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This seasonal decaf comes from the Huila region of Colombia, where it was decaffeinated via the sugar cane process, preserving the inherent sweetness and acidity found in this coffee. One of the best we've ever tasted.
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The Complete Nyingma Tradition from Sutra to Tantra, Books 1 to 10
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In 1838, Choying Tobden Dorje, a Buddhist yogi-scholar of eastern Tibet, completed a multivolume masterwork that traces the entire path of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism from beginning to end. Written by a lay practitioner for laypeople, it was intended to be accessible, informative, inspirational, and above all, practical. Its twenty-five books, or topical divisions, offer a comprehensive and detailed view of the Buddhist path according to the early translation school of Tibetan Buddhism, spanning the vast range of Buddhist teachings from the initial steps to the highest esoteric teachings of great perfection. Choying Tobden Dorje's magnum opus appears in English here for the first time.
In Foundations of the Buddhist Path, which covers the first ten of the treatise's twenty-five books, the author surveys the scope of the entire work and then begins with the topics that set the cornerstones for all subsequent Buddhist practice: what constitutes proper spiritual apprenticeship, how to receive the teachings, how to make the best use of this life, and how to motivate ourselves to generate effort on the spiritual path. He then describes refuge and the vows that define the path of individual liberation before turning to the bodhisattva's way—buddha nature, how to uplift the mind to supreme awakening, the bodhisattva's training, and the attainments of the paths leading to supreme awakening.News & Reviews
"This monumental treatise, covering both common and esoteric Buddhist lore, was composed by Choying Tobden Dorje, a most illustrious scholar and accomplished sage. Fortunately, among his voluminous books, this, his masterwork, has survived and has been carefully translated true to the original. It will open the eyes of serious readers to the vast spectrum of Buddhist wisdom." —Tulku Thondup
"The translation of this text is a major milestone in bringing Tibetan Buddhist wisdom to the West. One of the legacies of ancient Tibet is the preservation of vast numbers of the Buddhist scriptures in their most complete and authentic forms. This text is a remarkable example of that. It has the power to reveal the rich traditions of Tibetan Buddhism from its surface to its depth, and it will illuminate the minds of those who have the great good fortune to meet with it." —Anam Thubten
"The Complete Nyingma Tradition from Sutra to Tantra represents a rare opportunity for readers to obtain a complete map of the Buddha's teachings. It contains very detailed descriptions of the profound and vast teachings of the ground, path, and fruition of both the sutra and tantra traditions. It provides particular emphasis on detailed instructions of the inner tantras of mahayoga, anuyoga, and the precious dzokchen tradition. I highly recommend this book for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the complete path to enlightenment." —Orgyen Chowang RinpocheReader Reviews

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Commtouch® is a leading developer of anti virus software and anti spam filtering services. Commtouch's anti virus computer software, F-PROT Antivirus, is available for a number of operating systems such as Windows, Linux, BSD, Solaris, and AIX as well as the Microsoft Exchange groupware.


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA –Visiting Southern Maine scored nine of the first 11 goals in the second half, opened up a 17-10 lead, and held off the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team, 21-18, in a Little East Conference game at Cressy Field Saturday.
Junior midfielder Rosie Forster (Andover, MA/Andover HS), freshman midfielder Anh Nguyen (South Portland, ME/South Portland HS), and senior attacker Samantha Purcell (Durham, ME/Lisbon HS) each scored twice in the decisive run, which ended midway through the second half.
The teams battled back and forth in the first half, in which UMD freshman attacker Colleen Kane (Arlington, MA/Arlington HS) scored four goals and the teams were tied at 8-8. Kane gave the Corsairs a 9-8 lead with the opening goal of the second half before USM rallied.
Kane led all scorers with nine goals and two assists for 11 points. Senior attacker Brittney Enos (East Falmouth, MA/Falmouth HS) added four goals and one assist, while senior midfielders Denise Gates (Feeding Hills, MA/Agawam HS) had two goals and four assists.
Purcell and freshman attacker Sarah Peligrinelli (Southington, Ct/Southington HS) each had four goals for the Huskies, while Forster had three goals and five assists.
"We battled from beginning to end," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Sarah Booker. "It was a fast paced game, with a lot of scoring on fast breaks. The 2013 seniors did a great job, not only today, but over the course of their four years, and made a huge impact on our program."
Gates, Enos, Donovan, midfielder Devan DePhillips and defender Selina Houghton were honored prior to the game on Senior Day.
Southern Maine out shot UMass Dartmouth, 43-31. Senior goalkeeper Angelina Donovan (Medford, MA/Medford HS) made 18 saves for the Corsairs, while junior Kim Vogel (Sanford, ME/Sanford HS) made 11 stops for the Huskies.
The Corsairs dropped to 7-9 and 0-6 in the Little East Conference with the loss, while the Huskies improved to 11-6 and 5-1 in LEC play with the victory. Southern Maine will return to action next week in the LEC Tournament. The action was the final match of the season for UMass Dartmouth.


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The Arab Spring is for women, too
Ahlem Belhadj has given Tunisian women a voice while paving the road to democracy.
Tunisia's new constitution is the first one in the Arab world to guarantee equality between men and women — a milestone that might have been impossible without the efforts of people like Ahlem Belhadj, the country's most prominent feminist.
The 49-year-old psychiatrist and radical left activist has been in the political trenches for three decades fighting for sexual parity and social equality, most recently as director of the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD).
Her dedication to empowering women in the newly reshaped Arab world earned Belhaj the 18th spot on Foreign Policy's 2012 ranking of the top 100 "Global Thinkers" and a Simone de Beauvoir Prize for upholding women's rights, which she accepted on behalf of the ATFD.
What's next for the Arab Spring
The Middle East's accidental activist
In her time as an activist, Tunisia's political scene has changed dramatically — and Belhadj has been there every step of the way, from her first political rallies in college to the Jasmine Revolution of 2011, when she led thousands of women in protest against President Ben Ali.
Ali stepped down after 24 years in government, and Belhadj watched with satisfaction as hundreds of women wrote their names on ballots in Tunisia's first-ever democratic elections. Her hopes for political progress were dashed in that same vote, however, when the Islamist Party Ennahdha was voted into power.
"They won because they had been prosecuted under Ben Ali and because they promised to put an end to corruption," she says.
When the Islamists reopened the debate on issues like polygamy — banned in Tunisia since 1956 — and the use of niqab (head covering), Belhadj's fears mounted. "While there are moderate Muslims, there is no such thing as moderate Islamism," she says.
Ennahdha stepped down in January 2014 to make way for new elections, but Beldahj still feels a push-back of conservatism. "Even if there has been no major change in the law yet, things are changing in the social sphere that truly concern me," she says.
She is also alarmed by recent moves against the ATFD and its members, with meetings disrupted by officials "protecting moral values." "They want us to go back in time," she says.
Growing up in the town of Korba with her four siblings, Belhadj had a comfortable and peaceful childhood, was an excellent student and competed on the national team in track and field.
But medals and academic distinctions were not enough for the revolutionary-to-be. She wanted to serve others as her father, a respected teacher and mayor for 20 years, had done.
Belhadj chose to study medicine, and it was at the Faculty of Medicine in Tunis in 1982 that she found an environment bursting with political activism. She quickly got involved, marching for the first time on March 8, 1983, in celebration of International Women's Day.
That day in Tunis she met the two loves of her life: the feminist cause and her future husband, Jalel Ben Brik Zoghlami, a member of a Marxist revolutionary group. Together their activism attracted a lot of unwanted attention. By the time they married in 1993, Tunisian authorities had issued an arrest warrant for her husband. Forbidden to practice law in Tunisia, Zoghlami was forced to work in France for months at a time, leaving Belhadj behind to look after their two young children and carry on her civil work.
Instead of being scared off by the climate of oppression, she worked harder and ascended the ranks. In 2004, she became president of the ATFD and, soon after, her husband was arrested and sentenced to eight months in prison. "It was difficult, but we know what we do is risky," she says.
