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Hate is too burdensome to allow its continued existence
Hate is so ridiculous. It is especially ridiculous when hate is a result of race. I believe race hatred is taught. I remember when my son was in elementary school describing his classmate as peach. He did not realize she was white. Kids do not see color until they are taught.
I think it is plain ridiculous to hate someone because of race. It is economically unsound. It is spiritually, emotionally and physically draining. Are we mature enough to realize when you have to co-exist that you have to accept differences? It is sickening because it is so real.
How do we overcome it? I simply want to exist in peace, protection and prosperity. I want all the good stuff individuals not of my race want. I also want what I want for them. I do not think I am better than anyone else. No one should. The good Lord made us all.
It boils down to treating folks like you want to be treated or how you would want those close to you to be treated. The karma of life exists in racism too. God sees this. We've got to become bigger than hate and racism. We've got to question our inner biases. We've got to be willing to listen to others who are different from ourselves. We have to be willing to disagree without being disagreeable.
Human beings of another race are not folks to mock, humiliate, destroy, attack, oppress, kill, or do anything to that you would not want done to yourself. I think the challenge has to be an inner challenge. The willingness to be fair and the willingness for an inner gut check.
Folks should ask, am I a racist? Do I think folks of another race deserve less than I? Do I treat folks of other races well? Do I see other races as "those" people?
It scares me because I see our country turning back progress in tolerance toward race. In fact, it is getting out of control. Folks are becoming bold racists. I love all races but I am still able to see the ugly traits of racism, and I would like to see it stop so our neighborhoods, counties, state and country can become better. I do not want to live in fear of terrorism openly or secretly done. I want to enjoy where I reside as a human being.
I have hope for our country. It is in how we approach this out-of-control issue. We should also stop racism, sexism, classism, and all "isms."
In the last few years, we have been experiencing in this country at least twice a year a national situation involving racism. Then after the cameras are gone, it continues to occur daily in our neighborhoods, counties and communities.
We are sparked on by the ones receiving national attention. We march. We are on TV. What happens after the cameras disappear? Raising awareness is good but why are we not following up on these issues after the marches/rallies?
I have tried to ignore racism. Mainly because I think in 2017, people should be better than that. (We should be better at sexism, classism, and disability discrimination too, etc). However, sometimes it happens right in our neighborhoods and it becomes too expensive, too violent, too disruptive and too dehumanizing to ignore. We have got to work at this stuff every day and stand up to it when we see it without fear of terror, or being blacklisted, receiving economic retaliation, and the like.
I do have hope. Just before this incident, one of my white Facebook friends invited me to church. Over the years, not once have I been invited to a white church, even though I must admit, I have received invitations at my North Macon address sent to everyone in the neighborhood.
I think it will take whites, blacks, Hispanics and Asians and all others to say no to racism and stop anyone who attempts to engage in such. Our country has too much potential to let racism (or other "ism") prevail, thrive and succeed.
Veronica Brinson is a Macon-based attorney.

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Communications – Philippa Harris MTS
Philippa Harris has been in the travel and tourism industry for over 25 years and is Managing Director of Take One Media, the UK's leading company for display and distribution of tourism literature, and part of Menzies Distribution.
She started her commercial career as a market researcher, and moved into marketing in travel with time spent at Thomson Holidays, British Airways and the International Leisure Group before becoming Marketing Director for Eurotunnel when it launched in 1994, then Marketing Director at First Choice Holidays and finally Managing Director of luxury holiday brands, Sovereign (part of First Choice) and Harlequin Worldwide.
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After a career in Hotel and Restaurant Management Alison moved into marketing with Copthorne Hotels as Director of Marketing Worldwide, setting up a network of global sales offices. One of the first ACORN Award winners and Chartered Marketers, she launched Marketing and PR company, Representation Plus, in 1988, later expanding into Europe. In 2003 Representation Plus acquired CIBPR and in 2012 First PR, specialists in the travel, tourism and leisure industries. Clients include all aspects of the tourism and travel industry from the UK and across the world. Alison, also acts as Director of Tourism UK and Ireland for the Sultanate of Oman, Lithuania Tourism Authority and Samoa Tourism Authority. In 2010 Alison was awarded the Shine Award for Leadership and in 2011 named as one of the most influential 100 Women in the Industry. Alison was Chairman of the Tourism Society from 2007 to 2011 and is currently Executive Secretary for ANTOR (Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives). Representation Plus also runs the PATA secretariat.
Tourism Symposium – Benjamin Carey FTS
Managing Director of Carey Tourism, Benjamin is an international marketing expert, accomplished trainer and former tour operator (Thomson and Airtours). With a passion for the sustainable development and environmental management of tourism, his expertise is in capacity building, revenue management, co-operatives, protected areas and less established destinations, especially those emerging from conflict. Consultant to UK, European and UN agencies, a visiting academic and member of UNWTO's Panel of Experts, Benjamin has established DMOs in Europe, Asia and the Middle East and represented a wide range of heritage destinations. Extensive project experience in more than 40 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Caribbean.
Students and Young Members – Carole Sherlock FTS
A Tourism professional and member of The Tourism Society for over 10 years, with a BA (Hons) in Tourism from University of Strathclyde and over 15 years' experience as a Tourism academic, lecturing in Further and Higher Education. Currently working as a consultant involved in training and research. Past Chair of the Tourism Society Scotland (2011 - 2014) Member of the TS Education Group and the Skills Development Scotland Tourism Skills Forum, dedicated to strengthening links with the Education sector. Carole is extremely passionate about ensuring the development of Tourism businesses and realises the importance of keeping up to date with all aspects of tourism and hospitality and indeed passing the knowledge on to other TSS members.
Think Tank and External Affairs – Jenny McGee MTS
With over thirty years' experience gained working at the national and regional tourist boards, during her career Jenny has been influential in the development and delivery of a diverse range of national tourism projects responding to government strategy and market conditions: from the adoption of technology for tourism information and marketing, through to crisis communications management and destination management reorganisation.
As Director of Strategy and Communications, Jenny was instrumental in the development and delivery of the Strategic Framework for Tourism in England and led VE's signature industry engagement events: English Tourism Week and the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. She has also held senior positions at VisitLondon, the English Tourist Board and VisitBritain.


