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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Owl Mugs, Tote Bag, Pillow and Tea Giveaway
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I started liking owls when I read the Harry Potter series, and I fell in love with Hedwig and Pigwidgeon. I started getting more interested in them, they are considered symbols of wisdom and prosperity, and they're now one of my favourite birds.ReplyDelete
"What do you like about owls the most?" I like that they can completely swivel their heads!ReplyDelete
They have strange looking eyes.ReplyDelete
Owls are just beautiful and majestic.ReplyDelete
That there are so many different species of owls, from the diminutive Elf Owl (only about 5" long) to the enormous Eagle Owls. They are all magnificent.ReplyDelete
- Cloe St-AmourMay 18, 2018 at 12:08 PM
Theyre big adorable eyes! ��ReplyDelete
Owls are just fun! My mom had them all over her house, so I just grew up with them.ReplyDelete
I like that they symbolize wisdom.ReplyDelete
I like how cute they areReplyDelete
I love to hear them. They have these mysterious and distinct calls. I also loves their eyes. They look like they are about to speak to you.ReplyDelete
I love how owls look so wise and intelligent.ReplyDelete
Love the way they state and turn their head.ReplyDelete
I live next to a church, and can hear them at night - such a comforting sound!ReplyDelete
They are so cute and unique :)ReplyDelete
Their big eyes, so freaking cute!ReplyDelete
Most owls look like very cute stuffed toys. Got to love that.ReplyDelete
I love how majestic and beautiful owls are; they're very unique and I love the hooting sounds they make.ReplyDelete
They are gorgeous birds and when they fly.. and you see their wing span wow.....ReplyDelete
I like owls because they are interesting and absolutely beautiful :-)ReplyDelete
There is something very mysterious but, also, very innocent and pure about the owls. I love seeing their little faces with cute, big eyes. Very sweet!ReplyDelete
They are wisdom and mystery creatons :)ReplyDelete
I love the noise they make and how they can turn their heads all the way round, and they're so beautiful to look at.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 22, 2018 at 9:18 PM
i just love listening to owlsReplyDelete
Owls are one of my favorite animals. I collect them and when I saw this giveaway I squealed!! Fingers crossed!!ReplyDelete
fur, cute eyes, colorReplyDelete
I love the way they hootReplyDelete
They look so fluffy and cuteReplyDelete
What I love about owls the most is how highly adapted they are to nocturnal hunting - from their eyes to their feathers!ReplyDelete
I love the look of European eagle owls, they look s bit like avian tabby cats.ReplyDelete
- Michelle SmithMay 27, 2018 at 11:53 PM
I love the sounds they makeReplyDelete
They look cute and fluffy!ReplyDelete
They look like they know all the answersReplyDelete
In stories they are the wise ones.ReplyDelete
Owls are just somehow very charming and look magical.ReplyDelete
They are so individual and look majesticReplyDelete
I love how wise they lookReplyDelete
The sounds and how they look.ReplyDelete
- Jess CJune 11, 2018 at 5:47 PM
Owls are adorable, i love owls! The tot , mug and all owls things are cute! I'd love to win this giveaway! :)ReplyDelete
How clever they lookReplyDelete
Always loved owls, from the "Little" Owls to the big "Eagle" Owls. They always look so wise and love to hear their haunting sound. They are so funny when they turn their heads. When we went on holiday I had my photo taken with a Little Owl to raise money for the sanctuary he was living in, he couldn't be returned to the wild as he wasn't going to be fit enough, but lived happily at the sanctuary.ReplyDelete
Owls have ALWAYS been my favorite species of bird. I love their beautiful eyes and their amazing wingspan. They are just gorgeous creatures. :)ReplyDelete
Their eyes and the way they turn their headsReplyDelete
They are magnificent creatures and command respect..they are so graceful as the fly and swoop on their prayReplyDelete
because there cool looking and act kind of funny some time.ReplyDelete
I love owls a lot, although I ve seen only one of them in the forest. Their eyes are beautiful, their hearing exceptional, they are extremely cute and interesting birds. Their babies - owlets - look like a cotton ball that grew a face, I love their velvet pants going down to their claws. I love how they can express their love to the partner, babies or siblings with allopreening. Incredible Gods creatures!ReplyDelete
I love owls because they are adorable!ReplyDelete
I like the owl's eyes the most of all of the great features.ReplyDelete


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Update: No Trace of Missing Mariners from Burning Iranian Tanker
After combing through an area of approximately 3,600 square nautical miles in the East China Sea following a collision between MV Sanchi and CF Crystal, a US Navy aircraft returned to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan without locating any of the 32 missing mariners.
The US Navy joined the international search and rescue efforts on January 7 by deploying a P-8A aircraft attached to the 'Fighting Tigers' of Patrol Squadron EIGHT (VP-8).
The Panama-flagged oil tanker Sanchi caught on fire after colliding with the Hong Kong-flagged bulker CF Crystal on January 6, some 300km off Shanghai, in the mouth of Yangtze River.
The entire crew of 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshi mariners are still unaccounted for.
Based on the initial findings, the tanker has tilted on its port side and has spilled oil into the water.
The ill-fated tanker, owned by Bright Shipping Ltd and managed by National Iranian Tanker Co. (NITC), is loaded with 136,000 tons of Iranian crude oil.
CF Crystal did not sustain major damage in the collision and its 21 crew members have been rescued and are reported to be safe, according to China's transport ministry.
The Chinese rescue teams deployed on eight vessels are said to be working around the clock to put out the fire, curb the pollution and find any potential survivors.
The South Korean Marine Police Agency has joined the rescue efforts as well.
However, it is understood that the rescue efforts are hampered by the fact that the vessel remains ablaze.
World Maritime News Staff

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Noreen Jaafar and Jon Martin, Dursley Tree House, Sustainable Award Winners 2018
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Preface August 2008 : In the summer of 1977, I had run out of money completely after my first year as a Research Student at Cambridge; I was offered a job to teach at a renowned girls' school at Cambridge (the Perse School for Girls) but when I returned to India, I was offered a Junior Research Fellowship at the Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi, by Professor VK Chetty (author of some excellent work on Indian monetary economics) which I accepted for a few months.
(It was all vegetarian by way of cuisine at ISI so I used to cycle to the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus for some non-vegetarian food — only to encounter at the restaurant there some of those who run the CPI-M party today! They did not quite know what to make of a libertarian!)
From the ISI, I moved for most of 1977-78 to the Delhi School of Economics as Visiting Assistant Professor, thanks to an invitation from Mrinal Datta-Chaudhuri and the late Dharma Kumar, where I was given the office of Sukhamoy Chakravarty as he was on sabbatical leave. Professor Chakravarty and I met and talked for the first time then; ten years later on July 14 1987 at his Planning Commission offices, he signed and gifted me his last personal copy of the famous Reserve Bank report by the committee he had chaired. I tried strenuously without success to invite him to the perestroika-for-India project I had been leading at the University of Hawaii , Manoa, but he could not come due to ill health (see https://independentindian.com/thoughts-words-deeds-my-work-1973-2010/rajiv-gandhi-and-the-origins-of-indias-1991-economic-reform/did-jagdish-bhagwati-originate-pioneer-intellectually-father-indias-1991-economic-reform-did-manmohan-singh-or-did-i-through-my-e/ https://independentindian.com/2013/08/23/did-jagdish-bhagwati-originate-pioneer-intellectually-father-indias-1991-economic-reform-did-manmohan-singh-or-did-i-through-my-encounter-with-rajiv-gandhi-just-as-siddhartha-shan/ )
This review of his 1987 book Development Planning was written at Manoa on November 5 1987 for the journal "Economic Affairs" in London, and must have been published sometime in 1988.
