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Obviously with the mess we're throwing into the safety equation this year there is a high probability that we will be drafting a safety high in the 2013 draft. (Ken is still crying in regards to Markelle Martin) But who are some of the targets the Skins could be looking at, especially in the second round?
Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma: Jefferson is right in gray area of being a first or second round prospect, it's important to remmeber how much things will change over the course of the season. Jefferson is very versatile and has played safety, the nickle, and even has spent some time as a linebacker for the Sooners.
T.J. McDonald, USC: McDonald is coming back for his senior year at USC for a shot at the national championship. The one word to describe McDonald is "solid". He especially excels at covering tight ends, which is obviously becoming more and more of a priority in today's NFL.
Ray Ray Armstrong, Miami: You can't help but like a guy named Ray Ray. It was thought Armstrong would enter the 2012 NFL Draft, but the Hurricane decided to return to Coral Gables to continue to polish his game. Armstrong is very talented but was suspended four games last year for the whole Miami booster scandal.
Robert Lester, Alabama: When you start examining the 2013 Draft and remember who left the Crimson Tide last year, it's easy to see why Nick Saban's defense was a monster last year. Lester is yet another guy that has decided to return for his senior year. Lester was a bit of a ball hawk early in his career at Alabama and fits the mold of a "center field" type safety.
Bacarri Rambo, Georgia: Baccari Rambo has all the talent in the world (and another awesome name), but can he keep his head on straight? The All-American will miss the first four games of his senior season due to a failed drug test. There was also a thought that he would file for the supplemental draft this summer.


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It was the way she held her cigarette that I would remember. Her hands were always so small, the fingers so thin. You could not see from one end of the kitchen to the other , the density of smoke from cigarette after cigarette had nowhere to go. It choked the room. It obscured the cabinets, the floor of the room she had waited so long to redo.
It was very nearly the hand of a child.
I don't want you to come anymore, she said. I want this to be the last time.
Was there gray in her hair when we first met? I was trying to recall. But always the pale, slender hands , the plain gold wedding band, the narrow silver watch whose face she could no longer read without her glasses, which she detested and never wore.
But I want to come, I said.
She could no longer see the cabinets, nor even the beloved built-in breakfast nook where the two of us sat. It was not the smoke. She had not seen much of anything around her for a number of years. Not since Jeff jumped.
I mean it, she said. Please don't.
As I work on the final draft of my novel, I have been playing with several new ideas, and it's possible that one has taken hold! I have long been intrigued by writing a full-length work that takes place within a time frame that is less than 24 hours (think Mrs. Dalloway, Ulysses, A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, etc.). I have recently become intrigued by the possibility of telling the entire story in separate pieces of flash fiction — each of which would be entirely free standing, but all of which together would tell the tale. The piece above is the latest flash.

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North Carolina student spending below average. That's the message you heard last week if you read any of the articles about the just-released U.S. Census Report on Public Education Finances.
Those advocating for more funding for public education point to findings that say North Carolina spent $7,996 per student during the 2007-08 school year (latest figures available), seventh lowest in the county. State per student spending ranged from a low of $5,765 (Utah) to a high of $17,173 (New York). Nationally, per student spending, increased 6.1 percent from the year before to $10,259.
While the message grabs headlines, the statistics are of limited value. North Carolina is criticized for below average spending on education. As it turns out, 38 other states are also below the national average. But come to think of it, does anyone live or work the national average? The figure is skewed upward by high spending states. A better indicator of "average" spending habits would have been the median.
Considering the regional variation in cost of living and labor markets, how useful is it really to compare states to a national average? Obviously the cost of living in Manhattan is greater than Raleigh or Oklahoma City.
The overwhelming inference here is that more state spending drives educational achievement. However, there is plenty of research — state scores on NAEP tests and the SAT, for starters – that debunk that myth.
Another significant problem is that per student expenditure data usually undercounts actual spending. Capital expenditures are excluded from calculations as are transportation costs, as well as the costs associated with many non-instructional or community based programs. How much are is the undercounting? In an analysis of per pupil expenditures of several large school districts around the country, the Cato Institute found, actual per pupil spending was — on average –44 percent higher than the figure published by the school district.
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Alimony can be an important part of a divorce when one spouse has remained at home to care for the household or children or has helped contribute to the career or education of the other spouse and has remained a non-wage earning or lower wage-earning spouse because of one of those situations. The spouse that may be required to pay alimony may object so it is important for spouses on both sides of the issue to understand how alimony is awarded.
When couples divorce, there are many issues to sort out and alimony is oftentimes one of them. Different types of alimony may be awarded based on different factors and for different lengths of time. Alimony may be intended to help the lower-wage earning or non-wage earning spouse obtain the skills and training necessary to be able to support themselves or it may be awarded to maintain the same or similar standard of living as before the divorce.
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Started off in warm October weather that got cooler the closer you come to Superior. Lots of nice curves between Superior and Globe. Add Layers when you stop in Globe for fuel. From Globe to Show Low there are a couple of nice straight-a-ways through the forest and a few nice curves. Watch out for police. More straight-a-ways between Show Low and Heber, along with some soft curves. Same for the ride from Heber to Payson (along with a fun down hill road of soft turns). Watch out for pot holes and uneven road on this trip. They sneak up on you and you feel like your going to fly off your bike if your not paying attention. The ride from Payson to Mesa was all desert and pretty warm. Make sure you remove all your layers before starting this leg of the trip. I believe there were 3 areas with speed cameras. Don\'t worry though, you get plenty of warning signs before you come up to them. The weather from Globe to just past Heber was in the 50\'s (not including the wind chill factor). Don\'t worry about fuel. There are plenty of gas stations on this route. Overall it was a fun ride with a great group of people (Phoenix Motorcycle Riders Group). Would love to do this trip in the spring!
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When people think of workplace dangers to the eyes, it is usually machinery, chemicals or construction materials that come to mind. However, a growing danger to the eyes is one that may be less obvious – exposure to blue light from digital devices, television and computer screens and artificial lighting.
While the long-term effects of blue light or high-energy visible (HEV) light emission are not yet fully known, what is known is that blue light is a cause of computer vision syndrome (CVS) and sleep disruptions. 60% of people spend more than 6 hours a day in front of a digital device and 70% of adults report some symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) which include eyestrain, headaches, blurred or double vision, physical and mental fatigue, dry or watery eyes, difficulty focusing, sensitivity to light, or neck, shoulder or back pain (caused by compromised posture to adjust to vision difficulty). Most people do nothing to ease their discomfort from these symptoms because they are not aware of the cause.
In its natural form, blue light from the sun is actually beneficial to your body by helping to regulate your natural sleep and wake cycles – also known as your circadian rhythm. It can also boost your mood, alertness and overall feeling of well-being. However, prolonged exposure to artificial sources of blue light, such as that found in electronic devices, television and energy-efficient fluorescent and LED lights, has been shown to cause disruptions in the circadian rhythm as well as more serious vision problems. Researchers at Harvard University have linked blue light with damage to the retina at the back of your eyes, indicating that long-term exposure to blue light could be linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and possibly other serious health and vision problems.
Since 43% of adults work at jobs that require prolonged use of a computer, tablet or other digital monitor, blue light is an increasingly serious threat to your vision, health and productivity. There are a number of options for reducing your exposure to blue light which include computer glasses, specialized lenses and protective coatings. Speak to our eye care professionals to determine which option is best for you.
While all of these are good options for protecting your eyes, the 20/20/20 rule still applies – after every 20 minutes of near tasks, look at something beyond 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds…it's a good time to stretch the rest of the body too.
Additionally, diets high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids found in dark, leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale are protective to blue light damage.
A note about children and blue light:
Children are more prone to blue light damage than adults because the natural lenses in their eyes are so clear that blue light passes easily through to reach the retina. Adults are somewhat less prone since the older we get our natural lenses become more cloudy and blue light does not pass through quite as easily. Pediatricians recommend that young children under the age of two should get ZERO screen time. They have much better ways of developing their eyesight with activities requiring hand eye coordination with high contrast physical objects.
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When people think of workplace dangers to the eyes, it is usually machinery, chemicals or construction materials that come to mind. However, a growing danger to the eyes is one that may be less obvious – exposure to blue light from digital devices, television and computer screens and artificial lighting.


