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Citizen's View: 'What is at stake if we don't begin talking?'
For many of us, the approaching holidays will be charged with unease. We will step out of our echo chambers and find ourselves sitting down with family and friends we rarely talk to in person and who may have radically different views.
What if we could rethink how we start those conversations? What if there was a way to transcend party lines and listen to one another's real life experiences?
There's an app for that. Well, not an app, exactly.
Actually it's a short online quiz, designed to reveal an individual's "American Dream score." I took it myself and it's an interesting way to look at the factors that helped you move up or you worked to overcome. Try taking it yourself (my score was 51), and read others' stories, here: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/chasing-the-dream/your-american-dream-score. The test offers an empathetic way to navigate a conversation with people who may not recognize how the cards have been stacked in their favor — and why that matters.
And that's a fine framework through which to consider some of the harsh realities unmasked across the country, and here in Oregon, since the divisive presidential election.
Rather than avoiding talking politics this year, shouldn't we ask ourselves: "What is at stake if we don't begin talking?"
Since November 2016, more hate crimes per capita have been reported in Oregon than in any other state. That's worth talking about.
Some of these incidents might seem isolated: racist graffiti, intimidating fliers, harassment with racial slurs. But small acts are the stones that pave our society's path forward. When students at Silverton High School gathered in the parking lot shouting at their Hispanic classmates to "Pack your bags, you're leaving tomorrow," they sent a message that reverberated well beyond the school grounds.
In 2017, Oregon is still steeped in the racism and disparity that defined its past: white supremacists and hate groups, the displacement of indigenous people, Japanese-American internment and entrenched institutional discrimination against African-Americans.
Increasingly, this ugly legacy is showing up in our cities as well as rural communities, where demographics are shifting rapidly. Census data show the percentage of people of color in rural counties across Oregon is growing at a faster rate than the state overall. Across the board, the picture of what it means to be an Oregonian is changing, and that change reveals cultural and structural barriers we have yet to overcome.
How all of us, as Oregonians, handle this moment will define our state's future.
As a white, heterosexual, college-educated, urban American male, I'm aware of my position on the comfortable side of disparity. I know I have a responsibility to use my privilege to speak up and fight for positive change.
However you approach your own conversations, remember what's at stake. Have the courage to talk about what's happening across our state and why it needs to change. Move past discomfort by reminding yourself that the Oregon our children deserve is a place in which equality is real — not an ideal.
That is not a matter of opinion or politics. It's a matter of conscience.
Your voice matters.
Doug Stamm, a native Oregonian, has been the chief executive officer of Meyer Memorial Trust for 15 years, where he oversaw an organization-wide shift toward grantmaking focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.


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first is the extraction, cause im seeing grainy white pixels and white 'glow' in some spots around the scan.
the other thing is the scan incoporation. she doesnt seem to fully merge with the bg you made...though i cant figure out what gives me that feeling.
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We all couldn't live without a noodle. At least once a week, we should eat this even locals here also do the same. On any different country, especially Asia the variety of noodle dishes has become unstoppable. But in this guide, we do take a peek for best ramen in Singapore. From the most affordable one to the most glorious one will be issued for this special review. As our team keeps on working to serve you more, each month we would consistently deliver a new guide to keep you up to date. Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to know.
If we talk about ramen, that's mean our conversation has lead to the typical Japanese comfort food. Lasting for almost an era, this kind of menu has become a globally known dishes that ranked 8 out of 50 as the 'World's 50 Best Foods' by CNN Travel. Perhaps, the ramen chain in Singapore is kind of interesting to be explored. But still, we do notice not every one of them worth a try. Only this TOP 10 Ramen in Singapore will satisfy your palate rightly.
If rich pork broth soup becomes too basal for you, just change your scene with the crab one right here. It's lighter, tastier and smoother than ever. Since the noodle is handmade, you can adjust your preferred texture for it. My ultimate suggestion is to try the hard one since it quite similar with the terms of 'Al Dante' in pasta world, means not too soft but a bit chewy and still smooth.
Venue: 8 Grange Road #01-03
Cathay Cineleisure
Nearest MRT: Somerset
Operational Hours:
12.00pm - 3.00pm (Lunch)
5.00pm - 10.00pm (Dinner)
12.00pm - 02.00am (Saturday)
12.00pm - 10.00pm (Sunday & PH)
2. Sapporo Ramen Miharu
Originally from Japan, this brand offer you an authentic bowl of ramen served bathed in rich pork broth and fresh toppings. It doesn't only look good, but the flavor is absolutely extensive. The slurp sensation on every bite truly exists.
Venue: 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-06/07/08
Millennia Walk
Nearest MRT: Promenade
Operational Hours:
11.30am - 2.30pm (Lunch)
6.00pm - 10.00pm (Dinner)
12.00pm - 3.00pm (Saturday & Sunday)
6.00pm - 10.00pm (Saturday & Sunday)
There is always a better option for your next dining experience. Perhaps, this ramen house will indulge you more with their incredible original Ramen (S$ 12.90). It's simple, rich, and packed with full-bodied flavor. In-depth analysis, caught that juicy and pork belly is the best part of that bowl while the noodle itself has beautifully soaked the richness of that pork broth. Especially the presentation is truly generous. Worth a try.