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For thousands of years Ayurvedic medicine has utilized the galls of the pistachio tree to treat asthma, skin conditions and heart conditions. Now science is showing us the proof.
In Hawaii and parts of Asia, there is a local term for the activity of snacking on partially cracked shells and seeds of pistachio nuts along with a few other notable seeds such as apricot: "Crack seed."
One might appreciate the term "crack" with the fact that these nuts – together with the surrounding partially opened shell – are typically roasted and nicely flavored with salts and spices. They can be, well, sort of addictive, and the sweet-salty flavor of the shell often rivals the rich taste of the nut meat inside.
My point? Well, for starters, new research is finding that the galls and shells of the humble pistachio seed contain a special biochemical that has become of interest to pharmaceutical researchers.
It gets more interesting when we find that pistachio galls have been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine.
But why is pistachio research so important to pharmaceutical companies? Because a particular substance in pistachios blocks enzymes called phosphodiesterases. Phosphodiesterases are enzymes that will break apart phosphodiesters.
What's the big deal about phosphodiesters?
It just so happens that practically every protein is assembled using a phosphodiester backbone. This means that an enzyme that breaks apart phosphodiesters can really interrupt our metabolism.
Now not all phosphodiesterases are necessarily bad. In fact, our bodies produce and utilize these enzymes to help control and regulate processes. They are also used to help signal the ending and beginning of certain metabolic processes.
But phosphodiesterases are also involved in a number of disease symptoms and metabolic problems. This is why pharmaceutical companies are so interested in what are called selective phosphodiesterase-inhibitors.
Selective phosphodiesterase inhibitors
There are a number of nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitors in nature, including caffeine and theobromine (green tea) among others. But selective phosphodiesterase inhibitors are considered more therapeutic because they halt some processes without interrupting others.
A clear example of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor drug is Sildenafil – branded as Viagra. By blocking the phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme, the drug opens certain blood vessels– particularly those involved in penile erection. But also many others.
Another phosphodiesterase is type 4 and this is related to diseases related to respiratory conditions – meaning the lungs and sinuses. Asthma, bronchitis and other airway conditions are typically rampant with phosphodiesterase-4.
This means that inhibitors that are selective to phosphodiesterase-4 have been found to open the airways and sinuses. This of course means a greater ability to breathe.
That's not all. Many skin conditions, such as psoriasis, also involve high phosphodiesterase-4 levels.
As such, drugs have been developed to inhibit this enzyme. These are modeled upon plant-produced inhibitors such as Luteolin produced by peanuts. And Mesembrine, isolated from the South African herb, Sceletium tortuosum – also called Kanna.
Drug examples of phosphodiesterase-4 inhibiting drugs include Roflumilast used to treat asthma, and Ibudilast - a bronchodilator also used for strokes. And let's not forget Apremilast, used for psoriasis.
Another important type of selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor blocks phosphodiesterase-1. Like phosphodiesterase-5, phosphodiesterase-1 is also involved in the contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscles, as they conduct calcium ions and an energy metabolite called cAMP.
This means blocking high phosphodiesterase-1 can also treat airway conditions and conditions related to high blood pressure.
One of the better known phosphodiesterase-1 inhibitors is Vinpocetine – a constituent of the periwinkle plant (Vinca minor). This has been shown to be useful for airway conditions, cardiovascular conditions and dementia.
Pistachio galls contain phosphodiesterase inhibitors
So hopefully you see why finding this type of therapeutic agent in the galls of the pistachio is a big deal.
Researchers from Italy's University of Salerno obtained some galls from the pistachio tree – Pistacia integerrima. They proceeded to grind them into a powder.
They proceeded to extract and analyze the extracts for their biochemical constituents. They found numerous medicinal compounds including sterols, triterpenoids and phenols – including naringenin found in citrus and others.
One of the main therapeutic agents found was pistagremic acid. This has been found in other research to reduce pain and inflammation.
Anyway, the researchers produced ten different extract fractions from the powder and analyzed them against phosphodiesterase-1. The powder extracts significantly inhibited phosphodiesterase-1.
They also demonstrated from other research on phosphodiesterase and phosphodiesterase inhibitors – given the traditional history in asthmatic treatment – that Pistacia integerrima also likely inhibits phosphodiesterase-5.
Other research has found pistachio essential oil also inhibits the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme – involved in pain and inflammation.
Ayurvedic medicine confirmed by science - once again
While this sounds like a lot of chemical gobbledygook, the research confirms a pistachio gall Ayurvedic remedy used for thousands of years.
Numerous varieties of the pistachio tree grow in Asia and notably in the Himalayan region. The tree likes higher elevations.
For thousands of years, Ayurvedic healers crushed the pistachio galls and boiled them up. They produced a concoction called Karkatshringi. Karkatshringi has been used for centuries to treat asthma, circulatory conditions and skin conditions.
The bonus is that medicinal plants such as pistachio also contain numerous other agents, which serve to balance and buffer the metabolic effects of their medicinal constituents.
Today much of the pistachio nuts are produced from rootstock of the Pistacia integerrima species, along with P. atlantica and P. terebinthus.
So do these benefits translate to the nuts?
The galls develop as an immune response by the pistachio tree. But the leaves, shells and nuts also contain many phenols and phytochemicals. While it appears these parts of the tree have not yet been tested for phosphodiesterase inhibition, it does appear they may contain at least some of the compounds that inhibit phosphodiesterase.
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, 60 adults with cholesterol problems ate 1.5 ounces of shelled pistachio nuts per day for three months. Testing before and after the period revealed the pistachio nut consumption significantly improved their lipids and blood sugar (glycemic) status. But they also showned significantly improved arterial function and decreased vascular stiffness - meaning they had healthier arteries.
Because vascular stiffness is directly related to smooth muscle function and thereby phosphodiesterase-1 and 5, it would be logical to assume that the nuts promote at least some of the same effects as the galls - but perhaps more gradually.
So – go ahead and "crack seed."
Learn more natural solutions for asthma.
Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Saleem, Ghias Uddin, et al., "Phosphodiesterase-1 Inhibitory Activity of Two Flavonoids Isolated from Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart Galls," Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2015, Article ID 506564, 6 pages, 2015. doi:10.1155/2015/506564
Rauf A, Uddin G, Siddiqui BS, Khan A, Khan H, Arfan M, Muhammad N, Wadood A. In-vivo antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity of pistagremic acid isolated from Pistacia integerrima. Phytomedicine. 2014 Oct 15;21(12):1509-15. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2014.07.015.
Shirole RL, Shirole NL, Kshatriya AA, Kulkarni R, Saraf MN. Investigation into the mechanism of action of essential oil of Pistacia integerrima for its antiasthmatic activity. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 May 14;153(3):541-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.02.009.
Kasliwal RR, Bansal M, Mehrotra R, Yeptho KP, Trehan N. Effect of pistachio nut consumption on endothelial function and arterial stiffness. Nutrition. 2015 May;31(5):678-85. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.10.019.