"A Review of Sukhamoy Chakravarty, Development Planning, The Indian Experience, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1987, First published in Economic Affairs, London, 1988.
Subroto Roy
Readers of Economic Affairs may know that this reviewer has been far from sympathetic towards the thinking behind the process of economic planning in India. In a recent IEA publication, (Pricing, Planning and Politics: A Study of Economic Distortions in India, Occasional Paper 69, 1984), it was argued that the feasible role of the State has been fundamentally misconceived and misdescribed in independent India, with tragic consequences for both economy and polity. Without mitigating the force of that conclusion, it is possible to recommend the slim volume under review as indispensable to anyone seriously interested in the complexities of economic policy in India.
Sukhamoy Chakravarty is perhaps the foremost economist in India today. He has been a principal student of the theory of development planning as well as instrumental in the formulation of economic policy in the country. The work under review derives from his Radhakrishnan Memorial Lectures given at All Souls College, Oxford, in 1985. It is a critical and yet sympathetic assessment of Indian experience, which offers critics of planning a more formidable foil than has been available thus far.
The key decisions which have shaped the present state of India's economy and polity were taken in the mid 1950s by Jawaharlal Nehru on the advice of PC Mahalanobis. Both had been impressed with what they supposed to be Soviet experience and disillusioned with what they supposed to be the experience of the relatively decentralized market economies of the West. The decisions taken entailed, among other things, widespread and detailed regulation of private industry, large-scale industrial investments by the government, widespread and detailed control of foreign trade and payments, an assumption of inflows of foreign aid, and a neglect of agriculture.
Chakravarty suggests these decisions may have been rational at the time. In other words, whatever we might think of them now, given the circumstances and the state of knowledge then, India did what India should have done.
The present reviewer disagrees. The grounds for disagreement briefly are (a) a liberal alternative had been clearly expressed in India even in the 1950s (by B.R. Shenoy, Milton Friedman and Peter Bauer) but was for all practical purposes forcibly silenced; (b) this alternative has had at least as strong a claim, if not a much stronger claim, to economic reasoning and evidence than what came to be accepted.
Be this as it may, Chakravarty is a serious, scholarly, and undogmatic planner, and it so happens that several of his strongest opinions in the book are ones with which the liberal critic will have no disagreement at all. For example, he stresses the great importance of providing infrastructure in agriculture, and of "the need to upgrade the quality of human agents through appropriate investment in health, education and nutrition" (p. 75). T. W. Schultz of the University of Chicago has argued precisely the same for several decades now, and in fact received the Nobel Prize in recognition of it. So had Milton Friedman in a Memorandum to the Government of India in 1955. Then Chakravarty decries mere stimulation of monetary demand through what is called deficit financing, which amounts to little more than printing money" (p. 76), and points further to the government monopoly over the banking system, which gives it "command over financial savings of the community at largely negative real rates of interest" (p. 79). Here Chakravarty draws upon his experience as chairman of a very important commission of the Reserve Bank of India, which, in an excellent report, made a candid assessment of the politicisation of the money supply in India (Report of the Committee to Review the Working of the Monetary System, Bombay: Reserve Bank of India, 1985).
Then Chakravarty speaks of the "level of efficiency in the operation and maintenance of the public sector", and says "the type of managerial culture that is needed to realize a higher level of productivity of capital and labour cannot be reached with the present style of running public enterprises" (p. 79).
Critics of development planning can hardly be in disagreement with such statements. They might add perhaps that a major way to improve competitiveness and raise revenues which could then go towards provision of public goods and investment in agriculture draw out the huge volumes of black money in the underground economy would be to sell most if not all of the non-defence public sector. Combined with optimal provision of public goods, the deregulation of private industry and the encouragement of competition in all spheres, such a policy would go far towards a commonsensical approach at home, even while the economy remained relatively closed to the outside or opened only slowly.
Chakravarty expresses a considerable scepticism with respect to current beliefs in India that the importation of the latest industrial technologies will somehow swiftly turn the economy outward to export-led growth (pp.72-73). His argument is sobering, as when he points to balance of payments problems in a transition and also to possible external constraints on the growth of exports. This too the critic of Indian planning may find plausible. And besides, if shallow liberalization fails, then there is danger that the real thing will never come to be tried.
In general, Chakravarty advocates a method of careful and undogmatic assessment of facts and given circumstances, followed by measured and incremental responses. His splendid essays will be useful to friends and critics of development planning alike."


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Caitlin Horrocks lives in Michigan, by way of Ohio, Arizona, England, Finland, and the Czech Republic. Her stories have appeared in The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2009, The Pushcart Prize XXXV, The Paris Review, Tin House, and The Southern Review. She teaches at Grand Valley State University.
". . . impressively sharp" and "appealingly rugged-hearted"
"What many of the stories have in common is startlingly ingenious writing and a note of what could be called sprightly heartbreak. There is an offhand jauntiness in telling terrible things."
"Horrocks writes 11 accomplished short stories, each achingly observant and witty. . . . A bravura debut."
"This Is Not Your City offers much more than bold plotlines. These are delicate, character-driven stories whose distinct narrators demonstrate the hand of a remarkably versatile writer . . . Caitlin Horrocks is writing well beyond her years, not only raising our expectations of what a story can do but also setting a high standard for any debut fiction author."
"In the 11 stories of her debut collection, Caitlin Horrocks shows inventiveness and linguistic dexterity. There are refreshing takes on old themes: childhood meanness, the effects of devastating illness, the desire for a better life, misunderstandings between parents and their children, looking for love in all the wrong places."
Caitlin Horrocks's short story collection, This Is Not Your City, begins with this short, perfect sentence: "It is July and we are a miraculous age." When I read it, I knew I would love the book, or at least I would love this first story. I felt I was listening to a strong, capable, and, most importantly, confident voice. The story is "Zolaria" and easily my favorite of the collection of eleven stories that make up the book.
The astonishing thing about this book is that it is a debut collection by a young author as this is a collection of tremendous depth and breadth. There is an impressive range to these stories, limited only by Ms. Horrocks's imagination, which is vast. It is no surprise to learn from her bio, that she "lives in Michigan, by way of Ohio, Arizona, England, Finland and the Czech Republic."
The stories are sharp, dark, inventive, and surprising. There is an emotional honesty to these stories and these characters, who are not victims nor martrys. I loved the moments of dark humor as well. In the story, "World Champion Cow of the Insane" (and if you think I'm not jealous of that title, you would be wrong), a young woman takes a part-time job teaching basic computer skills to the elderly and one of her students types into the subject line of an email: "Fucking Ignoramous = YOU."
Horrocks shows that even in bleakness and heartbreak there is beauty. The prose is simple and uncluttered and powerful, as in this sentence, from the inventive story, "It Looks Like This": "Sometimes while I'm making dinner or piecing a quilt or writing a paper, I just sit and know that Elsa thinks I'm a fish, and that things turn out all right for all the swimming things in the world."
And this, from the dark and devastating story, "Steal Small": "If this is what I get in the world, I'll take it. Love and squalor, but mostly love."
And here, from the unforgettable title story: "Nika is a practical child, and has never, as her mother once did secretly, rhymed storm clouds as dark as her soul, or a love that burned like fire." Horrocks writes with such empathy and wisdom and such breadth of knowledge and experience, that one believes that, like the Iowa actuary in her story, "Embodied," she has lived 127 lives.
