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ACRO bug (fixed in 2.9.1b): while doing flips in ACRO mode, if you switch to Stabilize while inverted your throttle will go to minimum. To regain throttle control you need to switch back to ACRO then back to Stabilize again (i.e. switch to stabilize twice). You never lose control of roll/pitch/yaw.
Loiter/AltHold/Auto/RTL bug: if you switch into these modes with throttle at zero motors will go to minimum until you raise the throttle.
Auto mode altitude bug (fixed in 2.9.1b): setting a waypoint altitude greater than 320m over home altitude may wrap around and instead be interpreted as a low altitude.
ArduCopter 2.9 is now in the mission planner and the downloads area!
The major improvement is we use inertial navigation to improve altitude hold. This increased reliance on the accelerometers means you must do some additional set-up before flying:
1. Perform the new accelerometer calibration in the mission planner (video). The auto-trim metho has also changed (video).
2. Add vibration dampening foam between your frame and the APM. Some suggested materials: DuBro, gel, hk foam.
3. If upgrading from 2.8.1, modify the throttle and altitude PID values:
Here is the list of major changes (a more detailed list can be found in the release notes):
As per usual PIDs are optimised for the 3DR/jDrones quad with 850 motors and 10" props. If you're using more powerful motors/props and are seeing bad flight behaviour in stabilize, start by turning down Rate Roll P in 25% steps.
Special thanks to our testing team lead Marco and the dedicated bunch on the 2.8.1 release thread who put their copters at risk while testing the pre-release version. Some of their videos are here: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Please feel free to report issues you find in the discussion below and/or add them to the issues list.
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Kieran: I can't replicate any problem on any of the copters I've set up with this build. What APM board are you using?
There is an know unresolved issue to be able to play Vimeo videos in Windows/IE10. Is there a way you could publish your videos on Youtube or some other universally accessible video streaming service ?
Great job guys!! I have been flying 2.9 today and everything seems very good. thank you very much to everybody that helped.
I do have one question, I have been reading through the new parameters, and one I cant seem to find is WP_LOITER_RAD, I have looked to try to find what its renamed to but cant seem to find it. Is it still there?
2.9 is great.... everything I tested works well..
How come in Loiter my copter looks like its having a wank up there.....
It seem like every time a gps pos comes in it Jimmies around +-4 deg and does not go anywhere... like 1/sec or 2..
Its staying in the right spot no problem, but whats with all the wanking.... this started like around 2.5 and I keep
hopeing it would go away...
Eddie Weeks
oh... and as handcock says... "Good Job"
Are you using an official 3DR APM 2.5? (Some of the clones aren't detected correctly). If so, try reloading the code.
Hey guys,
Already need help with the new firmware 2.9...
Don't know exactly what happened, but when my copter is on a level surface, the artificial horizon is not level and is leaning to the right; so when I take off, the copter immediately rolls or leans right.
How do I reset the APM2.5 board to level again?
I attempted to use the Arducopter level in the Mission Planner and followed the instructions to calibrate the accelerometer; but when I go to the flight data screen, the artificial horizon is still leaning to the right.
My quad survived all the upgrades from 2.1 to 2.8.1.
But no luck with 2.9. Loiter worked but quad was very busy making constantly small corrections. Alt Hold seemed to work fine but then the rear two motors dipped slowly and the quad crashed. Two broken arms and 1 prop...
Log Download button in planner just responds with "Error opening comport"
if no change in 2.9 try to maintain full throttle down full rudder left for 10 15" to recalibrate or preflight calibration in pickup list in flight data -> action panel - do action ...
Had to dump the log from the CLI and copy/paste into a txt file. Hope the format is digestible (and that it is the correct log). Thanks to anyone having a look a the log.


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Do you ever happen upon a project when you originally had something else in mind? That's exactly what happened with this beachy ombre monogram! I had something else in mind, but the project changed along the way and this is what I ended up with:
I'd recently thrown away all our plastic plates, and I didn't want to contaminate my watercolor palette with acrylics, so I played around a bit and realized it is completely possible to paint an ombre effect without mixing the paint ahead of time!
It's easiest if you have two or three brushes, but the effect can be accomplished with a single brush if you work quickly. Of course, I added some tiny shells and a starfish to my letter, but everyone knows I love the beachy vibe! If this isn't your thing, it's very easy to modify the colors and accents to suit your personal style.
Materials needed for painting an ombre monogram
- A wood letter! Mine is 9.5″ high and came from a local craft store. Similar letters usually easy to find at pretty much any craft store. If you can't find any locally, check with Woodcrafter. I shop with them a lot and they have fantastically prompt service!
- Two colors of acrylic craft paint. I used turquoise and white.
- One or more paint brushes. You could use a foam brush, but for this project I prefer a flat "regular" paintbrush. Use one that is at least 1/2″ wide, preferably larger.
- Wax paper or a teflon crafting mat to protect your work surface.
- Shells or other decorations (optional)
- Hot glue. I recommend a top hot glue gun tips & tricks!
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How to make an easy ombre monogram
Protect your work surface!
Add paint to your letter. You don't need to add both at once like I show (and you probably don't need as much as I put on my letter, either! It turned out to be a bit too much and I had to wipe some off on the wax paper); you can just add the darker color on the bottom part of the letter.
Brush the paint up to cover the bottom 2/3 of the letter, making sure you also paint the sides (this is why it's important to protect your work surface and why a flat brush works better than a foam one). Work quickly and use enough paint that it is still damp when you finish painting.
Quickly wash your brush and dry it with paper towels, or grab a clean brush. Paint the top portion of your letter white, or whatever your lighter color is, then begin dragging the white paint down. Work quickly so that the lower paint color is still wet enough to blend! If a lot of your darker color gets on the brush, wipe it clean on a paper towel before going back into the white paint in order to prevent the top from becoming too mixed. Again, make sure you paint the sides.
To keep your letter from sticking to the wax paper, cut a new, clean piece of paper and carefully transfer the letter before it has a chance to dry and stick.
After the letter is dry, you can either use it as-is or decorate!
I recommend playing around with your decorative items a bit before gluing them in place. When you're happy with the way things look, grab your glue gun!
Enjoy your lovely new beachy ombre monogram!
As I mentioned above, this project would be easy to modify for a different decor scheme. You could make it rustic with twine or sola flowers, more sweet with artificial blooms, or just leave it painted without additional decoration. There are so many possibilities!
What colors and theme would you choose for a monogram letter?
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Foota Hype has launched a GoFundMe account for social media users to assist in replacing his mobile device.
The outspoken Dancehall selector revealed over the weekend that his phone was damaged and is preventing him from during his normal Instagram live sessions.
Foota, whose given name is Oniel Thomas, launched the GoFundMe page with a target of US$1000.
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- Jio 309 plan has been removed from list of prepaid recharges
- Users need to pay security deposit to get postpaid connections now
- Post-FUP speed for Jio prepaid & postpaid plans now reduced to 64kbps
Jio has made its tariff revision official, putting up the new plans on its website. While the price hike of the Rs. 399 recharge pack to Rs. 459 is the highlight of the tariff revision, there is another shocker the list plans on the website has revealed. The Rs. 309 Jio pack that provides 1GB data per day for 56 days has been eliminated from the list of prepaid recharges. Now the cheapest option for prepaid Jio users looking for 1GB data per day is Rs. 399, which is roughly 30 percent more expensive than the Rs. 309 pack.
Another major change is that users who exhaust their quota of daily high-speed Internet will now get Internet access at 64kbps speed, half of the 128kbps Jio offered till now. These changes are part of a tariff revision Jio promised last week while announcing its Diwali cashback offer.
Jio's new postpaid plans
For postpaid users, the rude shock seems to be curtailed validity, as all plans now have a validity of 1 billing cycle (30 days) only. Before this tariff revision, Jio offered validities of up to three months with its postpaid plans. Moreover, there is a security deposit with each postpaid plan now, and post-FUP speed will be 64kbps.
Moving to the plans now, the Rs. 309 plan still remains in the postpaid listing, with 30GB data doled out at 1GB per day; the security deposit for the pack is Rs. 400. Next is the Rs. 409 pack, with Rs. 500 deposit and 20GB data without any daily restrictions on consumption. The Rs. 459 plan doesn't seem to be an option for postpaid users.
Next up is the Rs. 509 Jio plan with Rs. 600 deposit and 2GB data per day, totalling 60GB. If you want 3GB daily data, there's the new Rs. 799 pack with Rs. 950 security deposit. The most expensive postpaid plan is the Rs. 999 postpaid plan, which gives customers 60GB data without any daily limits and is available with security deposit of Rs. 1,150.
Jio's new prepaid plans
The Rs. 399 plan under the new tariff regime offers 1GB data and unlimited calls, free SMSes, and access to Jio apps, with a validity of 70 days. At this price, the company offered 84-day validity till now. Now it is the Rs. 459 recharge that offers 84-day validity, 1GB 4G data per day, and other freebies. The validity of the Rs. 509 plan has also been reduced from 56 days to 49 days, with high-speed data still capped at 2GB per day.
In high-value recharges, the data cap of the Rs. 999, Rs. 1,999, and Rs. 4,999 has been reduced as well, while their validities remain the same at 90 days, 180 days, and 360 days, respectively. The Rs. 999 recharge pack now offers 60GB data instead of 90GB, and Rs. 1,999 plan gives 125GB data, not 155GB. Similarly, Jio subscribers will get 350GB data with the Rs. 4,999 pack, down 30GB from the earlier 380GB. The Rs. 9,999 plan – the most expensive the company offered till now – seems to have been eliminated altogether.


