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Please join us in April in Boston for the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, part of the Experimental Biology 2013 conference. A wide range of scientists — from undergraduates to established senior investigators — will explore the breadth and depth of biochemistry and molecular biology through an exciting and comprehensive program.
Four sessions will cover ATPase motor proteins, the molecular origins of enzyme promiscuity, the emerging field of bioenergy and enzymes with cool catalytic centers that perform dramatic chemical transformations.
Talks under the RNA theme will cover the roles of RNAs in splicing, in translation, in regulating gene expression and in bacterial and viral defense strategies.
Although the past several decades have seen the role of lipids expand from mere structural cellular components to signaling mediators and regulators of protein function, the integral roles that these macromolecules are known to play in coordinating physiological and pathophysiological functions are ever increasing.
The sessions on systems biology focus on the function, evolution and manipulation of metabolic networks. The chemical biology sessions will focus on communication within networks.
This theme will cover four areas in transcription and chromatin research. Talks will span multiple levels of analysis, from detailed molecular and genetic experiments to genomewide studies and continuing on up to looking at organism development.
This theme will examine the mechanisms and consequences of protein modification in four sessions, which will be complemented by a workshop at which experts will share the state of the art on the proteomics of post-translational modifications.
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When old people lose the ability to walk independently, it's the beginning of the end. Do what you can to help her walk on her own...By Sheryl Lynn
Alzheimer's Reading Room
It was November of 1982. I was strapped into my airplane seat, on my way to my hometown to attend my great-aunt's funeral. I fell into a conversation with the man who was sitting on my right side. He asked me what kind of work I did, and I asked him the same question. He told me he was a podiatrist.
My mother was in her early sixties. The head injury that would later develop into dementia was twenty-four years away. No one in my family, to the best of my knowledge, ever had dementia. Up to that point, they all died of other illnesses before dementia had a chance to show up. I was in my late twenties. I'm certain the question I then asked didn't come from me. I didn't have the life experience to think it up.
I asked, "My mother is in her early sixties. What advice can you give me to help her as she gets older?"
He replied, "When old people lose the ability to walk independently, it's the beginning of the end. Do what you can to help her walk on her own."
I didn't know, at that time, how wise he was. I do now.
Looking back on the last years of my mother's life, I wasn't the world's best caregiver. I wasn't the world's worst caregiver. Like the rest of us, my skills went up and down each day as I went up and down and my mom went up and down. Some days I could read my mother's mind and come up with the perfect words to say or the perfect action to take. And then there were the other days when I didn't seem to have a clue about what to do to help her.
I cared for my mother twice, for four months after she came out of rehab after her fall, and for six weeks a year later. My PTSD wasn't a good match for the severe mood swings that followed her head injury. If I could have handled it, I would have been delighted to have cared for her until her death. I did what I could do until I couldn't do it anymore.
We had physical therapists provide outpatient care for her after her fall. They'd come to my home, helping her learn to walk differently. Her walking was pretty good and steadily got better. The therapists both suggested she use a cane. My mom would play the game with them, carefully following their directions while they were there and then hiding the cane when they'd leave. She'd pretend she didn't know where she'd put the cane. I knew she knew, and she knew I knew she knew.
You know?
I eventually convinced her to start using the cane. She agreed. Her definition of using the cane and mine didn't exactly match up. I wanted her to put the tip of the cane on the ground to help support her as she walked. I'd seen other people do that, and it made sense to me. Not her. She saw the cane as a fashion statement. She'd hook the cane over her wrist, never soiling its tip by placing it on (gasp!) the ground. I'd catch her doing her Fred Astaire impression and say, "Hey! You're not using your cane!" She'd grin at me, point, and say, "I'm using it. Here is it."
Parents. Can't live with them. Very hard to get used to living without them.
I made the decision to let her use the cane as she wanted, both because she wasn't going to do it my way and because she seemed safe and stable enough.
I remembered the podiatrist's words, to do what I could do to keep her independent. And she was independent.
I brought her back to my home a year later. Her condition had deteriorated, and I wanted to see where she now was before making any decisions about what the next level of care would be.
Her walking wasn't as strong. I asked one of my closest friends to teach her how to walk with a cane. She's had double knee replacements and had cared for her stepfather with Alzheimer's. I figured she was very well qualified to take on this job.
She beautifully broke down all the movements the body needed to make and the cane needed to make and used small words to teach her these skills. She treated my mom with patience, love and respect. My mom once more played the game, doing what my friend wanted her to do. We all were so proud of her. And, if you're a caregiver, you'll know what followed. After she left, my mom went back into her Fred Astaire period..
I saw my friend gently holding my mom's elbow while walking her from room to room. That bothered me. She was taking my mom's independence away from her by helping her to walk. In the most tactful way I could say the words, I asked her to stop doing it, that my mother needed to walk on her own.
She'd always guided the walking of older people by holding their elbows. That's what she did, out of respect for their age. She didn't understand why I'd ask her to do something different, but she agreed to do it.
Years later, after her mother and her great-aunt were now residents of the same nursing home, she told me she'd finally gotten her aha moment. She'd made them too dependent upon her by doing everything for them, including helping them walk. She thanked me for showing her a different way, and she apologized for not understanding why I was doing what I was doing with my mom.
During that same stay, I took my mom out to lunch at a popular restaurant. I always looked for places that had a ramp she could easily walk. This place had no ramp. She'd have to climb over the low curb onto the sidewalk.
My mom was absolutely terrified at the thought of doing this. She begged me to hold her hand, to pull her up. She cried.
Oh, this was painful. I felt like the most uncaring daughter in the world for doing what I was about to do. But I had to do what I had to do.
I told her no. I pointed out a nearby lamppost, inviting her to grab onto the lamppost for support. I promised her I'd be right there with her, to catch her if she started to fall. I told her I knew she could do this, that she'd be fine. I also told her what the podiatrist had told me twenty-seven years earlier. I told her I wanted her to be independent for as long as possible, that there might be a time when she'd have to do this alone and that I wanted her to learn how to do this now. I encouraged her. I trusted her ability to do this for herself. I trusted her legs were strong enough to support her weight. I positioned myself behind her, preparing myself to catch her if need be. I'd caught her before when she'd started to fall. I trusted I'd be able to catch her now.
And she trusted me. She grabbed onto the lamppost, and she did it.
I cried. I hugged her and kissed her cheek. Enormous love for her filled my heart.
Oh, she was so proud of herself! And I was so proud of her! I told her how proud I was of her, over and over, and I thanked her for trusting me.
Her walking improved, and her confidence in her ability to still be independent in her life improved.
My inability to cope with her mood swings made it necessary for me once more to hand her care over to others. Some of them didn't encourage her to walk on her own. They held her elbow. And she began escaping. I believe she wanted her independence. When she was out on her own, she could walk as she wanted, where she wanted, and forever long she wanted, without anyone's hand anywhere on her. I'd told the caregivers what I'd wanted them to do for her. Some did it and some didn't.
I knew the time had come to do the thing I'd promised my mom I would never do. I found her a facility designed for those living with memory issues, where she could walk by herself when she wanted, where she wanted.
