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Every year, trees grow two annual rings. In the spring, the usually wider and thinner-walled layer, called springwood, grows. In the summer, a thicker-walled layer, called summerwood, develops. Annual rings are typical in temperate forest trees.
Tree Physiology
- A tree is a tall plant with woody tissue. Trees gather light for photosynthesis through their leaves; this process creates "food" for the tree.
- Most of a tree trunk is dead tissue and serves only to support the weight of the tree crown. The outside layers of the tree trunk are the only living portion. The cambium produces new wood and new bark.
- The band of tissue outside of the cambium is the phloem. Phloem transports new materials (the sugars created from photosynthesis) from the crown to the roots. Dead phloem tissue becomes the bark of a tree.
- The band of tissue just inside of the cambium is the xylem, which transports water from the roots to the crown. Dead xylem tissue forms the heartwood, or the wood we use for many different purposes.
- Every year, trees grow two annual rings. In the spring, usually a wider and thinner-walled layer called springwood forms. In the summer, a thicker-walled layer, called summerwood, develops. Annual rings are typical in temperate forest trees.
Parts of a Tree
- Leaves – broadleaf or needles; primary location for photosynthesis and production of hormones and other chemicals.
- Twigs and Branches – support structures for leaves, flowers and fruits.
- Crown – the upper part of the tree composed of leaves, twigs, branches, flowers and fruit.
- Flowers – the site of reproduction. Trees can be male, female or both. Conifers, however, do not have petals and typical flower structures.
- Fruits and Seeds – all trees have seeds, most are inside of the fruit.
- Trunk – generally a single "stem," but can be multiple-stemmed. Main functions are materials transport and support.
- Bark – main function is to protect the living tissue called cambium from damage.
- Roots – two main functions: (1) collect nutrients and water and (2) anchor the tree.
Trees Grow:
- At the twig tips (apical meristem)
- At the root tips (root apical meristem)
- At the cambium (old xylem cells become heartwood, old phloem cells become bark)
Why do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Chlorophyll production goes down as night length increases (fall and winter). The green colors are no longer reflected and other chemicals in the leaf become dominant, revealing red and yellow pigments. Weather during the period of declining chlorophyll production influences intensity of colors.
- Warm fall weather generally reduces color quality.
- Moist soils following a good growing season contribute to greater color intensity.
- A few warm, sunny days and cool nights increase brilliance.
- Drought usually results in poorer displays.
Leaves fall in autumn as part of a tree's preparation for winter dormancy. Because it is too cold for water to remain in the plant tissues (freezing water would rupture cells in the tree), and because the water in the soil is frozen and cannot be absorbed, trees shut down major processes in the cold months. Deciduous trees drop their leaves; conifers have strategies to maintain their needles during the winter.


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2016 Homecoming Festival InvitationJune 16th – 18th
Download the 2016 Homecoming Festival Invitation.
June 16th – 18th we will be celebrating 50 Years of Peace Corps in Yap with past and present volunteers.
Festivities start on Thursday and there is a night market planned for Friday at the Living History Museum.

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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has voted unanimously to approve a modified version of Otter Tail Power Co.'s 15-year resource plan, which includes significant investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The PUC's decision draws on advocacy in a proceeding by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Fresh Energy, the Sierra Club and Wind on the Wires, which argued that Otter Tail's plan had limited clean energy investments despite clear benefits to customers. Otter Tail, an investor-owned electric utility, provides power for residential, commercial and industrial customers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
According to the clean energy groups, the PUC's decision now affirms that additional clean energy investments are a good bet for the utility's customers.
Otter Tail's resource plan, as approved by the PUC, includes as follows:
- The confirmed retirement of the coal-fired Hoot Lake power plant by 2021;
- The addition of up to 400 MW of wind energy by 2023 (200 MW more than originally proposed by Otter Tail);
- The addition of up to 30 MW of solar energy by 2020; and
- A target of 1.6% annual savings via energy efficiency projects.
The commission also approved up to 250 MW of peaking capacity in 2021, which Otter Tail plans to meet with a new natural gas plant – despite strong arguments during the hearing that the utility had not adequately demonstrated that a gas plant would be in the public interest, according to the clean energy groups, which note that the gas plant is proposed to be built in either North or South Dakota; Otter Tail has not publicly revealed the location, other than the fact that it will not be in Minnesota.
"We are pleased with the PUC's decision to include additional clean energy in Otter Tail's plan, which is something we've advocated for in this proceeding over the past 10 months, but we remain disappointed in the relatively shallow analysis of clean energy alternatives to Otter Tail's proposed natural gas plant," says Leigh Currie, a Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy attorney representing Wind on the Wires, the Sierra Club and Fresh Energy. "Overall, however, this is a big win for Otter Tail's customers and confirms that clean energy is the best choice."
Beth Soholt, executive director of Wind on the Wires, adds, "We applaud Otter Tail Power Co. for its commitment to adding clean energy resources to their system. The additional wind and solar resources will provide benefits to both Otter Tail's customers and the communities that host the new projects."
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Tip 1. BEWARE OF YOUR PRESENCE
Believe it or not, fish can hear or sense your presence very well. If you are yelling to your buddy across the lake and there's a fish right in front of you chances are that fish will most likely spook. Trout also have incredible eyesight so if you're moving your body around quickly and the fish are relatively close, chances are they will see you and quickly spook.
Tip 2. THROW DRY FLIES
Not only are dry flies way more fun to throw than nymphs, but they are also extremely effective and a great way to single out fish. Who doesn't love sight fishing especially to sipping trout? I have found that a size 18 or 20 Parachute Adams, Small Ants, Gnats and other terrestrial patterns all work very well. Every lake is different so try different flies and observe the insects hatching and feeding behavior of trout.
Tip 3. MATCH THE HATCH
Often times once you arrive at a lake you will see fish rising, so before you even tie a fly on it's never a bad idea to watch a couple of fish and look closely to try to figure out exactly what they are eating and replicate it with one of your own flies.
Tip 4. LEAD THE FISH
Like any sight fishing, you always want to try to lead the fish by about 3 to 5 feet. Personally, I like to lead the fish closer to 5 feet then if the fish changes direction I can strip the fly so the fly will intercept the path the fish is swimming or if it's necessary to recast, I can recast quickly without spooking the fish. Make sure your fly is in line with the direction the fish is swimming and theoretically and hopefully the fish will rise and take your fly.
Tip 5. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE WEATHER
Most often in high altitudes the mornings are sunny with low winds and then after about 12 o clock, clouds will move in and the wind will pick up, the earlier you can be at the lake the better, once the clouds roll in and the wind picks up, dry fly fishing will become extremely difficult and almost impossible to achieve. Trust me it's all about fishing dries in the high country.
