading performance, stability and manageability for its customers to increase utilization of their limited IT resources. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, with offices around the world; SWsoft is a privately held, profitable company, offering comprehensive solutions including: Plesk, Virtuozzo, PEM, HSPcomplete and Confixx. For more information about SWsoft, visit www.sw-soft.com or contact Director of Marketing Rufus Manning at firstname.lastname@example.org.
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A car is a very valuable and precious asset of most individuals and companies. While buying a car requires a lot of research and know how selling it can also be as much tricky and cumbersome. It often requires a lot of effort and works if you want to sell a car and make some money. But apart from all the efforts you also need to fulfill the legal obligations of selling a car.
A car is an asset of value the ownership of which is established through some legal documents. So when you sell a car you also need to have a car sale contract. This will help safeguard the interest of both the buying and selling parties.
What is a Car Sale Contract?
A car sale contract is also a form of the business document called the bill of sale. Just like when a buying and selling activity takes place of any other product or service in a company, a bill of sale is created; similarly, in this case, the product is the car for which a bill of sale is produced.
This car sale contract template allows the parties concerned to authenticate the exchange transaction. Buying and selling of a car require an exchange of things of value like money. So you need to secure the transaction through a legal document which is the car sale contract template. In any unprecedented situation, this contract can be used as a proof or evidence in the court of law.
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Ten percent of the country’s detained immigrant population is being held in Arizona. Many of the detainees have been held for months – or even years – while appealing their legal status.
“They noted verbal and mental abuse by guards. They noted a lack of ability for detainees to have contact visits with their family members. They noted detainees not having the opportunity to have outdoor recreation.”
ICE officials say conditions at the Pinal County Jail meet or exceed federal detention standards. However, Lopez says, no one but ICE monitors conditions, the standards vary from facility to facility and they are not legally enforceable.
The ACLU report findings demonstrate the need for immediate reform of the immigration detention system, Lopez says. She suggests that a good first step would be for the federal government to terminate a costly contract that pays the Pinal County Jail an estimated $13 million a year to house immigrants.
“Detention costs are much, much higher than some alternatives to detention, which can cost as little as $12 dollars per day. At the Pinal County Jail, for example, the federal government contracts $59 dollars per day, per detainee.”
Lopez adds there’s a major misperception among the public about who is being held in Arizona’s federal detention centers. She says they detainees are not necessarily “illegal” immigrants.
“Many of those being held are people who have legal permanent resident status and, in fact, may have an opportunity under the current U.S. immigration laws to fix their immigration status or remain legally in the United States.”
The report is available for download at http://www.acluaz.org/detention-report-2011.
TUCSON, Ariz. – The mistreatment of thousands of immigrants in Arizona detention centers will be discussed Tuesday evening at a community forum in Tucson. A two-year study by ACLU Arizona documents inhumane conditions, abuse and a lack of adequate legal protection for some 3,000 detained immigrants.
The July 12 forum starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Pima Community College downtown campus. Amethyst Room, Building CC, 1255 N. Stone Avenue, in Tucson.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Day Before the Church Picnic
Our church has a big pit barbeque every year after Sunday service. Lots of families and food and fun.
But the night before the church picnic, several adults gather to prep the pit and get ready for the big doings tomorrow. We all bring a dip (mine is onion souffle), shrimp, cakes, chips, veggies, chili x 3 and much more.
This year we have brisket, turkey, pork shuolder, quail, pheasant, and wild boar.
Russ preps the pit with wood until the pit is good and hot.
Then the women gather to season the meat before it gets put in the pit.
There will be a jumpy for the kids, horseshoes, games involving hula hoops and water balloons and a game to guess the names of baby photos of congregation members. It will be a hoot.
Recipe for onion souffle:
2 packages of frozen onions - thawed and water squeezed out
3 8-oz cream cheese softened on the counter (not the microwave)
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
2 cups of shredded parmesan cheese.
Mix ingredients and back in a greased 13 x 9 pans for 15 -20 minutes at 425 degrees.
My life has changed in the last couple of years - some bumps, I retired from quilting, and then I moved to Texas. I'm anxious to see what new adventures await me in the next phase of my life.
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Muschamp wants more from safety position
South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp didn't mince words.
Eight practices into preseason camp, he wants more out of the safety position.
“Just too inconsistent right now,” Muschamp said. “Steven Montac has had a really good camp at safety. Other than that, we’re struggling."
Montac, South Carolina's lone returning senior at the position, has been a consistent performer this fall among a position group that otherwise features young players, guys transitioning from another position and a graduate transfer, with another graduate transfer about to possibly join the mix.
"Nick Harvey has repped at safety some," Muschamp explained. "He’s also played corner and nickel. He's really smart. Jamyest (Williams) has also repped in there. J.T. Ibe has still not been cleared. I think Wednesday is when he's going to be cleared to do some individual and skel. I'm not sure about contact yet. We’re not very good at that position right now."
Montac has played in 21 contests over the past two seasons making eight starts and has showed a knack for getting the football off opponents. It would seem he's a lock to start at the position.
Williams was the Gamecocks' starter at nickel as a true freshman last season, but missed the spring while recovering from shoulder surgery. He's making the move to safety and has taken first team reps during the part of practice that's open to the media.
Ibe, a transfer from Rice, has been working to get back from a hip injury, while Harvey, a transfer from Texas A&M, started camp working at corner and nickel before now getting some time at safety.
“We've got some time, fortunately, so that's the fortunate part about it,” Muschamp said. “We need more attention to detail, something we’ve talked to our team about after every practice is the attention to detail. The devil is in the details of what we do. We have to continue to understand that at the safety position if you make a mistake the other band is playing. It is a critical mistake when you make one.
"We’ve got to heighten our sense of urgency, awareness and production. We’ve got to have more production from those positions.”
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At a news conference over the weekend, TSA Administrator John Pistole said his agency's review will include the question of whether its agents should be armed (they are not presently). “We will look at what our policies and procedures are and what provides the best possible security," he said.
A review is also planned at LAX.
Experts have long said that lobbies, ticketing counters, baggage claim areas and sidewalks of the nine terminals at Los Angeles International Airport are easily accessible to attackers intent on bringing firearms or bombs into the airport's public areas.
Creating a fail-safe security perimeter for the terminal area, however, would be extremely costly and might shift attacks by those seeking to do harm to other public gathering places, said Brian Jenkins, an authority on terrorism and aviation security at Rand Corp., a Santa Monica-based think tank.
"It would be very hard to do," Jenkins said. "There would be very little net security benefit. Terrorists could go somewhere else, like attack a shopping mall in Nairobi or a theater in Aurora, Colo., or Times Square. What do we really gain?"
In Friday morning's attack, authorities said, a gunman identified by police as Paul Anthony Ciancia, 23, carried an assault-style rifle through the lobby of Terminal 3 and began shooting as he passed through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint.
The gunman then continued through a corridor of shops, apparently looking for TSA employees, officials said. Witnesses said he fired additional shots before being wounded by airport police near a circular area of passenger boarding gates.
One TSA agent checking passenger identifications near the checkpoint was killed -- the first in the agency's history -- and at least two other agency employees and one civilian were wounded by gunfire.
On Saturday, Patrick Gannon, chief of the Los Angeles Airport Police Department, said the incident would be thoroughly reviewed to assess the police response and determine whether security improvements were needed. He praised the heroism of the officers who stopped the gunman near a fast-food restaurant in the terminal.
Internal reviews of such major incidents can be "brutal," Gannon said, adding that he expects his department to make security adjustments as a result.
Some say the attack points to soft spots in airport security and the need for additional measures, including more uniformed and plainclothes police on hand.
Marshall McClain, a veteran airport policeman and president of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Assn., said that earlier this year, armed police officers were shifted from their fixed assignments at TSA checkpoints to patrolling inside and outside passenger terminals.
The fixed positioning of the officers was a product of post-9/11 concerns that terrorists could breach checkpoints and reach passenger gates and parked aircraft.
McClain said patrolling officers were not at or near the TSA screening area when Friday's attack occurred. But he added that it's not clear whether having a police officer at the site could have prevented the shooting.
"In general, the officers are a good idea," McClain said. "They could be a deterrent."
He noted that the gunman who attacked the El Al Airlines ticket counter at the Tom Bradley International Terminal on July 4, 2002, waited until uniformed police officers had left the area.
In that shooting, an Egyptian-born man armed with a handgun killed two people and wounded several others before a security guard working for El Al fatally shot him.
Adding police officers to terminals and returning them to checkpoints might be beneficial, Jenkins said. But he agreed that it is hard to say whether they could have stopped Friday's attack. The gunman, Jenkins said, could have killed an officer before moving past the checkpoint and into the terminal.
"A suicidal guy with a big rifle can walk through the doors of a terminal, get shots off and hit people," Jenkins said.
Gannon defended his decision to reassign armed officers away from the TSA checkpoints, saying police need to modify their procedures to avoid becoming predictable.
The greatest threats to airport terminals are between the curbs on the street and passenger screening areas, he said, adding that more officers were needed to address those risks.
Police patrols in the terminals are responsible for the lobbies, ticket counters, concession areas, gates and sidewalks, as well as nonpublic areas such as baggage handling areas and ramps.
"We changed our strategy to a certain degree," Gannon said. "I can't run the same thing every day."
The chief also praised the actions of his officers, noting that they managed to engage the gunman about a minute after the shooting started. In general, police patrols in the terminals try to reach the scenes of emergencies within a few minutes.
Overall, studies by Rand Corp. and a blue ribbon panel of experts appointed by former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa have concluded that LAX is safe but that gaps in security still need to be addressed.
A 2004 Rand study found that the airport's easily accessible terminals were particularly vulnerable to a ground attack or bombs planted in luggage, cargo, trucks or cars. Airport officials have since taken steps to reduce the risk, such as deploying more explosive-sniffing dogs and installing barriers to keep vehicles from crashing into terminals.
Released in late 2011, the report by the panel set up by Villaraigosa's administration noted that $1.6 billion had been spent for new security measures at LAX since 9/11 and 250 officers added to the airport police department, bringing the force to about 1,000 sworn and civilian personnel.
It also concluded that improvement was needed in LAX emergency management, the security of its facilities and its police force. The panel also cited a perception that the airport administration under Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey emphasized the ongoing modernization of the facility and made security a secondary priority.
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- KCII Radio - http://kciiradio.com -
Columbus and WACO split in basketball matchup
Posted By Sports On @ 8:02 am In Today's Local Sports | Comments Disabled
With the kind of weather forecasted for the area tonight, the Columbus Wildcats and WACO Warriors decided to play their varsity basketball games last night and ended up splitting. In the girls game, Columbus was up 18-15 at halftime. The two teams played a close third and fourth quarters and it was the Wildcats that got the win 42-36. For Columbus:
Heaven Chandler 24 points 8 steals
Megan Pretz 6 points 8 rebounds
Michaela Kremer had 9 points and three girls had six points.
Columbus improves to 5-14 and 3-4 in the conference.
On the boys side, WACO beat the Wildcats 50-43. For the Warriors:
Brady Stauffer 16 points 6 rebounds 5 steals
Kendall Leichty 6 rebounds
Christian Roth 5 assists and 5 steals
Collin Poe 4 assists
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GENEVA, March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) ends in Geneva, the US Tamil Political Action Council (USTPAC), British Tamils Forum (BTF), and Australian Tamil Congress (ATC) would like to thank Deputy High Commissioner Kate Gilmore for emphasizing the importance of return of land for trust in the government’s good faith, the need for an end to impunity, the worrying attacks on ethnic communities, continued reports of torture of Tamils and surveillance, harassment of human rights defenders and the fact that the Office of Missing Persons is still not actually in operation in her presentation of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR) written report (A/HRC/37/23) on progress on implementation of HRC Resolution 30/1.
We fully concur with the Commissioner’s assessment that, “it seems doubtful that the transitional justice agenda committed to by the Government under this Council’s resolution 30/1 could be fully implemented before our next report in March 2019.” We wholeheartedly support her ‘strong advice’ “that this Council continue to focus its attention on the human rights of the people of Sri Lanka and in particular on the processes in place for accountability and reconciliation.”
We strongly agree with the Commissioner’s concern related to the Government of Sri Lanka’s lack of progress on its own commitments on accountability. She said, “[T]he Authorities have yet to demonstrate the willingness or the capacity to address impunity for gross violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law. This strengthens the argument for the establishment of a specialized court to deal with serious crimes, supported by international practitioners. In the absence of such a mechanism, we call on Member States to exercise universal jurisdiction.” http://www.
We thank the OHCHR for the quite accurate assessment in its written report (A/HRC/37/23) that progress on transitional justice is ‘virtually stalled,’ for the detailed description of the current state of affairs and for the suggestion that other states prosecute those who have committed serious crimes as Sri Lanka is not.
We also thank the group of countries – the United Kingdom, the United States, Macedonia and Monteneg
We would like to thank all the countries and international NGOs which spoke during the Interactive Dialogue on Sri Lanka and for the numerous recommendations to encourage Sri Lanka to make progress on its transitional justice process without delay and in a planned and integrated manner to make progress on all four transitional justice mechanisms.
As the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice end their terms, we thank them for their exceptional service and wish them well for the future.
For more information, contact:
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The Syracuse-born jokes will be flying at Justin’s Grill off Carrier Circle at 8 p.m. Friday night.
It’s a triple-ha-ha-header with Jessimae Peluso, Moody McCarthy and Dan Frigolette.
Peluso reports that a lot has happened in the Big Apple since last year’s homecoming show.
She started a regular Sunday night gig at the One and One Pub in the lower east side of Manhattan with friend Sergio Chicon.
“The thing to do in New York is to have your own room,” Peluso says. “You can take control of the stage time and hone your craft, and don’t worry about failing because it’s your own room. You can focus on the art and get better in a safe environment you create for your own self.
“Stage time is like a boxer and sparring,” she says. “It’s like working out. It’s not about getting famous. It’s about getting better and honing your voice. It has to come from an organic place. Personal stuff. Family stuff. My insecurities.”
Reports McCarthy from downstate: “You can say I’m a townie at heart, good weather is overrated, I threw a no-hitter in Southside Little League, Corcoran gets a bad rap, the snowbelt has the best comedy crowds, Frigolette is a nut, and I’m going to be a gondolier on the new Onondaga Creekwalk.”
Tickets are $15, available at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door.
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A little while ago I came up with an idea for a fundraiser for the Antioch communities. It occurred to me that there were a few specific food items that had become legendary around Antioch. Specifically The Soup and Oreo Balls.
That lead me to thinking that there must be other recipes that we could include in a cookbook, which I will edit and do page layouts.
If you have a recipe that you think should be included, please feel free to contact us. We’d love to have photos for each major step, as well as the final product. Make sure all photos are super high resolution (as good as you can get), and also very clear. No individuals in the pictures, please.
All of the proceeds from the book will be used for Antioch.
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One of my favorite blogs, Young House Love, made a post about a fantastic online fabric store, aptly named Online Fabric Store (seriously, check out their post -- they're hosting a $250 giveaway!). Their timing couldn't be better, I've been day-dreaming about sewing projects to do around the apartment. I put together some mood boards to marinate over. I feel like we already have a lot of structured, geometric shapes throughout our apartment, so I tried to focus on more organic shapes.
I know that I'd like to make a fabric covered headboard. Our bed nestles against our blue curtains and there's lots of blue and green throughout the room. We also have an Irish flag and a few other pops of oranges and reds throughout the room. I picked fabrics for this that emphasizes the warm colors while complimenting the blues and greens. I love the two on the right of this board. I thought the right was my favorite, but now the second to right is singing my song -- good thing, Keith does not like the one on the right. Does anyone else sometimes struggle to meet everyone's aesthetics when decorating?
What do you guys think? Any sewing projects in your future?
all images via Online Fabric Store, mood boards are self-created
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You've found your way here looking for the best mid-grade 2-cycle string trimmer. You're not looking for just any model, because not any model will do. You want the best, and we're here to show it to you.
However, because everyone has their own opinion of what best means to them, we've got to offer options. To best serve you, we've created three separate lists to browse. The best-selling mid-grade 2-cycle string trimmers will feature models that have sold the most units. The top-rated mid-grade 2-cycle string trimmers will feature the models with the best customer ratings and reviews.
However, if you'd rather trust an expert, our list of expert recommended mid-grade 2-cycle string trimmers may better suit your interests. Whichever list you choose to browse, the important thing is that you find the string trimmer that's right for you.
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Weddings are amongst the most exciting and emotional occasions of our lives – and they can also be the most stressful to arrange! We aim to help the day to run as smoothly as possible, tailored to individual requirements. Being non-conformist Christians we can agree a wording for the service that is appropriate to the spirituality of each couple.
We offer, in addition to traditional marriages, blessings following civil ceremonies, renewals of vows and same sex marriages.
Please note we are unable to offer wedding receptions.
All enquiries: [email protected] | 020 7359 4019
Or pop in and see the Minister after a Sunday Service (11am – 12noon)
We offer informal baptisms during the Sunday Church Service. We view baptism more as a parental choice than as an essential religious rite. Family and friends are all welcome to attend.
At our baptism we become part of the world wide community of people who follow the Way of Jesus. Union Chapel invites anyone who loves Jesus Christ to join this fellowship through baptism with water.
As an adult, you will be making a very personal commitment. If, as a parent, you wish your child to be baptised, then you will be promising to bring up your child in the Christian faith and the community of the church. It will be for your child, when they are old enough, to decide if they want to continue on this path and seek a confirmation of their baptism and membership of the church.
Funerals & Other Special Services
Funerals, memorial services and services to mark special occasions can all be arranged.
Please contact the minister:
[email protected] | 020 7359 4019
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Sand Tiger Sharks To Leave Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG AquariumSerrated rows of teeth. Cold, unblinking eyes. Sharks have fascinated our species for untold generations.
Pittsburgh Zoo's Sand Tiger Sharks Moving Southhe Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s five sand tiger sharks are moving next month.
Pittsburgh Zoo Officials Hoping Beagle Sniffs Out Polar Bear PregnancyKobe the polar bear at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium might be pregnant. Or not.
“Parade Of Penguins” Season Kicks Off At ZooThe Pittsburgh penguins have already opened their season. Zoo penguins, that is.
Dave Crawley Swims With The Sharks At PPG AquariumI always thought "swimming with the sharks" was just an expression. But the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium invited me to celebrate Shark Week with a swim in a tank populated by five sand tiger sharks.
Baby Sea Otter Doing Well At Pittsburgh ZooThere is a new baby at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium and the animal comes with quite the story of survival. A newborn sea otter has been through a lot in just nine weeks of life.
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The American Nurses Association estimates as many as 8 percent of nurses have an alcohol or drug substance use disorder.
Seabrook’s substance use disorder treatment and recovery program was developed by nurses specifically to embrace and treat nurses. If you are a nurse, or know a nurse suffering from addiction, we can help.
- Expedited evaluation and admission process
- Assigned nurse recovery coordinator (RN familiar with Alternative to Discipline process) who maintains contact with patients throughout inpatient treatment and remains involved after treatment
- Assistance with license shielding paperwork
- Education and guidance related to monitoring requirements
- Facilitate ongoing evaluation and documentation
- Disability/FMLA guidance
- General community for therapy and recovery treatment
- Assigned therapists trained in the unique challenges licensed health care professionals face
- Sensitivity to issues of shame and guilt
- IOP/OP programs
- Return to work guidance
- General questions/support resource
- Rapid weight gain or loss
- Frequent anger
- Dilated pupils
- Inappropriate laughter
- Runny nose
Seabrook has been a pioneer in helping clients suffering from alcohol and drug addiction and co-occurring disorders for more than 44 years.
