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Wings of Healing coordinator
Wings of Healing is very lucky to recruit a young bright Ethiopian doctor as
For five years, WOH conducted two medical missions a year. In five occasions, we hired a private hospital in Addis Ababa to treat needy women free of charge at a cost of £15,000 to £22,000 and we saw 300-500 women and operated on 80-100 women.In the last three years, we conducted 3-4 missions a year. The missions were mainly carried out in remote areas. In every mission we treated 100-200 women and we saw many more patients. We are aiming to conduct more frequent medical missions. read more
The team is joined by a number of gynaecology trainees. Many of them were trained to treat some of the common gynaecology procedures. The team introduced cervical screening in some areas of Addis Ababa and the area covered is getting bigger. Over the next few years we should see a reduction in the number of cases of cervical cancer, the biggest killer of women in Africa. read more
Volunteer medical professionals have stepped forward to provide check-ups and encouragement for good health habits for children who attend Stephen's Children's sports camps, as well as our schools. For most of the children, it is the first time they have been seen by a doctor or dentist. read more
Wings of Healing are currently supporting a number of Charities in Egypt. One of them is focusing on education and health for the underprivileged children and the other is focusing on providing financial support for the Sudanese refugees in obtaining health treatment. The main focus of the Charity is to provide health screening and treatment for many gynaecological conditions in Ethiopia. The team carried out 3 missions in 2016 and there are plans to increase the number of missions to four a year. Some of them may last for 3 weeks. Screening for cervical cancer is our main focus. The Charity will provide facilities and training to many local gynaecologists for screening and treatment for cervical abnormalities.
Wings of Healing is very lucky to recruit a young bright Ethiopian doctor as
Dr Onsy Louca recieves a letter of recognition for the outstanding volunteer work that
The team of August 2018 mission to Addis Ababa. The team is committed to continue with at least 2 medical missions a year to Ethiopia.


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2011 Taylor's, Port, Portugal
Red | Drink 2024-2040 | For laying down | Taylor Fladgate | Code: 19406 | 2011 | Port Wine > Vintage Port | Port Blend | Full Bodied, Sweet | 20.5 % alcohol
Taylor is made from a blend of Quintas Vargellas and Terra Feita with a little addition from Quinta do Junco. It is often the most intellectually satisfying of all of the Vintage Ports and one with the greatest ageing potential. Winemaker David Guimaraens underlines the significance in the rainfall from the previous winter which helped to ensure even ripening, the lack of sunburnt fruit and the inherent integrity of the wine. It has inner strength and stamina, says Managing Director Adrian Bridge, qualities which he particularly values.
Seldom, indeed, has the youthful Taylor declaimed so eloquently at such a young age. Forest floor scents, with notes of peat and herbs provide a worthy overture to the symphonic structure to come. The palate is complete and powerful, with taut acidity, youthful energy and layered complexity all confirming the quality of wine and vintage alike.
Simon Field MW, Port Buyer
Dark, inky in colour it is immediately obvious that this is a serious glass of Port. On the nose the dark fruits and cassis intermingle with floral notes, particularly violets – something that I normally associate with Fonseca, but it is very welcome here. The palate is rich and full, mouth-coating with blackcurrant, liquorice and spice. It has a big backbone to it and is taut with a real freshness. This is a stunning Vintage Port and one which will, I suspect, age for a very long time indeed.
Matt Tipping, Fine Wine Sales Manager
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Scores and Reviews
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The Wine Advocate - The 2011 Taylors Vintage 2011 has a multifaceted, Pandoras Box of a nose that is mercurial in the glass: cassis at first before blackberry and raspberry politely ask it to move aside, followed by wilted rose petals and Dorset plum. Returning after one 45 minutes that nose has shut up shop. The palate is sweet and sensual on the entry, plush and opulent, with copious black cherries, boysenberry and cassis fruit, curiously more reminiscent of Fonseca! It just glides across the palate with a mouth-coating, glycerine-tinged finish that has a wonderful lightness of touch, demonstrating how Vintage Port is so much more accessible in its youth nowadays. But dont let that fool you into dismissing the seriousness or magnitude of this outstanding Taylors. Tasted May 2013.
Neal Martin - 28/06/2013
Other - Very pretty pure fruit on the nose: crushed berries and minerals with a licorice and graphite undertone. Full body, medium sweet with chewy tannins that are polished and firm. This shows balance and harmony, but remains powerful, muscular and toned. 11,000 cases produced of this foot-trodden wine. Try in 2021.
James Suckling
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The Producer
Taylor's Port, sometimes called Taylor-Fladgate (particularly in the U.S.) is one of the most well-known of all Port wine brands.
The first Taylor joined in 1816, followed later by a Fladgate and a Yeatman. Taylor's is the only Port wine shipper to remain completely independent throughout its history. British ownership continues to this day, when, after the last Yeatman, Dick, died in 1966, the firm passed via his widow to her nephew, Alistair Robertson.
Adrian Bridge, Alistair's son-in-law, is the current Managing Director. David Guimarãens leads the winemaking team that is responsible for maintaining Taylor's position as a premium Port wine producer.
In addition to Vintage Port, Taylor's has also enjoyed considerable success with its Quinta de Vargellas, under which label Vintage wine is made in good years that have not been declared.The range has been augmented by the 116-hectare Quinta de Terra Feita in the Pinhão valley and Quinta do Junco, Vila Nova da Gaia and Xisto.
The Port wines are typically closed and austere when young; it is only with adequate ageing that they loosen up and offer their subliminal qualities. Worth waiting for, though, to secure stocks one is best advised to buy young.
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The Grape
There are around 40 different grape varieties permitted in the production of Port - however the vast majority of Ports are produced from a blend of 5 grapes - Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão.
Touriga Nacional produces small, dark-skinned grapes that produce opaque black wines of great extract and high tannins - it gives grip, body, and structure to the blend.
Touriga Franca has a thinner skin and consequently produces wines lighter in colour and tannins than Touriga Nacional. It contributes fruit, aroma, suppleness and roundness.
Tinta Roriz is the Portuguese name for Tempranillo and its high sugar content and low acidity contribute colour and fruit.
Tinta Barroca which is normally grown at highish altitudes and on north-facing slopes, is prized for producing wines of delicacy, finesse and with smooth, velvety fruit. It brings elegance and sweet, ripe fruit to the final blend.
Finally Tinto Cão produces fine and complex wines, though it is probably the least important of the 5 grapes as its painfully small yields have reduced plantings to almost insignificant levels.
The Region
Vintage Port accounts for only a small percentage of the total Port production - which includes Tawny, Ruby, Late Bottled Vintage, Single Quinta Vintage styles, among others - but is the finest, longest-lived and most expensive style that is produced. The best are as good as any wine in existence.
With the exception of legendary vineyards like Quinta do Noval Nacional and Quinta do Vesuvio, Vintage Port is made from a blend of wines from a producer's finest plots. It is aged for around 18 months in wooden casks before bottling; from then on the watch-word is patience. At least 15 years ageing – and for the top wines it will be significantly longer – is required before the tannins, spirit and fruit are fully integrated. Indeed, the finest examples can last well over 50 years.
Vintage Port is only made in exceptional years (normally around three times per decade) with considerable stylistic variation between different years and shippers. However, they all share a sweet, warming, spicy richness, power and complexity. In other good but not great vintages, many shippers produce a Single Quinta Vintage Port from their finest vineyard. These are made in the same way and have the same style as Vintage Port but tend to mature faster and are less profound. All Vintage Port throws a sediment as it matures, and thus requires decanting.
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Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
Release Date: 6/1/2005
LIST PRICE: $17.99 (you save $3.60)
Biographical note:
Rick Riordan (www.rickriordan.com) is the author of the # 1 New York Times best-selling The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero; The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune; The Heroes of Olympus Book Three: The Mark of Athena; the #1 New York Times best-selling The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid; The Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The Throne of Fire; The Kane Chronicles, Book Three: The Serpent's Shadow; as well as the five books in the #1 New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.
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Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse-Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends -- one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena -- Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.


