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These crawl over the decor to graze on the algae which form their diet. Be careful, because they are highly prized by Balistids, puffers, and some Labrids, which have teeth strong enough to break the internal calcareous skeleton of sea urchins, and do not seem to be put off by their stings. The names of the extremely few species available are not known with any precision. Size: 10 cm. | 2019-04-20T01:14:52 | http://www.aquaguide.net/catalog-753.html |
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Tech-powered wings and a super suit let Hope van Dyne gear up as the buzzworthy hero, Wasp.
Imagine the winged hero buzzing into action with the 12-inch scale Marvels Wasp figure from the Titan Hero Series, inspired by the Ant-Man and the Wasp movie. This figure includes a port for the Titan Hero Power FX pack (not included; sold separately with Titan Hero Power FX figures) so when kids connect the pack, they can power up their figure and activate character-specific sounds and phrases from Ant-Man and the Wasp!
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rather than adding it to the AppSensor book v2 (yes it has begun).
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Hydatid cyst disease is caused by Echinococcus granulosus infection. The liver and lungs are the most frequent locations of E. granulosus infection, whereas 0.5%–2.0% of all cases occur in the musculoskeletal system, of which 50% of cases are spinal hydatid cyst. In the spine, the most common location is the dorsal spine. The authors present a 40-year-old female patient with a paraspinal, dumbbell-shaped hydatid cyst widening the neural foramen. The cyst was successfully removed by an anterior approach through a posterolateral thoracotomy. Previously reported cases of spinal hydatid cysts have been operated through a posterior approach. Benzagmout et al. had reported the first transthoracic excision of hydatid cyst, and ours is the only other case which has been operated similarly. The safety and benefits of this approach with the relevant literature are discussed.
A 40-year-old female presented with back pain for 3 years, with no neurological deficits. A chest radiograph showed a radio-opaque lesion in the right paraspinal area of the mid-zone [Figure 1]. A computed tomography axial image of the thorax showed a cystic lesion causing erosive widening of the right D4–D5 neural foramen [Figure 2]. The lesion was hyperintense on T2-weighted axial images of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging scan of the dorsal spine [Figure 3]. The cyst wall enhanced on contrast injection as noted in the coronal MR images [Figure 4].
The cystic lesion was excised by an anterior approach through a posterolateral thoracotomy. The right thoracotomy was performed through the fifth intercostal space after deflating the right lung using a double-lumen endotracheal tube. The lesion was noted paraspinally just behind the lung. A total excision of the lesion was achieved, and the cavity was irrigated with betadine solution and hypertonic saline, considering the possibility of a hydatid cyst.
The postoperative recovery was uneventful. Histopathology revealed the cyst to show features of hydatid cyst [Figure 5].
At 1-month follow–up, the patient was relieved of back pain. A postoperative MR scan of the dorsal spine after 6 months showed a complete excision of the cyst.
Hydatid disease (echinococcosis) is a worldwide zoonosis produced by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm. In humans, the two main types of hydatid disease are caused by E. granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis. Spinal hydatid cysts present with medullary or radicular symptoms, according to their location., However, our patient presented only with back pain without any neurologic deficits. Parvaresh et al. reported a similar dumbbell-shaped hydatid cyst of the spine with widening of the spinal neural foramen, but in their case, spinal involvement of hydatid disease was considered secondary, because the primary lesion was located in the liver, whereas in our case, spinal involvement was primary.
Primary hydatid infestation of the spine without any other systemic involvement can be explained by the direct porto-vertebral venous shunt theory. The disease begins in the extradural area, suggesting that the parasite's embryo is possibly being transported through the porto-vertebral venous shunts.
The differential diagnosis in cystic paraspinal lesions can be lytic metastatic tumors, cystic schwannoma, lateral thoracic meningocele, and neurenteric cyst. We considered neurofibroma as the first differential diagnosis as the lesion was not multiloculated, multiple loculations being more common with hydatid cyst. Hydatid cysts do not have a solid component and tend to invade anatomical cavities. In addition, they do not show contrast enhancement but exhibit a cerebrospinal fluid-like signal intensity on MR imaging.
Location of the lesion, familiarity with surgical approach, surgeon preference, and tentative preoperative diagnosis of the lesion decide the choice of surgical approach. Karakasli et al. have compiled the data of previously operated 13 cases of primary spinal extradural hydatid cyst, all of which had been approached posteriorly. The goal of surgery in hydatid cysts is the complete removal of the cyst without rupture and spillover. Transthoracic approach gives direct access, has less surgical bleeding, and gives a better chance of excision of parasitic cysts without rupture. With accurate planning and careful surgical technique, transthoracic approach is safe and effective.
Hydatid cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cystic lesions of the spine so that adequate intraoperative precautions can be taken to prevent spillage. In ventrally located cysts, especially for those in the posterior mediastinum, transthoracic approach is safe and effective. It also provides direct exposure of the lesion, hence minimizing the chances of rupture or spillage.
Karakasli A, Yilmaz M, Mucuoglu AO, Yurt A. A large primary dumbbell hydatid cyst causing neural foraminal widening of the thoracic spine: A case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2015;8C: 55-8.
Benzagmout M, Kamaoui I, Chakour K, Chaoui ME. Primary spinal epidural hydatid cyst with intrathoracic extension. Neurosciences (Riyadh) 2009;14:81-3.
Tyagi DK, Balasubramaniam S, Sawant HV. Primary calcified hydatid cyst of the brain. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2010;1:115-7.
Assefa G, Abebe M, Belete A, Schnider J. Epidural and para spinal thoracic hydatidosis presenting with progressive paraparesis and paraplegia: A case report. Ethiop Med J 2014;52:49-51.
Bayar MA, Erdem Y, Habip N. Primary intraspinal extradural hydatid disease causing radicular compression. Turk Neurosurg 1997;7:33-5.
Parvaresh M, Moin H, Miles JB. Dumbbell hydatid cyst of the spine. Br J Neurosurg 1996;10:211-3.
Berk C, Ciftçi E, Erdoğan A. MRI in primary intraspinal extradural hydatid disease: Case report. Neuroradiology 1998;40:390-2.
Balasubramaniam S, Tyagi DK, Zafar SH, Savant HV. Transthoracic approach for lesions involving the anterior dorsal spine: A multidisciplinary approach with good outcomes. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine 2016;7:236-42. | 2019-04-18T16:18:09 | http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2018;volume=9;issue=4;spage=271;epage=273;aulast=Dighe;type=3 |
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Before I got to this point, I did a lot of prep work, actual and mental. After reaching this stage the quilt should go together really fast.
Now, I'm going out to the driveway, and layout the 16 patches I've put together for this quilt.
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Poor countries have won historic recognition of the plight they face from the ravages of climate change, wringing a pledge from rich nations that they will receive funds to repair the "loss and damage" incurred.
This is the first time developing countries have received such assurances, and the first time the phrase "loss and damage from climate change" has been enshrined in an international legal document.
Developing countries had been fighting hard for the concession at the fortnight-long UN climate change talks among 195 nations in Qatar, which finished after a marathon 36-hour final session.
Ronald Jumeau, negotiating for the Seychelles, scolded the US negotiator: "If we had had more ambition [on emissions cuts from rich countries], we would not have to ask for so much [money] for adaptation. If there had been more money for adaptation [to climate change], we would not be looking for money for loss and damage. What's next? Loss of our islands?"
Ruth Davis, political adviser at Greenpeace, said: "This is a highly significant move – it will be the first time the size of the bill for failing to take on climate change will be part of the UN discussions. Countries need to understand the risks they are taking in not addressing climate change urgently."
Ed Davey, the UK energy and climate secretary, said: "It's about helping the most vulnerable countries, and looking at how they can be more resilient."
But the pledges stopped well short of any admission of legal liability or the need to pay compensation on the part of the rich world.
The US had strongly opposed the initial "loss and damage" proposals, which would have set up a new international institution to collect and disperse funds to vulnerable countries. US negotiators also made certain that neither the word "compensation", nor any other term connoting legal liability, was used, to avoid opening the floodgates to litigation – instead, the money will be judged as aid.
Key questions remain unanswered, including whether funds devoted to "loss and damage" will come from existing humanitarian aid and disaster relief budgets. The US is one of the world's biggest donor of humanitarian aid and disaster relief, from both public and private sources. It will be difficult to disentangle damage inflicted by climate change from other natural disasters.
Another question is how the funds will be disbursed. Developing countries wanted a new institution, like a bank, but the US is set against that, preferring to use existing international institutions. These issues will have to be sorted out at next year's climate conference, in Warsaw, where they will be bitterly contested.
Davis said: "This [text] is just the beginning of the process – you need to have a finalised mechanism. But it will concentrate minds on the fact that it is in the best interest of countries all over the world to start cutting their emissions quickly." Governments also rescued the Kyoto protocol, the initial targets of which run out at the end of this year. The EU, Australia, Norway and a handful of other developed countries have agreed to take on new carbon-cutting targets under the treaty, running to 2020.
A separate strand of the negotiations, set up to accommodate the US because of its refusal to ratify Kyoto, was closed. This will allow unified discussions to begin on a global climate treaty that would require both developed and developing countries to cut their emissions. The treaty is supposed to be signed in 2015, at a conference in Paris, and come into effect in 2020.
The next three years of negotiations on the treaty will be the hardest in the 20-year history of climate change talks because the world has changed enormously since 1992, when the UN convention on climate change was signed, and 1997, when the Kyoto protocol enshrined a stark division between developed countries – which were required to cut emissions – and developing countries, which were not.
China was classed then as a developing country, and although it still has about 60 million people living in dire poverty, it is now the world's biggest emitter and will soon overtake the US as the biggest economy. It has made clear its determination to hang on to its developing country status, and that the countries classed as developed in 1997 must continue to bear most of the burden for emissions cuts, and for providing funds to poor countries to help them cut emissions and cope with climate change. | 2019-04-26T10:41:07 | https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/dec/08/doha-climate-change-deal-nations?intcmp=122 |
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← What happened on Sunday?
We sat knee-to-knee in a small group on the floorer ten minutes (which is a very long time) and they were suddenly all about being challenged with questions about the story. In that moment, and for a few days after, I pondered that moment and realized how much they simply craved attention. That’s the only thing I can think of that changed the dynamic of the situation. The group they left did better, too, because their leader could focus her attention on them.
We could use about three times as many adult volunteers. I doubt if this will happen, but one can always dream. Do you know whose help I value most highly? Those who come and simply sit on the floor with a few kids. You are my heroes!
So many children are starved for attention. I give a lot of credit to single parent households and those where both parents have to work. It’s got to be hard when you can’t give your kids the attention they need and you desire to give them. I also have great admiration for all the teachers who give attention to the twenty or more students in the classrooms, dealing with each child’s unique needs.
In many contexts, I can contribute to the well-being of a child or family just by giving them a little bit of attention. I too often blow right by on my way to do something else. Too often they are invisible to me. Taking a minute to notice and interact with young and old alike is something everyone can benefit from. Im going to challenge myself to take that minute. Will you?
This entry was posted in children, Ministry, teaching and tagged children, Good News Club, paying attention, teachiing children, teaching. Bookmark the permalink. | 2019-04-26T12:19:18 | https://padrebill57.com/2018/04/06/can-i-have-your-attention/ |
Just getting this one in under the wire for Strokes March Madness month.
Back in the early 2000s, The Strokes had a paid fan club that you could join and receive mailed newsletters from the band.
Here’s the “ace” of a cover of the fourth newsletter from Winter 2003.
Love the slogan, “Forget What You Heard”!
Do you know what the newsletter said? This is the first time I have heard about them sending out a newsletter and it’d be really interesting to see what they talked about inside (especially since the cover is so grand).
I’ll have to take a look — I actually have this newsletter. All of the Alone, Together mailings were just anecdotes from the tour, random musings, drawings, and photos from recent shows. | 2019-04-19T00:44:34 | http://www.themodernage.org/2011/03/12/march-madness-alone-together-issue-4/ |
The cloud from a direct strike on Donetsk State Factory of Chemical Products in 2015. The facility has been shelled repeatedly, most recently in Feb 2017. It is just one of many hazardous industrial sites at risk from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region. Credit: Evgeniy Nadiyarniy.
With the threats that the Ukraine conflict poses to the environment once again in the news, Zoï Environment Network has released new maps on the environmental consequences of the conflict. With both sides increasingly conscious of the humanitarian and ecological impact of the war, plans to minimise risks and encourage sustainable reconstruction are being promoted. However, without a comprehensive assessment of the damage, such proposals are of limited value. This blog reviews Zoï’s latest research and argues that absent a UN-led assessment, civil society should be encouraged to plug the assessment gap.
The recent upsurge in violence in the conflict in eastern Ukraine has once again focused attention on the serious risk that the fighting between Ukrainian government forces and separatists – in particular the use of heavy weapons around industrial facilities – could trigger serious environmental and humanitarian consequences. The Donbas region is replete with industrial risks, a legacy of its 200 year history of coal mining and heavy industry, and the threats that this legacy pose have helped frame the conflict’s environmental narrative.
Speaking at the UN Security Council in February, the head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that: “If hostilities continue, we may also be faced with a serious environmental crisis. Damage to the Phenol plant near Novgorodske village means that waste chemicals, including deadly sulfuric acid and formaldehyde, are now at critical levels. Leakage into the surrounding land and the Seversky Donets River would have disastrous humanitarian consequences in a highly industrialized part of Europe. Similarly, there is a real risk at present that damage to water facilities could have further deadly consequences for the population living in the surrounding areas, with the potential leak of chlorine gas which is routinely stored at such facilities”.
February’s renewed focus on the threat of environmental emergencies triggered by the release of industrial chemicals appeared to encourage the authorities of the separatist-controlled parts of Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts to issue a joint statement. The statement demanded, among other things, access to critical industrial and municipal facilities on the Ukrainian-controlled side of the line of contact in order to verify their environmental safety. The statement also announced a new “Humanitarian programme for the Reunification of the Donbass People”. Elements of the programme envisage quarterly activities aimed at the restoration, maintenance and protection of at-risk industrial facilities, proposals to prevent or reduce the environmental consequences of their damage or disruption and, perhaps optimistically, joint inspection visits.
Prior to the recent upsurge in violence, the Ukrainian authorities had also announced new initiatives on the environment. Late last year, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources stated that it had begun satellite monitoring of damage to natural resources and the environment in Crimea and the Donbas region, for the purposes of one day supporting international litigation. Meanwhile in December, the Ministry of Temporarily Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons presented a draft plan for a “State-run programme of recovery and peacebuilding in eastern Ukraine”. The plan contains several environmental elements, including a damage assessment, but has been criticised for its optimistic reconstruction plans, which have been presented on the basis of limited environmental data.
Last year, the UNDP also proposed a regional development strategy for the Donetsk region. However these plans, which extend out to 2020, have also drawn criticism. This time for their focus on sustaining the region’s economic model of reliance on heavy and polluting industries, rather than proposing more innovative reconstruction based on cleaner technologies and diversification.
In spite of the tentative signs of interest in the environmental consequences of the conflict, which is now entering its fourth year, as yet there has been no comprehensive assessment of the damage wrought thus far. However, the Geneva-based Zoï Environment Network, which worked on environmental issues in Ukraine prior to the outbreak of hostilities, has sought to collate data on environmental damage and threats, both from online sources and from its partners on both sides of the line of contact. Together with the Toxic Remnants of War Project, in May 2015 Zoï published an initial snapshot of environmentally harmful incidents and practices. The study not only highlighted the damage to industrial infrastructure but also impacts on air quality, groundwater pollution from flooded mines, damage to water supplies and to forests and protected areas. Zoï’s findings have now been updated and help to identify issues that should be included as part of a more formalised assessment.
Three factors have mediated the ongoing environmental risks from the region’s industrial sites; the first relates to where armed confrontations take place; where the use of explosive weapons risks damage to facilities and where operations may be interrupted by fighting. The second is an unfolding “trade blockade” on the transport of goods and supplies across the line of contact, which is being organised by veterans of volunteer battalions from the Ukraine-controlled side. The third is access to electricity. It should also be noted that many of the region’s industrial facilities are in close proximity to urban areas.
In spite of repair work taking place during 2016, the fighting has continued to disrupt electricity and gas supplies, with knock-on effects on communities, on industrial production and with it the risk of environmental emergencies triggered by emergency shutdowns. For example, in 2015 a direct hit on the Kramatorsk-Donetsk-Mariupil gas pipeline almost stalled Mariupil’s metallurgy plants. More recently, fighting around the town of Avdiivka, which peaked in early February, almost halted the operation of its coking plant, which also provided the community with heating.
While shelling and the use of heavy weapons has continued, the trade blockade is also set to impact sites beyond the line of contact, inflicting shutdowns on a number of industrial facilities by interrupting supplies of raw materials. For industries in areas under government control, the blockade will halt the movement of coke-coal, anthracite and metal castings to the chemical, metallurgical and power industries, and block Ukrainian market access to mines producing coal in separatist-held areas. Meanwhile, iron ore imports to the separatist areas will also be halted. The reduction in industrial output may have positive short-term effects on air quality but severe impacts on the regions economy.
Effective from the beginning of March 2017, the de-facto authorities in the separatist areas have declared the nationalisation of the remaining industrial assets owned by Ukrainian businesses on their territory. The economic damage being caused to the region’s economy from the blockade is adding to that already caused by the uncontrolled dismantling of a number of industrial facilities in separatist-controlled areas. This process has been ongoing since the beginning of the conflict, with components exported for scrap or resale.
Vital industries and utilities continued to come under fire throughout 2016. A series of explosions have been observed at the Donetsk State Factory of Chemical Products (the latest as recently as February 2017), which were reportedly related to both shelling and to the inadequate handling of munitions within the factory itself. Recent attacks have again highlighted the risk that waste chemicals stored in numerous tailing ponds along the line of contact may find their way into surrounding soils and rivers. For the Dzerzhinsk phenol plant this could amount to some 400,000 cubic metres of waste chemicals, sulphuric acid and formaldehyde.
The Donetsk water filtration station has been hit by explosive weapons on numerous occasions. In addition to interrupting the supply of water to communities on both sides of the line of contact, any largescale release of chlorine and other hazardous chemicals stored at the site could potentially threaten the health of 20,000 nearby residents. Water supplies have been disrupted regularly, for example in mid-2016 thousands of people were deprived access to water supplies in the Berezove – Dokuchaevsk area. In addition to the disruption to water supplies, harsh living conditions and limited access to healthcare have been exacerbated by the deterioration of municipal waste management, leading to the uncontrolled accumulation of household waste and a rapid growth in the rodent population.
Zoï’s 2015 assessment highlighted the threat that the loss of electricity to the area’s coal mines posed to communities and the environment when the mines’ water pumps ceased working. While operations at some mines in separatist-held areas restarted in the relative calm of 2016, many others remain abandoned or their equipment demolished. The blockade may yet cause operations to cease once again. Rising water levels in the mines forces methane to the surface and into the basements of properties, while contaminated water from the mines can disperse into the surrounding groundwater, not only affecting the region’s water supplies but potentially also the Sea of Azov. Pollution from mines may be widespread and serious but its current extent and risks to environmental and human health remain poorly documented. It is not just the coal mines themselves that pose health and environmental risks; the fighting also has the potential to cause fires on the numerous spoil heaps from mines.
The environmental hazards in the Donbas region are not restricted to pollution from industrial sources. Agricultural waste is also a threat. In the middle of 2016, the waste storage ponds of the Bakhmut agricultural cooperative began to leak slurry from pig farms after the maintenance of the ponds, which are located within a contested area along the line of contact, became impossible. The local population was advised to stop using water from the Kodemka River, which feeds into the Severskyi Donets, the main source of the Donbas region’s water supply. The risk of accidental damage to the waste storage ponds from renewed fighting was emphasised again earlier this year.
Although there was a period of relative stability between 2015 and 2016, this also allowed both sides to reinforce the line of contact with land mines; more recently the OSCE has reported that IEDs have also begun to be used. Mines have reportedly been placed on agricultural land, in nature reserves and on roads and bridges. Areas adjacent to the line of contact have also been heavily contaminated with UXO.
Since 2015’s report, forests have continued to be felled for fuel and fortification. Forest fires and the physical effects of the fighting – heavy weapons and vehicle movements and the digging of trenches and berms – have also taken their toll. Further damage has been documented in nature reserves and in forest protection strips, which were initially planted during Soviet times to protect the soils of agricultural land from the frequent dry winds. The fighting and the destruction of forests have also caused the migration of wildlife away from the conflict area.
Since 2015, when the environmental consequences of a conflict in such a heavily industrialised region were first becoming apparent, the Ukrainian government has repeatedly raised the issue at the UN level. In September 2015 at the UN General Assembly; at the Paris climate change conference; and in December 2015 through the tabling of a resolution on the Protection of the environment in areas affected by armed conflict, ahead of May 2016’s meeting of the UN Environment Assembly. The resolution eventually passed by consensus after months of difficult negotiations, although as tradition dictates, it did not specifically address the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Last month, the conflict was the pretext for an open debate in the UN Security Council, addressing “threats to international peace and security resulting from terrorist acts against critical infrastructure”. More recently, Ukraine raised the environmental situation in the region at UNEP’s Committee of Permanent Representatives; while last week, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights warned that: “Battles are now being fought in cities, close to industrial centres, with factories increasingly becoming at risk of being hit: the consequences for anyone living close-by would be severe”.
