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It's time to cruise your city again this weekend, and the perfect place to do it is on the NYC Ferry. Our waterfront communities have great bars, restaurants, museums, and parks. This weekend we want to take you on a tour of the museums along our South Brooklyn route.
Atlantic Avenue – Pier 6 Brooklyn Bridge Park
First up The Invisible Dog which is a 16-minute walk from our landing. This week they will be hosting their highly anticipated FAD Market. The FAD Market is a fashion, art, design pop-up market that travels to unique venues seasonally throughout the borough of Brooklyn, New York. It was launched in 2016 and has since been featured in the New York Times. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. For more information visit: http://theinvisibledog.org/fad-market-2/
Visit Brooklyn Historical Society Dumbo this weekend for the Waterfront exhibit. It is only a 14-minute walk from our landing. The Waterfront is a multimedia exhibit for all ages. It brings forth the history of Brooklyn's coastline through stories of workers, artists, industries, activist, families, neighborhoods and ecosystem. To learn more about the exhibit visit: http://brooklynhistory.org/dumbo/
Also visit the New York Transit Museum for the Transit Walk: Roosevelt Island. The walk is only a 15-minutes from our landing. It talks about the history of transportation to Roosevelt Island and the way it has played in New York City history. Also includes a little NYC Ferry knowledge as well! Tickets for this event is $30 for the general public and $25 for museum members. The event will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information visit: https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/program/transitwalk-0728/
Red Hook
Get off at Red Hook stop on our South Brooklyn route for three amazing exhibits. The Waterfront Museum is hosting an exhibit on Wes Modes – A Secret History of American River People. California artist is a bringing a boat down the Hudson River while focusing on the river communities. The exhibit opens on Saturday, July 28, 2018, and is only an 11-minute walk from our pier. This exhibit is a multi-layered art and social history project which will present Wes Modes finding through the art exhibit, photography, social media, digital film and book projects. For more information project visit: http://peoplesriverhistory.us/
Pioneer Works has two amazing exhibits running now through August 26, 2018 and is only a three minute walk from our landing. The first exhibit Orchid: RBG by Matthew Morrocco's it all about the are of photography. It is the first in a series of exhibitions about light, color, and time that Matthew Morrocco will present from 2018 through 2019. Crust Curatorial will host the second part of this project called Orchid Seasons in September 2018. The second exhibit hosted at Pioneer Works is Stamped by filmmaker and photographer John Lucas and writer Claudia Rankine. For this exhibit, they have collaboratively captured photographs of dyed blonde hair as seen on the heads of strangers and acquaintances. The exhibition engages the quotidian aspirations of Americans who have decided to send themselves into the world of blonde.
Furthermore, visit the Mixed Show this weekend at HG Contemporary Galley which is. It will feature artist Niclas Castello, Franz Klainsek, Olga Tobreluts, Massimo Agostinelli, Laura Kimpton, Jan Larsen, Conor Mccreedy and Stickymonger. The show will be a survey of unique talent featuring a variety of mediums and styles from sculpture to vinyl mastery, painting, and lithographs.
It's museum season and the NYC Ferry has got you covered with a ride on our South Brooklyn route!


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What can you do to separate yourself from other bookkeepers out there? Keep reading to find the 7 simple steps to becoming a top-notch bookkeeper. Afterwards you will look back and realize just how simple it all really is.
There is no need to make bookkeeping anymore difficult than what it has to be. In fact, if you sit back and break it down there really isn't much to it. When you begin taking on clients there is a base service that you need to provide for them. Even though I refer to this as a base service, there are simple steps within this that will separate you from an overwhelming majority of bookkeepers out there.
Bookkeeping In A Nutshell
Being a bookkeeper can be summed up by saying that you will simply be providing financial statements to your clients. When we talk about financial statements, there are three different types that you will need to produce on a monthly basis. These are Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Statement of Cashflows.
After you produce these three statements the next step is to have a conversation with your client about these financial statements. If you want to separate yourself from the pack, this is how you are going to do it. Most bookkeepers simply stop after they crunch the numbers. This is not you!
Have Those Monthly Conversations
You care about your clients business so you MUST go the extra mile and have those all important monthly conversations to go over their financial statements. In addition, this needs to be done in Laymen's terms. You should try to avoid as much bookkeeping jargon as possible.
So what are you specifically going to talk about? Well, I already mentioned that you will simply be going over the three financial statements but more specifically, you are going to interpret what the numbers are saying. After that, you are going to suggest improvements that your clients can make with their businesses.
If I was to guess, I would say that 90% of all the bookkeepers out there do NOT do this. So this is what you need to do to add value and make your business thrive. This is what is going to make you a top-notch and sought after bookkeeper! This is what is going to get clients knocking down your door begging you to do their books. It really is that simple!
7 Steps From Point A To Point B
How do you get from doing financial statements to having that important conversation with your clients on a monthly basis? There are actually 7 steps that you need to take to get you from point A to point B. It is important that you don't skip any steps though. Doing so will only cause confusion between you and your client. So without further or do, here we go:
- Classify and record transactions– All you are doing here is self-explanatory. You are simply entering all transactions and determining exactly what kind of transaction it is.
- Reconcile transactions– When you reconcile, what you are basically doing is making sure the numbers match up between financial statements.
- Make adjustments– Here is where you will make any corrections that you might find after reconciling.
- Produce draft financial statements– This is for you and you only! You need to make sure everything is in order before giving to your client.
- Review and correct draft financial statements– Obviously, once you make your draft, you need to make sure to correct any errors.
- Finalize statements– In other words, make it look pretty. It is very important that anything you produce to your clients looks very clean and professional.
- Conversation– Have that all important conversation to go over everything with you client.
That Is It Guys And Gals
That is basically all it really takes to make an amazing bookkeeper. Of course this is very general, but when it comes right down to it, this is all it really takes to separate you from other bookkeepers and have you a successful and booming business.
These 7 steps should be the basic outline for everything you do as a bookkeeper. In time, they should be memorized to the point that they become second nature to you. So when you are first starting out, just be sure to refer back to these steps to make sure that you have not only done them all, but that you have done them all in order.
If you can do that, everything else will fall into place.
Did You Find this Useful?
I hope that your answer is yes. If you have landed on this page and already have your own bookkeeping business than I hope this helps your business grow by leaps and bounds! What if you know nothing about bookkeeping but find it to be very intriguing.
Have you thought about learning everything you will ever need to know about starting your own bookkeeping business from the comfort of your own home? Not only will you learn how to become a bookkeeper but learn how to market it as well!
Do yourself a favor and check out, in my humble opinion, my review of the top bookkeeping course around. Don't worry if you know absolutely nothing about bookkeeping. In fact, it is preferred that you don't and that is how the course is taught to you. I hope that you decide to check it out and best of luck to you in whatever path you decide to take.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to drop a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

