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CDR Whitson and FE-2 Tani started out with the daily reading of SLEEP (Sleep-Wake Actigraphy and Light Exposure during Spaceflight) experiment data accumulated during the night, for logging and filling in questionnaire entries in the SLEEP session file on the HRF-1 laptop for downlink.
(To monitor the crewmembers' sleep/wake patterns and light exposure, Dan and Peggy wear a special Actiwatch device which measures the light levels encountered by him as well as his patterns of sleep and activity throughout the Expedition. The log entries are done within 15 minutes of final awakening for seven consecutive days, as part of the crew's discretionary 'job jar' task list.)
Upon wakeup, FE-1 Yuri Malenchenko terminated his seventh MBI-12 SONOKARD experiment session, started last night, by taking the recording device from his SONOKARD sports shirt pocket and later copying the measurements to the RSE-MED laptop for subsequent downlink to the ground. (SONOKARD objectives are stated to (1) study the feasibility of obtaining the maximum of data through computer processing of records obtained overnight, (2) systematically record the crewmember's physiological functions during sleep, (3) study the feasibility of obtaining real-time crew health data. Investigators believe that contactless acquisition of cardiorespiratory data over the night period could serve as a basis for developing efficient criteria for evaluating and predicting adaptive capability of human body in long-duration space flight.)
FE-2 Tani completed the visual 'T+2 Day' microbial (bacterial & fungal) analysis of the Week 11 potable water samples, collected on 1/8 and processed on board with the MCDs (Microbial Capture Devices). (On 1/8, three samples (225 mL each) were taken in the Service Module (SM) -- at the potable water SRV-K hot port, SRV-K warm port & SVO-ZV tap for inflight analysis, plus two chemical post-flight samples (750 mL) for return on 1E from SRV-K warm & SVO-ZV.)
CDR Whitson, assisted by Dan Tani, had several hours set aside for the R&R (Removal & Replacement) of the leaking EXPRESS Rack 1 (ER1) ITCS (Internal Thermal Control System) pressure relief valve but completed the job successfully in a record time of 37 min, after some preparatory work yesterday. Peggy also took documentary photographs of the rack without all the lockers and drawers installed. (A fluid leak in ER1 was identified in late 2005, and the valve was identified as the most likely suspect. The rack's anomaly has significantly impacted the science community. A spare valve was delivered on 12A.1 and installed today. The suspect valve was not designed as an ORU (Orbital Replacement Unit), but its R&R restores full functionality to the rack. ER1, with 8 lockers and 2 drawers containing SAMS (Space Accelerations Measuring System) & MAMS (Microgravity Accelerations Measuring System), has been inactive since 1/2.)
Peggy later assisted the ground in activating the SAMS by turning on the ICU (Interim Control Unit) in ER1 (Drawer 1).
In the DC1 (Docking Module), with temporary comm link established, FE-1 Malenchenko terminated discharging the second Orlan 825M3 battery pack and started the discharge process on pack #3 (of three).
Yuri then continued his three-day life-extension maintenance on the three Russian Orlan-M spacesuits #25, #26 & #27 in DC1, today doing more spacesuit and BSS (Orlan Interface Unit) leak and valve tests, including a hermeticity check on the Orlan #26 backup bladder. Normal comm was restored after activity closeout.
The FE-1 prepared for today's second day of a new five-day wearing test of the spring-loaded 'Penguin-3' antigravity pressure/stress suit with its load measuring system (SIN), donning the suit and its equipment, then going about his business and downloading performance measurements several times. (During each of the five days, Yuri selects higher symmetrical (shoulders) & asymmetrical (chest & back) loads (~20-30 kgf), after calibrating the system with no load on the suit's internal tension straps. Performance/body motion data are then collected by the SIN electronics (via analog-to-digital converters) and downloaded to an A31p laptop three times daily, followed by downlink to the ground via BSR-TM. The load suit is intended to retain muscle tone during long missions and also retain the crewmember's normal height to facilitate his/her fit in their individual Kazbek seat in the Soyuz.)
The CDR performed the periodic deployment of two passive FMK (formaldehyde monitoring kit) sampling assemblies in the Lab (below CEVIS) and SM (most forward handrail) for two days, to catch any atmospheric formaldehyde on a collector substrate for subsequent analysis on the ground.
The FE-2 completed his daily status check on the BCAT-3 (Binary Colloidal Alloy Test-3) science payload, running by itself in Node-2 since 12/13/07 (briefly interrupted for EVA-13 photo support). (The status check, conducted on the last image taken by the DCS 760 digital still camera which is controlled by EarthKAM software on an A31p laptop, is to verify proper image focus and camera alignment. The SSC (Station Support Computer) is taking photography of the phase separation occurring in the BCAT Sample 3, with the photo flash going off every half hour.)
Peggy Whitson conducted the weekly 10-min. CWC (Contingency Water Container) audit as part of on-going WDS (Water Delivery System) assessment of onboard water supplies. (Updated 'cue cards' based on the crew's water calldowns are sent up every other week (currently #16-0018N).)
Dan Tani deployed a new WAP (Wireless Access Point) unit each in Node-1 and Node-2. Afterwards, he loaded the crew PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) with new IMS/BCR (Inventory Management System/Bar Code Reader) software and deployed the PDAs by configuring them for use with the new WAPs. (WAP2 allows the usage of the wireless WiFi capabilities of the PDA for IMS updating, editing & synchronizing from throughout the station.)
Whitson worked for about half an hour on the CMRS (Crew Medical Restraint System), stowed in the CHeCS (Crew Health Care Systems) rack, to perform the periodic checkout and inspection of the system for upcoming standard CMO (Crew Medical Officer) proficiency training. (Peggy inspected the CMRS for cracks in the board and/or metal fastener exposed on top of CMRS (found on the ground units), either of which could provide a high-voltage defibrillation ground path from the patient to ISS structure. The board-like CMRS allows strapping down a patient on the board with a harness for medical attention by the CMO who is also provided with restraints around the device. The device can be secured to the ISS structure within two minutes to provide a patient restraint surface for performing emergency medical procedures, such as during ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). It can also be used to transport a patient between the station and the Orbiter middeck. It isolates the crew and equipment electrically during defibrillations and pacing electrical discharges, accommodates the patient in the supine zero-G positions, provides cervical spine stabilization and, for a three-person crew, can also restrain two CMOs during their delivery of medical care.)
Malenchenko transferred the new Russian KPT-2 'BAR-RM' science payload from Progress 27P, set it up and prepared it for subsequent operation. After taking measurements, the FE-1 was to downlink the data via BSR-TM channel from the RSE-1 laptop and close out operations with hardware deactivation. (BAR-RM is designed to develop a procedure for detection of air leakage from ISS modules based on environmental data anomalies (temperature, humidity, ultrasound emissions). The payload uses a remote infrared thermometer (Kelvin-Video), a thermohygrometer (Iva-6A), a heat-loss anemometer/thermometer (TTM-2), an ultrasound analyzer (AU-01), and a leak detector (UT2-03) to determine physical background signs of loss of ISS pressure integrity which could be indicative of leaks in the working compartments of the station. Measurements are taken in specific zones (13 in SM PkhO and 4 in DC1), both with lights & fans turned on and off. )
Yuri also completed today's routine maintenance of the SOZh system (Environment Control & Life Support System, ECLSS) in the SM, including ASU toilet facilities systems/replaceables.
Working off his discretionary 'time permitting' task list, the FE-1 later conducted the daily 20-min. IMS maintenance, updating/editing its standard 'delta file' including stowage locations, for the regular weekly automated export/import to its three databases on the ground (Houston, Moscow, Baikonur).
The crewmembers performed their regular 2.5-hr. physical workout program (about half of which is used for setup & post-exercise personal hygiene) on the CEVIS cycle ergometer (FE-2), TVIS treadmill (CDR, FE-1), RED (CDR, FE-2) and VELO bike with bungee cord load trainer (FE-1).
Afterwards, Dan Tani transferred the exercise data file to the MEC (Medical Equipment Computer) laptop for downlink, including the daily wristband HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) data of the workouts on RED, followed by their erasure on the HRM storage medium (done six times a week).
At ~9:20am EST, the CDR and FE-2 supported two interactive PAO interviews with TV stations of 10 min each, one with WHO-TV in Des Moines, IA (Brooke Bouma), the other with WMAQ-TV in Chicago, IL (Phil Rogers).
Reboost Preview: Tomorrow's ISS reboost with the SM main engine (2 KD thrusters & ODU props) is scheduled for 7:42pm EST, with magnitude of the desired delta-V currently under review (typ.: ~3 m/s) since it is mostly designed for phasing for Progress 28P rendezvous as well as STS-122/1E docking on FD3. For example: If the Shuttle launch moves into the February window (starting 2/7), rescheduling of 28P launch from 2/7 to, say, 2/5 would be required to deconflict the two launches/dockings, which in turn determines the reboost delta-V tomorrow evening. Stay tuned.
PPS P6 Reconditioning: At ~10:00am EST, reconditioning (discharge/recharge) maintenance has started on the truss P6 batteriy sets 2B2 (channel 2B) and 4B2 (channel 4B), simultaneously. The approximate timeframe for the reconditioning runs from today to 1/19. After today's start of discharge, the batteries will be transitioned to recharge on 1/14. Times for the second discharge/recharge cycle will be adjusted after observing the first charge cycle.
BCC Dry Run: Early this morning, MCC-Houston conducted another BCC (Backup Control Center) dry run in test mode, with no involvement of the ISS crew or vehicle. The seven-hour exercise started at 1:00am EST. (Purpose of this periodic exercise is to demonstrate BCC functionality under Russian assets while providing proficiency training for Moscow-HSG (Houston Support Group) personnel at the HSR (Houston Support Room) and TsUP-Moscow specialists.)
CEO (Crew Earth Observation) photo targets uplinked for today again were South Tibesti Megafans, Africa (weather was predicted to be clear over this region of ancient dry river channels. The Tibesti megafans were formed by rivers and streams that flowed during a much wetter climatic regime (approximately 8000 years ago) than currently exists in the Sahara. Nadir-viewing, overlapping frames taken along-track were requested to map the southwestern extent of the megafans; looking for a discontinuous pattern of overlapping channels), Tenoumer Impact Crater, Mauritania (the crew had a near-nadir pass over this geologically young (~21,000 years old) impact structure. Looking to the left of track for the well-defined circular crater, located to the north of a dune field), Polar Mesospheric Clouds - PMC, Antarctica (IPY--PMC radar research station active. GMTs for this and subsequent PMC opportunities were chosen for closeness to the Antarctic PMC radar research site at 73S 13W. Radar is switched on during ISS passes at the given GMTs. But the crew was to feel free to look south during any night awake pass), and Madrean Sky Islands, North America (ISS orbit track paralleled mountains in northern Mexico that are part of the "sky islands". These cool, moist, high-altitude pine-oak forested mountain summits are surrounded by desert. The ecosystems of the mountain summits are considered to be remnants of much more widespread flora and fauna present at lower latitudes during cooler and wetter climatic periods. Nadir-viewing, overlapping frames taken along-track was requested).
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'Dog' Chapman remembers wife who 'fought hard' against cancer diagnosis
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - In his first televised interview since the death of his wife, Duane "Dog" Chapman on Wednesday thanked friends and fans from around the world for supporting his family during their "most terrible time."
Addressing reporters and a group of paparazzi photographers gathered outside of his Portlock-area home, an emotional Chapman said he was still trying to find a way to cope with his wife Beth's passing.
"You kind of try to remember that you're celebrating life, but right now we're mourning the death," said the bounty hunter, who's gained international fame.
Beth Chapman ― one half of the world-famous bounty hunting duo that gained fame as the stars of a reality television series on A&E ― died early Wednesday morning after a years-long battle with cancer.
"For a few years we knew this day would come," 'Dog' Chapman said Wednesday. "It came really unexpected, really fast. All of her clothes, her make-up, everything. We didn't prepare."
As it has for countless others around the world, Beth Chapman's cancer diagnosis was fast and fierce. She underwent successful surgery for throat cancer in 2017, but was told last last year that her cancer had returned in her lungs.
Chapman was hospitalized in April and again this past Saturday.
[WATCH: Duane 'Dog' Chapman speaks to reporters for first time following wife Beth's passing]
"The cancer gig, of course, we gotta find a cure," "Dog" Chapman said. "Because all we have now is some get lucky, but most pass away."
Lyssa Chapman (also known as "Baby Lyssa") said her mother's death came as a surprise.
"We thought we were bringing her home," she said.
[Read more: Beth Chapman, one half of world-famous bounty hunting duo, dies in Honolulu]
The Chapman family is also warning the public to be aware of fake donation pages asking people for thousands of dollars on behalf of their family.
"We don't need any money at all. Please, save your money," "Dog" Chapman said. "There's nothing being authorized from any of us."
He also said they are planning on holding memorial services in both Hawaii and Colorado.
"We want to make sure that people can show their love and support and it actually makes us feel warm and loved by our community to know how much our mother was loved," said Lyssa Chapman.
The couple had two children together. But their hanai family included 12 children, 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Lyssa Chapman said they will also be doing a paddle out ceremony. Dates and locations are still being determined.
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Get Some Hardcore Bang for Your Hardcore Buck With 10 For $10 Tour
If you had a dime for every time a hardcore band sang about unity, you'd be picking up change in the pit long after the show ended. But as much of a lyrical cliche as that is, the sense of togetherness the genre inspires was in full force at the New York City stop of the 10 for $10 Tour last week. The tour, headlined by Madball, Poison the Well and Terror, is true to its name, featuring 10 hardcore bands for the low price of only $10.
Calling the first two days of the show "perfect," Terror vocalist Scott Vogel told Noisecreep that playing with Madball in their home of NYC was an early highlight. "We had a blast on stage and also just hanging out and seeing a lot of friends," he added. While there have been many one-off hardcore shows, the genre hasn't had its own touring show in recent memory. And if the seeds of the tour were planted years ago during countless Sunday afternoon matinees at CBGBs, the idea of a multi-band hardcore show for a low price has a newfound relevancy during a recession.
For the 1,000 or so that gradually filled up New York's Terminal 5 for the second show of the tour, it was a great showcase of not only hardcore's past and present, as represented by the three headliners, but also its future. And the bands all seemed as excited about the tour as their audiences.
"Being a part of this tour for the last five days, I've really got to see the vision come to life," Trapped Under Ice vocalist Justice Tripp commented via e-mail. "In the beginning we didn't know what to expect, but the response so far has been great, and I think people appeciate the reasons behind the 10 for $10 Tour. We look forward to the next month on the road."
"Being on tour with Poison the Well, Madball, Crime in Stereo and Trapped Under Ice is amazing," The Ghost Inside drummer KC told Noisecreep. "It's a lot of bands that have kept hardcore going, and bands that are up and comers doing something to keep it going." If the New York show was any indication of how the rest of the tour is going to go, hardcore might have its own, scrappier version of the Ozzfest.
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
We visited Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for the first time on November 23-25, 2018. It is located southeast of Los Angeles, so after spending Thanksgiving in Burbank, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to then go to Anza-Borrego.
As someone recently said, the desert is not flat. This certainly is true in Anza-Borrego. In reading online about how to get to Anza-Borrego from Los Angeles, several people commented about the steepness and curves in taking route S22 to Borrego Palm Canyon campground, so we took the long way around through Palm Springs and route 86. I should have known better. We have been over the Sierra Nevada mountains through some gnarly mountain passes, and this was considerably shorter although it was about as steep as the mountain passes. It turned out fine though, as we made it to our campground just after dark and we easily got into our camp site 013.
The next day, we visited the visitor center and the volunteer suggested we hike to Big Spring along S22. That's how we know what S22 was like. We never found the trail to Big Spring and in doing more research, found there was no trail to it, but you have to just hike to it. Not our style of hiking. We went instead on the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail which goes to a large palm grove. It is a desert, so we hiked up a dry, dusty canyon and arrived at a palm grove oasis. You know why they are called oases when you walk through a barren land and there you are in a grove of palm trees.
The Slot is a short hike through a slot canyon. We drove up a dirt road to the trailhead, hiked down into the slot canyon and then walked through the canyon to the other end. In between, you are in a canyon with nearly vertical walls and narrow enough that I had to scrape my backpack on the canyon wall to get through the narrow part. Fortunately, there were not a lot of people in the canyon as it was hard to pass at some points. And no rain. I wouldn't want to be there when it rained.
We drove down a 4 wheel drive dirt road (yes, we finally have a 4 wheel drive high clearance vehicle, our Jeep Grand Cherokee) called Fonts Wash to Fonts Point. It overlooks the Borrego Badlands which is a desolate place not good for any people use.
The park also provided a brochure on the Erosion Road. This is the road going east from our campground along S22 to Salton City and route 86. This was the road we took as entered the park at night. What a difference daylight provided! We were able to see why someone had commented that the first lesson of the desert is that the desert is not flat. We saw mountains, washes, dry lakes, badlands, and more.
We explored just a little of Anza Borrego Desert State Park. There is much more to see, as this is California's largest state park.
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Retirement is great. We bought a travel trailer and are exploring National Parks. (Actually, we bought one and sold it and bought a second one better suited to us. It happens...) And I have time to do some woodworking projects and things around the house. And now I have gotten interested in ham radio so there goes any free time.