She got her walker several months after she'd moved into her facility. She'd fallen twice in ten days, sustaining two more head injuries. I gave up. The professionals all told me it was time for the walker. I'd heard her scream while having the CAT scan and while being stitched up. I couldn't handle seeing her in total fear and in great pain. Following the advice of the physical therapist, I stayed with her for five weeks, helping her learn to use the walker. She got to be quite good at walking with it, once she realized she couldn't do her Fred Astaire impression with it. She'd leave it behind when she didn't feel she needed it or when she forgot she had it. The caregivers kept a closer watch on her. So did her three girlfriends. All four of them would hold hands as they walked to and from activities together. No one fell when The Cool Girls, as I'd named them, were together.
The therapist had suggested that I do something to make the walker look attractive, that she'd be more likely to use it if it looked inviting. I could do that. I went to the local crafts store and bought a six-foot garland of bright Hawaiian-style silk flowers to wrap around one of its bars. Oh, it was a fashion statement, let me tell you. She had the most eye-catching walker in the house. Everyone in her facility raved about it.
I took my mom and her walker out to lunch one day. A young woman spied the walker and said, "Wow, when I get old, I want a walker just like yours. That's stylin'!" My mom beamed. Have you ever met a woman who didn't enjoy getting compliments on what she was wearing? The walker had now become part of her. She was glad it was dressed as well as she was.
On February 9, my mom and her walker were making their way down the hall. She'd just finished breakfast. She seemed fine until she carefully laid herself down on the floor and went into her final illness. I won't go into the details of what happened after she laid down. I will say that she went the way she wanted, walking until she could no longer walk.
She passed away four days later.
And Max Wallack, if you're reading this, the director of my mom's facility was the one who pointed out to me that the colors on one of the Springbok puzzles you sent in honor of my mom's memory exactly matched the colors of the flowers that had adorned her walker.
Thank you for doing that.
I'm no expert on any of this. I'm just an unemployed caregiver in transition, grieving the death of my mom and the loss of my job and my perceived identity.
Our story may not be relevant to your situation. And, then again, it might.
I invite you to consider what I've shared, to take what works for you and to leave the rest behind.
"And they discovered something very interesting: when it comes to walking, most of the ant's thinking and decision-making is not in its brain at all. It's distributed. It's in its legs." - Kevin Kelly
Sheryl Lynn is the author of the upcoming book "The Light Is A Thank You," which chronicles the spiritual journey through dementia she has taken with her mother, Eleanor. She is the host of "Glow With The Flow Radio Show," currently on hiatus.
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- Alzheimer's World -- Trying to Reconnect with Someone Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease
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I visited Mexico some years back and found the people engaging and proud. I remember a gentleman asking where I was from to which I answered, as if he didn't know, "America." His paternal visage and soft smile told me I was about to be schooled on what not to say when asked that question.
He told me that Mexicans consider themselves as part of the Americas, and that the proper answer should be the United States (why I didn't answer Connecticut I don't know).
I am reminded of this every time the politically correct pounce. I wonder ... will the day come when I am a United Stater because calling myself an American is offensive to someone?
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Way back on Day Forty-Two, I was already thinking about this day. I was already planning what I would eat on January 1, 2013. Weird to think that now… I am… here. On January 1, 2013.
But also on Day Forty-Two, I also came the conclusion that I was going to hold back today from eating "whatever" {and yes, I am going to copy-paste a big chunk of it here}…
From Day Forty-Two: Skinny Tuesday Fat Tuesday is pretty much all about getting to over indulge simply because lenting requires sacrifice. It's almost as if we fatten up on this day because we feel like we deserve it since we will have to self-sacrifice the rest of the time. And that is kind of the mentality that I'm afraid of having.
For example, I have already been thinking and planning about what I'm going to do when my covenant diet is over. Last night I was thinking about what I would have on January 1, 2013… a ribeye steak from Roadhouse… my mom's chocolate cake (you know, the one that I'm going to miss on my birthday)… a liberal glass of red Merlot…
But now that I get to thinking about this whole Fat Tuesday mentality, I'm kinda of wondering if maybe that's not what would please God. I mean, my whole thing has been about Him changing my mind, my heart, my soul. Wouldn't that be just like me turning my back on Him pretty much as soon as He has delivered me into the promised land? Which is so much of what the Israelites did when He dropped them off. After the generation that had been wandering in the desert died off, the people started worshiping other idols in no time. And God was NOT pleased with that scenario. I'm reading through Judges right now and it seems like any time one of the judges gets the people back in order, everything is good, then he or she dies, and everyone gets right back into their mess of looking somewhere other than God. And then He punishes them.
Yeah… I don't want that.
I want for God to see my actions on January 1st and be pleased. I want for Him to look at me and think… Wow, she really did want to change. She really does want to please me. I really want to give her my blessing.
So maybe I won't go all out on January 1st after all. Maybe I'll even follow the same diet for that day. Not because I have to, but because I want to. Yep. That would be a pretty neat New Year's gift to offer to God.
And so this morning I woke up, totally cool with the idea of giving God my "first fruits", so to say and not eating "off" of the covenant even though I was technically "allowed" to do so.
(If you are wondering What is she talking about with this "first fruits" stuff? It is essentially based off of the idea that God commanded the Israelites in Exodus 34:26 to bring the very best of the first harvest to Him. So, although I didn't grow anything to give to him, it's the idea of taking the "first chance" to eat sugar and stuff… and giving that to Him instead of me eating it.)
And I was feeling a little, admittedly, self-righteous about doing so. Like, I honestly had a few "I'm soooo good to do this" kind of moments.
And then my father-in-law showed up…
… with donuts.
Yep. Donuts.
Donuts with sprinkles.
Well, that certainly was a bit of a buzz kill for my self-rightousness (but it was REALLY nice of him to do… my kids were ECSTATIC)!!!
And after I got over my little pity-party, I thought to myself… Why am I surprised that it happened this way? It had to happen this way. It wouldn't have meant a thing if I gave up eating "whatever" I wanted all day if there was no temptation. No true sacrifice. It was actually an opportunity for me to really show God my thanks for this past year.
So, today, God I give you… not so much my first fruits but my first donuts. Thank you Lord for providing me with power, forgiveness, compassion, more forgiveness, guidance, wisdom, and self-discipline. Thank you for freedom that You have given me through Jesus. Thank you, quite simply, for my life. Both the physical life that I have as I breathe and walk and live, as well as for the spiritual life that I experience every day. This earth may not be perfect anymore, but with You as my God… I truly feel as if The Kingdom of Heaven IS here.


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Roach Prevention Tips
Cockroaches are invasive insects. They look for any opportunity to get into your home, in their everlasting quest for warmth, food and water. Odds are, if you see one in your house, there are more hiding in the dark spaces inside and outside your home. The first line of defense against roach infestations is ensuring you have a roach prevention plan. Here, we outline a few helpful tips for how to prevent roaches from your home.