If your above tree line and the sky gets cloudy and you hear thunder, or see lightning get to tree line ASAP, you do not want to be above treeline waving a 9-foot graphite rod when a thunderstorm hits, this will happen pretty much at least once every single day in the mountains.
Tip 6. DON'T BE AFRAID TO GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH
In most cases, the lakes with longest hikes or hardest climbs are usually most productive. Overnight hikes are very common in getting to those harder to get to/more remote places that will hold more fish and especially more fish willing to eat flies. Its also never a bad idea to ask someone at the local fly shop in the area what lakes have been fishing well and go from there. However, it is never a bad idea to explore a lake with zero information on it, who knows you might just find a secret high alpine lake loaded with fish.
Article by Flynn Kenney, check him out on Instagram @fkenney4.


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Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Cakelets with a Pinch of Glamour
The 83rd Academy Awards take place this Sunday night, a feast of movie glitterati and glamour for those of us who enjoy such things. Are you planning to throw an Oscars bash, complete with red carpet? If so, then you should definitely include these little starlets — easy fudgy chocolate cakes all dressed up with a pinch of glamour.
Underneath their red gowns and sparkling glitter, these little cakes are quite ordinary. They are mixed up in a pan like my favorite brownie recipe, and they take all of 5 minutes (truly!) to mix up. In fact, the last time I made these I whipped them up while idly waiting for overdue guests. They are stress-free and completely reliable.
But dress them up a bit and wow! They can make quite an entrance. See, these aren't just ordinary brownies or chocolate cake. They are extra-dense, and extra-fudgy. They aren't exactly flourless cake or those hot molten lava cakes either. They can be baked in liners and passed around at a party. But if you serve them warm then oh, that first bite just melts in your mouth, like the best performance butter and chocolate can make together.
These aren't terribly sweet. I like to lighten the taste with just a swirl of lightly sweetened whipped cream and, if you are so inclined, a scattering of edible gold stars.
Fudgy Chocolate Cakelets
Makes6 cakelets
Nutritional Info
- 3 ounces
semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup
unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup
brown sugar
- 1/4 cup
white sugar
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
bourbon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 2
- 1/4 cup
cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup
cake flour
Heat the oven to 325°F and line 6 wells in a muffin pan with paper liners. Lightly spray the liners with baking spray.
Place the chocolate and butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently. As soon as both are completely melted, turn off the heat. Stir in the brown sugar and white sugar, as well as the vanilla, bourbon, and salt. Stir in both eggs, and the cocoa powder and cake flour.
Divide the batter evenly among the 6 cupcake liners. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the middles of the cakelets are just barely set.
Serve warm with a touch of whipped cream and razzle-dazzle sprinkles, if so desired.
• Red tulip papers, $6.95 for 24 at King Arthur Flour
• Wilton Gold Stars Edible Glitter, $5.99 at JoAnn Fabrics
Related: Fudgy & Decadent: 10 Favorite Chocolate Dessert Recipes
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Saturday, August 28, 2004
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Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Coming home
After my GenCon trip (more info on that to come later), I watched The Way Home last night -- rated it a 7. It was cuter than I expected, but pretty slow. I think I enjoyed the pace more than usual just because I needed something relaxing after a hectic trip. I do highly recommend it to anyone with a grandmother -- it's very touching.
Thursday, August 12, 2004
I watched Talk to Her last night -- rated it a 7. This is one of those strange films that I can't even really explain why I liked it so much. Mostly because of the artist aspects -- they seemed to touch me in an indefinable way. The plot is kind of strange, and there isn't much to it, but the way that everything was presented felt enjoyable. I often complain about slow-paced movies, but this pace felt more comfortable to me. Probably I just like the concept presented by the title -- that women should be talked to.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Mini Marathon
Watched both Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 last night -- rated them 8 and 6, respectively. I did appreciate the second half a little more when watching it all together as a whole. But I still feel that the pace slowed down too much. That's one of the things I didn't like about Tarantino's last movie, Jackie Brown -- just too slow. I mean Volume 1 sets this "we're going to be action-packed and have lots of fun" pace, and then Volume 2 turns around with "nah, on second thought, let's slow down and have a bunch of character development". Not that I have anything against character development, but the two halves just dodn't seem to me to fit together seemlessly. And the truth is, as an avid action fan, I enjoyed the first one better.
Monday, August 09, 2004
Well, I finally went by to take some pictures of the plot the house will be built on. Here is a view from across the street. Hard to really see much at this stage, but the important thing to note -- lots of trees!
This is a picture taken while standing in the middle of the lot... probably about where the back of the house will stop. It may be hard to tell, but there is still lots of yard and many trees there. One of benefits of this location is that the lots turned out to be extra deep -- about two times longer than a standard plot. We may need to get a riding lawn mower!
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Watched The Grifters last night -- rated it a 4. I had seen it once before many years ago, and I thought I had enjoyed it more. It starts off fairly well, but the story ends very stragely and with no satisfactory resolution in my mind. The acting was very good though -- and I liked the concept -- it's just that we don't learn enough about the characters to really care enough. And the little we do learn about them is kind of disjointed. Unless you are a die-hard John Cusack fan, skip this one.
Friday, August 06, 2004
House Status 1.1
Great News! We've been trying to extend our existing rate lock, and the company we were working with was being really slow about responding to calls/email and seemed to have higher rates all of a sudden. So we checked with another loan company, and since they had a lower rate, we switched to them. So now we're starting with a lower rate, and we're locked for a year from today! Should be no problem to finish the house in that time.... Speaking of which, the builder has confirmed that the city has approved all rezoning. The next steps are to work with city engineers to plot sewer lines, utilities and grading. It's a little unpredictable how long that can take until they can get into the ground and see if there is a lot of rock or trees in the way and such. But I'm very happy with how things are progressing. On a final note, of the four lots that the builder is prepping in this location, we get one; the mayor's son is getting another; and the builder is keeping one for his daughter. I'm privileged that we managed to find such a prime location.
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
I finished Just a Geek last night. It was very enjoyable, though not quite as good as his first, Dancing Barefoot. It's kind of nice to see more things from my generation reaching popularity. I guess I'm getting to that age now. heh


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Separating the carburetor from the intake manifold
Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models
Thanks to Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle for providing the following information on the old Yahoo! Loopframe_Guzzi news group (which has now moved to Groups.io). In Charlie's own words:
As others have mentioned, twisting and pulling at the same time is how they normally come off. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of room to work without crushing your fingers (ouch!). In the most extremely stuck cases, I do one of two things:
- Remove the carb with manifold, bolt them to a spare junk head held in my bench vise and then do the twist and shout...er, pull. Still, they're a pain to remove.