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Good morning!
I have some very good news, with some very strange feelings.
Just a couple of days ago, I found out that I have been asked to speak at Vida Vegan Con May 2015 on Veganism, Body Image, Self-Esteem, ED Recovery, and how reading blogs & social media can influence all of the above. (registration starts tomorrow and is here). I have applied to many very cool things this year, but this one both takes the cake and shakes shit up inside of me. I want to discuss this, because transparency in blogging is what makes it worthwhile, don't you think?
When I received my acceptance email, I cried. Not in the "OMG I am so happy I am crying" kind of way, but in the "OMG I wanted this so bad, but it is coming in a different form than I imagined and now I feel fucking terrified" kind of way. You see, a lot of my friends applied to speak at Vida Vegan Con and didn't get in. Additionally, I had pictured myself giving the workshop with a co-facilitator, and because VVC will be focusing on solo presentations this year, I will not be able to. I felt guilty. Selfishly, I also felt really sad. I wanted the camaraderie and the support and the alternative perspective on that stage, but that wasn't what was offered. It sucked a little bit to realize that.
What was offered, though, was a different kind of opportunity. I have been asked to stand on a stage and say a little something about a transformation from the hellish sickness that was my eating disorder, and into a place of connected compassion and love for myself and for other people who struggle. I have been offered a moment to lead a group of people in a conversation on what it means to embrace veganism as a tool for wellness, to empower those who still struggle to make the decision to move forward with a commitment to self. Actually, my talk doesn't have much to do with me. My talk is a good thing to happen in the vegan and blog communities, and it occurred to me that I am simply honored to facilitate it.
Ah. That perspective shift was refreshing.
Speaking of refreshing, let's talk gazpacho.
The tomatoes in my little plot of land are JUST starting to pop off, and this recipe is the result of that. You can heat it up or leave it raw, depending on your preference (and your climate). It tastes like pure unbridled summer, and would be great with some hummus and rice crackers at a picnic. Get up on it!
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- 2 Cups chopped tomatoes (I recommend cherry tomatoes)
- 1 cup cilantro
- ½ small onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Serrano Pepper
- 1 Jalapeno
- ½ Tablespoon salt
- 1 ear corn (optional)
- 1 can black beans (optional)
- ½ avocado (optional)
- Pulse tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic, oil, apple cider vinegar, peppers, and salt in a blender. I like my soup relatively chunky, but you can make it as smooth as you like.
- Add in black beans and corn (but do not blend, these taste best whole)
- If you want a hot soup, heat over low heat until just warm enough
- Top with more bell pepper, corn, avocado and extra cilantro
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Going for ice cream is one of those iconic things about Summer break. Strolling down the street with your little cone or sitting and enjoying some company and views is part of what Summer brings. Thankfully, there are more and more dairy-free options being offered, but depending on where you are, they can be hard to find - and expensive when you do find them.
Thankfully, I don't have to go out to enjoy a delicious cone of ice cream, and I don't have to spend $5 or more on a pint in the grocery store. I can just make it in my kitchen. It does require some planning and waiting, but it is all worth it in the end!
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Earlier this summer I shared my chocolate chai ice cream recipe, but today I have something fruity for you for when you want to use your fresh produce (or even the frozen stuff in your freezer).
I decided on mango because who doesn't love a good juicy mango? I could seriously eat mangos all summer long and never et tired of them. In fact, I do! :)
Yes, you will need an ice cream maker for this recipe. I'm hoping to add some churn-free ice creams to my index in the future. The good news is that you can get a relatively inexpensive ice cream maker and it will work beautifully. Mine is a simple one with a base that freezes and an electronic churn and I love it! Only paid $30 for it brand new a few years ago (check out Amazon for one).
The swirl is the most fun part of this whole thing. Half of the swirl mixture is added to the end to make the effect - and adds more fun fruity flavour!
My husband's eyes opened very wide in delight when he tasted this, so I counted this recipe a success.
Mango Swirl Ice Cream
What you need:
For the Mango Swirl:
2 cups mango'
2 TBSP organic cane sugar
For the Cream Base:
2 cans full fat coconut milk
2 TBSP arrowroot powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 TBSP maple syrup
1/4 tsp sea salt
What to do:
Mix all of the ice cream ingredients (to avoid clumps, you can do this in a blender, or dissolve the arrowroot powder into a small, separate amount of coconut milk) into a small pot on medium heat. Do no let it boil, but allow it to cook and thicken - about 5-8 minutes or so.
Cool and then chill in the fridge for at least 5 hours.
While the cream base chills, make the swirl by adding the mango and cane sugar to a small pot. Cook on low heat and constantly stir as the fruit softens.
Once the fruit no can no longer maintain its shape, use an immersion blender to puree it until it becomes a thick sauce (feel free to leave chunks if that is your cup of tea). Set aside and allow to cool.
Once completely chilled, put the mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer's directions.
As the mixture becomes thicker, like soft serve, start to slowly pour in about half of the mixture.
Ladle the finished ice cream into a container. Scoop the rest of the mango swirl in three sections along the top and use a bread knife to swirl it in.
Freeze a few more hours and then scoop and enjoy!
Do you have an ice cream churn to enjoy during the Summer?


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The Brinjal, the popular vegetable of the masses, is native to India. The most common variety, the glossy purple Brinjal is a familiar component of Indian curries.
This inexpensive vegetable was known as Malayan purple melon in China. There it was a common food item since 600 BC.May be the shape of first varieties that English speakers came across prompted them to call it as eggplant. The botanical name of Brinjal is Solanum melongena.
The other names are begun in Bengali, ringna in Gujarathi, baingan in Hindi, badane in Kannada,waangum in Kashmiri, vazhuthinanga in Malayalam, vange in Marathi, baigan in Orriya, kathiri in Tamil,venkaya in Telugu and the other names are Aubergine and Eggplant.
With Brinjal we used to do only sambar and poriyal ..why not try out kootu..try this and enjoy…
|250 g
|Brinjal (cut lengthwise)
|150 g
|Shallots (sambar onions finely chopped)
|½ cup
|Moong dhal (payatham paruppu)
|2 tsp
|Rasam powder
|Mustard seeds and urad dhal for sauting
|Curry leaves ( little)
|1 tsp
|Fenugreek seeds
|½ tsp
|Asafoetida powder
|¼ tsp
|Turmeric powder
|Salt (as per taste)
- Cut brinjal lengthwise and chop the shallots.
- Pressure cook brinjal, shallots and moong dhal with little turmeric. keep for 2 whistle.
- Take a kadai with oil, saute mustard seeds, urad dhal, asafoedita and fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
- Add the pressure cooked brinjal to it.
- Add rasam powder and salt.
- Mix well and keep in sim for 2 minutes
- Remove from fire and serve it hot with rice.


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U.S. Soldier MIA from Korean War Identified
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- Created: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 10:16
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 10:16
- Written by Administrator
In 2000, a joint U.S-Democratic People's Republic of Korea team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), excavated a mass grave discovered earlier in Unsan County, south of the area known as "Camel's Head." The team recovered remains of at least five individuals as well as military clothing.
Analysts from DPMO and JPAC developed case leads with information spanning more than 58 years. They evaluated the circumstances surrounding the soldier's death and researched wartime documentation on the movements of U.S. and enemy forces on the battlefield.
Among forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC used dental comparisons and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used mitochondrial DNA -- which matched that of Carnabuci's brother -- in the identification.
With this identification, 7,997 service members still remain missing from the conflict.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO website at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1420.
U.S. Soldier MIA from Korean War Identified [ http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14484 ]


text: I have been thinking about our trip to Disney all week. Our family planned this trip almost a year ago. We now have three months and one day left before our vacation begins. I had not put much thought into our trip until this week. Our family is not planning to stay in one of the deluxe disney hotels. We have reserved a house a few miles from the park. I really would have liked to stay at one of the nice resorts but our group decided a house would be a better choice for such a large group. Planning our vacation and the itinerary has been fun and very easy. I went to the Disney website and used their great tools to create and print out our own map of attractions we plan to visit. Our list of attractions to visit is fairly long so we will be visiting the park a couple days at least. We also plan to visit the famous Disney's Board Walk and enjoy the scenic view along Crescent Lake. Even though we have planned most of our trip around the family, I have scheduled some free time for my husband and I. We hope to find a nice romantic restaurant where we can enjoy a candle light dinner one evening. Over all, I hope we will have a wonderful family vacation to remember forever.


