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March 22, 2017 14:16 ET
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The Onsight 5000HD supports augmented reality capabilities such as dimensioning to enhance the core Onsight collaboration experience. This laser-based dimensioning capability displays and calculates the length of cracks or weld imperfections on-screen, storing this data as part of the asset record.
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As part of this launch, Librestream is offering its Virtual Innovator Program (VIP) to customers and partners to gain early access to the Onsight 5000HD. The VIP participants will receive the first production units in May 2017. To learn more, contact your Librestream support or sales representative.
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Fantasy Football Picks 2012: 10 Easy Picks to Dominate Your LeagueAugust 19, 2012
Fantasy Football Picks 2012: 10 Easy Picks to Dominate Your League
It's better than Christmas, better than every Friday at 5 PM, and better than a double bacon cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato: it's fantasy football season!
With training camps wrapping up and preseason games in full swing, many of us will be reading fantasy football draft tips articles and tuning in to Matthew Berry podcasts to get the latest information on the upcoming season.
Every draft is different. Each year there are sleepers taken in the late rounds that can provide huge fantasy points and help win some matchups. There are consistent fantasy players and injury-prone snubs.
Here are 10 picks that are sure to rack up points and lead your team to victory.
Aaron Rodgers
Since taking over the Green Bay Packers in 2008, Aaron Rodgers has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the game.
He had his best season to date last year, registering a ridiculous 45:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio and throwing for over 4,600 yards in leading the Pack to a 15-1 record.
It will be difficult to put up those kind of numbers again, but expect Rodgers to go early in the first round of most leagues, especially those that cater to quarterbacks.
Tom Brady
A staple among the top fantasy quarterbacks for the past decade, Tom Brady will remain there again this year.
Brady is poised for another year of extreme numbers in 2012 with a plethora of receiving options. He'll have his standard targets in Wes Welker and Rob Gronkowski, the new addition in Brandon Lloyd, and specialized receivers in Deion Branch and Julian Edelman.
The Patriots defense will be looking to improve this season, but Brady and his stacked offense will seek out another attainable 16-0 season.
Cam Newton
Any quarterback that can get your team points through the air and on the ground should be considered as a first-round pick. Cam Newton is that type of player.
Amassing a total of 35 touchdowns last season (21 passing, 14 rushing), Newton is a dual threat who should be taken seriously despite only entering his sophomore season. With premier wide receiver Steve Smith to throw to, expect Newton's numbers to remain consistent with a year of experience under his belt.
He will be determined to improve upon the Carolina Panthers' 6-10 record last season and fantasy owners should light up if he's still on the board when their pick arrives.
Arian Foster
Despite missing three games last season, Arian Foster still proved why he has become one of the top running backs in the NFL.
Rushing for 1,224 yards and 10 touchdowns, Foster will exceed those numbers this season, especially if the tandem of Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson continues to destroy defensive secondaries.
If Foster plays in all 16 games this season, he has a legitimate chance at winning the rushing title.
He is a definite first-rounder.
Ray Rice
Ray Rice is coming off his best season as the Baltimore Ravens' running back and should continue to put up similar numbers this season.
He hit a double-digit touchdown total last season (12) and rushed for 1,364 yards on his way to being the most dangerous threat in the Ravens offense, not to mention his 76 receptions, tops among running backs.
Quarterback Joe Flacco will be determined to prove critics wrong who say he can't win a championship for the Ravens, which should open up the ground game for Rice. His quick feet and ability to slip through holes will gain him extra yards and a few more touchdowns than other running backs.
LeSean McCoy
LeSean McCoy had a breakout season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011, leading all rushers in touchdowns with 17 after only scoring seven in 2010 and four in 2009.
McCoy is a tough runner, bouncing off tackles on his way to over 1,300 yards last season. Expect that number to go up in 2012.
He is regarded by some to be the top back going into the 2012 season, so he should be gone early in most league drafts.
Calvin Johnson
After the season Calvin Johnson had in 2011, there isn't much doubt that he is one the most talented receivers in the game.
With 96 receptions amounting to 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns, Johnson became an elite wide receiver in the NFL. Only his 96 receptions did not lead the league among receivers, falling four receptions short of Roddy White's 100 and 26 receptions behind the New England Patriots' Wes Welker.
Johnson will put up big numbers again this season, but according to Peter Newmann in an article by Matthew Berry of ESPN.com, of the four other wideouts with 16 touchdown receptions in a year, none of them scored more than 13 the following season.
Megatron is still human. He is also a potential first-round pick.
Larry Fitzgerald
It doesn't matter who is throwing the ball to Larry Fitzgerald; if it comes his way, he's going to snag it.
Despite gaining 1,411 reception yards in 2011, Fitzgerald put up mediocre numbers, for his standards, with "only" 80 receptions and eight touchdowns.
This numbers should rise in 2012, especially if Kevin Kolb can stay healthy and the two can form some serious chemistry.
We all know what Fitzgerald is capable of, eclipsing double-digit touchdown totals in 2009-11, and we should expect those sort of numbers this season.
Victor Cruz
Big-handed Victor Cruz has become a favorite target for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
He put up big numbers in his first full season, with 82 receptions for 1,536 yards and nine touchdowns.
Further validating his fantasy value, in the Giants' recent preseason matchup against the New York Jets, Cruz was targeted eight times, which was five times more than the next closest receiver.
Fantasy owners should buy into Cruz as he gears up for another big season.
Rob Gronkowski
Last, but certainly not least, is Rob Gronkowski.
How could he not make this list? The entire NFL got Gronk'd last season, as he emerged as the top tight end in the league, redefining the position itself.
Gronkowski hauled in 90 receptions for 1,327 yards and a league-leading 17 touchdowns.
It will be near impossible to repeat this numbers, but if any duo can do it, it's Brady and Gronkowski.
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The Mexican Drug War Weapons lie still goes strong in the media. In today's Washington Post's editorial we see it once more:
Mexican President Felipe Calderón and President Obama said during a news conference in Mexico City last month that roughly 90 percent of the weapons seized in operations against organized crime in Mexico came from the United States.
But MSNBC's "hard hitting" article on the same subject accidentally provides the truth.David Berryhil at the 10-8 forums posted the math behind the media bullshit:
Doing the math gives a much lower number of firearms traced to the U.S. than the media would like you to believe:
"In all, the military has 305,424 confiscated weapons locked in vaults…."
"The Mexican government has handed over information to U.S. authorities to trace 12,073 weapons seized in 2008 crimes…"
"About a third of the guns submitted for tracing in 2007 were sold by licensed U.S. dealers…."
One third of 12,000 = 4,000 firearms traced to U.S. firearms dealers in 2007. That number is quite a bit smaller than what the media has reported. They report the large number of illegal weapons in Mexico and imply (or lie) that all of them come from the U.S.
Or in much simple numbers, only 1.3% of firearms confiscated by the Mexican Army from Drug Dealers can be tied to licensed firearms dealers. Sorry but fucking up the data by 300,000 firearms is not a mistake, it is a boldfaced lie in anybody's book. Then again, "journalists" do not care as long as their legs tingle anticipating acknowledgement in the form of a waving of the pinkie from the White House Supreme Being.
Enough with the ammo hoarding people! Yes I understand that the Obama administration wants our rights deceased and that many state legislatures have put forward microstamping, ammo registration and other assorted loads of legal crap, but enough is enough. This madness is starting to affect shooting sports and and we are begining to lose new shooters because they can't find ammo for the new gun they just bought. We are poisoning our own well and killing the joy of shooting. Even reloading supplies have disappeared from stores.
The last batch of 1,000 rounds of Wolf 7.62×39 I bought cost me $120.00. This is just absurd!
And this is just insane! Not two months ago or so you could buy 4,000 primers for that price including shipping and Hazmat fees. Now people are being auto-shafted because they are buying in full panic mode. It has to stop. And no, there is no conspiracy by the manufacturers, just our own idiocy.
Be very afraid. At the end of this month and coinciding with my hotel firing everybody including yours truly, I'll be taking the NRA Instructor's class. Hopefully I'll be an instructor in Basic Pistol, Home Firearms Safety Instructor and Personal Protection in the Home. Amazingly, I already have 4 people interested in classes so there is certainly a demand. I gotta figure how to set up the whole thing and get to it. We need more shooters!