- Alternatively, use a block of wood (my choice is white pine 2 inch × 2 inch, 10 inch long) to drive them off of the manifold. Butt the end of the 2 inch × 2 inch up against the forward end of the carb where the manifold goes in (never the square area or the bowl!), use a hammer to whack the 2 inch × 2 inch, drive first on the top and then underneath, alternating to keep the carb coming off straight back. (Thanks to Mike Tiberio for this tip).
Before installing, make sure the manifold is free of burrs, corrosion, etc. by dressing the area the carb slips up onto with Scotchbrite. Likewise, make sure the plastic sleeve in the carb isn't cracked, burred or deformed - it can be lightly dressed with sandpaper if needed. Coat the plastic sleeve of the carb lightly with anti-seize, same with the manifold. Carb should slip on a lot more easily, wipe off any excess anti-seize.


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Alcantar #163442 v. Ryan et al
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ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge (Doc. 14 ) is accepted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court enter judgment denying and dismissing petitioner' ;s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (Docs. 1) with prejudice. The Clerk shall terminate this action. Having considered the issuance of a Certificate of Appealability from the order denying Petitioner's Petition and Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, the Court FINDS: Certificate of Appealability and leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal are denied because dismissal of the petition is justified by a plain procedural bar and jurists of reason would not find the ruling debatable. Signed by Judge Neil V Wake on 06/03/15. (ATD)
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Background: Recent studies document EWL >50% for the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB). This study reviews the LAGB experience at an urban academic center regarding complications, re-operative rate, and co-morbidities.
Methods: 146 consecutive patients undergoing LAGB from August 2005 to December 2007 were reviewed. Pre and postoperative data were collected including weight, BMI, EWL, co-morbidities, and complications. Multiple patient demographics were analyzed using a t-test.
Results: There were 139 women and 18 men with a mean weight of 127.2 kg ± 20.7 kg and BMI of 45.6 ± 6.2. The mean EWL was 20% ± 14% at 6 months (n=118), 26% ± 15% at 12 months (n=99), 27 %± 18% at 18 months (n=56), and 34% ± 24% at 24 months (n=37). Complications were seen in 6.2% (n=9) including port flipping, stoma obstruction, tube disconnection, port infections, and band slippage. Re-operation was required in 8 of these patients. Co-morbidities resolved in only 23% of patients. So far 4.8% (n=7) of patients required revision to sleeve gastrectomy for inadequate EWL. At 12 months, only 6 (6.1%) patients achieved >50% EWL. Also, >50% EWL was achieved in 1 (2.6%) patient over 45 years old and in 1 (2.1%) African-American patient. Overall, %EWL was significantly greater in Caucasians (p=0.022)
Conclusion: Following LAGB, a majority of patients failed to achieve a 50% EWL and 10.3% required re-operation. Our data shows that patients older than 45 years and African Americans may not benefit from LAGB.
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Financial Resolutions to Kick Start the New Year
New Year's is a time to make some big changes and set some new goals. Every individual has a personal goal they'll try to accomplish during the new year. But many people may not think about financial goals, even if they may have some financial problems. They may, instead, try starting a new diet, looking for a new career, or even volunteering for a nonprofit.
Setting a goal and making some changes with your finances and spending habits could take away some pressing stressors that you may have. Here are some financial New Year's resolutions to help you stay stress-free while also keeping yourself organized!
Keep Up with Your Credit Score
Many times, credit score is a forgotten piece of our finances. Keeping on top of your score is an absolute must. It shows you some key information about your relationship with your debts and whether they are under control. Knowing how you are doing with your payments on your current debts is essential. Your credit score is a contributing factor when it comes to taking out a loan, purchasing a home or car, or opening a new credit card. There are countless websites available for you to obtain a free copy of your credit report. They give you your current score, while also providing a report of changes that have happened within a given period of time.
Create a Financial Journal
A new way that you can really increase your savings is by making a financial journal. You don't need to purchase an expensive planner for this. You can use an old copybook you have lying around or even some loose sheets of paper. Start by writing down the dates that you get paid, and approximately how much you will be receiving in each check. This will allow you to see what you have in your bank account. Write down how much you spent each day at the end of the day and what you spent it on. This will allow you to see where the bulk of your cash is going. You can also keep track of when your bills are due, and how much they are and keep you organized while you begin your savings journey.
Use Your Savings Account
Another helpful way to keep on top of your savings is to use your savings account. Many of us get direct deposit into our checking account and never actually utilize our savings. Each week, or whenever you receive your paychecks, place a designated amount into your savings account. This will prevent you from touching money that you need for upcoming bills and expenses. You can also start to build some savings to use in the future for emergencies, vacations, etc.
Money Diet
As you probably know, many people start the new year with a new diet. It's a very popular New Year's Resolution to kick your bad eating habits. But they can actually extend your finances as well. So many people have a problem with overspending but may not think to make their New Year's resolution to cut back on the credit card swiping.
If this applies to you, make your resolution to go on a money diet. This means limiting your spending each month and making some serious cutbacks. If you typically spend $100 per month on shopping, try $50 this year. You can even try limiting the number of times you use your credit card to prevent excess debt. These small changes will help in a big way at the end of each month when it comes to your savings.
If you find that these tips aren't making a big enough change when it comes to your debt, you may want to look into taking out a loan. For example, payday loans can give you some extra cash without putting you into excessive debt. You can use this loan to pay off old credit cards to consolidate the debt and get rid of those pesky interest charges.
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This sock pattern, Circle Socks by Anne Campbell, cracks me up. I have named the project 313 Circle Socks on Ravelry.
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I have a break between the last pair I knit and a sock KAL kicking off so I cast these on Friday evening. I am using Zitron Trekking XXL (colorway 313) given to by Tami for my birthday last year. I am working the heal flap on the first sock.
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thanks for your reply,
the random attack expression was used directly in the xvalues field at the 2nd position.
using a constant prototype with the same expression ( without the curly braces) works better… i.e.-. lesser jittering. but very irregular it creates a single spike or a curves, specially with bigger random values…
here is how the xvalues param field now looks like:
{ [constant prototype with random attack expr] L }
{(( [constant prototype with random attack expr] L + 1) + !Decay) - 1}
{(([ constant prototype with random attack expr] L + 1) + !Decay + !Hold) - 1}
and the yvalues field:
here is the sound … just in case.
ps. yes, what i had in mind was a adsr with random attack that repeats each second.