On a regional level, in 2016, environmental concerns featured in the discussions of the OSCE-facilitated trilateral contact group on Ukraine, with its economic subgroup discussing the environmental risks from the flooding of the region’s coal mines. The OSCE also organised a series of “Reconstruction through dialogue” meetings under the umbrella of the East Ukrainian Forum, in 2015 and 2016, one of which explicitly addressed the environment. Other multi-stakeholder meetings were held in 2015; on the chances of sustainable development and reconstruction by the All-Ukrainian Ecological League; and on environmental monitoring in the Donetsk region by the East-Ukraine Environmental Institute and Ukraine’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
However, in spite of this initial interest, and with the exception of the limited environmental section in 2015’s World Bank-EU-UN recovery and peacebuilding assessment, no comprehensive information has been collected since to guide the assessment and mitigation of environmental damage from the conflict. The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine did undertake an assessment in 2015 but this was restricted to water facilities. As noted above, Ukraine’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources announced that it was gathering data on environmental harms in late 2016 but this has been complicated by the lack of access to territory not under government control.
What emergency assistance funding that has been made available from international donors for environmental work thus far has focused on critical water and sanitation infrastructure, although a few countries have provided modest resources for Ukrainian NGOs working on specific environmental issues linked to the conflict. It should be noted that the humanitarian response efforts as a whole remain underfunded.
The focus on the ongoing threat of environmental emergencies triggered by damage to the Donbas region’s numerous industrial facilities, and the disruption to water and other essential services have helped frame the conflict’s environmental narrative to date. However these problems represent just a fraction of a large and complex suite of environmental issues that will threaten sustainable recovery and development for years to come. Many of these were already present prior to the outbreak of hostilities but have been exacerbated further by the fighting.
While the action and recovery plans proposed by international organisations, and the Ukrainian and separatist authorities, are a welcome sign of renewed attention on the numerous environmental consequences of the conflict, all are bedevilled by the absence of a comprehensive assessment of the state of the region’s environment. The absence of such an assessment reflects a wider problem with how the international community currently documents environmental harm during conflicts, and in their immediate aftermath. The ongoing insecurity, complex politics and limited donor attention are all conspiring to limit the likelihood of a UN-led assessment any time soon. Meanwhile many of the problems documented above, for example groundwater pollution from mines, are likely to worsen without attention, and may have lasting consequences for water supplies and public health. It is vital that efforts are made to get a handle on the scope of these problems but it seems inevitable that doing so will require that civil society organisations help fill this documentation gap. This is not a situation that is unique to Ukraine.
Beyond the necessity of documenting the threats the conflict is posing to the environment, and by extension to communities on both side of the line of contact, robust and transparent environmental data could also be used to encourage communication and dialogue between the warring parties. Both the Ukrainian and separatist authorities have recently expressed an interest in the environmental consequences of the conflict, and greater environmental awareness could help reduce the threat of catastrophic industrial emergencies. While navigating the politics and modalities of a discussion on the environment will be challenging, the fact that these threats have little respect for frontlines or artificial boundaries could yet provide a foundation for community level talks.
Blog prepared by Nickolai Denisov and Dmytro Averin of Zoï Environment Network and Doug Weir of the Toxic Remnants of War Project. Coverage of the findings by the Washington Post. | 2019-04-21T20:28:16 | http://www.trwn.org/new-data-on-ukraine-conflicts-environmental-risks-supports-calls-for-comprehensive-assessment/ |
The cherry blossoms are off the trees in Washington, DC, which means that once again the mutual fund industry's top executives have made their annual pilgramage to the nation's capital. This year, Paul Stevens put money market mutual funds and the potential regulation of mutual funds by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at the center of his opening remarks.
Both of those issues are ones in which the Investment Company Institute (ICI) is gearing up for legal challenges to regulators.
Stevens also paid tribute to Capital Group's [profile]Paul Haaga, who is retiring from the ICI board.
Stevens reminded the audience of mutual fund executives that it was the ICI that was at the forefront of the working committee formed in 2009 in the wake of the financial crisis and the run on The Reserve's money market fund. Yet, he lamented that the ICI is now "at loggerheads" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the issue.
"There are occasions where we have fundamental differences with the SEC," said Stevens, adding that the ICI's members "really have their work cut out for us" in convincing the ICI of the best way for it to promote "efficiency, competition and capital formation."
Stevens argued that mutual fund shareholders will lose if the CFTC's proposed rules requiring mutual funds to register with it becomes permanent.
"We have seen the rule and do not hear the harmony," he said in a play on the CFTC's promise to harmonize its rules with the SEC.
He admitted that the recent lawsuit filed by the ICI and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to fight the rules was not a step taken lightly and is not "usual practice."
"Two things are absolutely certain: Commodity funds are not driving prices of commodities, and penalizing mutual funds will only hurt shareholders," Stevens said.
Turning to money market funds, Stevens argued that the funds have put a quarter trillion dollars into shareholders' pockets that would not otherwise have been there.
"Money market funds help keep the lifeblood of the economy flowing," said Stevens.
The SEC is currently mulling over rules that include new capital buffer requirements and floating NAVs, changes that critics warn would destroy the value of the funds for shareholders.
Stevens told mutual fund executives that four out of five institutional shareholders would reduce their use of the funds if NAVs are required to float. He predicted that the rule changes could cost money funds 60 percent of their current asset base.
He also argued that many money fund sponsors would abandon the niche if they were put into a "first loss" position through the requirement of capital buffers.
"The impact is quite simply mind boggling," said Stevens. | 2019-04-26T12:43:26 | http://www.mfwire.com/article.asp?storyID=39968&template=article |
Join SAVS on Wednesday 28th March (6-8pm) to find out more about becoming a Trustee. This is a chance for you to find out informally and without commitment about the role of a Trustee and understand how your skills can benefit local charities.
But who or what is a Trustee?
Trustees are the people with the responsibility for directing the business of the charity. They are often the unsung heroes, playing a vital role in making the decisions that really matter about the charity’s finances, activities and plans for the future.
“Charities benefit from the range of skills and experience that their trustees bring, but trustees can learn and develop new skills, this may open up new opportunities for them, as well as meeting people who share their passion”.
No formal qualifications are usually needed, and the time required can often fit easily around other commitments. Most people have skills, knowledge or experience which they can bring to a charity and estimates suggest that almost half of all charities have at least one vacancy on their board.
As the role of the Trustee is quite different from other volunteer roles, SAVS (29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend) are holding “Becoming a Trustee” on Wednesday 28th March, 6-8pm, for anyone who would like to know more.
This session is free and all are welcome. Why not come along, and see how you can join the driving force behind a local charity!
To book your place please visit our website www.savs-southend.org and book via the link on our events calendar: https://www.savs-southend.org/event/newtrustee/ or call 01702 356000. | 2019-04-20T12:31:59 | https://www.savs-southend.org/join-driving-force-behind-local-charity/ |
Our mission at Celebree Schools is to grow people big and small. We cultivate an environment where children thrive and parents, educators, families, and communities unite in support of each other.
Our school family is dedicated to upholding our core values of protect-educate-nurture. We take pride on encouraging confidence in an atmosphere where children feel safe to explore and take developmentally-appropriate risks.
Celebree Schools has a 25-year history of commitment to families in Maryland and Delaware and is known for providing high-quality child care and holistic education. Our 800+ employees help make the company’s success possible and are passionate about helping families raise independent, thoughtful children who are excited about learning.
At Celebree, we highly prioritize dedication to personal and professional growth. We understand the role personal leadership plays not just within Celebree Schools but life in the world. We firmly believe in our faculty and staff helping to elevate the quality of each and every Celebree school. We place a strong emphasis on coaching and training our educators – not only to ensure your children have a well-rounded and engaging education, but also maintain their safety and security at all times.
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Learn more about our culture and our teachers here. Join our growing company that makes each team member feel they are home. | 2019-04-18T14:43:12 | https://www.celebree.com/blog/the-value-of-working-at-celebree/ |
It’s been a busy week of school visits. In the past few days, I’ve met and hung out with (and in some cases, even sprinted against!!!) 1000 kids!
Other cool things have been happening too. The other day I got a tweet from a great songwriter named Scott Cooper. Scott wrote and recorded a song inspired by my book! It’s a total heart-breaker. You can listen to it here.
Also, I just learned that Ultra has been nominated for a SIXTH book award!
The Red Cedar Book Award is British Columbia’s young readers’ choice award. It’s a huge honour to be nominated. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to travel to B.C. to visit some schools there. I’d love that. I’ve heard rumours that B.C. kids are super sporty. Also – I’m totally aching to run the Capilano trails in the mountains above North Vancouver! | 2019-04-25T10:47:20 | https://writerunrepeat.com/tag/ultra/ |
Super cool is this blue African print blazer made in an authentic Hexagonal African print motif.
Slim cut one button blazer, Collar and Rever blazer in a contemporary African print…Sartorial just got seriously cool with this reinvention of Men’s traditional fabrics.
This piece can easily be dressed down by pairing with plain coloured Chinos. Traditionally styled with chest pocket, double pocket on left and single pocket on right, inside pockets on lining as standard. | 2019-04-18T15:09:15 | https://ohemaohene.com/collections/blazers/products/1-button-african-print-blazer-geox |
The young Turnbull said the system could cause "great injustice and great hardship".
Back in 2005, future prime minister Malcolm Turnbull delivered an impassioned speech, calling for hardliners in his own party to have a "compassionate and humane" approach to asylum seekers.
Australia's immigration policy has a heavy responsibility - it has to balance the need to secure our borders and ensure the protection of the integrity of our immigration policy with the need to deal with those seeking asylum in a compassionate and humane fashion.
Turnbull said delays in processing asylum-seekers caused "great injustice and great hardship", in some cases to "Dickensian proportions".
Fast forward 11 years and Turnbull has given his unqualified support to immigration minister Peter Dutton who is being criticised for claiming refugees are uneducated and take Australian jobs.
"For many people they won't be numerate or literate in their own language let alone English," said Dutton.
"These people would be taking Australian jobs and there is no question about that." | 2019-04-21T07:09:15 | https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/turnbull-please-for-compassion |
What is Graze King 90?
Graze King 90 is a fall planted cereal grain that can be used as a forage in the following spring. Planting dates range from September to late November, depending on your latitude and growing conditions. Cereal rye is very adaptable because of its ability to be planted very late in the fall yet have outstanding winterhardiness.
Graze King 90 has been selected for improved forage yields and quality due to increased tillering and leafiness. Dry matter yields can range from 2 to 4 T/A plus. Graze King 90 can be grazed in the fall as long as 4” of leaf area is left on the plant. It can be mixed with oats and turnips/radishes for improved fall grazing.
Don’t forget to think about the soil health benefits of using cereal rye in the fall. It has a wonderful fibrous root system that is only out-performed by annual ryegrass. Cereal rye roots have been shown to reach over 40” in depth. It is a great scavenger of excess nitrogen (N) and other nutrients found in the soil profile. Consider adding a couple of pounds of Scav-N-ger Radishes to the cereal rye when it is being planted.
Fertility management for Graze King 90 is very similar to wheat. It requires about 30 lb/A of nitrogen in the fall, whether it is from manure, legume nitrogen credits such as soybeans, or commercial fertilizer. In the spring, cereal rye performs optimally with 60-70 lb/A of N. This can be applied at the same time wheat is being topdressed. Excess nitrogen can cause lodging and nitrogen runoff.
Graze King 90 works well after corn silage, soybeans, or a summer annual crop such as Sweet Six BMR sorghum sudangrass. In the fall it will remain vegetative. The overwintering process will promote vernalization and the cereal rye will begin its reproductive life cycle in the spring.
Harvest in the Midwest usually occurs in late April or early May. Optimal harvest is at the flag leaf stage. Once heading occurs, forage quality begins to drop, with crude protein (CP) decreasing and NDF and ADF increasing. Realize that the more growing degree days (GDD), the more rapidly cereal rye can mature.
If the temperature is in the 70's in late April, cereal rye can go from vegetative to headed out in only a few days. Pay attention as the crop matures to the weather and the plants. Cereal rye can be grazed, hayed, chopped, or wet wrapped.
Most of the cereal rye is now 18” in height and responding well to the N fertilizer.
I took several plants and cut the stems open to look where the flower was located. It is about 10” up the stalk.
I estimate that the crop should be ready to harvest, in the early boot stage, in 10-14 days. This is assuming normal spring heat and moisture. Another observation was that the stems had two joints in them.
This particular field was being harvested on May 5. Below are some pictures of what the field looked like.
Below are some pictures from northern Indiana showing Graze King 90 cereal rye being used in an interesting, but very productive way. It had been no-tilled into an older stand of alfalfa.
The cereal rye was drill in the fall of 2015 and is now ready to be cut for forage. This situation probably works the best when the alfalfa stand is going to be rotated out to another crop such as corn or soybeans following the cereal rye harvest. The reason being is that the Graze King 90 matures more rapidly than the alfalfa by about 3 weeks. Cutting the alfalfa that early will cut into stand longevity.
The advantage of doing this is that the excess nitrogen (N) from the alfalfa will be used by the cereal rye and in turn the alfalfa will increase the crude protein content of the alfalfa/cereal rye mix. This is another tool for the toolbox when looking for more ways to produce high quality forage and keep your ground more productive. | 2019-04-23T06:32:23 | https://ciscoforage.com/blog/graze-king-90 |
It all began 10,000 years ago with the wild bezoar goat up in the mountain regions between Iran and Iraq. This sociable goat often sought the company of man, and gradually joined him in on the migratory routes towards Europe. The goat wandered steadily northward until it finally reached Norway.
During Viking times goats were kept on board the longships headed for the islands to the west, and in Norse mythology Heidrun the goat lived on the roof of the great hall of the gods. From her udders flowed a constant stream of mead which quenched the thirst of gods and warriors.
Goats are unique in that they provide us with milk, meat, hide and company. They have the capacity to exploit natural resources more than almost any other animal. Goats are said to eat just about anything; a generalisation which is not that far from the truth. Thanks to a digestive system that can break down almost all types of organic material and an intensely inquisitive nature, the goat would have to be in dire straits before it ever died from starvation.
The animals are kept on the summer pastures from mid-June until mid-September. For the rest of the year they are kept in their barns in the lowlands, in the villages. When the weather is mild with no snow they are left out to graze on home pastures, sometimes right up until the month of December. Many goat farms have large, modern barns with plenty of room for the goats to leap around and apparatus to meet their need for constant activity. All the same, nothing can compare with life in the summer pastures.
The goat can perform the most amazing acrobatic feats if it finds something tasty to eat, whether it be on a mountain precipice or at the top of a tree. They can go just about anywhere – which is why it is so difficult to fence them in. Because the goats are so active, they do not get the chance to become fat. Neither goat’s milk nor goat’s cheese has a particularly high fat content.
Goats are independent and obstinate creatures, and can sometimes just – well – get your goat! But they also have one redeeming characteristic; their charm. A more human-friendly, playful and social animal is hard to find.
Be in no doubt; goats are smart creatures!
The goat is a sensitive animal that requires a lot of looking after. The milkmaids on the summer farms and the workers tending the goats in the barns during the winter months soon realise that each goat has a personality all of its own. Their inquisitive and social nature demands a lot of attention. And they get it. With so many different personalities to deal with, it is important to have the time to observe the goats closely, and to take a few minutes every day to look them straight in the eye. This is also a good way of detecting sickness. | 2019-04-22T12:03:09 | http://www.snofrisk.com/article/from-the-mountains-to-your-table |
Many phenomena in the world around us are described using the exponential function. Take a look at this film showing five hours of a bacterial colony growing, compressed into seven seconds .
If we plot a graph of the numbers of these bacteria over time, we get the characteristic shape of the exponential function.
The problem with presenting exponential relationships in this way is that it is difficult to compare growth in the initial and final period. Although over the first 110 minutes, the population of bacteria increased ten-fold: from 1 to 10, it is difficult to observe on an almost flat graph. In cases like this exponential relationships are often presented using a logarithmic scale. On a logarithmic axis we can see the small numbers in the initial phase of the process at the same time as seeing the large numbers of the end of the process. Exponential functions presented using a logarithmic axis typically appear as straight lines.
As it happens, more than just biological processes are described using exponential relations. In 1965, Gordon Moore, one of the founders of Intel, observed that the number of transistors in a typical integrated circuit doubles every 18 months. This estimation was later corrected, and it is now taken that the number of transistors doubles every 24 months. This progression proved to repeat so reliably that it is now known as Moore’s law. In the graph charted below, which uses a logarithmic axis, you can see how dependably Moore’s law has been working for half a century – the dots show successive generations of processors, and the line shows an exponential trend in the integrated circuits industry. In the lower left corner there is a point indicating the Intel 4004 processor from 1971 that contained two thousand transistors, and in the upper right corner of the chart are products from the last few months containing more than 10 billion transistors.
There is also a certain trend in the pharmaceutical industry that is exponential. It relates to the number of new drugs that can be developed for a billion dollars. Unfortunately, in contrast to the exponential functions presented above, this one is declining .
The contrast between this trend and Moore’s law described earlier is so clear that it has been called Eroom’s law (“Moore” spelled backwards). If Eroom’s law does not cease to apply (and there is no indication that it will), in little more than a decade the cost of developing a new drug will hit the $10 billion mark.
There are many theories trying to explain the root of this tendency. It is caused by, among others, increasingly stringent regulations. The fact is, however, that the medications that are easiest (and hence cheapest) to develop have already been created. Introducing something significantly better than existing solutions onto the market must be more expensive. As a good analogy, take a coal mine, where the surface-most deposits can be extracted quickly and cheaply. After a few decades, extraction from deposits lying several thousand metres down is expensive; it requires far more advanced technologies, and there is an associated risk of failure.
It is natural, therefore, that pharmaceutical companies look – and will increasingly – for support in industries that have not been affected by Eroom’s law. The technology industry, with ready-made solutions for sensors, communication, remote care and data processing, is an ideal partner here.
Of course, a collision of worlds between technology and pharma companies brings with it challenges, and a need for mutual understanding. Pharmaceutical companies, accustomed as they are to high margins (especially on blockbusters), will have to make compromises here, but they will certainly be very pleasantly surprised by product development times being reduced by orders of magnitude. This process is just beginning, but it’s worth starting to follow it right now. | 2019-04-26T10:44:42 | https://consonance.tech/blog/pharmaceutical-companies-versus-the-exponential-function/ |
Learn about the worst homemade kombucha mistakes and how to avoid them. Plus get the kombucha brewing method that works best for me after years of practice.
Homemade kombucha is surprisingly easy to make.
I’ve been brewing kombucha at home pretty consistently for many years now. To get started making homemade kombucha, you need a few supplies (see below), you need to understand the process (I run through my tried and true kombucha brewing method below) and you need time to allow fermentation to take place.
But there are some rookie mistakes that can cause you to ruin the whole batch of kombucha, and worse, your entire scoby. Believe me, I know, because I’ve made them.
In light of that, I’d like to share two of the worst mistakes I’ve made brewing kombucha – and hopefully keep you from making them too!
Kombucha brews best between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. That might seem like no problem in a home where a comfortable temperature is maintained. But you need to be careful where you leave the container during the brewing process.
My mistake: Leaving my kombucha to brew in the basement, where it was much colder than I thought.
Guess what happens when your scoby gets too cold?
It grows mold and you have to toss the whole kit-and-caboodle. If you want to learn more and see some gross pictures, Kombucha Kamp has a whole page about moldy scobys. In general, warmer temperatures will speed up the brewing process, but if it gets too warm, the scoby may be damaged.
During the winter months, some people use a heating pad to maintain a consistent temperature. Also, never leave your brewing vessel in direct sunlight, as it may interfere with the brewing process.
The fix: I now set my glass brewing container on a top shelf in a cupboard or closet – where I know the temperature is consistent and there is no direct sun shining on it.
Fruit flies LOVE kombucha because of its sweet, vinegary flavor. In fact, kombucha makes a great fruit fly trap if you have a fruit fly problem in your home.
My mistake: Using cheesecloth as a cover for my kombucha.
Turns out that the holes in cheesecloth are small enough for fruit flies to enter. Unfortunately, cheesecloth is mentioned in many kombucha tutorials and even my very popular kombucha post includes a photo with a cheesecloth cover.
I learned this lesson the hard way this past summer, when I discovered a major fruit fly infestation in my scoby. It wasn’t just a few fruit flies, it was TONS, because they were breeding in there.
Grossest thing ever – you don’t even need to see pictures. Needless to say, the entire mess had to be tossed and I had to buy a new scoby and start over.
The fix: I now use a breathable, cotton dishtowel or napkin to cover my kombucha container. You can also buy covers from Kombucha Kamp if you prefer.
Do a secondary fermentation in bottles to increase carbonation – learn how to do a secondary fermentation and get my 5 Favorite Fruit Flavored Kombucha Recipes here!
Do you make homemade kombucha? What brewing method works best for you?
5 of the Best Fruit Flavored Kombucha Recipes + How to Get That Fizz!