We offer a full continuum of care and specialty programs, including opiate detox, prescription medication and opiate addiction treatment, men’s and women’s extended care, family treatment, medication-assisted treatment and holistic treatment. Our board-certified, multi-disciplined medical team oversees all treatment programs.
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And on our road trip we had plenty of it! So much so that DH and I both agreed we can hold off from eating any more of it for awhile. Have a nice weekend….with or without lobster 😉
Many of the old homes and buildings in the area had been re-purposed into businesses but even with modern window air conditioning units hanging from old windows, the trash bins out front and all of the signs stating legal and … Continue reading
This little fine crafts gallery was situated in a very interesting spot. Bigger buildings were on either side and behind it but check out the two spiral staircases; one in front and one behind. I wonder in what year/s they … Continue reading
The architecture and stores were quite interesting in Portsmouth. You’d never know in what walkway, between buildings or in the back of buildings a shop or restaurant would appear. Love the name of the one shop.
In serious need of paint and repairs… or not.
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I just finished updating my MFP food journal for today, and damn, I was seriously into sugar. Considering that I’m clearly addicted to sweets, I’m not surprised that my body wanted nothing but sugar today. I did quite well yesterday, and was way, way under, so I suppose that my subconscious self was like, “I need […]
I’m not one to indulge in year-end recaps, especially when I don’t have access to critical photos to help me tell the story, but in the face of not doing one at all, I’m making an exception. Next year, I’ll remember to bring a laptop on vacation. You can’t do a proper year-end recap on […]
I know that I am way overdue for a post, and this recipe doesn’t count, but I did want to share something that I’ve spent some time perfecting and enjoying. It’s my go-to smoothie. I make a lot of smoothies because I am so not a breakfast person, and this one is probably my favorite. […]
That’s not a play on words. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, if not my absolute favorite, and I have the socks to prove it. No, really. I have a ratty old pair of Santa socks that I wash a million times every December just so I can wear them repeatedly. Check it: […]
Why, hello there! It’s been awhile since we last spoke, but here I am! Apologies for the radio silence, but I’ve been working on many exciting things in the past few weeks, and am only now in a position to share. Also, I don’t believe in blogging when you don’t really have much to talk […]
I started an application back in February. My goal is to finish the process by August. I have to constantly remind myself that I want to do this, and that I can’t get so settled in life in U.S. that I simply forget about it. I don’t want to be one of those people who […]
I think I post these more for myself than anyone who stumbles across my blog.
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Just like Tuni, we love some beds. And they are everywhere. When mom was in Costco last month, she saw this one and had to add it to the collection. It's hilarious, because it looks like a couch.
But true to our stubborn pug nature, no one wanted to get in it at first.
So it sat there for a few weeks, poor lonely couch bed.
Then we decided we like it.
Think the new bed will work out just fine.
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Alumna, BS in Nursing ’17; staff nurse in oncology department
What keeps you going at a time like this?
“’When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you’ (Isaiah 43:2, ESV). This is what keeps me anchored, my patients think I have it all figured out but the truth is HE has it all figured out, so I just keep working through it all.”
Alumna, DNP ’17; emergency department RN and advanced practice nurse in urgent care
“I went back to the ER to help fight COVID as an RN. As a family nurse practitioner in emergency care, I was terrified by what I saw. Never in my life did I believe I would be rendering care during a pandemic while starting a gofundme drive to provide PPE to my coworkers after establishing connections with local paint distributors. COVID has been nothing short of a nightmare, but knowing I helped patients and my colleagues makes this journey a little easier. Stay safe out there!
“As a nurse, you are the eyes and ears for the patient. Never fear advocating for your patients’ health and for your personal safety. Please fight to ensure that you have proper PPE at all times. If we don’t care for ourselves, who will be left to care for our patients.
“Never fear advocating for your patients’ health and your personal safety.”
Student, DNP executive model program;vice president of research development at a social service agency
“On March 30th, just as face coverings and masks were being instituted, I came down with COVID-19. I was ill for 2 1/2 weeks but was able to recuperate and work from home the entire time. My husband also got sick but happily, my two teenage daughters did not.
Shame and stigma of being ill and guilt of being sick when so many people were in need
“I felt the shame and stigma of being ill and the guilt of being sick at a time when so many people were in need. I returned to the front line with compassion, strict attention to protocol, and enthusiasm to help those in need and a commitment to reducing risk to not only viruses but racism in medicine and nursing.
Words to Colleagues: It’s okay to be scared. Courage is feeling the fear and doing it anyway
“It is okay to be scared. If we were not scared, we would not be human. Courage is feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Self-care is mandatory, find out what it means to you and stick to it. It is not a luxury. Bad things happen to people despite doing everything ‘right.’ Hang in there, keep in touch with your feelings and colleagues, see the difference you can make with one person, as well as the bigger picture. See the connections between COVID-19 and the systems that we all need to manage. Be a leader, use your power to improve health care in this country.”
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Barry Wetcher/Fox Searchlight
The Ice Storm (1997): Prep-schooler Paul Hood (Tobey Maguire) returns home for Thanksgiving weekend and finds his family about to implode. While his father (Kevin Kline) tries to douse his sorrows with booze and infidelity, Paul's mother (Joan Allen) looks for answers in self-help books. The experimentation and liberalism that defined the 1970s lead to ruin as the family's environs literally freeze over during a freak storm in this insightful drama helmed by Ang Lee.
Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Tobey Maguire, Henry Czerny, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood
Available: March 1
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A Good Old Fashioned After Dinner Speech
And a very busy week to boot ...
POSTED BY DAVID PIBWORTH ON 22/11/2016 @ 8:00AM
I have a splendid week coming up. I'm off to Ireland today where I have two good corporate days of work and possibly even a chance to have a look around the wonderful city of Belfast ...
I'm looking forward to travelling Belfast and my after dinner speech on Saturday.
copyright: alphaspirit / 123rf stock photo (licensee)
When I get back, I have to clear the office in Olney as we have a large project coming along utilising our office space in the new year. There are a couple of stage jobs in the offing, and then I must get down to learning my pantomime script.
"I'm playing the role of Abanazer in Alladin in the Isle of Wight from December through to the new year."
And on Saturday night, I have an after dinner speech to make at the Newport Pagnell Young Farmers Dinner and Dance. Now you may think that this is just another gig and in some ways, you'd be right, but it isn't really. It is an opportunity for me to roll out some of my old jokes.
After dinner speaking is an odd thing. A speaker is usually called upon to pass on some profound knowledge to the audience and leave them with a new nugget of information that they didn't know. But not this time. I have a couple of events where I can more or less do what I want, rugby clubs being the other.
The problem with me is that I don't really view myself as someone who has a whole lot of information to pass on. Yes, I know how to direct a comedy production, I know how to act within a fairly narrow comedy field and I can make handkerchiefs disappear when called upon. At heart, I really just want to amuse people rather than teach them, and even when I am teaching magic to kids, I tend to look at the entertainment value rather than the educational value.
But this after dinner speech is different. They'll be a few people I know and many that I don't, but I do know what they want. And what they want is a meal, a number of jokes and then to get on with the drinking and dancing.
"It's not that I'm over confident, as
I never am."
I really look at what I'm going to say and rehearse for hours as my long-suffering wife and daughter will tell you when I pace around the kitchen working on the timing of the same joke over and over. I've been going back over my copious joke books and looking at the old style jokes.
It's not some clever routine where I aim to tell everyone how awful Donald Trump is or how stupid people are to have voted for Brexit, or how marvellous or terrible Jeremy Corbyn is. I take it that people I meet are intelligent enough to have made their decisions either way and it's of little importance.
I don't want to change anyone's views on anything, I just want them to laugh. To that end, I've been pouring over all sorts of old gags and a few new ones that I've either written or stolen. I'm not concerned about stealing jokes, nor indeed if people nick ones that I've come up with. I listen intently to the speakers before me, and the MC, in case they come up with something that I'm going to use and then I just cut that bit out. It does happen occasionally.
So I'm not going to give much away in case you are coming to it but I think my opening will be, "As I stood in front of the mirror today, admiring my naked body, I thought ... I'm going to be thrown out of IKEA shortly" and then ladies and gentlemen, I shall go through the card with a smattering of jokes that I have heard through the years and how they've changed.
"They tell me that joke telling is an art that's being lost."
So I am fighting against that, as I do believe everyone should enjoy jokes. So maybe, just maybe, I am going to teach the audience something, but really, I just want to make them laugh.
If I can work out how to do it, I shall download my script from the show as an attachment next week, and you'll have a load of jokes to pick through.
While some of them undoubtedly need visuals as well, most of them are relatively straightforward, and I'd like others to get as much fun out of them, as I have telling them.
Until next time ...
More about David Pibworth ...
David is the owner of David Pibworth Productions (DPP) which provide corporate entertainment and also actors for corporate training and development.
Having worked in the Light Entertainment field for many years and produced shows for Al Murray & Joe Pasquale amongst others, David is in a position to advise on well-known comedy and musical acts. DPP also represent Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's scripts which include Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son.
He is the director of MK Theatre of Comedy who are very well known locally for their stage adaptations of classic comedy scripts such as Fawlty Towers, The Vicar of Dibley, Allo Allo and many others.
He is a long-standing member of Equity and the Directors Guild of Great Britain and has acted in, and directed, many productions over the years, mainly in Light Entertainment, but with occasional forays into Shakespeare etc. Every Christmas he is contracted as an Ugly Sister in Cinderella, currently with 'That's Entertainment' who also use him as a director.
He teaches eccentric magic for The Pauline Quirke Academy and MKTOC also run a youth drama school in Olney from the DPP offices.
David maintains his busy lifestyle is a surefire way to avoid being on any committees. He is married to Julie, and they have one daughter, Esther and live in Clifton Reynes, surrounded by dogs, cats and horses. They live so close to the church that David has instructed his daughter - when he dies and not before - to fire him over the wall from a circus cannon.
More blog posts for you to enjoy ...
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Vandals smash-up charity minibuses
HUNDREDS of vulnerable residents have been left unable to get out and about after the minibuses they rely on were broken into.
Heartless vandals smashed the windows of three vehicles belonging to the Basildon District Volunteer Carers, based at The George Hurd Centre on Audley Way, Basildon.
They also rifled through the glove boxes in search of valuable items and attempted to steal a sat-nav but left empty-handed.
Staff from the charity, which helps elderly and disabled people live more independent lives, were shocked when they arrived at work at 8am on Tuesday to find the car park covered in shattered glass.
Dawn Penn, Community Service Manager at Basildon District Volunteer Careers, said: “We are all absolutely stunned. I just can’t believe that someone would do this. We have been here four years and never experienced anything like this.
“The buses are especially adapted for wheelchair access so it’s pretty obvious that disabled people use them. This is a major disruption to our service.”
Every month the charity, which was established in 1991, provides more than 2,000 journeys for 300 elderly and disabled people across the borough.
Despite having a further two minibuses which remain in operation, the dedicated volunteers were left with little choice but to cancel a number of their transport commitments forcing elderly and disabled residents to either use taxi’s or stay at home.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to call 101.
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Four Singapore Management University (SMU) students will fly to Facebook's Silicon Valley headquarters in California in November to represent Asia in an international "hackathon".
The contest involves teams brainstorming ideas and programming computers to create a working product within a short time span.
"We are all extremely thrilled to be able to check out its headquarters and possibly (Facebook founder) Mark Zuckerberg himself," said team member Alayne Pang, 23.
She and her teammates - Xu Mengxiang, 25; Suresh Subramaniam, 21; and Abhilash Murthy, 22 - edged out 19 other teams from the Asia-Pacific region in a hackathon here last month. They will represent Asia in the finals.
The hackathon saw 20 teams given 24 hours to come up with a solution to a problem of their choice. The SMU students from the School of Information Systems spent a sleepless night creating a Web application called Graph-paper, which allows users to perform detailed Facebook searches so they can better plan for or enjoy gatherings.
For example, the dashboard enables organisers to determine the favourite music bands among people attending a particular event and to play that music automatically. Another search lets those attending an event discover which guest they have the most mutual friends with.
The idea was inspired by the students' experiences. Some had friends who were less keen to attend events at which they did not know anyone or where they may not like the music.
Facebook, they believe, has immense potential for data mining. Mr Suresh said the site is "the most popular distraction for people".
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DJ Matt Blake
DJ Matt was recently interviewed on a local TV program. Check out the interview below and learn more about Matt, Dj business, and events.
It was a great interview and I was so proud of how it turned out!
Share the link with your friends - https://youtu.be/crqI9UUsq94
PARTY TIME TEXAS:
I am super excited to announce that I have joined Party Time Texas as an exclusive DJ! You still get all the awesome DJ Matt that you all know and trust, but now I have the support and resources of the amazing Party Time Texas behind me!
A little about Party Time:
Party Time Texas has been throwing unforgettable parties since 1977. From wedding receptions and birthday parties to corporate events, we provide everything you need to kick your celebration up a notch. Our DJs do more than just get your guests moving-they interact with the crowd and act as the masters of ceremonies to keep your event running smoothly. Party Time has long been known for fabulous entertainment: national acts, DJ/MCs, the best variety bands, and a host of other performers.
I am still your DJ, all my contracts, billing, and planning forms are taken care of by the fabulous team at Party Time, so I can focus on being an entertainer!
Check out my profile at Party Time - https://partytimetexas.com/matt-blake/
Please let me know if you or anyone you know has an event coming up that needs a DJ. I would LOVE to be that DJ!
Write me a review on Google: https://g.page/djmattblake/review
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Closing the Eye Health Gap
Monday, 12th November 2018 at 8:51 am
Professor Hugh Taylor AC is the founder of Indigenous Eye Health at Melbourne University, and is fighting to close the gap of preventable blindness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by 2020. He is this week’s Changemaker.
The feeling of restoring someone’s sight is what Taylor describes as “almost biblical”.
The surgery for restoring sight is often quite simple, but the impact of the surgery, and the emotional response that comes with it, often leaves Taylor at a loss for words.
While 94 per cent of vision loss is avoidable, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are six times more likely to suffer from blindness than non Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.
After working in remote Indigenous communities with the Fred Hollows Foundation, as well as overseas, and seeing little change in the statistics over a number of years, Taylor decided it was time to take serious action on closing the vision gap.
Taylor is on a mission to close the gap by 2020, through sustainable health systems that will change the landscape of Indigenous eye health, forever.
In this week’s Changemaker, Taylor discusses why he was inspired take charge of Indigenous eye health, creating sustainable solutions, and the feeling of restoring a human’s eyesight.
What made you want to specialise in Indigenous eye health?
Back in the 70s, when I was doing my ophthalmology training, I spent a year working with the Fred Hollows Foundation. Over a period of a year or so, we examined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the whole country, and this gave me a real insight into some of the conditions and disadvantages of Indigenous people across the country. It was when I did a review for the Commonwealth, in the mid 90s on Indigenous eye health, and made a series of recommendations, that I realised in 30 years, nothing had changed. I realised no one else seemed to be doing much to make a change, so I rolled up my sleeves and got on with it, moved to Melbourne University and set up the eye health unit, to really try and focus on this problem full time.
When you were working in those remote communities, at what point did you realise it was a really big problem?
I’d been brought up in middle class family, and went to school and university in Melbourne, living quite a privileged life.
Keep in mind, I was there over 40 years ago, so things have changed, but when I was working in these remote communities, many were wearing old second hand clothes, lacking facilities to wash themselves or their clothes, with eye, nose, ear and skin infections. It was very different from walking around suburban Melbourne or working in the emergency room or outpatient clinic. That fellow Australians were allowed to live like that was just not right and a real shock. I just couldn’t understand how that could happen in Australia. It was when I went overseas and did work in Africa, Asia, America and the Middle East, and saw what can happen and change there, that I realised things hadn’t changed in Australia and we needed to do something about it.
Why did you think setting up your own clinic and area of work was more effective than the work you were doing with Fred Hollows?
The stuff I did with Hollows was really a survey, and one-off eye care, and an attempt to set up ongoing eye care. I was then one of the founding board members of the foundation, they weren’t really doing much in the Indigenous eye health space, mainly focusing their work overseas. I was also running a big clinical department and research group, and the Centre for Eye Research Australia, amongst other things, and it only left an hour or two a week to think about Indigenous eye health. I really wanted to develop long term and sustainable changes, rather than having one-off services, that needed time and effort to identify the problems, and then working out what the solutions are, and how they could be best rolled out.
Restoring someone’s eyesight is a pretty significant act, what does that feel like for you doing the work?
Ophthalmology is almost biblical. You’re making blind people see again, and that can be both rewarding for the patient and the family, but also for the practitioners. Sometimes it’s quite embarrassing, because all you’ve done to people, once you’re trained, is a simple operation. But taking out someone’s cataract, particularly if it’s a very advanced cataract, to take that out and do it properly, you feel very satisfied at the end of surgery. The next day when you take off the bandage and the dressing, and the patient is bursting with emotion, and joy at being able to see, count how many toes they have or touching their nose. Sometimes they are so excited, you really don’t know what to say, and that’s really very moving and very exciting.
Are there other reasons aside from a lack of services that contribute to the high numbers of vision loss for Indigenous people?
Well it’s interesting, because when we first set up the Indigenous eye health unit, we did a survey and found that the unmet need in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, is the same as it is, in Fitzroy Crossing, up in the Kimberley. In the Kimberley, we obviously need to get more eye services out there, but the Victorian Aboriginal health service in Fitzroy is less than a mile from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, the largest eye hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.
They were also having seven times less surgery to remove cataracts, and they were four times more likely to wait for more than a year to get surgery done. Some of the reasons for not using services were for simple things like cultural safety, or institutional racism that was keeping people away. Other things were the movement of more and more surgery into private hospitals, with big gap fees. We ended up saying that the path of care was like a leaky pipe, there are lots of cracks where people can fall out of the system, and if you only fix one or two cracks, the pipe is still leaking. You actually have to address each of those issues, to fix the pipe.
Do you feel you’ve received enough support from government?
We’ve had a lot of support from government, and there has been a lot of things done. Of our road map, there were 42 recommendations, and more than 16 of those have been fully implemented, and we have a first step done on every one of those, and about two-thirds or more of the intermediate steps have been done. So we are actually making really good progress. The government has put in a whole lot of funding into quite a number of those recommendations, and made a number of those changes. There’s still more work to do, and we’ve made good progress, rolling out this improved way of delivering eye care, we have halved the gap for blindness, but more needs to be done to implement those recommendations across the country. We are hopeful this will happen in the next funding cycle, people see what progress is being made, and we live in hope that we will close the gap for vision in 2020.
Do you think vision loss receives less attention because it doesn’t immediately cause death?
Something we outlined in our report on closing the gap, is the false reasons for not doing something about blindness. People say it doesn’t kill you, but actually, if you have visual impairment you have more than a two fold increased risk of dying. Vision loss caused 11 per cent of the health gap. The first is heart disease, the second is diabetes, equal third is trauma and vision loss. It’s actually very important. The second is people say you can’t do anything about it, and it’s just a natural part of ageing, but in fact, 94 per cent of the vision impairment is unnecessary, and it’s treatable. Much of it can be fixed overnight. You can give someone a pair of glasses, they see right away, and if you do cataract surgery, they will see the next day. So unlike some of these other chronic problems, like alcoholism, or heart disease, or kidney failure, with vision loss, most of it we can actually fix. What we see, is the eye care is providing a paradigm or a template on how to link primary care with the specialist services, because if we can sort it out for eyes, it can work for hearts, and lungs and kidneys.