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There was a campaign to send former NPA boss Nxasana packing - Casac
Mxolisi Nxasana has claimed in legal papers that President Jacob Zuma lied under oath about him willingly leaving his position as National Director of Public Prosecutions.
The former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head filed papers in an application brought by Corruption Watch and Freedom Under Law aimed at trying to recover the R17 million paid to Nxasana when he left the NPA.
Former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana has filed papers in an application aimed at trying to recover the R17 million paid to him as a part of a settlement agreement when he left the NPA.
Director of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (Casac), Lawson Naidoo, says the contents of Nxasana's affidavit should be a huge cause for concern.
The story that he paints is that he was forced out of office and that there was an abuse of public power by the President, the Minister of Justice and Minister of State Security.Lawson Naidoo, Director of CASAC
He states very simply that he had never at anytime sought to be relieved of his duties, which is what the President had alleged in his own affidavit in this matter.Lawson Naidoo, Director of CASAC
In a legal document filed by Zuma as part of this case, he says that Nxasana asked to leave the NPA.
However, Nxasana has filed his own papers in which says "the President's version in this regard is false".
Mr Nxasana clearly states that the President's version is false.Lawson Naidoo, Director of CASAC
Naidoo says Zuma has failed to produce the documents showing that Nxasana requested to leave office.
He believes that there was a campaign started by the NPA's Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi, who were struck off the roll of advocates, to force Nxasana to leave office.
Nxasana says he is willing to resume his duties and pay back the R17 million that was given to him upon his exit.
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Lobbyists have kept minimum wage for servers and others at only $2.13 for 20 years
This Valentine's Day, the restaurant industry's busiest day of the year, a new research report shows that women who work in the industry face systematic discrimination, poverty wages, a lack of sick days, and five times more harassment than the general female workforce.
One major cause of poverty for these working women is that restaurant lobbyists have succeeded in keeping the federal minimum wage for servers and other tipped workers frozen at only $2.13 per hour for the past 20 years.
The new report, "Tipped Over the Edge," was released today on Capitol Hill by Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC-United), U.S. Representatives Donna Edwards and Eleanor Holmes Norton, and other major research and advocacy organizations, including Family Values @ Work, HERVotes Coalition, The Institute For Women's Policy Research, Momsrising, National Coalition On Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable, National Council For Research On Women, National Organization For Women, National Partnership For Women & Families, National Women's Law Center, Wider Opportunities For Women, Women Of Color Policy Network (NYU Wagner), and 9to5 National Association for Working Women.
"Everything else has gone up in the past 20 years – meal prices, CEO pay, and the cost of basic necessities like housing and health care," said ROC-United Director Saru Jayaraman. "Congress needs to say no to restaurant lobbyists so the women who serve America its food can afford to eat."
Mayaba Liebenthal, a server in New Orleans, said it is difficult surviving on $2.13 an hour. "I have had my phone and electricity cut off, having to make the decision of what I could without for a few days until I could afford it," she said, "Millions of people across America like myself deserve more."
Findings in the report include the following…
Profiting from poverty.
Since 52% of all restaurant workers are women, but 66% of tipped workers are women, the lower minimum wage for tipped workers is essentially creating legalized gender inequity in the restaurant industry. In most industries, the gender wage gap is due to employer discrimination, but in the restaurant industry, it's also a matter of law.
7 of the 10 lowest-paid occupations in the United States are restaurant occupations. Most of these occupations are majority female and pay median wages below the poverty line.
Servers – of whom 71 percent are female – are almost three times more likely to be paid below the poverty line than the general workforce and nearly twice as likely to need food stamps as the general popula tion.
Despite having the same poverty rate for the overall workforce of 6.7 percent, states that follow the federal tipped subminimum wage have a much higher poverty rate for servers than states without a subminimum wage (19.4 percent vs. 13.6 percent), and this burden of poverty falls mostly on women.
Discrimination by design.
The industry follows a conscious business model of confining women to the lower-paid positions within restaurants. Women are hired for only 19 percent of chef positions, for example, even though traditionally most women are more likely to do a majority of the cooking at home.
In addition, women are confined to the lower-paying seg ments of the industry such as quick-serve and family style rather than the highest-paying fine dining segment. So even within the same job classification of server, full-time, year-round female servers are paid just 68 percent of what male servers are paid ($17,000 vs. $25,000 annually). Over a work career, that means the industry takes an extra $320,000 from each female server – money that might otherwise make it possible to buy a home or car or send children to college.
Five times more sexual harassment.
Nearly 37 percent of all sexual harassment charges filed by women with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) come from the restaurant industry –
more than 5 times the rate for the general female workforce.
Food handling while sick.
While only 31 percent of U.S. employers don't provide health coverage for employees, 90 percent of restaurant workers surveyed nationwide reported not being provided employer-paid sick days or health benefits. Two–thirds reported having to cook, prepare, and/or serve food while sick because they could not afford to take unpaid time off.
Unpredictable scheduling.
Restaurants typically choose not to provide workers with predictability and more than a few days' advance notice of schedules, a burden that falls hardest on women juggling child care or elder care arrangements.
Raise the minimum wage for servers and other tipped workers
In 1996, restaurant industry lobbyists convinced Congress to overturn 30 years of past practice that provided that the subminimum wage for tipped workers automatically rose with federal minimum wage increases for other workers.
Since then, seven states have eliminated the subminimum status of tipped workers entirely and provide that restaurants must pay them at least the minimum wage.
But even if the federal subminimum for tipped workers were raised to 70 percent of the normal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour (the same percentage as before 1996), that increase to $5.08 per hour would immediately improve incomes for the families of nearly 837,200 workers, 630,000 of whom are female, who are not in states that already provide higher minimums or subminimums, and raise the wage floor for five million women. It would also decrease the gender pay equity gap in the industry by one fifth.
"Poverty-wage women are subsidizing restaurant CEOs and their Wall Street shareholders," said Jayaraman "It's Robin Hood in reverse."
The National Restaurant Association just released its 2012 forecast, which predicts the restaurant industry will earn a record-breaking $635 billion in revenue this year, despite the country's economic downturn.
Over the years, the industry has become dominated by wealthy chains that often have large Wall Street stockholders. These chains lead the National Restaurant Association in fighting to keep wages low and benefits out of this growing industry.
For example, Darden Restaurant Co., the nation's largest full-service chain, made more than a half billion dollars in net income in fiscal 2011. Darden owns and operates approximately 1,900 restaurants, including Capital Grille, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, and 17 Seasons. Major shareholders include J.P. Morgan Chase, State Street Corporation, Capital Research Global Investors, Lazard Asset Management, and other Wall Street banks and investment companies. Darden's CEO, Clarence Otis Jr., a former executive of J.P. Morgan; Kidder, Peabody & Company; and First Boston Corporation, had compensation in 2011 of $8,480,148 along with stock shares and options worth $22,126,933.
In addition to an increase in the subminimum wage for tipped workers and a raise and indexing to inflation of the federal minimum wage for all workers, the report's recommendations include establishing a national standard for paid sick days; mandatory sexual harassment training; support for job training and career ladders; stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws; and support for collective organizing among restaurant workers.


