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The Kissing Hand, by Ocean House Media and Audrey Penn, is the perfect love story. "There is no greater love than that between a mother and her child"; time and time again we have heard this statement and this tale about Chester the Raccoon tells it perfectly. With gorgeous illustrations and a soothing narrator, everyone will find their hearts warmed by this endearing classic. The story opens with the adorable Chester about to cry over the concept of going off to school by himself. A young one's fear of leaving his mother and beginning school is the theme here. Mother raccoon eases his worries by sharing a special form of lasting affection. She tells him of a wonderful "secret" that she learned from her mother. She kisses Chester's palm and then teaches him that whenever he is lonely or needs a little loving from home, all he needs to do is press his hand on his cheek and remember that his mommy loves him. With such assurances of love, Chester feels able to go off to school. The Kissing Hand is a perfect story for any child who confronts a difficult situation.
Parent/teacher and child can have lots of discussions. Talk about how the "The Kissing Hand" concept works and see how you can apply or modify it to your own lives.
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The service that i have got from Paligap with my old elite+ wheel has been fantastic. They have put themselves out more than once to make sure I get back on the road quickly. Last time I dropped my wheel off at 1pm and it was back at my house fixed by the time i got home from work the next day!!
The new CycleOps PowerTap G3 alloy wheelset is a great choice if you've decided you want to train with power. The new G3 hub is lighter than the previous version and builds into a stiffer wheel and the complete wheelset is a competent and solid training option.
Monitoring your power output is the training technique of the moment. Powertap, the hub based power meter from CycleOps, is one of the most accessible entries into the world of training with power. The G3 Alloy Training Wheelset on test here comprises their top Powertap model laced to a Velocity rim and front wheel.
There aren't many options for measuring power. CycleOps offer the only hub-based option, while SRM and Quarq measure at the cranks. Having started training with power in November with the entry level PowerTap Elite (now replaced with the Pro), I was interested to see what CycleOp's product refresh had to offer.
One big change is the costs. Prices have been brought down slightly to around £760 for the basic 'Pro' wheelset and just under a grand for the G3 wheelset tested here. The hubs can be bought separately for £600 and £850 respectively, or on other rims. It is still a substantial amount of money but for power measurement it is modest; current competitors cost upwards of £1400.
The second change is with the hubs themselves. The former Elite model has had little change other than the new Pro name, black paint job and a 20g weight reduction thanks to to a slightly better machining that also improves the wireless transmission.
The new G3 here replaces the SL+ with a complete redesign. Clearly more slender than before, the weight of 325g is almost competitive with a standard rear hub. The new design hasn't just shed weight either; the flanges have been made wider. I found this made the wheel laterally stiffer than my Elite+, which did tend to feel a bit spongy and would hit the blocks under load.
The wheels build up to total 880g/1140g front/rear by my scales. Not race wheel lightness but for a set of training wheels, it ain't half bad.
The hubs are laced onto V-shaped Velocity rims with 32 DT Swiss Competition spokes, tightened with trusty brass nipples. Very sensible choices for durable training wheels.
The rims have the new, wider, 23mm bed. The idea behind a wider bead spacing is a reduction in rolling resistance, better handling and resistance to pinch flats. It sounds like a negligible change but I could certainly feel it; it felt like using wider profile off-road wheels. However, I'm not sure I liked it. The ride quality was better but I found the handling to be a bit vague. I was using a 23mm race tyre and perhaps a 25mm would be better. I even managed to pinch flat, though, to be fair, I hit a large clump of rocks a motocross bike would have struggled with! On a training wheel though, I think it's a sound choice.
There's a bit more to go wrong with a wheel than with a crank-based power meter so it's reassuring to know to know you can get your investment serviced. CycleOps distributor Paligap have a comprehensive service centre in Yate. Re-lacing a worn or damaged rim is just like a normal wheel, although Paligap can provide this service through Velocity importer and specialist wheel builders, Strada.
Before the G3, you'd have to send the whole wheel back to Paligap if the electronics needed any work - expensive in postage. With the G3 though, the electronics have been moved to the outer cap where the batteries go, so you can just pop that in a jiffy bag. Talking of the battery, I had to change it during the three week test. However, these were a test unit, so they had already logged a lot more usage time than that. My experience is that you can expect around 250 hours; CyclOps quote 300-400 hours. Swapping the battery is as easy as removing a plastic cap and slotting a coin cell in; a five-minute job.
Like all wheels, they will need new bearings now and then. They can be replaced by a well versed bike shop, but Paligap recommend returning the wheel to them in order to avoid any damage to the delicate power meter itself and also to calibrate afterwards.
On to the main event, the power measurement. None of the wheelsets come with a computer, so you get to choose between the CycleOps Joule or an ANT+ head unit like a Garmin. The G3 is fully ANT+ compatible, and won't work with CycleOps' old yellow CPU, which seems to be phased out. I used an Edge 500.
Pairing with an ANT+ device is simple: spin the wheel to turn it on, whilst the device is searching for a pair. It doesn't take more than a few seconds and only needs to be done once. From then on, as you push your bike out the door and the hub turns on, the device will pick it up, like a heart rate chest strap. You'll want to calibrate every few rides by turning the hub on then calibrating on your device with the pedals at 3 o'clock and no loading.