Here's the way I would think of it (very similar to what you are already doing).
First, we want something that repeats at a constant rate (once per second). Then we want to warp it a little (creating random attack durations, leaving the other durations alone). Whenever I think of warping, I think of the InputOutputCharacteristic.
So I took the OscillatorTimeIndex as a linear time index. Then warped it through the InputOutputCharacterstic mapping InValues:
{| atkDur p |
atkDur := (1 s random seed: 997) abs vmin: (1 - !DecayDur - !ReleaseDur).
(Array with: -1
with: (p := -1 + (2 * atkDur))
with: (p := (p + (2 * !DecayDur)) vmin: 1)
with: (1 - (2 * !ReleaseDur) vmax: p)
with: 1)}
so the start and end times (-1 and 1) are fixed. The interior points are warped, depending on the random duration of the first segment. We pick a random atkDur, then the release segment has to move right or left depending on the length of that atkDur segment. The releaseDur segment is computed relative to the last point (which is the end of the envelope).
The OutValues give the levels of the ADSR: 0 at the begining, 1 by the end of the attack, a sustain level under control of a fader, and 0 at the end of the envelope.
0 1 !Sustain !Sustain 0
This gives a steady, repeating envelope whose internal segments are warped according to the random duration of the attack.
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- Always approach the crest of a hill or rise with caution: there could be many hazards on the other side such as another rider, rocks, a drift, pond, or a 1000 ft cliff.
- Always look over your shoulder for oncoming riders before changing your direction of travel on or off the trail.
- Any bump protruding from the surface of powder snow should be suspected as a hazard and should be avoided. These bumps could be from rocks, stumps or steel fence posts. Don't take any chances.
- The safest way to cross over a fence is to drive very slowly next to a fence post that is clearly visible and where no wires, nor bumps in the snow from wires are visible. Fences in good repair will have a post set approximately every four ft. (Know where you are riding; if you are not sure whether or not a fence is a private property line, don't cross it.)
- When stopping along the trail, make sure you park in an area visible to oncoming riders, and pull over to the far right to allow other riders plenty of room to pass. Don't block the trail and force others to go around you. P When parked along the trail, always look over your shoulder for oncoming riders before proceeding down the trail.
- An X made of sticks, poles, skis, ect. marks a hazardous area to be avoided. • Be courteous to all non-motorized users (X-country skiers, snowshoers and dogleds) by slowing down and passing them with caution. Our sport depends upon this courtesy.
- When approaching other riders on the trail, indicate how many riders are following in your group by holding up the correct number of fingers. The last rider holds up a fist to indicate that he is the last rider. Example: If there are 3 riders in your group, the first rider shows 2 fingers, the next shows 1 finger (index), and the last rider shows a fist.
- The trails are not a race track. There are many families riding with small children, so please find an open meadow to safely race your buddies.
- Take a snowmobile safety course. Even experienced riders can learn something new. Children will take safety more seriously if their parents take the course with them.
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Full-service restaurants have had their fair share of loyalty companies, mobile customer management firms, and other technical partners to choose from in recent years, given the crop of tech companies that have popped into the space. What is starting to emerge more recently, though, are brands that give restaurants the ability to offer a unified experience, rather than a single, point solution.
One company offering a unified solution is HelloWorld, which has been in the digital space for 15 years and works with full-service brands including Olive Garden, Mellow Mushroom, and Bagger Dave's. "Most of the players would say, we can create the promotion experience, but you've got to talk to someone else to do mobile CRM, someone else to do your couponing—we can do all that on one platform, which we call a rich engagement platform," CEO Matt Wise explains.
Wise says it's a riveting time to be in the full-service segment of the industry, as the historic downtime waiting for the meal transitions into a 10- to 15-minute time the brand can utilize. "You're now coming into a generation where those full-service restaurants, as part of the consumer experience, are going to be filling that wait time," he says.
"It'll make a better user experience, because it's not dead time but entertained time, and that entertained time becomes an opportunity for the brand to enrich the consumer experience, to enroll the consumer in online and ongoing conversations, and bring them back into the restaurant by learning more about them."
Two examples Wise spoke to FSR about were Mellow Mushroom, which ran a promotional campaign with Coca-Cola using HelloWorld last summer, and Bagger Dave's, which uses HelloWorld for its brand-wide loyalty program.
"Mellow Mushroom and Bagger Dave's are two interesting ones, because they are not the biggest chains in the world; however, they are doing some really cutting-edge stuff," Wise says. "In my opinion, they are at the forefront of players who are using mobile to engage consumers."
Mellow Mushroom
The Atlanta-based pizza chain did a program called "Share Happiness" in conjunction with Coca-Cola throughout its 150-plus units. There was signage in stores for guests to participate in the program, which included a downloadable app and a Spin the Coke Bottle game on mobile devices; a table topper that advertised Coca-Cola and had a QR code that led to conversation starters and trivia questions for guests to ask amongst themselves while they waited for food; and an SMS sweepstakes offered to guests who purchased a Coca-Cola product.
Mellow Mushroom knew that 50 percent of its web traffic came from mobile devices, and as guests received SMS codes on their receipts after purchasing Coca-Cola products, 70 percent of the codes were entered on mobile devices, again. "We think it's going to be the same for most of the restaurants, as the participation and the drivers (to engage with the brand online) come more as guests are in the restaurant," Wise says.
An unintentional, but profitable, side effect of the campaign was it encouraged servers to double-check that they charged guests for Coca-Cola products, so guests could get their receive the SMS codes on their receipts.
"Having servers explain to consumers the No. 1 way to participate in the program can also have a positive effect on the servers themselves, and make them feel like they are on-message with what the brand is promoting at that time, whether it be Coca-Cola or another product," Wise says.
Bagger Dave's
For 17-unit Bagger Dave's, HelloWorld implemented a solution that rewards consumers for joining the brand's loyalty program. The system enticed diners to join the program and then introduced opportunities for them to gain more points as they interacted with it more, sharing it with friends, for example, or buying products. It also involved a scratch-and-win program and an SMS component to bring people into the program.
"As you are a larger business, it's hard to be more nimble, it's hard to try new things out as fast as smaller players can," Wise says, explaining how using a rich engagement platform has given Bagger Dave's an edge. "Bagger Dave's is constantly thinking, how do we get an edge on bigger chains, how do we implement differently, how do we make the consumer experience feel different?"
The team at Bagger Dave's follows a learn-as-they-go approach, rolling out the loyalty installation in the fall and using trail-and-error in cloud-based solutions to learn what works for the brand and its positioning.