text: This was not a good week for the major corporations of the world. Volkswagen's diesel scandal has all but erased its bottom line, Uber paid big to settle a pair of class-action lawsuits, Apple threw a bunch of money at a patent troll to make it go away (but only for three years) and, the FBI spent over a million dollars opening the San Bernardino iPhone. Here's who paid what and why, by the numbers.


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Have you wondered what all the excitement is about at LINX Summer Camps? This is your family's opportunity to see what we are all about!
Whether you are interested in dance, theater, sports, adventure, academic enrichment, or a general camp, we have what you need. Our outstanding camps for children 3 years through 10th grade feature Red Cross Certified swim lessons and a full array of camp activities. Come see why we are the fastest growing camp in New England.


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Consistent with the Philippine National Police's mandated functions of enforcing the law, preventing and controlling crimes, maintaining peace and order and public safety, the Bohol Tourist Police Unit shall continuously train and maintain adequate number of personnel to be deployed in its area of responsibility to cater the public safety and special needs of tourists in order to ensure their safe, stress-free, and worthwhile stay in this part of the country.
The Bohol Tourist Police Unit is envisioned to institutionalize a special PNP Unit whose members possess special qualities of competence, professionalism and dependability, totally devoted to serving with pride and enthusiasm, the needs of both foreign and domestic tourists towards the attainment of a highly competitive, tourist and environmental-friendly region, thereby making Bohol as one of the best tourist destinations in the world.
In order to effectively carry out its mission, the Tourist Police Unit is assigned the following specific functions, to wit:
- Enforce the law and prevent and control crimes in their assigned area of jurisdiction.
- Ensure the public safety of the tourists and residents in the locality by conducting regular patrol and appropriate police presence to places of tourist interest.
- Facilitate and provide tourists with adequate assistance, service, and security protection.
- Monitor and investigate all cases involving tourist in coordination with concerned local police stations, resolve conflicts, and take immediate action on security and public safety concerns of tourists which are brought to its attention.
- In times of crises, secure and contain critical areas and immediately call for the participation of emergency responders and the Crisis Management Council (CMC).
- Assist in the conduct of emergency/disaster response like Search and Rescue and CPR/First Aid.
- Promote good understanding among people in the tourism business in advocating the importance of public safety, preservation and rehabilitation of natural resources, and cooperation in helping correct and mitigate the problems of environmental deterioration.
White Unit Name which means purity and completion in the performance of duty, with red background that signifies leadership qualities, promotes determination and motivates us to take action in the conduct of tourist protection and welfare.
Three Stars which symbolizes the three congressional districts of Bohol and the territorial integrity wherein this Unit will provide unwavering services to the boholano people especially its tourists.
Dominant Blue Color which means that this unit is trustworthy.
Green Laurel which depicts honor, dignity, and privilege of being a member of this noble unit of the Philippine National Police.
The Two Arms in the middle depict the blood compact between Sikatuna and Legazpi which emphasizes friendliness towards foreign and local tourists.
The Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Floating Restaurants, and Dolphins are the highlights in Bohol Tourism.
The Yellow Ring symbolizes optimism and initiatives, the black marking "Bohol Provincial Police Office, the head of this unit" depicts competence, discipline, excellence, professionalism, and strong will in giving an impression of authority and power.
The PNP Philosophy, Service, Honor, and Justice.
Lastly, the "Letter i" which means information-provider to the general public especially both foreign and local tourists.