It does what it says on the tin really. Having used power-based training for a number of months I knew what to expect. You really need to read up on the subject or hire a coach to get the full benefit of the device but at the very least, it brings sensation to the otherwise meaningless power files that are banded around on Twitter these days. The first thing that struck me when I starting using one was how responsive they are; you get almost immediate feedback on what your legs are doing. I found the G3 to be slightly more responsive in five-second interval for example than my older Elite model but otherwise they both did the same job.
The whole package is an excellent choice if you've decided it's time to base your training on what your legs are really doing
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Make and model: CycleOps PowerTap G3 alloy wheelset
Size tested: 700c, Shimano
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
It is a device for measuring the power output of your legs when riding. Aimed at those who want a more analytical approach to their training. Here it is from CycleOps' mouth:
'Choosing the right wheels for training can be a difficult decision, but our PowerTap G3 and Pro alloy wheels help make the decision easier. Durability and serviceability are the most important aspects of any good training wheel, and we've put together a wheelset that is perfect for all training conditions. We pair our PowerTap G3 or Pro hubs with our 32-spoke, V-shaped rims, DT Swiss Competition spokes, and brass nipples to offer you day in and day out reliability coupled with the precision of power measurement.
But these wheels don't stop there. With a width of 23mm, the wide rim platform offers lower rolling resistance, better handling and even resistance to pinch flats.
And all components of the CycleOps System are designed to work perfectly together, so take advantage of special savings when you pair the wheels to a Joule and companion PowerAgent software. Get the all the advantages of precision measurement, analysis, and the perfect training wheel...all in one. Go ahead and leave your worries behind and get out and enjoy your ride!'
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
A Wheelset Perfect for All Training Conditions
PowerTap G3 or Pro rear hub
CycleOps front hub
DT Swiss Competition spokes
(2020g by my scales for the G3, one of our scales are off, probably mine!)
Includes skewers
+/-1.5% accuracy
ANT+ Transmission
A lot less bulky than previous iterations makes for a rather neat looking device.
As a power meter I couldn't fault it. Accuracy is a reported +/-1.5% and without strapping another meter to the bike, it is hard to verify, however, readings remained consistant throughout testing.
As a training wheelset it was solid and reliable.
My personal Powertap lasted around 6,000km with no problems at all (other than being stolen!). Obviously I couldn't put that much in over three weeks but the G3 showed no issues. Bearings have been a reported problem with the hubs but with a service center in Year near Bristol, you should be in good hands and as my previous one shows, I've yet to experience it.
A one year warrenty covers manufacturing defects. The wheels were built well and remained true throughout testing.
For a hub based powermeter it is impressive and not shabby compared to other training wheelsets. My scales did differ by around 200g to CycleOps' though, whether issue with the scales or large variation, I'm not sure.
The 23mm rim bed makes for a much less jarring ride - just what you want from a training wheelset.
I think the value offered by going for a full wheelset is impressive, considering you'd probably be shelling out >£300 for a set of training wheels like this it makes the cost of the powermeter slightly more bearable.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
As a powermeter I can't fault it. As a set of training wheels I can't find much wrong either. I guess the only thing would be that when it comes to replacing the bearings, you've got to go through Paligap really rather than hopping down to your LBS like a normal set of training hoops. They say they have a quick turn around though.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
The new, more slender design and black paint job that make for a rather nice looking set of training wheels.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
I'm on the fence with 23mm in terms of handling. I've yet to try a wider tyre on them though and can see the benefits on a training wheelset.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
Anything further to say about the product in conclusion?
Not only a great power meter but a good choice and solid pair of training wheels too.
About the tester
Age: 23 Height: 184cm Weight: 66kg
I usually ride: Orbea Onix (Carbon) - Summer, Orbea Asphalt (Alu) - Winter My best bike is: Orbea Alma G10
I've been riding for: Under 5 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Semi pro
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo cross, club rides, mtb,
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The service that i have got from Paligap with my old elite+ wheel has been fantastic. They have put themselves out more than once to make sure I get back on the road quickly. Last time I dropped my wheel off at 1pm and it was back at my house fixed by the time i got home from work the next day!!
Re: Handling Issues
I've been using 23mm rims from hed for a while now, and have recently bought a set of the powertap wheels with a pro hub. I'd be interested to know what weight the tester was and what pressure they were using in the tyres. In general, because of the higher volume, 23c tyres on 23mm rims should be run at lower pressures than on narrower rim (typically 10-20 psi lower). Over pumping them is not only bad for the rims but also causes the loose handling you've been describing. Unfortunately cyclops fail to mention this in any of the literature they provide.
For reference, I weigh 72.5 kg and run mine at 95-100 psi. Also I wouldn't consider running any tires other than 23c conti GP4000s, not a single puncture in a years use on 23mm rims and they roll like tubs.


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This post contains SPOILERS for the Arrow season 5 finale and everything before. You have been warned.
It has been about three weeks since the Arrow Season 5 finale ended with a bang, and I mean that quite literally. Lovable psychopath Adrian Chase/Prometheus completed his master plan by committing suicide and blowing up the island of Lian Yu, ostensibly with all of Oliver's allies still on it. We know they are all still alive, but it was still a cool scene.