Risky enough that Beldahj has been the target of threats and criticism from conservatives who perceive her as radical and anti-Muslim. While some attack her personally, calling Belhadj "a liar" who "clearly suffers from a castration complex," others denounce her ideology. "[Feminist protesters] are the enemies of democracy," said Souad Abderrahim, an Ennahdha representative in the Constitutional Assembly.
"I learn to live with it because I refuse to live in fear," responds Belhadj. "The fight against the exploitation of women is an engine for global social change," she explains, noting that socialist and feminist causes are interdependent.
Change has come to Tunisia, but it's the year ahead that holds the most promise, thanks to Tunisia's new constitution and the 2014 elections, which will further the country's peaceful democratic transition.
"We have certainly won this battle," Belhadj says, referring to the new charter that guarantees the equality between genders and makes no reference to sharia being the base of the law.
But the fight for women's rights in Tunisia is far from over for Belhadj. "I am afraid certain points are left purposefully ambiguous so that they can be easily interpreted in a very conservative manner," she warns.
So her focus will now turn to ensuring that the abstract principles of the constitution are put to practice and working towards a new goal: economic equality.
"The feminization of poverty is a terrible reality that nobody is looking at," she says, explaining how the country's vast informal economy facilitates women working the hardest but getting paid the least.
The obvious question, given Belhadj's trajectory and conviction, is whether she will run for political office. The energetic activist claims she doesn't have plans to do so — but hasn't ruled it out either. "If I had found a party that really met my convictions, I would have already," she says.
Whether on the streets with placards, in hospitals with young patients or in a ministerial role, Ahlem Bedahj is sure to play a crucial role in the life of Tunisian's newborn democracy.
After all, says Belhadj, "This is a permanent revolution."
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By Matthew Heimer
For most of us football fans, retirement will be an opportunity to spend more time watching games and second-guessing the coaches from the comfort of our couches. So let's take a moment to raise a "We're #1" foam finger to salute Joe Moglia, for whom "retirement" has meant jumping on to the sidelines and coaching football—and leading an NCAA team to the playoffs in his first year as its head coach. The Wall Street Journal sports columnist Matthew Futterman offers an entertaining profile of the 63-year-old "rookie" here.
Moglia will be wielding a clipboard on Saturday when the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers face off against Old Dominion in the playoffs of the Football Championship Subdivision (the tier of teams one rung below the major-college programs like Notre Dame and Alabama). But to be fair to the rest of us, Moglia is neither the average sports fan, nor the average retiree. In a 25-year career in finance, he rose to become the chief executive of brokerage TD Ameritrade, retiring from that job in 2008 with a nine-figure net worth. That, in turn, gave him the luxury to jump into his second career by taking unpaid jobs as a consultant and intern. (Moglia encore-career lesson #1: To enjoy a fantasy career tomorrow, it helps to pile up some coin today.)
Moglia had logged many years as a high school head coach and college assistant in the 1970s and '80s, so he wasn't really a football newbie. (Lesson #2: It pays to stick with something you know.) He also seems to know his limits: While many successful (and younger) football head coaches are dedicated, insomniac micromanagers, Moglia depicts a delegator who focuses on big-picture decisions and talent recruitment. "If that sounds like a CEO letting division heads do their jobs, it's not a coincidence," writes Futterman. (Lesson #3: Successful older professionals work smarter, not harder.)
The coach has his critics: Some sports fans have accused Moglia of buying his way into the job. But his record – 8 wins and 4 losses, going into Saturday – suggests that he knows his stuff. He's not exactly volunteering his services, either: His contract pays him an annual salary of $175,000 a year, according to USA Today. (Fourth and final encore-career lesson: If you're really working, get paid for it.)


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1. A formal petition from THE PANEL OF JURORS THAT CONVICTED HIM stating that the man had been in prison long enough that justice has been served. It is signed by each and every juror.
2. A letter to the Governor from the District Attorney who prosecuted the man, asking that he be given a full pardon. The District Attorney states
"This is the first case of the number I have prosecuted as District Attorney, wherein I felt that I could address the Governor upon the grounds and in behalf of a person seeking pardon or parole."
3. A formal petition requesting a pardon for the man that is signed by every adult in the small town of Linden where the man had been born and raised and had been a resident up until his incarceration.


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Hi All, I'm only up to chapter 4 in an intro to java book (Deitel), so I'm sure this isn't the most efficient code, but there's just one thing I'm trying to learn: to get the code to execute correctly, I had to set my sentinel variable tripMiles twice, once inside the while statement and once before it.
Once before the while statement and once inside it. This seems redundant but is the only way I got it to work by trial and error. Anyone who'd like to educate me, I'd appreciate it.
import java.util.Scanner;
public class MPGs //begin class, MPGs
public static void main(String[] args)//main method for starting application
//declare variables
int tripMiles = 0;
int tripGas = 0;
int milesTotal = 0;
int gasTotal = 0;
double tripMpg = 0;
double mpgTotal = 0;
//initialize variables (necessary?)
Scanner input = new Scanner ( System.in);
System.out.println("Enter miles traveled this trip (or -1 to end program):");
tripMiles = input.nextInt();
// sentinel control
while (tripMiles >= 0)
System.out.println("Enter gas used this trip:");
tripGas = input.nextInt();
milesTotal = tripMiles + milesTotal;
gasTotal = tripGas + gasTotal;
tripMpg = (double) tripMiles / (double) tripGas;
mpgTotal = (double) milesTotal / (double) gasTotal;
System.out.printf("Miles total is: %d. MPG for this trip is %.2f.\n", milesTotal, tripMpg);
System.out.printf("Average MPG across all trips is %.3f.\n\n", mpgTotal);
//a second request for Miles for this trip
System.out.print ("Enter miles traveled this trip (or -1 to end program):");
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Our Simple Fall Decor
By Our Home from Scratch on Sep 25, 2012
Hey everybody! Hope you're enjoying the cool Fall weather we've been having recently. It really puts me in the mood to decorate for Fall and buy more pumpkins!… and apple cider donuts!! This year we're keeping our home's fall themed decor simple by reusing some of the decorations we had up last year and adding a couple small yet festive new ones.
Our front door is finally finished. John just painted the sidelights to match the front door. If you recall, they were still somewhat blue-er than the gray door. The door was originally this gray color, but we attempted to paint the sidelights and the door a year ago and didn't get the color right. Here's the before, with the door painted the right gray color but the wrong sidelight color…
Here's the door now, complete with a very cool blue pumpkin… If you don't notice the color difference in the sidelights from the before and after, it's okay, it's pretty subtle.
We also picked up some burnt orangey mums.
On the inside of the house, we added a burlap wreath. We made the wreath ourselves from some basic craft supplies.
Our mantel looks nearly identical from last year, with the pumpkin banner and all my little pumpkins I've been picking up.
I also like to add some fall theme ribbon to my normal home decor to dress it up a little. See those orange ribbons around the candles? There are more than a few of those around here.
Like on my fleur de lis candles…
We also have a couple simple items for our kitchen table.
That's what's in our home at the moment. I'll admit it, I had these decorations ready to go the day after Labor Day! I'm sure I'll be adding a few more pumpkins here and there! Fall is the best! We're looking forward to visiting a pumpkin patch with the baby soon!
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Greenwich bank robbery suspends rail service
GREENWICH -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a Greenwich Avenue bank shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday and then fled, forcing the closure of the nearby Metro-North New Haven Line for about a hour.
The bank robber was believed by police to be headed for the nearby downtown railroad station. At 5:05 p.m., Metro-North cut off all catenary power to the station due to local police searching for the suspect, Metro-North spokeswoman Marjorie Anders said.
But despite early reports that the bank robbery suspect fired at police, Greenwich police said no shots were fired in the incident. Police Lt. Kraig Gray said the man may be armed, however.
At 4:57 p.m., a man seen by witnesses loitering outside the People's United Bank at 410 Greenwich Ave. walked into the branch, approached a teller and implied he had a weapon but did not show it, police said. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The teller's husband, Omar Hernandez, of Harrison, N.Y. said the man handed her a note. She then gave him the money and he left.