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What is the best diet for a healthy sex life? While there isn't a definitive answer, there are certain dietary deficiencies that can impede optimal sexual health.
Sexual dysfunction manifests in different ways. You may never feel like having sex. Or you may want to have sex, but you have trouble achieving physical arousal. Both men and women can experience both of these problems, and both may be due to dietary deficiencies.
MORE: Spice Up Your Sex Life With These 19 Supplements
The good news is that if your sexual impairment is due to a problem in your diet, you can fix it. This list will explain what dietary problems may affect your sex life, and what foods help you sexually.
1. Not Enough Fruits and Veggies
Inability to achieve sexual arousal can actually be a symptom of coronary heart disease. According to Dr. Michael Gregor of NutritionFacts.org, it took a long time for modern medicine to see the connection.
"Depression is a risk factor for coronary heart disease," says Dr. Gregor on his YouTube channel, "and the thought was that men who couldn't get it up became so depressed that they die of a broken heart. But now we know that erectile dysfunction and heart disease can be two different manifestations of the exact same root problem — diseased arteries: inflamed, oxidized, cholesterol-clogged blood vessels."
Low blood flow can be a problem for both men and women. Although women obviously don't get erections, they still need a lot of blood flow to their genital region in order to become sexually aroused. That's a difficult task for the body to accomplish when the arteries are clogged.
The best diet for good sex is a heart healthy diet that is full of lots of fruits and vegetables. According to Dr. Gregor, "a diet chock full of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering plant foods would improve sexual function in both men and women, as well as reduce risk of heart disease."
2. Low Nitric Oxide
Nitric oxide is a molecule that controls blood pressure, keeps the blood vessels flexible and makes the blood vessels dilate. Not enough nitric oxide, means not enough blood flow to the genitals. Erectile dysfunction medications such as Viagra actually work by stimulating the production of more nitric oxide. Some research1 has indicated that nitric oxide deficiency can inhibit sexual arousal in women as well.
Nitric oxide production occurs via a complex pathway inside the body, so solving this problem is not as simple as taking a nitric oxide pill. However, you can increase your intake of other nutrients that are precursors to nitric oxide.
According to Dr. Gregor, L-citrulline and L-arginine are both precursors to nitric oxide. Watermelon is one of the best fruits good for sexual health because it contains high levels of citrulline. In one study, men with mild erectile dysfunction took oral L-citrulline supplements and saw a significant improvement in their symptoms.
Products like Redwood help stimulate blood flow and circulation to the genitals for both men and women.
3. Vitamin D deficiency
This 20122 study concluded that vitamin D deficiency is a contributing factor to erectile dysfunction, for several reasons. For one, vitamin D stimulates the production of nitric oxide. For another, many researchers think there is a link between vitamin D deficiency and coronary artery disease, which often coexists with erectile dysfunction.
There are three ways to get more vitamin D: taking a supplement, eating fortified foods or exposing yourself to the sun. Because sun exposure comes with a risk of skin cancer, the former two options may be the safest.
4. Not Enough Niacin
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is known to improve levels of cholesterol and lipids, both of which contribute to coronary artery disease. In 2011, researchers conducted a study3 where they gave niacin supplements to men who had high cholesterol, high lipid levels, and erectile dysfunction. The participants experienced a significant improvement in their ability to maintain an erection.
You can get more niacin into your diet by taking a supplement, or by eating foods rich in niacin, which include liver, chicken breast, anchovies, avocados and green peas.
This study only included male participants, but it is plausible that the same supplement could also work for women, if they have sexual dysfunction as a result of high cholesterol and lipids.
Products like Kinobody Octane contain clinically-proven dosages of L-citrulline to stimulate nitric oxide production for both men and women.
5. Low Zinc
Several animal studies6 and one human study7 have found that zinc deficiency can lead to low testosterone in males. Such a link has not been studied in women, but it is possible that one could exist.
Although testosterone level is not a hard and fast predictor of one's sex drive, it is generally accepted that a decrease in testosterone could lead to a decrease in sex drive8 or in one's ability to achieve sexual arousal9. If the low testosterone is caused by zinc deficiency, adding more zinc to your diet could help.
You can add more zinc to your diet by taking a supplement, or by eating foods that are rich in zinc such as pumpkin seeds, nuts, legumes and chicken.
6. Anemia
Here's one that applies just to women. Iron deficiency, also known as anemia, is common in women due to their menstrual cycle. Two of the symptoms of iron deficiency are fatigue and anxiety, which can lead to low sex drive, or difficulty becoming sexually aroused.
In this study10, researchers gave anemic women iron supplements and found that they experienced a significant improvement in sexual function. This is another example of how two problems can be solved with one solution.
If you suspect that you are anemic, ask your doctor to test your blood for iron levels. If they are low, try taking an iron supplement. You can also get more iron into your diet by eating iron-rich foods like meat, legumes, whole oats and brown rice.
7. Hypothyroidism
Low sex drive could be a symptom of hypothyroidism11, along with fatigue, muscle aches, and depression12. Hypothyroidism is usually treated using synthetic hormones, but it is possible that dietary supplements could address the problem. Iodine and selenium are nutrients that are both necessary to produce T4, the thyroid hormone. Vitamin A can also have a beneficial impact on thyroid function.
If you suspect you have hypothyroidism, you should see your doctor to get a test of your thyroid function. You can also ask for a blood test to assess your nutrient levels, and discuss with your physician the possibility of taking supplements to address the problem.
Products like Testro-X contain clinically-proven dosages of zinc and magnesium to aid in libido stimulation.
Everyone Is Different
Having a healthy sex life depends on a lot of factors, including chemistry with your partner, stress, and normal hormonal changes. However, a change in your diet could be the piece you're missing to achieve optimal sexual health. Give one of these supplements a try, and see how you feel!
NEXT: 19 All-Natural Supplements Everyone Suffering From Low Libido Should Know About


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Spring Botanics Rah-rah
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The ethereal Spring Botanics Rah-rah is made of beautful block-printed soft organic cotton. The rich hues look fabulous on all skin tones. The flattering sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder. A great transeasonal piece.
Width at chest size small
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Plano Texas is an active and lively community with many events of interest to our out of town guests and local community throughout the year. Ethnic festivals, arts and crafts fairs, exciting theatre, sporting events and much more are included in the calendar of events. Use the easy search box below to find out what is going on during your visit or plan your next trip to Plano around one of these great events. If you are interested in having an event listed on our calendar, you can Submit an Event here.
When villain Gerald Snively and his sidekick, Melinda Mooch, hit Oilwell, Texas, it's rack and ruin from start to finish. From providing poor widow Lizzie Holiday a fake map to her dead husband's oil well, to keeping apart true love between our hero, Eddie Allswell, and the angelic Belle, these two are evil personified! But naturally good triumphs and "all's well with oil wells." Performed by actors ages 10-18. (Melodrama)
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Millennials are starting families and becoming major buyers of groceries. To maintain the loyalty of these shoppers, supermarket chains will ramp up their digital tactics. For example, grocers will outfit their stores with beacons, which are sensors embedded throughout a store's shelves, signs and product displays. Beacons interact with smartphones using low-energy Bluetooth signals to provide coupons and other discounts. More grocers will promote their own mobile apps for shoppers to get discounts and specials. Meanwhile, online grocery ordering and delivery will grow as shoppers opt for this convenience.
More Ways to Check Out
Shoppers want to pay for their groceries and leave the store as quickly as possible. Amazon's current test of a NoCheckout store in Seattle, relying on a special mobile app for checking in and out of a store, will increase interest in speedy checkout. Retailers like Sam's Club and Kroger are testing new checkout options such as using a smartphone or a special handheld scanner that enable shoppers to scan and bag products while they shop. Other grocers will follow their lead.
More Diverse Produce Departments
Shoppers will find more organic fruits and vegetables, as well as local produce. Meanwhile, the growing number of Hispanic-American shoppers will prompt grocers to stock such products as tomatillos and jicama. These trends will result in more diverse produce departments in 2017.
More Meal Kits
Grocery shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of "meal kits" that burst onto the scene with such startups as Plated, Blue Apron and Hello Fresh. Giant Eagle began selling its own meal kits this year, and more grocers will do the same in 2017.
More Access to Product Information
Nearly 30,000 grocery products will bear a new Smart Label on packages by the end of 2017 to give consumers easy access to detailed information about what they are buying. Shoppers will be able to scan this sophisticated bar code in the store or do an online search to reach a landing page for information on ingredients and other attributes of a wide range of consumer packaged goods.