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UPDATE: These specials are no longer available. For similar specials we may have in store, please contact us on (07) 3552 7000. You can also subscribe to our monthly Newsletter (see panel at right) or follow us on Facebook to make sure you're first to hear about any new specials.
We've got some great specials right now…Some of these are very limited, so be quick or call first to make sure we've got the model or colour you're after in stock.
Yamaha PDX-11 – $99 (save $30 )
This funky little system from Yamaha delivers impressive sound…with mains or battery power and rugged build it's designed to provide great music anywhere.
The PDX-11 has a 10cm woofer and a separate tweeter for crisp, punchy sound, and has a remote control too. The iPod/iPhone dock is certified 'Made for iPod & iPhone' by Apple, and there's a 3.5mm aux jack too to connect up any other devices or phones.
Normally $129, now just $99.
Yamaha PDX-13 – $119 (save $30 )
The PDX-13 is a great sounding unit with a dedicated iPod / iPhone dock and aux input for other devices. There's an alarm that fades in your favourite music to wake you in the morning.
Available in three funky colours, it has a metal chassis for vibration-free sound, which is delivered by an 8cm full-range driver. It also comes with a handy remote control.
Normally $149, now just $119.
Niles OS 5.3 Outdoor Speakers – $289/pair (save $210)
These Niles outdoor speakers are built tough, exceeding US military anti-corrosion specifications. More importantly, they sound fantastic, with a 5″ carbon fibre woofer and a 1″ silk dome tweeter.
Finished in White. Normally $499 / pair, now just $289 / pair.
Sonos Wireless Hi Fi (save $79)
Sonos have done it again with their very cool and awesome sounding Play:3 and Play:5 wireless music systems.
At just $419 RRP, the Play:3 gives you great sound wherever you want it. Put two together and it's a seriously good stereo setup.
The Play:5 ups the ante with a 5-driver setup (2 tweeters, 2 midrange and 1 subwoofer) and RRPs for $599.
Special: Buy 2 xPlay:3 or Play:5 Wireless Audio Systems and get a free Sonos Zone Bridge worth $79.
Vita Audio (save 10%)
Vita Audio make stylish and fabulous sounding compact hi fis with full DAB+ digital radio capability.
The popular R1 DAB+ digital radio has recently been joined by two new models: R2i and R4i.
The R2i comes with an iPod dock & remote control and the top of the range R4i with subwoofer, iPod dock, remote control & CD player, offering premium sound quality and design at great prices.
Available in a range of colours and timber finishes. RRP is $399 (R1) $650 ( R2i) and $1,299 ( R4i), but we are offering 10% off each model for a short time only!
Denon Noise Cancelling Headphones (save $248)
These Denon NC-800 noise-cancelling headphones are a real treat for the regular traveller (or parent with noisy kids!). They're extremely comfortable for long periods of use, and eliminate up to 99% of ambient noise. Best of all, they sound great, and even have a 'Restorer' mode that helps MP3 files sound more like their CD originals.
Normally $499, our Winter special lets you buy 2 pairs for just $750 – the second pair is half price!
NAD C375 Amp + Free PP375 Phono Pre-amp (save $149)
If you're into serious hi fi – and has a good LP collection – how about this package? A NAD C375BEE integrated amplifier with a free NAD PP375 Phono Pre-amp.
The C375 is a beast of an amplifier, with 2 x 150W output and a range of technologies from NAD's high-end M3 Masters Series amplifier.
The PP375 phono stage module is installed into the rear of the amplifier and provides gorgeous sound from phono inputs.
Only two sets of this package are available.
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Update: Sony has gone and made the marriage of PlayStation Now and PC official with a formal announcement.
The service will cost £12.99 in the UK and has the following minimum system requirements:
- Windows 7 (SP1), 8.1 or 10
- 3.5 GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.8 GHz AMD A10 or faster
- 300 MB or more; 2 GB or more of RAM
- Sound card; USB port
Sony also recommends that you use a 5Mbps internet connection for the service. Streaming games requires a fair thwack of bandwidth and low latency, so don't go expecting perfect results on a crummy internet package.
Sony is also releasing a PS4 wireless dongle that on September 15 that allows DualShock controllers to connect to a PC or Mac. The device is priced at $24.99 (UK price pending). Huzzah!
Original story: Sony has unintentionally leaked its plans to bring its PlayStation Now service to PC.
According to Videogamer, the information escaped the grasp of Sony through metadata on the European PlayStation blog which contained images labelled "PS Now on PC Announce Post".
Leaks don't really get any more explicit than that. What's the point in tantalising leaks if there isn't any mystery for games journalists to speculate over? If this keeps up, we're out of here.
PlayStation Now is a game streaming service which sends remotely run PS3 games to other devices over the interwebs. The service can currently stream games to the PS4, PS Vita and PS3.
PlayStation's decision to bring Now to PCs is carefully timed. Microsoft will soon be launching its Xbox Play Anywhere initiative which allows players to purchase one title that will work across both PC and the Xbox One. Microsoft's latest strategy for world domination is an open ecosystem where people can travel between different platforms, leaving the PlayStation feeling a little isolated.
PS Now on PC is a way for the Sony to try and close that gap, but it's going to take more than streaming last-gen games to impress PC gamers.
More word on the service launch date when Sony makes an official announcement.


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Air Resources
Learn about the many ways air pollution can harm both your health and the atmosphere and what you can do to help protect the air we breath.
Back to Learn about Air page.
On this page:
Acid Rain
"Acid rain" is air pollution produced when acid chemicals are incorporated into rain, snow, fog, or mist. The "acid" in acid rain comes from sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, products of burning coal and other fuels from certain industrial processes.
- Acid Rain Site for Kids
- Acid Rain Site for Students
- Effects of Acid Rain on Surface Waters
- Effects of Acid Rain on Forests
- EPA Acid Rain Program
Air Pollution
- Current Air Quality Conditions
- National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) - The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set NAAQS for six common air pollutants:
- Ozone Layer Protection
- Toxic Air Pollutants
- Visibility
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse gases trap some of the Earth's outgoing energy, thus retaining heat in the atmosphere.
Indoor Air
How you address air pollution in your home can have a big effect on your family's health.
- Asthma
- Burn Wise - EPA partnership program that helps homeowners burn the right wood, the right way, in the right wood-burning appliance to protect home, health, and the air we breathe.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Indoor Air Quality
- Mold and Moisture
- Smoke-free Homes and Cars
- Radon
What You Can Do
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Climate Change: What You Can Do
- Find ENERGY STAR Products
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Being a Leader is Hard. If there is one thing I have learned in the last 16 years of being in a formal leadership role, it's that it's really hard to be an engaging and inspiring leader. There have been many times that I have thought I'm just not cut out for leadership. I would get feedback that I'd been too hard on someone and that I'd impacted them with something I said in a meeting. Then I'd hear that I wasn't holding people accountable or giving too much away to clients – that I was too nice. How can this be? It seemed that my reputation was both that I was too nice and not nice enough at the same time. Time to give up and go back to the simple life of an individual contributor, right?
Finding a balance of Heart and Edge
When my business partner and founder of IHHP – Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry – said in a keynote a few years ago that a leader must balance "heart and edge", it hit me that was what I was struggling with. Clearly, I had the ability to demonstrate both, but I wasn't being strategic and purposeful about when I was using either of those approaches. I was doing it by default without thinking – I'd show too much heart by worrying too much about how someone was feeling in a situation where they really needed me to set high expectations for them. Conversely, I'd be too headstrong and sure I was right when the person really needed me to listen to them and value their input.
The key to being an effective leader that can balance heart and edge, is to be aware of the situation, the people involved, your emotional state, and be thoughtful about what is needed in that situation. Lets start by defining what heart and edge are:
What is heart?
In our Leadership Reputation program, we identify three competencies that make up heart:
- Humility
- Listen without Bias
- Creates connection
What is Edge?
We have identified that people who have Edge demonstrate the following competencies:
- Sets challenging expectations
- Holds Self and Others to Account
- Stands with Conviction
Applying heart and edge competencies
I often mentor new sales people at IHHP. The sales people we hire are experienced, self-motivated and highly competent, but it can still take 12-18 months for them to build their businesses. Invariably at around 9 months, the sales person gets frustrated because they aren't seeing results yet and they start to question whether all the hard work they have been putting in is worth it. At this point, it's natural that their sales activities start to decline.
My old approach as a sales manager would be to hold them accountable to the activities and use "Edge" to push them through. The problem is that senior sales people like ours know what they need to do – they don't need me telling them that. What they need from me is "Heart", specifically for me to connect with them and acknowledge that what they are going through is hard, and normal. Then let them know I believe in them, that they are doing all the right things and they need to be persistent and patient and the results will come.
Now, if at the 12-15 month mark we can't see the results coming on the horizon, then I would have to move to employing Edge – setting high expectations and holding them accountable to their activities. Fortunately we've not had anyone reach that point.
Of the six competencies that make up Heart and Edge, I think the most important is Humility. The reason is that no matter how hard you plan and try, you are going to make mistakes; you are going to have too much edge when you should have employed heart and vice versa. When you have humility, it means people don't see you as having to be perfect and they know you will accept feedback and work on changing yourself.
When someone has humility, they are given grace to make mistakes without it having a big impact on their relationships.
Putting it all together
Next time you are in a difficult situation, think to yourself: is this a time when I should listen, connect and demonstrate heart, or is it a time to set high expectations, hold people accountable and demonstrate edge. You won't get it right every time, but you will get it right a lot more often if you are being thoughtful about how you approach the challenging leadership moments you face.
I've been able to be more thoughtful about when I am showing up with heart or edge, and while I still mess it up occasionally, I haven't had people telling me I'm either too nice or not nice enough. Thank goodness because I was starting to wonder if I could really lead people. Turns out I'm not so bad at it after all!