Venue: 181 Orchard Road
#07-12/13 Orchard Central
Nearest MRT: Somerset
Operational Hours:
11.00am - 10.30pm (Everyday)
4. Ajisen Ramen
Back to the classic. What if your menu goes differently to the uncommon one like Cheese Chikua Ramen, I think it supposed to be interesting. A cheesy texture of it would add more stickiness into your mouth will enjoying that thin noodle. Perhaps the stock is not too overwhelming and contributes a certain amount of tastiness into the whole dish. Quite entertaining.
Venue: 1 Jelebu Road #01-36
Bukit Panjang Plaza
Nearest MRT: Bukit Panjang
Operational Hours:
11.00am - 10.00pm (Everyday)
For lasting impression. The only soba in Singapore that impress me a lot with its simple appearance. It's ultra-tasty, well balanced and rich of toppings. What caught you addicted into it is the special homemade sauce as the base layer of that noodle. Just mixed it up together and a bit of vinegar for extra flavour.
Venue: 1 Tras Link #01 - 07
Orchid Hotel, S078867
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
Operational Hours:
10.00am - 11.00pm (Everyday)
6. Hinode Izakaya
Iconic ramen in CBD area. If you are working or even planning to visit CBD area during weekdays, this ramen stall is a must-try one. Putting up a handmade noodle with a bright topping and light side dishes turned into more visually appealing. It doesn't feed your tummy only, but your eyes as well. Just take a good snap of it before you taste it.
Venue: 122 Telok Ayer Street
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
60 years of establishment never lie. Throwing back to the era when ramen is still new and classic, no one wouldn't forget this worldwide brand that originally from Japan. Serving a hearty bowl of ramen with a bit toppings, this venue is certainly adapted that contemporary culture by adding some modern ingredients to make it more relevant to today context. It seems to be old, but still, it will never get out of style. The ultimate recommendation would be Spicy Chasiu Ramen (S$ 16.00) and Tan Tan Men (S$ 14.00).
Venue: 9 Raffles Boulevard #02-06
Millenia Walk
Nearest MRT: Promenade
Operational Hours:
11.30am - 2.30pm (Lunch)
5.30pm - 12.00am (Dinner)
5.30pm - 10.00pm (Sunday)
Known for its Volcano Ramen, this venue presents a modern type of ramen that certainly eye-catching and delicious. The noodle has soaked up the richness of that soup since guests need to wait for around 5 minutes before taste it. You will be impressed by the delightful curry sauce that certainly handmade and rich.
Venue: #01-64/65, 1 Jelebu Rd, 677743
Bukit Panjang Plaza
Nearest MRT: Bukit Panjang
Operational Hours:
11.00am - 10.00pm (Everyday)
The contemporary version of ramen. It's simple, light, and a bit salty. What caught your attention is that melted cheese on top to meet the richness of soup and perfectly cooked ramen. Just stir it and the good aroma will burst up your sense of flavour.
Venue: 4 Hillview Rise #01-09
Nearest MRT: Hillview
Operational Hours:
11.00am - 11.00pm (Everyday)
The rich Special Miso Tonkotsu Ramen (S$ 16.90) certainly belong to this brand. Awarded by many local and international media, this venue served you the best ramen in town with affordable prices. The customer can choose either the ramen texture, richness level of that soup and additional toppings. Any preferences would be acceptable since they made everything fresh here. Absolutely brilliant.
Venue: Suntec City Mall (Level. 2)
Nearest MRT: Promenade
Operational Hours:
11.30am - 10.00pm (Everyday)
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collective. Its members are Franz Ablinger, Daniel Fabry, Günther
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All the members of monochrom are fans of space travel. In 2001, during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Johannes Grenzfurthner bought four sets of blue overalls. They were meant to be costumes for a play dealing with life on the International Space Station (ISS) and criticising the end of space travel as a utopian project. However, it took more than ten years for the play to become reality. But then, in early 2011, an old dream came true: space travel. The sitcom "monochrom's ISS" shows workaday life in space. How do people live and work in the special conditions of a space station, with zero gravity and the dictatorship of functionality? In eleven episodes, we see the crew's adventures in the form of an improvised sitcom. The ISS project is a good example of monochrom's interdisciplinary approach, which incorporates theatre, fine arts, media arts, science, performance and installation.
The play "ISS" also deals with the implicit dialectics which characterise day-to-day life in a space station. On the one hand, it represents the age-old utopian vision of "reaching for the stars", and on the other hand the real possibilities (and limits) of interstellar transport contradict the science fiction idea of discovering and colonising space as well as potential encounters with alien civilisations. This theme is addressed by the characters in the play again and again. In this context, the play elucidates the actual utopian potential of manned space missions, a potential which lies more in international (cross-border and "cosmopolitan") cooperation than in the discovery of unknown civilisations. The key question is: How does exploring space actually benefit humans? One possible answer provided by the project might be that space (as a counterpoint to the conditions on earth) helps them perceive humanity as a whole and to overcome the artificially created ethnic and national barriers which humanity has created for itself. This is probably the most important challenge humans face in the new millennium.


