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The Bugatti Chiron is the holy grail of hyper-fast manufacturing automobiles. At the vanguard of engineering and design, it's an enormous automotive with huge numbers. It additionally comes with an astronomical price ticket: $2.98M earlier than you begin piling on any choices. Now, $three million is some huge cash – even for people with the monetary means to even think about a Bugatti in the first place – however the worth is a sign of the efficiency, prime velocity, and basic refinement of the Chiron. It's a ridiculous automotive that transcends boundaries.
I suspect I'm extra keen about automobiles than most, however they don't must be efficiency exotica for that to be the case. You possibly can throw me inside a Honda Civic and I'm assured I'll nonetheless discover methods to have enjoyable, together with good issues to say with out mincing phrases. Briefly, I'm simpler than most to impress. Nevertheless, I've seen grown adults with a fleet of personal jets drool over the mere sight of the Bugatti Chiron, so it's not simply me who's wowed. And we haven't touched on the numbers but.
Unimaginable automotive, ridiculous numbers
At a time when many automakers are turning to smaller capability engines and making extra use of turbocharging and supercharging, or certainly trying to hybridization to hit most velocity, Bugatti has caught to what is sensible. In the case of the Chiron, meaning an enormous eight.Zero-liter 16-cylinder engine. Assume two V8 motors – already giant in their very own proper – bolted collectively to type a W, and also you're not too far off. This herculean motor is fed by 4 large turbochargers, two of that are continually pumping large quantities of air at any given engine velocity. The opposite pair of turbochargers are outfitted with electronically managed valves, turning on or off relying on the rev vary and throttle place. The result's a linear torque curve and the elimination of nearly any signal of turbo lag.
The results of all this insanity is 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. Most energy arrives at simply 2,000 rpm, and retains on going all the method to 6,000 rpm. They're numbers that I frankly discovered robust to conceptualize with out context, so right here's how the Chiron strains up. The Veyron, Bugatti's earlier flagship, "only" had round 1,000 horsepower to play with. The 6.7-liter Cummins diesel in a Ram truck, in the meantime, can churn out 800 lb-ft of torque. Now the Ram isn't small, nor mild, and neither is the Chiron. At roughly four,400 lbs, and round four,544 mm lengthy, it bulges with potential.
That potential is its report breaking prime velocity. The Chiron can attain a most velocity of 275 mph or 443 km/h, however manufacturing fashions are restricted to 261 mph for security causes. That's not right down to the bravery, talent, or cojones-size of the driver, however the limitations of the Bugatti's footwear. There's presently no tire in the world that's robust sufficient to maintain up with the prime potential velocity of the Chiron.
"The new Bugatti Chiron needs to accelerate faster and reach a higher top speed than the Veyron, so we figured we needed at minimum of 1,500 horsepower to make that happen," Willi Netuschil, head of the engineering division at Bugatti, defined to me. "We developed a two-stage turbocharging system to give the Chiron a straight power curve which can easily be controlled by the driver."
Tire points apart, the Chiron can go from Zero to 60 mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds. Hold your proper foot buried, and you may watch the Chiron snicker all the method from Zero to 124 mph in simply 6.5 seconds complete. Discover an empty, straight street that's lengthy sufficient, in the meantime, and you may push the Chiron to 250 mph in 32 seconds or much less.
There's a level of ahead planning required if you're driving a automotive as highly effective as this, which most different automobiles merely don't demand. In any case, once you're wielding 1,500 hp, a mere dot of a automotive in the distance turns into visitors you must cope with in very brief order. Now add to that the incontrovertible fact that I had the legendary Butch Leitzinger, skilled racing driver, as my co-pilot, watching with what I might solely assume have been eagle-eyes as I tried to mood my want for velocity in the first 30 minutes or so of our drive.
"Vince, if you'd like to test out the torque band, feel free to along this stretch of the road."
It's a suggestion meaning so much when that torque band consists of extra pound-feet than two Porsche 911 GT2's, and it turned out to require much more endurance earlier than I might take Leitzinger up on his supply. Ready at the aspect of the street, permitting extra humdrum visitors to trickle previous, I resisted the urge to gnaw on my fingernails or bemoan their sluggishness. Lastly, although, the street was clear so far as the eye might see, and it was time to introduce myself correctly to the fuel pedal.
In the subsequent 10-12 seconds, I received to reside out a childhood dream. The perfect comparability I can supply is the hyperdrive scene from Star Wars: the periphery blurring as you hurtle ahead like a spherical from a cannon. Surprisingly, although, regardless of all that torque and horsepower, the Chiron was unexpectedly straightforward to drive. I gained't inform you the remaining velocity on the dashboard – I suspect you are able to do the math based mostly on the numbers above – however when you've dedicated there's no turning again. Virtually as if your mind has been bypassed, and it's simply the engineering of the automotive and the alerts from its 4 wheels and the street, speaking immediately together with your autonomic nervous system.
Conditions that, at on a regular basis speeds, are mundane and unremarkable tackle an entire new degree if you're touring at Chiron tempo. Approaching a semi truck in the proper lane, at a few of the quickest autobahn speeds I've ever achieved, as an example, sends an on the spot "Danger! Danger!" message rocketing via your neurons. The slightest twitch at the wheel or street imperfection could be a lot extra critical in comparison with 65 mph on the freeway.
Inside a fraction of a second, although, we blew previous the semi. There's one thing vaguely out-of-body about it: time being so quick, and but oddly like sluggish movement, too. In that cut up second it was as if I might each see out of the windshield, see the blur of the truck out of the nook of my eye, and but understand the entire maneuver as if from a chook's eye place approach overhead.
If there was a takeaway – and an sudden one – from my expertise in the Chiron, it's that the Bugatti actually isn't as troublesome to drive as you may assume it might be. Certainly, I suspect in another hypercar that overtaking expertise would've been supremely irritating. It took me lower than an hour into my drive to boil down the query of "why the Chiron rather than. LaFerrari, or a Pagani, or any other exotic?" It comes down to at least one phrase: consolation.
No, I don't imply the hand-finished seats, or the lack of street or wind noise. These issues are expected from a hypercar of this caliber. What I'm speaking about is how straightforward it's to drive the Chiron. This automotive isn't going to kill you for those who stab at the fuel pedal.
A part of that's how exactly engineered – over-engineered, the truth is – the automotive is. Decrease and wider than the Veyron, at 1212mm and 2038mm respectively, it sits hunkered down to face up to the gale-force winds encountered at triple-digit speeds. Velocity in a single course is countered with a stupendous braking system: large 420mm carbon ceramic discs to haul again all that weight. Actually, the Chiron can go from 249 mph to a lifeless cease in somewhat over 9.four seconds. The entrance brake discs are 16.5-inches in diameter, the similar measurement as the wheels on a base mannequin compact automotive. Oh, and the rear wing can act as an air brake, just like the wing flaps of a fighter jet. All, I discovered, virtually eerily freed from drama.
"We had to rework the braking system in the Chiron since it is engineered to be much faster than the Veyron," Netuschil defined. "This new system comprises of new calipers equipped with titanium pistons with a new cooling design. We also came up with a heat shield and air curtains that covers the brake discs and prevent the heat from being absorbed by the rims. Hot wheels will cause tire issues, and we don't want that."
That understatement hides an entire lot of aerodynamic work. The entrance brakes are cooled instantly by colder air fed by way of the ducts situated on the internal aspect of the entrance headlights. They're exhausting to note at first, however they're a part of the nice lengths Bugatti has gone to in order to make sure aerodynamics and brake cooling are at their peak, with out slapping some awkward-looking physique panels on the automotive.
The eight.Zero-liter engine delivers its energy to all 4 wheels, by way of a seven-speed twin clutch transmission. Most of it goes on to the rear, although a Haldex coupling can funnel torque to the entrance wheels ought to the state of affairs demand it. The Chiron will get greater wheels than the Veyron, too: 20-inches on the entrance, and 21-inches at the again. They're clad in wider rubber, too, at 285mm up entrance and 355mm at the again. The Veyron Tremendous Sport might have broader rear tires, however that's a choice that comes right down to the stability of prime velocity versus lap occasions and precision dealing with. In the event you actually care about cornering, you'll want to influence one in every of the forty consumers of the $6m Divo to surrender their automotive, which Bugatti particularly designed to max out efficiency in the turns.
The Satan is in the Particulars
Sure, the 2018 Bugatti Chiron is provided to outrun some other hypercar on the street. It could possibly additionally cease from a better prime velocity in case you select to take action. Finally, although, the Chiron isn't nearly velocity. You may discover this difficult to consider however, regardless of the athletic DNA, the Chiron is definitely a luxurious automotive at its very core.
The carbon fiber monocoque tub and aluminum brief frames makes the Chiron the stiffest supercar on the planet. And, in contrast to the Veyron, the rear sub-frame and engine service are additionally created from carbon fiber, contributing to the similar rigidity as you'd discover in a correct LMP1 race automotive. So stiff, in truth, that it wouldn't look too loopy to drive the Chiron sporting a helmet and a few racing gear.
Climb inside the inside, although, and also you're about as removed from a stripped-back race automotive as you can think about. The very first thing you discover is the absence of a giant touchscreen in the middle console. Bugatti as an alternative put in a set of middle dials that may change their perform relying on what you need to see. The highest middle dial controls the air vents, the subsequent controls fan velocity, after which the one beneath it controls the temperature of the local weather management system. The final – and largest – middle dial is used to regulate the heated seats.
There's a celebration trick to the backside middle dial, although. Press and maintain it for a few seconds, and all the middle dials flick to show a unique setting. Now, the top-most dial reads your horsepower, and under it your present velocity. Subsequent is the engine rpm, and the remaining dial will present you which of them amongst the seven gears is engaged at the second.
Bugatti made it clear that they needed to provide the Chiron a timeless attraction. On this regard, they've succeeded. The inside just isn't solely plush and opulent, however it feels as strong as a financial institution vault. The one screens you'll see are in the instrument cluster. The place's the radio? That little On/Off change beneath the shifter is what you're on the lookout for, whereas the channel and quantity controls are on the steering wheel. Greatest to go away all of it off, although, and luxuriate in as an alternative the soundtrack of the outrageous W16.
It's so easy and intuitive, that it's unexpectedly straightforward to mistake the Chiron for an peculiar automotive once you're behind the wheel. In fact it's not, a reality you run into when making an attempt to entry its larger excesses. If you need the prime velocity, you'll have to look right down to your left for the particular velocity key. Solely after unlocking that may the Bugatti's full potential be obtainable to you.
I already stated that wanting forward, to the far distance, is wise at that time. Danger a look behind you, although, and also you there's no mistaking the cut up rear window, or certainly how the rear glass is split by the sweeping C-line contours that arc throughout the sides of the Chiron. That framing of the A-pillar and doorways with an unbroken strip of shiny aluminum continues by means of into the inside, and is then echoed by the longest mild bar round. Swooping behind the driver and passenger, it's a reminder that a automotive on this realm gained't simply make do with atypical LED accent lights.
A removed from peculiar driving expertise
Not each journey could be carried out at hyperspeed. Some journeys, like creeping via LA's uncompromising morning visitors, are a stark reminder that it doesn't actually matter how costly your journey is: congestion will deal with you all the similar. The place some supercars turn into awkward if not downright uncomfortable in these conditions, in the Chiron it's straightforward to overlook you're driving an ultra-exclusive hyper automotive as you creep ahead in bumper-to-bumper jams.
With EB mode engaged, the Chiron can waft over minor street undulations with out troubling the chassis. Flip to Autobahn, and the automotive's suspension stiffens, whereas journey peak is decreased. Dealing with mode is designed for the monitor, lest you're prepared to get tail-happy in a probably costly means. The steering stiffens as much as overly agency ranges, too, however the automotive isn't something lower than secure and direct with it.
To be trustworthy, although, it didn't actually appear to matter what mode I was in, most of the time. The Bugatti Chiron feels as quick as marketed, or perhaps quicker than what your thoughts can comprehend. No, it will not be as mild or agile as different super-fast automobiles, however it should merely overwhelm your senses.
The Chiron feels particular, as a result of it's particular – in a transcendent means, as a result of it's not a one trick pony. What else would you name a automotive that may run a 22 gallon gasoline tank dry in beneath seven minutes when pushed flat out, or one that's outfitted with a entrance emblem made out of pure silver? That has the engine, drivetrain, and pure velocity to disgrace something this aspect of a jet fighter, however with an inside so finely crafted you would be touring at 10 mph and nonetheless be wowed.
No, solely Bugatti has the audacity to merge such ludicrous energy with relentless refinement. In case you're so fortunate as to have the cash, it is best to exit and purchase one and, greater than that, you need to drive it. Bugatti plans to make simply 500 of the Chiron, and although the value of entry is excessive, the worth you pay for lacking out is way worse.