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Mumbai: A record number of 39 Grand Masters from 15 countries, including nine from India, are to take part in next month`s third Mumbai Mayor`s Cup Chess Tournament offering prize money of Rs 13 lakh with Rs 3 lakh earmarked for the winner.
GM Parimarjan Negi, with a rating of 2626, heads the list of Indian GMs who will be seen in the tournament commencing at the Goregaon Sports Club from June 2, according to a media release from the Bombay Chess Association.
Russian GM Alexei Dreev, rated 2655, is the top seed in the Venus Chess Academy-organised 11-round Swiss League tournament which has attracted 500 players.
The participating Indian GMs are: Parimarjan Negi, Abhijit Kunte, Tejas Bakre, Neelotpal Das, Sriram Jha, S Kidambi, R R Laxman, Deepan Chakravorty and Arun Prased.
The other GMs taking part are: Varza Zoltan, Czebe Attila, Ivan Farrgo, Hera Imre (all Hungary), Rasil Ibrahimov (Azerbaijan), Rustam Kusnutdinov, Petr Konstenko, Ismagambetov Anuar, Ibrayev Nurlan, Temirbayev Serikbai (all Kazakhstan), Thomas Luther (Germany), Anton Kovalev, Pablo Lafuente (both Argentina), Enamul Hussain (Bangladesh), Sergey Kasparov, Tatiana Kasparova (WIM), Alexi Alexandrov (both Belarus), Kravtsir Martin, Rulan Pogarelov (both Ukraine), Alexi Dreev, Vorobiov Evegeny, Ovetchkin Roman, Vokarev Sergey, Pavel Maletin, Dimitry Bocharev, Dimitry Kokarev (all Russia), Alex Fier (Brazil), Hrair Simonian, Gevorg Harutyunjan (both Armenia) and Saidalli Yaldashev (Uzbekistan).


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27th Annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
The 27th Annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival is a family-friendly event with over 200 different booths, numerous musical events, a Little Mr. & Miss Pumpkin Contest and lots more. Come join this town of approximately 150 as thousands of people pack it to enjoy the small town festival like no other. NO ATM's AVAILABLE. Please bring cash. Check our website out http://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com


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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced recruitment notification for the posts of Panchayat Secretaries in Grade -4 (Group 3) category. The vacancies available are 1055. Age of the candidates should be between 18-42 years as on 1st July 2016.
The screening test for Panchayat Secretaries recruitment will be held on 23rd April 2017. The main examination will be held on 16th July 2017 for the shortlisted candidates.
Qualifications: Candidates should have passed in Degree in any discipline. Age relaxations are applicable as per the rules.
Scheme of the examination:
Paper 1: General Studies and Mental Ability: 150 marks
Paper 2: Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh: 150 marks


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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Sunday services are a unique style of worship in our city. We embrace different styles of praise & worship because we have people from different backgrounds in our church. We have high energy singing, connected worship, warm sincere fellowship, and a dynamic teaching that will connect with you for practical and immediate application in living your life. Our pastor presents the Gospel message with truth, accuracy, passion, and revelation mixed with a touch of humor.
This simply means that the Christian house of Prayer – San Angelo family has people from various religious backgrounds and experiences. We believe that Acts, chapter 2:9-11 provides a model for the diversity of cultures experiencing the work of the Holy Spirit in the church the importance of sharing common experiences in the Word of God through Jesus Christ.
As soon as you enter our facility, you will be greeted by members of our welcoming team similar to that of a 5-star hotel. We want you to feel comfortable and welcomed just as if you were an invited guest as if you are in your living room. You will feel no pressure from the CHOP-SA family: only the work, comfort and conviction of the Spirit of God.
We adopt a "Come as you are" approach to guests and attendees. Some wear suits, some wear jeans (or slacks), so you can rest assured that no one is going to judge you based on your attire. The most important issue for our pastors is that you are here! We want you to feel comfortable as the dynamic Word is opened to you.
We have a fully staffed nursery during every service. We do this so parents can enjoy the worship services without distraction. When you sign in, you and your child will receive a matching badge that identifies each of you. The Heavenly Angels nursery team will give the children Bible lessons and videos supported by an activity that reinforces the lesson they just received.
Our church is a warm and friendly environment that allows you to meet or greet people easily. You can also meet others at our Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 pm, which is a dialogue based study through the Word of God. Attendees are welcomed to ask questions and interject their thoughts regarding the topic of study. If you want to know more about us or the church, we invite you to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit our Facebook page Christian House of Prayer – San Angelo.


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Joe Zhou is an analytical chemist with more than 20 years of expertise in food safety, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), GMP protocols and audits, and analytical method validation. Dr. Zhou currently serves as an independent consultant providing food safety and quality assurance services to food ingredient companies mainly based China. He conducts food safety and GMP audits of Chinese suppliers for US-based multi-national food companies using internationally recognized standards. He also assists ChromaDex Spherix Consulting in providing regulatory services to Chinese clients for US and EU ingredient submissions.