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Edition 2 Issue #29
We're on a JOURNEY, come along for the ride as we guide you BEYOND your current state, Beyond recovery, Beyond ego-mind towards Enlightenment. Hang on tight because the ride will be wild and sometimes painful, but the alternative is completely insane! Your Journey is your own, so own it, cherish it and be grateful (see our blog post on "GRATITUDE" in the March 4th, 2015 issue; subscribe today to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox.) in every moment. The Moment is NOW! This Journey will show you how to be more present in the Moment
Embrace your Journey; it's yours alone, no one else can follow your exact path. Whenever you doubt yourself we want you to reach out to us for guidance, read a past blog, follow twitter feeds, and join the conversation on Facebook. We want you to feel 'part of' the Universal Energy of Creation, the Source of all there is permeates throughout everything and you will never be alone, so you should never feel lonely.
Loneliness is a manifestation of the false sense of separation (we wrote on "SEPARATION" April 22, 2015 and we will write on "LONELINESS" in our August 12th, 2015issue; subscribe today to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox.)
Loneliness is an illusion created out of the fear the ego-mind manipulates us with. The longer the control of ego-mind holds you in fear the further we are to achieving Enlightenment. You never, ever have to feel lonely again! Until you have complete Faith in a Spiritual Energy, Universal mind or Source of all there is, find a support group which can take you from fear to Faith. I used, and still am a member who attends meetings weekly, sometimes several meetings weekly. The fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous is a powerful, worldwide group of people who gather to share their experience strength and hope with each other in the common goal of solving the problems which lead to alcoholism and have accepted the life purpose of remaining sober and helping others achieve sobriety. You ask: how can this help me if I don't have a problem with alcohol?
And I tell you there are hundreds of groups branched off from this original and we, of Alcoholics Anonymous®, have achieved sobriety by doing the work of the "program" and this work had uncovered root causes of alcoholism (read addictions of all sorts) which solved our common problem when we were "painstaking" about this process.
We discovered we had a fourfold illness which left untreated was eating up our insides. We had a Spiritual malady, (also mind, body and emotional) described in the text Alcoholics Anonymous®, referred to as the "Big Book" in the doctor's opinion. If you don't want to read the book, don't think you're an alcoholic or addict, at least go on line or to a library and read the doctor's opinion in the forward. Although dated, like 80 years ago, it has a valuable explanation, in in today's world, about the root causes and how the progression is fatal if a complete personal inventory is not undertaken.
Anyone who has any experience with business on any level knows a business must take regular inventory and audit its systems to remain successful and have complete knowledge of where the business stands vis-à-vis its competitors, its lenders, its market share, etc.… Well if the person doesn't do this we are at a loss to understand what our shortcomings are. The business with identify weaknesses and adjust for them, the person must, by all means and purposes, do the same or the gig's up.
In 12 Step Recovery, whether you chose AA, NA, SA, GA, DA, or any other of the multitude of programme's which are derived from Alcoholics Anonymous®, you have a new design for living which we, the recovered members, embrace with wholeheartedness because it works. There is a saying within the rooms of recovery used by those who are winning at the game of recovery "It works if you work it!" And this holds true for me and countless others who were desperate enough to try this thing.
Look for next week's edition on "SALVATION". And be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive it directly you won't miss a beat.
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Japan Tobacco increased probably the most in a year in Tokyo trading after raising its year-end dividend and net revenue outlook, stating it sees carried on revenue increase in the mid-to-long term.
The stock rose up to 7.9 %, the greatest intraday obtain since November last year. It increased by 7.2 % to 4,458 yen as of 10:44 a.m., while Japan's benchmark Topix index advanced 0.7 %.
The Tokyo-based company amplified its organized dividend per share for the year through December by 10 yen to 118 yen, and increased its net revenue outlook by around 0.6 % to 474 billion yen ($3.9 billion).
Japan Tobacco, which is paying $5 billion for legal rights to sell Natural American Spirit cigarettes outside the U.S., stated several days ago that it expects the obtained assets to have over 20 billion yen in operating revenue in the fifth year after the transaction is finished.
The dividend boost and revenue outlook "left an optimistic impression," Yoshiyasu Okihira, an expert at SMBC Nikko Securities., wrote in a note. "There's space for their 4Q revenue to come beyond their goal."
In August, Japan Tobacco lifted its full-year net revenue projection by 22 % to 471 billion yen, after pulling out from the beverage and vending machine businesses to concentrate on cigarettes. The previous Japanese monopoly has purchased brands and products abroad to counter a diminishing population and stagnating smoking rate at home.
"The continuing strong business momentum gives us self-confidence to accomplish mid- to long-term revenue growth, enabling us to modify the outlook for year-end dividend per share upwards," Japan Tobacco President Mitsuomi Koizumi stated in a statement.
Japan Tobacco also modified its operating revenue goal to reveal an exit from the beverage business. Managing revenue will most likely constitute 554 billion yen for the present fiscal year according to ongoing operations, unrevised from its previous outlook, the company stated not so long ago. That in contrast to its August outlook of 668 billion yen, which incorporated the discontinued procedures.
