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EDIT: new formulation of the question (old version below).
In a paper I found the statement that a certain sum $M_n =Y_1+\dotsb Y_n$ is a martingale, $Y_i=f (X_k, Z_k) - E ( f(X_k, Z_k) | X_k)$. (The new $S_k$ would be $:=f(X_k, Z_k)$ but I won't use this in the new formulkation of the question). We have $E(f(X_k, Z_k) | X_k) = E(f(X_k, Z_k) | \mathcal{F}^X_k)$ with $\mathcal{F}^X_k=\{X_1, \dots, X_k\}$. $Z_k$ is iid, and ($X_k$, $Z_k$) are independent for each $k$, f is differentiable.
How can I assert that this is a martingale?
Let me explain what I know so far about the filtrations: In the original question (see bottom) I thought I would have to use the natural filtration, which doesn't seem to fulfill the martingale property. Then @Gortaur suggested to use the filtration $\mathcal{F}^X_k$. I wondered why this is measurable with respect to the filtration (question) - it isn't. So to achieve $M_n$ being a martingale, we have to choose at least the filtration $D_k:=\mathcal{F}^{(X, Z)}_k$, but with this filtration the martingale property doesn't seem to hold (instead of $E(M_{k+1} | F_k)=M_k$, $E(Y_{k+1}|F_k)=0$ is sufficient):
$$E(Y_{k+1}|D_k)=E(f(X_k, Z_k) | D_k) - E(E( f(X_k, Z_k ) | \mathcal{F}^X_k ) | D_k) = f(X_k, Z_k) - E(f(X_k, Z_k)|\mathcal{F}^X_k) $$
And if the subtrahend would be $=f(X_k, Z_k)$ then it would have to be $\mathcal{F}^X_k$-measurable as a version of this conditional expectation which it would not be in general (consider Doob's Lemma for example in this answer to my other question)
Link to the paper: here . In the notation there, $X_k:=\hat{\theta_k}$, $Z_k:= \Delta_k$ and $f=\hat{g}_{ki} (\hat{\theta_k})=\frac{L(\hat{\theta_k} + c_k \Delta_k)-L(\hat{\theta_k} - c_k \Delta_k)}{2c_k \Delta_{ki}}$ (I assume that I can deal with the cancelation of noise terms via the paper's assumption $ E(\epsilon_k^+ - \epsilon_k^- | F_k, \Delta_k) =0 $ and put the noise-less $L$ directly for $f$)
The original question:
I want to show that a sum is a martingale sequence, $M_n=Y_1+\dots+Y_n$. I know that it is sufficient to show that $E(Y_{n+1} | M_n) =0$ a.s. Unfortunately, the sum is rather complicated, $Y_k=S_k - E(S_k|X_k)$, where $S_k=\frac{f(X_k, Z_k)}{Z_k}$. That means for $k=1$: $$ E[Y_2 | Y_1] = E \left[ \tfrac{f(X_2, Z_2)}{Z_2} - E \left(\tfrac{f(X_2, Z_2)}{Z_2} \right | X_2) | \tfrac{f(X_1, Z_1)}{Z_1} - E \left(\tfrac{f(X_1, Z_1)}{Z_1} \right | X_1) \right] =0 $$
I think I will have to use that $E(Y_k)=0$, and I could if I knew, that $Y_k$ independent from $Y_1+\dots +Y_{k-1}$. $Z_k$ is an independent sequence and $X_2$ is more or less $X_1+f(X_1,Z_1)$ but still, the intuition would be that how far $Y_1$ is away from it's expectation is independent from how far $Y_2$ is Q: How can I show that $M_n$ is a martingal sequence? Are my preliminary considerations right? Would you think with this way one can show martingale property? Do I have to impose additional conditions on $f$ ?
I am thankful vor every hint
Note: $f:R^m \times R \to R$, $(X_k (\omega) , Z_k(\omega) ) \mapsto f(X_k (\omega) , Z_k(\omega) ) $
EDIT: I had forgotten, that in $Y_k$ we have the conditional expectation on $X_k$ instead of expectation per se.


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Disney has been teasing fans recently with cryptic preview videos for the flying dragon that will soon be soaring over New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, and its most recent effort is the most blatant yet. Expect to the see the micro-light dragon in action very soon. Meanwhile, rumors that Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem will soon be on its way to Universal Studios Hollywood have been further strengthened, while Cedar Point is planning to invest millions in a major upgrade of its on-site hotels.
Disney's Magic Kingdom
Disney has all but confirmed that a flying dragon will soon be soaring through the skies above New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom with its latest teaser video. The dragon, which is actually a micro-light aircraft, has also been spotted by eagle-eyed fans undergoing night-time testing in recent days. It is expected to appear at the park on or shortly after the official debut of the expanded land on December 6.
Full story: Disney Parks Blog
Meanwhile, a new group of entertainers know as the Storybook Circus Giggle Gang is now appearing in the Storybook Circus sub-area of New Fantasyland.
The clowns perform a variety of musical numbers, as well as traditional circus tricks.
Full story: Disney Parks Blog
Disney California Adventure
The new Buena Vista Street entrance area at Disney California Adventure is celebrating its first Christmas, and Disney has released a new video showing off the 1920s-style decorations.
Full story: Disney Parks Blog
Universal Studios Hollywood
In an interview with Flickering Myth, Gary Goddard, who worked on the installation of Terminator 2 3-D: Battle Across Time at Universal Studios Hollywood, has corroborated long-standing rumors that the soon-to-close attraction will be replaced by a clone of Universal Studios Florida's Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem.
Full story: Flickering Myth
Cedar Point
Cedar Point has installed the highest piece of track for its new GateKeeper roller coaster, which will become the world's longest winged coaster when it debuts in May 2013.
Full story: Theme Park Tourist
Meanwhile, the park plans to spend $60 million over the next three years to upgrade its existing on-site hotels, as it aims to encourage multi-day visits.
Full story: SeattlePi
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld has released its first video preview of Aquatica San Diego, the new water park that will be installed on the site of Knott's Soak City in Chula Vista in 2013.
Full story: Theme Park Tourist

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Scarlett James might have been rebuffed by official channels, but there was no stopping her in creating her own tribute to celebrate Montreal's 375th birthday.
Bill Brownstein: Burlesque revue Montreal Scandal! is wink to city's Sin City past
Scarlett James might have been rebuffed by official channels, but there was no stopping her in creating her own tribute to celebrate Montreal's 375th birthday. Perhaps it was the title of her spectacle, Montreal Scandal! — being presented Saturday at Club Soda — that alarmed the powers-that-be, but they should be aware that James's revue has nothing to do with Big O overruns, civic corruption or errant $25,000 cheques.
Montreal Scandal! simply pays homage to our Sin City days of the 1940s and '50s, when folks came from far and wide to check out our vaunted nightclub scene, when burlesque was all the rage, when Lili St-Cyr titillated folks with feathered boas and much imagination. Surely, such a tribute has more to do with Montreal's history than such officially sanctioned 375th events as urban rodeos, granite tree stumps atop the mountain and extreme snowmobiling, and is something our citizenry can really get behind — no pun intended.
As a "proud" Montrealer, James, a latter-day Lili St-Cyr in the eyes of many, was much miffed that 375th-party planners didn't reply to her offer. Undaunted, however, the organizer and star peeler of the Montreal Burlesque Festival, set to celebrate its ninth anniversary in October, decided to take matters into her own hands and other body parts.
"Maybe they thought the subject was too risqué, but I truly believe burlesque is a strong part of our history, that we should have our place to celebrate the sexy side of Montreal," proclaims James, over a cup of tea.
James, chicly attired in a period trenchcoat and striking red high-heels, is holding court, not in the upscale Ritz Carlton bar but in the Green Spot poutine palace adjacent to the Atwater Market. "Lili St-Cyr, from what I've researched, also loved to go to places that weren't so glamorous after her shows," James says. "She was a very down-to-Earth girl, and so am I."
No doubt. All the same, the Green Spot is just a few metres away from the dance studio, where James will be heading shortly to rehearse some routines for the Saturday show.
Montreal Scandal! will feature 15 performers, including the New Orleans Queen of burlesque, Elle Dorado, Toronto's Pastel Supernova, Montrealers Sugar Vixen, Audrey Ivory and The Lady Josephine as well as two guys, circus performer Daniel Delisle and ballroom dancer Jonathan Tremblay – with whom James will be strutting in a foxtrot finale.
The star, as well as the director, promoter and producer, is, of course, James, who has beguiled audiences here and around the world, both with her gravity-defying moves and bejewelled outfits.
"There will be stunts with poles, hoops and wheels, too, but above all, the show will be a clin d'oeil — a wink — to Lili St-Cyr," James says. "It's not just peeling – it's an entire story. It will all be part of a narrative that captures the spirit of the days of Lili. She used to tell stories during her act. So this will also be a different way in presenting a burlesque show."
James was born in the Laurentian community of Ste-Agathe but uprooted to France with her family when she was a toddler. At 19, she moved to Montreal, setting her sights on becoming a portrait artist but working at the casino.
She had an "epiphany" when friends took her to her first burlesque show and was blown away by it all — the dancing, choreography, costuming and decor. She soaked up everything she could in books and film, before working up the courage to try burlesque herself and, soon after, launch her annual festival.
James spent the last few months studying yoga in India and plans to teach it here. "It's important to channel new ideas and energy, to maintain the body, to evolve the mind and spirit. I'm not ageless. I'm 41 and, like Lili, want to perform when I reach 50."
At the end of April, James will be reverting to her Lili side, performing in Dallas, Houston and Denver.
"There used to be so many burlesque clubs in this city's Red Light district around the Main in the '40s and '50s," James says. "Today there are many burlesque performers and shows here, but with the exception of places like the Wiggle Room, hardly any burlesque clubs. It's a different era, more focused on home entertainment, but the tradition should be preserved."
Contrary to the myth, James reports that more than half her audiences are comprised of women: "That's not an accident. Burlesque empowers women. It's a celebration of femininity and sensuality, a force to remind us that all women possess inner beauty. It's not just striptease — it's so much more."
At A Glance: Montreal Scandal!, featuring Scarlett James, takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. at Club Soda, 1225 St-Laurent Blvd. Tickets start at $45 and are available at clubsoda.ca.