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Last week, Jalapeno Cycling's owner, Kathryn Cumming, was invited to compete in the World Cup in Bern, which is a special treat as only a limited amount of racers from each country are allowed to participate. The culture, environment, and level of competition are far different than a local race, or even a standard American UCI race. Today, Kate writes about what it was like to head to Europe to race against the best in the world.
words by Kathryn Cumming, title photo by Elisa Haumesser.
Andrew and I were excited to travel to Switzerland. The opportunity to race a World Cup doesn't come around often, but the location of this event also played a big role in our decision to attend. We try to take advantage of exploring everywhere we go, and a quick Google search of the Old World city of Bern had us convinced that this was going to be an awesome trip!
I must admit that I was intimidated looking at the start list. I had only watched several of the top contenders on TV, and I still remember spectating in awe as Marianne Vos won the World Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. Vos is a legend and being on course with her was going to be special but brutal.
There are plenty of races at home where I still get my butt kicked, but the best in the world were converging on Bern, Switzerland, and it was going to be worthwhile to check it out. Fields that deep have a way of pushing me to my limit. The energy that accompanies these deep athletic efforts carries well beyond the event itself, and I find myself striving to be better. The intensity and drive is contagious.
My experience racing World Cups is limited, but the feel of racing a European World Cup is very different than racing an American World Cup. Unless you are at the front of the field (which I am not in a World Cup), American World Cups feel more like a local race. You know who you are battling and it's mostly known factors. Often the races play out as expected. On the other hand, in European World Cups, there is an unknown to many of the competitors, and it forces you to be on your toes for the entire race.
It was helpful to see some familiar faces during the pre-ride, and Katie Compton's husband, Mark Legg, was kind enough to offer support and advice for the American women throughout the weekend.
Our first success of race day came when Andrew and I scored a great parking spot. Parking in the UCI lots in Europe can be an ordeal, as the spaces are tight and limited and everything is being guarded by European mechanics and team managers. Most areas are covered in a haze of cigarette smoke. Each team setup even has ashtrays for the support staff; it seems a little counterproductive for an athletic-focused event.
Much like the World Cup in France and those in America, the environment around the race was upbeat, with smiling faces and cheering families. The course was like one big playground, with drainage ditches, bunny hopping, and ramps. Europe has been dry all fall, and the gravel and grass seemed more like dust in many areas. It was going to be FAST!
After Andrew and I watched the Junior Men's start, the rest of my day became consumed with self talk. The start was so fast I stood in awe. This race was going to be as fast as they come and I needed to remind myself that I deserved to be there.
During my warm-up on the trainer, I played through some of my racing successes in my head, a necessary positive reinforcement that I could handle the speed.
After receiving my call-up, I went full Euro-mode and proceeded to cram my front wheel between the riders in front of me on the starting grid. While we remain in orderly lines in the US, in Europe you fight for every millimeter before the light even turns green. Our eight-row starting grid was probably condensed to four rows. My handlebars were between the hips of the riders in front of me, elbows out, ready to go.
About thirty seconds or so before the start, they cut the music and started playing a heart beat loudly over the speakers. Nothing like growing the tension. You could visibly see the shoulders of riders tighten up. I kept breathing trying to relax. The start was long and there would be plenty of time to move up.
The light turned green and I found my pedal right away. It finally felt like all of my top-end power work paid off as I snuck through every opening I could find. I had to take advantage of gaps or else they would close instantly. We turned on to the gravel with speed, and rocks were flying everywhere. I kept sprinting to move up every time I saw an opening. Next we hopped a curb onto a grass straightaway filled with rock gardens. It was a pure drag race to maintain power through the bumps and avoid the booby traps waiting to claim a tire or wheel.
We hopped the drainage ditch and I heard a handful of clangs, several carbon wheels didn't survive. We then hit the dusty off-camber climbs. They were steep and slippery and I had dismounted and was running with traffic before I even hit the first of the three climbs. In an effort to gain spots, I was running downhill as fast as possible, desperately grabbing the wooden stake at the bottom with my left hand to slow myself in time.
Racers were battling for every corner like it was the last on course. A half lap in my mouth already had the metallic taste of blood. This was going to be crazy.
The pace did not slow, and at one point I remember thinking "How is everyone riding that section so fast," then I had to remember that I was racing in a European World Cup. There was nowhere to hide your weaknesses.
For the first time ever in a race, I desperately drafted through the start/finish chute. I frantically chased down the wheels in front of me when I hit the pavement, thinking this was my only chance at survival. As soon as I caught the wheels, I had to tell myself "BREATHE, BREATHE."
I felt great on the power sections and through the corners, but chasing on after the bunny hopping and loose, rutted corners eventually took its toll. I started moving backwards in the field. The tank was pretty empty and all of the downhill running and sprinting were making my quads feel like they could seize up at any minute.
For the first time in probably five years, I rolled through the finish feeling proud that I made the lead lap. The race truly made every crit and road race I have done in the last several years feel slow, and with Marianne Vos leading the charge, I was excited to have kept the time gap from her to me somewhat reasonable.
I knew I would not be going to Europe to score some incredible result. This opportunity was all about racing against the best in the world. Although, I must admit, with a bit more training of my weaknesses, I would love another crack at that field.
It was helpful to have complete confidence in my bike. While the course may have looked like a road race, there were lots of rough, bumpy sections, several loose and dusty off cambers, ruts, and steep climbs. Furthermore, we were hitting course obstacles at faster speeds than I thought possible. The risk factor was high. My Sage PDXCX held its line through everything and then responded to each acceleration. It played mountain bike, road bike, and cross bike without missing a beat. While I was exhausted after the race, my body did not feel thrashed from the bike, just from the intensity.
Thinking about the race still gets me excited. Being surrounded by the top level of competition and having to fight for every spot was so much fun!
Cyclocross racing is short and I would not have it any other way. While it can be enjoyable to see how long and far your body can go, my preference is to be fully consumed by the event. Every pedal stroke, every line, every heartbeat, and every breath seem to matter during a cyclocross race, and I find myself wanting more of this each week.
I am blown away by the support I received from our community, both in Bern and from afar. Bikes bring people together in a special way, and the text messages, emails, and words of encouragement really hit home.