I have never heard of kombucha before. I learn new things every day.
If I am making both kombucha and kefir, do I need to keep them separate? Will they cross contaminate each other?
Good question Kristie! I’ve heard that they do interfere with each other so we always keep them separate if we have both going at the same time.
When you do the secondary fermentation to increase carbonation, are the bottles still left out at room temperature? Do you then refrigerate the bottles when you’re happy with the level of carbonation and ready to drink? Thanks.
Hi Lorna – Yes, I do the secondary fermentation at room temperature for at least 2-3 days. Just remember to “burp” them once a day to keep the gas from building up too much. You don’t want an explosion!
I totally use cheesecloth myself when it comes to making Kombucha.. how scary! Is there different micron levels for cheesecloth? Maybe there is a hole size that doesn’t allow the flies to get in! I definitely don’t want to experience this when I’m making kombucha the next time! Thank you for sharing this!
Hi Billy – Not sure about different types of cheesecloth – once I had the fruit fly infestation, I never went back to cheesecloth again!
I use coffee filter. Works perfect.
I also use coffee filters. Never had a problem in the two years I’ve been making it.
I’ve been making both kombucha and kefir for a while now. I know most recipes say take the tea bags out after about 15 mins but on the whole I use loose oolong tea or green tea and just let the whole brew get to room temperature before straining it into my bit Kombucha 12 pint jar. I leave it for a week or so and then strain off about 6 pints. That goes into bottles for storage and is often flavoured. the last lot had 1 x plain grated ginger, 1 x grated ginger with allspice and 1 x grated ginger with lemon zest. The rest stays until it goes really vinegary and then I take that off and use for salads, pickling and whatever else one uses vinegar for. I leave about a couple of cups in the pot and then just add another 12 pints of tea/sugar brew and the whole process starts again. When there are so many scobies in the bottom of the jar that the exit tap is beginning to get blocked, I take out all the bottom ones along with the strings of yeast which are usually there as well. My aim is to touch the scobies and the brew as little as possible so there is less chance of contamination. It seems to work. Only snag is my other half dislikes the taste so I end up with far too much on the shelf but it lasts for several months and so far the bottles – flip top beer ones – have not burst.
Sounds like you have quite the production going! I’ve never tried lemon zest in my kombucha – I’ll be trying that soon!
I usually leave it out on the counter for a few days to help in the carbonation process, but then put it in the refrigerator because I don’t want the bottles to explode!
I tend to put in a “cool” place. I have an unheated storage area/barn where I keep it. I use swing top strong bottles and, so far, have had no explosions and sometimes they are there for four months or more. I do tend to go to 2nd fermentation when the sugar has gone so only the added ginger, handful of blackcurrants or whatever are giving sugar to work the ferment. But to answer your question I do not see the need to actually put them in a refrigerator.
Once the scoby is out, I would guess they would remain the same – although kombucha does vary batch by batch so it’s impossible to predict!
Couple questions 1. Can I use coconut sugar? 2. Can I use organic green tea bags flavored with mango?
Hi Machel – Very good questions! I really don’t know about the coconut sugar – I would recommend checking with an established kombucha company like Kombucha Kamp – I bet they’ve had that question before. As for the green tea bags, I’ve heard that they don’t work very well and that you really should stick to black tea for kombucha. Let me know if you hear otherwise!
I use green tea bags exclusively, and I love the light, fruity flavor. My kombucha seems to be less tart than that made with black tea. I use one gallon of purified water, one cup of organic sugar, and five green tea bags. I have used both organic and non-organic tea with satisfactory results. There is a huge variety in recipes when it comes to length of time for boiling the water (if at all), number of tea bags, the length of the steep, etc. If you want to experiment, keep a baby SCOBY stored in a cup of kombucha just in case your experiement fails.
Someone asked about green tea flavored with mango. Don’t use flavored green tea; it gets moldy and kills your SCOBY. I read that you shouldn’t use it, but I tried it anyway. I then had to grow my own SCOBY, (thanks Pinterest) which worked just fine, although it took longer and the SCOBY was lumpy and uneven.
Thanks for sharing your tips and mistakes Marty. Kombucha making is definitely a combination of art + science!
Hi there I found my cloth left some particulates in my brew… (pre Scoby formation) I have since changed the cover to a coffee filter… should I be worried ???
I wouldn’t worry about it too much – you can always strain it out if you prefer.
I use coffee filters. They actually work really well. Not to mention, they cam be changed easily if they get splashed. I feel they keep the brew much cleaner. Yes, they are breathable. ..I cover my kambucha jug with a coffee filte then a pretty cloth napkin. I always use a rubber band,then a nice satin ribbon to keep it pretty. I have a very small kitchen without cupboards, so I really want to make sure it stays clean.
I like the coffee filter idea!
Just now learning so sorry if this is a stupid question but what does ‘second fermentation’ mean or how do you do it? Also, what causes an ‘explosion’ and how do you avoid it? Thanks.
Hi Linda – A second fermentation happens when you put the kombucha into smaller bottles and add either dried fruit or some fruit juice (without the scoby). The sugars from the fruit allow the kombucha to continue to ferment and I find it helps to make the kombucha more fizzy. An explosion would only happen if the pressure in the bottle became too great. You can “burp” your kombucha bottles every few days to release the pressure. Hope that helps!
Hi there, i’m very new to this i haven’t started yet, but i have a scoby in the fridge waiting for me. Due to health reasons i am unable to consume caffeine, other than herbal tea which i’m told you shouldn’t use, is there any other tea i could use that has no caffeine in it?
Good question Lily! I have heard that only regular black tea works well – however I have never tried decafinated tea in a batch so I am not sure.
We use decaf black tea and it works fine.
I am wondering if a Coffee filter would work over the jars? I am just starting out and they are such nice lint free filters, that it seems like they’d be perfect.
I sure would think so Helen. Let me know how it works for you!
The coffee filters have been working great… and as someone else said- when they get splashed or I make a new batch I change it.
I do have a question. 15 cups of water to 4 tea bags? Are these individual tea bags or family size?
Those are individual tea bags. Lately I’ve been bumping it up to 6 tea bags per batch. It depends on how strong you like it!
I’ve made my first batch of Kombucha. It took so long for the new SCOBY to form (and it’s still really thin) that the whole thing took me longer than expected. I now have a gallon of it but I’m leaving at the end of the week for a weeks vacation. Is it okay to leave the SCOBYs in some of the tea without using it right away? In the fridge or out? How long will the refrigerated tea last?
Technically you are not supposed to refrigerate your scoby because it could get too cold and produce mold. That said, I have refrigerated mine when I’ve been out of town and it has been just fine. I can’t tell you how long the refrigerated tea will last – sometimes you just have to experiment and see what works for you and your particular environment.
Wendy, I would take off half the tea and bottle it in strong bottles and keep these reasonably cool and they will be fine for a week or two. When you return, if they are still too sweet you can reintroduce them to the scoby. You can then leave your thin scoby sitting in the remaining tea or even give it more tea and sugar where it will make you some more kombucha for when you come back. This you can keep at room temperature – not too warm unless you want vinegar when you return – or too cold or the scoby might get unhappy and grow mould. you might find you have a much thicker scoby or even a new one on top of the old one. I have kept scobies in kombucha for many weeks with no problems.
I would like to give it a try to your recipe but if I live in a area were the regular temperature is 33c• should I leave it for such a long time? (3 weeks); what I remember on the first batch I made is the I try it at the 6th day and it was good, the 7th day it was a little strong for my taste, so I decide to take it to the fridge and stopped the fermentation, but I don’t know if your recipe works best with those times because of the quantity of tea bags you use.
Another thing, I try to keep to the minimum sugar consumption, how can I make this work without that much sugar? Can I mix some other natural sweetener like stevia leaves?
Thanks in advance for any hint you can give me!
Hi Alejandra – In terms of time and temperature you will have to experiment with what works best in your environment and for your particular taste. As far as the sugar goes, the scoby needs that sugar in order to ferment the tea. The resulting kombucha does not have much sugar content although I can not tell you exactly how much. Stevia or other sweeteners will not work to ferment the tea. Hope that helps!
What do you mean by add “1 cup of finished kombucha”? I feel a little dumb but we don’t have finished kombucha yet as we are in the process?
Hey Beth – Since this is your first time making kombucha you will need to use a cup of store-bought kombucha as your starter!
No reason to worry – it’s another scoby forming on the top. This is quite common in fact it happens almost every time! You can keep extra scobys in some kombucha as a backup, or give one to a friend, or just compost it. Enjoy your kombucha!
My bottles with fruit look like they’re making a SCOBY. They have been out on the counter for 2 weeks. Is this bad? Do I need to filter them and refrigerate, or dump?
That’s totally natural Lisa! You’ll probably want to filter the little scoby out to avoid drinking it (it’s not bad for you – just slimy!).
Hi Bonnie – good question! I have never made my own scoby but I’m sure you can find out how somewhere on the Internet!
Which diseases can Kombucha heal?
Hi Emily – I wouldn’t say that kombucha heals any diseases – but it is very good for gut health and boosting your immune system.
Thanks for all the great information. Complete beginner here. I’m trying to take it all in before I dive in. So 2 questions. 1. If I don’t have my own Kombucha already what would I use as the”1 cup finished Kombucha”?
2. How do you do the secondary fermentation in the bottles?
I’m sorry if these are obvious, dumb questions.
No dumb questions here! 1. Use kombucha that you purchase at the store the first time around. 2. I add dried fruit and a squirt of honey to individual bottles, then use a funnel to pour kombucha from the gallon jug into the small bottles. I leave the out at room temperature so they will get fizzy!
Hi Micaela, a question about my Kombucha….I had been right on top of each batch until this past week when I was only able to bottle 1/2 of my batch. Today I realize the rest is vinegar tasting…. I have poured off almost all of that and kept the 1 1/2-2 cups starter but am unsure whether this will taint every batch following. Can you advise me?
I’ve had similar things happen but I find that a new batch ends up being fine! My batches seem to vary some over time and conditions like temperature and length of time – but it always seems to be OK in the end!
I went ahead and completed my batch…. fingers crossed. thanks for your response.
Pity to ‘pour off’ the vinegar tasting Kombucha as it becomes just that; vinegar. Very useful not only in salads but brilliant in a spray bottle to squirt at any insect bite. It stops the itch and is also good for pickles or indeed any place one might use cider vinegar or indeed any other vinegar. When I’ve been away and a whole gallon has gone too vinegary I have used it for cleaning windows, rinsing my hair, soaking my feet and all the other things vinegar is useful for. And certainly your next brew will be fine.
How does the secondary fermentation work? All tutorials stop at the 1st! Not explaining how long to ferment and then how to stop it!
I presume it needs putting in the fridge?
Thank you. Will be buying items down the line.
I’ve been brewing for a few years now and have made almost every mistake possible haha it took a bit to get my grove but now I have a system! I don’t use a cloth cover though I use a coffee filter- I may have to try your idea!
Glad to hear you pushed through the mistakes and found a kombucha brewing system that works for you! | 2019-04-20T16:28:05 | https://mindfulmomma.com/mistakes-ive-made-brewing-kombucha-and-the-method-that-works-for-me/ |
Quiet suffering occurs within a family unit living under the auspices of the ideal American Dream. A psychologically violent relationship with loved ones, and an immersive cult-like experience with an evangelical Christian church contributed to my loss of spiritual and domestic faith.
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I photograph my family in parables of love, reverie, respect and quiet tragedy. These images are a tangible manifestation of fantasy, memories and experiences acquired during my journey to adulthood, and function as a supplement to the family album assembled by my parents.
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The best way to get from Disney's Art of Animation Resort to Disney's Boardwalk is to take the bus to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Once you arrive at the theme park, locate the Friendship ferry boat launch, which is not far from the entrance of the theme park. From here you will sail to Disney's Boardwalk after two stops at the Swan and Dolphin hotels and Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. The boat ride takes about 20 minutes once you've boarded the boat. You can also walk from Disney's Hollywood Studios to Disney's Boardwalk. Once you make to the entrance of the park, look for the walking path along Crescent Lake. This walk is about 20 minutes.
If you find that you are running behind a bit, you can always use Uber or Lyft directly from Disney's Art of Animation Resort to Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Once you arrive at this resort, walk down the steps, and you'll be on the Boardwalk! There is an extra fee for this service for it fairly minimal.
Enjoy your time and dinner at Walt Disney World! If you more questions, stop by and visit with us again! | 2019-04-23T10:38:55 | https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/flight-gets-pm-staying-art-animation-using-magical-352733/ |
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Edouard Malingue Gallery is thrilled to announce Wong Ping and Samson Young’s selection for the third edition of The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Chinese Art Initiative at the Guggenheim Museum, New York. The Art Initiative is a curatorial residency supported by the Guggenheim. Wong Ping, and Samson Young are two of the five artists commissioned to produce site-specific projects that generate pivotal observations on social conditions in a technologically mediated reality.
The commissions will be featured in the group exhibition ‘One Hand Clapping’. The artists in ‘One Hand Clapping’ explore our changing relationship with the future. Produced in both new and traditional mediums—from virtual reality technology to oil on canvas—their commissioned works challenge visions of a global, homogeneous, and technocratic future. Wong Ping creates a multimedia installation centred on a colourful, racy animated tale that explores the tension between an aging population and the relentless pace of a digital economy. On the other hand, Samson Young reflects on our obsession with ritual and authenticity through a sonic and sculptural environment of imaginary musical instruments and their digitally engineered sounds. | 2019-04-21T04:35:36 | https://edouardmalingue.com/wong-ping-samson-young/ |
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Engineers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a technique that could help wearable tech users share high-definition (HD) live videos without letting their devices consume high battery power.
Wearable cameras such as Snap Spectacles use smaller batteries to stay lightweight and functional, hence these devices cannot perform HD video streaming.
The engineers at the University of Washington developed the HD video streaming technique that skips the power-hungry parts and has some other device, like a smartphone, to process the video.
The technique called "backscatter" can share information by reflecting signals that have been transmitted to it.
"The fundamental assumption people have made so far is that backscatter can be used only for low-data rate sensors such as temperature sensors," said co-author Shyam Gollakota, in the findings that were presented at the Advanced Computing Systems Association's Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation.
"This work breaks that assumption and shows that backscatter can indeed support even full HD video," he added.
The pixels in the camera are directly connected to the antenna and it sends intensity values via backscatter to a nearby smartphone.
The phone, which does not have the same size and weight restrictions as a small streaming camera, can process the video instead.
"It's sort of similar to how the cells in the brain communicate with each other. Neurons are either signalling or they are not, so the information is encoded in the timing of their action potentials," said co-author Joshua Smith.
The group's system uses 1,000 to 10,000 times less power than current streaming technology. But it still has a small battery that supports continuous operation.
The next step is to make wireless video cameras that are completely battery-free, Smith added. | 2019-04-26T02:05:05 | https://www.siliconindia.com/gadget/news/Live-stream-HD-videos-with-this-powersaving-technique-nid-204161.html?utm_source=clicktrack&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=newsrightspootlight |
Grab your family and friends and bring them out for some outdoor fun at Austin's newest 12-acre park, The Grove at Shoal Creek. There will be live music, food truck favorites and tons of different activities.
RSVP now to claim your free food and activity tickets. Admission is free, but you are encouraged to make a donation to the Shoal Creek Conservancy. | 2019-04-24T04:24:42 | http://austin.culturemap.com/eventdetail/grovefest-2015/ |
First was a chaotic election full of curveballs. Then an eerie calm before the storm. Now Toronto City Hall is set to roar back to life with a much smaller council facing many big issues.
Mayor John Tory and 25 councillors with supersized wards will gather Tuesday for a ceremonial debut. The re-elected mayor will once again bow his head and receive the chain of office, introduce a council that includes four new faces and then lay out his vision for the four years ahead.
A day later they meet again to get down to business, debating how to reorganize the council structure so that 26 politicians can do the same work as 45 in the last term. Council was set to expand to 47 wards until Premier Doug Ford’s government cut council almost in half mid-election.
After setting the new structure, Toronto’s governing body will be tasked in the months ahead with deciding how to deal with a host of major issues facing residents of a city that is booming, but also struggling with inequities in who enjoys the benefits and suffers the costs of that success.
Many of those issues are hangovers from the past, such as implementing short-term rental rules that are being challenged at a provincial tribunal and the ever-present Scarborough subway debate.
And, because it’s Toronto city hall, there will be fresh curve balls and crises we can’t foresee. Ford, in particular, might have more surprises in store for the council to which he once belonged.
Rail Deck Park: Torontonians looked longingly at plans for a 21-acre park decked over the downtown rail corridor when it was first announced, unexpectedly, back in 2016 with Tory at the forefront of the plan. But the price tag — currently standing at $1.66 billion — is not the only hitch. Developers’ claims over the air rights above the rail corridor — which the city would need to acquire in order to build the deck structure — has led to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the remade Ontario Municipal Board which is responsible for most disputes on land use issues. The appeal comes after council rejected a development application from P.I.T.S. Developments Inc. to build eight towers on a deck with a 12-acre park. The city says they want to preserve the area for parkland only. That appeal is scheduled for May 2019. A new report from city staff is expected in the first half of next year.
Scarborough subway: This ongoing, controversial transit plan looms large over Tory as the new term begins. The six-kilometre subway extension is proposed from the existing Kennedy Station on the Bloor-Danforth line to just a single new stop at the Scarborough Town Centre. It will replace the existing six-stop Scarborough RT. The project has changed twice since council and the province first agreed to build a seven-stop LRT that was to be fully-funded by the province. Council, under Rob Ford’s administration, flip-flopped to a three-stop subway that would serve fewer people for more money — taxing Toronto homeowners for 30 years and beyond. The now one-stop plan is currently estimated to cost at least $3.35 billion. An updated and more accurate cost estimate is expected in January, when council must decide whether to proceed with building the extension. The issue is, council only has $3.56 billion earmarked for transit improvements in Scarborough. Now that Doug Ford is premier and there is movement to upload the responsibility for subways to the province, it’s unclear what will happen if the updated cost is more than budgeted.
Short-term rentals and vehicles for hire: Regulating the “sharing economy” will continue to be a hot topic. One year ago, city council voted to allow Airbnb and other short-term home rentals with restrictions, including a ban on nightly rentals of self-contained basement apartments aimed at preventing the loss of affordable monthly rentals. But apartment owners appealed the bylaw to the provincial Local Planning Appeal Tribunal which will not hear arguments until August 2019, and might not rule immediately. That means apartments continue to be converted, for now, and the LPAT could order the city to amend its rules. On the Uber front, council in 2016 approved rules to regulate such app-based “ride-hailing” services with caveats including a city staff review of how those rules are working. That review is way overdue, with a report now pegged for spring 2019. Taxi owners and operators, meanwhile, have launched an attempted $1.7-billion class-action lawsuit alleging the city has failed to properly regulate the private transportation industry and trashed the value of their taxi plates.
Affordable housing: As a key promise during the mayoral campaign, expect movement on this file. Tory vowed to create 40,000 new affordable rental units in 12 years. That builds on a program started by the mayor last term called Open Door, which incentives developers to build more affordable units by offering fee waivers and government land at low to no cost. However, that program has been making slow progress. The city’s existing goal is to create 1,000 new affordable rental units each year. While 1,200 units were approved in 2017, only 210 were built, according to city data. Just over half of the goal was anticipated to be built in 2018. In order to triple the existing target, the city will have to find a way to speed up approvals and building. Tory has not indicated the program will operate much differently than it does today, so it’s unclear how this will be achieved as Toronto becomes the most expensive rental market in the country.
Council composition: After threatening to invoke the “notwithstanding clause,” which allows the province to overthrow a court decision, the Ford government convinced an appeal court to set aside, at least temporarily, a judge’s decision that found the council cut was unconstitutional. That allowed the 25-ward election to proceed on Oct. 22, but the issue is far from settled. The city and others will be in the Court of Appeal in June fighting to reinstate the 47-ward system approved by council after years of consultation and study. Legal observers say even if the city wins, however, it is very unlikely a court would invalidate the results of the October election. In the meantime, after making initial decisions this month, council will have to figure out how to best govern Canada’s biggest city with a dramatically reduced amount of political oversight.
The mayor’s control of council: What direction Toronto takes on many of these issues depends on Tory’s grip on city council. In his first term, by building a team of mostly suburban allies and largely freezing out downtown representatives, the centre-right mayor was able to get a majority of votes on most issues. He had to work for it though, just barely winning the Gardiner Expressway battle and later agreeing to compromise. It will be spring or later before we know how votes are lining up for Tory on the 26-member council and if there will be a “mushy middle” that can tip the balance. A wild card is the possible introduction of a “strong mayor” system that would immediately expand Tory’s power, including a possible veto over council decisions. Tory previously said he wants a strong mayor system, and Ford seemed eager to grant his wish, but neither have said much on the subject since the autumn fight over the size of council.