For Season 5 Chase put our hero through hell and then some and brought him to the brink physically and emotionally. But was he the greatest main villain the emerald archer has faced in the past five years? Wonder no more because redmangoreviews is going to be counting them down. Here are the top five Arrow big bads:
#5 Ra's al Ghul (Matt Nable)
I was excited to see iconic immortal Batman villain Ra's al Ghul ever since they teased Nanda Parbat way back in Season 1. And Matt Nable certainly looked like the character with the great costuming. But he was just so, very, bland.
Now don't get me wrong – the fight with Oliver on the snow-covered cliff was cool and him almost killing our hero was awesome. But everything else was just uninspired, from his monotone way of speaking, to his plan to make Oliver his heir (see the Batman comic story), to the forced marriage of Oliver and Nyssa, to the plan to destroy Gotham, sorry Star City, with a virus (see the plot of Batman Begins). Let us hope the Gotham TV series does a better job with their version of the character.
#4 Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough)
For Season 4 we had the magically powered and genocidal Damien Darhk. Neal McDonough played him as a smirking, over the top and slightly hammy villain and it kind of worked. Unlike the boring Ra's at least Darhk had energy and was fun to watch. And the first time he used his powers to stop Arrow's arrows mid-air was pretty dang cool.
Darhk will always be remembered for killing Laurel and trying to kill millions of people with nuclear weapons like a Bond villain. Side note: The character was even more interesting when he joined the Legion of Doom on Arrow's sister show DC Legends of Tomorrow.
#3 Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman)
In the United Kingdom John Barrowman is best known for his role as Captain Jack Harkness on iconic and long running science fiction series Doctor Who. And when he joined the cast of Arrow as the manipulative and calculating Malcolm Merlyn he made quite the splash on this side of the pond. He gave the character so much charm and wit and vibrancy that he made his presence felt in every scene.
Merlyn's rooftop battle with Oliver in the Season 1 finale was 12 flavours of awesome sauce. His "Undertaking" to destroy the Glades with an earthquake device was a bit small potatoes though. And he became something of an anti-hero in his future appearances though at times he went full dark. Remember when he brainwashed Thea to kill Sara Lance? Not cool dude. But we are talking Malcolm as big bad and, while he was an enjoyable main villain, he only makes the bronze on this list.
#2 Slade Wilson/Deathstroke (Manu Bennett)
One of the deadliest's assassins in all of DC comics, Slade Wilson/Deathstroke was one of the greatest foes Oliver ever faced. We see in the flashbacks that the two began as allies on Lian Yu. But when Slade's crush Shado is killed, partly due to Oliver's inaction, and he (Slade) gets injected with super drug Mirakuru things start going downhill for their bromance. And Oliver did put an arrow through his right eye which is something not so easy to forgive.
Slade then engages in a campaign to destroy Oliver which included creating an army of Mirakuru soldiers and murdering Ollie's mom right in front of him. As a big bad he was a physical threat to Oliver and we had the added dimension of their history together which gave more weight to their encounters. And his costume looked freaking cool. Slade Wilson was a fantastic main villain but he is narrowly beaten by our number one entry. Read on, dear reader. Read on.
#1 Simon Morrison/Adrian Chase/Prometheus (Josh Segarra)
Just by process of elimination our number one entry will be on no surprise to anyone. And I know some of you will say "no way, Deathstroke is the best, you suck, worst list ever!" But please do hear me out.
When I first saw the mysterious Prometheus with his costume and arrows I was like "not another archery-based villain." But little did I know what was waiting behind the mask! The reveal that district attorney and ostensible Oliver ally Adrian Chase was Prometheus was a gut punch. But that was merely the amuse-bouche to this five course meal of machinations and malevolence. Even after Oliver learned his identity Chase was all up in his face and walking around like normal and Green Arrow/Mayor Queen could do nothing about it. Now that is power. He is also a significant physical threat that can kill you as easily with a pen as with a sword.
Chase's plan includes capturing, torturing and mentally abusing Oliver so much that he (Ollie) admits he loves killing and temporarily quits being Green Arrow. He once tells Oliver he is 10 steps ahead of him and Oliver does not even know what game they are playing. And then he delivers on his threat by beating our hero at every, single turn. He tricks Oliver into killing Felicity's beau, traps Oliver and Felicity in their own base, and also captures Ollie's son and all his allies on Lian Yu. And then he kills himself in an effort to blow them up and prove a point. Now that is some Joker level crazy!
Ra's was technically immortal, Darhk had magic and Deathstroke had Mirakuru strength but all Chase had was his brilliant, twisted mind and his fighting skills to bring the Green Arrow to his knees, which he did on several occassions. Hats, shoes and socks off to Josh Segarra for his mind-blowing performance of this psychopathic big bad and the number one big bad of the series so far.
So that's my list. Who is your favourite Arrow big bad? Feel free to comment below.
For more Arrow action check out my review of the Season 4 finale here.


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We remember with awe the details of "The Miracle on the Hudson" in January of 2009 and the dramatic events that followed. Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, encountered a flock of geese minutes after taking off from LaGuardia airport in New York City. The enormous plane slammed into the flock disabling both engines.
The story really begins there in that fateful moment. Now it was up to Captain Sully to react to save the passengers and his crew in the giant beast of a plane. With a steady hand he maneuvered the plane and ultimately glided on to the surface of LaGuardia's neighbor, the Hudson River. Those of us who saw the event unfold, and watched on TV, news reports of the Autobus 319A filled with passengers standing atop the wings precariously resting there as boats and ferries moved in to complete the rescue.