Japan Tobacco is moving to a new accounting time period corresponding to the calendar year
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One of the largest European festivals takes place next month, from the 9th of August and until the 13th in the capital of my beloved England. Much has been said and a lot of assumptions are being made regarding the recent decision of the British to leave the European Union but one thing is certain the British people much like the Greeks love their beer!
This fact is made clear in various ways. Top office executives to blue-collar workers alike, all have one thing in common, the local pub! The pub is a favorite gathering spot for a beer meeting, after 5:00pm when the work day is done. Moreover, Beer Festivals which take place throughout the year and in different parts of the country is another way that the British show their love of beer. This way they manage to expand their interest and their culinary palette always eager to try something new, since new brews and microbreweries are emerging like mushrooms in every corner of the Old Albion.
But there is one that stands out above the others. It's the largest and oldest festival that takes place in Britain. Of course we are talking about no other than the Great British Beer Festival. Our very own Katerina had traveled us to London about this time last year and had included the Festival as part of her beer travel proposals. So this year it's time we will learn more about the Great British Beer Festival.
As I mentioned above, the Festival has a history of several decades. It goes back to 1971 and the creation of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale). The original objective of the founders was their opposition to the growing mass production of beer and the standardization of the British brewing industry. CAMRA's aim was to protect the rights of consumers, small breweries, to promote quality and value for money as well as to organize campaigns for the support and appreciation of traditional products such as beer, cider and perry. As part of the national heritage and culture. Therefore, taking this into consideration the group organizes workshops and festivals, the original being the Great British Festival, which was held six years after the establishment of CAMRA, in 1977 at Alexandra Palace. In 1981 the festival was held at Queens Hall, in the city of Leeds, and it was the first time the festival wasn't held in London. From 1981 through 1990, with the exception of 1984 when the festival didn't take place, it was held between Leeds and Brighton. In 1991 the festival returned to London. After changing venues several times, it now takes place at the Olympia Grand exhibition hall in London.
The Great British Beer Festival is an annual festival which has been described by many as the largest Pub in the world. It offers its guests more than 450 beers from British breweries, while it also hosts over 200 international breweries. Aside from domestic and international beers the festival has a special place for ciders and perries. Over the course of the festival the venue has over 66,000 visitors and over 350,000 pints of beer are consumed. The venue is accessible by subway and it is family friendly since there is a special area for those not wishing to drink or are underage.
During the three-day event, there is a variety of entertainment available and many fun activities take place within the exhibition center. Live music, pub games and a variety of food options to accompany your favorite brew. Tickets are available at various prices for CAMRA members and non-members. Prices for the three days' range from 39-49 pounds and they offer a number of privileges to visitors. One day tickets for members are available for 9pounds and 11pounds for non-members. Children get in free with a paying adult!
Visit the Greatest british beer festival and enjoy some real Ale this summer.
Η Δανάη Μαργαριτίδη έχει πτυχίο Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο Δημοσίων Σχέσεων του Πανεπιστημίου του Λιντς. Γύρισε στην πατρίδα εξαιτίας της εμπιστοσύνης της στην δύναμη που δείχνουμε ως λαός στα δύσκολα και της αγάπης για τους δικούς της ανθρώπους. Τον τελευταίο καιρό κάποια μοίρα της παίζει "ένα παιχνίδι" και η Ζωή την έφερε σε επαφή με την μπύρα..
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HOUSTON --A registered sex offender went back to jail after officers say they found child pornography on his laptop.
Jack Edward Logan faces three charges of possession of images of child pornography and one count of violation of a protective order. Harris County Precinct 4 investigators say Logan went to his wife's home in violation of that protective order. Deputy constables say Logan left his laptop there.
The wife gave the computer to authorities who say they found numerous images of child porn on the laptop.
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Fashion and the design of it is a centuries old craft of discovery.
Technology is equally a centuries old craft of discovery.
Because human psychology and history dictate we seek out the most efficient and easily replicable methods, mergers of these two crafts would eventually happen.
When humans began improving the micro-processor, we began to discovery ways of integrating it with fashion because of our desire to progress (technology).
With the inception of design, we can give fashion and its accompanying technology some utilitarian sense if so desired, beyond purely aesthetics; giving rise to a totally new sector of design: Wearable Technologies and Electronic Textiles.
Further additions of other crafts such as performing art and dance can bring about additional hybrid possibilities yet seen in the past that will also eventually become it's own sector of design.
This last sector of design has only recently begun and can be seen at times in music/dance performances, the majority coming from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan (JPOP, KPOP, MandoPOP).
As this sector of design grows, so will the demand for newer, more modern Wearable Technologies and e-Textiles, to be integrated into everyday clothing.
This final sector of design I hope to explore and discover for myself and help shape as it further evolves.


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New York State reports zero mother-to-child HIV transmissions
For the first time since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began, New York State is reporting zero infections passed from mother to child for an entire year.
"Pretty terrific stuff," Dan O'Connell, director of the state's AIDS institute, said during a meeting of the drug utilization review board.
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It is a marked turnaround from two decades ago, when New York was one of the leaders in maternal transmission rates. In 1990, almost 1,900 HIV-positive women in the state gave birth, with an estimated 450 to 700 of their babies being infected. By 2010, only 500 HIV-positive women gave birth with just three of their infants having HIV.
The state health department did not respond to a request for comment.