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January is for Mittens
-Leonardo Da Vinci
January is for many things - you've already seen my Manos Throw, Salt Lake City sweater (more coming on this soon), and my new Bearfoot socks as a promising start to a new year of knitting. I've also bought into the premise of A Loose Knit Group (Yahoo/Ravelry), attempting to knit ahead for the holidays. There's a theme to every month, and this month it's mittens and gloves. How handy that I'm currently in the middle of a mitten-fest! The first pair of mittens was actually started even before I heard about the group.
You may recall the complaints of my poor husband who doesn't have enough handknits (or so he says) when I ripped out the Baltic Mittens he'd claimed. I promised him another pair, and sent him a long list of links for his perusal. His choice actually surprised me a bit. Turns out that he's a traditionalist. (Which I suppose makes sense given his interest in Dale sweaters . . . This could be very good.) Turns out I have a lot to learn to knit for tall people. It's a good thing he was around to try them on as I went, because I was seriously underestimating how much larger his hands are than mine. So seriously, I had to re-do one of the cuffs. But it worked - do you see how happy the recipient is?
Sedestal Mittens
Pattern: from Folk Mittens
Yarn: Cascade 220 - 1.25 skeins of the green and approx 0.2 skeins of the natural (most, but not all, of the leftovers from the Hallard Mittens
Needles: US 2 dpns
Notes: I made several modifications, all for size. I knit on US2s at a gauge of approx 7 sts/in instead of the 9 sts/in called for. This gave me the hand circumference I needed with the 80 pattern stitches. The pattern, however, makes almost no allowance for the cuff to be smaller than the hands, which didn't make sense to me. So I cut out one pattern repeat of the snowflakes and started with 70 sts and then increased for the hand. If I were to make any other mods, it would be to recongize that my row gauge changed as well, and I would have started the thumb gore a little earlier.
Best Thing About This Project: This photo - I love these mittens, but I'm not sure they qualify for my Loose Knit givne how quickly they were snatched away. So I started another pair I'd had my eye on, and am contemplating a third. Coming soon, with photos, something far less traditional. You'll love it; I promise.
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The Annerley Branch has been a long term supporter of the development and implementation of policies that promote core progressive values such as democracy, equality, freedom, justice, inclusion, social co-operation and environmental sustainability.
Part of our efforts to achieve this is by identifying key policy positions that the Branch will advocate and campaign for, working within the broader labour movement and the wider community.
In 2018, the Branch developed, in liaison with other local ALP branches, the Agenda for Progress.
A copy of the Agenda for Progress can be downloaded here.
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Last week at CES, Archos introduced a whole line of Titanium tablets (no they aren't made of Titanium material). But they didn't give us any pricing information. Well now we have information about at least on of those tablets. The Archos 70 Titanium is their 7-inch tablet with some okay-ish specs. As a reminder, here are the specs for the Archos 70 Titanium:
- 7-inch 1024×600 resolution IPS Display
- 8GB of internal storage; Expandable via micro SD card slot
- 1.6GHz dual-core processor
- front-facing camera (unspecified specs for the camera)
- Android 4.1
So it's not a bad looking tablet and not to bad on the specs either. And all of this for just $119. It's looking like 2013 is going to be the year of 5-inch, 1080p phones and cheap tablets. Although we can thank Google and ASUS for the cheap tablets. They started that trend with the Nexus 7. This Archos 70 Titanium is probably the cheapest tablet around, for the specs it has. It even beats the Amazon Kindle Fire, which is $40 more expensive and is lacking a micro SD card, and the forked version of Android that the Kindle Fire runs on. And if you're looking for something with expandable storage to 40GB (8GB internal, plus 32GB micro SD card), and Android the way it was meant to be, you'll want to check out this Archos 70 Titanium. After all it is only $119. Just about everyone can afford one of these, right?
We also have pricing on Archos' other Titanium tablets. The Archos 80 Titanium which is supposed to be an iPad Mini competitor will be priced at $169, the Archos 101 Titanium is priced at $199, and the Archos 97 Titanium HD which features a retina display (2048×1536 resolution) will be priced at $249. So not bad prices at all from Archos new Titanium line of tablets. Where else could you get a 10.1-inch tablet for under $200? At least not tablet that's not some Chinese knockoff or running Froyo or Eclair.
Most of you may not be all that familiar with Archos, but they do make some nice tablets, and are relatively cheap. And at these price points, why not at least try one of them out and see how you like it? If you're planning on picking up one of Archos' Titanium tablets let us know in the comments below.


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UCIL Recruitment
Applications are invited for 22 vacancies by Uranium Corporation of India Limited. Applicants, who are interested to apply for UCIL Recruitment, towards Apprentice Training posts in various Designated Trades, can take help from this page.
Aspirants, who are interested, can apply for UCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2018 but before that you can go through ADVT. No. 03 /2018 to know the eligibility conditions. Those, who satisfy all terms and conditions, can apply via offline mode.
Overview Of This Page
UCIL Apprentice Training Recruitment 2018 Notification
Aspirants can download application form format from UCIL Advertisement PDF. Then, fill the UCIL Application Form with proper details in given format and sent it at below given address on or before the closing date that is 28-10-2018.
To obtain rest of detailed information regarding UCIL Recruitment 2018-19 you can go through below given details that are presented by the expert team members of recruitmentresult.com.
UCIL Recruitment
UCIL Vacancies:
- Post Name: Apprentice Training
- No Of Vacancy: 22
Get Details Of: Latest Recruitment
Apprentice Training in following Designated Trades
|Designated Trades
|No. of UCIL Vacancy
|Welder [ Gas & Electric ]
|Turner/ Machinist
|Mechanic Diesel
|Auto Electrician
|Total UCIL Apprentice Training Vacancies
Qualification Needed For UCIL Jobs:
Aspirants interested to apply for UCIL Recruitment must satisfy the qualification requirements that is individual must have done Matric/ Std. X with a minimum of 50 % [aggregate] marks for UR/OBC [NCL] candidates and 45 % [aggregate] marks for SC/ ST candidates & ITI Examination in relevant Trade with aggregate of 60% marks qualified from NCVT [National Council for Vocational Training].
Age Limitation For UCIL Job Openings:
Age of applying candidates for UCIL Apprentice Training Jobs should be between 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation will be given to reserve category candidates as per the norms.
- For SC/ST candidates: 05 years
- For OBC candidates: 03 years
Download Here: UCIL Apprentice Training Recruitment 2018 Advertisement
UCIL Recruitment Method:
Selection of candidates for UCIL Apprentice Training Recruitment will be on merit basis i.e. on the basis of marks obtained in Matric & ITI marks. Those, who will get screened, will be finally appointed for applied posts in relevant Designated Trades.
Salary Structure For UCIL Job:
Selected candidates for UCIL Apprentice Recruitment will be offered attractive and impressive amount of remuneration that is as per Apprentices Act, 1961, it shall not be obligatory for UCIL to employ Apprentices on completion of training.
Read Here: Salary Negotiation Tips for New Job
Process To Fill UCIL Application Form:
- Initial step to apply for UCIL Recruitment 2018 is to login to official website of Uranium Corporation of India limited that is www.ucil.gov.in.
- Press "Jobs" tab that is given in menu bar.
- On next page, you are required to hit on "Enrolment for Apprenticeship Training in Designated Trades for the year 2018-19 ADVT. No. 03 /2018" link.
- By pressing said link, UCIL Notification PDF will appear. Read the complete details given in UCIL Advertisement and ensure the eligibility.
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Note to Self – March 20, 2008 (read more)
When a customer says that he has a smaller project than the one I just did, don't pay attention, and think about the quote, rather than simply estimating the time as less than the previous project.
Yesterday, I did a project for a friend (one who let me have better access than average to the real estate listings) and it took an hour and a half and was 107 lines of code. He wanted to pay for that one, but I thought it was a fair exchange for getting the real estate listing access.
Today, I did a "smaller" project, that was 367 lines of code, and it took 3.5 hours. Hrm.
Parcel ID parser – March 17, 2008 (read more)
I don't know if it is only relevant to Allegheny County or if it is more universal, but a friend asked me to write a parcel id (parcel/block/lot) parser to help him out in his real estate searches. It was kind of a fun project (3 hours) and it was neat to see how well it worked out in the end.
It takes stuff on the right, and turns it into the stuff on the left:0318-C-00080-0000-00 <= 318 C 080
0124-P-00095-000A-00 <= 0124-p-00095-000a-00
0495-F-00201-0000-00 <= Lot & Block 495-F-201
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Perl Debugging – January 17, 2008 (read more)
Our photo album wouldn't publish on this last update, and it took quite a while to figure out what the problem was.
VPNC / Resolvconf / Set search string – January 14, 2008 (read more)
I found what I would call a bug in resolvconf today, though probably most people don't run a VPN server like I wanted to, so no one ever noticed before.
Fun with Spam – December 13, 2007 (read more)
I have been getting a bunch of spam through my contact form over the last couple of days, so I thought I would check out what they are trying to do. The domain's contact information is protected by privacyprotect.org, so we can't know who they are, though I filled out a form showing them their customer is a spammer, we'll see if they actually do give me the contact information or not.
Using tcpd_wrappers with pure-ftpd – September 19, 2007 (read more)
"You must dial a 1 for this call to go through" – August 21, 2007 (read more)
I have been having lots of fun (that's the bad kind of fun, not the good kind) configuring Asterisk for my new IT job. It has been a pretty big pain getting it to work correctly with a couple different VOIP providers as well as the landlines.
I had a good day today, figuring both how to get Teliax to forward the calls to our landline (since I can't seem to register the connection with Teliax, via SIP or IAX), as well as I figured out the problem with outbound calls using the verizon line. It turns out my theory was correct, that Asterisk was dialing too fast and not waiting for the dialtone, so Verizon wasn't getting the first digit (sometimes). But, adding a half second wait before dialing did the trick.
Banned Comments? – July 09, 2007
For those of you who have gotten an "You entered an invalid URL" message when leaving a comment, no I didn't set out to ban you from commenting - it is that you didn't put an "http://" in front of your URL. Due to some security bugs, the input checking code was tightened up a couple months ago, and part of that changed how the URLs were parsed. After months of procrastinating, I finally got around to working on the problem - and it took all of five minutes to add a new type of filter that checks the URL prior to validation and prepends an "http://" to the beginning if you forget.
So, those of you who thought I didn't want to hear from you, comment away...
LifeType update to 1.1.6 – February 13, 2007
One of the LifeType users reported a security problem in the RSS parser that allowed any file on your system to be read. ick.
Oscar has fixed it and 1.1.6 will be released tomorrow.
Everyone on my server has been upgraded already and it probably isn't too critical for them, at least in the case of retrieving their mysql password, which was the reported problem, since mysql doesn't allow remote access, so it would have to be a customer of mine. Though I suppose since any file could have been read, it is possible that some other file could have been opened.
Actually, I just checked the server logs, and no attempts were made to get any files that had a ".." in them, so everyone should be alright.