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Is a career in Real Estate right for you?
Have you ever considered a new career? If you are like most people you have probably considered changing jobs and may think real estate is a great option (it is). Having said that, being a real estate agent is not for everyone. Almost anyone can become an agent if they have the ability to complete the required education and pass the tests. Oh yeah, no convicted felons either, but that is not you anyway.
At the end of this post you will find a couple of links that will be helpful for getting more info, but don't go there yet. There is more important information you need to know before you leave.
Is there a better personality type for agents? My experience has shown every type of personality you can imagine, from overly outgoing to very reserved, focused to flighty. Of course if you want to be a successful agent there are some characteristics that will help, so here are a few for you to consider …
- Focused – you need to know when to work and when to play
- Organized – you will have a lot of documents with deadlines and hopefully a lot of clients to schedule
- Good communicator – you will be explaining offers and contracts to your clients and they need to be able to understand what you are saying. You also need to continually find new clients
- Creative – Writing listing descriptions is a lot harder than it sounds
- Financially wise – you do not get a paycheck unless you help someone buy, sell, rent, or invest in real estate. There is no automatic paycheck every week
- Self-starter – You are the boss, there is no one telling you to get back to work or make another call. Go back to see the financially wise bullet point
Should you become a real estate agent? I would love to help you answer the question for yourself. Give me a call at 469-344-3328
Now you can follow the links below to visit my online real estate school and see the state requirements for getting a real estate license at the Texas Real Estate Commission's web site.
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I was 16 years old when I took my first karate class.
I had just learned to drive, but my mom insisted on taking my two younger brothers and me to karate classes each week. She'd sit in the small metal chair in the back of the viewing area while we kicked, punched, and yelled our way through class. Over time, my brothers chose ice hockey over the late evening karate practices, but I stayed through, loving the power, strength, and fierceness that came with spin kicks, hammer fists, and flying side kicks. I spent evenings in class - often going to more classes than I needed. I was 16, so Jean Claude Van Damme was all the rage, and I spent hours watching television in a full split, aiming one day to do his amazing (and terrifying!) split between two chairs. I had real goals back then, y'all. Real goals.
I remember being in the zone when I was in karate. I was lightening fast, even winning a "fastest number of kicks in 60 seconds" contest we had in our studio. I joined all of the extra activities that had to do with karate. I even had a warm up jacket - a bright white, half-zip pull over, with an outline of a person in a jump side kick outlined in red, white, and blue. I was killin' it in full karate fashion.
After a little over a year of studying and believing that, one day, I would grow to be a karate instructor, I earned my green belt, a mark of being about 1/3 of the way through formal black belt training. But, I then went off to college.
Still committed to being both a doctor (back then, a different kind than I am now) AND a full on karate master, I switched karate styles. I started from the bottom and, two years later, made my way up to a green belt. Again, a marker of being about 1/3 of the way. Once I ditched my medical school dreams (did I mention I'd rather be a karate instructor than an oncologist?), I began to take more classes and try more daring activities. In one demonstration on the campus quad (where my now husband had seen me perform for the first time), I did some sort of wild flying jump spin and hammer fisted into a number of wooden boards. A little too eager at that time, I ended up in the emergency room with a wrist the size of a large grapefruit. Didn't hurt - I was too high from the fact that the boards still broke even though I did the move wrong!
As you know, time passes.
Graduation from college. Graduate school. Teaching career. Administration. Marriage. One kid. Cancer. Then another kid. Then another kid. More cancer drama. Doctoral program. Career changes.
And, all of those karate memories were a distant past.
In 2012, though, I knew my two older children would really benefit from karate. Our lives were going through major transition at home, and having an activity that would keep the two older children focused would be helpful. So, we enrolled them in karate - the same school I had attended back in 1995.
Just like my own mother, I sat in the chair in the viewing area and watched as my children discovered the strength within them. I watched them learn self-defense take downs, push their bodies to the edge of possibilities, and see the steel-concentration in their eyes when they tapped into their reserves. Every time, I watched them do a form or learn a new kick, memories came flooding back of my own training. And, I yearned for that experienced again. But, mid-doctoral program, three children, and lots of changes at home put my own needs last.
As I watched the two older children progress, and earn, their black belts, I knew it was time. I knew that if I continued to just sit on the sidelines, I'd find that there was never a "perfect time" for me to start.
So, at age 41, physically obese, and filled with excitement, I signed up for karate.
At first, the fire within me carried me through the workouts. But, I wasn't a teenager anymore. I was about 80 lbs heavier since the last time I had put on the white uniform, and soon those workouts reminded me just how out-of-shape I had let myself become. While my heart never wanted to quit, my body always questioned whether or not someone like me -- obese at 41 -- could do this.
And, 8 months later, my body would remind me just how different things were going to be.
In September 2017, vertigo kicked in.
I swear, I had never been so miserable in my life (and, remember folks, I've had a mastectomy, oophorectomy, and host of radical surgeries). Vertigo sucks. And, it has stayed with me even a year after the first onset.
When vertigo first showed up as an unwelcome guest in my head, I was completely sidelined for over 2 months. And, in karate, two months can be a whole belt advancement. I sat watching people who had started after me begin to catch up and, eventually, surpass me in belt rank. I felt defeated. I felt angry. I felt like I was destined to never go further than this. I was ready to give up.
But, I couldn't do it. I couldn't give up. I had wanted this for so long (passion). I had put in time on the floor and outside of class (practice). And, I had my eyes set on achieving what my own children had achieved; for being a role model for others who wanted to be stronger; and proving to myself that I could do this (persistence).
Two months later, I returned back on the floor, more out of shape than when I had started. I couldn't do sit ups or anything that would cause my head to make sudden movements. I had trouble doing throws (when you literally throw someone - or get thrown! - onto the floor) because the change in position triggered dizziness. And, forget my favorite moves - spinning sidekicks. That was like inviting dizziness over for a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
I'm stubborn, though (really?).
And, one workout, I decided to try sit ups, floor stretches where I was laying down, and spin kicks.
(insert judge-y size eyes here)
I was dizzy for a week.
Passion. Practice. Persistence.
But, I'm back in class again. While I'm now in class modifying lots of the workout -- and, some days, I'm so embarrassed that I'm modifying -- I still show up. I'm not the strongest or the fastest or the most precise one on that floor. Not by a long shot. But, I'm here. And, after 1 1/2 years, I just surpassed the highest rank that I had achieved my other two times around. On August 24, I earned my advanced green belt.
It may not seem like much, but this milestone means everything to me.
It means I wanted it (passion). It means I earned enough classes and time on the floor (practice). And it means I didn't give up (persistence).
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. When I travel the country talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion, I often remind people that this work takes passion, practice, and persistence. You have to want to do better (passion). You have to practice doing better, and that practice often means getting it wrong a whole bunch of times. Practice also means not fitting in with others, seeing just how clumsy you are, and being open to getting it all wrong. And, you have to keep going even when you feel like things aren't getting better (persistence).
THANK YOU, PBK! I'm so grateful for the amazing people at Personal Best Karate. For Master Chris Rappold who met me when I was 16 years old and who mentored me along the way. For Masters Dana and Eileen Rappold who built my three children into confident, fierce, and prepared human beings AND who continue to role model and encourage me along my own karate journey. And, for their amazing group of instructors who, despite being young enough to be my own children, never treat me like the old, clumsy lady that I feel like on most days.
Peace, passion, practice, and persistence,


