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That's right, Storyboard That celebrated its seventh birthday in 2019! In honor of our birthday, we thought this was the perfect time to update our folding cards to include birthday card templates! Now you can create printable birthday cards with the Storyboard Creator.
Remember to make use of speech bubbles, poseable characters, search objects, and customizable scenes!
Concerned about printing in color? No worries! Use your printer settings to set to black and white. There are also a few filter options available in the Storyboard Creator to help reduce the amount of ink needed! When editing a storyboard, highlight what you want to change, and select the Filters drop-down menu. "Grayscale", "Pen", "Pencil", and "Remove Color" are all options that will change the selected objects to black and white!
(To highlight, click and drag cursor around objects, and/or hold Ctrl and click on multiple objects.)
Create a three-cell storyboard for a birthday. This could be a short story (beginning, middle, and end), a joke, a special message to the birthday-person, or whatever you want!
Cell 1 is the front of the card.
Cell 2 is the left inside page.
Cell 3 is the back of the card.
Storyboards of any layout can be converted into a folding card, but only the first three cells will appear. However, if you make a card from the 16x9 layout, the images will shrink to fit into the square boxes and leave a black bar. Titles and descriptions are not printed on the card, so use "Textables" inside the cell if you want to include text.
After you save your storyboard, click "Make a Folding Card" and then click "Birthday" (or whatever holiday you wish). The right inside page is a pre-written message that you select at this step. Choose the artwork and message that works best for you!
Print out the pop-up image, and fold.
Don't forget to sign your card!
Seven years is a long time! Here is a look at the beginning of the Storyboard That story.
Get the most out of Storyboard That with these great features!
During your 14-Day free trial, you and your students will have full access to all the classroom features.
Easily find that perfect photo thanks to integration with Photos for Class.
After your storyboard is created easily export it to high resolution storyboard cells, PDF, slideshow, and so much more!
Quickly turn any storyboard into a presentation to receive immediate feedback!
Check out the rest of our Lesson Plans!


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Open Floor Podcast: Kemba Walker
In the latest episode of the Open Floor Podcast, SI.com's Lee Jenkins welcomes Hornets guard Kemba Walker to the show to discuss Charlotte's second–half success, his NCAA tournament memories and what it means to be a New York point guard.
Jenkins and Walker begin the program by examining the Hornets' startling success of late. Charlotte has won 15 of its last 18 games, largely thanks to Walker. The two examine Charlotte's newfound flow on offense and what changes have led the team to be competing in the upper tier of the Eastern Conference.
MORE NBA: The Craft: Breaking down Kemba Walker's jump shot
Later, Walker takes a stroll down memory lane and discusses some of his favorites plays and games from UConn's 2011 national championship. Walker also touches on what it means to be a point guard from New York City and how he's changed his game since entering the NBA.
Listen below and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud.

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- This guy is amazing!!! Watch the video and see for yourself.
- His name is Joe Eigo and, among other things, he's one of the actors/stunt men from the Jackie Chan films.
- The video has had over 5 million views, is rated 4.82/5 stars and is the 2nd top earning video at Metacafe!!
Amazing gymnastics/martial art moves! (video of actor from Jackie Chan films)April 29, 2007
AWESOME flash video!! 'Animator v's animation II' (Matrix'esque)April 29, 2007
- Top ranked flash video of all time at 'Newgrounds.com'! – this video is Very cool 🙂
- Click the link above, then click on the 'Watch this movie' icon to see it
'Leaping Shampoo'… weird/cool YouTube video clipApril 28, 2007
*Leaping Shampoo video clip here*
Did you know that shampoo will 'leap' out of a glass if you pour it in the right way?!? This is a cool (& weird!) slow motion video clip that shows the effect.
230k+ views – 4* rated
Its a small world – videoApril 24, 2007
Very cool video about how small the world is. Not your normal kind of 'its a small world' – this video shows how small the earth is in comparison to other planets and stars (almost 100,000 views and 4 star rated at YouTube.)
Funny video about 'polite distances'April 17, 2007
This is just so true!….. (the video is about how close a person needs to be for you to hold the door open for them.) V funny 😀
Satellite launch rocket explodingApril 17, 2007
Awesome video footage of a satellite launch rocket that blew up just after take off. The debris was so hot, it melted the wheel rims on a car!
V funny 'Just for laughs' style clipApril 17, 2007
The faces of the women in their cars are priceless. Nice vid clip 🙂


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List of free photography competitions
A lot of photography competitions require payment to enter. Here is a list of free photography competitions that don't.
Is there a competition I've missed? Leave a comment to get it added to the list.
Reddit r/Photography Weekly Raw Editing Challenge – Deadline: weekly
- Edit a RAW photo. Winners are based on community voting, and the winner submits the photo for next week.
- Prize: Reddit Gold
Sony World Photography Awards 2016 – Deadline: 5th Jan 2016
- Categories: Architecture, Arts and Culture, Enhanced, Low Light, Nature and Wildlife, Panoramic, People, Smile, Split Second, Travel
- Submit up to 3 photos for free.
- Prize: Publicity, exhibition, trip to London, and Sony products.
Zeiss Photography Award – Deadline: 5th February 2016
- Theme: "meaningful places"
- Submit 3-10 images with a shared connection to the theme.
- Prize: cash+lenses, trip to London, publicity and exhibition.
Exposed DC Photo Contest – Deadline: 6th Jan 2016
- Theme: show us what metro-area Washington,D.C. culture, art, food, sports, and street life are to you
- Prize: Winners of the contest will be exhibited March 10-April 1 at the Carnegie Library.


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Yesterday I ran with a story about a man getting attacked by a squirrel who he was stupidly trying to take a selfie with, commenting: "So here's your friendly reminder that squirrels, while adorable creatures, are still wild animals they will eff your ess up."
Well, because the universe is a contradictory b*tch goddess, this story just popped up in my twitter feed via my local community news website, of all places, about a man walking around Southwest Philadelphia with a pet squirrel on a leash. As one does? CityPaper writes:
According to comments on various posts, this man lives on Chester Ave., has had the squirrel since birth and frequently takes it to the store. He also has raccoons.
Note, he said nothing about keeping possums, because — while I may have to change my stance on squirrels — I reiterate that possums are the worst and you'd be better off with a gremlin as a housepet.
I've watched this video at least five times in now and I can't stop being in love with it. Never change, Philadelphia.
(Via West Philly Local)