After hearing initial reports that the robber was headed for the train station, Greenwich police contacted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police, Gray said.
MTA police responded with four or five officers searching the tracks and two trains stopped at the station, Anders said.
The suspect, described as a short, heavy-set Hispanic man who was wearing a fedora-style hat and sunglasses, was not found; police investigators have a surveillance image of the suspect that they plan to release.
"We did shut down the intersection, as well as the trains, because initial response believed there was a possibility that he was on the train," Gray said. "MTA did stop the trains moving and officers from the Greenwich police department as well as the MTA searched the trains in the area.
"No shots were fired, but it is actually very early in the investigation and we're continuing to determine what happened."
Service on the busy New Haven Line was suspended for about an hour at the start of the evening commute. Trains resumed service at about 6 p.m., but commuters faced delays of about an hour, according to Metro-North.
When Matt Stymacks made his way to the northbound platform in Greenwich at "5 o'clock on the dot," he said he noticed one or two police cars.
"It looked nonchalant," said Stymacks. "I noticed that they were scurrying for a bit and then out of nowhere, they had AK47s on them and police dogs and they were screaming at everyone to clear the platform immediately."
The number of police cars multiplied from two to about a dozen, he said; he never heard any gunfire.
"Initially it was just very strange, because the first thing you notice is that the police have guns and dogs, so you have to assume that whoever they're looking for appears to be a danger not just to themselves, but to everyone around," he said. "So for a brief moment, everybody was pretty freaked out."
But as the minutes ticked away, the mood on the platform shifted from anxiousness to impatience.
"There wasn't any explanation from the cops as to what they were looking for and they weren't telling us, `Hey, look for a person with said description.' They just wanted everyone away from the platform -- and there wasn't any communication as far as how long it would take."
The train Stymacks usually takes -- a 5:02 p.m. ride home from Greenwich to Fairfield Metro -- was stopped on the south side of the railroad station, near the Boys & Girls Club for about an hour. But at about 6 p.m., his train creeped to the platform and opened one door in the first car, letting Greenwich-bound riders from New York off in a single-file line, and commuters leaving Greenwich board in the same fashion.
He made it home to Fairfield a little before 6:45 p.m.
Marco Gentile, 34, was on his way home from work in New York City when his Stamford-bound train slowed to a stop in New Rochelle, N.Y.
"They just said there was police activity," he said about a half an hour after the trains halted. "They didn't really tell us anything."
After stopping for about 5 minutes in New Rochelle, his train began creeping forward again, as riders turned to Twitter to learn what was going on.
"I was hearing from people who said there was some activity, like a bank robber and then I heard that shots were fired and some people were showing pictures of armed cops all over the station," he said.
Jaclyn Sharp, a Westport native who lives mostly in New York City was one of the dozens who began sending out messages through social media when her southbound train heading for Grand Central came to a halt in Greenwich.
"They are not giving us any info," she told a Hearst Connecticut news reporter via Twitter. "They just keep sweeping the train with dogs and machine guns drawn."
A few minutes later she reported that the conductor on her train confirmed the swirling reports that the stop was due to a manhunt for a bank robber.
Only a few hundred yards away, Fairfield resident Bill McGee, who was riding a 4:14 p.m. train from Grand Central back home, was also stopped, but things on his train were much calmer.
"We got to just behind the Boys & Girls Club, just to the bridge I guess, before the Greenwich station, and they said they were stopping due to police activity," he said during a phone interview.
"It seems like we got there just around the time that all the activity started," he said. "At first, we didn't hear any sirens or anything, and when they made the announcement, that's when I heard police sirens."
After being held on the tracks for several minutes, McGee said passengers who were supposed to disembark in Greenwich were asked to make their way to the first car to unload. Only one set of doors opened for them, he said.
"When we were pulling up to the station, they had officers standing by with lots of people behind them on the northbound side," he said.
Staff Writers Justin Pottle, Martin B. Cassidy and Maggie Gordon contributed to this report.


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All, Just trying to get a compilation of all the somewhat simple mods to do for a 1.6L IDI. If I have left something off, please let me know. I do not necessarily plan on doing all of these, but these are mods that have been discussed for the 1.6L IDI that I may consider.Turbo:Early TDI turbo - might be a little small.. a VNT would be betterIntercoolerInstall squirters - not needed unless you are holding it at like 1200* egt for a very long time.. ask me how i know.Fuel Pump:Governor mainspring mod (shimmed)Fuel pin mod (trimmed) - only needed on a n/a pumpSmoke screw adjustmentFuel pin plastic washer trimming - only needed on a TD pump topTiming piston cut down - theres an easier way.Timing piston cover (spring side) ground down - why?Shim under plunger foot (I have no idea what this is) - again, why?10mm pump head upgrade - again, why1.9L camplate and plungers - same..155bar injectors due to turbo upgrade but which ones? the plunger spacer, plunger, pump head, and cam plate are basically matched up to operate properly..and you really dont need 155 bar injectors.. im running fresh 135 bar injectors in my engine.and Dave Cross was building right around 200 hp with a stock pump head and injectors..as for the advance piston/cover mods, theres a much easier way to do this. just install a TDI advance spring cover.Valves: - Install AAZ head and be done with it.34mm intake (stock) to 36mm (Audi 500s)31mm exhaust (stock) to 33mm (VW aircooled cut down)Does anyone know of anyone who has done this? Where did they get it done? Cam: - Dr Diesel and Giles make cams..Colt Cams is the only one I have read still producingBlock:Girdle (this means no crank scraper or windage tray due to interference)Upgraded rods (Rostens is building some for $450 Euro / set), unless someone knows of a better price from Scat, Pauter or Crower) ARPs on rods, headFront of crank mod to TDI serpentineOil pump upgrade to 36mmBalance engine - not super necessary, since our engines only turn a limited number of RPMs.. 5600 is about all you can get out of these.Total Seal gapless ringsHead:Port and polish - intake side is alright, the exhaust ports are what really need opened up3 angle valve job(Are the factory valve spring good enough? If not, replace with what?) - dont need much better valve springs, these engines wont run enough boost, or turn enough rpms..O-ring the head (Who does this for VW heads and where online can I get the o-rings?) - never seen or heard of getting a VW o-ringed, and i dont think it would do much good, because the head is the weak spot. it actually flexes when theres lots of boost. o-rings are not going to fix this issue. or else you pull the head studs right out of the block, again, o-rings wouldnt fix that.Thanks a lot. Just trolling for ideas on a 1.6L N/A into a 1993 Geo Tracker 2 door 4x4 with an Acme Adapters conversion kit. I already have the 1.6 N/A block before anyone suggests a 1.6L TD or a 1.9 TDI!
Max, the 135bar injectors have been shown to result in *better* fuel economy. The 15bar injectors reduce smoke. My explanation is that the fuel squirted at 135bar requires less drag on the engine than the same amount of fuel squirted at 155bar, but the fuel squirted at the higher pressure is more atomized and so burns more cleanly. The increased efficiency of the cleaner burn doesn't offset the extra energy required to squirt at the higher pressure.
The high pressure portion of the injection pump is exactly the same between the N/A pump and the TD pump. You need to match the timing spec to the type of injectors, but not the pump to the injectors.