"With 17 locations, if they want to roll something out, in a couple months it can be out the door, and if they want to change their mind six months after that, they can make a pivot," Wise says. "Whereas some restaurant that has 700 locations or 1,500 locations, they have to put more thought into rolling something out—they have to think, how am I gonna motivate all of my stores to participate? And that slows them down."
Wise says the Bagger Dave's of the world that are embracing technology are setting an example for how the bigger brands can get into the space, and ultimately improve the customer experience for the entire full-service industry.
"So, it's easier for Bagger Dave's, but it also allows them to have the advantage," he explains. "With the bigger brands, we expect as 2014 progresses and into 2015, will also make a pivot into this arena. They will get to adopt what Bagger Dave's has already done and plow their way on."
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Cardiogenic shock as a complication of acute mitral valve regurgitation following posteromedial papillary muscle infarction in the absence of coronary artery disease
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery volume 3, Article number: 61 (2008)
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A 48 year old man was transferred to our department with cardiogenic shock, pyrexia, a high white cell count and significant serum troponin T level. Clinical evaluation revealed severe mitral regurgitation secondary to a flail of both mitral valve leaflets. An emergency cardiac catheterisation did not reveal any significant coronary artery disease. Left ventricular angiogram and echocardiography demonstrated a good left ventricular function and massive mitral regurgitation. Blood cultures were negative for aerobics, anaerobics and fungi. The patient underwent emergency mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve. Intraoperatively, the posteromedial papillary muscle was found to be ruptured. Histology of the papillary muscle revealed myocardial necrosis with no signs of infection. Cultures obtained from a mitral valve specimen were negative. The patient's recovery was uneventful and he was discharged on the 6th postoperative day.
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0.4%–5% of patients with acute myocardial infarction die from sudden and severe mitral regurgitation due to a complete rupture of a papillary muscle [1]. Most commonly, the posteromedial papillary muscle is involved, but in 20% of cases, the anterolateral papillary muscle is involved. The muscle rupture may represent a rare mechanical complication of a blunt chest trauma, or may be due to sepsis [2].
Spontaneous rupture of the papillary muscle, secondary to isolated papillary muscle infarction, in the absence of coronary artery disease, is incommon or rare.
We describe a case of a spontaneous acute papillary muscle rupture in the absence of a history of ischemic cardiopathy or blunt chest trauma or sepsis.
A 48 year old man was transferred to the intensive care unit in June 2008 with signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock after extreme exercise. He was a farmer and had been lifting a bale of corn. He collapsed immediately after exercise. Past medical history was positive for heavy smoking, severe arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. There was no previous history of chest pain, heart murmurs or drug abuses. Up until the even the patient had appeared to be in good health and had not been on medication. There was no history of trauma to the chest.
Physical examination revealed congestive heart failure and a loud pan-systolic apical murmur, radiating posteriorly. The ECG showed sinus tachycardia. Chest X-ray showed pulmonary venous congestion and was suspicion of an infiltrate in the right lower lobe which could be consistent with the patient's pyrexia. An urgent echocardiogram showed normal systolic function, severe left ventricular hypertrophy (14 mm septum wall), an increased end-diastolic diameter of the left ventricle (58 mm) and posterior and anterior mitral valve prolapse with severe mitral valve regurgitation. Coronary angiography and a left ventricular angiogram showed normal coronary arteries and a good left ventricular function with massive mitral regurgitation. The patient was pyrexyal with a temperature of 38.6°. Laboratory tests showed an elevated white cell count (18 × 103/mm3) and elevated troponin T level (1.5 ng/ml).
Cultures (blood, sputum, urine) were taken and broad-spectrum antibiotics were started.
The patient underwent emergency surgery. At operation the head of the posteromedial muscle was found to be ruptured, leading to a complete flail of the posterior and anterior mitral leaflets. Histology of papillary muscle specimens revealed lesions comparable to that of an acute myocardial infarction. Valve replacement was carried out with a mechanical bileaflet valve. Weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass was uncomplicated and the patient's recovery was uneventful. Blood cultures for anaerobics, aerobics and fungi were negative, as were serological tests done for other inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Isolated rupture of the papillary muscle, which is extremely atypical in the absence of coronary abnormalities is usually secondary to a myocardial infarct or rarely to a blunt chest trauma. In the literature, a case of rupture of the papillary muscle as a consequences of sepsis due to clostridium in a patient with SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) and antiphospholipid syndrome [3] has been described. Because of the low incidence of the disease the exact pathogenesis is unclear. In cases of left ventricular hypertrophy, stress can lead to a relatively more severe ischemia of the papillary muscle in view of a relatively lower coronary circulation in relation to muscle size and cardiac fibrosis [4].
It is possible that a temporary occlusion of the coronary artery selectively irrigates the papillary muscle with a subsequent ricanalization of the artery, but the occlusion can last long enough to condition an infarct of the myocardium, which can be identified by clinical findings and by elevated enzyme levels. This could form an explanation in the case of our patient.
The posteromedial papillary muscle is affected more often than the anterolateral papillary muscle because the latter receives blood both from the diagonal branches of the descending left anterior artery and the marginal branches of the curve. The posteromedial muscle owes its blood supply only to the posterior interventricular artery. The infarct is primarily subendocardial in approximately half of the cases of muscular rupture, and trans-mural in the other half. It is usually a small infarct. In some cases rupture of the papillary muscle is associated in its development both with a defect of the interventricular septum and the rupture of the free wall of the left ventricle.
Surgical mortality is high and, according to case studies, fluctuates between 19% and 85%. Mortality is influenced by the type of surgical technique, both in repair and replacement procedures. Surgical technique influences long-term survival, as highlighted by the studies carried out by Gillinov et al [5].
Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this journal.
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Park CW, Shin YS, Kim SM, Oh YS, Baek SH, Cho DG, Choi EJ, Chang YS, Bang BK: Papillary muscle rupture complicating inferior myocardial infarction in a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 1998, 13 (12): 3202-4. 10.1093/ndt/13.12.3202.
Vera Ripol T, Alberti Forteza JF, Palomeque Fernandez C, Lazaro R, Bonnin O, Bethencourt A: Rotura espontanea de muscolo papillar con coronarias angiograficamente normales. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2001, 54: 1010-1012.
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FB, GF, GP, LM and MR are members of surgical team. CM and FC were the anesthesist involved in theatre and in intensive care unit. VP was the pathologist. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Bizzarri, F., Mattia, C., Ricci, M. et al. Cardiogenic shock as a complication of acute mitral valve regurgitation following posteromedial papillary muscle infarction in the absence of coronary artery disease. J Cardiothorac Surg 3, 61 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-3-61
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"I buy on the assumption that they could close the market the next day and not reopen it for five years."