That event is a kind of David and Goliath story in modern dress. Possibly less physically demanding than the Sully Sullenberger saga is what St. Paul recounts to the Christian community at Corinth. Paul acknowledges that he is no match for the subtlety and the "wisdom" of the Corinthians. The people there were especially noted for their interest in the beauty and wisdom of Greek philosophy. But Paul comes to them not with honed philosophical thought, but proclaiming the wisdom of God.
What Paul has for the Corinthians is the wondrous mystery of Christ and particularly of the cruel death of Jesus on the cross. So he comes in "weakness," Jesus' weakness, as he undergoes the indignity of death by crucifixion and Paul's own personal weakness to proclaim philosophically the faith that he brings to this distinguished community of people.
The reading from Paul's letter helps us to recognize in ourselves our own "weakness" that proves to be strength because based firmly in something much higher than our own capacities and wisdom: our faith in Jesus and in God. Think of the many forces that seek to overcome or even destroy us: struggles with addictions, deep grief caused by the death of loved ones, or battles involved in our own life threatening health issues to name just a couple.
Where does the strength come from to encounter what appears to be insurmountable obstacles in our lives? How does the "Sully" and the "David" or the "Paul" appear to us in our darker struggles?
Lord, we ask you to give us YOUR strength as you faced the cruelty of the cross for us. Help us, your people, to live IN and FOR you, the very center of our lives. And we pray gratefully as you continue to love us into faith, hope and love, your personal gifts to us.


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IRobot Co-Founder Brooks Leaves to Launch New Robotics Firm Aiming to Revitalize U.S. Workforce
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a Series A funding round, though he would not name the lead investors or specify the amount raised. "We will be building on previous MIT work that Rod has directed, and we've already completed a licensing agreement with MIT," he said. The men would not name the specific technology licensed, but Zolot did say that both he and Brooks feel "the time is right to do something big and revolutionary" in workplace and industrial robotics.
For his part, Brooks said he has been thinking of the idea behind Heartland for about a year, and that over the past few months things have really come together. He and Zolot said that Heartland embodies two important trends. One is that global labor markets are under increasing stress. The other is the widespread availability of low-cost computation and other components for robotics. Together, these trends have set the stage for a new era of industrial productivity through robotics. The men stressed that Heartland is not about replacing workers, but empowering them in much the way the wheel put more power into the hands of manual workers. "This really is about putting power into their hands," says Brooks.
While the pair would not discuss Heartland's exact plans in detail, it's possible to form some good guesses. For starters, there's this page on Brooks' website at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), which bears one simple sentence about his ambitions under the heading "New Work:"
"I want to effect a powerful evolution in the world's labor markets, and my current focus is to develop low-cost robots that will empower American workers."
You can bet that's Heartland. More clues come from what Brooks told Xconomy a year ago, after he stepped down as CSAIL's director to go back to full-time teaching and lab work. Citing a "a scientific mid-life crisis," Brooks told me at the time: "I'm trying to do for manual workers what PCs did for information workers, i.e., let ordinary manual workers become their own information engineer and increase their own productivity."
Around 1980, computers were these huge, mysterious machines kept in special rooms, he explained. "Office workers 'used' computers by poring through fan-folded printouts of sales and stock reports. If they wanted a different analysis than what was delivered they had to defer to systems analysts, programmers, punch-card operators, and computer operators. They didn't have direct control."
The PC, of course, changed all that, especially with the rise of spreadsheets and other software programs that automated many office tasks and turned them from onerous to routine. Office workers, said Brooks, "became their own automation engineers, and they increased their own productivity."
In looking at the robotics world today, Brooks noted that robots are pretty much where computers were back around 1980. Industrial robots—a space not occupied by iRobot, which makes consumer and military robots—take on many dangerous tasks in factories and other operations. But it takes automation engineers months to program them for new tasks.
Brooks was out to change that paradigm—both in factories and smaller, Mom-and-Pop operations. "My use case is a bakery in Cambridge, three or four people," he told me. "They go on the web, click, click, click, they order a robot for 2000 bucks." Then, when the robot arrives, "they don't read a manual, because no one reads a manual." Yet, he said, by employing a combination of natural language and physical demonstration of the job at hand, the bakery workers could program their new robot to tackle basic, rote tasks that previously had to be done by them manually. "They won't even think of it as programming," he said.
By thus empowering American workers and boosting their productivity, Brooks said that robots could make U.S.-based manufacturing a viable alternative to outsourcing in many circumstances. "This can be a force for evolving in a different direction from the way we have been heading the last 50 years," he said. "That's my plan."
As he added in today's phone call: "I want to change the world. That's what we're going to do."
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Yield Seekers Can Have it Both Ways With Banks
U.S. bank stocks offer safe dividend yields and attractive valuations
By Aaron Back
Investors desperate for yield have bid up consumer staples and utilities, but they are still shunning one group of stocks with decent dividends—banks. That should change.
The six biggest banks in the U.S. sport an average dividend yield of 2.3%. True, that isn't much above the S&P 500 yield of 2.1%, but it is the same available from the popular Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, XLP 0.20 % which has been bid up to a nosebleed multiple of 22 times 2016 earnings. By comparison, major banks fetch an average of 12 times earnings.