All, Thanks for the input. ROR....My intent is not to build a hot rod. I am just trying to see what all mods are available and out there, get feedback about each one, and then decide on which ones to do. Remember, I never said I was going to do any or all of them. As far as your input....some clarification please:early TDI turbo....you suggest a VNT, how can I run a VNT turbo without electronics to actuate it? Vacuum, boost?squirters.....These I will install. This is my wife's daily driver as well as our weekend fun truck and I cannot guarantee she will not run it hot on her watch. She has alreay run a 4.3 Chevy van through water and hydrolocked it. So, this is insurance...and a way to save me mechanic time!Pump mods:I have no idea why half of these mods are...that is why I am asking?!?! They are not my posts...I have just read of people doing them.Nice to know about the injector pressure. Have you tried 155s to see what it would do? I will be going from a NA pump to TD so it would seem you would need to match the pump with injectors.....The advance spring cover from a TDI would save a lot of trouble. Do you have a PN? What difference is there in it an a TD?Has anyone compared the cams between Colt, Dr Diesel and Giles?And you pretty much answered the question of the oring. Never saw a parts site offering o-rings for a VW.I have heard the 5 speed trannies in the Trackers were rated higher than that. I do have 4.30s front and rear to get the RPMs down on the interstate and to offset that offroad, I have ordered the 4.24:1 transfer case gears to make it more friendly on the trails. Nothing extreme mind you.It would be nice to put a Toyo 22R in it but then my $700.00 adapter kit would be useless. I would have to buy ANOTHER $700.00 adapter kit to a 22R. Again, everyone thanks for the input and if you still have input....let me hear it.
ROR, Also, Acme does have a Bare Bones kit that adapts the 1.6L to a 22R. $425.00.
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Remembering The Flood of the Century
Source: University Archives
Staff Person: L. K. Gypsye Legge
Autumn on campus is a time of happy reunions among those returning, and soon many are engaged in the various academic and social activities of the term. It seems only a few weeks before we are welcoming returning graduates for Homecoming. While many of the memories are happy ones, there are somber occasions to remember as well.
It has been ten years since the inundations of Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd caused "The Flood of the Century" in eastern North Carolina. Campus was closed at 2 PM on September 15, 1999, by order of Governor Hunt, and did not reopen until September 29. While Special Collections has many records of that time from the media, the holding of the University Archives are not especially strong on this topic. Slowly, more items are coming to the Archives. The image below is one of several dozen donated by Glynis Wells Litwin, who had just transferred to ECU that semester.
Taken from 5th Street, the image shows Jenkins Art Building behind one of the oaks that fell as a result of the storm. More images, information about the immediate effect of the Flood of the Century, and some of the resulting research will be on display in Joyner Library Special Collections and in the showcase on the 3rd Floor of Mendenhall Student Center through the week of Homecoming.


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2010 Referee Week In Review - Week 22
The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country.
Week In Review 2010
Week 22 – Ending August 29, 2010
Consistency is a term widely used by coaches when discussing officiating. Through constant communication and training with officials utilizing avenues like the "Week In Review,†position papers and directives, one of U.S. Soccer's goals is to provide a platform to help streamline consistent decision-making. Consistency is not an easy task as every official has a different personality and a different evolution in the game. These factors influence what is seen as well as how it is seen, interpreted and acted upon.
Within a game, teams/players need to sense that the referee is consistent. Players need to understand that similar situations will be dealt with in a similar fashion at both ends of the field. In other words, the referee will apply the same critieria throughout the match. Without consistency, players and teams get confused (as a result of mixed messages) and frustration results which often leads to dissent and game disrepute.
Note: Consistency is not about "make-up calls†or not making another call because an official missed the first call. Match officials can not allow missed or incorrect prior decisions to influence future calls.
In this version of the "Week In Review,†two decisions within the same match will be examined. Additionally, another example of the need for uniformity on a simple but critical restart situation will be discussed in context of the need for consistency by all officials, at all levels.
Week In Review Podcast: For each "Week In Review,â€Â U.S. Soccer produces a related podcast that covers the topics of the week.
Red Card Tackles and Consistent Interpretation and Application
The terms options and 100 percent misconduct have been at the core of many "Week In Reviews.†These two terms must work hand-in-hand and match officials must be able to utilize the training and education materials provided by U.S. Soccer as well as their "feel†and experience to determine the options when there is not a 100 percent misconduct situation. The ability to "feel†the game and choose the best option often times distinguishes success from failure. If a referee chooses the wrong option, the game can spiral out of control. Similarly, if a referee incorrectly identifies a 100 percent misconduct situation, the game can follow the same negative route.
Over the past three seasons, U.S. Soccer has attempted to provide a foundation for improving the interpretation of the various levels of tackles (careless, reckless and excessive force). Key to driving home consistent interpretation and application have been criteria like:
- Mode of contact and area of contact
- Speed of play and the tackle
- Intent
- Aggressive nature
- Position of the tackler
- Opportunity to play the ball
- Atmosphere of the game
Throughout a match, officials must be able to identify and correctly punish challenges based upon the criteria thereby ensuring the 100 percent misconduct situations are dealt with according to the Laws of the Game. When a decision is "borderline,†not a clear yellow card or red card, then the referee has options. At this point, the referee can ask himself: "Does the game need the card?†or "Does the player need the card?†Based upon the referee's feel for the game at the moment (the atmosphere of the match) and where the referee feels the game is headed, the referee can then decide upon the most appropriate option. In this case, the option is to choose between the yellow or red card.
This clip contains two examples of 100 percent misconduct tackles (at 28:38 and 35:48). The referee misinterprets the first challenge (which is the more severe of the two) and only issues a yellow card. Approximately seven minutes later, the referee is faced with another tackle that meets the excessive force criteria but this time correctly issues a red card for serious foul play. Because the referee was not consistent in his application and interpretation, the frustration level of the players and those in the technical area is heightened.
Red card tackle at 28:38
This tackle is committed late and the tackler leads with the hard surface of his cleats (mode of contact) and contacts the opponent in the ankle area (area of contact). The player is at a very high risk of serious injury. This challenge meets all the SIAPOA criteria due to factors like speed, the location of the ball at the time of the challenge and the opportunity to play the ball. A red card for serious foul play must be given for similar tackles. This is a 100 percent red card situation and there are no other options.
Red card tackle at 35:48
Having only given a yellow card for the clear red card tackle seven minutes earlier, the players and technical personnel are surprised by the issuance of a red card for this second tackle. The red card for serious foul play for this tackle is correct as the SIAPOA criteria are existent. The tackle is late and the defender launches his entire body through the opponent after the ball is gone. Despite the correctness of the decision, there is an atmosphere or feeling of "unjust†amongst the players as the first challenge is not dealt with in the same manner as the second. To the referee's credit, he is well positioned to view the severity of the tackle and this positioning leads to a correct decision.
All in all, the lack of consistent decisions can lead to confusion and frustration by players, coaches, administration and spectators. In this clip, two red cards must be issued. The red cards are consistent with the criteria (SIAPOA and mode/area of contact) to be used to aid in the identification of excessive force tackles.
Whistling the Restart of the Game
Certain requirements of the Laws of the Game are mandatory or required. Many of these situations should be "standard operating procedure.†In other words, they should be a standard part of every match official's management of the game at all levels. Failure to be consistent in the application and implementation of some of these standard procedures can lead to further problems.
FIFA's "Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees†outlines several instances in which the referee is required to use the whistle (whistling is a MUST):
- Start play (first and second half) and after a goal
- Stop play:
- For a free kick or penalty kick
- If the match is suspended or abandoned
- When a period of play has ended due to the expiration of time
- Restart play for:
- Free kicks when the appropriate distance is required
- Penalty kicks
- Restart play after it has been stopped due to:
- The issuance of a yellow or red card for misconduct
- Injury
- Substitution
At the same time, referees are not required to use the whistle to:
- Stop play for:
- A goal kick, corner kick or throw-in
- A goal
- Restart play from:
- A free kick, goal kick, corner kick, throw-in
A whistle that is used too much loses effectiveness and will frequently have less impact when it is needed to send a message. The tone, volume and length of whistle should vary given the situation and the need of the game at that moment. Consider the message that you want to send prior to whistling and, remember, the whistle is an extension of your personality and management style.
The use of the whistle to restart play after the issuance of a yellow or red card is the focus of this clip but the clip does include a correctly issued yellow card for unsporting behavior due to a late and reckless upper body challenge.
After stopping play to issue a yellow or red card for misconduct, the referee is obligated to use the whistle to signal that the game may be restarted. As a result of this requirement, all restarts after a red or yellow card is displayed should be managed as ceremonial. The fact that the restart is ceremonial means that the referee must take the time to record/write the misconduct information thereby preventing any misidentification later in the game.