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During the last two decades, nearly one third of urban and suburban emergency rooms have closed, with little known about related hospital, community, and market factors. In particular, federal law requiring emergency treatment for those in need, regardless of ability to pay, may make emergency departments especially vulnerable to market forces.
"One of the reasons we did this study was to examine the overall trends in the supply of ERs," said Hsia, an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine. "Now we have good data to show that we have fewer ERs with increased demand, which inevitably means more crowding. While we do our best in the ER to triage and spend the time on the most critical patients, there is a point when demands outpace the availability of resources."
The study concludes that from 1990 to 2009, the number of hospital emergency rooms in non-rural areas declined by 27 percent, from 2,446 to 1,779. An analysis of 2,814 urban acute-care hospitals found that hospitals in more competitive markets, for-profit hospitals, hospitals with a low profit margin, safety-net hospitals and those serving a higher share of populations in poverty have a significantly higher risk of closing their emergency departments.
Hsia's research focuses on barriers to access to emergency care for vulnerable populations, as well as reimbursement and financing within health care systems. She is also a recipient of the KL2 Scholar career development award, supported by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at UCSF.
Read the full text of the article in JAMA here Factors Associated with Closures of Emergency Departments in the United States


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The story took place on Valentine's Day around 2002 when Chimpton and I used to work together for just about the worst company in the history of companies. I know you will all find it hard to believe but I hadn't got a single Valentine's Card. I was in work in body but my mind was elsewhere. Wondering where all my Valentine's had gone.
What could have caused this situation?
- Maybe the postman couldn't carry them all?
- Maybe the number of cards I had on the way had caused a massive road block?
- Maybe they had the wrong address?
Whatever the reason I was cardless.
Here we were on 14th February, the traditional day on which people let each other know about their love by sending anonymous cards and I haven't got a single card. Maybe, just maybe, all my Valentines this year had decided not to send a card but to place an advert in the local paper declaring their undying love.
Yes, that would have been it!
So, I dive out of the office and head to the newsagents to purchase the local paper and quickly return and open it to the Valentine's Day Messages page.
Although it was difficult to come to terms with, it looked like I was unloved. No one had got me a card or had sent me a Valentine that year!
How upsetting a day it was proving to be.
All of a sudden one of our clients came rushing into the room. "Hey, Davidd. There is only a Royal carriage outside what the hell would that be parked anywhere near this shit heap for?"
At that very moment the question was answered as Queen Ananasty strolled into the room and said to me; "Davidd will you be my Valentine?" and gave me a big card.
Of course I replied; "YES!"
So, that year I only got one Valentine but it was a very special Royal Valentine and I guess that it meant just one thing; I was loved after all.
UPDATE: Ananasty doesn't come and visit us anymore because she is too grown up for Jammy Toast and probably doesn't want any of her friends to know she would have anything to do with Teddy Bears. However, she is still, some sixteen years later, the last person to ever give me a Valentine Card!