Why exactly is it that blindness is linked to shorter life expectancy?
People who have vision impairment, have a doubling risk of falls, an eight fold increase of hip fractures, are three times more likely to have depression, and you can’t actually get around to look after yourself, or go to the doctor or participate in community and religious events. And in addition, if you’re so blind from diabetes, you can’t check your blood sugar, you can’t check all your pills, or your feet to make sure they aren’t having problems. There are some very serious impediments that happen because of sight loss. It also prevents healthy and independent ageing. I mean, Makinti Napanangka, who won the 2008 Telstra Art award, had to stop painting because she was blind from cataract, and after she had surgery, she took out the award, and that’s fantastic. From not being able to take yourself to the doctor, or make a cup of tea, she was able to return to her career after surgery, so it’s really important.
What are you currently working on?
Our focus at the moment is working with advocacy and government to try and get additional funding, particularly the increase in funding for the visiting outreach services for ophthalmology and optometry, and funding for case management of patients who need care referrals in their treatment. We are doing a lot of work making sure that everyone with diabetes gets the regular treatment and that’s also across the country.
In the area of trachoma, while we’ve had very good progress, there is still much more work to be done to eliminate it as a blinding disease. For that we are focusing on health promotion so that every child and family knows to keep the kids faces clean, to stop the transmission of infection, and also to make sure there’s washing facilities in the houses and schools, so the kids can actually make sure that they can wash their faces.
Do you think it’s possible to close the vision gap by 2020?
Yes! There’s a lot of work to do, but you’ve gotta back things that work, and we are actually making real progress. We’ve already halved the gap for blindness, reduced the rates of trachoma in kids from remote communities from 21 per cent in 2008 to 3.8 per cent, so I think we are making some really good progress, we just need to have the support to finish the job.
What are you doing to ensure that the organisation that is set up is sustainable and continue on?
My little group may disappear, and that’ll be fine, what we are really trying to do is develop long term sustainable changes so that this system just keeps on running. Once it’s set up in place, they’ll be checks and balances with monitoring and reporting, and the evaluation of reporting. So it’s really about building those sustainable solutions, building things into medicare, changing government policy, so services are properly funded and coordinated. I started 40 years ago, dropping into communities and fixing eyesight and then leaving, and that’s not what we should be doing in 2018, we need to be more sustainable.
The national Close the Gap campaign extends beyond just eye health, does the complexity of the issue overwhelm you?
It is complex, and I recognise that but no I don’t feel overwhelmed. I actually feel empowered by recognising it’s complexity. Stepping back and taking this health system approach, looking at the patient journey or the pathway of care, coming up with the notion of it being a leaky pipe with many issues to fix is important. There’s no silver bullet, it’s not the three key priorities. I’m quite empowered by a quote from Helen Keller, who said I am only one, and I can’t do everything, but I am one, and I can do something, and because I can’t do everything, doesn’t mean that I won’t do the something that I can do. With eye care, you can actually do it, and teasing out the real things that need to be done and as I said, most of it can be fixed, and most of it can be fixed overnight. I think we are making really good progress, and learning the lessons that we’ve been working out for eye care to apply for the provisions of other specialist health services.
How has this experience changed you?
I guess it makes me optimistic that we can change, and recognising that there’s not a silver bullet, there’s not just three things that need to be done, you need to take a health systems approach, and look at the multiple things. And so taking a complex problem and unpacking it has been very important, and I think that has given me the optimism for when people ask if we can get it all done by 2020, because of course we can! If we can keep pushing on and kicking a few goals, it’s very doable, we will get there.
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Earlier this week, a sophisticated, capable, and seemingly freelance cyber-spying operation called Red October burst onto the scene. Well, it's probably been around for years, but we all only just found out about it. Now, it's already disappearing. After having the light shined on it, it's darting back into the shadows.
It looks like Red October is a bit bashful. After the big reveal, Red October's infrastructure started going offline. Domain names associated with the project have begun to disappear, as well as hosting for command and control servers. It's like the whole project is packing up and going home now that the secret' is out.
While that could be the case, to a certain extent, Red October is known for being resilient and having layers upon layers of proxy defense. The "mothership" has not been located, so there's still a juicy core of stolen intel somewhere out there. The retraction of recently discovered feelers only makes sense as a move to protect it. The question is: has Red October been thwarted by being found out, or is it just pulling into hibernation until everyone forgets about it, only to come back with new tools and now proxies? My money is on the latter. [Threatpost via Ars Technica]
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Navarrette: The boundaries of identity
SAN DIEGO – Who's afraid of a little 'ol hyphen?
Apparently, some of my readers. What sets off many of them is when I refer to myself as a "Mexican-American." What sets me off is when they have the audacity to confront me over it.
The latest skirmish started with a column urging Americans not to emulate Mexico's strict immigration policies lest we wind up a Third World country with a second-rate economy. At one point, I casually identified myself as "Mexican-American."
One reader wrote: "You are no more of a Mexican American than I am American Indian, Irish and German American. I am an American. Please join me in becoming an American?"
Another said: "What part of you is Mexican? Do you own any allegiance to Mexico? Just wondering why you refer to yourself as a Mexican-American. American has no color or nationality in front of it."
Another wrote: "Congratulations are in order. You can now refer to yourself as an American of Mexican heritage as I refer to myself, a third generation American, as an American of Irish heritage vs. an Irish-American. For me being American comes first."
Another offered this: "You said you are a Mexican-American who was born here and your parents are too. To me, that just makes you an American. We all have fathers and mothers who came from somewhere else ... I wish people of Mexican descent could just be called Americans. Is that prejudicial? I don't think so. I think it makes us all brothers and sisters."
Finally there was this gem: "You are trapped, sir, between being a Mexican and an American. Your loyalties are split. My heritage is German, French and possibly Welsh. I do not refer to myself as a German American, German/French American, or any other kind of hyphenated American. I am an American ... Those that identify themselves as hyphenated Americans deliberately or perhaps unwittingly separate and even alienate themselves from our culture. It is self defeating and perpetuates racial tension and separation. If I recall, you are second or third generation American. I cannot conceive of why you continue to call yourself a Mexican American. Isn't it time to become an American?"
I've been haggling over the hyphen for more than 20 years. Those who oppose using it like to quote President Theodore Roosevelt, who railed against the concept of a hyphenated American as someone who was "not an American at all."
Since Roosevelt's Dutch ancestors crossed the Atlantic, and most of mine never crossed a border as much as a border crossed them, I'll take what he has to say with a grain of salt.
What many in the anti-hyphen crowd forget is that, when Roosevelt said those words in the early 1900s, the dominant immigrant groups in the United States were German, Irish and Italian. These are the folks T.R. feared would not assimilate? How silly. All of these groups would go on, in a pair of world wars and a half dozen other major foreign conflicts in the 20th century, to send their children to fight and sometimes die for this country. At home, they worked hard, paid taxes, built roads, toiled in factories and contributed to society in a thousand ways. They never deserved to have their loyalty questioned – by Roosevelt or anyone else.
Today, while nativists won't admit it, Latinos are following this tradition. They give and give to this country – then give some more.
My critics need to step back. It's none of their business how anyone else refers to themselves. We don't need their permission.
Even for a public figure in a public forum, how one identifies oneself is a private matter. My choice of words doesn't hurt anyone. Besides – with the possible exception of reporters in Ferguson, Mo., – Americans still have the right to free expression. This is how I express myself.
Those at the other end of the spectrum, the folks on the Latino left, have other issues. They want to attack me over how I pronounce my name, whether I speak Spanish, and how authentic they judge me to be. Again, none of their business.
One side demands that I respect the country and flag. The other side demands that I respect my culture and heritage. Yet neither side respects boundaries.
Ruben Navarrette Jr. writes for the Washington Post Writers Group, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20071. Send email to email@example.com.
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The Canadian dollar has posted considerable slight losses in the Tuesday session. Currently, USD/CAD is trading at 1.2897, up 0.66% on the day. On the economic front, there are no Canadian events on the schedule. In the US, the focus is on consumer spending reports. Retail Sales dipped to 0.3%, shy of the estimate of 0.4%. Core Retail Sales edged up to 0.3%, but missed the forecast of 0.5%. On Wednesday, Canada releases Manufacturing Production and the US will release construction reports.
Canadian employment numbers were mixed on Friday. The economy shed 1100 jobs in April, surprising analysts that had predicted a strong gain of 17.8 thousand. This marked the first decline since January. There was better news from wage growth, which jumped 3.3% in April on an annualized basis. The Canadian currency has received some help from strong oil prices, which are at the highest level in 3-1/2 years. President Trump’s bombshell announcement that the US would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, as well as tensions in the Middle East have raised fears of supply disruptions and have significantly pushed up the price of crude.
With the U.S economy performing well in 2018, the U.S consumer is feeling very optimistic. On Friday, the UoM Consumer Sentiment improved to 98.8 in April, beating the estimate of 98.4 points. The U.S labor market is at near or full employment, which has resulted in a slowdown in job growth due to a shortage of skilled workers. This was underscored last week, as JOLTS Job Openings climbed to a record 6.6 million. At the same time, inflation levels remain low, as the Federal Reserve target of 2 percent remains elusive. CPI rebounded with a gain of 0.2%, but this fell short of the estimate of 0.3%. Core CPI edged lower to 0.1%, shy of the forecast of 0.2%. Inflation levels will be an important factor for the Fed in its monetary policy projection, which remains at two more hikes in 2018. The odds of a rate hike at the June hike stands close to 100%.
Tuesday (May 15)
- 8:30 US Core Retail Sales. Estimate 0.5%. Actual 0.3%
- 8:30 US Retail Sales. Estimate 0.4%. Actual 0.3%
- 8:30 US Empire State Manufacturing Index. Estimate 15.1. Actual 20.1
- 10:00 US Business Inventories. Estimate 0.2%
- 10:00 US NAHB Housing Market Index. Estimate 70
- 12:45 US FOMC Member John Williams
- 16:00 US TIC Long-Term Purchases
Wednesday (May 16)
- 8:30 Canadian Manufacturing Production
- 8:30 US Building Permits. Estimate 1.35M
- 8:30 US Housing Starts. Estimate 1.33M
*All release times are DST
*Key events are in bold
USD/CAD for Tuesday, May 15, 2018
USD/CAD, May 15 at 9:05 DST
Open: 1.2812 High: 1.2848 Low: 1.2792 Close: 1.2897
USD/CAD was flat in the Asian session and has edged higher in European trade
- 1.2850 is providing support
- 1.2943 is the next resistance line
- Current range: 1.2850 to 1.2943
Further levels in both directions:
- Below: 1.2850, 1.2757, 1.2687 and 1.2527
- Above: 1.2943, 1.3015 and 1.3125
OANDA’s Open Positions Ratio
USD/CAD ratio is showing little movement in the Tuesday session Currently, short positions have a majority (55%), indicative of trader bias towards USD/CAD continuing to move downwards.
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December 13, 2012
If you're feeling better about your financial position now than you were at the start of the year, you're not alone.
The consumer confidence index for people in Charlottesville, Albemarle and surrounding counties has jumped about ten points since earlier this year.
Researchers at UVa surveyed more than a thousand people in our area and found that, in general, Central Virginians are feeling better about current economic conditions. Not only that, but they're even more optimistic about the future.
"With my dad's business and all, it doesn't feel like he's having as hard a time as he was maybe two years ago," says Grace Ahn of Charlottesville. "I remember it was really bad then, but it seems to have settled down a bit."
The survey showed people who live in Charlottesville had the greatest satisfaction with both the current conditions and the most optimism for the future. Fluvanna and Louisa county residents were the only areas to indicate a decline.
Nationally, consumers are also more optimistic now than they were earlier this year.
However, the survey revealed the overall positive feelings of local consumers have moved at a faster pace than Americans in general.
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- 2008 audit available.
- Commissioners listed with contact information. Meeting schedule, minutes, and agendas available.
- Building permits available.
- Basic tax information available.
- Administrative officials listed under respective departments.
- Budget is not published.
- Contracts are not online.
- Does not disclose if belongs to government sector lobbying associations.
- Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.
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While thrift shopping can often be a hit-or-miss venture, Amanda and Simon Britt have had some very good fortune.
In 2013, while driving home from a local farmers' market, Amanda, 51, noticed a handwritten sign reading 'vintage garage sale' in the town of Bilambil, 15 minutes inland from Tweed Heads in the Northern Rivers region.
Stopping for a closer inspection, Amanda and her husband Simon, 52, eventually ended up buying the whole property - which included a rustic timber barn and an impressive river cottage.
"The sale was set up in the most beautiful barn, which had previously been an antique shop," says Amanda. "There were wrought-iron beds in the garden, antiques spilling off the verandah… I was in heaven!"
Amanda discovered the owners were considering selling the property and that their daughter had re-opened the barn for a big clean-out.
At the time, the couple lived a mere 10 minutes away in Bilambil Heights with their two sons, Sam, who is now 24, and Joseph, 20, — and had absolutely no plans to move.
However, there was something about the property, on four hectares in a quiet leafy cul-de-sac, which Amanda couldn't resist. "I didn't even care what the main house looked like, I just loved the barn," she says.
The couple were enamoured with its history and charm and arranged to come back soon for a look around.
"As we walked through the house, it just got better and better," Amanda says of the 1911 home, originally called Avongale. Six months later, they sold their house at Bilambil Heights and were ready to move in.
"We only had a little house before and didn't have anywhere to put our furniture," says Amanda who, along with the house, acquired a few other pieces at the sale. "Everything just looked so good where it was, I wanted it to stay exactly the same. I bought pews, ladders, anything I could get my hands on."
The family had a week between moving out of their Bilambil Heights house, where they had lived for 16 years, and the settlement of their new home, so the previous owners kindly offered to store everything until their arrival.
"All of our furniture was in the house before we moved in, or before we even owned it," Amanda says.
Originally part of a 120-hectare dairy farm that was later subdivided, the property backs onto Bilambil Creek and also features a slab hut with a fireplace that's around 150 years old.
"Our house looks out over a local football club, and my husband remembers it from when he played there at school. It is one of the oldest original homes in Bilambil."
Hesitant to make any changes to the house, now re-named, House of Avongale, Amanda's top priority was cutting the garden back.
Over the years, it had become so overgrown that the building behind it was barely visible. "We had vines and trees all over the house, it needed to breathe," she says. "After we began pulling everything down, it looked completely different. It really came alive."
A Bobcat was brought in to remove most of the vegetation, and the trees which remained include two stunning figs, as well as a magnolia tree in the front yard — which has become a much-loved feature.
"Once we cleared everything away, it shone," says Amanda. "We looked out from the window one day and there were flowers all over it."
The timber on the verandah needed replacing due to rot, and after the garden had been pared back, the front railings were taken down.
"I didn't want the space to feel restricted. Now we can walk from the verandah straight onto the lawn," says Amanda.
The family spends a lot of time outside, making good use of a fire pit and an outdoor bathtub. "We've had a few weddings and parties here, which have been just beautiful with all the fairy lights in the fig tree."
While most of the work has been done outside, a fresh coat of white paint is the most impactful change inside the home.
"When we bought the house, it was multiple colours — yellow, burgundy and gold — and I couldn't live with it," says Amanda.
In 2019, the couple intends to build an outdoor kitchen, but for now they love spending time in the barn with friends and family. "It is definitely my favourite place," she says.
Every day, Simon drives 15 minutes to his family's butcher shop in Tweed Heads, where Sam and Joseph also work, while Amanda plans the forthcoming renovations.
"I feel very safe when I'm alone here because our neighbours, while out of sight, are still in close proximity. It brings me a sense of security without feeling isolated."
Amanda believes moving out of town has taught her family a lot.
"We watch how seasons change, when things flower. Although it's only a small property, when you're in suburbia you don't seem to notice it as much. Simon has always been an outdoors person, but living here has really changed me."
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We’re always hearing about the high divorce rate, but what about the couples who marry and stay together – happily - forever? What do they know that the rest of us don’t?
Relate’s Barbara Bloomfield says, “The top factors that make a good relationship are trust, communication, commitment, shared values and personality.”
That older couple still holding hands as they walk down the street? Chances are they built their relationship on these…
“Trust is the cornerstone of a relationship and it’s a process measured by actions, not words,” Relate’s Barbara Bloomfield says.
“Every time your partner carries out their promises, even if it’s just fixing the bathroom door like they said they would, they’re building faith in your future together.”
“The ‘good news sandwich’ is an amazing way to talk,’” she says. “Tell your partner how much you appreciate something they’ve done, then say what’s upsetting you, and finish with another positive.
“Your partner will be more motivated to listen and to act on your comments if they don’t feel attacked.”
“Planning your future and what you want your marriage to look like in five or 10 years’ time is crucial,” says Bloomfield.
“You need to understand each other’s relationship deal-breakers and why they’re so important, whether it’s weekly visits to your parents or being able to holiday alone sometimes.
“And you may need to compromise a little so you meet somewhere in the middle,” she adds.
4. Shared values
“Setting goals, like going on a gap year or moving house, can give you something to look forward to so you develop your relationship together,” explains Bloomfield. What doesn’t matter is if you partner has different political views or you can’t agree what to watch on TV.
“It’s more about having a joint belief about what your relationship should be,” she says.
“It’s easy to get into the habit of being negative so remember the quirky, individual personality you fell in love with. And try hard to be thoughtful and kind,” says Bloomfield.
“Fun and spontaneity can be lost in the routine of everyday life so sometimes you have to push yourself and your partner to try new things. Every time you have a lovely experience, you’re paying into the bank of your relationship and reinforcing why you got together.”
Words: Andréa Childs
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A security researcher has discovered a backdoor vulnerability with certain D-Link routers that might allow cyber criminals to alter a router's setting without a username or password.
In a note on its website, D-Link said it is "proactively working with the sources of these reports as well as continuing to review across the complete product line to ensure that the vulnerabilities discovered are addressed."
The glitch was discovered by Craig Heffner from Tactical Network Solutions. He charted the hack in a technical blog post, but what it boils down to is a vulnerability that lets scammers "access the web interface without any authentication and view/change the device settings."
According to PC World, D-Link plans to release a firmware update for the problem by the end of the month. D-Link did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
As the site noted, the discovery is problematic because an attacker could, for example, change the DNS settings on a router and redirect users to malicious websites.
"Security and performance is of the utmost importance to D-Link across all product lines," D-Link said on its site. "This is not just through the development process but also through regular firmware updates to comply with the current safety and quality standards."
D-Link has promised updates about the situation on its website.
But in the meantime, it has warned users to ignore unsolicited emails because clicking on links within these messages could allow for unauthorised access to a router.
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Using data from the most recently released Survey of Minority Businesses, this article explores the significance of businesses owned by minority women in Massachusetts. I describe the number of such businesses, the rates at which the number of such businesses are expanding, and the average sales and receipts of women-owned businesses — and I compare these statistics for White, Black, Latino and Asian businesses.
Williams, Russell E.
"Business Ownership Patterns Among Black, Latina, and Asian Women in Massachusetts,"
Trotter Review: Vol. 12
, Article 3.
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Revealing the Defects in Graphene for Improving Electrochemical Sensor EfficiencyMay 20, 2020 by Luke James
Russian scientists have recently concluded a study of the effects of defects in graphene on electron transfer at the graphene-solution interface.
