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The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Finance and Administration, Mr. David Kangah, has attributed the various degrees of violence that emanate from elections in Africa, particularly Ghana, to mistrust and suspicion among Ghanaians, especially politicians.
He made the observation at a special Regional Inter-Party Advisory Committee (RIPAC) meeting, held here in Koforidua last Thursday, which was organised by the EC, in collaboration with KAB Governance Consult, and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
The meeting, which was under the theme "Safeguarding the Integrity of the Ballot Election 2008," was to reflect and take stock of challenges that originated during the 2008 December presidential and parliamentary elections.
It was attended by representatives of the various political parties in the country, notably the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Convention Peoples' Party (CPP) among others, including traditional authorities, staffs of Information Services Department and the security agencies, to seek opinions and lasting solutions to election violence.
Speaking at the meeting, the EC boss indicated that in order to conduct elections free of violence, there was the need for Ghanaians, particularly politicians, to have confidence and trust in the work of the EC.
Issues of security, prevention of election violence, protection of the ballot boxes, registration of voters, replacement of voters Identity Cards (ID), choosing of Presiding Officers (PO) and party agents, were some of the major issues raised.
On issues of choosing PO and the snatching of ballot boxes, participants called on the EC to do thorough investigations into the backgrounds of individuals considering to be POs, as well as ensure adequate security at polling stations, to prevent others from snatching ballot boxes.
They also suggested the introduction of electronic registrations of prospective voters, which could help prevent individuals from multiple registration, and registration of minors.
The participants commended the EC for demonstrating a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties before, during, and after the elections, as well as other stakeholders who supported the elections.


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Dereck Chisora & David Haye release statements after brawl
- From the section Boxing
Dereck Chisora has "wholeheartedly" apologised for his part in a brawl with fellow Brit David Haye in Munich.
The duo clashed after Chisora's defeat by defending WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on Saturday night.
"I have let my family, my team and worst of all the sport I love down," added Chisora in a statement.
Haye also released a statement, saying he would, if requested, "happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch".
German prosecutors told BBC Sport on Monday that both fighters are suspected of committing offences that could carry prison terms.
Haye is suspected of grievous bodily harm - a crime which, if proven, carries a prison sentence of six months to 10 years.
Chisora, who admitted his behaviour was "inexcusable", is under suspicion of malicious injury, which carries a jail sentence of up to five years, and making a "threat". The latter is a lesser offence punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to one year.
The statement from Zimbabwean-born Chisora revealed he was sorry for his "part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career".
He added: "While my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that ultimately caused my frustrations to boil over, however this is of course no excuse."
Haye, who has retired from boxing but was at the fight working as a television pundit, added in his statement: "I realise I am no angel - and don't mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing's profile - but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas."
Haye, who has now returned home, left the country on a plane before he could be questioned but German police still want to speak to him.
Chisora and his trainer Don Charles were arrested at Munich airport before being released without charge on Sunday evening.
On top of a police investigation, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) general secretary, Robert Smith, says Haye and Chisora could face life bans from the sport.
"It's a possibility," Smith told BBC Radio 5 live. "The board have many powers. They can fine, they can suspend and they can withdraw a licence."
The BBBofC have confirmed that Chisora has been called to appear before hearing on 14 March in relation to his conduct before and after the fight with Klitschko.
The president of the Federation of German Professional Boxers, Dr Thomas Put, told BBC Sport Chisora should get a lifetime ban from the sport, admitting "he should never fight anywhere".
But Haye's trainer Adam Booth, who claimed Haye was acting in self defence, told BBC Radio 5 live: "If Dereck has apologised, then he deserves respect for that and I hope he goes on and has a successful boxing career."
Although Haye has retired from the sport, the board could choose to effectively ban him by denying him a licence if he seeks to fight again. However, Booth told 5 live on Monday he would only come out of retirement to fight one of the Kiltschkos.
The scenes unfolded after Haye showed up at the news conference to confront Vitali Klitschko, who he believes changed his mind on a potential fight between the pair.
But that sparked a verbal exchange with Haye and Chisora squaring up to each other before a brawl ensued.
Chisora accused Haye of "glassing him", before saying at least four times that he would shoot the former WBA heavyweight champion.
He added: "If David don't fight me, I am going to physically burn him."
Smith said the scuffle ranked among of the lowest moments in British boxing history.
"I'm very disappointed and very saddened that, in a sport I love, I have to deal with this," he added.
"I have to speak to the German Boxing Federation and German police and then take appropriate action. This is not good, it's bad, we have to deal with it accordingly."
Chisora has had part of his fight purse withheld by the World Boxing Council after slapping Klitschko at the pre-fight weigh-in on Friday.
Chisora spat water towards Klitschko's brother, Wladimir, moments before Saturday night's bout began.
More controversy followed when Chisora exchanged words with the Klitschko brothers after the result was announced.

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Bryan's Family Pharmacy was established in 2003 by owners Bryan and Mindy Hutcheson after observing a decline in the personal pharmacy services provided by large national chains. They wanted to bring back the personal services of the neighborhood pharmacy to cater to the residents of Lebanon.
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Automation in industries and manufacturing plants is a big advantage. It can make the life of the industry experts, a lot easier. Here is a comparative study between programmable logic controllers and distributed control system. It can help you to take your judicious decision.
Automation is a big field and it has a number of subcategories. Nowadays, automation is used as a tool in a number of places including industries, home, business, and a number of other places where human intervention may lead to errors or takes a lot of time to complete the activities. The main point of discussion here is industrial automation. Such type of automation systems and manufacturing automation systems are a little similar where the second one can be considered as a subcategory of the first one. Both types of automation systems will be discussed here.
Different automation systems available
In industrial automation systems, programmable logic controllers or PLCs were used till a few years ago. But now in bigger industries, distributed control systems are used as it has additional efficiency and a number of additional advantages. But in industries, where it is not possible to invest a lot of money for automation, PLCs are the best choices for them, as they are easy to use and are available at reduced prices. There are good and bad sides of PLCs or distributed control systems, which are mentioned here.
Good and bad sides of PLCs
If you consider manufacturing automation systems, both programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems can be implemented in order to get the final target. In case of PLCs or programmable logic controllers, the good sides are, they are cheap, can be used in a number of places, and consume very less power. But the bad sites are, programming them using computers are very difficult, requires a lot of maintenance, and the heart of PLCs should be maintained such that they do not get damaged, which might mark the in the production for a certain period of time.
Good and bad sides of distributed control system
Now coming to control systems, where the main advantages are, the systems being distributed, it will not mark the end of production if one unit stops functioning for a certain period of time. Compared to programmable logic controllers, the distributed control systems are not that tough to program and thus, it can be done by anybody who has very little knowledge related to computer systems and automation technology. They can be used in a number of industries and are more efficient than programmable logic controllers in case of bigger industries. But the main bad sides are, they are much costly compared to PLCs and thus, it cannot be implemented by persons who have small industries.
A small tip in taking a decision
But there is no doubt regarding the fact, in manufacturing automation systems, programmable logic controllers might be used for small activities, even when there are electrical systems for doing larger jobs. In perspective of industrial automation, you can use distributed control system and programmable logic controllers, but distributed control systems can be a useless investment you are running a small-scale industry.