Caitlin Horrocks is a talented, assured, and versatile writer and this is simply a stunning debut collection. I highly recommend this book and look forward to anything else that bears her name in the future.
Lovely write-up, Kathy. I cannot wait to read this book. 🙂
Good review. I've often felt that we're moving into a literary age where wild, perhaps nonsensical ideas are welcomed; we adore the abstract more than the concrete and simple, and I think the quotes you picked show that. I feel inspired to experiment. And I literally laughed out loud at the "Fucking Ignoramus = YOU" line.
Thanks, Dawn. Let me know how you like it.
I'm glad the review inspired you, Jordan! Thanks for reading.


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Being right smack dab in the middle of a crazy fall wedding season here in New Orleans, it's hard to find the time to share some of the amazing weddings I've been lucky enough to document recently. However, the second I got the film scans back from Cherie and Sam's Rosy's Jazz Hall Wedding, I just knew that I had to share them with you guys! Cherie and Sam are not only amazing musicians (you guys may remember their super cute Bywater engagement session at Crescent Park!), but two of the sweetest and most genuine people I've ever met. I just knew that their wedding was going to be one heck of a party from the second I photographed their engagement session. Also, seriously, everything about Cherie's rad, retro wedding style made my heart explode with joy every time I clicked the shutter on my film camera. Destiny (of the fab Poppy and Mint in New Orleans) worked her magic and created some pretty epic floral designs that perfectly matched the vibe of their wedding. All in all, it was one heck of a party and I was so glad that I got to be a part of it!
Anyway, here are a few of my favorite photographs. All of them were shot on Kodak film and scanned with the Fuji Frontier scanner by The Find Lab in Utah for those who are interested! Normally I'm a sucker for the Noritsu/Kodak combination, but I felt that the Frontier scanner would be better match for all of the pretty bold colors!


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Spumoni Press is pleased to announce another new book! Brad Samuelson, author of Gnonsense and illustrator of Corporate Ties, will be debuting his latest book, Change Log: Version 1.0, at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con, Sept 28-30 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Stop by his table (A224) to check out the book, as well as original art, free sketches, stickers and copies of Corporate Ties.
Ten years ago this month, I originally published "The Developers." It's weird to think it was that long ago, and even weirder to think that I started on the book 13 years ago, in 2002. While so much has changed with the Internet, the key tenets of the book seemingly still hold true:
1. The Internet is a social place.2. Governments and corporations are always watching.
Then again, I guess these items are relevant in real-life situations as well. It's just much easier to track people (definitely as a group but also as individuals) online.
I haven't had a book event in some time, so I'm headed over to Owensboro on July 1 to catch up with friends and sign a few copies of Corporate Ties. From 6-7 pm, show up at Gambrinus Libation Emporium for a free book with a $10 purchase. If you already have a book, stop by and meet the family!
Just in case you missed the invite ... party 4-7 p.m. December 26 in Louisville!
The 2012 Kentucky Book Fair begins today in Frankfort, and, well, I'm not sure if anyone knows or even cares. The idea of a book fair in Kentucky certainly appeals to me, as it should all book-lovers.
Back in 2006, I submitted "The Developers" for a spot in the fair, but I was declined. I assumed I submitted late, or perhaps there just weren't that many spots. However, after seeing photos of the actual event, and noticing the lack of media coverage, I thought that maybe it just wasn't very big and no one actually attended.
I'm currently giving away 15 copies of my first book, "The Developers," on Goodreads. The giveaway ends in December, but sign up now so you'll be registered to win. I'm planning on doing a giveaway with "Corporate Ties" as well, so that you can stock up on Christmas gifts!
Here you go:
- " ... a great writing style, and I always appreciate a dose of subtle cynicism in anything I read."
- "The book was a humorous take on the corporate world, the stress, the relocation, the robot-type of requirement to fit it."
- " ... had me laughing out loud."
There's more on the reviews page!
Are you a working mother who is stuck in a cube all day? Do you know one who is? Sign up to win my books - yes, both Corporate Ties and The Developers - in the Mother's Day contest. Email me, "Like" the Corporate Ties Facebook page or "Like" this post on Facebook to be entered. Do this by Sunday and I'll select a winner early next week.
The Book Escape in Federal Hill is now carrying Corporate Ties. I just noticed online that this store is selling a copy of The Developers for $5. That's a great deal (although I won't get a penny if someone purchases it).
Corporate Ties has been available at any Barnes and Noble location for a while (although not necessarily stocked in the store). The good news is that Carmichael's, Louisville's oldest independent bookstore, now has copies at both of its locations.
Carmichael's is a great locally owned bookstore. I've made purchases there; I've been to events there; and I've had a book talk there as well. When you stop by, tell them I sent you!


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Despite sharing the same rules, live poker games are quite a bit different than their online counterparts.
Whether it is the excessive limping or constant table talk, live poker presents unique variables which may be unfamiliar to online regulars. That said, live games are usually a lot easier to beat than online ones. Thus, the nuances of live poker are certainly worth learning.
Here are eight awesome live poker tips from Team Upswing that will help you crush the games on your next trip to the casino (including two exclusive video tips from Doug Polk and Ryan Fee).
Tip 1. Punish Limpers As Much As Possible
If you are new to live poker, you'll probably be astounded by how often players open limp and limp behind. Most of the time, limping is an inadvisable and weak strategy that stints one's ability to win the pot whilst giving opponents behind an opportunity to exploit them.
Many live players can't help it. They have come to the casino to play some poker, and want to see tons of flops with tons of hands. There are two acceptable approaches when facing a single open limper:
- In theory, you should tighten your raising range vs a limper to account for the extra player in the pot.
The more players are in a pot, the less equity a given hand will have (see: multi-way pots article). For this reason, it makes theoretical sense to tighten our raise range to account for that drop in equity.
This option is usually better against good players and completely unknown players. Against most limpers, however, it's best to take a different approach.
- In practice, it's usually better to play looser against a limper.
Most open limpers are not good players capable of putting you in tough spots. So, you can actually raise a bit wider of a range in order to isolate them and take advantage of the extra money in the pot.
Facing Multiple Limpers
The best way to respond to multiple limps in front of you is to tighten your raising range and use a bigger sizing.
Most live players love to call, and there's nothing more frustrating than trying to isolate the fish at the table only to have every single limper come along as well. By using a larger sizing (we recommend 4-5BB plus 1BB per additional limper), we prevent the players at the table from getting what they want–a cheap flop.
If you want to learn a bit more about open limping, including when and which hands to limp behind, check out Ryan Fee's article on the subject: Crush Open Limps Like a High Stakes Pro.
Live Poker Tip 2. Turn Up Your Aggression on the Button
The power of position is especially advantageous against weaker competition.
Versus recreational opponents who love calling and using unconventional bet sizes, being on the button allows you to make your decision with the maximum possible amount of information.
In pre-flop spots, you can profitably flat raises from the button with a wide range of hands that can be easily and effectively played post-flop. Also, because aggressive 3-betting does not typically occur in live games, you can flat a relatively wide range from the button without having to worry about a squeeze 3-bet from the blinds.
In post-flop spots, you will often get a great price to realize your equity and can stab at the pot when your opponents are acting passively.
Playing too passively on the button is a very common mistake poker players make. For more on how to avoid it, check out Ryan's article 12 Preflop Mistakes You Must Avoid (#5 and #7 are about button play).