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Prager had signaled his support of the state's reserve-forming process before a hearing on Oct. 6 and Monday's ruling shadowed his tentative order. He said state officials didn't exceed their authority when forming no-fishing zones in central part of the state and the reserves didn't need a permit from the Coastal Commission.
Fisherman had sued the California Fish and Game Commission in January seeking to have the protections tossed out on the grounds that the state had cut corners. Many anglers feel they were ignored in the reserve-setting process, which has been done in phases along the state's coastline.
Prager's ruling didn't directly affect the marine reserves being formulated in Southern California, though anglers contested them in the same lawsuit. The South Coast protected areas won't be officially in place at least until Jan. 1, making legal challenges to them premature.
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Bob Fletcher, a veteran San Diego County angler who helped to bring the suit, expressed disappointment with Monday's ruling. "We think our case was very solid," he said.
Now that Prager has ruled otherwise, Fletcher said fishing interests are considering an appeal and concentrating their efforts on the final stages of the state's process to set South Coast reserves.
Carol Squire, a lawyer for the state Attorney General in San Diego, said in the wake of Monday's ruling that the the Fish and Game Commission also is focusing on finalizing protected areas in nearshore waters from Imperial Beach to Point Conception.
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Monday, 28 April 2014
Slayer, Anglicanism & Babette's Feast
by Richard Trouncer
Jeff Hanneman's death conformed with the image of metal - necrotizing fasciitis caused by a spider bite plus liver disease from alcohol abuse. He was a brilliant guitarist with Slayer, writing songs that I love and listen to regularly 25 years on. I've always wanted to see them live before I die and now I won't, or at least not with their original lineup.
All of which plays into thoughts I've been having about death and change recently.
It's partly the Anglican Church. I've always had a soft spot for it, like some mad old maiden aunt who now only seems to talk about "gays" and "women bosses", and it's getting embarrassing. For years I've been going along to Emerging Churches, Alternative Worship, Fresh Expressions or whatever they're currently called, hoping that this was going to help revive the Church. But, talking with old friends I made there, it's emerged I'm very unusual in still being a Christian let alone going to Church. Obviously this may be more a reflection of my friends, but it's starting to get a bit lonely.
It's not like it hasn't happened before. The Church spread far more widely to the East than the West in the centuries after the death of Jesus. Now there is little left to remember that. The church that spread into 7th century China was wiped out, the vast churches of Syria and the East are tiny vestiges. Churches die. God will not necessarily stop the same happening to Anglicanism.
Death and change are inevitable. But when you care about something, watching it die is pretty painful. Plus it reminds you of your own death and what you've achieved (or not) in life. Oddly guiding me through this has been the film Babette's Feast, which features a dying Church and lost loves. I don't want to spoil what is a wonderful film for those of you who haven't seen it, so I'll stick to what may seem peripheral - the quiet death of a small unimportant Christian sect. All that's left are a few aging folk who will be dead within a few years, taking the Church with them. And who will remember? What difference will they have made?
It's easy to say that the impact of something is impossible to measure - a tiny act of kindness, such as giving up your seat on a crowded bus, can lead to profound change and joy unknown to the giver. But I don't think that's the point. I don't think anything needs to be left for it to have been hugely important. I think that those acts of kindness, or love, made and forgotten, are great in the eyes of God, showing his presence and celebrated by all of heaven. The Church in Babette's Feast will soon be dead, but the love and kindness they can show each other is hugely meaningful. The Anglican Church may die, Emerging Church may not emerge, Europe may stop being Christian, but God remembers.
And though death and change may be inevitable for us, ours is a risen God, a God who breaks the chains of death and despair. I have no idea how anything will emerge from the mess we're in, but I will keep faith in my God and hope that there is the possibility of something remarkable. I will continue to try to do the right thing, to try to listen to where God is calling me, to try to achieve something meaningful in my life. Nothing may remain except a memory in the heart of God, but God may also bring new life out of death in ways I cannot understand. The Anglican Church too may rise again.
And maybe I will see Slayer live. After the last judgement, in Heaven. Because, even with people who hate the Church for what it is, and claim to hate God for what he's done, there is a risen transforming Christ who is always able to surprise.
Monday, 21 April 2014
The Parasol Protectorate, a review (Part 2 of 2)
by Claire McDermott
Continuing from last week...
God is rarely mentioned, but there is a religious order. The Templars in Italy are the main villain in the third instalment of the series. Their agenda is to destroy all supernaturals, who they consider to be abominations to God, because they have chosen the immortal life thereby rejecting the natural order established by God (mainland Europe is not as open to vampires and werewolves as GB is!) They also consider Preternaturals to be demons, being born without a soul and therefore denied any chance of eternal rest in heaven. Conversely, the Preternaturals are also pitied because they are born in that condition, and are used as tools by the Templars to weaken and destroy their enemy. Religion is seen to be antiquated, dangerous, and presented in a negative light, but I don't think that this is a bad thing in literature. The Templars are fixed in their endeavours to see non-human beings as creatures to be destroyed. It's easy to see a similarity with our own world today, we still have persecution and rejection of people who don't conform to Christian standards, and religion is seen by many to be outdated and even damaging. This fantasy story gives the reader something to fear that we can identify with - tragically we know all too well that Religion has and will be used to achieve goals that I would deem not of God. Sadly the Templars are not given an opportunity in the books to redeem themselves, but I like to hope that if a future book were to be released, that there could be some saving grace for them.
In truth, no one gets away without some portion of guilt - all types of people, from scientists to Egyptian mummies, from family members to butlers, everyone in these novels does something wrong at one stage or another. There is a balance here, good and evil is not black and white, and that for me is the best thing about the series. There are countless times when you discover that the hero is actually the 'bad guy', but they have valid reasoning for their actions and end up favourable again. People make mistakes and then correct them, all have sinned and many seek forgiveness and redemption, and there is an air of learning and discovery throughout the books which I find encouraging. We as Christians need to be continually reviewing why we believe what we believe, and be willing to change our view on things as well, because only then will we be able to stay true to the world around us, and not become the villain without realising it.
I highly recommend these books for people who like steampunk and supernatural themes, they're rather silly at times, but they are considered, well constructed and give a new perspective on what could easily be a bit of an over-wrought genre of late. I enjoyed the new perspective and value an opportunity to look at my belief system and see how it measures up. Am I most like the Templars, the religiously fervent, skilled warrior types, who hold fast and true to their faith? Do I consider myself to perhaps have excess soul, and if so would I consider the choice of immortality that supernatural metamorphosis offers? Would I be open to the notion of welcoming werewolves and vampires into my home if they truly existed? And is it possible to be born without a soul?
Plenty to ponder over a cup of tea!
Monday, 14 April 2014
The Parasol Protectorate, a review (Part 1 of 2)
by Claire McDermott
The myths surrounding vampires, werewolves and ghosts have been around for so long, and been repeated so frequently in media, that we take for granted our awareness of certain rules and guidelines that they adhere to. I don't need to tell you that a werewolf changes at a full moon, a vampire thirsts for blood, ghosts can pass through solid objects, and so on and so forth, because it's now steeped into our culture. A few writers and directors will try to veer from the norm, but they often have to reference the original conventions first, to give assistance in our understanding. The knowledge is so deep rooted that we have to force our minds to consider an alternative.
This challenge proved to be no issue for Miss Gail Carriger, American writer and daughter to a Brit, who chose not only to bend and change some of the established laws of supernatural culture, but also to create something entirely new in the process. The Parasol Protectorate series (5 books in total and noted in a previous SUB blog) explores the life of Miss Alexia Tarabotti, a lady from a high society family in late 1800's Victorian London. Her escapades bring her into contact with numerous members of the supernatural set, in part due to her own special nature (more on that later), whilst maintaining the modesty and decorum of her age. In this alternative history, where prevalent scientific discoveries are manifested in a rather steampunk fashion, vampires, werewolves and ghosts are welcomed members of society, with Great Britain and Queen Victoria being very progressive for their time. They still follow many of the expected behaviours that supernatural tradition dictates, but there are some significant changes that as a Christian I find particularly intriguing.
For me one of the most interesting aspects of Carriger's stories is how she explains why the 'undead' still live past their metamorphosis to supernatural state. We believe everyone is born with a soul, and traditional stories would suggest that vampires and their ilk are without soul, whether sacrificed or taken against their will, that their condition is born of an ungodly union or rejection of salvation. Not so in The Parasol Protectorate. Anyone who is able to transform from human to supernatural can only do so if they have excess soul, the overabundance of soul is what keeps them 'alive' in their new state of immortality. This significantly changes how we perceive them, they are no long excluded from heaven, they are just prolonging the journey there. Our protagonist Alexia however is something new. She is what is referred to as Preternatural. She is born with no soul at all, and what is also particular to her condition is that if she touches a vampire or a werewolf, she turns them mortal for the duration that they are in physical contact. With ghosts, if she touches their original body, they vanish, never to be seen again. Many of the characters still follow the recognised patterns of supernatural behaviour, but with the change to the application of soul, and with the introduction of the Soulless main character we see a very different attitude towards these creatures.
Return next week for my final thoughts on the book and its subject matter...
Monday, 7 April 2014
Biker mortality
|Bike not representative of my own!
by Catherine Pratt
More on death - it's been a recurring theme recently, having been involved in the Encountering Corpses exhibition, and for various reasons has been on my mind more than usual.
I'm a biker (ok, Scooterist, but they've still got two wheels and an engine). The experience of encountering a car pulling straight out into your path on a regular basis does serve as a constant reminder than motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in an accident than car drivers [Source: THINK!]. My partner was recently knocked off her motorbike and that call from the police at 10pm could so easily have been much worse news. All this does tend to remind me of my mortality.
Prior to getting into biking, I didn't have anywhere near as many reminders, however the Christian faith does have a lot to say about it - or at least, a lot to say about life after death. I've never really explored this, or heaven and hell, very much until now, as it all seemed to me to be a pretty harsh system and I didn't fancy dwelling on it. I'm currently reading Love Wins (At The Heart of Life's Big Questions) by Rob Bell, so I might have a little more to say about this in the near future...
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This is your first time at the rodeo and while we have high expectations, we need to be realistic and not go overboard. When identifying recipes and creating the menu, select dishes that are simple to make and trusted in taste. This means avoiding the mashed potato casserole that involves more steps than a calculus problem. Once the menu is finalized, get a pen and paper and write out your grocery list.
Rule #4 Buy Your Groceries
You have your thought-out list on paper, now it's time to take that list to the grocery store. DO NOT SHOP THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING (All caps gives it more of a "we're not messing around" effect). Buy your groceries a few days before. This gives you time to prep dishes and make any last minute runs if need be.
Rule #5 It's Okay to Ask for Help
This is very, very, very important. Sure, you want to prove you can host Thanksgiving, but do not be too proud. If someone offers to help, whether that's lending a hand in the kitchen or offering to help move furniture around, please say yes. If Grandma Sue wants to make her world famous sweet potatoes, take her up on the offer! It will make things so much easier for you.
Rule #6 Have Fun
Okay, on the inside you may be freaking out, but on the exterior, show that you're not spooked. Have fun and relax. As a host, it's important to look your best for guests. That means whipping the flour and butter off your face and dress to impress. You've worked hard. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and watch as everything goes according to plan.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Blue Wolf Tavern!