In this clip, the referee stops play and correctly issues a caution. As the referee is conversing with the player, yellow card in hand, the game is restarted (without the referee's whistle) and, now, the referee is out of position and must chase play. An attacking opportunity results. Fortunately for the referee, a goal is not scored. Procedurally, the referee should have simply whistled to stop the inappropriate restart, completed his data recording and then correctly restarted the ceremonial free kick with his whistle.
Using the whistle as part of the ceremonial restart may seem trivial or minor but, as this clip illustrates, it can have significant implications. Use of the whistle to restart after misconduct:
- Gives the referee team time to record the misconduct information.
- Allows the referee time to take an optimal position to be ready for the next phase of play.
- Permits both teams a fair opportunity to ready themselves prior to the game being restarted.
- Lowers the temperature of the game.
Because the referee is taking formal action on this free kick by issuing a card for misconduct, teams are not permitted to take a quick restart as it could potentially lead to an unfair advantage. Teams relax when the referee is taking official action thus the need for the whistle to get their attention and get them focused on the ball being put into play.
If a team attempts to put the ball back into play prior to the referee's whistle, the referee must immediately stop play and cannot allow it to progress. The ball should be placed in the correct restart location and play held up until such time as the referee indicates he is ready by way of his whistle.
Note: Match officials need to ensure they do the simple things right as this will prevent future bigger issues. By doing the ordinary things, extraordinarily well, referees can ensure the little things do not fester or grow into issues that challenge the referee's management ability.
Cautioning After Applying Advantage
Using U.S. Soccer's "4 P Principle,†match officials can evaluate situations and determine whether application of the advantage principle would benefit the game and the team. "Week In Review 15†provides further explanation regarding the "4 P Principle†but, in general, referees should consider the following when potential advantage scenarios unfold:
- Possession of ball
- Potential for attack
- Personnel
- Proximity to opponent's goal
If a referee applies advantage, the referee may still caution a player for misconduct despite allowing play to continue. According to the Laws of the Game, the caution must be given at the next stoppage. If the yellow card is not issued at the next stoppage, it can not be shown later. The amount of time between the application of the advantage and the next stoppage should not play a role in determining whether to issue the yellow card or not. The severity of the offense (whether it is reckless or not) should be the determining factor on whether to caution or not. At the time the offense is committed, the referee should determine if it is careless or reckless. It should be the offense that determines whether misconduct is issued and not the time between the offense and the next stoppage or what occurs before the next stoppage.
Note: Unless a goal is imminent, it is not recommended to apply advantage when a red card offense has been committed.
The referee uses the "4 P Principle†to effectively apply an advantage. Despite the foul occurring 20 yards in the defensive half, the foul is a good candidate for the application of advantage because the team that has been fouled has clear possession of the ball and their potential for attack is very high given the open space in the attack as well as the number of unmarked attackers in a positive position.
Not only has the referee done well to identify and signal the advantage but he also lets all players and spectators know that the player who committed the foul will be dealt with later. Watch as, after the foul is committed and advantage signaled, the referee points to the offender who will be cautioned. The concept of pointing or identifying the player may be supplemented by a quick verbal indication (like: "Number 8, I am coming back to youâ€) as some players may not be able to see the visual indication.
Pointing to the player to be cautioned when applying advantage is often a useful practice as it sends an immediate message to:
- The player that his actions are considered misconduct and that the referee will "come back to you†to issue the yellow card.
- The player that was fouled and his team. By pointing to the player, the referee may prevent retaliation or other players dealing with the foul on their own.
- Spectators and media that the challenge was severe enough to warrant a caution and thereby reduce potential frustration on their part.
Approximately 30 seconds after the foul and associated advantage, play is stopped for offside. At this point, the referee officially signals for play to be held up and he then issues the yellow card. The card is followed-up with a quick conversation shortly after the player's emotional response to the card has diminished (this helps to sell the decision and gain the player's acceptance) and then the resumption of play after the referee's whistle.
Looking Forward – Week 23
Keep intensity and energy levels above that of the game and players. With game results becoming more critical, the intensity and urgency of the players will reverberate throughout the field. Referees need to be prepared for and anticipate this extra energy and ensure that their levels of urgency surpass that of the players and the game. This must be demonstrated in a positive manner focused on prevention and being in the right place at the right time.


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After all that white chocolate used in my L'Opera, I was craving for something dark and bittersweet. Dark and bittersweet are, after all, how I like my chocolate. I love the sophisticated yet sinful taste it has, the exquisitely long time it takes to melt, and the little tug it leaves at the back of your mouth when it's all but gone.
And now it's supposed to be a Super Food! It is loaded with antioxidants that can improve health. Flavonoids, the antioxidant found in dark chocolate (and tea!), can help lower blood pressure and keep your arteries from clogging. The more cocoa solids the better, so check your label and look for the stuff that's 70% and up! I always knew dark chocolate was super…flavonoids or no 🙂
So as not to wait too long to get a dark chocolate fix, I decided I would incorporate it into my very next baking project lined up (Donna Day!). Ok, that was a sneaky excuse…it would have been quicker just to buy a bar of it! But humor me and my whims, and let me bake when I want to (even if there is hardly anyone around to eat what comes out of my oven!**).
I had already been eyeing the double chocolate éclairs in Donna Hay's Simple Essentials Chocolate when Suzana from Home Gourmets (delicious food, gorgeous photos…oh my!), winner of the last round of Hay Hay It's Donna Day, announced this round's theme to be choux. Hooray! I love it when a plan comes together…especially if it results in chocolate confections for me to eat 🙂
Double Chocolate Éclairs
(from Donna Hay's Simple Essentials Chocolate, page 50)
- 1 cup water
- 100 grams butter, chopped
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 5 eggs
- 1 quantity chocolate crème pâtissière
- Melted dark chocolate, for topping
– Place the butter and water in a saucepan and cook until butter is melted and mixture starts to simmer.
– Add flour to the saucepan and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Keep stirring over low heat until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
– Remove from heat and place the mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add eggs one by one, beating well in between each egg (make sure the one is incorporated before adding the next!).
– Spoon mixture into a piping bag with a 1/2 plain nozzle. Pipe onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: in 3-inch lengths for the éclairs and 1-inch in diameter mounds for the puffs.
– Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 180C (350F) oven until golden and puffed up (mine stayed in for longer than 25 minutes).
– Cool on wire racks.
– Halve éclairs and puffs and fill bases with chocolate crème pâtissière. Dip the top halves in the melted chocolate and let set (I took the photo above before the chocolate set). Sandwich tops to bottoms.
Chocolate Crème Pâtissière
(from Donna Hay's Simple Essentials Chocolate, page 88)
- 2 cups/500 ml milk
- 200 grams chopped dark chocolate (I used Valrhona 70%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup cornflour/cornstartch
– Place milk, chocolate, and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boil (be watchful that it doesn't burn!).
– Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Add the cornflour and whisk to combine.
– Slowly pour in the hot milk, whisking continuously.
– Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and simmer rapidly while whisking continuously for 5 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat.
– Place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the pastry cream and set aside to cool.
I have made choux only one other time in my life so I was not that confident. It 's really not that difficult though…considering the puffy and proud results! Definitely a case of maximum bang for minimal buck. I did encounter a spot (or two) of trouble. The two things Suzana specifically warned us about! Sigh…why do I not listen when I'm supposed to?
The first thing she mentioned was that she had to add more flour because the mixture was looking too soft even before adding the eggs. I should have taken note! And I live in a place that is chock-full of humidity…so you can just imagine! Next time I am definitely adding a bit more flour. The second tip was to make sure not to under bake the choux. Although I gave it a few more minutes in the oven, my first batch came out undercooked and deflated slightly after a while. (insert good cry here) I baked my second batch longer (longer than the recommended 20-25 minutes) and they came out nice and puffed and stayed that way…yay! I may even bake it slightly longer next time. I decided to make a combination of éclairs and puffs because, although I like the filling to pastry ratio of éclairs more, puffs are more fun to watch rise in the oven!
