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Date and Place of birth: June 1956
Region: Atwima Twedie, Ashanti Region.
Education: PhD (Business Administration and Economics), University of Mainz, Germany, 1994.
Work: Hon. Dr. Appiah-Kubi, joined the Parliament of Ghana as the NPP representative of the people Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency on January 7th 2009. Before he became a Member of Parliament he had worked in various capacities in several firms and organizations in Ghana and outside Ghana.
On his last two stops he worked as a senior lecturer and a senior research fellow at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Legon and as a Director for Development Policy and Planning at the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).
He held the position of the head of Economics Department of the Institute of Social Statistical and Economic Research, before he left for NDPC. He also possesses a long proven working experience as a financial analyst/controller with international exposure.
His area of interest as a Member of Parliament includes macroeconomic, poverty and social issues.
Dr. Kojo Appiah-Kubi holds a doctorate degree in economics from the renowned Johannes-Gutenberg University of Mainz in Germany. He also holds a masters degree in economics and business administration and business informatics. His areas of expertise and research include economic policy analysis, public finance, fiscal and monetary policy analysis, institutional reforms, project management and financial analyst and management consulting.
He has written scientific reports and published scientific papers on wide ranging socio-economic issues including socio-economic project impact analyses, micro-finance, fiscal policy analysis, health, institutional reforms, environmental and forest management, public finance and tax systems and policy analysis.
Marriage and Religion
He is married with four children and a Christian who follows the Catholic denomination.
He obtained 32,367 votes out of the 39,660 valid votes cast = 81.6% in the last elections.
The Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency is largely a rural constituency and lies in the heart of Ashanti Region, the largest region in terms of population. It shares borders with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Bosumtwe Constituency, Amansie West Constituency, and the Atwima Nwabiagya Constituency. It has Atwima Foase as its district capital, located at the southwest of Kumasi and about 7 kilometres from the regional capital of Kumasi.
The Constituency was created in 1992 and was till 2008 administered as a local government unit as the Bosumtwe Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly.
Its geographical size and boundary is the same as that of the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly. The constituency occupies a total land area of about 310 square kilometres. Until its creation in January 2008, the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly together with Bosumtwe District Assembly formed the Bosumtwe Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly. The district currently has two area councils.
Population Dynamics
The Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency is one of the fastest growing areas in Ghana in terms of population. The current size of the population of the constituency is estimated at 104,088, growing at an inter-censal rate of 3.72% per annum. It has a voter population of about 60,000 adults. Females account for an average of 50.70% of the total population of the constituency whilst males account for 49.30%. The constituency has a relatively high population density of 236. The population is predominantly of Akan speaking origin.
The constituency is typically rural with about 93% of the residents living in small settlements of various sizes between 200 and 5,000. The population below the 14 and above 65 years of age account for about 43.83% and 7.72% of the population respectively.
Climate and Vegetation
The district lies within the wet semi-equatorial zone with the predominantly semi-deciduous forest type of vegetation. However, unfavourable human activities and bushfires have contributed considerably to reduce the forest vegetation of the district. The district has an average annual rainfall, which ranges between 1740mm and 18500 mm. It also has two rainy seasons, which begins in March, and reaches its highest intensity in June/July and tapers off in October/November. Temperatures are fairly stable and uniform and range between 27°C and 31°C, with relative high humidity levels through out the year.
Economic activities
The main type of economic activity in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency is agriculture and trad¬ing. The people are predominantly farmers, with about 48.54% of the total active population of the constituency engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. The majority of females, about 52.28%, are engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing, followed by about trading.
The people grow largely plantain, maize and cassava, with very few indulging in cash crop production such as cocoa, which used to be the main cash crop of production in the past, but due to loss of soil fertility, has lost attraction. Of late production of horticultural produces such as orange, sugar cane, palm oil, etc has gain considerable attraction as agricultural crop in the area. Orange and palm oil, for instance, are planted on a large scale, even though marketing seems to be a big problem. About 17.61% and 15.02% of the active population are engaged in production and related and sales activities respectively.
Local Governance Structure
The district assembly is the highest administrative and political authority, which under the Local Government Act 462, 1993, is normally created to promote socio-economic planning and development at the local or community level. For this reason the district assemblies play an important role in promoting human development in the respective districts.
However, for a district to be able to fulfil its functions appropriately it must have the adequate functioning structures and substructures with permanent competent staff in place to facilitate rapid development as well as effective participation and information flow between the district and its citizens.
The Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly was created by the L.I 1863 local government legislative instrument, 2008. The assembly comprises:
• The District Chief Executive
• 21 Assembly members, who are elected by adult universal suffrage in an electoral process in electoral areas of the assembly;
• Other members not exceeding 30% of the total membership of the Assembly appointed by his Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana; and
• A member of Parliament in the district.
Investment opportunities
The Member of Parliament invites investments from anybody from anywhere in any area in the constituency. Below is a short list of investment opportunities available in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency. This list is surely not exhaustive. There exist already business proposals for some of these investment opportunities. Please do not hesitate to make a request.
Industrial park: The Constituency has about 100 acres each at three different sites for industrial parks to establish factory plants with dedicated modern infrastructure for light manufacturing targeted at small and medium size enterprises.
University: The Constituency has two sites of not less than 90 acres for the establishment of a tertiary institution. The Ashanti Region, which is the largest region in terms of population, with about 4.5 million people has only one public university and a poly-technic. There is a limited number of about three private uni-versities, which are now springing up. Indeed the region has a high unmet demand for tertiary education.
Greenfield Shopping Mall: The Constituency is looking of for prospective investors interested in the construction of a super mall, possibly with a hotel complex, to serve the Kumasi Metropolis and its hinterlands. About two 80 acres of land at two different locations are available.
Fruit Drink Processing Plant: The Constituency has in large plantations of various fruits and other horticultural produces including oran-ges, ginger, avocado pea, etc., which can be easily proces-sed into drinks and other food products. With growing domes-tic demand and growing availability of raw material, one serious investment opportunity is in fruit juice production. The opportunity is not confined to supplying the domestic market, but also overseas markets, such as the European Union.
Cocoa Processing Plant:The Constituency is located in the cocoa growing area of Ghana. This makes it an ideal place for cocoa processing factories. Greenfield investment in a cocoa-processing plant with an annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes could produce cocoa butter and cocoa powder for export. Industry sources consulted by KPMG suggest that a plant could be built in two years, start production in the third and reach full capacity in the fourth.
Pharmaceutical Factory: Demand for pharmaceutical products is rising in Ghana with increases in incomes. The budget of the Ghana Health Service has grown by more than a third every year since 2002. In 2010, it was about USD 950 million, some 20% of it funded by donor grants. Private spending on health care is small but also rising. Rising demand apart, there is a special incentive that creates an attractive investment pros-pect for pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ghana.
Oil Processing:Oil palm is abundant in the constituency and its surroundings. Currently most of the processing of palm oil does not use modern methods. For instance currently nearly 210,000 MTs of crude palm oil are produced by large, medium, and small-scale mills in Ghana, with the large- and medium sized mills contributing 31 percent of the total. The operating capacities of the large and medium sized oil palm processors are 125.5 MTs/hour and 23.8 MTs/hour, respectively. The bulk of Ghana's palm oil production is consumed domestically. This leaves room for factory based modern method of oil palm process.
Real Estate Development:With the neighbouring Kumasi getting choked and land having become extremely scarce, there is an increasing demand for residential accommodation as well as for business properties in the Constituency. Land is, however, in abundance in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency. This makes property development one of the attractive areas of investment.
Ethnic Beauty Products:Coupled with increasing income levels in the country is increasing demand for ethnic beauty products including universal and ethnic cosmetics such as hair and skin care products, using local raw materials which are in abundance e.g. soya bean oil, shea butter, sunflower seed and sunflower oil, coconut oil, palm kernel or babasu oil etc.
Agriculture/Farming:There exists large opportunities for investments in agriculture and particularly farming. The vegetation is suitable for food crops such as maize and cassava, groundnuts, ginger, etc. Like the whole Ashanti Region cash crop production of cocoa, tree crops such as teak timber, etc., are also planted on large scale in the constituency. Of late production of horticultural products such as orange, sugar cane, palm oil, etc has gain considerable attraction as agricultural cash crop in the area. Orange and palm oil, for instance, are planted on a large scale.
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Expect D.C. United forward Eddie Johnson to be a little extra motivated come Sunday's match at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston (8 pm ET, UDN).
And D.C. coach Ben Olsen can thank Houston Dynamo legend and former US national team forward Brian Ching.
The current managing director of Dynamo sister club Houston Dash was a guest on the Eddie Robinson Show (WATCH IT HERE) (filling in for former teammate Robinson) and was asked about EJ in advance of the upcoming match.
"He is one of those guys that every time he is getting close to playing for a contract or proving himself, he goes out and he does his work and you're like, 'Wow, okay!'" Ching said. "But once he gets that contract or DP status, he tends to disappear a little bit. It's kind of like he's fighting so hard to prove that he's good that when he gets there, he just kind of stops doing the things that made him successful.
"If I was to sign him, I would say, 'Hey, here's $10,000 a goal. You're making $50,000 or you're making $100,000. You want money? Score goals,'" continued Ching. "He has the talent to do it. I think he loses that drive, that mentality once he gets rewarded or gets his contract."
Johnson, who was criticized earlier this year for his slow start to the 2014 season after earning a Designated Player contract with DC, scored his fourth goal of the season in Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Toronto FC. He countered Ching via Twitter:
This quote reminds me of this @brianching guy I use to play with that I have more goals and app for on the USA teampic.twitter.com/PIbgf7swcs— Eddie Johnson (@eddie_johnson7) July 31, 2014
@OCSCLoyals @TotalMLS nah not my worse enemy. I just stand up for myself and what I believe in. He's a hater and I'm a better player
— Eddie Johnson (@eddie_johnson7) July 31, 2014
They say how someone feel about you in the end comes out...@brianching thanks for letting me know that you were jealous of me the whole time
— Eddie Johnson (@eddie_johnson7) July 31, 2014
It's funny how these ex players that I use 2 play with on da national team that I have more app and goals then be hating when they broadcast
— Eddie Johnson (@eddie_johnson7) July 31, 2014