The state's success, which has been years in the making, comes on the heels of reports that Cuba has also eliminated mother-to-child transmission.
New York's success resulted from a compassionate approach, O'Connell said.
"We didn't tell mothers we don't care about you, you can't have children," he told the state's Drug Utilization Board last week. "We said we want to work with you and we've gotten to zero with that group."
The Maternal-Pediatric HIV Prevention and Care Program (MPHPCP) began in 1996 and required all women in prenatal care receive HIV counseling, and testing was recommended.
Thanks to advances in screenings and medications, the number of infants born with HIV began dropping dramatically.
In 2011, state health officials shifted their goal from reducing mother -to-child transmission of HIV to eliminating it entirely.


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Product OverviewShine a spotlight on the unsung hero of a home theatre system with this 400W R-25C centre channel speaker by Klipsch. This key piece of home audio delivers more than 60% of a movie's soundtrack and nearly all of its dialogue, which is why Klipsch's R-25C model is built to fill rooms with powerful, lifelike performances. Designed to produce high quality sound, precise dialogue and crisp imaging, this speaker helps make any in-home movie or music night memorable. Tested to produce clean, natural sound, this centre channel sounds great on its own or combined with other Klipsch speakers (sold separately).
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90 x 90 Tractrix Horn
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Klipsch built this speaker with an IMG woofer for a very specific reason: great sound. IMG woofers are exceptionally light yet also extremely rigid, creating ideal conditions to provide rich, low frequency audio with minimal breakup and distortion. Paired with Tractrix horn technology and an LTS tweeter, this centre channel's efficiency is the highest in its class.
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Power Handling (Continuous/Peak): 100W/400W
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Compatible
Low Frequency Extension: 74Hz
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Save up to 10% on 17.18 Winter Season Passes thru Monday, September 4. Purchase online now. All Gold Passes include unlimited skiing and riding -- no blackout dates and Sister Resort Reciprocal Program.
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Purchase used watersports equipment including standup paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, paddles, PFDs and more.
First come, first serve. Get here early for the best selection!
Our outdoor activities are in full swing this weekend. Check out the schedule for operating times at the Mountain Park, Adventure Sports Center International and the DCL State Park Beach Hut.
Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy Tunes & Brews. A good time was had by all!
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Gov. Paul Cellucci has requested that President Bush declare a major disaster for Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk counties.
It is estimated some 25,000 homes received damage from the flooding in the affected counties. Of that number, it is projected at least 15 percent received major damage (in excess of $10,000).
More than seven inches of rain fell on top of 2-4 inches of snowmelt water, said Peter Judge, public information officer from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, resulting in "very serious flooding."
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Question about Janome Memory Craft 9000 Computerized Sewing Machine
I have a Janome Memorycraft 9000 when i thread the bobbin it's like it's catching on something and wont feed through.When I can get it to feed through I try sewing and it gathers underneath and goes around the black part that the bobbin sits in and makes horrible noises..Please help I have had it serviced and it work ok for a little while but is doing it again.
Please help
Posted by ashleydawson on
I have a janome 9000.
when i sew the needle gets caught on something and won;t come back up.
The thread is all knotted up underneath.
Any help will be appreciated.
thanks Janet
Most likely cause is lint in and around bobbin area.
If you are using a standard top tension of 4 or 5 and this problem has developed over time, the most likely cause is lint deposited between the tension disks....... if the top tension is loose, or in the tension spring of the bobbin case if the bottom tension is having troubles. In either case you need to remove the lint......
Raise the presser foot and with a length of scrap fabric, use an action like flossing your teeth to get between the top tension disks......in extreme cases a probe (old needle) may be used very gently to remove thread and lint, but be VERY careful not to scratch the polished surfaces.
I have also written a tutorial on tension balance which may be of further assistance, particularly for bobbin tension issues:
Please TRY the solution BEFORE giving your considered rating.
Ensure that all is clean and free of lint and jams, this is the most likely cause....now for tension troubleshooting .......
This solution is for tension problems...if you cannot form any sort of stitch, the issue is quite different, so please let me know if you need a different problem solved.....
It is quite long, but just work through each section in order.
The "knotting up" can reveal a lot. If you have loose threads on one side or the other, the tension on the opposite side will be the culprit.
Ensure sharp new needle,
Thread guides and Bobbin are Clean & Clear of lint
Set Top Tesion to 4 ....then....
Balance Bobbin to suit.
If the looping threads are on the underside as you sew, it is the top tension. Top tension ought to be between 4 & 6 (this variation to allow for the different weights of fabric in your
If you are using a needle that has seen quite a deal of work, or you suspect it may be blunt, change it for a new one !
Make sure that when you thread the machine the presser foot is up so the thread goes between the discs and not to one side, top tension between 4 and 6, and that you have threaded through all the guides, including the last one, usually on the needle arm, just above the needle clamp.
It may be there is lint trapped between the discs, this will keep them slightly apart and reduce the actual tension, sometimes dramatically.
If tensions appear correct, and the thread is definitely in the channel between the discs, but still too loose and looping, try raising presser foot and remove your thread.
Now, with a 2" (50mm) wide strip piece of fabric 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm) moistened with methylated or denatured spirit, gently insert the fabric strip and clean between the discs with
a see saw / to and fro action.
