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I'm always interested in stories about how people find their paths, whether people espouse Buddhist beliefs or beliefs from another spiritual tradition. I've been vegetarian since I've been 14 years old, although I didn't find Buddhism until I was 26. I guess this reveals how young/old I am. Up until now, I've never really shared my story of becoming a vegetarian, so here goes....
My mother tells me that from the time I was a baby, I refused to eat meat. She said I wouldn't eat meat baby food, although my mother apparently tried diligently. I graduated to being a "picky eater", as my parents said. I didn't rarely ate meat as a child. Occasionally my mother would convince me, but those instances were few and far between. My father was mostly absent during my childhood, so he didn't have any idea what I was or wasn't eating. I was a child in the early '80s, and my mother mostly fed us from boxes and cans. I really can't remember eating fresh vegetables or whole grains at all during my childhood. My parents were from the middle class, but apparently a lot of middle class people ate the way we did in the 1980s.
When I was a teenager, the problems began. My father was slightly less absent and started trying to micromanage my diet. He claimed I wasn't getting enough protein or calories and that I couldn't possibly have a healthy diet unless I ate meat. Around this time, my parents started cutting out all vegetarian options. My mother said we weren't going to have two different meals, and the majority ruled, since they ate meat. Meals at my house now consisted of meat and starches and "salad", if you consider iceberg lettuce doused with salad dressing to be "salad". We also started going to steakhouses and to my parents' friends' houses for dinner. All of these establishments shared the same views about salad, and my parents never told anyone that I was vegetarian. At the time I didn't consider myself vegetarian, but I'm assuming that my parents knew that word. At most, if I really complained, they might tell someone once we got there, "Lola doesn't eat meat," but that was usually when the interrogation began. My parents tried so hard to convert or reform me, but their efforts didn't work.
Although my mother didn't always know what to do with me, she's the reason that I began to consider myself vegetarian. When I was 14 years old, my mother worked at a library during the afternoon and evenings, and sometimes I'd go there with her and read or do homework in the library. It was at the library that I learned the word "vegetarian" for the first time. It's amazing what a secluded life I'd lived, never knowing the word before then. Keep in mind that this was during the time before real home Internet the way it exists today. That tiny library in Reisterstown, Maryland had a subscription to Vegetarian Times Magazine. I checked out every copy that I could, and I was in heaven. I was reading about the millions of Hindus in India that are vegetarian, and I realized I wasn't some freak who doesn't fit in; I was normal. That is a huge realization for any teenager, but it was the light in the darkness that reassured me that I was going to survive.
So why did I become vegetarian? Because you can't truly be compassionate if you are eating the flesh of other beings or contributing to their harm. It really shocked me later in high school when students protested that they had to dissect animals and animal parts, but these same students went to lunch and happily chowed down on their ham sandwiches. It also shocks me when people who say they espouse Buddhist beliefs eat meat regularly. I don't believe that the karmic problem can be avoided by eating meat mindfully because eating meat mindfully still contributes to suffering, and therefore continues the cycle of samsara. Some compassion is better than no compassion, but there are no valid excuses for failing to do what's right. We must do everything with the right intention, even if the outcome is not what we hoped. Of course, we all fail sometimes because we are human, but we need to always strive to do what's right.
What's the story of how/why you become vegetarian?
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This is the second part of Caravaneer. The game is a fusion between an RPG with turn based battles and an economics simulator. You find yourself in a post-apocalyptic desert. Your goal is to survive and to try and gain enough power to complete your mission. There are different ways to achieve this, but the most straightforward one consists in transporting goods between settlements. Buy stuff where it's cheap and sell it where it's expensive. Then you can spend the money you earn on purchasing transport, hiring people or improving your battle gear.
The second part preserves the spirit and the basic mechanics of the first game, but it has a completely new set of graphics and a whole lot of new features, such as morale, slavery, electricity, different foodstuffs, weapon attachments, tools, workshop etc.
There's also more content. The map has got much bigger, there are more different items and much bigger and less linear story.
The game is still at the beta stage. If you encounter any bugs, please submit bug reports. If you want to express your opinions or suggest improvements, please feel free to post about it at this site's forums or search for Caravaneer on Facebook.
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Caravaneer now has an official page: caravaneer.gamesofhonor.com
This is a complicated RPG game, where you need to take care of economical issues, follow the story and fight the bad guys. You are a caravaneer in a post-apocalyptic world. In fact, the area where the story takes place is a desert. The inhabitants of this desert try to develop some industry, but without being able to transport goods, this is quite useless. Due to that, caravaneer is the most wanted profession in this world, and the most profitable one. However, your job is not very pleasant. To transport goods you need to risk your life, because there's no law out there in the desert, and robbers are as thick as blackberries.
The game is very realistic, and apart from trading goods and buying weapons to fight robbers, you need to take care of your caravan: buy and organize transport, hire people, provide food, water and fuel etc. All this makes the game very complicated, so make sure you read the tutorial before you start.
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In this match 3 puzzler you gotta protect a little girl in her dreams. Defeat evil spirits by forming the required combinations of elements. Plan your moves wisely cause you've got only a few of them in each level. Try it out!
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In this game you're a guy who helps mafia fight some evil ninjas. You face your opponents in RPG turn based battles selecting the attacks or the skills you want to use in your turn. You can use gear to improve your performance and develop your character each time you level up.
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Here is the third part of this exciting RPG game! It still has a brilliant plot and intriguing quests. Control your hero using the WASD keys and accept various tasks. Equip him with useful items and develop the most suitable skills. Good luck!
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WASHINGTON: Volkswagen AG has told US regulators that emissions issues in larger luxury cars and SUVs extend to an additional 75,000 vehicles dating back to 2009, the US Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday.
The disclosure widened the VW scandal, which had previously focussed mainly on smaller-engined, mass-market cars, and raised the possibility that engineers at both the Audi and VW brands could have been involved in separate emissions schemes.
The EPA and California Air Resources Board on Nov 2 accused VW of evading emissions in at least 10,000 Audi, Porsche and VW sport utility vehicles and cars with 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engines. VW initially denied the findings.
During a meeting on Thursday, VW and Audi officials told the EPA that the issues extend to all 3.0-liter diesel engines from model years 2009 through 2016. The new disclosure covers a total of 85,000 vehicles, the EPA said.
California Air Resources Board spokesman Dave Clegern said Audi admitted that the vehicles had auxiliary emissions control equipment that was not disclosed to the US government.
The EPA and California Air Resources Board on Nov 2 accused VW of evading emissions in at least 10,000 Audi, Porsche and VW SUVs and cars with 3.0l V-6 diesel engines.
"That should have been reported," Clegern said, adding that the agencies are now investigating whether that constituted intentional cheating on VW's part.
Audi spokesman Brad Stertz said that the auxiliary emissions control software is legal in Europe, but that Audi did not "properly notify regulators" of the device.
"We are willing to take another crack at reprogramming to a degree that the regulators deem acceptable," Stertz said. The cost of reflashing the software is relatively minor, in the "double digits millions of euros," he added.
In September, VW admitted it had installed software that allowed 482,000 diesel cars with 2.0L sold in the United States since 2009 to emit up to 40 times allowable emissions by only activating emissions controls during laboratory testing.
VW faces investigations around the world, including from the US Justice Department - and could face up to $18 billion in US fines. The new disclosure could add another $3.2 billion in fines.