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Updating Your Estate Plan
Fall is here, and soon the holidays. Now that we have put summer behind us it is time to think about what remains to be done in 2017. For some of us that means there is still time to update our trusts and other estate planning documents (or start the process if we don't have any in place to begin with). What are some common things to consider in updating your documents?
First, who are your successor fiduciaries: or those individuals who will manage your affairs if you are not able to do so (or have passed). This is the successor trustee in your trust, executor in your will, and agent under a durable power of attorney for financial matters or health care. This could be a family member, close friend, or professional fiduciary. Be sure that you name a primary successor and at least one back-up successor. This is one of the most common clauses to go out of date in documents: people die, move away, or lose touch for any number of reasons. Make sure that if something were to happen to you, the person that you would currently want to take over is named in your documents.
Second, who do your assets pass to? That is, who gets what, or what share of your estate? Don't forget to include your regular charities in your will or trust. This changes less frequently, but remember to review this clause if there has been a major life event: death of a loved one, remarriage, or of course divorce. Even something as routine as children becoming adults may be a time to look at your trust, particularly if there are continuing trusts in place in your document.
And finally, how are your assets titled? This is a good time to update your schedule of trust assets, while making sure that assets are correctly titled in the name of your trust. If you have inherited assets think carefully how you will hold title if you are married. Inherited assets are legally "separate property" and adding someone else to the title will risk converting the asset to joint ownership. Similarly, if you plan to purchase a home or already own one it is important to make sure that you understand the legal implications of who is on the deed as an owner, and what type of ownership (joint tenancy, tenants in common or as community property). I will discuss this more next month.
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It is never too early to start planning your career and although your time at medical school will be demanding, with the changes in postgraduate medical education it is increasingly important to start your careers research early on. Don't leave it until your final year.
Although the majority of medical students go straight on to the Foundation Programme, there are choices to be made regarding which Foundation School and whether to apply for the Academic Foundation Programme (AFP).
Some medical students decide they want to take some time out before starting the Foundation Programme and a few may even decide that they do not want a career in medicine.
Whatever your situation, do put some time aside to consider your own career development.
Where ever you are studying medicine you will normally find information on your medical schools or main careers services website.
What's On guide to events in the UK on the medical careers website
Making the most of your years at medical school – information on medical careers website
Further help and advice
Other useful sources of information include the following:
- Health Careers website has a wealth of careers information for those considering medicine and medical students as well as junior doctors
- BMA - produce a guide on how to become a doctor
- Foundation Programme lots of useful advice on the academic and foundation programme
- Specialty Training – information on applying to specialty including competition statistics, person specifications etc.
- BMJ Careers lots of useful articles on careers related topics
- Prospects For those looking at alternatives to being a doctor. The UK official graduate careers website includes a questionnaire which can help to generate ideas regarding different occupations, based upon your skills, interests and motivators. To access Prospects Planner, click through the 'Jobs and Work' tab, then through to 'what jobs would suit me' in order to access Prospects Planner. Registration and use of this service is free.
- Target Careers Report Again for those looking for an alternative to being a doctor. You'll work through some simple, interactive questionnaires that assess your career strengths, personality and abilities and, based on your responses, you'll get a list of jobs that may suit you.
- So you want to be a brain surgeon?
S.Eccles, S.Sanders 3rd Edition (2009)
- The Medical Student Career Handbook
E.Cottrel 2009
- The Roads to Success: A Practical Approach to Career Planning for Medical Students, Foundation Trainees (and their Supervisors) C.Elton, J.Reid 3rd Edition (2010)


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Dear Easter Bunny,
Thank you for filling my spring basket each year with jelly beans, peeps and chocolate likenesses of yourself, but about those colorful hard-cooked eggs…
I'm grateful for all of the sandwiches they've furnished along with fond memories of school-cafeteria repasts doled out by the hair-netted lunch lady, but here's the egg I'd like in my Easter basket this year: a slowly and lightly scrambled egg put back into its shell and then topped with caviar.
I can even tell you where to procure this special request in Palm Beach: Bistro Chez Jean-Pierre (132 N. County Road; www.chezjean-pierre.com) or Café L'Europe (331 S. County Road); www.cafeleurope.com), where I think you'll be tickled by the trellised spring flowers out front.
In fact, Café L'Europe is serving these caviar-topped eggs as an appetizer on a special a-la-carte dinner menu the restaurant is serving on Easter Sunday.
That Easter menu also will offer such main-course selections as Dover sole and rack of Colorado spring lamb, but please, your royal hareness, keep your eye on the prize: those caviar-dolloped in-the-shell scrambled eggs, which Café L'Europe calls oeufs brouilles (that's "scrambled eggs" in French).
Thank you and all the best to you,
M.M. Cloutier


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History of Charcoal
Charcoal, made from wood, is one of the oldest fuels made by man. For thousands of years it has been prepared underground in earthen kilns but nowadays is made commercially in large ovens or kilns.
The wood is burned or heated and then deprived of oxygen. This removes the elements that are unwanted but preserves the carbon in the wood. The unwanted elements include hydrogen, methane and water (which hinders wood from burning well). The process also removes tars, the icky, sticky smoke that can leave creosote residue and carcinogens. When the whole process is complete it will have removed 75% of the original content of the wood.
Now it can be used to produce hot, virtually smokeless fires that are long-lasting.
A similar form of "activated" charcoal is actually used to make filters for air, drinking-water, aquariums and more.
Over the years charcoal was used for things like smelting copper and iron, blacksmithing and heating. Its uses for cooking became more prominent when Henry Ford created the first charcoal briquettes around 1920 by using up the scrap wood and sawdust from his automobile factory. They promoted a lifestyle as they encouraged the use of their automobiles for picnics and selling their briquettes and barbecue grills through the Ford dealerships.
Today's typical briquettes use some charcoal but also have additives and binders to hold it together along with fillers like coal. Most briquettes sold today contain up to 70% coal! Coal is a fossil fuel out of the ground. Good for heating and blacksmithing but not the pleasing aroma of hardwood charcoal. The byproducts of coal burning will produce sulfuric acid in damp environments. No wonder your grill grates are rusting!
Saffire's 100% natural hardwood lump charcoal is not compromised of any additives like coal etc. It also contains more dense hardwoods than others. With Mesquite, Oak and Hickory it is not only great for flavor but will burn longer than a similar volume of most other brands. That's especially good when roasting or slow smoking for many hours.
Because the natural chunks (lumps) of wood are not pressed into dense briquettes they light much easier with just a small fire-starter or electric fire-starter. Start time is only 10 minutes for low temperature smoking and 15 to 20 minutes for High temperature grilling.
So grab some all natural wood charcoal and cook some barbecue on your Saffire that is unnaturally good! Naturally!


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What we do
The Association is run entirely for the benefit of the member organisations. Everything that we do is designed to be of tangible benefit to members, and member representatives are engaged at every stage of delivery. There are three key areas of engagement:
The Programme of Events is devised each year in response to suggestions from members. Typically an annual programme would include a number of in-depth seminars, evening meetings, dinners, project site visits and a residential conference. There are no additional charges for most these events and members can send any number of delegates.
Our Continuing Professional Development Programme aims to provide opportunities for people at different points in their career to learn more about the particular challenges of working on major projects.
We Offer
Rising Stars Seminars – Find out more about our 2 day seminars aimed at people who are fairly new to major projects.
Major Projects Simulator – A computerised simulation in which participants face many of the universal challenges of major projects and are required to make key decisions.
The Challenge of Major Projects – Our highly renowned one week programme for senior individuals.
As well as sharing experience and ideas we believe that capturing and Sharing Knowledge in an accessible format is vital in order to learn from mistakes and improve performance.
Seminar Reports – We record all of our seminars and produce easy access pdf summaries and detailed reports which are available on our website following the event.
This collection of seminar reports has developed into a fascinating library of major projects' best practice which is available to members only via our website.