Roaches come from the outside looking for food, water and warmth. Preventing roaches from getting into you home from the outside is your first line of defense. Follow these helpful tips to ensure your home is protected from roaches coming in from the outside:
- Roaches can use empty tree holes for nesting sites. Fill these with cement to keep roaches out!
- Ensure your doors and windows are free from cracks.
- Keep areas around your home clear of thick, dead vegetation which outdoor roaches like to live in.
- Screen or seal around where utility lines, drain lines and sewer vents lead to or enter your home.
- Don't let mulch, shrubs or trees directly touch the outside your home. Keep vegetation and firewood at least one foot away from your walls.
- Seal gaps around doors and windows, as these are easy entry points for roaches.
The inside of your home is the ideal habitat for roaches. Full of water, food and warmth, as well as dark spaces to hide, if roaches can get in - they will! And if you haven't prepared the outside of your home, it's important to prevent roaches from infesting the inside with a few of these tips:
Preventing Roaches from Getting in Your Kitchen
- All drawers, shelves and cabinets should be properly lined and damage should be repaired immediately to ensure roaches aren't hiding here. Keep lining paper flat so that cockroaches cannot hide beneath it.
- Roaches often times com inside your home for water, so leaky sinks and standing water in your home could draw roaches inside. Make sure to fix and dry these areas immediately to prevent roaches for coming in.
- Uncovered food is an invitation for cockroaches. Keep all food stored in glass, plastic or adequately sealed containers with airtight lids in order to keep roaches - both large American and small German roaches - out.
- On top and beneath the refrigerator is warm and attracts both small German and large American cockroaches. Make sure these areas are cleaned regularly - especially wiped clean from food crumbs and smudges.
- Roaches are often looking for warmth, which means the baseboards under your stove could be a perfect hiding ground for cockroaches to gather and nest. Be sure to wipe underneath these areas frequently for crumbs and liquids.
- Make sure your trash can is closed and clean, and emptied regularly.
Preventing Roaches from Getting in Your Bathroom
- Keep wet towels and toothbrushes out of drawers and cabinets so that it does not attract roaches.
- Roaches like moisture, so areas like the sink (on top and below), behind the toilet, and near the tub should be regularly inspected for leaks and condensation. Any cracks should be sealed right away.
Preventing Roaches from Getting in Your Living Room
- Roaches often hide in firewood. Be sure to inspect all firewood for insects before bringing it into your home.
- Food crumbs often collect in and around sofas and chairs. Be sure to vacuum and wipe down these areas often and check them for pests.
- Roaches like warm places and may gather behind television sets or other electronics. Regularly check these areas for cockroaches hiding out.
Preventing roach infestations goes beyond the areas you commonly find them - your kitchen, your bathroom and outside your home. It's important to prevent roaches at every turn and control the problem before it starts.
- Keep vegetation from touching the outside of the home or building, as this will make entry to your home harder for cockroaches.
- Crumbs and liquid drops are feasts for roaches. Make sure to rinse all empty food and beverage containers.
- Roaches are on the hunt for food, so store all food in airtight containers so cockroaches will not have anything to eat.
- Close all exterior openings and cracks with a good silicone caulk.
- Sweep and vacuum the kitchen floor regularly to reduce food particles and crumbs hidden from the naked eye.
- Do not leave dirty dishes and utensils in the sink. Roaches entering from pluming systems will find these first.
- Clean surfaces to remove any food residue.


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VA Secretary nominee Robert Wilkie said that removing the red tape roadblocks to getting veterans "through the door" to see a doctor would be his top priority if he is confirmed by the Senate.
"Many of the issues I encountered as acting secretary were not with the quality of care, but were getting veterans through the door to get that care," Wilkie told the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Wednesday at his confirmation hearing.
As acting secretary, Wilkie last month awarded a 10-year, $10 billion contract to Cerner Corp. of Kansas City, Missouri, to upgrade electronic health records at the VA in the effort to reduce wait times. But senators on the Committee said the implementation could take years.
Wilkie agreed that it will take time to put the Cerner contract into effect and added that the VA also has a problem with its schedulers who make the appointments. He cited the high turnover rate among schedulers, saying the VA had a hard time hanging onto them.
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, chairman of the Committee, and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, the ranking member, told Wilkie that he would be taking over a department with a dispirited workforce buffeted by high turnover rates and political infighting that led to the ouster in March of then-VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin.
"Of all the challenges we have at VA, morale may be the biggest problem," Isakson said. "You are getting an agency that has problems, that's in need of help."
"Mr. Wilkie, there are no excuses anymore. Failure is not an option," he added, noting that Congress had authorized nearly $200 billion for the VA's budget and passed the VA Mission Act to overhaul and consolidate the VA Choice Program on private health care options.
Isakson asked Wilke what "customer service" means at the VA.
"Customer service means before the veteran walks through the door of the VA he's already been greeted by schedulers, by medical professionals," Wilkie responded. "I have no doubt that VA provides some of the finest care in America but I also understand that getting to that care is something that the leadership of the Veterans Affairs Department has to focus on like a laser beam."
Tester warned Wilkie that he would eventually come into conflict with Trump administration political appointees within the VA and at the White House who had pressed for a rapid expansion of private health care options.
Shulkin, who had been mired in a scandal over his travel expenses, charged that his firing by Trump was ultimately the result of the "undermining" of his leadership by the political appointees because of his resistance to the "privatization" of VA health care.
"Sooner or later, you're going to come to a crossroads with these folks," Tester said of the political appointees. "My only advice to you is to take the cues from the veterans and do what you think is right, even if political forces threaten your job, because I want you to succeed. I really want you to succeed."
Tester also pressed Wilkie on where he stood in the current dispute between acting VA Secretary Peter O'Rourke and VA Inspector General Michael Missal over access to data on whistleblower complaints.
In an angry exchange of letters, O'Rourke told Missal that he was out of line in demanding access to the data.
"You are reminded that OIG [the Office of Inspector General] is loosely tethered to VA and in your specific case as the VA inspector general, I am your immediate supervisor. You are directed to act accordingly," O'Rourke wrote to Missal.
Wilkie described himself as a "recovering lawyer" but said it was his opinion that "The IG is an integral part of any organization. The IG is a partner, he is not subordinate to the secretary." Interference with the work of the IG could possibly be criminal, Wilkie said.
Wilkie was not President Donald Trump's first choice to lead the VA. Trump had named Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, his personal physician and head of the White House medical unit, to succeed Shulkin, but Jackson withdrew his name amid allegations of improper conduct at his White House job.
Wilkie, 55, of North Carolina, had been the Pentagon's undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness when he was moved over to the VA as acting Secretary in April. He had to step down temporarily under a regulation barring an acting secretary from succeeding to the permanent post.
O'Rourke, who had been the VA's chief of staff, was named acting Secretary pending Wilkie's nomination. Isakson told Wilke that he expected a vote by the full Senate sometime next month to allow him to take charge of a department serving nine million veterans annually with a workforce of more than 350,000.
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Nintendo Download, May 10, 2018: Chase Battles Anytime, Anywhere!
Nintendo Download, May 10, 2018: Chase Battles Anytime, Anywhere!