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SATURDAY 14 May 13-16.00 at Wall to Wall Gallery, the Home Quarter. Artist Louis Sidoli, who enjoyed a runaway success at Wall to Wall Gallery in 2010 with his 'Most Wanted' gallery of 'bad boys' is back. Visitors coming to meet Sidoli and see the 'Most Wanted' exhibition on Saturday 14th May 2011 will have a unique opportunity to immortalise themselves forever, with their own mug shot transformed into a fabulous work of contemporary art, created by Sidoli himself.
Sidoli came up with the first and ingenious idea to create the original 'Most Wanted' collection in 2010. He took some of 20th century's most iconic bad boys (all of whom had suffered the misfortune of police arrest and an unceremonious black and white mug shot) then he transformed the rogue's gallery of rock legends,
Hollywood film stars and genuine gangsters into a stunning collection of Warhol-esque Pop Art which was hung at Wall to Wall Gallery last Autumn. The exhibition was greeted with critical acclaim and revered by collectors and critics alike.
Now Louis is back and during his visit on Saturday 14th May 2011 from 1 – 4pm the general public will have a one off chance to have their very own 'mug shot' taken in the gallery and immortalised into a stunning work of original Pop Art by Sidoli to hang on their walls forever.
For anyone who wants to create a truly unique and stylish image of themselves, or create the most original gift for a best friend or loved one, Sidoli is promising to snap your mug shot, police style, apply a personalised message or number to the 'booking board', then treat the image Sidoli style with the silk-screened colour of your choice.
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With customers being ever more demanding in today's world, keeping your finger on the pulse of customer satisfaction through continuous tracking surveys is more and more a common requirement.
Leading companies understand the importance of surveying customers. Not only are customer surveys quick and inexpensive to produce, findings from the surveys can help you develop customer loyalty and increase long-term profitability.
Our standard customer satisfaction surveys cover nearly every facet of customer feedback, including:
Based on our experience, we usually conduct Online Surveys or Telephonic Surveys with customers using our in-house telephonic survey unit. However, depending on the target market and your needs, we conduct Personal In-depth Interviews or Focus Groups Discussions with B2B customers.
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Car Accidents: Children's Safety
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In any car accident, tremendous injury can be caused to those involved. This can be particularly tragic when children are affected as they were innocent of causing the accident and can suffer effects which stay with them for the rest of their lives. If your child has been injured in a car accident, a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer can help you fight for the compensation you need to take care of them in this difficult time. Besides immediate medical attention, they may require ongoing care and rehabilitation, all of which can be incredibly expensive.
Our skilled attorneys at Weinstein & Scharf, P.A. are dedicated to doing everything possible to assist you with the aftermath of the accident. Depending on the specifics of your case, there may be different avenues available through which to pursue compensation. You may be able to obtain not only compensation for your costs but also damages for the pain and suffering caused to your child and your family.
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If the driver of another vehicle caused the accident, we will fight to hold them fully accountable for the negligence which violated a child's safety. In drunk driving accidents or accidents involving such actions as driving while texting, these can be particularly compelling factors to the outcome of your case. If your child was riding with another driver who caused the accident and your child's injuries, we may also pursue compensation from their insurance company. Defective products can also play a part in such cases, as with defective child seats which have failed to protect children from harm to a degree that could be reasonably expected.
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The Casablanca Collection brings a sense of timeless sophistication and old world charm to your bedroom and dining areas. Made entirely from reclaimed Neem wood, each exquisite piece features a durable frame-and-panel design with handcrafted details such as dovetail drawers, hand-turned pedestals and a hand-hewn inlay. Solid wood construction and antique-rubbed lacquer finish represents the master craftsmanship of this collection, which is sure to take center stage in your home.
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Q. Should infants also be baptized?
A. Yes, Infants as well as adults are included in God's covenant and people, and they, no less than adults, are promised deliverance from sin through Christ's blood and the Holy Spirit who produces faith. Therefore, by baptism, the sign of the covenant, they too should be incorporated into the Christian church and distinguished from the children of unbelievers. This was done in the Old Testament by circumcision, which was replaced in the New Testament by baptism. - Heidelberg Catechism Q & A 74
It is the teaching of the Reformed Church in America and Missio Dei Church that children of believing parents are to be baptized by the sprinkling or pouring of or immersion in water. Though we will be charitable, respectful, and tolerant of different interpretations, it will be the teaching of this church that the promises of God extend to the children of believers and therefore they should bear the mark of his promise – which is baptism. It is the goal of this paper to survey what the Bible says about baptism and explore the interpretations of our church in comparison to others.
Jesus' command is very simple – "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…" (Matthew 28:19). Peter took up this message in his very first sermon, at Pentecost, when he says, "Repent and be baptized" (Acts 2:38). And Paul links baptism with "putting on Christ" in his letter to the Galatians (Galatians 3:27). So it is not an overstatement to say that it is a clear command that Christians must be baptized. In fact, so adamant are the Scriptures that the doctrinal standards of Presbyterians churches teach that is a "great sin" to neglect it (Westminster Confession of Faith: chapter 28, section 5).
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This elaborate, full of colorful unique, animated and antique store window displays opened in 1996. It shows more than 100 animated figurines of window displays most of which of them were originally displayed in city department stores a half century ago.
The idea of opening this window displays came from the fact that there were those times in the past, many years back when children get so excited during the holiday season wherein they couldn't wait to visit department stores just to look at those animated displays through the store windows.
Today, children can now experience enjoyment and fun the same way as before when they visit Main Street of Yesteryear.
When you are visiting Shenandoah caverns, you can either choose to visit these displays before or after your cavern tour as the place is just adjacent to the caverns.
The cavern tour or a visit to the Main Street of Yesteryear starts at the shop where both entrances are. Those coming from the cavern tour will still have the choice to be dropped off from another entrance to the Main Street through the elevator.
Big brown bears displayed along the side of the stairs came from the Rose Parade in California.
As you start your visit to Main Street of Yesteryear, you will be greeted with glass cased windows filled with fully restored antique displays such as the three-ring circus of clowns, twirling elephants, jugglers and ferocious tigers.
You will also see the thrilling sight of the miniature version of the presidential inaugural parade, completed with miniature military units, bands and floats.
Don't miss Cinderella going to the ball ;).
This is one ideal place for children to visit. The displays have buttons to press making the characters move.


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Directly from the BattleBots TV show comes Minotaur, a beastly competitor of mythical proportions! Build your own version of this fearsome adversary with the VEX Robotics BattleBots Minotaur by HEXBUG. Snap together pieces teach hands-on problem solving skills and result in a highly realistic, miniaturized version of this fan favorite robot!
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Office culture is changing. Coworking isn't a trend, it's a lifestyle shift. Rally Workspace is more than convenience and a desk to set your laptop on, it's a place to grow your network and collaborate. Rally Workspace was created to support the changing landscape of Colorado business. Work is no longer a standard cubicle in building under a decades-long lease. Work today requires flexibility, mobility, and an environment that can inspire and connect people.
We are made up of a community of workers.
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text: Joshua Normanton secured a suspended sentence for a juror who admitted contempt of court by researching a defendant's criminal history in the course of a trial and disclosing it to the jury. In this rare example of a claim for committal for contempt brought by the Solicitor General, Joshua appeared before a constitution of the Divisional Court which included the President of the Queen's Bench Division, Lord Justice Leveson. In the context of the court's approach that such contempts should attract sentences of immediate custody, Joshua successfully persuaded the court to impose a suspended sentence.