The chocolate crème pâtissière was lovely! Rich, creamy, not too sweet…and I have some extra! Suggestions on what to do with it (aside from eat with a spoon because I've already done that) are welcome 🙂
For the glaze I just melted a bar of dark chocolate and it worked fine. The combination of dark chocolate on dark chocolate was perfect…at least for me. I'm the type of girl that likes chocolate ice cream on her brownie a la mode you see. I will definitely make this again…I need to perfect my choux! And get my share of super foods 😉HHDD Update: Barbara of winosandfoodies.com, the brilliant creator of Hay Hay It's Donna Day has decided, after building HHDD into the fabulous blog event that it has become, that it is time to let her spread her wings and leave home 🙂 HHDD is now continuing to blossom under the caring eye of Bron, her new gaurdian 🙂
On another note: I am loving Simple Essentials Chocolate! I may be horribly biased, being such a Donna Hay fan, I know. Normally, I am no proof against Donna's beautiful styling and temptingly simple recipes. But all in Chocolate? I am lost (sigh of bliss)…totally and irrevocably. Now, don't think I only want to stick to what looks simple! I also have this book (another sigh of bliss)…and I mean to use it (soon)!
**I am happy to report that all the éclairs found good homes with friends!


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Put down that tired martini, and step away from the bar. There are more interesting cocktails to try.
CNBC was in New Orleans this summer for the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail, a convention for bartenders, distillers and restaurateurs. Over the five-day event, organizers said, nearly 11,000 bottles were opened for mixing and sampling in tasting rooms, seminars and other events. With that many drinks in play, it's not hard to see a few trends emerging—ones perhaps better suited for wooing dates, impressing friends and winning over business contacts. Or heck, just drinking better.
Keep an eye out for these 10 on menus and in liquor stores near you.
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Summary: Stories about Celebrimbor, one of the greatest of Noldorin craftsmen. I eventually intend to cover most of his long life in this series, which includes different genres.
Categories: Book-verse
Characters: Beren, Celebrimbor, Celegorm, Curufin, Finrod, Huan, Lúthien Tinúviel, Narvi, Other Canon Character
Genres: General, Poetry
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One More Time! | Floating frame mantelclock /Aluminium red anodized
aluminium red anodized | 34 x 14 x 41 cm | 2011
An object that shows only the skeleton of what it could be, yet representing a function in full state. The objects exist between fiction and reality, it's ultra transparent and seems to float in space by almost getting absorbed by its surroundings. In this work the construction looks like a tiny ink drawing.
The added ceramic part determines a function: a clock.
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The School of Health, Exercise Science and Athletics at Southwestern College has made it a priority to establish a Health and Wllness program by January 2009. The goal of this program is to increase the overall health and well-being of the employees at Southwestern College.
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The program is titles Southwestern Wellness Choices. I would like the "Southwestern" to be in a half circle at the top of the logo, "Choices" to be in a half circle at the bottom of the logo and "Wellness" to be in the middle of the logo. My thought is to have the Wellness be in such a way that we can change the word out for other words (depending on what aspect of the program we are using the logo for). I would like to incorporate a road, as well as our mascot (Jaguar). I am looking for something to promote activity and I would like to see that conveyed in the logo. These are just thoughts, I am not limited to this interpretation.
- title of the program "Southwestern Wellness Choices"
- colors - Maroon (pantone 195), Vegas Gold, and Black
- professional, yet attention-grabbing
- Active
- the mascot is in the bottom right corner of this pagehttp://www.swccd.edu/Search/search.asp?q=mascot
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When it comes to priorities, Mayor Elect Percy Bland says addressing crime is a top one. That's why early next week a major announcement will likely be made concerning the police department.
"I think that I will name a new chief next week," says Bland. "We have talked a lot about crime and addressing some of the needs in our community and making people feel safe. So, we want to do a good job of going in the door with a plan on how we want to attack those certain things in our neighborhoods."
Other issues that are near the top of Bland's agenda include: neighborhood revitalization and stabilization and reaching out to young people.
"The more active they are, the more involved and engaged that they are, the better they will be as citizens. We know that we can address a lot of our issues with crime and education, and those sort of things by giving our young people a lot more hope in their communities. I want to do that through programs in the community. I'm going to be working very hard with a lot of key groups to make those things happen."
Recently, Bland named a 29 member transition team that's divided into five groups. The purpose for the groups is to come up with recommendations about how to move forward in the future in the areas of: education, community development, public safety, infrastructure and city partnerships. Bland plans to have a report of the groups' findings available to the public by August 15th.
Mayor Elect Percy Bland and other elected city officials will be sworn into office at 11:30 Monday morning at the Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian. This will be followed by a reception on the front lawn of city hall.


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European Coffee Expo 'Exhibitor Spotlight': Scanomat - a Q&A interview with co-founder and managing director Simon Bracken.
We're excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the European Coffee Expo this May. Held at London Olympia, the European Coffee Expo is a trade-only event completely dedicated to the ever-growing business of coffee, tea, soft drinks and related products.
We are delighted to sponsor Smart Buildings 2018 - a unique one day conference with leading thinkers coming together to debate the new world of work, exploring new trends and how to best enhance assets of space, technology and people. The event is on Wednesday, 9th May 2018 at UBS, Broadgate Circus, London.
Experience TopBrewer at the Hotel Designs Meet Up: 21st March at The London Edition, Fitzrovia, London
As a sponsor of the first Hotel Designs Meet Up of 2018, Scanomat UK will be demonstrating TopBrewer in the Showcase Area. The event takes place on the evening of Wednesday March 21st at celebrity hotelier Ian Schrager's The London Edition, Fitzrovia, London.
We are thrilled to be sponsoring CoreNet One Big Day for a second year, on Thursday 19th April 2018. The conference will take place at 155 Bishopsgate in London with the thought-provoking theme of 'leading through uncertainty'.
Direct Trade is a phrase commonly used in the coffee world, but what does it really mean? Does a term so commonly used actually mean anything or have any real value?
This week in our Spotlight On blog series, we'll be exploring Direct Trade: what it means, how it differs to other types of trade, and what it means for the coffee farms, coffee roasters, and end consumers.
Welcome to the first instalment of our "Spotlight On:" Blog Series. In this blog series, we will be delving deeper into certain topics relating to the whole coffee-making process (from picking the beans, to pouring the perfect cup), providing you with easy-to-understand information that isn't filled with complicated, technical language.
In last week's blog (read it here), we briefly mentioned the importance of using top quality water when making coffee, and we will be going into more detail about the importance of water in this blog.
We are delighted to share that we will be exhibiting at Food & Bev Live at CityWest in Dublin on February 6th and 7th.
Experience TopBrewer at WORK 2.0: Europe's Definitive Real Estate, Workspace, Office Tech and Wellness Event
We are thrilled to be exhibiting at Europe's definitive work, people, and office tech event: Work 2.0. The event is being held at London's Business Design Centre on 24th and 25th April 2018.
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Battersea Power Station, London
We are thrilled to be sponsoring FutuRetail 2018 for the fourth year in succession in association with UnWired. This year's FutuRetail conference will be held at Battersea Power Station in London on 28th February and promises to be an unmissable event for anyone involved in retail technology.
Gain insight on the latest innovations from inside and outside of the industry - and get to grips with how they can be applied to future-proof your business.
Although it feels like Christmas was only a few days ago, we're already into the second week of January! So we decided to share our predictions for the 4 main workplace trends of 2018.
We've had a fantastic 2017. The Scanomat UK team has nearly doubled and we have welcomed lots of great new clients. The holiday season is fast approaching and Team Scanomat are getting ready to have a few well deserved days off.
A couple of months ago at HostMilano, we served a variety of cocktails from the TopBrewer's sister product, TopCocktail. They went down a treat, and whilst we don't all have access to a TopCocktail machine, lots of us have access to a coffee machine. Which got us thinking…
Here at Scanomat, it's no secret that we are passionate about coffee. We live, breathe and think it. But the way the coffee we know and love is consumed has changed since the first coffee beans were discovered roughly 1000 years ago. Our ancestors certainly didn't start their days with a cup of Cold Brew or a macchiato.