— Warren Buffett
One of the most important things investors can learn from Warren Buffett, is about how they approach their time horizon for an investment into a stock under consideration. Because immediately after buying shares of a given stock, investors will then be able to check on the day-to-day (and even minute-by-minute) market value. Some days the stock market will be up, other days down. These daily fluctuations can often distract from the long-term view. Today, we look at the result of a five year holding period for an investor who was considering Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE: NOC) back in 2018, bought the stock, ignored the market's ups and downs, and simply held through to today.
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As shown above, the five year investment result worked out well, with an annualized rate of return of 6.83%. This would have turned a $10K investment made 5 years ago into $13,909.42 today (as of 01/27/2023). On a total return basis, that's a result of 39.10% (something to think about: how might NOC shares perform over the next 5 years?). [These numbers were computed with the Dividend Channel DRIP Returns Calculator.]
Dividends are always an important investment factor to consider, and Northrop Grumman Corp has paid $26.88/share in dividends to shareholders over the past 5 years we looked at above. Many an investor will only invest in stocks that pay dividends, so this component of total return is always an important consideration. Automated reinvestment of dividends into additional shares of stock can be a great way for an investor to compound their returns. The above calculations are done with the assuption that dividends received over time are reinvested (the calcuations use the closing price on ex-date).
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Electric cars are widely popular in the US, Europe and China, however they have had a much slower uptake in the Australian market. Australians love their petrol and diesel-fuelled engines, which could be part of the reason why we appear more sceptical of the change.
Despite this, electric cars are available in the country and there are plans to resolve some of the issues and concerns people might have about making the switch.
In this article, we look into the status of electric cars in Australia and our options for the future.
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As time goes on, we are getting closer and closer to electric cars becoming standard on our roads. This is due to a number of reasons, most notably the shift from petrol and diesel to a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable option.
Vehicles are a major cause of air pollution in urban areas, producing harmful substances such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. Last year alone, road traffic was responsible for approximately 13% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
The switch to electric cars requires a significant amount of electricity and therefore energy resources to power the vehicles. However, the impact on the environment once the vehicle is fully charged is reduced drastically when compared to a traditional engine. Additionally, a potential shift to renewable energy sources in Australia could push the electric car agenda even further.
What Powers You?
Although more Australians are getting on board with healthier transport alternatives such as walking and cycling, not everyone is ready to give up their cars altogether. Thankfully there are currently vehicles available on the market which have less impact on the environment than a standard car.
There are a number of fuel-efficient petrol, hybrid and electric cars available in Australia which are easy to drive and use less fuel than comparable conventional models. They require less oil and emit less pollution and greenhouse gases. However, these cars can cost a lot more than their standard equivalents, so you'll need to drive them for a number years before you recover the difference.
An Electric Argument
Beyond the energy and industrial cost of a car's initial production (stamping panels, moulding interior plastics etc.), there's virtually no additional ongoing cost to the environment from running the vehicle compared to a petrol or diesel-powered car.
When you purchase an electric car, all of your charging power comes from the electrical grid. It's arguably easier to improve greenhouse gas emissions by replacing and refurbishing some or all of the 167 coal and gas power stations (above 1MW output) around Australia than by replacing and refurbishing the 20 million cars on the road. Therefore, if you're someone who deeply cares about the environment and our long-term impact, buying an electric car makes sense.
Cost Efficiency
Electric cars are charged by batteries, meaning you'll never need to purchase fuel again if you're driving an all-electric model. The Guardian notes that the total cost of owning an electric car, including purchasing and running costs, will be cheaper than that of traditional cars by 2022.
According to FleetCarma, electric cars are safer than cars with internal combustion engines. This is because it is practically impossible for a battery powered car to explode on impact, and thanks to the heavy battery packs in electric cars, their centre of mass is much lower and they are less likely to roll. Electric cars are also equipped with all of the safety features that are standard in vehicles, with many electric vehicles actually exceeding safety standards.
Charging your electric car is a bit like charging your phone overseas – you need to know where the nearest charging stations are and make sure you've got the right plug. Generally, charging stations are concentrated in capital cities, but it still might take a bit of researching via a website or app.
Time taken to recharge electric vehicles is speeding up. While a home charging station is typically used, charging at supermarkets, offices or other public spaces can take 20 to 30 minutes for a full charge from zero. The great news for the future is that superfast charges are on the way and not just for Tesla owners. In the future it's predicted that we'll be able to recharge in just 10 minutes, or even less.
Inner City vs Long Distance Cars
Hybrid cars are great for driving in heavy traffic, particularly because the conditions mean the most suitable aspects of both the electric and fuel-powered components can be used to their advantage. The electric component can be used to get the car up and running, while the brakes are used to regenerate power by turning the motor into a generator as the car comes to a halt, which acts as a power source to top up the battery.
Some electric car models are designed for city-based commuters, and can often travel between 170km to 200km when fully charged. Others on the more premium end of the price scale can go distances of approximately 350km to 610km when fully charged.
An ABC crew has recently test driven a Tesla Model S electric car on Western Australia's 'Electric Highway' from Perth to Augusta (315km), proving the theory that some electric cars can indeed travel the distance on Australia's regional roads without running out of power.
There are only a handful of electric cars available in Australia at the moment, including a couple of Tesla Motors models, plus options from Nissan, Mitsubishi and BMW. Owners of the more expensive and top-of-the-range electric cars argue that their initial investment will save them money in the long run because they will spend less on servicing, maintenance and fuel. There's no oil change, gearbox serving or any of the technical services you have to do for a petrol car. For electric cars there's just one common replacement part – the battery pack.
The Next Step
There are still a number of concerns among Australians regarding the adoption of electric cars as standard. Such concerns could potentially be resolved with improvements in necessary infrastructure and decreases in battery pricing moving into the future.
With improving battery technology, the likeliness of longer driving range is likely which could assist in the uptake of electric vehicles. Once the general public is more open to the purchase of electric cars, pricing will likely become more competitive as new players in the market emerge.
For now, electric cars are still an emerging technology in Australia. What do you think about electric cars on our roads? We would love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions you might have about electric cars. Alternatively, if you're in the market for an electric car, we can help you buy a car too! Call Car Search Brokers today on 1300 650 890.


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General:Elder Scrolls Off the Record
Elder Scrolls Off the Record (ESOTR) is a live podcast created by The Quest Gaming Network (QGN), a gaming community network which includes coverage of a variety of game series, including The Elder Scrolls, via blogs, live streaming, recorded videos, and various social networking sites.