The electrochemical properties of graphene, properties that make the material highly desirable and useful for applications such as biosensors, photovoltaics, and electrochemical cells, strongly depend on its chemical structure and electronic properties.
These also influence the kinetics of redox processes, and the study of the kinetics of heterogeneous electron transfer on graphene’s surface has been heightened by recent data showing the possibility of accelerating the transfer rate when structural defects such as vacancies and impurities are present.
Investigating Graphene’s Impurities
This new data comes from the research of scientists at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Skoltech, and the Russian Academy of Sciences Joint Institute for High Temperatures.
The scientists claim that their experimental calculations reportedly show that defects in graphene have the potential to substantially increase the charge transfer rate.
These calculations were carried out as part of wider research into the kinetics of an outer sphere nonadiabatic electron transfer in defective graphene, published in Electrochimica Acta in May.
Furthermore, the team says that by varying the type of defect, it is possible to selectively catalyze the electron transfer to a certain class of reagents in the solution. This may be useful for creating more efficient electrochemical sensors and electrocatalysts.
Insights on the Kinetics of Electron Transfer
The research presents a theoretical study of the kinetics of electron transfer when with various defects: Single and double vacancies, the Stone-Wales defect, nitrogen impurities, and epoxy and hydroxyl groups. All of these defects significantly affect the transfer rate, most notably the single vacancy where transfer rate was predicted to “grow by an order of magnitude relative to the defect-free graphene.”
According to the researchers, this increase should theoretically only be observed for redox processes with a standard potential of −0.2 volts to 0.3 volts.
Their calculations also demonstrated that due to the low quantum capacitance of the graphene sheet, the electron transfer kinetics can be controlled by changing the bilayer’s capacitance.
A graphic depicting defective graphene. Image credited to Daria Sokol/Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
‘Useful’ for Electrochemical Sensor Applications
"In our calculations, we tried to establish a relation between the kinetics of heterogeneous electron transfer and the changes in the electronic properties of graphene caused by defects,” said Associate Professor Sergey Kislenko of the Department for Physics of High-Temperature Processes, MIPT.
However, the team instead discovered that introducing defects into an otherwise perfect graphene sheet can increase the density of electronic states near the Fermi level and accelerate electron transfer. "Also, depending on the kind of defect, it affects the density of electronic states across various energy regions in different ways,” he added.
The team believes that their discovery and the effects of defects on graphene could be useful for electrochemical sensor applications, depending on the kind of defect.
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You don’t need a degree in computer science to help your child stay safe on the Internet. You just need to remember that the same basic rules you’ve taught your child about the real world also apply online: Don’t talk to strangers, be respectful of other people, and tell me right away if something upsets or scares you. Here are eight ways to help keep your child safe online.
1. Be there.
Keep your computer in a common area where you can occasionally peek over your child’s shoulder to see what she’s doing. If your child uses a laptop or an Internet-enabled media device, set a rule that she can only use it when you’re in the same room. You wouldn’t let your child loose in a strange playground without being there to keep an eye on things, right?
2. Be secure.
Learn to use privacy settings. Social networking sites, instant messaging programs, even some online games offer ways to control who your child can chat with online or what they can say to each other. Many sites geared toward children have special sections for parents that describe safety features and privacy settings. Visit the sites where your child goes and look for the sections marked “parents,” “privacy,” or “safety.”
3. Watch what’s said.
Tell your child never to reveal personal information online. That includes his name, address, phone number, town, school, and even the names of sports teams or clubs he belongs to.
4. Learn about your child’s online world.
Become familiar with the sites your child visits. Use her passwords or create your own accounts so you can keep up to date with her online activities. Show your child that you’re just as interested in what she does online as you are in knowing about her day at school.
5. Prevent infection.
Use antivirus software and schedule regular updates. And make sure your child knows never to download anything from a file-sharing site, click on an unknown link or pop-up ad, or open an email attachment from an address he doesn’t recognize.
6. Think before sending.
Remind your child to stop and consider the consequences before sending or posting anything online. He should ask himself, “Would I want my parents, my principal, my teacher, and my grandparents to see this?” If the answer is no, then he shouldn’t send it.
7. Keep passwords safe.
Make sure your child keeps her passwords secret from everyone (except you). Even best friends have been known to turn against one another and seize control of each other’s online accounts.
8. Prevent your child from wandering.
Find some child-safe search engines and bookmark these as well as your child’s favorite websites in a special folder in your Internet browser. This way, you can both rest easy next time your child has a question she needs answered or a school assignment to research. Consider this section of your bookmarks the children’s room of your public library.
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Auto insurance is a very important part of having a car. Through auto insurance, you basically lower your risk from unnecessary financial expenses brought about by incidents involving your car. The thing is that there are many types of auto insurance coverage and it is vital that you get the necessary coverage to get the best protection possible. If you have auto insurance, should you get involved in any road mishap, as long as the conditions are within the boundaries of your auto insurance policy, then your auto insurer will have you covered – meaning the insurance company will settle all the expenses.
When buying auto insurance, to get the best protection possible, it is important that you know the types of coverage you need. Getting the right coverage will provide you with the best protection possible. Of course, while getting a lot of coverage will provide you with almost an absolute protection, the cost of having a lot of coverage can be staggering and may not be worth all the investment. In fact, you may even call the expense of such as ridiculous. On the other hand though, not having enough coverage, such as buying only a basic package, may not provide you with enough protection.
If you plan on buying auto insurance, you have the option to buy it from an insurance agency or you have the option to buy it from an insurance broker. These days, both methods of buying auto insurance are now available online. This means that aside from being able to get your auto insurance from a physical shop, you are now given the opportunity to buy it from one of their websites as both insurance companies and insurance brokers now have online presence. Keep in mind though that you may find it advantageous if you buy your insurance from an insurance broker.
These days, getting auto insurance online is getting rather more popular among auto insurance buyers. This is because not only is it more convenient to get your auto insurance online, but it is also very secure. In fact, security may be the biggest concern when getting things online, but since payment methods have now become more secure, buyers find it relatively more convenient and at the same time economical to buy things (including insurance) online. If you are looking to get auto insurance for your car, try doing it online. You will never know that you may like this method better unless you give it a try.
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From overnight on Monday…
Don’t miss eLearning Africa 2012,
the Continent’s premier conference for ICT–enhanced
education and training!
The eLearning Africa 2012 programme is now online!
Register now to guarantee your place at Africa’s largest gathering of high-level policy makers, decision makers and ICT practitioners from education, business and government.
The line-up of speakers, presenters, exhibitors and demonstrators indicates that once again, eLearning Africa is an event not to be missed!
eLearning and Sustainability
How might eLearning be a vehicle for sustainable development in Africa? How can the public sector, private enterprises, education and society as a whole benefit from learning innovations which have the potential to drive education and training?Under the overall theme of eLearning and Sustainability, eLearning Africa 2012 will explore the creative ways in which ICT-enhanced learning can help to build a sustainable future.The three-day Conference will feature 12 workshops and fora, up to 60 sessions and over 300 speakers from Africa and beyond.
Take a look at the eLearning Africa 2012 programme.
Keynote speakers 2012
Minister of Communication and Information and Communication Technologies, Benin
Professor of Educational Technology at Newcastle University, UK and Visiting Professor, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, USA
President and CEO of Wyse Technology, USA
Goundé Désiré Adadja
ICT Special Adviser to the President of Benin
Gilletta Gbanhoun Mouyabi
Director General of the Agency for the Management of New Information and Communication Technology (AGeNTIC), Benin
Founder and CEO of OPENWORLD Ltd, Kenya
Public-Private Alliances Lead for Microsoft Sub- Saharan Africa, South Africa
Consultant for ICT for Development, Tanzania
Programme highlights A wide range of themes will be explored through varying session formats ranging from interactive role plays to discussion-based workshops. These will include:mLearning: Speakers will explore policy, practice, and the potential for children, youth and rural communities to engage with mobile teaching technologies sustainably.
Innovation and Change in Teaching Practice: How might educators adapt their attitudes, behaviour and practice to ensure a fruitful eLearning experience for students and teachers? Examine real-life case-studies and speak to the experts at eLearning Africa 2012!
eLearning and Awareness of Green Computing and Environmental Issues: Topics to be covered include renewable energy, sustainable development and eWaste management.
eLearning Practice Continues Under Resource Constraints: What forms of technology-supported learning are available to those who cannot access the latest mobile and cloud computing innovations? Find out how necessity can bring about extraordinary innovations!
Special features to look forward to Pre-Conference Workshops: Twelve Pre-Conference Workshops will set the tone for eLearning Africa 2012 on Wednesday, May 23rd. Full details of all Pre-Conference Workshops can be found here.The eLearning Africa Fail Faire: What makes some eLearning initiatives fail? How can practitioners learn from these mistakes? Come to this session to share experiences and learn from one another!
The eLearning Africa 2012 Debate: The high-octane atmosphere of the annual eLearning Africa Debate is a conference highlight for many. Listen, learn and have your say as a panel of distinguished speakers go head to head over this year’s contentious motion: “This House believes that we have underestimated the disruption mobile technologies will cause to formal educational systems in Africa and is concerned that their increased use undermines the traditional classroom setting, making teachers redundant.”
The eLearning Africa 2012 Exhibition: Leading international manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in the ICT and education fields will showcase the best of their products and services.
Why you need to be there
- Discover the latest ICT innovations driving capacity development across Africa
- Learn about good-practice guidelines for integrating ICT in education and training
- Listen to first-hand accounts of how to bounce back from a failed eLearning venture
- Be inspired by creative app developers who will showcase their products
- Network with Africa’s movers and shakers in the ICT and education fieldCheck out the Conference programme,
and make a date with eLearning Africa 2012!
ICWE GmbH, Leibnizstrasse 32
10625 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)30 310 18 18-0
Fax: +49 (0)30 324 98 33
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As I just enrolled in Grad School at UMBC, I wanted a second battery for my Lenovo Z570 laptop. I purchased the Z570 (the Z580 is the newer version) this time last year and so far I’m happy with it. The build quality is great for the price, the speakers sound decent, and it’s reasonably fast. However, the battery is nothing to write home about – 4 hours being typical with the screen dimmed.
My solution came in the form of a third party battery from Amazon. This one to be exact.
I was worried on several fronts about this particular battery: First, I have read that Lenovo laptops, particularly newer models, refuse to charge any battery that is not a genuine Lenovo battery. Apparently there is a chip inside the battery the laptop reads to confirm it is genuine. Second, fitment is rumored to be an issue with third party batteries; some are too loose while others are too tight. Third, the price point on this particular battery was so low, I don’t see how it could be a quality battery – I can’t even buy the individual cells for the price I paid for the entire battery! Finally, this battery’s part number was not an exact match for the battery that came with my Z570 and even worse, the voltage did not even match. The factory battery is rated at 11.1 volts nominal while this battery is 10.8 volts nominal – not a big difference, but concerning in conjunction with the differing part numbers. I knew from my background in engineering that Li-Ion batteries are typically rated as either 3.6v or 3.7v nominal per cell (further research indicates there are multiple Li-Ion cell chemistries on the market with differing nominal voltages, but they are functionally interchangeable), making 3 cells connected in series rate at 10.8 OR 11.1 volts nominal depending on the number chosen by the manufacturer. On the surface, this battery passes the “common sense” test.
Well never fear, the battery seems to work fine. The system actually recognizes it as a Sanyo battery, a quality manufacturer of laptop batteries (whether the chip is clone or not is another question). Fitment, while not exactly spot on, is close enough. It’s a snug fit compared to the factory Lenovo battery but it’s not hard to insert or remove. My initial impression on battery life is that it is every bit as good as the factory battery was when it was new, but only time will tell the true story as it ages. Overall, I’m extremely happy and might purchase an additional battery or two! Time for the Cybersecurity studies to commence.
*August 30th Update*
I finally put the battery through its paces starting yesterday in my management course. There is slightly north of 3 hours runtime on the battery so far, with some of that being heavy use, and Windows is reporting 24% battery life remaining after it sat in standby overnight. I’d call that a success. I think the battery life is every bit as good as the factory battery. I’ll post another update in the future as the battery wears in.
As the weather warms up, I’ve been starting to drive the ’85 Turbo E30 more. In the “old” days, it was necessary to drag a laptop around to log the MegaSquirt ECU, but thanks to Phil Tobin’s Shadow Logger MS app for Android, it is now possible to connect to the MegaSquirt with your phone! Not only does it log every variable available on the MS, it also adds GPS integration. There is a catch though – your MS must have a bluetooth dongle added to it. I purchased mine on ebay for less than $20 and programmed it to work with the MS. Phil also sells a ready to roll dongle on his site.
After you’re done logging, Shadow Logger can upload the log to EFI Analytics’ website so that you can review the log on your desktop computer. Did I mention this is all FREE? Shadow Logger uses a new, compressed log format so it cannot directly be read by MegaLogViewer, but the website does all the necessary processing for you. Upload your current TunerStudio tune and Shadow Tuner will convert the log to a MegaLogViewer MSL file automatically.
Just press the green download icon and open the file in MegaLogViewer to see the log! Please support Phil and register MegaLogViewer – it’s a great product. Registering also unlocks calculated fields, scatter plots, and a fully functional very of VE Analyze.
This is a demo of the scatter plot functionality. Here I have the left side set to GPS X & Y coordinates with it color coded by vehicle speed. On the right, I plotted Spark Advance vs Engine Speed, color coded by Air/Fuel Ratio. Scatter plots are an easy way to visualize data and find trends that might otherwise be hard to see.
I ordered this replacement battery from Amazon advertised to fit the MyTouch 4G, which is basically the same phone as the Thunderbolt. It was advertised as an OEM battery, but it was so cheap I suspected it to be a clone; boy was I surprised when it arrived the next day (Amazon Prime is the bomb!). The battery was, in fact, a genuine HTC battery. It popped right into my Thunderbolt with one minor difference – the logo faces in, towards the screen of the phone, vs out, towards the battery cover. It is functionally perfect and the battery life is outstanding – I forgot my battery life was actually good at one time! The random resets have also vanished. All in all, this was a great buy and I might buy another for a backup; you should too!
I’ve been running Liquid ICS v1.5 MR2.7 beta since my return from Japan in early September, mostly because it was the first semi-polished Ice Cream Sandwich rom for the Thunderbolt. I like the rom a lot but the constant data drops and lack of a working camera held it back. MR3 dropped shortly after I flashed back then, but I’ve been too lazy to update. Well, I updated today and also installed the OTA radios from the official HTC ICS rom. So far the camera works (yay!!!) and it seems like the data connection is more stable. Unfortunately, trying to switch to the front camera permanently breaks the built-in camera app. I have also learned that my factory battery is dying. Lately I’ve been getting random resets (no surprise there) but the phone has been powering back on with a nearly dead battery. I thought it was a fluke, but no, the battery really is going south so I ordered another from Amazon.
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Grammarly For Microsoft Excel: If you’re seeking a complimentary, easy way to boost your grammar, Grammarly may be the perfect service. Grammarly’s online editor permits you to submit a record and also utilize the Grammarly Editor to make necessary modifications. It will certainly also preserve formatting such as bold, italic, and H1 as well as H2 headers, web links, bullet points, and also numbered lists. Grammarly likewise learns your writing goals and also context. The Grammarly Editor also presents basic information, including word matter, estimated reading as well as speaking time, and also extra.
If you’re looking for a means to boost the high quality of your writing, Grammarly is a valuable tool. Not only does it offer auto-correction, but it also allows you to customize your language preferences. For example, you can select in between American English, British English, or Australian English. Furthermore, it has a broad choice of improvements, consisting of correcting spelling and also grammar. Its cost-free variation provides some basic modifying alternatives, while its costs version has more options.
Although Grammarly uses numerous advantages, it is not a replacement for a real proofreader. It will capture a variety of grammatical and spelling errors, but it can not change a human proofreader. To obtain one of the most out of Grammarly, it is very important to use your very own judgment and not thoughtlessly approve ideas. It works with both computers as well as mobile phones. Nonetheless, there are some limitations to the free version.
Improve Your Grammar
If you wish to enhance your English writing abilities, you should utilize a tool like Grammarly. It aids you catch grammatical blunders and boost your sentences. The program suggests alternatives for the words you utilize as well as likewise deals with punctuation errors. This software program can make your composing much more easy to understand and error-free. If you are an English 2nd language writer, you ought to provide this device a try. However, the results are not excellent as well as it will certainly spend some time prior to it can truly improve your writing skills.
You can customize the regulations that the program offers you. For example, you can produce various sets of guidelines for fiction as well as non-fiction writing. On top of that, you can add words you don’t want to be flagged. The grammar mosaic can also look for plagiarism and also give practical pointers. It can be used for a variety of various purposes, so it’s important to choose the best one for your composing requirements. The app includes six top features:
Beginning and Security
If you’re not exactly sure how to make use of Grammarly, you may have some inquiries about privacy as well as safety. Grammarly has a few different plans to help you keep your data secure. The first is to see to it you understand what is not permitted. Lots of people have worries concerning just how their individual information is used. Grammarly will only share this info with various other solutions with your explicit authorization, if it is exploring possible infractions of its Regards to Solution, or if it is required by law.
When you’re first using Grammarly, you need to trigger it only in delicate message areas. In this manner, you can be sure Grammarly will not access sensitive details. Once you’re done, you can disable the plugin. You can additionally disable Grammarly on certain web sites or areas. The Grammarly logo will appear on your screen when it’s on and also will certainly vanish after you toggle off the feature. You can also disable Grammarly on delicate fields, such as passwords, credit card numbers, and also Links.
You can conveniently boost your composing using Grammarly’s Apps. You can likewise utilize Grammarly’s Key-board. The keyboard can be established as your default input device on your cellphone. It incorporates with your mobile applications and web browser to assist you compose better, whether you’re creating for job or personal use. It is offered for free as a Chrome expansion or a desktop computer app. To make creating better, you can change in between the complimentary as well as paid accounts.
The Grammarly Apps allow you tailor your language choices, include words to your very own customized dictionary, as well as switch between English designs as well as audience. The apps likewise permit you to set your creating style as well as function to obtain a more tailored evaluation. This way, the app is much better able to suggest modifications for you. It also boosts your writing as you utilize it a lot more. Grammarly’s Apps are free for both Mac as well as Windows gadgets, so you do not have to spend any kind of money.
Internet and Program Attachments
The trouble can be caused by your firewall program blocking the net addresses of certain sites. If you are experiencing the problem, you should temporarily switch off the Windows Protector Firewall program and also attempt the Grammarly editor once more. You can also attempt to reset the setups on your web browser. To do so, browse through Aid as well as go to even more fixing information. Occasionally, web browser attachments can conflict with Grammarly. If so, you must get rid of those add-ons.
While the desktop computer version of Grammarly can be mounted on your computer system or laptop computer, you can also install its iOS as well as Android applications to use it on your mobile phones. These applications have an user-friendly dashboard that lets you see recent documents, your account as well as the attachments you’ve installed. You can carry out checking utilizing the Grammarly control panel, and also the program can likewise detect spelling and grammatic errors and various other errors.
Grammarly is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux computer systems. Grammarly has editing and enhancing tools for MS Word papers, and lately partnered with Google Docs. As of now, this function remains in beta testing. However, you should likewise bear in mind that this function is only available for English language. If you want to make use of Grammarly on any other language, you need to use the software program’s Windows or Mac applications. This way, you can ensure your writing is error-free and also well-structured.