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Rosemary - Darling of the kitchen is a workhorse in aromatherapy
by Tonya Banbury
We tell individuals we need to know the Latin name of a plant before attempting an ID. Common names are, well, common, and can vary by region. Guess what? The need for specificity is even greater where essential oils [EO] are concerned. Sometimes, the chemical composition within a family, as measured by mass spectrometry, can differ by region and climate. The herb, Rosemary, Rosemarinus officinalis, is one of the best examples.
Turns out this darling of the kitchen is truly a workhorse in aromatherapy due to Rosemary's three distinct chemotypes, dependent upon its country of origin.
Rosemary-camphor type comes from Spain and Croatia. Its high ketone content makes it risky for internal use due to its neurotoxicity and is contraindicated for pregnant women and children under 10 years old. However, ketones are known for their stimulating effect on cell and tissue regeneration and thus provide superior wound healing and relief from muscle pain and cramps. Taken in small dosages, it relieves nervous tension and supports the digestive system by stimulating the production of bile. It's also used for acne blends and on the scalp for dandruff and thinning hair.
Rosemary-cineole type comes from North Africa and is known as a preventative against all respiratory infections. Its antibacterial and antifungal qualities make it useful for treating staph, strep, E. coli, and candida. Use it in a diffuser or steaming water for the whole house or for the sick room to thin mucous and expectorate. Lacking ketones, this type carries no contraindications.
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Rosemary-verbenone type is grown in Corsica and is an aromatherapy classic known for its regenerative qualities. A great choice for mature and dry skin, this type is also useful for respiratory problems and as a treatment for middle ear infections. To treat the latter, add the EO to carrier oil and massage into the area behind the jaw, below the ear and towards the throat. Due to its ketone content, the above contraindications apply.
Most EOs cannot be used neat (undiluted) on the skin because of their concentration and must be cut with a carrier oil such as Jojoba, Almond or Coconut oil. Exceptions are Lavender, German Chamomile, Rose, Geranium, Tea Tree and Sandalwood.
Just as we instruct people to read chemical labels, the message here is do your homework. Learn all you can about an EO so you can use it safely and effectively. More is not always better!
Tonya Banbury is an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with Mecklenburg County, NC. Her series of articles on Medicinal Herbs: Essential Oils is based upon documented research and personal usage experience.
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Definition - What does Karuna mean?
Karuna typically translates as "compassion" in English and is a concept used in the spiritual paths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The word comes from the Sanskrit kara, meaning "to do" or "to make," indicating an action-based form of compassion, rather than the pity or sadness associated with the English word. Karuna is the doing of something to alleviate suffering.
Karuna is a key element of the yogic path, opening the door to the enlightenment and oneness with the universe.
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Karuna is one of the nine basic emotions (rasas) in Hinduism. In this belief system, the individual must rid him/herself of self-centered forms of pity to attain the highest level of compassion that karuna represents.
In Theravada Buddhism, karuna is one of the four divine abodes in which one can live happily and attain re-birth. In Mahayana Buddhism, karuna is one of the two qualities, along with prajna (enlightened wisdom), to be cultivated on the path to becoming an enlightened, compassionate spirit.
In Jainism, karuna is one of the reflections of universal friendship and one of the bhavanas (contemplations).
Karuna is selfless compassion that expects nothing in return, not even gratitude. To the Buddha, karuna represented the "quivering of the heart" experienced when the individual is able to see suffering and must act.
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Earlier this month, the city of Glashütte paid tribute to Walter Lange, a key person in rebuilding Saxon watchmaking which began in 1990.
On September 18th, 2020 a memorial to Walter Lange (1924-2017) was unveiled in the redesigned square outside the Saint Wolfgang church, in conjunction with the 175th-anniversary celebration of Glashütte's watchmaking industry. After the German reunification in 1990, Lange was pivotal in restarting the watchmaking industry in Saxony, which is thriving now, 30 years later.
"When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, Walter Lange was concerned with more than just reviving the A. Lange & Söhne name," explained Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid. "He always viewed it as a major personal endeavor to provide a new outlook for the people of Glashütte. These two goals were equally important to him." According to Wilhelm Schmid, continuing the legacy of Walter Lange remains both a challenge and a duty: "We are continuing Walter Lange's work just as he intended, with a commitment to the well-being of the town and its people."
In the presence of former Prime Minister of Saxony Kurt Biedenkopf, Lange's CEO Wilhelm Schmid, Walter Lange's son Benjamin with his wife Joanna, and other invited guests, Glashütte Mayor Markus Dreßler, and Lange's former Managing Director Hartmut Knothe unveiled the bronze monument created by Thomas Jastram.
Hamburg sculptor Thomas Jastram captured the essence of Walter Lange, depicting him as a life-sized bronze figure that meets the onlooker at eye level. This ties in with the general perception of Walter Lange as a warm and approachable person. By creating the impression of Lange's likeness taking a step forward, the sculptor has encapsulated the dynamic personality of an individual who vowed never to stand still.
The site of the memorial on the redesigned church square reflects the intimate connection between the Lange family and Glashütte. It stands just a few meters away from the commemorative stone for Walter Lange's great-grandfather Ferdinand Adolph Lange (1815-1875), who brought precision watchmaking to Glashütte for the first time 175 years ago.