A co-working space refers to a shared office space. Often used by freelancers, start ups and small companies, they can be a great alternative to a conventional office. According to coworkinglondon.com, the number of members of an average co-working space has increased by around 30% in the last couple of years, as well as the number of co-working spaces doubling. Between 2014 and 2015, there was a global increase of over 200,000 members of co-working spaces. It is thought that this trend is connected to the growing number of freelance workers, as well as people working remotely.
Other than the increase in freelance and flexible workers, what are some other reasons that co-working has become so popular? Why choose a co-working space, as opposed to a "normal" office?
Scanomat UK is delighted and proud to share the promotion of Andrea Jones to Regional Director (Workspace).


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The theme of this year's Orange County Fair, which starts Friday, is "Let's Eat!" For many, that's the theme each year and a great reason to visit the fair.
Put healthy eating aside for a day (or two) and fill up on battered, deep-fried, jumbo-sized foods and tasty treats served on a stick or in a corn husk, or try new items such as deep-fried Kool-Aid, deep-fried brownies, deep-fried Girl Scout cookies and deep-fried barbecue ribs.
Also new for fairgoers this year are chocolate-covered corn dogs, beer-battered bacon from the deep-fried butter stand and icy sweets from the new Legendairy Gelato. Not to be missed from past years' menus will be deep-fried frogs' legs, deep-fried Oreos and Krispy Kreme chicken sandwiches.
If you arrive hungry, here's what's in store for you. Taste samples for $2 during the Taste of Fair Food event from noon to 4 p.m. Fridays. Samples include funnel cake, deep-fried Oreos, barbecue tri-tip, lemonade, cinnamon roll, corn dog, falafel, gelato, sushi, bratwurst and more.
Every Thursday in the Hangar, celebrity chefs will be sharing cooking tips and doing demos. Stop by to learn culinary secrets from Food Network's "Ace of Cakes" Duff Goldman (1:30 p.m. July 21); Bravo's "Top Chef" season-five finalist Carla Hall (5 p.m. July 28); "Top Chef" season-six winner Michael Voltaggio (1:30 p.m. Aug. 4); and Las Vegas-based RM Seafood's Rick Moonen (1:30 p.m. Aug. 11). The popular Food Truck Fare continues from noon to 10 p.m. every Thursday. Featured food trucks include the OC Food Truck, the Burnt Truck, Baconmania, Piaggio On Wheels, Dos Chinos and more.
Fairgoers can also compete in free daily eating contests held in the Fun Zone Tent at 6:30 p.m. (Registration is 30 minutes prior to each contest.)
Each Saturday, compete in the Culinary Arts contests for the best lunch bags, spicy hot wings, pies, cupcakes and cuisine on a stick. Online entry registration starts the Wednesday before each contest. Visit http://www.ocfair.com/competitions for information and to register.
The O.C. Fair also includes rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the popular Super Pass (season pass), Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series and Action Sports Arena.
The fair is open Wednesdays to Sundays through Aug. 24. The OC Fair & Event Center is off the San Diego (405) and Costa Mesa (55) freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, visit http://www.ocfair.com.
Munch and run
Here's a clever way to eat and run! The first-ever Munchathon arrives in Orange County at Oak Canyon Park near Irvine Lake. The good people who thought up this one are combining a 5K food-themed fun run/obstacle course with food and beverage stops, as well as a festival of more than 40 gourmet food trucks.
Gourmet food truck followers will be thrilled to know that favorite trucks will be participating including Nom Nom, the Lime Truck, Seabirds, Ludotruck (some say the best fried chicken there is).
Registration (includes festival admission) through Friday for runners costs $55 and for a team is $220. General admission tickets cost $12 and early admission festival tickets (10 a.m. entry time) cost $22. Children ages 6 and younger get in for free. Oak Canyon Park is at 5305 Santiago Canyon Road in Silverado. Register or buy tickets at munchathon.com.
Wines of the world
Generously poured wines for just $25 per person at dinner? Where can you sign up? Tuesday through Sept. 4, the Capital Grille at South Coast Plaza will be offering ample servings of nine rare and limited vintage varietals, hand-selected by a master sommelier, that perfectly pair with signature appetizers, premium dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and house-made desserts.
During the summer-long Generous Pour Summer Wine Event, you can sample all nine wines or choose to have multiple tastings of one or more of their favorites from the Generous Pour list. The restaurant will also prepare custom wine flights upon request, if you prefer to compare and contrast wines.
Highlights from the collection of choice whites and reds include Tarima Hill Monastrell, 2009, a Spanish medium-bodied red wine; Chalk Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, considered one of Sonoma Valley's best wines; Marquis de la Tour, NV, a sparkling wine from France's Loire Valley, producing wines since 1885; and Conte Brandolini Vistorta Merlot, 2006, harvested from century old vines in Northeast Italy.
The Capital Grille is open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-1140.
Find your 'Heart' in Laguna
"I Left My Heart: A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett" is running at the Laguna Playhouse through Aug. 21. The tribute show consists of 40 songs recorded by Bennett, including popular favorites like "Because of You," "Stranger in Paradise," "The Best Is Yet To Come," "When Will the Bells Ring for Me?" and his biggest hit, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. For performance dates, times and tickets sales, call (949) 497-2787 or visit http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
Nothing square about Perse
James Perse is opening a pop-up sample sale shop this weekend at Triangle Square. It's the time to stock up on James Perse men's and women's comfy tees, hoodies, cargo pants, footwear and accessories as well as bedding. And enjoy drinks and snacks while you shop. The sale will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Triangle Square at Newport Boulevard and 19th Street in Costa Mesa.
Curls, quickly
Put some smooth curls quickly in your hair with the Sultra Bombshell, now available in pink exclusively at Nordstrom for just $99 at its anniversary sale starting Friday. It's easy to use, and its Japanese Kyocera heating technology is designed to reduce heat damage. Nordstrom is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 549-8300.
GREER WYLDER writes Greer's OC for the Huntington Beach Independent each Thursday and the Daily Pilot and Coastline Pilot each Friday. She's the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining, music, events and trends. Her blog can be viewed http://www.greersoc.com and she can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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All four crew members injured during the helicopter crash on the summit of Pikes Peak yesterday were released from the hospital by last night. The crew was filming the driverless Audi TTS autonomous car when the crash happened.
Stanford University and Audi were in the process of filming the driverless Audi TTS as it made its way up Pikes Peak when the helicopter went down. Video of the wreckage shows the aftermath of a hard landing that left the Aerospatiale Twinstar A355 F1 helicopter a twisted mess.
On board was the pilot, Jim Dirker, two Audi engineers, and a camera operator. The cause of the accident is unclear, but sources in the industry tell us Dirker, president of AirCam National Helicopter Services, is one of the best in the industry.
"For [Dirker] to bring his chopper down like this, it had to be absolutely catastrophic," said a friend of one of the camera operators.
Spokesman Brad Stertz was in Colorado for the shoot, but didn't witness the helicopter accident first-hand. He told Jalopnik the helicopter was moving slowly up the mountain and weather doesn't appear to be a factor. He confirmed all parties were released from the hospital last night, indicating the injuries weren't severe.
The NTSB and local authorities are investigating the crash and both Stanford and Audi expect to return again soon to finish taping the car's ascent up Pikes Peak.


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Becky and Gary Graves of Bardstown announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Graves, to Brock Miles, son of Brenda and Andy Miles of St. Francis.
Jessica Graves is employed at Spring View Clinic in Springfield.
Brock Miles is employed at Heaven Hill in Bardstown.
The wedding will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in St. Francis. The reception will follow at the Loretto Parish Center in Loretto.
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Mark your calendars now for Return to Oz IV, Oswego's reunion for alumni of color, coming Sept. 27 to 29.