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It is spring and a weekend. The weather is getting better, in many areas the sun is shining. We all tend to get out more at times like this, whether it is working in the yard or getting out and about. During your travels this weekend, even during your time next week I ask you to be on the lookout for three faces (pdf).
Not much has been announced about the background for this story. Anna D. Ellis, 38, is divorced and lived in Indianna and she has custody of her two daughters. According to reports she allegedly has suffered from some mental illness and recently attempted suicide. She reportedly has been taking medication for her illness.
On Thursday police recieved a call from Anna Ellis's ex-husband. According to reports the ex-husband came home and found Anna Ellis in his home about 6:50 am. Allegedly she attacked him with pruning shears. He managed to get away and made the call to police. Police discovered that Ellis had taken the children from school about 9:30 am and she and the children have not been seen since. It is not known if Ellis has her medication with her. She reportedly does have access to weapons.
There is concern for the children's safety.
Anna Ellis is described as white, 5'11" and and weighs about 115 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen driving a 2008 Honda Pilot with Arizona license plate 771VRH.
The ten year old daughter is described as white with blonde hair and green eyes. She is about 4'6″ and about 90 lbs. The nine year old daughter is described as white with blonde hair and blue eyes and is about 4'5″ weighing about 85 lbs.
(Pictures at links) eastvalleytribune.com copshop.freedomblogging.com azcentral.com
If you don't live in Arizona, why should you be concerned or on the lookout? With travel today this family could be anywhere in the country within 2 to 3 days. Or she could be enroute to elsewhere. Or she could be hiding out somewhere. So while the chances that you might come across her may be slim- it is possible.
What should you do if you suspect that you have come across a wanted person? Don't approach and don't ask questions. If they are in a vehicle, make note of the make, model and license plate as well as the direction of travel. Make contact with local police and advise them of your suspicions and the info you have.
If they determine that the person you suspect is the wanted person, they will attempt to apprehend in a way that is as safe as possible for all involved.
A big thank you to Robert for the tip on this one.
Anna Ellis was located in Colorado on Fri. 5-2. She was arrested on an assault warrant. The children were with her and reportedly unharmed.


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This question is a little basic, but I think it is consistent with the goals of MO.
My question is about a certain type of argument in algebraic geometry which exploits the abundance of dense sets in the Zariski topology. A classical example is the Cayley-Hamilton theorem, and I will frame my question by sketching a false proof.
Theorem: Let $A$ be a $n \times n$ matrix with complex entries. Then $p_A(A) = 0$ where $p_A$ is the characteristic polynomial of $A$.
False proof:
Step 1: The theorem is trivial for diagonalizable matrices.
Step 2: The set of diagonalizable matrices is Zariski dense in $\mathbb{C}^{n^2}$ because it contains the complement of the zero locus of the discriminant polynomial.
Step 3: The function $\mathbb{C}^{n^2} \to \mathbb{C}^{n^2}$ given by $A \mapsto p_A(A)$ is Zariski continuous, so it vanishes everywhere since it vanishes on a Zariski dense set.
The Flaw: Step 3 uses the following "fact" (which perhaps belongs as an answer to the "common false beliefs" question): if $f$ and $g$ are continuous functions between topological spaces $X$ and $Y$ which agree on a dense subset of $X$ then they agree everywhere. But this need not be the case if $Y$ is not Hausdorff (and the Zariski topology certainly is not): Let $X = \mathbb{R}$, let $Y$ be the line with the double origin, and let $f, g \colon X \to Y$ be the maps which restrict to the identity on $\mathbb{R} - \{0\}$ and which satisfy $f(0) = 0_1$, $g(0) = 0_2$. I have seen this error in textbooks.
In the case of the Cayley-Hamilton theorem, there is an easy fix: if you give $\mathbb{C}^{n^2}$ the norm topology then the diagonalizable matrices are still dense, $A \mapsto p_A(A)$ is still continuous, and now everything is Hausdorff. But Zariski dense arguments come up a lot in algebraic geometry, sometimes in contexts where there isn't a norm topology conveniently lying around. So my question is: can the problem be fixed in some sort of uniform way?


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Open-source benchmarking for learned reaching motion generation in robotics. Paladyn, Journal of Behavioral Robotics. 6:30–41.. 2015.
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Finally, what the world has been waiting for — a big, oversized collection of Gerald Jablonski's psychedelically underground, absurdly avant-garde comics! Jablonski has been comics' best-kept secret for decades, telling the tales of imposter ants, bear-faced grumps, and stoic farmers with pun-laden word balloons that wildly snake around the page. This book also includes a discussion with Gary Groth, the artist's first interview in print. Jablonski belongs in the ingeniously baffling auteur pantheon with John Cage, James Joyce, and Andy Warhol. Yes, you read that right.
"You, with your big bright mind and adventuous soul will fall into the spirit of things right away. Reading this book will be like your first parachute jump, or your first ménage à trois. Exhilarating new sensations will wash over you, the world will seem fresh and new for a short precious time. And afterwards, like the supplicant whose life of devotion culminates in a reality-shattering vision, your personality will bear the imprint of this experience all the rest of your days." — Jim Woodring, from the introduction.
"Uncompromising, weird, enjoyable and tedious in equal turn, Jablonski's work is a blaring affirmation of what bizarre boundaries comics can push." — Paste Magazine
"One of the most unique and peculiar voices ever to make comics (and that's saying something). ... beyond the sheer strangeness of the material, Jablonski's comics have a transfixing charm." — The Smart Set
"[Jablonski's] dizzying page layouts are overloaded with witty dialogue balloons that simultaneously let you in on the gag and poke fun at the human condition." — Broken Frontier


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You shouldn't mess with Tim Robbins when it comes to his family, as one gossip discovered at the post-Oscars Vanity Fair party on Sunday night.
The actor/director got nasty with a Washington Post journalist at the party once he learned the writer had written an expose about his long-time partner Susan Sarandon's rift with her family.
When Robbins learned that the columnist in question was at the party, he said, according to People magazine: "If you ever write about my family again, I will find you and I will hurt you."