In the worst cases, gentle use of a needle to pick & remove the jam may be necessary, but be very gentle and make sure the tension is set at Zero and the presser foot is raised, (to
disengage tension plates).... do not gouge or score the plates, they need a polished surface to work correctly.
Far less common, but if the loose threads are on the top, it is bobbin tension that is loose, it too may have lint in the spring and be giving a "false" tension.
I would not recommend fiddling with bobbin tension without good reason, it may end up with missing small screws and spring pieces, however, you can take the needle plate off to clean
the hook race area (where bobbin case sits)
...this is just good housekeeping, my wife does this every time she replaces the bobbin....
just take it out and clean the bobbin case and the fixed metal hook race with a small brush to remove lint. If there is a significant amount of lint, use a vacuum and small brush to get the worst.
Then wipe all this area with a cloth or cotton bud (Q tip) moistened (not soaked) with methylated spirit, especially if there appears to be fine dirty deposits....oil and lint combine to conspire against you.
If it seems likely that you ......really ....do .....actually .....need .....to adjust the bobbin case, first check there is no lint trapped in the metal spring where the thread is tensioned.
Drop-in Bobbin case will look similar to this image with the tension screw in the middle of the metalwork....
...the other screw at one end is holding it all together, so beware....it is not a tragedy to undo the whole lot and clean it, but very gingerly and lay the bits out in sequence and orientation, or you risk tearing your hair out !
....this is a bobbin case from a front loading machine and works in a very similar fashion to the top loader with drop in bobbin, again, if you dismantle it, take care so you can put it all
back properly.
When you are certain there's no trapped lint in top tension or bobbin, set the top tension to 4 and the bobbin tension to a point where you just begin to feel resistance.
Try using good quality thread of contrasting colours so you can more easily spot the changes.
Set your zigzag to one width less than maximum (eg. 5 of 6 ...or... 4 of 5 etc) and sew a sample for a few inches and check the result.... adjust the bobbin tension screw very little at
a time, perhaps 1/16 of a turn.
You may find you are playing with this balance for some little while and if you are putting the needleplate on and off each time begin to think it cannot be correct to do this.....BUT....it is,
and eventually, you do get a "feel" for the correct tension and then it happens quite quickly.....as a user you won't be doing it very often unless there is lint built up (or are there small hands at work around the house !?!?!)
If you live near the ocean as we do, salt air can play havoc with metalwork inside and out, so to help minimise this, keep a few small packets of dessicant (silica gel) in your machine
case....no case ? then make some sort of cover !
Same applies in any damp or humid environment, keep your machine dry and dust free.
Budget for a proper full service every couple of years (more often if heavily used) and if you don't use your machine for a few years, be aware that old oil will dry out and combining with
dust and form a "clag" like glue (another reason for some sort of cover, even a teatowel !)
If it is worth spending the time, energy and money on making something that you would like to give lasting enjoyment......use quality thread, .......it may seem to cost a little more at the
time, but the results, ease of use and added longevity will be worth the extra, and as a bonus, your tension troubles may be fewer and further between, because there is a more consistent diameter with good thread, and less compensating to be done by your tension plates and less thread breaks !
Posted on Nov 30, 2008
Hi there take out the race and examine it you will most probably see a mark were needle has pierced it this is most probably the problem i have had this happen a new race will solve the problem
mary h
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Yesterday, unlike today, was an absolutely gorgeous day in Glasgow. So much so, that me and Calum decided to take a break from the city and head up to Loch Lomond for a BBQ/picnic. Regardless of the fact that the burgers were frozen, BBQ wouldn't light and we ended up feasting upon gherkins and soft crackers, it was a great day out.
Today, unfortunately, is more on the rainy side and is being spent cramming quotes into my brain while I still can.
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Bless her, my Granny was never much of a chef. Which is hard to believe seeing as both me and my mum are both very much on the culinary band wagon. However, I always thought this was her greatest triumph. Plus, being cheap and very easy to make it is brilliant to whip up on a rainy day, in bulk, so you can freeze the leftovers, or live off of them for the next few days. It is made with beef mince but is just as delicious with Quorn, I have made and loved both many a time.
These ingredients make enough for five, or two with about half leftover.
- 450g beef mince or Quorn mince
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tin of Campbell's or Batchelor condensed mushroom soup
- 1 tin of condensed tomato soup (the same)
- Enough pasta for 5, roughly 250g
- 180g grated cheese
- 180g mushrooms, chopped
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- Boil the kettle for the pasta and preheat the oven to 200C.
- Add your oil to a large pot on a medium-high heat, and then soften your onion until it is transparent.
- Add the mince, and keep moving until it is brown all over. At this point, you should be putting your pasta on to cook.
- Add your mushrooms to the mince and onion, and let soften for about five mins. Then add both tins of soup and stir until your sauce is evenly combined.
- Once your pasta is cooked, add it to the pot and stir until the sauce coats it evenly. Add half of the grated cheese and stir that through too. Then, spread the pasta evenly in a large, ovenproof baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, and bake in the oven for about ten mins, or until the cheese has melted and gone golden.