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You may has noticereds that I has been liverings back homes in the cookie cave for the lasts coupler of weekies, which has been awesomers as I gots to hangers out with all my gooders buddies and even catchers Babo stealerings some cookies from out stashers!
Tomorrow mornings we has to flies off agains, and afters being homes for a littlers while I is quite lookerings forward to what the weeker aheads will bringers us.
I offereds to helpers Baz with packerings his suiterscase tonight, as I always has my "emergencies travellerings case" readies to goes at the droppers of a hatter, as sometimes Baz getters a caller on his batphone and has to jetters off.
Baz never tellers me alls the inners and outers of what he does for a livings, but I has overheareds Mireille sayings that he workers with dangerousers stuffings sometimes, so I thinkers he is some kinds of secreters agent with all the lasts minuter travellerings he does, runnerings off to savers the world at a momenters notice.
Maybes I can becomes a secreters agent too, and fighters biscuiters crime alls over the world, one cookie at a timer!
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Delicately embroidered in gold and silver, an elegant circular tracery of leaves and flowers.
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North Somerset Council took advantage of a government funding scheme and introduced CCTV to the district in 1996, at the time 16 cameras were installed to cover Weston super Mare Town Centre. Later, additional cameras were installed in the town and the system was extended to cover the towns of Nailsea, Clevedon and Portishead.
Over the last few years, North Somerset Council has worked with Tyco to upgrade the entire CCTV system to become fully digital and more capable of assisting the police with crime investigations and bringing offenders to justice.
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Living room
Two sets of tall sliding doors open to reveal a spectacular open-air, double-height sitting room facing the gardens, pool and rice fields. This fan-cooled space, which seats 12, is simply but stylishly furnished with two oversized black teak sofas and armchairs set around matching coffee tables. The black upholstery is brought to life with vibrant contrasting green and orange patterned scatter cushions.
Along the back wall of the sitting room, an ancient canoe has been topped with glass and transformed into a 6m-long table; a stunning centrepiece for a buffet dinner. Above the canoe, a set of antique carved panels are framed against a wall of golden sandstone. A galleried walkway runs above the sitting area providing another opportunity to enjoy the views.
Dining and kitchen
To the right of the sitting room, glass doors lead into the wooden-floored, dining room, showcasing a massive, five-metre-long solid Merbau dining table that seats up to 20 people. More glass doors open onto the garden at the front, while a large mirror is set in an antique door frame at the far end of the room. A charming glass-fronted cabinet houses glassware and crockery next to a door leading through to the kitchen.
The kitchen at Bendega Nui reflects the owners' love of cooking. This fully fitted, air-conditioned room has such appeal that it's almost tempting to give the chef a day off! Dark wood cabinets, cream-colored Corian work tops and glass splash-backs create clean lines, while a large central island ensures plenty of work space.
The chef's biggest delight is the range of equipment available to him here – including an extra large oven, a Jura Impressa coffee machine, waffle-maker, Cuisinart panini toaster, ice cream maker and dishwasher, to name but a few. The kitchen is also equipped with two large fridges, and a freezer and wine fridge in the pantry. Just outside is a custom-built pizza oven.
Library and games room
In the comfortable library and adjoining games room, a set of floor-to-ceiling shelves contains numerous books on Bali and Indonesia as well as more popular holiday reading. The library has a 50-inch flat-screen television with DVD player and more than 50 international satellite channels. An L-shaped sofa and two floral print chairs offer plenty of comfort in front of the TV.
The games room is almost completely surrounded by glass and can be opened up to the gardens on three sides. Bar stools and easy chairs provide seating for spectators around the full-sized pool table and there's a wide selection of other games available too. Opposite the games room is a delightful guest washroom. Finished in warm Indian Sandstone, and furnished with an antique cabinet, this washroom opens into a pretty walled garden.
Outdoor living
The 11 x 11-metre stone-tiled infinity-edged swimming pool overlooks the rice fields. As well as being large enough for some serious swimming, the pool is perfectly positioned for sunset cocktails, which can be enjoyed from the wide stone shelves set into the pool at just the right depth.
Next to the pool a breezy open-sided pavilion is furnished with a huge built-in daybed and a table for up to 10 people. This is a great place to congregate at the start of the day for a 'come-as-you-please' breakfast. A handy kitchenette with a water cooler, bar fridge and sink is concealed neatly behind louvered doors and around the corner is a guest changing room with toilet and shower.
To the far side of the lawn, perched over a koi pond, is a peaceful relaxation balé. furnished with a comfortable daybed, floor cushions and two petrified-wood stools.


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After an early morning Aldi trip to stock up on bargains we headed to Praia da Rocha. Our car parking spot there turned out to cost 2.50 euros for the night but after a busy drive filled with some terrible Portuguese drivers we were keen to just stop so gave in and paid the man. It was a very busy car park with loads of campers, some which looked like they call the place home permanently. There were no services though, not even a bin so we were a little miffed at the price. Nonetheless wild camping is technically illegal in the Algarve and police can levy some pretty hefty fines, so heading to where all the other campers are tends to be the wisest move.
After grabbing some lunch we headed out to look around. The nearby marina was full of incredibly expensive yachts. The beach was huge and very nice, surprisingly quiet too. Considering this is supposedly one of the busiest tourist destinations it was very empty indeed. We were happy to spot some beach showers cubicles until we discovered they were cold showers which cost 1 euro for 2 minutes. Great for a post sea dip wash-down but not ideal if you're looking to get clean and wash your hair! I must admit there's not a lot else to see in Praia da Rocha, I'm sure it's great for family holidays and some of the hotels look fantastic but it's a sun-worshippers beach break pure and simple.
We actually spent a fair amount of the day in the van watching films as it was just so hot! It was about 36 degrees and there was very little breeze so any effort left you exhausted and sweltering! There was no town to walk around in the shade so unless we wanted to bake ourselves on the beach there wasn't a lot to do! In the evening once it had cooled down we headed out for a walk up to the look-out point to enjoy views of the marina and bay which were very pretty.