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Learn about services for students at Wilfrid Laurier University, including their accessibility services, peer and academic support programs, financial aid, campus accessibility, and more.
Wilfrid Laurier University serves over 17 000 undergraduate and graduate students at its main campus in Waterloo, Ontario and its other campuses in Brantford, Kitchener and Toronto.
Wilfrid Laurier offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in its faculties and schools:
The addresses for Wilfrid Laurier campuses are:
Waterloo (main campus):
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
(519) 884-1970
Laurier Brantford:
73 George Street
Brantford, Ontario N3T 2Y3
(519) 756-8228
Kitchener Campus:
120 Duke St. W.
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3W8
(519) 884-1970
At Wilfrid Laurier University, the centre providing accessibility services to students is called Accessible Learning Centre. The Accessible Learning Centre is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs.
Wilfrid Laurier University offers a transition program for first-year students with disabilities called Transition 101.
For more information about accessibility at Wilfrid Laurier University, and their current initiatives to address issues of accessibility, please see Wilfrid Laurier University's Accessibility Plan.
In order to access accommodations at Wilfrid Laurier University, the following documentation is required to show proof of a disability:
For more information about required documentation or how to obtain proof of your disability, contact the Wilfrid Laurier University Accessibility Learning Centre directly.
Wilfrid Laurier University offers health services at their Waterloo and Brantford campuses. The Student Wellness Centre at the Waterloo campus offers physical, mental health, and counselling services. The Centre is staffed with family physicians, registered nurses, and counsellors. The Wellness Centre at the Brantford campus provides health and counselling services to students.
Wilfrid Laurier University offers Counselling Services at the Waterloo and Brantford campuses for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.
The Centre for Student Success at Wilfrid Laurier University offers several resources for students at their Waterloo and Brantford locations. The Waterloo campus offers supports through the Mathematics Assistance Centre, the Writing Centre, and the Study Skills & Supplemental Instruction. The Brantford campus offers Writing & Study Skills Services for students.
There are multiple libraries at Wilfrid Laurier University, which offer various resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The librarians are available to provide students with one-on-one research help.
Wilfrid Laurier University offers departmental and faculty academic advising services to all students to help them create, refine and realize their academic plan.
Wilfrid Laurier University's Financial Support office offers a range of financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding Wilfrid Laurier University's financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.
Wilfrid Laurier University's Residence Life Office offers traditional and apartment style accommodations on both the Waterloo and Brantford campuses. Residence is guaranteed for all first year students if they apply by the deadline provided. Rooms are assigned based on preference and availability. Traditional style accommodation includes single and double rooms with communal washrooms, common spaces, and kitchens on co-ed, single gender, and themed floors. Apartment style accommodations include 4 private bedrooms and 2 washrooms with a shared living space and kitchen. All building amenities include:
All rooms come furnished and include internet access. Residence rates vary depending on room and building selection. Meal plans are mandatory for all students in residence and are an additional cost. Meal plans operate on a sliding scale depending on the amount of food the student will be eating over the course of a year.
Laurier offers several barrier-free rooms. Students who require special accommodations while in residence must provide proper documentation during the online residence application process.
Wilfrid Laurier University students can access off-campus housing information at Places4Students Waterloo, and Places4Students Brantford. Students will find advertisements from landlord on available housing.
Wilfrid Laurier offers Accessible Maps and Campus Guides for each campus.
Grand River Transit (GRT) is comprised of buses. Full-time students at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the University of Waterloo receive a Bus Pass (U-Pass), which provides unlimited access to GRT transit, included in their tuition. Full-time students at Conestoga College are eligible to purchase a 4 month Term College Pass. Schedules and maps are offered for every transit route that GRT provides. The GRT provides the easyGO Mobile Application, which allows users to have instant access to real time transit information.
GRT provides accessible transit with features such as low floors, kneeling features, and a ramp. Users who require a support person to travel with them, can apply for the Transit Support Person Program, which will allow the support person to travel with the user free of charge.
The GRT also offers the MobilityPLUS which is a door-to-door transit service for persons with mobility impairments. MobilityPLUS travels within the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge city limits. More information about MobilityPLUS and the eligibility guidelines and application is provided on their website.
Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide range of Academic Programs in their faculties and schools. Information about the academic programs and educational opportunities at Wilfrid Laurier University is available on their website.
Accessible Learning Centre
(519) 884-0710 ext 3086
Located in Peters building, 2nd floor, Room P220
Student Wellness Centre
(519) 884-0710 ext 3146
Counselling Services
(519) 884-0710 ext 3146
Centre for Student Success
(519) 884-0710 ext 2220
Located in DAWB Room 1-102
Library Services
(519) 884-0710 ext 3999
Financial Aid
(519) 884-0710 ext 2800
1st floor, Schlegel Building
Residence Life Office
(519) 884-0710 ext 3236
Accessible Learning Centre
(519) 756-8228 ext 5871
Located in Wilkes House
Wellness Centre
(519) 756-8228 ext 5803
Counselling Services
(519) 756-8228 ext 5803
Academic Advising Centre
(519) 756-8228 ext 5849
Located at RAC East. Room 132
Library Services
(519) 756-8228 ext 5497 ext 5529
Financial Support
(519) 756-8228 ext 5885
Located in Grand River Hall, Room 202
(519) 756-8228 ext 5805
Use this checklist to create an overview of the services available at Wilfrid Laurier University, and to determine if the services meet your needs.


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Omega Psi Phi basketball camp not just about sports By: A.J. DUGGER III, Murfreesboro Post Contributor Posted: Wed, July 24, 2013 11:53 pm The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will hold their 22nd annual Terry Looper Basketball Camp on Saturday, July 27, at the Patterson Park Community Center in Murfreesboro. The event is open […]Read More
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Focus on Insurance
I've been working recruitment for eight years now. So, most of that work has been UK based but I've also worked in Europe as well. But all my experience has been within insurance. That's covering the London and Lloyds market, broking, underwriting and also into the life and pensions piece and to the GI market as well. If you're looking to grow across into a different geography or if you're looking at regulatory programs, or you're looking at changing the way your company works then people come to me and say, "Look, I'm looking for this particular new skill set," or, "I'm looking for these individuals." That's what they come to me for. Those, as I say could be regulatory. They could be people-driven. They could be change focused. They could just be looking at, you know, what do we do and how could we do it better and the sort of specialists I know in the market would be the sort of people that have done that before. I deal with insurance but also financial services.
I like the people I work with in insurance. They're straightforward. They're direct. I find them very loyal and trustworthy as well. The insurance market, you build up in relationships in insurance over a very, very long time. Insurance is a relationship-driven industry, hence the reason when brokers or underwriters move from one area to or from one company to another, it's often, [inaudible 00:01:16] the results in the broker business actually moving with them because those relationships are built up over time. It's not subject to the markets in the same way that the banking space is. You know retail banking could be very, very heavily hit as when there are issues or fluxes in the market. We don't have that in insurance. It's much of a constant. It's one of those things that companies have to have or individuals have to have. We all got insurance in some way shape or form and we are all open to that, so I like it for that reason. But yeah, I do like the fact that once you've built a relationship and you deliver and they know you, and they know you to be good, they will continue to work with you for the future.
The main challenges, I mean obviously there's regulatory change, which is always a challenge as when it comes up. Main challenges are looking at new areas of business and changing the products within that market, but I think a lot of the products out there are quite complicated and I think the insurance market really needs to change. I think that's one of the major issues it has at this point in time. It could be seen sometimes, again, it's quite dusty in comparison to some of the faster moving areas. I think change within the insurance industry is probably quite long overdue. If we look at some of the sectors such as life and pensions, the products are often rather complicated and you know, generation Y, generation X, probably want a simpler, a cleaner, easier to access product and I think we'll see a lot of change in the market and the market does need to look at what it's doing within that space.
Over to the large scale integration of two very, very large insurance companies, so at that point in time they were looking at putting together two organizations and it was as much a merger as you are ever going to get. Of course, most of the work within that space would be takeovers [inaudible 00:02:45] where one very large company buys a smaller one. This was two very, very similar-sized organizations. One based in Europe and one based in the UK, mainly in London, and what we looked at there was putting in a Global Change Director to actually bring those two organisations together to see how we could actually up that capability there and to realistically introduce a change function to a company that hadn't really been changed mature before. So as I say, this was their first piece of integration work and they went at it from actually buying a company just as big as them but not just the size of the organisation, but also the cultural aspects of that as well.
It was introducing new lines of business to a business. It was introducing cultural change as well. Just to say because the organisation was European, it's how you're going to integrate those two companies? How you're going to make it work? So, we did a lot of work there as I said with a change director who we placed to actually then build up the capability underneath that and, realistically, we probably placed about 40 or 50 people in that organisation to introduce a new change function which purely was interim to bring those two companies together, which was very, very successful. I think it's very, very difficult to say that anything I do is typical and I wouldn't want it to be because it's the different aspects of this job that I like so much.