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Is your medical aid scheme established?
Ask your friends or colleagues which South African medical aid company and which policy is working for them.
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Be 100% sure that you understand the requirements and unique benefits of each medical aid plan. You can go directly to a medical scheme or let a broker advise you if you're not sure which scheme to subscribe to.
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BOSTON — Cliches become cliches for a reason.
Here's the one that smacked the Boston Bruins right between the eyes Saturday night: The toughest game to win is the one in which you're trying to end your opponents' season.
And it's not like they weren't warned.
"If they watched games (Friday) night, which we did address, we try to stick to the game in front of us, but two teams that went to the Stanley Cup finals last year couldn't close out," Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy said Saturday morning. "So it's difficult. We've talked about it all year. It's hard to win in this league, and it's especially hard to win in the playoffs. I think they're aware of it. Hopefully they don't overthink it and they just go out and play, play the way we need to play to have success."
Nope, didn't happen. The same Game 5 fate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators on Friday befell the Bruins on Saturday. And now they have a world of trouble on their hands.
With a chance to push the teetering Toronto Maple Leafs off the edge of the cliff, the Bruins simply stunk up TD Garden for most of the first half of Game 5, finding themselves in a two-goal hole halfway through the first period from which they never escaped. They lost 4-3 despite six power-play chances (they cashed one), including a 5-on-3 for 1:33 in the second period that went for naught.
Now the first-round series shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Monday night, with the Bruins leading 3-2.
It would be easy to point to Frederik Andersen's 42 saves and say he stole the game for the Leafs. And he was brilliant, making 19 saves in the third period, his best a pad stop on David Pastrnak off a rebound that could have tied the game.
But to simply give Andersen the tip of a cap would be to ignore what went on earlier.
It was a good night for the legion of Tuukka Rask haters, who had to stifle their moans and groans about the one-time Vezina Trophy winner after his superb performance in Game 4 in Toronto. In Game 5, Rask allowed four goals on just 13 shots and was pulled for Anton Khudobin after James van Riemsdyk roofed a power-play goal over his shoulder at 11:55 of the second period.
All four goals against were good scoring chances, but Rask needed to come up with a stop on one or two of them. The dagger was the one scored by Tyler Bozak from the bottom of the right circle that made it 3-1, just 51 seconds after David Backes finally electrified the building with a power-play goal.
When Cassidy pulled him, Rask gave Khudobin a stick tap to the seat of the pants and then ran down the runway before returning.
"I didn't think he had it tonight, so we went with Anton, who has been very good for us," Cassidy said. "And then there's the part that gets the rest of the team's attention."
Rask could not blame Cassidy for giving him the hook.
"Probably could have stopped more pucks with my eyes closed. That's about it," Rask said. "It's on me, but we're moving on to the next one, and we'll finish it out in Toronto."
But this one isn't all on Rask. The top defensive pairing of Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy was on the ice for two of the Leafs' three even-strength goals.
"It was not a good effort by us," McAvoy said of the team. "That's not indicative of how (Rask) played. A couple of unfortunate goals, some odd-man (situations). That second goal (Andreas Johnsson's at 10:12 of the first that gave Toronto a 2-0 lead), I've got to turn around and try to get my stick in that position and try to get that puck. It's unfortunate that it got by me. I've got to be better on those matchups. It's definitely not (Rask's fault) tonight. Whenever he gets pulled, we know that we didn't do our job. He's got our backs, and we've got his. We'll go back to the drawing board and play a lot better in front him. And start from the beginning, not just pick it up in the second and third."
Had the Bruins showed up on time Saturday night, we're probably discussing a second-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning already. But the Lightning, who took care of their business Saturday by beating New Jersey in five games, will have to wait to see if the Bruins or Leafs advance.
After Saturday night, that is very much up in the air.
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A'tugwaqan: Three Mik'maq Indian Stories—2009
by Ruth Holmes Whitehead
This letterpress book is a major work developing from the Nova Scotia series, with 14 full-page color reduction woodcuts that took four years to produce. It publishes legends from the Mi'kmaq People (the indigenous native tribe of Nova Scotia), first collected by Ruth Holmes Whitehead, ethnologist at the Nova Scotia Museum of History, Halifax. The text is a creation story and two other legends of the people, animals and shape-shifting world of the Mi'kmaq. "A'tugwaqan" means a tale or story in their language. The covers are woodcut-printed Mohawk Superfine paper over boards with a red cloth spine, with woodcut images on the end sheets. The 21 pages are printed on Somerset Book paper with camel colored Hahnemuhle Ingres fly and end sheets. The horizontal book measures 9x11" and it is issued in an edition of 100 copies. 2009


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Orchestral and studio guru Eli Krantzberg returns, bringing you the definitive collection of video tutorials for the amazing East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra virtual instrument. Eli also gives you in-depth videos for the included PLAY Sample Engine that hosts the library, providing complete coverage on this industry-standard sound library / instrument! Eli begins with several videos covering the PLAY Sample Engine so you know how to set it up for both Stand-Alone Mode and within a DAW. He then explains the relationship between Instruments, Libraries, Articulations, Key Switches and Samples, as well as explores the three Main Views available in PLAY. Moving on, Eli gives you advanced info and tips & tricks for the Main Menu, Browser View and Mixer View, so you have complete control over all of its features and functions.
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Report: corporate interests rule at the Environmental Protection Agency
This report is fascinating; it confirms that ideology and profit–not science–may be driving energy and environment policy. In Ontario, we have the resumption of the Ostrander Point appeal tomorrow where a wildlife expert's recommendation to NOT build a wind power plant because of the danger to wildlife was over-ruled by the government actively pursuing an environmental ideology.
Forbes.com September 18, 2015
The Energy & Environmental Legal Institute is a D.C.-based advocacy group dedicated to "free market environmentalism through strategic litigation."
Recently, E&E has been examining environmental policy by searching public records and filing FOIA requests with state and federal agencies, and then tenaciously litigating over the resulting efforts at obfuscation. The strategy requires patience, given government's endless capacity for stalling and mendacity, but it is producing results, and E&E has issued a series of reports (listed at the end of this post).
The tale told is appalling. The demarcation between the EPA and the major environmental groups is blurred to the point of non-existence. The revolving door spins like a top, and the meetings, memoranda, and plotting are continuous, with NGO staff acting as de facto agency staff, and vice versa.