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Paul Rudd is making the rounds for his new movie with Tina Fey, Admission, and this included NBC's Today. He stopped by this morning to talk movies and mustaches with Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie.
Along with Steve Carell and the rest of the gang, Rudd is currently filming Anchorman 2 in Atlanta. He's bringing back field reporter Brian Fantana—and lucky for us, that means the return of his 70s mustache. It's really more of a Fu Manchu.
Rudd recently said he gets to use his real hair (as opposed to wigs and fake mustaches) for Fantana. "I'm really just getting a look at it right now," he says of his facial hair. "I look like Yanni."
He says didn't know much about the college admissions process (the subject of his movie) because he didn't apply for college—his parents are British, so they didn't go through the same stuff. "Something about A levels and O levels...I wouldn't have gotten in anyway," he says.
They also ask him about Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the Oscars. Jeez, we want them to too, but talk about peer pressure! "I think they'd be great, because they're both great. But that's a lot of pressure," Rudd says diplomatically.
"It's pretty great, I gotta say," he says of being on set for Anchorman 2. "We had a blast on the first one, so we're all excited about this one." So are we, Paul.
Admission opens March 22 and Anchorman 2 will be out this fall.
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Steven Lugerner is a multi-reedist living in San Francisco, CA. His compositions have been described as "a textured, nearly seamless blend of composition and improvisation" by Francis Davis of The Village Voice, while the New York Times calls him "an impeccably trained multi-reedist, with an emphasis on 'multi'". Lugerner's new solo project, Gravitations, samples a series of improvisations from songwriter Angelo Spagnolo and pianist Fred Hersch. Those samples are then re-arranged and orchestrated for multiple woodwinds and performed live through cassettes players and amplification. The aural result is music that juxtaposes the improvised with the composed.
The Westerlies are a New York based brass quartet comprised of four friends from Seattle, Washington. Avid explorers of cross-genre territory, The Westerlies are a collectively run ensemble dedicated to the cultivation of a new brass quartet repertoire that exists in the ever-narrowing gap between American folk music, jazz, classical, and indie rock. The Westerlies have premiered over 40 original works for brass quartet since their inception in 2011, and crafted an approach that Dave Douglas had described as "Swinging, grooving, clean and tricky playing. This is the group that, once you've heard them, you'll realize they always needed to exist. Unique, original, exciting. And simply killing in the best sense." The Westerlies music exudes the warmth of their longstanding friendships, and reflects the broad interests of its members.
Their 2012-13 Season included engagements at The Festival of New Trumpet Music, Juilliard in Aiken Festival, The Juilliard School, Shapeshifter Lab, and The Earshot Jazz Festival, and collaborations with Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell and Juilliard Dance. In addition, The Westerlies were invited to perform the music of Wayne Horvitz at The Stone in May 2013. The project was later recorded during the The Westerlies annual residency on Lopez Island, WA and released on Songlines Recordings May 13th, 2014.


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When God asked Mary
The angel Gabriel appeared to her and said, "Greetings, favoured woman! The Lord is with you!" Confused, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. "Don't be afraid, Mary," the angel told her, "for you have found favour with God! God is calling you and has a plan for you. He has a specific job that he wants you to do." Mary asked the angel, "But how can this happen? I am young, female and unqualified in so many ways." The angel replied, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. You need not do this alone but rather God himself will equip you and give you the ability to do so. You do not need to do this in your own strength, but in the strength of the one who made you and loves you. Look at the others around you, others who have each been specially called despite their weaknesses and through whom I am working. For the word of God will never fail." Mary responded, "I am the Lord's servant. May everything you have said about me come true." And then the angel left her.
~Paraphrase of Luke 1:28-38
I've been challenged recently on the role that Mary played in Jesus' coming as a baby. How much choice and control did Mary have over the role that she would play? Was she simply told what was going to happen and not really given much option other than to go along with it? Or could the message the angel delivered be considered more of an offer or invitation, something that she had the freedom to either accept or decline?
Two and a half years ago I had a very clear experience where God told me that he wanted me to know him more. It was a statement, not a question, but I still had to make the decision myself of whether or not I wanted to know God more. It was as if God had put an offer or opportunity into my hands, but in order to take it up I had to turn back to him, say yes, and ask him to make it a reality, that I wanted him to show and teach me more about him. Had I turned back to him and said no, or not turned back at all, the opportunity that was placed into my hands that day would not have come to fruition, at least not at that time or in the way that it ultimately did.
On that day, more than 2000 years ago, God was calling Mary to be the mother to Jesus, to give birth to him and to raise him. God knew that she was a young and unwed girl but God had still chosen her as the one to be offered the opportunity. I am sensing that God is calling me to something too. He knows that I'm a young female, that I struggle with anxiety and have other weaknesses, but God has still chosen me to be offered the opportunity.
Mary's initial response was "But how can this happen? I am a virgin." Mary was aware of her weaknesses and how unqualified they made her for what was being suggested. Many many times I've told God that I'm the wrong person for what he is suggesting, that I'm not capable enough, that there are people more competent than me. I have questioned how God expects it to be possible given who I am.
The angel's response to Mary's initial reaction was the reassurance that "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you." That was how God planned to make it possible. It wasn't going to be all up to Mary, but God was going to help her. How often I forget this, that God isn't going to abandon me once I say yes, rather it will be through him that the yes will be made a reality.
It is interesting to see how Mary responds after the angel has left her (Luke 1:46-56), not just that it is with a song of praise but more specifically in relation to what she is praising God for. Mary praises God for having seen her and called her but the remainder of her song is about looking back. Mary finds certainty, comfort and reason for praise in all that God has already done. It is not her own past, present or future on which she focuses or relies, but it is in the past actions and promises of God in which she rejoices, "For the word of God will never fail" (v. 37).
Mary chose to say yes to God. I doubt she fully understood what it was that she was saying yes to, only that God was asking whether she was willing to be part of something important. God was aware of all of Mary's weaknesses and insufficiencies, the least of these that she was an unwed teenage girl, but did not see these as disqualifications. It would be through God that it would be possible, Mary's role was simply to be prepared to say yes.