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Instagram, the photo-sharing app of record for the smartphone generation, has a way of making everything look good. The app is so popular that products are now being designed to stand out in its photos — not to mention companies and organizations seeking free advertising by creating convenient photo-ops for social media. If you're looking to shoot your latest masterpiece, Dallas has a lot to offer. Here are five spots in the city practically guaranteed to get you Liked.
1. The Giant Eyeball
It may be fenced off at the moment, but taking a photo of artist Tony Tasset's 30-foot sculpture of his own eyeball is pretty much mandatory if you're spending time downtown. Don't ask why it's there, just stick your phone through the fence and choose a scary-looking filter.
2. Dallas Alley in the West End Historic District
West End Marketplace may have closed, but the photogenic arches of Dallas Alley still remain at 2019 N Lamar Street. Seriously, it's hard to make neon lights look bad on camera.
3. The Traveling Man of Deep Ellum
The three Traveling Man statues near the DART station in Deep Ellum, created by artist Brad Oldham, are more than happy to pose for a photo with you and your friends. Try to catch them on a day when they're more dressed up than usual.
4. The Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
Opened in 1933, this span across the Trinity was converted to a pedestrian-only bridge and park in 2014. There's no better place to snap a photo of the Dallas skyline, or the many bridges of the Trinity River Corridor. The park even offers daily fitness classes — maybe try taking a post-Zumba selfie so everyone knows you work out.
5. The Reunion Tower Observation Deck
You all knew this one was coming. Sure, it's the second place tourists go after a mandatory gawking session at Dealey Plaza, but you'd be lucky to find a better view of the downtown skyline anywhere else. So swallow your fear of heights, buy a ticket and take an elevator ride to Instagram fame.


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In a Senate Commerce committee hearing, "A Growth Agenda: Reducing Unnecessary Regulation," on Wednesday, February 1, Senate Democrats called the January 31 regulatory executive order "arbitrary" and "mindless" (learn more about the order here). Ranking Member Nelson (D-FL) criticized the order for its hyper focus on the costs and lack of attention to the benefits of regulations for public health and safety. Chairman Thune (R-SD) briefly commented on the order, calling its intention positive, although its form "blunt." One witness, Professor Lisa Heinzerling of Georgetown University, echoed Senator Nelson and called the order "arbitrary" and remarked that the two for one ratio is a better "soundbite" than policy. Another witness, Rosario Palmieri of the National Association of Manufacturing, stressed the need to form a better balance in the regulatory process, emphasizing the analysis of the cost/benefit value of a regulation. The hearing did little to illustrate any clarifying aspects of the order, which is still greatly unexplained by the White House. The execution of the executive order, the implications on the various elements of the already strenuous review process, and the authority of the OMB Director remain unclear and will have to be explained soon or criticism from Congress is likely to grow. One thing is clear, without further guidance, regulatory personnel at all agencies will have a tough time getting work done even after the current regulatory freeze is lifted.
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Thai Oct factory output rises for 3rd month, but less than forecast
[BANGKOK] Thailand's industrial output rose for a third straight month in October, buoyed by demand for cosmetics, chemicals and petroleum, but the gain was much smaller than expected, suggesting the recovery remains fragile.
The Industry Ministry said on Wednesday its manufacturing production index (MPI) in October was up 0.1 per cent from a year earlier. A Reuters poll had forecast a rise of 0.75 per cent.
In September, output rose a revised 1.13 per cent from a year earlier, rather than the 0.6 per cent increase reported earlier after August's 3.18 per cent gain.
Industrial goods accounted for 80 per cent of total exports in October, which surprisingly slumped 4.2 per cent from the year before, customs data showed earlier. Shipments are worth about two-thirds of the economy.
Capacity utilisation was 65.4 per cent in October after a revised 65.46 per cent in September.
Exports have contracted in the past three years, frustrating the junta's efforts to revive South-east Asia's second-largest economy since taking power in May 2014 to end prolonged street protests.
Last week, the state planning agency predicted exports would be flat this year, rather than fall 1.9 per cent as previously projected. It expected the economy to grow 3.2 per cent this year, up from 2.8 per cent last year.


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Cloud Of Suspicion Hangs Over Md. Man In Robyn Gardner DisappearanceIt's been three years since Robyn Gardner disappeared while vacationing in Aruba with a Gaithersburg businessman. Gary Giordano was the last person to see her alive. To this day, a cloud of suspicion hangs over him.
Md. Lawsuit Arising From Death In Aruba DroppedAn American Express subsidiary is dropping its complaint against a Maryland man jailed for months in the presumed death of his traveling companion in Aruba.
Dismissal Denied For Md. Man Jailed Over Woman's Suspected Death In ArubaAn American Express subsidiary is suing Gary Giordano of Gaithersburg over a travel insurance policy he took out in Robyn Gardner's name before their Caribbean vacation.
American Express Suing Md. Man Suspected Of Killing Md. Woman In Aruba An American Express subsidiary is suing a Maryland man who was jailed for months in Aruba in the suspected death of his traveling companion.
Indecency Case Dropped For Md. Man Held In ArubaMaryland prosecutors are dropping an indecent exposure charge against a man who was held for months in Aruba in the presumed death of his traveling companion.
Robyn Gardner's Family Marks A Year Since She DisappearedOne year later and no new leads. Maryland native Robyn Gardner vanished in Aruba but her family isn't giving up hope that she's alive.
Man Held In Aruba Sues Over Travel Insurance ClaimA Maryland man who was suspected in the presumed death of his traveling companion in Aruba is seeking to collect on a travel insurance policy in the woman's name.
Gary Giordano Arrested After Allegedly Having Sex In CarThe man once considered a person of interest in the disappearance of a Maryland woman in Aruba is once again the target of a police investigation. Gary Giordano was arrested in Annapolis Tuesday.
Gaithersburg Man Suspected In Aruba Death Talks On NBC ShowA Maryland man held for four months in the presumed death of his traveling companion in Aruba says he struggled to get back to shore while the pair were snorkeling and that his companion never made it.
Giordano Denies Involvement In Aruba DisappearanceHis side of the story. The only man suspected in the disappearance of a Maryland woman in Aruba finally talks about what happened the day she vanished.
Suspect In Frederick Woman's Aruba Disappearance Back In U.S.From an Aruban jail to New York City. The man accused in the disappearance of Frederick native Robyn Gardner touched down at JFK Airport Wednesday night. A judge said there is not enough evidence to keep him behind bars.
Md. Man Getting Out Of Aruba Jail But Still SuspectHe's the key suspect in the disappearance of a Maryland woman in Aruba but now Gary Giordano is a free man. A judge released him hours ago.
Aruban Release: Suspect In Missing Woman Case Expected Home SoonMajor developments in the criminal investigation involving a Maryland man in Aruba. Gary Giordano is being set free because of a lack of evidence in the disappearance of Robyn Gardner.
Aruba Orders Release Of Gaithersburg Man Suspected In DeathDrama in Aruba as a judge rules police must release Gary Giordano-- the prime suspect in the disappearance of his lover.