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
- Battle Chasers: Nightwar – Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the console genre greats, featuring deep dungeon diving and turn-based combat presented in classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. Build your adventuring party by choosing three of six available heroes from the famed Battle Chasers comic series, each with unique abilities, perks, items and dungeon skills. Battle Chasers: Nightwar is available on May 15.
- Garage – Garage is a shooter in the style of an '80s B-movie. Explore every dark corner of an underground parking garage and discover a passageway to a supernatural world that has never seen the light of day. Find new weapons and master them to survive. Solve the mystery of this cursed place and the creatures that inhabit it.
- ARMS – Demo Version – Fighting superstars from around the world share one thing in common: extendable arms! Fight as never before with this free demo. Pick from a selection of characters equipped with super-powered arms, and use simple motion or button controls to dish out highly strategic beat downs in select stages of the single-player campaign or even in one-on-one matches.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux – In the Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux game, you play as a brave United Nations soldier investigating a spatial anomaly called the Schwarzwelt – a dome of dark energy that threatens to consume the world. Inside, you'll find it home to a nightmare mirror of our own Earth, populated with demons dying to meet you. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is available May 15.
- Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers – Demo Version – As a team, defend a post-apocalyptic Wild West from an invasion of transforming rock monsters with Dillon the armadillo and his squirrel engineer, Russ. You can even put yourself in the game and battle alongside Dillon and Russ as an animal version of your Mii character. Recruit hired gunners to back you up in battle, and then roll into fights and high-speed chases to take down waves of enemies as Dillon, the "Red Flash" himself!
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals .
- Earn My Nintendo Platinum Points with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – My Nintendo members can earn 100 Platinum Points by finding the hidden K-O-N-G letters on the game website. In addition, members can also redeem their points for new Donkey Kong digital wallpapers for their PC or mobile devices. Check out My Nintendo news for more information.
- Nintendo Labo Creators Contest for Best Decorated Toy-Con ends soon—enter today! – Make, play, and discover with Nintendo Labo! Create your masterpiece using a Nintendo Labo kit and a Nintendo Switch system, then post a video or picture of your creation to the My Nintendo – Nintendo Labo Creators Contest site for a chance to win some great prizes.* The "Best Decorated Toy-Con" contest ends on 10:59 a.m. PT on May 11, so act fast!
- Are you curious about what other My Nintendo members have made so far? Check out them out here, and be sure to click the "Like" button for your favorite creations!
- Fire Emblem Heroes Version 2.5.0 Update – The new update to the Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game adds many new features, including updates to the Arena, tutorial improvements and new Heroes. Check out all the details about everything included in the new update here.
Also new this week:
- ACA NEOGEO SUPER SIDEKICKS 2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Arcade Archives TERRA CRESTA (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Hyper Sentinel (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 11
- Immortal Redneck (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- InkSplosion (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 11
- L.F.O. -Lost Future Omega- (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- One More Dungeon – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 14
- ONE PIECE Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Splitter Critters (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 15
- Suicide Guy (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Super Chariot (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- The Adventures of Elena Temple (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 15
- The Fall (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- The Mystery of the Hudson Case (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 14
- Three Fourths Home: Extended Edition (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Wizard of Legend (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available May 15
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Meet Jan Folmer. Jan is a 36-year-old Dutchman. In 2004 he moved to Cape Town. Jan has an active lifestyle. As a true Dutchie, he cycles to work. He boxes, and hikes up the iconic Table Mountain every week. He is a big fan of smoothies. That's why he started Omniblend — an online commercial blender company. Full with energy he runs his business. Or actually, just like every other knowledge worker, he 'sits' his business…
Until four years ago he would spend most of his days sitting behind his laptop. While slowly developing back and neck problems, he discovered what he calls 'a game changer': The treadmill desk.
Wait. A treadmill desk? Yes, a treadmill desk. What you picture in your mind right now, is exactly what it is. A treadmill with a desk. So you can walk and work. Which is the name of the next company he started to make the workplaces in South-Africa healthier: Walk and Work
But before we start walking, let's take a step back. Because the first (obvious) question that comes to mind is:
Curious, but a little skeptic (and bribed by a big jar of peanut butter) I started my 7th experiment. After walking (and working) on a steady 2,5 km p/h pace for an hour, I have to admit I like it. I can type, read, think, and even dancing to music is a lot more fun than while sitting. Only my handwriting is a bit more sloppy. But hey, I can do while I'm sitting.
Browsing the interwebs I notice that if you're a self-respecting celebrity like Victoria Beckham, you have a picture on your Instagram "working" on a treadmill desk. I'm happy I can check that off my bucket list now!
I also stumble upon articles sharing 'factual research'. Working while walking increases productivity, or not. It's good for blood circulation, makes you smarter and a long list of other (boring) benefits or risks. Some comments on the articles even state — in CAPITALS — a treadmill desk is not a replacement for regular exercise. I hear myself thinking "No shit, Sherlock"..
The main point is to be able to get an occasional break from our sitting life.
All missionaries, celebrities and research aside, in the end, it's about one thing and one thing only: Do you like it, yes or no?
Over the last week, while working for Walk and Work, I walked the equivalent of a marathon… By walking 3,5 hours a day at 2,5km p/h. And it was good fun!
For my experiment, I thought the best marketing is to get people to try it out (duh). That's why we got one up and walking in a big co-working space this upcoming week. The goal is to get as much feedback as possible, to challenge basic assumptions.
If you want to know more about treadmill desks (and live in South-Africa) check www.walkandwork.co.za. Oh, and you can also build one yourself…
Besides working, how is Cape Town?
For the ones following my photo of the day project on Instagram, I think you already know: it's amazing! Seriously. Oh, and for all you jealous types out there, no, I won't stop sharing updates, haha.
Every morning when I go out to get a coffee, these stunning mountains are right there.
And the food (and wine) is delicious here. There is a Food Lovers Market around the corner, which means sushi for lunch. Oh, and Lynn, your homemade rusks are waaaay better than the rusks from the supermarket!
For shelter we had to get creative, but since the office used to be an apartment, this is where I sleep:
In short, deciding to go to South Africa turned out to be a fantastic choice. With the challenge to hike up 3 mountains in one day for charity coming up in four weeks, and two other experiments already planned (all of which I will announce later), I couldn't be more excited!
Jan, Elisabeth, and Lars, I had a blast working with you guys.
Everyone else, thanks for all the nice messages you're sending, I really appreciate it!
Have a great week and all the best,
— Kevin


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Your employer has important obligations to protect each of their employee's health and safety, including when employees are operating a motor vehicle in the course of their work. However, in very practical terms, road safety has to be a partnership between your employer and you. Your employer can develop any number of good policies and procedures, but none of them will work until you apply them.
Some employers find it challenging to implement road safety measures. When employees are driving they are not a specific site, so it can be difficult for a supervisor to observe or direct that work. The driving environment is dynamic – road, weather and traffic conditions change frequently. It's tough to write a policy or procedure to address every possible event a driver may encounter.