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Each class usually begins with warming-up exercises on the floor or at the barre, followed by intensive toning and strengthening exercises at the barre or centre, before finishing with stretching and relaxation exercises.
In the Mum&Baby Ballet classes we dedicate some ballet time to your baby, either resting on your lap or laying on a pillow, while the class sings nursery rhymes. During the toning exercises at the barre, you'll wear your baby in a sling or wrap.
Please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable! Anything that allows you to move easily is fine. Ballet shoes are welcome if you have them but bare feet work just as well.
If you're coming to a Mum&Baby Ballet class, your baby should also be in comfortable, soft clothes that allow her to move and kick happily.
Bring a sling that offers a tummy-to-tummy or back-hold. (I don't recommend cradle-hold or forward-facing slings for this class.) If you're not sure which carrier is right for you and your baby, try visiting your nearest Sling Library. I have extra carriers I'm happy to lend, but please get in touch before the class to reserve one.
I love the class!! You've created a wonderful atmosphere and I really enjoy being able to get a workout while bonding with Sophie. I always feel energized and happy after class. I have never been a dancer, but your patience and emphasis on smiling definitely help me have a great time.
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Life's a Beach! Make the Most of Summer with These Beach Essentials
Summer is in full swing! And that means beach time is close for many families. We've rounded up some of the newest and best beach essentials to make visiting the beach with kids a breeze.
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Swimsuit: Gone are the days of teeny-weenie bikinis. These days everyone knows the importance of staying safe in the sun and using as much protection as possible Sunscreen is important, but choosing a swimsuit with built-in UV protection and extra coverage is a smart move. Snapperock doesn't just have cute styles for the whole family, they also offer coordinating swim shirts and even swim leggings so you can swim in style while being safe. Coordinating suits for babies, kids, and Moms and Dads make one-stop shopping easy, and are definitely beach essentials!
Towel: Sure you need a towel when you go to the beach, but gone are the days of filling up your beach bag with large bulky towels — especially ones that never seem to dry. This year, try a NanoDry towel from Matador. It is full-size but packs down small enough to fit in your palm. It is also super-absorbent and dries quickly.
Sand Remover: Need a way to get rid of all that sand that winds up all over? Check out Bump it Off, a light, soft, portable gadget that can knock sand off your feet or towel easily and make cleaning up after a trip to the beach way easier. Keep it in your diaper bag for trips to the playground sandbox as well.
Wetbag: Wetbags are great for keeping your wet and sandy things away from your dry and clean things! The Matador Droplet Wetbag is a neat little bag that folds up to be the size of a key chain but opens up big enough to hold a few swimsuits or towels. The Satsuma Wet + Dry Bag is another great option that has a great design with two separate, zippered compartments meaning dry things (like goggles and cell phones) and wet/messy things (like sunscreen) can be put in the other in one bag. Trust us, wetbags are a must-have on your beach essentials list!
Camera Protection: If you don't think your cell phone is enough to capture your beach memories, but want to keep your big camera safe there are few things that can help. The Matador Camera Base Layer will keep your camera safe in your beach bag without being bulky. The Peak Design Shell is a great form-fitting camera shell that keeps your camera protected from splashes and dust.
Sunscreen: One of the most important beach essentials. Don't forget the sunscreen! Everyone should slather on more sunscreen at least every two hours and when getting out of the water. For kids, look for a sunscreen made from natural ingredients like the award-winning True Natural Sunscreen. If it's good enough for surfers, it should stand up to toddlers!
Baby Carrier: Getting around with little ones can be a pain on the beach and carrying them can lead to overheating if you're not careful. Try the Beco 8 All Seasons Baby Carrier that is breathable and comfortable to boot. When your little one is missing nap time this is a great tool to have available to calm him down and keep him happy without having to leave the waves too far behind.
Beach Bag: One thing every trip to the beach needs? A beach bag, of course! Check out these adorable options from Boutique Mexico that come decorated with colorful pom-poms that just scream summer. The large Ibiza Palm Tote can hold bathing suits, towels, and more for a family of four without making you look frumpy. Another great option for when you need waterproof while staying cute is the Carmen Sol Jelly Tote is a great solution – it even floats. Want to keep your beachwear separate from your street wear when you pack? The best option we have found is the Storksak Cabin Carry On. It's exterior can be wiped clean plus it pairs with these great packing blocks that not just keep you organized but keep your sandy and wet items clear from those you want to keep clean and dry with no fuss. Even kids can learn the system.
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Buckets and Shovels: Every child needs a good bucket for the beach! A fantastic family-friendly option that is more of a beach system is the Beachmate. The Beachmate comes complete with buckets, bug shovels, a cooler for snacks, pockets galore for staying organized and extra room for your beach gear. We love the oversized shovels and buckets that are big enough to carry some beach gear and make epic sand castles. But, there is nothing wrong with a classic bucket and shovel set as long as the kids can dig.
Or, go the eco-friendly route and try the all-in-one Green Toys Sand Play. It comes with a shovel, rake, and sand castle mold that all fit in the sturdy bucket. What's more, this set is made from all recycled material helping to ensure that the beach will remain beautiful for a long time to come. A beach ball is a great addition to the beach bag as well!
Tunes: It's not summer without a soundtrack! Check out the Barnacle, which has built-in memory for songs and is Bluetooth enabled all in waterproof, soundproof casing. It's a great option for bringing some tunes to the beach with your family. Or for lounging and listening to your favorite podcast if you get a few hours away from the kids. Plus, back at home, you can use in the shower.
Goggles: The best way to ruin a beach vacation quickly? Water in the eyes. Solve that problem with goggles made just for the little ones like these Giggly Goggles that look more like part of a superhero costume than eye protection. If your kids may get into a sand fight, goggles can be useful out of the ocean as well. This is on the beach essentials list and the pool essentials list!
Hydration: Unless you like paying $5.00 for bottled water, bring your own drinking water to the beach. Contigo Autoseal bottles are the perfect choice for the beach. They keep beverages cold up to an astonishing 28 hours, are leak-proof, and have a cover to keep sand out.
Sandals: A great investment for a beach trip is sandals. Don't risk ruining your "regular" shoes by getting them wet or filled with water. Kamik sandals are sturdy enough to go from boardwalk to beach without missing a beat, while still allowing feet to stay cool and allow sand and water to escape. For a more grown-up style for Mom try Carmel Sol jelly sandals – or even jelly wedges!
Snacks: No one wants to leave the beach because they are hungry! Be sure to pack some beach -friendly snacks. Foods that don't need to be refrigerated are best. Fruit, pretzels, and PB+J sandwiches are all good choices. A large cooler bag from So Young is a great choice that's cute and holds a lot. Try a beach-themed sea horse bag. Or go with one that reflects a hobby like photography, cycling, gardening. The Ecolunch Splash Box is another good choice since it is waterproof and keeps liquid in – and sand and water out. Just leave some room for when the ice cream man comes by!
Towel: Another standard on the beach essentials list. Kids are usually happy with an over-sized towel with their favorite character. But, grown-ups may want an option that will stand the test of time and look good in those longing-in-the-sand selfies. Try a Coyuchi Mediterranean-inspired towel, even when you are just headed on a drive to the Jersey Shore. It's soft and over-sized so you can imagine you are at a sea-side retreat in between burying kids in the sand. For the kids, Lacoste towels are a good choice because they are cute without featuring characters your kids are likely to outgrow in a year or two.
Optional: Sunglasses and hats are great choices for kids to give them a bit more protection. But, before you make an investment in these, try to determine whether your kids will actually wear them! It sounds strange, but some kids don't love the sand and ocean. Having some small travel toys on-hand can help keep a child busy who isn't into sandcastle. We love the Playmobil Travel kits that come in their own travel cases and were named as top pick travel toy. Another great option? Lego Duplos that are big enough for little hands and won't get lost in the sand. Try a set that ties into one of the summer's hit movies with this Piston Cup Race set that kids can use to play with as race cars once they are done building.
Beach Cart: So, how do you get all of this onto the beach? Try a Rio Wonder Wheeler. It's perfect for lugging all of your beach gear as close to the ocean as you want to get. Everyone who tries one is a convert and wishes they had gotten a beach cart sooner. This is another must have on our beach essentials list!
Bring the Beach Home: Eventually, it will be time to leave the beach. Bring home a couple of mementos or think about adding some decor that reminds you of when you had sand between your toes. Gorgeous Attiser blankets make any house feel like a beach home with their soothing colors and bohemian motifs. Use one on a bed or a throw on a sofa for beach vibes anytime. Another fun option is to bring out lights like the ones you saw during your night on the boardwalk or exploring a new beach town. Bliss Lights have long been popular around the holidays because they are so easy to set up, but try some that change colors to create a vacation-like experience in your own backyard.
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Welcome everyone to the New Year. Peabody Engineering is not big on making lots of New Year's Resolutions BUT we are most definitely BIG on ideas. In this 1st newsletter of 2017, our main topic "We Keep You Warm In The Winter" is about how we keep your Plastic Tanks warm.
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Julie and Yanna woke up at dawn the day of their weddings.
The ceremony took place on top of a rock formation in Red Rock Canyon, so everyone agreed it would be wonderful to have the ceremony early, before the sun started re-baking the Las Vegas desert.
These two Russian couples, fantastically energetic and deliriously happy, were nearing the end of a month long pre-wedding honeymoon that included stops in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and a smattering of National Parks.
To take the wedding experience home with them, both couples decided they wanted as many photos as possible, which is where Laura Grier came in. Laura knows about all the hidden destinations in Las Vegas, the first of which was Red Rock Canyon.
This was no Elvis-officiated-last-minute-drunk-and-up-a-hundred-bucks-wedding. Julie and Yanna spent months picking out their dresses, a family event, and then lovingly packed them into suitcases, right next to the heart-shaped paper lanterns to be lit at sunset.
After officially being declared man and wife, Alex and Julie shouted their new name at the canyon and listened as was brought back to them in echoes.
Then we gathered for Max and Yanna's ceremony.
We watched rose petals flutter around Yanna's dress and gasped when Max picked Yanna up and swung her, laughing, in a circle – right over the canyon and back to her feet.
We leaned over the edge to see, far below, the bottom of the canyon, and then looked up, thousands of feet up, to the rounded peaks of mountains.
Here, the pebbles were so smooth that we took off our shoes to clamber across boulders and up rock formations.
Smooth and cool to the touch– as if the stones remembered the desert night and wanted to pass it on.
The red Mustang convertibles Alex and Maxim rented.
We ate lunch at Bonnie Springs, an abandoned outpost of the Wild Wild West– buffalo burgers and pulled pork sandwiches with Arnold Palmers on the side – and then pulled out the heavy artillery.
Laura procured a number of historical guns for the couples to pose with: a shotgun, three Colt .45s, and a Derringer, complete with holsters.
Straight away, Yanna and Julie put Maxim and Alex in the local jail.
Toured the local saloon, and stopped at the Chapel.
They robbed the old bank.
After cooling off at the Encore pool for a while, we drove north, past all of that, and landed at the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum is where all of Vegas's neon signs retire.
It's outdoor, and visitations are (right now) by reservation only, so again, we were alone.
We lost ourselves between, below, and around signs dating all the way back to the forties.
The Stardust was there, tall and graceful, with its trademark diamonds pointed at the sky.
Filament lightbulbs, each hand-dipped, traced shapes and letters across steel frames.
We left feeling as if we'd been a part of all the parties, all the great moments in Vegas history, from Raphael Rivera, who named the coined the city "the Meadows," to Donald Trump with his golden skyscraper.
It was getting late – the shadows stretched, and Vegas was bathed in the kind of hot afternoon glow that make you feel like you're in a movie.
Still in a red convertible, we headed for the sunset and Lake Mead. Alex and Julie rented a boat which was anchored twenty minutes from the Hoover Dam.
The boat was fast, but had room enough to change into bathing suits. As we sped toward a quiet inlet, Julie's veil billowed against the wind, Alex gazed in amazement at his new wife, and we all took in gulps of sweet mountain air.
The water was turquoise, a deep and vast bowl of topaz.
From the water, we watched the mountains turn red, violet, then blue and deep purple as the sun sank.
I met them in Las Vegas, where the neon lights crash a sweet percussion against the sky, where you're always young, where fruity cocktails are named after Frank Sinatra, even though he only drank whisky, and that, only straight. Lord, it's a lovely place.