Certain high-quality banks offer especially good dividends, including J.P. Morgan Chase JPM -0.42 % with a 2.9% yield, and Wells Fargo WFC -0.47 % with 3.1%. Some major regionals also look attractive, such as BB&T, BBT -0.27 % which yields 3.2%.
Compare that with a classic staple stock like Clorox, CLX -0.02 % which, after years of gains, now yields just 2.4% and trades at a tech stocklike 24 times earnings.
Investors like staple stocks because they perceive their yields to be safe. In a world of record-low interest rates, reliable sources of income are hard to come by. In fact, a host of factors, including an emerging-markets slowdown and rising competition from independent upstarts, could threaten these payouts.
By contrast, the dividends paid by major banks are probably safer. They don't resemble the same institutions that nearly folded in the financial crisis. Banks now go through annual stress tests by the Federal Reserve, establishing that they could maintain their dividends and share buybacks even through incredibly tough conditions. The latest Fed scenario simulated the failure of a major counterparty, a global recession on par with 2009, and negative yields on U.S. Treasurys—all at the same time.
This may be because investors rightly view the banks as losers from the low-interest rate environment. If rates go negative in the U.S., as they have in Japan and Europe, banks will indeed suffer. But, at least according to the Fed, they should be able to survive and keep paying dividends even in this case.
And consider the opposite scenario. If rates eventually go up, expensive staple stocks and utilities, held for their dividends, are likely to get hit hard. But banks would probably rally.


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I say that because my neighbor had a red heifer, which is some kind of divine sign to the Khazar Land Thieves that something or the other is going to happen to the Jew. Which probably means bad news for us GOYIM.
Was looking for those web pages which are advertising trips to 'Stolenland,' where you visit sites in Israel Palestine that are holy and at night, you get a front row seat to watch the psychotic, demented, blood-thirsty Israeli Jews take out their frustrations on the world's largest concentration camp, the Gaza Strip.
While looking for those sites, ran across this site, which goes on and on about some red heifer born in Arkansas, an event which the Khazars need to happen before they can butcher ALL of the Palestinians and steal ALL of their land, while their G-d looks on approvingly.
At that site, there are numerous chances to donate money to the various causes, and most of that money probably winds up in some con artists pocket. You also learn about the rituals that protect the red heifer from being made impure, such as leaning on the heifer.
For instance, a mere $180 USD will get you:
The High Priest's Crown LevelWow, sign me up!
A beautiful high resolution photograph of the Golden Crown of the High Priest. A brief description of the Golden Crown of the High Priest and a message of gratitude from the Temple Institute are included. The artwork is downloadable via a link that we will email to the donor. The Golden Crown of the High Priest was made for the Temple Institute and can be viewed in the Institute's Holy Temple Visitors Center.
All this weirdness is just so the heifer can be burnt and its ashes saved for more rituals.
Weirdness like this:
Because the Sadduccess do not subscribe to the Mosaic tradition and its interpretation of Scripture, they held that in order for the officiating priest to be considered pure (before sprinkling the water on another), it was necessary for him to immerse himself in water, and also to wait a full day, until after sunset, and only after sunset would he be cleansed.To get a fire burning that hot, to reduce a cow to ashes, they need to use that jet fuel that burnt the WTC 'Twins,' since it could melt steel, but not burn paper!
RED HEIFER REPORTED! SHARE THE NEWS!All this excitement over a damned heifer?
We have recently received photographs from a rancher in Arkansas showing what appears to be a perfectly red heifer. Note that in this untouched photograph the heifer has a red nose and reddish hooves, essential markings of a red heifer. The note that came with the photo stated that the heifer has never been put to work and has never been yoked. Perfectly red heifers, as this appears to be in the photograph are a rare occurrence among Red Angus cattle. We are familiar with the region where this heifer is being raised and intend to send an emissary to further inspect and document the red heifer.
Didn't realize it back then, but I must of been some kind of 'Vestal Virgin,' tending to the most holy cow shit in a revered and sacred manner.
And I thought it was a nasty, stinking job, shoveling that cow shit when it was actually most holy droppings that could of been used by the Jews in some weird ceremony.


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When the Kode FreeWave was pulled out of the bag at Rowena the other evening it turned heads on the beach. I received comments on what an amazing looking board it was, the graphics really pop and the wood showing slightly through the bottom paint was "so cool". I agreed. Starboard took a board that looked pretty darn good in 2014 and made it look red hot with updated graphics for 2015. Pictures don't do it justice, this board needs to be seen in person.
Graphics aren't the only improvements that Starboard made, this year's Kode 81, 86 and 94 include a new thruster fin setup and the Kode 86, 94 and 103 models have a thicker tail rail release edge for more float out of a turn, quicker acceleration and more pop. I basically ran the board to the water in excitement (and in wanting to get some runs in before the wind dropped out).
When I slid my feet into the Kode's contour-shaped sponge pads for the first time, I thought I had put on my morning Ugg boots; they were the most comfy pad and strap combo I have ever experienced. It is amazing how much good straps and pads can contribute to your overall enjoyment of the board. And enjoy I did. This board is smooth and easy to ride and felt perfectly matched to the 5.3 I was using. Even in the dying winds, I was able to experience the main strength of this board: versatility. It felt like it was a jack-of-all-trades: great turner, quick to plane, fun to turn and easy to ride. I envision this board working really well for the intermediate/advanced sailor looking for one board to do it all. It could also be an awesome light wind or big guy wave board. Really, no matter who slips their feet into the Kode 86, it will definitely put a smile on their face, this board rips and is one comfy ride.