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Bangkok hosts the grand finale of the 24th FIVB World Grand Prix at which five former winners and hosts Thailand will go head to head for the title from Wednesday to Sunday.
Record winners and Olympic champions Brazil (10 titles), defending World Grand Prix champions and world champions USA (6), Russia (3), the Netherlands (1) and China (1) all have their sights set on victory in the immediate build-up to the Olympic Games in Rio. The only previous winners missing from this illustrious field are three-time Olympic champions and two time World Grand Prix winners Cuba, who competed in Group 3 this year. Bangkok and volleyball fans around the world can look forward to a real feast of volleyball.
A glance at the recent history of the most important annual event in women's volleyball points to two clear favourites. The USA and Brazil have dominated the top-flight of women's volleyball since 2008. The USA celebrated a hat-trick of overall wins in the World Grand Prix between 2010 and 2012 and also won in 2015. Brazil triumphed in 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2014. Defending champions USA are also the team that topped the table at the end of the Preliminary Round – with eight wins from nine matches, the same total as China and Russia. USA underlined their title ambitions at the end of the Preliminary Round with a dominant 3-0 win against the previously unbeaten Chinese.
"We are obviously out to try and defend our World Grand Prix title. However, this will not be easy. After all, the top teams are assembled in Bangkok. This will be the perfect test ahead of Rio," said USA coach Karch Kiraly. His team will again play the tournament's potential dark horses China in the group stage of the Finals in Bangkok. USA captain Christa Harmotto Dietzen said: "We learn a lot every time we play against China. We look forward to the next game with them in Bangkok."
China's legendary coach "Jenny" Lang Ping sees her team in the familiar role of underdogs at the finals: "Our players are young and cannot handle challenges so easily due to lack of experience. Our objective in the World Grand Prix is to train and improve our players." It is now 13 years since China won their only World Grand Prix title.
The Dutch ladies, returning to Group 1 this season, have already surpassed expectations in reaching the final round. The Netherlands open the final eleven matches of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok with a match against USA on Wednesday. Shortly before the final round, coach Giovanni Guidetti extended his contract through to 2020. "The potential of the Dutch team is very great," said Guidetti, explaining the reasoning behind his contract extension. "What this team has shown over the past year is amazing, and I believe in the future of this group. Most players from the current team will not only perform well in Rio de Janeiro, but also have a great opportunity to shine in Tokyo 2020. But first we want to try to cause some surprises in Bangkok."
In the other preliminary group in Bangkok, hosts Thailand meet volleyball giants Russia and Brazil. Russia have coped well with the shock retirements of legends Ekaterina Gamova and Ljoubov Sokolova. They will build their game around the attacks of Nataliya Goncharova, who was by far the top scorer in the Preliminary Round of the World Grand Prix with 185 points. The team attended a training camp in Kobe, Japan, to prepare for the Finals, where they will be out to claim their first FIVB World Grand Prix title for 14 years.
Record winners Brazil were preparing in Istanbul until last Friday. Successful coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes warns against complacency against their two preliminary-round opponents: "Thailand almost qualified for the Olympic Games and has a good pre-Olympic record. They have a dynamic game with a lot of speed and little missing. It is a team that will require a lot from our group, particularly in front of the passionate Thai fans. It will be a good test. Then we will face Russia, who have a completely different style of play. There are more high balls and great potential in attack and block. They will be two important games and we will hope to qualify for the semifinals."
Hitter Jaqueline Carvalho believes that her team can once again challenge for the title: "It will be a difficult phase, but I strongly believe in our team and in our growth."
Bangkok and Thailand's Volleyball Association can look forward to hosting the final round of one of the biggest events in the sport for the first time in its history.
President Mr. Somporn Chaibangyang said: "All preparations are completed and we are looking forward to a great five-day showcase." A showcase during which Thailand, whose best result so far in the World Grand Prix was a fourth place in 2012, will be out to push the favourites all the way.
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Thursday, July 2, 2015
Friends Having Babies
Our life lately has been filled with so much precious time with our friends. Last weekend we celebrated this couple's baby shower. This weekend we're heading down to spend one final weekend as a group of four before the baby comes! I'm certain we will remain tight friends but I'm also certain our time together will be different from thenceforth onward. It's weird, friends having babies...anyone else been there?
On that note, I sent the above picture to my dad and told him I had the prettiest puppy. His response? She's a good pet for you two. Keeps you busy. That's good, no grand babies yet. Umm okay dad. Ironically, earlier that day, I called and told my mom about the baby shower, and her response? Sounds like a nice party, you just enjoy your flat tummy and don't worry about babies right now. So both parents, in one day offered unsolicited advice to not have kids yet. I laughed out loud on both occasions. Kevin and I dream about that time in our lives but like my parents wishes, we're planning on that down the road a bit still. Although, mom, you should know that my stomach isn't exactly flat, there's some floppy fat in there keeping it from that...
We've also had so much fun with our life group over this last month. Between Bible study nights and just hang out nights, it's been a blast! The above photos were from our recent adventure to Top Golf altogether. Our location is quite new, and while they have some kinks to work out, I think I'd definitely go back! I'm already looking forward to our next time together as a group, we're planning on checking out one of those jump places. I pray I never grow weary of hanging out with this amazing group of people. Kevin and I are truly inspired by each of you (if you're reading this) and simply love being your friends.
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Friends having babies is very weird, but seeing them step into their role as parents to the little one is awesome :)ReplyDelete
Ha! How funny about what your parents said! They're too funny!ReplyDelete
Our friends are having babies all over the place...the fever is REAL!
It's always interesting when you're closest friends start having babies -- we're currently experiencing that! While our time with them might be diminished, it's also for good reason so I always remember that :) we ALSO are not having kids anytime soon so we're together on that! ;) that's too funny that both of your parents told you to wait in the same day!!ReplyDelete
Enjoy your parents not wanting grandkids while it lasts...ReplyDelete
I am getting the opposite responses - people asking us why we haven't had kids yet!! Maybe we need to get a puppy! :)ReplyDelete
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Susan joined Sudina Search in 1986 where she specializes in placing professionals in the Accounting field. She has a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and worked as an Accounting Manager for a major investment-banking firm. Susan has been active in the community, having served on the boards of the America Institute of Wine & Food Baltimore Chapter and the Junior League of Baltimore. Hobbies include travel, gardening, rooting for the Ravens and socializing with a great group of friends, favorite dog: cocker spaniel, favorite food: anything Italian, favorite drink: a smooth Malbec. Most adventuresome moment: taking a helicopter to mush a dog sled in Alaska.
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|A mobile phone allows you to become the bot
|Explore the real world from the comfort of your laptop, ipad or mobile
|Control the Ramblebot online experience from anywhere in the world with an ordinary browser
|Matej - Student of mechatronics with experience in CAD software, programming of PLC-s, Arduino, electronics, engineering, robotics, SCADA, automation and organisation in industrial process.
|Adrian Olar - Android, Java software developer.
|Jamie Costa - RambleBot 3D Designer, Mechanical Engineering. I like robots and 3D printing technologies.
|Shane Weddle - Robotics enthusiast, electronic and mechanical engineer.
|Sergio Yanes - Android, Java and .NET C# software developer, I like technology and robots.
|Liz Rettger - RambleBot software developer, specializing in highly interactive, dynamic applications and emerging technologies. Liz works with a variety of languages, but mainly PHP, iOS, Android, Python, jQuery, MySQL, and Arduino.
|Georgios Michalis - RambleBot 3D designer, mechanical engineering, mechatronics and robotics.
|Andrew Noske - Matt's good friend and original idea man behind the mobile telepresence concept.
|Matt Walker - Founder who needed a RambleBot to interact with his son while overseas.
|Jarvis Walker - RambleBot tester / destroyer.
|We need more developers! App developers and 3D designers!
|OTG cable or bluetooth into mobile
mobile 3G/4G or WIFI
anywhere in the world
|Login to website for controls and tracking
|Once logged in with the users email and password the android app allows manual control of the bot for testing as well as valuable GPS and battery level feedback. Download App Here
|RambleBot takes robot security incredibly seriously. All communications commands from the robot to mobile app to your local computer are encrypted. However if an attacker can get your email and password they could still hijack your robot and go on a remote destructive rampage. RambleBots can come with a physical ShieldPass online access card which only allows the owner of the physical card to log in remotely to the robot. In effect providing the highest level of online access security.
|Online Browser Control Panel with GPS map tracking
|In the profile tab you can generate a unique time based login url link which you can then simply send via messenger or paste online and give anyone who clicks this access to your RambleBot without giving out usernames and passwords. Imagine enabling low cost workers on gig sites like fiverr access to be able to actually work through the RambleBot where you are or want them to be anywhere in the world.
|Introducing the tall version of RambleBot just $299
|Matt Walker speaking with RambleBot at San Francisco hardware conference
|Matt Walker speaking at Silicon Valley hardware599 event
RambleBot desert research project!
A community project with several co-owners have pitched in together to create the first solar powered permanent desert research telepresence robot. Dropped off in a random location in the Californian desert the modified and hardened RambleBot will operate continuously, allowing members to log in over the internet and explore this rugged landscape. Our own personal Mars rover.
RambleBot was conceived as a way for Matt who lives in California to be a daily part of of his sons lives living half a world away in Australia. Children have little interest in sitting in front of a laptop answering questions. With RambleBot Matt is able to log in each morning and become a daily part of their lives. Having breakfast together, getting ready for school, playing hide and seek around the house and even going to school and outdoors to parks, being there for picnics and birthdays.
The little Botiful was amazing for a year but being more suited to an indoor environment it wasnt long before a list of modifications were needed.