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RCA Goes Retail With RadioShack
INDIANAPOLIS -- Thomson Consumer Electronics and Radio-Shack will officially kick off the five-year RCA Digital Entertainment Center "store-within-a-store" deal on June 6 with a press event and concert with recording star Jewel in New York.
The installation of the Centers, which began soon after the announcement of this deal last year is 98 percent complete in the 5,000 company owned & operated RadioShack stores nationwide. The agreement includes around 100 RCA-brand audio and video SKUs.
The 2,000 franchised RadioShack locations will get displays if they order a predetermined amount of RCA product, according to David T. Kranstuber, Thomson's general manager of RadioShack strategic alliance marketing & sales. He noted that installation of the Centers in those stores have begun and will continue through 2001.
Among the featured products that are part of the RCA display in RadioShack are RCA-brand DirecTV satellite dishes, DVD players, digital cameras, the Lyra digital audio recorder, Dolby Digital receivers, a 36-inch HDTV monitor, an HDTV set-top box, 19- to 32-inch analog TVs, TV/VCR combos, VCRs, shelf audio systems, and accessories.
About 15 percent of the RCA Digital Entertainment Center lineup is exclusive to the chain.
During a sneak preview of the Center, executives with Thomson and RadioShack said those exclusives include portable electronics, speakers and other items that RadioShack's Optimus brand used to represent. Optimus will now be a car electronics-only brand, according to John Brant, RadioShack district sales manager in the Indianapolis area.
The retail displays were designed by Thomson and RadioShack, with the manufacturer picking up the tab, estimated at "millions of dollars," for their construction. The space the Center replaces was previously occupied by the Optimus audio/video line. Depending upon the size of the RadioShack location, the Digital Entertainment Centers will range from 16 to 18 feet of wall space, with a couple of POP displays in front of each wall display.
When asked how RadioShack will handle stocking and consumer delivery of the RCA line -- especially the big-screen TVs -- due to the typically small size of an outlet, Brant said that ideally "product will be in stock, and the consumer can take it when they leave the store. If we are out of stock delivery will be made in two days."
In an interview with TWICE at Thomson's Indianapolis headquarters, Michael O'Hara, senior VP/Americas, outlined how the company positioned the deal with its other retail customers and what this means for the RCA brand.
"We were up front and talked about the deal to our customers, told them it was a `store-within-a-store' concept," he explained. "This is an exclusive deal, different than our relationships with Circuit City, Sears and Best Buy."
O'Hara remarked that RadioShack "came to us for a proposal" and that "other companies were vying for this deal, such as Sony, so our customers understood what was going on."
From Thomson's perspective the deal is indicative of the move from analog to digital technology because "these new products invite more questions. And as RadioShack says, `If you've got questions, we've got answers.' It's a good fit for us."
Look for RadioShack ads that highlight the RCA Entertainment Center and special Father's Day gift-giving ideas, and feature Howie Long and Teri Hatcher, to break right before the June 6 event in New York.


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I've been thinking about writing this for a while, writing a sort of user manual for myself. I like understanding the Why and How of what I do in order to be as good and happy and productive as possible. Since it's a new year and I'm re-viewing 2018 while I also define what my theme for 2019 will be, I figured there's no time like the present to do this.
So below, for the curious, is the TOC and introduction I wrote up for it. I'm certain this will change a lot and never actually be done. But I've already written something in my various journals for literally everything below.
I'm just going to start pulling it all together.
Working on this for an hour-ish and I'm at ~1200 words.
Table of Contents
- What are we here for?
- Important Principles and Code of Ethics
- Issues/Causes I care About
- People important to me
- Personal Heroes
- How I interact with humans
- Bad Habits
- What makes me happy
- Things I want to learn/Skills
- How I work
- 40,000 Feet: Drive and purpose
- 30,000 Feet: 3-5 year vision
- 20,000 Feet: 1 year themes
- 10,000 Feet: Projects
- Runway: Task management processes
- Past year themes and assessments
- Creativity
- Exercise
- Error Codes
- Appendices
What are we here for?
This thing is a combination of ideas - a user manual as described by CPG Grey on episode on Cortex #79 , a work manifesto like Rands' "How to Rands", and sort of a aggregation of process related stuff I've been maintaining for years.
It is also an attempt to mark a point in my life where I feel like... me. I have an identity, people and principles that matter to me and, for the first time in a while, I'm really content with the vast majority of the areas of my life. Seeing how this could or will change in the next few years, especially as I intend to separate the Horizons sections, which is taken pretty much directly from Getting Things Done by David Allen, and keep it updated every years.
I feel like I should be able to give this to a person who asks why I do what I do, or give them at least a portion, and they get a good idea of how I work.
This is probably unlikely and this is going to be pretty weirdly organized. And probably out of date in reality.
For the extra curious my 2019 theme will be "Cultivation." More on that later. Probably.