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I am making a project for my college in which I need to measure the rpm of the motor and show the real-time clock on the 128x64 GLCD simultaneously but when I run the project it only shows one thing at a time. is there any method to show both of them simultaneously I am not putting any code because I just compile my hall sensor separately and rtc code separately
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You write code that does what you want. You never "do two things simultaneously", but write code that just does what you want. You have to understand what your current "two codes" do and how they work before you can try getting them to work together. – Majenko♦ Jul 10 '18 at 10:58
2Without code it's hard to suggest improvements. Have a look at the blink without delay example (millis to get rid of blocking code like delay). This is what I used to emulate parallel processing. – idkfa Jul 10 '18 at 11:01
Interrupts are your friend. So are the timer/counters. – BobT Jul 10 '18 at 13:56
Arduino Microprocessors are mostly single core devices and thus are unable to do more than one thing at a time. The trick is to write code efficiently so it looks like several things are happening at the same time but in reality they just happen very quickly. The LCD only needs to show time every second and displaying RPM every second should be enough so to get both to happen within a second should be possible.


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Brantham Bowls Club
About Us
Our green is closed at present as the bowling season is finished and it will reopen next April. In the meantime the maintenance team is busy with scarifying and top dressing and general preparation for the winter weather. Our club, however, is still active. Some play indoors for the closed season whilst others also play indoors for Brantham against other indoor clubs for the next few months.
There is much paperwork to do with regards to league entries and affiliation to the various codes and we are also inviting entries for our annual open pairs tournament next July. In addition we have our AGM and Presentation Evening dinner every November as well as other fund raising events.
In the season we play in a Federation league on Mondays and Bowls England leagues on Wednesday and Friday evenings all based around the Ipswich area. On Tuesdays the men play in the Tendring Hundred league which is played against Essex teams. We also play friendly matches against other clubs on a regular basis which usually end with refreshments and lots of chatter.
In the season we hold a Saturday Morning Club when new players can come along and try their hand at bowls; current members also play for practice and socialising. All bowls are provided and the only stipulation is that flat shoes must be worn. This has been very successful over the years for encouraging new players and it is also very popular with the members.


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Usin Witch Hazel lotion on my dog
My dog has a rash on his abdomen and on the area between his legs. I have discussed this with 3 Vets and none of them seems interested! The rash gets worse at times, and then sometimes almost goes away. The dog licks at it so it must be bothering him some. I have used Witch Hazel myself for years, and wondered if it would hurt to use it on the dog to try to relieve the condition. I would appreciate your reply. Thanks in advance.


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Ancien Régime and French Revolution
This semester-long course is designed for upper-level history and humanities majors. It provides an overview of important elements, trends and developments in the political, social, economic, cultural, religious, and colonial history of France from the early seventeenth century through the French Revolution. These will be covered through a combination of lectures, in-class discussions, secondary readings, brief film clips, musical samples, and selected primary sources. Class meets once a week for 2.5 hours. No prior course-work in French history is required. Prior completion of Western Civilization is recommended.
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Be My Guest / Spreading The Love / Week 5 / Day 3
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Original words by [HEATHER E.C. KOUROS ]
Write this, right now
by your bed-
So that every morning
There will be another chance for things sinking into you-
Little messages for your half hazed brain,
Saving space for transformation-
Part the waters for Demeter's daughter;
for Persephone's seed,
she brought with her from deep underneath
The Earth won't grow until she's back here with me
Write that there's always a path, a fragile thread.
Weaving through all the layers that collect in heavy matter
And that there's things working from sight unseen
Far from the answers of your fumbling fingers
Write yourself, for me,
That the only death is the end of the thing,
That keeps you bound, wound so tightly in your seething circles
And baby, this room is always open and ready
With its soft light luminescence
But you have to enter empty


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Jamie Hustler
I have worked at Strand Dental since qualifying from Bristol University in 1987, and am the longest serving partner at the practice. Over the years I am happy to say that I have built up a loyal list of patients that I now consider to be my friends. I particularly enjoy working with nervous and phobic patients, overcoming their fears with patience and gentle dentistry.
GDC No. 62772
Ross Drybrough
I qualified from University Newcastle upon Tyne in 1992 and have worked at Strand Dental since my graduation. I have gained additional qualifications, both in general dentistry and also Dental Implantology, from the Royal College of Surgeons in London. I also run Worthing Implant Centre, which is contained within Strand Dental's premises, and specialises in working with people who are no longer happy with their smile, helping them to reach an intelligent solution.
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Paul Winkley
I also graduated from University Newcastle upon Tyne in 1992 and practised dentistry in Newcastle for ten years. However, a desire to work alongside like-minded, progressive colleagues saw me move with my family to the South Coast in 2003 to join the partnership at Strand Dental. I particularly enjoy using the more technical aspects of dentistry to provide my patients with the confidence that results from a beautiful smile.
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Peter Brown
My aim in dentistry is to provide gentle, aesthetic, tailor-made dentistry to patients in a calm and relaxed environment. Happy to see nervous or phobic patients and gain great pleasure in getting those patients through treatment to the point they no longer dread coming. It has been my pleasure to join the Strand Dental partnership in October 2018, where i have felt very at home working with like minded peers. We offer preventive care; listening to patient's concerns & educating people how to prevent dental disease. Committed to providing quality dentistry i qualified in 2006 from the Royal London Hospital and have kept my interest and skills up to date with more training in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, including short-term tooth straightening called CFAST. I love travel, food and the outdoors.
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Julie Ridley
I qualified in 1993 from Dundee University. Alongside my conventional dentistry, I love doing cosmetic treatments and tooth straightening - I never tire of seeing the huge difference a straighter whiter smile can make to someone! I completed a year's course in restorative dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London and in 2009 I qualified as an Invisalign 'invisible braces' practitioner. I also straighten teeth with the 6 Month Smile System. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is getting to know my patients and I enjoy helping those who are anxious to become relaxed and confident about their treatment. In 2001 I began using hypnotherapy techniques which have been very successful.
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Kathryn Wilson
I qualified from Kings College, London in 1986 and subsequently gained the postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2009. I rejoined Strand Dental in February 2014 after running my own practice for 14 years. I am delighted to be back working alongside Ross and being part of such an inspirational team at Strand Dental.
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Sandra Forde
Sandra qualified from Guys and St Thomas's United Medical and Dental school in 1997 being awarded many end of year distinctions, merits and prizes. She has been fortunate to practice in both New Zealand and the UK and we are delighted that she has now joined the Strand Dental team. Sandra firmly believes in a holistic approach to dentistry, combining good oral health and education with modern treatments and techniques. Aside to dentistry Sandra loves all sports and during her dental training gained the national championship award in karate. She now enjoys skiing and yoga and is an avid reader and cook. Sandra likes to treat all aspects of her life – family, hobbies and work with enthusiasm.
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Jo Clark
Consultant Orthodontist
I trained as a dentist at University College Hospital, London before undertaking a further five years of training in London and Bristol to become a Specialist Orthodontist. I have worked at both St. Richard's and Worthing Hospitals as a Consultant Orthodontist for the past 13 years where I have established a reputation for providing high quality orthodontic treatment for complex dental problems in both adults and children. I am experienced in the use of all the different types of brace, both fixed and removable, and am a credited Invisalign operator. I work closely with both dentist and hygienist to achieve the best possible result from orthodontic treatment.
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Yogesh Wadher
Specialist Registrar in Periodontology
I qualified from the Royal London Dental Hospital Whitechapel in 2007 after which I moved to Hove to complete my vocational training. My attention quickly moved to oral surgery and I worked as a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. In 2010 I moved back to Brighton and was promoted to a Staff Grade Oral Surgeon at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Alongside working as an Oral Surgeon I have been working as a Specialist Registrar in Periodontology at Guys Dental Hospital in London since 2011. Periodontal treatment not only saves teeth but has the potential benefit of improving general health. This is particularly true in relation to cardiovascular disease, diabetes onset and control, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. My interests in periodontology are in the new and innovative treatments of gingival recession and the regeneration of periodontal ligament and bone.
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Charlotte Russell
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Fiona Wilson
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Sandra Winkley
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Michelle Mooney
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We are specially trained to work closely with the dentists to provide care for our patients. We also play an important role in helping people achieve gum health, including the application of preventative materials to the teeth and gums, whilst providing education in home dental care. Coming to see us for regular cleaning combined with your home care will help maintain a healthy mouth. A clean healthy mouth will not only improve your appearance, but also help you keep your teeth for life and give you fresh breath.
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Victoria Brookes
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Joanne Harrison
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Dawn Carr
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Helen Kenney
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Alice Kilbey
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Lizzy Lawrence
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Heather Turner
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Sarah Snadden
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Danielle Camp
Chloe Redfern
Jo Parsons
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Lauren Phillips
We are qualified dental nurses or nurses working towards gaining our qualification. As qualified nurses we are registered with the General Dental Council and our continuous training ensures that we keep up to date with the latest dental developments.
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Reception and Administration
With members of our reception and administration team having worked together at Strand Dental for many years, we always look forward to seeing the familiar faces of our patients.
For new patients we hope that your visit to the practice is as comfortable as possible, from your initial contact, until the completion of your treatment.
We are all here to listen and help with anything that may concern you.
Alexandra Linton
Practice Manager
I joined Strand Dental in 1987, working firstly as a dental nurse and then with the reception team. I am now enjoying my position as the Practice Manager.
If there is anything I can do to assist with any patient queries or questions, then I will be pleased to speak to you. Patient feedback is always welcome.
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Things to do
Come for the weekend, stay for the week
You have come a long way to one of the world's most fascinating destinations. Stick around! We have selected our top 10 things to do and places to see, with more details highlighted in the guide below.
– South Sea pearls: View and buy some stunning pearls at the Paspaley boutique;
– Pearl farm tour: Take a tour to understand the magnificence of the Australian pearl
– Astro tour: Check out the Kimberley stars with Greg Quicke and his telescopes
– Aboriginal cultural tours: Bart from Narlijia Tours runs some awesome one-day tours but book early
– Fishing tour: Try AOC for a fabulous day out on the ocean – our polo players swear by them
– Indigenous art – Short Street Gallery and their Bungalow are a "must-do" for art appreciators
– Local artists – An abundance of artists and galleries thrive in Broome, all worth a visit
– Outdoor cinema – The world's longest-running outdoor cinema, built in 1913
– Dine out – Enjoy the talented chefs and local produce at restaurants like The Aarli