Tip 3. Keep an Eye Out for Softer Tables
Live games offer very little when it comes to hand volume. Therefore, it's important to make the most of your time spent at the casino. Playing in the toughest game to bolster your skills is good at times but not every session.
Be savvy about table selection and your hourly will shoot up. Here are a few signs that a game may be particularly profitable to play:
- Alcohol on side tables
- Multi-person groups playing to have a good time
- Lively/loud players
If possible, try to play when the games are at their softest. This is usually late at night/on the weekend where players are more likely to be drunk, tired and out to have a gamble. It's okay to put in day sessions too, but the games will be less profitable on average.
For more tips specific to the nuances and etiquette of live poker in a casino, check out this article.
Tip 4. Control Your Mouth
Have you ever seen a player verbally blast a fish for making a bad call and sucking out? You probably have, and if not, just search "Phil Hellmuth" on YouTube.
Going on tirades at the table is disrespectful to those around you. Not only does it create a negative environment at the table, but it discourages weak players from making fishy plays.
Think about it–you don't want the bad players at the table to know that they are making bad decisions. If anything, you want the opposite. That way, they will feel blissfully happy with their decision-making and continue to make poor strategic choices which will ultimately benefit your bankroll.
Be courteous when you get sucked out on by a fish. Say "nice hand" (in a non-sarcastic way) and move onto the next one. Or just keep your mouth shut like Upswing CEO Matt Colletta recommends in his article 5 Reasons to Shut Your Big Mouth.
Tip 5. Play Faster
Tanking in poker is almost fashionable these days.
Artificial tanking can be reasonable in order to balance your response-time and avoid giving off timing tells, but it is completely unnecessary in most spots.
Not only do fake tanks frustrate the other players at the table, they also cut into a winning player's hourly win-rate by reducing their number of hands played per hour. If you're a good player, you want to see as many hands per hour as possible to maximize your hourly.
In case that wasn't enough to convince you, check out guest blogger Jimmy Fricke's 6 Reasons Why You Need to Play Faster.
Live Poker Tip 6. Be Wary of Cheaters
Referred to as "angle-shooting", there are some poker players who willfully act against or look to exploit rules in order to elicit information from their opponent(s).
If you are an online player making the transition to live poker, you likely won't have encountered angle-shooters before. Unfortunately, they do exist, and you want to be able to protect yourself so you don't become a victim.
Jimmy Fricke wrote up another great piece listing common angles cheaters use at the poker table. Here are six of the most common ones:
- Betting line foolery to elicit a reaction
- Deliberate misinforming of stack size
- Phantom checking
- Making a raise look and seem accidental
- Lying about hand strength at showdown
- Straight-up stealing chips
Remember, the dealer can't catch everything. Make sure you keep an eye out for these angles at all times.
Tip 7. Keep an Eye Out for Exploitative Adjustments
I'll let Doug take this one.
Doug: My tip for live poker is to make sure you keep an eye on what your opponents are doing.
Let's say you're playing a game and you see someone check/raise very thin for value, like KT on a K-9-4 type of flop. What I might think to myself after seeing that is:
"If they're going to check/raise that thin for value, when they do decide to check/call they are going to have a particularly weak range."
When you're playing against an opponent like this, you're going to want to make a few adjustments:
- Barrel the turn and river more often
- Go for thinner value bets on later streets
- Bluff them more often on later streets
Whenever you get the chance to see your opponents' hands in live games, think about how you would have played the hand and if they made any notable mistakes. Then adjust your strategy to beat them for more money.
Tip 8. Watch Out for This Live Tell
Ryan's turn.
Ryan: There is one tell in all of poker that I might use, and it's this: When a monotone flop (3 of one suit) is dealt and your opponent takes a look back at their cards, they are likely checking to see if they have a card of that suit.
For instance: You raise on the button and the big blind calls. The flop comes 8♥6♥3♥ and the big blind re-looks at his cards before checking. The big blind is more than likely trying to see if his hand has a heart in it.
Another spot this tell may happen is on two-tone flops. Imagine you defend your big blind against a UTG raise, the flop comes T♠9♠4♥, and UTG re-checks their cards. It's possible they have a hand like AK offsuit, and they're checking to see which card is a spade or if they have a spade at all.
As with all tells, you should be very selective when trying to apply this tell in game. It's usually not the best idea to make hero folds or hero calls based on a live tell. However, using them in close spots to sway your decision one way or the other is fine.
Live Poker Tips Wrap-Up
Keep these tips in mind and your live win-rate will thank you:
- Punish limpers as much as possible— there will be a lot of them.
- Turn up your aggression on the button, especially against weak players in the blinds.
- Keep an eye out for softer table and be ready to table change at any time.
- Control your mouth so everyone else at the table stays happy.
- Play faster so you get in more hands per hour.
- Be wary of cheaters and watch out for yourself.
- Keep an eye out for possible good, exploitative adjustments.
- Watch out for the monotone flop live tell (but use it selectively).
If you haven't already, I highly recommend checking out my best article on the site: Crush Live Poker with these 8 Battle-Tested Tactics. It's all about identifying and attacking weaknesses in your live competition's game, which is a crucial skill for live players.
Until next time!
More poker strategy content from Upswing Poker:
- If you liked these live poker tips, you'll probably like our list of 6 cash game poker tips too!
- Learn some more live tells from a poker tells expert in 4 Poker Tells That Deserve Your Attention, but remember to use them very selectively!
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It may seem harmless to throw your dental floss down the toilet. After all, it's not nearly as big as a sanitary napkin or a bathroom wipe. And it might even seem more convenient for you if you don't have a garbage can in your bathroom. But as it turns out, this little piece of string could cause a big plumbing problem for you later on.
Floss is usually made out of materials like nylon or Teflon — materials that aren't biodegradable. Because dental floss doesn't break down over time, making a habit out of flushing it can add up fast and lead to a majorly disgusting clog.
"Floss can combine with other items, such as single-use wipes (like baby wipes), and form balls that can grow quite sizable and can clog sewers and pumps," said a spokesperson for the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. "Sometimes these items also combine with tree roots and grease and create huge problems for sewer systems."
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20 years of dental floss clogged in my toilet. via /r/WTF https://t.co/ydqhNczHft pic.twitter.com/D3Sk4n2IBt— me (@not_actuallyme) September 9, 2016
Yuck! If that's not enough motivation for you to keep the floss far away from the porcelain, we don't know what is.
But if you've already been tossing your dental floss into the bowl, you'll definitely want to stop as soon as possible. If you suspect there might be floss lurking at the bottom of your toilet, you'll want to try a plunger or auger to get it out, as drain cleaners may not be so effective for the materials in floss. As a last resort, you may even need to call a plumber.
Remember: Your toilet is not a garbage bag, so please don't treat it like one.