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While I love shopping online (I mean, buying clothes while lying in bed is one of life's loveliest luxuries), there is something to be said about instant gratification in shopping. Unfortunately, the internet doesn't normally allow for the feeling of instant gratification, unless, of course you are buying from Happy Paper's shop. I searched for "love notes" on Etsy and came across this amazing find: Matryoshkas Stationery Set. What is this, exactly? Happy Paper is a company that designs paper items, from stationary to gift cards to birthday hats; you buy their design, download the PDF file, print it on your own printer, and voila: instant beautiful paper goods right in your own house! What a fantastic idea! For only $5, when you order your set (and they have a ton of gorgeous designs), you will receive a high quality PDF files containing instructions and recommendations, letter paper, note pad paper, to do list note paper, flat notecards, folded notecards, gift tags, envelope, and patterns. The best part is, you can reprint these as many times as you please! It's such an amazing deal. Why go out and buy a set of expensive invitations when you can buy this hand drawn PDF file and reprint thousands of invites?! I love this idea! The Matryoshka doll design is adorable, simple, classic, and very professional looking. What a perfect rainy day gift for yourself!
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Mount & Blade: Warband Patched
Originally conceived of as an expansion adding multiplayer to the original Mount & Blade, Warband became a standalone sequel and was released for PC on March 31.
Changes include minor AI improvements, fixed party skill bonus calculations and a reduction in the maximum number of bandit parties, as detailed below.
- New Game option to set Campaign AI to easy, normal or difficult
- NPC soldiers should now climb siege ladders without problem.
- There is now a chance player companions will not fall prisoner with you when you are defeated.
- The game will no longer crash if you move all your prisoner into a castle.
- AI weapon selection improved.
- AI will no longer equip two shields.
- Your companions who are prisoners at a faction's castles are now set free when peace is declared.
- Party skill bonuses are now calculated correctly.
- Fixed slashing through your horse and buildings using hafted blades on horseback.
- Added max_number_of_connections option to rgl_config.txt. Players who have difficulty receiving server list from internet can lower the default value (64) to 20 or so.
- Number of maximum bandit parties reduced by 15%.
- Added Chinese language option (Simplified and Traditional).
- Many other bug-fixes.
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It takes a skilled plastic surgeon to create the perfect look. But only your implant can create the right feel.
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Round implants are the right choice for a fuller appearance and more dramatic cleavage. Our shaped implants, with a more cohesive gel fill, are designed to create a more contoured, natural silhouette. Each style combines our exclusive HSC Silicone Gel interior with a durable outer shell to create a soft, natural-like feel without sacrificing the integrity of the implant.
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Norrlandsflyg Ambulans (retired)Norrlandsflyg Ambulans operated the EMS helicopter in Gothenburg between 2011 and 2015. The company was a subsidiary to Scandinavian Helicopter Group (SHG), which was specialized in leasing, selling and operating helicopters.
Norrlandsflyg Ambulans was an air-ambulance branch that derived from the historic company Norrlandsflyg (established in Gällivare back in 1961). Norrlandsflyg had operated ambulance helicopters on and off from the mid-60s and forward. Its focus in the EMS market was gradually increased and a search and rescue segment was eventually introduced in 2002. The company became a fully dedicated EMS/SAR operator in 2004.
In 2011 the company operated five SAR bases and one EMS station (Gotheburg). The rescue division was purchased by the Swedish Maritime Administration on the 1st of November 2011, which lead to the subsequent forming of Norrlandsflyg Ambulans and its take-over of the EMS helicopter in Gothenburg.
Norrlandsflyg Ambulans obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in late October 2011.
Norrlandsflyg Ambulans was a sister company to the aerial work company Laroy Flyg and the sales company Osterman Helicopter (operated by Stockholms Helikoptertjänst and later STORM Heliworks).
On 1 July 2015 the new state-owned HEMS organisation Svenk Luftambulans took over the operation of the emergency medical helicopter in Gothenburg from Norrlandsflyg Ambulans AB. The full staff and the Sikorsky S-76C+ (SE-JUX) were transferred to Svensk Luftambulans. The backup S-76 (SE-JUS), which was grounded at that time, remained with Norrlandsflyg Ambulans.
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Bathing & Drying a Long Coated Dog
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There is no one 'right' way to bathe and dry your dog, but there are LOTS of wrong ways! In this article I have tried to describe what works for me.......but it is very open to adaptation, and what works for one person may not work for another. I am always open to learning new ways.
Grooming table at your height to avoid backache! Suitable brushes & combs: I prefer PIN brushes, and never use slicker brushes. I have a long tailed comb and a comb with long & short prongs. Shampoo & conditioner Jugs, spray bottles Dryer - if possible a stand dryer which will leave both your hands free.
Prepare your dog
This is very important. You should never try to wash a dog who has not been prepared - you could do more harm than good. Dogs will be dogs and unless they are kept in cages 24/7 they will get a few mats and knots. Put the dog on the table and start to go through the coat with your fingers. Do NOT brush or comb - just use your fingers. If you find a mat or knot, use your fingers to very gently, and very slowly tease it apart. There are products available to help you - but I have found that they just make the whole operation more dificult and slippery. Go over the entire dog like this until you are sure that there are no more knots.
If I have to use my razor ( stomachs, penis areas, anus, Powder Puff faces, Yorkie ears etc etc) I personally prefer to do this before I bathe. The skin seems easier to shave with the dirt still on it! Any residual hairs will be washed away when bathing and not left to make the dog scratch.
Put the dog in the basin or bath and soak well in warm water. Make sure the coat is thoroughly wet through. Dilute your shampoo in a large jug and gently pour all over the coat - head last, avoiding the eyes. Do NOT rub the shampoo into the coat. This will cause knots when you come to dry. Slowly massage the shampoo DOWN through the wet coat from roots to ends. Take your time and don't forget the legs, tail and under the tail. Put some shampoo on your hand and make sure to wash the stomach and chest area, and in boys all around the penis. When you are sure that the shampoo is regularly distributed, you can start to rinse. Use the same downward movement on the hair, guide the rinsing water from the roots to the end - Do NOT EVER rub, as you would your own hair! Repeat the shampooing and rinsing process again. Before you use your conditioner - you must be 100% sure that no shampoo remains, or your dog will get dandruff, and will start to scratch - which in turn will break his coat.
Follow the makers instructions to condition your dog. I like to use a spray bottle to ensure even and thorough coverage of the coat. If the conditioner is to be rinsed out - do it thoroughly.
Now WRAP your dog in a big towel - DO NOT RUB him with the towel! Gently WIPE his coat with the towel & squeeze, again in a downward direction to avoid any tangling. If the hair is very long, I sometimes go around it systematically squeezing some of the water out with the towel.
Put your dog, still wrapped in his towel, on the table. So that he does not catch cold, unwrap him little by little and very carefully take his hair, section by section and brush through. This time start at the END of the hair and work towards the ROOTS. If you find a tangle, separate it with your fingers as before NEVER with the brush. Wet hair damages easily as it is very elastic - so do NOT pull when brushing.
Only when the whole coat has been brushed through should you start drying. I like to section off my coat as I brush it through before drying. I use the little clips you can buy for your own hair, with jaw-like grips (I don't know if they have a name!) and I tend to divide of the coat into about 6 or 10 sections. Sometimes I start drying at the head section and other times the tail - it really depends on the coat and the dog. If a dog is frightened by the dryer, it is best to start at the tail and he will have become used to the noise and the sensations by the time you reach his head. Remember that a dryer to a young dog, is a pretty scary monster - so be gentle and reassure him with your hands and voice. But be firm, as he must understand that there is no escape until the job is done!
So try to point the dryer in the direction of the hair and brush through - roots to tip - as you dry each section. Don't forget feet, but remember that many dogs have sensitive feet so use your fingers instead of the brush if your dog is sensitive in any particular area. If you dry his coat slowly, section by section, brushing the coat from root to tip, you should have a very even looking coat at the end. If you point the dryer in any direction, the coat will blow everywhere - and your dog will propably have more knots than when you started! So be very careful with your dryer!! Also do not put it too close to hair as heat damages delicate hair. When drying for everyday care, I use the WARM/COOL setting as it causes less damage.
When your dog is thoroughly dry you can then trim feet etc
At the end of this long, boring and sometimes frightening process (for the dog!) I always make a fuss of my dog and give him a treat. That way, next time, he hopefully will remember the treat and won't hate being bathed and dried quite so much!
The secrets to good grooming are little and often. Keep the dog groomed daily and the coat will not get as many knots and mats, which cause breakage. NEVER be in a hurry - haste can make you try a short cut like trying to brush out a knot which breaks hair. Ask questions of people with well groomed dogs!!! They may not pass on all their secrets - but you may learn a tip or two.
Remember, this is just a guide - practice makes perfect and you will eventually find the right way for YOU and YOUR DOG.
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Since I have fond memories of playing MUDs I've been thinking about starting to play one a little.
However I found out that MUDs are a dying breed and only little of them have much activity left.
So I'm wondering where I can find out which MUDs still have a larger number of active players (say 50-100+ online?) and are decently well built?