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Appointment viewing and garbage magic
Then They Whisper - The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
Gianni Versace was killed in 1997, which was about when I was old enough to start paying attention to public tragedies when they entered the news.[1] Twenty years later, executive producer Ryan Murphy is perhaps best suited to dramatize this story, which is airing now on FX. Two episodes in, and the show is already ambitious enough to outclass the first season of American Crime Story, which focused on the murder of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.
Everything from Mac Quayle's bifurcated operatic/electronic score to the tangible sweat of Miami Beach to Darren Criss's eerily unreliable point-of-view as Andrew Cunanan make this show my latest appointment viewing.
Madvillainy – Krystal on Season 22 of The Bachelor
I'm very late to the Bachelor/Bachelorette worlds. I, like many new fans to the show, came on board when The Bachelorette cast Rachel Lindsay, their first black contestant. The sexual and racial politics of the season made for compelling television: Lindsay diplomatically negotiated her wide range of attractions and spoke emotionally around the subject of being judged for seeming to favor suitors outside her race. Now, her crop of suitors was trash, overall, but the season was a win for viewers and for the franchise itself.
In season 22 of The Bachelor, which started a few weeks ago, auto racing driver-turned real-estate agent Arie Luyendyk Jr. is shrugging and staring his way through group dates, one-on-ones, and some decisive dismissals of contestants. While he tends to interact with the contestants like he learned conversation from a waiting room pamphlet, more experienced Bachelor fans tell me that no one watches for the bachelor—the contestants are the stars of the show. And Krystal Nielson, the allegedly 29-year-old fitness instructor, could be an all-time great villain for season 22. Before the most recent rose ceremony, my girl interrupted the proceedings to yank Arie away from the rest of the group and make a last-ditch pitch to stay on the show disguised largely as concern-trolling the other contestants and Arie himself. Thankfully, here's a clip from ABC:
The head tilt. The breathlessness. The chicanery. All in contrast to Arie's vacant submission to this odd whisper-demon. It's garbage magic, and I hope she makes it to the final four.
header image: "gianni versace mansion," phillip pessar / flickr
[1] There's an old VHS tape of me, when I was five, doing bits about an Ebony headline titled "The Rodney King Wake-Up Call," having no idea who Rodney King was.


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MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is departing spring training for his home in Parkland, Florida, to offer support in the wake of a deadly shooting at his former high school.
Rizzo was traveling Thursday, the team said. He had been an early arrival in Arizona, where Chicago's position players are set to report Monday ahead of the club's first full-squad workout. He is expected back by then.
Rizzo, a 2007 graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where the shooting took place Wednesday, donated $150,000 to his alma mater in November to help toward lights for the baseball and softball fields. His parents still live in the area.
Rizzo tweeted his support , saying, "Parkland and Coral Springs please stay strong!" and "This is out of control ... and our country is in desperate need for change."
He added, "I hope In this darkest of times back home this brings everyone together and we can find love. You're all in my prayers" Rizzo ended the post with two emoji of hands together in prayer.
From spring training in Arizona, teammate Kris Bryant talked to the media about Rizzo's trip back home and what's it like when a mass shooting happens in your hometown. Bryant is from Las Vegas, where a gunman opened fire at a concert in October, killing 58 people:
"October first in Vegas was such a terrible day, with a lot of my friends and family being involved in that. My sister-in-law was there, just a lot of people I knew. Obviously you wish those things did not happen, but the community coming together after that and me being there this off-season and just seeing 'Vegas Strong' everywhere, it's made me so proud to be from Las Vegas that everybody in the community came together, and just to see the good of people really come out and how many people came out to support, and all the good stuff that's come from it, and it's just been so great to see our community come together. I know Anthony will have a big influence in that in Florida, but it's so sad for it to be so sad and so new. I can't imagine what some of those people are going through."