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Big Winds
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The Japanese term for foods (usually meat) that are grilled, broiled or pan-fried. The ingredients are generally either marinated in sauce or salted. They're then skewered so they retain their shape and grilled over a hot fire so the skin (if any) is very crisp while the meat stays tender and juicy. Yakitori is a specific type of yakimono dish using chicken.
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Shihan Patrick Hussey is the founder and chief instructor of Saratoga Karate. He has over 35 years of experience teaching traditional Japanese karate and is committed to providing quality instruction to all. He has significant experience and an extensive network in martial arts:
- 35+ Years of experience in traditional Japanese Karate
- Shichidan (Seventh Degree Black Belt)
- Certified Personal Trainer, sick National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Member, Shihankai Organization
- Member, International Martial Arts Association
- Member, International Martial Arts Union
Shihan Patrick Hussey has traveled on a long road since 1982, when he joined the World Seido Karate Organization under then-Shihan William Reid. He won the first tournament he entered in the autumn of that year, and continued to study until 1985. The following year, he joined the Kokorokan Karate Organization. Later in 1986, Shihan Hussey opened the first new Kokorokan dojo.
From 1988 through 1991, Shihan Hussey was invited by Sensei Tomo Kadachi, a Sixth Degree Black Belt in Judo, to perform weapons and kata demonstrations during his annual Judo Invitational Tournament held in Rensselaer County.
Since 1992, Shihan has taught weaponless self-defense seminars for the National Park Service in several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
In 1998, Shihan was faced with the most difficult decision of his life. After 17 years of dedicated and loyal service to Kokorokan, he knew it was time to move on. It was in October of that year that he founded the Tenkara Karate-Do Organization.
The name Tenkara, which means "point of origin," was chosen because Shihan felt it was time to return to the roots of traditional Japanese karate, as taught by the masters Ginchin Funakoshi and others. Training in Tenkara is hard, but also based on love, compassion, understanding and respect. Through this teaching, the Tenkara student is well-rounded in his or her approach to martial arts and self-defense. Shihan also understands the responsibility of students to those around them. Outside the dojo, the student strives to help humankind and the world in which we live.
In the years since the founding of Saratoga Karate, Shihan Hussey continues to teach at the Tenkara Honbu in Saratoga, and gives lectures, exhibitions and seminars on martial arts. Shihan enjoys his visits to local classrooms and talking with students about making the right decisions in their lives. He is also involved in numerous charitable efforts in and around the Capital Region, including events for the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the Saratoga National Historical Park.


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Best Bed Rest Pillow with Arms
Getting the best comfort while in bed reading or watching TV is one of the main purposes in life. Joke aside, we do want to get all that it takes so that we may comfortably sleep, use our iPad, watch TV shows or read a nice book in bed.
There are plenty of options to accomplish all of these, but one that really stands out is the bed rest pillow with arms. You may have also heard about the bed rest pillow, the reading pillow or simply put…the husband pillow. You have to admit that the last name is the strangest from all.
The name of "husband pillow" comes from the fact that this type of pillow does leave the impression of a strong and supportive man, just like a husband is or is supposed to be. The pillow includes a backrest that supports your back and two arms that wrap around you just like your husband would from hug you from behind.
What is a bed rest pillow with arms for?
Most of the time, you're going to want to use the bed rest pillow with arms to sit up straight when watching TV or reading in bed.
If you're struggling with some back or neck pains, you may also go for this kind of pillow.
The situations when you can use the bed rest pillow with arms are various, but the main idea is that they give comfort when reading, sitting for a long time or even ensure comfort for a mother when breast-feeding.
You may also benefit from a bed rest pillow with arms if you've got some poor posture issues and back pains. If you're spending a lot of time sitting for work at home, this type of pillow is going to maintain your back straight, while supporting your arms too.
When your arms are supported, you may also take care of some other problems. Neck and shoulder pain are the perfect example for that. Reducing stress on these area may help you faster recover from a recent injury or fighting some prolonged stress.
What to check on your bed rest pillow with arms?
If you're going shopping for this type of pillow, you should have in mind some things. It's important to check the size as the market gives you a great variety of sizes for these pillows. The style is also something to consider as you don't want the pillow not to fit your bedroom décor.
Obviously, the functionality is what counts the most, but this doesn't mean you have to end up with an ugly pillow.
If you're aiming for high versatility of the pillow, get a larger one as it's going to be able to help you in many situations. The best bed rest pillows with arms out there may be used for all kinds of activities.
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The fabric and materials used on the pillow also count, especially if you're an allergic customer. Not only that the materials need to be thick and durable, or the stitching should look sturdy, but the pillow has to be hypoallergenic so it doesn't bring out your allergies too.
Which one is the best?
The best bed rest pillow with arms is the one that fits your needs, bed and…your budget too. No matter how we put it, it comes down to the wallet as you're the one who knows how much money you are willing to spend.
You may find pillows with built-in heat pads and massage settings, but you're going to have to pay the extra buck. Some are simply standard back rest pillows so you're not going to pay much.