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Information security in Dune
We take a look at information security practices on planet Arrakis.
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We take a look at information security practices on planet Arrakis.
How do you explain the basic concepts of staying safe on the Internet to your kids? With a good book, of course!
Protecting privacy online can be good for our mental health. Two reasons: it makes more time for offline socializing and keeps distracting ads at bay.
"The Girl in the Spider's Web", the 4th book of Millenium series released today. Our security expert David Jacoby tells how he consulted the author of the book on what exactly hacking is.
We've collected the most interesting books and movies which give a lot of detail on how exactly ciphers are solved.


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This gorgeous globe recreates one of the most powerful scenes in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, in which Gollum hovers above Frodo and Sam and tries to grab the prized One Ring. When turned upside down, sparkles fill the glass globe. This fantastic and powerful collectible item measures 6 inches (H) by 6.75 inches (W) by 5 inches (D) and is a must-have for all Lord of the Rings fans.


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I think my learning is three-fold.
First, it depends on the team. Most of the SaaS unicorns have been built on at least some venture capital … but a number haven't. Atlassian ($5b market cap), Qualtrics (private unicorn), etc. have gotten there without it.
The real question is How Lean Can You Be.
Second, most bootstrapped SaaS companies grow slower in the earlier days without capital to boost them to Initial Traction and Scale. Atlassian and Qualtrics took an extra 3–4 years to get to Initial Traction and Scale vs. some of their peers.
But …
Third, once any SaaS company hits $8-$10m in ARR … they all grow at the same rate.
So if you can suck it up, and somehow, with a super-lean team, get to $10m ARR … then that's another great way to get there. Especially in a less competitive space, where a little extra time getting there isn't the end of the world.