Your employer is partially relying on you to conscientiously apply your training, driving skills and good judgement plus the procedures explained in the road safety plan. More importantly, your family and friends are counting on you to arrive home safely at the end of each day.
Each employer has a duty to provide a safe workplace. It is also in each employee's best interest to do what they can to ensure their own safety. Take responsibility. Learn, understand and comply with legal requirements. Know and apply your employer's procedures. If you are unsure, ask a safety lead for help. If you aren't confident you can complete a driving task, ask for training. If your route is making you increasingly fatigued, tell your supervisor. And, if you feel conditions are unsafe, you have the right to refuse unsafe work. Talk to your supervisor or manager to determine a better way to get the job done. Accept shared responsibility for your own safety.
Here are some important things every driver needs to consider.
Before You Drive
- Manage your journeys – Ask yourself if you really need to make this trip? Can you get your work done without driving? Would a phone call or online meeting be just as effective? If you need to drive prepare for the trip, even if it's short. Check out TripCheck.
- Prepare the driver - Are you well-rested and alert? Do you feel relaxed about the trip, ready and confident to get the job done?
- Prepare a travel plan – Check the route you intend to travel, and an alternate route. Check traffic and road conditions. Communicate your plan to a co-worker or supervisor, and set up a check-in contact.
- Prepare your vehicle - Are the seat, mirrors and headrest adjusted for you? Do a pre-trip inspection to confirm everything is working properly. Is the maintenance up to date? If you don't think the vehicle is up to the trip, talk to your supervisor.
While You Drive
It's up to you to know the rules and make sure you follow them.
- Wear your seatbelt.
- Take a break from driving at least once every two hours. Stretch your legs. Have a quick walk. Rehydrate.
- Pay attention and avoid distractions. Don't use a cell phone or adjust the GPS while driving. When you're behind the wheel, driving is your only job.
- Drive for the conditions. Speed limits are set for optimal driving conditions. Adjust your speed so that it's right for you and your vehicle in those conditions. Watch out for the other guy.
After You Drive
Did you notice any vehicle damage or anything in need of repair? If so, report it to a supervisor so repairs are completed before the next trip. Did you notice anything unsafe or inefficient about the route or time of day you chose to travel? If so, share that information with other employees and managers so they can plan to avoid that route or timing. Working together will help ensure your safety while you drive on the job.


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Jennifer Garner — Is That A Baby Bump You're Hiding Behind That Apron?
Is Jen's choice of costume on the set of her new film, Butter, disguising that she may have a bun in the oven?
Jennifer Garner's been looking a bit lumpy lately, and we suspect that she may be pregnant with baby number three! Her choice of costume — a stomach-hiding apron — on the Louisiana set of her upcoming comedy, Butter, may be further proof that Ben Affleck's 38-year-old wife is expecting!
We first saw photos of Jen's very suspicious looking bump on April 3, and wondered why she always seemed to be wearing loose and flowing clothing April 15. Could there be another sibling on the way for Violet, 4 and Seraphina, 1?
— Russell Weakland


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There are nuns on the Web now. They used to only talk to people through metal bars, now the use the Web to promote their gig, their mission, what they do well.
This made me think that as we get to a place where you can sell almost any solid product or service on the Web, the question increasingly becomes not "how to be successful?" but "What to do?" Because if you are good at what you do, the tools for selling it to the entire world are readily available. I'm sure this was true in the past, within small towns and cities you could build a reputation and stay employed through friends. But now it is a global city with many more opportunities.
As we progress it would seem that knowing what one does well, doing it well, and substantiating your reputation on the Web, are the keys to success that are waiting on the hook by your computer.


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On the last day of 2014 I am going to show you a a round up of knitting projects from the past few months that I didn't get around to as they were finished.
The first one is the Petawawa Cable Toque.
The designer is very admirable and this hat is very nicely designed. I actually started it quite a while ago and put it aside for almost a year. The yarn came with the pattern so I don't have the info. on it.
A red elf hat..debating on keeping or selling this one.
Looks so sweet on her.
The second pair of these two-tone mitts knit using this pattern without ridges. I used Cascade Yarns Eco Duo in Almond Smoke.
A second keyhole baby/toddler scarf in cream for my Etsy store.
I think there were a few more and I still need to show you the boyfriend hat I knit for Mick.
This week is so unique. A little breathing room. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. 2015!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Saturday, December 27, 2014
copper chandelier project
Hope everyone had a nice holiday. I want to take a minute to show you you this really lovely project I saw on Design Sponge. It's a copper hanging chandelier and the instructions can be found here.
We don't have a ceiling fixture in our living room and it can be quite dark in there so this project was perfect for this space and looks nice hanging above our coffee table. All the guests who have come by have commented on how much they liked it.
Although our oven broke a few days before Christmas our neighbor was kind enough to allow us to use hers to bring things back and forth for a few hours that day. Some things planned did not happen. Perhaps some New Years baking instead.
I have a round up of knits to show you which I hope to get to in a few days. Hope everyone is enjoying some quiet days at home
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Labels: corners of my home, craft
Thursday, December 18, 2014
leopard print collars in the shop
I just added a few girls leopard print collars that I had made up for the bizarre. They are sewn with soft thick fake fur and cotton. I love these little pieces. I made them a few years ago for my daughter and I. We love them.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
little leg warmers 2
It was time for a new pair of leg warmers as she has been dedicated to the ones I made her a few years back even wearing them to bed on occasion but, they were a little short and worn. These new ones were made with Cascade 220. They were so simple to knit. Next time maybe I'll try them with a pattern and color mixing.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
quilt exhibit
Last week at this time a friend of mine and I went to the Montclair Art Museum to view From Heart to Hand: African-American Quilts from The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. I highly recommend this exhibit if you can make it and not only if you are a quilt maker. I believe anyone can appreciate the work that went into these, the methods applied, the innovative use of material and unique way of looking at pattern and shape. Not all of these quilts are precise or shall I use the term 'perfect' which is something I sometimes struggle with when piecing. Walking away I felt that is not always essential to the quality and adds so much character in some designs. It was also very interesting to see the narrative work of Yvonne Wells.
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Labels: quilts. art
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
a day at the bazaar
My event in town this past Sunday went well with lots of people stopping by and sales higher then any fair I've done before. The event was run really well by Studio B . I am trying to conjure up some better display ideas in a small space. I need to go up, perhaps build something or allow for more clothing racks in the future. My neighbors were great too. One had handmade pajaki egg ornaments and on the other side were the girls from The Able Baker.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
'tis the season
You know that feeling when you are trying to do too much and you don't feel like you are getting much done. That's when it's time to make the list. That's what I am doing tonight.
It is also time to step back and enjoy the sweeter side of the season like this morning when my daughter came to me showing me each ornament she was pulling out of the box and marveling and talking about each one together.
I have a few more days to prepare for the bizarre in town (this Sunday 10-4) and I'm struggling with whether to knit or sew. My instinct says knit, winter is coming. I've been knitting so much lately.
I've begun to really like custom orders. Recently, I did just that and I made this custom keyhole scarf above for a baby girl in California.
So much to show and tell but, I must sign off for now.