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Where's the best place you've ever stayed?
The best place I have stayed would be a beachfront hut on the island of Hoga, Indonesia. The island is very remote with only a handful of stilted huts between the surrounding forest and the ocean outside your front door. This isn't a place for the faint-hearted because I had regular visits from the local wildlife including a Gecko, Monitor Lizard and a Huntsman Spider.
Have you had a perfect travel moment?
There have been so many but I am always looking for more. One stand out moment was when I travelled through Central America and spent the night camping beneath the forest canopy. The following morning we woke at 4am to the sound of Howler Monkeys as we trekked through the forest to the ancient Mayan Ruins and climbed to the top of the main temple and watched the sunrise over the Mayan city, forest and hills off on the horizon.
What are your suitcase essentials?
Without a doubt my camera, I take it everywhere with me and want to take every opportunity to capture the places I have been to. I often find myself lost in new places after heading way off the beaten track in search for hidden treasures.
Where's next on your wishlist?
Iceland is top of my wish list because as a Geography graduate I have a strong passion for exploring the natural landscapes of everywhere I visit. There's nowhere quite like Iceland to see vast glaciers and ice-blue lakes as a stark contrast against the fiery, volcanic background. Plus the photos would look fantastic.
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MAY BE FATAL: : A Thriller, A Puzzle Until the Plot Unfolds
IN MY next thriller, MAY BE FATAL, I ask readers to go back and forth in history with the characters. The opening chapter occurs in 2009, with the next chapter "Present Day."
It's a puzzle, a riddle until the plot unfolds.
Here's an example of the chapters a reader will see:
1-RAYMOND DRAKE: September 2009, Thursday
2-AMANDA STONE: Present Day, Friday Night
3-JACK STONE, aka STONEY: Present Day, Friday Night
4-DR. KATE WINTER: Present Day, Saturday, 2:00 a.m.
5-LILY CASE: Present Day, Saturday, 3:30 a.m.
6-RAYMOND DRAKE: April 2011, Late Friday Night
7-DR. KATE WINTER: May 2011, Monday
Two weeks away from the publication date, I'm reminded of a writer's reality, via The New York Times.
"Writing has never been a lucrative career choice, but a recent study by The Authors Guild, a professional organization for book writers, shows that it may not even be a livable one anymore. According to the survey results, the median pay for full-time writers was $20,300 in 2017, and that number decreased to $6,080 when part-time writers were considered. The latter figure reflects a 42 percent drop since 2009, when the median was $10,500. These findings are the result of an expansive 2018 study of more than 5,000 published book authors, across genres and including both traditional and self-published writers."
This is a subject I covered in my traditionally-published memoir. The dotcom bomb upended the world of writing and publishing.
Independence to publish came at a cost.
I'm grateful to have a growing readership that makes the gamble worth it.