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Kamil Spychalski and Oscar Boyd are residents of Fukuoka and hiking fanatics. Since last year they've been exploring many of the great hiking trails near and not so near to Fukuoka. Here they share their favourite hiking trails alongside tips to make your adventures as fun as possible.
About the guide
While Fukuoka may not be home to rugged alpine terrains such as those found in central Japan, there are plenty of destinations to keep hikers interested. In fact, the close proximity of many trails and the availability of public transport make Fukuoka a perfect destination for those who want try this popular pastime for themselves. Unlike many parts of the country the Kyushu climate also means that hiking in Fukuoka can be enjoyed year-round, so those hoping to tackle Mt. Fuji can start training well before the snow starts melting on Japan's iconic mountain.
Despite the variety of convenient day trips from the Fukuoka City area, limited English-language information may prevent foreigners from taking advantage of these getaways. While the majority of signage and maps are in Japanese, the going gets easy once you know what to look for.
This guide offers transport and trail information (see "Hikes in Fukuoka" below for detailed information) to help get you started in discovering a different side of Fukuoka! Finally, please leave some comments on this page or under the specific courses with your questions or your own experiences – we can all learn from each other!
When to Hike
While Fukuoka's mountains are accessible throughout the year, the best times to hike are spring and autumn. Aside from stable, pleasant weather conditions, the mountain scenery (flowers in spring, changing leaves in autumn) during these seasons makes the trip even more worthwhile. Keep in mind that springtime comes a little later to the mountains, and don't be surprised to see bare trees on the trails even though the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the city.
In the warmer months, head for places with mountain streams or waterfalls, which are cool and refreshing even in the heat of summer. However, be prepared to encounter a lively array of flying insects, spider webs on less-frequented trails and even the occasional snake.
In winter and early spring, the trails in higher areas may be covered in snow even if there hasn't been any sign of it in the city below. Be prepared with appropriate footwear and snow spikes (crampons) if necessary, as well as cold weather gear for the lower temperatures.
At all times during the year, be aware that weather can be more fickle in the mountains and pack accordingly, including layers to keep out the rain or cold. Layering clothing is the key to comfortable hiking in the mountains, and spring or autumn are generally good times to experiment and find what works for you.
Hikes in Fukuoka
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Beginner-Intermediate Hikes
Tachibana-yama 立花山 and Mikazuki-yama 三日月山
Aburayama 油山
Iimori Yama 飯盛山
Tenpaizan 天拝山
Dazaifu Historical Trail 太宰府 (walking route)
Kaya-san 可也山
Ogusukuyama 大城山
Hiko-san 英彦山
Homanzan 宝満山 and Sangunsan 三郡山
Ibarayama 井原山 and Raizan 雷山
Equipment List
What you need to take on a hike will vary greatly depending on the time of year and weather conditions. Below is a general list of things you might need, including some things I found particularly handy.
• Running: while not made for hiking, standard running shoes may be fine on some trails if you want to try it out before buying expensive boots.
• Trail: similar to running shoes, but with a sole made for tackling tougher terrains
• Trekking: boots that cover the ankle, providing warmth and dryness for longer hikes
Poles: a single pole is great for helping with balance, or two can help ease the strain on your knees and ankles, particularly if you're carrying a heavy pack.
• Waterproof (outer): a light outer shell to protect you from wind and water that can be used for most of the year when layered with other items.
• Warm (inner): a light down or fleece jacket to add warmth underneath the outer layer.
Gloves: not just for keeping warm, gloves will prevent your hands from getting cut up when you have to use ropes or get over rocks and trees.
Hat: apart from keeping you warm in winter and preventing sunburn in summer, a hat will protect your head from getting scratched by branches and other obstacles on the trail.
Plastic bags: whether storing rubbish, keeping things separated and dry, or even a cheap way of waterproofing your backpack, always bring a few when heading out.
Hand towel: no matter the time of year, you are likely to work up a sweat while climbing. A small towel around the neck can help keep you dry, which is vital for staying warm when resting.
First aid: particularly when trying new routes or using new equipment, take an ample supply of bandaids as well as tape and tissues/wipes. A pocket knife is also handy.
Headlamp: if you get caught in the dark climbing down, a headlamp is better than a torch as it keeps your hands free.
Mobile phone: the GPS on smart phones can be very useful for navigating from public transport to the trailhead. On the trail itself, however, it shouldn't be relied upon for navigation even on the rare chance that reception is available. Turn it to flight mode while you're in the woods to prevent it roaming for signals and draining battery.
Buying gear in Fukuoka
Thanks to the recent popularity of hiking in Japan there is no shortage of stores dealing in both international and local brands. Below is a map of retailers found in Fukuoka.
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The following are a few stores that I have found useful:
• A&F Country (Daimyo): Selection of international brands, information about local events as well as the free English-language magazine, Outdoor Japan.
• IBS/ICI Sports (Daimyo): Good selection of international and local brands with a range of prices.
• MontBell (all locations): Japanese brand with wide range of quality gear at reasonable prices.
• Sports Depo. (Marinoa City): While the quality doesn't compare well with specialist stores, there's a decent selection of cheaper brands for those on a budget.
Please leave comments below if you have had a good experience with a given brand or store in Fukuoka, particularly any that can provide English assistance.
Useful Kanji
Since almost all signage on the hikes is in Japanese, try to memorize or keep a list of the kanji (Chinese characters) for places on your route and in the nearby area. That way, if you start coming across signs with names you've never seen, it's a good indication that you've gone astray!
Below are some terms that you may see frequently on the trails.
キャンプ場 (きゃんぷじょう / kyanpujou) : Campsite
現在地 (げんざいち / genzaichi) : Current Location
森 (もり / mori) : Forest
分岐 (ぶんき / bunki) : Junction
展望台 (てんぼうだい / tenboudai) : Lookout
山 (やま / yama) : Mountain
峠 (とうげ / touge) Pass
尾根 (おね / one) : Ridge
川 (かわ / kawa) : River
岩 (いわ / iwa) : Rock
頂上 (ちょうじょう / choujou) or 山頂 (さんちょう/sanchou) : Summit
登山道 (とざんどう / tozandou) : Trail
登山道入り口 (とざんどういりぐち / tozandou iriguchi) or 登山口 (とざんぐち/tozanguchi) : Trailhead
谷 (たに / tani) : Valley
水場 (みずば / mizuba) : Water Source
滝 (たき / taki) : Waterfall
Mountain Manners
► Always take rubbish home with you
► Give way to those climbing when you're coming down
► No campfires – use a small gas stove instead
Getting around
While most mountains have a variety of trails and access points, all hikes in this guide depart from Fukuoka City and use public transport. The following resources are useful for getting to and from the hikes:
• Nishitetsu Bus (English)
• Hyperdia
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Tachibana-yama 立花山 and Mikazuki-yama 三日月山
Aburayama 油山
Homanzan 宝満山 and Sangunsan 三郡山
Iimori Yama 飯盛山
Tenpaizan 天拝山
Dazaifu Historical Trail 太宰府 (walking route)
Hiko-san 英彦山
Kaya-san 可也山
Ogusukuyama 大城山
Ibarayama 井原山 and Raizan 雷山
Text and photos by Kamil Spychalski (Perth, Western Australia, JET CIR) for Fukuoka Now.


text: Nine Line Gears Up for 4th Annual Run for the Wounded admin April 18, 2017 Nine Line News, Non Profit Initiatives 505 Nine Line Apparel and the Nine Line Foundation are excited to announce our 4th Annual 5K/10K Run for the Wounded. The run has grown steadily over the past few years, quickly becoming one of the city's most highly attended races. This year's event will be hosted at Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park right in the heart of the Historic District, a fresh change from the Hutchinson Island location which hosted the event the first three years. The key element that draws people to this event is the Foundation's claim as a 100% nonprofit organization. Nine Line Apparel covers all associated costs, so every cent raised by this and other Foundation events goes directly to one severely wounded veteran at a time, to drastically improve his/her life. The Foundation's most recent recipient, USMC veteran SGT Eric Morante, lost one of his legs after a suicide bomber detonated near his unit while they were deployed in Iraq. Now, the Nine Line Foundation has stepped up to provide SGT Morante with a handicap accessible home. Morante is the foundation's sixth wounded veteran recipient, and his will be the fifth home they have helped build. Last year's Run for the Wounded brought in over $50,000 for recipient SFC Aaron Causey, who served in both the Air Force and the Army. Construction is currently being completed at the Causeys' home in Alabama. Not only will this evening run take participants through beautiful historic Savannah, it will end inside the stadium at home plate, where a variety of vendors will be set up with various goods to purchase, incredible raffle items, and live music by local musicians. Partnering with the Savannah Bananas and their good friends at Service Brewing Company, Nine Line has high hopes of this year being the best yet! -Interested in participating? Sign up HERE. -Interested in our Virtual Race Option? Sign up HERE. -Want to be a sponsor of this awesome event? Complete the form HERE. Check out this video from last year's Run for the Wounded! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_qoD2rm26I[/embedyt]