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Press release from the issuing companyMay 20, 2003 -- Next year two Swiss printing houses, Tamedia in Zurich and Espace Media Groupe in Bern, will take delivery of the first 6/2 Commanders to roll off KBA's production line. The 22-tower newspaper presses, like all 6/2 versions, will be configured as 9-cylinder satellites (1) featuring Drivetronic (2) shaftless drives with dedicated AC motors (3). The short web paths in a 9-cylinder satellite support precise registration by eliminating the risk of fan-out, even with wide webs. KBA is patenting a string of new features to cut changeover times, manning, maintenance and waste while enhancing layout flexibility and print quality. Some have been incorporated in other new presses such as the Cortina and 4/1 Prisma. The printing units on the 6/2 Commander have narrow, continuous lock-up slots, so the six plates can be mounted simultaneously side by side and there is no time wasted repositioning the cylinder for staggered plating-up. With the new pneumatic plate clamps (4) all the operator has to do is insert the front edge of each plate in the slot and press a button: the plates are mounted and clamped automatically and supported by a new design of trolley (5), with no need for tools. This saves a lot of time and effort when printing a number of different editions. The blanket cylinders on the 6/2 Commander accept three metal-backed blanket plates (6), one of them staggered. The vibration and streaking often associated with wide cylinders is eliminated by a new type of plate clamp in conjunction with minigaps and the metal blankets KBA first fitted on its heatset presses in the mid-nineties. Pneumatic blanket locks with clamps, tension springs and air hoses (7) support quick and easy blanket changes, also without tools. Well-proven in heatset, the blankets are available from a number of suppliers. As an option, the roller locks on the 6/2 Commander can be set remotely to prespecified values by push-button from the console. The roller bearings are set automatically relative to the ink drum and plate cylinder, and the rollers thrown on and off, via a new patented system comprising four membrane pressure chambers (8) (9). Once set, the roller bearings are locked in place by radially adjustable segmented rings (10) and the membrane pressure chambers vented, which fixes the roller settings. This space- and energy-saving mechanism reduces time-consuming maintenance work and promotes a better print quality. The superstructure of the new 6/2 Commander also incorporates a lot of new features for enhancing flexibility. These include a turner-bar system which allows quarter- or half-webs to be transferred to a different former and the ribbons from these to be allocated to two adjacent formers (11). So the number of pages in the individual signatures, and thus the signature structure itself, can be changed at speed according to copy specifications. The result is lower costs and greater reliability because there is no need to feed in and print half-webs. The folder superstructure can be configured as three adjacent or six balloon formers. The split-level arrangement affords greater flexibility in signature pagination and layout. To save space, only one of two stacked formers has a harp (12), usually with non-driven idling rollers, but webs can be transferred from the harp to the other former. Two stacked formers can accept ribbons of different widths, or different numbers of quarter- and half-webs.
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ARM has its eyes set on the high-performance computing market. To help with that mission, it's developed a new interconnect to link multiple cores on a single SoC. The CoreLink CCN-504 Cache Coherent Network is capable of offering up to a terabit of bandwidth to as many as 16 processor cores based on the existing Cortex-A15 or upcoming ARMv8 designs. CoreLink isn't just for CPU cores, though; the interconnect supports graphics processors, DSPs, and other "accelerators," too. ARM lays out the possibilities in the block diagram below.
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Tolino has almost everything to be a Kindle competitor, including ereaders, tablets, retail partners across central Europe, and the backing of just about everyone in Germany who is on Amazon's hit list.
But this two-year old ebook platform doesn't have a self-pub solution - at least, not yet. There's a report today on Self Publishing Bibel that Tolino is going to launch a self-pub portal next month. The announcement is expected to happen on Thursday at the Leipzig Book Fair.
Tolino has long sold self-published ebooks, but they had previously accepted them through 3rd-part distributors like Draft2Digital. Now Tolino will be dealing directly with authors.
The new portal will be run by Tolino Media. That firm launched as the ebook distributor Pubbles in 2010, and it's owned by the principle Tolino partners. Authors will be able to upload Word or Epub, and there is a mention of an online editor. Authors will get a free ISBN, and be paid 70% of the retail price for any ebook sold in Tolino's network of competing ebookstores.
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien or J.R.R. Tolkien is regarded as the 'Father of Fantasy' who wrote one of the most famous fantasy novels ever written that is "The Lord of the Rings". This fantasy novel triology which consists of "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers", and "The Return of the King" is set in a world called Middle Earth. A Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, the main character in the story inherits a magical ring, which could cause the end of the universe. This book is a literary masterpiece with poetry and full of classic prose, and written in a very descriptive way.
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I'm in New York awaiting tomorrow's Leo full moon and a blizzard that's moving up the coast. I'm grateful for the storm, for the cold, because it offers time to go inward. The beginning of 2016 has been bringing in some major soul searching, excavating the past to break into the future with love. This moon will shine light on the shadows so I open my heart to it's truth.
"LEO full moon | Leo is the star, the shining one, radiating warmth for all to see. This Full Moon (opposite the Sun in Aquarius) is a bit layered as Mercury retro conjuncts Pluto in Capricorn and Mars in Scorpio trines Neptune in Scorpio. The mood is deep, as we contemplate the structures of our lives, reassess and let go of what no longer serves. Makes me think of this painting by Manet. The subject, Berthe Morisot (herself an Impressionist painter), seems to be in mourning, bearing some kind of secret. And yet, is she not the star of the painting, front and center for all to see? Are you willing to show up for yourself, not in spite of but perhaps because of all you have seen, witnessed? Are you you yourself willing to be seen? Exposed? Or are you pretending to cower in the corner, afraid that you don't measure up? This Full Moon offers us a profound opportunity to stand up in who we are, releasing our fears and self-doubt, the (very) old patterns that threaten to rob us of the light we crave, the light we are |" Danielle Beinstein


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Johanna & Octavio // Squaw Valley, California
There are those times when you first meet your bride and groom and you just know you were meant to be a part of their wedding day. Johanna and Octavio were that kind of couple for me.
Trail runners from Arizona, madly in love, and the kindest of souls. They couldn't wait to bring their crew up to Squaw Valley for a few days of playing in the mountains and their gorgeous wedding over the Fourth of July. Though that weekend brought with it big ol storm clouds and rain aplenty, that yummy California sunshine rolled into the valley just in time and gave us the most gorgeous of days.
Their light easy energy filled the day with the most lovely of feelings. Joy and laughter flowed freely and it was so beautifully obvious the passion and connection these two share. Whatta magical love story to have been entrusted to document.
Big ol' congrats to you J & O. Your love shines, oh so bright.
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Welcome TTS Alumnae! We hope that the resources available in these pages will help you stay connected to The Traveling School, your semester, and the TTS community. Whether you want to attend an event, make a gift, or update us on your recent adventures, your participation in TTS's alumnae network strengthens our community and the impact of TTS.
If you have any questions about TTS's alumnae resources or anything concerning alumnae relations, please feel free to email us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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- Traveling School Alumnae Facebook Group – Stay connected with your semester & the greater TTS Alumnae Network (now over 340 alumnae!)
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My photographs are studies in the subtle play of light as it moves across the surface of deserts, canyons and other wilderness areas. The resulting images are an exploration of the forms, textures and patterns which exist in nature. The art and architecture of prehistoric cultures are the theme of many of my studies. I have also turned my lens toward more recent relics: abandoned machinery and automobiles, preserved by the clean, dry environment of arid regions, revealing their own unique patterns in the clear desert light. My studies of old vehicles metamorphosing into art through the ravages of time and weather are good examples of this.
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Reader Mail: '60s decor, grandkids, mice and more
Y'all aren't shy, that's for sure. Readers have been sounding off on home and garden articles, weighing in on parenting and grandparenting strategies, remodeling techniques, even the best places to buy agaves.
We published Al Martinez's first-person account of raising his unruly teenage granddaughter, prompting Joannie Flynn of Anaheim Hills to write in and call the teenager a "brainless twit" who needs some tough love.
After we profiled a Brentwood house whose owners sheathed the exterior in a new sun-reflective skin (headline: "Call It a Wrap"), Heidrun Mumper-Drumm of Pasadena slammed the concept and suggested we title the article, "Call It Trash." (But how do you really feel?)
And our feature on designers' timeless quest to build a better mousetrap prompted one reader to ask: What's wrong with mice? We've posted these letters and others, all with links to the original articles. Keep reading ...