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Magnises – The Club That Specializes In Selling The Luxurious Lifestyle
Would you like to have exclusive and unrestricted access to the best hotels, sporting events and night clubs, connect with young professionals like yourself and so much more – all at the flash of a card? Magnises is for you then.
Magnises is a network that brings together thousands of young professionals on the East Coast and helps to move their lives to the next level both in a professional and social sense.
Founded in 2014, Billy McFarland envisioned it as a means to help people build the perfect network.
Currently serving most notably, the cities of New York, San Francisco and Washington DC, the club's services are coming to more cities as time passes.
One of the biggest features on Crunchbase introduced is the shared workspace at Alley. New York – based members can access this co working facility for $99 monthly, something that usually costs around $500 a month elsewhere. Members don't just get the chance to use the facility (where Magnises headquarters is located) to facilitate their business activities, but they get the chance to do it alongside other professionals of like mind. The advantages don't end there.
From getting the best prices on tickets to the city's best sold out events to getting the best seats at sporting events – all Magnises members have to do is flash their black cards and they are covered.
It is not new to find today that networking is done everywhere, not just in the confines of the office or in pre-arranged meetings, but in the places where people like to hangout – like night clubs. Magnises actually has a feature for that called ClubPass.
With ClubPass, Magnises members enjoy access to the best night clubs in New York for a few of $65 a month. It grants them access to the most exclusive places, all at the flash of their Magnises black card.
Magnises services are offered professionally in dedicated packages – so members don't have to pay for services they do not need. SportsPass grants sports related benefits on dujour.com like killer seats at the big game; Magnises Travel grants access to benefits such as complementary room upgrades, etc.; HotelPass lets members pay just $79 a night at the Dreams Hotels New York outlet. The rooms normally cost at least $245 a night for regular customers.
Need you hear more? Magnises is a club for professionals between their mid-twenties and thirties who want to work and enjoy the finer things in life at the same time. Magnises helps them to shave off much of the costs and give them dignified experiences everywhere by striking strategic partnerships like the one with Dream Hotels.
According to McFarland, the Hotel wants these professionals to think of them and use their services wherever they travel; these club members on the other hand want comfort, excellent service, amongst other things – bringing us a case of convergent interests.
The black card is linked to the members' accounts or credit cards, so making payments is seamless.
To cap it all off, there's a cross–platform concierge app that brings Magnises straight into your pocket. You can inquire about events happening around you in which Magnises is a part of.
Wen By Chaz For Your Hair
There are many reasons why hair care is so important to women. They want to look great all the time. If it is for personal reasons to attract a man, or for a job interview, hair is important, and it does matter what you look like. When you want to look your best, you need a product that will work for you. This is why you should use Wen By Chaz.
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WEN is a product that is made specifically to use all at once. It is a shampoo and conditioner. It also works on all hair types. You will begin to see the change in your hair. By using Wen By Chaz, you will have the confidence that you desire to.
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For you, hair is important, and with Wen By Chaz, yours will look great. A reasonable amount of money is all you spend when you use Wen By Chaz because you just need to buy one product. It is a great way to take care of your hair needs.
After you use Wen By Chaz, you will feel more confident in everything that you do. You will want to go out on that big date, or try out for your promotion at work. It makes such a difference to have nice looking hair, and Wen By Chaz will make it look great. Wen is Sephora available and can also be ordered online from the Guthy-Renker website.
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Reifler and Forefront Stand Up For Veterans
It's not always a common occurrence to see high powered firms and leaders in the field of financial capital management be so generous with their funds. However, Brad Reifler, the founder of Forefront Capital, is changing the game. Instead of keeping all of their profits, the firm is donating an incredible amount of $3 million to a nonprofit organization in order to reach their charitable goals. Reifler and his team are helping the people in need in this world get what they need. This kind of philanthropy is certainly refreshing to see in the world of finance. Brad Reifler has founded a number of companies as well in addition to this one, as outlined on his website.
Before becoming a Buzzfeed contributor, Brad Reifler first started his own firm in 1982 and worked there for ten years, then he started up Reifler Capital Management, being in charge of the sales desk, derivatives, foreign exchange, and brining in accounts from larger clients. Eventually, his path brought him to the CEO position of Pali Capital, where he worked for 10 years building the financial future of his clients and succeeding in many ways.
Now, Brad Reifler aims to give back more than ever before, and that's why his firm is donating to Seals Dixon Center and the organization that surrounds it. They work both locally and nationally to secure better futures for veterans and their families. They help them get health care, get jobs, and receive more education. Reifler said he was proud to partner with the nonprofit for financial and other reasons.
The whopping $3 million may be a small amount in comparison to the amount of profits the firm made, but it will help with tax obligations and also to provide those crucial services that the veterans so desperately need. The economy in general always needs more laborers and hard workers, so it is good that they are being trained. When it comes to giving back, a capital firm like Forefront is a shining example of what can be accomplished and profited from at the same time while doing the right thing. Brad Reifler is a model that other financial experts should emulate. Read about those all important tips on his Investing.com profile, where Brad provides expert analysis for free.
The Development of the Davos Real Estate Group
The financial industry in the United States has been greatly impacted by billionaire Dick Davos and the array of businesses he has built. The Davos Real Estate Group, in particular, has had a vast impact on the American economy and continues to contribute unique ideas and products to the country's real estate market. The company's recent release of the Davos CAP Calculator, a tool developed to serve the Davos Real Estate Group's potential investors, has sparked new interest in successful real estate investment company. David Osio, the CEO of the Davos Real Estate Group, recently participated in an interview where he discussed the development of the company, its effectiveness in the real estate investment market, and its impact on the American economy.
During the interview, David Osio gave a brief history of the Davos Real Estate group. The group was initially developed a part of an expansion of the Dick Davos' personal real estate group. After attaining a relatively large amount of success in the area of real estate investments, Dick Davos decided to invest money and effort into the development of the Davos Real Estate group, which would now act as a fully functioning real estate investment firm. Shortly after the company's official establishment, David Osio was hired as the real estate firm's Chief Executive Officer. After years of working with the company, David Osio and the team of financial strategists employed by the Davos Real Estate Group have gradually led the company to a great deal of success within the industry.
The Davos Real Estate Group has become incredibly effective at improving the investment strategies of its consumers. During his recent interview, David Osio discussed ways in which the company has increased its effectiveness over the last several years. Osio stated that product development was essential to increased effectiveness in any business and has greatly impacted the trajectory of the Davos Real Estate Group. The company's recent development of the Davos CAP Calculator, for example, has greatly increased the company's overall effectiveness at aiding potential real estate investors.
David Osio also briefly discussed the Davos Real Estate Group's impact on the American economy. Osio stated that the company, along with Dick Davos' other businesses, have greatly influenced the American economy by continuing the production excellent products and standards of services. Osio stated that the Devos Real Estate Group had full intentions of continuing with their commitment to the excellent service of American investors and real estate professionals.
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Companies Investing In Sustainable Products
The company known as Eucatax is one of the top sustainable businesses in Brazil. Eucatax has been in the business for several years and continues to provide high-quality and sustainable products to businesses worldwide. The owner and operator of this amazing company is known as Flavio Maluf and he has taken it upon himself to provide some of the best sustainable products that people have found in the past. His dedication to the Eucatex company has made it possible for people like you to buy sustainable products and materials that can be incorporated into either your business or home.
The way that this particular company uses materials that are sustainable is by incorporating eucalyptus and other materials into each and every item that is made. Flavio Maluf has also had a number of experiences in the past with incorporating sustainable materials into his own business practices. It is much better for the environment for you to be using sustainable ingredients and materials into every part of your company so that way you feel you are doing your part to improve the environment. When using the Eucatax company and its many different products, this is something that will help you to know that you are using sustainable items that are truly making a difference for the world.
If you would like to learn more about Flavio Maluf and his company known as Eucatax, you can visit the website to see a variety of different products that are available. From floorboards to flooring that you can incorporate into your home or business, you could text has a variety of sustainable materials that are truly going to change your view on this type of product. You will find that Flavio Maluf has a long history of providing sustainable building materials to companies worldwide and that he truly puts the emphasis into these items so that natural wood is not used in anything that is being made. This is why so many people are utilizing the Eucatax company as well as the professionalism and expertise of its owner known as Flavio Maluf for this particular need.