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To win a race you need qualified people, the highest technology and the best equipment. Only then it is possible to innovate technology.
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Background: Early diagnosis of Medium-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency through neonatal bloodspot screening (NBS) and treatment significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. However, the NBS also detects false-positives (FP) as well as patients with 'mild' MCAD deficiency. In this study we investigated whether additional parameters could optimize the Dutch NBS, reduce FP and differentiate between severe and 'mild' MCAD deficiency.
Methods: A retrospective study of the NBS protocol detecting MCAD deficiency in the Dutch birth cohort between 2007-2015 was performed. The screening parameters C8, C6, C10, C10:1 and ratios C8/C10 and C8/C2 were evaluated in relation to genotypes and MCAD enzyme activity. In this study 'mild' MCAD deficiency was defined by 'variant' genotypes (genotypes that had not been identified in patients with clinical symptomatology) and/or high residual MCAD enzyme activity (≥10% measured in lymphocytes or leukocytes).
Results: 194 MCAD-deficient patients were identified in this study, of which 189 were detected through NBS. The prevalence of MCAD deficiency was 1/8,288 (95% CI: 1/7,265 – 1/9,645). The C8-cut-off showed a 99% sensitivity and approximately 100% specificity. The ratios C8/C10 and C8/C2 also correlated strongly with MCAD deficiency and combining the three parameters reduces the number of FP with 70%, at the expense of 22% of the 'mild' MCAD deficient patients. The C8/C10-ratio differentiated better than C8 and C8/C2 between severe and 'mild' MCAD deficiency.
Conclusion: This study confirms that the primary screening marker C8 is extremely effective to detect MCAD deficiency. Though, adding the ratios C8/C10 and C8/C2 would further improve the NBS protocol.


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The name says it all – this is one sweet smoothie! It's very hydrating thanks to cantaloupe and grapes. Coconut oil is one of our favorite smoothie additions. It adds healthy fats which is a good source of energy. It may also help to lower cholesterol. We recommend freezing the grapes overnight to help make the smoothie cold.Print
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
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Try this green smoothie with coconut oil for an extra nutritional boost of "good" fats to help lower cholesterol. Recipe. Submitted by Joy W.
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cantaloupe (ripe and rind removed)
- 1 cup grapes
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- Blend spinach, almond milk and water until smooth.
- Next add the remaining fruits and blend again.
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For many individuals, an arrest for first DUI, let alone a second or third offense or a felony DUI, can be a shocking and life altering experience. You may have no criminal record and have never spent a day in jail. Now you face extensive penalties and are probably uncertain as to how to protect yourself. The Law Office of William T. Bly is known for its skilled challenging of DUI evidence, whether it is for underage, out of state, multiple, commercial or felony DUI, including vehicular manslaughter. The first thing we want you to know is that there are many ways a OUI (also called DUI or DWI) case can be aggressively defended and many avenues by which to reach a favorable outcome. Too frequently, individuals feel that they should just plead guilty and place themselves at the mercy of the court. Many cases in which an individual decided to plead guilty could have been successfully challenged. Get your case reviewed by our highly skilled Augusta DUI lawyer before you make any decisions.
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Any conviction will result in a permanent criminal record. This can have a very negative impact on your opportunities for employment and education, and a record stays with you, no matter where you go.
Fortunately, there are multiple ways to bring about a determined defense in a DUI case. If an unlawful police stop led to your arrest, it can make the evidence gathered against you inadmissible in a court of law. The field sobriety tests which are conducted to test for intoxication can be seriously flawed and even the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acknowledges their frailties. Mistakes can be made in both blood and breath tests, either in the equipment that is used, the way the tests are administered, or how the evidence is stored that can make room for reasonable doubt in your case.
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Our Ice Cream Cakes come in two different types - our classic solid ice cream cake and our Party Cakes that feature layers of cake and ice cream.
Our classic ice cream cakes are a layers of vanilla ice cream with chocolate crunchies mixed in and a layer of chocolate ice cream. We ice our cakes with vanilla ice cream with a butter cream flourish at the edge. There are many decorations to choose including various colored roses, balloons, sport themes, princesses, characters of all kinds, and special occasion and holiday themes.
We offer three sizes of ice cream cakes:
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Party cakesParty cakes come in two sizes - round and loaf.
Chocolate Party CakeA layer of chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips, a layer of moist chocolate cake, another layer of chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips, and one more layer of chocolate cake. The entire cake is iced with chocolate ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and topped with chocolate shavings.


