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HOUSTON (2/4/16)--Landry's Inc., which owns and operates restaurants such as Bubba Gump, Claim Jumper, McCormick & Schmick's, and Morton's, is the latest company to acknowledge a data security breach.
The company initially announced limited information about the security incidents on Dec. 17, but released a list of affected locations last week.
The invasion exposed payment cards used at 46 of its brands, including 350 locations in 34 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, according to a Jan. 29 statement. Landry's has about 500 locations nationwide.
Breaches at merchants such as Landry's provide impetus for credit unions to urge their lawmakers to pass legislation that require higher security standards for retailers. Thousands of credit union leaders will meet with lawmakers during the Credit Union National Association's (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference, Feb. 21-25 in Washington D.C.
"These relentless reports of merchant data breaches nationwide show that they are weak links in the payments system," said Jim Nussle, CUNA president/CEO. "When credit union advocates visit their legislators later this month during the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference, they can point to these occurrences to why all players--including merchants--in the payments system must be held to the same high security standards as financial institutions. On that point, credit unions will continue to be relentless ourselves."
Landry's did not provide an estimate of the number of cards that may have been affected.
"Findings from the investigation show that criminal attackers were able to install a program on payment card processing devices at a certain [number] of our restaurants, food and beverage outlets, spas, entertainment destinations and managed properties," the company said in a statement. "The program was designed to search for data from the magnetic-stripe of payment cards that had been swiped as the data was being routed through affected systems."
Last week, Wendy's reported it is investigating a possible data breach at some of its 5,700 U.S. restaurants.
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Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to email@example.com or leave a comment below.
Reader's Question: I keep hearing that certain anti-wrinkle creams, including those with DMAE, are unsafe to use. Is this true?
Sue's Response: A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on anti-wrinkle creams. In 2004, American women spent over $6.4 billion on skin care alone and that number continues to grow. Aging continues to be a sore spot for many women, who often get confused by the wrinkle-free promises offered by cosmetics companies. Now, it turns out that a new study needs to be added to the discussion on anti-wrinkle products.
Read the news story: "Instant face lift" chemical DMAE damages skin cells
According to new research, the chemical 2-dimethyl-amino-ethanol, commonly listed in many anti-aging cosmetics as DMAE, may cause a seriously negative reaction in skin cells.
DMAE originally got its start as an oral supplement to help improve mental alertness. It's found naturally in fish such as sardines and anchovies and has been shown in limited studies to boost brain function and mood when ingested.
As a cosmetics ingredient, some doctors and manufacturers claim that DMAE can help reduce wrinkles by preventing cell deterioration and shoring up cell membranes. DMAE can be found in many products, including Neutrogena's Advanced Solutions Skin Transforming Complex and N.V. Perricone's Firming Facial Toner with Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Recently, the Faculty of Medicine at Canada's Université Laval conducted tests on skin cells that show a drastic and rapid swelling of fibroblasts, which maintain the connection between cells. Within a few hours after applying DMAE, cell division slowed and at times stopped completely. Twenty-four hours after applying the concentration of DMAE found in anti-wrinkle cosmetics, the fibroblast mortality rate reached over 25%.
If DMAE causes damage, why is it included in anti-wrinkle compounds and how effective are its smoothing abilities? According to Dr. Perricone's book, The Wrinkle Cure, DMAE can prevent cell deterioration when applied topically. His Web site, http://www.nvperriconemd.com/, claims that "introducing additional DMAE into our systems" is good way to maintain an anti-aging skin care regimen.
However, many doctors that I spoke to do not agree and emphasize that these claims are not backed by conclusive scientific or medical research studies. Dr. Guillaume Marceau, who co-presented the recent tests on DMAE, even suggests that the anti-wrinkle effect of the compound may occur as a direct result of the damage suffered by the skin. When the cell becomes damaged, the skin thickens and appears "plumper."
Despite this study's findings, Dr. Marceau does not condemn DMAE outright. He simply emphasizes that insufficient documentation exists regarding DMAE's pharmacological and toxicological effects. He also does not limit his concern to this one compound alone. Many ingredients in cosmetics are as complex as many medications, says Dr. Marceau. These compounds get absorbed via the skin and enter the bloodstream, but our laws do not restrict their use as much as medical drugs.
While you don't need to throw all your creams into the trash, use products with DMAE judiciously and pay attention to your skin's reaction. If you experience any irritation or redness, stop using the product and consult your dermatologist. In addition, keep in mind that most dermatologists (especially the ones not profiting from the sale of cosmetics products) recommend only the simplest products for your skin. Basic cleansers and moisturizers go a long way to keep your skin healthy.