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"EcoSpeed are the only company we would use for urgent same day deliveries as they are super efficient and very green at the same time which helps us to reduce our carbon footprint and meet our carbon reduction targets."− Jeff (Company Director, Manchester)
"We have dealt with EcoSpeed for 3 years, in which time their friendly and helpful team have provided us with an excellent service. Their prices are very competitive and they are flexible to our changing requirements. We look forward to working with them in the future and would highly recommend them for delivering an excellent same day service."− Angie (Customer Service, Warrington)
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The APH Team reviews the own occupation definition used in income protection policies
Own occupation definition is the far superior option when looking to purchase income protection. As the name suggests this definition protects you on the basis you cannot do you own occupation.
This is how it should be. When you suffer an illness or accident the last thing you need is to be fighting an insurer on your ability to be able or unable to do a set number of tasks. The whole idea of income protection is to cover your income if you are unable to work through sickness or accident.
The own occupation definition can pay between 88 to 100 per cent of claims received by UK insurers with refused claims being for non-disclosure or not meeting the terms and conditions. The lower end of the payout figures could be slightly misleading as these figures will include the 'useless' definition activities of daily living or work tasks.
Zurich for example paid out 100 per cent of income protection claims during the first half of 2014, which left no policyholders out of pocket and their incomes fully protected.
angrypolicyholders.com supports income protection insurance but with the caveat that it is underwritten on an own occupation basis. Even though own occupation is superior in every way you still have to be careful when buying this product.
During the Angry Policyholder campaign against activities of daily living and work task definitions, insurers such as Aviva moved to 100 per cent of new policies being underwritten on own occupation but others claimed the same but the devil was in the small print.
Scottish Provident for example now offer own occupation on new policies, but they only honour this for the first twelve months. After a year your claim will stop being assessed on your inability to do your own occupation and revert to activities of daily living / work tasks.
Policies which are not underwritten on your own occupation throughout any claim until you are able to return to work or the policy expires should be avoided.
If you are one of the following an not offered own occupation we would strongly advise you look elsewhere as these occupations with a large number of others are now able to be underwritten on an own occupation basis without having to revert to a lesser definition:
Because own occupation is the 'Gold Standard' definition premiums will be higher. There are ways to decrease premiums to make them more affordable. When taking out income protection it is always advised to look at your current employment contract to see how long your employer will pay you your full wage if you are absent due to an illness or accident.
The public sector for example can pay your full income for six months with some private sector employers covering 1 to 3 months on full pay. Increasing deferred periods from a day or week to 4,8 or 12 weeks will see premiums fall with the longer the deferred period seeing the biggest fall in premiums.


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Get every inch of your home into the holiday spirit with these creative Christmas decorating ideas.
Whether your tree at home is real or artificial, you'll find inspiration for decorating the centrepiece of your holiday home.
If you're decorating multiple Christmas trees, don't forget the kitchen. This homey evergreen is covered entirely with edible decorations, like cookies, ribbon candy, gumdrops and garlands of popcorn and cranberries.
Perfect for a kids' room, this retro tree is as jolly as Kris Kringle himself, thanks to a vintage tree stand and old-school ornaments.
Perfectly Natural tree
Celebrate the winter season with a nature-inspired Christmas tree. Dried fruit, spices and other natural materials make beautiful, rustic alternatives to traditional ornaments that, when combined, create a delicious holiday fragrance that can be enjoyed all season long.
Weatherproof Tree Decor
Outdoor tree decor needs to be able to withstand the elements, even if kept under a covered area. When choosing ornaments and garland for outdoor mobile trees, stick with those made from organic materials such as metal and glass, and stick with garlands made from burlap or organic ribbon.


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The Sudan and the Oslo Peace Process
The Bush administration's strong backing for the Sudan peace process has given hope for an end to the oppression and enslavement of marginalized groups in Sudan.
The Bush administration's strong backing for the Sudan peace process has given hope for an end to the oppression and enslavement of marginalized groups in Sudan. But peace is possible only if the United States government effectively monitors the actions of the Sudanese government and punishes violations of the various agreements it has signed.
Unfortunately, the U.S.-established monitoring team has failed to adequately report on the Sudanese government's violations, including the enslavement of women and children, of the 11-month-old cease-fire. In so doing, the U.S. administration has chosen a path of silence, while encouraging the State Department to create a conducive negotiating atmosphere to appease Khartoum. If the State Department continues in this way, the U.S. could make its biggest diplomatic mistake since turning a blind eye to Yasser Arafat's terrorist aims toward Israel in the Oslo peace process.
According to Sudan expert Dr. Eric Reeves, the government of Sudan has seriously hindered, threatened and obstructed the efforts and operations of the U.S.-led Civilian Protection Monitoring Team (CPMT) in Sudan, and thereby violated the U.S.-brokered agreement of March 2002. This agreement obligates the government of Sudan to assist and facilitate investigative visits, grant unhindered flight access and ensure that there is no obstacle to these visits taking place. In January of this year, however, Sudan's military officers went so far as to threaten the CPMT that their aircraft would be "shot down" if it flew over a garrison.
From March 7 to April 11, 2003, the United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) reported that the government of Sudan denied all flight access to the U.S.-led CPMT. This further delayed the CPMT investigation on reported massacres in several southern villages in the Mabaan area of the Eastern Upper Nile, from the time the reports were originally hand delivered to Ambassador Michael Ranneberger at the State Department on February 5, 2003. The delay of the State Department and the Sudanese government's obstruction resulted in a three-month degradation of evidence, due to exposure to extreme heat and animal life in the region.
Another violation of the peace agreement surfaced on May 22, 2003, when forces aligned with the government of Sudan ambushed Longochuk and 9 surrounding villages. According to villagers present at the time of the onslaught, a force of local Arab militia, led by a government military officer, attacked unarmed civilians, killing 59 and abducting 16. Dennis Bennett of Servant's Heart, the primary relief organization on the ground, interviewed a number of village sources who claim that CPMT head, General Charles Baumann, is responsible for the deaths of at least two seriously injured children because he refused to help the 11 most critical of the 33 villagers wounded in the attack he was investigating.
Soon after the attack, one of Bennett's sources, Sudan Peoples Liberation Army Commander Daniel Kot, told Bennett that he begged Baumann to evacuate the victims to a hospital or at least contact the Red Cross so they could be rushed to Kenya for medical aid. Kot claims Baumann refused any help saying, "It is none of our affair." As a result, a severely wounded 3-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy riddled with gun shot wounds died within four days of General Baumann's refusal to give Good Samaritan aid.
Despite the continued reporting of atrocities during the cease-fire and the motive to destroy villages in the path of oil expansion in the Eastern Upper Nile, the U.S.-led Civilian Protection Monitoring Team neglected to interview key witnesses who were readily available. One CPMT report failed to acknowledge that workers from a subsidiary of China National Petroleum were drilling for oil near the area the attack took place. All of the reports failed to draw a parallel between the intentional destruction of traditional village land in the Western Upper Nile -- as the oil companies advanced -- and the same actions by the government of Sudan and oil companies -- as they pushed into the Eastern Upper Nile. The reports, rather, attribute the cause of violence to disputes over cattle grazing rights, even though the geography and evidence indicate that the Sudanese government increasingly targets villages in the Eastern Upper Nile region for their oil and importance in a "divide and conquer" strategy.
In a recent e-mail, David Sims, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the State Department, was questioned about the reported massacres, the acts of violence and the problems that were not made public by the CPMT. In a blanket response, Sims wrote: "The Civilian Protection Monitoring Team is helping the peace process by highlighting atrocities, keeping both sides accountable to their word and recommending concrete actions both sides can take to avoid further attacks."
Could this be déjà vu?
For the ten years of the Oslo peace process, Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian Authority repeatedly violated the agreement he signed with Rabin in the Rose Garden at the White House. Arafat transformed his limited police force, which was supposed to prevent terrorism and maintain order, into a fully equipped army. Rather than fight terrorism, Arafat and the PA gave extremists a safe haven by issuing fake sentences and putting terrorists in prisons with revolving doors.


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"Sex is determined genetically," Dr. George Seidel, Colorado State University, said. "In my opinion, sex is the most important genetic trait."
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council recently hosted a webinar presentation, "Ten Years of Sexed Semen in North America," given by Dr. Seidel. Dr. Seidel became involved in the industry when it was publically funded by universities, during the 1990s. By 2002, the first commercial license for sexed semen was obtained by a private company.