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"Asked what are the things they longed for most in the Philippines, many replied that it is not their favorite food at all since some of these foods are available here in Jordan. What they really missed are the personal and special bonding they have with their families – their kids, wives, siblings and parents."
By ABDUL QAHHAR DIMAPUNONG, World Islamic Science and Education University, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan, June 5 — THE sun has finally set on June 4 and everybody rushed to break the last iftar of the month of Ramadhan. Each felt a deep relief. Fasting as a pillar of Islam has been a very challenging ritual here in Jordan.
It requires one to undergo 16 hours of patience from abstaining from food and drinks.
That is far different from fasting in the Philippines. In our country, we take our iftar between 6 pm and 6:30 p.m.. In Jordan, it is 7:45 p.m., a time observed for Tarawi (early evening during Ramadhan) prayers in Manila.
Everybody is in a good mood. One is certain that after the last hurrah of iftar, we will finally be celebrating one of the only two Eid festivals allowed in Islam the next day. It is Eid'l Fitr (the Festival of Breaking Fast), our feast day. (The other is Eid'l Adha, celebrated at the culmination of the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia.)
Eid'l Fitr is a day of joy. Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has emphasized that it is a day for food and drinks and that fasting on that day is haram or forbidden.
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Eid'l Fitr is a day of family reunions, giving charity in the form "zakatul fitr," sharing food to the poor and needy, visiting relatives and neighbors, foregoing other's fault on us and granting forgiveness.
The Muslim Filipino community here in Jordan also celebrates Eid'l Fitr. Though only a minority from the 45,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are Muslims, Sharia students studying in reputable universities across the kingdom, like the World Islamic Science and Education University, Mu'tah University, and the University of Jordan, numbering 800 plus, strengthen the relationship between Filipinos and Jordanians.
Today's Eid'l Fitr is another occasion which demonstrates the strong bond between these two nationalities.
Awaiting start of Eid prayers.
In Amman, Jordan's capital, we we're able to bond as a united brotherhood. Students coming from the cities of Manila, Marawi, Cotabato, Pagadian, Zamboanga Sibugay, Davao and Jolo all got together to pray in Musallah Masjid Ilmiya at the 2nd Circle.
The place is popular throughout the kingdom for it is a place where Filipinos meet.
When the Imam (prayer leader) delivered the sermon at the pulpit, everyone listened and reflected. The sermon emphasized the struggles Muslims underwent during Ramadhan. He stressed the importance of avoiding sins, valuing worship of Allah and feeling for the poor who have nothing in life.
Before the Eid prayers proper.
After the sermon and prayer, the celebration started. Culturally, Muslims come face to face and hug each other, as anywhere else in this world, and congratulate each one with words: "Taqabballahu minni wa minkum," may Allah accept it from me and from us our fasting.
Exchanging hugs for the hundreds of friends present in the occasion, one could feel the spirit of brotherhood Islam provided us with.
Maranaos, Maguindanaons, Tausogs, Yakans, Samals and Kagans all bound with a single purpose to study Islam in Jordan, once again reunited as a single Bangsa (Nation) of Mindanao.
Such was a wonderful experience for our people abroad, especially on the part of the young ulama, scholars in Islam.
Some of the Filipino students in Jordan participating in the Eid prayers.
Eid'l Fitr and social media a match
One could hardly avoid the modern trend as well. After the hugs, kisses and greetings, it's time for the memories and social media posts. So go the selfies, groupies and live videos. Everyone took group pictures, smiled at the cameras, shared the photos on Facebook, liked others' posts and commented. That's how social media works.
In essence, when one posts something of importance in social media, in just a few seconds your love ones in the Philippines can right away connect with you and learn the latest status you are in.
And, oh, by the way, Eid'l Fitr can not be complete without the simple "salo-salo" (get together for food). That is why after the grand event in the musalla (praying field) everybody exchanged visits and enjoyed the delights his brother in Islam prepared.
Food such as "piyaper," a Maranao local dish, "pastil" of Maguindanao, "tiyula itum" of the Tausug, "adobo," "pancit," and "afritada," were all present. It is like living the same way you live in your hometown in Mindanao, except that you are far away from your local friends and relatives here.
Asked what are the things they longed for most in the Philippines. many replied that it is not their favorite food at all since some of these foods are available here in Jordan.
What they really missed are the personal and special bonding they have with their families – their kids, wives, siblings and parents.
In essence, whether Filipinos study in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United States, Japan or Europe, people would always tend to be with loved ones.
Filipinos, mostly Maranao ulama (scholars), and other foreign students in Jordan.
The author and Dr. Abdul Nasser Montaner of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
With Maguindanaon ulama after the Eid'l Fitr prayers.
Praised be to Allah. The event of Eid'l Fitr taught us lessons in life. That no matter how long the struggle in Ramadhan is, there will always be a day of relief and rest.
And no matter how long the years the students of Sharia undertake abroad, he will soon be victorious at the moment of his graduation from studies.
In the end he will be reunited with his family, relatives and friends, and his "ilm" (knowledge) will benefit not only his hometown or city but the whole Muslim community in the Philippines as well.
May we all receive the mercy and guidance of Allah. Eid Mubarak to everybody!
Editor's Note: The author, Islamic scholar and student Abdul Qahhar Dimapunong, a Maranao Muslim, is a well-traveled person and one of the rising young aleem (plural of ulama or Islamic scholar) in the Philippines, and additionally one of the not so many Moro religious leaders who are well-versed in spoken and written Arabic and English.