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SOAPnet Nets Prime Soaps
SOAPnet is buying up a new breed of soap operas, acquiring reruns of Spelling Television's prime-time soap operas Beverly Hills: 90210 and Melrose Place from Paramount Domestic Television.
SOAPnet will pay an estimated $9 million for the rights to the shows.
Melrose Place will air weekdays at 6 p.m. starting Sept. 13. 90210, which has been running on FX, will move to SOAPnet in fall 2005.


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Through wildlife rehabilitation and public education, Cascades Raptor Center fosters
a connection between people and birds of prey. Our goal is to help the human part of
natural community learn to value, understand, and honor the role of wildlife in
preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
Rehabilitation and release of orphaned, sick, and injured wildlife, primarily birds of
prey (raptors), using the highest standards of medical treatment and care, and the best
facilities possible.
Public Education designed to enhance the awareness, respect, appreciation, and care of
the earth and all its inhabitants so critical for a balanced and healthy planet. CRC
uses live, permanently disabled/non-releasable birds, along with visual media and
written material, to create a positive, first-hand experience of wildlife through
on-site visits to the Nature Center and off-site presentations and exhibits at
schools and public events.
Nestled on a wooded hillside in south Eugene, this nature center and wildlife hospital
specializes in birds of prey. Over 60 resident birds of 33 native species are on
display, from pygmy owls to bald and golden eagles
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019 at 1:00pm
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Veneta, OR
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 at 9:30am
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abra cadabra , hocus pocus ,leapin lizards, shazaam, poofy and Bait.
I made eight. Good Luck and Ride Safe
I only count seven in that picture, there is one who is one of us. Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, he's even got himself a carry permit that he uses.
I make mine out of the lifesize diplays they use in stores to advertise nascar and sportsdrinks. I always get funny looks at the shooting range though.


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It is likely that Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Project Morpheus are first to spring to mind. At a push the Samsung Gear VR might even enter your thoughts. One device we are pretty sure that you will not recall is the Homido. It is basically a superior version of Google Cardboard, the search giant's low-cost VR platform designed to work with a fold-out cardboard mount.
The Homido is made of plastic, and as a result is far more studied and more comfy to use. Around the rear of the headset you will find a soft foam cushion that sits between your eyes and the headset, which makes it comfy to wear for longer periods of time. The Homido's design is it is defining quality.
It is made from a sturdy plastic that has a matte finish, which gives it a premium feel. Nevertheless, a second strap is contained too, which runs from the top of the headset to the back of the headband.
The issue with the Homido's design is that. like Google Cardboard, it isn't possible to use if you require glasses until they are specially slim and narrow. The Homido Player allows you to watch 360-degree videos from YouTube, iTunes and elsewhere.
Of course, it does not come with any videos itself, so you will have to search them out online or buy some. You can download two apps called Homido Center and Homido Player to kickstart your VR experience.
Headsets such as Google Cardboard and the Samsung Gear VR specialty a touch-sensitive button on the side that enables you to interact with the games by connecting to your smartphone via NFC or Bluetooth.
It is a good VR effort, but the inflated price and lack of input button make the Homido a one trick pony. You can only be a bystander in VR for so long.