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September 5, 2017
Sometimes I think that the trick to living a happy life is to stop wanting things. If only you could not want anything, not even happiness, then you could be happy. But then you end up wanting to not-want, which is maybe one of the weirdest paradoxes ever. How does one achieve a state of not-wanting?


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Unless the malt is not well modified it makes little sense for me to perform a triple decoction mash nowadays. In my brewhouse, the double decoction mash and it's variations are the de facto default.
However, on recipe forumlation I noticed that there is a difference in mash efficiency (ie the amount of sugars extracted from the same grist) pending on the type of double decoction used.
Here is the classic double decoction schedule.
Both decoctions are thick (1:2 – 1:2.5 grist to water ratio – about 33% of the total mash) and the mash-in at 50C emphasises protease activity, but not excessively and is thus suited for normal to well modified malts (like most German malts available today). A long rest at 65C creates the necessary maltose, whereas the mash itself is converted at 70C. It achieves a nice round taste with a lot of mouthfeel and good foam. The mash efficiency I usually expect from this schedule is at 62% – 64% (note that this is not the brewhouse efficiency, that's something else).
The other type is more intense.
Here the first decoction is at a very low grist to water ration again, but instead of the usual 33% it now contains 60% of the mash volume. It is almost the entire grain bill.
Mash-in is around 35C – which improves the extraction of starch particles and provides for a high enzymatic content in the mash. Because the first decoction is so large, a protein rest at 52 – 55C is usually employed. For wheat malts, this rest is usually stepped for 10 minutes at 48C, 50C and 52C (wheat malt contains double the protein than barley malt). The saccharification is also more intense. First the maltose is made in the range of 62 – 65C, then the dextrins are made around 70 – 74C (the choice of temperature depends on the desired final attenuation). Mid-way during the boil, part of the decoction is returned to the main mash in order to submit it to a protein rest. The remainder is then returned to raise the total mash to a temperature around 62 – 65C. The final decoction is then like in the schedule before. Here the mash efficiency is a whooping 72%!
What gives?
The explanation is quite simple. As the grains are boiled at temperatures above 80C, the walls inside the grain are further broken down, releasing more starches which otherwise would not be available to the mash. The much higher grain content means that a much larger part of starches are now available for conversion in the next temperature step. This has a huge impact on the colour of the beer since one needs about 10% less grain in order to make the same drink.
For Bavarian Helles, methods like these are important in order to achieve a bright beer but with plenty of mouthfeel and malty taste. It also brings down the cost of my malt down by 10% – which is not so much an issue for me, but as the batch sizes increase this can be of notable interest. In my opinion, this is well worth the extra 10 minutes waiting time!
However, real Bavarian Helles, is mashed in a very different way. The technique is called Endosperm mashing and it is very labour intense. I haven't tried it yet, but my gut feeling is that it won't be long before I do.
Either way, both methods deliver great results.


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The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
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The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required in the field. (This is a 10-month position that runs from August through May. It is paid over 12 months.). General supervision received from the Director of Athletics of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer; indirect general supervision from the University team physician. Tis position supervises athletic training students and work-study students.
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Denise Tolley, Associate
Denise Tolley has been a writer for more than 25 years, specializing in advertising and marketing copywriting for businesses. After college, she worked for seven years at Radford-Stewart Advertising in Richmond, Virginia, where she was Senior Copywriter and Producer, handling concepts, copywriting, editing, proofreading, and broadcast production for a wide variety of businesses. After leaving Radford-Stewart she launched her freelance writing business, and has done contract work ever since.
Between the agency work and many freelance jobs, Denise has written copy for over 120 different clients, from small local businesses to international manufacturers, spanning the gamut from Accounting Services to Yacht Furniture (almost A to Z!). Locally she has worked for Jennings & Co., Sheer Associates, and Square One Marketing, including some non-profit work. She has also published several articles, some of which include her own photographs, and won many awards in both writing and photography.
She is an avid amateur photographer and stained glass artist, occasionally exhibiting and selling her work. Denise was also a part-time substitute teacher for Durham Public Schools for seven years, focusing on the Arts curriculum, as well as a school volunteer for 14 years. More recently Denise worked part-time for a local publication, Southern Bride & Groom magazine, where she was a writer, marketer, editor and publishing assistant for three years.
She joined moss+ross in 2010 as a part-time writer and communications associate. Denise has enjoyed several interim staffing opportunities with m+r, including: on-site development staffing for eight months with the Durham Arts Council; another eight-month assignment working on-site as interim development/communications staffing at Urban Ministries of Durham; working on-site for four months as interim communications staff at Triangle Land Conservancy; and on-site development assistance for four months with UNC Global. She is also involved with the firm's executive search work, report and presentation editing, and client newsletter.
Denise attended Virginia Tech for three years prior to getting married and moving to Richmond, Virginia, where she completed her degree in Mass Communications at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her freelance business was based in Richmond until she moved to England in 1994, then moved to Durham in 1996, where she lives with her husband. They have two grown children and a family farm in Virginia.