Letters in response to the article "Suddenly Part of a 'Grandfamily' ":
Joannie Flynn of Anaheim Hills writes: Al Martinez and his wife — and his son and daughter-in-law for that matter — sound like warm and caring grandparents and parents. Martinez's granddaughter, Nicole, however, comes off as an entitled brat. Foster care is involved because this little hellion does not want to follow her father's rules? Her father is almost arrested after she breaks into her grandparents' house?
The first thing I would have done with this little girl was give her an earful (complete with photos of really abused children, who, sadly, do need the foster care system). And now, because this brainless twit is lucky enough to be the product of well-off grandparents, she is living rent-free while indulging her art? I don't care if she is the next Georgia O'Keeffe or Van Gogh. You wanna be an artist? You and your live-in get jobs and work, like the thousands of other extremely talented kids out there trying to make it.
She not only owes her parents a humongous apology for her behavior, but she needs to get off her grandparents' gravy train and really show them how their selflessness and love have given her a foundation to make it on her own.
I am sorry, Mr. Martinez. I am sure your story was heartfelt, but indulging the antics of an ungrateful little "artist" undermines your message, especially for the real grandfamilies that are raising children due to neglect, drug abuse and abandonment.
Elaine Livesey-Fassel of Los Angeles writes: I have been a loyal fan of Mr. Martinez's humor and perceptive commentaries for years. I was very moved by his story of angst, courageousness, familial loyalty and tribulations. How upsetting a situation for all involved, but I am pleased to read that all seems to be well with Nicole. Since she could not have been blessed with a more solid and loving family, maybe it was a case of hyperactivity that could have been treated by medicine or a psychiatrist, and perhaps it was. Either way, it is, indeed, a tribute to that family that it nurtured this young child as well as it did.
Jeannine Schummer of Encino writes: When are you going to stop enabling this girl? She is 23 years old; it's time for her to be on her own. By letting her and her boyfriend live rent-free in your apartment, you are continuing to cripple her — maybe for the rest of her life or until you are dead, whichever comes first. Let them both stop working part time and start supporting themselves.
I didn't enable my daughter, and she is a prosecuting attorney in the district attorney's office. She did it almost without any help, and I am very proud of her.
Kathleen Boss of Montrose writes: I appreciate that family means so much to Al Martinez that he would sacrifice the well-earned relaxation of retirement to go through the arduous process of becoming his granddaughter's caregiver.
It could benefit other families to know that the county Department of Children and Family Services offers financial assistance and classes at community colleges to grandparents in this situation. The Kinship Care classes are taught by other grandparents raising grandchildren and by a social worker. They direct people to resources and teach and share what has worked for them to help the kids — and you — become successful. I have found that you often have to ask about this; it isn't always brought up in the fostering or adoption process. The monthly stipend, along with Medi-Cal and healthcare options, makes life a little easier.
In the process of adopting (unrelated) children, I learned of the challenges that the children experienced in environments of neglect and abuse — yes, even while in foster care — and chose to become an advocate and teacher with the college-county partnership.
Becky Baker of Fort Worth, Texas, writes: I am not a parent, so not a "grand" either, but I genuinely enjoyed and learned so much from this article. Thank you very much.
In response to our photo gallery and article on the eclectic updating of a 1960s ranch house, above, built for "Dragnet" star Jack Webb:
Cima Balser of Marina del Rey writes: Why in the world would anyone buy an iconic midcentury Palm Springs home and then furnish it with banal classical furniture?
Inspired by the period? I don't think so. The dining room tabletop, with strange points positioned on the top, directly in front of the common old-fashioned uncomfortable chairs, will surely wound any guest trying to position the chair close to the table, even if it can be squeezed in between the thick, ungainly brass legs.
With all the designed-for-comfort (at last) elegant dining tables and chairs produced by Herman Miller and Knoll, surely designers Charles Eames, George Nelson, Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner and George Nakashima, among others, are turning over in their respective graves.
In response to our photo gallery and article on the hillside home in Brentwood, above, that got wrapped in a second skin as a budget-minded alternative to a tear-down, Heidrun Mumper-Drumm of Pasadena writes:
Barbara Thornburg writes that architect Lorcan O'Herlihy wrapped the client's "uninspired stucco home" with Textilene 90. This "progressive, sustainable material," I read, is made of PVC-coated polyester and blocks 90% of the "sun's damaging rays." I guess it's great that the house won't get a sunburn (though I would be more interested to learn if cooling loads go down and, more important, by how much). It also appears that a dumpster-sized load of this "sustainable" PVC-coated material will be sent to the landfill every 10 years. Maybe the article should have been titled "Call It Trash."
In response to our feature on small-scale "boutique" agave plants, Nancy Tracy of Venice writes:
In your list of where to buy agaves, you neglected to mention Desert Images Nursery in Ojai. It is a great source of agave and other succulents. If you have not been there, it is well worth the trip.And finally, in response to our feature on modern mousetraps and the decades-long quest to perfect the design, Cherly Kohr of Redondo Beach writes: Many of the newer traps mentioned by design cause long, tortuous deaths to the animals. The Kness Ketch-All no-kill trap, invented in 1924, was the only humane trap mentioned.
Why are rodents viewed with such disdain and contempt? They are living, sensing creatures. Removing them from homes should not involve cruel, inhumane treatment. We are judged by how we treat the least among us.Become a fan: Join our Facebook pages for home design and California gardening.
Credits, from top: Mouse photo from Associated Press; "grandfamily" illustration by Rebecca Bradley / For The Times; "Dragnet" house by Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times; wrapped house by Tate Lown; Agave victoria-reginae by Debra Lee Baldwin; Victor Multi-Kill electric mousetrap from Woodstream Corp.


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Morning Scoop
500 Club smackdown? Eclipse notes (musical and medical). Are we ready for legal pot?
It's Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Welcome to your Morning Scoop of intriguing tales, fresh news and things that make you go "hmm." Sign up to get the Scoop in your email inbox.
Top Scoops
• The 500 Club in Clovis, closed last week by the state Department of Justice for failing to meet financial requirements in its card room, now faces having its gambling license revoked.
• In four months, you'll be able to buy recreational marijuana legally. But is California ready to regulate commerical cannabis? Well ...
• Remains of Navy sailors were found in a compartment of the USS John McCain today, a day after the warship's collision with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 sailors missing.
• President Trump announced he would extend America's military commitment in Afghanistan. "My original instinct was to pull out," he said. "But all my life I've heard that decisions are much different when you sit behind the desk of the Oval Office."
• White supremacism is a "cancer" in California, says state Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León, who doesn't want a repeat of Charlottesville here.
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Good Stuff to Know
• A former Clovis resident got Facebook all a-twitter with an incredible time-lapse of the eclipse.
• It took an astronomical event to bring Bonnie Tyler back to the musical forefront. And, bless her, she made the most of it (video above). We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks.
• So you watched the solar eclipse with nifty protective glasses. Good on ya, mate. Now what do you do with them? (The next total eclipse in the contiguous U.S. isn't until 2024.)
• A few people around Fresno got their eyes checked post-eclipse, including a man who feared his protective glasses were defective.
• Can the $10-a-month MoviePass give Netflix the sweats? Our Beehive podcasters chat it out.
• You can help Jacob's wish come true. He's terminally ill and turns 15 on Aug. 28. He wants 100,000 birthday cards.
Outrè Scoops
• A man arrested last spring for allegedly breaking into a church, stripping naked and drinking sacramental wine was busted this week for trespassing at the same chapel. There's hope, folks; he upgraded to wearing a towel.