Skyrim Off the Record first aired on November 30, 2011; the name was later changed to encompass discussion of the other games. As news and discussion of Elder Scrolls Online began to dominate the show, it sparked a spin-off in December 2013, Classic Elder Scrolls (CES), which was dedicated to discussing and streaming the older TES games. CES later got its own spin-off for showcasing spin-offs: Classic Mark, Classic Elder Scrolls.
Current cast members include Evarwyn, Rob "Rage Philosophy", Liz "Mistress Lebeau" (aka "the Exploitress"), and Mike "KDRMickey". Previous cast members include author/pro gamer Joe "The Wigit" Wilson, the show's founder and original producer, as well as Dave "DIENforce" Adams, ShankthTank, and Lou "The Loremaster" Olan, as well as many other guests and guest hosts from the community. While Joe had experience as a game developer, the cast are by and large not gaming industry professionals, just self-described "filthy casuals", and ESOTR has generally maintained a light-hearted, informal tone.
The current show, which is replete with memes, call backs, and other shenanigans, typically begins with the cast discussing their gameplay since the last episode, such as whether any challenges or goals were met. This is followed by news and other segments. "The Crafting Table" features discussion of a mod of the week. "The Rage of the Week" features Rob expressing his distress over some issue with the games. The "Community Section" details QGN community events and plans. "This Week in Tamrielic Holidays", naturally, discusses upcoming holidays in Tamriel.
The show began when Evarwyn and Joe were producing The Quest Podcast, but found themselves talking a lot about the newly-released TES V: Skyrim. Evarwyn, realizing they could have a podcast solely dedicated to the game, came up with what would become ESOTR. Joe approved the idea, and three days later, Evarwyn had the initial format ready for a weekly podcast. They brought on Lou as the resident loremaster, Joe became producer, and Evarwyn acted as the show's writer (he has written nearly every episode) and co-producer. They began with gameplay discussion, followed by "The Crafting Table", "The Tamriel Times" (the original news segment, later followed by "The Bannered Mare"), "The Town Square" for community feedback, and "The Elder Scroll", Lou's lore segment. They initially guessed the weekly show would have a run of roughly 10-20 episodes.
Lou had been playing Elder Scrolls games since TES: Arena. Evarwyn had tried TES III: Morrowind upon its release, but didn't enjoy it (at the time). Joe first fell in love with the series with Arena, but he would not realize this until Episode 83, almost two years after the show began. While preparing for their interview with Matt "Gstaff" Grandstaff regarding The Elder Scrolls Anthology, it occurred to Joe that he had played Arena from start to finish when he was a child, but had long ago forgotten its name.
Dave, a Skyrim fan with an MMO background and a distaste for Morrowind, first came on as a "special guest" host in Episode 12, but soon became a permanent fixture thanks to his insights and humorous exhortations (and in spite his poor audio). He would also take the lead if Joe and Evarwyn were both unavailable. These episodes (42, 80, and 109) were always known as "The Best Episode Yet!"
The show also featured periodic emails from TES IV: Oblivion veteran Shank, a self-described "Elder Scrolls purist" with a special love for avoiding combat and a special hatred for Argonians. He eventually made his debut on the show in Episode 45, a little over one year after Skyrim's release. One year later, in November 2013, Joe resigned, and Evarwyn took over as producer for Episode 89. Mid-August of 2014 saw the rest of the cast resign, and the show continued in Episode 121 with Evarwyn, Rob, and Liz.
Rob and Liz were fans of the show who had long chimed in on the live chat or in emails. Liz had appeared on the show sporadically throughout its history. She first came on for Episode 10 (before Dave), and also was on for Shank's debut in Episode 45. She and guest host Fred Woodley featured prominently in Episode 100: The Centennial, which included an assortment of parody songs she performed celebrating the show's many stories and foibles. Rob is a TES fan with a penchant for incisive ranting and a distaste for Altmer.
They were joined in Episode 134 by Mike "KDRMickey", a longstanding part of the QGN community. He's also an acclaimed painter noted for his depictions of various TES scenes and characters. Mike first became a host for CES as part of the August 2014 shake-up, and made his first appearance on ESOTR in Episode 122.
Notable Events[edit]
|Mistress Lebeau first appears on the show as a guest.
|First episode with Dave. Also, the crew discover Skyrim's Project P.E.W. mod.
|Malukah gives a live performance.
|Malukah gives another live performance.
|The Best Episode Yet!
|ESOTR Special Episode
|At the Elder Scrolls Online Press Event in October 2012, the hosts interview Game Director Matt Firor, Creative Director Paul Sage, and Lead Gameplay Designer Nick Konkle.
|First episode with Shank. Liz also makes an appearance
|Interview with Bethesda Global Community Lead Matt Grandstaff regarding announcement of the Dragonborn add-on for Skyrim.
|At PAX East in March 2013, the hosts get exclusive interviews with Nick "The Konk" Konkle, Paul Sage, Brian Wheeler, and Pete Hines.
|The Best Episode Yet!, Part Deux
|Another exclusive interview with Paul Sage.
|Matt Grandstaff returns to the answer questions about The Elder Scrolls Anthology.
|ESO Alliance Episode 1
|Producers of QGN, Tamriel Foundry, and Shoddycast discuss ESO news with Force of Force Strategy Gaming.
|Joe resigns.
|First appearance of Road, The Naked Nord, of TESOCast.
|ESO Alliance Episode 2
|Producers of QGN, Tamriel Foundry, and Shoddycast have a round-table discussion with Nick Konkle.
|First appearance of QGN Community Administrator Moricu.
|ESO Alliance Episode 3
|Producers of QGN, Tamriel Foundry, and Shoddycast have a round-table discussion with Lou.
|The Centennial.
|ESO Alliance Episode 4
|Producers of QGN, Tamriel Foundry, and Shoddycast have a round-table discussion with Lady Nerevar.
|Another exclusive interview with Paul Sage.
|The Best Episode Yet! III
|Another exclusive interview with Paul Sage.
|Nick Konkle discusses the major headlines from Quakecon 2014.
|Dave, Lou, and Shank leave the show. Liz and Rob become cast members.
|Mike's first appearance on the show. The cast interview popular add-on creator Wykkyd.
|Interview with Morriel and Night's Knight, hosts of ESO-RP.
|Mike joins the cast.
|Exclusive interview with Paul Sage and Lead User Experience Designer Christ Strasz.
|First appearance of Mark from Classic Elder Scrolls.