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Since the start of my health, wellness and fitness journey, MyFitnessPal has been an absolute staple. Of course just using the basic function of calculating my daily macros and using it as a food and workout dairy, but there is so much more!
Did you know there is a whole community aspect to the app? When I first started out, being able to connect with friends on the app as well as strangers with the same goals as me was crucial. It was also great that users who already knew about macros and exercise could chime in and help the newbies. But a las, the app we once knew is now crumbing.
In late 2020, a private equity firm purchased MyFitnessPal and with that came the typical spoils affiliated with equity firms. MFP now had popup ads after every time you logged something or changed a page on the mobile app. And now the private equity firm has really gone and done it – they are putting the barcode scanner behind a paywall. A paywall of $80 per year to be exact.
The barcode scanner was an incredible addition to the app when it first a=launched years ago and made everything that much easier when tracking your calories and macros.
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MFP has also mentioned that with the new premium subscription, there will be more features added to the app but only time will tell on that.
The fallout seems to be a lot of users claiming that they will pivot to a new app when the scanner goes behind a paywall, which is set to happen on October 1st, 2022.
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The term sciatica, slipped disc, disc bulge is commonly used to describe such a condition. It is a common, and fortunately the majority do get better in six to twelve weeks with appropriate management. Patients often describe their sciatic nerve is trapped and causing shooting leg pain, which is not the case. The sciatic nerve is a thick cord-like nerve formed by the joining of several nerves (Cars from Motorway) coming together (Read Spinal Motorways). As described earlier, the car trapped in the slip road of the motorway tends to produce the classical radicular shooting leg pain.
The majority of the patients present with leg pain symptoms which are shooting in nature as described earlier (About Spine Symptoms). However, some will have both back and leg pain symptoms due to wear related changes in the disc. These symptoms can be aggravated by coughing and sneezing.
MRI scan of lumbar spine illustrating disc prolapse from the side and top.
The normal disc (outlined in blue) maintains it height and the prolapsed disc (outlined in red) has bulged into the canal or the superhighway. In the motorway's view the car (yellow outlined) appears to be pushed against the hard shoulder by the bulging disc.
You may ask "Are these symptoms worrying?"
The majority of these symptoms do get better with appropriate painkillers and physiotherapy. The goal of any treatment at the early stage is to control pain and avoid any progressive neurological damage (i.e. weakness). This is initially achieved with appropriate painkillers and targeted physiotherapy. Other forms of alternative medicine like yoga, Pilates, acupuncture and chiropractic therapy can also be explored.
You may also ask "How long do we need to continue with non-operative option?"
This is a very important question and needs to be discussed individually. In general, any management plan needs to be weighed against the potential risk associated with it. My thought on this is to take minimum risk to achieve maximum benefit. This can vary with individuals and would need to be tailored according to an individual patient's goal. I would suggest you discuss this with your treating clinician and make an informed decision to take things forward. However, we have to remember if these symptoms are not addressed for long period, it can become chronic pain.
The following conditions will need discussion regarding surgery.
Cauda Equina Syndrome (Read Below)
Failure of conservative approach to manage pain
In these situations, a further management plan needs to be discussed to help your condition. The option can vary depending on the urgency and nature of pain.
They may include:
Steroid Injection – Under image guidance (commonly X-ray) a mixture of local anaesthesia and steroid is injected around the nerve root. This helps with the leg pain by damping the inflammatory process and is done as day case procedure. (Read More)
Microdiscectomy – In simple terms, the motorway is cleared by shaving the disc for the nerve to flow freely. This procedure is performed under general anaesthesia as a same day or overnight stay procedure. (Read More)
Endoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery – This is performed with less than 1 cm stab wound using high end technology similar to that used in knee and shoulder. Due to minimally invasive approach it helps in early recovery. (Read More)
There are other conditions which can mimic radicular leg pain, such as the hip, knee and ankle (Read about referred pain), problems with blood supply to the leg, Sacroilliac joint pain, peripheral nerve problems and so on. Therefore, it is important to seek medical advice to identify cause of these symptoms.
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition, but considered as surgical emergency. Being a syndrome, it consists of combination of symptoms, including from back pain, leg pain, weakness and bladder/bowel symptoms. The bladder/bowel symptoms present in form of numbness around the private parts/bottom, urinary and bowel incontinence (Inability to control your water works and bowel).
The problem lies in the motorway, whereby a large disc fragment has obstructed the whole of the carriageway. This leads to damage of the nerves supplying bladder and bowel.
The outcome following the surgery is thought to be time dependent, or in simple terms, the sooner the better. Thus, these symptoms should be taken as a matter of urgency and immediate medical attention is needed.
MRI scan of lumbar spine illustrating disc prolapse causing Cauda Equina Syndrome.
The normal disc (outlined in blue) maintains it height and the prolapsed disc (outlined in red) has bulged into the canal or the superhighway. The motorway is completely occluded to damage the nerves.


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|Geraldo's Navy...
From the late 1940s through to the 1960s noted bandleader Geraldo (Gerald Bright) acted as agent for the shipping lines Cunard and Canadian Pacific to recruit musicians for the entertainment of passengers on the. regular transatlantic crossings as well as cruises to the West Indies and world cruises.
The liners were magnificent with every comfort and convenience for the passengers. They were Queen Mary, Mauretania, Caronia, Carinthia, Sylvania, Carmania Queen Elizabeth and QE2 (all Cunard), and Empress of England and Empress of Canada (both Canadian Pacific).
In 1998 drummer Kenny Harris, (who played on the Mauretania and Queen Mary), wrote and published a book titled Geraldo's Navy that contains the author's and other musicians recollections of playing on the Cunard and Canadian Pacific liners for Geraldo. With anecdotes about life on the ships, the bands and visiting New York and stories of the musicians who emigrated to the USA and those who worked back in Britain, plus a list of over 200 musicians who were in Geraldo's Navy.
(Much of the information on this page is taken from the book.)
Many of the musicians who signed up for Geraldo in the late 1940s were jazz enthusiasts who wanted to get to New York to hear the 'new' bebop of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and others live in the clubs.
There were no records available in the UK so the musicians could bring back records and other difficult to obtain musical items. Geraldo recruited working bands and unattached musicians that he formed into 'pick-up' groups. Some liners contained four or five bands playing for different classes, the Queen Mary had twenty musicians (four in Tourist Class, five in Cabin Class, six in First Class, a string quartet and an organist). There was not a lot of jazz played on board and, pay was not that good and dress was formal, dinner jackets and bow ties in the evening. The hours could be long and the music played was mainly dance music. Contracts were normally for six months and by re-joining musicians could get regular work for a year or more. Some signed up for a number of trips.
Some musicians in their time off in New York took lessons from top musicians - Tony Kinsey (with Cozy Cole), Kenny Harris (Don Lamond), Ronnie Ball and Peter Ind (Lennie Tristano), Pete Blannin (Arnold Fishkin) and Bruce Turner (Lee Konitz).
The book lists the names of over 200 musicians who at one time or another were members of 'Geraldo's Navy'. Brief details of those who became well known jazz musicians are shown below:
|Gray Allard
Vic Ash
Ronnie Ball
Keith Barr
Phil Bates
Pete Blannin
Alan Branscombe
Lennie Breslaw
Leon Calvert
Jeff Clyne
John Dankworth
Allan Ganley
Benny Green
Kenny Harris
Peter Ind
Dill Jones
Tony Kinsey
Harry Klein
Bill Le Sage
Gerry Moore
Laurie Morgan
Ken Moule
Colin Purbrook
Leon Roy
Ronnie Scott
Mike Senn
Norman Stenfalt
Eddie Taylor
Stan Tracey
Reg Wale
Johnny Weed
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Queen Mary
Caronia, Queen Mary
Caronia, Queen Mary
Caronia, Mauretania
Queen Mary
Empress of Canada, Queen Mary
Mauretania, Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Caronia, Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Caronia, Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
Queen Mary
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Other British jazz musicians included double bass player Stan Wasser (Caronia and Queen Mary), John Drew double bass (Mauretania) and pianist Lennie Metcalfe (Mauretania).
John Drew emigrated to the USA in 1954 and worked with the Gene Krupa in Miami and Las Vegas for a year before returning New York where he soon became one of the busiest bass players on the New York recording scene. He then returned to his native Liverpool and in 1961 died at the early age of 34 from leukemia.
Lennie Metcalfe emigrated after working on the Mauretania for two and a half years.from 1957. He arrived in New York in 1960 and worked regularly as a pianist / vocalist for many years in hotel lounges playing cocktail piano and singing when required.
Kenny Harris' fascinating book contains photographs of some of the bands that worked the liners. Names that are maybe are not as well known as those above and include: Lew Hooper, Jack Canter, Al Gay, Dave Kahn, Harry Taylor, Jack Duff and Ray Terry.