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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Spool Chest Restoration
Been working on a J&P Coats spool chest. Cleaning, resaturation of coating, rub-out, and wax.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Scratching a Simple Molding 101
A scratchstock is one of the restorer's best friend when a portion of molding is missing. A scratchstock is simply a piece of shaped metal clamped between two pieces of wood which is then drawn along a wooden surface to cut (or scratch) the profile. Unbelievably simple and unbelievably effective.
The following is a walk-through on one of the simplest molding replacements a person is likely to run into. Enjoy...
Here's the missing section.
And it's neighbor from which I will match the new one.
Since this other one was loose, I took it off for easier working.
Pressing Sculpy onto molding.
Carefully pulled it off so as not to squish the shape. Then heated it with a hair dryer until it was moderately hard.
Cutting an approximately 1.5" x 1.5" piece of scrap steel for a cutter. (from an old handsaw.)
Held in vise grips, the cutter piece is ground flat on both sides using my Work Sharp grinder.
Then honed with waterstones.
When the cutter was finished on stones, I sliced the hardened Sculpy in half exposing a perfect profile of the molding.
Traced out the profile onto the edge of the cutter, placed it in vise grips, which in turn is locked into my front vise.
Worked with small metal files until I reached the desired shape. Test fit on original piece.
Once cutter was fine tuned, placed it in hardwood stock like shown. Screwed it down tight when the profile was exactly to the edge.
Tested on scrap first, then prepared mahogany blank for shaping.
Began scratching shape slowly, tilting it forward with each pass.
After it was glued into place, added color, patination, and top coating to match surrounding area. What do you think? Close enough?
Ahh. What satisfaction.
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:: Nuxe Reve de Miel Cleanser (Escentual, £12) – I first got my hands on this in February this year (original review here) and loved it so much I have picked up a new bottle each time Escentual run one of their beloved French Pharmacy promotions. I constantly flirt with various masks, serums and moisturisers but I find it hard to stray from this cleanser too often. Quick, fuss free, effective and smells delicious. What more could you want?
:: Moroccanoil Treatment () Fabriah, £31.85) – The original Moroccanoil Treatment featured in my 2012 Favourites and has remained in the top spot for haircare ever since. I've tried nearly a dozen other hair oils and serums, but none of them do the job quite like this one for me. Tames the frizz in my masses of hair without weighing it down or making it greasy, and a little bit goes a long way. The original and the best!
:: Biodermia Sensibio H20 (Escentual, £9.99 – Another very popular one, and for good reason too. I actually took part in Escentual's micellar water blind trials earlier this year and even in that blind, unbiased test this still came away as my favourite by a mile. I wear a lot of eye makeup, and this removes every single molecule of it with no effort required. This is my sixth bottle, I think, and I have two more backups sitting in my drawers. Frankly I am frightened of ever being without it.
:: Covergirl All-in-One Waterproof Mascara (eBay, £8.80) – Pictured above is my last backup of this mascara, but my current tube (the fifth one) is looking pretty battered with all the writing worn off. This remains to this day to be the only mascara that holds a half-decent curl in my lashes while provided added volume and good separation. In America, which is the first place I tried it, it costs less than five dollars but I am happy to pay over the odds to get it shipped over here since Covergirl is stupidly not available in the UK.
:: Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Rosewood Shimmer (Escentual, £13.60) – I have blathered on about this time and time again (a href="http://donotrefreeze.com/2013/03/clarins-instant-light-natural-lip-perfector.html">original review here), but just for the record this is my absolute holy grail lip product. 9 times out of 10, this is the lip of choice that I reach for to tie everything together once I've applied the rest of my makeup. A true 'my lips but better' shade, I can't tell you how much I love it. I have one in my makeup drawers, one in my desk at work and one in my bag at all times. That's how much I love it. They usually cost £17, but you can get a few quid off at Escentual.
:: Urban Decay Primer Potion (Debenhams, £15) – I uhmm-ed and ahh-ed over whether or not to include this after my epic rant at the brand last summer. However, they did backtrack on their truly moronic decision due to the huge backlash they received, and to be honest it's been long enough that I no longer feel bitter. I haven't actually repurchased this since before the hoo-ha, and have been trying tons of other eyeshadow primers in the meantime to find something to replace it but I just can't. Nothing else works as well as this does, simple as that. I have resigned myself to the fact that I am going to have to repurchase this once again, which only seems right as this is the one product that has been with me since the very beginning of my makeup journey, back it when it was in those stupid genie bottles. Urban Decay… I think you're forgiven, but I've not forgotten.
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Ever-evolving cinema: YouTube
By Adam Ray Palmer
I thought I would share an opinion piece with you, something that I've been meaning to talk about for a while but I've not found the time to pull myself away from that YouTube platform long enough.
If you haven't guessed it from the obvious title, I want to discuss the way filmmaking is evolving, how movies are being distributed and how YouTube is impacting cinema.
Initially, I thought this would be a one-off feature to chuck out into the realms of the web for a discussion on YouTube and the art of filmmaking. Don't get me wrong, this definitely is that, but it also goes a lot of further than just YouTube impacting the film world and cinema. We have streaming services like Netflix and Amazon, the decline in DVD sales making the industry take a hit on the profit margins and cinema prices ever rising etc. I'm thinking this could be an opinion-piece series but my focus for today is YouTube.
Back in February 2005, three former PayPal employees (Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim) created the largest video-sharing website in history; YouTube. This was a significant day for the internet, viewing videos would never be the same again. So, let's flash-forward to the present day because this isn't a history of YouTube article!
YouTube has come on leaps and bounds in terms of content. We went through a phase in the early days of animals and cute babies doing silly things, then we had the pranks phase when nothing was off limits. Following this was the beauty and vlogger boom that resulted in these huge online celebrities that have millions of followers, but your mum and dad have no idea who they are like Zoella and PointlessBlog.
But in recent years, I would say in the last two for certain, there has been an emergence of fully-fledged films surfacing on YouTube boasting incredible engagement. And by this I don't mean films didn't exist on the site before two years ago, but in recent times, these mini-movies have blossomed into something that perhaps wasn't accounted for when thinking about cinema and filmmaking – like making people think differently towards the art itself.
A lot of people attribute filmmaking to cinema and the big screen, or perhaps a TV movie. However, why can't these YouTube films be considered an equal? For a start, they vaunt more views than some films could dream of for a cinema release. If we are arguing about money involved to produce them, surely a YouTube budget is more impressive than the $220 million it cost to make The Avengers in 2012. And if we are debating this on quality, let me divulge into my case study…
The above film is made by the YouTuber, or for this blog, the filmmaker Casey Neistat. Casey is a 36-year-old American 'vlogger' who makes mini-films about his life. He isn't your typical vlogger who just takes a camera out with them and films themselves bumping into Auntie Doreen, Casey plans his videos meticulously. He uses drones, he plans camera angles and shots and his editing skills are out of this world. His content also varies from just the standard vlogs too. He does interviews, reviews, mini-films, promotional videos and whatever takes his fancy, really.
Why use Casey as my case study I hear you ask? Well two reasons. For a start, he is my favourite YouTuber. And secondly, his quality is just incredible. The talent in his editing is at times studio-level, and his camerawork is phenomenal. It's his films that made me deeply think about filmmaking and cinema and whether we are in a new dawn of the film world, hence this feature. I think you can all agree; the above is a spectacular film at just four and a half minutes. It has passion, it has a narrative, it engages you and leaves you with a sense of meaning – exactly what cinema is all about.
So, when comparing cinema filmmaking and YouTube filmmaking, are they the same? In scale? Absolutely not. But in essence, yes, they truly are. 27 million people have watched Casey's 'Make It Count' film. If you charge on average £9 per cinema ticket to those 27 million people, you are looking at a box office of £243 million. Think of how many films have never reached that margin. You could argue I am being pedantic and a tad unrealistic, but you see my point on the whole, right? I am asking the question, is it time we take YouTube films more seriously?
What's next for the platform? These films are becoming more and more frequent. Just the other month, Max Joseph (yes that angry Catfish cameraman with Nev) made a short film. Just look below how intricate it is and how much effort went into producing it. The idea is so original, the budget wouldn't have been cheap and the messages are strong. Should these YouTube films be considered alongside mainstream films for awards? What's your thoughts on YouTube films? Tweet us at @CineroomTweets or let us know below. I hope you enjoyed this piece. Let's talk film.
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The Effects of Prohibition
As we mentioned, Prohibition created a vast illegal market for the production, trafficking and sale of alcohol. In turn, the economy took a major hit, thanks to lost tax revenue and legal jobs.
Prohibition nearly ruined the country's brewing industry. Anheuser-Busch survived Prohibition by turning to other products, such as ice cream, root beer, malt extract and corn syrup. The city of St. Louis boasted 22 breweries before Prohibition, and a mere nine reopened after it ended.
The start of the Great Depression (1929-1939) caused a huge change in American opinion about Prohibition. Economic issues crippled the country, and it just didn't make sense to those suffering that the country couldn't profit from the legal taxation of alcohol. After all, the gangsters and bootleggers certainly seemed to benefit.
Prohibition also produced some interesting statistics concerning the health of Americans.
- Deaths caused by cirrhosis of the liver in men dropped to 10.7 men per 100,000 from 29.5 men per 100,000 from 1911 to 1929.
- On the other hand, adulterated or contaminated liquor contributed to more than 50,000 deaths and many cases of blindness and paralysis. It's pretty safe to say this wouldn't have happened in a country where liquor production was monitored and regulated.
- Alcohol consumption during Prohibition declined between 30 and 50 percent.
- Conversely, by the end of the 1920s there were more alcoholics and illegal drinking establishments than before Prohibition.