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Crozer-Keystone Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Crozer-Keystone Health System and Delaware County Council hosted an open house and announcement event today for First Steps Treatment Center, a 52-bed center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. The unit, which expects to start caring for patients by the end of the month, will be dedicated to comprehensively addressing the detoxification and rehabilitation needs of men and women suffering from substance abuse disorders.
The event, attended by more than 400 people, included tours of the unit provided by Crozer-Keystone behavioral health clinicians, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and remarks by Patrick Gavin, Crozer-Keystone CEO; Kevin Caputo, M.D., chair of Psychiatry and Vice President for Behavioral Health for Crozer-Keystone; and Dave White, Delaware County Councilman.
"The ongoing national addiction epidemic has reached and ravaged families of all backgrounds and economic classes in Delaware County and throughout the region. As a leader and pioneer in behavioral health, the Crozer-Keystone team will be proud to introduce First Steps Treatment Center, a new resource that we hope will help many people to overcome their addictions and find better health," Gavin said.
When the unit is open, patients will benefit from comprehensive, 24-hour medical services and will have the ability to access extensive resources within Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County's largest hospital, and the entire Crozer-Keystone Health System. The unit will be located in the medical center's East wing and will feature renovated patient rooms as well as a range of patient-centered amenities.
First Steps Treatment Center was supported by almost a million dollars in funding from Delaware County. This was made possible by an allocation from the county's Office of Behavioral Health/Division of Drug and Alcohol and the county's reinvestment funds. No general fund dollars were used.
The opening of First Steps Treatment Center is a natural progression for a health system that is a regional leader in behavioral health, substance abuse and addiction care. Crozer-Keystone's psychiatrists, counselors, social workers and more have been caring for men and women for decades on an outpatient basis. In 2016, the health system was designated a Center of Excellence for opioid abuse treatment by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Crozer-Chester Medical Center has an abundance of experience and expertise caring for mothers and children with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
The center also represents continued efforts by Delaware County in its ongoing fight against substance abuse and addiction. Delaware County Council and District Attorney Jack Whelan formed the Heroin Task Force in 2012 to address the heroin epidemic. In 2016, County Council launched the Delaware County Certified Recovery Specialist Program, which connects men and women who have overdosed to treatment and resources. Three Recovery Specialists, managed by Crozer-Keystone, are available to assist residents around the clock.
"We have been aggressively fighting the heroin and opioid epidemic since 2012 when our medical examiner first reported an increase in heroin deaths," said Delaware County Councilman Dave White. "Our Heroin Task Force works each and every day to help prevent addiction, saves lives and get residents into recovery. We are hopeful that our partnership with Crozer in opening this treatment center will save lives and get residents back on track to leading healthy and fulfilling lives."
"We are extremely proud of our experienced, caring team, and they have worked hard to bring First Steps Treatment Center to our community. We look forward to bringing these much-needed services in our unique hospital-based setting to the people of Delaware County and beyond," said Dr. Caputo.
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I can honestly say that I'm very happy that my son is not a surgeon. If he was, I would be very worried about his patients. Why? Well, let me put it this way …
A few days ago I started spring cleaning and asked Dieter to take the crystal bells off the chandelier in the dining room.
I washed the crystal bells, and then asked Dieter to put them back. A few things happened that prevented him from following up on my request right away, or even in the next few days, but today was the day that the chandelier would be restored to its former glory.
Dieter put some bells here and there and slowly but surely the chandelier started to look like it did before it was taken apart.
Everything went fine until Dieter said "Euh mom, can you come here for a second?"
Oh oh, I knew from experience that I was in for a surprise. Something I wasn't going to like.
In the dining room I found Dieter looking up at the chandelier. I joined him and yes, the chandelier looked good again, all clean and sparkly.
Dieter had a pensive look on his face though, like he saw something he didn't like.
"Yes?" I asked, "Why did you call me?"
"Look," he said.
I was looking, and I liked what I saw.
"It's nice," I said.
"Nice, yes, but look at the table," Dieter pointed down.
So I looked, and I definitely did not like what I saw. On the table lay six crystal bells. Oh oh, leftovers.
Dieter didn't think it was a big deal. "The chandelier looks good as it is, a few missing bells isn't going to make a difference."
In that moment I was so glad Dieter is not a surgeon. Can you imagine … him … in an operating room? I can just picture it …
A patient going in for an abdominal procedure. Dieter cutting the patient open, doing what needs to be done and sewing him back up again, only to have the assisting nurse say … "Doctor Manero, what is that on that tray?"
"The patient's kidney."
"Shouldn't that be in the patient?"
"He has another kidney, people can live with one kidney, he'll be fine."
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Haul Away is the second in the series of limited edition linocut prints by Melvyn Evans which has been inspired by the nature of the British coast. Again, Melvyn evokes a Scandinavian feel with this interpretation of the British coast. The boat shown is an oyster smack an Melvyn utilises a green and blue tonal palate with strong black lines.
Prints are printed by hand onto heavy Somerset satin paper.
The image measures 28 x 28cm.
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One of my roles as an MP is to hold institutions as well as government to account. Your feedback really helps when it comes to challenging annoying bureaucracy and to be able to take this up both at local and national level
For example, I was contacted by a constituent who was seriously concerned about an NHS England general practice registration form that she had received, which appeared to advise that if the form was not submitted she would be deregistered from her GP without any direct notification from her practice. Submission of the reply was not possible via the instructions on the form. I contacted NHS England on her behalf and, after investigation, they agreed that the form was misleading and could cause distress to patients and that its purpose was not clear.
Although I was a doctor for 24 years before becoming an MP, I am no longer in clinical practice and it is not possible for me to provide medical advice or recommend any specific treatments. I am however able to draw on my own experience both as a former clinician and teacher, as well as a patient, to try to help people navigate their way through the system or highlight issues which are causing concern on their behalf.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your treatment, seeking to help improve services or looking for some guidance about how to raise a concern please do get in contact and I will be happy to try and help.


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Where to Recharge After Holiday Shopping at University Village
12/09/2019 By Seattle Met With Annika Lindburg
Shifts & Shakeups
This Week in Restaurant News: The End-of-Year Reckoning Is Nigh
12/06/2019 By Allecia Vermillion
Deep-Fried Delights
Korean Street Food Chain Chung Chun Will Open Its First Seattle Outpost This Weekend
12/05/2019 By Nicole Pasia
Drinking Policy
Exercise Your Right to Drink at These Seattle Speakeasy-Style Bars
12/05/2019 By Seattle Met With Annika Lindburg
Ethan Stowell Will Close Three of His Restaurants
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Culture Fix
What to Do After Work December 9–12
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Weekend What to Do December 6–8
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'Tis the Season
5 Holiday Events You Shouldn't Miss
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Ho Ho How
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9:00am By Marisa Comeau-Kerege
The Octopus from Outer Space
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Top 7 Stories: Homeless Busing Program, Rideshare Drivers, and Package Thieves
11/27/2019 By Marisa Comeau-Kerege
D'Vonne Pickett, Jr., Delivers a New Package Hub in the Central District
11/26/2019 By Allison Williams
Nostalgia Is the New Black
How 2 Seattle-Set Films Inspire Style Today
11/26/2019 By Kelly Skahan
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K Banana Founder Liz Kang Yates Just Wants You to Feel Happy All the Time
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Seattle's Eco-Friendly Stores We Can't Get Enough of
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Retail Wire
A New Wellness Bar Will Popup in Bellevue Square Mall
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Spook-tacular Finds
7 Eerie Seattle Shops for Your Halloween Needs
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Drinking Policy
Exercise Your Right to Drink at These Seattle Speakeasy-Style Bars
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Fun with Listicles
Ditch the Chilly Weather and Warm Up inside These Cozy Seattle Bars
11/05/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Annika Lindburg
Drinking Buddies
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Greenwood Gets Lucky with Draft Punk Beer Bar
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Seattle Public Library's Booktoberfest Returns
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Fizz Fiend
Ready Your Sparkling Water–Loving Mouths, San Juan Seltzery Taproom Is Open
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Ice Ice, Baby
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The Joy Next Door
With Waterfront Whimsy, Tacoma Is So Much More Than a Mini Seattle
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Day Tripper
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Everything Old Is New
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Excellent high ISO images. 5.5fps shooting. Retro design. Sharp kit lens. Built-in flash. Tilting 921k-dot rear display. Wi-Fi. Dual control wheels. X-Trans image sensor.
No EVF option. Noticeable shutter lag. A bit slow to turn on.
Bottom Line
The mirrorless Fujifilm X-M1 features a big APS-C image sensor that's capable of capturing some excellent images, but it's just a little slow to focus and fire.
The Fujifilm X-M1 ($799.95 list) is the current entry-level body in the company's mirrorless camera system. As a point of entry, it's priced a bit high, but it does deliver excellent image quality, built-in Wi-Fi, and an impressively sharp kit lens. The only real issue with the camera is its focus speed; there's a bit of lag, even when working in bright light. And it takes a little long to get started when you switch it on. Similar cameras at this price point, like our Editors' Choice, the Samsung NX300, utilize a hybrid AF system with phase and contrast detection for near-instant results. If you're enamored with its 16-megapixel X-Trans image sensor and you can live with a third of a second passing between pressing the shutter and firing off a shot, the X-M1 is worth consideration.
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Design and Features
Like other recent Fujifilm cameras, the X-M1 is wrapped in a retro chic exterior. Its top and bottom plates are silver in color, but they're plastic, not magnesium like they are on the more expensive Fujifilm X-E1. The X-M1 is fairly compact at 2.6 by 4.6 by 1.5 inches and weighs about 11.6 ounces without a lens. Compare this with the X-E1, which is 2.9 by 5.1 by 1.5 inches and weighs in at 12.3 ounces. In addition to the standard all-black and black-and-silver finishes, Fujifilm also offers the camera in a silver-and-brown version.
Controls are laid out in a way that is sure to please demanding photographers. On the top plate you'll find the power switch, which surrounds the shutter release, the programmable function button (by default it controls ISO when shooting or Wi-Fi sharing when playing back photos), a mode dial, and a control dial. The dial adjusts EV compensation in most modes; in manual mode it controls shutter speed.
Around back you'll find a second control dial, playback and display controls, and some shooting controls. The AF button allows you to select the active autofocus point, and there are also buttons to start video recording, adjust white balance, enable macro shooting with select lenses, and control the drive mode. There's also the Q button; it brings up an on-screen menu of shooting settings. From that screen you can adjust the focus mode, ISO, dynamic range settings, noise reduction, image quality, film emulation modes, highlight and shadow levels, color output, and sharpening. It also lets you set the self-timer, enable or disable image stabilization, adjust flash output, and control the LCD brightness.
The rear display is hinged so that you can view it from above or below. It's a good size at 3 inches, and very sharp thanks to a 920k-dot resolution. It's on par with the best displays on cameras in this class, including the similar display on the Sony Alpha NEX-6. That camera, and the Fuji X-E1, both have excellent built-in OLED EVFs, but there's no viewfinder built into the X-M1. Nor is there a way to add one, like there is with the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5, so you're limited to using the LCD for focus and framing.
The X-M1 is the first Fuji interchangeable lens camera with Wi-Fi. The very basic implementation allows you to transfer JPG images to your iOS or Android device. You'll just need to free Fujifilm Photo Receiver app or the Fujifilm Camera App from your device's app store. Photo Receiver is a simple program that just receives photos from the camera, while the Camera App also allows you to browse the photos on your memory card from your phone and geotag transferred photos using your phone's GPS radio. Transfers are quick and painless, but you'll need to shoot in JPG mode or convert Raw files to JPG manually in-camera in order to copy them to your phone; there's no automatic Raw to JPG conversion available to speed transfers. It doesn't offer the more advanced Wi-Fi features that you get with Samsung cameras like the NX300, which allows you to post directly to social networks and control the camera using your phone as a remote with a live view feed.