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Breezy Townhouse ~ A Vacation Rental in Barbados
Welcome to our home
Our two-bedroom town house is located in Long Beach Estate. This recently established residential development is situated in Chancery Lane, Christ Church just minutes from the Grantley Adams International Airport. We offer you two floors of comfort with the living room, kitchen and powder room downstairs, and the air-conditioned bedrooms and main bathroom upstairs. Whether you're visiting Barbados for business or pleasure our townhouse is just perfect.
We've made a home for you here
Experiment with our bajan cuisine if you'd like, in the fully equipped kitchen. We have quite a few supermarkets and convenience stores nearby so stocking up is easy. The Oistins commercial center and world-famous fish market are also a short drive away, so sourcing fresh local seafood and farm produce is a breeze.
You can be the envy of your family and friends or just make your social media community hate you with our fast, reliable internet connection. Stay up to date with your network, catch up on Netflix, work if you must even on the go. We provide a complimentary wireless hot spot for when you're moving around as well.
So much to do
Barbados is famous for its night life, fine dining restaurants and so much in between. Ask anyone for recommendations and you'll get the full range from fish fry to five-star fare. Check out the activities package in the room, there's a lot to do here on the island – land or sea. Book an island tour, see our historic sites and natural wonders. Choose from the numerous local shops for catamaran cruises, scuba diving, and surfing. Visit one of many beaches and relax or just sit on the patio with a cold award-winning beer and enjoy the breeze.
Barbadian Hospitality
We personally greet you on arrival and make every effort to ensure your stay on the property is comfortable, enjoyable and safe. Room cleaning and car rental are additional services. Just ask and we can have them arranged for you. Finally, and this is important, we live next door so please feel free to knock.
Come stay with us
We invite you to visit our beautiful island and stay with us. Go to our listing on Airbnb, read the reviews from our lovely guests, check the availability for your trip, and book your accommodation.
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Shopping in Xidan, Spa in Ba Bao Shan, and the Summer Palace
Here is a quick update on my weekend. On Saturday I went with another intern to haggle for clothes in Xidan. You get off the subway and stay underground. Then you come upon 3 stories of clothes vendors. Each has a little square area where they hang clothes. Here you can try the clothes on and haggle for lower prices. The secret to bargaining is to say "too expensive" (tai gui) and "I don't want it" (bu yao) and then walk away, and then the price becomes more reasonable. The fashion here is different from the last time I came to Beijing. Before, it was mostly pants and long skirts and sleeved shirts. But now the fashion is really short shorts and skirts and dresses. A lot of floral and bright colors. Also, there seems to be a trend towards these jumpers that sort of look like dresses but aren't. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your preferences) the dress jumper, while available in every shop, is not worn by many. In the shopping area there are also places where you can pay money for an hour and someone will help you make your own stuff, from cups to paintings. I plan on going back to make some dishes. Another thing that caught my attention, there is something called 4D movies. I will investigate this further.
After the shopping excursion, my friend and I took the subway to Ba Bao Shan, where we got a 3 hour spa treatment for $15. I've never been to a spa in America so I can't do a comparison. But at the spa, you take a shower, then sit on hot stone tiles for 45 minutes, then get a massage for 1.5 hours, then a facial, and then tea. It was a relaxing way to finish my recovery from jetlag. Afterwards, we went to get Taiwanese snacks. In Ba Bao Shan, there is an entire city block that is Taiwan themed: Taiwanese food, clothes, gifts, etc. I got bubble tea and a cross between a fried dumpling and fried bread with eggs and vegetables inside.
On Sunday, I went with my former William and Mary roommate's parents to the Summer Palace (Yi He Yuan). It is the gorgeous former vacation home of Chinese emperors. There is a large lake in the center, and then palaces and temples and other monuments all around. It's sort of like an ancient Camp David that is now open to the public. There, we bought sweet potatoes from a street vendor that had been cooking all day. They were amazing. I could live on sweet potatos. But afterwards, we went to lunch at a restaurant the specializes in food from Xian. Also, Chairman Mao use to eat there and his picture is hanging on the wall. There we ate 8 dishes plus soup. My favorite dish was Suanzhi Yangrou. Suanzhi Yangrou is lamb sliced very thinly, cooked in a sour garlic sauce, then chilled. Then you put onion and parsley, or really whatever else you ordered, in the center of the circle. Next, flip one end over to create a sandwhich and eat. It's salty and sour and the most delicious thing I've eaten yet. I considered taken a picture, but it felt a little too awkward to do so.
On a side note: here are two interesting facts for those who are unfamiliar with Beijing. In Beijing, women will walk around with parasols, because the ideal is to stay pale; while in America, we pay to tan. Also, if you are obviously a foreigner, people generally assumes you are American. When I was on the subway, I overheard the other passengers talking about a group of tourists also in the train. The passengers were calling them American, however the tourists were speaking pretty rapid French. The tourists didn't seem to mind and didn't bother to correct the mistake, but I was amused.


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Mama's Game Day Recipes
Here in Louisiana, we know how to prepare for a game day! While some people flock to the Superdome or their local sports bar, others are preparing for a fun game day party at their home. If you have volunteered to throw a party at your house, there are probably a million things running through your mind. Hosting a game day party doesn't have to be stressful. If you plan ahead it will be nothing but fun for you and your guests!
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My apologies to those who have been unable to read Hank's entire post due to the photo blocking some of the text.
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Admission: $5, children 12 and under free.
Welcome to the Lakeland Boat Show, an event for boating and fishing lovers. You will be able to explore, learn and buy to your heart's content.
Attendees at the Lakeland Boat Show are welcome to participate in any of the classes that will be held each day. Participants will get hands-on instruction under the watchful eye of expert anglers.
Shop dozens of new boat brands and models all in one place. Shop for new boats, fishing gear, apparel and more!
Fishing tips and hands-on learning from the experts. We are pleased to have several seminars throughout the weekend, imparted by Captain Joe Fishing School. Participants rig lures, tie knots and learn how to throw a cast net. We provide the bait, tackle, line and whatever else is needed for each seminar.
Friday, July 12 is "Two for One Friday," courtesy of 97 Country. Purchase one adult ticket for $5 and get one free! Kids 12 and under are free all weekend.
Show schedule subject to change.
Free parking.
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Sinian ran a profitable Emblem design contest for less than $265 & acquired 158 customized emblem designs from 23 designers in solely 7 days. First we have been considering to keep the word Auto middle, however letter 'y' was taking the fitting hand aspect and over taking the phrase Auto. As of 2014, the company efficiently manufactured greater than 2.25 million autos, passenger and commercial both, itemizing it because the fourth largest auto producer in China. The FAW Group Company, quick for First Automobile Works can be a state-owned producer in China that mainly makes a speciality of producing auto components, light and medium buses, and heavy responsibility vans.
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All these templates may help you personalize automobile logo designs in minutes. An idea that by no means appears to fail is the usage of animal attributes to signify the auto manufacturing corporation features. At Brand Design Workforce, we pleasure ourselves in creating customized logos for our prospects it doesn't matter what sort of trade they're in. View more of our auto emblem samples here and then name us.
For those who did not see your favourite automobile's emblem historical past, chances are it's as a result of its logo didn't change a lot through the years. The VW emblem itself was supposedly designed by Franz Xavier Reimspiess, an worker of Porsche, throughout an office emblem design competition. North State Auto is here to offer a singular oportunity to car consumers in the Walnut Creek space.
Manufacturers use auto emblems to ship a message about their model to their clients. Fonts that ought to be used for auto company model marks should be straight and simply readable. I'll have 3 photos of cars on either side of the logo (as in my mock up) I have uploaded one automotive image (the white one) for example. Your auto brand design can play a big part in constructing trust when your target market is uncovered to your model.


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California Home+Design Invites You to Attend "Small Space Big Style"
If you live in a small space in Los Angeles, you are probably very familiar with some of the challenges and frustrations of trying to create a beautiful and functional home within the limits of your floor plan. While small spaces can be difficult to design, the challenges they present inspire many creative and innovative styling solutions. Recently, California Home+Design chose seven designers to explore these creative solutions to space limitations in one 1,400 square foot penthouse for their Small Space Big Style exhibit. The resulting design is now open for public viewing at the Hollywood Condos in Los Angeles. Each of the seven designers was given a designated part of the penthouse to design for an imaginary client. Though the space was limited, the materials, colors, and ideas were not, and these designers flourished during this challenge. The chance to use unusual materials and daring color choices was a creatively refreshing experience that resulted in an incredibly inspired space. The penthouse is now a luxurious, chic home that makes the most of its small square footage with innovative space-saving solutions. You can get inspired for your own small space design by visiting the Small Space Big Style Showhouse between now and November 18. The Showhouse is open from 10 AM to 2 PM on Fridays and from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20 and are available online or at the door if you pay with credit. Proceeds from the Showhouse benefit the A+D Architecture and Design Museum>Los Angeles, so be sure to come out and support this incredible museum!