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Set up in 1975, Laxmi Travellers is an authorised online partner of TicketGoose. A major bus operator that plies in the southern Indian belt catering to the cities of Chennai and Tirunelveli, it has gained its foothold on newer territories through its focus of providing dedicated service, state-of-the-art bus coaches and convenient bookings. Efficiency in travel and ticket booking, flexibility in tariffs, a well-maintained and regulated bus fleet and customer care, are some of the major strengths of Laxmi Travellers. Bus ticket booking online is not a difficult task these days with the presence of travel websites.
Address: 6A, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai -600008.
Phone Number: +91-944050046
Email ID: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web Site: www.laxmitravelers.com
Fleet Size: Around 7buses
Bus Types: A/C Sleeper Bus, Volvo A/C Multi Axle Semi Sleeper Coaches.


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I wanted to give everyone the heads up that I have moved my blog. You can find all the old stuff as I was able to import it all. Please look it up and follow along. Have a great day!
Ranting and Raving, Saskatchewan Style
Coping with PKD, fibromyalgia and teenagers. This is part of my sanity. Feel free to join me over at www.randrsaskstyle.com. Thanks!
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Monday, 24 March 2014
100 days of happy...Really?
Well it's a good thing that my 100 days of happy don't start until tomorrow.
Because today -not so good.
Remember the hives last week...
The DR told me to stop taking the anti seizure pills last week when I got hives.
I had to wait until the hives got completely better. And then I had to start taking the pills again. (Torture, I swear!) So today I took the pill again. I took it at 10 am this morning. And by five, I looked like this. One pill, one time. God, its like getting pregnant, it only takes once. Insert several swear words here.
I have been getting sicker for about a week now. Feeling like I did in the fall. Dizzy, nauseous, overall achey, really tired and sick. And then it is really hard to get out of bed. So I try not to. And now I look pretty gross again so I won't be leaving the house anytime soon.
I have ordered a Lyme disease test out of California last week in order to rule out that as well. Canada only tests for one strain and there are actually four. A lot of the symptoms really add up, especially the ones that the DR's don't really want to listen to or brush off with a different diagnoses or blame on my age. So we will see.
I will keep you all posted. For now I am going to have an oatmeal and lavender bath. Then I will slather up with more lavender and lay under a blanket and try not to move. If by chance you want to get some lavander feel free to follow the Young Living link up at the top of the page. I love it and you never know when you will get hives twice in two weeks. It happens, like pregnancy. Even after jumping jacks...too far...yeah too far...sorry my bitterness this evening is seeping out. I better go.
Thank you all for reading and more importantly for caring.
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Sunday, 23 March 2014
Amazed and Blessed: What I wish I could have said
Amazed and Blessed: What I wish I could have said: (I had my speech ready but was too sick to actually go and deliver it this evening. This is what I would have said.) Good Evening Everybody...
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myForest for Education is an easy-to-use and free online application that enables any educator, or young person, to generate straightforward woodland management plans, maps and ecological impact assessments for woodland sites and school grounds.
myForest for Education has been designed to support forest education initiatives, such as Forest School, by giving providers access to woodland management tools. While designing and building myForest for Education, we consulted closely with more than 100 Forest School Leaders, environmental educators and teachers who participated in early trials and contributed ideas.
A screenshot from the myForest for Education application. The smallest of features can be mapped and described, and entered into a management plan for the site.
Forest educators are provided with a dedicated account, separate to those used by woodland owners and foresters. It includes special features and guidance for educators.
To start using the myForest for Education application, simply register here as an 'education provider'.
myForest for Educators is supported by the Forest School Association. It has been developed and launched thanks to the generous support of the Patsy Wood Trust.


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For students who want to work in sports communication, sign up now for the Career in Sport Speaker Series run by the Boston Celtics!
The Boston Celtics contacted Keene State College to invite students majoring in communication or journalism to a unique event that involves watching the professional basketball team play a game and networking with top communication professionals who work for the team.
For instance, at the second evening session on Feb. 25, students have the opportunity to watch the Boston Celtics play against the New York Knicks and meet vice presidents and directors in digital media, corporate partnerships sales, and business development for the Boston Celtics. The deadline to register for Session 2 is Feb. 18, 2015.
Sign up by filing out the above form and e-mailing it to Marc Rogers at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Last month (when I was preparing to do the OWASP AppSensor and O2 Platform at Security B-Sides London workshop with colin), I achieved something that I have been trying to do for a while:
Use the O2 Platform's C# REPL environment to programatically access (in real time) the ESAPI jar apis and methods. (see prob described at the end of Loading OWASP ESAPI jar and its dependencies from C# (using jni4net) for my last attempt)
And I'm happy to say that 'consuming the ESAPI jar from .Net', is exactly what I was able to achieve last month :)
I was also able to consume AppSensor's jar directly from a .NET app (in that case TeamMentor) and I have a lot more blog posts to write up on that topic.
This current post, is the one I wrote at the time of the breakthrough (last month), which got stuck in the drafts folder and remained unpublished (until now)
When I was integrating AppSensor (java) with TeamMentor (.NET) I needed to solve the the problem described in Loading OWASP ESAPI jar and its dependencies from C# (using jni4net) since AppSensor has an hard dependency on ESAPI (i.e. without ESAPI, AppSensor doesn't work)
After a bit of research and coding, here is the first code sample that shows ESAPI being consumed from O2 (via Jni4Net)
Note how the ESAPI Encoder's encodeForHTML method is being executed:
And displayed in the Output window:
To to clarify, although this code is being triggered and executed from a .Net GUI and CLR, the actual code that is doing the encoding is the one from http://owasp-esapi-java.googlecode.com/svn/trunk_doc/latest/org/owasp/esapi/Encoder.html which is running running on a JVM inside the same process as the CLR (the magic sauce is provided by the amazing Jni4Net)
For example here is the execution result of the ESAPI Encoder's encodeForJavascript:
Which is exactly what I wanted :)
Btw, I wonder if we can also easily trigger the current ESAPI unit test the same way? :)
And now that we have the capability to see what the encodings output of the Java version of ESAPI look like, we can try to compare it with the ESAPI .NET methods (since they should match right?)
Note 1: The code sample shown in this post is here: https://gist.github.com/DinisCruz/5451167
Note 2: The current folder set-up and jars looks like this:
I think it works now (vs before) because the ESAPI.properties file is in the same path as the ESAPI.jar