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Regular multi sports session across Somerset which are open to all abilities & disabilities. Somerset Apache Stealers are affiliated to Special Olympics GB and offer people with a learning disability the opportunity to acquire new skills, try new sports and the opportunity to take part in competition as well as regular sporting sessions.
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At Mindr, we talk a lot about the joys and challenges of becoming and being moms. And we draw so much inspiration, both in the big picture and the little details, from the strong women who did it before us. Today, the Mindr team shares our thoughts about our own mama bears, and the ways they have shaped us.
Sarah Lux-Lee, Founder
My mama's name is: Ora
Her most inspiring quality is: Her stoicism and determination. My mum has been through some real ups and downs in life, and she always, always, gets up with a spring in her step. That's a really special quality, and one I hope to emulate and pass on to my daughter Ella.
I see her in myself when: I convince someone to do something (and that it was their idea.)
We occasionally disagree about: Whether I will or will not be cold without a sweater.
If we could do one thing together, it would be: Cocktails and a Broadway musical, which has become our classic girls' night when she comes to visit NYC.
Rebecca Abramson, Operations
My mama's name is: Naomi
Her most inspiring quality is: Her fierce support of her daughters. I really think she would scale a building if she thought it would help one of us - and she's terrified of heights.
I see her in myself when: I take on the role of carer and nurturer with my family and friends. Everyone always feels welcome, comfortable, and well fed in her house, and I try to act the same way.
We occasionally disagree about: Clothes - she always knows when something will look good off the hanger, even when I argue with her about trying it on all the way to the fitting room.
If we could do one thing together, it would be: Cook! She loves to share her amazing recipes, but refuses to write them down (and insists there are no real recipes). The only way to learn is to do it together!
Sarah Gibbs, Editorial
My mama's name is: Connie
Her most inspiring quality is: The unwavering support she has for her children. She has always done everything in her power to help my sister, brother and I whenever we need it. She definitely has our back!
I see her in myself when: In how I parent my two children. I'm starting to realize more and more how much I learned from my mother and her parenting style.
We occasionally disagree about: Where to travel for family vacations. I'm more adventurous and like to try new locales. She likes to spend time relaxing in her favorite places.
If we could do one thing together, it would be: A trip to our favorite beach filled with lots of shopping!
Ali Feldhausen, rESEARCH iNTERN
My mama's name is: Jil.
Her most inspiring quality is: Jil is the best connector. She has this incredible ability to bring people together and make everyone feel welcome.
I see her in myself when: I create overly ambitious plans and come up with a million different ideas. Jil is so full of ideas!
We occasionally disagree about: I am not always the best communicator, so sometimes she gets frustrated with me when I am not clear about my plans, like where in the world I am currently living.
If we could do one thing together, it would be: We would most definitely be playing tennis together or eating, one of those two.
Alexis Barad-Cutler, Social Correspondent
My mama's name is: Iris
Her most inspiring quality is: Her gift for storytelling and knowing how to make a roomful of people laugh.
I see her in myself when: I laugh at a dirty joke.
We occasionally disagree about: Whether a dirty joke was appropriate to have been shared in the first place.
If we could do one thing together, it would be: Having brunch at a nice place where the thermostat is set exactly to her liking and then browsing some stores together. We're pretty simple.
Got some thoughts to share about your own mama? Drop them in the comments.