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What's the one thing you can always count on after an election?
You can always, no matter the result, expect to read all kinds of headlines and articles about how the Democrats are hand-wringing because of the results. Even if we win. The media just can't get over writing that story, and I'm so sick of it.
We flipped the White House (and even took it away from an incumbent president!), kept our majority in the House, and we don't yet have a result in the Senate. In the state legislatures, there was almost no change as far as who is in the majority. Is it true that we wanted to see a big blue wave wash over the country like it did in 2018? Of course! But not achieving that isn't the same thing as losing big. Yet we get headlines like this: 'A huge catastrophe': Democrats grapple with congressional and state election losses
Furthermore, the standing thesis of these annoying articles is that the "Democrats aren't good at messaging" and that we're not reaching enough people, or the right people, or whatever. First of all, we turned out more voters than ever before. By a LOT. Second of all, I want someone to tell me exactly what miracle "messaging" the Democrats could create that would make the Tucker Carlsons and Ben Shapiros actually deliver that messaging to their viewers. In what fantasy world is any of our messaging going to reach people who want to get their news from Fox or Newsmax or OANN (shudder) or ultra-partisan right-wingers? That's never going to happen.
On the flip side, if you're wondering, "What are they writing about the Republicans?" well then, I'd say that's an awfully good question. The GOP lost the White House, are still the minority for the House, and are headed to two runoff elections which could result in them losing their Senate majority. That's pretty bad. One could even say they're on the verge of being completely swept out of power. So I did a quick search on a handful of news site for "Republicans; election; losses" and came up with … nothing. Now, I didn't do an exhaustive search or anything, but surely, losing the White House would produce some articles about how Republican messaging didn't work in the suburbs or something like that, right? Nope.
This is how I see it:
After any election, we should always look at what we did well, what didn't go so well, and where we can make improvements. Without evaluating, we can't get better. We'll need that information as we head in the 2022 midterms. But what we're not going to do is frame this election as one where the Democrats did terribly and the Republicans did great. We're definitely not going to do that.
I think it's a big problem that the big political writers are so enamored with their tired post-election narratives that they're not even looking at one of the big drivers of election behavior this year: The massive disinformation machine that half of the voting population gets their news from.
Half of the voting population don't have the same facts that we do, much less see or hear any of the Democratic candidates' messaging. In a democracy, each individual citizen gets to rely on their own knowledge, experience, and opinions to guide them as they make decisions at the ballot box. And right now, we are living in a world where half of the people making decisions not only don't have the same information we do, but are actively being fed lies to scare them into voting against Democrats.
It also explains why Trump's approval rating barely budged throughout his four years. There really was no major slump whether it was him calling the military "suckers and losers," or putting kids in cages, or learning that he paid less than $1000 in taxes, or completely bungled the pandemic response.
Until we get serious about tackling the disinformation issue, spare me the dumb articles about how the Democrats don't know how to message.
Ironically, the GOP really is at war with itself right now. Trump's lawyers are attacking Republican leaders in Georgia, Newsmax is at war with Fox News, there's a growing fight for who controls the RNC, Republican voters are in the streets saying they'll never vote for a Republican again unless officials fight harder to keep Trump in the White House, and so on.
Here's what we're going to do instead
Right now, I don't have any answers as to how we break up the Republican disinformation machine. We all have friends and/or family trapped in it, and I'm sorry to say that the ability for us all to pull them out of that loop is looking pretty bleak at the moment. But for starters, we can make sure it doesn't spread.
I wrote this article to explain how easy it is for us all to spread disinformation accidentally. We do it when we adopt the Republican talking points, and we do it when we try to counteract their argument. The article explains how we can avoid these traps.
We can also focus our energies on our side of the aisle. Now that we're in the White House, we have real power which is exciting. But it also means that the divisions in our coalition are going to show. That's normal. What's great about the Democratic party is that we do have such a broad umbrella. But it also means that at times, people at some point will feel like they're getting rained on. Let's acknowledge that we will have disagreements, but let's treat each other in a civil manner.
Ours is a party that looks at governing as a way to help as many citizens as possible, in stark contrast to Republicans who only want to help the wealthiest, and we're going to fix a lot of things that went really wrong these past 4 years. None of this is going to be easy considering the real divisions in this country, but let's stick together and keep pressing forward.
Thank you for listening.
I've been updating the Georgia Senate Runoff post, so if you're ready to jump on an opportunity, I've got a bunch of ideas waiting for you!
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This beautifully designed low-rise consists of three to four-bedroom apartments scattered over the 17 floors. Each luxury apartment has been carefully structured and boasts a modern aesthetic that residents would be able to hold as a prized possession, one bound to leave anyone in awe.
Centrally located in the thriving vicinity of Chembur would mean residents are close to everything hip and trendy. Shoppers can indulge in numerous trips to the City or R K mall. Gold enthusiasts would be more than pleased with the close proximity of the Presidency Golf club. Perfect for families, this lively neighborhood is covered with gymkhanas and parks along the renown schools, hospitals, and numerous restaurants to satisfy your cravings. You'd also still be connected to the hustle and bustle of the city via the Express highway.
Residents are greeted by a grand fountain plaza in the lobby also adorned with the finest marble and modish lighting fixtures. The apartments are all fit with designer doors and imported hinges. Marble flooring can also be seen carried into the interiors of each home along with a modular kitchen gotten with granite countertops. Stunning views of the surrounding greenery and bustling city area completion to this stunning home.
The numerous amenities at Panorama would ensure residents would have entertained weekends without having to leave their gate. A casual game of water polo in the large pool, short game of table tennis or even quiet family time at the room top terrace while taking in the beautiful scenery would be a few of the staggering 23 amenities available.
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Oregano is one of the most potent and powerful essential oils and has been used for centuries in traditional practices. Due to its high phenol content, caution should be taken when inhaling or diffusing Oregano; only one to two drops is needed.
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United Airlines said CEO Oscar Munoz, who came under withering criticism for the airline's handling of an April passenger-dragging incident, will not be automatically adding the title of chairman in 2018 as planned.
The company said Friday that Munoz proposed rewriting his employment contract to remove the expectation that he would become chairman at next year's annual meeting of parent United Continental Holdings Inc.
United also said Friday that Munoz received $18.7 million in compensation last year.
Munoz was widely faulted for his early responses to the April 9 incident on board a United Express plane. He first blamed the 69-year-old passenger who was dragged off by airport security officers, but later apologized repeatedly for United's handling of the situation.
The incident is under investigation by Congress and the Transportation Department. Lawyers for the passenger, Kentucky physician David Dao, have hinted at a lawsuit. And there have been calls online to boycott United.
Airline executives said this week it was too early to know if the widely publicized incident has affected ticket sales.
United's board of directors has supported Munoz, according to a statement last week from Chairman Robert Milton. United said Friday in a securities filing that management and the board "take recent events extremely seriously," and will link executive bonuses partly to "improving the customer experience."
Last month the airline was also criticized on social media and trolled by other airlines after a United gate agent in Denver told young girls they would have to change or cover up their leggings before being allowed to board a plane.
Munoz was named CEO in September 2015, replacing Jeffrey Smisek, who stepped down in the midst of an influence-trading scandal. Munoz had been on the airline's board while serving as CEO of freight railroad CSX Corp.
He has focused on improving United's tattered relations with labor unions. The airline has made some strides in improving its on-time performance, canceling fewer flights and losing fewer bags. However, it still generally ranks poorly in surveys of airline travelers.
Most of Munoz's compensation last year was in stock. The company said Friday in a regulatory filing that about $6.8 million of the total was related to a signing bonus that Munoz was promised in 2016.
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"Kenny Luck has a proven track record of raising up a generation of godly men and equipping them to make a difference. Sleeping Giant is solid, empowering, and biblical. I highly recommend this book for you and your church." —Chris Hodges, founding and senior pastor, Church of the Highlands
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We've been nominated as a candidate for the Zillow-sponsored "People's Choice Best Real Estate Blog Award" in San Francisco.
Go to Zillow, or click on the badge above and vote for theFrontSteps.com. Anyone can vote once per 24 hours. Voting ends at noon (PDT) on Aug. 25, 2010. Once the voting is over, the blog with the most votes will be declared the winner in each city.
Having run a few contests of our own (You know, the Sexy Kind, we're all too aware of the voting process, so we're going to ask you to set a little reminder on that there iPhone of yours (CrackBerry if you have that), and go vote every 24 hours for your favorite blog in all of San Francisco real estate. That would be theFrontSteps.com.
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Red Squares Snatch Victory over Blue Squares in Last Round
The Red Squares turned a sure defeat to the Blue Squares into a victory at The Exertion of Influence Squares Feud on In-Service Day. The competition appeared one sided through out most of the game as the Blue Squares dominated each of the first three rounds; however, in round four, Jessica Gilmore came up with the highest point answer—Apologize—to the question "What do you do when you find out you were wrong in blaming others." It was worth 62 points which was tripled in the last round. Red Squares won 257 to 198 for the Blue Squares.
The game was modeled after the popular game show Family Feud. The purpose was to have all questions and survey answers on the theme of persuasion: "Getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."
A seven question survey about how to persuade were given to 78 participating Green River students and tallied into the top 5 answers. (A special thanks to Jeff Perlot for taking a portion of his class time to have his students complete the survey.) The game participants were asked the questions and attempted to match the survey answers.
The audience was enthusiastic in supporting both Red Squares and Blue Squares; everyone was a Square of one color or the other.
The teams didn't play for prizes, money, or trophies—simply for prestige and notoriety. Lansing Andolina promised space in the CommuniGator with picture for the winning squares.
The Red Squares consisted of Chitra Solomonson, Phil Ray Jack, Jessica Gilmore, Dana Davis, and Tina Christensen.
Special recognition goes to four participants: Oksana Knayz for flawless score keeping, Paul Mueller for keeping track of point awarding answers and the dreaded "X" answers, Ana Morales for her stellar note taking that makes this article possible, and lastly to Lyuda Zadneprovskaya for winning the "face off" round at the end standing in front of over 40 people and firing off point winning answers impressing the audience because English is her second language.
After the Red Squares celebrated victory with a picture taking session, all the Squares broke into groups to meet the goal of the workshop: discover six tips gleaned from the game that help squares get other squares to do what they want them to do because they want to do it. The following are the Squares' findings and good tips for all of us:
1. 1. Tell them why you are asking them to do something
- Build your Character (ethos) in the eyes of others: Have empathy and humility
- Use evidence to show other's it's in their best interest
- Do not engage in arguing (keep it as a discussion)
- If you are wrong, admit it emphatically
- Do not point out other people's faults—don't make it personal; stick to the issue
A thank you to all the Squares at the workshop and remember "in order to persuade the fish to bite your hook, you have to find out what the fish want and give it to them."
Note: The title of this blog is a quote from Warren Bennis. It is his observation of Leadership.