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Q: What is a proper watering amount for summer time Bermuda grass?
A: Due to the intense high temperatures in our climate, summer time watering is extremely important. With temperatures regularly above 100 degrees it is important to make sure that your system is applying an adequate amount of water for your yard. Generally speaking, in the conditions stated above, it is necessary to water Bermuda grass a minimum of 3 inches per week. To check if your system is able to produce these conditions you must perform a water audit. The easiest way to do this is to get small cups or saucers and place them throughout your yard. Then let your system water its full cycle, and measure the water in the cups to establish the average distribution of water for 1 cycle. If you average 1 inch per 30 minute cycle then you know you need to water 3 times per week to keep your lawn healthy.
Q: What is the best time to water my grass?"
A: It is best to water turf when the temperature is cool. During the summertime early mornings or late afternoon is best. This is to reduce the amount of evaporation due to high temperatures. In the winter time it is best to water around on sunny days.
Q: "When is a good time to fertilize my lawn?"
A: Fertilization timing is dependant on the type of grass you have. Here in
Q: "What is all this sticky stuff on my oleanders?"
A: During the growing season, oleanders grow rapidly and push out a lot of new growth. Aphids are attracted by this new growth. The sticky stuff in question is what is commonly referred to as "Honey Dew." Honeydew is a sugar-rich sticky liquid, secreted by aphids as they feed on the plant. When their mouthpart penetrates the phloem, the sugary, high-pressure liquid is forced out of the gut's terminal opening often landing on the leaves. This causes the leaves to appear shiny or glossy. Aphid infestation can be treated through the use on contact insecticides applied to the foliage of the affected plant. Call us for a free estimate.
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A: Yellow spots within the turf zones are caused by a few things. The most common cause is uneven or inadequate watering. Make sure that your turf is receiving at least 3 inches of even coverage of water. The second most common reason is dog urine. Urine has ammonia in it, which in high concentration can kill grass. However ammonia can also be beneficial as it has nitrogen in it. If the urine is diluted it will not leave spots. After you notice your dog, cat, or other pet urinating in the turf, water it down with your garden hose, this will eliminate the spotting problem over time. The third most common reason for spotting would be a turf fungus. Turf which is stressed is susceptible to disease. Most frequently, lack of water is the cause of stress. When turf turns off-color (blue to grey) soak the area with water immediately. The turf will usually recover; if not, a fungicide application will halt the spread of the disease for 20 days. Fungicide applications start at $45.00 and go up depending on square footage of the affected area. Yellow spots can also be caused by irregular or uneven mowing. Refer to the mowing height section for more information.
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RE: st: Interval variables as independent variables
Maarten buis <firstname.lastname@example.com>
RE: st: Interval variables as independent variables
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:54:40 +0000 (GMT)
--- "Jessica A.Jakubowski" asked:
>>>> I have data that includes an income variable measured at the
>>>> interval level, e.g.:
>>>> 1= less than $10,000
>>>> 2= $10,000-$15,000
>>>> I would like to know if Stata has a way to deal with interval
>>>> variables on the right-hand side of the regression equation, that
>>>> is, as an independent variable.
--- Maarten buis answered:
>>> I can see two alternative strategies (there may well be more):
>>> 2) Alternatively you can scale the income variable such that it
>>> optimally predicts the outcome variable
--- Austin Nichols answered:
>> Usually it is better to make indicators, e.g.
>> tab income, gen(d)
>> reg y d*
--- "Feiveson, Alan H. (JSC-SK311)" answered:
> But suppose one is trying to make a prediction model from actual
> income, not an income range? Then wouldn't some adjustment have to be
> made for the predictor variable being measured with error? If so,
Austin's answer is a special case of my point 2): you can think of that
model as simultaneously estimating a scale for these categories and an
effect of this scaled income. The scale defines the relative distances
between the categories, such that the linear effect of this scaled
income optimally predicts the outcome.
Lets say we have three categories: poor, middle, and rich. In order to
identify the scale we need to fix the origin and the unit of the scale.
Lets say we fix the origin at poor and the unit at the distance between
poor and rich. In that case our scale would measure the position of
middle relative to poor and rich, and will most likely be a number
between 0 and 1. Lets call this number "a". It is this a together with
the effect of scaled income that we want to estimate. If we create
dummies for poor medium and rich, than we can say that the scaled
income variable would be:
scaled_inc = 0 poor + a middle + 1 rich
and the effect of of that variable on some dependent variable y is:
y = b + c*scaled_inc
= b + c*(0 poor + a middle + 1 rich)
= b + c a middle + c rich
If we entered income just as a set of dummies dummies (with poor as
reference category) we would have gotten:
y = b0 + b1 middle + b2 rich
So we can directly derive both the scaling and the effect of scaled
income from this regression model with income dummies:
c = b_2
a = b1/b2
Below is an application using 4 categories:
*-------------------- begin example ----------------------
sysuse auto, clear
recode rep78 1=2
tab rep78, gen(d)
reg mpg d2 d3 d4 foreign weight
// the effect of scaled repair status is the effect of d4
// the scale values to each categories are:
// d1 = 0
// d2:
nlcom _b[d2]/_b[d4]
// d3:
nlcom _b[d3]/_b[d4]
// d4 = 1
*---------------------- end example ---------------------
You can see how this can be extended to more than 4 categories. An
interesting extension here would occur if you have an interaction
effect, e.g. with time. In that case you could enforce the constraint
that the scaling of income remains constant over time, but that the
effect changes, and this would be a testable constraint. This idea is
implemented in -propcnsreg- and is discussed in Buis, Maarten L. (2008)
"Scaling levels of education" http://home.fsw.vu.nl/m.buis/ .
-- Maarten
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the literature of the Indian diaspora
Author: Emmanuel Sampath Nelson
Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group
Category: Literary Criticism
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View: 7099Adopting the concept of diaspora--literally dispersal, or the scattering of a people--to the historical and contemporary presence of people of Indian subcontinental origin in other areas of the world, Emmanuel Nelson uses this paradigm to analyze Indian expatriate writing. In Reworlding, Nelson has commissioned fourteen critical essays by as many scholars to examine major areas of the diaspora--among them Britain, the United States, Canada, Trinidad, Fiji, Singapore, East and South Africa--and prominent literary figures, including Salman Rushdie, V. S. Naipaul, Kamala Markandaya, Bharati Mukherjee, and Raja Rao. Collectively, the essays demonstrate that the various literary traditions within the Indian diaspora share certain common resonances engendered by historical connections, spiritual affinities, and racial memories. Individually, they provide challenging insights into the particular experiences and writers. At the core of the diasporic writing is the haunting presence of India and the shared anguish of personal loss that generate the aesthetics of "reworlding" underlying and unifying this body of literature. This collection will be of value to scholars and students of Indian writing in English, postcolonial writing in general, and the literature of exile and immigration.