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Police have charged a Hoover man with attempted murder after he reportedly hit a pedestrian on purpose on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old pedestrian was transported to UAB Hospital and treated for a broken clavicle. He has since been released, according to police.
"We're very fortunate the victim was able to avoid more serious injuries," said Capt. Gregg Rector. "We don't know what provoked this suspect but he was clearly agitated and under the influence of alcohol."
Police arrested Mark Roland Ritchie, 59, and obtained arrest warrants on Friday. Ritchie was charged with attempted murder and DUI, according to police, and his bond was set at $31,000.
Police responded to a report about a pedestrian who had been hit by a car around 4 p.m. Wednesday. They went to The Place at Galleria Apartments, where the suspect had crashed a 1995 Chevrolet Corvette into a brick sign at the apartment entrance.
The suspect's face was injured in the crash, and he was treated at UAB Hospital. Following his release, he was transported to Hoover City Jail.
Two male pedestrians told police the Corvette had hit one of them before it crashed into the sign. The victim and his friend were attempting to cross Lorna Road when the suspect pulled up to them and started shouting obscenities, according to police. When he pulled out of the turn lane, he reportedly swiped the victim with his car.
The pedestrians crossed the road to The Place at Galleria Apartments, and the driver made a U-turn, entered the complex and drove his vehicle into the same pedestrian he had swiped. After hitting the victim, the driver hit the brick sign.
Police have surveillance video of the incident, which Rector said shows the suspect's intentions. The video can be seen below.
"The video evidence discovered by officers will make a huge difference in this case," Rector said. "It's accurate and it certainly provides a clear picture of this suspect's intentions."


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Intellect, the Singapore-based mental health startup focused primarily on Asia-Pacific markets, announced today it has raised a $10 million Series A. The company's services, including self-directed mental wellness programs in 15 languages and online therapy sessions, are available through two channels: as an employee benefit and through Intellect's consumer app.
The round, which Intellect claims is the largest Series A ever raised by a mental health startup in Asia, was led by HOF Capital. New investors included Headline, East Ventures, MS&AD Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures and Pioneer Fund; existing backer Insignia Ventures Partners also returned.
Intellect claims its year-on-year revenue grew by over 20x in 2021, due in large part to new enterprise clients like foodpanda, Shopback, Singtel, Kuehne & Nagel and Schroders. It also partners with insurers and benefits brokers like Mercer.
Co-founder and CEO Theodoric Chew told TechCrunch that Intellect differentiates from other employee wellness programs because "Intellect's vision isn't simply to be a self-care app or an employee benefits platform solely, but a full mental healthcare system for Asia. That drives a differentiated approach in how we build our platform which caters from the smallest of daily struggles through self-guided programs, all the way to clinical therapy for chronic issues."
The company, a Y Combinator alum, will use the capital to increase its product, engineering and commercial teams as it continues expanding into new markets. It currently has about three million registered users, in a total of 20 countries, with a strong commercial presence in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, said Chew.
The new round brings Intellect's total raised since its launch in 2020 (when TechCrunch first profiled the company) to $13 million and also included angel investors like Shopback co-founder and CEO Henry Chan; Cathay Innovation's Rajive Keshup; former Headspace VP of Engineering Neel Palrecha; Forge co-founder Samvit Ramadurgam; Peak co-founder Sagi Shorrer; Snap Inc. Director of Southeast Asia Anubhav Nayyar; and Tinder and Match Group general manager of Southeast Asia Gaurav Girotra.
The startup says that among companies that offer it as an employee benefit, adoption rates consistently range between 20% to 40%, much higher than traditional employee assistance programs.
The startup is participating in 10 clinical studies in collaboration with academic institutions, including the National University of Singapore, King's College London, University of Queensland and the Singapore General Hospital, and says some of them have already shown that Intellect improves stress, anxiety and depression among users.
In a statement about the investment, HOF Capital partner Victor Wong said, "The need for mental health support is exceedingly timely today and it continues to rapidly grow in demand across the world. Intellect has grown to over 3 million individuals and enterprises across 20 countries in just under 2 years and we're very excited to back them for the long term as they continue to transform millions of lives through inventing a new mental healthcare system for workforces and individuals across Asia."


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Make money from your car when you're not driving!
Last week I signed up my Little Red Polo to a great new service called easyCar Club so that my neighbours can rent my car. On Saturday morning I had my first taker. Samantha needed it over the weekend and had asked whether she could bring her spaniel. She put down a rug and give it a quick hoover afterwards.
It was fun to help and I've been paid the princely sum of £42.50 which is not bad going given it would have just sat there unused and unloved for the whole weekend!
So if you own a car– why not sign it up?
It's free and you can make over £3,000 a year by renting out your car to trusted people when you're not using it. You stay in complete control at all times. You decide when to rent it out. You set the price. And you decide whether to accept any requests to rent out your car. Your car and your no claims bonus are insured for every rental. Not only that, you'll get a year's RAC roadside assistance and recovery worth over £100.
If you don't own a car– why not sign up as a driver? It's much cheaper than traditional car hire - great if you want to get away for the weekend but don't want to break the bank. There are hundreds of cars to choose from, there are no hidden charges for credit cards and you'll get to know a neighbour in the process.
To sign up your car for free click here
To sign up as a driver for free click here
One final thing, to ensure that Streetbank gets credit for your sign-up, please enter the Promotion Code "streetbank" – this will have the added benefit of keeping us going and growing.
Thanks – we hope it proves useful to you!
Sam and the Streetbank Team


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YuSynth Noise + S&H Module
This single modules integrates two sub-modules : a noise voltage generator and a sample and hold (S&H) processor.
The noise generator generates three different signals : white noise (evenly distributed frequency spectrum), pink noise (1/f frequency spectrum, that is with a 3dB/octave slope), and a slow varying random voltage (frequency smaller than 6Hz).
The Sample and Hold processor has an internal clock but can be driven from an external clock. The clock rate ranges from 0.1Hz to 100Hz. The clock I/O acts either as an clock input or as a clock output depending on the position of the EXT/INT switch. A yellow LED shows the clock rate. A slew rate is also provided (its behaviour either linear or exponential can be selected with a jumper on the PCB).
As a default, the input of the S&H processor is connected to the white noise source.
Yves designed three different PCBs : a PCB that integrates both the noise generator and the S&H processor (this board 7220-046), a PCB for the noise generator on its own (7220-045) and a PCB for the S&H processor on its own (7220-030). Thus one can build the module of one's choice, either combined or separate.
We all have our preferences when it comes to building our modular synth so we offer a range of products* for the build:
- Individual components
- Kit of parts (excluding PCB, knobs and connectors)
- Knobs (Cliff KM20B)
- Jack sockets
- Power connectors
- Front Panel
- Back Panel
- PCB Holder
- PCB Holder Brackets
- Panel PCBs
- Wiring Leads
*Not all products are available at the time of writing but are in development
For the latest build information, we recommend visiting the YuSynth website at http://www.yusynth.net/Modular/index_en.html
However, we also include this build information in our product pages plus additional details relating to the complete module assembly using our front panel solution as they are developed.