"It has undergone more commercialization since. Funding has changed from public to private," he said. "Private funding has made sexed semen practical."
Sexed semen was made commercially available to the dairy industry in 2006, and its use increased dramatically until 2009. Since then, its popularity has remained relatively stable, with about 18 percent of dairy heifers in the United States being bred with sexed semen.
Process of sexing
Initially, semen was studied by the United States government, testing the effects of radiation exposure, during the 1980s. From there, it was discovered that separation of sperm, depending on whether they had an X or a Y chromosome was possible. This separation can't be done simply by physical characteristics, however, as phenotypically the sperm are identical, "so you get a 50/50 sex ration" naturally, Dr. Seidel said.
Researchers found that the X chromosome has more DNA, and began to dye the sperm. This caused those with more DNA — the X sperm — to fluoresce a bit brighter, but only by an average of four percent, a difference which cannot be discerned with the human eye. The process requires computer analysis.
This analysis occurs in a flow cytometry system, where the dyed sperm are exposed to a given wave length of light — causing them increased activity — via a laser. The sperm are pumped at high rates of speed, in a stream of fluid, and sorted into three categories: X, Y, or unsure. Sperm carrying the X gene are given a positive charge, those with the Y a negative charge, and those not distinguishable are not given a charge. The sperm, suspended in their charged droplets, are then sorted out as they pass through an electrical field.
Once sorted, the droplets containing the sorted sperm are discharged, at 50 mph, into a test tube containing fluid, to which food coloring is added. If the sperm has damaged cell membranes, it will take up the dye, and is discarded. Intact sperm are then separated out for use.
"Only live sperm are collected. We throw out a lot of sperm in the course of sexing," Dr. Seidel said.
The sperm are further sorted by the actually likelihood of carrying either an X or Y chromosome, discarding those who are least likely to be correctly marked. In this manner, 40 percent of the sperm — including those in droplets that contained more than one sperm — are discarded. This leaves 30 percent with the most likelihood of having an X chromosome, and 30 percent most likely to have a Y.
The system is "very expensive. These systems are remarkable," Dr. Seidel said. "The more pure, the more expensive." The industry standard is currently at 90 percent purity.
The sperm are "insulted" multiple times throughout the process. The multiple steps, including the use of lasers and dye, speed, dilution, centrifugal forces and freezing, can all damage sperm. But the system works, and is the only process available that does work to sex semen, he said.
"There's just no difference in the calves," bred via sexed semen compared to those bred with unsexed semen, Seidel said.
Calves from sexed semen can be bred to sexed semen, with no impact on the next generation.
Costs and methods
A typical dose of sexed semen contains two million sperm. Raising this dose to 10 million slightly improves conception rates.
"If you increase the number of sperm five times, you increase pregnancy rates a little bit," Dr. Seidel said, but also increase the cost.
The cost of sexed semen today is about $15/dose above the cost of unsexed semen. But the pregnancy rate with sexed semen is lower than unsexed, which is the biggest expense, he said. Semen needs to be collected from the bulls more frequently if it is being sexed. When using A.I. on lactating cows, the sexed semen pregnancy rate is lower than unsexed, making sexed semen unprofitable in this group.
"You've got to use like four doses of sexed semen to get one calf," he said, with pregnancy rates at about 25 percent in A.I. lactating cows.
Sexed semen is not as viable as unsexed semen, so it can't be waiting around for an egg to fertilize. To increase the pregnancy rate with sexed semen, it is best to breed late so the egg is waiting, Dr. Seidel said. Breeding 12-24 hours after estrous is detected is prudent.
Producers using sexed semen need to "breed on heat. Pregnancy rates are similar no matter how you synchronize. It doesn't really matter which way you synchronize, as long as you breed on heat," he said.
If Fixed Time A.I. is being used with sexed semen, the untripped pregnancy rate drops to a very low two percent. If, however, producers will wait until the next day to breed, that rate increases to 34 percent.
"If you are going to use Fixed Time A.I., then you have got to change the way things are done," he said. "Those that have untripped patches you need to breed the next day."
The industry is beginning to increase the number of sperm per dose to four million, and the fertility rates are increasing to about 95 percent. But the cost of sexed semen will double.
"You only get half as many doses for the same amount of work," Dr. Seidel said.
The use of sexed semen for in vitro fertilization (IVF) is developing. In the future, it may be possible to select for traits other than sex when selecting semen, he said.
The cost of using sexed semen, calculated via a cost analysis which takes into consideration the accuracy of the sexing, the pregnancy rate per dose, and the expected loss of some calves, will be about $64 per heifer, plus the cost of semen, he said. It is a bit higher right now, but should remain below $100/heifer moving forward.
"One sex, or the other, is always more valuable. If all these things work ideally, eventually unsexed sperm could become obsolete."


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Sean Combs is facing legal trouble from a former intern who claims she worked too hard for the mogul's Bad Boy Entertainment.
Rashida Salaam, 26, filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday in Manhattan Federal Court, accusing Bad Boy and parent company Universal Music Group of violating minimum-wage laws….Salaam, from Brownsville, Brooklyn, said Bad Boy bosses had her answer phones, fetch coffee, book trips for Diddy and prepare expense reports.Fellow unpaid interns wrapped presents and decorated the office during holidays, Salaam said.
Salaam says she was treated like a standard employee but wasn't given any particular knowledge to make up for the lack of pay.
Her duties included "picking up lunch and coffee" and "running personal errands" for paid employees, according to the lawsuit, which claims the setup followed a corporate policy to "minimize labor costs.
"When an intern receives no wage, "the primary recipient of the benefits should be the intern — not the company," said Jeffrey Brown of Leeds Brown Law, the firm representing Salaam.


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Paddy Cakes
Paddy Cakes [Paddycakes]
I Remember
I remember…those days when I was young,
full of dreams, desire, ambition, and knowing
things will change, yes, things I can change.
I remember my days of youth, happiness,
tears, anxiety and those days of friends
and caring for one another.
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It's here! The best gift guide for foodies and cooks for under $20! This is a sponsored post by UncommonGoods and as always, all opinions are my own, and I only write about things I love. As always, I've hand picked some really unique and fun items for your foodie and cooking friends and family. They'll make you shine and all are less than $20!
Every year, on my own I have featured a few things from UncommonGoods, among other places. They never disappoint when it comes to cool and different must-haves. This year I was thrilled when they approached me to share a few more of their special items. While I am only sharing cooking and foodie related things, they also offer other fabulous finds.
UncommonGoods aims to feature unique designs and handcrafted gifts that are created with thoughtfulness about the environment and without harm to animals or people. Their mission is to support and offer artists and designers a place to share and sell their craft. You might also see some things you might like outside of the food world, here and here.
This post also contains an Amazon affiliate link for your convenience at no additional cost to you.
There's something here for everyone from the novice cook to those who are more experienced in the kitchen — and those who are just into food. Let's get on with it, shall we?
Off we go . . .
1- Produce Storage Sacks from UncommonGoods – $8 – 14
Such a cool way to store your Farmer's Market finds!
2- Masala Indian Spice Set from UncommonGoods – $19.50
Authentic spices that make Indian cuisine so delicious.
3- Mini Waffle Maker from Crate&Barrel – $11.99
A single-serve waffle iron is darling, and perfect for serving just a couple of people.
4- Chipotle Sea Salt from iHerb – $7.49
A finishing salt with the delicious smoky and spicy flavor of sun-dried chipotle peppers.
5- Bread Warmer from UncommonGoods – $15
Such a pretty terra cotta plate to keep bread warm while serving.
6- Handpainted Atoll Measuring Spoons from Anthropologie – $16
These are just so pretty. Functional art, I call it. My husband got these for me last year and they are displayed on the windowsill above the kitchen sink.
7- Customizable Cookie Stamp from UncommonGoods – $15
Interchangeable letters, numbers, and symbols offer endless possibilities for personalized treats. I think this is such a fun idea!
8- Wooden Trivet from Rustic Kitchen Decor on Etsy – $13
Made from pine, these rustic trivets are available in 10+ stains.
9- Fondue It-Yourself from Sur La Table – $9.95
This is such a fun way to serve a side or dessert!
10- Tofu Making Kit from UncommonGoods – $19
Ever wonder how soybeans become tofu? I know, me too! 😉
11- Revolution Spatula from Le Creuset – $16
Personally, I could never have too many of these in my kitchen.