• Ouch. A CHP officer writing a citation in Fresno was hurt when a truck hit his cruiser, slamming the door into his body.
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Rural Morning (IV)
And now, when toil and summer's in its prime,
In every vill, at morning's earliest time,
To early-risers many a Hodge is seen,
And many a Dob's heard clattering oer the green.
Now straying beams from day's unclosing eye
In copper-coloured patches flush the sky,
And from night's prison strugglingly encroach,
To bring the summons of warm day's approach,
Till, slowly mounting oer the ridge of clouds
That yet half shows his face, and half enshrouds,
The unfettered sun takes his unbounded reign
And wakes all life to noise and toil again:
And while his opening mellows oer the scenes
Of wood and field their many mingling greens,
Industry's bustling din once more devours
The soothing peace of morning's early hours:
The grunt of hogs freed from their nightly dens
And constant cacklings of new-laying hens,
And ducks and geese that clamorous joys repeat
The splashing comforts of the pond to meet,
And chirping sparrows dropping from the eaves
For offal kernels that the poultry leaves,
Oft signal-calls of danger chittering high
At skulking cats and dogs approaching nigh.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Composite Fillings
These are tooth-colored fillings that restore teeth that have minor decay, breaks or cracks. The fillings can be made from several types of materials, and you can discuss the best options for you with Dr. Buttaro. Composite fillings are strong and long-lasting, but as with many dental treatments, they will need to be replaced after many years.
Uses for composite fillings:
- Decayed teeth
- Cracked, broken or chipped teeth
- Closing gaps between teeth
- Restore worn teeth


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GI Member GDGEO wins Engineers Ireland Geoscience Award 2016
Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), together with Irish Rail – Iarnrod Eireann, won this year's Geoscience Ireland Award. The Award recognises exceptional achievement in the design and delivery of projects requiring significant geo-scientific expertise in the development of natural resources, infrastructure and natural resources.
The Award was for the development of a ranking and assessment method for embankments and cuttings across the earthworks assets of Irish Rail . The assessment provides a scientific means to supporting decisions on slopes maintenance and remediation strategies. The two-year project involved updating the nationwide asset database nad devising specific hazard and vulnerability assessment procedures leading to the provision of customised software.
Geoscience Ireland companies accounted for four of the five projects shortlisted i.e. GDGEO (2 projects), TOBIN, Lisheen Mining & Technical Services. The fifth project was by a consortium of EPA, Teagasc, Cranfield and UCD.
The Engineering Project of the Year was awarded to The Corrib Project – Onshore Gas Pipeline by Shell E&P (Ireland) Ltd/ RPS Group Ltd/ Roadbridge Ltd/ BAM / W&F JV. Many GI companies are pleased to have worked on various aspects of the Corrib Project, including Irish Drilling, TOBIN, IGSL, Murphy Surveys and PMS.
Further details of the Awards see here.


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Foxwell NT510 Multi-System Scanner Support Multi-Languages
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- Product Code: 45
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Weight: 0.60 KG
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Foxwell NT510 Multi-System Scanner
Foxwell NT510 will be shipped with one car software and OBDII package, and users are allowed to buy extra car software(each software cost 100usd) when necessary(up to five car software). Technicians will just have to pay for what they really need, which will greatly reduce their costs.
Available brands are Chrysler,GM, Honda, Accura, Kia, Toyota,Lexus, Sicon, Land Rover, Jaguar, OPEL, Vauxhall, VW, AUDI, Seat, Skoda and more.
Notice:It is free update for 18 months,but you need pay 60 usd one year if you want to update after 18 months.
1.Foxwell NT510 can do F-250 xlt superduty
2.NT510 can do OBD2, CAN, TPMS, and SRS of 5.4L v8
Foxwell NT510 Support cars:
11. Ford
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Foxwell NT510 diagnostic tool cannot only read your codes, but it can also actuate components, run system tests, program control modules. Reading the trouble codes from your vehicle is easy, but without live data, bi-directional controls and other special functions, you may not have enough information to get the problem fixed right. It allows you to use the scan tool temporarily activate or control a system or component. With NT510, the check of electronic components such as switches, sensors, relay and actuators is made a simple task, saving your time and labor costs. It gives you the ability to flash a control unit with ne program data. Provided that a module can be re-coded, NT510 allows for the coding and programming of a replacement control module or changing previously stored incorrect coding as expensive factory tools do.
In addition, it has access to the most commonly required service features like brake deactivation, adaptation and service resets.
Foxwell NT510 Diagnostic tool Update:
With internet access, you will always have the latest bug fixes, new vehicles, newly added parameters and functionality at your fingertips. And they are free for first 18months after your registration. Simply install the SD Card into your computer or an SD Card reader, log into the PC application, and click update. The application does all the work, syncing the latest software to your tool.
The easy yet elegant design of this scanner was developed by technicians for technicians.Clearly arranged keypad,menu-driven operation,shortcuts and impressive 2.8" color display together make the scanner extremely easy to use.
NT510 is built to last. It is constructed to resist impact and damage in the tough workshop environment.A rubberized sleeve protects your investment.The secure fit,extra corner padding and screen protector ensure your scan tool will be around for a long time.
User feedback:
Now, i have read and cleared error codes on the air bag, central locking and reset air bag and service interval lights.
Very easy to use it; i mean, follow the screen instruction, and all will be done!
Here i did an easy screenshot for anyone in need.
I have to say it's worth every penny. Faster shipping would be better you know.
NT510 scanner CAN be used for a 1997/98 Vw passat estate tdi to to find faults on the air bag system, central locking and reset air bag and service interval lights.
The reg is R679 FKN
2011 GM Sierra 2500 HD
It will read the TMPS sensors and show if they are active but they do not relearn the location of the sensor to the vehicle.
Also as far as a key FOB all it does is check the signal strength of the key FOB, does nothing for the RE-programming aspect.
CAN be used for bleeding the brakes & for actuation of the ABS pump, and also used to code a new battery.
CAN read live transmission fluid temperature for Audi, VW
CAN do DPF regeneration on Honda 2011 dtec
CAN do F-250 xlt superduty
CAN do OBD2, CAN, TPMS, and SRS of 5.4L v8
CANNOT handle all programming on Audi A3 8p 2009, like add footwell lights as well as electrical diagnostics etc; but can do this on other models for Audi 2009 comes without this system
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1x NT510 Multi-System Scan Tool
1x User's Guide
1x Memory Card
1x USB Cable
1x CD Software
1x Nylon Carry Pouch
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April 1st is a bittersweet day for us at Wildlife Defence League. Two years ago today, we founded the organization on the same day that the annual spring trophy hunt for black bears and grizzly opened in British Columbia. It was by no means a coincidence.
Armed with high-powered rifles and even higher-powered egos, trophy hunters will make their way into the forests throughout the province today to kill grizzly bears and black bears for trophy, just as the animals emerge from hibernation. At a time when these magnificent creatures are most vulnerable, the Liberal Party of British Columbia sanctions their slaughter. To make matters worse, independent science has shown that the trophy hunt for grizzly bears is unsustainable and population estimates are inaccurate. In addition, the hunt threatens one of the province's highest revenue generating industries.
Eco-tourism attracts thousands of people to British Columbia each year. They come to see wildlife, old-growth forests, mountains and the vast coastline of the Pacific Ocean. Bear viewing brings in millions of dollars to the provincial economy and creates jobs in communities where the unemployment rate is high. The trophy hunt directly threatens this sustainable industry.