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How to Crate Train Your
How to Crate Train Your
When you hear someone adamantly against dog crates, it's usually
because they don't understand the relatively new concept or they've
only seen it used as a punishment for dogs. Crate training is not
supposed to be used as punishment or to create a "prison" for your
All animals have a natural instinct for nesting. They actually enjoy
it. They need a quiet, safe place where they can feel secure and
comfortable. Rottweilers feel more comfortable in an enclosed or
semi-enclosed environment because they feel more protected. Dog
crates are available in different sizes so that you can match the
crate size to the dog in order for him to snuggle down and get
comfy. You should put a pillow in there for him as well. Another
reason for dog crate training is that dogs like routine. They get
nervous when taken out of their routine; they like to know what to
Rottweilers can suffer from separation anxiety when you leave them alone,
resulting in behavior such digging, chewing, or relieving himself in
the house. When man's best friend is snug in his crate, he feels
more secure because nothing can hurt him in there.
Let's start our discussion with how to get your rottweiler to accept
the crate for the first time. Place the dog crate where you will be
leaving it and leave the door to the crate open. Put nice dog
bedding, blanket, or pillow in the crate, along with a treat. Allow
your dog to discover the crate on his own. He will smell the treat
and go in to explore. Allow him to come and go into the crate as he
pleases for a little while until he gets used to it. Praise him when
he goes in for his treat. After a while, the next time he goes in
for his treat, close the door behind him and praise him. Only keep
him in the crate for a minute or so, then let him out and praise him
again. Do this several more times, letting the intervals that he
stays in the crate increase each time.
The first time you leave him alone locked inside the crate; do not
leave him there for more than 2 hours. During this time, if he
cries, do not let him out because he will confuse that behavior with
reward. When you do let him out, take him directly outside to potty
and when he does so, praise him. This will accomplish a couple of
things. It will train his bladder to adjust to routine times that
you will be letting him out to potty. As a general rule, dogs won't
go to the bathroom where they sleep, so there shouldn't be any mess
in the crate. But if he does have an "accident" at first, don't
punish him or scold him or else he will grow to fear the crate.
Now let's talk about the crate itself. Dog crates can be functional
or they can be stylish, both to accommodate the dog as well as to
make you happy that the crate matches your décor. You can choose
from a traditional box or wire cage or you can choose a crate made
from wicker, rattan, polyvinyl, wood, or other materials.
When choosing a dog crate, there are a couple of things to consider
in terms of size requirements. As previously mentioned, it needs to
fit the size of your rottweiler to make it the warm, secure nest
that he desires. The height of the dog crate only needs to be tall
enough so that your dog can stand up inside without bumping his
head. The width and length of the dog crate should be enough so that
your best friend can lay fully stretched out without being curled
up. There should be enough room for a water bowl and for your dog to
stand up, turn around, and lay back down.
Good luck with your crate training. Your rottweiler will enjoy his
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Cutting edge technology cassette tape PLUS digital release of soon-to-be published Trannysaurus Rox songs! Over forty minutes of skank rockin butt glam! Includes the following:
Intro (the Filthy Ones) Witch's Egg Motherfucker Otherfucker Bedlam Big Black Cock Death by Dildo (a message from St. Dickulus) Busy Bitch We Like It Rough Cunt Dick Fuck God
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text: DigitalUnclaimed Facebook pages get a redesignBy Brittany Darwell|October 29, 2012 ShareBy Brittany Darwell|October 29, 2012 ShareFacebook recently redesigned pages for places and businesses that have not been claimed by an admin. These pages don't include a timeline, but the layout has been updated to better match the design of other Facebook pages and profiles.Business pages that are moderated by admins have not changed. Those pages continue to use the Timeline format with a cover photo, posts and apps.Unclaimed pages now feature key information in a module that spans across the top of the page, rather than having tabs on the left below the page icon as before. There are several other redesigned modules on the page, including a map, posts by friends, public photos, suggestions of similar pages and more. The update, along with recent tests of star ratings for places, suggest that Facebook could be putting more weight behind local search and discovery.All unclaimed pages that are associated with an address now include a local search module, similar to what was available on country, state and city pages previously. Users can search for other places near the place they are viewing. This would be useful on mobile, but so far isn't available from the app or mobile site.Some place pages feature a "suggest edits" module where users can add more information about a location or suggest that a place be merged with an official page. On pages where this module isn't initially displayed, users can access the feature by clicking the "Edit" button on the top right.Unclaimed business pages include a module about friends who have worked for the company. This was a feature on all pages before Timeline, but has so far been left off of official fan pages.Thanks to Paul Miller for the tip and some screenshots. Sharehttp://adweek.it/2jGk9w2 copy Adweek Adweek