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The new Canton location of Bonchon, a New York-based chain known for its South Korean-styled fried chicken, quietly opened for the first time Tuesday after months of anticipation.
But despite the 2 p.m. soft opening going unannounced, the restaurant soon received a flood of orders, according to Bonchon's Baltimore-area developer Gregory Trepetin.
"We were literally slammed on Tuesday, which I have no idea how the word spread," said Trepetin, who is also a manager at the Canton location. The restaurant, which seats around 85 people, received 127 orders between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., he said.
The Canton Bonchon is in a soft-opening period, Trepetin said, during which it will be open for limited hours (typically 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on days decided by the staff. A grand opening date has not yet been set.
Until Bonchon settles into its regular hours (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday), the restaurant will have a sign on its door letting customers know whether it will be open that day, Trepetin said.
He is focused on getting his staff situated and ready to accommodate the anticipated high demand in the coming weeks.
"I don't care how big the restaurant is. ... Take the best restaurant in Baltimore and line the people up and give them 127 orders in 30 minutes, they might have a problem," Trepetin said.
"It can very easily get completely out of hand, so we have to scale it down."
Bonchon was originally aiming to open in Canton by September. Those plans were delayed due to logistics, additional preparation and agreements with the city, Trepetin said.
The restaurant, located at the end unit of Canton's Broom Factory building at 3500 Boston St., hinted at the opening on its Facebook page Jan. 31.
"I know that you have been waiting for a very long time for us to open. I promise you that we are literally days away from that. We will open our doors and finally get to meet all of you as soon as we are 100%, because anything else simply not acceptable," the post said. "I do not think we will be ready this Wednesday. I hope you understand and appreciate that we rather take a little more time than compromise anything at all."
The full Bonchon menu — which includes fried chicken wings, drumsticks and strips, as well as Asian-fusion dishes like bibimbap, bulgogi and pork buns — will be available during the soft-opening period. However, delivery and take-out will not be offered until after the grand opening. The restaurant is also waiting for the city to approve its liquor license, Trepetin said.
Trepetin asked for patience as the restaurant works out its kinks.
"I'm glad that we're welcomed and I'm glad everyone's excited. Once we've got it smooth, we're going to [host the grand opening]," he said.
The Canton location is the sixth Bonchon in Maryland, joining restaurants in Ellicott City, Frederick, Germantown, Hyattsville and Rockville. A location in Waldorf is also "coming soon," according to the Bonchon website, and Trepetin said there are plans to expand to Owings Mills.
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After several days of oppressive heat, now the the air is somehow the perfect temperature. The stars were out in their finest shimmer tonight, and the night sky so honestly navy that it hurts just to see how true it is.
And earlier this evening, in conjunction with the Starry Night, I cleaned the house, so everything smells nice and tidy. We had a couple of friends over for the link up, and to drum. One of them even brought a mandolin :-)
And, to top a perfect evening off- I'm sitting here listening to La Boheme in the nearly exhausted candlelight, drinking Sleepy Time Tea, which is supposed to help me fall asleep (important, since I have to get up for school in a little while).
Anyways, the whole moment is just overwhelmingly beautiful, I had to share.
Oh, and that's not all... I did some NSF research tonight and found out just how much money has been put into Anthropology research in the past 4 years, and it's unbelievable. Millions just from the NSF. So, of course that put me in a good mood. And I'm a little bit ecstatic because I got two (glowing) letters of recommendation today (from Bill Hemme & Hilary Flower) for my packet to the Smithsonian. (!!!!!!) (Does your heart nearly beat out of your chest at that? Mine does.)
This is going to require a trip to FedEx, which I have been steadily avoiding since late last August, but I'm going to have to do it. I will keep you updated.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- VA Linux Systems blasted off with a staggering rise of 698 percent as the technology specialist set a new opening day record for initial public offerings Thursday.
The white-hot Silicon Valley firm lnux closed at 239 1/4, an eightfold gain over its offering price of $30 per share, on volume of 7.8 million shares.
The stock opened at more than 10 times its $30 price at 320 and then held on to most of its gains through the final trades of the blistering session.
"I think the word 'monster' comes to mind," said Mark Specker, analyst with SoundView. "Wall Street believes the market for single-purpose applications based on Linux is very large."
He predicted other Linux players will speed up plans to go public.
"There are cycles where different things come into vogue in the IPO market, and right now it's Linux," said Steve Tuen, IPO Value Monitor's research director. "Some of these seem to have a life of their own."
VA Linux Systems took over the No. 1 spot as the biggest first-day performer of all time.
Until Thursday, the following IPOs occupied the top five spots, as recorded by CommScan Analytics:
Theglobe.com TGLO, +8.11% debuted Nov. 13, 1998, with a gain of 606 percent. That's followed by a 525 percent gain by Foundry Networks fdry in a Sept. 28 IPO. Cobalt Networks cobt had a first-day jump of 482 percent on Nov. 5. MarketWatch.com ", publisher of the CBS.MarketWatch.com financial-news site, is next, with a run-up of 474 percent on Jan. 15. And Akamai Technologies AKAM, +0.19% rose 458 percent on Oct. 29.
Indications of VA Linux's immense strength came in the last three days when it nearly tripled its projected range from its $11-to-$13 level. It first jacked up its pricing estimate to $21 to $23, and then a second time to $28 to $30 as investors piled on.
VA Linux Systems is the third stock to see a huge run-up in its estimated price range this week, following the example of Agency.com acom and FreeMarkets fmkt. See related story.
It raised $132 million by selling 4.4 million shares via lead underwriter CS First Boston.With about 39.7 million shares outstanding, the company is already sporting a market cap of nearly $10 billion.
Linux craze
Linux is an open-source operating system often used in Web servers. It's seen as faster and cheaper than Microsoft's MSFT, -1.63% Windows NT. VA Linux is certainly capitalizing on the belief that Linux can compete effectively against Microsoft's widely adopted offerings.
The Sunnyvale, Calif., hardware maker is following in the high-flying path of software maker Red Hat rhat. Red Hat debuted Aug. 11 at $14 per share and has since zoomed to 283.
Tuen compared VA Linux Systems to another hot IPO, Cobalt Networks cobt, because both build hardware that operates on Linux.
"The future of the industry looks very bright," Red Hat Chairman Bob Young told CBS MarketWatch. "The investment community is recognizing this. VA Linux is a great hardware story against proprietary Unix vendors such as Sun Microsystems SUNW, +0.36%, Hewlett-Packard hwp and Silicon Graphics SGI, +0.00%.
VA Linux Systems' revenue has ballooned to $17.7 million in 1999, up from $5.6 million in 1998; its customer base surged to 1,100 from 550 in the same period. Backers include Sequoia Capital and Intel INTC, -0.96%.
Meanwhile, another player in the Linux universe rallied higher on its second day of trading.
Andover.net andn added 14 1/8 to 77 1/2. On Wednesday, it zoomed to 63 3/8, a gain of 252 percentfrom its $18 price, on volume of 9 million shares.
The Acton, Mass., Web site operator for Linux users sold 4 million shares with lead underwriter W.R. Hambrecht.
It was priced via a Dutch auction, a system that pegs prices to what investors are willing to pay, rather than having the investment bankers gauge only institutional interest. Salon.com SALN, -50.00% debuted in this manner earlier this year. Priced at $10.50, the online magazine's stock was down 1/4 to 6 7/16 on Thursday.
Sharon Smith, a spokeswoman for W.R. Hambrecht, confirmed that the auction process would have led to a $24-a-share price. "There was a lot of demand for this, but $24 was above the expected range. It would have possibly meant refiling."
Andover.net thus priced at the top of its $15-to-$18 range and then promptly took off.
Its connection to the hot Linux sector appears to have helped it overcome the stigma -- in some Wall Street pros' eyes -- of the Dutch auction.
Shares of Primedia PRM, +0.00% jumped 12.6 percent, or 1 11/16, to 15 1/16 on plans to explore an initial public offering or other financing for its Internet businesses.
Chairman and CEO Tom Rogers said the media firm plans to trade advertising inventory for stakes in Internet companies. It's also eyeing a possible IPO.
Rogers tapped Michael Jeffrey, an executive at NBC Interactive nbci, as vice president for new-media development.
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Pets.com ipet filed for a $100 million initial public offering with lead underwriter Merrill Lynch.
The company has been carving out a brand name for itself with TV commercials featuring a hand-held puppet touting the e-commerce site.
The San Francisco-based company calls itself a leading retailer of pet products offering information on pets and their care.
Shares of Lycos lcos rose on reports that it plans to launch an initial public offering for a joint venture with Germany's Bertelsmann in Europe.
A report in the Financial Times indicated that Lycos aims take Lycos Europe public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Shares added 8 3/8 to 85 9/16.
Redwood City., Calif., sporting goods e-tailer Fogdog Inc. fogd closed at 13 1/8, atop its $11 offering price. Shares opened at $19 and cooled off on volume of 10.7 million.
In a sign of strength, the company priced its 6 million-share offering at $11, above its $8-to-$10 range. CS First Boston is the lead underwriter on the deal.
Nike NKE, +0.57% owns a 12 percent stake in Fogdog, which sells the footwear giant's products and other sports gear online.
Fogdog rang up $1.1 million in revenue and a loss of $5.5 million in the first six months of the year vs. $365,000 and a loss of $916,000 in the year-ago period.
E-commerce IPOs are increasingly rare, though they once proliferated in the new-issues sector; the category cooled after 1-800-Flowers FLWS, -2.37% fell below its offering price in its summertime debut.
Wedding service site TheKnot knot debuted at $10 last week and is now trading in the $12 range. But HealthCentral hcen sank below its $11 offering price earlier this week. It's now at 8 5/8.
Jazztel, Preview, Agency.com
Jazztel JAZZ, -1.22% tripled with a close of 59 15/16 on volume of 9.3 million.
The company priced its $158 million IPO at $17.45 a share as the Spanish telecom player debuted with lead underwriter Goldman Sachs.
Preview Systems prvw fell 8 1/4 to 75 1/2. On Wednesday, it nearly quadrupled its $21 price with a rise to 83 3/4 on volume of 7 million shares.
Agency.com acom dropped 10 9/16 to 65 7/16 Thursday. On Wednesday, it closed at 76, a gain of 192.3 percent over its $26 price on volume of 8.2 million shares.
NetRatings, Classic Communications
NetRatings ntrt gave up 1 13/16 to 26 3/16. On Wednesday, it closed at 28, a 65 percent gain over its $17 price.
Austin, Texas, cable TV operator Classic Communications clsc dipped 1 7/16 to 28 7/8. On Wednesday, it closed at 30 5/16, a solid gain of 21.3 percent over its $25 price.


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Diabetes Home > Generic Humulin N
There are currently no generic Humulin N (NPH insulin) products available. "Biologic" medications, such as Humulin N, are regulated by different laws and rules than most other medications. These laws prevent any generic versions of these medications from being manufactured in the United States. It is not clear whether generic Humulin N will ever be available.
Humulin® N (NPH insulin) is a non-prescription diabetes medication. It is an intermediate-acting form of insulin used to help control blood sugar. Compared to regular human insulin, Humulin N is designed to work start working more slowly, produce a lower (and later) peak, and have a longer duration of action.
Humulin N is made by Eli Lilly and Company. Although it is a fairly old medication, there are no generic versions of Humulin N (or any other insulins) available.
At this point, there are no generic insulin medications in the United States. Humulin N is considered a "biologic" medication that is regulated by different rules and laws than most other medications. At this point, generic biologics, including generic Humulin N, are not allowed to be manufactured in the United States. Currently, legislation is underway that may change the laws concerning generic biologics (including insulin), but it is not clear when (or even if) this may happen.
No -- NPH insulin is the active ingredient in Humulin N (as well as other insulins) but is not a generic version of it. What can be confusing is that, oftentimes, the active ingredient of a drug is referred to as the "generic name." The generic name is different from a generic version of a medicine. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent, and another company besides the original manufacturer must make the product.