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From the Vault #7: Widgeon Creek Part 3
After a short hike, we finally made it up to Widgeon Falls. The guys and I took a much needed break to eat lunch and enjoy the scenery before hiking back down to the canoes and the long paddle back.
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Global Inflatable Packaging Market: Snapshot
The global inflatable packaging market is gaining from the exponential growth of global protective packaging market. Inflatable packaging is a type of flexible packaging that offers high protection to fragile goods against shocks during transit. This makes inflatable packaging preferred among product manufacturers, retailers, and logistics service providers. Inflatable packaging is also environment friendly over its bulkier counterparts such as paper cushioning and loose-fill peanuts.
Globally, the increasing number of internet users are increasingly preferring online retail channel for convenience. However, the delivery of goods requires safe packaging to prevent damage during handling and transportation. This is acting in favor of the inflatable packaging market.
A report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) estimates the global inflatable packaging market to expand at a CAGR of 6.0% for the forecast period of 2017 to 2025. Progressing at this rate the market will be worth US$3.1 bn by the end of 2025 from a valuation of of US$1.95 bn in 2016.
E-commerce to hold Substantial Market Share through Forecast Period
The report segments the global inflatable packaging market on the basis of material type, packaging type, end-use, and geography. Depending on material type, PE, PA, and PET are the segments into which the global inflatable packaging market is divided in this report. The PE segment is further sub-segmented into LDPE and HDPE. Of them, PE segment leads the market accounting for a little over than 50% share vis-à-vis value. The LDPE sub-segment is anticipated to display an impressive over 6.8% CAGR over the forecast period.
In terms of packaging type, the global inflatable packaging market has been bifurcated into bubble wraps, inflated packaging bags, and air pillows. The bubble wrap segment, amongst all, accounts for more than two-third market share in terms of value. Inflated packaging bags are predominantly used for packaging of wines, champagne, spirits, etc.
On the basis of end-use, the inflatable packaging market has been segmented into personal care and cosmetics, homecare, healthcare, automotive and allied industries, electrical & electronics, e-commerce, shipping & logistics, and food & beverages. Among these, e-commerce is expected to lead the market holding one-third of market share in terms of value over the forecast period. Shipping and logistics is the second-leading end-use segment contributing substantial revenue to the overall market. Shipping and logistics end-use segment is gaining from the double-digit growth of e-commerce industry.
E-commerce Boom Aids Growth of Asia Pacific Market
The global inflatable packaging market has been segmented into five regions, namely North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. North America is anticipated to lead in terms of both value and volume over the forecast period. The region is estimated at 714.4'000 tons of consumption of inflatable packaging in 2017, and the consumption is expected to further reach 1,067.6'000 tons by the end of 2025.
Europe is another key region for inflatable packaging. Expanding at a CAGR of 4.0% over the forecast period, the demand will translate into a revenue of US$615.9 mn in 2017, and further to US$818.2 by the end of the forecast period.
However, Asia Pacific is projected to display the leading 8.6% CAGR over the forecast period. The region is expected to emerge as a lucrative market for inflatable packaging over the forecast period.
Key players operating in the global inflatable packaging market include Smurfit Kappa Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Pregis Corporation Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, FROMM Packaging Systems Inc., Automated Packaging Systems Inc., Macfarlane Group plc, Polyair Inter Pack Inc., Inflatable Packaging Inc., Omniverse Foster Packaging Group Advanced Protective Packaging Ltd., Aeris Protective Packaging Inc., Free-Flow Packaging International Inc., A E Sutton Limited, Easypack Limited, Uniqbag Lp, Green Light Packaging Ltd., and Airpack.
Global Inflatable Packaging Market: Overview
This report provides forecast and analysis of the inflatable packaging market on global level. It provides actual data of 2016 along with estimated data of 2017, and forecast data up to 2025 in terms of revenue (US$ Mn) and volume (thousand tons). The report also includes macroeconomic indicators along with an outlook on global Inflatable packaging consumption pattern across the globe. It includes drivers and restraints of the global Inflatable packaging market and their impact on each region during the forecast period. The report also comprises the study of current issues with end users and opportunities for Inflatable packaging market manufacturers. It also includes value chain analysis.
Global Inflatable Packaging Market: Research Methodology
In order to provide users of this report with comprehensive view of the market, we have included detailed competitiveness analysis and company players with their SWOT analysis and strategy overview. The dashboard provides detailed comparison of global Inflatable packaging manufacturers on parameters such as operating margin, total revenue, product portfolio, and what we call 'innovation scale'. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis by material type, packaging type, end use type, and region.
Market numbers have been estimated based on extensive secondary and primary research, average pricing of Inflatable packaging by material type and the revenue is derived through regional pricing trends. Market size and forecast for each segment have been provided in the context of global and regional markets. The Inflatable packaging market has been analyzed based on expected demand. Prices considered for the calculation of revenue are average regional prices obtained through primary quotes from numerous regional Inflatable packaging manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. All key end users have been considered and potential applications have been estimated on the basis of secondary sources and feedback from primary respondents. Country demand patterns have been considered while estimating the market for various end users of Inflatable packaging in the different regions. Bottom-up approach has been used to estimate the Inflatable packaging market by regions. Global market numbers by material type, by packaging type and by end use industry have been derived using the bottom-up approach, which is cumulative of each country's demand. The same has also been validated from top-down approach. Company-level market share has been derived on the basis of revenues reported by key manufacturers. The market has been forecast based on constant currency rates.
A number of primary and secondary sources were consulted during the course of the study. Secondary sources include Factiva, FAO, Packaging Digest, and Hoover's, and company annual reports and publications.
Global Inflatable Packaging Market: Market Segmentation
The report includes consumption of Inflatable packaging market and the revenue generated from sales of Inflatable packaging across the globe and key countries. By material type, Inflatable packaging market is segmented into polyethylene (PE), polyamide (PA), PET, and others. PE segment is further segmented into LDPE and HDPE. By packaging type, inflatable packaging market is segmented into bubble wraps, inflated packaging bags, and air pillows. Air pillows segment is further segment into high grade, general bubble wraps, low or limited grade, and temperature controlled and others. By end use industry Inflatable packaging market is segmented into personal care and cosmetics, healthcare, homecare, automotive and allied industries, electrical & electronics, e-commerce, shipping & logistics, and food & beverages.
Global Inflatable Packaging Market: Competitive Analysis
The report provides detailed competitive and company profiles of key participants operating in the Global market. Key Players of the global Inflatable packaging market are Smurfit Kappa Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Pregis Corporation Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, FROMM Packaging Systems Inc., Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., Macfarlane Group PLC, Polyair Inter Pack Inc., Inflatable Packaging, Inc., Omniverse Foster Packaging Group Advanced Protective Packaging Ltd Aeris Protective Packaging Inc., Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc., A E Sutton Limited, Easypack Limited, Uniqbag Lp, Green Light Packaging Ltd., Airpack (India).
Global Inflatable packaging market segmentation is below
By Material Type
- Others
By Packaging Type
- Bubble wraps
- High Grade
- General Bubble wraps
- Low or limited grade
- Temperature controlled and others
- Inflated packaging bags
- Air pillows
By End Use Type
- Personal care and cosmetics
- Healthcare
- Homecare
- Automotive and allied industries
- Electrical & electronics
- E-Commerce
- Shipping and logistics
- Food & beverages
By Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC)
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)


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The Outdoor Education Program is an integral part of the school's co-curricular program incorporating camps in Years 7, 8 and the Ski Trip open to students in years 10 and 11. Outdoor Education enables students to experience the great outdoors and participate in outdoor recreation activities. Students are given opportunities to find and then extend their personal boundaries. Our camps involve physically and mentally challenging activities which are outdoor and adventure based. They are designed to be sequential but are structured so that the students can participate at their own level.
Outdoor Education aims to develop teamwork, leadership and initiative skills. Students participate in challenging activities in order to increase self-esteem, self-reliance and self-confidence while promoting an appreciation of the natural environment. Socialisation, experience and fun are inherent benefits of all our school camps and expeditions. Students participate in outdoor recreational activities while also exploring various aspects of the curriculum relating to personal development, health, physical education and leadership.
Year 7 Camp
Year 7 camp is held at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation at Narrabeen. Students spend three days and two nights staying in group cabins and building on their teamwork, communication and leadership skills. Activities at the camp include abseiling, canoeing/kayaking, high ropes, archery and lots of games and team activities. A specific focus of the Year 7 camp is to assist in the transition between primary and high school and to build relationships between students and staff.
Year 8 Camp
In Year 8 students venture to the Great Aussie Bush Camp at Tea Gardens about 2 and a half hours north of Chatswood. The camp is exactly what the name suggests, a Great Aussie Bush Adventure. Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of fun and challenging activities such as high ropes courses, initiative games, water based activities, day excursions. Each activity is designed to specifically challenge students in a different way. Some activities are designed to instill confidence at heights, some are designed to promote more positive teamwork skills and others build coordination.
Take a look at the 'CHS' photo on our home page – this is our year 8 cohort of 2015 on their camp!
The Ski Trip
The Annual CHS Ski Trip is an extra curricular camp open to years 9-11 with preference given to year 11 and 12 PDHPE students and year 9 and 10 elective Physical Activity and Sport Studies students first. The camp begins with an overnight bus to the Jindabyne Region followed by three days of skiing/snowboarding. Students of all abilities participate in lessons run by qualified perisher instructors. Students are actively supervised on the slopes by the experienced staff participating. Students stay in group cabins, spending 4 days improving their skill and experiencing a challenging physical environment.