Calum isn't fond of mushrooms, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that he actually really enjoyed it, far more than either of us expected.
If you are in the mood for some comfort food, and want to do something different with the mince that is sitting in the fridge, other than spaghetti bolognese, this is the recipe for you. A family heirloom, it is almost the perfect student recipe with few ingredients and not a lot of work. AND the leftovers will keep you going over the exam period (I hope).
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Instead of taking part in a protest or joining an event to call for an end to gun violence on National Day of Action, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes decided to make a video of Fairfield County residents who have been affected by gun violence in an effort to bring the message closer to home.
The video features one woman who lost her parents in a robbery at a jewelry store in Fairfield, and another whose son was shot and killed in Bridgeport on Christmas Eve, calling attention to smaller but deadly crimes, said Himes (D-4th District).
Himes, who walked out of a moment of silence on the U.S. House floor for the victims of the Orlando shooting as a sign of protest about the failure to act on gun legislation, said he aims to change the minds of people across the country.
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Himes also took part in the recent sit-in at the House, but he doesn't believe mass sit-ins or protests will make the difference.
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On the video, back in Fairfield, the daughter tells of her life without her parents and all of things they are missing because of the senseless violence. And in Bridgeport, a mom tells of how she worries for her other two children. And Anthony Bennett, pastor of Mt. Aery Baptist Church, talks about the devastation in the community after such acts of violence.
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Mina Thabet, programme director for minorities and vulnerable groups with the Egyptian Commission of Rights and Freedoms, told AFP that attacks on Coptic Christians have been "escalating in a very short time."
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Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a couple who have been married for over 40 years. Children of the Sixties, they're still free spirits, drawn together by their passion for music – and each other.
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Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam previously played an old married couple in Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre (2015).
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It appears that Dunn is trying to argue she didn't know that the investigators she hired — apparently without the rest of the board's knowledge — were using "pretexting" and other fraudulent means to gain access to the phone records not just of HP board members, but of journalists as well. She also appears to be trying to make dissident board member Tom Perkins out to be part of the plot, according to a piece in the San Jose Merc, which my friend Rob Hyndman describes as the "cookie" jar approach.
This is sounding more and more like HP's version of the Watergate break-ins, with Dunn playing the role of Richard Nixon. All we need is some audio tape of her talking with the "plumbers" to be released, with long gaps at crucial points in the discussion. Matt Marshall at VentureBeat has more details.
As far as HP is concerned, whether Ms. Dunn knew any of these details is irrelevant. She was in charge of a secret and quasi-legal investigation into the activities of her fellow board members, and that justifies her termination — assuming HP is serious when it says that "Directors should have the highest professional and personal ethics and values, consistent with HP's longstanding values and standards." And the sooner the company does it, the better off it will be.
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Following one of the season's most straightforward one-stop races in terms of strategy, at the 2017 Italian Grand Prix, Formula One is now getting ready for one of the most complex tactical races of the championship, which takes place around the illuminated streets of Singapore. The three softest tyres in the Pirelli P Zero range – soft, supersoft, and ultrasoft – have once again been brought to Singapore, just as was the case last year, ready for a 61-lap race that normally lasts close to the full two-hour limit, with more than one pit stop. Added to this unusual challenge are the usual considerations of a non-permanent street circuit: variable levels of low grip, street furniture such as manholes and white lines, as well as a high probability of safety cars: 100% so far in the track's nine-year history.
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Pirelli's racing manager also admitted that strategy will play a very important role in a race that has a very high chance for a safety car. In the nine races that have been held in Singapore, there has been safety car deployed fourteen times: "Singapore is always one of the most exciting and unpredictable races of the year, in which pit stop strategy often plays a crucial role in the outcome: also because of the near certainty of a safety car at some point during the arduous two hours. Having said that, pole position has historically had a strong influence on the race win at Marina Bay, so qualifying will be crucial as well." – Mario Isola concluded.
The Marina Bay Street Circuit from a tyre point of view:
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Maharashtra sect up in arms against Dow Chemicals unit in PuneSeptember 26th, 2008 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Sep 26 (IANS) Followers of the Varkari sect in Maharashtra Friday intensified their agitation against Dow Chemicals to press their demand for closure of the multinational company's unit near here for alleged pollution. The Varkaris staged a protest in Chakan, Alandi and Khed sub-districts.
The Varkaris, known for their peace loving nature and devotion to Maharashtra's reigning deity Vithoba of Pandharpur, are up in arms against the infamous Union Carbide's sister concern setting up its Research and Development unit at Shinde Vasuli near Chakan, about 25 km from Pune.
"We do not want the polluting unit here and will not rest till it is wound up," former Bombay High Court judge B.G. Kolse Patil, leading the agitation, told reporters.
Doubting the claim of Dow Chemicals and the government authorities that the company only wants to set up it R&D unit where no commercial production would be carried out and therefore no scope for pollution, Kolse Patil asked why the company had sought 100 acres of land in that case.
"We have adverse reports against the company from 54 countries and cannot trust its promises," he added.
Even as rebel Nationalist Congress Party leader Shalinitai Patil, the widow of former Maharashtra chief minister Vasantdada Patil, led the agitation in Alandi, the party's president and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar appealed to the Varkaris in Pune to refrain from the agitation.