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A friend sent me a link to an online article published under a title that can eventually lead to a contrast with reality. It is another Hollywood-type comic episode published on the web by an anonymous ranting across the message board. Concerning the Circassian Question, the article shows a vast gap between the truth and negative thoughts in a manner that can lead to endless curiosity, even between the mentioned points and elements, which defy truth and logic entirely.[1]
While there is no logical homogeneity of all that is mentioned, as much as showing a sarcastic and cynical attitude, it is mere dark propaganda and misinformation. Mentioning linked sentences of conflicting news and information confirms contents presented in a form and content that can be clearly described as twisting the truth. Facts, dreams, and lies are launched randomly and shifted between individuals, people, events, nations, states, and time. These are not shown for the sake of clarity to the prudent reader, but to mislead all those who seek the truth.
There is no trouble in reading between the lines and knowing who was behind this inferior technique and who the beneficiary of those acrobatic show-off techniques is. It's obvious that the English language used requires improvements, to say the least. The article dealt with the Circassian issue by prejudice, fraud, slander, and hypocrisy, while assuming the ignorance of others.
There is a selective mentioning of certain probable intelligence agents' names known to public opinion from different countries at the international level. The comparisons and approaches do not provide what is appropriate for the colonial and imperial issues that closely fit the greedy policies of the Tsarist Russian Empire. On the one hand, most of the areas mentioned for comparison are not identical to the regional reality in Circassia in specific and in the Caucasus region in general. Also, it does not explicitly mention bilateral and multilateral agreements, cooperation and coordination between the imperialist parties at the time. In addition, the piece does not mention more important topics; there is no focus on the savage Russian Tsarist invasion, the barbaric war of annihilation, the occupation -which continues to this day-, the ethnic cleansing, the forced deportation of ninety percent of the Circassian nation, and the annexation of the Circassian homeland to the Russian Empire.
The author -also promoter- of the suspicious article, who shows insidious hatred toward all Circassian symbols, did not miss the chance to spread poisonous, arbitrary and false information in regard to the Circassian flag, which is mentioned sarcastically and frantically. When a Circassian says such a misleading thing publicly, it reminds me of the proverb that says, "With friends like you, who needs enemies?"[2]
It is no secret that the hostile propaganda campaign is always prepared and willing to defy any national event or symbol. The disinformation promoters dare to challenge the national elements of identity and deep-rooted civilization heritage unabashedly. Seemingly, the steering parties and proxies who dictate the evil objectives have determined to go in parallel with not solving the Circassian Question or restoring the legitimate rights.
There is an organized fifth column that works against the Circassian national interests. It is active in many locations where Circassians reside, both in the homeland and in diaspora. "The pro-Russian faction within the ICA declared that they were opposed to interference by Circassian organisations into the policies of countries where other Circassians live. They didn't explain how Circassians in other countries should otherwise stand up for their interests as a people."[3] Many sources prove that there was a conspiracy. "This situation placed Circassia in the circle of the important problems of world politics of the eighteenth century and her history to a critical stage. Plans were set to dominate whatever possible territories, nations, and strategic elements that would assist in creating an imperial state."[4]
Among the national symbols that symbolize the elements, pillars, and consciousness of the Circassian nation is the Adygha bayraq (the Circassian flag). It was used, and still is, as a challenge against the invaders and imperialists. It strengthens and unites the people to achieve their ambitions and interests. It is considered an emblem that encourages efforts to maintain national enthusiasm and stability. Unlike the claims of the so-called article, the Circassian flag was designed and made by Circassians. Looking at the present time, coins, banknotes, financial documents, flags, medals and many other national sovereign items -for all nations- are made by different nations who are known for their qualified skillful workers. It is a national interest to get certain valuable items made with durable substances and long lasting, finishing materials.
Regardless of the made up narratives, falsehoods and propaganda, the obvious and visible truth reminds us of what actually happened. The Circassian leaders in Istanbul had agreed to the shape of the Circassian flag. "One day when Selkhur visited Prince Zan, the latter presented a folded paper, passed it to Selkhur, and asked him about his opinion about its contents. Selkhur was surprised, and then Zan emotionally replied that it was the Circassian unity flag (Baraq), saying that during his long hospitalization, he thought considerably about a symbol for the Circassian unity and he concluded on the contents of the paper. It contained twelve gold-colored stars and three crossed arrows. Zan explained that each of the twelve stars represents a Circassian tribe and that they are all equally represented without prejudice, they are all equal in the unity. As to the crossed arrows they represent that the Circassians do not seek war, but will defend themselves when attacked." later on it was made ready. "Within a few days, H'ouri Khanem brought the readied flag so that it was ready to be sent to Circassia."[5]
The Circassian national unity was declared in 1836.[6] The flag was given in the mid-1830s, "to James Bell and Longworth who traveled to the Caucasus on board the steamer Vixen." After arrival to the Circassian coast of the Black Sea, "Bill handed over a package to Nour Mohammad Haghur, saying that Prince Zan Seferbi had requested for it to be delivered to him. The package turned out to contain a piece of green silk material, embroidered in gold thread twelve gold stars and three crossed arrows. Nour Mohammad was surprised and wondered, 'What is this? Is it what I think?'" Bill gave a positive response.
"A general meeting of the Khasa was held in (Psefabe) Valley where representatives of the Circassian tribes met, in which Nour Mohammad Haghur presented the Circassian flag subject by saying, Prince Zan has sent us the Baraq (flag) of the Circassian unity. He asked Tram to unfold the package and present the flag."[7]
Circassians have witnessed a wonderful and meaningful moment. "When the green-colored silk fabric was unfolded with its golden stars and arrows, the flag began to flap vigorously with the wind, as if it was getting ready to fly in the air. Quietness prevailed in the valley as at that moment hundreds of eyes focused on the flapping green flag with its golden stars and arrows. Then Haghur asked, 'Who agrees that this flag is to be the unifying flag for all Circassians?' At that moment, the qamas (swords) were drawn and raised above the heads of those Circassians gathered in the valley."[8]
Not defending anyone in this concept, but it's no shame to know David Urquhart; a writer, politician, diplomat and eventually a British Member of Parliament. He travelled to Circassia and other regional destinations, and was introduced to the Circassian culture and history. He was one of those who kept encouraging and urging the British government to intervene and help the Circassian nation to deal with the external aggression; but to no avail, due to certain colonial and narcissistic concerns. The British Government has been informed of very important related information about the Tsarist Russian invasion and shocking crimes. Yet, Circassians were purposely driven to the brink of the abyss.
"Urquhart … becoming alarmed at the threat of Russian intervention in the region. Urquhart's campaigning, including publication of Turkey and its Resources, culminated in his appointment on a trade mission to the region in 1833. He struck such an intimate relationship with the government in Istanbul that he became outspoken in his calls for British intervention on behalf of the Sultan against Muhammad Ali of Egypt in opposition to the policy of Canning. He was recalled by Palmerston just as he published his anti-Moscow pamphlet England, France, Russia and Turkey which brought him into conflict with Richard Cobden.
"In 1835 he was appointed secretary of embassy at Istanbul, but an unfortunate attempt to counteract Russian aggressive designs in Circassia, which threatened to lead to an international crisis, again led to his recall in 1837. In 1835, before leaving for the East, he founded a periodical called the Portfolio, and in the first issue printed a series of Russian state papers, which made a profound impression."[9]
Forgery is not acceptable. It is not fair to declare that the "Circassian people were deceived and entered into a war which its outcome was known & was deceived by conspiring against it even from those who claimed that they were allies at that time." The fact is that the Tsarist Russian Empire had a predetermined road-plan to control Circassia entirely in order to occupy and annex the Circassian Black Sea coast. Furthermore, Circassians had to be annihilated, displaced and deported from their historic homeland.
"On October 15, 1860, General Nikolai Evdokimov proposed what was perhaps the first ethnic cleansing in history. Officially, the Circassians were to be given a choice between settling to the north or immigrating to Turkey. However, eyewitness Mikhail Venyukov reported that Evdokimov stated privately that he planned to drive all the Circassians to Anatolia … This is precisely what happened in Circassia. Russia followed a policy that clearly threatened the lives of a large number of people (as a committee warned Evdokimov in 1861), and when the results of that policy became clear, they did not change course."[10]
Under the circumstances, Circassians should not be prohibited from their right to communicate with anyone who can help explain their cause regionally and globally. Regardless of the anonymous writer's naive, obtrusive and intruding attempts to undermine the Circassians' right to consider and take care of their own affairs, the tragic reality confirms that they were dealing with various empires and great powers, which did not have any amount of moral or ethical responsibility, not even human obligations.
The Circassians learned from experience that they were, and still are, subjected to the most terrible accusations and falsehoods. It can only be described as the most naked hypocrisy. "Hypocrites get offended by the truth."[11]
In a positive context, Einstein's words must be remembered: "Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts."[12]
[1] (http://www.syrializm.com/blog/analytics/754.html)
[2] (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/with-friends-like-you-who-needs-enemies)
[3] (http://oc-media.org/unambitious-state-backed-circassian-groups-hide-a-growing-nationalism-in-young-circassians/)
[4] (Circassia: Born to be Free, Adel Bashqawi, page 105)
[5] (Circassia: Born to be Free, Adel Bashqawi, page 273)
[6] (https://books.google.jo/books?id=83YEAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA187&lpg=PA187&dq=&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false, pages 187-195)
[7] (Circassia: Born to be Free, Adel Bashqawi, page 274)
[8] (Circassia: Born to be Free, Adel Bashqawi, page 274)
[9] (http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/genealogy/TNGWebsite/getperson.php?personID=I82111&tree=CC)
[10] (https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/151025)
[11] (https://quotefancy.com/quote/28407/Jess-C-Scott-Hypocrites-get-offended-by-the-truth)
[12] (https://www.academyofhappylife.com/see-eyes-feel-hearts/)