The Perfect Friend
If you are a regular author and also are wanting to make your composing simpler, Grammarly can assist you do that. The software application is free to make use of as well as comes with a number of setups to personalize your experience. For instance, you can pick the language you want to make use of as well as whether or not you intend to remedy punctuation or grammar errors. On top of that, the software application will suggest renovations to your writing in four various areas: accuracy, spelling, spelling, involvement, and also shipment. The program likewise displays your score in each location to make sure that you can see just how your writing is progressing.
While Grammarly is cost-free, it additionally has a costs alternative for those that need even more attributes. This software is most valuable for freelancers, bloggers, reporters, as well as anyone else who needs error-free content. The costs variation features a plagiarism instrument that serves if you’re writing to submit to a website or blog. For the free variation, Wordtune has a comparable device, however is more user-friendly.
Grammarly is a mobile key-board application for iOS and Android devices. Individuals can download and install the app from the app shop and start keying within minutes. The app is compatible with Android gadgets running Android 5.0 Lollipop and also up. Gboard is a similar app that supports almost all variations of Android OS. The iOS key-board app requires iphone 10.0 or greater. Both key-board apps include built-in clipboard supervisors as well as have several attributes. Nonetheless, Grammarly has a couple of crucial distinctions.
To begin with, the application is totally free to download. However, in order to open all features, you should subscribe to the application. The application provides an excellent keyboard experience and also is very easy to use. The application has an extensive library of grammar rules and also ideas. You can likewise sign up for its solution if you intend to get even more grammar suggestions. To install Grammarly Mobile Keyboard, see the Application Store. The app is cost-free to download and also is offered on iOS and Android.
Grammarly Enhances Your Composing
Grammarly boosts your writing by spotting grammatical errors and also suggesting proper adjustments. The software collaborates with artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize context-sensitive mistakes and give personalized ideas and modifications. The complimentary version supplies basic attributes; a costs strategy consists of more attributes. Grammarly is offered for Mac, Windows, Linux, and online. It is not a replacement for a human editor, however it can help you avoid making grammar as well as spelling errors and also make your writing extra understandable.
Grammarly is available for Windows as well as macOS, along with browser extensions. It additionally offers an add-in for Microsoft Workplace. In addition, Grammarly has a mobile key-board app for Android as well as iphone. It works with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and also Medium. The Google Docs integration has been updated to consist of new features. Conversely, you can likewise set up Grammarly in Apple’s iWork Suite or Google Docs.
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We would like our hosting clients and others to be aware of the potential risks of buying a domain name that has been previously used without ensuring that it is in good standing with the search engines. - Daniel Page
Hudson, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2013
ASEOHosting, a provider of premium multiple IP hosting, has commented on the SEO risks of buying domain names in the secondary market that have attracted a large number of spam links under their previous owner.
Matt Cutts, the head of Google's web spam team, recently made several statements that pertain to the secondary domain market and how Google treats domains with a high quantity of incoming spam links.
The secondary market in domain names exists because the namespace of the most popular top-level domains is very crowded. Registering a short, original, and relevant ".com" domain name is particularly difficult. Because such domains are a scarce resource, a secondary market exists where previously registered domain names are sold on to new owners.
Domains that have attracted high numbers of incoming spam links are subject to both manual and algorithmic penalties by Google and other search engines. Owners of domains that are being penalized often employ a churn-and-burn technique, whereby they attempt to extract some value from domains that have become worthless for ranking in search engines by selling them on to unsuspecting users.
While manual penalties on domains will eventually expire, the algorithmic penalties that are imposed as a result of a domain having a high level of spammy backlinks are persistent. Google is often unwilling to reconsider such penalties because owners of spam domains frequently attempt to have penalties removed by representing that ownership of the domain has passed into different hands when in fact it has not. This leads to genuine new owners who attempt to set up a new site with the existing domains being subject to penalties that are very difficult to overcome.
"We recognize that the secondary market for domain names is an important part of the wider online ecosystem," commented ASEOHosting’s Vice President of Customer Relations, Daniel Page, "However, we would like our hosting clients and others to be aware of the potential risks of buying a domain name that has been previously used without ensuring that it is in good standing with the search engines."
ASEOHosting recommends that those attempting to buy a domain use standard SEO tools to make a careful investigation of any domain name they are considering buying on the secondary market, so that they can make an informed decision as to the potential negative consequences of buying a penalized domain.
ASEOHosting is the leader in providing all types of SEO Hosting, including Shared SEO Hosting, Dedicated SEO Hosting, US Dedicated SEO Servers, and EU Dedicated SEO Servers, based in Orlando, FL, Detroit, MI, and Charlotte, NC, owned and operated by Ahosting, Inc., supplying hosting services that are truly beyond imagination. Since 2002, ASEOHosting has established one of the web’s premier solutions for reseller web hosting, multiple IP hosting, dedicated servers, and VPS hosting. For more information, visit http://www.aseohosting.com.
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Everflo 12V EF1000 1.0GPM Self Priming Diaphragm Pump-Fresh Water
Product Description: Brand New Everflo EF1000 12 Volt Diaphragm Pump
1.0 GPM / 40 psi
Replacement for agricultural sprayers and fluid transfer applications. Not approved for pumping fuels. Can be mounted in any position and is self-priming up to 4 feet above fluid level.
Can be used for the following: tree spraying / boating / lawn sprayers / rv's / garden sprayers / livestock spraying / fence spraying
Used in many applications!
Polypropylene pump housing and valve plate diaphragm Zinc plated steel fasteners Polypropylene 2 motor shell Honeywell micro switch 40 psi (2.8 bar) max 1.0 gpm (3.8 lpm) max Round-up® ready Self priming to 4 feet Max fluid temp 140° F 12v dc 4.0 max amps 3/8 barb Ce approved* 1.3 lbs dry Inline fuse protection 1 year warranty Can not be used with flammable liquids.
It is the customers responsibility to make sure this is item will fit your application.
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There has been talk recently about scaling back the Environmental Protection Agency because it disrupts the economy with “senseless regulations.” Many of those regulations came about because of environmental abuses were committed to save money and increasing profits. Doing it the right way would have been more expensive.
In a filing before the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a lawsuit was filed by a group of local activists alarmed by FPL’s plans at Turkey Point nuclear power plant. One of the concerns is how to deal with the radioactive waste produced there when the proposed new reactors are installed.
Philip Stoddard, an FIU biology professor and South Miami mayor, said that this was done in California, and they wound up with radioactive kelp in the ocean.
Will we be shipping radioactive fruit and stone crabs to the nation? FPL wants to play Russian roulette with not only our drinking water but our entire ecosystem as well. Is this a good time for massive deregulation? Not really.
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Jack Nicklaus is, for the next two years at least, the most accomplished golfer who ever lived and the true golf ambassador to the sport’s world. He’s as classy a man as they come and as fierce a competitor that has ever played any game. Jack’s accomplishments and career speak for themselves…he revolutionized the game and epitomized everything that a golfer should be, and in the process, delivered some of the most remarkable performances that will live on forever.
That said…his career in course design doesn’t live up.
There are two shining examples of what Jack Nicklaus can accomplish as an architect, as well as one he created in joint with Pete Dye. Muirfield in central Ohio and Valhalla in Kentucky are FANTASTIC…when set up correctly. As last year showed us, there’s a fine line between fair and stupid. Muirfield’s setup for the Memorial crossed over to stupid, as no course with greens like that should have 6-8″ rough, and the result was a boring, survival-fest that had few memroable moments down the stretch. Contrast that with Valhalla’s setup for the Ryder Cup, which was extremely fair, and led to the most exciting weekend of golf of the season.
Harbor Town in South Carolina, the course he co-designed with Pete Dye, is another gem. It’s hard to setup Harbor Town poorly, but the design is classic. These are the crown jewels of the Nicklaus Empire.
Valhalla and Muirfield, while fantastic, epitomize Jack’s design concept, a concept he hammers in in pretty much every other significant course he built. There are three major design features that are guaranteed to be found in a Nicklaus course…outrageously undulating greens, holes that setup for a fade and carries over water or waste areas. You won’t just see these once, you’ll see them over and over and over again.
Take last week’s event at Dove Mountain for example. What was the one complaint you heard from the pros? The greens were stupid. Typical Jack. I mean, it’s not like Dove Mountain is a bad course, or any of his designs are, as they’re usually the most well conditioned courses you’ll find. But when EVERY course is a carbon copy with different geographic features, it really loses it’s sheen. Why even bother with cute names at this point? Just call these courses what they are…Dove Mountain is Muirfield Arizona. Valhalla is Muirfield Kentucky. They’re all the same damn thing.
And what bugs me even more is the fact that Muirfield, basically is Augusta National Ohio.
Yes, we get it Jack, you loved Augusta. And we don’t blame you for it…it’s arguably the cathedral of golf that has a timeless design and features that combine every great characteristic of the various styles of golf courses from around the world. It’s beautiful. It’s full of quirks and intracacies that, no matter how many times you play it, will eventually rear their heads. But these aren’t just design tricks, they’re part of the course and part of what makes Augusta a truly special place.
Take the greens for example. Augusta is about as hilly of a course as you’ll find in the Southeast, and many of the greens are set right on these hills, giving the greens their characteristic slope and leading to the rollercoaster putts and feeding approach shots that keeps bringing us back every April. But that’s the thing…it’s NATURAL.
Now lets look at Dove Mountain…the greens were heavily undulating and slopey, but the rest of the course wasn’t. The greens seemed like they were made like that on purpose, and it killed the flow of the course. The greens felt contrived, like some sort of experiment, some sort of obstacle to protect par. And it’s not just Dove Mountain that felt this.
Setup for a golf course is almost as important as how the holes are laid out. A well setup course will allow for a variety of options in course strategy and will fairly penalize you for a poor shot. For a great example of what I’m talking about, take a look at the last two US Opens where being in the rough wasn’t necessarily bad because it was graduated. Then look at last year’s Memorial, with the 8″ rough, where if you JUST rolled off the fairway, you’d have as bad of a lie as you would if you hooked it 30 yards left. Add that to the overly fast greens and the riveted bunkers and you have a course that’s simply impossible.
Jack was one of the most talented golfers ever, and it’s understandable that he’ll tend to lean towards the penal side of course setup, but he should also know that there’s something to be said for being fair. Augusta was always fair and put the pressure on the player to score well rather than simply get by, so if he’s stealing everything from the Green Jackets to begin with, why not setup as well?
So what prompted this little schpiel? Well, when you’re watching the Honda Classic and you see the ridiculousness that is the Nicklaus designed, Bear Trap (holes 15, 16, and 17) you’ll see where I’m coming from. When golf is struggling for viewers, you want a venue that will allow the player’s talent to emerge against each other. Seeing a 10 yard x 10 yard green surrounded by water that requires you to softly land a long iron isn’t fun, but then again, Jack doesn’t care.
Jack was the best golfer ever, it’s just a shame that talent couldn’t carry over into his post-golf career. Sometimes the best musicians are the worst teachers, and I guess that’s true in golf as well.
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Within the Institute, there is a structural educational unit – the Water Resources Department, which possesses highly qualified scientific staff that are able to ensure quality education and supervision for the students.
The post-graduate courses of Water Problems Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences are one of Russia’s leading centers for training highly qualified scientific and educational personnel.
The teaching staff and supervisors of post-graduate students of WPI RAS are prominent figures in the hydrological science, conducting scientific and educational activity in Russia and abroad.
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We are seeking a candidate who lives anywhere in SouthCarolina. * Incumbents will be expected to embrace and champion Hilldrup's organizational competencies/values: 1. Empowered Accountability. 2. Fearless Communication. 3. Infectious Positivity. 4. Purposeful Agility. 5.
A diversified technology company is seeking a Remote Advanced IT Clinical Sales Specialist. Candidates will be responsible for the following: Assessing client’s business, clinical and technical needs and strategies Introducing services to health systems Building a pipeline of
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Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics (sentiment), High Tide, Kinda Eclectic; Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron; Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo; Patterned Paper: Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack
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The superb ruins of the cistercian abbey of Villers-la-Ville are one of the major sights of the province of Walloon Brabant.
In 1146, 12 monks, 1 abbot and 5 friars are sent from Champagne by St. Bernard of Clairvaux to set up an abbey in Villers.
The abbey enjoyed the protection of the Duke of Brabant, and attracted numerous rich devotees between 1190 and 1250. Most of the buildings date from this period.
From the mid-13th century, the finance of the abbey, which now has over 100 monks and 300 converts, deteriorate steadily. In the early 14th century, the abbey experiences difficulty to pay taxes, then is hit by plague. New troubles occured in the late 1300's, but abbots Otton de Dormael (1393-1424) and Gilles de Louvain (1424-1433) managed redress the finances and save the abbey from ruins.
From the late 15th century, the nomination of the abbots becomes more political under the influence of the Dukes of Burgundy. After a troubled period during the wars of religion in the 16th century, but the abbey experiences a new period of prosperity under Archdukes Albert and Isabela of Austria.
The abbey suffers from the wars of Louis XIV, but the 18th century brightens again, with most of the medieval buildings restored in the classical style.
The demise of the abbey of Villers came with the late 18th century revolutions. First, the abbey was devastated by the Austrian Imperial Army that came to crush the Brabantine Revolution of 1789, then plundered by French revolutionaries and local people in 1792 and 1794.
The abbey stayed abandoned during the 19th century, with several walls falling apart between 1844 and 1850. The ruins attracted Romantic artists such as Victor Hugo, but the buildings continued to crumble.
In 1893, the Belgian State expropriates the abbey and starts renovation works. In 1946, cistercian community of Val-Dieu proposes the return of monks to the abbey, but the Belgian State rejected the idea and the site remains used for tourism.
Opening Hours & Admission
The abbey is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (until 5:00 pm from November to March, and closed on Tuesdays). It is closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January.
Entry cost 3.80 € for adults, 2.5 € for students and people between 13 and 18 and over 60 years old, 1.3 € for children between 6 and 13 years old and free under 6 and for disabled people.
Guided tours take place every Sunday from April to October from 3:00 pm (6 €).
Note that the official website's French version has a virtual visits and a detailed history of the abbey.
How to get there
Villers-la-Ville is about 30km north-west of Namur and 45km south of Brussels. The quickest way by car is via the N5 (Brussels-Charleroi-Couvin).
By train, Villers-la-Ville is on the Brussels-Ottignies-Charleroi line (40min from Brussels-Luxembourg, 1h from Brussels-Central, or 22min from Charleroi-Ouest). The abbey is 1,6km from the train station.
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Ok so, my bf of two years really wants anal sex, I really don’t want to cuz we have tried before and it hurt so bad that I was sore for almost a whole week afterwards. We have a good relationship and I give him literally everything else he wants. My question is, is there any way to go on with this and not be in pain or mentally scarred from this? Experience has taught me if you don’t give up things like this even a good man will go somewhere else for it. And that would devastate me.
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Dry skin is generally the term that we use to describe our skin when it feels tight and uncomfortable or looks rough and flaky. But did you know that skin dryness and dehydration are in fact two separate things? Understanding why your skin feels dry is the key to understanding how to treat it.
Know the difference
What is the main difference between dry and dehydrated skin? For starters; dry skin is a skin type whereas dehydrated skin is a skin condition. Dry skin is caused by a lack of natural oils while dehydrated skin is a result of lack of moisture.
It is a common misperception that dry skin is caused by a lack of moisture or water when the reality is that dry skin is mainly determined by genetics. Our skin is designed to produce natural oils which form the lipid barrier while also keeping our skin looking healthy and well moisturised. However, in certain individuals, our skin does not produce adequate oils and hence skin becomes dry.
Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, is often a result of our lifestyle and external factors which strip the skin of its oils and water from our skin. External factors such as heating, air con and extreme weather conditions can damage the skin barrier leading to water loss which produces results in skin looking dry and dull as well as feeling tight.
How to treat dry or dehydrated skin
To maintain healthy skin and banish dryness, make sure you’re maintaining an optimal balance of both oils and moisture. Remember that when skin is lacking in moisture, it can go into overdrive, producing oil to compensate for the loss of water, which can then cause irritation or breakouts due to blocked pores (and a whole new skin condition to tackle).
In many instances’ prevention is better than a cure – so be delicate with your skin to protect its natural balance. Avoid washing with very hot water or using abrasive materials that might physically remove the skin’s natural oil, such as flannels or loofahs excessively. Wrap up (or cover up) if in very cold or very hot weather and make sure you use body care formulas that are designed to protect and optimise your skin’s health, such as AMELIORATE’s 3 Step System.
What ingredients should you look out for in a moisturiser?
A good moisturiser should have two types of ingredients. Those that protect and repair the natural skin barrier to reduce water from evaporating and those that work to attract and bind water to the skin, known as humectants. The AMELIORATE Transforming Body Cream includes a dose of omega oils, shea butter, cocoa butter and squalene which together meet all the requirements of a good moisturiser and give your skin nourishment and much-needed moisture.
If you suffer from dehydrated skin, avoid using products that contain harsh soaps which can strip natural oils from the skin’s surface, drying it out. Instead, choose a pH-balanced cleanser such as the AMELIORATE Nourishing Body Wash, for a very gentle but effective cleanse. Another great way of avoiding dehydrated skin is by checking the ingredients lists to see whether any alcohol-derivatives are used in the formula. Some can be beneficial to the skin, however, ethanol, SD alcohol, denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol should all be avoided.
Top tips for improving skin hydration
There are plenty of other ways you can protect and improve moisture and oils within the skin. Here are our top 5;
- Drink plenty of water!
- Eat a balanced diet including plenty of Omega-rich foods, to fortify the skin’s natural oil barrier
- Choose soft clothing materials such as cotton which don’t irritate the skin, therefore, avoiding flare-ups
- Moisturise skin whilst skin is slightly damp, to lock in water
- Lower central heating or air conditioning where possible
Can AMELIORATE help?
AMELIORATE products are designed specifically for people with dry skin. The active ingredients within our unique Skin Hydration Complex, LaH6, stop water evaporating and draw water to the skin. In our wash off products, skin is moisturised for up to 8 hours whilst with our leave on products – including our cult favourite, AMELIORATE’s Transforming Body Lotion, moisture levels are maintained for up to 24 hours!
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Editor X vs Squarespace (Feb 2023): The Complete Guide
When it comes to choosing the right tool for building your own website, the choice between Editor X vs Squarespace can be tough to make. Both solutions are easy-to-use and powerful tools, designed to help you create the ultimate website with very little effort.
Editor X promises a professional website designing experience with a host of customization options. You can access custom breakpoints, which means it’s easier to go “outside the lines” with your website design. Editor X supports advanced responsive layouts, flexible creative components, and essentially gives you everything you need to make your website stand out.
Alternatively, Squarespace is widely regarded as one of the most reliable tools for building creative portfolio and artistic websites on the market. The solution comes with a host of customisation options to choose from too, as well as plenty of powerful templates to get you started.
In our Editor X vs Squarespace comparison, we’re going to be taking a closer look at the major differences between the two choices.
Editor X vs Squarespace: An Introduction
Editor X is a flexible custom website designing tool built by the creators of Wix. Relatively new to the market, the service only launched in 2021, and has been gradually gaining attention from business leaders ever since. What makes Editor X compelling is it’s approach to creative, flexible design.
Unlike the majority of leading website design tools, Editor X is all about giving you the complete freedom you need to make a website that stands out from the crowd, with custom breakpoints for the ultimate in responsivity.
You can access CSS grid support, flexible layout repeater tools, and a unique “Layouter” module which allows you to seamlessly adjust the components of your site for any view.