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Firefox for Android - How to localize
The release cycle for Firefox for Android is the same as Firefox for Desktop, which is generally 6 weeks - but can sometimes be 8 weeks.
You can see the detailed schedule for each release here.
Merge day is when localizations move to the next train - and the last day available to include localization updates to the next Beta version if you work on tools like Pontoon.
Note: please make sure that you've already localized mozilla.org before you start working on Firefox for Android or any other projects.
The importance of regularly checking your dashboard
Checking for errors and warnings
Please keep in mind during your entire localization process to regularly check your locale's team page. You can just choose your locale from the list there, and bookmark it to easily access it in the future.
Once you are on your team page, under the section Application & Sign-offs, take a look at the Translation Status column. If you have any errors, they will show up in red there, while warnings will be displayed in orange. The number of missing strings will also appear in that same column. You can click on either of these links to see what's going on behind these notifications.
If you notice any errors, they need to be fixed very quickly. This is extremely important because if you break something while your locale is shipping on multi-locale builds (so, the builds that actually ship on the Play Store), you will need to fix it as soon as possible since it breaks the build for everyone!
Checking your team page and dashboard regularly should be something you do from the very beginning when you start localizing a project, so that it becomes a habit. This helps reduce the chance of breaking the builds in the future, once your locale is actually shipping, and generally helps catch errors earlier on. It also gives you an overview of your locale's health and status, and overall ensures you're shipping a good quality localization.
Localize the Firefox for Android folder
- Pontoon: choose your locale code from there.
Once you've finished covering this folder, please note you still have strings to translate. See below for more instructions.
Localize the shared Firefox strings
In order to reach 100% completion on the Firefox for Android l10n project, you will have to localize the shared Firefox files (so, the ones common to Firefox Desktop and Android) as well. These are found in the Firefox folder:
- Pontoon: choose your locale code from there. Localize all file paths that start with dom, netwerk, security, services and toolkit.
Once you've reached 100% completion for the shared strings: let the Fennec project manager know (currently delphine at mozilla dot com). A bug will be filed to add your locale to the single-locale builds.
These builds are available here: https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/nightly/latest-mozilla-central-android-api-16-l10n/. This means that you will be able to download a build on your Android device to test your locale. Please note that at this point, your locale still isn't shipping on official Firefox for Android builds. That will come later.
Considerations for brand new locales that have no Desktop version yet
If you have not already launched Firefox Desktop in your language, then you are probably missing some important pieces, such as search engines.
Bugs will need to be filed by l10n-drivers, and done by following filing out the form here: https://l10n.mozilla.org/bugs/new-locale
Please read this document for more details on how to add search plugins.
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ANDY DIGGLE To Sync 'Bright & Optimistic' ACTION with DCU
promo imageIn March, Andy Diggle and Tony Daniel take over Action Comics, bringing the title up-to-date with the rest of the DC Universe and more in sync with the other Super-titles.
And according to Diggle, the promo image DC released for Action Comics showing a darker Superman does not mean the character will be dark.
In fact, he told Newsarama he's "bright and optimistic."
Beginning with Action Comics #18, Diggle will take over from current writer Grant Morrison, working with artist Tony Daniel.
As their run starts, the setting is one year ago in the DCU. Readers will learn more about Superman's life in Metropolis, but Diggle will also be adding sci-fi action to the title, featuring villains both new and old.
First up? A battle with Lex Luthor set about one year before the current DCU. Newsarama talked to Diggle to find out more about his plans.
Newsarama: Andy, as you take over Action Comics, how would you describe the new direction you're hoping to bring to the book? And how does the new direction influence your portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman?
Andy Diggle: Grant Morrison's run is showing us Superman's early years, as he gets to grips with the extent of his powers and his place in the world. He's younger and a little more impetuous and quick to anger than we're used to seeing him. So I think we'll see a calmer, more centered Superman once we bring him into the present day. He's gotten his head around who he is.
That said, my opening three-issue arc is set one year before the present day, showing how Lex Luthor finally steps up to become one of the most lethal supervillains of the New 52. That's a big responsibility.
Nrama: Yeah, a recent issue of Superman established that the two have quite a bit of history. Does that mean the story is a dark one?
Diggle: Tonally, I'm wary of taking Superman himself dark. He's inherently a bright and optimistic character. I think if you mess with that too much, you'll break the core concept. I'm known for writing rather dark and cynical stories, which works great when you're writing a characters like John Constantine or The Losers – I'm just not going to put any of that into Superman himself. I'm pouring all my meanness and cynicism into Lex Luthor and the new villains I'm creating, and then letting Superman react to that.
Nrama: So that preview image DC released to announce your run doesn't mean Superman is dark now? Readers will probably be relieved to hear you say he's "bright and optimistic," since, as you said, that's what you've often written in the past.
Diggle: After years of writing dark, tough-guy anti-heroes, it's a breath of fresh air being able to write a hero who is 100 percent pure and good and doesn't have a cynical bone in his body. He's a paragon.
Nrama: There's mention in the solicitation of a character called "Oracle" who is "at the edge of the Solar System." Does that mean you're bringing some sci-fi elements to the comic?
Diggle: Story-wise, yeah, I'm definitely bringing something of a sci-fi vibe to it. I think that just makes sense on a modern Superman story – he is from another planet, after all. The DC relaunch has given us the opportunity to create more coherent back-stories for some of the super-powered characters. I think modern readers are too sophisticated to buy the whole "bitten by a radioactive lawnmower" origin stories that writers got away with in decades past. I think readers who enjoyed my Adam Strange: Planet Heist will enjoy this.
Nrama: How would you describe your vision for Superman as a character?
Diggle: I think the ultimate definition of heroism is self-sacrifice, and Superman is the exemplar of that. He's driven by conscience. So no matter how much he does, how hard he strives, he can never rest on his laurels. There'll always be that nagging doubt at the back of his mind that he could have done more… or should be doing more, right now. He's pretty tough on himself.Action Comics #18 Obviously I'm working in a shared universe so I have to be consistent with the Superman that's already been established in the New 52. He's shown himself to be a little more impetuous, a little more punchy than the Superman of yesteryear. A little rougher around the edges. I have big love for the wholesome, squeaky clean "Gosh Lois" Christopher Reeve incarnation, but this is something else.
Nrama: What other DCU characters are you looking forward to working with?
Diggle: I've been really impressed with Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang's take on Wonder Woman, and her burgeoning relationship with Superman gives me the perfect opportunity to explore the characters' different approaches to the world. They're both outsiders, trying to find their place in the world, and that's what brings them together.
And Lex Luthor, of course. I love writing smart, ruthless villains. I had a lot of fun writing Lex in the launch arc of Batman Confidential, so it's great finally to be able to pit him against Superman. We haven't really gotten to see Lex assume the role of full-on supervillain yet in the New 52, so I get to show how ruthless and diabolical he can really be.
Nrama: Let's talk about the process of writing Superman. What does this comic offer you as a writer — how does it challenge you and entice you as a creator?
Diggle: Superman is the ultimate superhero – the original. And there's a big spotlight on him right now, what with the 75th anniversary and the new movie coming up this year. So it's exciting to be a part of that. I just want to respect the history of the character and the amazing roster of talents who have brought his stories to life. I want to build on that pedigree and tell stories with both brains and brawn. "Heart and swagger," as my writer friend Daragh Carville puts it.
Nrama: How do you think your planned adventures for Superman and your writing style will differentiate this book from other Superman titles?
Diggle: I bring what I bring, I guess. I don't like to over-analyze my own work, and I'm certainly not interested in comparing it to other writers', but whatever it is that makes an "Andy Diggle comic" is what I'm trying to do here. I'm bringing my own voice to it. Otherwise why bother?
It's my role to bring Action Comics up to the present day and to sync up with the other super-books. A lot of moving parts that have to mesh perfectly. There's always a balancing act you have to strike when working in a shared universe, between finding your own voice, meshing with the vision of the other writers, and accommodating the wishes of the publishers who own and control the characters. It's about knowing when to be diplomatic and capitulate, and when to stand your ground. You have to pick your battles.
Nrama: How is Tony Daniel's art influencing your story?
Diggle: Tony's just a natural born superhero artist. He brings dynamism and an amazing sense of design to the sci-fi technology. And his Metropolis is going to look awesome. I want to write to his strengths and give his artwork room to breathe.
Nrama: Then to finish up, Andy, can you give us a tease about your overall plans for the series?
Diggle: I'm looking forward to digging into some of the back-story elements in a way we haven't seen before. Obviously I don't want to spoil it, but we have some major plans there. And I'm having fun creating some major new villains who are really able to stand their ground against the Man of Steel. It's going to be epic!
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BBC Proms 2018
Prom 3: BBC Young Musician 40th Anniversary
Sunday 15th July – 19:00 – Royal Albert Hall
2012 winner Laura van der Heijden performs alongside fellow winners and finalists to mark this special anniversary.
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Thursday 26th July – 19:30 – Royal Albert Hall
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Anna Stéphany joins an all-star cast alongside the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Friday 24th August – 19:30 – Royal Albert Hall
Benjamin Grosvenor joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No.21.
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Clark Rundell conducts the Britten Sinfonia in a programme celebrating Latin American tango.
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SportAbility is proud to partner with several adaptive soccer organizations to provide opportunities for people who are interested in playing soccer but who do not feel comfortable with or are not able to play on existing Lower Mainland soccer teams. Anyone with or without a disability are welcome and are encouraged to visit each club's website for more information.
Adaptive Soccer Programs in British Columbia
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|Port Moody SC Adaptive Soccer
|Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage
Port Moody
|Boys and Girls age 6-16
All Abilities
|Fridays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
September 14
|$125 for 10 sessions
|NSGSC Soccer 4 Everyone
|NSGSC Bubble (931 Broadview Drive)
North Vancouver
|Boys and Girls age 6-16
All Abilities
|Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Sept 15 – Dec 15
No sessions Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day weekends
|$50 for 12 sessions
Andrew White:
|Surrey FC Adaptive Soccer
|Newton Athletic Park (7395 128 Street)
|Boys and Girls age 9-15 who are independent learners with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
|Mondays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Jan 15 – Mar 5
|$40 for 10-12 sessions (TBD)
Rob Bura:
|Kamloops Youth Soccer Association
|McArthur Island Field #3 (1550 Island Parkway Drive)
|All ages and abilities age 5-18
|Mondays, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 14, 21, 28
|NO registration is required for these sessions and participants can attend on a drop-in basis. All we ask is that you bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Kamloops Food Bank.
Candace Dodson-Willis:
|South Delta United Soccer Club
|4681 62 St,
Delta, BC
|Open to children between the ages of 5-17 with developmental disabilities.
|Sundays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
April thru May, exact dates to be determined
|$40 for 8 sessions
Rich Zahn:
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|109 Braid Building C,
New Westminster, BC
|Open to people of all ages, skill levels, and capabilities.
|Sundays, 3-5 pm
|$8 Drop-In
|Blazin' Soccer Dogs
|Fall Season (September-October) at John Oliver Secondary
Spring Season (April-June) at McKechnie Elementary
|Open to people of all ages, skill levels, and capabilities.
|Saturdays from 10am-12:30pm
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Working with Corporates – learning on the job
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Nice post Rachel. I agree that if they want the sun, moon and stars it's okay for you to say, "no", not unless you're giving us the equivalent. It's a value-for-value exchange, after all. The other thing I'd add is this:ReplyDelete
Remember that corporations are people too. You're dealing with people. Cultivate them and steward them just as you would your individual donors. You've got to build the relationship. Once they like you, you're in!
Very good advice Rachel - and Claire! I think it's also worth of thinking of companies as more than the sum of their parts. Companies are potential corporate donors but they are also a source of community fundraisers, volunteers, payroll giving, people to market - an army of allies in other words. Which comes back to Claire's point - it's all about the people :-)ReplyDelete
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The best advice for anyone considering a corporate partnership is to learn how to see, hear and feel the world from the other side of the corporate's desk. What is it that the company executive is paid to achieve and what have you got to offer that will help her achieve it?ReplyDelete
The next best advice is know its value and don't under price it!
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Dr. Wu is recognized internationally as a Genitourinary Pathology specialist. In recent years he developed a genitourinary tumor bank for teaching and research purposes. He consults as needed for particularly difficult urologic pathology specimens encountered by other staff pathologists who do not specialize in prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. Is a member of the Dana Farber-Harvard Cancer Center research team, and has his research laboratory in the Pathology Department at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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After trailing for most of the game, Pitt took a late lead on a teardrop floater from redshirt senior guard Jonathan Milligan with 51.7 seconds left in the game. Milligan's shot would be the deciding score as Pitt defeated Townson 63-59 in comeback fashion.
Pitt (8-5) had to fight back after finding themselves in an early deficit thanks to a dominant first half performance from Towson (10-3) on the defensive end. Towson held Pitt to just 1-16 from three point range in the first half and forced 12 turnovers.
First-year guard Parker Stewart led the Panthers in scoring in the first half with eight points including their only three point make of the half.
In the second half the Panthers shooting woes continued. While they hit more threes, going 6-12 from deep in the second half, they shot just 39 percent as a team. Stewart was the team's leading scorer with 13 points despite shooting just 4-12 from the field.
The Tigers defense persisted and continued to pressure the Panthers into bad turnovers. By the end of the game, the Panthers had amassed 21 turnovers to Towson's 11.
Pitt was able to pull out the win thanks to a 16-4 run over the last four and a half minutes of the game. Towson's shooting went cold as it was unable to score over the last 2:49 of the game.
The Panthers head into their first conference game against Miami on Dec. 30th at the Petersen Event Center. Tipoff is at 4 p.m.


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A series of unexpected events over the past week put me far behind on my to-do list. Some came in the form of happy accidents: a delayed flight for visiting family allowed more time to connect. Others – such as an unexplained internet outage and a case of croup – were less redeeming. Irrespective of their inherent value, the effect on my productivity generated panic. How on earth would I complete today's to-do list when I hadn't cleared the slate from the day before - or the day before that?!
After wasting precious time attempting to devise a strategy, I simply began. I combed the list, identified the most time-sensitive matters, and started where I was. By the end of the day, I had addressed the most urgent issues and reminded myself the remaining items would not suffer from another day's delay.
What is overwhelming you today? Can you alleviate anxiety by starting wherever you are?
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OneMedNet Raises $900k For Medical Image Exchange
Eden Prairie-based OneMedNet has raised $900k of equity investment according to this SEC disclosure document.
Formed in 2006, OneMedNet specializes in the exchange of medical imaging. Their flagship BEAM software suite features an array of features for providers and patients to securely and quickly share information across a number of devices and networks.


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Roasted red and orange peppers are stuffed with a blend of protein-packed quinoa, golden California raisins, a splash of rum.
Casablanca Carrot Salad
Place raisins, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, mustard seed, marmalade, garlic and spices in a small bowl…
Salmon with Sunny Citrus Raisin Salsa
Poached salmon fillets are paired with a bright, sweet and tangy salsa.
Citrus Couscous with Raisins and Toasted Nuts
The sweetness and texture of raisins give this Mediterranean dish an exotic taste.
Amaretto Bread Pudding
Not your grandma's bread pudding, this one sparkles with taste of almonds and Amaretto.
Pizza Bianca with Caramelized Onions, Raisins and Arugula
Sweet raisins balance the sharpness or arugula on this white pizza.
Golden Raisin and Apricot Compote on Crostini
California raisins and apricots make a delicious sweet compote that's paired with Parmesan cheese.
Moroccan Chicken and Raisin Salad on Toasted Flat Bread
Raisins add a touch of sweetness to this Moroccan-inspired chicken salad.
Raisin, Feta and Pistachio Rice Salad
A rice salad that's easy to prepare, colorful and packed with flavor.
Broccoli Raisin Mango Salad with Sweet Spicy Pecans
This new twist on broccoli salad stars golden raisins and mango.
Thai Golden Raisin-Peanut Noodle Salad
Sweet raisins, salty peanut butter and spicy chili sauce spruce up this pasta dish.


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All Quiet on the Western Front
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Kropp mimics Himmelstoss by shouting, "Change at Löhne." Kropp is referring to a redundant and silly drill that Himmelstoss had the men do to practice changing trains. This represents the pointless and repetitive drills that Himmelstoss had the men do just because he could.


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The Lemelson-MIT Program today announced Dr. Elizabeth Hausler as the recipient of the 2011 $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability in recognition of her engineering accomplishments and creation of a model that establishes sustainable earthquake-resistant housing in the developing world. Hausler, CEO and Founder of Build Change, shaped a reconstruction solution to combat building collapses during natural disasters, which can potentially save thousands of lives.
A lack of building standards in many developing countries can lead to poorly designed and constructed homes that collapse when earthquakes strike, displacing, injuring and killing people. The 2010 earthquake in Haiti alone claimed hundreds of thousands of lives when the 7.0 magnitude tremor crumbled homes into rubble. Knowing there was a simple solution to this man-made problem, Hausler created a six-step process for home reconstruction that yields sturdy, economically and culturally feasible buildings which she has been implementing since 2004.
Build Change's model is based on simplicity. Beginning with a thorough examination of a region's unsafe housing issues, Hausler's team makes slight adjustments to the original building construction plans rather than overhauling an area's traditional architectural structure. Build Change then helps community members work with locally available materials and labor to rebuild. The outcome is a cost-effective, easily modified, and most importantly, culturally accepted construction method the homeowner adopts and understands.
"Dr. Hausler's work proves that the wheel doesn't need to be re-invented. Innovation as a result of smart improvements to existing technologies can be equally effective. Elizabeth is a remarkable example of someone whose work is a catalyst for wide-scale adoption by using a model that is economically and socially sustainable," states Joshua Schuler, executive director of the Lemelson-MIT Program. "She realizes that local people will use only what skilled labor and materials are readily available in their communities to build their homes. Leveraging that knowledge, and coupling it with her engineering aptitude and ability to teach, she has transformed the standard donor-driven model of post-earthquake reconstruction."
To read the full press release about the 2011 $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability winner, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/invent/n-pressreleases/n-press-11LMA.html


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Officials raised private fears about stewardship of project
State information technology head Diane Wallace on numerous occasions expressed major doubts about the man hired to oversee a crucial post-Cheshire home invasion criminal justice reform project.
Wallace is retiring to Texas while the subject of her intense criticism, Sean Thakkar, remains executive director of the $23.4 million project.
A Feb. 26 letter from Wallace to Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele and Superior Court Judge Patrick Carroll, co-chairmen of a governing board overseeing the overhaul of how Connecticut's criminal justice agencies store and share information, summarizes her poor relationship with Thakkar, which has helped delay the major public safety initiative.
"I have raised these performance concerns before, yet they remain unaddressed," Wallace wrote. "It is my hope that they can be properly resolved, for the sake of the critical work we are entrusted with."
Her letter also offers a possible explanation of why, despite a request from Fedele and Carroll, Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell declined in the final weeks of her administration to borrow $8 million to hire a contractor to build the Connecticut Information Sharing System. Gov.-elect Dan Malloy, who has said he wants the system up and running, now inherits the funding decision.
Thakkar, in an interview, disputed Wallace's criciticms of his performance, and other state officials defended his oversight of the project thus far.
The CISS was among the reforms Rell and the Democratic-majority General Assembly adopted in January 2008 in response to the July 2007 Cheshire home invasion that claimed the lives of Dr. William Petit's wife and two daughters.
Steven Hayes, one of two parolees arrested for the crime, was sentenced to death last month.
After the killings it was discovered that a sentencing transcript in which a judge described Hayes' alleged accomplice, Joshua Komisarjevsky, as a "calculated, cold-blooded predator" never reached the parole board. So lawmakers ordered the design and construction of an integrated statewide database.
"We need to make sure that all elements of the system -- all agencies -- have consistent, modern information technology systems," Rell said in a January 2008 press release. "The people who administer our supervised community-release programs are making, quite literally, what can be life-and-death decisions."
A bipartisan governing board of elected officials and representatives of the involved agencies, which hired Thakkar in 2008 from California, oversees the CISS project. Thakkar, who earns $132,455, has no contract and serves at the board's pleasure.
Rell hired Wallace, who held high-level technology jobs with both Hartford-based Aetna Inc. and CNA Financial Corp. of Chicago, in 2005.
Hearst Connecticut Media recently obtained Wallace's February letter, along with a response from Fedele and Carroll, through the Freedom of Information Act.
Wallace began by writing that she did not believe Thakkar "possessed all the skill sets necessary for the job" when he was a candidate for the position. She also recalled raising "numerous concerns" about him to the co-chairs, citing six specific dates between December 2008 and February 2010.
"Since then, additional red flags have arisen," Wallace continued.
She said the CISS project and related initiatives lacked detailed plans and controls, had experienced cost overruns and delays, and she accused Thakkar of failing to accept guidance from her agency and of making unilateral decisions.
She also alleged Thakkar was the target of two unspecified human resource grievances and was the reason for the departure of a consultant, who cited "dysfunctional work environment conditions."
"The CISS is the most significant cross-branch criminal justice undertaking in the state's history," Wallace wrote. "I do not wish to see these efforts undercut by a lack of basic project controls and management disciplines that projects of this importance require ... Ultimately, Sean reports to you, and I do not have the authority to address performance concerns, other than escalating them to your attention for resolution."
Carroll and Fedele, who was part of the national search that resulted in Thakkar's hiring, in a March 23 letter told Wallace she should bring her concerns to the attention of the entire governing board at its next meeting. Wallace is a member.
"We have discussed the contents of your letter ... The co-chairs alone are without the statutory or administrative authority to unilaterally address any of the concerns you have raised," they wrote.
Wallace declined comment for this story, but Fedele, Carroll and Thakkar in separate interviews all said she never raised the issues with the governing board.
Wallace's and Thakkar's working relationship has continued to sour. Thakkar recently has blamed some of the CISS delays on her agency. And he and Wallace have this month been at odds over the extension of a consulting contract.
"It talks to the validity of her letter," Fedele said. "Would I say there wasn't an adjustment period (for Thakkar) coming from the private sector and working in state government processes? Everybody's got that. Overall he's executed and met his goals, particularly with the obstacles put in front of him."
Carroll agreed.
"I know the lieutenant governor and I had and have a great deal of confidence in him," Carroll said. "He rang the bell on everything we needed him to do."
Thakkar said he was unaware of Wallace's letter until her staff attorney earlier this month offered him the opportunity to prevent its release to Hearst because it would constitute an invasion of privacy.
"She had more than nine months to get in front of the board," Thakkar said, dismissing all of Wallace's allegations.
But Thakkar speculated Wallace might have been behind the Rell administration's decision not to move forward with funding CISS, leaving that decision up to Malloy after he is sworn in on Jan. 5.
Thakkar said, "It can't be humanly possible that Diane Wallace was not talking to the governor's office and relaying her concerns as vigorously as she did with the co-chairs."
Asked if he ever raised the ongoing dispute with Rell, Fedele said only, "I would give the governor periodic updates on where we were with the project."
Rell's office declined to comment on what, if anything, she knew about the problems between Wallace and Thakkar and if it had to do with her decision not to bond for the $8 million to keep the project moving forward.
Staff Writer Brian Lockhart can be reached at email@example.com


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Parks and Rec: How to Optimize Revenues and Benefits
Recorded On: 12/13/2018
Parks and recreation assets produce significant economic, social, and community benefits. Understanding these benefits – including parks' impact on property values, health care costs, crime rate, and community engagement – is the first step in evaluating the value of your parks and recreation assets. The second step is to understand where you have opportunities to optimize your assets utilizing creative financing, program development, new facilities development, and cost containment strategies to improve parks and recreation revenue results.
This session will first provide insights into the various economic benefits of parks and then move into a module focused on evaluating current state, improving financial performance, and applying proven strategies for optimizing the impact of parks and recreation facilities.
Dev Pathik
CEO, Sports Facilities Advisory
Dev founded SFA in 2003 and is widely regarded as an industry thought-leader who has contributed to the well-being of communities around the world. Dev is a passionate social entrepreneur and innovator who has dedicated more than 25 years to the development of numerous businesses that empower and develop communities. He's led numerous efforts to expand the youth and amateur sports in suburban, urban, and rural environments.
Dev's passion for developing teams and for engaging kids and communities in sport led him to develop the Sports Facilities Advisory. His leadership has produced facilities that integrate traditional sports with special events, adventure sports, education, leadership-development, and amusement to turn early concepts into financeable and sustainable facilities that make a difference in communities. Dev is a sought after public speaker, leadership mentor, and advisor to public and private owners.
Under his leadership, SFA has become respected as the industry leader in strategy, program planning, and project finance; a position achieved through global brand presence and measurable impacts for communities. Dev's expertise and thought leadership have been sought out by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Market-Watch, CNBC, NBC, The Aspen Institute Sports & Society, The National Association of Sports Commissions, The National Recreation and Parks Association, The Sports Business Journal, Sports Travel Magazine and many others.
For more than 20 years, Dev has owned, operated, and advised a wide range of sport, adventure, education, and special events venues. Prior to the launch of SFA in 2003, Dev served as an Outward Bound Instructor, a Wilderness guide, and he founded and sold an International Eco-Tourism Company, a ten-acre corporate team development center, two specialized business-development firms, and he served as an active investor in a-number of other sport and recreation focused businesses. Dev has served on numerous Boards of Directors and has led executive team development efforts for large corporations in the sports and entertainment industries. Dev is a dedicated father and husband.
Jason Clement
Founder and CEO, SFM
Jason has lead SFA and SFM's development as globally recognized leaders focusing on transforming the health and economic vitality of the youth and amateur sports marketplace. Jason provides strategy and execution while overseeing the organizational development with emphasis on the core values within the SFA|SFM culture. Jason transitioned from sports facility architecture and corporate real estate asset management prior to joining SFA as a partner in 2005. He conceptualized and led the launch of SFM overseeing the development of the organization and management systems. He is also an experienced advisor having provided strategy, financial, and operational expertise to new and existing venues throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Canada, Asia, Africa and Central America. Jason was recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as its 2012 40-under-40 "Hall of Fame" honoree for business accomplishments & community involvement.
Felicia Donnelly
Felicia Donnelly serves as assistant city manager and economic development director for the city of Oldsmar. Her extensive background includes park land development, recreational program growth, procurement of grants, urban planning and community engagement.
Most recently, she served as Oldsmar's director of leisure services; during which time she oversaw the opening of the Oldsmar Disc Golf Course, renovations of the Oldsmar Sports Complex and welcomed Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls training to new fields in Oldsmar. USA BMX Gator Nationals and the new Sunshine State BMX Association Cup Series proved to be seamless events under her supervision. Felicia earned her master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New Orleans. She is an alumnus with Leadership Pinellas, a graduate of the National Recreation and Parks Association Director's School and is currently president elect for the Florida Recreation and Parks Association.


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HK Audio Elements
A new benchmark in portable PA systems
By Gino Robair
The HK Audio Elements modular PA system is available in various configurations.
Portable PA technology has been a lifesaver for mobile DJs and bands playing small venues. But like most audio products, you get what you pay for when it comes to sound quality.
HK Audio takes the high road with Elements, a modular sound-reinforcement system made of up to six parts that you can mix and match—a 600W power amp, a 600W powered subwoofer, a 250W passive subwoofer, a 150W passive line array of speakers, and a special speaker pole and base. While HK Audio's power amps alone are more expensive than many low-end portable PAs, Elements offers excellent audio fidelity and is configurable for venues ranging in size from coffee bars to moderate-sized houses of worship.
Look Ma, No Cables The first thing you'll notice with Elements is the lack of cables. The audio and electrical connections between amps and speakers are embedded within the poles using the company's E-Connect technology: Simply stack the speakers onto the power amp and poles—each speaker array has a connector on the top and bottom of the unit—and you're ready to go. You'll still need to patch a cable from your mixer to each power amp and plug the amp's IEC cables into the wall. However, E-Connect makes the Elements system easy to set up.
Each Class D power amp can deliver 600W at 4 ohms. The EA600 ($599) can drive four E435 Mid/High ($399) passive speaker arrays, two arrays and an E110 passive 10" subwoofer ($699), or a pair of the passive subs. The E110 Sub A ($1,099 street) active subwoofer has a 10" speaker and can power two E435s or a passive sub. Both power modules have a hole in top that accepts the EP1 pole ($99), while the powered sub also has an E-Connect hole on the side, so you can lay the sub horizontally.
Each power amp includes a 1/4"/XLRcombo input, a through-port for routing the input to additional power amps, a Speakon speaker output, a –10/+4 input sensitivity switch, and a built-in limiter with indicator light. Considering their output, the amps are lightweight—the EA600 weighs a mere 6.1 lbs. while the E110 Sub A is about 42 lbs. The remaining system part is the EF45 bass ($179), which can hold an EA600 power amp and several speaker arrays.
The review system included two E110 active subs and four E435s, allowing me to set up a dual mono or stereo configuration. Each E435 holds four 3.5" speakers and weighs 5.2 lbs. Its overall frequency range is 140Hz to 20kHz, with a 12dB/octave crossover at 140Hz. The powered sub has a frequency range of 45Hz to 150Hz.
Assembling the review system took five minutes. I placed the EP1 poles into each subwoofer, making sure each locking button was aligned, then I stacked the speakers on top, aligning each of their locking buttons. Next, I powered up the subs, plugged in my audio source, and I was in business.
The pole's usable length is 34 to 60 inches once it's inserted into the sub, allowing you place the arrays over the audience to reach the back of the room. With the pole fully extended, the final height stretched 9 feet from floor to the top of the second speaker array. You can swivel the speakers about 45 degrees in either direction without damaging the interior cables. The arrays are more directional than the Bose systems I've heard, but I prefer the narrow directionality, which resulted in less feedback at high volume.
The resulting PA tower is very stable and light enough to move if you need to adjust its position. The upright subwoofer is 11 inches wide, so the entire setup takes up much less space onstage than a system with tripods. And it looks more elegant because there's less exposed cabling in the system.
The only issue I had with setup was getting the locking button on one of the subs to go into the hole of the pole. However, the audio and electrical connections were secure, and it didn't affect the system's performance.
Crankin' Cabinets I used the review system to rehearse a rock band, as a PA for an acoustic group in a small club, and as sound reinforcement for an exercise class. Whether it was amplified acoustic guitars, vocal mics, or CD and MP3 playback, the sound was clear and well balanced, without the excessive midrange I'm used to hearing from inexpensive portable systems. Even with a considerably high input level from my mixer, the system sounded great. And for a street price just shy of $2,000 per channel, it had better!
The inputs accept balanced and unbalanced 1/4" cables, so if you don't have a mixer, you can just plug your linelevel media player in directly. However, you'll have more control over the sound using a mixer.
The E435 and E110 Sub A are easy to lift and carry, but the speaker arrays are somewhat vulnerable. To protect them when traveling, HK Audio offers soft cases that hold four of the units and one pole. Cases and covers are also available for the power amps.
Hit the Road As a modular system, Elements lets you create a PA that meets your exact needs, while allowing you to add modules as the size of your audience increases. And it's a system worth considering if sound quality is as important to you as portability.
STRENGTHS: Powerful for its size. Lightweight. Excellent sound quality.
LIMITATIONS: Pole locks may require a bit of finessing to lock in place.
Components start at $399


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Since 1997, over 320,000 people have used TLM and over 30 million others have accessed our other services
LAR Therapy is administered by mental health practitioners with a professional level qualification as an LAR Recovery Practitioner.
Although our support team are all psychologists and psychotherapists, what we practice is psycho-educational... not psychology. This is why what we do works so effectively... it makes sense to sufferers and is based on actual science not the bastardisation of science used widely, which produces no measurable recovery results. We treat the core condition, not the symptoms.
Since 1997, we have been providing recovery programmes for people suffering from a wide range of emotional disorders. Over 215,000 people have now used TLM and the numbers are growing rapidly as we receive increasing numbers of medical and psychological referrals from those who dismiss counselling and psychotherapy, medications and other therapies due to lack of recovery success.
Recognition of the vast difference between the recovery rates we produce and the lack of such in other practices, lead well-meaning practitioners to refer directly to us in order to move their patients down a more definite recovery pathway. We receive referrals through NHS practitioners, private practice, educational facilities and other sources. Why? Because we produce results.
Linden Tree Education is an NCFE accredited educational facility. Our team are LAR accredited, NCFE accredited, MBACP and BPS members.
To the right are two videos recorded 'off the cuff' by Charles. The first is reassuring information about how you can recover and the second asks you "what do you want?" Believe it or not, some people don't know what they want.
Following my own recovery I decided to create a self-help methodology that could become a Peer Supported Psycho-educational programme in order to teach ever anxiety disorder sufferer what I had done to remove the predisposition to suffering. Management and coping were two words I certainly never wanted to hear again and wasn't prepared to let young people like myself hear when recovery is possible, fast and simple. LAR is the world's first and only accredited anxiety disorder recovery, peer supported, programme of recovery and of that we are all, at LTE, very proud. Charles Linden - Director
A brief history of OUR time...
1997/8 - The first programme, in paper format, was created
1998 - In one year, TLM had helped over 9,000 people to recover
1999 - The first international website and delivery portal was created. Production of our printed, CD and DVD pack
2000 - Our first GP referrals started to appear
2001 - The first articles about our unique success appeared in national press and the word started to spread
2001/2 - Started building our team of Anxiety Recovery Therapists, counsellors and psychologists
2003 - We created the international versions of the programs for the USA, Canada, Australia and Germany
2004 - Second generation TLM Portal was created with interactivity and support portal functionality
2005 - Online Recovery Webinars was launched to supplement the suite of products
2006 - Business as usual as memberships continue to grow
2007 - Over 97,000 people had used the programs
2008 - Started One-to-One Support work. Charles opened London based treatment rooms
2009 - Launched Anxiety Recovery Retreats and Workshops. Monthly events became bi-monthly events
2010 - The Stress Free in 30 Days TV series was first broadcast
2011 - Business as usual as memberships continue to grow
2012 - Linden Tree Education was formed. Charles was published by Hay House Publishing in San Diego
2013 - Over 160,000 people had accessed programs
2014 - Capita worked with Linden Tree to create the Psycho-educational status of the organisation
2015 - NCFE Practitioner accreditation program was created and the first group of professionals graduated
2016 - Became Trading Standards Partners in Primary Authority
2017 - Just passed 215,000 people using our programs
2017 - Launch of our Childhood Anxiety Recovery Events in partnership with West Midlands Safari Park
Aged just 27 Charles was the first person to use LAR Therapy, but back then, he had no idea that it would, one day, be called that, or that it would be the first and only dedicated anxiety disorder recovery therapy.
The changes happened so fast. He went from a housebound agoraphobic with panic disorder, OCD, derealization and depersonalization, eating disorders, health anxiety, emetophobia, monophobia, fear of dying, HOCD, ROCD and a massive group of psychological and physical symptoms that no doctor or psychologist could ever explain or remove.
Charles was on a cocktail of drugs including Diazepam, Stelazine, Prozac and more. None proved in any way beneficial, but all brought with them a myriad of side-effects and interactions that brought Charles to breakdown.
In 1996 Charles decided enough was enough and embarked on a one week journey back to full anxiety freedom and independency.
ONE WEEK. That's all it took. His doctor, psychiatrist and psychologists looked on in absolute dismay as it dawned on them that despite their training, they had made him worse and he had done what they could never do... he cured himself.
But how?
By doing what the brain and body are naturally designed to do... restore balance across every bodily system... true recovery!
What Charles achieved turned out to be the scientific way to recover from anxiety disorders and now, years later, it really is the most scientific, common sense and straight-forward recovery therapy.
Our organization has helped thousands of famous people, sports stars, actors, actresses, recording artists, aristocracy and tens of thousands of people just like us... amazing people just wanting to recover and enjoy their lives.
Because of our reputation for creating fast recovery outcomes, Charles has helped people from all over the world in situations which mean that they must recover quickly. Charles and the team often step up when players can't go on the field, recording artists can't get on stage or actors can't get onto the set due to anxiety, panic or other anxiety related issues... a, kind of, Anxiety Emergency Service.
Charles has also been on many hundreds of TV and radio shows and has presented and directed dozens of TV shows, DVD programs and online TV media.
Charles is also an anxiety recovery consultant to media agencies, government bodies and many private corporate organizations. Charles is a published author with over 200 titles in publication through Hay House, Lifewise Publishing and others
Charles' aim has always been to provide TLM and LAR Therapy to every anxious person in the world. It is Charles' dream to, one day, provide TLM through every school, university, business, armed service, emergency service and healthcare organization in the world.
Our organization provides home access, Workshop, Residential Retreat, CD, DVD, TV series, online portal, website, online video and audio and book formatted resources.
Charles isn't an 'ist', he's an ex sufferer who recovered and shows others how to do the same.
Some of Charles Linden's Published Works
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Does My Horse Need Salt?
Yes horses need salt all year it's a very important electrolyte that is found in the blood and if they don't have enough it could cause tying up among other things. Salt helps with muscle contraction, nerve functions and it helps balance the water in tissues.
The best thing you can do for your horse is to provide them with loose salt, not a block. Blocks were designed for cows with rough sandpaper-like tongues but horses with smooth tongues can't get sufficient salt from a salt block. Licking a salt block can cause their tongues to get sore.
If your horse is really salt hungry they will try to bite off a piece and it could mess up their TMJ (temporomandibular joint mechanism). This joint is where the jaw is connected to the skull. The TMJ is critical for spinal alignment and if misaligned and out of balance these things can show up in your horse… [Read more…] about Importance Of Salt For Horses


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Scientists Simulate Near-Death Experience in the Brain
Within the first 30 seconds after cardiac arrest, there is a widespread, transient surge of highly synchronized brain activity that had features associated with a highly aroused brain.
What's the Latest Development?
Near-death experience, in which visions occur after clinical death takes place (defined by the loss of blood flow to the brain), is likely a result of normal brain function rather than evidence of an afterlife, say University of Michigan scientists who have simulated the condition in the brains of lab rats. "Within the first 30 seconds after cardiac arrest, all of the rats displayed a widespread, transient surge of highly synchronized brain activity that had features associated with a highly aroused brain. They also displayed nearly identical patterns after undergoing asphyxiation."
What's the Big Idea?
The vividness of first-person human accounts of near-death experience is also explainable by the level of brain activity found in the experiment. "At near-death, many known electrical signatures of consciousness exceeded levels found in the waking state, suggesting that the brain is capable of well-organized electrical activity during the early stage of clinical death." The researchers conclude that near-death experience "represents a biological paradox that challenges our understanding of the brain and has been advocated as evidence for life after death and for a noncorporeal basis of human consciousness, based on the unsupported belief that the brain cannot possibly be the source of highly vivid and lucid conscious experiences during clinical death."
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Europe's new space mission to uncover 'Truths' on climate change
The TRUTHS mission aims to collect extremely precise data on how much radiation Earth absorbs and reflects.


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Grieving the death of a loved one is a difficult and challenging experience. This is especially true if the death happened suddenly and because of someone else's negligent or wrongful act. Knowing that the death of a loved one is both senseless and easily preventable can make the grieving process all the more challenging.
While taking legal action might not do much to help the unbearable hurt that comes with news of a wrongful death, there is still some benefit to finding accountability and a sense of justice. A wrongful death claim can be helpful tool to help grieving families find the closure they need, allowing them to receive appropriate compensation for the damages they've incurred through their difficult experience.
According to Evans Moore, LLC, a wrongful death refers to any case that resulted from dangerous circumstances caused by another party's reckless or negligent behavior. The most common cases of wrongful death include car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, product and premises liability, hospital negligence, and nursing home negligence. Filing a wrongful death claim for these circumstances entitle the family to receive compensation that can help cover the cost of medical care, funeral services, lost wages, as well as expenses for the victim's beneficiaries.
Wrongful death claims are to be pursued by immediate family members that the law recognizes as the "parties at interest." Filing a claim needs to be done within a specific time period. While the statute of limitations differs between states, most require that wrongful death claims be filed within a two-year period. Depending on the outcome of the lawsuit, a victim's family member will receive compensation for financial and emotional damages, among others.
If your loved one was a victim of a wrongful death incident, do not hesitate to consult with a lawyer and take legal action. It might not do much, but a wrongful death claim can help you achieve a sense of justice that might be necessary for you and your family to achieve closure.


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An overview of your monthly schedule with this stylish desktop planner. It is a perfect tool for parents to keep track of kids' timetable, for students to track project submissions, for multi-taskers or professionals to keep up with datelines and meetings, etc.
Dimensions: 350 x 200mm mmMaterial: 120gsm acid free paperPages: 30 tearable pagesBinding: Glue bind with grey board backing


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St. Marguerite Bourgeoys' students Jacky in Grade 7 and Quentin in Grade 8 conducted a school wide survey. Their objective was to determine the flavour of popcorn that the majority of students preferred. The options were white cheddar, caramel or butter salt. The favourite flavour was White Cheddar. They recorded their findings in a graph format. For the month of October, white cheddar popcorn will be sold on Wednesday October 26th in order to raise funds for school initiatives. We celebrate the virtue of Gratitude by remembering all that we are blessed with having and especially everyone's opinion.
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The Galaxy Note 8 hype started building pretty much as soon as the Galaxy S8+ hit store shelves, and now that the new Note is available we have an actual head-to-head comparison on our hands.
Samsung is obviously happy when consumers are in the position of choosing between two of its phones rather than pitting one against a competitor. But which one is right for you? We're here to help you make that decision.
What the Galaxy Note 8 does better
The Note 8 is the new hotness, and it's understandably the top-end phone in Samsung's lineup and therefore will get plenty of advertising weight behind it. That will drive people into stores to check it out … but what exactly does it do differently from the Galaxy S8+?
Well, to set the stage let's quickly recap what's the same. You're getting the same core specs, screen quality and hardware features in both phones. For example you get the same Snapdragon 835 or Exynos CPU, 64GB of storage (with SDcard slot), QHD+ resolution Super AMOLED display, metal-and-glass body with waterproofing, and so on.
Yes the Note 8's screen is larger … 0.1-inch larger, at 6.3-inches in total. It's a hardly perceptible difference. Inside you get 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB — not a big deal now, but could be potentially useful in the future. The hardware design is slightly tweaked to accommodate it all, with more tightly rounded corners, but the proportions and materials are identical to that of the Galaxy S8+. The fingerprint sensor is in the same location as well, which definitely isn't a positive in either case.
The two big features that are actually substantially different on the Note 8 are the new camera experience and the S Pen. The Note 8's primary camera is actually the same as the GS8+, but it's also paired up with a secondary 12MP camera that has a telephoto lens that enables lossless zooming and software-based depth of field effects. It's more capable than the Galaxy S8+, for sure, but your day-to-day shots will be the same on either phone.
The S Pen is entirely unique to the Note lineup, and enables quick hand-written notes, annotation and precise control of small objects on the screen. If you've had a previous Note, you'll get it; if you haven't, you probably don't see the value. Go try it for yourself to see where you land on it.
What the Galaxy S8+ does better
For most people with no previous feelings about the type of phone they want, the Galaxy S8+ will likely be their initial choice. That will primarily come down to price and therefore value: the Galaxy S8+ is over $100 cheaper than the Note 8, even at MSRP, and because it's a few months older it's already on a discount. That's for about 95% the same hardware and experience.
Yes the screen is smaller, but unless you're holding both phones together you wouldn't be able to tell the 0.1-inch difference. And the Galaxy S8+ is definitely easier to handle (relatively speaking), being just a tad narrower and also considerably lighter — 22 grams, or about 12% — than the Note 8.
That's all while holding nearly the same specs, aside from the aforementioned lower RAM in the GS8+. Of course there's the positive trade-off of having a slightly larger 3500mAh battery to work with here — not a huge difference, but a little extra reserve you can count on nonetheless.
Which should you choose?
Going into this comparison, we're taking as a given that you're drawn to the core Samsung features, design and software. Thankfully Samsung shares so many features between these two phones it makes that part easy.
So comparing the Note 8 and the Galaxy S8+ head-to-head, the decision process is rather simple. If you want the biggest and most capable phone that Samsung offers, you go with the Note 8. Its screen is marginally larger, it has more RAM, it offers the S Pen you can't get anywhere else and it has the only dual camera setup in Samsung's lineup.
On the other hand, if you have no desire to use the S Pen, and don't see the small screen size bump as a benefit, you're going to be better served by the Galaxy S8+. It's a little smaller, has a larger battery and is less expensive than the newer Note 8. Given these few differences, most people will simply gravitate to the Galaxy S8+ as a default — and they'll probably make the right choice. The most likely Note 8 buyers are those who are opinionated about its few extra features from the start.


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Be inspired by these flower garden pictures and tips for turning your yard, porch, walkway or window into your ideal garden design. You'll walk away with a plan that will have you your summer garden off to a great start.
If you want beautiful pictures of flower gardens, you have to start with a beautiful flower garden. A walk down any neighborhood from early spring to mid fall will reward you with a colorful show.
Flower gardens are as diverse as their creators. They can be found in the middle of downtown shopping areas or on your neighbor's balcony.
Flower gardens often reflect the true nature of their designer. They also reflect the nature of the area they are placed in. After all, you wouldn't want to try growing a water loving willow tree in the desert, would you?
Your first photo opportunity will be late march or early April as beautiful daffodils rise from their winter nap. Next tulips of every shade begin their parade of color.
As summer skips around the corner you'll see many different blooming flowers. The Iris happens to be one of my favorites.
Each thumbnail you see here opens into a gallery right on this page. Use the "Next" and "Previous" buttons near the top of each picture to see the next image in line. To exit the gallery choose the close option in the bottom right corner. You can also click anywhere outside the image to close this window.
Early spring is a great time for taking flower garden pictures.
Every year, it is the daffodils that announce spring is here, Spring is Here!
The weather may not always cooperate. Sometimes we must endure a week or two of dreary weather.
But in our hearts we know, better weather is near.
I can remember being in High School and dreaming of one day visiting Holland.
The next best thing to being there are the tulips in my garden.
I love the waxy look of tulips. They are the one flower that looks almost fake.
If you like these flowers too, click here to see more tulip pictures...
This little circle of Iris's would not technically be called a garden.
But then there may be other plants growing there and just waiting their turn.
I said earlier that this flower is one of my favorites. They are easy to grow and practically take care of themselves.
If you agree, you might visit my iris pictures here...
Feel the energy of love and abundance as you dance through these flower gardens.
Every one tells a story all by itself.
You can approach this journey in the way that feels best to you.
When you design your flower garden you are sharing with the world a little of your heart and soul.
Well not literally but a garden tells what the gardener prefers don't you think?
This picture is a fine example. This gardener likes an easy to care for garden. No worry about pesky weeds climbing in. And with this kind of retainer wall it makes for easy trimming of the yard.
I saw this garden planted in another condo neighbor's home.
I'm not sure which caught my eye first. There is the beauty of those lovely flowers.
And in the background there sits a lovely bench.
Can you hear it's whispering voice as it sings. Come, sit for a bit...
Many people view their garden as the most sacred space in their lives.
I know that when I am in my garden all the world disappears.
And all the stresses of the day fades into these beautiful sacred of all places.
I know from our talks together that my friend views her garden the same way.
Even in the limited space of Condo life you will never be short of vivid imagination.
I love the brilliant purple flowers in gray pots.
Zen teachings often recommend spending time in your garden to get back in touch with your true spirit. Sometimes you may even enjoy the company of a garden fairy or two.
There are times when your walks may just reveal some very interesting gardens. My sister, Dodie, was walking in her neighborhood one day when she spotted several gardens. Each one had it's own expression of inspiration.
She wrote me to say, "I saw these gardens today, and I thought of you." Read Dodie's Flower Garden Story here...
If you get the chance to take a picture, why not share it here? I love hearing your stories and sharing your photos. Don't worry if you feel you can't write a complete story, I'll add what I can. I do appreciate it when you tell me how you feel and where you took your pictures.
Tell as much as you can and I'll take care of spelling and correct placement. You can load up to 4 photos in your post. If you have more, I can help you with that as well.
You can pose your question inside your post or drop me a line in my easy to use contact form... I look forward to hearing from you.
How would you like to be a part of Creations by Sally's Free Photo Gallery? It's easy and it's fun. You can upload up to 4 of your own photos telling about them and yourself.
Join the fun of telling about your own exciting discoveries. Or simply share what you know about the photos you find here. Make comments on your favorite photos. Even correct me when you know I've mislabeled something.
Perhaps you have a story about field lilies in my garden like Vera from Oregon. And there is Tom also from Oregon who let me know my Chicory page was outdated with his Blue Sailors Travel West story.
So feel free to let me know what you think, but please be nice. Share your gallery photos here...
Has looking at all of these photos have you longing to share your own? Do you have a great story about your adventure when you took it? Share it!
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The Leitrim survey lists two standing stones near to the wedge tomb (just 20m up the hill in fact) but when you see them they are undoubtedly two 3m tall, 1,5m deep portal stones from a tomb.
A small drystone wall has been built to the east of them extending from the base of one which does not seem to be anything in particular.
The views from here are so good that words fail me when I try to describe them. Another example that the people that built these sepulchres for their dead and for worship really enjoyed seeing the very best that nature has to offer.
This is an explanation of (and a bit of a disclaimer for) the coordinates I provide.
Where a GPS figure is given this is the master for all other coordinates. According to my Garmin these are quite accurate.
Where there is no GPS figure the 6 figure grid reference is master for the others. This may not be very accurate as it could have come from the OS maps and could have been read by eye. Consequently, all other cordinates are going to have inaccuracies.
The calculation of Longitude and Latitude uses an algorithm that is not 100% accurate. The long/lat figures are used as a basis for calculating the UTM & ITM coordinates. Consequently, UTM & ITM coordinates are slightly out.
UTM is a global coordinate system - Universal Transverse Mercator - that is at the core of the GPS system.
ITM is the new coordinate system - Irish Transverse Mercator - that is more accurate and more GPS friendly than the Irish Grid Reference system. This will be used on the next generation of Irish OS maps.


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Two new faces have joined Buckingham's GP practice.
Dr Amabelle White and Dr Vinesh Mistry both joined The Swan Practice as permanent GPs during August.
Dr White obtained her medical degree from Imperial College London. After working in Singapore for two years, she returned to the UK in 2013 and completed her GP training at The Swan Practice. She will be practice lead for undergraduate medical students.
Dr Vinesh Mistry, who will be working three days a week, is particularly interested in care of the elderly and medical education. Dr Mistry studied medicine at Birmingham, trained as a junior doctor in the Midlands, then worked in Australia before doing GP training in Milton Keynes.
On September 19 the practice will also welcome locum Dr Emily Moss, who is covering Dr Fish's maternity leave.
Practice executive partner Dr Jonathan Pryse said: "We are delighted to welcome Amabelle and Vinesh to our team of GPs at The Swan Practice.
"We are making good progress amalgamating The Swan Practice with Verney Close Surgery, and are grateful for our patients' patience during this time.
"The clinical databases will be merged between October 7 and 10, and at this stage patients will have increased flexibility regarding who and where they are seen."


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Zembla (magazine)
Zembla was a literary and arts magazine published in London for eight issues between 2003 and 2005.
The editor was Dan Crowe,[1] publisher Simon Finch and the designer was Vince Frost. The magazine's title came from Vladimir Nabokov's novel Pale Fire, in which the narrator Charles Kinbote styles himself the last king of Zembla, a fictional northern country.
One of the notable features was The Dead Interview, in which a modern writer offered an imaginary conversation with a deceased cultural figure. Subjects included Marcel Duchamp ('interviewed' by Michel Faber), Jimi Hendrix (Rick Moody), Harry Houdini (Mark Leyner), Henry James (Cynthia Ozick), Samuel Johnson (David Mitchell), Friedrich Nietzsche (Geoff Dyer) and Robert Louis Stevenson (Louise Welsh). Several of these were compiled into a book, published by Granta in 2013.
Several of the contributors were associated with the New Puritans movement, including Nicholas Blincoe, Daren King, Toby Litt, Scarlett Thomas and Matt Thorne.
Other contributors included Jake Arnott, Paul Auster, David Baddiel, Manolo Blahnik, John Byrne, Brian Eno, Helen Fielding, Tibor Fischer, Jonathan Safran Foer, Tim Footman, Russell Hoban, Barry Humphries, Siri Hustvedt, AL Kennedy, Matthew Kneale, Hari Kunzru, Hanif Kureishi, JT Leroy, Robert Macfarlane, Stephen Merchant, ZZ Packer, Harold Pinter, Nicholas Royle, James Scudamore, Will Self, Tilda Swinton, Rachel Weisz and Dr Mortimer's Observations.
The magazine closed in October 2005.
- ^ "Zembla Magazine". Matt Willey. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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Nothing sounds quite like an Octaver, and Rocktron makes that point with the introduction of the Black Rose!
Part of the Rocktron Boutique Series of stomp boxes, the Black Rose comes in a rugged metal chassis with retro-custom designed, laser-etched artwork. The Black Rose Octaver is a true bypass pedal: when turned of it is out of the signal path.
Controls for the Black Rose Octaver include: Thorns, Merge, and Fragrance. Thorns determines the intensity and tracking (-12 steps) of the Octave below Effect. Merge controls the Mix between the original input and the Octave effect. Fragrance controls the overall tonal color of the effect.
A special switch called Roots allows you to go from Thick (heavy crunch) to Thin (smoother).
The Black Rose has two outputs. The first is called Output Wet, which contains the mixed Octave effect. Output Dry provides the feed through of the original Input source with no effect.
The Black Rose Octaver has an LED indicator for the footswitch effect on/off. The footswitch on the Black Rose Octaver controls on/off status (indicated by the LED). This stomp box runs on a 9V alkaline battery and may also be powered by Rocktron's DC OnTap Universal Power Adapter. Check for price.
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Will Wade Wilson fight the cancer that is spreading so vigorously in his body? Will he be able to stay with the one he loves? Will he save the world? Is this a romantic comedy or is he just a jerk? Find out all of this and more by renting or buying Deadpool.
by Emily Sutton | Sep 15, 2016 | Movies | 1 comment
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I did not like Deadpool. It seemed like Ryan Reynolds was trying too hard to be cool.Reply


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An open porch can be wonderful in ideal weather. But the weather is not always ideal, so enclosing the porch can make it more useful and usable. Framing is the key to any porch enclosure, whether it's screens and storm windows or permanent walls with big windows. A good frame starts with the floor. A good concrete porch is a great base; if your porch has a wood floor, you need to decide whether to replace it; a good wood floor on a firm foundation may be acceptable.
Decide on your floor and roof. If the existing porch floor is acceptable and the roof is good, you have saved yourself the biggest part of enclosing a porch. Decide whether to keep or change the exterior of the house where the porch joins it, as well as what to do with existing doors and windows. If you are replacing siding, remove it before starting to frame the enclosed porch.
Install bottom plates for walls. Use existing corner posts, if possible; if they are 4-by-4s, it will be easy; if they are rounded, frame them with 1-by-4 lumber to make them square. Install top and bottom plates; nail a 2-by-4 to the roof beams for a top plate and double 2-by-4s for a bottom plate, using pressure-treated lumber; add an insulating moisture barrier underneath. Fasten the bottom plate to the floor. If you are using an existing wood floor, use long galvanised screws. If the floor is concrete, drill holes and cement in anchor bolts, which will go through the bottom plate; an alternative is to use special concrete nails or screws to fasten the bottom 2-by-4 to the floor.
Place upright studs according to how you plan to finish the walls. If you are making permanent walls, place studs 16 inches apart on centre, framing out the door and window openings. If you are using large screens or big windows, place full-length ("king") studs on either side of the opening, then nail cross members at the top and bottom of the screen or window, supported with short ("cripple") studs between those boards and the top and bottom plates.
Cover the walls. Put up oriented strand board (OSB) on the exterior, cover it with vapour seal, then put on siding. If you are making permanent walls, staple insulation between the studs and install wallboard on the interior. If you are using screen panels or windows, install those in the frames, then either leave the interior walls open or finish with wallboard. Add exterior and interior trim boards to complete the job.
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