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Expense-related Awards for Science Fair Projects related to food and consumer (K–12 and 4-H)
Thanks to the Consumer Education Foundation, each year we can offer a limited number of expense-related awards (and nifty certificates) to elementary and secondary students who are conducting school-based or 4-H based projects (such as Science Fairs) aimed at helping people better understand their food and shopping choices. These Science Fair Awards typically range from $25-75.
Applications for these expense-related awards are usually evaluated within 48 hours of receipt. The applications for the expense-related research awards should include the purpose and methodology of the study.
The priority is on creative, novel ideas (blind taste tests of Coke and Pepsi have already been done). Students who are from small public schools or from rural areas are especially encouraged to apply, as are students whose parents did not have the opportunity to attend college.
Applications for these expense-related awards are accepted only in hard-copy (mail or fax), and should be addressed to:
Jennifer Wansink
Consumer Education Foundation
330 The Parkway, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Authors: Alice Weatherston
Further research presented at the 8th International Conference on Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease (5–7 November 2015, Barcelona, Spain) has indicated that aerobic exercise may aid in reducing markers of neurodegeneration and improving brain function in older individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. The results highlight the potential for aerobic exercise as a disease-modifying therapeutic intervention for at risk individuals.
Principal investigator, Laura Baker (Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, NC, USA), and her team analyzed beta amyloid and tau levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of individuals aged 55–89 with mild cognitive impairment and prediabetes. All study participants were assigned to one of two exercise programs, either moderate-to-high intensity aerobics or stretching for 45–60 minutes, four times per week, for six months, under the supervision of a trainer. At the beginning and the end of the study cerebrospinal fluid and blood samples were collected and participants completed assessments of cognition, how long it took to walk 400 meters, body fat and glucose tolerance. Forty participants also underwent magnetic resonance imaging scans.
The aerobic exercise group exhibited higher cognitive scores, faster walk times, and improved glucose tolerance. Beneficial effects on beta amyloid and tau were also seen in addition to improvements in resting blood flow.
The brain imaging team are now analyzing the data to identify any alterations in communication patterns between brain cells in response to exercise and also intend on extending the program for a further 18 months. After 12 months of supervised exercise participants will then experience an unsupervised period which will be utilized in order to test the sustainability of the intervention.
Source: 8th International Conference on Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease press release


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FC: Life Of Tabatha
1: I was born august 4th 1999 in the state of Pennsylvania. I started walking when i was one; the day before Thanksgiving. That was in 2000. In 2001 was the first time i rode a plane I was two so i don't remember much about it. I sat on my moms lap. In 2002 i started pre-school. I was three so I had to go two years because i was to young to go to kindergarten.
2: In 2003, I was five and my mom and I was playing monster. She turned off all the lights and out of nowhere. She heard a scream from me she thought i was just lost so she turned the lights back on.When she did my head was in the corner of the dresser so, i went to the ER to get it out and to get my head glue shut!!!!!!!!!!
3: In 2004 i met my now step-dad and my mom had my little brother Dylan. He was so cute and nice now he's a brat! In 2005 i went to Disney World.It was so fun but we had to leave I really didn't want to!!!!
4: I had to get stitches in 2008 because I fell off a rock in the park It didn't hurt. But the park isn't there anymore, some gang burned it down!
5: In 2009 i got baptised it was the first church i went to, and me and my mom and step-dad all got baptised. I WAS SOAKED!!! And last we moved to Pennsylvania and I don't know whats going to happen next.