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Friday, November 28, 2014
strawberry thief 'birthday dress'
Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving and start to the holidays. We took a brisk walk through Central Park this afternoon and avoided the shopping.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
through the looking glass beret
This blue! I am in love. It's called, Through the Looking Glass as in Alice in Wonderland. If I may steer off topic I have wanted my daughter to dress as Alice for the past few years but, she's not buying it.
I used it in this project and I am happy I still have more to use it again. This time I thought it would be so pretty knit up into a beret for s special little lady. Perhaps I will get my own to model it for you. I will have it for sale at the Bizarre Bazaar in Maplewood, NJ on December 7th.
.....I took down the candy cane quilt photo because I just didn't like the picture. I have the worst time photographing quilts. I guess it's the size and trying to figure out how to set up the photo. I have two quilt tops and one finished quilt over the past month.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
green mittens for s
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Friday, November 14, 2014
liberty of london - coral meadow blouse
I am adding this blouse to the shop today. It is a size 3T but it would fit a 2 or 3T perfect. It's a peasant style with elastic at the arms and neck. One of my go to styles that always looks beautiful for everyday or special days. The print is called Coral Meadow. I made this fabric into a sweet summer top for my daughter and was happy to have enough left for an item for the shop. If it does not sell it will be with me on December 7th at the Bizarre Bazaar at The Woodland. The Abominable Snowman will be there so you have to come.
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Monday, November 10, 2014
knitting with warm wool for babies
Here are 2 finished knits that I dived into the past few days using wool that I purchased in Rhinebeck, NY.
The hat is made with naturally dyed wool from Fiber Craft Studio. Sorry, I don't know which dye was used but, perhaps osage orange, myrobalan or turmeric. I made up the pattern for an ear flap hat for size 6 months. I love this shade of warm yellow. I tried walking away from it but, returned to pick it up with a lovely peach. I've talked about Fiber Craft Studio here before and would love to visit someday, it's located in New York State.
The romper is size 12 months and I used 0-wool which is an organic merino wool and is a wonderful environmentally friendly and affordable yarn that I really enjoyed knitting with. The company is situated in Philadelphia, PA and they use wool from South America and Australia. If you go to their website you can learn more about this company. I do have a beautiful red from here too. I see this romper paired with tights and a pretty blouse. I finished with vintage buttons the back.
I will be selling my handmade items next month at a local event in town. More on that soon.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
When I let time pass, things build up and then I forgot what I wanted to blog about. In the 'old' days when I blogged more often I could keep track. So, today I'll show you something I finished in the first half of October. I didn't take pictures of this at the time on my son because as I was finishing it that was the day he fell and got a big gash on his face which is still in the healing process but does not look as awful as it did the first few weeks. Since then I've also finished and destroyed a sweater I made him. This one, Lancelot, as I had an error in it I could not overlook. I am having trouble with the directions and it's not the technique since I've done short rows dozens of times. It's after joining the sleeves and working the yoke. The directions do not make sense to me. I did and still do have a fever so I'm going to wait it out and maybe rewrite the directions. It's certainly frustrating after 2 weeks of knitting to finish then unravel and cut (my goodness). It's now sitting in another room in a sad state. We are taking some space from each other till I work up the nerve to try to revive it.
This hat though, such a nice pattern, is called Puck and it was a fun knit using some fingering yarn I had in my stash. An unusual pairing of colors but, nice and autumnal. This boy gets excited about handmade knits. Here is the link to the hat. Design by Dani Sunshine
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Monday, October 27, 2014
bright spots in the snow quilt
I am finished with this quilt using the snowball block and all solids. The quilting took some time for me because my machine is not cut out for quilts this size and it was a pain to get it through but I did it and it's bound.
The specifics of this quilt: it measures 60" x 78". The blocks are 10" square and there are 20 of them. The sashing in between and on the border are 4 1/2" wide. The fabric is Robert Kaufman in Snow and the colors pieces are a mix of Purl Soho's Spectrum Bundles
This was a fun quilt to make... choosing the color combinations and seeing it all pop against the white. I think it will be very cheerful on cold days.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
olive juice skirts
Olive Juice Kids whose designs I have loved over the years is now selling some fabric from their clothing line. I took the opportunity to purchase some corduroy fabric in British Tan and Bittersweet as well as Brown Plaid in 100% lightweight cotton and pink tweed. I have had the pink tweed before in the shape of a dress three years ago and knew the weight and feel of it. It's a nice heavy winter fabric. The other three are lighter but perfect for Autumn/Winter wear as well. There are lots of skirt and tights days here. I used the whole half yard, made an elastic waist and finished with a nice wide hem. The one seam in the back is serged. They are quick and easy to make and best of all I know they will get lots of wear. I finished them with a label with my name which I know will bring a smile.
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Rhinebeck 2014
Rhinebeck 2014.
We made our annual trip to Rhinebeck for the Sheep and Wool Festival. We spent about 5 hours there and I still felt like I only saw half of it. This festival is really something and there are great vendors from food and wine, to wool, woodcraft, basketry, recycled wool fashion, ceramics and more plus animals! M took a turn leading an alpaca. He may be a bit shy with dogs but, alpacas not at all. My kids love to watch the dog frisbee, dog herding and other animal related activities and the food so I usually go off on my own for a bit to shop for wool and other trinkets.
Here is the wool I came away with and a beautiful Swedish cottolin hand towel.
I also bought some lovely ceramic buttons as I have done in the past from Melissa Jean and a few pieces of wool from Heavens to Betsy. In the rush to get out the door I forgot my camera and then once I got there I was too distracted to shoot much with my phone.
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Labels: craft supplies, fabric, knitting
Friday, October 10, 2014
dream dress
This dress is from one of my favorite sewing books, Carefree Clothes for Girls, and was sewn on Monday of this week. Wednesday was the first time she actually got to try it on and play around outside in it. This dress has sweet details like lace trim at the bottom tacked on twice, once by machine and as a special detail again with pure silver thread. The empire waist top is Liberty of London and buttons up the back with vintage glass bauble buttons and looped buttonholes made from embroidery thread. A tiny pocket for posies is sewn onto white cotton on the full length skirt. Lastly a bit of silver thread is sewn at the top neckline. Little details and slight imperfections give this that fairy tale quality, traipsing through the house and outside in your own little world as she is wont to do.
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If you are looking for different to try this summer, Markham is sure to have something for you. In this week's post, we're showcasing free Zumba classes offered by the Centre for Immigrant & Community Services (CICS).
Until August 29, this government-funded organization's Markham location at 5284 Highway 7 East (on the east side of McCowan Road) will be holding the Latin-inspired dance classes every Friday from 3pm to 4:30pm. Youth between 13 and 24 years of age are welcome. Please call 905-294-8868 to register today for a great way to get your heart pumping and make new friends!


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"Ratepayers took full advantage of the opportunity provided by Monday's meeting to express their views on the question of Salisbury water supply and members of the City Council who attended heard some outspoken criticism. The public was told that the present position was caused 'by the failure of the Cleveland Dam', the 30 million gallons of water in which was unuseable, and further that lack of rainfall was the sole reason for the failure of Cleveland Dam.