text: 1. The question before us is whether the appellant's decree is incapable of execution by limitation. He sued in the Munsifs Court for possession of certain land and to recover damages. The Munsif decreed possession but dismissed the claim for damages. An appeal was preferred to the Judge, who (28th February 1873), affirmed the decree giving possession and remanded the case, under Section 351 of Act VTII of 1859, for adjudication as to the amount of damages due. An appeal was preferred from the Judge's decision to the High Court on the 23rd May 1873, and was pending till 6th March 1874, when the decision as to possession was modified and the Court did not interfere with the order of remand made by the Judge. In the meantime the Munsif on the 25th April 1873, decreed damages, and an appeal was preferred to the Judge who decided it on the 7th June 1873. It will be seen that the Judge's order is prior to the date of the High Court's decision in the appeal before them. Appellant now takes out execution of the Judge's decree of the 7th June 1873. If the three years' limitation is to run from the former date, the application is barred, and this is the view taken by the lower Courts. But this view is erroneous. Where there has been an appeal, the limitation will run from the date of the final decree of the Appellate Court. We hold this to be the decree of the High Court and not that of the Judge, the 7th June 1873; the former was passed after the Judge's decree of the 7th June 1873, and must be held to be the final decree of the Appellate Court and to have finally determined the entire claim. The lower Courts seem to consider that there may be several final decrees of an Appellate Court in one and the same case, giving separate periods of limitation for separate portions of a claim in one and the same suit, and they refer to the High Court's decree as final on the point of possession and so affording a period of limitation for that portion, and the Judge's decree as final on the point of damages and affording another period of limitation for that portion of the claim, but this view is erroneous, both decrees cannot be final within the moaning of the limitation law. We reverse the order of the lower Court and remand the case for execution in duo course. Costs to abide the result.


text: 1. Visit a sheep farm Spring is the perfect time to make your own Ireland postcard, complete with rolling green hills, technicolour hedgerows – and hundreds of frisky, wriggly, newborn lambs! Each year at this time, new life is breathed into fields across Ireland, when lambing season transforms the many mountainsides into wool-flecked works of art. And the best thing about it all? You can get up close and personal with these cute critters by visiting any one of the countless farms that let you meet the lambs; or even watch the highly skilled sheepdogs that work to herd them all from place to place. 2. Live it up on St Patrick's Day You know you were thinking about this one – and we can't blame you! St Patrick's Day is undeniably the highlight of Ireland's social calendar, bring the whole island to life in an explosion of parades, music and green, green, green at every turn! While Dublin's celebrations are perhaps the most famous, countless festivals are held across every county, bringing colour, light and life to this patron saint's ancient legacy. For a real glimpse of the action, check out the Home of St Patrick Festival in counties Armagh and Down – spread across 17 days, this is one you won't soon forget. 3. Take a trip to our parks Among the 40 shades of green you'll find here are the green fingers of the people. Ireland is blessed with hordes of talented gardeners, busy landscapers and dedicated locals who love to tidy up their towns and share the spoils across our many beautiful public parks. Spring is the perfect time to reap the benefits of the hard work that's put in throughout the chilly autumn and winter months, with vibrant crocuses, silky tulips and luminous daffodils lighting up many a quiet corner. The Belfast Botanic Gardens are particularly spectacular, as are the grounds of Blarney Castle in County Cork; but for a real glimpse of wild beauty within the city limits, make your way to Dublin's Phoenix Park and watch the fallow deer enjoy the returning sun. 4. Sneak into the big hitters It's well known that Ireland's weather is mostly mild year round; still, it's natural for a lot of people to want to holiday in the summer. This pays big dividends for any lucky spring visitors, who can find it easier to find a spot at all their bucket list locations. From drinking in the views from the Cliffs of Moher all by yourself; to easily flagging down a cab for an unforgettable Belfast Black Taxi Tour; or snapping a pic of the deserted Game of Thrones® Kingsroad at the Dark Hedges, there can be huge benefits to making the trip to Ireland a little sooner than planned. 5. Work up a sweat After months spent curled up inside by the fire, spring means getting back out into nature and seeing the world wake up again. Ireland is a walker's paradise and no matter where you are, there's a hill with your name on it, scattered with bursts of colour from happy purple periwinkles, golden coltsfoot and delicate wild garlic. Make your way from Donegal to Antrim and hike the tail end of the mighty Appalachian Way that starts across the Atlantic in the US state of Georgia; or relish the superb seascapes of the Causeway Coast Way. For a dose of history to keep your mind occupied as you trek, the Glendalough Lake Walk can't be beaten. Trust us: once you start, you'll want to keep going, and going, and going... 6. Catch a spring shower During springtime, there'll always be a few rainy days to enjoy. You can pass the time in one of our lovely museums or very cosy pubs! But with this fast-changing weather comes those colourful rainbows – what the island is so famous for. You'll catch them everywhere in spring, from cities and coasts to our wild mountain landscapes – just make sure you have your camera at the ready! 7. Experience Ireland by bike A great way to see the best of Ireland's landscapes is by hopping on a bike and cycling on winding country roads, or along one of our Greenways. Not too cold and not too hot, take off and enjoy the sights along the Great Western Greenway in County Mayo, the Waterford Greenway, or the Comber to Newcastle Greenway. Or simply go off the beaten track and enjoy the sights and scents of our rural trails.