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Sunday, November 01, 2009
A lot of you may have already seen this, but I joined Alex and the crew in putting on a ridiculously fun performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller at Pixar on Friday.
Here's a pretty decent angle:
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Fantastic art prints not only discuss with prints of art work on paper or canvas. 1. Choose a frame that matches the fashion of the art work. Fashionable prints or posters, such as the Campbell's Soup sequence by Andy Warhol or Ascending and Descending by M.C. Escher, look finest in commonplace frames with simple traces. Ornate mouldings could look too old school with fashionable art prints.\n\nGiclee prints render deep, saturated colors and have a wonderful quality that retains minute detail, refined tints and blends. While, giclees use inkjet expertise, this is way more subtle than your desktop printer. Giclees are produced from digital scans of current art work.\n\nBefore giclée was developed, there were a variety of other strategies obtainable to make prints of authentic art work. It is a photomechanical strategy of image printing carried out by industrial printing presses. Both giclée and offset litho prints have extended the reach of high art into properties by making them inexpensive to many patrons, who can not pay for an authentic.\n\nIt can be printed on a high quality printer to create an art print. In reality, digital art can only be created as art prints, for the reason that authentic exists as bits and bytes stored on the computer's onerous drive. Every art print could be fully equivalent as long as the same printing process and inks are used.…
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Choose The Proper Paint For Learning How To Paint Acrylic
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Description: England, 1599.
(This is the original story of Shakespeare in Love — but mine was published forty-odd years earlier.)
Linnet's niece Valerie Leigh, a wayward girl with a temper, also runs away, gets into Shakespeare's company as girl-playing-boy-playing girl, does Juliet and falls in love with Nick Leigh, who is playing Romeo. (My version, though, does not have 'plantations in Virginia' years before the very first colony there was even attempted.)
"A skilfully-written story: a sparkling tapestry of Shakespeare's world." ∼ Kirkus
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Well it has been a long and tiresome battle the last few months, but I can finally say that I have reached the light beyond the horizon…. I have barely had a moment to myself over the last while and the toll it has taken on my mind is indescribable. After a long hard journey, lots of stress and the odd dramatic outburst, I think I deserve a little break! And that is exactly what I am doing at this moment… Kicked back in my leather reclining rocker with my feet up and my laptop rested at my fingertips, I am basking in the sun that is shining in the window and enjoying the silence I have at this moment. (which is a very rare thing in my house) Its been awhile since I have had either the energy, or the inspiration to write and it actually feels good to being doing so right now.
I can honestly say that through all the trials, drama, moving and chaos I have learned a great many things over the last year, simple little lessons that can make or break a person's soul. So as I sit here, back in my 'small city" home where I belong, far away from the constant chaos of the 'big city" life I left behind, I will share with you these lessons in the hopes that I may (by chance) save someone else a great deal of stress and heartache by making the same mistakes I have over time…
12 Simple Lessons That Will Make Life Easier, For Everyone!
- You may not 'think' you like your life, but it's really not that bad – You have all heard the saying 'The grass is always greener on the other side' but what no one ever seems to consider is that perhaps the grass is greener because there is more fertilizer on that side of the fence… A.k.a. More shit on the lawn! Look for happiness in what you have, not that which you desire. Always remember that what you have now was what you once longed for!
- Gossip will get you nowhere – Not only does gossip get you nowhere, it gets you nowhere alone without any friends. If you wouldn't say it confidently and comfortably to someone's face, don't say it at all. Mama was right when she said, if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything. Besides, the person you are gossiping with now is probably gossiping about you to someone else as well.
- Real friends are hard to find – You may think you know someone well. You may consider them a dear friend, but the truth is that 'true' friends are few and far between. It is a sad fact of life that most people are out only for themselves, so if you find a real friend that is there when you need them most and does not expect anything in return, hold them close and never let them go. Surround yourself with people who compliment who you are and bring something positive to your life. Get rid of the ones that don't and never feel bad about doing so. You wouldn't do something that makes you feel bad on a regular basis, so don't keep company that doesn't make you feel good either.
- You are the most important person in your life – You might think that family or children come first, but the truth is "it's all about you." Without taking care of yourself, you are not going to be able to take care of those you care about. Be sure to treat yourself with the love and respect you deserve so that you are in your best shape to deal with all the other important things, and people, in your life. There is nothing wrong with being selfish, if you don't love you who will?
- Your partner needs to know they are loved – Appreciation is a major part of a healthy relationship. People will give and give as long as they know it is being done for a reason, but without acknowledgement and appreciation they can only give so much. Be sure that you take the time to show your partner how much you love and appreciate them regularly and without expectation. Keep in mind how good you feel when you know you are loved and appreciated and share that joy with the ones you love.
- Children can make you smile even in the worst of times – Even when the world is falling down around you and it seems there is no silver lining in sight, children has this amazing ability to make you smile. Be sure that you are never to busy to take a moment and appreciate the joy that they can bring to your life. Whether they are your own, or you have to borrow someone else's, take the time to share some joy with a child and you will find that life is never as bad as it seems.
- Material things will not make you happy – No matter how big your T.V how nice your furniture, or how fancy your house, material things are not going to make you happy. You can shop until you drop, but if you are not fulfilled in other aspects of your life these purchase are going to be made in vain. What good is a huge house if it is empty? What's the point of a fast car if you have nowhere to drive it? Pretty things are not pretty locked away from the world. Any way you look at it, things are just things and without true happiness they mean nothing.