Classic Elder Scrolls[edit]
Originally titled "Classic Elder Scrolls Night", CES focuses on gameplay and discussion of TES games from TES: Arena up to and including TESV: Skyrim (on the rationale that Skyrim was an instant classic). Current cast members include Evarwyn, Mike "KDRMickey", and Mark Carnagan.
The initial format involved Evarwyn streaming an older game of his choice while chatting about it and other matters with a rotating cast of QGN regulars and other guests, particularly Shank, John Supa, and Moricu. It began in August 2013, but after nine episodes, the show changed to a somewhat more planned podcast format in late December. In April 2014, the show changed from weekly to biweekly. The cast changed substantially in August 2014 as a result of larger changes in the QGN team. Former segments include John's Mod of the Week, and Mori's Random Lore Book.
While ESOTR tends to focus on current events related to TES, particularly ESO, CES features discussion comparing and critiquing the finer aspects of the older games. Episode 4 features discussion about technological advancements from game to game, while Episode 8 compares the appearances of the playable races across several games. Episode 9 illustrates the enormous size of TESII: Daggerfall and how it dwarfs the maps of subsequent games, and weighs of the pros and cons of procedurally generated landscapes. A wide variety of episodes discuss older gameplay mechanics and whether they might be incorporated in some way into future games.
While ESO is generally a banned topic on CES, occasional exceptions have been allowed in order to provide side-by-side comparisons with older games. Episode 10, for example, compared the Rift and Eastmarch across games.


text: Tenterfield claims the title of "the Birthplace of Our Nation", for it was here that Sir Henry Parkes, at that time the Premier of NSW, gave his famous Tenterfield Oration on 24th October 1889. Parkes advocated the Federation of the six Australian colonies, primarily for the united defence of the continent. Parkes was on his way back from talks with the Premier of Queensland, and put the finishing touches to his speech at Stannum. The town has much to attract and interest visitors, from historical buildings and beautiful tree-lined streets, to one of the best country golf course in Australia.


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While our people on May Day, the workers' day, joyfully celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution, and the seventieth anniversary of the creation of the CTC, the sister nation of Bolivia, fully dedicated to the preservation of health, education, and ensuring the safety of all its citizens, is only a few days, perhaps hours, ahead of going through tragic events.
When we listen to the hair-raising news coming from all over the world about the shortage and prices of foodstuffs, the prices of energy, the climate change and inflation, these being problems which for the first time have emerged all at once as crucial issues, imperialism is bent on disintegrating Bolivia and submitting it to alienating work and hunger.
Four of the wealthiest departments of that country, headed by the oligarchs of Santa Cruz, hope to declare independence and, with the support of the empire, have arranged their own referendum. Meanwhile, the media have paved the way and shaped up voters' opinion by creating all sorts of illusions and deceptions.
The Armed Forces, faithful to its historic mission, in a country harassed and deprived from an access to the sea and other vital resources, do not favor Bolivia's disintegration. But the perfidiously conceived Yankee plan is to recruit some anti-patriotic sectors within the military to get rid of Evo in the interest of unity. If transnationals manage to take hold of the basic branches of production, this would be a mere formality. The imperialist motto is to punish Evo and get rid of him.
This is the time for denunciation, for speaking the truth.
"Everyone for himself!" seems to be the cry resounding all over the world, out of lack of foresight and proper meditation about the events leading to a profound international crisis.
This will be an acid test for all Latin American governments and peoples. So it will for all of our doctors and educators who carry out their lofty and peaceful work in that country, no matter what may happen there. Should they face any risky situation, they will not abandon their patients or students.
Fidel Castro Ruz
April 30, 2008
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Moscato has grown in popularity amongst new wine lovers whilst enjoying a significant following with seasoned wine enthusiasts who enjoy a lighter-styled wine with brunch, dessert, or on its own as an accomplished aperitif. Winemaker Boets Nel describes the De Krans Moscato Perlé 2013 as a low alcohol (only 9%), yet full-flavoured natural sweet perlé wine made to be enjoyed throughout the year. This light-bodied wine displays tones of honey and exotic spice with a fresh, mouth-watering aftertaste.
Intended to be consumed young, while it's fresh and vibrant, this wine is best enjoyed chilled and is the perfect partner to apple desserts, fresh berries, summer salads, meringue pies and hazelnut based desserts. Although dessert is Moscato's forte, it works beautifully with cheese courses, charcuterie or antipasto dishes. Its versatility, with a definitive balance of sweet and acidity, and the lower alcohol also make Moscato an ideal aperitif candidate, though it has certainly earned its stripes as the wine world's most fashionable brunch-time guest as well. Available directly from the cellar or most retail outlets nationwide the De Krans Moscato Perlé, presented in a screwcap bottle, retails for approximately R40 per bottle.
Another superb value for money wine from De Krans is the recently released Tinta Barocca Rosé 2013, one of only two of its kind currently produced in South Africa. Beautiful in colour with a distinct freshness, Boets says this as a beautifully well-balanced and fruity rosé, made from premium Tinta Barocca grapes. Enjoy, chilled on its own or with chicken and light pasta dishes. Also available in a screwcap bottle, the wine is available directly from the cellar or most retail outlets nationwide, retailing for approximately R45 per bottle.
For more information on the De Krans Moscato Perlé 2013 and other wines in the range, feel free to contact Helet or Bessie at the cellar on 044 213 3314 or visit the website at www.dekrans.co.za.


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We reviewed Leatherman's Sidekick multi-tool a couple of weeks ago, and it left us with a very positive impression. The Sidekick and Wingman are Leatherman's newest entry-level multi-tools, and they deliver decent functionality at inexpensive price points.
Although we only intended to review the Sidekick, we came across a great deal on the Wingman and promptly purchased one for personal use and review. Since much of what we said about the Sidekick holds true about the Wingman, we decided to do a comparison video review that focuses more on the tools' different features.
Although the scissors gave us some trouble initially, they work perfectly now that we realized they need a little extra force to deploy. If the liner lock is not engaged, the scissors will not work properly.
2013 Price Update: Sidekick is ~$30, Wingman ~$25
Comparison Summary
Assuming that you only plan to buy one of these multi-tools, here are a couple of points to help you choose one over the other:
Leatherman Sidekick
- plain edge blade
- wood-cutting saw
- leather pouch that can be reappropriated for use with other smaller tools
- neat carabiner accessory
Leatherman Wingman
- combination plain edge and partially serrated blade
- scissors (although they're not the greatest)
- package opener (we LOVE this feature!)
- lower price – $30 vs. $40
So that's what it comes down to – blade preferences, scissors vs saw, package opener vs. small serrated knife, price, and cool accessories that you may or may not care for.


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