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Just in the collection! Very stylish and beautifully finished 14 carat gold ring set with 14 brilliant cut diamonds of 0.01ct each. The circular design set with the diamonds is timeless and very classy. The pictures do not do the ring justice as the sparkling of diamonds cannot be captured in a picture. Matching earrings and pendant are also available and can be found in our collection!
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The word entrepreneur sounds more glamorous than it is. What we are talking about is a person who creates a business in order to make a profit or even to make a living. Spaniards have been doing this since the beginning of time but the crisis has woken up the hidden spirit of entrepreneurship among the unemployed, just as it has in other countries since the start of the recession in 2007.
This means that we've been forced into thinking for ourselves in order to survive. New businesses are arising from the imperative circumstances instead of a real opportunity in the market –around the 29.4% of the total in Spain. Is this the right path to follow?
According to the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index, a new study measuring and ranking the entrepreneurial ecosystems for 120 countries around the world, the United States tops the list while Spain occupies 32nd position. The list takes into consideration how easy it is for a startup business to start and do well in a country. It includes access to funding, entrepreneurship culture, tax and regulation, education and training, the number of procedures necessary to start a business and the cost of following through with those procedures. Thirty second is a relatively low ranking considering most of our European neighbors occupy most of the top quartile. Comtemplating the awful state of our economy and employment market with no signs of improvement, can we afford to be poorly organized and weak in this area? Surely creating an environment where entrepreneurs and their new businesses can flourish will create jobs, wealth and prosperity for our country?
Maze of bureaucracy
Anyone who thinks have a business idea in Spain is a challenge is wrong. The true challenge in this country is jumping the bureaucracy walls, becoming a legal entity. The first contact with administration is usually a caos, frighteningly expensive –it can arise till 6.000 euros– and takes a long time – it can take up to and exceeding 9 months to open a business premise although the average time of constitution is 23 days. In Spain we have expert committees for almost everything, but it seems that nobody has been given the responsibility to find an effective employment model that works in our current economic situation. We have a legal system that is often difficult for legal experts to understand new laws and in the same way, we have a complicated process to start a business which takes the energy, focus and time away from entrepreneurs in the most critical part of the new businesses life. We must follow the countries at the top of this list such as the United States, Canada, Australia, UK and Sweden. We need to make it administratively easy for an entrepreneur to start a business with clear understanding.
"Try to keep bureaucracy to a minimum. Business, as well as life, should be fun"
Richard Brason
Tax, regulation and policy
The unemployment rate of Spain is 26% including a youth unemployment rate of 54%. Andalucía has the highest unemployment rate for any region in the EU at 36.3%. In total we have more than 6 million people who cannot find work. We have reacted to this by increasing sales tax and personal income tax to pay the unemployed people. Our unemployment benefits system provides incentives for workers and employers to increase labour market turnover and at the same time we protect the worker so much that we make it difficult to fire inefficient employees therefore creating a deterrent for businesses to hire new staff, or even to start in business in the first place.
Do we not look to thriving economies and see how they foster entrepreneurship? How about we create tax incentives for new businesses? Not only corporate tax incentives but low employer and employee taxes for new businesses so that we help these businesses to reduce the unemployment rate whilst at the same time helping them to grow in their early stages of business.
Do our strict employment laws deter employers from employing?
It is estimated that only 60% of employed people in Spain are on a permanent employed contract which of course creates a level of uncertainty and insecurity for many of the 40%. We know that businesses that commit to their employees are rewarded with higher levels of effort, loyalty and productivity but the current employment laws are so strict that they act against the worker by making the employer cautious and reluctant to hire in the first place. In turn, in the work place we have created an environment that does not incentivise staff to develop and improve let alone achieve excellence and prosper. Instead the work culture has become a place to be motivated just enough to get by.
Whilst the labour laws should protect workers from discrimination and unlawful firing, they should make it easy for businesses to hire and fire which will without doubt improve our employment figures and make it easier for new businesses to start up.
Failure means risking, attempting, trying and learning
In a recent search carried out GFK Institute, the main barrier to set up a business is fear of failure (79.4% of respondents) which is understood as a loss of social and professional reputation, disappointment of family and lack of second opportunity. Whereas some countries like the United States show really positive attitude to failure, in Spain failure is defined as a stigma in the same way other Mediterranean territories like Italy:
Immediately you become a loser
We need to recognize that the greatest entrepreneurs are willing to takes risks and fail in order to get closer to success. The CEO of Dropbox famously said, "Don't worry about failure, you only have to be right once" and I'm sure Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Jan Koum would agree. But of course we are not just talking about billion dollar companies, we are encouraging business nature amongst our population, a creativity that is not often rewarded in schools or universities. We are suggesting that if we make it possible for anyone to follow through with their own business, then 47 million minds may produce more successful business ideas than 'a few old heads in Madrid'.
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed."
Michael Jordan
Entrepreneurship is an attitude
Can someone teach you to be entrepreneur? Are you born as an entrepreneur or it can be learned?
Dreams are not included in the education of children in Spain. We are some way from being a nation that encourages children to follow what you love, what excites them, what makes them happy and what they're good at. We are too busy armoring children with the skills and education that we guess will be required by corporate businesses, many years later when they graduate. Labourmarket transformation is only possible when empowering people to do what they really want and love to do. This way we can expand the work life legacy around our new generation. We can coach, guide and reward creativity for ideas.
Universities are not prepared to foster and support the students' business ideas, either to feed the ambition of youth. One of the main differences between US and Spain is 70% of university students want to work for a big company while Americans are willing to become their own bosses. Education has to make 'entrepreneur'a possible answer for the question:
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Access to funding
In Britain the entrepreneurs actively campaigned and eventually, with the help of the UK Government, created a scheme to help young entrepreneurs to get their business ideas off the ground with funding and mentoring. The UK realises that every person in the country is an asset to its future. The next great business, employing hundreds of thousands of people, can come from anyone. Surely it is time that Amancio Ortega claimed the spotlight?
"I'm talking about the power of the ordinary, everyday person to become entrepreneurs and change-makers to set up their own businesses, to seek their own fortune and be in control of their own lives, to say – screw business as usual, we can do it! We can turn things upside down and make a huge difference."
Richard Branson
The best countries at a glance
What should we do in order to give everyone the opportunity to be an entrepreneur? Are we capable to copy and adapt those good practices?
Source: Adapted from EY Entrepreneurship barometer 2013
According to Fátima Bañez, employment and Social Security minister, "self-employed and entrepreneurs are included on the 'roadmap'of the Government". Despite the new law to encourage entrepreneurship (Ley de apoyo a los emprendedores y suinternacionalización) more efforts are needed to create a suitable ecosystem for entrepreneurs and boost new business and consequently restart thenational growth and recover the economy. Entrepreneurship will eventually be a big part of us becoming once again a great nation and a prosperous economy, but instead of waiting in line for our turn, we are citizens need to take full advantage of the new business opportunities.
We are some of the most passionate people on the planet. You only have to look at Spain's ability to organise and execute protests in big numbers to see just how much we care about our future. We are engulfed by our pride. We are proud of our culture and who we are so why do we become defeatist when we no longer have someone to feed us.
Why are we not more independent thinkers? Why do we not take care of ourselves? We do we not take responsibility and ownership of our own future?
"There is only one success- to be able to spend your life in your own way"
Christopher Morley