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5) Like Crazy: This movie was recommended to me by one of my friends and I'm glad I watched it. It's not a happy movie and it's not very exciting either, but it's honest and relatable. It gets a little tedious at times but it shows how easily people can fall in and out of love. Some people say it's too depressing, but I think people sometimes confuse "depressing" and "realistic". Aside from Jennifer Lawrence, I don't think there are many recognizable actors in this film, but that just adds to the relatable aspect.
Verdict: Not amazing but not terrible.
(Oh! Also, I started adding stars to the graphics on these posts in case you're too lazy to read the review/are more visual or whatnot)
6) Fight Club: I literally cannot believe I'd never seen this movie before. I guess I just figured, meh, what's so exciting about a bunch of guys fighting? But, of course, that isn't the whole story, is it? It's a little Inception-y in the sense that it has a surreal sci-fi aspect to it, but it's not intimidatingly cerebral. Anyway, I loved this one. This is the first movie of the summer that lived up to its hype for me. I'm actually reading the book now so who knows? I might have a book review coming soon. Edward Norton is gold in this and David Fincher can do no wrong by me.
Verdict: This is a good one. Undeniable.
7) Avengers: I'm a huge Marvel fan so I knew going in that I would love this film. It's just an incredibly entertaining superhero movie and honestly, there's not much else to it. There's some subtle humor in it too which is nice. A piece of advice before watching this is to make sure you've seen Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America first. It's not essential that you have, but trust me, you'll appreciate the Avengers that much more. What I liked most was the final action scene. Sometimes these can get boring but because the perspective was seven-fold, it was so much more exciting.
Verdict: A must-see for superhero lovers.
8) What To Expect When You're Expecting: This is one of those movies with multiple storylines that end up connecting in some way or another, which can be a hit-or-miss with me. What tends to happen is that I prefer one storyline over the other and get impatient when one I don't like is onscreen. So already, that's a point off for this one. All I can really say about this movie is "meh". It wasn't great. It wasn't that funny even though it tried hard.
Verdict: See it if you have nothing better to see, otherwise don't waste your time.


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World Maps by APH Help Children Who Are Blind See the World
"Students Who Are Blind Are Seeing the World Through APH Materials ""This land is your land, this land is my land
From California, to the New York Island
From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me"
As the song, "This Land is Your Land", states this land was made for you and me, but children without sight struggle to understand the concepts of land, bodies of water as well as other types of topography and with good reason. A sighted child can watch television, a DVD, look at pictures in a book or on a map and be able to understand spatial concepts, land and water formations when learning vocabulary terms.
However, children without sight are at times simply taught straight vocabulary words about the earth without any conceptual building, hands-on or real experiences. Educators and parents innocently deter students without sight when teaching children about rivers, lakes, oceans, mountains and hills. We just assume that if we say the word, the definition, and put it in a sentence, we have covered the skill.
Is it no wonder that some children with visual loss struggle with comprehending details about earth and its natural resources?
Thank goodness for APH's Social Studies section that includes: History, Geography and Economics. APH recognizes that without hands-on, a child with no or limited vision will struggle with directions, spaces and time.
This school year I have had the pleasure of working with a new history teacher who is enthusiastic, energetic and includes my student who is blind in all activities. She has been concerned and asked many questions about how a difficult concept could be taught to someone who could not 'see' the images on her powerpoint presentations. Imagine her happiness when I showed up with a desk World Map, a Braille globe, an atlas and my favorite, the large colorful U. S. Puzzle Map. APH also offers a Braille state map collection that is embossed and printed for the four regions in the United States: Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Central and Western Region.
Students in upper elementary school or higher already recognize that pictures and symbols represent real objects, people and places. Nothing has helped general educators and children with a visual impairment more than the wonderful collection of hands-on learning about our great country.
My student placed his hands on the continents from APH's "World at Your Fingers" one day and said, "Oh, I get it now!" The young history teacher began to have more confidence after this experience and realized that a student who was blind could learn as much as the others when adaptive materials are used.
Because of the American Printing House for the Blind, and an enthusiastic young teacher, my student without sight believes that 'this land was also made for him'.


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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry David, Michael Ian Black join Michael J. Fox and others for Parkinson's fundraiser
Are you tired of Uncle Larry calling you up with a bad joke he heard at the office? Well from now until Oct. 2, you can bid to have a comedian call to tell you a great joke to support Parkinson's disease!
Shaking With Laughter, a charity started by former Seinfeld writer Marc Jaffe and his wife, Karen, have declared Oct. 23 National "Tell a Joke for Parkinson's Day." Apparently Congress doesn't declare days anymore, so they just did it themselves. Comedy fans have the opportunity to bid on phone calls from a stellar line-up of do-gooder comics including: Kevin Nealon, Paul Reiser, Bob Saget, Larry David, Peter Farrelly, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Kathleen Madigan, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dennis Miller, Dave Coulier, Pete Holmes, Brad Garrett and Penn & Teller (well, it'll be mostly Penn, but Teller will be next to him making hilarious facial expressions). Comedy fans will also get to bid on a lunch with the director of The Big Bang Theory and a hangout with Michael J. Fox on the set of his new NBC show, The Michael J. Fox Show.
Shaking With Laughter was founded after Karen Jaffe was diagnosed with Parkinson's and the couple dedicated to help the more than one million people in the U.S. that live with this disease. To bid on a personal phone call from one of these funny people (or any of the other items in the auction), visit charitybuzz.com/shakingwithlaughter.
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Tri-Creek School Corporation
- High-performance cloud managed WiFi provides reliable district-wide connectivity
- 170 APs deployed in just minutes each, from unboxing to final configuration
- Layer 7 application visibility provide insight into users, devices, and applications
Getting mobile devices into the hands of students and preparing the school for an upcoming 1:1 environment was Tri-Creek School Corporation's call to action, and it spurred Jay Blackman, Director of Information and Education Technology, to find a better wireless solution. The school's legacy 802.11b/g network still provided adequate coverage for its old needs. But Blackman knew it didn't have the coverage and reliability to support a changing learning environment dependent on wireless devices.
The district, located in Lowell, Indiana, wanted to support WiFi at its administrative center, maintenance warehouse, transportation center, athletic facility, and most importantly, its five schools. "Gearing up for a 1:1 mobile device implementation, we needed to have a reliable, robust system in place," Blackman said. He was looking for a network that would provide increased coverage without sacrificing speed, the ability to easily expand the network if needed, and low-maintenance management.
Tri-Creek heard about Meraki's cloud-managed solution, inspiring Blackman to research the advantages of cloud-based networking. After hearing many positive reviews about Meraki from other schools, Blackman evaluated Meraki alongside HP, Aerohive, Meru, and Ruckus. He ran each vendor through a barrage of tests, starting with connection strength and reliability. Other vendors started dropping clients with only 25-30 devices connected; Tri-Creek's Network Administrator John Toma noted, "We went to Meraki and were up to twice as many devices and still had no problems."
In another round of tests focusing on network speed, Blackman found that other vendors' WiFi solutions could not stand up to 30 laptops concurrently streaming HD video. Meraki performed without a hitch, even while one of the two APs was unplugged during streaming.
"We literally threw everything we had at the Meraki access points and they just kept going!" exclaimed Blackman. "Meraki gave us a warm feeling that we could have so many students on the network and not experience any problems," said Toma.
A two-man team quickly deployed 170 Meraki access points, installing each AP in just minutes. "I was impressed by how simple it was to plug in the APs and have them automatically populate in Meraki's dashboard," said Blackman.
Now Toma and Blackman provide support for the district's entire wireless network, changing the way students learn by putting the Internet directly into the hands of their students through the 1:1 program.
"In order to support 21st century learners with an 'anywhere, anytime' learning environment, a reliable, high-performance network is key – Meraki has helped us to get there," Blackman explained. In fact, Tri-Creek is not stopping at a 1:1 program. According to Blackman, Tri-Creek recently opened one of their networks for a BYOD (bring your own device) program. "Students are bringing their own devices and we have had nothing but success in supporting them," he said.
With Meraki's scalability, if an area is light on signal coverage, there's a quick fix. "Instead of telling students to find another place to work, we can simply add another AP at a moment's notice and instantly create a learning space," Blackman said.
In order to support 21st century learners with an 'anywhere, anytime' learning environment, a reliable, high-performance network is key – Meraki has helped us to get there. Jay Blackman, Director of Information and Education Technology
Blackman delights in the ability to manage the network "on the fly" through Meraki's web-based dashboard. "I can troubleshoot while in the field and diagnose a problem without ever having to go to an office," he said. Meanwhile, the dashboard provides additional visibility, allowing Toma and Blackman to see not only the devices connected to the network, but also the individual applications and associated bandwidth usage network-wide. This wealth of data about how the network is actually being used can easily be shared with administrative teams, facilitating conversations about how to best support the variety of devices on the network.
"In the business of education, schools often overlook the value of data on network usage in planning, supporting classrooms, and sharing successes," Blackman said. "Meraki gives you the means to discover these and more."
In a technologically evolving district moving to a 1:1 environment, Toma and Blackman chose Meraki. "We knew we needed a change and we needed the best," Blackman said. "Meraki more than meets what we expect out of a wireless product — it's very flexible, very easy, and very powerful. It's a great solution for schools and instructional environments and I can't say enough how happy we are."