12- The Flavor Thesaurus: A Compendium of Pairings, Recipes and Ideas for the Creative Cook on Amazon
This book is so awesome for anyone who loves to cook. (It's on my night table!)
13- Coffee and Tea Sugar Notch Set from UncommonGoods – $18
An adorable way to serve your guests sugar with a delicious cup of coffee or tea.
14- Palmwood Prep Bowls from The Pepper Project – $2
Perfect for pre-measuring ingredients, and they're great on the table for condiments.
15- Maelle Cake Server from Anthropologie – $10
I would love to serve homemade cake with one of these pretty hand painted servers.
16- Wine Infused Cedar Grilling Plank Set from UncommonGoods – $12
Wine infused, richly colored planks, impart flavor into the food you're grilling.
17- Microplane Graters from William-Sonoma – $16.95
I use a microplane grater for cheese, chocolate, ginger, garlic, and the list goes on.
18- Nibbits in Dark Chocolate from Fran's Chocolates – $12
Fran's Chocolate are the absolute best. Period.
19- Spoon Rest from Le Creuset – $19.99
I don't think I could cook without a spoon rest next to my stove.
20- Tomato Takeover Grow Kit from UncommonGoods – $19.95
I don't know a cook who wouldn't love to reach outside for a homegrown tomato.
Please note that the prices for all of the above items are current as of November 29, 2015, and will likely change over time.
Need even more less than $20 ideas for the foodies and cooks in your life? At your service . . . .
20 Cool Gifts For Foodies For Under $20 – 2014
20 Cool Gifts For Foodies For Under $20 – 2013
20 Cool Gifts For Foodies For Under $20 – 2012


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Whistic now has a simple online readiness assessment that takes about 30 minutes to complete
Orem, Utah (PRWEB) September 27, 2016
Whistic, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new, no cost, tool that simplifies the process of complying with the new E.U. US Privacy Shield.
"Not all companies can afford to spend months with consultants to get their head wrapped around what is required to comply with Privacy Shield," says Josh Mortensen, CEO of Whistic. "That's why Whistic decided to utilize the same technology that powers its award winning vendor risk management and analytics platform, and apply it to Privacy Shield." The result is that Whistic now has a simple online readiness assessment that takes about 30 minutes to complete, allows people to easily collaborate online with colleagues, and produces a streamlined gap analysis and Privacy Shield readiness report.
Companies can now obtain their gap analyses and Privacy Shield readiness reports at no cost at http://www.whistic.com/privacyshield. The assessment tool is available to companies that were covered under the now defunct Safe Harbor framework, or that are looking to comply with the new Privacy Shield framework for businesses that process the personal data of European Union citizens in the United States. Companies that self certify and join Privacy Shield prior to September 30, 2016 are granted a nine month grace period to conform any contracts with third party processors to the Privacy Shield's new regulations.
While some of the larges technology companies in the world have recently garnered headlines for self certifying with the Privacy Shield framework, Whistic's readiness assessment tool is a no cost way for companies of all sizes to quickly get up to speed on Privacy Shield and understand what areas the business needs to focus on in order to comply. Companies can also opt-in to value added services such as having Whistic handle the self certification submission and annual registration process on their behalf, or producing a press release when the company becomes fully compliant.
"Whistic is on a mission to make compliance simple and affordable for companies of all sizes. Privacy Shield is a great showcase for the Whistic platform and is already receiving a very positive response from the market," says Mortensen.
About Whistic
Whistic is an award winning risk assessment and analytics platform that makes it easy for companies to assess service providers or self assess against compliance and security standards (e.g. PCI, DSS). Headquartered in Orem, Utah at the heart of the Silicon Slopes Whistic is the creator of the CrowdConfidence Scoring algorithm that relies upon the combined expertise of hundreds of IT security professionals to assess the residual risk of sharing data with a vendor. Whistic was the recipient of the "Best Enterprise" award at the World's Largest Startup Event: Launch Festival 2015. For more information about Whistic, visit: http://www.whistic.com.
About Privacy Shield
The E.U. U.S. Privacy Shield Framework was designed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and European Commission to provide companies on both sides of the Atlantic with a mechanism to comply with EU data protection requirements when transferring personal data from the European Union to the United States in support of transatlantic commerce. For more information, visit: https://www.privacyshield.gov


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The volunteer aide program is open to individuals interested in going to and/or applying to a graduate program in physical therapy within the next 1 to 2 years. Volunteers are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of service and usually complete their assignment within 6 weeks.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Westside Dance Physical Therapy please forward your resume and cover letter:
Andrea Zujko PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
Clinic Manager
Westside Dance Physical Therapy
53 Columbus Ave Suite 4
New York, NY 10023
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Monday, 26 March 2012
Daily Style Snack
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Last week, we explored the idea of a Jewish home. We looked at some things you might find in a Jewish home, beginning with the essential ingredient: Jews!
Judaism is a culture as well as a religion. A Jewish home may be Jewish in many different ways, but those things will set it apart from "regular" American culture.
We used this handout to think about the ways in which our homes were Jewish: Jewish Home Inventory
This Sunday we will learn about Jewish death & mourning practices. Don't worry – it is not the happiest topic, but it is one of the ways that Jewish tradition is both distinctive and wise. Prepare for an interesting class!
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Stoked to win with my braddah, Anthony Harris in Atlanta!
I won the Master's 40-49 120+ kgs class & Tony also won both the Open Men & Master's 50-59 120 kg titles.
We both punched our ticket to the IPF Raw World Championships next June in Minsk, Belarus. There was a total of 1,197 competitors in Atlanta
If you want to see the final results, click on the link below:
Thank you Bulky Boy for all your support over the years! Much mahalos!


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Tag: State Police
Virginia State Police graduates 126th generation of new troopers
The Commonwealth graduated its 126th generation of Virginia State Troopers on Friday.
State Police ID driver in Augusta County Interstate 81 racing accident
Virginia State Police have released the name of the Amherst man who did in an accident on Interstate 81 in Augusta County on Monday.
State Police investigating fatal crash in Fluvanna County
Virginia State Police have released the identity of the man who died in the Wednesday accident on Interstate 64 in Fluvanna County.
State Police investigating fatal Greene County crash
Virginia State Police Trooper T.M. Smith II, is investigating a fatal vehicle crash in Greene County.
State Police investigating fatal accident in Buckingham County
Virginia State Police Trooper D.L. Vaughn is investigating a fatal crash in Buckingham County.
State Police announce new leadership for administrative bureau
The Virginia State Police has moved forward with appointing a new director and deputy director of the Bureau of Administrative and Support Services.
Students from across Virginia graduate State Police Youth Cadet Academy
This week 42 high schools students from across the Commonwealth experienced life as a Virginia State Police trainee.
State Police investigating fatal accident that claims life of 5-year-old in Augusta County
Virginia State Police Sr. Trooper D.C. Brydge is investigating a fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred Thursday at 10:37 p.m., on Route 250.
State Police investigate fatal Augusta County crash
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the early morning hours Sunday.
Updated: State Police investigating bus crash in Richmond involving college students
Virginia State Police are investigating an overturned bus crash that occurred around 7:15 p.m., November 29 (Sunday) in North Chesterfield County.
'Hoos, Hokies: State Police advise planning to drive to save lives on Clash weekend
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer and Virginia coach Mike London put their rivalries aside in order to team up with the Virginia State Police for a traffic safety public service announcement.
Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Nelson County
At 1:04 a.m., Virginia State Police Trooper W.C. Fugate responded to a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Oct. 31 on Route 29 near River Road.
State Police charge Waynesboro man following pursuit
Shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday (April 2), the Augusta County Sheriff's Office was in pursuit of a 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle. As the motorcycle was traveling along South Delphine Avenue, it passed Virginia State Police Trooper S.J. Nicely Jr.
Virginia State Police investigating UVA ABC arrest
Virginia State Police is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the March 18 arrest by Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) special agents of a 20-year-old UVA student in the City of Charlottesville.
State Police: Two confirmed traffic deaths due to Monday snowstorm
From 4 p.m. Monday through 12 p.m. Tuesday, Virginia State Police troopers and dispatchers statewide fielded 3,363 calls for service statewide.
Virginia State Police seek help in locating hit-and-run vehicle in Rockingham County
Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle that fatally struck a pedestrian Thursday night in Rockingham County.