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Jane made an appearance on The Chew that will air this Friday on ABC and she also made an appearance on Good Morning America on October 26, 2011 in New York City. She looked absolutely amazing, so gorgeous!
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Carphone Warehouse's own virtual reality headset turned heads earlier this year – and for good reason. The Goji VR takes a spot firmly between the premium Samsung Gear VR and the budget Google Cardboard headsets, offering a quality build while trimming some of the extra frills.
While it won't compete with PC peripherals like the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive, smartphone VR technology is an extremely cost-effective way to explore virtual worlds or enjoy 3D entertainment.
We've already been impressed by Google Cardboard and Samsung's Gear VR – but what makes the Goji VR stand out from the other smartphone headsets available? Today, we're finding out!
Having tinkered with a couple of VR headsets previously, I couldn't wait to open the packaging and take the Goji VR for a spin.
As soon as I unwrapped the headset I was pleased to see firm, well-moulded plastic – and not one but two elasticated straps to help secure it around your head. This is quite an important feature for any headset, as smartphone VR relies on two lenses focusing on the screen from a fixed point – and the more your headset moves around on your head, the less effective your VR experience will be. The Goji's straps fit around the top and back of your head and can be adjusted to fit different users.
The two focusing lenses can be adjusted independently of each other by moving two sliders on top of the headset, which move the lenses forwards, backwards and side-to-side. This accommodates for a variety of head shapes and eyesight levels means you should be able to enjoy the headset even if you normally wear glasses or have differing vision in each eye.
Popping open the front of the Goji VR reveals the phone compartment, where your smartphone will sit when in use.
A sticky non-slip mat can be found already seated on the lid of the Goji VR, which holds the phone in place and without leaving a sticky residue. Around the edge of the phone compartment are small holes in the casing, which allow air to flow through the headset preventing your phone from overheating while in use – particularly useful as certain phones can get very warm when running virtual reality applications! These airholes can also be used to insert your USB charging cable, to make sure your phone doesn't run out of power mid-way through a game or movie.
The Goji VR is advertised as being a 'universal' VR headset, and for good reason.
Not only does the Goji fit pretty much every size of Android smartphone, it also supports iPhones too. This immediately sets it apart from its closest competitor, the Gear VR, which only supports recent Samsung devices.
In terms of software, most of the VR features for smartphones currently come through the cross-platform Google Cardboard software, which is one of the most popular VR apps for smartphones and acts as a library for most of the virtual reality apps and games you'll be installing.
As for the hardware, the Goji VR's plastic casing is firm and unyielding, and should stand up to the rigours of being used by children – even grown-up children. I particularly like the soft padding which sits around the visor: rather than being made of thick foam, we're treated to a sweat-friendly cushion with decent airflow through it.
Like most smartphone VR headsets, there's a magnetic button on the left of the device which slides up and down in a fixed position. This allows you to control your smartphone while it's inside the Goji headset, and works by changing the polarity of another magnet found inside the plastic. When the polarity changes, your phone's internal compass registers the change and treats it like a screen press.
Because the interal magnet is fixed to the Goji, there's no chance of losing it - although you'll need to keep an eye on the magnet on the outside, as this can end up sticking to other metallic objects when you're storing it somewhere.
After installing the Google Cardboard app on my smartphone and loading it up with some interesting apps and games, I opened the app and fitted the phone into the headset.
At first I found it challenging to seat the phone in the centre of the sticky pad, but once a VR app was open it was easy to see the central line of the phone and match it to the dividing plastic of the Goji VR. If the half-way point doesn't line up with the headset, you'll have a poor VR experience at best! This is an issue you're unlikely to face with the Gear VR, which is fitted to suit a couple of Samsung smartphones snugly and in the correct position by default.
It's important when installing your phone into the Goji VR that the top of the phone is pointing towards the left of the headset. This is due to the magnetic button of the Goji VR needing to be in close proximity to your phone's compass, which in most cases is found at the top of the phone. Once I'd put the phone in the right way around and made sure it was lined up correctly, I was ready to go.
It's advisable to use headphones when playing with virtual reality apps, but the design of the Goji VR does let sound travel from the phone to your ears without much interference. I enjoyed a few videos filmed in VR without needing to change my sound settings – although I did have the volume set to full already.
I tested a few games with great success, until after around 15-20 minutes of use when the sticky pad holding the phone in place lost some of its stickiness due to the heat. The effect was only temporary, though, and after taking a short break to let my phone cool down and charge up, I was able to continue using the headset without issue.
One of the best features (and possibly the most underrated) is the adjustable lenses of the Goji VR. While you're wearing it, you can easily find the adjustable sliders on top of the headset and operate them without looking.
Moving the lenses from side-to-side lets you seat the lenses right in front of your eyes, and adjusting them forwards and backwards lets you fine-tune your view. The lenses are also quite firmly held in place, and you won't have to keep readjusting to move them back into position.
This is a really useful feature, and one that's lacking from the Gear VR and Google Cardboard. Everybody's head is different, and this kind of flexibility makes the Goji a truly universal device.
Modern virtual reality tech has been around for a couple of years now in various forms – and while some premium headsets, like the HTC Vive, are paving the way for truly immersive, high-end VR experiences, there's plenty of room at the bottom of the VR market for smartphone headsets and apps.
Of course, it's unfair to compare the graphics and functionality of a computer-based VR machine to a smartphone one – especially as the cost of a premium headset like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive can be almost 20 times the cost of a Goji VR!
While you won't get the same experiences or even the same games on the Goji as you would on a high-end PC headset, you get access to all VR apps available through the Google Play Store, as well as from various websites like YouTube and Chrome Experiments.
In my opinion this is actually a better offering than the Samsung Gear VR, which is restricted to only accessing a trimmed-down version of the Oculus app store. The apps on the Oculus store may be a little more powerful, but there are noticeably fewer apps available for it than for the Goji VR or any other Cardboard-based headset.
It may not be a perfect VR solution, but if you're looking for a cheap yet impressive venture into the world of virtual reality the Goji VR is sturdy little device which will stand up to a lot of use.
Having used other headsets like the standard Google Cardboard and Gear VR, I would definitely recommend the Goji VR for not only having a longer lifespan than a cardboard headset but also being extremely affordable!