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Star Wars Chop Sabers
Use the chopsticks Luke and give in to your hunger.
Let's face it. The biggest selling point of the Star Wars franchise are the epic lightsaber battles between Jedis and Siths. They're not real, of course. But with the Star Wars Chop Sabers, you can at least pretend that you're brandishing a pair of the deadly sci fi weapons, while also eating your food in a more sophisticated way. The chopsticks come in different saber colors, letting you show off your true aura while eating your favorite ramen.
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Our North Georgia Community
The North Georgia Mountains are teeming with adventure, livelihood, and stories. Once home to the Cherokee Indians, North Georgia has played backdrop to much of Georgia's important history. The first American Gold Rush began in Dahlonega, and many Civil Wars battles were fought across the mountains during the Atlanta Campaign. Much of this history lives on today through landmarks, national historic sites and hidden treasures in the region. Today, tourism, travel and outdoor recreation sustain the North Georgia economy, meaning that adventure is literally at your feet. Located in the heart of North Georgia, Outside World Outfitters is proud to be one of the largest outfitters in the region and adjacent to much of what our community has to offer.


text: SEA CARROT Daucus carota maritima. Height to 75cm. Similar to Wild Carrot but with more fleshy leaves and umbels that are flat or convex (not concave) in fruit. Flowers structurally similar to Wild Carrot (June-Sept). Fruits oval, with spiny ridges; fruiting umbels flat or convex. Leaves 2 or 3 times pinnate, with narrow leaflets. More fleshy than Wild Carrot. Status found on cliffs, rocky slopes and dunes by the sea, mainly in the south-west.


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Modular Outdoor 10' Round Umbrella - Chestnut Brown
Bring shade to an otherwise sunny area with a new 10' round offset cantilever-style resort umbrella, fit for commercial or residential uses. Designed to match the furniture in the Deco, Cannes, and Astoria collections, this is the perfect addition to your patio furniture set. Trigger grip allows you to tilt the umbrella to 5 different angles, while the hand crank allows you to rotate the umbrella a full 360 degrees.
Watch the assembly instruction video here.
- Sunbrella® fabric is UV, weather, and fade resistant
- 360 degree swivel base uses 200+ lbs of gravel or sand mixture to keep the umbrella in place. Molded ABS base cover
- Hand crank rotates the umbrella to follow the angle of the sun throughout the day
- Base with integrated wheels allows you to easily tilt and roll the umbrella to wherever you need shade
- Trigger grip handle allows you to tilt and adjust the umbrella in 5 different positions
- Hand crank opens and closes the umbrella
- Constructed of a high quality extruded aluminum frame with 8 aluminum ribs
- Integrated Velcro strap secures the canopy when not in use
- Strongly recommended to close umbrella when not in use or during strong winds
We guarantee your satisfaction on all products we sell with a full refund for 30 days from date of purchase.
Items must be returned in their original shipping box along with any accessories, manuals, and documentation. Items must be available for pickup in the same manner as they were delivered.
Unless the order was fulfilled incorrectly by RST Brands, you are responsible for return shipping.
RST warrants that all products will be free from defects in the material or workmanship to the original consumer purchaser for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If a component is determined to be defective, within the terms of the warranty, RST will furnish a replacement component at no cost. This warranty applies under conditions of normal use, but does not apply to defects or damage that result from intentional or accidental damage, weather or weather related conditions, negligence, or unreasonable use.
For additional information, please contact us.
Canopy: 10 ft. diameter
Standing Pole: 4 in. W x 2 in. D x 105 in. H
Canopy Pole: 2 in. W x 2 in. D x 63 in. H
Hanging Pole: 2 in. W x 2 in. D x 33 in. H
Base: 33 in. W x 33 in. D x 8 in. H
Powder-coated aluminum poles
High density plastic base
Sunbrella® fabric canopy
Weight Capacity
Assembly Required
Light assembly required
Items under 100 lbs will be shipped via UPS ground. All other orders will be shipped LTL, with an appointment scheduled by the freight company. Estimated delivery time is 7-10 business days; however, during peak spring and summer months, this may increase.
White Glove Delivery: For an added convenience, White Glove Delivery agents will unload and place your furniture to the preferred location, and remove all shipping waste when completed. Not all orders qualify for White Glove. If interested, please call us for more information.
10 foot round umbrella canopy includes center air vent to relieve wind gusts
Base with integrated wheels allows you to easily tilt and roll the umbrella
Trigger grip handle allows you to tilt and adjust the umbrella in 5 different positions
Hand crank rotates the umbrella post 360 degrees to follow the sun


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Commercial real estate (CRE) development in Washington state—including the member businesses of NAIOP Washington State chapter—supported more than 56,000 jobs and contributed $8.8 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2017. That's why NAIOPWA is committed to supporting a positive environment for CRE in Washington state.
In 2017, NAIOPWA grew to more than 965 members strong, making us the fourth-largest chapter in North America. We are a group of influential and interested individuals focused on seeking the best strategies and resources to advance our commercial real estate businesses. Founded in 1976, our diverse network includes developers, contractors, architects, engineers, designers, brokers and property managers, and is a Who's Who of the Puget Sound commercial real estate community.
In 2018, NAIOPWA was recognized with three chapter merit awards for government affairs leadership, member growth and executive leadership, and in 2017 was named Chapter of the Year. In support of our membership, member and sponsor companies, and the overall local commercial real estate community, we undertook significant government affairs, communications, education and membership efforts over the course of the year. These included a new app, new-member support, and more than 40 educational and networking events.
NAIOP delivers up-to-the-minute information and educational programs that benefit your career and your firm. We give our industry a voice, channeling a diverse membership into a powerful coalition that impacts legislation, strengthens communities and advocates for responsible development. We fight tirelessly for policies that increase predictability for the industry, saving developers and owners time and money.
Mission Statement
The mission of NAIOP Washington State is to create a favorable climate for the conduct of commercial real estate through the participation of a professionally diverse membership and to be recognized as the foremost commercial real estate association in Washington.
Not a member yet? Join today.
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I pick the most un-summer like day in Kansas to start my swim suit. It is cold (alright 70 degrees Fahrenheit but cold for July in Kansas), wet and dreary. Everything that my pink tropical print is not. I originally bought the pink swim suit fabric and some patterns in 2010. It has just been sitting in a shoe box in the craft room closet because I was afraid I was picking a sewing project that would be way beyond my sewing skills.
All those bombshell swim wear projects were starting to get to me. After seeing Dapper Duds' bombshell bikini (check it out here: http://dapperduds.wordpress.com/2013/07/07/brave-3-0-i-bombshell-edition/ ), I broke down and bought the pattern. The pattern envy got me. Then I got to thinking after I bought a new swim suit from Old Navy, I actually have a book club pool party on August 9th to go to and I could try to make a swim suit. Otherwise, if I couldn't get it done by then, I could always take it on the murder mystery weekend with me. October is a hit or miss month for warm pool weather.
Also, a great thanks to Hancock fabrics for their coupons and sales. I was able to get 4 yards of lining plus all the sewing accessories for under $30. I figured 4 yards to match the amount of swimwear fabric I had at home. I am looking at it as a one time investment in have several coordinating tops and bottoms hopefully.
The bikini top is from McCall's 5400. I didn't even bother measure my full bust and my upper bust. From just looking, I am pretty sure I have more than a two-inch difference between the measurements. So I went ahead and cut for the C/D cup. I picked view C, the wider halter bikini top. I had cut a size 14. It seems to fit everywhere else fine except for it was loose at the bottom. I shortened the clasp strap to probably the length of the size 12. It fits better now after doing that. It took about 5 hours from cut to finish.
My Singer Touch and Sew 7462 did have a tendency of skipping stitches on the zig-zag stitch with the elastic and even with just the knit fabric. But I went really slow and it was still skipping stitches on the zigzag. So it looks like I will be searching for a sewing machine.
The bottom is from the very popular Bombshell swim suit from Closet Case Files. I went ahead and cut the size 14 on it also. I was sort of in between the 12 and 14 on the waist but definitely a 14 on the hips. The size 14 fits pretty good. It is only a little baggy in the bottom. It may be that I cut the outer fabric slightly larger than the lining. But I am not sure if this is it though but it has to be the reason. However, I was able to fix this by pinching the excess up inside and stitching it. All the rusching was able to cover it up.
When I get my new machine, I am going to go over the bottoms side seams and back seam again to make sure it stays. I really love it and with the right sewing machine it is even easier than going swim suit shopping.
I didn't get to wear it at my book club pool party. It ended up being 70 degrees (Fahrenheit) out here in Kansas in August. So the swim suit had to wait a couple of weeks before I could get pictures of it. Thankfully, my sister let me go to the pool at her apartment building for the pictures. Also, I have to thank her for taking the pictures too. She did a wonderful job at photographer.