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A hiking trail that will take you to the river that ends in a waterfall of beauty. The start is on the left of the square of the village church Carcheto Brusticho. After a few minutes walk, you will find the fountain "di l'Onda." 100 meters down, between the walls of a circle of stones and surrounded by trees ageless unveils the cascade of Struccia with a fall of over 15 meters.
Well, we have just returned from this location. The waterfall is beautiful as well as its surroundings. The Carcheto willage is nice too. Parking is directly in front of the Church. Willage is situated in a beautiful 360 degree mountain panorama. We highly recommend to visit the place to everyone who wants to see the real Corsica. The only con is a bit complicated mountain road which can be difficult for little children. Unfortunately the application does not help with the journey planning too as gps is missing. For those who want to travel to Carcheto to visit the waterfall, gps for the parking in front of the church is 42.36703 N, 9.36762 E. Bon voyage. <i>Friendly Corsica: Thank you for your comment, it helps us to improve our app. I moved the starting point of the walk so that the GPS indicates the church, unfortunately the GPS can indicate only the starting point and not follow you along the walk. Friendly Corsica</i>
Sehr schöner und ruhiger Ort. Man sollte die Badehose unbedingt dabei haben.
magnifique tout pour pique nique peu de monde car faut chercher un peu le eau est fraîche mais le bain agréable sous la cascade
Très belle, hélas un peu petite, endroit idéal pour se baigner en cas de forte chaleur l'été ...
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WINNING: "Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes"
(CBS) Finally Charlie Sheen is cooking something other than 7-gram crack rocks.
In this "Funny or Die" clip, the unemployed actor / renaissance man / new wave intellectual debuts a new show, "Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes." Food Network take warning - or start production on "Iron Sheen" ASAP.
"I don't cook food, I will it with my mind," he says.
We don't doubt him. And you'll never guess what the secret ingredient is. No, not "crazy", but good try.


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H. Vernor Dixon (1908-1984) grew up in Sacramento and started writing professionally in his early twenties. He first concentrated on short stories, a collection of which appeared in 1944. He then turned to novels, producing fourteen between 1950 and 1966. Only the first and last came out in hard cover. The rest were paperback originals. The nine written in the 1950s were published by Fawcett Gold Medal. Unfortunately, the lurid covers of the paperbacks, wonderful though they may be as popular art, give a only general sense of what the books are about and no idea of Dixon's approach to the material.
Cry Blood by H. Vernor Dixon. Fawcett Gold Medal (1956), 192 pp.
Gary Malone is a successful and popular young Morales (Monterey) County real estate salesman. Like others in Bayside, a small town on the coast, he's lost interest in the shocking story of Diana Halloran, the girl who mysteriously disappeared on her way home from high school three months before. Then, unaccountably, his wife finds the girl's gym shoes in their garage. The police renew their investigation. In a matter of hours Malone becomes a suspect in what was probably a horrible murder. Though the public is likely to demand quick justice, police chief Bill Kraft is determined to build a solid case before making an arrest. Which would suit Malone fine if he were not the putative killer.
This novel differs from the usual story of an average guy getting into trouble. Ordinarily, the protagonist would make a make a minor but disastrous misjudgment. Here he bears no responsibility at all for the mess he's in. Don't feel safe, the author says. This could happen to you. But Dixon goes beyond telling a story of an innocent man wrongly accused. He casts a dark eye at the eagerness of the press to raise public fury through sensationalized reports. He throws doubt on a legal system that tries to convict the obvious suspect rather than conduct a thorough investigation. And he wonders how many friends and family members would stand by an average guy who faced condemnation by the press, public and police. So while this story has a mystery to be solved, it's much more than a mystery story. Dixon pulls all this off without a major hitch. The book deserves a wide audience and should perhaps be mandatory reading for fans of police procedurals.


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I was recently interviewed for an Education Gazette article on how to make the most of your conference experience. I won't bang on here as the reporter captured quite a few of my comments and put them into an easily digested 'before, during and after' format. You can read it here:
We will run a webinar for uLearn newbies in August and let you know how to access it. If you have any questions bring them to the webinar, or post them here beforehand.
I'll offer some more conference specific tips closer to the event. Right now I'm into the programme build. It takes a wee while with hundreds of keen presenters lining up to share their learning. Warm fuzzies to all of the uLearn presenter community - the new and the frequent, who prepare and share their latest professional offerings.
So I'll leave you with this - if you're joining us this year at uLearn, what are your top tips for getting the most out of the PLD experience?
Next time: What social plans do you have?! We can help with that too!
Really helpful to a newbie like me. Looking forward to October!- By jordan@waipu
Becky - I enjoyed reading your article in the gazette. I still remember the very first conference I attended many years ago and how overwhelmed I felt. So many choices!
I thought I would share a couple of things that have helped me to get the most out of the conferences I have attended.
Choose a theme - I will often have a theme in mind when I am choosing which breakouts and presentations I will sign up for. For example, at the last ULearn conference I attended, I chose breakouts with a leadership focus. This helps to give cohesion to the learning and helps me make connections between presentations.
Twitter - I'd recommend following the conference hashtag on Twitter.
During most conferences there is a steady flow of tweets that cover the main points of keynotes, as well as lots of other gems. It's a great vehicle for collaborative note taking and saves time. I also find it really useful revisiting the twitter steam when I am writing up my blog reflections.
Connections and conversations - I love the many informal opportunities there are to connected with other educators and share ideas. Over the years I have connected with some really passionate educators who have become part of my PLN and continue to inspire me today.
HI Becky and readers,
Thanks for sharing that reading.
I thought I'd respond as to how I get the most out of a PLD experience such as uLearn. First and foremost I get a lot of relax and quiet time before heading to uLearn, as it is about the only time in a year I almost get peopled out.
Secondly, I access anything I can to help me in the build up. Read about and research the keynote presenters, and Spotlight presenters.
I take time carefully choosing break outs to match my current inquiry.
I connect with my personal learning network before hand and join in conversations and discussions such as this one. I also take time to reach out to newbies and connect with them before and during the event.
Be open to the experience. Expect to be surprised, challenged, inspired, and motivated. Expect a lot of fun!
Capture your new learning and reflect on this as you go.
Finally, make sure you have time to relax and unwind after uLearn, reflection and responding to your personal call for action in term four.
Looking forward to uLearn immensely already! 119 days and counting.... :-)
Can't wait to read other responses.


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Because it is summer picnic-themed, I decided to create a bright and fun card for this special occasion. Here is my card.
About this card: I decided to combine blue ink splatter (from Mister Huey) with the beautiful Hero Arts inks (top to bottom: Cornflower, Pale Tomato, Soft Sand, Butter Bar, Splash, Soft Sand) . I chose to focus on using sentiment. The card stock and clear buttons are from Hero Arts. The best thing about these new stamps with inks/paint/splashes ( see here) is that they make artsy-looking card EFFORTLESS! The sky is the limit!
The two stamp sets I used---Textures and Shape and Be Silly. They don't seem like they belong together....however, they totally worked!
Now your next hop will be to Sue's (Inky Finger). I know she has something fun prepared for you! If you are lost in the hops, here is the master list! Enjoy the rest of the picnic!