The budget: The first big debate of a new term is always an important one: How to allocate money in the city’s $13-billion operating budget. As in previous terms, the first budget is often led by staff. This time, all city divisions and agencies have been asked to try to meet a zero-per-cent increase target. But with the city growing at a rapid pace, that could mean service cuts if approved by council. As always, it’s a balancing act. Unlike other levels of government, the city is not allowed to run a deficit. Vital programs are often left on the chopping block, including initiatives under the poverty reduction plan that include things like expanding the student nutrition program. Also up for debate this year is whether to finally provide the city’s youth equity strategy, designed in 2014 to address the roots of youth violence with adequate funding. It has for years survived on less than $500,000 when it was initially planned to be fully implemented with $15.8 million. | 2019-04-21T01:01:08 | https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2018/11/29/7-big-things-facing-torontos-new-city-council.html |
a re-casting of the libel laws such that, while individual reputation is protected against malicious or reckless smears, lawful free expression is not chilled and there is a fully effective public interest defence for both scholarship and responsible journalism.
I signed up to the petition pretty much as soon as it was launched and contacted my MP, Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative, Chingford and Woodford).
Thank you for writing to me about EDM 423 and libel law reform. I appreciate you taking the time to contact me.
I understand your concerns on this issue. It is important that those who contribute so much to research and culture in this country so not feel restricted from publishing intelectually challenging and informative articles. Fear of libel action should not curb debate by scientists, academics and journalists. Freedom of expression is the hallmark of a free society and must be strongly protected.
If libel cases do succeed, the costs are often so crippling to defendants that even large newspapers are in difficulty in resisting some claims. It is evident that Britain has become an attractive place for individuals to bring about speculative libel action since lawyers will often bear the brunt of the cost in exchange for the potential rewards available to winning litigants.
You may be aware that the Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt. Hon. Jack Straw MP, has recently announced that the government is drawing up plans to alter libel law.
As a general rule, I do not sign EDMs as the seldom have any impact. Please be assured that I will continue to press the government on this issue, to ensure that any changes to the law adequately protect individuals without placing to great a burden on, for example, scientists, academics, journalists.
First things first, a very many thanks to Mr. Duncan Smith for replying. It is clear from his response that he understands the issues at the core of the campaign - the protection of scientific debate and responsible journalism. It is heartening to see support for the principle of free expression from the Conservative party, following on from Jack Straw's recent announcement of a Working Party to investigate libel reform, and the Liberal Democrat commitment to rebalancing the law to protect free debate.
In all fairness, there is the possibility that Mr. Straw's plans that Mr. Duncan Smith refers to are more bark than bite, as the extraordinary legal blogger Jack of Kent points out - a working party whose work isn't followed up with genuine Parliamentary time and a concrete set of workable legislative reforms are nothing but political point-scoring this close to an election, and yet we musn't be too quick to dismiss the progress that both Labour and Tories have made on this issue lately.
As for not signing the EDM, IDS is not alone in taking the line that 'they're not effective.' Strikes me as a chicken/egg situation, in that if high-profile MPs don't give EDMs their backing they're that much less likely to achieve the media coverage they're designed to elicit. It would of course have been a boost to see Mr. Duncan Smith sign the EDM, but it is fair to say that despite not doing so the libel reform campaign can count on his support - what remains to be seen is that with the Lib Dems, many Tories and Labour politicians joining in the campaign for reform, whether the next government's resolve, no matter what its makeup, is strong enough to pass new legislation early on in the new Parliament so that our fundamental right to free expression and debate without fear of persecution is protected. | 2019-04-24T02:02:44 | http://teekblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/iain-duncan-smiths-response-to.html |
Happy Birthday to our wonderful NHS.
For those of you who have read my previous blogs and interviews, you will no doubt be aware, that I have been singing the praises of our NHS for a very long time.
Of course, I am a little biased in my praises as I was employed by this amazing institution for forty-six years. Having worked in a variety of roles from being front-line in the accident and emergency department, operating theatre and Intensive care to my later years in primary care.
May I take this opportunity to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to Mr Aneurin Bevan, who established our Welfare state seventy years ago on July 5th.
It is a privilege to live in our country, where we have twenty-four-hour access; day in, day out free healthcare from cradle to grave. Regardless of our status this amazing institution lovingly cares for our health and wellbeing.
Up and down our country, we are celebrating this birthday in a number of different ways. For my part, I would like to share with you, a little of my own experience.
I began my nursing career in 1972, by which time the NHS had been an established and a well-loved institution for twenty-four years. As I approached my eighteenth birthday, my excitement at finally becoming of age to apply for a training position was mounting by the day. When I eventually put on my nurse uniform and cap, I could not have been more proud. Those were the days of frilly caps and cuffs for the qualified staff. However, learning to make up my stiff, plain fabric hat, secured with a white double button and gripped in place with white hair grips, was akin to learning origami.
Here I am with a fellow student nurse outside of Ward Three Female Medical, Kilton Hill Hospital Worksop. Circa 1972.
As a writer, I have many of my memories and special times that I encountered in my long career, written down succinctly in my journal. One day, in the not too distant future, I plan to write a book about these experiences. Watch this space for the emergence of a Nurse with a very amusing name. | 2019-04-21T18:28:51 | http://www.klloveley.com/2018/06/03/happy-birthday-to-our-wonderful-nhs/ |
The Founder was at home one day, doing whatever retired rich people did in 1999, and became extremely aggravated with how slow his brand-new, top-of-the-line computer was running. While cursing Microsoft Office, he had an "ah-ha" moment: he could build a better Microsoft Office.
Recalling his days as a Digital PDP-11 programmer, he knew that he could write financial software that would support fifty users, perform great, and run in 256-bytes of memory. Given the monumental advances in the twenty-years since he coded, he was elated just to think what would be possible with a bunch of top-notch programmers such as himself. He wondered just how many people it would take to build a Microsoft Office killer.
One thing led to another and Virtudyne was born. Its goal was modest: become the next Microsoft Office killer. The Founder hired his long-time colleague as the Chief Information Officer and together, they would create The Plan. It was simple: develop an internet/intranet based Office/Collaboration system that would deliver "90% of functionality that 90% of [Microsoft Office] users use."
It was the perfect opportunity to jump on the .com bandwagon. They just could feel the IPO beckoning them. The Founder invested a few million of his own dollars and the CIO started hiring.
One of the first people the CIO approached was Rob Graves. He wanted Rob to become the database administrator, telling him only that Virtudyne was a pre-IPO startup bankrolled by The Founder. As tempting as it was, Rob had a second kid on the way and declined the offer. The CIO would have to find another DBA for the project.
What better place to find a DBA than the same place he turned for the rest of the initial hiring: the local Visual Basic special interest group. In fact, not only did he find a DBA at the SIG, he found one that proclaimed to be one of the greatest DBA in the world. And not because he possessed extensive database administration skills, but because he was willing to admit to The Truth: with the GUI-tools and automagic processes that modern databases offer, all those extensive database administration skills are meaningless.
Sadly, the DBA was one of the more talented members of the initial Virtudyne team.
The Founder had little trouble convincing his millionaire friends to invest in Virtudyne. It wasn't so much the idea of a Microsoft Office Killer, but that fact that it was 1999 and just about anyone with an internet company could go public and become an overnight billionaire. Within one month of The Founder's grandiose idea, he had secured an impressive eleven million in funding.
While The Founder solicited investors, the Chief Information Officer solicited employees. The CIO knew it would take "only a handful of strong programmers" to develop the Microsoft Office Killer and hired ten of the best programmers he could find. He promised a high salary, good stock options, and the chance to beat the market leader at their own game. Though his team's competence was minimal, their confidence was as strong as ever. They were all eager to build the Microsoft Office Killer.
It was the opportunity of a lifetime handed to the CIO on a silver platter: millions in capital and a dedicated team of developers. It was up to him to get busy with a clear vision, detailed requirements, a throughout market analysis, an extensive design, and solid architecture. Instead, he discovered something much more important: Magic: The Gathering.
The CIO dedicated his "lunch break" to his Magic card collection. This, of course, meant that he'd spend much of his day thinking up new deck concepts, building them, and testing them out. He even got some of his developers hooked: they'd all get together during their "lunch break" and play, trade, and chat about the latest happenings in the world of Magic: The Gathering.
Don't get me wrong, Magic wasn't the Chief Information Officer's only focus. With his new job title, he was eligible to receive executive-level trade publications for free. In fact, one of his first acts as CIO was to purchase a top-of-the-line solid ink printer. In addition to producing sharp full-color graphs for presentation packets, it printed up some wicked high-quality "proxy cards" for everyone's Magic decks.
Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and next thing they knew, six months had passed and not a single line of code had been written. What made this especially bad was the fact that the investors were flying in to town to check on everyone's progress. They were all eager to see just how their Microsoft Office Killer was coming along.
Thank goodness that the Chief Information Officer chose Visual Basic 6 as their platform. Real magic ensued when the following were combined: a handful of developers, a caffeine-filled all-nighter, and VB6's wonderful ability to drag & drop controls onto Windows form and "hard code" what shows in the labels, text boxes, drop downs, etc.
The investors were not impressed. They were astonished. In fact, the demonstration convinced them that, not only the project was on track, but that Virtudyne was poised to take on Microsoft and its ubiquitous office suite. Word spread fast and even more investors signed up. Tens of millions of dollars started pouring into Virtudyne.
The new investment might have been the CIO's motivation to finally get cracking on the project. Or it could have been the fact that the .com bubble was starting to burst and that meant they'd have to make a real attempt at making a product. He immediately started hiring again. And I mean hiring. A massive recruiting campaign was initiated and developers from all over the country were brought in. Within a year, the Virtudyne CIO commanded an army of I.T. professionals whose skill levels ranged between complete ineptitude and moderate competence.
The Chief Information Officer also purchased the best server he could find advertised in his executive trade publications: the Unisys ES7000. It was a thirty-two processor beast with sixty-four gigabytes of RAM and an attached EMC CLARiiON storage server. This $1.3M machine would be the single production server for their anticipated 20,000,000 users.
With all the new talent and the fancy new hardware, development of the Microsoft Office Killer finally began. The biggest hurdle that faced the developers was the new requirements. You see, one of the major selling points to investors was that Virtudyne's office suite already had every feature they asked for: it ran on Windows, Linux, and even Palm OS. All the developers had to do was make it actually do that.
Rob Graves joined Virtudyne around its second-year anniversary. He had been contacting part-time, off-and-on since day one, and they finally made him an offer he could not refuse: lead role in a company of 100+ developers, top-of-the-line development hardware, a dedicated QA team, and most of all, a $50,000 raise with five weeks paid vacation. No one could top that in the post .com-bubble.
In the year that followed, Rob found himself in the middle of quite a few political battles between the "do it right" and the "do it now" developers. Nothing too spectacular, especially in the context of this entire Virtudyne saga, but Rob did note who won the argument over whether or not to use the special coding techniques recommended by Unisys and Microsoft to utilize the server's full potential. I'll let you guess which side that was.
Despite all this, Virtudyne lacked one thing: customers. Allow me to clarify that because saying that they lacked "customers" might imply they had "a" customer. They didn't. The sales department of eight was unable to find a single organization willing to license their product.
This was especially problematic because their initial $94M war chest had dwindled to less than $10M. Investors were starting to wonder about their "six-months-to-develop Microsoft Office Killer" and stopped pouring money into Virtudyne. Something needed to be done.
The Savior was a self-made billionaire who struck it rich doing the type of business that makes unregulated industries regulated. He heard about Virtudyne's struggles and wanted to help out. He contacted the powers that be and offered some very reasonable terms. In exchange for investing $100M, he would take over operations and sit as chairman on the board of directors. It seemed to be a a win-win for everyone.
Even the Virtudyne employees were excited. They welcomed their new overlord with open arms and truly believed that The Savior would turn the company around with his "new management team of highly-qualified executives with a proven track record." Such statements tend to be very convincing when accompanied with a hundred million dollar investment.
Unfortunately, employee confidence wore off almost immediately. It wasn't so much that the fact that the superstar executives consisted primarily of The Savior's immediate family, but more the fact that they managed to set the bar of incompetence even higher. I suspect that, given yesterday's article, this might seem impossible, so I'll share my favorite three people that The Savior brought in.
First and foremost, there was the new chief of operations, heralded as a "brilliant innovator" and "technological wizard." He was also The Savior's eldest son. Junior's grasp on technology is best illustrated with this simple anecdote: one day, Junior was walking past Rob Graves' office and saw a graph actively moving around on the screen. He got incredibly exited and wanted to know how he could get the cool looking monitoring software Rob was using to watch their World Wide Server. Rob just didn't have the heart to tell him it was the "Bars and Waves" visulization from Windows Media Player.
One of Junior's first acts as operations chief was to partner up with a major hardware vendor peddling another completely unsalable product. It was a massively-parallel server that featured a proprietary operating system with an integrated database. The sales rep told them that "reliability, not speed, is our primary concern" and they meant it. The $350,000 development server had the same processing power as a 600MHz Pentium II that even a charity organization would refuse as a donation.
Perhaps Junior's logic was that anyone stupid enough to buy the hardware would be stupid enough to buy their Microsoft Office Killer. Unfortunately, Virtudyne seemed to hold a monopoly on the world's supply of stupidity. The expensive hardware and vast amount of effort to port the software resulted in only a single sale, and it was a sale for the hardware vendo to Virtudyner.
The next person on the list was known as The VP of Nothing. I don't that's a very fair title because he actually did two things. First and foremost, despite having no direct reports or job responsibilities, he collected a six-figure paycheck. And secondly, he was allowed to bypass the proxy filter to surf the web; it was no secret why. A curious network administrator looked in the logs and discovered that The VP of Nothing spent a lot of time looking at pictures of large Amazonian women wrestling with little men. Seriously.
My personal favorite that The Savior brought in was The Janitor. Now it may seem odd that the chairman of the board would insist upon changing cleaning companies, but it's even stranger what the new "cleaning company" consisted of: The Savior's youngest son. The Janitor was a trust-fund baby and wealthier than most of us will ever be. It became pretty apparent why he couldn't keep a job anywhere else: after a few months of his cleaning service, ants and cockroaches were everywhere, the VB team had a gnat infestation, and the restrooms became so dirty that most managers allowed their employees to go home if they needed to use the facilities.
Amazingly, this new team was able to find a paying customer. It was The City. Virtudyne's office suite was to be installed at all libraries and made available for download by city residents. All it took was some lobbying at city council, a few calls to the local media, and a sizable march on city hall with "unemployed" protestors demanding the city provide free office software. Although the majority of the protesters were Virtudyne employees, the city finally agreed and signed an $8,500,000 three-year contract, collectable upon timely delivery of the software specified in the contract.
The main problem (well, aside from the fact that Virtudyne's Office Killer was a joke compared to any office suite) was that the contract called for a product that would replace Microsoft Access. In fact, it was a major selling point: the sales VP gave a demo of a product that didn't exist.
It fell on Rob Graves and a handful of other developers to create an application in two weeks that would "allow users with no database and minimal computer knowledge to: build applications; add users and groups to access the application; set security at the form-, record-, and field- level;" and so on. Rob is embarrassed to report that they actually managed to deliver a completely useless application that met every word in the ambiguous requirements to technically fulfill the contract.
None of tha mattered, though. Employee morale was at an all time high and things were finally starting to look good. It only took three and half years and nearly $150M dollars, but they finally made eight and half million dollars. Unfortunately, the sale also brought something else to the Virtudyne: paranoia.
Junior held a company-wide meeting to discuss a very serious issue: Microsoft was onto them. They were shaking in their boots and saw Virtudyne as a major threat. They would stop at nothing to get their grubby hands on the product and might even try to steal the source code. Of course, at that point, about half the people at Virtudyne realized that all one would have to do to "get their grubby hands" on their Microsoft Office Killer was to go into any of The City's public libraries and ask for an installation disk. Obviously, Junior wasn't in that half.
Within days, Junior ordered cameras to cover every square inch of the Virtudyne facility. Fingerprint scanners were installed at every door, both inside and out, and full-time security guards were placed at key locations throughout the building. All exterior windows were covered with a translucent film to prevent Microsoft from peeping in and, just to be safe, computer monitors could no longer face outside windows. Key employees were issued with special pagers that allowed them to discretely press a button to alert the private investigator if they found themselves being followed by Microsoft's white vans.
The draconian security measures didn't help the recent boost in employee morale. In fact, over the next year, employee morale sunk to an all-time low, leading to a mass exodus from the company. Key employees were dropping like flies and all Junior would do to maintain headcount was to hire more employees.
Eventually, Junior struck a good balance between tight security and employee indifference and managed to stabilize the loss. Unfortunately, that didn't help business much. Almost two years had passed since the single sale to The City and Virtudyne couldn't even give away their product. It's hard to say whether it was the terrible product itself or the fact that the Virtydune's contract with The City sparked a state-wide scandal with accusations of impropriety going all around.
What Virtudyne needed was a new market. A market that hadn't heard of Virtudyne before. And preferably, one that wouldn't do any research before spending millions to license their product.
After three years of full-time employment at Virtudyne, Rob Graves finally decided to call it quits. Most of Rob's friends and family thought he was insane to leave a cushy job where he was making 30% more than he could anywhere else in town. But then again, most of his current and former coworkers thought he was insane for staying so long.
Virtudyne had blown through nearly $200,000,000 of investor capital over five years to develop their Microsoft Office Killer. All they had to show for it was a barely functional product with a small subset of Microsoft Office's features and a single $8.5M sale. And technically, they only collected $5.8M on the sale because their customer withdrew the contract.
The sales and marketing department were desperate for ideas. They literally couldn't give their software away; anyone with even the most basic knowledge of Google could find out how well Virtudyne's first customer worked out. No one wanted to be their second.
But just then, it dawned on the sales team. They needed to find a market where the Internet had not yet reached. In such a market, their office suite would develop interest and that interest would lead right in to sales. One of the executives knew exactly how to find and penetrate such a market. They would use The Digital Donkey.
The CEO was a bit skeptical at first, but eventually realized how great of an idea it was. It was the perfect plan to sell their product to a market that no one else has ever tapped before. He signed off on the project.
Virtudyne engineers were tasked with figuring out a way to attach a satellite dish, laptops, and solar cells to a donkey. This Digital Donkey would then take Virtudyne's software along with a satellite internet connection to disenfranchised villagers living in the rural parts of India. The villagers would then be able to surf the 'net and use Virtudyne's software suite to create documents and communicate with "God knows who."
Everything would go through Virtudyne's server and they would eventually start billing the local governments for usage. I think it goes without saying that, like virtually every idea coming from Virtudyne's management team, the Digital Donkey was a miserable failure.
Virtudyne's offices are still open to this day, but no one's sure for how long. They've slightly improved their product over the years and tried to sell it under many different names to many different people. But still, nothing seems to work. Rob keeps in touch with a programmer at Virtudyne and confirmed that, as of two or three months ago to this day, there has yet to be a second sale.
"The mobile units are Donkey Drawn Electro-Communication Library Carts. Besides functioning as a mobile library with a collection of books and other printed works, it works as a centre for electric and electronic communication: radio, telephone, fax, e-mail, Internet." | 2019-04-23T10:46:03 | https://thedailywtf.com/articles/classif-wtf-the-virtudyne-saga |
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How does NCSA define severe autism?
As with many issues in autism, there is no scientifically precise definition for what constitutes “severe.” For the purposes of NCSA, however, we consider this term to encompass those who satisfy the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-5, and who, by virtue of any combination of cognitive and functional impairments, require continuous or near-continuous, lifelong services, supports, and supervision. Individuals in this category are often nonverbal or have limited use of language, have intellectual impairment, and, in a subset, exhibit challenging behaviors, such as aggression, self-injury, and/or property destruction that interfere with safety and well-being.
How many Americans are affected by severe forms of autism?
It is difficult to put a precise number on this population, but national research and state data provide several indications. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 59 children (1.7%) now have autism spectrum disorders. Of that population, 31% were found to have intellectual disability (IQ ≤ 70), 25% to have borderline intellectual disability (IQ 71-85), and 44% to have IQs above 85. (Baio et al. 2018). Therefore nearly one-third (31%) of U.S. children with autism exhibit significant intellectual disability, and more than half (56%) of U.S. children with autism have significant or borderline intellectual disability. According to most studies, severely disabling autism, using co-occurring intellectual disability as a proxy, seems to affect 30-50% of the autism population, depending on how autism is defined. Looking from the angle of the population that is minimally verbal, it is estimated that 30% of youth with autism fall into that category (Tager-Flusberg and Kasari 2013). Core autism and related symptoms are typically more severe in these minimally verbal individuals, and they often exhibit challenging behaviors (Tager-Flusberg et al. 2017).
Based on data from California, the most populous state, California Department of Developmental Services (Cal DDS) identified 3,902 persons with autism in 1987 (Cal DDS 1999), a figure has risen to about 108,000 today (Cal DDS CDER 2018). This surge occurred despite the state enacting more stringent requirements for entry into the developmental disability system in 2003, requiring that individuals exhibit “substantial disability” involving the existence of significant functional limitations in at least three, instead of two, areas of major life activity. (Cal Welf & Inst Code sec 4512). Based on Cal DDS data, the population of adults (22+) with developmental disability type autism is poised to grow nearly five-fold over the next 20 years (see, eg, Cal DDS Fact Book 2017 p. 43, showing 76,489 cases through age 21 [not counting cases not yet entered into the system, typically in ages 0-4], compared to just 19,050 ages 22+, meaning the adult autism population will likely grow from about 19,000 in 2017 to about 94,000 in year 2037, assuming deaths in upper two age brackets.