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Stochastic pricing models: Science, Art or Voodoo?
At the core of every valuation or risk model is a pricing model. Somewhat surprisingly, it is not uncommon for complex exposures of an asset or portfolio to be analysed using a single or small number of deterministic price scenarios. Such an approach overlooks a key aspect of the problem being analysed: commodity prices are uncertain. Understanding how an asset or portfolio performs given price uncertainty is critical to understanding value and risk..


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Zog is the wicked genius of the sea, a magician of great power, and an enemy of the Mermaids. The Sea Devils and Wolf-fish are his servants.
Zog is a dreadful creature, part fish, part man, part beast, part fowl, and part serpent.
His face is like that of a man, with ears like horns, horns instead of eyebrows, and a horn on the end of his chin. His hair is carefully parted and his face is actually quite handsome. His eyes glow like coals, though he keeps them shrouded by his long lashes.
Instead of feet, his legs end in hoofs shod with gold. His arms are as well-formed and white as a woman's. The rest of his body is generally hidden by a richly embroidered robe because it is too hideous. He has broad, feathery wings at his shoulders which allow him to swim with terrific force. His undulating body is broad and thin like an eel and ends in a fish's tail.
Zog's Palace
Zog lives in a castle that is invisible to all eyes but those of its inhabitants. It is reached through a broad, rocky passage which glistens as if made of silver. Small silver statues of birds, beasts, and fish occupy niches in the walls.
At the end of the passage is a vast cavern with a dome that seems as high as the sky. It is lit constantly by Zog's magic, with no indication of night or day. The splendid castle has towers of coral inlaid with silver, and windows of clear glass. Beds of beautiful sea flowers surround the castle while goldfish and silverfish dart among the foliage.
The entrance is guarded by strange fish which are flat as a doormat with quills like a porcupine upon their backs. Their ball-shaped heads rise from the center of the fish and have a circle of piercing bead-like eyes.
The castle itself is much like those on land, with stairs and a balcony and all the usual furniture. It is populated by dozens of slaves including Sacho, Joe Weedles, Tom Atto, Rivivi, and Agga-Groo.
Zog's "den" is a dome of solid gold thickly set with precious jewels toward the top and with pearls on the lower part. The golden floor is engraved with beautiful designs of sea life as well as land scenes. The room is furnished with locked cabinets of gold, table, chairs, sofas upholstered with seal skin, and rugs woven from seaweed. A fountain of air bubbles up in one corner and the room is lit by an unseen source.
Zog's guest rooms include the Rose Chamber and the Peony Room.
Zog has lived for twenty seven thousand years. Centuries ago Zog was cast from the earth into the sea where he caused much trouble. He waged a terrible war against King Anko, but was conquered and driven into his castle where he was imprisoned.
For revenge, Zog captured Queen Aquareine and Princess Clia, along with their guests Trot and Cap'n Bill. He tried to torture them with his Yell-Maker, but the mermaid queen's magic protected them. He also unsuccessfully attempted to boil and to freeze his prisoners. When they finally made their escape, Zog pursued them but was captured in King Anko's coils where he was crushed to a mass of jelly-like pulp. (The Sea Fairies)
More than once, L. Frank Baum created threatening characters as hybrids of various beings. For Zog as a combination of man, beast, fish, fowl, and serpent, compare Glinkomok in "The Laughing Hippopotamus," who is part man, beast, fish and fowl, and the tuxix in Policeman Bluejay, which is magician, sorcerer, wizard and witch, "all rolled into one....
Zog appears in an episode of The Oz Kids, and in "The Emerald of Zog" in Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, where he is voiced by Jess Harnell.


text: "How Two Become One" - The biggest attribute that characterizes this society is an attitude and behavior of selfishness. Often times, we think 'the more you get, the happier you'll be,' but it is actually the complete opposite. In this sermon, Father Bishoy reveals the secret of enjoyment and the steps to attain it in our daily lives.


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Easy Breakfast Recipe. Banana Pancake (Lempeng Pisang). Cooked on iron plate or wok (kuali).
Image Credit - Me & MineIngredients for Lempeng Pisang:
- 10 fl. oz. (300ml.) santan
- margarine, to grease
- sugar or honey (madu) to accompany
- 4 eggs
- 4 Tbs. sugar
- 1/2 tbs. salt
- 1/2 lb. (250g.) flour
- 1 tbs. baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 10 ripe bananas
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/2 coconut (grate white part only)
- Pour the egg mixture into the banana mixture. Beat to mix well.
- Blend in the flour. Stir in the santan. Blend well to a smooth consistency.
- Heat an iron plate or kuali on medium heat and grease well with margarine.
- Spoon in mixture to make a pancake. Reduce heat and cook slowly. Turn over for a few seconds. Remove. Repeat with remaining mixture. Grease plate whenever required.
- Serve with sugar or honey.


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Moroccan Mint Teacomments (12) March 30th, 2012
Makes 6 small glasses
1 heaping tablespoon green tea, one with good strong flavor
About 20 spearmint sprigs
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
Boiling water
To prepare the traditional Moroccan tea, keep the following essentials in mind. The tea must be green, with a mild flavor. The mint must be fresh (absolutely not dried), and it must be spearmint. The tea is traditionally very sweet; there is always sugar in the bottom of the glasses in Morocco. The tea should be served in small glasses with several fresh mint sprigs in each glass. This recipe is excerpted from Herbs in the Kitchen by Carolyn Dille and Susan Belsinger, Interweave Press, 1992.
Rinse a teapot with boiling water and pour the water out. Add the green tea and enough spearmint to loosely fill the pot about three-quarters full. Add at least 1/4 cup sugar and fill the pot with boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes. Add 2 or 3 mint sprigs to each glass and pour the tea.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This was the best kind of Salvy splash.
The water and sports beverage from buckets landed on Salvador Perez soon after he crossed home plate, the finishing strides of a walk-off grand slam that beat the Twins 8-4.
Perez flexed his muscles as he worked his way toward home plate and the Royals have done the same thing at Kauffman Stadium lately. Friday's victory was their 12 in the last 14 home games.
The Royals entered the ninth inning trailing 4-3. Rosell Herrera's one-out double got the rally started. He scored in Whit Merrifield's single. A single by Adalberto Mondesi got Merrifield to third, and after Alex Gordon was intentionally walked, the Twins adjusted their defense, using five infielders.
Perez worked a full count against Trevor Hildenberger before walloping the offering 422 feet over the left-center wall. It was Perez's 26th home run this season.
The Royals picked up starting pitcher Jorge Lopez, who left the game in the fifth with a left rib contusion. He'll be re-evaluated on Saturday.
Lope took a perfect game into the ninth inning of his previous outing. The Twins had just taken the lead when Lopez departed Friday.
The Royals had a chance to tie the score in the eighth. With two outs Ryan O'Hearn walked. Jorge Bonicacio followed with a shot to the left-field corner. Third-base coach Mike Jirschele waved O'Hearn home but the relay throw from shortstop Jorge Polanco came in on the fly and beat O'Hearn, leaving the score 4-3.
The Royals led 2-0 when the Twins started getting good swings in the fifth.
Joe Mauer, a Royals nemesis, was in the middle of the fray, delivering an RBI double and later scoring. The hit was career No. 250 for Mauer against the Royals. Only Hall of Famer Rod Carew with 263 has more lifetime hits against Kansas City.
After Robbie Grossman stroked an RBI single to give the Twins the lead, a meeting on the mound included trainer Nick Kenney. Lopez pointed to his chest before leaving the game. It was unclear when the injury occurred.
Lopez nearly pitched himself into baseball's record book in Minnesota last Saturday. But after eight perfect innings, he surrendered a walk and a base hit. Still, Lopez became the first player in team history to retire the first 24 batters of a game. He was bidding to pitch the Royals' first no-hitter since Bret Saberhagen in 1991.
Acquired in the trade with Milwaukee that sent Mike Moustakas to the Brewers, Lopez took the loss in his first three Royals outings. But his most recent two appearances included a 14-inning scoreless streak.
The Royals jumped on Twins starter Jose Berrios for two early runs.
Mondesi's speed led the Royals' first one. In the first, he drew a walk and promptly stole his 23rd base. Perez blooped a two-out RBI single to right.
Bonifacio singled in the second, found his way to third two batters later and scored on Merrifield's sacrifice fly to deep center.
Berrios settled down after that, striking out five straight hitters at one point.
Mondesi greeted Twins reliever Trevor May with a 437-foot solo home run into the fountains in right field to make it 4-3 in the seventh. According to the Royals, six of Mondesi's eight home runs this season have traveled at least 400 feet.