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Car-sharing services are increasingly popular in the United States, particularly in urban areas where it's more convenient and cost-efficient to borrow a car instead of own one. But many urban dwellers and visitors still find a car impractical because of parking, traffic and other concerns.
Enter bike-sharing services, which slowly but surely are making their way across the United States and Europe. As many cyclists know, bikes have low overhead, they're good for the environment, they're good for you and they're convenient. For those reasons and more, the growing number of bike-sharing services are popular where they are available.
One bike-sharing service getting a lot of attention lately is SoBi, or Social Bikes. The startup, founded by Ryan Rzepecki, approaches bike sharing differently, saving some serious cash upon deployment and giving riders more flexibility.
For those who aren't familiar with how resource-sharing services typically work, check out our story about the technology behind Zipcar. In a nutshell, cars are kept in small car lots (or bike stations in the case of B-Cycle, a company planning to deploy shared bikes in Chicago) throughout a given city. Users reserve them online and retrieve them at a designated time.
There is no human interaction required. Once the car (or bike) is reserved, users identify themselves by RFID (Zipcar) or personal identification number (B-Cycle), which unlocks the car (or bike). Done? Simply return the vehicle to the same lot. B-Cycle lets you return the bike to any B-Cycle station.
SoBi follows a similar path, but the technology is a bit more advanced.
"The way bike share systems like this typically work is you have these kiosks and docking stations throughout the city. One of the first successful bike share systems was one in Paris, which now has over 20,000 bikes," Rzepecki said. "In the U.S., there are new companies like Fixie and B-cycle, but our system takes it one step further technology-wise. The idea is that you can put all the authorization and the security systems right onto the bike itself."
SoBi doesn't use cycle stations; the bikes are parked throughout the city (starting in New York) at regular racks. Bikes could, in fact, be anywhere at any given time, not just at a designated station that could be blocks away. Users can grab any bike that isn't already reserved and drop it off anywhere. No need to search for a drop-off station.
Like a Zipcar, each SoBi bike has its own "lockbox" (shown above) that communicates wirelessly with SoBi servers via GPS and a cellular receiver (an H-24 module from Motorola). When you make a reservation online or via smartphone, a map displays all the bikes in the area and gives you the option of unlocking a specific bike by clicking on it.
"The server verifies your account and sends your account info to the lockbox, so you can unlock it with your PIN," Rzepecki said.
A smartphone isn't required, but it is the easiest way to reserve a bike. SoBi is working on a way to walk up to a bikes and enter your PIN. As long as the bike isn't already reserved, you'll be able to ride away.
"I think it's important to realize that not everybody is using smartphones. I think that's the trend, and we wanted to focus on where the technology is going, not where it's been," Rzepecki said. "But I think at the same time you have to accommodate people who might not be comfortable with launching an app and finding and unlocking a bike that way. And I don't think that people just want to use a keypad to enter their account number."
Because bikes could be locked anywhere at any given time, SoBi doesn't cater to those who like to plan far in advance. Rzepecki said the service is meant primarily for on-the-spot rentals, though a bike will remain locked – or "reserved" – for you up to 15 minutes after you reserve it. If you park a bike to run into the deli for a bagel, you'll have 10 minutes to return before someone else can grab it.
Because the lockbox contains a GPS module, a cell chip and a lock that works with a PIN pad, it obviously requires some power. SoBi is working out the kinks but plans to power the devices with a hub dynamo on the rear wheel.
The big questions about SoBi after "How does it work?" is what does it cost to implement. Rzepecki says a conventional bike sharing system with stations can run $3,000 to $4,000 per bike to launch. A SoBi lockbox can be produced for around $500 plus the cost of the bike. This makes it easier to deploy more bikes more quickly and eliminates much of the concern about finding space for bike stations.
There will be a few bike stations where people redistribute bikes around the city and where users can always find a bike. In fact, there will be a financial reward for users who return bikes to designated hubs, perhaps a buck or two per bike. That may not sound like much, but those little credits can add up fast, and riding a couple extra blocks isn't a big deal to most cyclists.
So what will it cost users? SoBi hasn't decided exactly how it wants users to pay for their bike use, but it will likely be via membership.
"I envision a system where a user pays an annual or monthly fee that grants you a certain amount of free time each day. Perhaps 90-120 minutes," Rzepecki said. "If you go over that amount, you will be charged a higher day-pass rate."
Of course there's concern about users destroying or stealing bikes. Rzepecki said those who lose or destroy a bike will be charged between $500 and $1,000—a typical amount for most bike sharing services.
Bike sharing services are still so rare that many people would be happy to have them at all. Still, it's wise to implement things the right way the first time around, and SoBi looks to be aiming for the best balance of cost and technology out of all the options thus far. The company is still a startup, though, so it's possible that SoBi will never extend outside of the Big Apple.
*This story was originally published by Ars Technica. *
Main photo: mclcbooks / Flickr. A line of bikes in a bike sharing program in Denver.
All other photos and video: Social Bikes
The Social Bicycle System from Ryan Rzepecki on Vimeo.


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"I'm sorry but it's going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I'm feeling great but taking my docs' advice to take it easy for just a few more days. Look forward to seeing you all soon." — Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney has confirmed that he will, however reluctantly, heed medical advice to rest up just a bit longer to fully recuperate from the virus that forced the postponement of his recent dates in Japan and Korea.
The 'Out There' world tour will now resume July 5 in Albany, NY, and the June 14-26 shows in Lubbock, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Nashville and Louisville have been rescheduled to October. Tickets for the original June dates will be honoured for the new dates detailed below.
The 'Out There' tour, as always, features music from the most beloved catalog in popular music, as Paul performs songs spanning his entire career – as a solo artist, member of Wings and of course as a Beatle. The set list will also include material from Paul's most recent studio album NEW, a global hit upon its release last year.
The McCartney live experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; in just three hours some of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music are relived; music which for many has shaped the very soundtrack of their lives. The last decade has seen Paul and his band perform in a staggeringly impressive range of venues and locations, including outside the Coliseum in Rome, in Moscow's Red Square, Buckingham Palace, at the White House, a free show in Mexico to over 400,000 people, and even broadcast live into Space! Featuring Paul's band of the last 10+ years – Paul "Wix" Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr. (drums) – the show never disappoints.
The tour also uses state of the art technology and production to ensure the entire audience has the best possible experience. With massive screens, lasers, fireworks, unique video content and, of course, the best songs in the world, a Paul McCartney show is so much more than just an ordinary concert. Paul's shows attract a multi generational audience from different backgrounds all brought together by his music.
Keep checking PaulMcCartney.com for further announcements.
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Re-scheduled dates in BOLD
July 5: Albany, NY – Times Union Center
July 7: Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Center
July 9: Chicago, IL – United Center
July 12: Fargo, ND – Fargodome
July 14: Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 16: Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
August 2: Minneapolis, MN – Target Field
August 5: Missoula, MT – Washington-Grizzly Stadium
August 7: Salt Lake City, UT – EnergySolutions Arena
August 10: Los Angeles, CA – Dodger Stadium
August 12: Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center
August 14: San Francisco, CA – Candlestick Park
– October 2: Lubbock, TX – United Spirit Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 14)
– October 11: New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
(Re-scheduled from June 19)
– October 13: Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
(Re-scheduled from June 16)
– October 15: Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 21)
– October 16: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 25)
– October 25: Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 22)
– October 28: Louisville, KY – Yum! Center
(Re-scheduled from June 26)


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