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What inspires us.
We experience a sense of wonder and learn with the seasons. Because wondrous things come to pass every year. The sense of wonder continually enriches our work anew.
Our craft
As artisans working with wine – that is how we regard ourselves. And our craft is informed by a running dialogue between our hands and our heads, coupled with years of experience.
That which people do out of passion and joy, they do with the utmost spontaneity. We see ourselves as obligated to this sense of freedom, which is the hallmark of our wines. Wines, which express intensity and depth of fruit, spicy and mineral-driven: as elegant as they are assertive, with multifaceted aromatic profiles; thats how we describe them. And in a wide selection of grape varieties, outstanding Grüner Veltliner flourishes above all – these vines grow in meagre slate-soil sites on the Leithaberg, and we vinify our Grüner Veltliner in four different variations.
Our vineyards are a part of our soul,
and our soul requires a healthy an undamaged enviroment.
Nature has no sense of mass production.
Year after year it brings forth distinctive forms.
Always multifacetted, widely varied.
Leopold Sommer


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Our Helen/Ellen Winter KAL has concluded, and it was great fun! The Ravelry thread was active for the duration, with participants sharing their progress and modifications, and asking questions.
One of the most fun aspects of a colorwork project is choosing a palette. There were some inspired choices that were vastly different from the original, such as Shutterhoney's Helen.
Several participants took on a new challenge – as in cat4044's Helen, her first sweater (left) and ksheaperk's Ellen, her first colorwork project (right)
We always encourage knitters to modify patterns to suit their own preferences. Floriduh's Ellen (left) will have a zipper, and Janfaw's Ellen (right) got a closer fitting neck.
We love it when shops knit along with us! Wedewschool made her Ellen as a shop model for Haus of Yarn in TN, and reported that a few others from the shop joined the KAL.
And there are always overachievers in any group – one of our most consistent Berroco KAL participants, Zaouli, made both a Helen pullover AND an Ellen cardigan! Go Myriam!
I loved leading this KAL and am enjoying wearing my own version of Helen, which I modified to be a dress. With the last gasp of winter we've been experiencing this week in New England, I've had more opportunities to wear it than I expected!
Thanks again to everyone who joined in the fun!


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As it has been the norm since the start of the FUFA Drum, match day 4 was also nothing short of drama as all the 16 teams where in action again.
Bugisu thrashed Sebei 8-0, Buganda lost again despite taking the lead and the only game without a goal was between Busoga and Teso.
The games played on Saturday:
Busoga 0-0 Teso
Bugisu 8-0 Sebei
Buganda 1-3 Lango
Kigezi 0-1 Acholi
Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
Kampala recorded a 3-1 win over Rwenzori at the Nyahuka grounds in Bundibugyo district. Bright Stars FC captain and Uganda Cranes striker Nelson Senkatuka banged a hat-trick in the match. Nyamityobora Football club winger Robert Mukhongotya got the consolation for the home side.
Elsewhere, Lango recovered from a goal down to silence Buganda at the Bishops S.S play ground in Mukono. Buganda took a quick lead through Allan Kayiwa's powerful header in the 10th minute but it was neutralized five minutes later by Dickens Okwir. Okwi scored again later on before substitute Wanok Petit of Soana F.C capped the icing on the cake with the third goal.
At the Kabale Municipal Stadium, URA FC midfielder Hudu Mulikyi, was the hero with Acholi's only goal in their 1-0 away win against Kigezi.
On the same day, Bugisu recorded an emphatic 8-0 win at home against Sebei. James Alitho, a goalkeeper with Vipers Sports Club led the assault with a hat-trick. Alitho has played as a striker for Bugisu in the last three matches. Other scorers were Milton Karisa, Nico Wadada, Hakim Magombe (two goals) and Malvin Wasswa.
The game between Busoga and Teso Provinces ended goal-less at the Kakindu Stadium.
Sunday's action:
Tooro 0-1 West Nile
Ankole 3-1 Karamoja
Bunyoro 1-1 Bukedi
Tooro Province fell 1-0 at home to West Nile at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal. Express Football Club Striker Alfred Leku scored the all-important goal for the visitors.
At Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo, Ankole overcame Karamoja 3-1 before a capacity crowd. Kodet Ferrer, a player with Jam Football Club in Kotido district put Karamoja Province in the lead after 25 minutes. The joy was short lived when Mbarara City's Clinton Kamugisha equalized on the half hour mark as the first half ended one all. Siraje Turyamureeba netted a penalty upon restart after 53 minutes. Hard working forward Muhammed Matovu scored the third goal of the game.
Bunyoro and Bukedi shared the spoils in a one all draw. Ronald Musana scored for Bukedi and Billy Herbert replied for Bunyoro.


text: USDA Graded Cage-Free Eggs: All They're Cracked Up To Be When it comes to purchasing eggs, consumers have interests that go well beyond what they see in the carton. For many buyers, where that egg came from and how it was produced are just as important as the finished product. Organic, locally produced, cage-free, and free range are just a few of the marketing claims consumers will find on the carton, as producers try to communicate the attributes of their product. To provide additional assurance to their customers of the validity of marketing claims, shell egg producers often enlist the services of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). In recent months, a long list of large volume food buyers – including restaurants, grocers, distributors and more – have announced they will transition to sourcing eggs and egg products only from cage-free production systems. You can learn more about this trend in a recent USDA Blog post. Many shell egg suppliers have already found a way to assure customers that products marketed as cage-free are indeed sourced from such systems: when USDA Graded eggs are also identified as cage-free, they must undergo a review process to verify the claim is truthful. Craig A. Morris, Deputy Administrator of the AMS Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program Posted in Food and Nutrition Sep 13, 2016 4 Responses


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Videos from Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy! have been on YouTube for months, but they were censored versions of what would ultimately become a DVD/Blu-Ray release. That DVD/Blu-Ray launched this month (May 12th) and some of the uncensored videos were put on YouTube.
The content of the video is essentially the same, but now Mario is dropping F-bombs.
(Parental Discretion is advised.)
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text: Would You Be My Future BFF? In this test, find out if you would be my future BFF if we ever met. Have a good time! ProjectBlueJay published on December 16, 201525 responses 7 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/7 What do you like to do? (Pick the three that apply to you the most...) Read, play games, draw Play outside, run, sports Shop, dress up, go out on dates Ummm. None? 2/7 Want do you not like? (Pick the three that apply to you...) Procrastinators, laggy games, annoying siblings Rainy days, sick days, school No sales at the store, jewelry breaking, broken nail None mentioned 3/7 What is your favorite color? (Sorry!) Dark Colors Light Colors Ummmm... Everything! 4/7 Do you like creepypasta? Yes. No. Depends. CREEPYPASTA!? What? *Runs Off* 5/7 RP time! (It's going to be short. Promise!) Nooooo! Yesssss! Hrm.. Ok...? 6/7 Just kidding. I told you it was short. How are you feeling today? Goodly ingishing Ummm...What? Ok! *Is gone* 7/7 Do u lik dis way 2 typ? Yes! No Answers, please I is done,


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Equal Time: The real issue at hand is in Calverton
I used to drink way too much. I would joke that I was "young and irresponsible." Then one day, I realized, I wasn't so young any more and my behavior was long past the point of being cute or funny.
Maybe you know someone like me. Maybe you are like me. I could be your son or your daughter, your aunt or your friend. I can only speak for me but one day I got tired of disappointing my kids. I was tired of wasting my talents — I wanted to actually lead my life, not just be an actor in it. I wanted to soberly enjoy whatever path lay ahead for me. I sought help. I've made changes.
You might have read about me in last week's News-Review. I was proposed for a position with the Town of Riverhead. In the course of covering the story this paper saw fit to focus on my past drinking. I've been doing politics a long time and I've never seen coverage like last week's. In my opinion, this paper got its facts wrong and brought forward personal issues in a way this town hasn't seen before. When I confronted the reporter about what he wrote, he said, "Oops." My daughters cried and, frankly, it was embarrassing walking up Main Street to catcalls and stares, but I hold my head high. I am proud of the way I've turned my life around. I am at peace with the person I am. I have the love of two great children and a wealth of special friends.
Lost in the titillation is the valuable discussion Riverhead needs to have about the position that was proposed, and where we are headed as a town. I was up for appointment as director of the former Grumman property at EPCAL. The job requires a driven individual, first, to pass the legislation creating a commission to expedite the approvals process to stir development activity at that property and, secondly, a person to become salesperson in chief, to attract clean, high paying, meaningful job-creating businesses to EPCAL so that we can finally begin to relieve the tax burden placed upon our citizens.
When I was a candidate for that job some local wags blogged that we should not create any new jobs at Town Hall because two years ago we laid off some part- and full-time workers. Those layoffs are exactly why we should put financial resources into EPCAL. Riverhead is a hamster on a Habitrail in a stationary race that we can't win. Seventy percent of our town budget is salaries, 15 percent is debt service and 15 percent is contractual obligations. Unless we create tax base, we as a town are destined to a permanent future filled with layoffs and tax increases. We have a jewel at EPCAL, an annuity that no other municipality on this island possesses.
Yet in the 10 years I have lived here we have not tapped EPCAL's potential bounty. Instead, EPCAL has been the place where silly and embarrassing ideas get floated and deals that should never see the light of day get proposed. The Town Board has embarked upon a plan to subdivide the property into smaller, more marketable lots; a good plan — but it won't happen without a commission, marketing, seed capital, strong advocacy and a roll-up-your sleeves attitude to bring action to this long dormant property. EPCAL isn't just going to happen. Baseball stadiums, airports, trade centers and skyscrapers don't sprout up like crocuses. Somewhere in the life of all major municipal projects there are voices that prod, advocate and cajole to get results. We need new leadership and a strong voice to properly develop and market EPCAL.
Personal foibles make for good gossip and water cooler humor but the issue here is much bigger. It is about the future of our town.
As for me, I intend to stay in public service. I intend to be a voice. I will continue on the proper path in life and I will work my heart out to move Riverhead forward.
Editor's note: The reporter referred to in this piece, longtime News-Review staffer Tim Gannon, denies saying 'Oops' or making any factual errors in his reporting. The News-Review stands by the report.
Mr. Coates is a Riverhead resident and political consultant to Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter.