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Exactly what is asset management? It is a business procedure and a decision making structure that covers different things in order to create cost efficient financial investment choices. For this to work, you need to have practice good human resource management by employing the ideal people with the best certifications to obtain the job done.
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This task is up to the human resources department as they want all the ones in charge of employing. In the past, individuals who worked here just offered the workers their paychecks. But that is not the only thing they do. They are expected to train and establish the workers so they feel that they are part of something larger.
The specialists who are expected to do this ought to see themselves as 2 things. Initially as a strategic partner and 2nd, an altering agent. Strategic partner since without them, a company will certainly not prosper. An altering agent because it is through them that the workers can become better individuals.
With that, you can say that human resource management is the bridge in between the administration and the worker. For a company to practice true human asset management, their personnel department has to do the following.
First, they must have an active function in organizational planning. To make this happen, they have to be given the power to determine exactly what is required in the planning stage consisting of the required resources.
The personnel department must be able to recruit staff members that are great fit for the company by being offered a freedom as to how this will be achieved.…


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If "Lost" left you lost after the finale — were they just in God's waiting area that whole time? Was the fire monster a metaphor for the plane crash? How could Hurley have stayed so fat on that island? — then you'll be happy to know that producer J.J. Abrams is back with a whole new slew of souls lost in the space/time continuum. And also with Hurley.
"Alcatraz," which premieres tonight on Fox, takes place in both 1963 and today — and many of the same people who were in the prison then are on the loose in 2012. Most of them look like they haven't aged a day.
No, it wasn't that the warden allowed unauthorized, if fantastic, plastic surgery experiments on prisoners, it's that on the eve of the whole terrible joint closing down on March 20, 1963, 256 prisoners and 46 guards disappeared.
Just like that. But because there was no accounting for them, the government conspired to cover it up.
Guess what? They're baaaack. All those murderers, rapists and vicious guards are on the loose — and they are the same ages as they were in 1963.
One at a time, they begin to show up, and it's the job of blond, gorgeous detective Rebecca Madsen (Sarah Jones) to figure out what the hell is going on.
Madsen gets involved when the sadistic former deputy warden is murdered and the fingerprints left at the scene are those of Jack Sylvane (Jeffrey Pierce), a man who was sent to federal prison for sticking up a store to buy food for his family. It was a federal crime because they sold US stamps. Yes, that is as perplexing as him showing up as handsome and young as ever in 2012 to kill the old, decrepit warden.
Madsen enlists the aid of Alcatraz expert, author and comic book super-enthusiast Hurley, er, Dr. Diego Soto (Jorge Garcia), to help her. The first thing he tells her is that Sylvane died in the 1970s. What? How can that be? Damn that space/time continuum.
Impeding her in the hunt is the mysterious fed, Emerson Hauser (Sam Neill), who seems to have a bead on the whole situation. Is he really a fed? And why is his associate Lucy Banerjee (Parminder Nagra) even more gorgeous than detective Madsen? And why is Sam Neill being passed off as a guy who is in his seventies?
All good questions, and, knowing Abrams, good questions that will never be answered.
Each week, another missing Alcatraz inmate or guard arrives from the mysterious beyond to cause chaos.
The pilot moves along well, is a lot of fun — but Madsen is just too blond and bland to create the kind of excitement that Jennifer Garner or other of Abrams' female kick-ass characters were able to do with both hands tied behind their backs.
But Sylvane? How happy am I that murdering devil looks as good as he ever did!


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While I didn't really have a need for a GPS watch (I'd been running using RunKeeper Pro on my iPhone), I was intrigued by the idea of zone training. Zone training is just a fancy phrase some Russian exercise physiologist came up with during the Cold War to describe using your heartbeat as a pace setting tool.
(And just in case you were wondering, no, you did not just time-warp to the 80s, and I have no plans to start marathon training in a neon-colored Adidas track suit.)
There were a few things that peaked my curiosity about zone training:
- I've heard several times that you can determine how "in shape" you are by your resting heart rate. Naturally, I wanted to find out what mine was.
- I had been struggling on some long runs lately, and I wanted to see if I could find an explanation. Was I exceeding my target heart rate (HR) during the run? Not pushing myself hard enough?
- RunKeeper Pro has the ability to add your average HR to your workout logs, and I'd been approximating for the last few months during runs. This was *way* too unscientific for me.
- CrossFit (the workout regiment I do outside of running) really pushes my cardiovascular capabilities, and I was curious in a) the number of calories I was actually burning during the workouts and b) what range my HR was in for the 15-30 minute sessions.
The chest strap doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would; when I first picked it up I worried it would restrict my breathing and cause me to cramp. It's actually quite comfortable and made from a soft, flexible, plastic-y type material with a neoprene hook-and-latch to go around my back. It's also machine washable (critical when you sweat as much as I do).
Since using it, I've learned a few valuable lessons I want to share with you:
- I had no idea how many calories I was actually burning while running. This was the most surprising lesson learned, as RunKeeper Pro (which automatically calculates your calories burned using a time / distance algorithm) was *grossly* underestimating how much fuel I was using. In some cases I was actually burning TWICE the calories RunKeeper said I was. (12 mile run: Polar, 2,134 calories; RunKeeper, 1,024 calories)
- With that in mind, I realized part of the reason I was struggling so much during the long runs was because I didn't have the fuel I needed. I'd get up first-thing in the morning without eating anything, and was relying on my glycogen stores (essentially, how much energy I could store up / carry over from the previous days) which rapidly depleted. I've started to eat a small something before running and am intentionally consuming more energy gels, electrolyte-loaded liquids and thinking more proactively about the types of foods I consume before I run.
- I was exceeding my target zone routinely by about 2-3 percent. Last week I tried to cap my HR at 85 percent, and noticed a positive difference in how I felt after mile 10. I still think 85 is low for me, so I'll be toying with 87-88 percent to see if I can still feel the same difference at that level.
- I'm not as "in shape" as I thought I was, or, I have a better sense of a good target to shoot for. Right now my resting HR is around 68 BPM. My goal is to have my resting HR be closer to 60; this would mean my heart is more efficient at distributing oxygen to the bloodstream and, therefore, needs to beat less frequently.
- Indeed, I am a nerd. It's just neat to be able to break down the metrics of your run; I really appreciate being able to analyze (with data) my progress, issues and trends.
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Markets Hub: What's New at E3?
Dan Gallagher is live at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles and tells us what's new, including Nintendo's Wii U game console and Sony's PlayStation Vita handheld device.
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Nobu's Miso Black Cod Recipe
I love miso black cod. Everytime I go to a Japanese restaurant, this is the default dish that I order. When it came to me brainstorming what I should make for our anniversary dinner this weekend, this dish immediately came to mind as it's one that I think we'd both enjoy. Besides, I wanted to learn how to make it so that I don't have to wait until I go out to a restaurant to have it. This post will be part of an ongoing series called #JapanWeek
While searching for a recipe online, Nobu's recipe was clearly the most popular one. As always, I cross referenced this recipe with several others to see if there was a significant difference in terms of proportion of ingredients and method of preparation but it was pretty unanimous. All recipes required me to marinate this fish 2-3 days in advance to get the most flavour out of it.
And boy was it worth it. The fish was so flavourful… and after searing it in a hot pan and baking it the oven afterwards, it left this nice golden crust which was soooo goood.
I'd make this more often but the fish itself was pretty pricy – I paid $20 for 2 pieces of fish… mind you it was a very generous cut of fish but still…
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- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 4 tablespoons white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 black cod fillets, about 1/2 pound each
- Add sake and mirin to a small sauce pot and bring to a boil for for less than a minute to evaporate out the alcohol a bit.
- Then, turn the heat down to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and whisk in your miso paste and sugar. Mix until sugar is completely dissolved. Take the marinade off the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, wash the black cod fillets in cold water and dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Once the marinade is room temperature, pour it over the black cod and store in an airtight container. Let it marinade in the fridge for 2-3 days, rotating it daily to ensure the fish is evenly marinated.
- On the day you wish to cook the fish, preheat the oven to 400F.
- On a nonstick pan over medium high heat, sear the fish (skin side up) for 2-3 minutes until the flesh is golden brown. Then, flip the fish to cook the skin for 2-3 minutes until it is crispy.
- Finish the cooking process by baking the fish in the oven for approximately 5 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F. You can also tell it's done when the fish is opaque in color and flakes easy.