Sen. Petersen, Del. Anderson propose limits on police data collection, regulation of license plate readers
For the 2015 General Assembly session, Senator Chap Petersen and Delegate Rich Anderson will introduce legislation to regulate License Plate Readers (LPRs) in the Commonwealth, specifically placing limitations on passive data collection and retention by police departments.
Utility work to slow down traffic on Interstate 64 on Sunday
Utility work scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11 will create traffic delays on Interstate 64 near mile marker 104 in western Albemarle County.
Mother, daughter arrested in Waynesboro Walmart incident
The Waynesboro Police Department arrested a mother and daughter team after a routine encounter at Walmart between the mother and a police officer evolved into an incident of theft, false identification and both women under arrest.
Waynesboro man arrested after brandishing, abduction
A Waynesboro man wanted by police on three outstanding Waynesboro felony warrants was arrested last night after threatening a 23-year-old Grottoes man with a gun at the Shell Station at East Broad Street and Charlotte Avenue, and forcing him to drive to another location.
Virginia State Police: Drive to save lives
This time of year, with all the holiday parties and festive occasions, many partygoers will be drinking. If you're celebrating with alcohol this holiday season, the Virginia State Police has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
One dead in Route 340 DUI in Augusta County
At 1:42 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 18), Virginia State Police Sr. Trooper D.C. Brydge responded to a single-vehicle crash in the Augusta County community of Crimora. The crash occurred on Route 340, approximately one mile north of Route 612.
Virginia State Police investigating fatal Augusta County crash
At 3:01 a.m., Monday, Virginia State Police Trooper T.L. Johnson was called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred on Glebe School Road/Rte 708 less than a mile west of Route 707.


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Forge World Get Ready For Conquest With New Teaser
October 29, 2014 by brennon
Forge World teased it at their talk at Warhammer Fest and now the vox-chatter is starting to begin again as they put up a video getting you psyched for the next book in the Horus Heresy series, Conquest...
Above is one of the pieces of artwork from the book that features in the video and it's a very impressive looking Knight. As well as these mighty warriors there will be rules for the Solar Auxilia and much more besides.
The battles in the book will include those of the Cyclops Cluster, the Siege of Mezoa, Conquest of Manachea and the Defence of Agathon with a whole host of different armies coming to the fore like...
- Sons of Horus
- Death Guard
- Iron Hands
- Salamanders
- Imperial Fists
- Mechanicum
- Dark Mechanicum
- Solar Auxilia
- Knights
- Titan Legions
...and the book will contain army lists for the Solar Auxilia and Questoris Knights making it quite the neat tome. You'll also get your hands on a lot more useful knowledge for campaigns allowing you to design a sector and then fight for it. Pretty epic and nice to see a good focus on narrative.
Will you be picking this new book up when it hits later this year?
Let us know!
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New Releases
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Hendrik Meurkens
Artist's Profile
New York Samba Jazz Quintet
Listen Now
Release Date: January 9, 2007
Selection #: 200701
UPC Code: 880956070124
Availability: Worldwide release
Track Listing:
1. Vamos Nessa 428
2. Flor De Lis 659
3. A Rã 626
4. Prague In March 544
5. Mimosa 433
6. I Cant Get Started 701
7. Menina na Janela 357
8. Bolero Para Paquito 626
9. Triste 602
HENDRIK MEURKENS harmonica, vibes
JED LEVY tenor sax, flute
HELIO ALVES piano
GUSTAVO AMARANTE bass
ADRIANO SANTOS drums
Hendrik Meurkens new ZOHO recording features the harmonica virtuoso and New York Samba Jazz Quintet. Mr. Meurkens, a rather tall fellow who could easily be mistaken for a basketball player, except for the fact that there aren't any NBAsters expert at the Bossa Nova, Samba or Choro, also plays the vibraphone and writes notable melodies: four of the nine tracks included are his originals.
It's the unique amalgam of musicians and the music they play that have put Hendrik Meurkens and his group at the forefront of Brazilian Jazz. This live date, recorded a week before Christmas in 2005, was done at Cecil's, a Jazz club just a stone's throw from his New Jersey home. "We usually work as a Quartet," he explains, "and the more we play together, the stronger we get. But for this recording, I brought in Jed, and it was really a pleasure to have his flute and tenor share the melody lines."
Reedman Jed Levy, who served an apprenticeship with the late Jaki Byard, has played with everyone from Jack McDuff to Arturo O'Farrill. Hendrik praises his "tenor tone, as well as his melodic improvisations. He also plays great flute and I'm passionately in love with the flute."
Helio Alves' sensitive touch, dazzling runs and ability to make every solo memorable have made him the pianist of first call for Brazilian Jazz in New York since he relocated from Brazil via Boston in the early 90s. Since then, he's played with Joe Henderson, Airto and Flora, Gato Barbieri, Paquito D'Rivera, and Duduka Da Fonseca among many others.
"Helio has the rhythmic punch that's essential in this music, a pulsating drive that animates everything he plays," Hendrik believes. "He's also one of the few guys who has the Brazilian feel and is completely at home improvising Jazz. What's more, he's also a virtuoso, which is needed to play my Chorinhos, because he doubles all the melodies."
"I feel very comfortable playing with bassist Gustavo Amarante," Meurkens reports. The young Brazilian is equally at home playing Jazz, Tango and even classical music, having worked with a wide variety of musicians including violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Argentinean guitarist Luis Salinas.
"He's a great bassist," Meurkens continues, "because in addition to playing so well, he also has the right attitude. Whatever his role, whether supportive, or upfront, Gustavo is happy fulfilling the bass function, making the music sound good, and swinging like crazy. Berklee educated, he knows Jazz, changes and how to improvise, in addition to being totally in touch with his Brazilian roots."
Drummer Adriano Santos first played gigs with Hendrik Meurkens around the NYC area in the late 90s, and has been a member of the group for nearly three years. Santos' resume includes such well-known musicians as Eumir Deodato, as well as Paul Winter and the Boston Pops.
"We started working together consistently when my last CD, Amazon River, was released," Meurkens explains, "playing the repertoire from that recording." Brazilian born and also Berklee educated, Adriano has recently released a new book through Drummers Collective (where he is part of the faculty) called, "Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset."
A lifelong student of both Jazz and Brazilian music, Hendrik Meurkens pays careful attention to the group's repertoire, as is evident by the varied and exciting program presented here.
Vamos Nessa opens the session and features Hendrik's vibes. It was composed by one of Meurkens' favorites, João Donato, who is not very well known in the US. But for Hendrik Meurkens, Donato is "the major composer of Samba Jazz. Jobim wrote songs with lyrics that have become standards while Donato has written the great instrumental tunes for the Samba Jazz idiom." The track also features Levy's tenor, and is a favorite because, "like all of Donato's work, it's simple, catchy and great to blow on."
Hendrik Meurkens' New York Samba Jazz Quintet - from left : Helio Alves, Gustavo Amarante, Jed Levy, Hendrik Meurkens, Adriano Santos. Photo by Jack Frisch, New York, October 2006.
Hendrik's harmonica enlivens Djavan's Flor De Lis. "Djavan is one of the great Brazilian song writers, singers and guitarists," Hendrik explains, "and this composition is from the early period of his work. Like Jobim, Djavan writes tunes that are perfect for improvisation."
A Ra is another João Donato composition with a very catchy melody. I usually play this on harmonica, Meurkens recalls. But with Jed on tenor, I chose the vibes this time. Tenor and vibes is such a great sound!
One of my main tunes, the proud composer reveals, and something people always request is Prague in March, which features the harmonica-tenor front line. Like all of Meurkens music, this rendition embodies a depth of beauty and simplicity that touches the soul.
Hendrik's composition, Mimosa, which is a Chorinho, appeared on his first recording, Samba Importado. "I have a book of original Choros, Hendrik explains, fifteen so far. I chose to play this here because it sounds good on the vibes, and Jed's tenor adds an interesting element. The tenor-vibes frontline is a first for Choro music, think."
Meurkens returns to the harmonica on I Can't Get Started, a Jazz standard which perfectly lends itself to the Samba Jazz medium." Hendrik explains, "The thing about these great Jazz standards is that can be easily adapted just by changing the rhythm."