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Stimulus Package is a collection of timeless soul samples, enthusiastic lyricism and abstract concepts ranging from copulation and the quest for more to chasing your dreams and witnessing their manifestation. A great example of the latter statement is the progressive track "I Remember When". C.I.T.Y. Counsel opens the door to their past as they recall the trials and tribulations they encountered on their road to stardom. Each emcee presents their own perspective of the pitfalls and triumphs during their rise to underground glory. The song's soulful samples blend harmoniously with the drum pattern's catchy rim shot as The Counsel unleashes a barrage of solid complementary lyrics. I Remember When is one of those songs that will remind people of the era when Hip-Hop was genuine and will allow most to relive those moment over and over again.
Another hot track is the Billy Paul infused "Dollars Circulate". The Counsel drops gems of knowledge in this tale of those who succumb to the power of the almighty dollar. The track boasts a surplus of comical punch lines to include Nytez B's comparison of a young lady and one of DreamWorks' most successful films by stating: "She glows like Leroy, Sho-Nuff no talking/She doesn't rest room, has no time for stallin/Fell bad with a walk so mean/ Female Donkey and Shrek, she's an ass for the green. Hilarious! That line only begins to scratch the surface, for this track is full of one-liners that will urge listeners to continuously press rewind. The driving kick/808 clap compliments the chopped and sequenced voice and string samples. The airtight production and clever libretto makes this track a well rounded composition.
In addition to the previously mentioned tracks, there are a numerous amount of songs that make Stimulus Package a must have underground album. The Percy Sledge inspired "Am I Wrong" is an ode to the tragic and triumphant moments that many experience with their significant other. "Cause Of" is a slow-flow, laid-back grove which is certain to make heads nod. Other notable songs are "Work it Out" and "The Sideshow".
C.I.T.Y. Counsel's debut LP/mix tape "Stimulus Package" is a diverse compilation filled with an assortment of abstract thoughts, witty lines, catchy hooks and commanding instrumentals. This is a solid LP with only a few rough spots. In these tough economic times, this is one Stimulus Package that is certain to have a positive effect.
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"The tell-it-to-you-straight girlfriend every woman should have in her crew." – The Washington Post
Erin Jackson is one of the fastest-rising comedians in New York City. She works nightly in the city's top comedy clubs, and her new album, Grudgery, recently debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts.
Erin has appeared most recently on CONAN, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, and truTV's Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks. She's also been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Last Comic Standing, Live at Gotham, Gotham Comedy Live, Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious, and Standup in Stilettos. Erin co-hosted three seasons of Exhale, a panel talk series on the ASPiRE television network, and has been a panelist on sports and pop-culture programs on MSNBC, NFL Network, VH-1 and TV Guide Network.
A proud alumna of Howard University, Erin is a die-hard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.


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Todo Es Cancion: Antologia Poetica = Everything Is a Song (Paperback)
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This delightful book gathers a selection of the most notable poems written by Alma Flor AdaLatina writer, teacher, and passionate advocate for bilingual and bicultural education in the US. Organized by curriculum themes, this anthology is a fundamental tool for teachers who rely on imagination, play, and creativity to expand concepts and to enrich students vocabulary. Some of the themes included in the anthology are the parts of the body, numbers, vowels, family, animals, the city and the countryside, food, nature, bilingualism, and much more.


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Are you trying to get fit? Getting into good physical condition is a great way to live a healthy and productive life. Being in great shape is great for so many different aspects of your life. Not only does it help you feel better, but being in shape helps you look better, too. If you are looking to reach a fitness goal, read the following article, and it will help you get to where you want to go.
The very first thing you need to do is set goals for yourself. Writing down the goals has been proven to be helpful. You should set both long and short-term goals, and record the date you would like to meet each particular goal. Make sure what you want to do is possible and that you are not making goals that are too hard, or you will probably get frustrated and quit.
Once you have set your goals, it is time to get to work. Depending on what you are trying to accomplish, you will need to start working on ways to meet your goals in the time period you have set for yourself.
It is important to reach your goals, but it is even more important not to push yourself too hard. Most people need a little push to reach their goals, but by pushing too hard, you are setting yourself up for failure. Many people who push themselves too hard either find themselves getting burnt out or getting injured. If you get injured, chances are you are not going to meet your goal in the time you had set for yourself.
Getting into shape does not only need exercise, it needs a healthy diet, too. Take a look at what you are consuming, and figure out what is hurting your body and what is helping your body. Then you can make the necessary changes.
Getting into shape is not a quick process. You need to remember that as you are in the process. If you find that you are not reaching your goals as quickly as you would like, take some time to assess why you are not reaching them. Is there something standing in the way? Was the goal too hard? Have you slacked off in you exercise routine? Do not be too hard on yourself, and most of all, do not give up.
As you begin to reach your goals, you should reward yourself. Everyone's rewards will be different, and your rewards should be something that motivates you. It should not be food, though. If you have been eyeing a new pair of shoes, make that a reward. Or maybe you want to spend a day at the spa. That could be a reward as well.
Getting into shape and reaching goals is not an overnight process. As long as you are willing to give it some time and effort, it won't be long, and you will be achieving what you have set out to achieve.


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My interests are
|Taekwondo - I began taking Taekwondo in August 1996. I am currently a 1st degree black belt. I attended Chief Master Allemier's Arlington School.
|Science Fiction and Fantasy - Some of my favorite authors are Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Moon, Christopher Stasheff, Piers Anthony and Gordon Dickson. I used to attend the World Science Fiction Convention every Labor Day weekend but school starts in Texas in early August and both of my children are now in school. I belong to the Science Fiction Book Club, one of my worst vices.
|Renaissance Festivals - I go to Scarborough Faire regularly and usually have a season pass so I can attend many times. I enjoy the fantasy, the camaraderie,the entertainment, the costumes, and especially the shopping. My kids eagerly await its opening every year.
|Collecting Glass - I have a fair sized collection of glass figures (Dragons and other mythical creatures, Wizards, Animals, Flowers, Aquatic life, Ships). I also collect blown glass by Peter Andres and Chris Chapman. Those consist of drinking glasses, pitchers, vases and a cobalt blue fish. It has become tradition for my children to give me glass by Andres and Chapman every year for mother's day.
|Collecting Blue Jasper Wedgwood plates with places on them - I have the London City Crest, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Windsor Castle and Trafalgar Square (on a box). I've also been to all of those places. My husband brought me a plate with houses that says Amsterdam, one with a Windmill that says Holland from the Netherlands and one with the Petronis Towers from Malaysia. I also have two small Christmas plates, one Christmas Ornament, a Grecian plate, a light green Grecian vase and a dark green Grecian box. I also have severl from the Cornucopia pattern, especially the ones with a unicorn.
|Computers - I first met a TTY (that's an old style terminal that uses a roll of paper instead of a CRT and has a paper tape reader) when I was in elementary school. I started learning Basic in high school where I spent all my free time in the computer room. You can probably guess what my degree is in. I have programmed in Compass, Z80, 6500, Fortran, Pascal, Perl, C/C++, Power Builder, Java, Birt and Visual Basic.
|Star Trek - I faithfully watched both Deep Space Nine and Voyager. I watched the Original Star Trek when it first aired and my daughter grew up watching Next Generation with us (she is now also a Trekker). I now watch Enterprise. My single most favorite character from each series is Spock, Data, Odo and "The Doctor". Archer is my favorite in Enterprise, probably because I was a big fan of Quantuum Leap. I love all five series but do tend to have more favorite DS9 episodes than any other.
|"WEBMASTER, n: A frustrated publisher who enjoys a obsession with creating webpages, who would never work this hard for a boss! "
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