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Metcop Wonderland
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An independent comic by Katie Marx and Mel Rowsell.
Metcop Wonderland is about depressed ticket inspector Shane Digby and his dedicated partner Alan Cooper. As Melbourne's last line of defence against fare evasion, these handsome devils face danger on a daily basis. But no one said anything about monsters in the City Loop...
#1 - "Melbourne's Finest"
#0 - "The Demontrain Lives"
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The goal of the Mechanical Engineering program is to provide students with the necessary training and education for them to become technical leaders for various industrial, commercial, consulting, and governmental organizations. Mechanical engineers apply the principles of force, motion, energy, and thermal fluids to design tools and processes needed for the human, material, and economic benefit of society. As such, the program is firmly based on the understanding and application of scientific and engineering principles. Technical communication in oral and written form is also emphasized.
Universities offering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Kenya
- University Of Nairobi
- Kenyatta University
- Moi University
- Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology
- Mmust
- Technical University Of Kenya
- Technical University Of Mombasa
- Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology
- Multimedia University Of Kenya
- University Of Eldoret
- Machakos University College
Career opportunities for a Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) graduate
Engineers in manufacturing sector – they design and manufacture machine in different areas such as
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Pre-lodgement Case Management Service
The pre-lodgement case management service was introduced to development in metropolitan Adelaide to improve design and planning outcomes. The service is a free, voluntary and confidential process in which proponents and key decision-makers work together to streamline development applications.
The service aims to:
- reduce assessment time of development proposals
- provide progressive certainty by resolving planning and design issues up front
- facilitate pre-lodgement agreements that eliminate the need for agency referrals
- allow proponents to obtain feedback from SCAP during the development of their proposal
- advise proponents on how to submit a complete application when and where as required.
Where the Pre-lodgement Case Management Service Applies
The pre-lodgement service is available for developments that meet the criteria below.
- Adelaide City - $10 million in value or more within the City of Adelaide (view Development Plan)
- Inner Metropolitan Adelaide - Five storeys or more in height within the Urban Corridor Zone as described in the Council Development Plans of:
- Burnside (view Development Plan)
- Norwood Payneham and St Peters* (view Development Plan)
- Prospect (view Development Plan)
- Unley (view Development Plan)
- West Torrens (view Development Plan)
* including the 'District Centre Zone' as identified in the suburb of Norwood
- Holdfast Bay - five storeys or more in height within the District Centre (Jetty Road) Zone and Residential High Density Zone (view Development Plan)
- Port Adelaide Enfield - $3 million in value or more within the Port Adelaide Regional Centre Zone (view Development Plan).
View map of areas eligible for the pre-lodgement service (PDF, 993 KB)
Apply for the Pre-lodgement Service
You can request the pre-lodgement service at any stage of your proposal by making an appointment with the department's investment team. Please note the service is usually most effective when accessed in the early stages of a proposal.
Inner Metro Growth
Level 5, 50 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 1800 752 664 (Option 3)
Email: email@example.com
Downloads and Fact Sheets
- Form: Application form to commence pre-lodgement service (PDF, 1222 KB)
- Checklist: Checklist of materials required for lodgement with DAC (PDF, 105 KB)
- Flow chart: Pathways flow chart comparing the application process with/without the pre-lodgement service (PDF, 67 KB)
- Fact Sheet 1: Overview of the process (PDF, 239 KB) / Overview of the process (simplified Chinese) (PDF, 586 KB)
- Fact Sheet 2: Step-by-step guide to the service (PDF, 321 KB)
- Fact Sheet 3: Referrals and pre-lodgement agreements (PDF, 247 KB)
- Fact Sheet 4: Government Architect and the Design Review Panel (PDF, 244 KB)
- Fact Sheet 5: Airports (PDF, 289 KB)
- Fact Sheet 6: Affordable housing (PDF, 420 KB)
- Fact Sheet 7: State heritage (PDF, 243 KB)
- Fact Sheet 8: Conditions and Reserved Matters (PDF, 231 KB)
- Fact Sheet 9: Presenting to the Inner Metropolitan Development Assessment Committee (IMDAC) (PDF, 361 KB)
- Fact Sheet 10: Noise in planning (PDF, 299 KB)
- Fact Sheet 12: Community engagement %asset_summary_121124 (PDF, 272 KB)%
- Fact Sheet 13: Port Adelaide Development Assessment Committee (PADAC) (PDF, 317 KB)
- Fact Sheet 14: Preparing a site context report (PDF, 237 KB)


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Spotlight: The Ministry of Sound The Annual 2015 Minimix - Free Download
What an incredible year 2014 has been for dance music, last year's copy of the Annual has now gone on to sell over 250,000 copies catapulting the Annual to the title of the 'UKs biggest upfront dance brand today'.
The evolution of dance music and its artists into the mainstream USA and Canadian charts looks set to continue well into 2015 and beyond, with Ministry of Sound promising this to be the biggest Annual offerings ever seen. They've made sure to include the biggest artists including a mass of #1 hits. Of course, no Annual would also be complete without tipping a nod to the emerging talent of tomorrow, so for good measure they've also included 2015s biggest breakthrough artists in their 20th Annual release!
They kick of the compilation with the brand new smash from Oliver Heldens & Sander Van Doorn before moving through a selection of this year's biggest chart topping hits from the likes of Avicii, Porter Robinson, deadmau5, Martin Garrix and Tiesto to name just a few.
It's then time to step into a plethora of exception underground tracks from the likes of Gorgon City, Patrick Topping, Klangkarussell, Gui Boratto, Route 94 and Kolsch before we finally enter deliver a stella selection of brand new music from Starsmith, Grum and Superpitcher plus the hotly anticipated new single from UK artist Wretch 32.
The Annual 2015 is also the 20th Annual in the series so to support this we'll be kicking off an exciting campaign to help the world celebrate our 20th edition with us.
One Year, One Album. The Annual 2015. It is available for sale November 9th on iTunes
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Subramanian, S and Natarajan, KA (1991) Flocculation, filtration and selective flocculation studies on haematite ore fines using starch. In: Minerals Engineering, 4 (5). 587-598 .
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The flocculation and filtration characteristics of typical Indian iron ore fines have been studied using starch as flocculant in the presence of an inorganic electrolyte, namely calcium chloride. The effect of various parameters such as pH, starch and calcium chloride concentrations and pulp density on the settling and filtration rates, turbidity of the supernatant and on residual starch and calcium ion concentrates has been investigated through a statistical design and analysis approach and subsequently optimised on a laboratory scale. The adsorption mechanisms of starch onto haematite have been elucidated through adsorption density measurements, infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic techniques. The rheological property of the polymer solutions of relevance to flocculations has also been investigated. Further, the role of metal ion-starch interactions in the bulk solution, has been studied. In order to understand the nature of polymer adsorption at the double-layer, electrokinetic studies have been carried out with the iron ore mineral samples using starch and calcium chloride. Based on the above findings, selective floculaation tests on artificial mixtures of iron ore minerals have been carried out to determine the separation efficiencies from the view point of alumina and silica removal from haematite as well as the control of alumina: silica ratio in Indian iron ores.
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Glenavon 0 Ballymena United 2
First half goals from Adam Lecky and Jude Winchester sealed Ballymena United a 2-0 win over Glenavon at Mourneview Park in the Danske Bank Premiership on Saturday.
Lecky struck in the12th minute and Winchester ran clear in the 34th minute to seal the win for David Jeffrey's side who are still very much in the title race.
United had the first chance of the half in the sixth minute. Cathair Friel's lob over Glenavon keeper Johnny Tuffey was going in until Caolan Marron cleared the ball off the line and the chance was lost.
It was 1-0 to Ballymena in the 12th minute. Friel hit a shot from the edge of the box. Tuffey fumbled the effort and Leckey was on hand to hammer the ball home from close range for his ninth of the season.
The game ebbed and flowed for the next 10 minutes with both sides looking to play football and get forward.
The home side had a big call for a penalty in the 29th minute as Stephen Murray was bundled over in the box by United defender Jonathan Addis but referee Arnold Hunter waved play on much to the annoyance of the Glenavon support.
Then in the 32rd minute Glenavon assistant manager Paul Millar was sent to the stands after having words with the linesman and the home support were up in arms once again.
It was 2-0 in the 34th minute. Good work by Andy McGrory and Leroy Millar resulted in Leckey releasing Winchester and the midfielder raced clear of the Lurgan Blues defence to slot it past the advancing Tuffey.
The home side rallied and started to put some pressure on the United rearguard but Rhys Marshall headed wide from an Andy Hall corner.
In the 42nd minute Glenavon's Josh Daniels rattled the bar from another Hall corner but United were still two goals to the good as the match approached half-time.
Glenavon started the second half with a sense of purpose and were intent on pushing United back as they tried to get back into the encounter.
United then had to replace an injured Winchester in the 49th minute with Ryan Harpur.
The game went quiet again as both sides looked to create something but sadly both were coming up short.
United's Steven McCullough tried his luck from a free-kick in the 65th minute but Tuffey was equal to the challenge and it was still 2-0 to the Sky Blues.
United's Kofi Balmer then hit the post in the 74th minute as United went looking for that third goal that would seal them the three points.
GLENAVON: Tuffey, King, Marron, Grace (Harmon 67mins), Daniels, Marshall, Hall (Jenkins 73mins), McCloskey,Norton (Donnelly 58mins),Murray, Garrett.
Subs not used: Larmour, O'Mahony, Muir, Hamilton.
BALLYMENA UTD: Glendinning, Addis, Friel (McMurray 82mins), Knowles, McCullough, McGrory, Balmer, Winchester (Harpur 49mins), Ervin, Leckey, Millar.
Subs not used: Williamson, Kane, Whiteside, Faulkner, Shevlin.
Referee: A Hunter.