Menina na Janela, which means The Girl in the Window, is another tasty Choro. It was first recorded on Amazon River, but last time, my harmonica shared the melody with the bandolim, the Brazilian mandolin. Here, Jed joins me on flute.
A moving Meurkens' original, Bolero Para Paquito, which first appeared on his 1994 recording, Slidin, was written for Paquito DRivera, who has also recorded the song. We share a similar story, Hendrik explains. We both came from another country, Paquito from Cuba, and I came from Germany, both loving Jazz with the goal of moving to New York City. We became good friends and hes an incredibly inspiring person, with his attitude about life and very happy musical message.
The set closes with Jobims classic Triste, which seems fitting because the music of Tom Jobim was Hendrik Meurkens entry into the world of Brazilian Jazz. Not surprisingly, he cites the cross relationship between his two favorite idioms. When Jobim and company developed the Bossa Nova, it was based on cool Jazz. Brazilian music and Jazz have a parallel development. Choro is a cousin to Ragtime, and Samba can easily be compared to early Jazz. They share the same influences at the same time, including the African elements. For me, playing Brazilian Jazz is one of lifes greatest joys. -- Bret Primack
Produced by Hendrik Meurkens. Recorded live December 17th, 2005 at Cecils Jazz Club, West Orange, NJ. Recording Engineer: Don Spaulding. Mastered at Symphonic Sound, Springfield, NJ. Photography by Jack Frisch Package design by 3 and Co., New York (www.threeandco.com). Executive Producer: Joachim Jochen Becker.
Hendrik Meurkens plays a Musser M55 Vibraphone and uses
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Another amazing autumn wedding to report. This time it was Liz & Leo's at the Hospitium in York.
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Fighting Discrimination in Coalition
Tebeka is proud to be an active member of Israel's Coalition against Racism. Along with some 30+ organizations from across Israel, representing women, Arab-Israelis, Russian-Israelis, Reform Jews, Mizrahi-Israelis and more, Tebeka works with members of the Knesset and other decision makers to bring an end to all racism in Israel.
Through the Coalition, Tebeka has received grants from the European Union to work on issues including tolerance in the national education curriculum, reducing police violence against minority communities, and more. For more information about the Coalition, please see their website at http://www.fightracism.org/en/main.asp?cat=2.


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Stylecab's Top Trends from the 2014 VMA's
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The 2014 Video Music Awards was filled with lots of glamour on the red carpet. Whereas music awards shows usually tend to bring out the outrageous and the avant-garde when it comes to fashion, at this year's VMA's, it seemed celebrities had a more va-va-voom, glamorous idea in mind. In fact, when scrolling through the pictures, we were surprised to find that they were shots from the VMA's and not from movie awards show in Hollywood. We saw a surprising amount of black on the red carpet, while past years featured almost no black whatsoever. Overall, there were no wacky over-the-top looks at all, in fact, the style at the VMA's this year was much more restrained and sophisticated. Hey, we're not complaining--everyone looked incredible, after all. Stylecab rounded up our 4 favourite trends from the 2014 VMA's, which you can check out below and keep in mind for your next evening soiree!
Plunging Necklines
Deep plunging necklines were seen on a dozen of the industries top songstress and celebrities. While some opted for a super va-va-voom look with both a deep plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit, others kept the look more demure and vintage-inspired with just the deep neckline.
Kylie Jenner, Rita Ora in Donna Karan, Jessie J in vintage Halston, Demi Lovato in Lanvin.
Slinky Silver
We adored these slinky silver numbers on the typically sexy Jennifer Lopez and the usually more 'gangsta' Iggy Azalea. These sparkling metallic numbers were fit close to the body creating beautiful hourglass shapes, with revealing cut-outs to give the gowns a touch more edge.
Iggy Azalea in Atelier Versace, Jennifer Lopez in Charbel Zoe.
Bandeaus Are Back
First it was cropped tops and now it seems the tops are getting even smaller, with the return of the bandeau top! Paired with high-waisted trousers and skirts, the bandeau is made to look ever so slightly less sexy and given a modern touch.
Miley Cyrus in Alexandre Vauthier Couture, Jordan Dunn in Balmain.
Beautiful in Black
Whereas we've historically seen very little black on the VMA's red carpet, as pop stars tended to favour wacky outfits with bright colours and almost blinding embellishment, this year we saw a lot of more under-stated black looks, proving that black 'is the new black', as always.
Beyonce, Kendall Jenner in Alon Livne, Chanel Iman in Balmain.
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Flattered to have contributed to the top story of 2016 by Campus Technology readers. You can check out the original, 9 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2016 or check out the Top 10 Campus Technology Stories of 2016.
Flattered to have contributed to the top story of 2016 by Campus Technology readers. You can check out the original, 9 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2016 or check out the Top 10 Campus Technology Stories of 2016.
Drew Hendricks writes, " 'The availability of CBE as a serious form of education has not yet reached the public consciousness,' said Jonathan Blake Huer, Director of Emerging Technologies, Ball State University. 'I think in the near future, CBE, blended learning and other forms of education will become a bigger factor in differentiating institutions and … View More
Top Mobile Trends to Watch in 2016 by Toni Fuhrman "Two visionary IT experts discuss the biggest trends in mobile for the coming year, from 3D touch and virtual reality to wearables and the Internet of Things." Check it out: https://campustechnology.com/articles/2015/11/10/top-mobile-trends-to-watch-in-2016.aspx
We got a pair of Google Glass for Josh Lowe, a student developer in the Digital Corps to use and get familiar with. Here is an Indy Star article about his experience.
Here's another quote from me about the iPad when it first came out: In many ways Apple is crowd-sourcing the creativity, saying, 'Here it is,' " said Jonathan Blake Huer, director of emerging technologies at Ball State University and an app developer. "Creative people are just looking at this as a blank slate, saying . … View More
I was quoted in several articles when the iPad came out including this one from MSNBC. We'll see if my quote was accurate in a few years! When I look at the iPad, it's just a big blank slate that inspires a bunch of ideas. That's what I think the strength is more than anything. … View More
In my junior year at UCLA, I got the opportunity to interview legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden for the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame. I wanted to do something distinctly different for the Hall of Fame because most of the videos I had seen had Coach telling the same basketball stories in nearly the … View More


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Toy storage presents a unique challenge. Toys often come with numerous parts and pieces, and children quickly familiarize themselves with every single one. Then, when an obscure piece goes missing, the room must be ransacked in order to search for it, or so it is believed by the small inhabitants of the space. It is possible to keep track of all the parts and pieces, but a system is required in order to do so effectively.
Below you'll find some kid-friendly guidelines designed to make toy storage more manageable.
Get the kids involved in the sorting process. Make piles for each of the different types of toys: dolls, cars, action figures, building blocks, etc. Make note of the size and number of containers you need before you go shopping. If need be, take pictures of the piles with your phone for reference. Sorting and storing toys by type makes it easier for children to find what they are looking for. It also makes it easier for them to put their toys away.
While it is important and useful to sort and store toys according to type, it's important not to go overboard. A single, open container is often the best solution for sorting. Resist the urge to divide things further.
Sorting all the Legos® by size and color may make perfect sense to an adult brain. After all, it's easier to find the right piece if they're organized this way, right? I guarantee you it won't make any sense to a six-year-old. For him or her part of the fun is in the finding. And putting them all back into those little slots is way too much work!
The same is true for toy cars. It's much easier for children to toss all the toy cars into a large open container than it is to try and fit each car into a separate slot of this ready-made car carrier. As an adult you may like the look and order of the carrier, but unless you want to be the one putting the toy cars away at the end of each play session, opt for the simpler storage solution.
Inexpensive plastic drawers on wheels make great toy storage containers. They're easy to open and close. They're see-though so kids' can tell what goes where and find what they're looking for. There is no lid to get lost or broken, and they come on wheels so they're easy to move around!
The easier you can make it for your child to put things away, the more likely your child will do so without a fight. Look for toy storage solutions that make it simple for kids to find what they're looking for and simple for them to put their toys away when they are finished with them.
Choose open storage containers whenever possible – By eliminating lids, you and your kids have one less thing to keep track off. In addition, you eliminate a step in the clean-up process!
When using closed containers for toy storage choose containers that are easy for little fingers to manipulate. The simplest containers have lids that simply set on top. If you prefer a lid that somehow hooks in place, snap lock or sliding lock lids are generally much easier than the older style lids that wrap around the ends of the box and click in place. Also look for clear containers so that the contents are visible.