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How can Lego Robotics support and help children on the Autism Spectrum in School?
March 14, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Workshop explaining how Lego Robotics works in schools and how children on the autism spectrum benefit from such resources


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Who Gets What - And Why
The Hidden World of Matchmaking and Market Design
Alvin Roth
Who Gets What - And Why
The Hidden World of Matchmaking and Market Design
Alvin Roth
About This Book
How our lives are shaped not only by the choices we make, but by the choices we have.
In many parts of life – jobs, housing, medical care, education, even a date on the internet – price is not the only determinant of who gets what. So how do the other processes that influence who gets which goods, jobs, university places and partners really work?
In 'Who Gets What', Nobel Prize winning economist Alvin Roth uncovers the global rules of how markets allocate, how matchmaking shapes lives, where markets exist that we may not even realise, and how everything about our biggest experiences – from getting accepted at university or living where we want – can be better understood and negotiated when one understands the design of those matching markets. The distribution of rewards is often unfair, but it's seldom as random as it seems, and Roth reveals just how much of our life takes place in marketplaces, and leads us to a new understanding of who gets what and why.
For fans of 'Freakonomics' and 'Thinking Fast and Slow' this groundbreaking book sheds new light on the politics of free markets, and how many things that we choose in life also must choose us.


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University of Hawaii Campus Security issued an alert after a man driving a motorcycle allegedly tried to attack a summer school student while she was jogging on Dole Street.
The incident occurred at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.
The student said she was jogging along Dole Street, when she noticed that a male riding a large black motorcycle following her. The motorcycle rider passed the student multiple times on Dole Street as if trying to talk to the jogger, who was wearing earphones, UH Campus Security said.
The suspect drove his motorcycle into the access road for the Hale Aloha towers, and unsuccessfully tried to reach for the student as she jogged by. When she ran toward the voices of people nearby, the suspect rode away.
The suspect is described as in his late 20s or early 30s, 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, medium build, with a brown crew-cut, and wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.


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| Dornier 435
Unicraft conversion - Resin - 1/72
Tim Large
For the Dragon/Revell Do 335 kit*
This kit comes in a small clear bag, with a colourful image of the finished kit. On opening the bag you get four parts, left and right rear fuselage and two new replacement tail planes, these are moulded in a blue resin with very fine engraving, but the fuselage is very thin in places. You also get a potted history and a scale plan.
The first job is to clean up the parts and remove the tail planes from their spure, then size up the parts to the donor kit to see what needs cutting and were. Make up the donor kit(do not forget to leave out the front engine if using the Dragon/Revell kit for weight to go in*) Once you have done this glue two new fuselage parts together and DRY fit! At this stage you will find out why Milliput superfine white filler is so popular cause you are going to need a lot of it!
The new fuselage after cleaning up and gluing is about a 2mm smaller in diameter than the Dragon/Revell kit and the fit where the bottom of the wing meets the new fuselage leaves a lot to be desired as well. After a lot of filling and sanding how ever you do get a very interesting looking aeroplane, and at $10US it a cheap and challenging conversion, which for me is what modelling is out about.
I used the Monogram Monarch #2 book "Dornier 335 Arrow" for reference, it's not only an invaluable reference book, but a very good history about the Do 335. One for any one making a kit of this aircraft.
* I have been told by Igor Shestakov that this kit can also be used on the Frog/Revell/Matchbox kit.Below is the boxtop for the donor craft , and conversion and Tim's very nice finished conversion.