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Yeah I know!
What if I tell you that choosing the perfect face masks at target should not be so confusing?
Even though there are a lot of face masks at target out there on the market?
Sounds interesting right?
Well, we have spent more than 10 hours on researching and reviewing these face masks at target!
I have one promise to make!
If you buy the one which we suggest, then you will surely be having the best face masks at target!
Sounds Interesting?
Have a quick glance at face masks at target!
Best face masks at target 2018 – Editior Choice!
So here is our list of the Top 10 face masks at target
1. DERMAL Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheet, 16 Combo Pack A
Dermal Korea collagen essence full face facial mask sheet 16 combo pack
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Dermal collagen essence mask is a new essence mask which specially formulates cosmetics to penetrate highly concentrated active ingredients into the skin while keeping air out of the skin completely thus, it makes your tired skin moistened, elastic, clear and relieves your skin from stress.
Product specification/models ingredient: water, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydrolized collagen, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, portulaca oleracea extract, pearl powder, beta-glucan, panthenol, tocopherylacetate, polysorbate 80, disodium edta, xanthan gum, perfume, methylparaben.
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DEAD SEA MASK works for all skin types, including dry, normal, oily, combination, sensitive, and irritated. This daily acne treatment has been designed to be highly effective yet gentle enough for everyday use.
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New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask is the Ultimate Mineral-Infused, Spa Quality Mud on the Market!! If You Are Looking for a Mask that Tightens Your Skin Leaving You with a Healthy Looking Glow, Look no Further!! Noted for its high concentration of sodium and magnesium, mud from the Dead Sea is highly effective against blackheads and other blemishes.
Benefits of our Dead Sea Mud Mask: – Reduces, Cleans & Minimizes Pores – Help Treat Acne , Blackheads & Oily Skin – Tightens Skin for a Visibly Healthier & Smoother Complexion – Removes Dead Skin Cells – Derived from the Dead Sea in Israel Apply to your skin as recommended, and before you know it, your skin will begin to appear firmer & tighter, leaving you looking years younger.
3. ESARORA Ice Roller For Face & Eye, Puffiness, Migraine, Pain Relief And Minor
After getting up, massage before makeup to eliminate facial dropsy
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♥ ESARORA Skin Care Series New Arrival —–ESARORA Ice Roller ♥ Product Included:1*ESARORA Ice Roller1*ESARORA Product Manual ♥ Product Highlights:Contract blood vessels to tighten pores; Strengthen the collagen fibers, make the skin firm and elastic, smoothen wrinkles and crow's feet; Contract blood vessels, reduce varicose veins and thin rib floating, purify the hazardous waste with venous return and detox, weaken and eliminate specks; Slow down metabolic rate, ease skin redness, swelling and pain, especially allergic effect.
4. Sheet Mask By Glam Up Facial Sheet Mask BTS Combo-The Ultimate Supreme
BTS(Boosting Treatment Solution) COMBO : ALL INCLUSIVE 12 RECIPE PACK
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5. Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body Hybrid Electric Trimmer And Shaver,
Rechargeable OneBlade Face + Body can trim, edge, and shave any length of hair. Shave is not too close so your skin stays comfortable.
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6. The Face Shop Facial Mask Sheets (15 Treatments), Real Nature Full Face Masks
ONE SIMPLE STEP SKIN CARE: These simple paper-thin mask sheets are Korea's best contributor to glowing skin. They add extra moisture and care compared to other, comparable skin care products in bottle.
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To treat your skin as needed, nothing better than the Real Nature face masks! Made from cotton leaves, they contain a serum with moisturizing and nourishing properties that leave your skin soft and healthy.
7. Celavi Essence Facial Face Mask Paper Sheet Korea Skin Care Moisturizing 12 Pack
Naturally Brighter Skin Tone – Authentic Korean facial masks, when used regularly they can help diminish signs of dark spots, pigmentation, circles, and puffiness.
By :- Celavi Cosmetics
Originating in Korea & used by beauty aficionados globally, the Celavi sheet mask is a luxurious facial, individually soaked paper sheet that contours to your face, locking in the treatment & ensuring maximum effectiveness.
Honey – Cleanse & Moisturize Honey removes impurities from pores, helps retain moisture for radiant, supple skin & has antioxidant properties to fight against skin damage & ageing Cucumber – Soothe & Soften Cucumber improves & rejuvenates complexion with antioxidants that combat wrinkles & damaged skin, helping to retain moisture Tea Tree – Calm & Refresh Tea Tree refreshes tired skin & reduces signs of strain & fatigue.
8. Celavi Essence Facial Face Mask Paper Sheet Korea Skin Care Moisturizing 9 Pack
Naturally Brighter Skin Tone – Authentic Korean facial masks, when used regularly they can help diminish signs of dark spots, pigmentation, circles, and puffiness.
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Facial Mask Sets Include:Honey (Cleanse and Moisturize): Remove impurities and infuse with antioxidants to leave it looking suppler and radiant while protecting against sun damage Cucumber (Soothe and Soften): Rejuvenate your complexion with antioxidants that diminish the signs of wrinkles and fine lines while retaining moisture.
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Removes makeup using no harsh chemicals. Even HD, waterproof, smearproof, mascara, and more.
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Not only is the FreshFace makeup remover cloth the softest cloth you'll ever feel against your face, they're the prettiest too! They are available in fashionable prints that are sewn on a sateen edge that is plush and soft to the touch.


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Clemmie Gleeson reports from the Norfolk Farming Conference.
Farming Minister George Eustice has given further hints on plans for subsidies post-Brexit, including promises to remove the 'chaos' of annual deadlines and onerous forms.
Speaking at the Norfolk Farming Conference in Norwich, Mr Eustice said a decision had not yet been made on the level of the proposed cap on subsidies, but said that with a £25,000 cap, about 75 per cent of farmers would not be affected.
He also pledged to make it possible to join agricultural schemes at several points throughout the year.
Once farmers were accepted onto a scheme they should not have to submit 'a gigantic form each and every year'.
Instead, there would be a 'light touch' approach, where farmers simply confirm continuation or notify Defra of intended changes. Monthly or quarterly payments were also being considered, he said.
The Minister was keen to encourage collaboration and greater supply chain integration. The Government would support those efforts which would enable players to come together and benefit from attention to detail but also economies of scale, he said.
"If Government can help, we stand ready to help," he added. "If we can offer grant support, we will."
PRINCE Charles has urged policymakers to incentivise mixed farming systems in an effort to reverse agriculture's 'devastating effect on the rural environment'.
Speaking to the conference via a video link, the Prince of Wales said intensive farming had been brought about by 'perverse incentives' and had led to the destruction of natural capital, soil fertility and habitats including wetlands and wildflower meadows.
"One cannot blame the farmers for their part in this process since they have been merely been responding to the incentives provided to them," he said. "But at long last it now appears that agricultural policymakers are waking up to the impending ecological crisis."
New incentives could enable farmers to return to mixed farming practices 'involving a crop rotation with fertility building phase and grazing ruminants, working in balance with arable crops'.
"I have a feeling more and more people would be in favour of the introduction of incentives to make such a change possible alongside greater encouragement for more local production and consumption patterns based on knowing the story behind one's food," he said. "Despite all the challenges, such a move could provide much needed long-term benefits for the planet, for public health and for local communities."
Such a change 'would constitute the greatest farming evolution in more than a century', he said.
However, with the British farming industry's capacity for marketing and innovation he said he felt sure the industry could rise to the challenge.
FAST food giant McDonald's plans to triple the amount of British chicken it sells by 2020.
Supply chain director for the UK and Ireland Connor McVeigh told delegates at the Norfolk Farming Conference that by 2020 the firm would be using 10 times the amount of chicken than in 2013.
The company was going to grow and develop chicken on its menu in response to customer demands, he said. Customers wanted assurances on food safety and animal welfare too.
Working in long-term partnerships was 'non negotiable' he said and enabled producers to be 'utterly focussed on delivering solutions' to the company's 3.7 million customers per day.
"Increasing our commitment to British farmers is simply the right thing to be doing," he said.