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*******EPA plans wave of coal plant shutdowns lawmakers say will send energy costs soaring
By Daily Mail Reporter
21st August 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to shut down a number of coal-fired power plants in a controversial bid to curb pollution in the U.S.
The shutdowns are part of a new effort to regulate Mercury, smog, ozone, greenhouse gases, coal ash and water intake over the next 18 months.
However, rising tensions are resulting between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs.
Emissions: Utilities say regulations could cost them up to $129 billion, which would drive up costs for consumers
*******Edison Electric Institute, which represents investor-owned utilities, and the American Legislative Exchange Council have slammed the plans as 'EPA's Regulatory Train Wreck.'
EEI, the National Mining Association, produced a report that said EPA regulations would cause the retirement of between 17GW and 59GW of coal-fired generation capacity by 2015, which could cost utilities up to $129billion and force them to eliminate one-fifth of coal capacity, which generates 45 per cent of power in the U.S.
In a divisive campaign promise earlier this month, Minnesota Representative and Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann pledged to have the EPA's doors 'locked and lights turned off' in a bid to stamp out the agency's efforts.
Fellow Republican presidential candidate and former Georgia Representative Newt Gingrich has called for abolishing the agency entirely, calling the EPA 'hostile to all new technology, hostile to local community control, hostile to the business community,' and 'hostile to the marketplace.'
Controversial: The EPA estimates that an air-transport rule to regulate smog-causing sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide could save 36,000 lives
*******Meanwhile, environmental groups argue substantial public health benefits and have accused utilities of exaggerating the cost of such regulation.
A newly-released report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service (CRS), which conducts policy research for members of Congress, acknowledged EPA regulations will predictably force many coal plants to close through the year 2017.
However, it noted 'In most cases... the benefits (of new regulations) are larger.'
The EPA estimates that an air-transport rule to regulate smog-causing sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide would help prevent 21,000 cases of bronchitis and 23,000 heart attacks, and save 36,000 lives.
That could result in $290billion in health benefits, compared with $2.8billion per year in costs by 2014, according to the EPA.
The country's oldest plants are expected to be the first casualties. According to the report, one-third of all coal capacity became active between 1940 and 1969 and about two-thirds of them do not have scrubbers.
The CRS report states: 'Many of these plants are inefficient and are being replaced by more efficient combined cycle natural gas plants, a development likely to be encouraged if the price of competing fuel - natural gas - continues to be low, almost regardless of EPA rules.'
The CRS staved off arguments coal plant closures would result in a catastrophic affect on the U.S. power grid. According to the report,coal plants that came online before 1970 are in use, on average, only 41 per cent of the time. Electric plants have the added ability of increasing power relatively quickly.
'There is a substantial amount of excess generation capacity at present,' it reads, noting the affect of the recession and the growing use of natural gas plants.
The CRS does not directly comment on costs of EPA regulations for consumers, although it notes costs will vary by utility and state.
EPA's new ozone regulations overburden local governments, say criticsBy Matthew Boyle - The Daily Caller
The Environmental Protection Agency is driving a new ozone regulatory agenda that critics say will cripple local governments, small businesses and other industries nationwide.
President Barack Obama's EPA aims to reduce the acceptable level of ozone in any given region from 75 parts per billion to between 60 and 70 parts per billion.
If implemented, the regulations would force local governments that fail to attain this goal to develop their own plans to reduce their ozone levels.
Critics say the new EPA target levels are overly burdensome and unrealistic.
"The EPA has set the proposed range so low, between 60 and 70 ppb, that they're getting very close to background levels," Alicia Meads, energy and resources policy director for the National Association of Manufacturers, said. "So, essentially, if the EPA sets it close to 60 ppb, areas like Yellowstone National Park are going to be in non-attainment."
In addition to expected job losses, Meads said costs for meeting these new regulations would be split between local governments, small businesses and industry.
In a letter to Obama urging him to stop these regulations, a coalition between NAM and 35 state-level manufacturing associations cites a Manufacturers Alliance study that estimates the EPA's new ozone regulations would eliminate 7.3 million jobs by 2020.
If local governments refuse to comply with these mandates, Mike McKenna of the American Energy Alliance said they will put their federal highway funds in jeopardy. The EPA could also take over the local government and develop a plan for them.
According to McKenna, athough the EPA doesn't administer federal highway funding, the Clean Air Act gives the agency the power to withhold the funding if local governments don't follow its mandates.
McKenna expects a bipartisan push against the EPA once local governments become aware of the impact. "It's going to be mayhem, and it's going to be bipartisan mayhem," he said. "When you look at the map of who's going to be out of attainment, a huge chunk of the areas are run by Democratic mayors."
The Bush administration lowered the acceptable ozone levels to 75 ppb in 2008. Since the EPA was not required to revisit the issue for five years and no court has required a further reduction in acceptable ozone levels, critics are questioning the timing of the new regulations.
"As soon as Obama was elected president, the radicals at the EPA are just running wild," Tom Borelli, the director of the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free Enterprise Project, argued. "Counties and business were trying to address that [the standard from 2008], but after Obama was elected, they come out and change the rules and move the goal posts again."
Borelli said that "just like Obamacare," the EPA is "throwing all these processes and rules to the side" to further its "left-wing environmental agenda."
"They're trying to ram as many regulations as they can down our throats now as fast as they can," Borelli claimed.
Borelli and McKenna both argue that there is a lack of consistent scientific evidence indicating that there would be any public health or environmental benefits from the new ozone regulations. McKenna said Obama administration officials have "washed their hands of" most concerns economic or environmental experts have raised.
"We're fighting against a proposed standard that's not based on much, and is really going to be just disastrous," McKenna said. "It'd be one thing if it'd be really bad for the economy and it was going to save millions of lives. This is going to wholesale destroy the economy in certain parts of this country and it's not going to save any lives."
Also See:
Environmentalists & the Green Agenda
05 March 2010
The Real Agenda of the Environmentalists! (Part 1)
23 June 2011
Cap and Trade Carbon Emissions Bill, Global Warming - Who Benefits?
07 July 2009
Also See:
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Okay so this time we are going to take some of the sticking patterns from the last two odd groupings exercises and combine them. Read more
Odd Groupings
Paradiddle-diddles Part 1
Hello and welcome to a more general lesson on a rudiment that you really should know. The Paradiddle-diddle is a great rudiment that has so many useful applications. Lets just start off by making sure that you are happy with the basic principle.
Odd Groupings 8 (7's)
Hello and welcome to an extension from the previous odd groupings lesson. This time we are looking at some 7s instead of 5's Read more
Odd Groupings 7
Hello and welcome to another lesson blog. In this one, I am going going over a couple basic ways to play groups of five notes. This is more about building a foundation for some upcoming patterns and fills that are a bit more challenging. Read more
Odd Groupings 5/Mechanical Monkey 1
Hello and welcome to another lesson blog. In this one, I am going going over a few of the patterns I used in the song "Lucky Break" with Mechanical Monkey recorded for a live session. Read more
Exploring Odd Groupings Part 5
Hello and welcome to the fifth instalment of the odd groupings series. In this lesson we will be looking at a slightly less obvious grouping of either 5 and 4 or 3 depending on how you feel or count it. When it comes to applying these patterns I have used a jazz approach but please do experiment and have some fun! Read more
Warming Up The Hands
Hello and welcome, today I will be sharing with you a really useful hand warm up exercise that I not only teach but also use myself for loosening up my wrists and getting warmed up. Read more
Warming up your bass drums
Welcome to a slightly different series of lessons. In this lesson I will be showing you a really good exercise for increasing your accuracy with 16th note bass drums. Read more
Hello. I feel a bit cheeky calling this part 4 of the series because it is clearly the second half of part 3. This lesson is an extension of what we looked at last time so if you missed that one, go and check it out. Read more
Welcome to part 3 of the series. In this lesson we are going to look at one way to play a three note grouping. Not only is this really going to help you strengthen your bass drum speed and independence, but it also sounds cool! It's a short but focused lesson that should hopefully prepare you for some of the more intricate patterns to come. Read more