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Hello Dear Friends and Practitioners on the Path,
We extend our best wishes for health, happiness, peace and well being to you and all beings in all directions. Thank you for your presence and practice in the world. We are grateful for your spiritual friendship and support. Here's a poem for you, from Larry, as we head into the solstice.
With So Much Love,
Peggy and Larry
A Poem for you
I have been hurt by falling dreams,
tumbling down like great stones from the mountain of hope,
cracking open my heart.
I have had the feeling of losing everything
and (heard? )the sound of being ground up by the world of endurance.
Tired, sad and weary my heart overflows with tears.
I have met my own fury coursing through my veins as a silent illness, because life did not go my way.
I even thought the moon stole my shoes
I searched everywhere,
over the green countryside
the crowded city streets, the brown deserts,
the snow-capped mountains, and even the dust of stars.
I found myself wrapped in clouds of doubt
In the softness of one holy night the dharma rain fell, the sky cleared,
I looked down and discovered that my shoes had been on my feet all along. My pure heart and pure mind have not been crushed or destroyed by this world's experiences of disappointment, hatred, violence, and discrimination.
My deepest desire at this moment is to be a poem
and to live a prayer that encourages more love in this world.
- Larry Ward


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How good is your home heating system? Does it warm up the whole house on a cold day? Does it cost more than you think it should to get enough heat in the winter? Are you thinking about switching to an alternative heating system? Do you want to upgrade to a newer heating system? I started this blog to talk about the different alternatives for heating your home. Find out when it's time to upgrade your heating unit and when you can make modifications or repairs to your old unit to improve its efficiency or keep it going a while longer. Also, check out the pros and cons of different alternative heating options from geothermal units to pellet stoves. Your home heating answers are here!
14 July 2018
It may be summer and hot in most parts of the country, but a pre-winter furnace check is always a good idea. However, if you've turned on your furnace only to hear a bunch of rattling sounds, you need help before you turn it on again. Rattling can be caused by a minor issue, or it could be an indication that something is very wrong with the furnace. In either case, you need to call a repair company quickly.
7 June 2018
If you have an aspen tree in your yard and it is not looking very good, this could be due to many things. To help you determine what you should do below are three common diseases and insects that bother an aspen tree and what you can do to take care of these problems. Aphids Aphids, also known as plant lice, are insects that can be found on a variety of trees.
23 April 2018
A manicured lawn can add to the beauty and serenity of your home. To care for your grass properly, you need to trim it on a regular basis. This is best done with the help of a lawnmower. There are many mowers available on the market, so finding the machine that will best meet your mowing needs is essential. Keep these things in mind as you look for a new mower to help you care for your lawn this summer.
27 February 2018
When planning a tiny house building project, there are a lot of decisions that have to be made. For example, you have to decide on the various building materials that you want to use, including a good roofing material. Even though you certainly have a lot of options to choose from when picking a roofing material for your tiny house, you might find that a metal roof is going to be your best choice.
13 December 2017
If your home runs on electric heat and you are looking for an efficient way to heat and cool your home, you may want to consider installing a ductless heat pump. Often referred to as a mini-split, this type of heating and cooling system is both safe and quiet. If you are considering installing this type of unit, here are three reasons to go ductless when it comes to heating and cooling:


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When Overwatch was released one of the more interesting questions was whether it would be better to have mostly flex players or a group of specialists who are the best at what they do. The idea of the flex players was that even though they weren't the single best at any particular hero, they'd be much more resilient to patch/meta changes. On the other hand, the specialists would be even better in particular patches that favored their types of characters, but then fall off and struggle should the game shift away from them.
After watching Overwatch for a bit (there haven't been any LANs so this isn't that strong of a conclusion), I think it's better to have a team of specialists. Not a one-trick player who can only play one character at the top level, but someone who specializes in groups of characters. The reason I think this is because subbing players in and out of Overwatch seems to have a much less drastic effect on overall team synergy when compared to other games like Dota 2, League of Legends or Counter-Strike. In which case having a good bench is better than having a bunch of flex players who switch their heroes. On top of that, the ecosystem of Overwatch is such that I think players would rather be subs on Overwatch League teams than main players on non-OWL teams. That kind of incentive doesn't exist in other esports unless you are a lesser player.


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64 year-old, Friedah Dlamini lives in Molweni with her four grandchildren aged 8,10, 13 and 18. She has been a member of her local gogo support group for over ten years and says together, they have overcome many challenges. Called the "Gcinisthembiso" group, which roughly translates in isiZulu to "stick to your plan", Friedah and her fellow gogos have offered each other strength and comfort through many a hardship, including the loss of one of Friedah's three children, who passed away six years ago.
In mid-August 2018, Friedah was one of 20 local gogos selected to participate in HACT's 6-week Parenting Skills and Children's Rights training courses which was funded by HACT's 2018 Comrades Marathon campaign. As one of five participants selected from gogo support groups located in Molweni, Friedah was grateful for the opportunity to get some help in improving her relationship with her grandchildren, which by her own admission, was suffering as a result of her short temper.
Six short weeks after Friedah enrolled on the course and she says she has learnt a lot about herself, where she's been going wrong in terms of communicating with her grandchildren and most importantly, practical steps she can take to build a happier home for everyone, including herself.
"I used to shout a lot at the children," admits Friedah "now, if they do something wrong, I don't shout and call them horrible names, I go lie down on my bed and then later, I talk to them."
Friedah says the course has also taught her about children's rights – the right to go to school, to eat and most importantly, to be loved and respected. However, as a gogo, Friedah also has rights, like the right to be respected and not taken for granted by her family or community;
"As gogos we should receive respect, but we have to earn that respect. We cannot expect our grandchildren to learn good manners if we are always calling them horrible names like paras..." (Zulu phrase for street children).
Friedah says the course has definitely helped to improve her communication and relationship with her four grandchildren and she has already recommended it to several of the gogos in her support group who are experiencing similar problems with their grandchildren. "I've learnt to tell my grandchildren I love them and show them I love them in the way I treat them. Now, they treat me with more respect - we are family now..."
On behalf of Friedah and her grandchildren, thank you to all our 2018 Comrades Marathon runners for helping us to bring these families together and help them build a happier and brighter future.
Picture Caption: Friedah Dlamini with her Parenting Skills & Children's Rights training course certificate and the teddy bear she purchased as a gift for her youngest granddaughter from HACT's While Elephant Thrift Store.


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Firefighters throughout Kootenai County, our admiration burns for you.
Last Monday afternoon all hell broke loose north of Coeur d�Alene Airport. Listening to the newsroom scanner, it sounded like North Korea had let loose a batch of bottle rockets that were pelting our pristine prairie, where fires were popping up like the nasty critters in Whac-A-Mole.
It was impossible to stay ahead of the chaos as The Press deployed every available journalist northward for coverage. Yet through that blazing afternoon, firefighters methodically quelled each threat � eight or more small but potentially disastrous fires.
�These guys are incredible,� remarked Press City Editor Maureen Dolan, in awe of the job the firefighters were doing.
She was far from alone.
On the cdapress.com story of their battles with fires all afternoon, Louise O�Brien wrote this:
�It was so amazing to see the teamwork. Living close to the airport, and knowing the Northern Lakes fire crews are there, we feel proud & grateful for every one of them and the job that they do.�
What was far less amazing was the paucity of information given to the public about how all those fires got started. The Press received news tips from multiple sources saying a firefighting jet taking off from Coeur d�Alene Airport blew an engine, and that the blistering hot fragments ignited fires where they fell. By late Wednesday afternoon, efforts by the newspaper and Kootenai County�s commissioners, particularly Bob Bingham, resulted in a report of the probable cause of the fires finally being released.
Bingham and many others would agree that Kootenai County�s emergency communications have plenty of room for improvement. A concerning trend for the public is that an increasing number of taxing entities are relying on Facebook posts and rarely visited websites to share important information, if any information is shared at all. This complaint isn�t just from a newspaper charged with keeping citizens informed; media throughout the region are poised to get important information to the public promptly and accurately.
Monday�s incident was likely made more challenging because of all the agencies involved � local, county, state and federal. But the need for full-bore transparency and open communication with citizens should be a top priority for the people entrusted with the public�s need to know, particularly in emergency situations. As citizens, you should demand nothing less.


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Peach-a-peño BBQ Beans
This sweet & spicy twist on a classic camping staple will enhance your campfire cuisine!
2 cups
- ½ cup Domino Dark Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, fresh or jarred
- ½ cup diced fresh or frozen peeled peaches
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 can (16 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
In a small saucepot over medium heat, stir all ingredients together except the peaches, cornstarch, and beans. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, toss the peaches with the cornstarch and hold aside.
Stir the peaches and beans into the pot then bring the mixture to a boil for at least 1-2 minutes before serving.