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Alipay has launched a new way to pay for your KFC in China — by smiling. So far, the facial payment system is only available at a single KFC in Hangzhou, China. The company behind the technology, Ant Financial, an Alibaba subsidiary, says its Smile to Pay technology needs about one to two seconds of facial scanning with a 3D camera and a "live-ness detection algorithm" to check the identity of the person paying, who must also enter their mobile phone number to help guard against fraud. A beta version of Smile to Pay was introduced in 2015 by Jack Ma the founder of Alibaba.
"Taking the facial-recognition payment technology offline was no easy task," said Jidong Chen, head of biometric identification technology at Ant Financial. "On how we detect when someone's photo is being manipulated when someone is falsely impersonating another person — we prevent this by merging software and hardware by linking sophisticated algorithms with the 3D camera. We can prevent biometric spoofing." According to Ant Financial, the algorithm can detect shadows and other features to test if the person standing in front of the camera is actually a person, and not a photo or video used to trick the payment system.
In a video detailing how the payment process works, one young woman uses the machine in a variety of different appearances — with minimal make-up, heavy make-up, and an assortment of wigs. The machine was shown to accurately recognize her facial features each time for payment.
The KFC shop that offers the facial payment system is a healthier version of the chain called K Pro which sells salads, juices, and paninis instead. K Pro was introduced in July as a way to entice younger customers looking for healthier food options.
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Welcome to 2019 and the new WordPress website, which underwent various changes last year in order to make it clearer to read and easier to navigate. It is still very much a work in progress, and I am grateful for those who have contacted me with feedback and suggestions – which are always appreciated.
2018 turned out to be a very busy year. The Ph.D thesis was submitted, viva passed (with corrections), and degree awarded, sales of A Carnal Medium: fin-de-siecle essays on the photographic nude have been encouraging, and my new book, Joseph Pike: the happy Catholic artist was published by Matador. I did two radio interviews, with David Fitzgerald on BBC Radio Devon and Lucy Tegg on BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset, during which I was able to discuss Joseph Pike's life and work live on air. In February 2016 my chapter on Anton Walbrook's performance as Prince Albert was published in The British Monarchy on Screen (Manchester University Press), but sadly I was unable to complete my biography of the actor in time for August 2017, which would have been the 50th anniversary of his death. Now that the PhD is complete, I am pressing on with this and sincerely hope to have the book completed (and maybe even available) before the end of 2019. In the meantime I have taken up a post at as Archivist of the Middle Eastern Collections at Exeter University, as well as taking over as editor of the journal Photographica World.
These commitments and other creative projects have inevitably reduced the amount of free time available to devote to the website, but whenever the opportunity allows there will be regular blogposts covering the usual wide range of topics, most of which could fit under the umbrella term of 'visual culture.' After falling behind with my Carte-de-visite of the week series and the regular showcasing of artefacts from my collection of Anton Walbrook memorabilia, these are now picking up again. Watch this space for more developments!


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So in my last post I linked to an article by Sally Clarkson, and ironically the next book I was led to begin reading is called Ministry of Motherhood written by her! It still hasn't arrived in my mailbox, but I am really looking forward to this book and reading it alongside many other women as part of a summer book club at Good Morning Girls.
This book club is scheduled to begin on May 23rd -- perfect timing for me as I recover from the birth of the baby! Which, by the way, is only 3 weeks away now!


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Siemens and Ballard to develop new generation of fuel cells for trains.(www.railway-technology.com)
Siemens and Ballard to develop new generation of fuel cells for trains
Siemens and Canadian fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems have announced plans to jointly develop a fuel cell drive for the Siemens Mireo train platform.
First Elizabeth Line train completes maiden test journey
The first Elizabeth line train has completed its maiden test journey by travelling through the London Underground's new tunnels.
HS2 appoints Lendlease to lead Euston station development
UK's HS2 and Network Rail have selected Lendlease to lead the planning and development of the wider Euston station region in London.
UK's iPort Rail inland rail freight hub becomes operational
Verdion's new intermodal inland rail freight hub, iPort Rail, has become fully operational in Doncaster, UK.


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Preparing Christmas stock, I spent this weekend painting peg dolls and working out several new designs, I am also working on some peg doll kits for customers big and small to get creative with their own ideas. I'm concentrating on smaller designs at the moment, stocking fillers and decorations for shop stock and then I will move on to the larger bespoke items in preparation for Christmas fairs. I like to have a couple of projects on the go at once that way if I am loosing inspiration or getting a little tired with something I can work in another area. This is a great way to take a break from a problem whilst still being creative and usually coming up with a solution at the same time.
So in between peg dolls I have also been working on illustrations for my Christmas cards, I will post about these separately. And whilst drawing I resolved several construction and presentation problems I was having with the peg dolls.


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June 15, 2009
By Kristen Miller
Staff Writer
The 65th anniversary of D-Day may have passed, but the memories live on and so did the Battle of Normandy three months after it began on June 6, 1944.
Cokato's own Jim Haapala landed on those beaches in Normandy just days after what would be the beginning of the end for the Nazis' control over Europe.
Haapala was a US Army corporal serving in the ground force attached to the 9th Air Force.
He remembers the beaches being quiet by then, but having to land there in order to get further into Normandy for the battle.
One of his main duties was to work on the B-17 bombers, the biggest bomber to be used in World War II, Haapala said.
June Shuneson, also of Cokato, remembers that time in history as well.
Her brother, Leland Clausen, was 24 when he died in the Battle of Normandy.
"There was a lot of uncertainty, but we always had that hope they would find him," Shuneson said.
Clausen was born in Annandale before the family moved to northern Minnesota. He returned to the area and worked on a farm in Cokato before going to war.
Though the family presumed he was dead after so much time having passed without hearing from him, the family didn't receive confirmation until the next December.
The letter from the War Department stated he died from a severe penetrating gunshot wound to his arm on June 13.
According to the letter, he died that same day from the injury, due to shock.
He is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial overlooking Omaha Beach, where the Normandy battle began.
This was the first American cemetery on European soil and contains 9,387 grave sites.
This cemetery is also where the recent commemoration of the 65th anniversary of D-Day was conducted.