Julius Strauss, co-owner of the Grizzly Bear Ranch in the West Kootenays, has had to cancel his spring tours to view bears this year for the first time in the company's history because he was encountering resident trophy hunters in areas where he would take his guests. Strauss, in an interview with National Post, stated that, "We can't, with a clear conscience, take guests into a valley where bears are being hunted." This serves as proof that co-existence between the two industries is not possible.
Is it not ironic that the opening of the spring hunt falls on the same day as April Fools? In reality, those who look foolish are the BC Liberals, who continue to support the trophy hunting of grizzly bears, despite the fact that 95% of residents are against it. In a province that touts itself as 'Super Natural' to tourists, the trophy hunt stands in stark contrast.
Help us achieve a trophy free BC. Donate today.


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Iris & Lily Reader Reviews
My new all time favorite
Iris & Lily has become my all time favorite book.. I loved every word of this book . Iris &Lily has moved The Thornbirds and Pillars of the Earth to 2nd and 3rd place as my all time favorite books. I could relate to many experiences the sisters had as I compared my sister and I to Iris and Lily's story. From rubber bands holding up knee socks that had lost their elasticity and sharing bedtime stories and dreams to feeling as if one life was a better life then the other*s to finding out each life was handed its own set of complications. This book expressed the connection of sisters perfectly. I hope for a continuation as I want to know what happens next in these sister's lives.
Best book ever
Very captivating, and I did not want it to end! Best book I have read in a long while! The authors described people, places, & events so well - draws the reader right in. I didn't want this book to end!
Hard to put this book down
It is a page turner and you really don't want it to end. Their lives as children and then as adults who were so affected by that childhood is told very frankly and truthful.
I miss Lily & Iris!
This is one of the very best books I have ever read. I am going to miss Lily and Iris. The characters came to life beautifully. This is a must-read.
Loved it!
A true test, for me, is when I can get so lost in a book that I see myself in the characters. I identified with so many things in both Iris and Lily. Needless to say, I loved this tale and I too will wonder from time time to time how Lily and Iris are doing.
This book was a roller coaster of emotions. Growing up in a big family in the same era it brought back many wonderful and sad memories for me. I wish that I could share this wonderful story with my sisters who unfortunately have passed. I feel however they were with me throughout this read laughing crying teasing all the way.
This is one of the best books I have ever read and I read many. It really deserves the best rating for the story it contains. The novelist way the authors' unique style kept me excited and anticipating turning the next page to read what would happen next. The distance between the two continents and the vastness of the "pond" cannot alter the deep connection between the sisters love that exists for one another. Being brought up in a large Catholic family, I could really appreciate many of the traditions and feelings they described. In the expressive way the authors tell different scenarios transports you so you can feel and even smell so many parts, like the rotten apples, the salty gentle sea breeze, the rich sauces cooking on the stove.
A Must Read
A Must Read! This is probably one of the most important series that I have ever read. It is also most relevant to everyone . I started the book series and could not let it go. It touched me on so many levels. As a sister, daughter , wife and mother of a girl and 2 boys. The story brought me back to my childhood. My sister and I were very close. Our mother was a widow . She was the product of a very lonely , troubled life. She was widowed at the age of 37 . She spent her life looking to be loved and struggling to raise us on her own. As I get older I understand our journey better . My mother was extremely intelligent and hard working. She struggled with alcoholism and spousal abuse from her second husband. But she was able to pull herself together many times. We lived frugally but we were always cared for. I hope the readers understand how important it is to teach young boys and girls to be respectful and loving. Whoever reads this will realize how family and love shapes our lives.
I am still Thinking about who I am
I think this is the first time I've ever read a book that made me look at my life closer rather than getting so absorbed in the characters lives that I missed the meanings I gleaned from reading their story. I'm the same age as the authors. Grew up with the same quandaries about marriage and babies and one foot in the stay at home camp and one foot in being employed outside the home. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Well done, ladies.
I thoroughly enjoyed this gem
I thoroughly enjoyed this gem! The story unfolds like a flower growing more vibrant and beautiful, along with it's prickly stem...I was carried back to the past...growing up in the 60's and 70's...and the evolution of women's roles and expectations ....very relevant and timeless. This was one of my favorite books of all time...poignant and raw yet also sweet and loving.


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People assume that vegetable broth isn't as flavorful or complex as chicken or beef broth. As you can tell from the picture above, the vegetable broth I make is rich looking and a beautiful golden color.
As I said above, making your own vegetable broth doesn't really require an exact recipe, as you can use any veggies you'd like. But for the base of the broth, you do want the three main stars: onions, (leeks, shallots, or green onions work too) carrots, and celery.
Fun Trivia Fact: The combination of onions, carrots, and celery are called a mirepoix, a French name pronounced meer-pwah, and is used to add flavor and aroma to stocks, sauces, soups and other foods.It's so easy to make too! Just caramelize some vegetables in a pot, add water and simmer for one hour. Easy right? My favorite part of making vegetable broth, is that unlike meat-based broths, there's no skimming off fat, which means a cleaner broth in my book.
Remember when I said how frugal this easy broth can be? It is when you use vegetable scraps! Of course you can use fresh produce if you'd like, but it really isn't necessary. With a little advanced planning you can make this broth tasty AND frugally. I'm as cheap as they come, and it kills me to throw anything away, especially food. So whenever I'm cooking with onion, carrots and celery, I save the scraps in a gallon size freezer bag. I keep it in the freezer and when the bag is full, I make broth.
Don't limit yourself though, you can use almost any vegetable you'd like in this broth. I throw any little bits of leftover cooked vegetables that we don't eat into the bag as well. Just make sure everything you save is clean before you add it to the bag–you don't want to make dirt soup! Also, while I said you can use vegetables that are a little wilted, DON'T use anything that is starting to show rot or mold.
Other Great Choices for Vegetable Broth: Tomatoes, fennel, lettuce, sweet potatoes, parsnips, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, winter squash skins, and herbs like dill, parsley, cilantro, oregano, bay leaves and basil.
Vegetables to Avoid Because of Their Overpowering Flavor: Cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, rutabagas, asparagus, and artichokes.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between vegetable broth and stock? Broth is seasoned, and stock is not. This recipe can be used to make either one, just skip adding the garlic, peppercorns and herbs to make the stock version.
So what do you do with the vegetables once you strain them from the broth? Don't throw them away, add them to your compost pile! Your garden will thank you.
Homemade Vegetable Broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, unpeeled and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves
6 peppercorns
1 gallon filtered water
a couple sprigs of thyme or rosemary (optional)
Add olive oil to a large stock pot and heat over medium heat.
Add all of the ingredients listed above, except the herbs, and let them saute in the oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the water, turn the heat up to high and cover with a lid.
Once the water begins to boil, turn it down to a fast simmer and allow it to cook for one hour.
Remove from heat and add the herbs, then allow to set for 20 to 30 minutes.
Pour the broth and veggies into a colander that is set over a large bowl to drain. Strain the broth a second time through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
I prefer to not add salt to my broth, and instead season the dish I add it to as a whole. If you'd like to use it though, just salt to taste after you have strained the vegetables from it. I would start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there.
The finished broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for two to three months.
*Caramelizing the vegetables before adding water will give your stock a big boost of flavor.
*Onion skins give the stock a nice, brown color.
*Do not stir the broth. This will cause the vegetables to break down and make your broth cloudy.
Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Or snap a picture and share it on social media with the hashtag #homesteadrecipes. I'd love to share your creation too!