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Turning Fifteen on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon Lowery is an engaging and accessible memoir. I knew that young people were involved starting very early on in the Civil Rights movement, but I was shocked to hear exactly to what degree. Teens put their beliefs out in in front and their lives on the line so that their parents could go to work and the marches could continue. In fact, Lowery was arrested nine times before the age of 15, and while her descriptions of the prison conditions are chilling, her perseverance is inspiring. This book is extremely accessible to all ages–from middle grade to adult readers, as Lowery's writing style makes it seem as if one is sitting down to share a cup of tea with her and listening to her memories of those volatile times. Photographs and graphic-novel-style illustrations further add to the impact of the text, and the slim look and feel has the potential to draw in even the most reluctant of readers. This Sibert Medal Honor book has already touched the hearts and minds of many of my students and it is likely to have a lasting impact.
Interested in extending the conversation about this book?
- Time for Kids interview with the author
- NPR All Things Considered author interview (audio and transcript)
- MSNBC author interview (video)


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Brockton Power Company LLC v. Energy Facilities Siting Board (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-132-14)
NOTICE: All slip opinions and orders are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and bound volumes of the Official Reports. If you find a typographical error or other formal error, please notify the Reporter of Decisions, Supreme Judicial Court, John Adams Courthouse, 1 Pemberton Square, Suite 2500, Boston, MA, 02108-1750; (617) 557-1030; firstname.lastname@example.com
BROCKTON POWER COMPANY LLC vs. ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD & others.[1]
CITY OF BROCKTON vs. ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD & another[2] (No. 2).
Suffolk. March 4, 2014. – July 31, 2014.
Present: Ireland, C.J., Spina, Cordy, Botsford, Gants, Duffly, & Lenk, JJ.[3]
Energy Facilities Siting Board. Public Utilities, Electric company, Energy company. Municipal Corporations, Electric plant, Water supply. Environment, Air pollution. Electric Company. Administrative Law, Decision, Judicial review, Substantial evidence.


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The most popular Bibingka outlet in the Philippines is Ferino's. Like most big food outlets in the Philippines - it started out as a small stall but because it was so good - people looked to have one in their neighborhood. I thought that the original stall was in San Juan, apparently - according to their tumblr site, it started out in Tondo. In Baguio, the Ferino's bibingka stall is located on the parking level of Porta Vaga next to the Baguio Cathedral.
I got myself two servings ( which is really big ). I opted for the one with Kesong Puti ( Native white cheese ). I like my Bibingka sweet. Whenever I have Bibingka - I put a little bit more Muscovado sugar from our pantry since the sugar that they give out is not enough.