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Microsoft Virtualization Discussions
Am looking at the current version of PowerShell Toolkit (version 2.1) cannot seem to find the cmdlets to create volumes and Vservers. Looking at ZEDI version 2.1 I can see the API to create a Vserver but not to create a volume. Do I have to use CLI for these actions?
Am usings the cmdlets on a Cluster-Mode cluster running 8.1.1.
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New-NcVol and New-NcVserver. You can use Show-NcHelp or Get-NcHelp to browse the Cluster-Mode cmdlets available in the volume and vserver categories.
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Thank you.
If I have this right there are three broad classes of cmdlets: 'Get-Nc*', 'Set-Nc*' and 'New-Nc*'. This that right?
That's too general a statement. The Toolkit does offer Get/Set/New/Remove cmdlets for many categories, but there are >1100 cmdlets in Toolkit 2.1 with a broad array of capabilities, including many host-side features. Just run "Get-Command -Module dataontap" to see everything.
THAT is the command I was looking for. Thank you
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Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Haitian activist and musician Chango Bastia about the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Bastia shares how average Haitians have responded to the news, what questions they still have about what took place, and how they feel about US attempts to intervene in their nation.
He also explains that Haiti's government is controlled by the United States and relies heavily on the deployment of armed gangs throughout the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, in order to quell political unrest and opposition to neoliberalism.
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Games like last night aren't fun to watch. I can't imagine they're much fun to play in either. It took nearly four hours after all. Who likes to do any one thing for four hours? Awful, right? Not many things went right pitching wise. Jeremy Hellickson lasted just four innings. Joel Peralta faced just one batter and walked him. Wade Davis was very un-bulldog like. The bright spot was Jake McGee, who worked one and one-third innings, retiring all four batters he faced. That type of dominance has been the norm for McGee this season. So much so that it's not hyperbole to say he's having one of the best relief seasons in Rays history.
When talking about Rays history there aren't many positives to look back on, so saying something is one of the best in team history carries less weight than pretty much every team. From 1998-2007 there weren't many (any?) great relief seasons. Jim Mecir threw 84 innings of solid relief in 1998. Roberto Hernandez racked up 2.3 WAR in 1999. Trevor Miller had his moments. However, most pre-2008 relievers simply weren't very good. Our sample of
15 years isn't a large one, but for the past five seasons the bullpen has been the cornerstone of the Rays' success. To this author there are four individual seasons that belong in the top of the list. In no particular order:
Grant Balfour, 2008: 58.1IP, 1.54ERA/2.22FIP, 12.65 K/9, 2.1 WAR
Joaquin Benoit, 2010: 60IP, 1.34ERA/2.43FIP, 11.19 K/9, 1.5 WAR
Rafael Soriano, 2010: 62.1IP, 1.73ERA/2.81FIP, 8.23 K/9, 1.5 WAR
Fernando Rodney, 2012: 68.1IP, 0.66ERA/2.24FIP, 8.96 K/9, 2.1 WAR
And Jake McGee makes five. He isn't a closer or a setup man, so his season may get overlooked at times, but he's been phenomenal this year: 49.1IP, 2.01 ERA/1.96FIP, 11.68 K/9, 1.7WAR. He's going to finish with ~55 innings and is on pace to have the lowest FIP in team history, for whatever that's worth. His last two months have been the most impressive.
In 15 combined innings in August and September, McGee has allowed five hits, one run, no walks and has struck out 20. It's been an impressive transformation from the pitcher we saw last year for 28 innings. He struck out far less and walked far more, but his minor league track record showed the potential for better results was there. His biggest improvement, and this may just come from experience more than anything, has come against right handed batters. In 10.2 innings against them last year he gave up 20 hits. In 30.1 innings this season? Just 10.
Look at right handers batting average against McGee the past two seasons based on pitch location:
Lots of blue. Blue is good. He almost exclusively throws fastballs, and he throws them for strikes. You throw strikes you get ahead in the count. You get ahead in the count and it's easier to strike people out. Batters know what's coming, they just have a hard time hitting it.
McGee has been invaluable to the pen in assuming Maddon's relief ace role, being thrown into any situation and succeeding. Developing young relievers isnt something the Rays have done in the Friedman era. McGee is the first step in changing that. It's going swimmingly thus far.


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April Pub of the Month presentation
The second Tuesday of the month means it's time for our Pub of the Month presentation and April's award took us somewhere a little off the beaten track. For many of us, this was our first visit to the Ale House on Fraser Road, tucked away between Millhouses and Woodseats, but on this evidence it certainly won't be the last! Locals and regulars who nominated the Ale House for the award turned out in their dozens to join CAMRA members for an evening of celebration. The atmosphere was jovial as landlady Sue Fawcett was presented with the certificate by vice-chairman Patrick Johnson. There was a real sense of camaraderie at this community pub, where many of the staff work voluntarily out of love for the place. On the six handpumps was an excellent range of mostly regional cask ales, with Saltaire, Dancing Duck and Brass Castle all appearing alongside Cornwall's Harbour and Sussex's Dark Star. A selection of sandwiches was also provided, which as always were very much appreciated. Congratulations once again to Sue and all the staff and regulars at the Ale House on their award! Dominic Nelson