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From September 2015 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will no longer issue stickers as proof of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs or beacons) registration. This change affects vessel and aircraft owners who are required to carry a registered beacon.
Vessel and aircraft owners are still required by law to provide proof of beacon registration if asked by authorities. You must use one of the following alternative methods from 15 September 2015 to do this:
For more information on these changes and to ensure you have the right proof of beacon registration from 15 September 2015 visit www.amsa.gov.au/beacons.
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I started out today repainting a piece of furniture for my bedroom at about 5:20 am. To some that might sound crazy, but as I keep rediscovering there is something magical about starting the day doing something with your hands that doesn't involve looking at a screen. It gets me excited about the day and motivated to work so that when I do sit down in front of the screen I feel like my brain is ready. I know some of you may not consider yourself to be crafty or artistic, or maybe not even particularly creative. Trust me, you have it in you. Just try it sometime, and if you do let me know how it goes.
While I may have it in me to start my day making jewelry or repainting a piece of furniture, there are many things on my list in which I have dabbled that I know would not give me that little oomph to start the day.
As much as I wish it were otherwise, high on that list is sewing. I received a sewing machine as a college graduation gift, and I can't begin to tell you excited I was to receive it. It was something I had dreamed about owning for years, so when my friend and his mom gave it to me I was over the moon. One of my first excursions when I moved to Boston was to a fabric store. I walked around that store for hours, imagining all of the things I could make. I had visions of sewing an entire wardrobe for myself, full of stunning, unique clothes. And I did make a few things, including an easy skirt but I quickly realized that sewing was just not my thing, much less designing and sewing clothes. Lana Stepul, on the other hand, clearly has it in her blood. Her Etsy shop features gorgeous, hand-crafted feminine pieces made in Brooklyn. Along with her daughter, Kat, she is here today to share a little bit about her business.
Tell us a little bit about your work and how you got started with it.
Lana: As long as I can remember myself, I have been making clothes. First, for my dolls, then for myself, my daughter when she was born, and finally, for my friends. It all started out of necessity, rather than pure creativity. I was living in Moscow, Russia at that time and we really didn't have not only much variety in terms of clothing and fabrics, but also access to all those things. I had to be resourceful and I would repurpose fabrics, re-cut old dresses, look for every possible way to create something pretty. After all, no matter how tough our lives would get, women always wanted to look beautiful and well put together.
Upon moving to New York in early 90's, I was utterly astonished with the variety of fabrics available to me. I created a sewing studio in my home where I worked for more than fifteen years dressing my friends and a few private clients. At the same time, I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and honed my construction and technical skills at such brands as Tibi, Rebecca Taylor, and Haute Hippie to name a few. I would come home after a long day at work, and sew some more, and then sketch and sketch until I would fall asleep at my desk.
At one point, I just realized that I just had to do something about all that creativity that was pouring out of me. My daughter Kat discovered Etsy and asked me if I wanted to make a few pieces and offer it for sale. That's what I did. Since then, I quit my day job. And so did Kat. Four years later we are still making custom clothing for our clients on Etsy. My idea has always been that clothes must be flattering to one's body, made from good, quality fabrics, and be well-constructed. These are the key principles that I use when I create pieces for my clients.
What do you like most about having your own creative business? What do you find most challenging?
Lana: The most exhilarating part is of course having the independence and freedom to explore my own creativity. I love the whole process, from sourcing fabrics to constructing patterns to sewing to seeing how a pile of fabric can be transformed into a thing of wearable beauty. The challenging part for me is the whole management of the business, the operations of it. But that is why I am so happy and grateful that I have my daughter Kat. She takes care of those daily tasks that would drive me insane – managing orders, shipping, accounting and the like.
Kat: And as for me, I really love the sense of fulfillment that I get at the end of the day. Knowing that we created something that our clients would love and cherish is truly important to me. And the fact that it is my mom who made it all makes me really proud. But the funny thing is that being in business with a family member is a challenge of its own. Sometimes we fight, sometimes we disagree, or sometimes we agree too much.
What inspires you to create?
Lana: In my world practically anything can serve as an inspiration. Sometimes I see something on the street and it hits me! There! That's the color I need or that's the shape that I want. Fabrics, of course, are the biggest inspiration. I look at it, touch it, and immediately start imagining what it can become. Also, my clients give me a lot of good ideas. Just imagining them going about their daily lives can result in a dozen of sketches!
[Tweet ""In my world practically anything can serve as inspiration." -Lana Stepul Apparel"]
What do you think motivates others to buy handmade?
Lana: The story behind the product. When you read or hear the story you somehow want to become part of it. You want that thing in your home or you want to wear it. It really makes you feel unique.
Kat: The story is definitely important and I also think there is certain energy that gets passed from the hands of the maker onto the product they create. It is intangible, but very powerful. I personally want to know where everything is made or grown. It makes me feel connected to that product and I really believe that it can potentially make my life better and more meaningful.
What is your favorite handmade item you have bought or received?
Lana: When Kat was little she loved making something with her hands. She would make greeting cards for me and her grandparents. And all sorts of pillows decorated with pretty much anything and everything she could get her hands on in the house without getting into too much trouble like broken jewelry or macaroni shells. But once she gave me a little soft toy stitched from fabric scraps. She embroidered the eyes and the nose on it. This was the most precious birthday gift ever. I cherish it to this day.
Kat: Oh, that's a tough one! I have quite a few handmade pieces in my home and I love them all. But one of my absolute favourites is a bracelet that I received as a gift that had pieces of turquoise "wrapped" in silver which was molded by hand. You can even see the artist's fingerprints on the metal!
When you are not making art what do you like to do with your time?
Lana: In the summertime, I love gardening. This year I planned a whole vegetable garden. So that will take care of most of my free time. I also read a lot and love watching old Hollywood movies.
What is one piece of advice you would offer to others with their own creative business?
Lana: Never give up! Yes, you can be scared and not know what to do or how to do something, but never let that stop you from pursuing your dreams. Find courage to trust your intuition and let it be your guide.
[Tweet ""Find courage to trust your intuition and let it be your guide." -Lana Stepul Apparel #creativeentrepreneurship"]
Kat: My advice would be to always ask for help when you have questions or don't know something. Yes, you can try to figure something out on your own, but there is a very good chance that it will only cause frustration and take you away from actually creating. You'd be surprised how many kind and helpful people are out there willing to share their knowledge with you. All you have to do is ask.
Thank you, Lana & Kat, for being on my blog today, and be sure to check out their shop!