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Starting a diet can be a scary experience because you have no guarantee about what kind of results are waiting for you on the other side. That being said, it's still important to make sure that you have everything you need before starting a diet. The more prepared you are, the less scary it seems, because you know that you can't go wrong with the kind of planning you've put into it. In this regard, we're bringing you a top of things that you need to take into account before starting a diet. Check out these important tips so that you can ensure a successful and healthy progress through your new diet.
Get medical approval
Not all bodies function the same. That means that some diets might be too much for a specific individual's body to handle. It's important to make sure that you aren't exposing yourself to any health risks when you start a specific diet that just doesn't bode well with your body type. Your doctor will be able to tell you all you need to know on the subject, ands whether or not it's safe to pursue this diet plan.
Learn as much as possible about the diet
If you have a specific diet in mind, make sure to inform yourself about it as much as possible. If you don't educate yourself regarding what the diet is about, you might discover halfway down the line that it's not really what your body needed and that just means you've wasted a lot of time and resources and that you've put your body through an unnecessary period of confusion. You can find everything there is to know about a diet online. For example, you can learn more about the miliatry diet at fitnessgoals.com.
Give yourself some healthy and realistic goals
It's important that you give yourself something realistic to look forward to. A diet needs goals to give it a palpable purpose. However, setting the goal too high will just transform the diet into a daunting process that just doesn't feel like it's working. Setting realistic, smaller goals will help you stay focused, motivated and pleased.
Use a diet journal
In addition to healthy goals, you can also keep a diet journal which will document your every step through the journey of losing weight. This also helps a lot not just in keeping you motivated, but also in correcting mistakes or making the diet more efficient. Just as how seeing exactly how much you've progressed can boost your morale, observing where things haven't gone so smoothly can help you correct those areas and improve your diet habits.
Following these steps will help you make the most out of your diet and truly appreciate the progress you make, even if at times it seems to be coming in tiny increments. Staying focused and motivated is a big part of the fight against calories, and these steps are an excellent way of maintaining your balance.
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Visitor's Choice of the Week
23 February 2013
One of our Volunteer Weekend Gallery Assistants, Natalia Sarrazin, picked Keith Turley ARBSA's painting, 'Lifting the Pot', in the Workshop Tutors' exhibition. She said she 'loved the use of colour and the textures'.
Rob Perry's Expedition to China
22 February 2013
Read Rob Perry RBSA's account of his expedition to China with Northampton University here. Don't miss the exhibition, 'China's Forgotten Kingdom' to be staged 6-18 May 2013 at the RBSA Gallery.
Visitor's Choice of the Week
16 February 2013
Ellen picked Susan Griffiths' pastel work, 'Elizabeth Taylor (Klimt)'. She said 'I like this painting as it gives an Egyptian-type feel'. See Susan's work in the Friends' exhibition.
Visitor's Choice of the Week
09 February 2013
Year 7 students from Perry Beeches II have been in the Gallery this week. Their favourite picture was John Rattigan's acrylic painting, 'Cubist Bird Tree' in the Friends' exhibition. Here are some of their comments: 'It is very unique and I like it' 'It is descriptive and cool' 'It is bright and...
RBSA on Wikimedia!
04 February 2013
(One of the many drawings from the Lines family Sketchbook) Following our Wikipedia Backstage Pass event last year, Andy Mabbett has kindly uploaded the Lines family sketches to Wikimedia Commons. He has also started to integrate the drawings into other relevant articles on Wikimedia. Click the...
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Hyperthermic Conditioning for Hypertrophy, Endurance, and Neurogenesis
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how conditioning the body to heat stress through sauna use, called "hyperthermic conditioning" may cause adaptations that increase athletic endurance (by increasing plasma volume and blood flow to heart and muscles) and potentially even muscle mass. She also discusses the profound effects of hyperthermic conditioning on the brain including cognitive function.
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Back to School: How one retiree made the jump from teacher to paraeducator
By Nina Sears
Bill Hrdlicka wasn't finished teaching when he retired in 1997.
Yet, a degenerative eye condition made his eyes tired--a problem for any English teacher with mounds of term papers and essays to read. Instead, Hrdlicka found a new way to remain in the classroom: he traded his traditional English class to work with special needs students as a paraeducator for grades 7-12.
Hrdlicka works one-on-one with more than 10 children ranging in grades throughout a packed day--his only break is a 45-minute lunch. But, that's no problem for Hrdlicka, who finds great joy in this role at Hankinson Public High School in Hankinson, North Dakota.
"I find it very rewarding to keep working with young people… [Their] vitality continually makes me feel young."
Hrdlicka's duty to teach beckoned despite his retirement. Now, after nearly seven years as a paraeducator, he has no plans of stopping any time soon. "[I enjoy] working with the kids," he says. "I like to see them be successful."
Hrdlicka became involved with special education students when he filled in for Hankinson Elementary School's principal in the 2001-02 school year. He took one troubled young man under his wing, working with him one-on-one in the office. The individual attention eventually helped the student return to the classroom.
Hrdlicka decided to embrace a second career in education by becoming a paraeducator. He now tutors students individually to strengthen reading, math, and study skills.
For several summers, Hrdlicka attended special state-sponsored workshops to increase his knowledge of working with children who have autism, Asperger's syndrome, and other neurological disorders. Though he has faced many challenges in the position, Hrdlicka's devotion to all of his students continues to drive him.
"The children that have more advanced issues, like autistic children, are some of the most difficult to work with," he acknowledges, "but they're also the most rewarding."
"There are so many different ways that kids learn. You can usually find one or two [ways] if you work with them and observe them."
One high school junior, who read on the fourth-grade level and struggled with public speaking, worked with Hrdlicka for two years. With Hrdlicka's help, the student was able to complete projects and homework, and could nearly read on the eighth-grade level by graduation.
The student was so touched he thanked Hrdlicka with a plaque and a note that read: "Thank you for giving me a life."
"It chokes me up more than anything," Hrdlicka says, adding that the students he works with as a para often go out of their way to show their appreciation.
Hrdlicka encourages others to consider becoming paraeducators as a way to become involved in the local school system.
"Even if for half a day ...we can give back to our community," he says. "If you are a para who starts and stays in the system for a while, that's an experience that is invaluable."


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