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Our weavers group recently shared a beautiful summer day at Olga's lovely country home. I can't think of a better way to spend a summer day, than enjoying fiber friends while surrounded by lush gardens, great food and calming prairie vistas. Thanks Olga for sharing your home so generously with us. Your home is such a reflection of the artful life you have lived and I am looking forward to hearing many more stories of your travels.
|Barb's newest rep weave.
|Food is always a highlight. Maybe we should be a foodie group, not a fiber group?
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The days are getting shorter and the hours are getting longer for Palm Beach restaurants.
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7 Fantastic Walks in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe offers some fantastic opportunities for walking and not just in the countryside and wilderness, but also in its cities rich with culture and history. Not only will you…
Eastern Europe offers some fantastic opportunities for walking and not just in the countryside and wilderness, but also in its cities rich with culture and history. Not only will you explore new places, but walking is also a fun recreational activity suitable for all ages. Here are my picks for the 7 fantastic walks in Eastern Europe:
The Castle District and The Old Town, Prague
Prague is definitely one of Europe's most beautiful cities and the best way to explore it is to start from the Castle District. The Prague Castle is the seat of the Czech president and it's one of the most famous attractions in the city. The views from the top are amazing and from here you can get down to the Charles Bridge which is flooded by tourists, musicians and painters. Continuing to the Old Town you'll see numerous historic buildings including the famous Astronomical Clock.
Meteora, Greece
You don't get to walk in "the middle of the sky" every day. Well, that's what Meteora basically means in Greek. This complex consists of 24 monasteries located on immense rocks which were split by earthquakes a million of years ago. This place served as a shelter for those people who seeked spiritual isolation, and considering that they had to use ladders and ropes to inhabitate this unfriendly area, it's pretty amazing to imagine what they've done. However, only six remain today and they are part of the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Walking is definitely the best way to explore Meteora and to enjoy truly breathtaking views and that's the reason why so many tourist agencies offer interesting hiking tours.
Durmitor and Northern Montenegro
The best way to explore Durmitor national park is to start from Zabljak, which is the highest populated town in the Balkans. 18 glacial lakes also known as the "mountain eyes" add so much to the beauty of this place. The park has more than 200km of marked hiking trails that pass through pine forests and numerous springs. I also suggest a visit to the Holy Trinity Monastery in Pljevlja which is hidden in the woods and has one of the richest art collections in the ex-Yugoslav countries.
Old Town, Warsaw
Surely there are more beautiful historic centres in Europe but Warsaw deserves to be a part of this list mainly because of the reconstruction of its urban core after the WW2. It's just amazing to walk its streets and to imagine that 90% of the city was completely demolished and that exactly looked like this. The historic centre is surrounded by Barbican – one of the few remaining fortifications in Warsaw. Other prominent tourist attractions in the Old Town include the Royal Castle, St. John's Cathedral and the Sigismund's Column.
Eastern Serbia
If you want to escape from civilization Eastern Serbia is a place to go! This hidden gem is famous for its fascinating beauties, waiting to be discovered by more travelers. Picturesque villages located below Stara planina, the highest mountain in eastern Serbia, Zavoj lake with ideal places for camping and interesting geological forms are definitely gonna attract more travelers interested in adventure tourism to this area. For instance, Dry Mountain is a great place for hiking as it offers breathtaking views from the top and it often gathers mountaineers from various parts of the Balkans.
Skocjan Educational Trail, Slovenia
You definitely shouldn't miss Skocjan Caves once in Slovenia as this place ideally combines beautiful nature and cultural heritage. The underground canyon of Skocjan caves is the largest of its kind in the world and touring this place will make you feel like you're in an Indiana Jones movie! The most impressive part is walking down the stairs and reaching the bridge inside the cave which is located above the Reka river, some 45 meters above. The cave is surrounded by Skocjan and Betanja villages which are also part of the Skocjan Educational Trail and they are also worth exploring because of the rich cultural heritage and great hiking paths.
Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul
Walking down this street for the first time will surely never leave your memory. With a never ending flow of people, art galleries, cinemas, libraries, historical patisseries, cafes and restaurants you'll be like Alice in Wonderland. The only thing that can interrupt your walk are beautiful historic red trams which are the symbol of the city. However don't just walk the Istiklal street, but also explore the alleyways with markets and restaurants.
What's your most memorable walk?
Exploring the highlights of the Adriatic Coast
The Balkan Peninsula is a splendid area with many beautiful sights to see, so the highlights of the Adriatic Coast listed below, might make you wanna choose to visit this…
The Balkan Peninsula is a splendid area with many beautiful sights to see, so the highlights of the Adriatic Coast listed below, might make you wanna choose to visit this region for your next escape.
Dubrovnik – Croatia
Due to its rich cultural heritage and considerable beauty, the "Old City of Dubrovnik" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city walls are a major tourist attraction and are open to visitors throughout the year. Although it can take a couple of hours to walk around the walls, the views over the terracotta rooftops below and across the sea are truly spectacular. The cable car also offers breathtaking views over the city, coastline and mountains.
The Old Town is spectacularly beautiful with stunning architecture and interesting side streets with many shops and restaurants just waiting to be explored.
Korcula – Croatia
The island of Korcula is situated in the Dalmatian archipelago. The medieval Old Town is surrounded by a stone wall and has many historic sites including the Cathedral of St Mark, the Town Hall and the city fortifications.
This is a charming place to explore the numerous palaces, monuments and narrow streets with many shops, bars and restaurants. The spectacular Moreska Sword Dance is performed weekly during the tourist season.
Kotor – Montenegro
The old port of Kotor is situated at the end of Kotor Bay, often referred to as Europe's most southern fjord. The scenery surrounding Kotor Bay is magnificent, and the scenic approach to Kotor by boat is both spectacular and memorable.
With a backdrop of rugged mountains and pine trees and surrounded by impressive medieval walls, this beautiful town's architecture has many Venetian influences. As you stroll around you will find intriguing historic buildings, interesting squares and narrow streets filled with shops and restaurants.
The "Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Budva – Montenegro
The coastal area is known as the Budva Riviera and is the centre of Montenegrin tourism. The small but charming old town with its winding cobbled streets is interesting to explore. The Citadel, located within the walls of the old town, is the main historic attraction.
Venice – Italy
Founded in the 5th century, "Venice and its Lagoon" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city centre is a pedestrian area so it's easy to walk around and take in the many famous sights. Wherever you go there are hidden passageways, intriguing shops, museums and galleries and an abundance of superb restaurants.
Venice highlights include St Mark's Square and the beautiful St Mark's Basilica, the Gothic arches and marble façade of the Doges Palace, the Doges' private apartments and the Bridge of Sighs.
After a day's sightseeing or shopping, glide through the canals on a gondola, the city's most famous form of transport.
Take a trip to any of these alluring spots or even extend your holiday to visit a few – you probably deserve it after all.
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Bar To Belgrade By Train – The Most Scenic Eastern European Train Ride
Everyone has heard about the Bergen railway, Flam railway and Glacier Express, but what about the Eastern Europe and its railway routes? One route that definitely deserves attention is the…
Everyone has heard about the Bergen railway, Flam railway and Glacier Express, but what about the Eastern Europe and its railway routes? One route that definitely deserves attention is the one from Bar to Belgrade, which connects the Montenegrin coast with the capital of Serbia.
Not only does this route include breathtaking mountain scenery but also the crossing of 254 tunnels and 435 bridges of which the most impressive one is Mala Rijeka viaduct- the world's highest railway viaduct.
Here are some basic facts;
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17 hours, 550 km
The train leaves Bar at 5pm and arrives in Belgrade next morning at 10am.
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Points of interest
Montenegro: Lake Skadar, the highest railway viaduct at Mala Rijeka, Moraca valley
Serbia: Kumanica monastery, Lim river, Zlatibor, Belgrade
I have traveled this route in August 2014 and it was one of the most unforgettable experiences. You might want to make a reservation a day or two earlier because 3-berth compartments may be taken really fast. I've bought a ticket in 6-berth compartment and went to the platform. There was a column of people, many of which with children, who were moving from car to car without knowing in which one to enter. The whole mess lasted about 20-30 minutes, after which the train whistled and finally moved.
I got a bed on top which involved climbing the ladder, and there we were… a Serb, Macedonian, an Englishman and Russian in a small 6-berth compartment which was a bit claustrophobic. The temperature was high but the refreshment came almost immediately after the departure of the train. Getting a supply of food and drinks is recommended because there's no restaurant in the train. There are a couple of restaurants and shops near the train station where you can buy things.
You may wonder why it takes 17 hours for 550 km of travel? It's even more bizarre that in 2014 it takes 17 hours while in 1975 it just took 7 hours to reach Bar from Belgrade. Welcome to the Balkans! However, there is a reason for this. During the nineties, this railway suffered from underfunding which has resulted in the railway deteriorating. Also, this line has been the target of NATO bombing in 1999, when parts of the tracks were seriously damaged.
As soon as the train passed the tunnel Sozina which is the longest one on this route (6 km), majority of people left their compartments and stood by the windows enjoying the beautiful scenery. A train passes by lake Skadar which is splendid, before arriving in the Montenegrin capital to pick up the passengers. The most impressive moments of the journey were crossing the viaduct Mala Rijeka, as well as passing through the canyon of Moraca river.
The passage is full of students who are talking about the exams that await them, older people who debate about politics and crying children, but they all have something in common – not taking their eyes off the beautiful landscape. I had the opportunity to meet a few Polish girls in a train, who have shared their cherry vodka with me and my friend, and made this journey even more interesting. Cherry vodka, the wind blowing your hair and amazing scenery… what else can you wish for?