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Director Mike Reilly has been with Wonder since their first production Micky Flanagans Detour De France (Sky1). Prior to that he series directed the award winning productions Billy Connolly's Big Send Off (ITV) and Fry & Laurie Reunited (UKTV). Other series director credits include Billy Connolly's Route 66 (ITV) and When Piers met Andrew Lloyd Webber (ITV).
As comfortable with crocodiles and chimpanzees as he is celebrities he has also directed numerous natural history productions including Extraordinary Animals, Amongst the Apes with Charlotte Uhlenbroek and Ray Mears: Close Encounters.
As a series producer and director he was responsible for the often-repeated Richard E Grants Hotel Secrets (Sky Atlantic) and counts waiting three days for a cat called Mozart to play the piano as a career highlight.


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Understanding A Home's Patio Potential with WRX Property Group
We here at The Backyard Gnome always try to have our collective finger on the pulse when it comes to patios, and we enjoy knowing everything there is to know Continue reading
Greetings and welcome to our patio section. Here you will find all the resources you need to put together your ideal patio. It's hard to envision a backyard without a patio. Whether you enjoy entertaining guests, or simply like relaxing outdoors, a patio is essential to the process.
The first thing to keep in mind is that furniture is the lifeforce of the patio. What you pick in terms of furniture, decor, or accessories will affect the feel and flow of your patio.
The best way to decide on this front is to ask yourself what you want to use it for. Do you intend on having family and friends over? Do you just want to have an indulgent relaxation and reading spot for yourself? Maybe a bit of both might be nice? Once you've answered these questions, you can take a look more specifically at what furniture to adorn your patio with.
Another important consideration is the number of people you expect (be it yourself, your family, or your guests). Typically, patio furniture varieties are sorted by the number of people they can accommodate, so once you decide on the best use, you can pick out furniture based on the number of people you have in mind. Do be careful, however, as the amount of space in your backyard is also an influencing factor. It's not of much use if there is enough seating but the seats themselves don't fit in the area designated in your backyard.
Last but not least, reconfiguration is key. Having furniture that can be rearranged to suit different occasions improves everyone's patio experience tenfold. This way, seating can be taken out or tucked away depending on the number of guests, tables and surfaces can be shuffled around as needed, and so on. If you can set it up so that your patio can morph to fit the occasion, you will have nothing to worry about. Luckily, a lot of the products we feature are quite flexible in that way and lend themselves to many different types of arrangements.
This includes items such as patio furniture of all shapes and sizes, arbors, chimineas, fire pits, gazebos, labyrinths, patio sets, pergolas, trellises, waterfalls and walkways. All of these are perfect for beautifying your property, which can facilitate social events of all kinds, or ways for you to enjoy your backyard in a more private way, such as with labyrinths and waterfalls. We realize, sometimes you just want to sit out back and enjoy a sunny day in the privacy of your own backyard and that's great too. Whether you like to entertain, or you like to relax in peace, The Gnome got you covered with some seriously great decor to make everything that much better.
Most of the articles in this section are in the form of reviews for various products that we feel are worth a look. Of course, not all patio products are created equal, and our reviews reflect that as well. The Backyard Gnome tries to provide accurate and detailed information on every product, and these types of products are no exception.
Because many of these items can become focal points for your yard, we want to make sure that you get the most accurate information possible on such items.
Since we have a bit of a green thumb, our writers enjoy talking about things like pergolas and trellises. This can incorporate the greenery of your backyard into the patio, which can lead to some spectacular views. We also have a thing for sitting around the fire, which is what chimineas are great for. There are a wide variety of chimineas available, in different styles. Maybe more than you know! Fire, of course, leads to cooking, and we don't know anyone who isn't into good food. Making a pizza over a fire pit at your own home is perhaps one of the great achievements of modern society.
Again, our goal here is to help you make your backyard the best and most beautiful it can be! If you end up making your backyard into a paradise, please send is a picture, and we'll post it for all to see so we can all get more inspired from it with our own ideas. Feel free to have a look around and see what you can find!
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Did you Know?
25/03/1954, On this day ,Mel Ferrer's fiancee ,Audrey Hepburn win the oscar for best actress (for Roman Holiday) over his costar in Lili , Leslie Caron and pick up the priz in New york where she and Ferrer are appear in ondine. Afterwards , they celebrated with drinks at persian room of the Plaza with her most serious oscar rival, From hear to eternity's Deborah Kerr, who was also on broadway at the time in Tea and Sympathy . Three days later, Kerr suffered a second major award loss to Hepburn : The Tony
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I remember the first time I went to play golf and it was really like a comedy of errors. It's like watching a comedian flop on the golf course - whether it was swinging my drive or trying to sink a putt. It was like watching an epileptic having a seizure with a golf club; it's both scary and amusing to people at the same time.
Getting your golf drive swing down cold is one of the hardest parts of golf. This is quite funny because when people watch golf, they're under the arrogant assumption that people are just holding a stick and swinging it against a small ball and that's all there is to the game. They miss out on the fact that the 99% of the results you get with golf actually revolves on your drive swing.
Do not fear
Don't beat yourself up unnecessarily if your golf swing is wobbly. This happens to the very best of us. It doesn't matter whether a person's been playing golf for many years or they just picked up a club recently. Their swing is going to be wobbly and that's perfectly acceptable; there's no shame in that. Don't think that you're an absolute and total loser because your drive swing is off the mark.
Improve Strategy
Let me tell you, even expert golf pros still have some room for improvement; otherwise, if they have a perfect swing, they would be winning pro tournaments every day. Obviously, that's not happening. In fact, if you watch the leader board of typical golf championships, it is actually quite random. There is no predictable winner.
Compete yourself
We're long past the age of Tiger Woods where it seems that he would win every major competition. The game has changed and it just highlights the fact that there are many elements to golf that really can't be mastered. So if you think that you're continuing to struggle with your swing, don't feel too bad; you are hardly alone. This happens to the most.


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A beautiful, well-loved and one owner Nantucket style home bringing to you a sense of both beach and land lover living! This home sits on a dry lot and features an open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings and 2 skylights in living room. Hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Lots of natural light. Beautiful rear deck space to enjoy the outdoors which spans length of home - half screened with 2 skylights-other half exposed with exterior gas line for grilling. Front covered porch area. French doors in both Master bedroom and kitchen, each leading to rear deck. Also featuring: Interior Plantation shutters, granite kitchen counter tops, exterior foundation stone facade. 1 yr HMS warranty included.