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Though it varies from country to country, National Anthems are generally played and sung at formal state occasions and other events which celebrate or support the country's national identity. At international sporting events they are often played to reflect the nationality of the winner or winning team. Many National Anthems are similar to hymn tunes, though some are closer to folk songs. The lyrics may mention a country's landscape and people, or events and concepts that the country is proud of. There can be a degree of symbolism such as reverence for the national flag, or a salute to the hereditary head of state such as the king or queen in monarchies. Some anthems are agreed formally by passing a law or similar decree, though often anthems are established through tradition or informal means. Where countries are composed of several member states then those states may also have their own anthems or songs, in addition to an overall anthem which represents the whole country. This article focuses on the music of National Anthems and Patriotic Songs, with a selection of sheet music and audio examples (midi and mp3).
Many countries have commissioned their anthem from classical composers, or have re-used melodies composed by a local composer perhaps adding different words. The German National Anthem (called the Deutschlandlied or the Song of Germany) is based on a theme created by Franz Joseph Haydn. Haydn used the melody for a song to celebrate the birthday of the Austrian Emperor in 1797 and reused the theme in his "Emperor" String Quartet. It was the anthem of the Austrian Empire for more than a century, and Germany adopted the anthem in 1922. Similarly the melody of the Austrian National Anthem (or Osterreichische Bundeshymne) is from "Bundeslied" - a song from one of the last works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His "Freimaurerkantate" (or Freemasons Cantata) K.623 was written in 1791 and included this song, which with new lyrics was adopted by Austria in 1946 as their National Anthem.
Completing a trio of National Anthems from music's Classical Era, the European Union adopted an official Anthem in 1971. This is the Ode to Joy taken from the 4th movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th Symphony composed in 1823. Another even older Anthem associated with Europe is the Prelude from the Te Deum by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704). This isn't the national anthem of a country, but the tune was adopted by the European Broadcasting Union and is used to introduce the Eurovision Song Contest each year. The Netherlands National Anthem may in fact be the oldest in the world. Called "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe" or simply the Wilhelmus, it dates from the 16th Century and was first published in 1626 in a hymn book by the Dutch composer Adriaen Valerius.
Another old National Anthem is God Save the Queen (or King) which was first used in its current form in 1744. However the song's melody has an ancient but poorly understood history, with variations of the melody being used by various English composers including John Bull in 1612, Henry Purcell (late 17th century) and George Frideric Handel in the early 18th Century. "God Save the Queen" is the National Anthem of the United Kingdom, though the UK is one of those instances where member countries sometimes require their own individual anthems. At such events (typically related to sports), Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use alternative anthems, though in general England retains "God Save the Queen" as its anthem. The anthem has been adopted in some form by a number of other countries formerly of the British Commonwealth, though sometimes this is as the "Royal Anthem" for Royal occasions as distinct from the National Anthem which is used on state occasions unrelated to or not attended by members of the Royal Family.
The melody for "God Save the Queen" is also used for the Liechtenstein National Anthem "Oben am jungen Rhein" (High on the young Rhine). The same tune has also been (or still is) used for other patriotic songs, most notably the song "America" which begins "My Country 'Tis of Thee" which was formerly the US National Anthem. The current US National Anthem is The Star-Spangled Banner whose tune was composed by John Stafford Smith (1750–1836) a British composer and musicologist. The original song was called "The Anacreontic Song" and was written for the Anacreontic Society, an English gentleman's club of which John Stafford Smith was a member. The words for "The Star-Spangled Banner" were written by the American poet Francis Scott Key after events in the 1812 war between the US and the UK. The title of the song of course refers to the US Flag - The Stars and Stripes. The various states which make up the United States of America also have their own State Songs and/or Anthems, for example "Maryland, My Maryland" which uses the same melody as O Tannenbaum.
The French National Anthem also has a long history. La Marseillaise was composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792 and adopted by France as its National Anthem just 3 years later. The Song was banned under Napoleon but later reinstated as the National Anthem. Despite its ban at the time the melody was quoted extensively in Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture to signify Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. The film composer Nino Rota also hints at a few notes of "La Marseillaise" in his film score for the 1970 film "Waterloo", though in this case the music may be valid since the Battle of Waterloo took place in 1815 after Napoleon had spent some time in exile.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture (which in its full version features battle sounds such as cannons) also represents the victorious Russian army by quoting the "Russian National Anthem" at the climax. The Russian National Anthem in Tchaikovsky's day was God Save the Tsar! composed by Alexei Lvov in 1833, so neither this nor "Las Marseillaise" (due to Napoleon's ban) was used by those counties in 1812! "God Save the Tsar!" seems to be modelled on "God Save the Queen" and it became the Russian Anthem when the song won a competition. It remained the Russian National Anthem from 1833 until the Russian Revolution in 1917, and the melody was used by Henry F. Chorley to create a hymn called "God, the Omnipotent!" identified in various UK and US hymnals as the "Russian Hymn".
Some Patriotic Songs are more closely related to folk songs with the most obvious examples being "Waltzing Matilda" and "Oh Danny Boy". The exact origins of the melody for Waltzing Matilda are unknown, though the lyrics were written by a poet called Banjo Paterson to music written by Christina Macpherson (1864-1936) based on some folk music which she had heard played. The music is certainly not a waltz with "waltzing" meaning wandering in the Australian bush, and a number of similar folk tunes exist, suggesting a complex origin for the melody. Although "Waltzing Matilda" is strongly associated with Australia, the official National Anthem is Advance Australia Fair which was composed by the Scottish Born composer Peter Dodds McCormick. A more recent unofficial Anthem for Australia is the song "I Am/We Are Australian" written in 1987 by Bruce Woodley (of "The Seekers") and Dobe Newton. Another folk song with strong national associations is Oh Danny Boy, the well-known Irish song sung to a melody known as "A Londonderry Air" named after the Irish County. The traditional tune dates back to at least the 19th century and possibly earlier, and the "Danny Boy" lyrics were written to this melody in 1910. The tune is played as a National Anthem for Northern Ireland.
In contrast to these folk melodies Scotland the Brave is more like a brisk march, though it does have some similarities to some Scottish folk songs. The lyrics for "Scotland the Brave" were written in 1950 by Cliff Hanley but, though the composer of the melody is unknown, the tune is thought to be at least twice as old as the lyrics. "Scotland the Brave" was an unofficial National Anthem for Scotland until recently when "Flower of Scotland" has frequently been used instead. Other songs including Auld Lang Syne have been suggested as potential National Anthems for Scotland. Land of My Fathers (or "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" in Welsh) is used as the National Anthem for Wales. The lyrics were written in 1856 by by Evan James and the music composed by James James, the lyricist's son. An alternative Anthem for Wales used to represent the country at Rugby matches is Bread of Heaven or "Cwm Rhondda" in Welsh.
Rule, Britannia! is an old British or English patriotic song. The lyrics were written by the Scottish writer James Thomson (1700-1748) and his words were then put to music by the English composer Thomas Augustine Arne (1710–1778). Edward Elgar wrote his first Pomp and Circumstance March in 1901, and the following year adapted it to become what we now know as the Patriotic Song Land of Hope and Glory. In 1916 Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) set the words of a short poem by William Blake to music, creating the popular Patriotic Song Jerusalem. Another widely recognised Patriotic Song is the March The British Grenadiers which has been adopted by several military forces and played in parades and formal ceremonies.
The individual anthems used to represent the countries of Great Britain in the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony were:
Another example of a well-known Patriotic Song which is not a National Anthem is "The Finlandia Hymn" which has patriotic words sung to the hymn-like melody from Finnish classical composer Jean Sibelius' orchestral work "Finlandia".
The Red Flag is a political anthem rather than a national one, but the same melody has been used for a number of patriotic songs including some State and College Songs in the US. It is based on an old folk tune called "Lauriger Horatius" which was also the basis for "O Tannenbaum" (O Christmas Tree).
Even fictional places can have a National Anthem. The city state of Ankh-Morpork which features in many Discworld Novels has its own Anthem called "We Can Rule You Wholesale". The lyrics for this Song were written by Terry Pratchett and the music composed by Carl Davis. Pratchett was asked to write this for a BBC Radio show and it was recorded by the soprano Clare Rutter accompanied by BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The song can be heard here on Youtube.
The following sheet music has been arranged for piano, and is suitable for playing as a piano solo or to accompany singers. Within each of these pages you will find links to download the sheet music in PDF format and links to download the equivalent midi files and mp3 files.
Check our articles about Folk Music and Church Hymns for further examples, but here are just a few folk songs and hymns which are used internationally yet associated with certain countries:
We hope to add further National and Patriotic Songs in due course, and include arrangements for different instruments.