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5 Tips to Keep Your Hot Rod stored safely for the Winter
If you have to ask what a Hot Rod is then you are probably married to someone who has 1000 lbs of American steel sitting in the garage for a good portion of the year. If you need to know where it came from it probably started the first time a caveman jumped on an animal that he wasn't supposed to and went faster than he could run. It's about speed and power. It's about beauty and the culmination of the human know-how expressed in steel.
It started in a few different places, cops and rum runners playing catch during prohibition, and in Southern California where the dry lake beds offered great raceways. When the boys came back from WW II the military had given many of them the ability to get under the hood and spread the fever across America. One thing stands out here, it was born in America.
Now that the season for showing off the cars is coming to a close here are 5 tips that will help you tuck your baby in for the winter.
- Don't ignore her. Gaskets and hoses dry out if they don't get lubricants, and condensation can build up in your block and rust it from the inside. Once a month you need to get your motor going and take her for a ride.
- Draw the fluid out of the brake pump or reserve. If she's been sitting around you'll get moisture in there. You might not need to do a full flush if you're keeping her moving but if not get her tight. Remember brake fluid bottles that have the seal broken can collect moisture too, if they're from last year; lose 'em.
- Use a quality, clean, car cover. Sheets and tarps carry dust that can etch away at paint. A good indoor or outdoor cover can help keep the shine on your car. Covers also get dirty. Check the washing instructions and keep that puppy dirt free.
- Plan out your projects. Winter is the best time to work out the small details. There's no rush to show and you can take your time on it.
- Don't be afraid to get help. It can save money and time to have a pro get those onesie twosies worked out. An experienced mechanic has resources and networks that individuals don't often have access too.
You can always bring your Hot Rod to us and see what we can do to help. It's a lot easier for us to open hood and figure out what's going on under there. We have years of experience in dealing with Hot Rods and a pure passion for steel and grease. We all share the awe of a great souped up car and you'll see it in our eyes when you roll her in.
The America Hot Rod is more than just a hobby. At the end of the day it represent everything we know about steel, wiring, fluids, and rubber. It's the ultimate American expression.
Quick Tips to make your car last longer
Engine Oil
Chances are, the first thing you ever learned about on your first car was how to check your oil. You have to do this in every car and pretty much every car has the same basic process to check it. In most cars, you just need to pop up your hood, find the oil dipstick, pull it out, and wipe it down. Repeat that again and you'll have your oil level. If it's in the safe level, continue on your merry way. If it's not, you need to add more. Depending on the age of the car, you may or may not need to add oil pretty often. If your car burns through a lot of oil, it's worth scheduling an appointment so we can see what's going on under the hood!
How often to check it:
It was once recommended that you check your oil every time you fill up with gas, but with most modern cars you're safe checking it once a month.
How often to replace it:
This depends on the car, manufacturer, and year. The "3,000 miles or every six months" saying doesn't really apply any more. Instead, check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendations for changing your engine oil.
Transmission Fluid
Your transmission fluid is what keeps the gears on your car moving smoothly. You can check your transmission fluid the same way as your engine oil, except the car should be running when you do it. Unlike your engine oil, transmission fluid is part of a closed system, so it should never be low. If it is, bring it in for a checkup with Rocklin Automotive. Instead of volume, you're looking at the quality of the fluid. The fluid should be red and not smell burned. If the fluid is brown or smells burnt, it's time to replace it.
How often to check it:
How often to replace it:
This varies from car to car and depends on transmission type, but it's typically between every 50,000-100,000 miles.
As the name implies, coolant, aka antifreeze, keeps your car running cool. If you ever run low on coolant, your car's probably going to overheat. The coolant is inside your radiator and you can typically check it by simply removing the radiator cap when the car is cool (never check it when it's hot or your car is running) and looking inside. Once you remove the cap you should see a line the coolant should come up to. If it's low, you can add more, but make sure you add the same type of coolant currently in the car.
How often to check it:
At least twice yearly: once before summer and again before winter But it's easy enough to glance at whenever you pop open your hood.
How often to replace it:
Every 2-3 years.
Brake Fluid
Just like your transmission, your brake fluid is part of a closed system so you shouldn't ever be low on it. That said, it's still worth checking to make sure it's clean. Brake fluid keeps your brakes working properly, so if they ever feel a little off, checking your brake fluid is usually the first step. You can do this by checking the brake fluid reservoir on the driver side of your car. You can usually check the level just by looking at the outside of the container. The fluid should be a golden color. If it's brown, it's time to replace it.
How often to check it:
When you change your oil.
How often to replace it:
Every 2 years.
Power Steering Fluid
Your power steering fluid helps keeps your steering smooth and easy. When the power steering fluid starts to get low, you might feel a "creaking" in the steering wheel or hear some weird sounds. To check it, all you need to do is pop the hood and find the reservoir. Usually you can check it visually by looking at the reservoir. Power steering fluid doesn't usually drop too much, so if it's low, it's worth taking your car into Rocklin Automotive to find the source of drop in fluid.
How often to check it:
Once a month.
How often to replace it:
Between 50,000 miles and never. Typically speaking, most car manuals recommend keeping the power steering fluid levels topped off, but you'll rarely need to flush and replace it. Double check your owner's manual to make sure you can ignore yours.


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11am: 6-4-8
4pm: 5-7-5
9pm: 5-5-4
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The numbers above are the official Swertres Result for the draws held on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
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Swertres Result Today – January 5, 2019
The following table contains the results and number of winners in Swertres lotto morning, afternoon and evening draws as of January 5, 2019:
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- SWERTRES RESULT November 15, 2019 (11am, 4pm and 9pm updates)
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I was recently approached by Melbourne band Magic Bones about doing artwork for their upcoming single 'DANGER I AM'. They sent me a rough-mix of the song (from the studio) and I quickly got sketching up the project.
Below I've shown, the first and second rounds of sketches.
As you can see, we went from a one headed skull-dude, to a two-headed skull-dude.
This was to incorporate the two-singer vibe of the band. Including the fact that one of them is a girl (Kiri)... subsequently one of them ended up with a fabulous Kiri hair-do.
And of course the final artwork.
I'm super proud of how the artwork has a dark, bold and neon feeling.