But weren't people with severe forms of autism routinely mis-labeled in the past as having other conditions such as schizophrenia or mental retardation?
There is evidence of some diagnostic drift over the decades between the 1950s and today. For example, some people diagnosed with childhood schizophrenia or mental retardation (now called intellectual disability) in the past would today receive a primary diagnosis of autism. However, no study has found that these shifts can fully explain the tremendous surge in the incidence of severe, or developmental disability-type, autism witnessed over the past three decades. It is a partial but incomplete explanation.
Though much remains unknown about causation, research suggests that the neurodevelopmental impairments that result in the clinical manifestations of autism have a variety of different biological underpinnings. In rare cases, the cause lies in recessive mutations inherited from the parents. More commonly, it results from a de novo mutation occurring in a gamete or early embryo that was the progenitor of the affected individual. From a clinical perspective, today about 10% of autism cases can be attributed to a genetic cause. Additional genomic and epigenomic (referring to heritable factors that influence gene expression) will likely be uncovered. In addition, perinatal complications such as prematurity, and certain prenatal exposures, such as anticonvulsant drugs, have also been associated with increased risk for autism.
However, the vast majority of autism cases today are still considered “idiopathic,” in other words, having no identified cause. There is no evidence linking the rising prevalence of autism to childhood vaccines, or vaccines given in any other developmental window. We encourage parents to ensure their children are fully vaccinated in accordance with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Infections resulting from failure to vaccinate can cause serious harm to a child, including brain damage and death.
What does NCSA mean by “related disorders”?
The word autism generally refers to a cluster of neurobehavioral impairments of varying character and intensity seen across a wide variety of underlying disorders. “Autism” is a diagnosis often given by clinicians when the underlying etiology (cause) of the abnormal clinical presentation is unknown but where significant social communication impairments and repetitive behaviors are observed. See DSM-5 definition here. When the etiology is known, for example with genetic disorders such as Fragile X or tuberous sclerosis, or with an environmentally induced disorder such as fetal anticonvulsant syndrome, “autism” is often not a primary diagnosis, but instead is used to signify a certain clinical presentation involving significant social communication impairments and repetitive behaviors. NCSA is more concerned with practical realities and actual characteristics of adaptive functioning than with any diagnostic label, and therefore devotes its efforts not just to those with severe forms of diagnosed autism, but also to those with diagnoses featuring a related clinical and adaptive presentation.
What are the primary challenges facing individuals and families affected by severe autism?
How will the NCSA promote solutions for affected individuals, families and caregivers?
NCSA will raise awareness about the realities and rising prevalence of severe forms of autism, fight for better research to understand, treat and prevent these debilitating neurodevelopmental disorders, suggest innovative policies to expand options for those who are disabled and dependent, and work to empower families and organizations that provide essential daily support services for this vulnerable population.
What are NCSA’s positions on important issues facing our population?
Please see NCSA Position Statements on this website. Additional Position Statements will be posted from time to time.
Does the NCSA contend that people with milder forms of autism (such as Asperger syndrome) are not disabled?
Absolutely not. By definition, every form of autism is a serious disorder involving significant deficits in areas of basic mental and behavioral functioning. See DSM-5 definition here. Many people with higher functioning forms of autism (e.g., possessing functional language and basic living skills) have severe disabilities owing to many factors including but not limited to social isolation, depression, inability to obtain or hold a job, and poor self-care and self-advocacy skills. Their disabilities can be extremely serious and all affected are deserving of the greatest societal concern and support. However, from a qualitative point of view, their clinical presentation and needs can vary dramatically from those with severe forms of autism who may lack tools of basic language and cognition, or who may engage in dangerous and disruptive behaviors. It is a matter of qualitative difference, not simply of degree.
By supporting research into causes and prevention, is NCSA promoting eugenics?
Eugenics refers to the practice of a government or other authority limiting or otherwise directing reproductive rights to fulfill an ideological agenda. We stand firm in opposition to any such practices. Promotion of public health is obviously not equivalent to eugenics, and we support efforts to identify risks to the public health, including neurodevelopmental health. This is the norm across societies, to which end considerable resources are invested, for example, by educating pregnant women to refrain from drinking during pregnancy, by adding iodine to salt to prevent thyroid malfunction-associated cretinism, by prescribing prenatal folate to prevent neural tube defects, by regulating lead in paint, air, and water, by regulating medications that can cause harm to developing brains, by raising awareness of acts that cause brain damage such as shaken baby syndrome, and by monitoring and preventing dangerous infectious such as rubella and Zika. If other avenues for prevention of neurodevelopmental impairment are available, those should be identified and put into practice.
Is NCSA duplicating the work of other autism advocacy organizations?
NCSA has no intention to duplicate the vitally important work of established autism advocacy organizations. We will complement, not supplant, other efforts in our community to improve the lives of those disabled with autism.
Does NCSA provide individualized advice or consultation?
NCSA does not have the resources to provide individualized consultation at this time. Please see our Resources section for a list of organizations that may be able to assist you.
Can I contribute a blog piece to NCSA?
NCSA welcomes blog submissions relating to the following topics, among others: personal stories of living with severe autism; federal and/or state policy addressing long-term care needs and housing; perspectives of professionals and providers serving individuals with severe autism; treatments for autism and co-morbidities; the various subtypes of autisms; autism research; abuse and prevention of abuse; epidemiology; criminal justice reform; and autism acceptance. Please email your submission to [email protected].
With the exception of official letters and statements written by the NCSA and reproduced herein, the opinions and assertions stated in our blog are solely those of the individual authors, and may not reflect the opinions or beliefs of NCSA or any of its officers, directors, or advisors. Unless otherwise stated, copyright is retained by the original authors.
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I was pretty fit before the stroke and I think that helped me a lot in my recovery. My doctor told me back in July (one week short of the year mark) that I could gradually go back to the gym. I never thought I would come so far in just 4 short months. I feel like I am so much stronger than I was before the stroke. I have an amazing trainer and everyone at the gym I go to is so supportive of one another, which is why I chose to go to this particular gym ! Training has been so good for me, I’ve gained a lot of my strength back and definitely a lot more confidence. I’m grateful for the people who have been there for me all this time and even new people I have met who have my back.
My doctors (and nurses) are so happy with my progress which makes me happy and tells me that I am doing things right.
Looking back though, my life has truly changed I no longer have time for people that were never there for me when I needed them and I’m very picky about who I let into my life now. Now more than ever, I believe that the past should stay in the past. That the chapter of your life is closed and you should focus on your present and your future. | 2019-04-20T14:21:50 | https://mystrokeofinspiration.org/2016/10/08/a-year-on/ |
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In today's comparison, we are going to talk about two smartphones of the highest range in the market. The first is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, one of the most appreciated and sold smartphones of the year 2016. For many, it is the perfect smartphone. It has almost everything and the Korean manufacturer has focused on offering the maximum in each function (above the numbers). On the other hand, we have the OnePlus 3T, the new model that the Chinese company has presented as an improved version of the OnePlus 3, but here it changes the hardware, with improvements in the internal chip and a battery of greater capacity.
As always, before starting the analysis of each section, we will summarize the most important specifications of both smartphones, through the following scheme at a glance.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a glass and metal design for both the back and the front. We speak of an elegant device and whose curved display on both sides gives a unique touch of class and quality. In addition, it incorporates IP68 certification, giving it the highest possible degree of water and dust resistance. It can submerge up to one meter deep, up to a maximum of 30 minutes. Aesthetically, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a touch of sophistication that few opponents have.
The OnePlus 3T, with its 158 grams of weight, is lighter than the previous generations developed by OnePlus. The anodized aluminum body measures 7.35 mm thick and has a minimalist and attractive design. The dedicated speaker finds space above the screen and is flanked by the front camera and the left lens for notification of LED light. The materials and design make it easy to hold and all details have been taken care of, something you can expect from a true high-end smartphone. The keys are easy to access and overall it is aesthetically elegant.
However, the OnePlus 3T is not as elegant as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, which also differentiates itself from its rival by having the IP68 certification.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a 5.5 inch screen with a Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. This means that the level of detail is literally immense. An image resolution that gives the best of itself, both for movies and games, also with virtual reality. The colors are very bright thanks to AMOLED technology. It has night mode, Always-On mode (to view notifications directly from the lock screen) and all color profiles (including also sRGB, for those who want more natural colors).
The OnePlus 3T has a 5.5 inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and AMOLED optical technology. This results in excellent color, brightness and automatic adjustment of the latter, although the level of detail is lower (to a degree that few will notice, but still important). Also includes night mode, Always-On mode and more natural color profiles. There is still a green tendency to tilt the cell phone, something very common in other terminals equipped with AMOLED panels.
In any case, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is better, basically because it is Samsung who manufactures and produces such screens.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has two cameras with a resolution of 12 megapixels on both sides (and aperture f/1.7), and in both cases is one of the best on the market. Despite the lower number of megapixels, this is a camera that works at a higher level, especially since it uses Dual Pixel technology that captures large amounts of light and a high definition in every shot.
The OnePlus 3T has a 16 megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture. It has new software that allows a new stabilization of video, in symbiosis with the optical. The video is recorded in 4K quality, although the results are not as remarkable as expected (not only compared to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge). Of course, any photo taken is fast and accurate, thanks to the autofocus in the photographs, and certainly also thanks to the automatic HDR.
But again, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge prevails with a photographic section of superior quality (with a focal aperture so small that the capture of light is another point in its favor).
Samsung had chosen for this Galaxy S7 Edge the version Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, modified to meet the particular requirements of the TouchWiz interface, slightly revised for this device. From the beginning, the personalization layer offers a good reorganization of the elements and the options in favor of a less dispersion. In addition we find Galaxy Labs, a tool that allows (if the user wishes) to eliminate the entire application drawer. In addition, the Korean manufacturer has announced that the official update for the Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system will arrive in January.
In the case of OnePlus 3T, the software does not change with respect to OnePlus 3, but at the same time changes completely. This is: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with OxygenOS 3.5.1. This is one of the best interfaces for Android smartphones. It remains a great personalization and has now expanded with new possibilities, such as the inclusion of a timer for on and off and the ability to customize the operation of the physical volume button. Many people expected that the release of the update of the Android Nougat operating system will begin at the end of 2016, although for now it is still in beta. In any case, the update is confirmed by the Chinese company.
In view of which, we will give by tie the result of this section, since in both cases they have the same operating system and with different functions, although quite successful in both cases. Although if someone insisted on it, the truth is that the graphical interface of OnePlus 3T is more enjoyable to see and use (despite being more accustomed to using the Samsung customization layer).
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has an Exynos 8890 octa-core processor under the housing that runs at a 2.3 GHz clock rate, along with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage expandable with microSD. Again, this performance is exceptional and the user will not experience any problem with any application, however heavy, in multiple tasks.
The OnePlus 3T features the new Snapdragon 821 quad-core at 2.35 GHz with Adreno 530 GPU. Inside there are 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage non-expandable with UFS 2.0 technology. For this reason, it has also introduced a new version with 128 GB of internal memory. The company claims to have rewritten the file system for faster opening of applications and games than its predecessor, the OnePlus 3.
In this comparison, victory tends toward the OnePlus 3T: the size of RAM is really impressive, the processor is smoother too, and of course the amount of internal memory to compensate the absence of a microSD slot.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a battery of 3,600 mAh, really interesting capacity, further enhanced by the Korean company to meet the high consumption of the Quad HD display. Although for many it may seem like a small number, in fact this smartphone is optimized for greater efficiency, as much by the use of Doze as by the performance of the processor.
The OnePlus 3T has a battery of 3,400 mAh, a capacity inferior to that of its rival. As for the life, there is a definite advance against the previous model, gaining about an hour of more use. It incorporates the technology of fast charging Dash Charge, that during this phase does not have impact in the temperature of the cell phone (and therefore in the performance).
Despite the increased battery life, the OnePlus 3T has a lower consumption than the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. That is, it lasts longer than its opponent, and also has a fast charging system that sets the difference compared to the technology Quick Charge 2.0 of the Galaxy S7 Edge. | 2019-04-23T14:02:16 | https://rankgea.com/en/blog/versus/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-vs-oneplus-3t |
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So often you hear people decry the lack of manufacturing in the UK and the loss of our industries. Whilst I was perusing the offerings on the box last night I caught the end of Robert Peston pontificating in his usual irritating manner about the crisis in the UK. At one point a middle aged man was seen outside a factory in a high visibility jacket lamenting the loss of British industry. This was of course a lie! If one stayed tuned for the next show “how to build it” you would see the answer to the shift in British industry.
I won’t bore you with the details save one can catch the show on Iplayer in its entirety but this fascinating insight into the extremes of modern manufacturing highlighted exactly the kind of economic strength that Britain has in manufacturing. The show followed the story and the assembly of the Rolls Royce Trent jet engine. What it highlighted is the staggering level of R&D, craftsmanship, use of advanced materials and complex logistics that go into the endeavour of creating efficient, modern jet engines. One could see highly trained and skilled welders, research engineers and logistics managers at work in the factories – the kind of jobs their parents would be proud of them having. And Rolls aren’t the only British business making cutting edge quality goods; Range Rover are opening a new factory to build their Evoque mini 4x4, JCB are still hard at it making diggers, EADS make the wings for the A380 in the UK and most of the Formula One industry is developed in the UK.
It seems to me that the popular sentiment is that Britain does not make anything anymore. It is not hard to see why with the closure of so many factories and the loss of many businesses (MG Rover being a recent example). But with all the textiles industry, coal mining, potteries and steel mills closing over the last few decades people decry the loss of UK manufacturing. However how many parents would want their children working in a pottery? Mining Coal? Shovelling cement into bags? I am sure that people want to see their Children grow up as skilled graduates or apprentices designing the next generation jet engine fan blade or welding the fuel piping system of an A380 wing. These jobs require skills and education such that one can take pride in one’s work. Do people really want to return to the dehumanization of the industrial age with its dirt, grime and monontonous assembly lines? In many ways the service economies growth in the last 30 years has been a process of rehumanization bringing us closer again to the totality of human potential.
People don’t see the shift in society in the last 30 years from an industrial to a service based economy. I ask you how many times a year do you buy capital goods such as a kettle, a television or even a car? Not very often. In the past this was the basis of the economy. Today our lives are more complex. We demand more and we achieve more; instead ask how many services you consume in a year? How often do you fly abroad? Go for a massage? Require childcare? Take a languages course? Read a website? Enjoy a television programme? These things are services and just because you can’t lay your hand on it it doesn’t mean it isn’t produced and usually, by virtue of the fact of it requiring interpersonal exchange, these services are made in the UK. In fact the UK exports a huge amount of services to the rest of the world whilst it imports capital goods. I see no harm in this for a globalised economy.
The great trial of our times seems rather on how to mobilise, retrain, re-educate those whose skills are barely above the common Chinese labourer and whose costs of livings are substantially higher. This is the dark side of globalisation; the economic dislocation of those who cannot compete in the globalised age. It is here that the government should be focussing their energies on employment and development ensuring that high skilled jobs and training continue to make the UK a global power in manufacturing of high value added and high worth goods. The idea that we should return to the labour intensive industries of the last century as some kind of golden age whilst decrying the ‘sweat shops’ of Bangladesh seems absurd!
Growth in of course a virtue for the economy bringing more opportunity and better living standards but as we all know from experience growth is also painful. | 2019-04-25T21:49:21 | http://thosewhospeak.blogspot.com/2011/12/apparently-uk-doesnt-make-things-any.html |
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Sasha grew up in Eastern Ukraine, spending the first twenty years of his life in Kharkiv. In 1999, he heard God's call on his life to become a missionary in Rivne, 800 kilometers away from his home. There, he joined a team that planted a new church called Skelya, which means "Rock". In 2002, he met and married his wife, Nataliya, and since then they have together been serving the youth in Skelya Church. Since 2010, Sasha has led their youth ministry. The Dubovyks' relationship with Josiah Venture began back in 2003, when Skelya Church began partnering with part of the JV team from Poland. In 2013, Skelya Church began serving directly with JV in Ukraine by doing English/European summer camps for youth. Later in 2015, Sasha started to teach WALK 2:6, JV's leadership training material on Christ's strategy of ministry, to youth groups across Ukraine. Sasha and Nataliya have a vision and passion from the Lord to equip youth leaders to follow after Christ. They officially joined Josiah Venture in 2016 and continue serving in Rivne with their two daughters, Diana and Yuliana.
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Apple.com has taken mind-boggling severity of the Indian Ocean Tsunami and updated their corporate homepage to drive drive to donation sites.
It's a definite statement when a company chooses to remove products from their home page.
You can donate via Amazon.com which just takes a moment if you have your credit card saved with your account. Amazon has also updated A9.com.
Google has a Tsunami Relief site up. I hope Greg and my idea reaches there.
Nothing from Microsoft yet...I wonder when Microsoft.com will do the same?
EBay/PayPal has a Tsunami forum up, but PayPal hasn't change their home page to allow direct donations yet. That's a little disappointing.
The power of the Net with this disaster will be realized if it's made fantastically easy to donate money to legitimate charities.
Here's some photos that show you the before, recoil and push foward of the tsunami in Sri Lanka. There is an excellent PDF analysis here.
"On behalf of eBay and PayPal, the eBay Foundation will be making a contribution to help with the relief efforts in Asia, and we are investigating other ways to help as more information becomes available and the needs of those affected become more clear. eBay’s Giving Works team is compiling a list of charities that have established special initiatives to collect funds for this effort that we will share in the next several days."
Says that they will be making a list of charities that they will share in the next couple days.
Those satellite images are striking. I'm trying to grab the PDF you pointed to, but DigitalGlobe.com seems to be having trouble at the moment (perhaps its servers are swamped). Do you have a copy of the PDF you could share?
On the donation front, I notice that Yahoo (my employer) has dedicated some front-page space for donations as well. Not as dramatic as Apple's, but taking space that would normally be used for a paid advertisement is something.
You can disregard my last comment -- it looks like their site is now up again. It was weird; for a while the domain digitalglobe.com didn't even resolve to an IP address.
amazing photos. FYI, the link to the middle photo is broken. 404. | 2019-04-25T11:52:10 | https://www.hanselman.com/blog/TsunamiApplecomHasUpdatedTheirHomePageWithLinksToDonationSitesMicrosoftNextPlusIndianOceanTsunamiSatellitePictures.aspx |
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[moves over to fake chicken] No, it isn't that I don't appreciate the whole stuffing concept. I do. Really. I get that stuffing can provide contrasting flavor and texture, that could soak up cooking juices. And, I mean, let's face it—there are only so many ways to cook a bird, you know? So stuffing can provide a crucial creative outlet. If there was just some way to create a great stuffing without, you know, killing the courier, so to speak.
[the camera pans across 3 chickens with rubber gloves laid next to them] Before we can hope to fix stuffing, we need to quantify it's obvious cons and potential pros. Now to help me do this I will require the services of 3 average American cooks, who will come into this kitchen and prepare their favorite stuffing recipes.
They will then insert those recipes into average roasting chickens in the 4 to 5 pound range.
AB: Are we ready? Let's glove up, cooks!
Ah, Cornbread Stuffing. Cook number one, Caroline, was careful to cook her chicken to 165 degrees before she pulled it from the oven. A problem is, since it's stuck in the middle of the bird, the stuffing only made it to 140.
AB: Paul, tell her what she's won.
PAUL: Well AB, since it's likely that bacteria from the chicken's cavity took refuge in the stuffing, cook number one will probably end up with a case of Campylobacter or even salmonella.
AB: So, uh, number one, we've got a full set ... well, half set ... of encyclopedias from circa, I don't know, 1972, to keep you company during those long hours in the loo. Bye-bye!
Cook number two, a more safety-minded sort, was careful to monitor the temperature of her Chestnut Stuffing, which she didn't pull until it reached 175 degrees.
AB: Paul, what do we have for her?
PAUL: AB, we've got a nice pair of dentures to replace all the teeth that cook number two is going to lose when she bites into that parched desert of a bird.
AB: Indeed. There you go. And to go with that, a nice tube of Bob's Gnarly-Grip to keep those in place until you've choked down every last hemp-like fiber. Bye-bye. Bye-bye.
Aromatic vegetables usually travel in threes, okay? The combination of onion, celery and carrot, that the French call mire poix, is probably the most famous. But when it comes to poultry, I prefer the Cajun cousin called "Trinity", wherein the carrot is replaced by green pepper. Now in this case, we're going to need 1 cup of each chopped very very fine. Now when you get that finished, we'll toss with 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 Tablespoon of Kosher salt. Ow! [pretends he cut his finger, points and laughs] Heh! Heh! Heh! Heh! Heh! Heh! 1 cup each chopped onion, chopped celery & chopped green pepper.
stuffing everything from chicken to deer.
... just like the bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, or other porous, starchy goods that make up most of the stuffing's volume. Now in this case we're going to go with 3 cups of challah, or hallah bread, cut into half-inch cubes. Why challah? Well since it's an egg-based bread, it's a lot less likely than other breads to turn into goo when exposed to liquids.
Since a bit of browning would definitely up the flavor quotient on this bread and drying the cubes would make them thirsty for what the bird has to offer, we'll park them in here with the veggies for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Bye-bye.