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Okay I will send the note that I have here and make a signed note on the slip giving you permission to pick them up for me. If it doesn't work that's okay.
Thanks a lot
Hmmm let me look at the details - might have to show ID I think to pick up pillows. I'll read over the rules. I can pick them up and hold on to them until you're in Saskatoon again if they'll let me.
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Ack - forgot to send the forms - still can if I'm not too late?
Thanks so much Darlene I only need one. Please let me know if you are looking for anything in particular and I'll check my stuff. Do you have my mailing address?
Those are in the insert right- I'll just send you a couple for free - no need to send me anything. I thought they might be printable too.
I agree...it would be great if all trades were that easy. Thanks again, mac.
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Logiq Advances Separation of AppLogiq and DataLogiq with Acquisition of Fully-Reporting Publicly Traded Company for AppLogiq
NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logiq, Inc. (OTCQX: LGIQ, NEO: LGIQ), a global provider of award-winning consumer acquisition solutions, has through its subsidiary, GoLogiq LLC, acquired a control position of 4,500,000 outstanding shares of Lovarra, a fully reporting U.S. public company. The acquisition advances Logiq's previously announced plans to separate its DataLogiq and AppLogiq businesses into two independent publicly traded companies.
Logiq now begins the process of transferring its AppLogiq business into Lovarra. AppLogiq includes mobile e-commerce solutions offered under the name of CreateApp, a mobile fintech platform for payments and food delivery, and the company's beneficial stake in PT Weyland Indonesia Perkasa (WIP). WIP is the operator of the AtozGo™ food delivery service and AtozPay™ mobile e-wallet.
"This acquisition represents the next major step towards enabling both of our valuable business segments to better capitalize on their respective growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving e-commerce and fintech landscape," stated Logiq president, Brent Suen. "Moreover, we believe this will unlock tremendous shareholder value."
"Based on our analysis of recent comparable public market valuations and private equity funding for fintech companies in emerging markets, we see a standalone valuation for just AppLogiq to be $100 million or more," added Suen. "Whereas, currently we do not see the markets attributing much, if any, valuation of this business segment to Logiq's overall valuation."
Logiq plans to complete the transfer of its mobile e-commerce solutions and fintech platform for payments and food delivery to Lovarra in December 2021 and plans to complete the transfer of its beneficial stake in WIP before the end of February 2022. Both transfers are subject to customary conditions and approvals, and completion of requisite financial statements.
Lovarra plans to apply to FINRA to change its name to GoLogiq and obtain a trading symbol that more closely represents its name. Logiq's chief strategy officer for AppLogiq, Matthew Brent, is expected to be appointed as Lovarra/GoLogiq's chief executive officer. Brent brings to the position more than 10 years of experience in software and product development. He has built and led teams from across North America, China, and Southeast Asia to deliver products for global entertainment, media, and technology companies, including Sony Computer Entertainment America, Activision Blizzard, The Upper Deck Company, and The Sesame Street Workshop.
Logiq is looking at companies that could add complementary mobile transactions technology and lending revenue streams, including a focus on Vietnam that, if successful, would extend GoLogiq's presence across Southeast Asia. With a population of more 98 million people, Vietnam is one of the most populous countries in the region and the largest recipient of foreign direct investment.
"GoLogiq would remain focused on the abundant mobile e-commerce and fintech opportunities in Southeast Asia, and particularly in Vietnam," noted Matthew Brent. "The mobile e-wallet and food delivery service is a perfect fit for retail chains operating in countries like Vietnam who have high foot traffic, and who would like to offer mobile delivery and payment options." About Logiq Logiq Inc. is a U.S.-based leading global provider of e-commerce and fintech business enablement solutions. Its DataLogiq business provides a data-driven, end-to-end marketing and consumer acquisition solution. Its AI-powered LogiqX™ data engine delivers valuable consumer insights that enhance the ROI of online marketing spend and personalization. The company's Fixel technology offers simplified online marketing with critical privacy features.
Its AppLogiq business, Logiq's platform-as-a-service, branded as CreateApp™, enables small and medium-sized businesses worldwide to easily create and deploy a native mobile app for their business without technical knowledge or background. CreateApp™ empowers businesses to reach more customers, increase sales, manage logistics, and promote their products and services in an easy, affordable, and highly efficient way.
CreateApp™ is offered in 14 languages across 10 countries and three continents, including some of the fastest-growing emerging markets in Southeast Asia. The company's PayLogiq, branded as AtozPay™ in Indonesia, offers mobile payments, and GoLogiq, branded as AtozGo™ in Indonesia, offers hyper-local food delivery services. Connect with Logiq: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook .
Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This press release also contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation that relate to Logiq's current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as "will likely result", "are expected to", "expects", "will continue", "is anticipated", "anticipates", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "forecast", "projection", "strategy", "objective" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be forward‐looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward‐looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon.
These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Forward‐looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Logiq's control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. In particular and without limitation, this press release contains forward‐looking statements regarding our products and services, the use and/or ongoing demand for our products and services, expectations regarding our revenue and the revenue generation potential of our products and services, our partnerships and strategic alliances, the impact of global pandemics (including COVID-19) on the demand for our products and services, industry trends, overall market growth rates, our growth strategies, the continued growth of the addressable markets for our products and solutions, our business plans and strategies, the proposed separation of Logiq's AppLogiq and DataLogiq business into two public companies, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully locate and consummate the contemplated strategic transactions, the structure of any such transaction, timing of such transaction, and the valuation of the businesses after completion of any such transaction, if any, and other risks described in the Company's prior press releases and in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent public filings, and filings made pursuant to Canadian securities legislation that are available on www.sedar.com, including under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Canadian Prospectus.
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text: Kerala Heavy Rain Today: Vehicles wade through a waterlogged road after heavy rain in Kochi.Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department or IMD today issued an 'Orange' alert in 12 districts of Kerala for the day as the state continued to receive heavy rainfall.The 'Orange' alert has been issued in all the districts of Kerala except for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam for today.The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority said cyclonic circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas would lead to isolated very heavy rainfall in several parts of the southern state.The Central Meteorological Department, on Wednesday, had predicted isolated heavy and very heavy rainfall in the state for the next 2 days and heavy rainfall for the two days after that.Kerala has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few days and it has disrupted normal life in certain places of the state.Considering the heavy rains and to be better prepared for the early onset of monsoon in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had a day ago issued a slew of directions to ensure that the authorities were prepared to handle problems like landslides and flooding.Some of the instructions issued by the Chief Minister were - local bodies to prepare a list of disaster-prone areas in their jurisdictions and provide the same to the authorities concerned like police and fire services, ensure relief camps with adequate facilities are in place for evacuating people and desilting of gutters and rivers.The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has already deployed five teams to Kerala.A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while orange alert means very heavy rains from 6 cm to 20 cm of rain. A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 to 11 cm.The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has asked people to stay away from rivers and other water bodies until the rains subside.The state disaster management authority has also asked people not to travel to hilly regions unless it's an emergency and to avoid night travel until the rain subsides.The district administrations have also warned the people against staying near coastal areas of high tide.PromotedListen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.comThe IMD has earlier predicted that the Southwest monsoon, which is also known as Edavapathy in the state, is likely to bring its first showers to Kerala by May 27, five days earlier than the normal onset date. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)Also ReadKerala Doctor Allegedly Ends Life Hearing Of Son's Death In Accident In Canada: CopsHeavy Rains To Continue In Kerala, Orange Alert In 3 Districts: Weather Office54 Cases Filed In Kerala Over Online Instigative Contents After Blasts At Prayer MeetTrack Latest News and Election Results Coverage Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.Watch Live News:Follow Us:Kerala Rain TodayKerala Rain Orange AlertKerala Weather


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- Supplies– Whether purchased at home or on the road, everything from tarps and tie downs to logbooks and linens. If you don't have receipts, at least write it down in your logbook.
- Mileage at home
- Work-related miles you drive to buy supplies, check on parts, repairs, etc.
- Work-related miles driven by your spouse or dependent for supplies or any other work-related miles.
- Road Expenses– These are often paid by cash. Again, if no receipt, write them in your logbook. Hotels – Truck Supplies – Laundry – Weigh fees/scales – Parking – Prepass – Showers – Rental Car – Tolls – Airfare
- Business Furnishings– In your sleeper or at home: -File Cabinets -Desk -Furniture -Chairs
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This suggestion should keep you in the kitchen a while, but with long intervals. All dishes are easy to make, and do not require much of attention. Main course will be cauliflower & broccoli with cheese, accompanied by a green salad with bacon and blue cheese. For dessert a simple lemon posset, served with cookies or whipped cream. The menu could serve 4 people max. Enjoy !
Gather, wash and prepare your ingredients. Set up your work surfaces, and your chopping board. Preheat your oven to 220°C. Knive sharpened and ready. Hand towel close by. Use extra virgin olive oil for all the recipes (unless stated otherwise). Start with the dessert since it needs to stay in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Cauliflower & Broccoli with Cheese
1 small head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 small head of broccoli, cut into large florets
40gr butter
40gr flour
700ml milk
150gr Cheddar cheese (or Gooda cheese ; yellow cheese) plus 50gr extra for sprinkling
1-2 teaspoons
mustard Dijon
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Salt to taste
What to do :
1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Boil the cauliflower florets for 5 minutes. After 3 minutes add the broccoli then drain both.
2. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a medium-sized pan. Spoon in the flour and stir for about a minute, without allowing it to brown. Remove from the heat and gradually beat in the milk, a few spoonfuls at a time at first, then increasing the flow as the sauce thins. Once all the milk has been added bring the sauce up to the boil, stirring constantly then remove from the heat. Finally stir in the cheese and mustard and season with a little salt and pepper.
3. Place the broccoli and cauliflower in an ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce. Finish with a sprinkling of cheese and bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Green Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
5-6 strips of good quality bacon
4 spring onions (medium size)
100gr rocket, chopped coarsely
200gr lettuce chopped coarsely, or other greens
50gr chopped parsley
4-5 tablespoons Blue cheese or Roquefort
½ lemon juice
Olive oil
Pinch of freshly ground pepper (green preferably)
Salt to taste
What to do :
1. Cook the bacon in a hot skillet until crisp on both sides. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain and cool.
2. Chop the green onions with a bit of their greens. Mix in a medium bowl with the greens and crumble in the bacon.
3. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, drizzle with the olive oil and the lemon. Then toss all the ingredients together. Crumble the blue cheese over the salad and serve.
Lemon Posset
2cups (480ml) heavy cream
2/3cups (170gr) granulated white sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice (passed through a strainer)
What to do :
1. In a small saucepan, heat cream and sugar to boiling, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Continue boiling for 5 minutes. Watch the heat - don't let the cream boil over.
2. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool, about 15 minutes.
3. Pour even amounts into four ramekins. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until set.
4. Serve with unsweetened whipped cream, or shortbread cookies to dunk.
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