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Several prominent research organizations in Europe are calling for a boycott of the European Commission-funded Human Brain Project over accusations that the $2 billion initiative is being poorly managed and that its overarching goals are implausible.
The European Commission announced the 10-year project last year, and spent the remainder of the year soliciting grant applications from researchers across Europe. The Human Brain Project's strategic objective is to advance computer science and neuroscience by mapping the human nervous system and then creating a computer model of brain processes that is accurate and representative of the human brain. This model was to be the culminating product of the Human Brain Project, with the hope that it would go on to revolutionize neuroscience research and ultimately help unlock new understandings about neurological processes associated with brain diseases.
The project was highly publicized and spawned a copycat project in the US, called the Brain Initiative, that establishes largely the same goals, sets a 10-year timeline, and is funded by the US government to the tune of $3 billion.
Now, EU researchers are denouncing the project, claiming that its narrow scope is limiting the depth and quality of research being conducted. In a letter sent to the European Commission, a group of more than 100 researchers explains "the HBP has been controversial and divisive within the European neuroscience community from the beginning. Many laboratories refused to join the project when it was first submitted because of its focus on an overly narrow approach, leading to a significant risk that it would fail to meet its goals."
Criticism of the Human Brain Project has intensified in recent days, prompted because of a decision to eliminate funding for cognitive scientists, a group of neuroscientists who focus on high-level brain functions like thought and behavior. The Human Brain Project, researchers say, is controlling a massive share of the research dollars available to neuroscientists and is funneling those dollars into research projects focused on mapping and digitalizing neuron connections. Alexandre Pouget, a Geneva University neuroscientist who signed the letter sent to the EC, says "There is a danger that Europe thinks it is investing in a big neuroscience project here, but it's not. It's an IT project. They need to widen the scope and take advantage of the expertise we have in neuroscience."
Human Brain Project director Henry Markram, working from the Swiss Federal Institute for Technology in Lausanne, makes the counter-argument that the Human Brain Project was never meant to moderately advance a huge range of research concepts. Instead, it was meant to be narrowly focused. Its goals were to coordinate and fund the mapping of the human nervous system and oversee the subsequent development of a human brain computer model. Human Brain Project co-leader Richard Frackowiak added that he believes complains are predominantly coming from researchers that are upset they cannot use the funding to pursue their own research agendas.
At the heart of the argument is control of the available funding dollars. The researchers who signed the letter sent to the EU are calling for an independent review of the project's progress before it awards any additional funding. These researchers propose broadening the scope of the project by agreeing that any research that leads to "understanding brain function and its effect on society" would be eligible for inclusion and funding. The researchers who sent the letter are promising that unless the project's scope is redefined, or unless the remaining funds are stripped from the Human Brain Project and reallocated to the general neuroscience community, they will boycott the Human Brain Project altogether.
Researchers from some of the world's leading neuroscience research centers have signed the letter, including the UK's Oxford University and Cambridge University, Harvard University and Columbia University in the US, and Germany's Max-Planck-Institute.
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In a community as small as Benton County, many might wonder how we spend our time. The truth is between work, school functions, community events, volunteering with local organizations, and grabbing a bite to eat…most of us have a hard time getting any sleep!
Benton County has activities that are sure to please everyone whether they prefer to submerse themselves in art, study our early history, follow all the local sports, work 10- hour days (ugh) or simply get back to nature.
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Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral Parish: Activity Survey for Youth, Young Adults, and Young Families
Youth involvement is necessary and vital to the long-term sustainability of our parish community. We are exploring ways in which this might be achieved and maintained, including the possibility of sponsoring activities and events that the youth of our parish will enjoy taking part in. To that end, this survey is targeted at those parishioners who are under 30 years of age, including families with children.
What are your interests? What do your children enjoy doing with their spare time? What group activities do you/they enjoy?
We are attempting to determine where there may be common interests amongst our young people so that we may direct our efforts in the most efficient way. While the activities we will consider sponsoring need not be of a religious nature, they will necessarily have to be compatible with a healthy spiritual life. Indeed, our hope is that by reaching out to the younger generation in terms that are accessible to them, by sponsoring activities they would otherwise be pursuing at outside venues, they will be provoked and stimulated to participate actively in the spiritual life of the parish.
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St. Louis, Mo., April 10, 2015 – The No. 11-ranked Washington University in St. Louis women's tennis team earned its seventh sweep of the season with a 9-0 victory over No. 38 University of Texas-Tyler to give head coach Kelly Stahlhuth her 150th career win with the Bears Friday afternoon at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center.
Stahlhuth has led the Bears to 11 or more victories in all 10 of her seasons at the helm of the WashU program. With Friday's win, she improved her career coaching record to 150-70 (.682).
Match-by-Match Results:
1. Rebecca Ho/Jamie Silverberg (WASHU) def. Amy Friesenhahn/Tori Musngi (UTT) 8-4
2. Grace Deering/Hanna Newstadt (WASHU) def. Sarah Moses/Jennifer Payne (UTT) 8-3
3. Mindy Borovsky/Aly Coran (WASHU) def. Emily Hoover/Nicole Musngi (UTT) 8-0
1. Rebecca Ho (WASHU) def. Amy Friesenhahn (UTT) 6-0, 6-1
2. Jamie Silverberg (WASHU) def. Tori Musngi (UTT) 6-4, 6-0
3. Aly Coran (WASHU) def. Jennifer Payne (UTT) 7-5, 6-4
4. Grace Deering (WASHU) def. Sarah Moses (UTT) 6-1, 6-4
5. Hanna Newstadt (WASHU) def. Nicole Musngi (UTT) 6-3, 6-1
6. Kaylan Griffith (WASHU) def. Janae Warren (UTT) 6-2, 6-1
• The Bears improved to 7-4 against ranked opponents, including wins over ranked teams in each of their last four matches.
• WashU has won nine of its last 10 matches, including the last seven in a row.
• The Bears swept doubles for the 10th time this season.
• Freshman Grace Deering won her 10th consecutive singles match, improving to 19-3 this season.
• Junior Aly Coran brought her career record to 93-47, seven wins shy of becoming the 23rd player in school history to reach 100 career victories.
• Junior Jamie Silverberg moved into a tie with Jenny Stein (2000-03) for 19th on the Bears' all-time career wins list with 104.
Up Next: WashU improved to 13-4 on the season with the win, while UT-Tyler dropped to 13-4. The Bears host No. 15 University of Chicago and No. 28 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for a pair of matches Saturday. WashU and Chicago square off for the third time this season at 9 a.m. at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center, before the Bears take on UW-Whitewater at 2 p.m. at the Tao Tennis Center.


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The ministry of Word of Faith is to reach out to those that are sick and shut-in. The heart of Bishop Keith A. Butler is to put in place special ministry for those that are sick and shut in.
Members of Word of Faith are entitled to this special ministry from our Pastoral Care department. They are provided with Ministry of the Word and Holy. The member must be sick and shut-in with some form of medical challenge. Our goal is to minister the healing power from the Word of God and restore them back into the sheepfold.
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