"These explanations are all very well, but what the average ratepayer would consider more valuable would be an assurance that the present position will not arise again and a statement of what steps are to be taken to prevent its recurrence.
"The City Council seems to be pinning its faith to the Prince Edward Dam which, with its daily average reserve of 500 million gallons, could more than satisfy Salisbury's present hot weather consumption over one million gallons a day if all the filters were in operation," read part of a story published in The Herald of October 9, 1937.
Water problems dogged Salisbury residents back then with the then council officials facing criticism from angry residents left, right and centre.
Each council that came into office made many promises on how they would put an end to the water challenges.
Seventy-five years later, serious water problems still stalk Harare and similar challenges haunt residents raising the question of what it will take to bring an end to the crisis.
The solution seems elusive; it is like looking for the legendary Lochness monster.
Town planner Mr Percy Toriro says there are three key issues regarding Harare's water shortages and what can be done.
"Firstly, in the short term it is about managing the inadequate resource well. This should be two-pronged -- water demand management by residents on one hand, and attending to water loss by city authorities on the other part," said Mr Toriro.
He said residents of Harare should be conscious of the fact that their water is inadequate and the only way it can be enough is by using less of the resource.
"This is the opposite of water cuts by authorities, which does not work because for as long as the residents do not co-operate, once the water service is restored, they will still waste the water," he added.
He said water loss caused by old leaking pipes and burst unattended pipes is also too high, at about 50 percent of the treated water.
"We need an accelerated pipe replacement programme complemented by swift reaction teams to repair burst pipes," he pointed out. Mr Toriro added that in the long term, the sewer reticulation network should be upgraded as well as building new water supply dams away from the Manyame catchment that has become highly polluted.
"We also need a medium- to long-term plan to reclaim the Manyame catchment by dealing with the sources of pollution," he added. While measures that include the sinking of boreholes have been put in place through funding by organisations like Unicef to at least manage the water challenges and curb the spread of diseases like cholera, Mr Toriro says this is not the solution.
"Boreholes are not a sustainable source of water for millions of residents.
"In the long run the water table falls and many of them become dry. They are also difficult to manage because they must be regularly tested and so on," he said.
He added that even with a fully functional Morton Jaffray waterworks, the water will still be insufficient.
"At the moment Harare can only at best supply half the 1400 megalitres required per day, and of this half, 50 percent is lost along the reticulation network. More can certainly be done and we hope with the recently talked-about Chinese loans, the infrastructure issues will be addressed soon," he added.
Kunzvi Dam, according to Mr Toriro, would go a long way in solving Harare's water problems, but will not constitute the full solution.
"It will also address the geographical challenge where suburbs in the north and east that are at the end of the current network tend to suffer the worst shortages by having sources at both ends of the city. In the long run, a sustainable solution is a combination of water demand management, technical solutions to attend to lost water, increased treatment capacity, and new dams," he pointed out.
Unicef chief of water, sanitation and hygiene Mr Kiwe Sebunya said Zimbabwe's urban water system was a complex one. "We are always in a dilemma, most sewage systems are waterborne. Raw sewage is flowing into dams that provide drinking water.
"If sewer rehabilitation is to be tackled, it needs enough water to have it flowing hence availability of water receive first priority," Mr Sebunya said during a media workshop on women and children reporting in Nyanga recently.
He, however, said channelling more resources towards water supply first before sewage reticulation would expose residents to diseases as raw sewage continued to flow along streets. "The situation is a complex one. There is a need for at least some little water to have the sewage flowing.
"Tackling the sewage when there is no water may result in blockages as the sewage fails to flow along the pipes," Sebunya added. Mr Sebunya urged authorities to rehabilitate the sewer reticulation as the water situation improves. "The reticulation systems in most urban areas are very old and require replacement at very huge costs," he said.
Mr Sebunya, however, said Unicef had not abandoned urban water programmes after launching the rural water programmes. "There is hope that we can get more resources for water and sanitation programmes in small towns. We are in the process of mobilising resources with some donors," he said. Mr Sebunya also said boreholes were not an appropriate long-term solution for water problems.
"Boreholes for urban areas were never an option as a source of clean water, but were only an emergency option during the 2008 and 2009 cholera outbreak," he said.
Instead, he revealed, there is need to push for the completion of the Kunzvi Dam project, which is a long term solution. Kunzvi Development Corporation recently secured US$375 million to build Kunzvi Dam and the construction of the dam is expected to begin late this year ending in 2015.
University of Zimbabwe senior lecturer in the Rural and Urban Planning department Mr Innocent Chirisa also described the water situation in Harare as complex.
"There are more problems underlying the issue than meets the eye. City of Harare is one out of many stakeholders in the water issue. Water is a politicised good. As long as the local authority is not in a position to out-manoeuvre the politics then it is in deep problem," he pointed out.
He said the technical solutions to Harare's water problems are very clear and have worked in many parts of the world.
"These should simply be adhered to. I don't have to expound on them given that textbooks on the subject have adequately dealt with such. I will deliberately be dodgy on the subject," he added.
Mr Chirisa also argued that what is needed in Harare is reticulated water.
"Boreholes were sunk as a stopgap measure because there was a crisis. Crises teach us to be innovative but not all innovation is meant to be a permanent solution.
"As long as there is little investment in the maintenance methodologies of the existing and proposed infrastructure, there will ever be challenges. Infrastructure, like babies, is easy to produce, but difficult to maintain," he said.
A Marlborough resident, Mr Tapiwa Mubonderi, said council should set up more purification plants, replace the water pipes and create new sources of raw water for the metropolitan.
"The sewer system should also be repaired and capacity of treating sewage increased so that we can dispose of the waste we produce," he said.
He added that council could consider looking for money by entering into agreements with financiers in countries that do not have a financial embargo such as South Africa, India, China, Russia or Brazil.
"There are also funds available within the city that if pooled appropriately could be used to improve infrastructure.
"In the past few years how much money has been spent by individuals and entities in making alternative water supply arrangements either as boreholes, bulk water tanks and water purification equipment? What is the quantum of all these funds? What could we have achieved if they had pooled those funds and used them to fix and upgrade Harare's ability to supply treated water? This illustrates that there is potential for use to get a good proportion of the funds required from within the city," he pointed out.
He added: "However, most people do not want to contribute to collective purses because there are reservations on the capability of the city to effectively manage those funds.
"It requires that the citizens of Harare at the next election should choose fit and proper councillors and not vote blindly or the council will not have the capacity to execute its mandate."
Mr Mubonderi also suggested that the City of Harare could approach banks and the financial community and get them involved in a finance vehicle that would be used to find long-term financing for parts of the water project.
"Bankers who live and work in Harare would want to use their expertise to make it possible to have a safe and consistent water supply. This is will only come about and play ball with a competent council at the helm of the city.
"The work to replace the pipes must be given to local companies, so we construct and install the required infrastructure. This is pertinent for Zimbabwe as we face a perennial unemployment problem. We can make products on our own," he proposed.