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20th China Dongguan International Mould and Metalworking, Plastics & Packaging Exhibition and 2018 Guangdong International Robot and Intelligent Equipment Exposition
November 27-30, 2018 Guangdong ● China
Immediately following the appearance in Formnext 2018 in Frankfurt, Prismlab, as the leading provider of SLA 3D printing products and solutions, brought the new member – RP200 and innovative soft sole material, drew great attention of 3D enthusiasts on 20th Dongguan DMP exhibition and 2018 Guangdong International Robot and Intelligent Equipment Exposition.
With 12.5μm ultra-high precision and 3-4 times the building size of parallel products, RP200 has successfully created the pioneering large-scale precise 3D printing. Once unveiled, it has demonstrated its extraordinary strength in the field of precision industrial parts, jewelry, dental and other mold applications, and won the praise and trust of customers and visitors present.
(RP200 attracts visitors)
The new flexible sole material jointly launched by BASF and Prismlab also made a surprise appearance in the exhibition, which soon gained the consistent recognition of footwear industry.
(BASF flexible resin)
In addition, the 3D printing industrial parts displayed also caused the crowds to stop for a stare.
Our salesmen warmly received each customer, offering exhaustive answers, application cases and solutions for their queries.
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
An Excellent Source of Potassium!
Here's a little something I painted this afternoon. I'm still experiment-ing with Fluid Acrylics, and trying to evolve from using them like watercolours to using them like acrylics! The subject will be cut up and eaten with my Cheerios tomorrow!
Polar Storm II ~ Arctic Fox
Here's another painting in the Polar Storm series that I'm doing on a textured gesso background. I only use two colours with these: Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine blue. This is the second try for this little guy. I thought he turned out pretty well, and he's sure in keeping with the weather we've been having lately! It's all the way up to -7 degrees Celcius today! Break out the sunscreen and flip-flops!
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Saturday, January 3, 2009
It's a New Year!
It's a New Year, and I wish everyone peace and contentment! I've just spent the whole morning updating my website and playing around with my Fine Art America and CafePress stores. You sure can waste a lot of time doing that! Anyway, take a look around if you'd like. The items can be changed, so if you are interested in anything in particular, let me know!
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Ceramic Tile
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Cameron University will mark the midpoint of the semester with Spring Break from March 19-23. Administrative offices will be open, operating on normal business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; however, no classes will be held during this time.
The Cameron Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 17-18. The library's Spring Break hours will be 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, March 19-23. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, March 24.
From March 19-23, the CU Fitness Center will be open from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., with the pool open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, March 24.
Operating hours for the Cameron University Bookstore, located in the McMahon Centennial Complex, will be 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. from March 19-23. The bookstore will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, March 26.
The spring semester will conclude with final exams, beginning April 27, and Commencement 2012 on Friday, May 4.
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Portogruaro started as the river port for an ancient Roman town called Concordia, located 6 km away. However, with time it became bigger and more important than its parent town. One legend says that the town was built with the stones of the ruins of Concordia-Sagittaria after the parent town was destroyed by Attila the Hun in the 5th century.
The first historical document mentioning Portogruaro is from 1140 CE in which the Bishop of Concordia gave permission to some merchants to build a port on the Lemene river. Another document from Pope Urban from 1186 CE also talked about the prosperous Port of Gruaro and its mills, thus by that time the city had already started to grow.
In 1420 Portogruaro came under the protection of Republic of Venice. In 1797 it became part of the French dominion of Napoleon who gave it away to the Austrians. It remained under the Austrian rule till 1866. Some statues of the Venetian lion in Portogruaro were destroyed by the French while during the first World War, some of its buildings and bridges were damaged by the Austrians.
The city stands on the banks of the Lemene river and is also called the Lemene Queen. The Lemene river merges with Livenza river before ending in Adriatic sea. It has different buildings from the medieval and renaissance periods. Its main roads show various buildings in the late Gothic and Venetian styles, marking it clearly as a medieval town. (Image: Lemene river in the city centre)
The Municipal building, the leaning bell tower peeping from behind the old houses surrounding the square, with their "bifora" and "trifora" windows in Venetian styles, and the white coloured soldiers' monument, all combine to give this square a very distinctive look.
The city has two main roads on the two sides of the river with small streets going out like the teeth of a comb. This means that walking around the city you can frequently meet the river and its canals and see some of the old medieval bridges, that give this town a very distinctive ambiance.
From the bridge on the river Lemene in the city centre, you can still see the water-wheels used for the mills that lined its banks in the medieval past (in the image below).
During our short visit, we visited only the municipal square, some bridges and the shopping areas. However, as this brief introduction shows, we need to go back to discover more of this city. (Image: Old houses in the city centre)
Portogruaro is a tiny river town with medieval houses, a lovely square with interesting architecture and a leaning bell tower. If you are on holidays in this north-eastern part of Italy, Portogruaro is worth a visit.


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No matter how skilled you once were, fitness will have a direct impact on your ability to maintain your handicap as you age. Everyone loses flexibility as they age; and rotational flexibility is one of the key components of a great swing. Strength is another important requirement of a good golfer and as we age, we will keep losing it. The efficiency of cellular respiration decreases as we age and that decrease will directly affect the strength.
These things are universal and there is no getting away. We got to accept the fact that our body changes as we age and it is important to age gracefully and make necessary adjustments and compensations. Every senior golfer should have a proper fitness plan. The following golf tips are for seniors, and following this will enable them to maintain a good length.
- Improve Flexibility
- Walking the Course
- Proper Warm-ups
Stay Flexible
As we age our muscles tend to stiffen up. The stiffening of shoulders and back can seriously impact your game. Every joint will stiffen up due to the lack of proper lubrication. The amount of synovial fluid present in the joints will decrease and causes inflammation and stiffness.
Yoga and a healthy natural diet can help a great deal in remaining flexible. Ginger and turmeric are exceptional anti-inflammatory agents and along colored fruits will help us in maintaining the required health and flexibility.
Walking the Course
Don't opt for a buggy and walk the course. This simple habit will help you stay fit and provide you with the stamina to consistently hit those long drives. Walking has numerous other health benefits and will also help you to reflect upon your shots and your game.
Proper Warm Up
This is not rocket science, warming up is important for every game. Stretching and flexibility exercises before every game will prevent aches and reduce the risk of injuries. Golf seniors are always prone to recurring injuries and proper warm up will prevent it.


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The Myth of Vimy: War and Peace in Canada
Start Date and Time:
Monday, April 10, 2017, 7:00PM
End Date and Time:
Monday, April 10, 2017, 9:00PM
Ian McKay (McMaster University)
Join the Toronto Workers' History Project.
Workers have fought in wars. Workers have also opposed wars. On April 10th, 2017, we mark the 100th anniversary of the bloody battle of Vimy Ridge, where many working men died. Some voices are urging us to commemorate that slaughter as a noble, heroic struggle that "forged our nation." Ian McKay, one of Canada's most respected historians, debunks that myth in The Vimy Trap, or How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Great War (co-authored with Jamie Swift). The authors argue against using militarism to build patriotism, remind us how often Canadians preferred peace to war, and make a loud, clear call to avoid glorifying war.
Lest we forget.
- Toronto Workers' History Project
Contact Information
Toronto Workers' History Project
Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St, Toronto, ON M5T 1N1 view full map


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Intensifying rain crosses Long Island into southern New England late today and this evening. Bands of heavy rain are spreading from southwest to northeast throughout the day and evening.
In addition onshore flow results in localized minor to moderate coastal flooding due to the alignment of the earth and the moon. Wind at the shore is only slowly increasing though, gusting from the east 25 to 30 mph by sunset, when the tide is low.
The tide is high once again at midnight, but it's not as strong astronomically so no problems are expected tonight at the coast.
However some of the locally heavy rain bands may result in low-lying flooding, as we now expect over an inch of rain in some locations.
Temperatures hold near 50° for much of the day and night.
Low pressure weakens on the Maine coast tomorrow.
The sun should come out in western and southern New England with a high temperature close to 60°.
North and east of the low, rain continues in Maine where an additional 1/2 to 1 inch of rain is possible.
High pressure takes control for a couple of days Thursday and Friday with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures close to 60°.
Night-time low in the 20s and 30s.
The weekend is complex, we have a low-pressure approaching both from the west, and east. Most of the day Saturday should be dry.
The two low-pressure systems will merge Saturday night with the rain developing.
Colder air arrives on Sunday so rain may end as snow. Sunday should result in a windy mix of sun and clouds for much of New England, the snow will continue in upslope areas of western and northern New England, especially the state of Vermont.
Maine will still be warm enough that rain showers are likely.
Monday and Tuesday look mostly dry and cold with a high temperature mostly in the 30s to low 40s.
We may turn stormy again by Thanksgiving, more details as we get closer.


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Windows XP Guide
Windows XP is still used in 2016
Windows XP has been superseded by Windows 7 for new machines, but there are still many machines out there running XP.
We recommend most Windows XP users download and install Service Pack 3. This should be done automatically if you have a broadband connection, and Automatic Updates is turned on (do this from Start / Control Panel / Automatic Updates).
In some situations, installing Service Pack 3 and/or Internet Explorer 8 can cause problems (ie Internet Explorer stops working). You can usually use System Restore to get back from this situation – it's worth checking that this is switched on before starting a large update or program/application install.
If you prefer a bit more control over what is updated on your computer, then leave Automatic Updates turned on but select the option to "Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them". This way, you can click on the yellow shield that will appear in your system tray in the bottom right of the screen (or go to windowsupdate.com), and instead of selecting Express Install, choose Custom Install, and see what's being put on your computer.
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Nestled in the Adriatic's largest bay, where majestic mountains drop steeply towards the sea, Portonovi presents a rare and enticing opportunity for discerning buyers to own ultra-premium property in the heart of Adriatic.
A luxurious home from home, unrivalled in the region. When complete, this will be a €800 million, 26 hectare haven of exclusivity: a luxurious village of beautifully diverse properties, bejewelled with high-end boutiques and exquisite restaurants, yet authentic in regional character – encircling a mega-yacht marina offering effortless access to the open sea.
Its enviable collection of 275 diversified properties includes stylish apartments, charming villas, impressive town houses, and sleek penthouses. An alluring array of choices, exquisitely designed to reflect the distinctive character and charming aesthetic of the region.
Portonovi takes full advantage of its beautiful setting in an area where mountainous terrain drops steeply to the water's edge. Built on the land that was reclaimed from the sea a century ago, the development complements this stunningly beautiful space where mountain and sea become one.


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The Lupin dress is beautifully soft and romantic. The fitted bodice with low back detail and layered tulle skirt create a timeless silhouette and the delft blue floral applique lace which winds it way around the bodice and arms creates a unique and stunning feature to the dress. Your something blue is most definitely sorted with this dress.
Fabrics - soft tulle, poly georgette, Floral applique lace