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Despite their weekly training sessions the volleyball ladies THE OPTIMISTS (66-98) have not played a match for 30 years. Now this is exactly the plan. But against whom? Rumours say there is a group of handsome Swedish gentlemen across the border. Goro (98) is the Queen of the team with her willpower and purple Converse shoes. Laughter is their match strategy.
Many of us fear age. Maybe these ball playing ladies will change our ideas.
Director Biography
Director and DOP Gunhild Westhagen Magnor studied at Surrey Institute of Art and Design. Her recent documentary series were both nominated for Best Documentary Series in Norway 2011; Karanba (NRK, YLE) and Thaifjord 2 (TV Norge). Previous works include numerous audience favorites, like the doc series Thaifjord 1 (Winner of the TV prize Gullruten 2008, TV Norge/SVT), and her single docs Rabbit King (2007 NRK/Krakow Int. Film Festival), Wings under Water (2005 NRK), Norwegian Wood (TV2) and The Day of The Dead, (Rain Dance international film festival, 2001). She has shot the theatrical doc Nemesis (2006), was nominated for Best Cinematography for Songs from the Street (Audience Award, Norwegian Doc Festival/ Krakow Int. Film Festival). She has worked as 2nd unit on several major Norwegian fiction features.
Gunhild Westhagen Magnor


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Acoustic Rock, Roots and Reggae
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Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa and the entire Basque Country, in Northern Spain, are a land of wonders and the place for a holiday where you can really choose a hundred activities, from sport to culture, from food to nature, and the number of accessible places and activities is incredible.
The Basque have always been travellers and innovators, they have a history of discovery (the Americas before Columbus too!) and they have crossed the seas, bringing back the best to their country and to Europe.
So now it's our turn to explore their land and culture, and to get ready for an accessible adventure with Bask for All, a specialized local tour operator that will get you speaking Euskera (the Basque language) and tasting Pintxos (the local – mouthwatering – food masterpieces) in no time.
Bask for All is located in San Sebastián, they are highly specialized in the organization of adapted trips in the Basque region for travellers with different special needs.
They love sports, and they have the best accessible sport activities for you: surf, kayak, horse riding, golf… but after you'll be hungry, so they can get you some special foodie treats, a wine adventure in the famous La Rioja region, or a pintxos tour, cooking classes, Michelin Star Experience restaurants, visit to cider houses. You won't lose weight on this trip for sure!
The Basque Country is a region famous for its museums and stunning architecture, both traditional and contemporary (think Guggenheim Bilbao, just to quote one): our friends at Bask for All can offer day tours, visits to museums and nature trails for all needs.
You can ask them for a full package (accomodation, transport, activities) or choose one or more activities to complement your trip. You can also rely on them if you need advice while on the go: they are advocates for improving accessibility in the region, consulting with local institutions to make life easier for everyone, every day.
What do you say? Well, they are also offering a 5% discount for you, so get ready for Accessible Euskadi!
The Basque Country is a region that has invested on accessibility: the benefits are equally enjoyable by the residents and by visitors with special needs. The main cities, San Sebastiàn and Bilbao, have been adapted to allow people in wheelchairs to move freely and public transport is well equipped, as are the airports and the connections from the airports into the cities.
There are still steps to go in some shops and restaurants, and cobblestone pavements in some parts of the historical centres, however this represents only a portion of what there is to see and in general the Basque accessible experience is reviewed as a very positive one.
Museums and parks are also very well equipped, often designed or re-designed in recent years for inclusion, with content available in many forms, making this area highly enjoyable for people with different special needs.
There are two airports in the Basque Country and both are very well equipped for special mobility needs with modern features, ramps, escalators and accessible restrooms: a seamless experience is assured in the Bilbao Airport and the airport in San Sebastian (EAS).
Bilbao Airport – Information on accessibility and special assistance
San Sebastian Airport – Information on accessibility and special assistance


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Loving Your Right-Now Life
I often find myself thinking I'll be happier when I achieve certain things or change this or that. But there's always something else that sneaks onto my list. It never ends. And I'm pretty confident that I'm not the only one.
It's easy to think that acquiring more things or achieving bigger goals will make us happier. And maybe they do. For a while, at least. Until some other shiny thing catches our eye.
When is enough enough?
How do we get to a point where we can just love the lives we're living right now?
I think we can start today. We can start right here, right now. Wherever that may be.
We don't have to wait for tomorrow, next month, or next year. We don't need more money, better jobs, bigger homes, or more impressive lives to flaunt on social media. We just need contentment. We need to be grateful for what we have and see the emptiness of continually chasing after what we don't have.
If we don't put a stop to it, we'll find ourselves in a never-ending chase. We will never be satisfied. We'll keep pursuing one thing after another, hoping the next one will bring us happiness, only to find that none of them can.
So, how do we find contentment? How do we satisfy ourselves?
We find ways to love our right-now lives. We pursue joy right now, right here. We don't put off happiness until something else happens for us. There's no guarantee that it will. The only way to really live abundant, wholehearted lives is to embrace the beauty of life as we know it today.
What can you love about your life right now? It's easy to see the things you wish you could change, but I want to challenge you (and myself, too) to seek out and list the things that are going well.
Are you healthy? Are your family members healthy?
Do you get to spend time pursuing a hobby or favorite pastime, even just a little bit?
Do you have enough money to provide basic necessities (food, gasoline, mortgage/rent, utilities)?
Do you have access to a wide variety of entertainment options (Netflix, cable, books, music, podcasts, radio, movies in the theater)?
Are you in a season that will pass all too soon, one that you should savor and appreciate as long as it lasts?
Do you have a vehicle that safely gets you from point A to point B?
Do you have a solid community of people to support you and live life with you?
Are there moments of everyday beauty you can pause to enjoy? How about things like the sunset and sunrise, your child's perfectly imperfect artwork, an adorable puppy, a gorgeous flower, a moment of quiet before the chaos of the day begins, a delicious meal, or a sweet conversation with a friend?
For me, loving my right-now life looks like being grateful for the job I do have instead of spending all my time dreaming about another one I might like more. It looks like investing in decorating and updating my current home. It looks like pouring into my friendships because I have the ability to do so right now without a family of my own to devote time to. It looks like being grateful for my safety after sitting in snowy traffic, because although I had to wait to get around a handful of car accidents, I wasn't a part of any of them.
What things do you love about your right-now life? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!


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With your support, we've achieved major changes in legislation and protected children's rights.
Together we've made sure sustained emotional abuse is recognised as a crime. We've helped young people in Wales stay in care longer if they need to. And we've convinced the Government to set up a savings scheme for children in care.
But there's lots more to do. Here's how you can help.
Every child deserves a safe and happy childhood. Yet there are more children in care and more children are identified as being at risk of harm. Children don't choose their lives - but we can choose to act. Urge government to commit to a national plan for children now, before things get worse.
Last year, more than 9,000 of you helped bring joy to children around the UK at Christmas. The festive season may have passed - but we'll need more Secret Santas to make sure vulnerable children have food, warmth and love next Christmas. Sign up to hear about how you can join the campaign.
Support for poor families is disappearing up and down the country. Children's centres, a lifeline to families, are closing rapidly at a rate of one a week. Tell the government it needs to produce a vision for services support children in the vital early years of life.
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