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Stephen Dorff has scored the lead role of Hartman in Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury's "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" prequel film "Leatherface" at Millenniums Films.
The story centers around a violent teen who one day will become Leatherface. He escapes from a mental hospital with three other inmates, kidnaps a young nurse and takes her on a road trip from hell.
Along the way, they are pursued by an equally deranged lawman out for revenge. Seth M. Sherwood penned the script while Christa Campbell, Lati Grobman and Carl Mazzocone are producing.
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County's cost for tourism study: $95K
York County is spending nearly $100,000 to study whether it needs an agriculture and tourism center.
The study will determine possible uses for a multi-use equestrian and agricultural center, where to put it and how to find the money needed for the facility, county officials say. Some have said county-owned Knights Stadium in Fort Mill could be a good location for a center after the minor league team's expected move to Charlotte in the next few years. This feasibility study should tell the county if that's a good fit.
The $95,000 needed for the study was originally slated to come from hospitality tax funds when the York County Council approved giving $25,000 to $100,000 for the study in September. But the council agreed last week to use contingency funds instead. The law isn't clear on whether the hospitality tax, collected in area restaurants, could be used for this type of research, said Bennish Brown, executive director of York County Visitor's Bureau.
The study should eliminate guesswork in determining the need for this facility, Brown said.
Representatives from local 4-H, agricultural and equestrian groups researched a facility such as this for more than a year.
"The grass-roots community in York County has said they see an untapped tourism resource for the county that could bring in visitors, tourism dollars and create jobs," Brown said.
Betty Rankin, a horse owner and land preservationist who has been involved in planning committees for the center, said she is ecstatic the county is moving forward with this study.
"This is a way to get people to come to this county for a unique experience embracing the rural roots of the area," Rankin said. "It would provide an opportunity for our agricultural community to band together and showcase what we have."
The facility could house rodeos, equestrian events, livestock shows, county fair events and maybe even bring new festivals, events and shows, Brown said.
Building a multi-use center
The first step is to decide if there is a viable market for the center, York County Councilman Rick Lee said. Then, the county can determine how to take advantage of it.
"Having no money for additional capital projects could cause an interesting dilemma," Lee said. "I think it's early to talk how or what, if anything, would come out of the study."
The firms, Crossroads Consulting Services from Florida and gh2 Gralla Architects from Oklahoma, want to talk to stakeholder groups across the county about the facility, and Brown said they aren't sure how long that will take.
The county asked for the study to be complete in 60 days, Brown said.
Lee said he was taken aback by how much the study would cost, but said the research is needed to determine if they will move forward with the facility. The council voted unanimously to approve spending $95,000 on the study.
"The goal is to generate tourism dollars, and this is one area where agri-tourism activity could take place," Lee said. "We don't have people on staff that could do that research. We've done some studies at fairly low cost and got what we paid for. It better be a good study."
Council Chairman Buddy Motz said he thinks the study and possible facility will benefit the county.
"The study looks comprehensive," he said. "We need the data to move forward. It didn't just come up all of a sudden. It's something we've been working on for four to five years."
The next steps haven't been determined, Brown said.
"Initially, we wanted to see if York County could manage this type of facility and seek professional guidance on how to fund it -- private, public or both," he said.
Rankin said agreeing to the study is a positive move for the county.
"Without some type of commitment by the government, we'll lose touch with the roots of the past," Rankin said. "This is a good way to showcase our heritage in a futuristic way."


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It is a Beta version, maybe working only in some countries.
I got bing.conm here in Italy.
The Algo seems to me more "local".
I am curious about the way bing.com find local results: one factor seems IP location...
My sites rankings in Bing mirror Google's for the most part and I seem to have been spared from affiliate product page hell. All keywords return regular listings, not the affiliate content we saw in the videos.
Some differences. I'm seeing some .at sites mixed in with the .com's and I'm also seeing exact match sub-domains for the first time in a long time. Is Bing more friendly to sub-domains?
One thing I don't like though is how bad they are pushing to shop with Cashback
I have to agree, it's attached to sponsored listings too. I can also see potential for abuse, the popup form that asks for information seems to rely on email a lot. I bet someones already hard at work making code to spoof that popup.
edit: It's got bugs for sure. I typed in "planet bing" for the heck of it and it returned planet bing and planet bong. The bug is that it also showed me sponsored listings that say I can buy planet bing from eBay and the "Bing Cashback" link took me to an empty ebay page that said Microsoft will pay 8% of the bill if I use paypal and BIN... right now. I guess bugs are par for the course.
[edited by: JS_Harris at 9:49 am (utc) on June 1, 2009]
My images are on other peoples sites, hotlinked right from my site, yet the link from Bing is to them, not me.
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>>I think that means I binged myself...) <<
That sounds painful... everyone in the office is doing the same!
[edited by: Receptional at 10:39 am (utc) on June 1, 2009]
The results are very similar to Google, which is a good thing. I think BING is seriously going to make Google sweat. I can do stuff like USD GBP to get currency rates, get weather reports by typing in "new york weather", get stock quotes etc. Very impressive.
If BING can somehow cooperate with webmasters at a higher level than Google, I reckon it's going to make BING better. The way Google treats webmasters right now, is like spare change.
Maybe some sort of penalty system, so if a website is found to be buying links etc. BING can email them a warning, and if they still are found to be buying links, it penalizes them. Much better that how Google treats their webmasters.
New UI feature: - not sure how I feel about this as a webmaster; images - view image result - brings back a framed version of the page - with additional images available in scroll bar.
How much traffic are people seeing from real users via Bing?
On the downside, some secondary phrases seem a little weak (still better than before though).
The worst thing that I noticed was (as always) some of the localised results - UK results seem to be a lot weaker than US results. When are they going to realise that many people host their sites in the US even though they are not based there?
It is clear Bing is going after local search in a big, big way. This is not surprising but it is not good news for local web sites who live and die by ads, such as newspapers--more ad dollars going to search engines. And they cannot seriously expect any bump in traffic.
they can't be serious about that logo.


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MR. JERRY J. MCLAURIN, {76} Reflections ~ "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1
A Time to Be Born: Mr. Jerry J. McLaurin was born to the late Deacon Joe and Deaconess Della McLaurin in Marlboro County on the eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord and Savior nineteen hundred and forty.
A Time to Die: His demise was on Monday, April, 18, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda McLaurin; a brother, Johnny "Bud" McLaurin and a sister, Alice McLaurin.
A Time to Build Up: He was born in Marlboro County, SC. He was
educated in the Horry County Public Schools where he graduated from Whittemore Park High in 1959. He worked for Georgia Pacific for many years until it closed. He was later employed with and retired from NewSouth Lumber Company.
A Time to Render: He surrendered his life to Christ at an early age and became a member of the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the Usher Board.
A Time to Love: Jerry Junior McLaurin was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His memory will always be cherished by his wife of fifty {50} years, {Doris} Mildred McLaurin; two daughters: Loura McLaurin of the home and Tamara {John} Hannibal of Columbia, SC; one {1} step-daughter, Pastor Dorothy {Pastor Woodrow} Jones of Conway, SC; five {5} granddaughters, Shekella McLaurin of the home, Laurin Hannibal of Columbia, SC, Amy {Corey} Campbell & Tara {Trey} Grace of Conway SC; one {1} grandson, John Hannibal Jr. of Columbia, SC; three {3} great~granddaughters, Tierra Ford, Angel Jones and Ja'Niya Brown; three {3} great~grandsons, Donavon Gibbons, Corey (CJ) Campbell II and Kendric Campbell; two sisters, Mary Colclough of Sumter, SC and Evelyn McLaurin of Mt. Summits, PA; one {1} brother, Joseph McLaurin of VA; two {2} uncles, Willie McLaurin of McColl, SC and Phillip James of Philadelphia, PA; seven {7} aunts, Flossie Breeze of Bennettsville, SC, Ola Bell McLaurin of Laurinburg, NC, Mable James of Philadelphia, PA, Jean James and Francis Brown of Conway, SC; three {3} brothers-in-laws, LD Gowans of Little River, SC, Lenwood {Sandra} Gowans and Aubrey {Sherry} Gowans of Conway, SC; two {2} sisters-in-law, Betty Davis of Conway, SC and Joann {George} Vereen of Galivants Ferry, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A Time to Rejoice: His departure has left a void in our family but we will rejoice in knowing that he is at peace and will forever live in our hearts.
Visitation will be held 5:00 ~ 7:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2016 at Mt Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Mt Pisgah Missionary Baptist. Arrangements are entrusted to Ocean View Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LLC.