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Outlook 2017: Louis Lovas, OneMarketData
Louis Lovas is director of solutions at OneMarketData.What is the most important lesson of 2016?The increased use of cloud computing by firms both on the private and public cloud has been visible in 2016. Infrastructure and platforms have matured, with more users looking to outsource the next level of services – key business solutions for reduced operational and software costs. Machine learning has surged in quant finance and will continue to advance in 2017 with many of its capabilities not yet explored especially within cloud infrastructures. It will be interesting to see how and if elastic analytics for machine learning can be used for algo trading, market surveillance as a predictive tool and how the role of humans on the trading floor will be impacted. Increasing competition and thinning…
Link to Full Article: Outlook 2017: Louis Lovas, OneMarketData
Outlook 2017: Louis Lovas, OneMarketData


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Murphy Beds Sunset Park Brooklyn NYC
One of the greatest choices you can make for your living space is shopping for wall beds in New York City. Living in NYC, New York is not cheap these days, and rent is increasing constantly. Small studio apartments where individuals are extremely pressed for space are the standard. There are tons of superb and inventive ideas that can free up a great deal of room in your humble abode. Murphy Bed Express has helped people all over New York solve this issue with the help of the best Murphy beds. Reducing the amount of real estate taken up by the bed is one of the best means of saving space, considering that your bed is ordinarily one of the most space consuming items of furniture you have. This is where Murphy beds shine. When you decide you want a wall bed in NYC, check out Murphy Bed Express.
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Murphy Bed Express is here to help you find a Murphy wall bed system which has many uses, including a wall bed, fold out bed, desk wall bed, or a basic bed which folds into the wall. The modern murphy bed can come in several forms, from a bed that folds down from a wall, a bed that folds into the wall, a desk wall bed which is quite literally a bed which folds out of the desk, a cabinet or armoire bed that can fold out and be easily packed away again. The selection of models that we offer at Murphy Bed Express is to your advantage, because not only are there many functional selections, but many choices based on cost as well. There's nobody better to call if you are trying to find a wall bed company in New York City.
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There's a reason why wall beds in NYC have become so popular. Murphy beds are not just perfect for NYC apartments. They're also ideal for students who need additional room in their dorms. These beds can be so well concealed that people won't even notice them until they are physically shown where they are. In addition to all the wonderful things about murphy beds, they are fairly low maintenance also. If you are in need of a portable Murphy bed, that is also available. Murphy beds also make the best guest beds if you do not need to waste space in your home.
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When people started doing this, iconic nerd themes like the Imperial March and the Super Mario Bros theme were the breakout hits. Glad it came around to my neck of the woods.
Now I miss my floppy drive.
Celebrate your inner geek. It's probably your only chance.
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Ironic that we use such outdated technology to introduce a show where technology has advanced to a point we won't match for hundreds of years.
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text: The photographs featured this week come from digital photographic series (born-digital and scans) that are now available or will be available in our online catalog. They are series 434-LB, 406-NSB and 311-MAD. The photos used for 311-MAD are accretions to an already existing digital series and these additions will appear in the online catalog soon. Local Identifier: 434-LB-2-XBD9706-02410tif.jpg, … Continue reading Images of the Week:New Digital Images


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Greetings, Benders!
Crazy weather here 'round the Bend! My fingers and toes were cold, wet, and stiff this morning during the harvest. These recent near-freezing overnight temperatures are very rapidly shifting the garden towards fall. (If anyone wants extra basil for making some pesto to store up for winter, let me know asap before it's too late!)
Hopefully temperatures will warm up and stay up so that we can continue to harvest for another few weeks. I have my fingers crossed that the mesclun greens and arugula will shoot up quickly. Spinach is germinating nicely, as is the raab. All of the heat-loving vegetables — the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc — seem to all be curling in and holding their breath. I whisper promises to them that early frost will not come, but I don't believe it myself… Green beans continue to bloom and produce with a devil-may-care attitude. (More spicy basil tofu green bean stir fry for us!)
This week you'll enjoy:
Harvest Baskets:
- green beans, Blue Lake
- beets, cylindrical Forono OR Detroit Red
- broccoli raab
- carrots, Nantes
- kale, Lancinato/Dinosaur or Russian Curly Leaf
- cucumbers, American Slicing and Asian Long
- edamame, Envy
- kohlrabi
- napa cabbage
- onions, Red Cabernet
- peppers, hot — Ladybug
- peppers, sweet green & red California Wonder & Ace
- tomatillos
- tomatoes — a mix of Sungold and Sweet 100 grape; Cherokeee Purple; Stupice; Silvery Fir Tree; Opalka (heart shape); Pruden's Purple; Rose (brandywine); Better Boy; Green Zebra
- watermelon, Sugar Baby
- cilantro
- tarragon
Spicy Ginger-Carrot Slaw
2 medium sweet peppers, cut into bite-size strips
4-6 medium carrots , shredded
1-2 pink grapefruit, peeled & sectioned
4 green onions, sliced
lime peel
1 recipe Lime Dressing (below)
In large glass bowl layer cabbage, peppers, carrots, and grapefruit. (Can be made up to 1 day in advance.) Just before serving, add onions and lime peel. Add dressing and toss.
Lime Dressing:
1/4 c. olive oil; 2-4 T tequila: 1/2″ section ginger, peeled & thinly sliced: juice &peel of 1 lime; 1/2 t. crushed red pepper or 1 small hot pepper, seeded and diced. Shake to combine. Allow to stand 1 hr. before serving, shake again.
Garden Three-Bean Salad with Fresh French Dressing
8 c. mixed greens
2 c shelled edamame
1 c. canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. radishes, sliced
Black Pepper
1 recipe French Dressing (below)
In microwave, combine green beans with 1/4 c. water adn 1 t. salt. Micro for 3-5 minutes, or until just tender. Set aside to cool.
Place greens in large bowl. Add green and white beans and edamame and radishes. Add dressing, sprinkle with pepper, and toss.
Fresh French Dressing:
In blender combine 2 medium tomatoes, 1/4 c. olive oil, 2-3 T red wine vinegar; 2 T tomato paste; 1 T. fresh tarragon; 2 t. Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth. If dressing is too thin, add in more tomato paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Asian Kohlrabi Slaw
The Washington Post, June 7, 2010
Summary: When you search cookbooks for recommendations on how to prepare a kohlrabi, they often suggest treating it like a turnip. Mashing, steaming or enrobing the sputnik orb in cheese and baking it au gratin style, are delicious ways to cook the German vegetable. But raw is the way to go. Its crunchy sweetness makes great crudites, especially served with a favorite dip. Or try it with the Asian flavors in this "kohl-slaw."
Use a large-hole grating disk with a food processor or a hand grater for the kohlrabi and carrots.
MAKE AHEAD: The salad can be refrigerated a day in advance.
4 to 6 servings
- • 3 medium kohlrabi stems, peeled and grated (3 cups; see headnote)
- • 2 carrots, grated (see headnote)
- • 2 scallions, white and light-green parts, chopped
- • Leaves from 10 to 15 stems parsley, chopped (1/3 cup)
- • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- • 1 tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
- • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot chili sauce (optional)
Combine the kohlrabi, carrots, green onions and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar and the sweet and hot chili sauces, if using, in a small bowl to form an emulsified vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
VARIATIONS: Mix kohlrabi slaw with soba noodles, blanched snow peas and broccoli florets.
Serve in a lettuce leaf with shredded cooked chicken or beef.
Make a quesadilla with pepper jack cheese, kohlrabi slaw and corn tortillas.
Recipe Source:
From Cynthia A. Brown.
50 calories, 3g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates, 3g dietary fiber, 4g sugar, 2g protein.


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"Kissaru Wadaan"; is the Maldives way of building a boat. This unique approach of construction of boats was invented in the Maldives centuries back. The craftsmanship has been passed on from generation to generation. The boats of the Carpe Diem Maldives Fleet have all been built by Waterline Pvt. Ltd in Raa atoll. The main carpenter Fulhu is a fourth generation carpenter. All the boats have been built by hand fully out of wood (imported mostly from Malaysia) Even though the boats have an outline drawing and floor plan, the hull structure, most important part of the boat, is built without any drawing purely counting on the knowledge and experience of the main carpenter. The whole construction process takes about 18 months depending on the amount of carpenters and of course the availability of materials and funds.