Tip: Try Before You Buy
Consider having your child open and close potential toy storage containers in the store before purchasing. This way you can test how functional they will be before you buy them.
Simple set on lids are the easiest for children to open. They are also more likely to get dumped inadvertently.
Slide-lock containers are fairly easy for small fingers to manipulate.
Snap lock containers vary in terms of difficulty in opening them. Test these out before you buy them.
These older style containers are fine for older kids but difficult for small children to open. You basically have to pry the lids off, and that's hard for small fingers to do.
Your children are going to outgrow many of their toys over time, but good storage containers will remain functional indefinitely.
The goal is to make your children as self-sufficient as possible when it comes to caring for their stuff and keeping their room clean. You do this by making it as easy as possible for them. Save the high shelves for the stuff that requires adult supervision.
While most plastic storage boxes are designed to stack easily on top of one another, doing so in a child's room can be counter-productive. Without fail, the container on the bottom is the one your child will want, making it necessary to move all the other containers in order to access it.
Stacks of containers are burdensome and difficult, if not impossible, for children to manipulate.
If you must stack due to space constraints, try to limit stacks to no more than three high (preferably two). Remember to keep it simple and set your child up for success. See the photo at the top of this page for an alternative to stacking.
Just because your child has enough Mega Bloks® to fill a bathtub doesn't mean they all have to be stored in one uber-large container. Containers will be easier for children to maneuver and will hold up better if they are kept to a reasonable, kid-friendly size.
Split large collections into multiple containers, or consider paring the collection down so it all fits in one moderately sized container.
make it easy for your kids (and their friends) to remember which toys go in
which container, thereby making it easier for kids to put their toys
For pre-readers, create labels using a picture of each type of toy. For older children, pair the picture with words.
The box the toy came in is usually not designed for toy storage and will quickly break down and become useless. There are some exceptions – toys that come in plastic tubs, for instance, but generally speaking, original packaging is meant to be disposable (recyclable).
can't tell you the number of cracked or broken storage containers I've thrown
out since becoming a parent. Kids are
just hard on containers without even meaning to be. They drop them. Then throw things into them at high
velocity. They empty them out and use
them for target practice for everything from bean bags to dart guns. They step on them.
Sometimes they even stand or sit on/in them. In this rather grainy picture you see my oldest son at about 9 months 'playing' Barbies with his older sister. His idea of play at that age was to take everything out of the storage container and climb inside. You can see how this might be hard on containers over time.
Toy storage containers need to be able to withstand a lot of love (a.k.a. abuse).
Don't settle for cheep.
You won't save money if you have to keep replacing the container. Choose durable options.
What to Look For
Foldable/Collapsible Fabric Baskets and Bins
These are generally made of durable canvas fabric and are designed to be flexible, making them perfect for kids' rooms.
Available in a variety of colors, sizes and styles, plastic containers are probably the most versatile toy storage option on the market.
There is nothing more kid-friendly than a storage container with wheels. Kids can easily transport toys to a desired location and back (and have fun doing so). WARNING: Your kids will push each other around in any container that has wheels.
A container with handles is obviously easier to carry than one without. Be sure to choose sturdy handles that won't snap in half from overuse.
Also look for handles that are connected via a small metal rod that extends from one end of the handle to the other through some sort of slot in the container. Handles that simply snap in place will quickly come off. Furthermore, the little grooves the handles fit into are likely to snap off, making it impossible to reattach them.
Cubbies & Cubes
There is a reason preschools and day care centers use these things. They are extremely versatile. They make it easy for children to identify, retrieve, and replace toys.
Multi-bin Organizers
These versatile gems are specifically
designed for toy storage. They look a
lot like a bookcase. Instead of shelves,
though, they have metal or plastic rods that are designed to support removable
plastic bins. They provide ample open
storage at kid height.
What to Avoid
Large Toy Boxes
These relics are the opposite of versatile. Toys are jumbled together in a disorganized mess making it difficult for children to find what they are looking for.
Often the entire contents of the box are dumped on the floor in a search for one specific toy.
Small children aren't even able to reach the toys at the bottom of the box.
What's more, children are likely to catch their fingers in the lid or try to stuff one another inside.
Wicker is delicate, and children, generally speaking, are not, at least not in their handling of things. Wicker cracks, snaps, and peels fairly easily.
Kids are notorious for picking at the edges of a wicker basket where the end of the wicker is just barely visible – gradually pulling bits off until the basket looks like it had a run in with a machine gun.
Kids regularly trip and fall on storage containers during an exuberant play session. Sometimes they even whack one another with them.
Metal is too unforgiving and potentially dangerous for a child's room.
Wooden furniture is obviously fine, but small, individual wooden containers are not recommended.
Like metal, wood is unforgiving and potentially dangerous.
Cardboard Boxes
Decorative boxes can make beautiful
storage solutions, but they are not sturdy enough to stand up to the kind of
use a young child's room demands.
When selecting toy storage for your kids' rooms, try to look at the space from their perspective.
Options that are durable, versatile, and functional will best meet the needs of both children and parents.
By setting your kids up for success, you make it easier for them to do what you want – keep their rooms clean.
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Most of us are familiar with commercial aircraft, but not all planes are designed with passengers in mind. One of the most magnificent of the world's aircraft is the Antonov AN-70 which is a four-engine short takeoff and landing tactical military medium transports, and the first large aircraft to be powered by propfan engines.
This aircraft is capable of solving qualitatively new tasks beyond possibilities of previous military transports. Developed in the Ukraine, the AN-70 can carry a 47 tonne payload to a range of 3000 kilometres and is brilliant for carrying materials to disaster areas as it can land and takeoff from unpaved airfield with runway length of just 600-800 metres. As well, the aircraft can service regions in high altitudes as it is also capable of servicing landing strips that are as high as 3000 metres.
The propfan is a new type of aircraft engine which uses a gas turbine to drive an unshielded propeller. The propeller itself looks unusual as it is designed with a large number of short, highly twisted blades which is intended to offer the speed and performance of a turbofan, with the fuel economy of a turboprop. The propfan concept was developed to deliver 35% better fuel efficiency than contemporary turbofans, but with so many blades, whilst fuel efficiency is excellent, noise is a problem, particularly around commercial airports. Because the AN-70 is designed primarily for military use noise is not such an issue.
The AN-70 is an enormous plane, having a length of 40.7m (133ft 6 in) and wingspan of 44.06m (144ft 7 in). It is not as large as an Airbus A380, which has a length of 72 metres and a wingspan of 79m, but then the AN-70 is designed to operate on much shorter runways than the A380, which needs about three times the distance of the AN-70 for full payload takeoff.
Although a military aircraft, the AN-70 is perfect for humanitarian missions, given its ability to land practically anywhere. For delivering supplies to regions where there are no suitable landing places, the planes design makes it far more efficient for dropping goods into remote places. This plane can perform such duties as the air dropping of cargoes and parachutists with twice less scatter than other aircraft and its crew can guide the aircraft to the calculated touchdown point with a pin-point accuracy.
The Antonov AN-70 has a big, lumpy shape that is not very pretty but perfectly functional, and it is its capabilities which make it such a magnificent aircraft.


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Isis, the carrier-backed mobile wallet initiative, announced the launch of its most recent version late last week along with the long-awaited nationwide roll out of the mobile payment solution. The New York City-based company said the new version of the app is now available at the Google Play app store and at AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless stores nationwide. After several delays during its pilot phase—the joint venture ran high-profile tests in Austin, Texas and Salt Lake City—and challenges like Capital One pulling out of the tests this fall, Isis is finally here for Android users throughout the U.S. Whether consumers take to Isis remains to be seen.
"Isis is one of few truly independent wallets that is not tied to a specific financial institution, merchant or online marketing scheme. This wallet-as-a-platform approach positions Isis to unify the consumer experience across the many developing mobile shopping environments," said Rick Oglesby, senior analyst for Aite Group, within an Isis statement. "The national rollout is an important step towards making mobile payments a part of everyday retail experiences."
With the abdication of Capital One, Isis will support American Express cards and MasterCard and Visa cards issued by Chase. The company said there are 40 handset models from the various carriers involved equipped to make Isis payments at participating merchants. Owners of those phones can receive a free enhanced SIM card from their wireless carrier and download the Isis Mobile Wallet for free from Google Play.