A special dinner and ball, a concert by the Gospel Choir, and a picnic at Fallbrook await you at the end of the "Yellow Brick Road" to Oswego.
Advance registrations are required. Visit alumni.oswego.edu/returntooz for more information and to register. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/sunyoswegoreturntooz to post photos, give shout-outs or share songs you would like to hear throughout the weekend.
Don't miss out! "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Oz" this September.


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Squaring off against top crews from Florida and Virginia, the varsity eight from Mount St. Joseph Academy captured the gold medal last Saturday at the 2012 Stotesbury Cup Regatta. The annual oar-fest on the Schuylkill is billed as the oldest and largest high school regatta in the world, and last weekend's victory gave the MSJ Magic their fourth gold medal in the V-8 event (called the "senior" eight at Stotesbury), with the other wins coming in 2005, 2006, and 2010.
"There was some very fast competition," observed Mount varsity coach Mike McKenna. "I wasn't expecting to dominate, but I was hoping we'd have our best race last, and that's what happened."
Mount St. Joe's flagship claimed the Robert Engman Trophy with a time of four minutes, 48.34 seconds, ahead of runner-up National Cathedral School (4:50.32) and James Madison High School (4:51.29). National Cathedral is an all-girls school located in Washington, and James Madison, from the D.C. suburb of Vienna, Va., is the top crew in the state and was undefeated coming into Stotesbury.
Nipping at the bowball of Madison's Warhawks was the fourth-place boat from Winter Park, FL (4:51.34). Winter Park and another Orlando area school, Lake Brantley, were the top two crews in Florida this spring, but last weekend Lake Brantley finished fourth in its semifinal and failed to reach the championship race.
These southern powers ran into a Mountie crew that is at the peak of a chronological cycle, with eight seniors and one junior in line-up this spring. The upperclassmen, who all made college commitments during the NCAA's early signing period last November, are rowers Emily Carbone (Georgetown) Darian DiCianno (USC), Rose Ehrlich (Drexel), Dana Lerro (Duke), Julie McGlynn (Drexel), Katie O'Connell (Northeastern), Dana Zielinski (Clemson), and coxswain Erin McElroy (Northeastern).
The lone underclassman, up in the bow seat, is Kiera McCloy.
"We definitely have a lot of character, and we're just like a go-get-'em crew," revealed McGlynn. "We're not satisfied with rowing a decent race; we got out every time to be as competitive as possible. We just have a lot of spunk, I think."
Mount St. Joseph also earned a silver medal at Stotesbury, thanks to the junior eight, and two other MSJ finalists, the lightweight eight and the freshman eight, finished sixth.
Out of the Magic's eight original entries, six made it through the qualifying time trials on Friday, the first day of the regatta.
The lightweight four (Emily McHugh, Rachel Heller, Maura O'Donnell, Elizabeth McKernan, and coxswain Madi Kist) qualified seventh out of 12 boats who advanced in that event. They placed fourth in one of two semifinal races, missing the finals by just over one second.
The junior four secured the 17th spot out of 18 boats that moved on from the trials. The crew of Sarah Curcio, Bridget Fitzpatrick, Quinn DeVore, Fiona Kelly, and coxswain Beth Weinrich ended their run with a six-place showing in their semifinal race.
The Mount's freshman eight had its share of struggles this spring, but took a big step forward at Stotesbury by reaching the finals. The Magic frosh (Steph Eble, Jenny DiPietro, Brynn McGillin, Alaina Hunt, Imeriah Page, Tina Hendel, Josie Marrocco, Kate Stromberg, and coxswain Sabrina Ghantous) qualified third out of an initial field of 42 boats. A second-place finish in their semifinal race got them to the championship round, where they came in sixth.
In the lightweight eight, the Magic (Kait Loftus, Michela Karrash, Maureen Flynn, Kate Mirabella, Leah Ramos, Leah McGlynn, Meg O'Brien, Lexi Meister, and cox Mary Raggazino) ranked sixth among the 12 qualifiers, and then also posted the sixth-best time in the semi-final round, coming in third in its section in order to reach the finals.
There, the MSJ lights completed a Devil of a weekend with a third "6," which was their final placing. The gold went to the lanky lightweights of New Jersey's Holy Spirit High School, who have won all of their races on the Schuylkill this spring.
Another strong New Jersey program, Montclair High, continued its series of running duels with the Mount junior (JV) eight. The Magic had beaten the North Jersey franchise both in the final race of the Manny Flick series and in a battle for the gold medal at the Philadelphia City Championships on May 6. In Stotesbury qualifying last Friday the Magic against bested Montclair, but only by five one-hundredths of a second.
In the semifinals, the Magic (Maddie Lawn, Maddie Wescott, Lauren Matchett, Jacqueline James, Jocelyn Ziemniak, Emily Ruddy, Gwyn Kieffer, Natalie Simms, and coxswain Annie Tenzinger) and Montclair each won one of the three semifinals, with Montclair's time a little better than the number put up by MSJ.
It shaped up as a classic final. Coming alongside Peter's Island with less than 500 meters to go, Montclair had a slight lead over the Mount, who were closer to the riverbank in lane three. The Magic made a move and nosed in front near the lower end of the island, but Montclair countered with a sprint that won them the gold medal in 4:59.52, while the MSJ boat picked up the silver medal in 5:01.14. Branksome Hall, from Toronto, was farther back in third, at 5:05.76.
At the St. Andrew's School invitational in April, the Magic's varsity eight had raced, and beaten, National Cathedral, but at Stotesbury the Eagles came out of Friday's time trial with the fastest time of the 34 participants, eleven-hundredths of a second ahead of MSJ. Winter Park was a second off the Magic's pace and James Madison was another two-and-a-half ticks back.
Cathedral, Mount St. Joe, and Madison each won their midday semifinal races on Saturday, so for placement in the finals race officials went back to the qualifying times and positioned the three boats in lanes three, four, and two, respectively.
If you'd seen the members of any of these elite crews off the water, the Mount's McGlynn would have stood out. A former lightweight rower who helped the Magic win Stotesbury gold in 2010, she's just 5'5" tall, competing in an arena where height, and the accompanying limb leverage, are natural advantages.
She compensates with skill, power and determination. The coaches who recruited and signed her at Drexel never had any qualms; in fact, she placed third among all scholastic open-weight rowers at a large ergometer competition held at the Drexel Armory in February.
"With Drexel and the other colleges I talked to, size wasn't a factor," she related. "I'm not intimidated by the size of some of the girls; I welcome the challenge. I have the same amount of reach as the other girls in our boat – I just had to learn to adapt more. Like they say, it's the size of the fight in the dog that matters."
As expected in a deep final field, none of the big eights blew the others away coming off the starting line on Saturday afternoon. The senior eight races are the Stotesbury headliners, and this year the girls' final came after the boys', at the very end of the regatta.
"It's tough going into that race knowing you're one of the favorites," Coach McKenna pointed out. "We rowed our usual race plan and the girls executed very well."
As the leaders came alongside the island, National Cathedral was right with the Magic and Madison was battling on the inside, then the Mount began to separate.
"It was definitely neck-and-neck for awhile, then I felt us surge ahead, which was the best part," McGlynn reaclled. "It's one of those races I'll always remember, and there's no group of girls I'd rather win with."
After the Magic and the Eagles crossed the line and James Madison and Winter Park scrapped for the bronze, New Jersey's Bishop Eustace (5:00.33) edged out St. Andrew's (5:00.99) for fifth place.
In the following day's edition of the Washington Post, much was made of the fact that before the finals, the senior four-seat for James Madison twisted an ankle while walking along the riverbank. Fortunately, the Warhawks and the other "Stotes" finalists will be able to take another crack at Mount St. Joe this weekend, since all have indicated they'll be attending the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Regatta on the Cooper River in Camden, N.J.
As McKenna pointed out, "We'll see the same cast of characters, plus Saratoga [N.Y.] and the Midwest powers like New Trier."
New Trier High School, from suburban Chicago, is the defending SRAA champion in the girls varsity eight.