- Money is not everything – As with material things money is not going to make you happy so don't kill yourself trying to figure that out.
- Having money can save a lot of stress – Although money is not going to make you happy, it can combat stress. Having enough money to survive comfortably is a great stress relief, this is especially true for people in relationships. Most marital spats are centered around financial issues and it is one of the major causes of both divorce and depression in many. This is not to say you will be stress free if you are rich, and it is not saying you need to be rich at all, but good budgeting and a secure savings will help alleviate stress and make life a little easier in one aspect.
- You must work and play equally – Burning the candle at both ends when it comes to your career might gain you success in your field, but it wont do anything for your social life. Studies show that in order to be truly content with your life you must have balance between work and play. Instead of busting your butt trying to be number one at work, try to be number one to yourself, do what makes you happy, forget everything else and focus on being content and well-rounded. This approach will save you large amounts of stress, and may very well change your current path in life.
- Everything happens for a reason – Even in the darkest clouds there is a silver lining. No matter what happens in your life you need to look at it as a lesson and learn from it. This is not to say that you should 'let go and move on' like some people suggest, quite the contrary, some lessons are lengthy and take time to learn. Just like algebra, more complex lessons require more detailed study. This just means that you need to see the positive in everything that happens in life, even in the worst situations there is something great that can be learned, all you have to do is look for the lesson and be open to accepting it. Don't see an issue as an obstacle, see it as a challenge and face it willingly with an open mind.
- You must let go of the American Dream… This is probably the most important thing you will ever do in life. Letting go of the American Dream can easily change your life. A big house, perfect career, loving partner, 2.5 kids and a dog may suit some, but it doesn't suit everyone and it is high time you accept it if it doesn't suit you. Instead of trying to keep up with the Joneses focus on keeping yourself content. For some this may mean marriage, kids and all the works. It may mean owning a tattoo parlor and piercing your eyelids. Whatever the case, live YOUR dream, not the one that society says is perfect or you will never 'truly' be happy in life.
Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it, all you can really do is accept it with open arms. Take time to appreciate all the little things it has to offer and never let a moment pass without being thankful for all the blessings that surround you each day. Even those that suffer through the worst situations can be thankful to be alive. We only get one chance at this life, make it matter to "you."
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With a ban on individual Chinese tourists soon to be lifted, the Taipei City Government yesterday issued travel brochures to attract that growing segment of the industry.
The brochures, offered in traditional and simplified Chinese, include introductions to the city's major attractions, maps and coupons for 32 stores and restaurants. They can be obtained free of charge with the purchase of a "Taipei Pass," an EasyCard that offers unlimited access to MRT and bus rides.
The Taipei Pass, which comes in durations of one day, two days, three days and five days for prices ranging from NT$180 to NT$700, is available at every MRT station.
Commissioner of the city's Department of Information and Tourism Chao Hsin-ping (趙心屏) said Taipei was the first stop for most foreign visitors to Taiwan and that the information offered by the city government should boost the city's tourism sector.
"Taipei is a city with a great MRT system, popular attractions and comprehensive travel information. We are confident that individual Chinese tourists will choose Taipei as their first destination in Taiwan," she said.
The Tourism Bureau and China's Tourism Administration are expected to finish discussing the details of individual Chinese tourism in Taiwan next month, with the ban expected to be lifted next month or in July.
At present, Chinese tourists are allowed in Taiwan only as part of tour groups.
Last year, a maximum of 3,000 Chinese tourists were allowed to visit Taiwan daily, a quota that was increased to 4,000 this year.
Chao will lead department officials tomorrow to attend a travel expo in Shanghai to promote city tourism in China.
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Stars are several million miles away from the Earth, so far that these large heavenly bodies appear as tiny dots from here. When we watch these from our planet they tend to twinkle and this is because we view them via the thick layers of tumultuous air in the atmosphere.
Since the light of the stars pierces through several layers of our planet's atmosphere, every single stream of this light is refracted numerous times and splits in different directions. This random spread of light results in the winking of star. The star seems to move slightly and its brightness changes a bit and to our eyes it appears as twinkling. It has been observed that the stars that are closer to the horizon tend to twinkle comparatively more than those that are overhead. This happens because the light of the stars that are located near the horizon has to travel through more amount of air as compared to the light of the stars that are overhead and it is thus subject to greater refraction.
While stars twinkle at night when viewed from Earth, they do not appear this way when seen from the outer space. You shall see them shine steadily from there as there is no atmosphere to cause turbulence in the steady streaming of their light.


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Esa-Pekka Salonen launches the 2010/11 Philharmonia Orchestra Season
Esa-Pekka Salonen discusses the Philharmonia Orchestra's 2010/11 season and his two major projects from...
Malcolm Gillies and Esa-Pekka Salonen investigate Bartók's role as an ethnomusicologist; how he collected and notated folk music and how this inspired the music he wrote for the concert hall. Malcolm Gillies meets Hungarian Folk ensemble Muzsikás, and Esa-Pekka Salonen travels to the Columbia University archives in New York where Bartók collated many of his field recordings and transcriptions in the 1940's. This film accompanied the Philharmonia Orchestra's 'Infernal Dance' series exploring the life, influences and music of Béla Bartók. For more information on the series please visit: http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/bartok
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