Challah was originally baked by Jewish families in honor of the Sabbath.
... herbs and spices. Now although there are plenty of recipes out there that call for both herbs and spices, I like to keep my stuffing simple. And since it cooks for so long, I actually prefer dried herbs. So I'm going to go with 2 teaspoons of dried, rubbed sage and 2 teaspoons of dried parsley. Of course home-dried parsley would be better, but that's another show.
Although I've seen everything from milk powder to mayonnaise used, nothing binds like coagulating proteins suspended in a liquid base. And that spells [eggs]; two of them will do the trick. Now let's turn to the guests.
ED MCMAHON: Yes! Ha ha ha.
AB: Now in stuffing, this is the lead ingredient. The one the stuffing is usually named for.
Combine cherries, pecans, mushrooms, beaten eggs, sage, parsley, vegetable-bread mixture, chicken broth and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper.
Seeing as how this is a wet mass, the microwave would seem to be the perfect place to heat it. And yet, this is also an amorphous mass, which leads you to wonder, would you want to spoon 200 degree stuffing through that [turkey cavity] hole? I mean even if you could get a spoon in there, you'd expose the stuffing to the air. That would cool it down. And that would just defeat the whole purpose for heating this in the first place. No, we need some kind of containment unit. We need a ... Hey. Wait a minute.
Now what we need is a sack of some type. [begins looking through his kitchen drawers] Not there. No. No. Oh, here we go. I got these cotton bags to wean myself off of plastic produce bags. They're washable, porous and all-natural. You can get them from health food stores or from the internet. Sorry. Just type "reusable cotton bag" into the search engine of your choice. Let's load, shall we?
Obviously getting all of this into that little bag could be difficult, so we will employ our flexible cutting mat. Just roll it into a tube and deliver thusly. There. Nice and tidy. Now you'll notice that the bag is only about half-full, and that's good because the stuffing is going to expand in the bird.
Put the bag in a bowl and the bowl in your microwave, and cook on high for 6 minutes. In the meantime, make sure your oven is set to 400 degrees so that it's ready to receive the entire poultry stuffing package. Because when this comes out we're not going to want to waste any time.
when the term stuffing was thought to be improper.
[performs this next step in a surgicalmanner] The implant is ready. The patient has been prepped. Let us begin. First, the spreader [flexible cutting mat]. Then we carefully remove the hot stuffing to the spreader and mold it into a tube-like shape. Then we insert the spreader into the recipient and then carefully plunge with tongs. Then we extract the spreading device and the stuffing is in place.
Now under ordinary home circumstances I would monitor the thermal progress of this situation with occasional visits of an instant-read thermometer, but in this case I'm actually going to implant 2 probe thermometers so that we might watch from the outside. So here we go. Thermometer probe 1 goes into the stuffing thusly. Thermometer probe number two we will insert into the thigh meat. There we go.
AB: Thank you. Thank you, that's enough.
There, all done. Now to the oven.
In an attempt to do thermal justice to bird and stuffing alike, we are going to roast at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, then drop the temperature to 350 degrees, and continue cooking until both the stuffing and the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees. That's what we're looking to do. We want the 2 things to hit that temperature as close to the same time as possible. Now for those of you who would say, "Hey, he's not doing the turkey the way he usually does the turkey." Well, all I can say is stuffing changes everything. Now all we can do is wait.
Turducken is a chicken cooked in a duck, cooked in a turkey.
I think I figured out why Americans love stuffing so much. Just bear with me a second. Now cooks that used to work in the big castles and noble houses of 16th-century France, were expected not only to feed their bosses, but to entertain them. Now one of the devices that they employed to do this was "the farce". Now in a farce, a mouse might very well be stuffed inside a fish, and then that fish might get stuffed into, let's say a duck, and then the duck into a turkey—or probably a swan more likely—and then that might go into a pig. And then the pig would go into a cow or a horse, and on, and on, and on.
Now here's the cool part: "farce" comes from "farcir", which means "to stuff", but the reference is actually a knowing nod to a kind of short play called a farce, because it was meant to be stuffed between the acts of a long, boring play. Now the plot of a farce depended on skillfully exploited situations and gags rather than actual character development. So when you think about it, stuffing gave birth to the most adored of all American art forms: the sitcom. Just think about it. It makes perfect sense.
Well, it certainly looks promising. Let's check our temps. Ha! Ha! Ha! By Jove, I do think we're on to something here. Almost hit the same temperatures at the same time. That's good. Definitely time to get this guy out. And we'll let carryover do what carryover does.
Now remember, there could be some steam built up behind the bag or inside the bag so keep your hands out of the way, okay? [takes the bag out and wraps it up in a towel like a newborn baby] Wow, our first success. Isn't it beautiful? Okay, it's not beautiful, but it will taste good.
In the meantime we will let our turkey have a well-deserved rest under a nice layer of aluminum foil.
AB: [to the turkey] You did good.
before carving, makes for a juicier bird.
Okay. Tonight, Ed McMahon will be played by 1-and-a-half cups of cooked rice. Doc Severinsen is still the herbage at 1-and-one-half teaspoons of dried oregano. The headliner guest of the evening: one-half pound of ground pork. The second guest is 10 ounces of frozen spinach, thawed and drained, of course. The musical guest? Half a cup of pine nuts, toasted, please. As for the band, well, we don't need eggs in this one but we could use some binder in the form of half a cup of white wine. Ironic, don't you think? And Johnny? Well, Johnny's not the same, either. Instead of being the traditional trinity, he is now a traditional mire poix containing one quarter of a cup each, chopped onion, chopped celery and chopped carrot. And unlike our last stuffing, this one gets cooked.
Then deglaze with the white wine and add the rest of the ingredients, starting with the spinach, and then following up with the rice, then the oregano. The pork comes back into the pan along with the pine nuts. Now stir that just until it's heated through, and then crank on black pepper to taste. And that is your stuffing.
Now speaking of the stuffing, we don't want to pack it in tight. Just spoon it in and let it settle under its own weight. If you pack it tight, when it expands, things are going to get really nasty. There. Now the tops go on. If they stand up a little bit on a mound of stuffing, don't worry. They'll settle as they cook.
And into the middle of a 400 degree oven. There. Now just let these cook for 1 hour or until the fleshy walls of the squash are just fork tender. You don't want them mushy, okay?
cultivated by Native American Indians.
Well, I hope you've enjoyed what for me has been a rather humiliating experience. No, not because I've been reduced to playing with dolls, but because I have to admit that stuffing, in and of itself, as a concept, is not evil. In fact, in the right hands, it can actually be good eats.
ED MCMAHON: You are correct, sir.
AB: See you next time.
AB: Will you be quiet?
ED MCMAHON: That is the straight stuff. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! | 2019-04-20T07:18:13 | http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/season8/stuffing/stuffing_transcript.htm |
In this lesson, we will learn how to find the perimeter of a square using the length of one of its sides.
Find the difference between the perimeter of a square with side length 11 cm and the perimeter of a square with side length 10 cm.
Calculate the perimeter of a square whose side length is 4 1 2 m.
If a wire having a length of 96 cm is folded to form a square, how long will each side be?
What is the perimeter of the given chess board?
Calculate the side length of a square in meter whose perimeter is 24 m.
The sum of the perimeters of two squares is 108 mm. If the side length of one of them is 2 mm, find the side length of the other square in millimeters.
The table shows the relation between the side lengths of squares and their perimeters. Find the values of 𝑎 , 𝑏 , and 𝑐 .
Part of an infield is a square that measures 60 feet on each side. What is the perimeter of this part of the infield?
What is the side of a square with perimeter 4?
What is the perimeter of a square of side 15?
In volleyball, the shape of the court on one side of the net is a square with a side length of 9 metres. What is the perimeter of one half of a volleyball court?
Find the perimeter of a square whose side length is 19 cm.
Calculate, in centimetres, the perimeter of a square with side length 70 mm.
Find the difference between the perimeter of a square with side length 20 cm and the perimeter of a square with side length 17 cm.
The sum of the perimeters of two squares is 80 mm. If the side length of one of them is 4 mm, find the side length of the other square in millimeters.
Calculate the side length of a square in meter whose perimeter is 20 m.
If a wire having a length of 192 cm is folded to form a square, how long will each side be?
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For the first 20 years of his life, Scott Unger never had lived more than 30 minutes away from his home in Ann Arbor. That changed in October when the third-year political science major packed his bags and headed to Fukuoka, Japan, for 10 months of study abroad.
"I proved that I was able to fly across the world and live by myself for a year," he says.
Last year more than 1,000 U-M students studied abroad in almost 50 countries, says Carol Dickerman, program director of the Office of International Programs (OIP). Slightly more than half of those students went on OIP programs, which are designed specifically for undergraduates and are officially sponsored by the University. The remaining students joined programs sponsored by other schools. An additional 400 participated in programs for work, internships and volunteering abroad made available through the International Center's Overseas Opportunities Office.
"Study abroad is the one time in their lives when students are likely to have the opportunity to spend significant amounts of time in a country, immersed in that culture," Dickerman says.
With immersion, however, comes the potential for health or safety risks, she says. Due to 9-11, SARS and the war in Iraq, these risks have become important concerns in recent years.
"The safety issue is something we monitor," Dickerman says. "OIP will not sponsor a program in a country where the U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning."
Students say they gain a new sense of confidence by overcoming cultural barriers.
Students who choose to study independently in a country with a travel warning should consult with the International Travel Oversight Committee (ITOC) (http://www.umich.edu/~itoc), says Bill Nolting, director of overseas opportunities at the International Center. Nolting's office provides a weekly e-newsletter that centralizes information from the half-dozen offices on campus that offer study, scholarship and work abroad programs and serves as the liaison to students involved with programs not sponsored by U-M.
Though the University cannot guarantee every student's safety, many precautions are taken to ensure students will not be in danger while overseas, he and Dickerman say.
"We have discussions and meetings with staff and providers we work with abroad. We talk to U.S. embassy people about the risks in the country. We speak to faculty members who are area specialists," Dickerman says.
Nolting and Dickerman say the University has been fortunate thus far, largely because it prepares for potentially harmful events before they happen. Policies are set by the ITOC.
As it stands now, the primary causes of injury to students are found just as readily in Ann Arbor as any other city in the world.
"The two biggest threats are alcohol-related incidences and traffic accidents," Dickerman says. "Your judgment is not good when you have too much to drink, and students in Britain and Australia have to remember to look in the right direction before they cross the street."
Both Unger and Alyse Erman, who spent eight months in Thailand, felt safe in their respective countries, even as conflicts erupted during Erman's stay.
"When the war broke out we had a plan to leave campus and get to our program staff's house in the village in the event of anti-Americanism, but it was never put into use," says Erman, a recent graduate of the Residential College.
Unger, who still is in Japan, feels more secure there than he does in the United States.
"It is just a very good feeling to not have to lock your door or be able to leave your books sitting on a library desk," he says.
Despite safety concerns, study abroad remains an important part of the educational process for U-M students by allowing them to experience first-hand how others in the global community perceive the United States, Dickerman says.
"It is healthy for people to learn not everyone thinks of us as a benign entity," Dickerman says.
After college, Nolting says, study and work abroad experience gives students an extra advantage in the job market. "With the economy becoming more global, people who have international experience do well," he says, "Languages are especially important."
Students say they gain a new sense of confidence by overcoming cultural barriers and being self-sufficient in a foreign county. Unger has surrounded himself with people who speak no English so he can become proficient in Japanese, and Erman worked to bring a group of non-governmental organizations to visit an island in order to help the people organize against government policies that would adversely change their lives.
"When I was abroad I had a new sense of accomplishment and efficiency," she says. "Because I was able to actually implement a lot of my new ideas, I was empowered in an unbelievable way." | 2019-04-20T13:18:30 | http://www.ur.umich.edu/0304/May24_04/15.shtml |
Bias is simply personal preference. Prejudice is a prejudgment of a person or group. Today it is often negative or critical, and is usually based upon stereotypes. Prejudice is a strong bias or an opinion formed before encountering the facts. If ones prejudice manifests itself in actions, it becomes discrimination.
You’ll note that the apostles encountered a situation among their community of regular discrimination. The Greek speaking Jewish widows (now converts to Christ) were not being given their daily portion of food. They were ‘overlooked’ by the Hebrew speaking Jewish believers who were responsible for the daily food distribution from the common ‘pot.’ This was not an oversight – ‘were being’ implies a continual action – day after day – intentional neglect. This was pure discrimination!
Note that this happened in a community of believers who were sitting under the teaching of the apostles and experiencing many wonders and miraculous signs. But even this amazing environment was not enough to overcome their long-held prejudice and enmity between Jew and Gentile. Something else was needed to bring about the Kingdom change where all would be treated equitably.
Leadership (the Twelve) got involved in bringing about a needed correction. They instructed the community to select seven men ‘full of the Spirit and wisdom’ to manage this daily distribution of food. And note that the seven who were nominated and then finally approved by the Twelve, were all Greeks (at least they all had Greek names). With these seven in charge the problem was solved.
Discrimination due to race, class, or culture is not of the Kingdom. When Kingdom leaders encounter it, they must act to correct it.
As you think about your leadership, is there any sign of discrimination that needs your engagement? | 2019-04-26T02:24:00 | https://developingkingdomleaders.com/2017/05/01/discrimination-and-the-kingdom/ |
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The range of materials, colors, styles, designs, and heights of fencing options makes it easy to select one to draw attention to the yard, new landscaping elements, a new pool, or just revitalize an old deck or porch. Short picket fencing around newly planted and mulched trees are an excellent example. Designs can be painted on the fence, decals can be added, or three-dimensional embellishments can provide some texture. The look is classic, the trees stand out, and there is protection from a riding mower.
A maintenance-free choice for that application is a Vinyl Fence instead of a traditional Wood Fence. Vinyl resembles wood but is more durable and cost-effective. Wood must be re-painted, and sealed every two to three years to remain strong and look stunning. Vinyl will not splinter, warp, be eaten by termites, or fade. It stands up to the elements better than wood.
Any water feature in the yard, whether it is a fountain, a waterfall, or a pool, requires a fence for safety and security. It is critical because most insurance companies will not provide homeowner or liability insurance without a stable fence and a gate that can be locked. Municipalities have regulations regarding fences around pools as well. Safety does not translate to utilitarian and ugly. A fence can be beautiful and still be in compliance.
To satisfy the need and the desire for aesthetics, an established Fence Company is a wise choice. Precise measurements, selection assistance, free estimates, and attention to detail are what homeowners can expect from a company that has over two decades of experience among all the professionals. A wrought iron fence is popular to surround pools, but the maintenance can be time-consuming as a do-it-yourself project or expensive to have it done professionally every year or two. Wrought iron is impressive with ornate designs or elegant scrolls. It is also susceptible to rust, which is more of a concern when exposed to pool water and chemicals.
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TRW Automotive Holdings this week held a 'ride and drive' series of presentations at the Hockenheim Ring - home to the German Grand Prix in two weeks time. "There is nothing more exciting than the fact we are producing something good that can save lives," says TRW VP global occupant safety systems, Frank Mueller, who spoke to Simon Warburton in Germany.
Outlining a series of initiatives such as the integrated brake control system (IBC), active seat belt presenter, video camera sensor and electronic stability control, as well as several prototype technologies, Muller also spoke to just-auto at Hockenheim about some of TRW's road safety initiatives, driver assistance systems and how to make technology affordable for the EUR10,000 car as well as the S-Class Mercedes.
j-a: How far does legislation affect suppliers such as TRW in terms of road safety?
FM: "If you look at deaths on the roads in industrialised countries, it is much better than in new and emerging countries. We are very much monitoring regulation and legislation trends in the market.
"For example, Brazil requires every vehicle to be equipped with frontal airbag protection [while there are] things such as pedestrian protection in Europe. We see regulation for five-star [Euro NCAP] more and more and in countries such as China - it [safety] is our mission - that is why we are in business.
"We are trying to convince the public you can do better in terms of death on the roads - we promote technology but we can't change a culture."
j-a: Isn't your advanced technology too expensive for emerging countries to insist it be applied as standard to vehicles?
FM: "It [technology] can't just be for S-Class Mercedes - it has to be for a EUR10,000 car as well. We are trying to make affordable safety so we are looking at technology we can downsize to make it affordable - it is not about making the most expensive technology.
"When we talk to customers, we are convinced...people will say absolute safety of the vehicle is very important. We work with customers - that is practical safety. People want to have comfort - the majority of people are not race drivers.
"Active safety is becoming more and more a growth factor in terms of what we can offer. Systems need to be intelligent - seatbelts for example - depending on whether you are 100lbs or 200lbs. [TRW demonstrated its active seat belt presenter at Hockenheim, which, as well as potentially helping elderly or less mobile passengers, acts as a reminder to buckle up.
[The presenter is mounted directly on the height adjuster within a vehicle's B pillar. When the occupant is seated the presenter - a small arm which is in the pillar - brings the belt forward to a position making it easier to reach. As soon as the occupant takes the belt, the arm reverts to its original park position. The presenter can be integrated into the B pillar with no modification required other than to the trim].
j-a: How can legislation play more of a role - is there too much of it?
FM: "Euro NCAP has done a fabulous job [but] the key driver is the 1.7m [road] deaths out there. The United Nations has called 2012 the year of safety - they want to reduce deaths on the roads dramatically. Governments are taking [this] seriously."
j-a: How does TRW view its role within the road safety environment?
FM: "There is nothing more exciting than the fact we are producing something good that can save lives. It gives us a certain identity as a company - we are doing something good and still running a business."
j-a: "Can you give some examples of how TRW's technology is helping?
FM: "We are developing - with a couple of OEMs - the air bag fitted in the roof. Green technology will also be very relevant - green propellants are more and more a driver for us. In general, when it comes to modules, for example seat development such as seatbelts, we talk to module suppliers."
j-a: How has TRW coped with the economic downturn - in Europe in particular?
FM: "We, as everyone else, have to deal with the current Euro crisis. We always have regions that are doing better or worse depending on the climate.
"We are opening 11 new plants in China - some of them are already open so we are making a major move towards capturing this growth."
TRW was demonstrating a range of technologies at Hockenheim this week including the integrated brake system, a vacuum independent technology. The system can be configured to suit the vehicle manufacturer's braking, vehicle sizing and functionality requirements.
TRW says the speed at which this system can apply brake pressure makes it suitable for automatic braking systems. The technology should be ready for production for 2016 model year applications.
The supplier was keen to stress the affordability aspect of its equipment with TRW executive vice president, sales and business development, Peter Lake, noting: "Developing affordable safety systems has never been more important.
"With legislation and other market drivers such as Euro NCAP's active safety criteria driving increased fitment of a range of safety technologies, we need to support the vehicle manufacturers to deliver advanced safety affordable for every driver.
"It is our vision someone who has just passed their driving test in any market, should be able to afford a car equipped with the best possible safety solutions." | 2019-04-19T00:37:43 | https://www.just-auto.com/pap.aspx?ID=124697 |
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Spotted at last weekend’s Brightspot Market, jewelry from The Project Madness is both courageously edgy and inherently feminine…not unlike the muse for the line, Frida Kahlo herself. It was this line’s appealing combination of raw statement mixed with sensual allure that inspired me to find out more about how the Project Madness came to be.
It turns out, this Project is a team effort, involving a triad of fresh talent. In the fall of 2008 after graduating from Lasalle College International in Jakarta, Bonnie (a fashion design graduate), Ajeng (a fashion illustration graduate), and Vannie (a fashion business graduate) decided to start an accessories line. Each had been profoundly moved by all facets of Frida Kahlo’s life. Everything from her unapologetic passion, her personal tragedies, the resulting triumphs, and her aesthetic sensibilities had inspired them to translate this type of personal dichotomy into a line of wearable art.
Bonnie explains, “Most people are truly inspiring, but we believe in duality; every coin has two sides, everyone has their alter ego, and sometimes their alter ego can truly bring about their creativity and inspire tons of marvelous things.” This notion of a layered existence has been beautifully channeled into each piece produced by The Project Madness. Using leather and silver plated metal, each work entertains a sinuous quality. The metal pendants look as if they are dripping off the leather cord, and the rings appear to be simmering on their wearer’s finger.
Unrestrained passion and natural talent are perhaps Frida Kahlo’s best known qualities. She is then the most fitting muse for this line which allows the wearer to indulge and satisfy her own passion for beautiful and unique jewelry.
Great jewelry that steps outside the box just far enough to generate questions. Kudos to these women.
I like their concept of duality. Alter ego bring about creativity is so true. Beautifully written! The rings and bracelets look gender neutral to me. I see the strength of their belief in their designs. | 2019-04-24T10:23:05 | https://wanderlustandwonder.com/2011/05/02/special-feature-%E2%98%9E-the-project-madness/ |
UI – Part 155 – The War on Terror is Over – Wake Up! Wake Up!
The Obama Administration has made the claim that the war on terrorism is over. I am skeptical of that. The commentary suggested that those now entering or joining Al Qaeda are not doing so to be a terrorist, to fight in the name of Allah as a warrior with designs to destroy the West, but religious persons, Islamists to be, doing so for a religious conviction and desire to associate with others of like beliefs.
Now the question is what is ‘legitimate Islamism’?