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DCLS provides a wide variety of laboratory testing for local, state and federal agencies in support of food safety and security and the testing of food and other Commodity testing at DCLS is performed to assure quality of foods and other products (animal feeds, fertilizers, etc) to ensure they are free from microbiological and chemical contamination (natural and intentional), filth, metals, and other adulterants. Food, feed and fertilizer products are analyzed for truth in labeling which is important for the health and safety of our citizens, our livestock and our environment but also important economically to the Commonwealth. Motor fuel testing is performed in support of consumer protection for truth in labeling and contamination of fuels is monitored throughout the Commonwealth.commodities for regulatory purposes. DCLS maintains a catalog of services wh
ich includes over 80 methods for nearly 100 different analytes often requested by the public health food and agricultural sector in order to ensure the safety of Virginia's food, feed, fertilizer, limestone, bottled water, and drinking water as mandated and regulated by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). The ability of VDACS to take regulatory action when food safety violations occur requires that DCLS maintain an expanded list of methods on our scope of accreditation which include both high volume tests and infrequently used tests.
In addition to regulatory testing, DCLS provides surge outbreak testing support in response to suspected adulteration of food, feed, fertilizer, and bottled/drinking water matrices, whether natural or intentional. DCLS provides testing support for "unknown" agent identification, testing in response to local/state/national recalls and testing under legal chain of custody and is uniquely positioned as Virginia's State laboratory to coordinate with other public health, environmental, agricultural and emergency response agencies to quickly implement testing strategies to address the outbreak needs of the Commonwealth. Recent examples include:
- Detection of L. monocytogenes from novel food matrices (ie. bagged lettuce, sprouts, pan fried anchovies, and hummus) leading to several local, state, and nationwide recalls (2011-2015).
- Use of advanced genomic testing to link L. monocytogenes isolates from soft-cheese to a multi-state outbreak involving severe illnesses and deaths (2014)
- Rapid development and implementation of a method in collaboration with FDA to detect melamine in hog feed (2007)
Food and Commodity Testing Areas:
- Food Microbiology (regulatory and outbreak response)
- Food Chemistry (regulatory and outbreak response), Filth and Adulteration
- Commodity, Truth in Labeling/Label Guarantee Analysis
- Feed and Fertilizer
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Innotech 105 High Tech chain fluid. The innovation: cleaning and lubrication in one process! Dirt, sediments and gumming are being cleaned thereby as well as particles removed and washed off from the rubbing areas.
High-tech chain fluid 105 is specifically formulated with extremely penetrating wash-active substances to get into the narrowest tolerances such as chain inner bearings, chain drive bushings and plugs. After the solvent's flashing off process, the OMC² technology's permanent lubrication- and protection film (approx. 3 layer strength) remains on the clean chain managing comprehensive lubrication of the chain. Numerous references, field reports and tests on the Innotech homepage document the perfect cleaning and lubrication characteristics of the Innotech 105 chain fluid.
Application with capillary tube:
1. Rotate pedals backwards.
2. At the sprocket you generously spray the rotating chain from a distance of approx. 2 cm in order ro remove dirt and accumulated resin from the chain and dirt and dust from the inner bearings.
3. The same application is suitable for all cables and moving parts, as well as the bearings. The fluid penetrates in depth and immediately removes accumulated resin, dirt and obstructions.
The use of the brush makes the penetration and capillary effect even better. This guarantees significantly greater level of dirt removal.
The use of the brush makes the penetration and capillary effect even better.
This guarantees significantly greater level of dirt removal.


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Saw this over at JT's blog
Academic Earth is a website with tons of free lectures and courses taught by top scholars from Berkeley, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale
I am going to watch the one on the "5 critical skills needed by Entrepreneurs" and "How Do You Find Your Passion and How Do You Pursue It? " , "Questions to Ask a Creative Organization"
Here's one example:
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877, taught by Yale historian David W. Blight:
This course explores the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War, from the 1840s to 1877. The primary goal of the course is to understand the multiple meanings of a transforming event in American history. Those meanings may be defined in many ways: national, sectional, racial, constitutional, individual, social, intellectual, or moral. Four broad themes are closely examined: the crisis of union and disunion in an expanding republic; slavery, race, and emancipation as national problem, personal experience, and social process; the experience of modern, total war for individuals and society; and the political and social challenges of Reconstruction.
You can also read the syllabus and get the podcast in iTunes.
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Book Review: The Talisman by Lynne EwingSaturday, June 09, 2012
Daughters of the Moon 10: The Talisman by Lynne Ewing
(Started: July 11, 2010; Finished: July 16, 2010)
Source: Purchased at National Bookstore ($9.99 US / $13.99 CAN)
Available at: Amazon
Maggie is running out of time on this earth. And before she can name her successor, she reflects on the incredible, age-old journey that brought her to where she is. As a girl in ancient Athens, her father was a great warrior and leader of men. However, it was Maggie, known then as Penelope, who chose to battle the greatest enemy of all-the Atrox. After seeing an innocent man succumb to the Atrox and his shadowy followers, she takes a vow to help cleanse the world of its evil. But in doing so, she may have to forego the love of the great soldier, Hector, and lose her sister to the dark side. (From Shelfari)Review: 3 stars
Source: Purchased at National Bookstore ($9.99 US / $13.99 CAN)
Available at: Amazon
It was fine. Though I somewhat find it boring to go and see the past of Maggie and it left me hanging when she didn't reveal who will replace her. It is not that exciting as the other books and it did not really satisfy my reading expectation.
For the quotes I got from the book, please visit my Tumblr:
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Recognition at Cannes will not only create more awareness about the problem, but also will motivate these young courageous girls to work harder to achieve their goal of becoming lawyers. We are happy the world embraces our cause and the efforts of these young girls to bring about a positive change within the Indian Judicial system.
– Evelien Hölsken, CEO of Free a Girl
Child prostitution is a harsh reality. Every year an estimated 1.2 million children are pushed into the abyss of prostitution in India whereas only 55 legal cases lead to conviction. As a solution to this problem we introduced the 'School for Justice'- an initiative that was launched earlier this year, where girls that have been rescued from forced prostitution are given a chance to support and lead the way in making a difference to the problem of impunity around forced prostitution. The School for Justice provides education, training and support to these rescued girls to become lawyers and empowers them to enter the judicial system of India to seek justice.
On June 20, 2017, our organization Free a Girl India's School for Justice campaign received international recognition and was awarded at the Cannes Lions International Festival of creativity with a Golden Lion. This win is a big milestone achievement for Free a Girl and School for Justice bringing us one step closer to our goal of creating more awareness around commercial sexual exploitation of children and the problem of the impunity of their offenders.
We believe that the School for Justice Class of 2017 will play a pivotal role in bringing about a positive change in India regarding the problem of delayed justice around forced child prostitution. With the help of the Cannes recognition the campaign will continue to deliver a powerful message about the problem and the urgent need for a solution across different parts of India.


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September 6, 2019
Wondering about your holiday? Here is 1 great idea!
Thus, why won't you buy flights to Gdansk this summer. This part of Poland (see jwp) has plenty to offer. For example, do you know the wondering history of Gdansk? For many years it has been one of the proudest city in Poland. City, that stayed independent for many years. City, where the history of Solidarnosc movement started. I am voncinced, that you already know about it from history lessons from school times (read more). Nevertheless, how much you genuinely know about this history? Would you be able to explain this story for any foreigner that asks you for it? And what about the local cuisine? Do you know that it has far more to try than only fish? What about other parts of the country? Possibly you would prefer to take flights to Katowice? Have you ever heard that this is the largest metropolitan area in Central and Eastern Europe?