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What makes a good teacher?
All good teachers should have great skills, attitudes and qualities. Skills that a good teacher needs is to be, well organised and to be able to encourage their students. Attitudes that a good teacher needs is to have a kind attitude and to have a encouraging attitude. Qualities to make a good teacher is to be trustworthy and understanding.
A good teacher should be well organised. They should be ready before students enter the class. This will show their students to always be organised before coming to school. Another skill that good teachers should have is to be able to encourage their students at all times. Student's should be able to have encouragement by their teachers as much as possible, especially when they need help.
A good teacher needs a kind attitude. Student's shouldn't be afraid to talk to their teachers. A good teacher will have an encouraging attitude as well. Meaning their student's will always receive support and motivation towards learning. They also encourage their students to always do their best so they can have a bright future.
Good teachers have many different qualities. 2 qualities a good teacher needs is being trustworthy and understanding. Teachers should always be trustworthy. If a student needs to talk to a teacher about something happening at home it should stay between them two. Student's should be able to trust their teachers. Teacher's should always be understanding to be able to relate more to their students.
In conclusion I think that all teachers need skills, attitudes and qualities to become a good teacher. I think that Jesus had all these skills, attitudes and qualities because he was an amazing teacher to the apostles and disciples.
In Room 5 for writing, we have been learning about the different qualities, skills and attitudes of what makes a good teacher.


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Our update about the hit-and-run death of young Mikey Espinoza focused on reports that the alleged driver was street-racing at the time of impact. But a number of our readers noted that eleven-year-old Mikey was out at 8 p.m. This implicit criticism earned a sharp rebuke from one person.
Keith A. Badje writes:
8PM! The day before a holiday! How dare an 11 and 14 year old be out in public at that time! For a serious answer: given demographics of the area, there's a good chance the parents have no car. Also, up until maybe 10-15 years ago, it was normal for kids to go out and play without parents around until 9 or 10 at night. Don't blame the victim.
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Who is spreading these staggeringly fattened figures as fee for Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan for the satellite rights of their forthcoming films?
While Hrithik has supposedly been paid Rs. 550 crores for a 5 -film deal, Salman Khan has reportedly snagged a whopping Rs. 1,000 crores deal for 10 films. Both the incredible deals are said to have been done with the Star Network.
However sources close to the development completely dismiss these figures as "wildly exaggerated".
Says a well-informed source, "We don't know who is leaking out these false numbers. They are unrealistic to the point of being preposterous. The stars themselves are certainly not responsible for spreading these unbelievable numbers, as such inflated figures makes them look delusional. These are figures being sneaked in by people who are certain they can get away with it. But anyone with even a basic knowledge of the financial reality of the entertainment world would know how outrageous it is to suggest Rs. 550 crores and Rs. 1000 crores as fees for satellite rights."
This source informs that there are two categories of films purchasable for Satellite. "Category A and Category B depending on the production budget of the film."


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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Malkangiri, Oct 23:
Vigilance sleuths today conducted a raid on the residence of an employee of Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) posted in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
Acting on complaints of amassing disproportionate assets, the anti-corruption wing officials raided the residence of Himansu Sekhar Panda posted as junior engineer of ITDA here. The raids were conducted at five places simultaneously, including in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
According to Vigilance sources, over six bank accounts, two licensed guns, 12 live bullets, gold jewellery, cash, luxury car and scooter has been seized. Bank deposits of over Rs 90 lakh, a residential plot in the name of Panda's wife in Badagada area have been unearthed.
Besides, two triple-storey buildings at CDA Sector-9 in Cuttack and Badagada Brit Colony in Bhubaneswar have also been detected. The officials have estimated the wealth at Rs 2.01 crore.
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ITM Power, UK-based energy storage and clean fuel company, has sold four 250kW electrolyser systems totalling 1MW to three different customers across Australia.
The four deployments represent an important step in entering this significant new territory and will serve as reference plants for ITM Power technology in both the mobility and industrial hydrogen (H2) sectors in Australia. These commercial sales are of standard ITM Power products, optimised and compliant for the territory, which often requires operation in extreme thermal environments.
This is the first step towards building a critical mass of units in Australia so that the company can optimise both commissioning, after-sales support and spares holding.
Dr. Neil Thompson, MD, ITM Power Pty Ltd said, "We are delighted to have secured our first standard product sales in Australia. The roll-out of these units starts to create a critical mass to deploy after-sales support and spares, both of which create customer confidence for future tender opportunities and give ITM Power an early mover advantage in this important new market."
ITM Power CEO, Dr. Graham Cooley, said, "Australia is a very exciting new market for green H2 production and we are pleased to be making these important deployments of reference plants for ITM Power technology. Australia holds significant growth opportunities for us and demonstrates the accelerating momentum in the H2 sector."


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Kingman Turquoise Necklace with Artisan Sterling Beads and Glass Cabochon
Kingman Turquoise Necklace with Artisan Sterling Beads and Glass Cabochon - I have come to the realization that it is time to "use up the good stuff". How many of you have heirloom china or silver in your cabinets that only grace your dining room table on "special" holidays? Life is too short for that! So, I decided to use the most exquisite beads in my stash for the chain portion of this Statement Necklace: Kingman Mine Turquoise. The Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest and highest producing Turquoise Mines in America. It was originally discovered by prehistoric Indians well over 1000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful sky blue color and produces many variations of blue Turquoise. The beautiful nugget-style beads in this necklace measure between 8mm - 9mm and are interspersed with gorgeous sterling silver Bali Beads.
On the other side of my studio is where I keep my growing stash of cabochons. This stunning, handmade made glass cabochon was made by Mikelene Reusse. I cannot get enough of her glass - her colors are intense! The beautiful "flower" appears to be floating on top of clear blue Caribbean waters. I have bezel-set this stunning glass piece of art in sterling silver, and added a tiny 4mm Black onyx cabochon to the bail. The cabochon measures 31mm round (approximately 1 1/4").
Lastly, I added six sterling silver domed beads, which I cut, stamped, and forged from sterling silver sheet. The process for making this sterling silver domed beads is quite labor intensive - but - I think the overall effect is worth the effort.
All metals used in this necklace are .925 sterling silver, which has been slightly darkened, buffed by hand, and tumbled to achieve a beautiful rustic patina. The necklace fastens with a simple clasp forged from heavy sterling silver.
Measurements: Overall length: 20 inches; Total Pendant Drop Length: 49mm (just under 2").
This is such a beautiful Statement Necklace meant to be worn for years to come!
Jewelry is made using traditional metalworking techniques, including soldering, filing, sanding, texturing, polishing, and tumbling in my home studio. Jewelry comes wrapped in a cotton-lined gift box and ships quickly. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
NOTE: 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this necklace will be donated to Miracle Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help those who cannot help themselves!


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