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I came across this brand called My Amazing Blow Dry Secret.
Loved the brand image and thoughts, when I read the information about them.
Read the Official Press Release Below:
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It's a great little brand and I feel that they will do well in the industry!
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text: We got hit at work with a worm which included a rootkit called Hacker Defender, see Link removed for verification to Wilders TOS Symantec created a special utility for us to detect and remove it, but I can't find any generally available anti-trojan software that indicates that they cover it. Since TDS appears to be very comprehensive, I did a test against Hacker Defender but TDS didn't appear to either defend against it, or detect it once installed. I'd like to inquire if the TDS authors have looked at Hacker Defender? I'm not real familiar with TDS and am testing with the eval version, so might be doing something wrong.


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Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) today announced a multi-year agreement that provides Nielsen with precise glass-level viewership data powered by Inscape Smart TV data. The deal includes a period of exclusivity for data gathered on an expanded roster of 400 local stations that will be processed around the clock by Inscape's systems.
Nielsen, which licensed Inscape for national addressable measurement starting in 2021, now has the rights from VIZIO to integrate Inscape data in both its local and national audience measurement solutions. Through this agreement, Nielsen can now add big data from a pool of approximately 20 million Smart TVs, a key enhancement that includes incremental coverage for 400 stations across local U.S. markets that currently include Local People Meter, Set Meter and Portable People Meter panels.
"At Nielsen, we have a commitment to the industry to continue to innovate and improve for the future. This agreement with one of the premier Smart TV manufacturers, for both national and local measurement, further validates our commitment," said Peter Bradbury, Chief Commercial Officer, Nielsen. "Having millions of devices covered by ACR is incredible for our audience measurement, and when these big data sets are verified and enhanced by real human behavior, which only Nielsen can do, this represents the future of media measurement."
"As viewing trends shift and audiences fragment across different services, Inscape has been at the forefront of powering products that are better for the consumer experience and bringing greater transparency and scale to the measurement sector," said Mike O'Donnell, Chief Revenue and Engagement Officer at VIZIO. "We're excited to work with Nielsen and for the inclusion of our opted-in viewing data in Nielsen's services as we continue to help the entire TV marketplace evolve."
VIZIO's Inscape data captures viewing data from millions of connected TV devices (including cable box, set top box , DVR, etc.) and streaming environments. ACR data provides scale, granularity and timely insights, enabling greater understanding of what is being watched in millions of U.S. households by measuring content on the TV glass, regardless of source.
Nielsen's panels will be used to validate what is missing in big data sets, including complete representation, over-the-air inclusion, validation of diverse representation, understanding when the TV is on or off, and persons-level measurement. Nielsen will be launching big data into its national TV measurement beginning in September, a major step towards the launch of Nielsen ONE, the forthcoming single, deduplicated solution for cross-media measurement.
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Game Stories:
Winnipeg Free Press: Islanders beat Jets 3-1.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets fall to Islanders.
The Globe & Mail: Jets fall to Islanders in game full of freak accidents.
TSN: Jets not able to get it done at home against Islanders.
CBC: Jets can't take advantage against Isles.
NHL.com: Islanders top Jets 3-1.
Newsday: Nabokov makes 37 saves in victory.
ChrisD.ca: Jets fall 3-1 to Islanders.
Post-game audio:
Winnipeg Jets: Ondrej Pavelec, Chris Thorburn, Tanner Glass and coach Noel.
New York Islanders: Andrew MacDonald, PA Parenteau, Evgeni Nabokov and coach Capuano.
Illegal Curve: Post-game podcast. Guest host Michael Remis and Analyst Richard Pollock break down the game.
Video Highlights:
NHL.com 3 Stars
1. PA Parenteau
2. Evgeni Nabakov
3. Chris Thorburn


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Updated and Improved Edukit
MOA is pleased to announce the launch of six new and improved Edukits (for more detailed information on each portion of the Edukit, read our previous post). Teachers and other educators can now rent one or more of these kits designed to offer classroom activities and hands-on materials you can use when developing their Social Studies lesson plans. Each kit has been developed to meet the specific Ontario Curriculum points for grades 1 – 6.
Materials included in each kit are:
- Support Booklet for the specific grade
- Curriculum Connections Pages
- Activity Cards
- Activity Descriptions and Outcomes
- Genuine archaeological artifacts and identification guide
- Resource Materials
- List of additional books, recommended resources, and websites
Kits must be picked up and dropped off at the Museum and can be rented for $50 per 2-week period. For more information, please call 519-473-1360 or email Katie at email@example.com.
We would like to acknowledge the contributions of our key volunteers who helped update and improve the Edukit; without their efforts, this would not have happened.
Linda Imrie, retired TVDSB teacher:
"I appreciate everything I learned and contributed during my thirty-five year teaching career with the Thames Valley District School Board. I taught students at the primary, junior and intermediate level in the classroom, in special education at W. D. Sutton School in a treatment facility, then as a Learning Support Teacher and finally in a self-contained classroom with Autistic students. In my new life as a volunteer, I have been involved with different associations and groups. Then in April of 2016, after a conversation with the Educational Consultant at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, an opportunity came up to refurbish the existing Edukit. The kit truly needed to be brought up to date and made applicable to meet the needs of today's student. As a life-long learner, I could not refuse the task of creating individual Edukits for grades one through six. First I had to weed through the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum and sort out points of relevance for teachers. The next task was to condense the curriculum into words that would make sense in the classroom. Creating the activities and descriptors for each grade level was a task in itself because the content had to coincide with the curriculum. In the final stages of creating the Edukits, collaboration took place with a local artist to modernize my logo and with a young expert in sorting and cataloguing artifacts. I believe we came up with an Edukit for teachers and students to make Social Studies interactive, educational and fun for use in the classroom. A large focus in the kits is on the First Nations People, but the activities try to go beyond that, with many cross-curricular opportunities. It is my hope that the activities will spark an interest in students and teachers to come and visit the Museum. There is a lot to explore at the MOA and a day away makes a wonderful field trip!
It has been my pleasure to work on the Edukits and to hopefully inspire young students to be curious about the world around them, to encourage them to continue asking questions, and most of all to help motivate the learning process.
Yours in education,
Linda Margaret Imrie, M.Ed, Retired Teacher, Thames Valley District School Board (1977-2012)
Christopher Dupon-Martinez, Graphic Design Volunteer:
"Christopher Dupon-Martinez is an illustrator, cartoonist, and designer. He offers solutions for visual problems in the industry of editorial periodicals and publications. Christopher is completing his fourth year at OCAD University studying design and majoring in illustration. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, as it allows him the opportunity to continue learning and collaborate in meaningful projects. Learn more about him at his website."
Madison Keller, Archaeological Interpreter:
We were fortunate to have Madison join us and have her contribute on this project. Madison, a University of Western student, joined us at the Lawson Site Field school this spring and then spent her summer working at the museum.
Thank you to everyone.