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Many governments are experiencing malfunctioning macroeconomic policies.
There is growing recognition that the austerity policies adopted in Europe are not delivering lower public debt burdens, increased confidence, higher economic activity or sufficiently lower relative prices in the uncompetitive countries. Pressures are mounting on that continent for pro-growth macroeconomic policies.
On the other side of the globe, the Japanese government has already embarked on fiscal stimulus and massive base money expansion as part of a desperate experiment designed to generate consumer inflation and economic growth, even though quantitative easing policies have been unsuccessful in the past.
In the United States, the monetary authority is sending mixed signals as to its intentions, even though inflation has fallen back to around 1 per cent, and recovery is not adequate or secure.
Thus, while Japan has launched an asset purchase program of unprecedented scale, the United States could wind-back its program, or even, incredibly, 'fine-tune' it! The confluence of potentially opposing monetary policy stances could have destabilising ramifications for interest rates and exchange rates around the Pacific, and elsewhere. Exchange rate depreciation in Japan may temporarily push-up imported goods prices there, but relative dollar appreciation is the United States may push down imported goods prices there, compounding the tendency toward deflation in the United States. Overall, such policy adjustments are zero-sum, if carried through.
There does not appear to be any international coordination and, with such divergent policies internationally, there is growing confusion, scepticism, fear and uncertainty. Rising bond yields are consistent with that interpretation.
Consider quantitative easing. Asset purchases are designed to raise bond prices and targeted asset prices directly and, subsequently, to raise other asset prices, stock prices in particular. Holders of stocks are then expected to spend the profits made from rising stock prices on ordinary consumer goods and services, boosting demand and economic growth. At the same time, lower longer-term interest rates are expected to stimulate private investment. There is no compelling evidence that these channels are sufficiently functional. In the latest twist, the Japanese government has predicated its latest colossal expansion in base money on the apparent belief that it will change expectations sufficiently to reverse deflation and achieve a 2 per cent inflation rate in short order.
The underlying logic supporting these theories, policies and predictions is grossly deficient, uncertain and confused. First, quantitative easing impacts directly on asset prices and base money and has no direct impact on the money supply or consumer goods price inflation. Second, those who benefit from bond purchases under quantitative easing are the banks, speculators, traders and hedge funds, etc. They have very low marginal propensities to consume ordinary goods and services. Ordinary households do not benefit significantly. In the United States and Japan households hold directly less that 6 per cent of government securities on issue, and half of those (in the United States) are owned by high-wealth individuals (the top 1 per cent), also with a low marginal propensity to consume. Third, high-wealth individuals also hold most of the household sector's shares. As Professor Martin Feldstein ("The Federal Reserve's Policy Dead End," The Wall Street Journal, 9 May, 2013) has argued, if the whole of the increase in the share price since quantitative easing began is attributed to quantitative easing, the estimated rise in consumer spending in the United States would be very small, an annual increase of 0.3 per cent. So much for the portfolio rebalancing theory.
We also know that enterprise profitability and business cash reserves have generally remained high and, therefore, that high interest costs have not constrained investment. Interest rate costs do not need to be lowered further. Commercial banks already have mountains of reserves in accounts at the central bank: they could not possibly have any use of additional funds from more quantitative easing. There are no significant, or clearly discernible, improvements in GDP growth. We are left only with the downsides. In this regard, sustained artificially low long-term interest rates distort the discount rate, the pricing of risk, risk allocation and interest-dependent investment, financing, saving, production and consumption decisions; and can create asset price bubbles, exchange rate misalignments, currency wars and exit risks.
Rather than further distort financial systems, monetary policy must be adjusted to allow new money creation to flow directly to infrastructure projects and to the unemployed and the disadvantaged who have high marginal propensities to consume. New money must be redirected away from the financial institutions and speculators and toward consumers, the disadvantaged and low income earners, in order to lift aggregate demand.
Many central bankers believe that the combination of bond financing of budget deficits and quantitative easing has the same effects as new money financing of budget deficits. This view is mistaken. If the new money used to finance the budget deficit is created by the Treasury there is no increase in public debt; whereas, when new government bonds are issued to finance the deficit public debt is increased. This difference is critical for countries fighting declining activity and high public debt (see Wood, R. 22 May, 2013, "Helicopter Money Debate: Lord Turner and Professor Woodford," EconoMonitor).
Lord Adair Turner challenged the profession to consider the policy of using new money creation to finance budget deficits. This policy has previously been proposed by Lerner, Friedman, Bernanke, Buiter and others. Some of those economists argue that money financing of deficits is more powerful than bond-financing. Deficits financed by borrowing from the nonbank private sector may have a more limited impact on aggregate demand than direct monetary financing, insofar as there is a compensating reduction in spending by the private sector. Government borrowing may increase domestic interest rates and reduce private investment. By way of contrast, money financing of budget deficits provides no upward pressure on interest rates or public debt, and creates a minimal inflation threat when applied in periods characterised by falling aggregate demand, excess capacity, deflation tendencies and high unemployment.
In their latest VoxEU.org paper 'Rethinking macroeconomic policy: Getting granular', (31 May 2013), Blanchard, Dell'Ariccia and Mauro note that:
"Surely there will be a temptation to lean on central banks to money finance deficits and keep real interest rates very low. In this context, it is essential that monetary policy decisions continue to the sole purview of the central bank which, in turn, should base its decisions on the way the debt situation and fiscal policy impact inflation, output and financial stability."
This statement by senior IMF economists is an important addition to the recent dialogue on the financing of budget deficits in the new era of high public debt: a period when all efforts must be directed toward stopping the further rise in that debt. It is clear, however, that there would need to strong agreement and a high level of cooperation between the Treasury and the central bank if this plan is to be adopted. The central bank could not operate in a vacuum if the issuance of new government bonds (public debt) is to be avoided, as there are logistical constraints, central bank balance sheet requirements, accounting standards and credit rating agencies to consider. It would seem desirable if the IMF, or other economists, could explore these issues comprehensively to minimise uncertainty going forward.
Richard has published papers on wages policy, the taxation of financial arrangements and macroeconomic issues in Pacific Island countries. Views expressed in these articles are his own and may not be shared by his employer.


text: Habitats and their associated birds Colorado is blessed with a tremendous variety of habitat types, which results in a tremendous variety of birds. In order to find a bird, you are best off looking for its habitat, and this requires at least a basic knowledge of Colorado's flora and geology. This section describes the main habitat types and some birds that are associated with them and may be hard to find elsewhere. Sagebrush Foothill Shrubs Spruce-Fir Forest Yucca Ponderosa Pine Forest Alpine Tundra Shortgrass Prairie Aspen Groves Cliff Faces Lowland Riparian Woodland Lodgepole Pine Forest Subalpine Life Zone Scrub Oak Woodland Streamside Willows Rimrock and Mesa Country Pinyon-Juniper Forest In most places in the mountains above about 8,500 feet, riparian habitats are dominated by various species of willow (Salix sp.)--usually low-growing varieties which form dense thickets. These willow tangles are home to many birds, including Willow Flycatcher, Wilson's and MacGillivray's Warblers, and Lincoln's, White-crowned and Fox Sparrows.