From the many blogs on this internet site that answer (to what is ‘legitimate Islamism’?) is neither readily available nor does whatever concept of Islamism that fills the mind suggest peaceful existence with non-Muslims. It may be peaceful when the Muslims represent a significant minority, but as their numbers and concentrations grow the specter of peace changes. Churches are destroyed. Infidels are eliminated.
In summary what is ‘legitimate’ is 1) non-existent, and 2) not peaceful.
From the Blaze website respondents suggest others as myself skeptical of the Obama Administrations position. One comment (from Disenlightened on 4/25/2012)) expressed himself, “The war on terror is over. The economy is rebounding. I’m as happy as a young Barry Soetoro with a bowl of warm, tasty gravy and litter of puppies.” You gotta love irony. That is not an outright suggestion of belief in what the Administration is saying. Is the statement a campaign tactic? If so it is indeed disingenuous and self-serving.
We must remain on-guard to this world-wide threat to freedom and the principles of democracy we enjoy.
The Muslim Brotherhood is a growing organization intent on building the ideology from within the free nations by becoming citizens, active participants in government and by garnering a voting bloc to then overturn those Constitutional constraints to the expansion of Islam, and the Constitutional protection towards the freedom of speech, the freedom of expression and equal rights for all. Civil Law that has the common good of all citizens as a focus is not the direction they take. It is the theocracy of Islam, the imposition of Islamic Law (Sharia) and the establishment of a Caliphate that is their objective. They have patience. They are not alone in achieving their goals. There are many other Islamic organizations that have been mentioned on this site that have the same target, aiming their weapons of hatred, their cries of persecution, calling for hate speech laws when their feelings are hurt, and targeting with explosive devices those that are not of the same mind, or the same religion.
The War on Terror is not over. Rhetoric from Obama’s henchmen does not eliminate the threat. If America needs to get rid of Obama to keep Islam, the Islamists and their terror tactics front and center, then so be it. The battle of ideologies cannot be mitigated – defend freedom or defend Sharia. Islam cannot be equated with faiths that accept others; it is not pluralistic in design or intent. How could it be when the Scripture of Islam will not allow new churches in their occupied areas? A focus must remain on Islam; the light needs to shine to discover in the shadows the sword of the Islamist aimed at the heads, the necks of the infidel. By definition, from actions exhibited repeatedly in history, the ‘infidel’ is anyone who opposes Islam in any form. The Islamist, the one with the sword, is the one who defines.
There is a Presidential election this November 2012. Not only Obama but any who are as soft on creeping Islam, creeping Sharia, can be ousted with the vote of the majority. Cast your ballot accordingly. Protect America. Stand up for freedom. May God remain on the side of those who love all mankind, as does God. | 2019-04-21T19:07:02 | https://understand-islam.com/2012/05/30/ui-part-155-the-war-on-terror-is-over/ |
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For me the Store descriptions are helpful. So I went to the Store and then I go to my Library and search for this particular Tool.
Since Accordance has the fine Universal Links I would love if there is a Link to the Accordance App to open this item. This would be helpful too to see if the item is in the library or we have the opportunity to buy them.
Edited by Fabian, 09 February 2019 - 05:35 AM.
These are good ideas, Fabian. As I mentioned in the other post, we do have a new website redesign in process.
I have a new input.
Today we talked about Paul Ricoeurs (Ricœur) Biblical Hermeneutics. So I thought maybe I have this in Accordance. But I searched first in the Internet. And the L-Company list it on the second place of the search results. They say it is in Semeia.
So I checked if I have it. And yes I have it in Semeia too.
I think it would be good if you can list more in your Shop. So not all searches on a search engine list only the other company.
If I type "Biblical Hermeneutics" it in the search field of your Homepage: If finds nothing. Definitely a huge plus for the L-company.
See also the follow up thread for searching in Accordance.
Edited by Fabian, 08 April 2019 - 11:24 AM.
I like it (because I like Paul Ricoeur), but I can imagine listing every author of every article in every journal in every module would be quite an undertaking.
As mentioned in February, we have a new website in development that will allow for added flexibility and features. The first task, I believe, will be to mirror what is already here; but once that is done, we can start building in some of the features that our current structure cannot handle. | 2019-04-21T16:28:18 | https://www.accordancebible.com/forums/topic/25514-links-to-the-accordance-tools-from-the-store/ |
Date: Thursday, 20th April 2000.
Competition: UEFA Cup, Semi-Final, Second Leg.
Score: Leeds United 2 Galatasaray 2.
Scorers: Leeds United: Bakke (2). Galatasaray: Hagi (pen), Sukur.
Leeds United: Martyn; Mills, Woodgate, Radebe, Harte (Huckerby); Bakke, Bowyer, McPhail, Wilcox; Bridges, Kewell. Unused Subs: Haaland, Hopkin, Smith, Jones, Duberry, Robinson.
Galatasaray: Taffarel; Popescu, Korkmaz, Ergun, Suat (Yildirim); Belozoglu, Okan (Sas), Capone, Hagi; Erdem (Unsal), Sukur. Unused Subs:Akyel, Davala, Inan, Marcio.
Leeds United’s seven-month magical mystery tour of Europe ended at their Elland Road home, where much of its planning had been done, and it was a pity that the last leg provided so little to savour. The farewells were being waved as early as the fourth minute when Jonathan Woodgate produced an ill-timed tackle in the area on Hakun Sukur and Gheorghe Hagi scored impeccably from the spot. Catch-up headers from Eirik Bakke, identically from Jason Wilcox corners, gave United a draw on the night as the free-scoring Hakan Sukur got the second for Galatasaray, but it was not enough.
Slovakian referee Lubos Michel did not help matters when he dubiously sent off Harry Kewell, and Emre Belozoglu, in an ugly final five minutes of the first half. The ten-a-side second half produced many wide open spaces and could have resulted in many more goals but the two goal deficit from the first leg, which quickly expanded to three, was always going to be a mountain too high to climb in whatever circumstances.
United were without Gary Kelly with a groin strain and Danny Mills deputised. A sombre mood pervaded and both teams wore black armbands in memory of the two Leeds fans murdered in Istanbul and a minute’s silence was also observed. United had the bit between their teeth as Harry Kewell, twice in the first three minutes, forged an opening. The hectic start by Leeds was soon brought to an abrupt halt by Jonathan Woodgate conceding a penalty for Gheorghe Hagi to put Galatasaray in front on the night. But Michael Bridges fired in a shot which Claudio Taffarel could not hold and Eirik Bakke earned a corner with his follow up shot as United attempted to lift themselves.
Jason Wilcox won a left-wing corner after fifteen minutes and when his cross came across Eirik Bakke rose above everyone to head home off the inside of a post. It was United’s first goal in over seven hours and the relief to everyone was visible. After Lee Bowyer had battled to win the ball on the edge of the area, Harry Kewell brought Claudio Taffarel to his knees to save. On the half hour another Jason Wilcox corner brought trouble for the visitors and a thundering header from Ian Harte brought a fine diving save from Claudio Taffarel, who was again immediately in action as he saved from Eirik Bakke with his knees. Hagi got a free-kick out of Lee Bowyer after thirty-six minutes but lofted the free-kick over the bar. Jason Wilcox was causing all kinds of trouble with his corners and Jonathan Woodgate just failed to make contact at the far post as the interval approached. Harry Kewell, who had done all the hard work, decided to pass instead of shoot and another opening had gone begging, but the Galatasaray marksman, Hakan Shuker, showed how it was done, with a shimmy and a turn he put the ball in the far corner of the net to give the visitors a forty-second minute lead.
Harry Kewell’s response was to chase a long punt upfield from Nigel Martyn and he became unintentionally entangled with Gheorghe Popescu and was inexplicably shown a red card. The deepening antagonism saw Emre Belozoglu fell Lee Bowyer and he too was shown a red card where normally a yellow card would have sufficed. For the second half both teams made tactical changes due to the reduction of their teams with Ian Harte being sacrificed for Darren Huckerby and Arif Erdem making way for Hakan Unsal. With a veritable mountain to climb, United started the half on the attack with both Eirik Bakke and Michael Bridges failing with headers. Newly-arrived Hakan Unsal roared through and chipped just over while in the fifty-fifth minute Michael Bridges was fouled twenty yards out, but Danny Mills scooped the ensuing free-kick well over.
Michael Bridges, too, skied a good opportunity three minutes later and then a terrific reflex save from Claudio Taffarel kept out a deflection from his skipper, Bulent Korkmaz, in the sixty-eighth minute. From the corner Jason Wilcox’s cross created a carbon copy of Eirik Bakke’s first goal. Michael Bridges then fired narrowly wide and Jason Wilcox forced Claudio Taffarel to a diving save, but the clock was beginning to beat them. Darren Huckerby tried his luck but his shot was scooped up by the keeper before Michael Bridges tried an injury-time lob which failed to catch out Claudio Taffarel.
There was no shame in going out to a team of such high European pedigree as Galatasaray, who moved on to meet and beat Arsenal in the Copenhagen final. On the contrary, it was a fantastic effort to eliminate such fine teams as Spartak Moscow and Roma along the way and in the process had won many admirers and remained unbeaten at Elland Road into the bargain. They now had to win their last five matches of their EPL programme to once again pit their skills against the finest in Europe. They did not achieve that, but remained unbeaten in those five games with two wins and three draws and thanks to a final day miracle in which Bradford City maintained their EPL status with a win over Liverpool which caused them to allow United to limp home above the scousers they did qualify in third spot for the ECL in the following season.
Back Row: Taffarel, Capone, Popescu, Ümit Davala, Bülent Korkmaz, Hakan Şükür.
Front Row: Okan Buru, Hagi, Suat Kaya, Arif Erdem, Ergün Penbe.
Eirik Bakke scored both Leeds goals. Gheorghe Hagi, from the spot, and Hakan Sukur Lucas Radebe led by example.
Tugay Kerimoglu could not even make the bench! | 2019-04-23T11:57:11 | http://ozwhitelufc.net.au/20-04-2000%20LUFC%20v%20Galatasaray.htm |
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NYC: Food ~ this anomal life.
Hello again! I promised to post about the food I ate in NYC and here it is.
I can't afford overly fancy dining so my budget for eating was generally under $20 per person. I spent a little more Sunday brunch but besides that, we stood by our budget. I researched some restaurants in advance before we came to NYC, but some places were spontaneously picked. I chose these restaurants based on my interest as well as the route we were going to take that day.
The first place we went to was Bella Vita Pizzeria on W43rd St. NYC is famous for their pizza so I was excited to try it. We ordered a Sicilian-style pizza with sausage and spinach. You order the base first (Sicilian-style, thin-crust, etc.) then add additional toppings in which the cost will vary.
The pizza's crust was pretty sublime. I prefer thinner crusts but for those who love eating crust, this was the pizza for you. The toppings were fresh and the sauce was just right--not too heavily seasoned and had the right acidity.
I believe the pizza was about $30 (plus tip) in total and it can probably feed 6 people easy. We had three slices left over and brought it home.
I would recommend this place! They also sell their pizza by the slice.
Next up, Woorijip Korean Restaurant on W32nd St. The picture doesn't do it justice, but this was my favourite eatery during my stay here. You pay for the food per pound; $7.99/lb to be exact. There were a variety of foods from banchans, -jeons, bulgogi, fried chicken, kimbaps, etc. They also sell many korean drinks and sell pre-packaged kimbaps and foods. I think this food tray + a sikhye drink costed me $10. Such a bargain for good Korean comfort food.
Next eatery was Balthazar. This restaurant is more upscale that what I'm used to with the price range at $20+ per person. If you're wondering about what this flower arrangement has to do with the restaurant, it was just pretty, that's all.
It was unbelievably crowded in there.
Inez eating her smoked salmon platter.
I ordered the corned beef hash. It was $20 and it was quite good. It had crispy corned beef, onions, potatoes, frisee leaves, and topped with an over-easy egg.
The final bill for the four of us...where we find out that the sparkling water was $15?!? Honestly, the waitress just asked if we wanted juice or sparkling water. I knew I should've asked for tap water.
Next stop was Ferrara in Little Italy. They sold many Italian sweets and pastries, as well as gelato and coffee. I saw the glorious piles of cannoli and I knew I had to get one.
At $4 each, they're not cheap but wow, they were sublime. The filling was creamy and not too sweet. The shell around it was perfectly crisp and not soggy at all. Perfect.
For breakfast the next day we went to a bagel shop on 8th Ave. It was supposed to be called "Bagel Stix" but when we arrived there the name changed to "Pick A Bagel" . This is the lox bagel with cream cheese and tomato on their sesame seed bagel. It was delicious...and pricey at $10 a pop. They also had a lot of cream cheese flavours like vegetable tofu, raisin walnut, etc. I would definitely try those next time.
We ate at Shakeshack for lunch. Not the cheapest burger joint but it seemed like a must-try when in NYC. There were a lot of locations--since we were coming from Central Park, we went to the closest location on Columbus Ave. The verdict? Really good burger and fries (fries cost extra, $2.85). The burger I got was the single ShackBurger ($4.75). The bun was really moist, with a good garlic butter flavour. The patty was thin but had a really tasty crust on it. They also sell a lot of milkshakes and frozen custards that are worth a try!
It's time for Thai food at Pam Real Thai on W49th St. near our hotel. I had really good Thai food in California and was hoping that this place was as good, and it was! The portions were just a little small for my liking. The drinks above are Thai Iced Tea at $2 each--I love this stuff and they rarely sell it in Canada.
This is Larb ($6). It's ground beef, red onion, cilantro, mint leaves, chili, lime and roasted rice powder. You scoop up the beef mixture with lettuce leaves. This one was quite acidic but I didn't really mind--definitely a must try.
I can't remember exactly which one this was...but I think it was Pad Key Mao at ($7.50). Really, really good. The noodles were thicker than what I'm used to but it had such a good texture and a nice sweet, spicy flavour.
Crispy pork with Chinese broccoli. I didn't remember the price but I think it was $8. Really good--cooked perfectly with crispy double-fried pork.
I figured that we had to try one of the curries--this is their Panang Curry with pork ($8). Great flavour and not too heavy with coconut milk. The pork was a little tough though.
We also ate at Tasty Dumpling in Chinatown and it was unbelievably cheap, but honestly it was nothing special. If you want a quick, filling meal, definitely try their boiled chicken and mushroom dumpling.
Anywho, food in NYC was pretty good! The final part of the NYC trip will be posted soon. | 2019-04-24T03:48:45 | http://www.thisanomallife.com/2014/05/nyc-food.html |
PLoS One. 2015 Jun 8;10(6):e0122248. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122248. eCollection 2015.
Valuation of Normal Range of Ankle Systolic Blood Pressure in Subjects with Normal Arm Systolic Blood Pressure.
Gong Y1, Cao KW1, Xu JS1, Li JX1, Hong K1, Cheng XS1, Su H1.
Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
This study aimed to establish a normal range for ankle systolic blood pressure (SBP).
A total of 948 subjects who had normal brachial SBP (90-139 mmHg) at investigation were enrolled. Supine BP of four limbs was simultaneously measured using four automatic BP measurement devices. The ankle-arm difference (An-a) on SBP of both sides was calculated. Two methods were used for establishing normal range of ankle SBP: the 99% method was decided on the 99% reference range of actual ankle BP, and the An-a method was the sum of An-a and the low or up limits of normal arm SBP (90-139 mmHg).
Whether in the right or left side, the ankle SBP was significantly higher than the arm SBP (right: 137.1 ± 16.9 vs 119.7 ± 11.4 mmHg, P<0.05). Based on the 99% method, the normal range of ankle SBP was 94~181 mmHg for the total population, 84~166 mmHg for the young (18-44 y), 107~176 mmHg for the middle-aged(45-59 y) and 113~179 mmHg for the elderly (≥ 60 y) group. As the An-a on SBP was 13 mmHg in the young group and 20 mmHg in both middle-aged and elderly groups, the normal range of ankle SBP on the An-a method was 103-153 mmHg for young and 110-160 mmHg for middle-elderly subjects.
A primary reference for normal ankle SBP was suggested as 100-165 mmHg in the young and 110-170 mmHg in the middle-elderly subjects.
The Bland-Altman plots for SBP between right ankle and arm in three age groups.
Y: the youth; M: the middle-aged; E: the elderly; SBPan: ankle SBP; SBPa: arm SBP. | 2019-04-19T18:42:17 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26052703 |
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This blog will coincide with the monthly Youtube Videos that follow the journey of Cougar Love as they Follow the Course of a philosophy known as, "The Heart of David". This Singer-Songwriter philosophy is all about dedicating the time to achieving balance Physically, Mentally/Emotionally, and Socially. Balance is key to spirituality and spirituality is key to writing pure music.
Follow the Course from Chaos to Art!
This blog is a monthly diagnostic of what has happened, and what is to come. We have had the opportunity to explore the Southeast United States. Follow the Course with us as we continue to push the boundaries of this fellowship as we spread the good news of Love through worship. | 2019-04-25T11:54:19 | http://www.cougarloveentertainment.com/blog-follow-the-course/tag/%23fergusonpoetryproject |
One of my goals for my FI Portfolio is to build up the positions rather than build out the number of positions. Essentially I want to get more exposure to the companies that I own instead of many small positions that make it hard to be motivated to monitor the company. With the dividend growth strategy I still think it's fine since the bulk of the work should be done upfront; however, why invest more capital into your 20th or 30th best idea if one of the top 10 is attractively valued?
With some cash in hand and after making additions to my positions in Altria (MO) and AT&T (T) earlier in January I decided to initiate a new position in an industrial giant: Honeywell International (HON).
On January 31st I initiated a starter position in Honeywell International. I purchased 9 shares at $142.90 per share. The total cost basis, including commission, came to $1,291.05 or $143.45 per share.
Honeywell is a Dividend Challenger with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. Based on the current quarterly dividend payment of $0.82 per share my YOC for this lot is 2.29% and I can expect to receive $29.52 in dividends over the next year.
Due to this purchase my FI Portfolio's forward 12-month dividends are $6,731.84.
As a dividend growth investor any potential investment must Jerry Maguire me, i.e. "SHOW ME THE MONEEEEEEYYYY!!!!". I judge that based on a company's history of both paying and growing dividends to shareholders. As I mentioned earlier, Honeywell has increased dividend payments for 8 consecutive years.
The 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year rolling dividend growth rates can be found in the chart below.
I'm not going to go into too much detail with the valuation of Honeywell because I recently did a full analysis that you can check out over on Seeking Alpha.
While I don't think Honeywell is necessarily a bargain here I do believe that it's in the range of fair value. Since I was sitting on some cash that I wanted to put to work I decided to pull the trigger and initiate a position a position in this excellent company. I feel that this purchase falls squarely in the realm of buying a great company at a fair price.
I'm pretty stoked to have started investing some of the cash that was sitting in my brokerage account and get it working for me once again. After making 2 purchases earlier in January, Altria and AT&T, that I feel are much more undervalued plays I was content to put some capital to work in a fairly valued, but high quality business.
What do you think of my purchase of Honeywell? Do you own any shares of Honeywell in your own portfolio? What other companies have you been investing in or are you close to purchasing?
Wow... you are really keeping busy as of late with many new buys. I love it. MO is still on my mind for Feb. We'll see what I choose sooner or later. | 2019-04-18T15:01:44 | https://www.passive-income-pursuit.com/2019/02/recent-buy-3.html |
Beyond Worry: The science and stories behind anxiety, fear and depression.
As a nation we have never been richer, and yet we have never been so anxious. For many Australians anxiety affects all of life, for others of us it’s constantly in the background. What are the causes of anxiety? Where does this fear and heartache come from? What are the biological, mental and even spiritual factors that cause it? Are there solutions for those who suffer from anxiety, or those who wish to help others who do?
At The EDGE on 12 October our two expert speakers, Dr. Jee Kim and Peter Hughes will address the issue of anxiety, its causes, its effects and strategies in dealing with it.
Dr Jee Kim graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia with the prestigious University Medal in Psychology. She has completed a PhD at UNSW. She is now the Head of Developmental Psychobiology laboratory at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health/University of Melbourne.
Peter Hughes has a degree in neuropsychology and has worked extensively in pastoral care and Christian ministry across many socioeconomic groups. He has many years of front line experience in dealing practically with those who suffer from anxiety.
Justine Toh is Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity. She worked at Fairfax Digital and Reuters Australia before completing her doctorate in Cultural Studies at Macquarie University. Justine speaks and writes about the way the Christian story renews all of life and is especially interested in exploring big questions of meaning and purpose through the (seemingly) mundane moments of the everyday.
City Bible Forum and the Centre for Public Christianity invite you to take a look over the edge.
To understand where our current thinking is taking us. To see what’s happening now, what’s coming next, and what you can do about it.
One hour, once a month, ideas that will set your teeth on edge. Two critical thinkers will take you on precise, TED-style 15-minute tours of a key social trend that’s transforming our world – then brace themselves for your questions. | 2019-04-20T01:07:11 | https://citybibleforum.org/city/sydney/event/beyond-worry |
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Top Row left to right: Simon Peter, Andrew (brother of Peter), John (son of Zebedee and Salome), James (older brother of John).
Middle Row left to right: Philip, Bartholomew or Nathanael (son of Thalmai), Matthew (Levi), Thomas (Didymus).