He also said most of the materials required for water systems are available locally while foreign partners could be involved in terms of technology transfer and capital injections or as equity partners for the creation of local capacity.
"There is the controversial issue of water subsidies being pushed by central government, at best it's a noble gesture but could be the escalation of electioneering for next year. Until there is a significant change in the macroeconomic conditions, our population is severely compromised in its ability to pay for water services. If a pay as you go system is adopted it will risk public health, as it will expose vulnerable members of the community to unsafe water.
"Our Government cannot afford to pay for the water for its citizens, imagine what the old, disabled, ill and redundant members of our community can afford. "The idea of everyone paying for services is good and sounds profitable but it is only possible in an economy with higher per capita incomes," said Mr Mubonderi.
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I have included
apiTypeVisibility="ibm-spi,spec,user,ibm-api" (that is, default + ibm-spi) in my application's classloader-element in server.xml, yet I get
NoClassDefFoundError: com.ibm.websphere.crypto.PasswordUtil when I start my application.
Is there anything else I have to do? Do I need to enable a certain feature to access
containerServices (which contains
Parts of my
<featureManager onError="FAIL">
<library id="resources">
<folder dir="..."/>
<application location="${app.name}-web.war" id="${app.name}" name="${app.name}" type="war" autoStart="true" context-root="${app.name}">
<classloader privateLibraryRef="resources" apiTypeVisibility="ibm-spi,user,ibm-api,spec" delegation="parentLast"/>
Answer by Jeremy Hughes (161) | Nov 04, 2014 at 07:32 AM
That is an SPI class which is only visible form a product extension feature. You can read about product extensions in the Liberty Profile: Product extension topic in the Knowledge Center here:
Thank you for your answer! In short: I have to write a feature, which simply creates a delegate for PasswordUtil?
Does that hold for all the spi's? Intuitively, adding ibm-spi to the classpath should give me access to the ibm spi's, imho... :-)
Answer by Jeremy Hughes (161) | Nov 04, 2014 at 07:37 AM
I see you have commented on this question about PasswordUtil
which is a different problem and one which you may encounter once you have visibility to the PasswordUtil class. A formal problem has been raised for that and is being investigated.
I know. That problem is annoying, but not a blocker for me. I can simply provide the missing exception-class myself, and as long the exception is not thrown I will not be in trouble (I hope).
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This weekend, I was craving some fall festivities, so we ventured to Peltzer Farms in Temecula (after a smidge of research, I wanted a corn maze!) for a pumpkin patch visit! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. Temecula wine country is full of grape vines and wineries speckled all across the hills just an hour north of San Diego, but the drive was totally worth it.
When we got there, it was crawling with children and families (not my favorite thing but I made it work). We got to watch pig races, check out generations of John Deere tractors on display, hunt for the perfect pumpkins and gourds and navigate our way through a corn maze. It was perfect.
Below are some snaps from my adventure!
On to the #ootd:
I saw this hat in Nordstrom on Friday and about died. I am a sucker for green accents! I already own this Anthropologie top in Tangerine, and when it went on sale, I couldn't pass up buying it in the Ivory color option, too! This top is amazing... I can't wear it enough. It's perfect for work and comfortable! And on super clearence! Trust me, I bought it for full price originally and went back for the second one at less than half the price. Insane.
Since the temperature was still so warm, I opted for sandals (big mistake), make sure to wear close-toed shoes, my feet were so dirty on the drive home! And these GAP boyfriend jeans were on sale for $20 during their Labor Day sale... I love boyfriend jeans... They are seriously so comfortable and are great for lounging in. I honestly have 3 pairs of bf jeans and I wish I could wear them everyday.
How did you celebrate fall this month?


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Artist: The Vandals
Album: Hitler Bad, Vandals Good
Hot step moms and surrogate dads
It breaks my heart to see him so sad
Lying alone in his room with a frown on
Reruns show him what he's missing out on
If life could be, like he sees it on TV
He wouldn't have to hurt so bad
Hurts so bad `cause
It's too much drama, too much drama Dad and Mama
Traded back and forth til he turns 18
It's too much drama, the kid don't need no new step grandma
So he joins a family on the screen
Can't you see? Too many parents leave
Too many sets of parents leave a kid who can't believe
How they can think that he can take it
It's all he can do to fake it
Off for a weekend with real Dad but
The only thing real is how real bad he
Just wants his life to be black and white
Those people never fight
If he could Xerox a home from the talking picture box
He wouldn't have to hurt so bad
So he turns to TV for help and for guidance
A lot of his virtues he picked up from Linus
Fonzie taught him what it means to be cool
From Doogie he learned that he must go to school
Three's Company taught him that just acting gay
Could lower the actual rent he would pay
Cops showed beating your wife and your neighbor
Could immortalize you and your double wide trailer
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Bakery Story Review
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I'll admit it now: Bakery Story is not a game for me. I don't mean that I hate it; it's perfectly respectable for what it is. However it's a game that's aimed at an entirely different market than myself - it's for the casual and social gamer. You know the ones, the ones who adore Farmville on Facebook and Team Lava's previous iOS titles such as Farm Story and Restaurant Story.
Your sole aim here is to build up the best bakery possible. There's no real end game here. All you do is level up via attracting more customers and baking new goods. You start the game with a select few recipes unlocked with new ones unfolding as the game progresses. Each recipe is baked in real time making for an extended game experience. For example, brownies only take one minute to bake but a chocolate tart takes a full 24hrs to complete. To attract customers, you need a steady supply of baked goods to lure them in so it's all a matter of balance. This is made even more important by the fact that once an item is finished, you have to put it on display for the customers to pick out. If it's left too long on the hob, it goes off and becomes unusable. You can also decorate your store with various wallpaper and floor tiles as well as different furniture.
That's about as complicated as Bakery Story gets, however. You're also encouraged to visit other players and their bakeries where you're able to leave tips and explore their store. At the time of writing, this was difficult to explore simply because the game has only just come out and not many players have jumped on board just yet. Looking at previous Story games however, there'll no doubt be a booming community in time. The wall features in which you can leave messages and exchange tips will no doubt prove very useful. Bakery Story also allows you to connect with Facebook for other added bonuses.
How much fun you'll have with Bakery Story entirely depends on how you felt about the previous Story games. It's an extremely laid back game where not a huge amount happens. While it's satisfying to watch your store get busier, the true satisfaction is through socialising with other players. In which case you'd be wise to recruit a few friends to the cause while you're at it. It's also worth noting that this is online only so be sure that you have a net connection available. For those after more thrills, though, you might want to try something more fast paced.


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home: made [ lampshade plant stand ]
This is probably the most simple project we have featured. There are only three steps to create this cool plant stand, made from the wire frame of a lampshade.
Step one: Choose the shade size you want [ make sure the frame connects at the top and bottom ]. Pick one with an interesting shape and perhaps choose a few in different sizes.
Step two: Remove the fabric shade & cut off any excess parts you don't need using wire cutters.
Step three: Spray the frame whatever colour you like and then ta da…its done!
We think these plant stands look best in black or white for a monochrome finish. But of course the choice is yours.
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