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We went to celebrate the wedding anniversary of their son and daughter-in-law following our visit there 2 years ago for their wedding. This time we celebrated the impending birth of their son with a baby shower.
It was such a gorgeous day at the Blue Boat Beach Bar with 14 ladies playing games like guess the circumference of the bump and pin the dummy on the baby and of course there were lots of balloons and banners.
Tonight I am going to share some Christmas cards with you made using some Tattered Lace Dies.
I cut the dies from scraps of card
The backing paper is from Debbie Moore on a card blank from my stash
For this one I used the same dies and a square scalloped die
I embossed the smallest layer with a holly embossing folder
I was going white on white but felt the edges of the mat and layers needed highlighting a little so I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Weathered Wood
I can't decide whether the traditional Robin or the Contemporary Robin is my favourite. What do you think?
Well that's me for today but I will be back tomorrow
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About Me
A good way to find out A LOT about me, probably more than you need to know, is to go to this article in the Brown Alumni Monthly. It's kind of an encyclopedia of Deborah. I really love this article!
For a glimpse into my life as a student–and some teachers I had–check out this article from School Library Journal.
I was born and raised in Allentown, PA, the only child of my parents' marriage, but I had a sister and a brother from my mother's first marriage. That means they are my half-siblings, but I never think of them as anything but my whole siblings. I became an aunt when I was five-years-old, so my five nieces were like my little sisters.
My father was a wonderful doctor who made house calls and didn't make a lot of money. Everyone loved him. My mother worked a little here and there, but mostly was my (great) mom. Everyone loved her, too. I found out after she died that she wanted to be a writer! I wish she had followed her dream.
I always loved to read and write. I loved school. I really did. I was good in all my subjects until high school when I started thinking I wasn't good at math or science. Looking back, I realize I was better at both than I knew.
I went to Brown University, and graduated in 1980 with a degree in religious studies. Two weeks after graduation I met the man who became my husband, Jonathan Weiner. He is a writer and a professor. And he's also good at relaxing.
We have two sons, Aaron and Benjamin. They are the best sons in the world and two of my favorite people in the universe. Aaron is married to Sarah, who is wonderful and now true family. For many years we lived in Bucks County, PA, with our dog Tinka and three cats—Pandora, Chaos, and Peanut Butter.
Since 2005 we have lived in New York City. We love it here. We have no cats, but we do have a new dog (she's new to us, we got her in July, 2012, but she's about four-years old). Her name is Ketzie. She is a Cairn Terrier, like Toto in The Wizard of Oz. And that's her, above, with my husband.
I write books for kids and teens. Many adults read my books, too. I got my start in writing at Moment Magazine in Boston. But I learned how to write for children at Scholastic News in New York. I've published 31 books so far, including my new one, VINCENT AND THEO.
I have two more books coming out soon-ish. But first I have to *ahem* write them.
Miscellaneous facts about me
*I love to sing, but I'm not good at it. I also love to listen to music. For my INTENTIONS play list, go here.
*I enjoy water-coloring, also not good at that! Here's one of my attempts. Can you tell that I'm working on a book about Vincent Van Gogh? Can you also tell why I don't illustrate my picture books?
*I love my family. I adore my friends. Nothing makes me happier than being with people I love. Taking a long walk with my husband or a close friend is at the top of my list of favorite things to do.
*Most days I love being a writer.
*I scream pretty much at the drop of a hat.
*I wish I could have twice as many hours in the day so I could read for eight hours a day and laugh for eight hours every day.
*I love to cook and I love to eat.
*I am an inveterate people-watcher. Living in NYC is a dream come true for that reason alone.
For more random facts about me, and answers to questions about writing and publishing, please go to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.


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Monday, June 12, 2006
Haziq's Concert Day
It's important for me.
You might also notice that for a "concert" entry, there is certainly lack of pictures in this post.
Why is that? (I help you probe the right question)
Because, I didn't even take any.
Eh! How come?
Because, I wasn't even there.
This is the point where you should start raising your eyebrows.
I didn't even see what he did for his concert. You see the one I love most in this house, the one with a car and the most important job in the world, picked me up at 11:00 yesterday. The concert starts at 11:15. And The school is far. 20-30 minutes journey. And the road was jam-packed yesterday.
No prize on guessing who was pouting.
When I got to the place, there was a big applause from the audience. They were not applausing for me for finally being there. It was the last performance of the older children. Then the teacher said her thanks to all parents who took their time coming (on time, if I may add). The children did so well despite english being their second language and yadda, yadda, yadda. I was just standing there near the stage (for I cannot enter any further) looking for Haziq. He was sitting on the floor with his friends.
Finally the teacher said the parents can bring the children home and to have a good day. Haziq shot up. Scanned the audience, presumably looking for me. I am not there among the audience of course. I called out to him. Delighted was his face seeing me standing next to the stage. He said, I looked for you during the show, but I forgot to look at the side of the stage. You were even nearer. Gulp!
He also asked whether I noticed anything different about him during the show. I made him tell it to me in the most calm motherly way I can squeeze.
Pray he didn't ask for photos.
Just to add. It is not wise to use stilletos if you are going to walk under the hot sun with a soaring temperature of 50 degrees Celsius. Everything sizzles including the pavement. It will burn right through your thin stilletos and saute your foot crisp like bacon.
Use platform instead.
13 comments:
- Jill Yusoff said...
You know what, the first thing I did upon seeing the blog title was scroll down for pictures. hugs. valid reason for pouting. and ouch on the stilettos. strappy open sandals for me on a hot day.
- Monday, June 12, 2006 10:37:00 am
- sare_reyes said...
hahaha...lucky haziq didn't notice u've missed the concert...
- Monday, June 12, 2006 12:30:00 pm
- JoKontan said...
Will FlipFlops do ?
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:27:00 am
- Lollies said...
jill - Lepas ni either I wear a proper pump or the thick sandals. panas
sare - selamat ibu dia
jokintan - flip flop? tak sesuai kalau nipis. panas gila
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 7:55:00 am
- dlt said...
Hmm.. lucky u Haziq didn't ask for any photo. If I was in ur shoes, I will not know what to answer. To lie or tell the truth. But telling the truth will break his heart. I guess bohong sunat is ok la kot. Jangan kantoi dah la.
50 deg C! Huh! My friend over there sure tan giler la ni.
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:55:00 am
- Nazrah said...
there will be other concerts lollies...
and next time kena pakai kayu/cork as footwear
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 5:04:00 pm
- Sunflora said...
laa cian nye. Did he tell you we had a conversation? He told me he had a concert and I asked what conscrt was it? He said you know concert. Heheheh
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 10:50:00 pm
- Lollies said...
dlt - thank god i didn't need to lie at all. He just assume I was there. So not telling does not mean you are lying. Is it?
nazrah - ya memang betul. cuma ni last for the year. itu ajele yang galat. dahlah tak pernah ada konsert langsung
sf - yes he did. he told you dia buat apa kan? adussss
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:28:00 pm
- Idham said...
having met haziq...experiencing what a smart young man he is, i just got the feeling that he knows the whole drama...i didn't mean the drama on stage. But he is too smart to put his beloved mom in hot place ( ah, the pun...intended, it is so so hot in doha ).
- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:32:00 am
- maklang said...
panas betul ek kat sana....belum lagi diSANA...entah dapat pakai selipar entah tidak...
mintak yang baiklah unutk kita seme..., InsyaAllah.
dah habis ke bawang goreng tu?
- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 6:55:00 am
- atiza said...
kesian ko..
aku tak pernah pergi school play sejak dua menjak anak2 aku started their primary school.
- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 7:49:00 am
- Lollies said...
idham - haziq is a smart boy. He will probe strange questions and surprise all of us
mak lang - memang panas betul. bawang goreng..masih dalam kotak. Ingat nak buat meee soup lah
atiza - kesian aku. kesian ko gak
- Thursday, June 15, 2006 8:40:00 am
- anis said...
teehehehe yew evil mom. don't worry, your son will soon live thru it. i know i did :D
- Friday, June 16, 2006 7:43:00 am


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Now that you have seen some of the power of F# in the "why use F#" series, we're going to step back and look at the fundamentals of functional programming – what does it really mean to "program functionally", and how this approach is different from object oriented or imperative programming.
It is important to understand that functional programming is not just a stylistic difference; it is a completely different way of thinking about programming, in the way that truly object-oriented programming (in Smalltalk say) is also a different way of thinking from a traditional imperative language such as C.
F# does allow non-functional styles, and it is tempting to retain the habits you already are familiar with. You could just use F# in a non-functional way without really changing your mindset, and not realize what you are missing. To get the most out of F#, and to be fluent and comfortable with functional programming in general, it is critical that you think functionally, not imperatively. And that is the goal of this series: to help you understand functional programming in a deep way, and help to change the way you think.
This will be a quite abstract series, although I will use lots of short code examples to demonstrate the points. We will cover the following points: