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Major peculiarities, inherent in inverse problems, can be illustrated by the following synthetic example. Consider radiative heat transfer in nonabsorbing, nonemitting, and nonscattering gray plane-parallel "medium" of thickness h (see Fig. 1). The bounding surfaces, y = 0 and y = h, are assumed to be black. The temperature of the upper surface is T(x) (i.e., it depends on x). The temperature of the bottom surface is equal to zero. In view of the symmetry, radiative heat transfer (Özişik, 1973; Siegel and Howell, 2002; Modest, 2003) is described by the radiative transfer equation
with boundary conditions
where I ≡ I(x,y,ϕ) is the radiation intensity, qhout is the radiosity on the upper surface, σ is the Stefan–Boltzmann constant, T(x) is temperature at the point x of the surface y = h, the refraction index is equal to unity. Clearly, I(x,y,ϕ) = 0 for 0 < y < h and 0 < ϕ < π.
Figure 1. Plane-parallel "medium" and bounding surfaces.
Radiative heat flux, incident onto the bottom surface,
is "measured". An inverse problem is posed as follows: given the incident radiative heat flux q0inc(x), measured on the bottom surface, restore temperature T(x), or, equivalently, the radiosity qhout(x) (which is also, in this case, the blackbody flux) on the upper surface. This problem admits analytic solution, and the incident flux q0inc can be expressed explicitly in terms of the radiosity qhout. Therefore, the inverse problem can be written in the form of the Fredholm integral equation of the first kind
with the kernel
Because the integral equation (1) is of convolution type, it can be solved with the help of the Fourier transform (Tikhonov and Arsenin, 1977; Tikhonov et al., 1995; Bertero and Boccacci, 1998)
The Fourier transform of the integral equation (1) gives
This equation gives the Fourier transform hout of the radiosity, and therefore, the inverse Fourier transform gives the sought-for radiosity
However, in reality, the measured incident flux q0inc always contains an error, i.e., q0inc(x) = q0inc(x)+e(x), where q0inc is an exact flux and e is the error. Therefore, the obtained radiosity (3) differs from the exact one
and the difference between the obtained and exact radiosities is
The problem is that (ξ) tends to zero very rapidly as ξ → ∞. Indeed,
where K1 is the modified Bessel function of the order 1 (Abramowitz and Stegun, 1972), and
(designation of the kernel by K and of the modified Bessel function by K1 is just a coincidence, both designations are conventional). The plot of , for h = 1, is shown in Fig. 2.
Figure 2. Fourier transform (5) of the kernel K(2) for h = 1.
Therefore, if the error e contains high-frequency Fourier harmonics, such that ê(ξ) is not small, then ê(ξ)/(ξ) takes very large values for these frequencies ξ, and the difference (4) between the obtained and exact radiosities takes very large values. For example, if e(x) = εcos(ωx), ω > 0, then ê(ξ) = επ[δ(ξ+ω)+δ(ξ-ω)], where δ is the Dirac δ-function, and the difference (4) is qhout(x)-qhout(x) = εcos(ωx)/hωK1(hω) ≡ e(x)/hωK1(hω).
Figure 3 shows the errors e(x) = 0.01cos(4πx) and e(x) = 0.01cos(6πx) and corresponding differences qhout(x)-qhout(x) for h = 1. In Fig. 3, the differences between the obtained and exact radiosities are 6.27×104 and 2.77×107 times larger than the errors, respectively. All the quantities are dimensionless.
Figure 3. Errors e(x) = 0.01cos(4πx) (top) and e(x) = 0.01cos(6πx) (bottom) and corresponding differences between the obtained and exact radiosities qhout(x)-qhout(x) for h = 1. The differences q1out(x)-q1out(x) are 6.27×104 and 2.77×107 times larger than the errors, respectively. All quantities are dimensionless.
The example, given above, is considered as an inverse problem, of interpretation of experimental data. In this inverse problem one needs to restore the temperature T(x) on the upper surface from the radiative heat flux q0inc(x), incident onto the bottom surface. The flux q0inc is obtained experimentally, and therefore contains an error, i.e., q0inc(x) = q0inc(x)+e(x), where q0inc is an exact flux, which is unknown.
The same example can be considered as an optimal design problem. In this case, the exact flux q0inc, incident onto the bottom surface, is prescribed. The optimal design problem consists of finding the temperature T(x) or, equivalently, the radiosity qhout, on the upper surface, which provides the flux q0inc. The example is synthetic and admits analytic solution. Real optimal design problems are usually solved numerically. In this case, an exact solution cannot generally be obtained and a designer obtains an approximate solution qhout, providing the flux q0inc. Just as in the given example, even if the difference between the flux q0inc and the exact one q0inc is very small, the difference between the obtained approximate solution qhout and the exact one qhout may be very large. Therefore, optimal design and control problems should be considered as inverse problems.
The integral equation (1) is a particular case of the linear Fredholm integral equation of the first kind (Wing, 1991)
where K is a given kernel of the integral equation (the kernel can be considered as the apparatus function of a measuring device), f is a given function (input data), u is a sought-for solution, in the general case -∞≤ a < b ≤∞ and -∞≤ c < d ≤∞.
A more general form of the linear Fredholm integral equation of the first kind, encountered in practice, is
where D1 and D2 are domains in n.
The integral equations (6) and (7) are conveniently expressed in the form of a linear operator equation of the first kind
where the operator (mapping) A is linear [recall that the operator A is linear if A(u+v) = Au+Av].
If the dependence of f on u is not linear, then the operator equation of the first kind is conveniently expressed by
[though, sometimes, the form (8) is also used, if A is not linear]. Equation (9) can be considered as the most general form of inverse problems.
In Eqs. (6)–(9), u is an unknown "cause", f is an observed (or desired) "effect" or "result" (at the same time, f presents input data of an inverse problem), and A expresses the dependence of the effect on the cause. "Inverse problems are associated with the reversal of the cause-effect sequence, and consist of finding the unknown causes of known consequences" (Turchin et al., 1971). A more general definition, including optimal design and control problems, is "Inverse problems are concerned with determining causes for a desired or an observed effect" (Engl et al., 1996). In this sentence, the word "desired" is related to optimal design or control problems, while the word "observed" is related to problems of interpretation of experimental data, such that restoration (recovery) and parameter identification problems.
The cause of the difficulties in solving Eqs. (8) and (9) is the compactness of the operator A (Engl et al., 1996; Kress, 1999), which is usually the case in practice [the notion of compactness can be easily understood with the help of the singular value expansion (SVE); see Hansen (1998); Engl et al. (1996); Bertero and Boccacci (1998); Kress (1999), which is a generalization of the singular value decomposition (SVD), see details below]. The compactness of the operator A implies the ill-posedness of the inverse problems (8) and (9), particularly, the instability of the solutions u with respect to small variations of f (Engl et al., 1996; Kress, 1999).
The concept of well- and ill-posedness goes back to Hadamard (1923). However, the definition was given by Courant in Courant and Hilbert (1937). According to the definition, a mathematical problem is called well posed (in the sense of Hadamard) or properly posed or correctly posed if:
a solution of the problem exists in a given set of "admissible" solutions (existence condition),
the solution is unique (uniqueness condition),
the solution depends continuously on input data (stability condition).
If at least one of the three conditions fails, then the problem is called ill-posed or improperly posed or incorrectly posed.
It is necessary to emphasize here that Hadamard was never engaged in the study of inverse problems. On the contrary, he had come to this concept when he was studying direct problems (Hadamard, 1923). Moreover, the reasoning behind the concept was mainly mathematical.
Equations (6)–(9) are continuous mathematical models of inverse problems. To solve an inverse problem numerically, one has to discretize the equation in one way or another (Wing, 1991; Hansen, 1998). Note that, in inverse problems of interpretation of experimental data, the input data f are always given in a discrete form because they are obtained experimentally. Major peculiarities of discretized ill-posed inverse problems can be illustrated by linear problems.
Discretization of the integral equations (6) and (7) [or the operator equation (8)] results in a linear algebraic system
where A m×n [i.e., A is a real (m×n)-matrix, or a matrix with m rows and n columns], f ≡ (f1,...,fm) m is a given vector, u ≡ (u1,...,un) n is a sought-for solution.
The matrix A inherits the compactness of the integral operator A if the discretization is fine enough, then the matrix A is ill-conditioned. The notion of matrix condition is conveniently explained with the help of the SVD.
Suppose for simplicity that m ≥ n. The SVD is that the matrix A m×n [real (m×n)-matrix] can be represented in the form (Forsythe and Moler, 1967; Golub and Van Loan, 1996; Björck, 1996; Bertero and Boccacci, 1998; Hansen, 1998)
where V = [v1...vm] m×m and W = [w1...wn] n×n (i.e., V and W are real square matrices of the order m and n, having columns v1,...,vm m and w1,...,wn n, respectively), the superscript T indicates the transposition, the matrices V and W are orthogonal, i.e.,
(or, equivalently, V T = V -1 and WT = W-1), where Im m×m and In n×n are the identity matrices; in other words, the columns v1, ..., vm of the matrix V and the columns w1, ..., wn of the matrix W are orthonormal, i.e.,
where δij is the Kronecker delta.
Σ is a rectangular "diagonal" matrix,
where σ1 ≥ σ2 ≥ ... ≥ σn ≥ 0. From here on, it is supposed for simplicity that σn > 0.
The numbers σ1, ..., σn are called the singular values of A, while the vectors v1, ..., vm and w1, ..., wn are called the left and right singular vectors of A, respectively.
The condition number of the matrix A (with respect to the Euclidean vector norm ) is defined by
If cond(A) is large, then the matrix A is said to be an ill-conditioned or poorly conditioned matrix. The condition number measures the sensitivity of the solutions (in a general sense) of the system (10) to perturbations of A and f.
The sensitivity analysis of the system (10) is conveniently explained with the help of the SVD (11). For more general sensitivity analysis, see (Golub and Van Loan, 1996) and (Björck, 1996).
If m = n, then the matrices V, Σ, and W are square and the (unique) solution of the system (10) is
If m > n [i.e., the number of equations in the system (10) is more than the number of unknowns (the system is overdetermined)], then the solution of the system (10) does not generally exist (the inverse of the matrix Σ is not defined). In this case, a more general definition of the solution of the system (10) is introduced: instead of the system (10), the least-squares problem
where is the Euclidean norm, is considered. Clearly, one can assume that in (12), m ≥ n, because in the case m = n, the least-squares solution is exactly the solution of the system (10). The least-squares problem (12) has a unique solution (since σn > 0), which is a (unique) solution of the system of normal equations (Forsythe and Moler, 1967; Golub and Van Loan, 1996; Björck, 1996)
The solution of the system (13) (the least-squares solution) is
which is considered as a generalized solution of the system (10) in the case m ≥ n.
In reality, f contains an error (i.e., f = f + e, where f is an exact "value" and e is the error). The matrix A may also be known with an error because it depends on radiative properties of a medium, whose numerical values are obtained from experimental data. But here the matrix A is supposed, for simplicity, to be exact. In this case, the solution (14) differs from the exact solution
and the difference between the obtained and exact solutions is
As is written above, the compactness of the integral operator A leads to the poor condition of the matrix A. Moreover, the better the system (10) approximates the integral equation [(6) or (7)], the larger the condition number of the matrix A (Bertero and Boccacci, 1998). The behavior of the singular values σi, as a "function" of the index i, is similar to the behavior of the Fourier transform (ξ) in Fig. 2 as a function of the frequency ξ: the singular values σi tend to zero, more or less gradually, as i increases [examples are given in Hansen (1998)].
Because the matrix A is ill-conditioned, the singular values σi with large indices i are very small. Therefore, it may be that, for some errors e, the corresponding dot products vi · e are not small, and hence, the coefficients (vi · e)/σi are large. In this case, the difference u - u is large. And, the larger the condition number of the matrix A is the larger the difference u - u may be.
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Has anyone else ever wondered "What exactly am I suppose to be doing in small group?" or "How the eff do I differentiate for all these students and not go absolutely bananas?" or maybe even "Where have I put my small group books/lessons/word tiles/markers/small sticky note that has super important anecdotal notes about this child who I have a meeting on tomorrow? How have I lost them AGAIN? AHHHHH!" No? Maybe that's just a typical day in my life. I suck at organizing. Absolutely am a hot mess with a hot mess of a classroom. Every year I set goals to NOT be a hot mess.... so here's hoping this year is THE year!
So upon sitting down and trying to figure out my life, here were a few problem areas/goals I wanted to work on for next year:
- Schedule - How in the world do I get everything in stick to it? And what is "EVERYTHING"?
- How many groups can I really see in a day?
- How can I infuse Daily 5/CAFE/Workstations altogether and make it work for me?
- Can I do one on one conferring this year?
- How do I hold them accountable for what they're working on in small group?
- Readers Notebooks?!?! Say what?!?!
If I let it, I could probably keep this list going on and on and on some more. But basically, I came to the realization that I really needed to revamp my reading block and figure out what the eff I was doing. So this summer I am hoping to post about how I want to set up my entire English language arts block (writing included) and get some amazing feedback from y'all.
Now to tackle this huge enormous gigantic behemoth task, sitting down and figuring out a schedule was first on the list. So my teacher buddy came over yesterday and here is what her and I came up with:
What are y'alls thoughts? I struggle so much with staying on time, but I feel like breaking it down and making sure I cover all the components I need to will help me in the end. And of course flexibility will need to be remembered!! How do your schedules look?
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Awhile back now, my best bud Brett got me into running long distances on trails. I had always enjoyed running, but I rarely did it. He always jokes about 'Sofa to Summit' and that has always somewhat been our situation. Nothing has changed over the years, except my own sense of what I realize the human body and mind are capable of achieving.
Last September, I ran the Equinox Ultramarathon in Fairbanks, Alaska. It's 40 miles long and was my first solo foot race (I did the 3-person relay marathon with Brett and his wife Christina two years prior). I hadn't run in three months before the race and I was horribly sick three days prior to the start. In the spring and early summer, I had run only four times, at 7, 13, 16, and 27 miles each, after a cold Fairbanks winter. I finished the ultra feeling great, in 7 hrs 51 min. I was very sore after, but relatively speaking, not at all a wreck.
Since the Equinox, I moved to Eugene, OR, and lost a commute to work in working from home, which means, before this past weekend, I had only run 20 total miles in the last nine months since the Equinox. Life happens. Oh well. My very accomplished buddy, Brian from LA, had long before convinced me to run the North Umpqua Trail (NUT) 100k with him in June, since I had done fairly well with the Equinox. The plan was for me to train, something I apparently still don't understand.
Thursday and Friday before the race, I was (again) horribly sick. A bad cold had zapped me, hard. I had called in sick to work and told Brian I was going to let him and our buddy Josh (also a runner who came to race) take my truck and go, while I sleep all weekend. After picking them up, I was starting to feel a little better and by early evening, I was packing up to go with, maybe with hopes of waking up feeling good enough to, at best, plod along for 50k (31 mi).
As the night progressed, all symptoms except deep coughing and a totally blocked nose were gone - it was indeed a hard-hitting 24 hr bug. I slept fitfully, yet hard, and woke feeling somewhat better and that I had no reason not to run, thankfully. I saw them off at the start of their 100k and drove to the start of the 50k, asking to drop down since I was sick and hadn't been running. Not a problem. Off I went. 'Sick on the Sofa to Summit' was my own mantra, once again.
Running felt good. I instantly felt as if I was running out my sickness and remained that way all day. I felt I had power in me, a 180º from the previous two days. The trail was narrow and poison oak reached across it from both sides. I hung back a bit, intentionally only passing when others stopped... until a handful miles in, at the first big steep hill. I was feeling great, so I took normal long walking strides up it, passing a bunch of people taking half steps. I gained a big open trail in front of me and found more people of my own pace. Soon, I found not only a pace but a set of clothing that matched mine. I (strangely) instantly knew it was a pace I not only should, but could, keep all day, as hard as it might be, but I knew it would change my day from just trying to finish to actually trying to race. I settled in.
The only other foot race I've done (Equinox), I mostly ran alone. My pace was probably highly varying and it was certainly slowing throughout the race. Even with rough, while running math in my head, I could tell it was precipitous. On the NUT, however, I had found an experienced runner and now my day's pacer in Liz Pollak, a vet from Bend, OR. Soon, Ashley Gerber from Eugene caught back up and tagged on, too, commenting on Liz & I's matching attire. We had a trio that lasted the next 25 miles to the finish. Liz was strong, as it was her third 50k and held a consistent and unforgiving, yet realistic, pace all day long. Ashley was an accomplished marathoner on her first ultra and was full of excitement. I knew that these two would not only pull me along the trail, but also be motivators to not slow down and walk the rest, as I'd probably, and then did, feel like doing. I also thought that if I kept up with them setting the pace, I could try and at least provide some continual positive motivation to keep up the pace and enjoyment of the race, especially for Ashley's first ultra.
After a handful of miles, and me still coughing hard, Liz turned around and asked if I was ok and said if I start coughing up blood, I have to stop. Fortunately, I wasn't quite that bad and didn't get there, either. The coughing got a bit better throughout the day, but not much. I was just glad I was out there and not still feeling awful and horizontal on the couch, like I kinda wanted to be anyway.
After about 20 miles of keeping pace with the two, I was starting to get quite sore and wanted to just walk, but something in me kept saying that I could keep up 'til the finish, even if it hurt. I realized, at 32 and having felt a slight slowing down the past couple years, I was feeling I still had some fight left in me from my youth and ability to push through huge physical challenges. It was a great feeling and an urge I couldn't silence. Every time Liz started running after the trail mellowed out again from a hill, both Ashley and I muttered a soft 'damn it.' Alas, we were having a blast together, pushing and pulling each other along to a finish stronger than each of us would have done alone. What a great feeling and opportunity a race brings.
After a very hard, nearly all uphill 50k course (and a UTMB qualifier!), we finished the 50k right on each others heels (video), just as we had been for about a marathon distance before, in just seconds under 7 hours. Like at the Equinox, I jumped with joy over the finish line. Once again, I was pretty damn sore, but not a train wreck. Happy, I was, to say the least!
My official stats: 28th out of 80 finishers, in 6 hrs 59 min 51 seconds. Not bad, I think, for now only having run 154 miles in the last 13 months, 71 of which were the two ultras.
Brian (below) and Josh finished the 100k ultra in awesome times of 13:45 & 14:45! What an effort! I am so happy I went along, and both helped and watched them finish so strong.
The North Umpqua Trail is one of the most stunning places I've seen in Oregon. Around almost every bend, all I could say was 'Wow!' So why go any faster? I already didn't feel like I took it all in quite enough, as the trail was rough and required strict concentration, even though my gaze did wander quite often. The place deserves more time - backpacking probably.
Maybe I don't train for 'events' because then I'd get hooked on going fast, ie, hurrying through a place, which goes wholly against my 'Stay sane, Sleep outside' mantra. Why rush through a place, only to finish and wish you were still out there? I enjoy slowing down maybe more so than going fast at times. Either way, I'm sure this isn't my last foot race, as it was so much fun and also really mind-blowing to find out how much farther even I thought I could push myself beyond what I thought previously possible, all in hopes of inspiring others to do the same in their own lives.
You have no idea what you are capable of until you go out and wholeheartedly give it your all, way more than you think 'your all' is. We are all awesome inside and that includes you. Don't miss your chance to live and feel it.
Cheers to Brett, Brian, Josh, Liz, Ashley, the NUT race, all the finishers, and to doing amazing things by pushing yourself. See you on the sofa 'til the next summit.


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I saw people looking at C today, but the glances were different. They weren't looking at a sickly child with a nasal cannula, just a little boy with big eyes and curly hair on a family outing. We removed C's oxygen tube so it wouldn't get wet during his first swim lessons.
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How delightful for spring! A whole band of peep bunnies to make you smile this Easter! This is an even count peyote bracelet, clasp is 3 Swarovski crystal beads with beaded loops to close. This class is taught by permission from Fusion Beads. Come join us for this fun and exciting class!
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(Pennsylvania) Bill Campbell has been a potter for over 30 years. Across the country, his porcelain is admired for its spectacular color and elegant, crisp forms... each piece maintaining some of the energy of its creator. The glazes dance with surprising vibrancy in unexpected patterns. Functional pots become little moments of celebration within the day to day routine. Available at our Oakland and Burlingame locations.
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I have the pleasure of being a guest on this week's Guardian Books Podcast. This was my second time on the show, but this time around the whole episode is dedicated to speculative fiction. Hurrah! We discuss the new John Wyndham novel (yes, you heard that right) and the reasons why there are so many sub-genres in SF. Michelle Pauli interviews China Mieville, and I give my SF picks for 2010.
Listen to the Guardian Books Podcast – SF Special


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Oct 1 (Reuters) - Canadian Oil Sands Ltd, the
largest-interest owner in the Syncrude Project said Syncrude's
oil sands operations produced an average of 291,000 barrels per
day (bpd) in September, 38.6 percent higher than in August.
It said production in September reflected planned
maintenance on a hydrotreater, which has been completed.
The Syncrude Project is a joint venture of Canadian Oil
Sands, Imperial Oil Ltd, Mocal Energy, Murphy Oil Corp
, Nexen Inc, Sinopec Corp, and Suncor Energy Inc
as the project owners, and Syncrude as the project operator.
(Reporting by Shrutee Sarkar in Bangalore; Editing by Carol


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How to care for your optics
It's easier than you might think to keep your optics in top condition: a little goes a long way, says Leica technician David Slater.
David is, among other things, an expert on cleaning and repairing sport optics. He mans the free-of-charge minor repairs and servicing table on the Leica booth at Birdfair every year and often gets such long queues that you'd think a celebrity book signing was taking place.
David cleans and services high numbers of binoculars and spotting scopes every year. The queues of Leica users looking to have their Leica products spruced up at his table on the booth at Birdfair every year show that he knows what he's talking about.
"Modern optics are so well made that you can actually do most things you need to maintain them yourself," he enthuses. According to David, the most common mistakes people make are pressing too hard on the lenses, using the wrong kind of cloth or simply not cleaning at all.
Thirty years of dirt
"Some of the binoculars we get brought in at Birdfair are 20 or 30 years old and have never been cleaned. Optically, they're still brilliant, but the grime has had a long time to build up and this can make the eye cups stiff and difficult to adjust."
Does it take a lot to remove 30 years of dirt? "Not really, considering," says David. "A good wash in warm, soapy water, for instance made with washing-up liquid, should get most, if not all of it moving and a cleaning wipe should get rid of any particularly stubborn or ingrained particles. Don't rub too hard though," he adds. "If you do, you risk scratching the lens itself or damaging the coating by grinding small particles of grit against the glass. The soapy water should loosen everything. We never have to worry about water getting inside as all our binoculars are fully waterproof and nitrogen sealed so the water does the hard work for us."
With premium binoculars and many others, there's no need to use any lubricant. If you do, you'll just end up moving the dirt around rather than getting rid of it. "The moving parts on our binoculars are designed to function without any need for lubricant, so that performance will be perfect all the way across the temperature range, from extreme heat to extreme cold."
On most modern models of binocular, you can also remove the eye cups to give them a really thorough clean. With Leica's latest models, they can simply be pulled off when extended and slot back on easily. If you're struggling to shift dirt from a hard to reach crack, David advises using a household wipe wrapped around a wooden coffee stirrer stick (the kind you can pick up for free next to the napkins in most big chains) – just make sure it hasn't been used to stir coffee first!
Finally, once you've washed the dirt off, David stresses the importance of wiping away any water droplets and drying the product properly – ideally in a warm place. His preferred way to remove any smears or marks on lenses left over from washing is by breathing on them then wiping gently with a clean, good quality microfiber lens cloth.
How long is a piece of string?
Cleaning is simple: the hard part is remembering to do it often enough. And how often is often enough? "How long is a piece of string?" laughs David, "It really depends on what sort of use you're giving the product and how often you're using it.
"Obviously, if you drop your binoculars in a bog or they get thoroughly filthy during an outing, you should clean them as soon as you get home. If you're using your scope or binoculars near salt water, for instance for sea bird watching, they'll need cleaning more often to prevent invisible salt residues building up and potentially damaging coatings. Sometimes the product itself will tell you it needs a clean: if eye cups start to stick that often means that dirt or dust has built up inside and the problem can usually be solved with a quick clean."
Another simple but surprising tip that David has is to use rain guards to protect the eye-pieces – not only from the weather but from your lunch with your binos around your neck. "I've had to clean so many sandwich crumbs out of eye-cups that I'm considering suggesting that HQ renames the rain guards as 'lunch guards'," David laughs. "And it's no excuse if you've lost them, or the caps for the objective lenses. We'll supply replacements for Leica binoculars free of charge. All you have to do is call customer care and let them know the model and age."
Don't try this at home?
Is there anything you shouldn't try at home? "If you've dropped or banged your binoculars or telescope check carefully for any dents," advises David. Modern rubber armouring and tubes are tough but sometimes a hard knock on an unfortunately placed stone can damage the outer casing and this could compromise the waterproofing. If you're in any doubt, David recommends taking the product to your local dealer or calling the manufacturer's customer care department. Most repairs can be done under warranty (Leica's current warranty on optics is 10 years) and many more are carried out free of charge on a goodwill basis.
Essential home maintenance kit:
- Household cleaning wipes – excellent for removing dirt, dust and watermarks when out and about
- Washing up liquid – for making warm, soapy water to soak off mud and mess
- A clean, good quality microfiber lens cloth for a final dry and gentle polish
- An air duster, the best way to blow away dry grit and sandwich crumbs without smearing or scratching
Tips from the field:
Naturalist, wildlife guide, and broadcaster Iolo Williams: "Because my Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus binoculars are so robust I don't need to mollycoddle them. Mine accompany me everywhere, from marshland to woodland to seashore and they often get covered in mud, sand and worse despite my best efforts.
"This spring, I spent three weeks on the Farne Islands and, inevitably, they became covered in guano from Arctic terns and a variety of gulls. When I say covered, I mean covered, but at the end of my time on the islands, I cleaned the binoculars and strap with cold water and a clean cloth, and now they are as good as new!"
Globe-trotting birders and wildlife guides Alan Davies and Ruth Miller: "Our Leica optics are so reliably waterproof that we can safely run them under the tap to clean them. One of us (we're not going to admit who!) once spilt hot chocolate all over their binoculars and they cleaned up perfectly after being run under a cold tap. Though there was a faint but tasty whiff of chocolate when we went birding over the next couple of days!
"Our other top tip would be to only ever use lens cloths to clean your optics. We have had to stop people on numerous occasions from using tissues, sleeves and worse to wipe their lenses, not realising that they could inadvertently damage the lenses."
Geoff Hilton, head of research and chief scientist at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust: "Probably the toughest place you can possibly imagine to keep your optics clean an functional is on the mudflats in the Gulf of Mottama, where I have been looking for spoon-billed sandpipers using Leica kit in 2015 and 2016. Mottama is by a distance the most important wintering site for the species – it probably supports well over half of the world population. Mottama is a vast, remote and dynamic river estuary. The only way to survey it is from a convoy of local fishing boats. We move between survey sites at high tide and at low tide we survey on foot across miles of semi-liquid mud.
"At no point during the week or so out there do we set foot on dry land. Salty mud is absolutely pervasive and there's no spare fresh water. Optics take an absolute hammering. I make sitting in some shade and cleaning the kit part of my post-fieldwork cooling down routine. Once the mud has dried on the lenses, a soft brush and a cleaning cloth (which the Leica guys gave me when they came to Slimbridge to talk me through the optics last year) dusts it off pretty easily. I occasionally use a bit of lens cleaning fluid after that, although I think that's more for my own satisfaction than for any benefit it gives to the lenses. Seeing the lenses return to a pristine state ready for the next day of floundering around in the estuarine mud is a kind of zen moment for me. Of course, once we're back to a comfortable hotel room in the capital, they get the full treatment: I take them with me into a very long shower!"


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Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
The Municipality of Marmora & Lake received its first nomination today for the office of Mayor. The nominee is current Deputy Mayor, Linda Bracken.
Nominations are open until July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. and can be submitted at the Town Hall at 12 Bursthall Street.
For more information contact:
Tonia Bennett, Clerk
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake
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Happy Valentine's Day!
So it's that time of year! Love is in the air, couples are overly affectionate, and the single people… are well… single. But contrary to popular belief, single people can still have fun. Sure Valentine's day is all about love, but since … Continue reading
Dealing With Disappointment
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My brother reminded me that I was going to make him a sweater for his 40th birthday. Which was just over 6 months ago....whoops. Now I did buy him another (gorgeous) present but I haven't made him anything for years. The last thing I made him was the Jared Flood Noro Striped Scarf all those years ago - remember that old-school ravellers? Back at the beginning, when the world of possibility opening up for us knitters.
So I've spent the morning getting excited about embarking on a new big project. I'd forgotten how fun the dreaming was!
A man jumper feels pretty epic. Which is totally because I've only just finished working away on Hugo for my fella, and it took for-eva. That was one big sweater. All cables and really no more than a couple of stitches in a row of stockinette every few rows. It was a workout for the mind and fingers.
But the thrill of finishing such an epic jumper has me on a high. It's so gorgeous and something I know he will wear for years. And the Shelter makes it so light and lush - it is that classic combination of a great pattern and pretty yarn.
And so now a new project! - a big project! - and one whereby I need to purchase the wool! - feels like a whole new journey! Due to Stash Less I've been knitting from stash (which brings pleasures all of it's own), but the joy of trying to match pattern and yarn from scratch.....so so fun. The dreaming.
A time when the project is full of possibility. A time when you get to dissect and examine and consider and peruse. A time when you get to imagine just how fabulous it will be.
My brother picked the pattern a year ago - Slade by Brooklyn Tweed - and now I'm wandering round the internet looking for yarn ideas. Obviously there is Shelter, but I'm really tempted by O-Wool Balance, especially after hearing so much about it from Karen over the years. I trust her judgement and her singing the praises of O-Wool makes me want to try it out. The other idea I had was Quince's Owl. The alpaca content will make it drapier though and possibly a little fuzzy which may not be so traditionally "manly"......?? Hmm.
The dreaming......
So so fun. Do you love this part of a project? And if you have any other ideas for yarn choice I'd love to hear them.
Felicia x


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Introducing The Spring Summer Ted Baker Collection from British Ceramic Tile/
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with Ted Baker and British Ceramic Tile's latest designer tile collection.
While some interior trends can be fully embraced and recreated within the home, others are more of a style reference allowing you to incorporate elements into your overall design scheme. Loud and proud with its oversized tropical prints and botanical beauty, the jungle fever trend is the perfect example of a style that can be scaled up or toned down.
Chaotic in its delivery, the look takes its design cues from hot, balmy climates, exotic paradises and urban jungles. Leafy palms, over sized plants and foliage are integral to the look acting as the focal point of a room.
Lively crisp greens, which bring a sense of wellbeing and harmony, are offset by cool, contemporary greys and luxe metallic detail for a look that is adventurous and fresh, bringing a sense of the outdoors in.
A toned down approach to the jungle craze sweeping interiors, the new Paradise range from Ted Baker and British Ceramic Tile celebrates the natural beauty of botanical prints.
Based on Ted's classic Paradise print, this new collection gives a nod to the trend without overpowering your living space.
Ted's take on the trend sees birds of paradise and foliage discreetly combined with a muted grey colour palette. Some tiles even have the addition of a 'lustre effect' to catch the light beautifully for added visual interest and intrigue. Ted's full of surprises after all.
Each pack of nine ceramic tiles includes a random selection of designs that you can mix and match to create a unique patchwork effect on walls or floors.
Head of design for British Ceramic Tile, Claire O'Brien, says: "The jungle fever trend is one of the most impactful we've seen this year, while also being the most versatile. Be bold with vibrant hues of green and striking oversized patterns when it comes to your surface coverings and soft furnishings, or choose a more neutral colour palette for your backdrop, bringing in large palm plants and carefully selected images of flora and fauna to bring the trend to life.
"When it comes to tiles, you have to consider the size of your room, your individual style and longevity of your room. We know homeowners are trend-led, yet they need a more understated, discreet approach that will last for years. The Paradise collection is ideal for this, fusing fashion with interiors for a look that will endure and inspire."
Available in a 331x331mm size with prices starting from £36 per sqm, Paradise coordinates effortlessly with Ted's two plain concrete-effect tiles available in two subtly different shades of grey.


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Hawaii had the darnedest time hanging onto the ball.
San Jose State had even more trouble putting it in the basket.
But the end result of a game featuring some bizarre figures was a 61-47 Rainbow Wahine victory before a crowd of 354 last night at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Hawaii improved to 10-15 overall and 4-8 in the Western Athletic Conference despite being on a record pace for turnovers for much of the game before finishing with 33.
The Wahine settled down in the final 11 minutes, giving it away just three times down the stretch, and shot 50 percent in pulling away from the Spartans and salvaging a split of a four-game homestand.
"It's a win," UH coach Jim Bolla said. "It's ugly, but it's a win."
SJSU (2-24, 1-12) had its own struggles with 23 turnovers while shooting 26 percent from the field in its eighth straight loss.
Hawaii forward Tara Hittle scored a season-high 15 points, going 9-for-13 from the free-throw line to lead the Wahine. Guard Saundra Cariaga posted 13 points and nine rebounds and forward Tanya Smith recorded her 17th double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
"I definitely like to be aggressive, and the coaches always tell me, 'Don't fade away; go in there strong,' " Hittle said. "I think that's why I got fouled so much."
The Wahine outrebounded the Spartans 46-31 and scored 42 points in the paint despite attempting 21 fewer shots than the Spartans.
"You can't make sense of these numbers," Bolla said while scanning the stat sheet.
Hawaii entered the game averaging a league-high 23.3 turnovers per game, just a tad more than SJSU's 22 per game, and gave the ball away 20 times in the first 20 minutes. Yet, the Wahine went into the locker room with a 26-21 lead, thanks to SJSU's 9-for-39 shooting from the field.
After taking a 21-17 lead, the Spartans went scoreless in the final 5:40 of the half. Hawaii made just one field goal in that span, but still managed to creep ahead from the line with Hittle accounting for seven points -- including five free throws -- in a 9-0 UH run.
Natalie White led San Jose State with 15 points.
UH forward Iwona Zagrobelna had to be helped from the court after going down with a left knee injury at the 6:15 mark of the second half. The extent of the injury wasn't clear after the game. SJSU's Alisha Hicks also left the game with an injury late in the game.
Hawaii 61, San Jose St. 47
Fresno State at Utah State
Rainbow Wahine (10-15, 4-8 WAC)
Key -- fg-a: field goals made-attempted; ft-a: free throws made-attempted; rb: rebounds; pf: personal fould; pts: total points; a: assists; to: turnovers; min: minutes played.
Halftime -- Hawaii 26, San Jose St. 21
3-point goals -- SJSU 4-17 (Nichols 3-8, White 1-8, Hicks 0-1), Hawaii 1-11(Kotani 1-1, Cariaga 0-2, Kanekoa 0-2, Tinnin 0-6).
Steals -- SJSU 14 (Hicks 6, Powell 4, Martin 2, Sumler, Edinburgh), Hawaii 4 (Zagrobelna 2, Tinnin, Smith). Blocked shots -- SJSU 0, Hawaii 8 (Zagrobelna 4, Smith 3, Hittle).
Officials -- Gator Parrish, Penny Davis, Kent Johnson. A-- 354.


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Custom Bride and Groom Portrait
Charlotte got in touch following The National Wedding Show, at the NEC, Birmingham, where she came across my work. Having seen 'The "Gemma"' Wedding Dress Illustration of the bride in her Maggie Sottero gown, she was keen to have her own piece like this drawn - especially as she too was to wear a Maggie Sottero wedding dress. She was looking for a unique piece of art to to sit alongside their guest book at their wedding reception, so after much discussion, we settled on a Bride and Groom Illustration in this style. We had to be quite secretive so as to keep Robert from seeing her dress before the big day!
As they were getting married in Sicily, Charlotte chose the wording 'Baciami sotto la luce di mille stele' which means 'Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars' (lyrics from one of their favourite songs) in Italian.
Charlotte also commissioned a Bespoke Illustration to give to each of her bridesmaids - see it here.
"I was blown away by my wedding portrait, I couldn't imagine an 'illustrated us', but what Hannah produced was so much more than I could have hoped for – I can't wait to show it off at our wedding before it takes pride of place on our picture wall.
As for my bespoke bridesmaid illustration – Hannah completely understood what I wanted from the piece and turned my written ideas into something so special I can't wait to give it to my bridesmaids in May.
Thank you once again – It is such a personal service and it's been an absolute pleasure to deal with you. I am only sad I don't need anything else for now as would love to see what else you would come up with!"
– Charlotte


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Bringing 'Out Of Earshot' to life...
KAGE needs your help to make our latest work, Out Of Earshot come to life! Click here to find out more or help us realise this incredible project by donating to our fundraising campaign.
The company has created highly original contemporary dance since 1997. KAGE produces work from the perspective that dance should play an inspiring, joyful and significant role in modern day life.
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When Beyonce's Lemonade Hits Too Close to Home: 6 Tips for Healing After Infidelity
Yes we all love Beyonce's new album Lemonade, but for some it may be hitting too close to home. Read these tips to help you on your journey to healing after infidelity. One: Behold Your Pain
Allow yourself to behold and validate the pain you are feeling. Experiencing betrayal is a deep emotional wound that can only heal by honoring the pain. Attending to your wound means confronting every shifting emotion that arises and hearing what it has come to teach you. Denial or premature dismissing of your pain is like putting a band-aid on a cut off limb. During your witnessing of pain, be sure that you are not attaching to any one emotion. Allow yourself to flow through the stages of emotions without clinging to one. For clinging is a recipe for bitterness, for which you are far too sweet.
Some tools to help you behold, validate, and process your pain includes anything that can be an outlet to mirror what you are feeling. This can be done through creative outlets like painting or creating music. Another way to witness and process your pain can come in the form of journaling or practicing meditation.
Two: Get Support
Many times the stigma and shame of being cheated on causes women to isolate themselves, adding salt to the wound. It's important that as you go through this heartache to have people in your life that you can talk to. Being supported and listened to is part of process, and especially if your partner won't listen to the pain they have caused you, you need someone to confide in. This can be your mom or friend, but just make sure that it is someone that you can trust not to judge you or rush you in your healing. Another great option is talking to a therapist. I suggest even if you and your partner have decided to go to couple's counseling, it may also be a good idea to have your own therapist as well depending on what this betrayal has stirred up in you. You cannot keep all that pain to yourself, let professionals and those that love you offer you support.
Three: Don't Rush Yourself
There is no magic time frame that you must heal within. Take the time you need to grow from this experience and don't rush yourself. There may be apart of you that wants to rush the process and pretend everything is better before it is. Be careful of this desire, and honor the bad days just as much as the good. It's a journey but you will get there in your own time. So take the time you need to make a decision about relationship, to heal, and to let go of insecurities. Stay conscious of where you are in the process and learn from it. The time it takes to move on after an infidelity varies from person to person but in general it can take at least a year to two years to feel like you've gotten past it. But the path is windy and has twists and turns as you merge through the stages of healing. Give it time and push through in the meantime, knowing that the pain is not permanent and will end soon.
Four: Bump What You Heard
Forget what society says you should or should not do after infidelity. Focus on what you want, not what you think you should do. Do you want to heal with your partner, or move on by yourself? Do you trust them to take on the hard journey towards healing with you? Are you looking to leave a cycle of abuse and focus on self-love? Do you want to accept this person's shadows and transform into a higher version of yourselves? The saying "Once a cheater, always a cheater" is not always true, so don't believe the hype and run out fear. If you leave make sure you are doing it because that is what you want to do and not what you feel pressured to do.
Five: Trust Issues
An inevitable part of the process after an infidelity is confronting your trust issues. After being betrayed, it takes work to restore your faith in love. It's never too early to start asking yourself some serious questions about your relationship with trust. Go beyond questioning your current reactions to trust and see how your trust issues have evolved from relationships past. Notice patterns, childhood pains, and if necessary work with a therapist to figure out how you can make your relationship with trust healthy again. Walk towards a life of safe vulnerability and faith in your ability to have safe love again. Evaluate the criteria of who you let hold your heart, and decide on the qualifications going forward.
Six: Ground Rules
If you do decide stay and work on your relationship with your loved one, set some ground rules to help you feel safe. Immediately after making the decision to heal, it's important for you and your partner to recognize that you likely have feelings of insecurity, instability, and anxiety, and it's important to create an environment that you feel safe and comfortable in. For example if your anxiety shoots through the roof if he doesn't text you back immediately, make an agreement with your partner in order to help you feel comfortable to prioritize texting you back within a given time frame. Or you may need your partner to answer the phone, even just to say he is busy and an call you back. Other rules may include giving you the time you need before you are intimate again.
– Tiffany Shelton, M.A. is a psychotherapist and consciousness expert. Her passion to elevate consciousness goes beyond the message of self-care or wellness, but instead consciously adds to these movements by demanding awakening and insight. Learn more about Tiffany Shelton by clicking here.


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By Venus Williams
We all know the name Venus Williams from her domination in the world of tennis, and will be watching her and sister Serena play their hearts out at the Rio Olympics this year. But also meet Venus Williams the entrepreneur. Venus always felt activewear was limited. On the court, she struggled to find clothing that allowed her to best express herself, the way she could with the never-ending supply of ready-to-wear options. Add to that a fierce desire to motivate people to move their bodies, and the idea of EleVen was born. Arming herself with a degree in fashion, she set out to create something that would represent much more than she could ever achieve on the tennis court: clothing that allows you to express your individuality, cultivate strength and confidence, and makes you feel good every time you put it on.
EleVen represents how Venus strives to live every day — that is, without limits. In our world, '10' is just another number, but EleVen is a lifestyle — it's about challenging your status quo, embracing positive change, and pushing beyond whatever is holding you back from living your ideal life. Venus believes in motivating you to aspire to your greatest potential, and creates clothing that does just that.
So what is a Day in the Sweat Life like for Venus? Read on…
1. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Hit the snooze button!
2. What is your go-to workout?
ANYTHING with Plyometrics. I LOVE high energy and fast paced workouts
3. What does a typical day of meals and snacks look like for you?
Well, it changes quite a bit! Right now I'm on a no sugar kick (and have been for the past 19 days!). Typically I like a lot of fruits and veggies and beans! I also lovveeeee tomatoes and have them with everything.
4. What is your favorite indulgence?
Sweet Tarts!
5. What is your healthy living philosophy?
Look good and play well! It's the vision I push at EleVen. Our mission is pretty simple. To fashion healthier lives. And our product does JUST that!
6. Do you meditate?
I tried it, I just can't sit still!
7. What can we find in your gym bag?
Energy bars and fitness bands.
8. What is your favorite active wear brand?
Not even a question – I LOVE EleVen – how can I not, I created it!
9. What is the last thing you do before you go to bed?
Catch up on my schoolwork. During the day I'm training!
10. What or who inspires you?
I am VERY inspired by my teams at EleVen and VStarr! And that IS the truth.
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WIN: Venus Williams' 2016 Rio Olympics Dress
As we move closer to Rio, here is a sneak peek into what Venus Williams will be wearing as she embarks on her 5th Olympic Games. The 4-time gold medalist will be wearing the below dress designed exclusively for EleVen By Venus.
The limited edition banner dress (only 500 are available!) comes in a very special commemorative packaging complete with a personalized note signed by Venus. Each package is hand numbered, signed, and notarized with a certificate of authenticity. Additionally we have included a Limited Edition 14k gold plated pendant.
COMMENT BELOW on your most empowered moment in your health and fitness journey, a time you really went WENT for GOLD — and we will choose one (1) winner with the most inspiring answer to win Venus's 2016 Rio Olympic dress!
On October 31, 1994, a 14-year-old girl, with her hair styled in beads and full of confidence, strode onto the court at Bank of the West Classic in California and transformed tennis.
Today, Venus Williams is one of the most accomplished women in the history of the sport. Having been called "the best athlete in the history of women's tennis" by Sports Illustrated, Venus has been ranked number one in the world in singles three times in her career, and has captured seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships, and four Olympic Gold medals — and counting.
Along the way, Venus has also distinguished herself as a student who has pursued higher education, an entrepreneur who has launched and helms two businesses, a designer who creates fashion and interior designs, an investor whose ventures include becoming with her sister the first African-American women to buy shares of an NFL team, an author who has written a best-selling book, and an advocate for gender and pay equality.
The most amazing part is that Venus Williams is just getting started.
Find Venus at Twitter @venuseswilliams, Instagram @venuswilliams, and www.venuswilliams.com.
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About Us
Lochbuild Construction was founded by Director David Lakes and was established over 10 years ago.
We take a collaborative approach to building, striving to develop long lasting relationships with our clients and ensuring a high quality build on all our projects. Meeting our clients expectations and delivering the project on time and on budget is what sets us apart.
Our extensive experience ranges from dealing with architects and designers to managing our projects from inception through to completion.
Our long standing reputation in the construction industry allows us to work closely with clients and architects early during the design process. This ensures that the design and budget work hand in hand.
As Sydney's premier boutique Builders and Project Managers, our dedicated team will ensure that your home has been built to the highest quality of industry standards.


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I will be 30 on March 14th and so have 30 weeks to accomplish the following list of 30 things I'd like to do in the 30 weeks leading up to my 30th birthday. I'll post about them under my '30 in 30′ category, but for easy reference I'll also be crossing them off this, the official, list:
1. Do the photo a day challenge from ShutterSisters blog via Instagram.
2. Knit an adult-sized wearable sweater (same one from before).
3. Be able to do a headstand for 30 breaths.
4. 8km in Istanbul (in November – yikes!). 5. Make handmade Christmas gifts.
6. Cook a full Turkish meal.
7. Make French macaroons. That both taste and look like them.
8. Make homemade empanadas.
9. Make a batch of pasta from scratch. 10. Make a fancy cake (or cup cakes) from scratch. Including icing.
11. Post three times/week.
12. Visit Konya.
13. Visit the Black Sea.
14. Visit Mt. Ararat.
15. Visit Mt. Nemrut.
16. Visit a country I've never been to (airports don't count!).
17. Take a hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia (cheating a bit because we already have reservations to do this).
18. Do one painting.
19. Plant an herb garden (the kind that can survive at 25 floors up). 20. Volunteer.
21. Learn to drive a stick. (Or convince Mr. Awesome to sell it and get a new car.)
22. Learn about Turkish wines.
23. Re-read classics (but which ones?! I've gotten a few good suggestions, but am still open to ideas.)
24. Try to make teaching yoga a real job.
25. Get a job. If that's teaching yoga, I have to be making at least 200 TL every week — consistently. Preferably more.
26. Make one week complaint-free.
27. Wake up early and be productive for 28 straight days. (Not the same as complaint-free of course)
28. No swearing for 30 days straight. Even in my head.
29. Teach Olive three new tricks/commands. (Off the top of my head 'stay' would be useful.)
30. Learn (and use) one new Turkish word every day.


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Well, it's official. President Barack Obama is responsible for the "Lie of the Year" according to Politifact.
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"PolitiFact has named "If you like your health care plan, you can keep it," the Lie of the Year for 2013. Readers in a separate online poll overwhelmingly agreed with the choice."
But Obama isn't the only one responsible for this Obamacare lie. Every other person who told the lie should be on the hot seat as well, including our own representative, Marcy Kaptur (D-9th District).
Here's what Kaptur said:
"The goal is to try to get you into a plan that you pick, where you feel you have very carefully monitored care, that you participate in, so nobody's left out, nobody's rejected and you have choices. That sounds like a much better system than we have today for so many people. If you like what you have, you keep it…"
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
And just so you're sure nothing is taken out of context, here is the press release from her office and here is a screen shot of it as well:
That wasn't the only time she lied. Here's another example:
"The whole intention of the law is to relieve some of the worries that seniors face," Congresswoman Kaptur said. And, "you keep the insurance that you have if you like it."
She told that one to a bunch of seniors - seniors! - in a telephone town hall. Again, here is the link to the statement on her own website and here is the screenshot of it:
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Fitness Mom Jung Da-yeon on Wii
Jung Da-yeon is known in South Korea as momjjang ajumma, or a mom with a striking figure.
After books and videos, her own Nintendo Wii game come out recently in Japan: Mom-chan Diet Wii: Figure-robics by Jung Da-yeon.
It is the second time ever that a Wii game features a famous Korean. Superstar actor Bae Yong-joon in 2008 produced an educational game in which he appears as a Korean language instructor.
She talked to us more about her career and business plans.


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Happy National Baked Alaska Day! This is indeed a great holiday. The thing is, I have already blogged about Baked Alaska. In fact, I even shared a great recipe for it in my second book, The Secret Lives of Baked Goods. So while today is a great day to explore Baked Alaska by clicking the links above, today I feel like offering you a different miracle: a free coloring book page download!
To download, click the picture above or follow this link to Flickr, where I have set it up so you can download this image for free. Download the "original" size (there's a downward facing arrow on the bottom right of the photo image that you click on to do this).


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Shelter: Landlord complaints up by a quarter
Freedom of information responses from 310 local authorities showed complaints rose by 27% between 2008/9 and 2011/12 - from 67,283 to 85,639.
Shelter said 62% of complaints in the last year related to "serious and life-threatening hazards", such as dangerous gas and electrics and severe damp.
Housing minister Mark Prisk said all people deserved "safe" accommodation.
'Fear of consequences'
Shelter submitted requests to 326 English local authorities in July 2012, of which 310 responded.
The charity asked about complaints received about private rented accommodation and enforcement action taken by councils against private landlords.
The number of successful prosecutions against private landlords rose by 77% between 2010/11 and 2011/12, it said.
And Shelter said the figures indicated health services had to be involved in 781 cases in the past year due to the behaviour or neglect of private landlords.
Chief executive Campbell Robb said the charity believed the number of so-called "rogue landlords" was still underestimated despite the increase in complaints.
"Some local authorities don't keep records of complaints and tenants often hold back from complaining out of fear of the consequences or because they don't believe their voices will be heard, even though such a high proportion of complaints is about life-threatening issues," he said.
He went on: "Every day at Shelter we see the devastating impact these landlords have on people's health and wellbeing.
"There could be thousands more victims of these operators, trapped in homes that cause misery and, in some cases, put lives at risk.
Shelter is running a campaign Evict Rogue Landlords and has encouraged people to contact their council urging them to deal with the issue.
Chris Norris, of the National Landlords Association, which seeks a legal and regulatory environment for landlords and tenants, said it supported Shelter's calls for more to be done.
"Local authorities must concentrate on using their existing powers to target the criminals who exploit those who rely on the private rented sector for their homes," he said.
Mr Norris said tenants can help force criminal landlords out of the market by "seeking out professional landlords who demonstrate their commitment to providing good quality accommodation and participating in landlord accreditation schemes, such as NLA accreditation".
Meanwhile, the housing minister said he was "appalled by the living conditions faced by some tenants as a result of irresponsible landlords".
Mr Prisk said: "Shelter's figures show that while the vast majority of tenants are happy with the service they receive, those who are suffering at the hands of rogue landlords are coming forward and complaining to their councils.
"I now fully expect them to use the wide range of powers they have at their disposal to take action and make sure tenants get the service they deserve and rightly expect."


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Robert McIlroy discusses the various methods bakers use to calculate waste levels and how full shop stock reconciliation can help. The question of how best to set a waste target for a bakery shop is a little like asking how long is a piece of string. Before you decide on an ideal figure, you have to decide what measure to use. The … [Read more...]
What's the best way to set a waste target for your bakery shop?
How bakers lose out with standing orders
Standing orders can be replaced by a far more profitable approach, says Rob McIlroy. Standing orders are the repeat orders that are automatically sent to a customer. They save bakers the trouble of entering orders for customers who take similar orders every time. Effectively, they are a rubber-stamping exercise to save both the baker and the … [Read more...]
Why spreadsheets are bad for bakers
Spreadsheets can be bad for bakeries. In fact, they have been a cause for alarm within the wider business community for years. As far back as 2008, studies found that around 94% of spreadsheets contained errors. An oft-cited UK survey from 2011 found that 57% of spreadsheet users had no formal training on the package they used. An amazing 72% … [Read more...]
How to get a grip of your purchase orders
Cybake's Robert McIlroy explains how bakeries can save an extra 4% on ingredient purchases. Have you got a proper grip of your purchasing? Are you sure that you are paying the best price for all your ingredients? Do you really have complete control over your purchase orders? If the answer to the above is anywhere between "not really" and "not … [Read more...]


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Singer / songwriter Gregory Page is getting ready to put out a new album, One Way Journey Home , and with its release just over the horizon, he's also redefining "home."
As of mid-June, Page now holds dual citizenship in the United States and Ireland. He has no plans to leave San Diego, but because he tours Europe so frequently—he's currently on a European promotional tour—he said it made more sense to apply for citizenship than to continue renewing a work visa.
"I've never been to Nashville, but I've probably seen every town in the Netherlands," he says in a phone interview. "I realized how important it is to be part of the European community. This makes it so much easier for me to tour in Europe."
Page was able to apply for citizenship in Ireland because his mother was born in Dublin. Page, himself, is a native of the United Kingdom, though he made the trek to the United States when he was a teenager in the 1970s.
"I was 14 when we came to San Diego," he says. "When we came [to the U.S.], I had to give up my U.K. citizenship."
Page describes One Way Journey Home , due out in September, as an "Irish-sounding" album. He says that a lot of the lyrics on the album—the result of a long period of recording with Jason Mraz—explore the meaning of home.
"Jason Mraz and I have been working on it for a year together," he says. "A lot of it is about that feeling of where home is."
After Page's European tour is done, he'll play a homecoming show on Saturday, July 19, at Lestat's in Normal Heights.
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Professional Entertainment
Rakhi Sood & the TMC Dancers provide professional dance entertainment for your special event. Whether it be a;
– Wedding
– Birthday celebration
– Reception Party
– Co-orprate Business Event
– Theatre Performances
Rakhi Sood and her professional dancers are able to highlight your event, making it memorable by their dazzling Bollywood and Kathak dance performances! Her team are highly adaptable and performances can be catered towards your specific needs.
So if you want your event to be a success all you have to do is add that extra special touch by booking Rakhi Sood & the TMC Dancers!!


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Worldlits.com offers new, innovative strategies for the teaching of world literature and World Englishes literature.
Worldlits.com asks questions such as: What do we mean by 'world literature'? What are the differences between 'diaspora literature', 'world literature in translation' and 'World Englishes literature'?
Training half day and full day workshops are available to help explore what we mean by 'World Literature'. An example full day workshop investigates how we define 'world literatures' and also offers teaching approaches to delivering World Englishes texts in the classroom including example resources.
"Emma's knowledge of World Englishes is incredible, reflected not only in the wonderful short stories that she introduces but also in her passion and genuine desire to increase everyone's appreciation and understanding of these works. Unusually, she is able to change the pitch of her workshop ensuring that all the students remain totally engaged and stimulated. These sessions broaden (often narrow) perspectives, allow reflection on a range of cultural ideas and challenges and encourage the students to end the day with a desire to research and read more. Thank you, Emma." Jane Jonsson, The Abbey, Reading, UK.
Workshops are well received on BEd and PGCE courses in the UK exploring curricula, I.B Diploma courses, teacher training courses in universities in Europe and with NAAE (National Association of Advisers in English) in the UK.
Worldlits.com uses creative consultation approaches in exploring world and multicultural literatures to help answer questions such as: what are some of the barriers that inhibit full engagement with world and multicultural literatures? Creative and particpatory consultation methods allow for real engagement and aim to foster a safe space in which such issues are debated. See also the KARVAN workshops on this website.


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Until that changes, and I strongly recommend no breath holding, we have to take the securing to our digital identity into our own hands.
There is no foolproof way to protect our digital identity, but every step towards tighter security is a step further away from digital danger. So, let's take a few steps together.
Step 1: Strong, Unique PasswordsBy now, you've heard it a million times, but it is clear that some of us, including Kayne West, simply do not listen. Having a strong, unique password for every account and every device is both necessary and effective.
I no longer expect you to remember every password. I expect you to use a good password manager like Last Pass or 1Password. If you're a Mac, consider using Keychain. Each of these options will help you create long and complex passwords, keep track of account login information, and add an extra layer of protection for your data.
Step 2: Turn On 2FATwo Factor Authentication requires you to use a secondary, separate verification method to access your account. Often, an access code is generated by, or sent to, your mobile phone. Alternately you may have a dedicated physical device, often called a token. There are even further options.
Regardless of the 2FA methodology, the short version is, it makes it harder for bad guys to get into your account because it is less likely that they would have both your password and access to your secondary authentication method.
Step 3: Use a Secondary Email AccountSpeaking of secondary, do not use your primary email for social media and other non-mission critical website or accounts.
Take the time to set up an alternate email address specifically for registrations. This account would not be for friends and family, nor would it be for correspondence with your financial institutions. This account would be exclusively for the 'other stuff'.
Step 4: Keep Your Devices UpdatedYou don't need the latest device, but you do need the latest Operating System (OS) and apps. Developers are always on the hunt for bugs and vulnerabilities. They fix these with updates. Without updates, you may be leaving your system open to hackers. Close up all possible loopholes by updating your OS, your anti-virus software, your firmware and your applications across all devices.
Step 5: Review and Refresh SettingsSomething else developers do, change privacy policies, terms and settings. Often, without telling you.
So, you may think your profile is private and unable to be shared with third parties, only to find out the hard way that six months after you took nearly an hour to perfectly tweak your privacy settings that the website you visited is using your clever content in a not so clever marketing campaign.
Put to stop to this, or at least try, by periodically reviewing your settings and refreshing where necessary. Look closely to ensure you didn't 'opt-in' to something you wish you'd never heard of. Double check to make sure that the privacy policies match your expectations.
These five steps are the first steps, to maintaining the credibility of your identity online. Execute. Repeat.
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FLORENCE — A 49-year-old female inmate of the Pinal County jail who admitted using meth died Wednesday, hours after being arrested.The woman was found unresponsive in her cell at about 2 a.m. Jail officials said emergency life-saving measures were performed, but she never regained consciousness.
She was arrested by state Department of Public Safety officers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for allegedly driving while impaired. DPS officials declined Wednesday to discuss where she was arrested or other details of her case. Authorities said that while she was being booked into jail she admitted to using methamphetamine before her arrest.
The Pinal County Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Bureau has not determined if her drug use contributed to the cause of death and no signs of foul play have been found.
Abusers of meth can experience suicidal thoughts, anxiety and feelings of remorse when the drug's euphoria starts to wane, according to Casa Grande Alliance Executive Director Breanna Boland.
She added the drug's extreme high impairs the brain's pre-frontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making. Dopamine levels increase dramatically and overpower what normally gives an addict pleasure such as eating.
Meth has been on the Casa Grande Alliance's radar since around 2006. Boland said about 3.5 percent of local youth admitted to trying the drug at that time.
Use among youths has decreased since then by 85 percent, but meth continues to be one of the top drugs of choice for adults.


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Take your private elevator up to This 4th floor, single-level Penthouse Unit, and enjoy endless ocean and sunset views from our wrap around patio lanai. This three bedroom, three bath unit is located in the M stack of the Penthouse Building, which is the furthest, most private corner end of the complex. Some of the resort style amenities onsite include billiard room, entertaining area, fitness center, 24-hour manned security and two pools - one adult beachfront pool and one family pool. Walk out your private beachfront gate and/or the private Shops at Wailea gate for fine dining and fabulous underground parking lot, with a bonus storage rooms for all of your beach gear. This unit is fully furnished, and is currently being rented.
Listing courtesy of Island Sotheby's Int'l Rlty(W). Selling Office: .
This information is believed to be accurate. It has been provided by sources other than the Realtors Assoc. of Maui and should not be relied upon without independent verification. You should conduct your own investigation and consult with appropriate professionals to determine the accuracy of the information provided and to answer any questions concerning the property and structures located thereon. Featured properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure. Copyright, 1995-2015, REALTORS® Association of Maui, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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Being a St. John's family photographer is the best- especially in the fall! The Roul family had their autumn session a couple weeks ago, and they turned out so cute that I just had to share! Going on an adventure in Quidi Vidi with stylish families is something I'll never EVER complain about! ;) Plus, just look at that dog!! Thank you for having me, guys!
Still taking fall and winter family bookings!! Get in touch for more info!


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ANNOUNCEMENT: Hill Climb Time Trial this Thursday – 6:30 start time. Meet on Park Ave., across from library. Finish line is near the end of the pavement in Unionville, approximately 4 miles. Prizes for everyone!
Time Trial Results:
For May, the conditions were superb this past Thursday for the first time trial of the year. The temperature was up, hovering around 80 degrees at 6:30, with a steady wind. Oh, and we have experienced far worse, haven't we? The wicked wind from the west was devilish, perhaps, but far from depraved. The times reflected the tolerable conditions.
A mere nine seconds separated the top four male finishers at the first Valley Course time trial. Rick Finley and Dave Hamer tied at 14:36; followed by Greg Wirth at 14:40 and Robert Ray at 14:45 Bill Ramsay took 4th at 15:50 followed by Paul Sebens at 16:58, and Byron at 17:01.
On the women's side, Sarah Slanger took top honors with a 16:18 followed by Jane O'Driscoll nipping at her heels with a 16:26. Peggy Stringer road a strong 17:09 and Patty (Mastin or is it Ramsay now?) flew home with an 18:49. Not bad, Patty, for a first timer, but not so fast! Patty is actually a Valley Course record holder! Ah, the Time Trial Director has a memory like an African Bush Elephant! On July 13, 2006, Patty and Bill set the Valley Course tandem team record at 16:49, which has withstood the test of time for almost three years! Sorry, Patty, no Montana sticker for you!!
Oh, but I digress. Nice work everyone! And I must say, there's no better way to light up the face of a time trial finisher than to hand him or her a box of refreshing YooHoo as a prize for a job well done! This week: the sardines return!!
From the flashback department: When Rick rolled up, sporting his crisp, new caramel and cream Montana Velo kit, I couldn't help but flashback to days of yore, when me and my buddies were hanging out in my parent's basement listening to Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti and in walks (let's call him Rick), wearing white pants, a floral polyester shirt buttoned down past his sternum, and (gulp!) a gold chain! Dude! You've gone disco! (I'm not sure if we said "dude" way back then, but it sure sounds right). And then as the jeers subsided we started a serious argument with Rick about why the Bee Gees are NOT a rock band until he told us his older brother would buy us beer that night, so we said okay. And we decided without saying a word that he was still one of us and, together, we all listened to Cheech and Chong's Big Bambu. There's a moral to this story somewhere, I think.
See ya Thursday, everyone!!
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Previous Speakers
October - Melanie Potter
Melanie Potter is an artist/designer teaching unique off-loom seed bead jewelry designs. She is to be aMaster Teacher at the Bead and Button Show 2016.Melanie is also a graphic artist and she professionally illustrates and lays out all her instructions. She was named Designer of the Year 2010 for Beadwork magazine. She also presents Beads on the Vine, a yearly beading experience offered on the California central coast See more about Melanie at www.melaniepotter.com. Her talk will be about the habits she uses in creating symmetry between the demands of creating new design work with her beads while devoting time to her family and friends. She will emphasize her commitment to "meat and potatoes" activities such as exercise and the invaluable habit of cultivating "margin" in her schedule for spontaneous moments. Join Melanie in this presentation that is relevant to cultivating creativity that feels natural to you.
Joyce Scott
Laura McCabe
David Chatt
David Horste
Virginia Blakelock
Sherry Serafini
Leah Fairbanks
Mary Hettmansperger
Larry Scott (A Defense of Patterns )
Nancy Bonnema (Metal Smith)
Kendra Bruno
Huib Peterson
Cynthia Rutledge
Maggie Maggio (Color Theory and Polymer Jewelry)
David Horste (Jet Jewelry)
Marilyn Moore (Wire Jewelry & Baskets)
Beading Across America book signing with Carol Perrenoud & Virginia Blakelock (Oregon) and Beverly Ash Gilbert (Washington)
Stephanie Eddy
Marcia DeCoster
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams (New Work & Old Favorites)
Jocelyn Howells (Buttons)
Rachanee Clovis(Vintage Bags)
Jean Campbell
Kit Evans & Jessica Hogan (Hilltop Artists of Tacoma, WA )
Tina Koyama (Japan's Seed Bead Industry)
Zena McCoy (Natural Materials for Handcrafted Jewelry)
Laura Leonard (Beaded Caricatures)
Earl Allen (Jewelry Industry)
Greg Hanson (Lampworked Paperweight Buttons)
Scott Schuldt
Blake Perlingieri
Robin Atkins
Ann Severine (The Culture and Beadwork of Saraguro Women)


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Philip Tellis
Philip TellisSOASTA, Inc
- Website: http://github.com/bluesmoon
- Blog: http://tech.bluesmoon.info/
- Twitter: bluesmoon
- Favorites: View Philip's favorites
Philip Tellis is a geek who likes to make the computer do his work for him. As Chief Architect at SOASTA, he analyses the impact of various design decisions on web application performance, scalability and security. He is the lead developer of "boomerang" — a JavaScript based web performance measurement tool.
In his spare time, Philip enjoys cycling, reading, cooking and learning spoken languages.
Philip has spoken at several conferences in the past, including FOSS.IN, FREED.IN, Ubuntulive, Opensource Bridge, Linux Symposium, PHP Quebec, ConFoo, FOSDEM, IPC, WebDU, Velocity and JSConf. He also writes for Smashing Magazine, blogs at http://tech.bluesmoon.info/ and is @bluesmoon on twitter.
Sessions for this user
* Using Julia & D3 to analyse web performance data
If you've always wanted to play around with D3 or Julia, or both, this talk will get you up to speed very quickly. Using web performance data as the vehicle, and an aim to extract meaningful information from it, we will explore both Julia and D3 and come up with some fun visualizations that may not be possible using only one of these tools.
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* Web Performance: Beginner to Expert to Crazy Person
There's no such thing as fast enough. You can always make your website faster. This talk will show you how.
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Call for Open Mic Pitchers now Open!
Bernise Ang
Once again, we're looking for folks-with-crazy-world-changing-ideas! If you've been struggling alone with questions like "is this actually a good idea?", or looking for potential teammates/mentors/funders, get in touch.
We'd love to provide you with an audience of 50-60 such folks eager to help you "figure it out".
See what our previous open mic shenanigans looked like. (Spoiler: folks from Saught, The Everyday Revolution, and others)
Email firstname.lastname@example.com with a brief description of your idea by Feb 14.


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Winter CSA
Our Winter CSA is nine weeks long, beginning in late October and ending just before Christmas. It includes winter squash and root crops, onions, garlic, and lots of delectable winter greens from our greenhouse. Additionally, you can chose to get a loaf of naturally leavened artisan bread each week from Bread from the Earth Community Supported Bakery (CSB).
Just like our Summer CSA, The winter CSA is free choice. This means that members get to choose which veggies they get each week. Veggies available throughout the winter season are: Kale, chard, braising mix, spinach, lettuce, salad mix, arugula, Asian greens, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, potatoes, celeriac, parsnips, winter squash, radishes, salad turnips, garlic, onions, leeks, dried herbs, and frozen summer veggies.
The Details
Dates: Oct. 23- Dec. 18 (9 weeks long)
Pick up Location: Full Plate Farm. 440 Miller Rd. East Dummerston VT, 05346
Pick up Time: Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Share Sizes
Share sizes are the same as our summer CSA. Please see our membership page for help deciding which share size is right for you.
Bread From The EARTH Community Supported Bakery
Would you like to get a loaf of naturally leavened artisan bread with your CSA each week? Take advantage of Bread from the Earth's special offer for Full Plate Farm Winter CSA members; 9 weeks of bread for $44. That's less than $5 a loaf! We need 15 members to sign up this winter to make it happen, so if you think you'd like to sign up, contact email@example.com to let her know you're interested. Find out more about Bread from the Earth here, or visit Sarah at the Downtown Evening Market in Brattleboro, Tuesdays 4-7 pm, to sample some bread.


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Breathtaking Wood Burning Insets
For a beautiful range of inset fires you can visit our showroom to get a real feel for what it is that you are looking for, and to view the wide range of styles we have available, but please give us a call to make an appointment prior to visiting. We have unique fireplaces available that compliment any interior.
Here is a list of the manufacturers we supply, click the logo or the image for more.


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In playing around with various videos and selected word phrases, I came across a video with that had political candidates saying "question," very often. After listening to the generated supercut that VideoGrep created when selecting "questions" as the keyword, I immediately thought of Destiny Child's song, Independent Women. I then found a keyword that had a political candidate saying something similar to "about a week ago." "About a week ago," became a popular phrase after Bob Shmurda used it in his song (excuse the profanity in the title - I didn't know that was name of the song until looking up the phrase).
So, I mixed both songs using VirtualDJ:
And then I added some political clips along with clips from both music videos using Final Cut Pro:
Thus creating, "Donald Trump Becomes an Independent Woman About a Week Ago."