Squarespace has been around for a lot longer than Editor X, launching in 2004. The website building solution is perfect for those in search of ease of use, with a drag-and-drop building structure so you can quickly put various aspects of your site together without any coding knowledge.
Though Squarespace isn’t quite as flexible as Editor X, it does have a lot of options for business leaders looking to stand out from the crowd. The solution is feature-rich and easy to use, with tons of beautiful templates. In fact, many people regard Squarespace to be the ultimate tool for building creative websites for artists.
Editor X vs Squarespace: Features
Editor X and Squarespace have a lot in common from a broad perspective. They’re both feature-rich platforms capable of enabling everything from simple portfolio creation to complex website design. You can even create ecommerce stores with each solution.
Squarespace offers a host of award-winning pre-designed templates for your website, so you can create a beautiful looking site with minimal effort. You can build an integrated marketplace into your store, sell services, schedule appointments, and even manage various forms of taxes within your website builder. Some of the key features of Squarespace include:
- Templates: The award-winning templates are some of the best features you’ll find on Squarespace. Excellent for grabbing attention and making you stand out in a creative environment; Squarespace will make your website look fantastic.
- Blogging: If you want to create a blog for showcasing your industry knowledge, there’s an excellent blog manager to help you keep track of everything. You’ll also get advanced analytics and SEO tools, to help you strengthen your position on the search engines.
- Portfolios: Squarespace is great for designing high-quality portfolios for your creative work if you’re an artist. There are great one-page designs, and plenty of beautiful templates to choose from.
- Marketing: Aside from blogging, Squarespace allows you to build your website’s presence with a host of other marketing tools. You can access email marketing within your website building environment, and social media tools to share content online.
- Video Maker: The recently introduced video maker for Squarespace allows you to create beautiful videos for your website, with excellent editing and free graphical components to make your content stand out.
- Enterprise and expert solutions: If you need extra help building an enterprise site, or you want support from an expert in building your score, or connecting APIs, you can hire professionals through Squarespace.
- Ecommerce: You’ll have complete access to a range of ecommerce templates, tools for selling products and services, a customizable checkout with multiple payment options, and tax calculation support.
- Domains: You can also find and purchase a domain with Squarespace, or transfer an existing domain into your store.
Squarespace is great for combining customization with simplicity, whereas Editor X is a little more complex. You’ll still get a host of features for blogging, selling products, and more, but you’ll also be able to dive deeper into the coding behind your website with Editor X.
For developers with a desire for unique capabilities in their store, the bonus features of Editor X can be extremely useful. There’s also a bunch of unique features to help you customize things without too much code. Some of the features of Editor X include:
- Ecommerce: Like Squarespace, Editor X will allow you to build your own immersive online store where you can except a range of payments for various products and services. The ecommerce functionality is just as advanced as what you’d get from Squarespace.
- Blogging: The blog tools from Editor X are built on the Wix blog app, which gives you basic functionality for publishing content online. However, there aren’t quite as many as advanced features here as you’d get from Squarespace.
- Collaboration: Editor X allows you to work together with other professionals on the development of the perfect website, with advanced roles and permissions, shareable design libraries and more.
- Marketing: Editor X will allow you to access simple integrations to boost your marketing capabilities, as well as some basic SEO tools.
- Advanced developer tools: Developer tools like the Repeater allow you to display unique content in multiple boxes with the same styling. There’s also the “Layouter”, which automatically creates responsive boxes for your content which adjust to each viewpoint. Smart docking automatically attaches the closest edges of designs to parent containres, and there are layers for viewing and managing various elements of your page.
- Design components: Advanced design components like text scales, theme management, design asset libraires, custom menus, viewpoint control, stacks, and container padding all give you a lot more control over how your website looks.
Since there’s quite a lot of additional complexity to deal with on Editor X, the solution also comes with access to Academy X, which is essentially a learning landscape where you can discover how the different tools work.
Editor X vs Squarespace: Performance
From a performance perspective, you’ll get a pretty consistent experience from both Squarespace and Editor X. To begin with, Editor X is very easy to get started with. Opening an account only takes a couple of minutes with both services. Neither platform will ask you for any credit card details to use the free versions either.
Editor X welcomes you into the interface with 28 flexible templates to choose from, or you can start with a basic blank canvas and start building from scratch. The templates will give you a bit of a kickstart, but the blank canvas is great for flexibility. You’ll also be able to filter through multiple choices to help find the one best for you.
Squarespace has a lot more options to choose from when you’re first getting started, so you’ll be able to browse through tons of templates to find what you need. Just keep in mind these templates are a little less flexible in regard to customization. If you don’t have a lot of time or developer knowledge for editing, it might help to stick with Squarespace.
When you reach the point of actually editing your new site, this is where you’ll begin to see some of the most significant differences between the two builders. Editor X is definitely a lot more advanced, and a bit more complicated to get started with. You may need at least some basic coding knowledge to make the most out of this service.
Squarespace can be a little tricky to pick up at first, but it’s overall a lot easier to use for beginners than Editor X. Everything you need is already built into the ecosystem, and there’s a drag-and-drop system for your website design.
While both of these tools perform very well, it’s worth noting the developer-friendly editor X is likely to be much harder to use, and better suited to those with advanced tech and coding skills.
Editor X vs Squarespace: Customer Support
Subscriptions to website building tools generally come with some manner of customer support included with all regular and ecommerce plans. This support ensures you can make the most of your web design tools with minimal stress.
Editor X allows you to reach out to the customer service team by requesting a phone call back, or sending an email. The integrated chatbot within the service makes it easier for any small business leader to reach out for tutorials and tips on everything from SSL to HTML.
Squarespace doesn’t offer any phone support, but live chat and email support are available if you have issues with the drag-and-drop editor. A relatively small learning curve should mean you don’t have too much trouble figuring out how to do most things on your own anyway.
Self-help resources are available for both digital products, where you can find more information about website plans, ecommerce features, and more. There are FAQ answers, step-by-step guides, and even helpful videos to get you started.
While neither app offers the best user experience when it comes to accessing the support team, the service isn’t terrible either. Just expect to have to spend a little time learning how to use your site builder on your own.
Editor X vs Squarespace Pricing Plans
Pricing will always be an important consideration when it comes to accessing user-friendly website creation.
Editor X Pricing
Editor X offers a free forever service, as well as a range of paid plans. Similar to the Wix.com eco-system, the pricing for Editor X will depend on whether you’re looking for ecommerce platforms for taking online payments, or you just want to build a basic website.
Pricing options for a standard website include:
- Essential: £15 per month: Free domain for a year, no branding, SSL certificate, and 10GB of storage space with 1 hour of video.
- Extra: £24 per month: All the features of Essential plus 20GB of storage space, 2hours of video, visitor analytics for a year and social media logo files.
- Ultra: £35 per month: All the features of Extra, plus 35GB of storage space 5 video hours, visitor analytics, and dedicated customer care.
All packages come with a £75 ad voucher. If you want to upgrade to ecommerce functionality, options include:
- Launch: £20 per month: Secure online payments, plans and recurring payments, customer accounts, custom domain, free domain for a year, and no branding. 20GB of storage space and 5 hours of video.
- Boost: £45 per month: All the features of Launch with 35GB of storage and 10 hours of video.
- Scale: £150 per month: All the features of Boost with 50GB of storage and unlimited video, with customized reports for analytics.
Pricing for Squarespace starts at $16 per month with a free custom domain, unlimited bandwidth, SEO features, and video storage. This is the only package without access to ecommerce functionality. If you want to be able to accept payments, you’ll need:
- Business: $16 per month for all the features of the personal plan, plus premium blocks and integrations, professional email from Google and fully integrated ecommerce.
- Commerce: $23 per month for all the features of Business, plus no commerce transaction fees, and checkout for your domain, with customer accounts.
- Advanced Commerce: $27 per month for all the features of Commerce, plus gift cards, subscriptions, and abandoned cart recovery.
Prices above, are available for annual plans.
At a glance, Squarespace seems like a more budget friendly option, but it’s worth remembering you get more fonts, custom code, and other unique responsive design features with the Editor X solution provided by the Wix website team.
If you’re a freelancer looking to take PayPal payments and experiment with plugins, Squarespace may be one of the more affordable providers on the market. However, if you want the best website builder for freedom and creativity, it may be worth spending extra on the Editor X Wix app.
Editor X vs Squarespace: Verdict
With a range of premium plan options to choose from, and countless ways to expand your store through tools like app market access or Wix editor code, both Editor X and Squarespace are great for a wide range of companies. With both tools you can access your own domain name, although Editor X is the only option with a free plan.
Ultimately, Editor X is ideal if you want more freedom, like you’d expect with an open-source solution like WordPress. Alternatively, Squarespace is ideal if you want to access creative website building with all the tools you need built-in, like you’d get with Shopify.
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In the last few weeks visiting Spain, I discovered that I am not a fan of the selfie stick. With their backs to the magnificence of Seville’s Alcázar, Córdoba’s Mezquita and the courtyards of Granada’s Alhambra, endless troupes of tourists raised selfie-sticks towards themselves like fishermen without a pier.
Selfie-takers don’t always appear to study, or even enjoy the wonders they visit. Their eventual aim seems to transmit images of themselves in front of the site. I’ve never seen selfie-takers at municipal dumps or eyesores so the desirability of a transmitted selfie must rely on the reputation or perhaps, newsworthiness of the backdrop: sightseeing is not essentially about looking at, or understanding, where you are. It seems to be about telling everybody what a great time you are having while you take your selfies. Each set of shots is followed by scrutiny of phone and images and it can all take a very long time, especially if you are there to see what they are in front of. We are living in a peculiarly self-obsessed world and I don’t ‘get’ the selfie thing at all: in fact, it makes me sad.
I’m getting on a bit and still like to sit and look at things. Sometimes I take photos, and nothing beats drawing as long as I’m not messing up the view for other people. Drawing ensures I’m ‘there’ – like nothing else. I’m dangerously near sounding smug, so I’ll just put up a selection of sketches and drawings from the trip. I’ve chosen ones related to pattern, or textiles and am avoiding pictures everyone knows. It’s a fairly random selection, so please excuse lack of coherence.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The 8th December is the day of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is a public holiday in Catholic Spain. Checking my Twitter feed that morning in Córdoba, I learned from the Reverend Richard Coles’ feed (@RevRichardColes) that blue liturgical vestments are permitted, by Papal decree, on 8th December in Spain. They are not worn on any other day of the year. I looked in on a Mass to see if he was right (he was), but did not take a photo. I idly wondered if the Papal decrees might be the result of lobbying by medieval woad or indigo dyers, so I checked on their dates. They were all granted in the late nineteenth century so I think it most unlikely.
Below is one of the elaborate statues of the Virgin Mary brought out for the feast day. She has a richly embroidered blue velvet robe and cloak. At the time I made no note of the lovely church where I saw her but the wonders of the internet reveal it to be the Iglesia Conventual del Santo Angél.
The Banner of Fernando III
During my visit to Seville, I of course went to its much-fêted Cathedral. I was completely unmoved by its vastness and found the building architecturally incoherent and not at all uplifting. I am not religious, but I can still be moved by a religious building and I found this one too big, too twiddly and too opulent. The enormous tomb reputed to contain the remains of Columbus is set within the Cathedral (yes, the selfie-takers were in front of it too).
The Giralda was more interesting. This huge tower, started in 1184, was once the minaret of the mosque originally on the site of the Cathedral and the climb to the top comprises 35 sets of ramps, built so that a horse could be ridden to the top to the top. It is set on the edge of the extensive Cathedral courtyard, with groves of oranges trees still in fruit when I went. I found the space peaceful despite the crowds there, and more moving than the Cathedral itself.
What really engaged my interest within the Cathedral was a glass-topped case at the west end. It contains the banner of Fernando III (later canonised as San Fernando). The banner has great historical importance as not only did it symbolise the capitulation of the Moors at Seville in 1248, but also united the heraldic arms of Castile and León for the first time. The original banner was made in the first half of the thirteenth century of pieced and embroidered silks. In the 1990s it was found to be in an exceptionally poor state of repair and urgent conservation was undertaken. Information suggests that conservation rather than restoration took place, but I’m curious about the brightness of some yellow areas because it would be normal for most yellow dyes to have faded over 700 years. The inset image shows a diagram of the original design of the banner but is very poor quality because it was taken through glass at a difficult angle. The original colours are listed as red, yellow, purple and silver.
The link to the Instituto Andaluz del Patrimonio suggests that some dye analysis was done during the conservation work in 1999. I have yet to find a published paper on the findings. Naturally, I am curious about the purple dye (a colour associated with high status), which was used for the appliquéd lions. It’s unlikely to be orchil, which would have faded to beige by now, but as it’s hard for a casual visitor to see what fabric is original and what is restored, who knows? It was a little frustrating to see many textiles displayed in church or cathedral treasuries, such as the Chinese-inspired vestment seen in Ronda (see top of page) with no explanations, details, dates, provenance etc.
Spain, though, is an amazing country for its visual inspiration, its history, buildings, landscape and wildlife. I just love Spain. But I need to improve my Spanish before I go back: I’m working on it.
The controversy over paintings in the Almudena Cathedral, Madrid here
The Giralda Tower, Seville here
Article in Spanish on the Banner of Fernando III here
Statement on the conservation of the banner by the Instituto Andaluz de Patrimonio Histórico here
Blue Vestments: clearly a subject of some discussion within the Catholic Church; check the comments beneath this post
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The endocrine system of the upper torso
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The endocrine system of the thorax contains only one gland, the thymus, but several other hormones are produced in this region by tissues containing endocrine cells. These hormones work to control aspects of the body’s immune, cardiovascular, and digestive systems.
The thymus gland is a small, triangular gland located deep to the sternum and superior to the heart. It forms a key component of the immune system that trains and develops T lymphocytes (T cells) to fight off infections. A class of hormones known collectively as thymosins are produced by the thymus and used to stimulate the production and development of T cells during childhood and puberty.
Although it is not an endocrine gland, the heart also produces two endocrine hormones: atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). These two hormones are produced by cardiac muscle cells in the atria of the heart in response to increased blood volume or stretching of the heart in response to stress or exercise. In response to these factors, ANP and BNP reduce blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels and triggering the kidneys to remove sodium and water from the body.
Adipose tissue present throughout the body, including in the upper torso, produces a hormone called leptin. Leptin plays an important role in determining the body’s energy needs and helps to make the body feel satiated (satisfied) by reducing the sensation of hunger. As adipose reserves are depleted through decreased caloric intake or increased energy use, the feeling of satiation decreases and the body’s feeling of hunger increases. The body’s basal metabolic rate also falls in response to decreased leptin levels, reducing the number of calories burned at rest. Leptin thus triggers the body to take in more calories and burn fewer calories in order to replace lost adipose tissue and prevent starvation. Conversely, leptin also helps to prevent the body from consuming too many calories by decreasing hunger after a healthy level of adipose is reached.
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Chris Kyle: I’ve got a woman and a kid 200 yards out, moving towards the convoy. Her arms aren’t swinging. She’s carrying something. Yeah, she’s got a grenade. She’s got an RKG, Russian grenade, she’s handing to the kid. Command: You say a woman and a kid? Chris Kyle: You got eyes on this? Can you confirm? Command: Negative, your call Winston: They fry you if you’re wrong.
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It’s difficult to find many uncrowded surf spots in San Diego. In this post, I will reveal a couple hidden gems along San Diego’s 70 miles of glorious coastline. As surfing becomes more popular globally, surfing in San Diego is no different.
Whether you are new to San Diego or a seasoned local looking for less competition in the waves, read on for where to find the least crowded San Diego surf spots. The two uncrowded surf spots in San Diego that I will highlight include Dip in the Road Surf Spot (Carlsbad) and Silver Strand State Beach (Coronado).
1) Dip in the Road Surf Spot
Dip in the Road – also known as ‘Turn Arounds’ at South Carlsbad State Beach is one of the least crowded surf spots in San Diego. Based on my experience, it the least crowded spot you will find in North County San Diego. In the following paragraphs, I’ll share the details on this empty San Diego beach.
The names of this surf spot are very fitting. First, you’ll find a literal dip in the road where the road dips into a dirt parking lot. As to the second term (Turn Arounds), there is a small parking loop on one end of the dirt parking. On the other side, a looping roadway connects Palomar Airport Road with Carlsbad Boulevard (lots or roads turning around)! Due to the location of the lot, you can only drive in if approaching from the North. This is another reason it is considered one of the emptiest San Diego beaches.
As you drive this stretch of coast, there are no distinct signs that this is a typical surfing spot. This is because the ocean is sometimes completely empty. When it is empty, the large dirt parking lot will be your landmark. There may be many cars parked in the lot. Although, most of them will not be surfing Dip in the Road. This is also a popular stretch of coast for biking, walking, and jogging. As such, the dirt lot at Dip in the Road allows easy access for these activities.
If you are a surfer, you’ll find recognize the two surf spots on either side of Dip in the Road. To the North, you’ll find the popular north county point break, Terra Mar. To the South, you’ll find the edge of the South Carlsbad State Beach campgrounds. This surf spot has a paved lot and is also more crowded than our little gem to the North.
It’s easy to miss this uncrowded surf spot!
Before we talk about wave itself, I will tell you how to get down to the beach at Dip in the Road Surf Spot. First, you will find a guardrail along the coast directly across from the dirt parking lot. Next, walk South until the guardrail ends. Here, you will find a break in the bluffs with a dirt path leading down to the beach. Yes, it is a bit of a rough path. After all, it leads to one of the emptiest San Diego beaches!
Surfing this empty San Diego beach
Now, the fun part. How is the surfing at Dip in the Road? To begin, this wave is best for intermediate surfers. Although, beginners will also enjoy surfing this wave on smaller surf days.
Dip in the Road is considered a beach break. This is another plus for the crowd factor because it will allow surfers to spread out among the peaks. However, this spot will tend to close out when the waves are anything above 5 feet. As such, the sweet spot for waves here is in the 3-5 foot range.
Dip in the Road is considered a summertime magnet. Meaning, it will pick up southerly swells best. South swells are most common during summer months. Ideal conditions are found here on a combo NW + SW swell direction. Combo swells will allow this empty beach break to show off its peaks.
With all that said, the wave shape here is still average. Although, I am always happy to take a less crowded average break with waves aplenty over a perfectly groomed busy surf break like Swamis Surf Spot San Diego.
It’s important to note this empty stretch of San Diego beach is not patrolled by lifeguards. Enjoy the lack of San Diego surf crowds at your own risk.
2) Silver Strand State Beach Surf Break
Now that we have covered the least crowded surf spot in San Diego (North County); let’s move South for other uncrowded surf spots in San Diego. In this section, we will explore a South County surf spot – Silver Strand State Beach.
Coronado Island is best known for its beautiful beaches, touristy downtown and Hotel Coronado. However, it’s little known that the surf here can actually be pretty good. Best of all, it’s uncrowded. The beach may not be empty, but the surf will be.
Getting to Coronado Island is a bit of trek for those that do not live on the peninsula. You will have to drive past downtown San Diego and cross the Coronado Bridge. The empty beach I am sharing with you today is found right off of Coronado Cays Blvd off of CA 75.
Paid parking is offered in the state parking lot. To avoid paying fees, head east from the parking lot exit to the roundabout for a chance at street parking. Street parking is only a short walk to the beach. After you pull up to the beach, you will be blessed with an extremely long and open beach!