"I will not hesitate to recommend the unit's closure if it were to cause pollution but my enquiries have revealed that nothing of the sort is happening," Pawar said.
Referring to the beating up of a Dow official and burning down of his car by the protesters, Pawar said it was unbecoming of the sect's character.
A Maharashtra Pollution Control Board officer told IANS that the proposed R&D unit has received clearance from the National Chemicals Laboratory but could complete only 20 percent of its construction because of the ongoing agitation.
Among those lending support to the agitation was Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president Gopinath Munde, who flayed the arrest and "humiliation" of Varkari leader Bandu Maharaj Karadkar some days ago. The BJP's ally Shiv Sena has also supported the stir.
Meanwhile, the Varkaris took out processions singing bhajans (devotional songs) at other places in the state, including Nagpur and Akola, to express solidarity with the agitation.
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Fourth Succession War[edit]
At the start of the Fourth Succession War the Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group was stationed on the world Harvest alongside the mercenary unit Helmut's Hermits and a considerable number of supporting regiments. The regiment was taken by surprise by the attack of the First Lyran Regulars, the Third Lyran Regulars and the Fourth Donegal Guards during Operation Gotterdammerung. The Fifth LAG was eventually being forced to retreat to Kirchbach. However, the LCAF attacked Kirchbach during the exploitation phase. Kirchbach was defended by the Fifth Amphigean LAG and two additional DCMS 'Mech units, Helmut's Hermits and the Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars. The Lyran task force consisted of the Tyr Regiment, Winfield's Brigade, the Fourth Donegal Guards and the Third Lyran Regulars. The DCMS units were driven off-world in short order after the Seventeenth Regulars had been crushed by the Tyr Regiment.[1][2]
War of 3039[edit]
In April 3039 Vega was hit by the Federated Commonwealths Third Davion Guards and Third Lyran Guards regiments. The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world.[3]
Clan Invasion[edit]
The Fifth was shattered during the Clan Invasion when Clan Ghost Bear attacked Krenice. The Fifth did severe damage to the Twelfth Bear Chevaliers when they first landed, and proceeded to launch a series of raids on their supply lines and ran a series of hit and run assaults. The Ghost Bears were able to flush the Fifth out of their hiding places via air support, and forced the Fifth to move across the continent away from their DropShips. The Fifth's commander dispatched smaller groups to slow the pursuing Bears by hitting them in the flanks. The Fifth was driving towards the city of Hasnorvan while stringing out and attacking the Bears. Unfortunately the Bears had lifted an assault Trinary to the city and occupied fortified positions. When the Fifth reached the city, they were caught in a crossfire that destroyed them.[4]
The 48th[edit]
The Battalion sized Mercenary unit known as The 48th is made up of the surviving members of the Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group.[5]
|Commanding Officers of the 5th Amphigean Light Assault Group
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Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[7][6]
- CO: General Kent Gerber
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Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[10]
Fift Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[8]
- CO: Tai-sa Helen Cassidy
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 45, "Draconis Front - Harvest"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 60, "Draconis Front - Kirchbach"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 32, "Wave One - Vega (April-June)"
- ↑ Invading Clans (sourcebook), pp. 36-37, "Krenice (DC)"
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update - The 48th, p. 24
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 134, "'Mech Unit Deployment Table (as of 3025)"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 114,
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 20 Year Update, p 40, "Deployment tables, Vega Prefecture".
- ↑ "Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack), p. 47"
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Pieter de Vries was just a child when his father brought home a Yashika 35mm camera and introduced the filmmaking bug into the family. It must have struck a major chord with the youngster, as Pieter recalls that when he was in primary school art class, he would always draw landscapes that included a tiny man standing in the corner. "He was standing behind a camera on a tripod looking at the scene. I guess that personwasme–soIhadagoodidea about my career path early on." De Vries first job in the film industry was working in the darkroom at the AV Department at ANU in Canberra. Not long after, he began a job as an assistant in news and current affairs for the ABC which provided invaluable on the job training. Soon de Vries was shooting everything from docos to op-ed pieces, where he discovered the person behind the camera had the power to really shape how a story was told. " Wherever you point your camcorder, you are placing a rectangular frame around a particular part of the scene," says de Vries. "You have the choice to record some parts of the scene and to exclude unwanted parts. "Choose to include an object or person in the frame and it becomes important to your audience. Leave it out, and for your viewers, it will never exist. You become totally responsible for what will be on the screen. The edit begins before the card or tape even leaves the camcorder." De Vries believes this early grounding in news-making put him in a "good place" to be competent and confident in filmmaking. "The ability to quickly evaluate a scene then to work creatively at a high technical standard – this is what news filming gives you." He believes anyone wanting to enter this increasingly competitive industry should be prepared to work hard and "in any capacity" whether it be in film, documentary or commercial work. "Express to everyone you can that you are keen to do more. If you are asked to do something, do it and then a bit more. Get asked back for the next production and start to form a small network of colleagues and friends who are in various stages of Lights! Camera! Action! One of Australia's most experienced cameramen, Pieter de Vries, reveals the secrets of great filmmaking. Feature shoot to thriLL 12 012_Bpics6_cinema_v2.indd 12 29/08/11 3:19 PM
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