Simon the Zealot, Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus).
Alexander the Great, born 356 B.C., Greek conqueror before Roman Empire, founder of Alexandria in Egypt, established Greek cities in Holy Land. Through his efforts Greek became language of literature and commerce that was important to spread of Gospel.
Andrew, son of John (Jonah), one of Twelve Apostles, brother of Simon Peter, fisherman from Bethsaida Galilee, lived at Capernaum, former disciple of John the Baptist, brought Peter to Jesus, gave up fish business to catch people for the Master. He brought a boy with five loaves and two fish to him. That was all Jesus needed to feed five thousand people. Certain Greeks came to see Jesus, and Andrew and Philip brought them to him.
Annas, Jewish high priest, ruled in Temple at time Jesus went to Temple at age twelve. About A.D. 6 Annas was appointed high priest by Quirinius and was deposed about A.D. 15 by Valarius Gratus, governor of Judea. Annas five sons became high priests and he was father-in-law to Caiaphas who was high priest when Jesus began his ministry.
Aristarchus, one of Pauls traveling companions from Thessalonica in Macedonia who traveled with Paul on his Third Missionary Journey and was seized at the riot in Ephesus along with Gaius. Aristarchus was referred to as Pauls fellow prisoner.
Bartholomew or Nathanael (son of Thalmai), one of Twelve Apostles, from Cana in Galilee, possible disciple of John the Baptist. When Philip found the Messiah, he ran and told Nathanael-Bartholomew.
Caiaphas, Joseph, son-in-law of Annas, high priest of Jesus time A.D. 18-36, chief conspirator with Annas for crucifying their Messiah, removed in year 36 by Romans.
Chuza, husband of Joanna. He was Herod Antipas steward and royal official in the region around Capernaum, it could possibly have been his son who was healed by Jesus (John 4:46-54).
Cornelius, centurion who called for Peter to come to Caesarea after Pentecost; possibly same centurion who headed elite Italian regiment and personal guard who accompanied Pilate and his wife from Caesarea to Jerusalem; and possibly centurion who was in charge of Christs crucifixion.
Felix, surname of Antonius Claudius, tyrant procurator of Judea, a Greek made free by Emperor Claudius. When Paul was arrested in Jerusalem, he was brought to Felix who held the apostle for about two years (c. 58-60) hoping for a bribe.
Herod the Great, King of Judea 37-4 B.C., reigned when Jesus was born, died after murder of innocents, father of Tetrarchs Herod Antipas, Herod Philip, Ethnarch Herod Archelaus. The third Temple which was in use in Jesus day was begun and largely built by Herod the Great.
Isaiah, Old Testament prophet of redemption who predicted the Messiah during four reigns of Jewish Kings from Uzziah to Hezekiah, about 740 B.C. to 681 B.C.
James, son of Alphaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles, also called James the less to distinguish him from James the brother of John, who may have been older or taller. His mother was one of the three Marys at Calvary. His brother Joses was a believer. His father Alphaeus may also have been the father of Matthew. If so, Alphaeus was highly honored to have two sons who became apostles.
James, younger half-brother of Jesus, son of Joseph-bar-Jacob and Mary of Nazareth. Christs special appearance after his resurrection to James resulted in his conversion. James was pastor of Jerusalem church, gave approval for Paul and Barnabas to preach to Gentiles; was head of Jerusalem Council and supported Pauls position; James is regarded as author of Epistle of James.
Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod Antipas steward and royal official in the region around Capernaum; possibly it was her son who was healed by Jesus (John 4:46-54); she became one of the women who supplied funds and ministered to Christ and his apostles; she was at the garden tomb and heard the angels message; Jesus appeared to her and other women after his resurrection.
John, son of Zebedee and Salome, one of Twelve Apostles, younger brother of James, nicknamed Son of Thunder. Salome was sister to Mary, Jesus mother, and John and James were his cousins. The two brothers were fisherman in partnership with Andrew and Peter. John was first a disciple of the Baptist and brought James to Jesus. Part of Christs inner circle, John witnessed Jesus raising Jairus daughter from the dead and his transfiguration. Perhaps closest to the Master, the apostle whom Jesus loved was the only apostle who did not run away at his trials and crucifixion; the honor was bestowed upon him to care for the Lords mother. John was the first to reach the empty tomb on Easter morning and believe in all that Jesus said, and later the first to recognize the risen Master on Galilees shore. He was Peters companion after Pentecost proclaiming the gospel, and was author of Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation. His writings reflect the love of Christ in past, present, and future events.
John the Baptist, son of priest Zechariah and Elizabeth, cousin of Mary of Nazareth; born in hill country of Judea about six months before Jesus. He baptized and identified Christ as Messiah, and was considered to be fulfillment of prophecy of Elijah who was to return. After Jesus began his ministry, John was imprisoned by Herod Antipas and later tricked into murdering him by Herodias.
Joseph of Arimathea, high ranking Pharisee, member of Sanhedrin, became secret disciple and did not participate in conspiracy of Jesus death; afterwards he asked Pilate for the body and laid it in his own new tomb with help from Nicodemus.
Judas Isacariot, one of Twelve Apostles, keeper of the purse, betrayer of Jesus, replaced with Apostle Paul.
Justus, Titius. When the Jews turned against Paul, he left the synagogue and moved his ministry next door to a private house owned by the devout proselyte Justus.
Lazarus, younger brother of Martha and Mary of Bethany, friend of Jesus who raised him from death on the fourth day; Christ and apostles stayed at his Bethany home when they were in Jerusalem for festivals.
Luke, the beloved physician is traditionally believed to have been a Gentile from Antioch in Syria. He was an associate and companion of Apostle Paul on his second and third missionary journeys, and on his final journey all the way to Rome. There he remained with Paul throughout his captivity. About sixty years after the crucifixion, Luke started writing an account of the beginnings of the faith that was the center of his life. His books, Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles, were addressed to a fellow Christian of considerable social standing, whom he calls most excellent Theophilus (Greek: God Lover), a strikingly appropriate name for the patron of the work. An eyewitness himself, Luke also interviewed other eyewitnesses (probably Mary mother of Jesus), and had access to previous manuscripts, arranging all the information in a concise two volume set. Together they form the largest portion of the New Testament, showing how God brought Christians from the heart of Judaism to the heart of the Roman Empire. By preserving the stories and teachings of Christ and the apostles in flawless Greek, his writings serve as priceless treasures of the faith.
Mark (John Mark), teenager during ministry of Jesus, son of Mary who owned house with upper room, younger cousin of evangelist Barnabas, friend and companion of Apostle Paul, accompanied them on their missionary journeys. Marks Gospel (as interpreted from Peter) was the first, forming the basis of Matthew and Lukes, and was known to John.
Martha, older sister of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus. Possibly she inherited the estate from her deceased husband, and was responsible for her younger sister and brother. Her Bethany home was where Jesus and apostles stayed while they were in Jerusalem.
Mary, mother of John Mark, wife of Aaron, lived in Jerusalem house with upper room in affluent area of Mount Zion where Jesus and apostles ate Last Supper and where Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost. Acts 12:12 refers home as Marys (husband had died by then), she had servant girl named Rhoda.
Mary of Nazareth, descendant of David, wife of Joseph-bar-Jacob, mother of Jesus the Christ, James, Joses, Simon, Jude, unnamed daughters; sister of Salome wife of Zebedee; kinswoman of Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. In the Bible she appears in the infancy and childhood narratives, at the cross where she was given into Apostle Johns care, and in upper room at Pentecost.
Matthew (Levi), one of Twelve Apostles; former Jewish tax collector employed by Roman government who immediately rose and became an apostle when Jesus said, Follow me! He immediately had a reception for Jesus and invited a large party of tax gatherers and others to his home. As a former tax collector, he was skilled at writing and keeping records, and was author of Gospel of Matthew containing the Sermon on the Mount.
Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus), specially commissioned by Christ as Apostle to Gentiles, he replaced Judas Iscariot as one of Twelve Apostles. Saul was a tentmaker by trade. Before his conversion, the young man studied under Rabban Gamaliel, then the brilliant and passionate student of Jewish Law became agent of high priest Caiaphas. With the backing of the Jewish leaders, Saul of Tarsus became the most feared Christian persecutor and thought he was serving God by doing so. It took Jesus dazzling personal appearance to turn this stubborn man around on the Damascus road. Christ took hold of him, gave him a commission, and corrected his vision while temporarily blinding his sight. But once he saw the Light, his evaluation of the Gospel was completely reversed. When he began his missionary journeys, he used his Greek name Paul, and became a defender of the faith and evangelist to the Gentiles. His genius for God was the finest creative mind to explain the deepest mysteries of the Christian faith. He was persecuted almost to the point of death and was the most courageous of the apostles. If Peter is the churchs rock, then Pauls letters are the rest of the building.
Peter (Simon), son of John (Jonah), one of Twelve Apostles, fisherman from Bethsaida Galilee. His brother Andrew brought him to Jesus, and his home at Capernaum provided a base for the Lords Galilean ministry. Simon Peter was part of Christs inner circle, he witnessed the raising Jairus daughter from the dead and transfiguration of Jesus. The loveable tempestuous apostle stood out among the rest and needed special attention from the Master. Repeatedly he was torn between waves of doubt when attempting to walk on water, and epiphany when he declared on Mt. Hermon, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. During Jesus trial he denied knowing him three times; but all instability changed when he was indwelt with the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. He became rock-solid and preached a great sermon where three thousand people became believers. Peter the Rock lived up to his name and was founder of the Christian church, author of two epistles, and helped Mark write his gospel.
Philip, one of Twelve Apostles, from Bethsaida (Galilee) and friend of Peter, Andrew, James and John. He was a disciple of the Baptist; when the Master called him, the recognition that Jesus was the Messiah guided him to run and find Bartholomew, exclaiming, We have met the man spoken of by Moses in the Law, and by the prophets! At the feeding of the five thousand, he almost had faith in answering the Lords question about bread. When Greeks came to seek Jesus, Philip got Andrew to help. At the Last Supper he asked, Lord, show us the Father and we ask no more, to which Jesus replied, He who has seen me has seen the Father. But, at Pentecost in the upper room, the fire of the Spirit ignited the spark of faith that was inside Philip.
Philip the Evangelist, one of seven Greek-speaking deacons of the early church. He established churches in Samaria with great success and along the coast of Palestine, where following the Lords command he preached to the Gentiles, and made his home in Caesarea. Paul and Luke stayed with him for a time at the completion of the apostles Third Missionary Journey.
Pilate, Pontius, Roman procurator of Judea A.D. 26-36 during Christs ministry, husband of Claudia Procula. He is known for his cowardly weakness in the condemnation of Jesus to Roman crucifixion in A.D. 30 in spite of his wifes warning, was removed from office by Rome in 36, same year as Caiaphas.
Publius, chief magistrate on island of Malta who invited Paul and his companions, Luke and Aristarchus, to spend a few days in his home as guests. While Paul was there he healed Publius father.
Quirinius, Roman governor of Syria at time Jesus went to Temple at age twelve. Roman province included Judea, Samaria, and Idumaea.
Simon the Zealot, one of Twelve Apostles, a revolutionist with flaming zeal for the Jewish nationalist party. At first Simon might have been attracted to Jesus in hopes that he might kick out the Romans, but in listening to Jesus words, he discovered a peaceful way to conquer Romeby first conquering peoples hearts.
Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, successor as King of Israel, built first Jerusalem Temple. Jesus spoke in Solomons Portico, a vast colonnade along the east wall of the Court of the Gentiles.
Tiberius, became Roman emperor in A.D. 14 after the death of Augustus. During the time he was emperor, Jesus began his ministry, the early church came into being, and Paul was converted. He died in A.D. 37 and Caligula became emperor.
Timothy, closest companion and messenger of Paul, was called his dear and faithful child in the Lord, his brother, and fellow worker. Timothy was the son of a Greek father and Jewish Christian mother Eunice, and was the grandson of Lois in Lystra. He was entirely free to assist Paul from the time of Pauls Second Missionary Journey until his death in Rome, possibly a period of seventeen years. Paul wrote two epistles to him.
Titus, Greek son of Gentiles, convert, friend, and helper of Paul. During Pauls Third Missionary Journey, Titus was assigned missions to Corinth and much later to Crete.
Zacchaeus, one of the most influential Jews in the Roman tax collecting business, chief publican and head of tax and customs department in Jericho. Jesus was a guest in his home. | 2019-04-23T14:52:10 | http://lovettfineart.com/pages/c56_1.html |
Silverstone R1&2 - link to Version 4 of the Final Instructions, and link to Version 3 of the Timetable.
The Championship Briefing is shown at the same time (09:30) and at same place (1st Floor Auditorium) as the new driver briefing!
Also, will there be a two row gap between Classics and the Mega, 125 and 135 cars, as per Item 2.5.4 of the Regulations, with all cars starting on the lights? | 2019-04-26T12:11:28 | https://www.cgrc.uk/forum.asp?messageID=42519 |
Undaunted Hope by Judy Hedlund | It's Story Time With Van Daniker!
Read my review of the previous book, Hearts Made Whole, here.
Oh my! Where do I even begin? Undaunted Hope is exactly what fans have been waiting for!
We last saw Tessa Taylor in Windmill Point, Michigan with a tarnished reputation. It’s now five years later and we find her living in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, running from the mistakes of her past. Eagle Harbor is the uppermost part of Michigan where Tessa plans to be the new schoolteacher for the children of the miners. Even though they were expecting a male teacher, Percival Updegraff, superintendent and chief mine clerk, allows her to stay through the winter since it’s too late to find someone else to replace her.
In Tessa’s desire to prove herself worthy of keeping, she throws herself into her work maneuvering around the many obstacles. Two students decide that Miss Taylor is the right match for their widowed father. If that isn’t enough of a struggle, the assistant lightkeeper Alex Bjorklund also makes his interest in her known. This surprises and even scares Tessa because she has never had two brothers fight over her before. But what is this eerie feeling that feels as if every move she makes is being watched? Will Tessa be able to escape from the trap set out for her and help save the townspeople?
Jody Hedlund’s love for storytelling and thoroughly researched shines in this novel. Tessa is broken, hurting and wonders if she’ll ever be able to let go of her past and be fully forgiven. Her character is very real and many others will be able to relate to her. It’s also a story of faith and God uses many ironies in her story to draw her closer to Him.
This is the kind of book that will cause readers to turn the pages until it’s completely over. It’s that good! Hedlund knows how to keep you on your toes! Be prepared to laugh and cry.
This not the end of the Beacons of Hope series. We will be getting another installment in this wonderful and amazing series entitled Forever Safe.
Taken from Jody Hedlund’s Pinterest from fan Deanna Rupp.
Check out Jody Hedlund’s Pinterest page for some fun Undaunted Hope inspiration.
Jody Hedlund is the author of over a dozen novels, including Love Unexpected, Captured by Love, Unending Devotion, The Preacher’s Bride, and A Noble Groom, winner of the 2014 Carol Award for historical romance. She received a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and a master’s from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. She lives in Michigan with her husband and five children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog at http://www.jodyhedlund.com. | 2019-04-23T10:21:00 | https://reviewsbyvandaniker.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/undaunted-hope-by-judy-hedlund/ |
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Starpowa, a leading provider in healthcare and vitamins, today announced the launch of its newly designed website at www.starpowa.com. The completely revamped website features a streamlined and simplified design, improved functionality and enriched content areas to help customers looking for enriched hair, nails and skin.
"We are excited to debut our brand new company website to our customers, clients, partners, media and visitors who are looking to understand how Starpowa works and the benefits it offers customers," said Sean Phillips head of digital marketing. "This website redesign is truly another way we at Starpowa are committed to creating the best experience for our customers and website visitors as possible."
Starpowa's new website will be regularly updated with news on new company products, accomplishments and events as well as industry developments and news.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the new website and check out the different ways in which Starpowa products can help customers look and feel great.
For further information on Starpowa, visit Starpowa.com or alternatively, email [email protected]. | 2019-04-26T15:22:39 | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/starpowa-launches-newly-designed-website-300797112.html |
At Mirror Lake Recovery Center, we understand that the decision to receive treatment to end an addiction can be a difficult choice to make, and we also recognize that some individuals may feel intimidated by the process of being admitted into a treatment center. For these reasons, we have made the admissions process at Mirror Lake as simple, comfortable, and streamlined as possible.
If Mirror Lake is deemed the perfect place for a man or woman to embark on the road toward a sober life, we will coordinate an admission to our center. Admissions at Mirror Lake can occur at any time of day, as we have staff available to welcome new clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If we determine that Mirror Lake is unable to meet the needs of a prospective client, we can provide him or her with referrals and additional resources that will help that individual locate an appropriate healthcare provider.
At Mirror Lake Recovery Center, our mission is to provide high quality addiction treatment that can positively transform the lives of men and women who wish to break free from the cycle of substance abuse. When an individual chooses to heal with us, he or she can expect a superior customer service experience, starting with the first phone call and continuing through discharge.
To learn more about our admissions process and our methods for treating addition, feel free to contact us at your convenience. We are here to help. | 2019-04-26T15:50:15 | https://www.mirrorlakerecovery.com/admissions/ |
Rutland Thunders is a Basketball club based in Oakham, Rutland.
and will be playing in national competitions this year.
Our club is focused on providing a high-quality, fun and competitive sporting experience.
With exceptional coaching from John Smith and Chris Evans.
John has spent over 15 years playing professional basketball around the world and Chris has years of game experience at international level and English Men's League.
John and Chris have a vast amount of coaching experience and are both qualified Level 2 Basketball and Multi-Skills coaches.
We look forward to seeing you soon at one our basketball training sessions.
Take a look at the website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. | 2019-04-18T17:02:07 | https://www.rutlandthunders.co.uk/ |
MT MORRIS MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL locates at 30 Bonadonna Ave, Mount Morris, NY 14510-1498. The Basic Educational Data System (BEDS) Code is 240901040001. The chief school officer is Acting Principal - Ms. Becky Chenaille. The phone number is 585-6583331. | 2019-04-21T22:13:33 | http://opendatany.com/school.php?id=240901040001 |
Eating healthy can be challenging alone, but it’s near impossible when everyone is ordering a cheeseburger. Besides maintaining health and functioning organs in our bodies, healthful eating gives a wide collection of advantages. Natural eating isn’t really tough, you need to eat food that’s full of nutrients and vitamins. Mindful eating will allow you to eliminate emotional eating. Finally, it will help you to lose weight. It does not mean eating cookies, pizza, or cake whenever you want but it is about listening to the needs of your body and acting accordingly. When you choose mindful eating, it is going to ask that you stop and be present at the right time of eating.
Food found in nature provides you with a different method of superior wellness. It’s always advisable to prefer natural foods to shed weight when building a goal to slim down. It is almost always better to spend on good food and healthful habits than hospital debts, expensive medicines, and wellness treatments or even new Portland hearing aids. Unhealthy processed and fast foods impact the normal operation of our body systems and can cause obesity and illness.
Your nutrition is extremely important which means you can’t overlook exactly how important your meals are. It is a very confusing topic. Besides broccoli having a superior supply of dietary fiber it has all of the nutrition the body requirements. Very good nutrition and physical fitness is currently becoming popular among the youngsters because they have a better comprehension of how simple it’s to modify their way of life and feel good about themselves.
Natural diet helps people to become rid of unnecessary chemicals in their bodies, which further results in a much healthier living. It has been termed as the best way to shed the extra weight. It also promotes the use of food products without preservatives, which helps to reduce the toxins from our body. It is beneficial to enhance the beauty of one’s skin without the use of chemicals and unnatural elements. It promotes saving the environment. A healthful and organic diet is the most popular method for tackling obesity. While indulging once every so often in your favorite quick food is OK, it’s important to have a wholesome fiber rich diet. | 2019-04-22T08:44:08 | https://estilopda.com/the-number-one-question-you-must-ask-for-healthy-living/ |
Imagine having a new Florida room added to your home in Navarre, Florida. You’d be able to sit down and relax, protected from bugs and passing storms, while enjoying natural light and gentle breezes that pass through the room. There’s a reason it’s called a Florida room – it’d be your own little slice of paradise!
Homeowners in Navarre, FL, and surrounding areas looking for a company that makes Florida rooms can turn to Titan Sunrooms. We are 100 percent committed to providing beautiful products that last, which is why we manufacture our own materials to build our structures. Unlike traditional materials like wood and steel, the building materials that we make – Colorbeam and MegaSips – aren’t susceptible to rot, insect damage, rusting, scratching, warping, or fading.
Colorbeam – This framing system is pound for pound stronger than traditional aluminum and will stand strong for many years to come.
MegaSips – MegaSips panels, which are used for walling and roofing, are available in two different insulation levels that exceed the industry standard, so they are highly energy efficient.
Plus, when you choose Titan Sunrooms, you can be sure you will have plenty of stylistic options when it comes to your Florida room. Our structures are available in the cathedral and studio styles, in virtually unlimited color options, and can be roofed with shingles that match the look of those currently on your home.
If you are interested in investing in a Florida room for your home in Navarre, FL, or nearby area, contact Titan Sunrooms today and one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy to assist you. | 2019-04-26T03:45:09 | https://www.titansunrooms.com/florida-room-navarre.htm |
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