This will allow you to paddle out to one of a number of peaks. Most likely, you will not find much of a crowd surfing. When there is a crowd, they are often spread out. Simply walk down the beach until you find an empty spot and paddle out for a crowd free surf.
Silver Strand State Beach Surf break also offers it’s best surfing during the summer. The sandbars really come to life here with a South and Southwest swell. On the rare occasion, you will see A frames from West swells. You will even have a chance to catch a barrel ride. This surf spot is considered intermediate surfing level.
While the crowds here are light, keep an eye out for stingrays. Stingrays are plentiful at Silver Strand State Beach. Do your best ‘stingray shuffle’ by sliding your feet across the ocean floor instead of stepping one foot at a time.
Other Uncrowded Surf Spots in San Diego
I’ll slip in two more secrets for those of you still reading..sshh
Seascape Solana Beach
Resting beneath the bluffs of Solana Beach, you will find Seascape Beach. It’s a short walk South from Fletcher’s Cove (a popular North County beach hangout). Due to Seascape’s central location in the bluffs, it remains somewhat hidden and get’s less traffic. Locals know about this one.
Del Mar Beach at Camp Pendleton
Not to be confused with popular surfing spots in Del Mar like 15th Street, there is another Del Mar Beach (Del Mar Jetty) further North. This one is found on Camp Pendleton. Due to this, you must have military access or know someone with military to access in order to get to the beach. Hence, this restriction keeps the crowds well under control here. Good luck if you know someone that can get you on base!
A hidden gem (at least some times) in Encinitas!
What are the San Diego surf crowds like?
Generally, surfing in San Diego crowd factor is medium to high. Globally, surfing as a sport is growing exponentially at 12% per year. The current surfing population is estimated at approximately 23 million participants.
Surfing growth in San Diego follows a similar pattern. This is why surfing crowds in San Diego are not uncommon. Like any global location, San Diego will have popular surf spots with high crowds and uncrowded surf spots like the two listed above. The majority of San Diego surf breaks will have average crowds. Of course, crowds are normally at their peak during good conditions. Summer surfing crowds are also busier when more beginner surfers trying to learn are in the water.
San Diego Surfing Crowd Tip: You are most likely to find an empty San Diego beach on Thanksgiving afternoon or Super Bowl Sunday!
That’s the lowdown on uncrowded surf spots in San Diego. I am going to end this post before I give away any more secrets!
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3 thoughts on “Uncrowded Surf Spots in San Diego”
Are you kidding me. Blowing up all the surf areas in San Diego. There are already too many kooks..
Hi Erik – I did choose to reveal these two lesser known surf spots, but there are plenty of other secret spots. I’ll save those from the kooks 🙂
I guess everyone is looking for clicks nowadays. No idea why you’d share these “little known spots”. It’s crowded enough without you pinning it on the map. Let alone a step by step guide to getting down the bluff.
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If you've ever been unfortunate enough to step in a nest of fire ants, you know how painful bites from even the tiniest of insects can be. No matter how bad fire ant bites might be, they've got nothing on the bites from a recently discovered species of hell ant. Scientists have discovered the hellish new species inside a 98-million-year-old piece of amber mined in amber-rich Myanmar. The new ant has been named Linguamyrmex vladi, the species name coming from Vlad the Impaler, infamous 15th-century ruler who inspired the Dracula legend. The ant belongs to a group of Cretaceous-era ants known as haidomyrmecines, or “hell ants.” Unlike modern ants, these species had mandibles that opened and closed vertically rather than horizontally.
The ant’s jaws are truly terrifying looking, sharp and long and covered in trigger hairs that initiate an involuntary closing response any time the hairs come into contact with prey. What really makes this ant unique - and terrifying - is the fact that its massive spiked jaws are made of metal.
No ant orthodontists were needed to create these metal jaws. Instead, researchers believe the ant’s diet was rich in various minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium and that the ants’ bodies created the metal coating on their own. According to the published study of the ants, these metal reinforcement allowed the ants to snap their jaws shut around prey with terrifying strength and speed, likely enough to punch right through the rigid bodies of insects much larger than the ants themselves.
Based on the shape and location of their teeth and a special hollow channel running along the ants’ mandibles, the researchers believe the ants instead had an all-liquid diet. This means these hell ants fed exclusively on the blood and other precious bodily fluids which leaked from their poor impaled prey; hence the ant’s vampire-inspired name. While I don't wish extinction upon any animal, this is one species I'm glad is long gone.
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What did you spend the £45 on?
That was the cost of various bits and pieces on the way. We had a really good recipe for fake blood, which is incredibly cheap. Golden syrup and red food colouring, and coffee to make it grittier. You can use that coffee to give to the actors. Then there were some very cheap biscuits, and I think the director Marc (Price) bought a crowbar as well, for one shot, which cost about £7.
You filmed most of the film without permission. Did you have any run-ins with British coppers?
When we were shooting the street-battle, a police officer turned up, because somebody had reported there was a riot going on. It was on a Sunday in a cul-de-sac somewhere in Teddington. When the policeman arrived he was really relieved. Marc was very good in those situations – convincing people it was just a student production, and these were his friends. But he took care to remove the tape from the camera. The policeman was very nice about it. We asked him if he wanted to be a zombie but he turned us down.
Any difficult moments with the general public?
We had a couple of close calls. There’s the bit when Colin is being attacked by some youths, and a guy turns up with a samurai sword. That was filmed on quite a busy estate. But for some reason it was really quiet that day. Considering we had people wandering around with half their face falling off we were very lucky. We did have a few twitching curtains.
Some of the extras seem to be having a great time in the film. Did you ever have to tell them to tone it down a bit?
Marc did have to tell two guys who were doing some really big stuff – sort of banging into each other and things – because it was a close-up. But the extras were one of the most amazing things about the film. We had a lot of friends of friends in the film who usually spent their Sundays sitting around watching rubbish TV. We just told them, “Come down, bring two sets of clothes, and we’ll turn you into a zombie.”
How did the success of the film happen, without even a viral marketing campaign?
First entering it in a lot of horror film festivals, then going to the Cannes and Berlin film markets. Then all of a sudden the press picked up on the story. It’s a gritty, old genre movie, and suddenly it’s being reviewed in the Financial Times. I mean it was always meant to be a genre movie, which we were all fans of, but we hoped that with the emotional parts we were doing something you didn’t expect in a horror film.
How do you act an emotional zombie?
When we first started, Marc would just shout “Too human! You’re being too human!” because if you’ve got no dialogue, you naturally over-compensate by doing more and more. So we started by working out what worked best physically. We set up some rules, like I was only allowed to be aware of things that were in close proximity to me. And we developed things like holding objects the wrong way round.
A lot of low budget horror films get round their money shortage by leaving gory details to the imagination. Colin doesn’t go down that easy road, does it?
We were really lucky with our make-up artist, Michelle Webb. She had just come off doing X-Men 3. She’d spent about two weeks gluing Hugh Jackman’s side-burns. But she hadn’t done a huge amount of effects make-up. And Marc gave her free rein to create the most beautiful zombies. So basically it was a chance for her to do this amazing show-reel. The make-up team, who weren’t that experienced, had to come up with some really good ideas, especially for those people in the cellar with their eyes sewn shut.
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Liverpool defenders John Arne Riise and Jamie Carragher have both been ruled out for two weeks because of injury.
Riise was replaced by new signing Mark Gonzalez
Left-back Riise sprained a medial ligament in an ankle in the first half of Saturday's draw at Sheffield United.
Centre-half Carragher limped off after 35 minutes against the Blades and has torn the lateral ligaments in an ankle.
The duo will miss Tuesday's Champions League qualifier against Israeli side Maccabi Haifa, with Liverpool leading 2-1 from the first leg at Anfield.
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The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced it has received board approval to help Operation Comfort’s Automotivation program secure a new facility in which it can continue to help disabled U.S. service members and their families through the instruction and practice of proper collision repair.
Located in San Antonio, Texas, Operation Comfort complements the rehabilitation efforts carried out by the U.S. Army at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). As a form of occupational therapy, the organization runs the Automotivation program through which disabled veterans in many cases, those who have lost one or more limbs are rehabilitated through automotive-related activities such as rebuilding and restoring cars, trucks and motorcycles.
“In addition to being important physical, emotional and mental therapy, Automotivation can provide a path back to the workforce for participants,” said Operation Comfort Executive Director Janis Roznowski. “There’s a special connection between this work and the service members performing it. It’s something they love to do and it shows.”
Unfortunately, the ranch-type property Automotivation used for training and projects is being sold, a development made even more disheartening because Operation Comfort used the facility without a rent or utility obligation. All is not lost, however, because a newer, larger building much closer to the hospital is being offered for sale to Operation Comfort. This opportunity provided the impetus for the new NABC initiative, formed to raise from within and outside the collision industry the funds for purchasing and renovating the building.
Though fundraising details are still being finalized, the NABC will work as they did on the Camp Mak-a-Dream Health Center and Collision Industry Relief with the Collision Industry Foundation, a recognized 501(c)(3) charity. Because the foundation will be the entity through which money will be raised, those wishing to support Operation Comfort will have the option to make their donation tax deductible.
A fundraising committee is being created to seek out contributions at several different levels: corporate donations for vendors, insurers and other interested businesses, as well as body shop level and individual contributions. Matching grants are also being considered so that businesses and employees, vendors and customers, and other partners can be invited to match funds. A recognition wall is being explored to honor contributors. Steel nameplates, bricks engraved with the donor’s name and plaques are all being considered for various levels of giving. The size of the recognition would be commensurate with the extent of the donation.
“Our battle-tested veterans have given more of themselves for their
country than most of us can even imagine,” said NABC Executive
Director Chuck Sulkala. “The least we can do is help with this small
token of appreciation and pay back for the sacrifices they’ve made. We
ask that everyone in the collision industry begin thinking about what
you, your business and your employees and friends can do to help support
Operation Comfort. A new building will give our veterans a reason to
get up in the morning and the desire to get into a civilian industry
they love our industry.”
Added Roznowski, “The guys in the Automotivation program were very disappointed when we
lost the old location, but I told them that when one door closes,
another one opens, and that’s exactly what happened when the National
Auto Body Council stepped forward to support us. I
believe in life’s blessings, and the NABC’s involvement to ensure our
work continues is the latest example of what can happen when you stay
positive and keep the faith.”
Donate to Operation Comfort’s Automotivation program by e-mailing Chuck Sulkala at [email protected]
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An Aberdeen engineering firm has expanded its team after obtaining substantial backing from a Malaysian energy services group earlier this year.
In June, it was announced that Serba Dinamik Group Holdings Bhd (SDGB) had made a multi-million-pound investment in Wellahead Engineering in an effort to gain a foothold in the North Sea market.
The Dyce-based firm has now strengthened its management team by appointing Paul Reid as manufacturing engineer.
He will support the company’s client base with CNC turning and milling.
The move has allowed John Stevenson to be promoted internally to operations and sales manager.
As part of his new role he will support Wellahead’s managing director and founder Mike Coutts in his expansion plans for the business.
That includes diversifying into new markets, providing continued support for the oil and gas industry and moving into new premises.
Mr Stevenson has been with the company for a decade and was a time served machinist before moving into his role as manufacturing sales manager.
SDGB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysian stock exchange listed Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad, which has operations in 26 countries globally, including two bases in the UK.
Mr Reid said: “I am delighted to join the team at Wellahead. The company has a great vision for the future, and I look forward to being part of that.”
Mr Coutts said: “Since the investment by Serba Dinamik we have been able to push forward on the companies planned expansion, John has been with me now for 10 years and I am delighted to see him move into this new role. Wellahead is an exciting place to be just now and we look forward to some more announcements in due course.”
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Adam Rooney: 'Leaving Aberdeen was not for the money'
After joining the fifth-tier club in July, Adam Rooney's move to Salford City was questioned by the media. It has also been suggested that this move has signalled a lack of respect for Scottish football. The Irish forward left the Scottish Premiership runners-up for an undisclosed fee, although it is reported that Rooney will earn £4,000 a week in Salford.
He has responded to 'BBC Scotland', claiming "I've obviously got a decent deal for myself and my family but this was an opportunity that really intrigued me
"I had four-and-a-half great years at Aberdeen and I loved my time there but I just felt it was possibly the right time to move on.
"I think it's a load of nonsense to say my move has meant a decline in Scottish football"
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Wednesday 19 2016
second reading speech
STATUTES AMENDMENT (GAMING PROHIBITIONS) BILL
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS ( 17:25 :55 ): I rise on behalf of the Greens and as a member of the crossbench who proposed these bills to support not just this bill but also the other bill that we will shortly debate on gambling in this state. It is no surprise that it is the crossbenchers who are united on this. While I note that currently the Hon. Robert Brokenshire is on odds of $2.30 to $1 on Sportsbet to take the new Senate spot, the leader of Family First in this place is on $11 to $1 to move to the red leather benches in Canberra, but of course the former staffer in this place, Rikki Lambert, is currently the favourite at $1.87 to $1.
What we can be sure of, and what is a sure bet, however, is that when it comes to political donations we know there is gambling money there. We know that those who have a vested interest in this industry also fund political parties, who then seem to come to this place with particular views. Certainly, it is no surprise that the Alliance for Gambling Reform federally, which is a group of business people, academics and politicians who want greater restrictions on Australia's multi-billion dollar gambling industry, is in strong numbers represented by crossbenchers.
Senator Xenophon of course came to prominence in politics as a 'No Pokies' candidate, and has long advocated, and the Hon. John Darley has continued that work in this place. The Greens proudly support all the measures in this and the following gambling bill. I note that Senator Larissa Waters, my federal Greens colleague, has been part of something that we are calling 'Pokie-leaks'. Pokie-leaks is necessary because the major political parties have been compromised by political donations from gambling and hotel industries for too long in this nation, avoiding scrutiny, and that is why I suggest members of the community check out Pokie-leaks. If you follow the money, you will see why we have the votes that we do.
The Greens certainly consulted previously, as did members of the government, members of the opposition and the crossbench, about one particular facet of both these bills, which is the placement of EFTPOS machines in terms of the location and proximity to gaming machines. At the time, we were informed by the welfare sector that they were not sure. However, we have since seen—and as the Hon. Rob Lucas has noted—evidence that that is a harmful move, and the Greens are willing and prepared today to say that we got that wrong. We did not have the evidence, but now we do, and we will support this bill and support the removal of those EFTPOS machines from these facilities.
This nation does have a gambling problem. We do see people suffer enormously from the ill effects of gambling. We even have a budget where we will soon debate the amounts of money to go into the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund. We have to rehabilitate people's lives, those who continue to live. I think most people in the community can tell you a story of somebody who they know, somebody who they have had contact with, somebody who they have lost due to problem gambling. It is a scourge in our community. It can be a bit of fun and I certainly understand that members, particularly of the opposition benches, will advocate that, but we cannot close our eyes to the fact that it also creates enormous harm and that we should seek to alleviate that harm where it happens.
I will not labour the point too much. I will simply say that it is no surprise that the crossbenchers stand here united today in terms of bringing to this place and bringing to all parliaments—federal, state and territory—the issues of problem gambling and seeking to address them. We will not stop advocating. We will not close our eyes to this issue and we also certainly will not take money from gambling industries themselves. That means that we will not be compromised on these issues and that is why I can stand here and say that we have seen the evidence and we have changed our vote and we will support both these bills. Indeed, we were proud to help introduce them.
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Have you ever wondered about the need to tamp coffee in your beloved Moka Pot?
Here’s an interesting tidbit: tamping is generally not recommended for these traditional Italian brewing devices.
This blog post will explore why that’s the case and how you can get the best out of your Moka pot without tamping.
Sounds intriguing? Let’s dive right in!
- Tamping coffee in a Moka Pot is unnecessary due to insufficient pressure and its negative impact on taste.
- Tamping can cause over-extraction, bitterness, and potential damage or clogging to your Moka pot.
- To achieve stronger coffee without tamping, adjust the grind size, use fresher beans, choose a darker roast, and adjust the coffee-to-water ratio.
Why Tamping Coffee in a Moka Pot is Unnecessary
Tamping coffee in a Moka Pot is unnecessary due to insufficient pressure and the negative impact on coffee taste.
1. Lack of Sufficient Pressure for Tamping
Despite a common misconception, Moka pots do not generate enough pressure to warrant tamping.
This brewing method relies on much less force than an espresso machine, which makes compacting the coffee grounds counterproductive.
The pressure produced by a Moka pot is insufficient to push water through tightly packed coffee effectively—this could cause improper brewing or even damage your beloved pot.
It’s crucial to remember that while tamping is standard procedure in high-pressure espresso machines, it simply doesn’t translate well to lower-pressure methods like using a Moka pot.
2. Negative Impact on the Coffee Taste
Tamping coffee in a Moka pot can, surprisingly, worsen the taste of your brew.
Unlike espresso machines that rely on high pressure to force water through densely packed grounds, a Moka pot operates at lower pressure levels.
Squeezing out every last bit from overly compressed grounds often results in over-extraction.
This process pulls out unwanted bitter compounds alongside precious flavors and aromas — leaving you with a harsh cup instead of the robust yet smooth Italian coffee experience you covet.
Grind size also plays a crucial role here; if coffee is finely ground and tamped inside your Moka pot like an espresso grind, bitterness can become even more pronounced due to restricted water flow.
Over time, rancid oils may accumulate, causing additional deterioration in flavor.
Ultimately, improperly brewed Moka Pot coffee can rob you of the true essence and deliciousness this stovetop espresso maker was designed for.
3. Potential for Over-Extraction and Bitterness
Moka pot brewing involves less pressure than an espresso machine, but over-tamping coffee grounds can significantly increase extraction time.
This extended exposure allows more bitter compounds to be extracted from your ground coffee, thus resulting in a harsh and unpalatable brew.
Plus, the denser coffee puck created by tamping slows down the water flowing through it.
This causes the hot water to remain longer in contact with the coffee grounds—an ideal setting for over-extraction and bitterness.
As such, experts often caution against tamping when preparing moka pot coffee to avoid sacrificing flavor quality and potentially ruining a delicious cup of joe.
The Risks of Tamping Coffee in a Moka Pot
Tamping coffee in a Moka Pot can pose risks such as potential damage to the pot and an increased risk of clogging and improper brewing.
Potential Damage to the Moka Pot
Tamping coffee in a Moka pot can damage or destroy your beloved brewing device.
The Moka pot is not designed to withstand the pressure that tamping creates, putting it at risk for cracks or even explosions.
The excessive force exerted on the coffee grounds can cause them to compact too tightly, increasing pressure within the pot.
This increased pressure has nowhere to escape but through weak points in the Moka pot, leading to potential leaks or catastrophic failure.
To keep your Moka pot safe and sound, it’s best to avoid tamping altogether and let the brewing process work its magic without any additional risks.
Increased Risk of Clogging and Improper Brewing
Tamping the coffee in a Moka pot may seem like a good idea to some, but it increases the risk of clogging and improper brewing.
When you tamp the coffee grounds, there is a possibility that some particles will fall into the valve of the Moka pot.
Over time, these grounds can accumulate and cause blockages, making water flow difficult.
This can result in an uneven extraction and even lead to brewing failure.
Maintaining a clear pathway for water is essential for your Moka pot to work effectively.
Regularly checking and cleaning the safety valve will help prevent clogging issues and ensure proper functionality.
How To Achieve Stronger Coffee Without Tamping in a Moka Pot
To achieve stronger Moka pot coffee without tamping, you can adjust the grind size, use fresher and higher-quality beans, choose a darker roast, and adjust the coffee-to-water ratio.
1. Adjusting Grind Size
To achieve stronger coffee in your Moka Pot without the need for tamping, adjusting the grind size is crucial.
A coarser grind allows the water to flow through the coffee grounds more easily, resulting in a smoother extraction and a richer flavor.
Aim for a medium-fine grind between espresso and drip coffee consistency.
Using a finer grind can lead to over-extraction and bitterness, while a coarser grind may result in weak and under-extracted coffee.
Experiment with different grind sizes until you find the perfect balance that suits your taste preferences.
Remember to also adjust the amount of coffee grounds based on the chosen grind size to maintain the desired strength of your Moka Pot brew.
2. Using Fresher and Higher-Quality Beans
One crucial factor is using fresher and higher-quality beans to achieve a more robust and flavorful cup of coffee in your Moka Pot.
Fresher beans have more pronounced flavors and aromas than older ones.
They retain their volatile compounds that contribute to the rich aroma and taste.
Similarly, higher-quality beans are grown under optimal conditions, resulting in a higher concentration of flavor compounds.
Using fresh and high-quality beans can enhance the overall taste experience when brewing with your Moka Pot.
So, when selecting beans for your next brew, choose fresh and excellent quality to elevate your coffee enjoyment.
3. Choosing a Darker Roast
Choosing a darker roast is one way to achieve more robust coffee in your Moka Pot.
Traditional Italian Moka coffee is often made with a medium to dark roast, which adds a robust and bold flavor profile to the brew.
Darker roasts tend to have a more pronounced bitterness and smokiness, which complement the intensity of the Moka Pot brewing method.
By opting for a darker roast, you can enhance the strength and depth of your cup of coffee without tamping or additional steps.
So, if you’re looking for that extra kick in your morning brew, consider reaching for a bag of dark roasted beans when using your Moka Pot.
4. Adjusting the Coffee-To-Water Ratio
To achieve a stronger coffee flavor without tamping in a Moka pot, one effective approach is to adjust the coffee-to-water ratio.
By lowering the water-to-coffee ratio, you can create a brew that packs more of a punch.
The ideal coffee ratio for a Moka pot typically falls around 1:7 or 1:8, but don’t be afraid to experiment and find your perfect balance.
Increasing the amount of coffee used can also help intensify the flavor of your brew.
Remember not to go too far from the recommended ratios, as using less coffee or water than required can result in over-extraction and an unpleasant taste.
And don’t forget about grind size – if it’s too fine, it may impede water penetration and disrupt the brewing process in your Moka pot.
Why Do Some People Recommend Tamping the Coffee in a Moka Pot
Some people recommend tamping the coffee in a Moka pot because it can improve the flavor and extraction of the coffee.
Tamping is commonly associated with espresso machines, where it is essential to create sufficient pressure to extract all the flavors from finely ground coffee.
However, in a Moka pot, tamping is unnecessary and can negatively affect the final result.
Although there may be differing opinions, experts generally agree that tamping in a Moka pot can lead to over-extraction and bitterness.
Unlike an espresso machine, the Moka pot is not designed to handle high-pressure levels.
Tamping increases the density of the coffee grounds, which can hinder water flow through them and result in uneven extraction.
This can lead to an imbalanced taste profile and a less enjoyable cup of coffee overall.
It’s important to understand that while some recommendations may suggest tamping to enhance your Moka pot experience, it’s best to follow expert advice and avoid tamping altogether for optimal results.
Experimenting With and Without Tamping
To truly understand the effects of tamping on your Moka Pot coffee, try experimenting with and without tamping to compare the results.
Trying Both Methods and Comparing Results
To truly understand the impact of tamping (or not tamping) in a Moka pot, it’s essential to conduct your experiments and compare the results.
Start by brewing a batch without tamping, using the correct grind size and coffee-to-water ratio.
Take note of the flavor profile, strength, and overall satisfaction with the brew.
Next, try tamping your coffee gently before brewing.
This can be achieved by applying minimal pressure with the back of a spoon or tamper. Again, pay close attention to how this affects the taste and strength of your coffee.
By comparing both methods, you’ll gain valuable insights into how each technique impacts your final cup.
Remember that personal preference plays a crucial role here; what works for one person might not work for another.
Adjusting Variables for Desired Taste and Strength
To achieve your desired taste and strength when brewing coffee in a Moka pot, there are several variables you can adjust.
First, consider the grind size. A medium to fine grind is ideal for a Moka pot, as it allows optimal extraction without over-extracting or under-extracting the flavors.
Next, experiment with different types of coffee beans – fresher and higher-quality beans will generally result in a more flavorful cup of coffee.
If you prefer a stronger brew, opt for beans that have been roasted darker.
Another variable to play around with is the coffee-to-water ratio. Increasing or decreasing the amount of coffee used can significantly impact the strength of your brew.
Remember to keep these adjustments within reason and always find what works best for your taste preferences.
Tamping coffee in a Moka Pot is unnecessary and can negatively affect your brew.
The lack of pressure the pot generates makes tamping ineffective and can result in over-extraction and bitterness.
Instead, focus on adjusting grind size, using fresher beans, choosing a darker roast, and tweaking the coffee-to-water ratio for stronger coffee without the need to tamp.
Remember, following the brewing instructions provided will yield the best results for your Moka Pot experience.
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Directed by Jean Rouch • Documentary • 1955 • 28 minutes
The film opens on the bustling streets of Accra, the capital of the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana), a major colonial port city that serves as a stage for the collision of the traditional and the modern. Among the diverse groups who populate the city are members of the Hauka religious movement, which began in Niger among the Songhay people, and migrated with them to the Gold Coast.
From Accra, the film takes us to the rural compound that is the site for an annual Hauka ceremony, which contains an element of political theater. The spirits who possess the Hauka are figures associated with the Gold Coast's British colonial rulers. Hauka mediums nominate initiates and listen to penitents, before leading them all in a dizzying, spectacular trance ritual. The ceremony swells with the music of a monochord violin as the Huaka are possessed - sleepwalking, speaking in tongues, burning themselves, and collapsing to the ground - before culminating in a series of animal sacrifices. Rouch does not document this from a distance, but, using a hand-held camera and quick cuts, creates an effect he called 'cine-trance.'
After the ceremony, Rouch returns us to Accra, where we see the Hauka in their daily lives as laborers, low-ranking soldiers, or pickpockets. Rouch suggests that the ritual serves in part as a psychological release from the dehumanizing powers of colonization.
"An anthropological classic... One of the most profound explorations of an African view of the colonial world."—Matt Losada, Senses of Cinema
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If you are Googling for “home extension builders near me,” you have come to the right place. With hundreds of extension building companies operating in the area, finding a reliable service provider is not easy. Finding the right builder should be done with utmost care and patience because the wrong company can ruin your project while wasting a lot of money in the process. There are many things to look for in a good extension builder in the area. This article provides information on what to consider when finding the best home extension builders near you.
The right company should have designed and built thousands of beautiful home extension in your community and the suburbs. The design team should include a group of qualified and experienced architects, builders, and draftspeople. In fact, they should have all the experience, craftsmanship, and skills in home extension, renovation, and additions. They should be able to build your extension to the highest standards in the industry. In fact, the team should work to a level that provides superior quality of home extension.
A reliable home extension builder should have a valid permit or license to operate in the area. A comprehensive insurance cover is essential to protect the workers as well as the property if something unfortunate happens during the work project. You should check the validity of these documents before you agree to hire the builder for the project. Most contractors will have a copy of their license and insurance certificates on the website. If not, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask the company to show you proof of such documents before they start work on your property. You shouldn’t take the risk of working with a builder who doesn’t have adequate insurance even if such a provider quotes a low fee for the project. You may have to pay for all damages to the property or injuries to their workers in case an unfortunate incident happens during the work.
The best building company in the area should have at least 5-7 years of experience in the industry. They should be highly recommended in your community. Check the customer feedback received by the potential builder before you hire them for the job. You can check online reviews to see how past and present clients are reviewing the building company. The right company should have positive reviews and testimonials from their clients and not have any unresolved complaints from past clients. These are important things to look at when hiring the best home extension building company in the area.
A personal referral from a trustworthy source or the internet is the best way to search for a reliable builder near you. You should get a list of such building services in the area by searching Google. Make sure that you do a thorough background search on each company on Google SERPs before you decide to pick the best home extension builder for your project.
The aforementioned article provides information on how to find reliable home extension companies near me.
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2019-06-25T21:56:10Z
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Date: Feb 01, 2006
As we discussed briefly last August, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is defined in many ways. Activists suggest corporations must not act only in the interests of shareholders but also consider their role in society and address the interests of other stakeholders, including employees, local communities, and society at large.
Many businesses that embrace CSR believe it makes good business sense. Today, CSR initiatives cover a broad range of social issues from labor and human rights concerns to climate change. Such non-traditional business measures as voluntary greenhouse gas reductions, while potentially beneficial to society at large, recently have raised concerns among shareholders about the value and validity of CSR initiatives. This development has the potential to affect businesses, including the converting industry, more broadly.
Concerns that companies have gone too far with CSR initiatives are a more recent manifestation of a long-running debate over CSR, reflected in two questions: Does CSR pay? Do CSR activities comport with a corporation's fiduciary duty to shareholders to maximize profitability?
How these questions are answered generally depends on whether one views corporations as providing shareholder rather than stakeholder value.
Shareholder value emphasizes profitability and argues that social matters are best left to individuals and government. Stakeholder value argues that responsibility should precede profitability, and corporate success should be measured by satisfaction among all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) generally has stayed out of the CSR debate, but that may change following a dispute involving the General Electric Co. (GE) and a mutual fund established specifically to encourage corporate resistance to pressures from environmental activists.
Taking a page from the activists' playbook, the mutual fund has filed a shareholder resolution with the SEC requesting that GE report on its "Ecomagination" campaign at the next shareholders' meeting.
Noting that "GE's main responsibility is to create shareholder value" and that company policy should be based on "sound scientific and economic analyses," the resolution would require a report on "the scientific and economic analyses relevant to GE's climate-change policy."
Characterizing GE's Ecomagination campaign as "appeasement" of activists, the resolution requests the specific scientific data GE relied on to formulate its climate-change policy and an estimate of the costs and benefits of such a policy.
GE disagrees and has informed the SEC it intends to exclude the resolution from its annual meeting materials. The company is requesting concurrence by the SEC that the fund's proposed shareholder resolution violates SEC rules and should be excluded because it is "impermissibly vague and indefinite" and involves GE's "ordinary business operations."
According to GE, efforts to promote the company's energy-efficient and climate-change-friendly products are a business strategy rather than a climate-change policy and, as such, are not subject to shareholder review.
Regardless of the SEC's ruling, it seems clear the debate over CSR could heat up in 2006, making it one for converters, particularly those that are publicly traded, to watch.
Reproduced with the permission of Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER magazine (312.726.2802). Copyright © 2006 by Intertec Publishing. All rights reserved.
Sheila A. Millar, a partner with Keller and Heckman LLP, counsels both corporate and association clients. Contact her at 202/434-4143; email@example.com.
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2019-12-11T23:18:49Z
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If you aspire to become a leader, but your title is still something less, Forbes.com contributor William Arruda offers these five tips to help others see you in a leadership role.
- Master the mindset. Look way beyond your to-do list to the bigger picture. Think of ways you and the work you do can contribute to the existing vision, and how you can inspire others.
- Mimic your mentor. If you don’t have one, seek out someone who is your senior and who projects the leadership style you’d like to adopt.
- Maximize meetings. Use these opportunities to shine. Prepare in advance, show up on time, egage fully and showcase your leadership thinking.
- Market your message. Demonstrate thought-leadership on social media that is visible to decision-makers and influencers.
- Make your mark. Volunteer to lead projects or propose spearheading an important change initiative.
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2019-04-19T02:48:15Z
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After suggesting in a questionable report that Apple might be shifting more resources to iPhone 6 Plus production, Digitimes is back with a second report on the same theme. Apparently the strong iPhone 6 Plus demand has surprised Apple, and the company is currently adjusting supply ratio for the two phones.
FROM EARLIER: These charts suggest Apple has already sold a ridiculous 21 million iPhone 6 units
iPhone 6 shipments are expected to be 3 million to 4 million lower than the initial forecast, as Apple is shifting some of its iPhone 6 production to the iPhone 6 Plus. Even so, buyers who aren’t able to get an iPhone 6 Plus right away shouldn’t be too excited just yet, as it’ll take a while for iPhone 6 Plus stock to build up.
“But most component suppliers’ current inventories are not sufficient for extra iPhone 6 Plus orders, and device manufacturers also do not have sufficient production lines for related assembly,” Digitimes wrote. “Therefore, the retail channel may need to wait a while before seeing a significant increase in iPhone 6 Plus supply, the sources noted.”
Recent reports have revealed that Apple may have sold up to 21 million combined iPhone 6 units, of which more than 4 million units may be 5.5-inch iOS phablets.
Similar unconfirmed reports coming from China revealed that iPhone 6 reservations have topped 4 million, well ahead of the official iPhone 6 preorders number, with one local retailer revealing it has actually received slightly more iPhone 6 Plus orders than iPhone 6, both pegged at over 1 million.
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2023-06-07T06:58:19Z
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Please note that only DOUBLE SIDED TAPES are allowed to be used for posting the posters on booth panels. Please bring along the tapes for your own posters.
Sila ambil maklum hanya “DOUBLE SIDED TAPE” dibenarkan untuk diguna bagi melekat poster di booth pameran. Mohon peserta-peserta membawa “tape” masing-masing bagi tujuan tersebut.
Please take note during your check-in
- All payments for accommodations must be in CASH form and the payment must be cleared during your check-in.
- For those who would like to have early check-in / late check out, kindly please take note that UniMAP hostel charges RM10/day* for early check-in (or late check out).
*RM10/day applies for local participants only. RM15/day applies for international participants
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The International Engineering Invention Innovation Exhibition i-ENVEX 2016 is a premier exhibition of new research. The invention exhibition which will be held in UniMAP Pauh Putra Main Campus on 8-10 April 2016, encourages and will bring together all young researchers, scientists and inventors all around the world to show off their inventions.
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2017-08-22T01:22:47Z
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CertHE French & Music
I am an experienced music tutor, having taught pupils from as young as six up to the elderly young at heart. I have experience teaching those with both physical and learning disabilities. My sessions are made to be fun and educational, with a proven track record for success. I genuinely enjoy teaching and watching a child’s, or adult’s, skills develop. I have a blue card, though I am happy for you to sit, have a coffee and watch your child’s music lessons if you would like. My specialties are Piano, Clarinet (and other woodwind instruments), Violin, and Music Theory. Also, recorder if you are not sure whether you want to commit to a more expensive instrument in the early stages of learning. I will teach you how to read music, learn tunes and techniques, and am open to whichever direction you wish to take.
I look forward to hearing from you!
These details were last updated on June 19, 2016
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2017-06-26T20:43:37Z
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Tranzfusion Band at Beach Barrels
11/9/19 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Come to Beach Barrels Bar on 138th Street to hear Tranzfusion play. This group of talented musicians has been together for years. They primarily play rock music. In 2009, Tranzfusion won the Coconut Times' Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2008 the band won the Daily Times' #1 All-time Favorite Band Award.
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2020-07-07T10:36:58Z
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Herb Calendula Alpha 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds
Clear, bright orange blooms are reminiscent of gerberas. High resin content for medicinal use. Also known as pot marigold, common marigold, and Scotch marigold.
Edible Flowers: Petals of the flowers can be used fresh or dried in "flower confetti," soups, soufflés, rice dishes, baked goods, and to garnish desserts. Calendula is a popular choice for brightening up salad mix. Flavor is tangy and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter. USDA Certified Organic. Blooms in about 52 days. Germination rate about 80% or better. David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009.
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2022-06-27T01:41:29Z
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For example, my work here, every Wednesday is also the same. I have this office hour that runs from 10:00 AM to almost 10:00 PM every Wednesday here. Everybody who has anything, want to talk with me about social innovation, they can do so.
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2019-06-19T23:46:10Z
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"url": "http://sayit.archive.tw/speech/159708"
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MEGAN + BRANDON ARE GETTING MARRIED!
Congratulations to this sweet couple! They're planning their wedding next year at the gorgeous Dewberry luxury hotel in downtown Charleston and wanted a fun, stylish engagement session that captured the heart and spirit of the historic city they call home!
We started Megan + Brandon's engagement session downtown at The Battery + White Point Garden, one of my absolute favorite places in the city in which to photograph, and on my list of Top 11 Engagement Photo Locations in Charleston!
We shared a ton of laughs and smiles under the golden-green arbors of the live oak branches hanging overhead. I shifted between my 50mm and 70-200mm lenses as I asked them to simply hold one another and dance for a few moments as I captured their chemistry.
As the afternoon light slowly dropped westward over the rooftops, we made our way down Church Street towards Rainbow Row. One of the oldest streets in Charleston, Church street caught my eye with a lot of texture and history in the brick and cobblestone. I wanted to bring that into Megan + Brandon's photos and write their part of the story into Charleston's rich romantic history.
Rainbow Row offers a very romantic backdrop for photos against the soft pastel color palettes of the luxurious, yet adorable micro-mansions lining the street. The colors compliment Charleston's beachy coastal vibe and the colors of the bay, sand, ocean, and coastline.
As a matter of fact, I was so inspired by the color palette of these photos that I made a custom preset in Adobe Lightroom and used it on like, all of these photos! I named it "Baybreeze" and I'll make it available for download so you can apply some Charleston love to your photos, too! :)
We ended the day by walking down Tradd Street to East Bay, and taking some photos on the sea wall against the subtle glow of the sunset in the bay.
Of course, we had to have a dance-off in the street! Brandon showed his swing dance moves and twirled Megan around, and dipped her slowly as he kissed her.
Thanks for checking out Megan + Brandon's e-sesh blog! I had so much fun with them creating these memories and smiles that celebrate the start of their marriage together!
If you are in or around Charleston, or plan to be soon, I'd love to hear from you and create beautiful images with you, too! Feel free to send me a message or connect with me on social media. I would be really grateful to read your thoughts in the comments below, let me know what you think of this post.
I'm a traveling destination wedding photographer and beach bum living in Charleston, South Carolina. I love photographing weddings, engagements and proposals and possess a strong eye for detail.
I specialize in high-end, commercial photography and produce images that are bold, beautiful and full of magic.
If you are a brand owner / entrepreneur and looking for a talented headshot photographer, hire me, Ron Delhaye, and I'll create images that give you a competitive visual online advantage.
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2017-09-20T07:32:02Z
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Adrenal Switch - Magnesium Support Formula
Australia's #1 Selling Adrenal Support Formula with the perfect combination of standardized Ashwagandha, bioavailable Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, L-Theanine, L-Leucine and L-Glycine to support your bodies systems that drive your workouts, help you rest and recover.
Switch Nutrition has combined all these ingredients into one incredible tasting formula for superior results, convenience and affordability.
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Dairy Free
- Soy Free
- Keto Friendly
- 100% Australian Owned
Simply serve mixed with water immediately after exercise for enhanced recovery.
For a healthy hot chocolate alternative try the chocolate flavour and add hot water. Drink before bedtime to provide you with that healthy, low calorie hot chocolate alternative that will have you relaxed, calm & ready for sleep.
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2022-07-05T19:23:49Z
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"url": "https://getsuppdshop.com/collections/shop-all/products/adrenal-switch"
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