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Please help with soy milk $ other cow milk alternatives...
I have been a dairy addict most of my life. I'm wanting very much to switch to soy or some other alternative to cow's milk. Can anyone help give specific brand names to products that taste good. I don't know if there is something similar to milk or if I need to get over the idea of tasting milk and find something that just tastes good. What's the scoop on all that's out there. When I stand before the soymilk section my head swims from the choices. Thanks.
My favourite flavours are chocolate and vanilla, and my favourite brand is So Good, but I don't know if it's available outside of Canada.
Good luck with your non-dairy milk quest, though :)
It's a good idea to follow Baypuppy's advice and start with a flavoured soymilk such as chocolate or vanilla. (In some places, it's even possible to get other flavours like chai, coconut, malt, strawberry...)
The reason I say this is because soymilk doesn't taste exactly like milk. Actually, it just tastes like soybeans. Or sweetened soybeans. It can be a bit jarring if you're new to soymilk and aren't expecting it! But the flavours that are added really do help make it palatable.
As far as plain soymilk goes, some people can drink it, others...well...I never did get used to drinking a glass of plain soymilk. But I use the plain soymilk for other stuff like cereal and soups. It's unobtrusive once you add stuff to it!
as far as milk alternatives go, soy milk isn't my favourite, especially the versions you get in the US and canada. i'd recommend trying it a few times with different brands and in different foods though, cos each tastes different, and it has a unique flavour that works better with some things than others. i find it to generally be quite nutty tasting, and much prefer rice milk in most things.
rice milk is sweeter, and not as thick as cow or soy milk, but i think its really good. i'm a big fan of 'rice dream' rice milk, which comes in unsweetened, sweetened, vanilla, and chocolate flavours. it comes in a dark blue carton - in the UK its blue with clouds on it. and you can get it on the shelf as well as in the chilled section of the supermarket.
i especially like the chocolate version (which i can't seem to get in the UK :-( sadly) - but you gotta shake it or you get a weird oil layer on the top, and i find it too chocolatey on its own and like to cut it with a splash of the origional or vanilla. and then i put a spoonfull of peanut butter in it and blend it and mmmmmm, its lush. or blend some chilled vanilla rice milk with a frozen peeled banana for the most refreshing drink ever... mmmm. anyway, got sidetracked a bit there, sorry!
i've also tried a brand of ricemilk called 'ryza' recently, (it has pale green leaves on the carton i think) which is super nice too, and a little thicker than ricedream. so erm yeah..... rice milk is definately good and worth trying too :-).
I use the Silk Soymilk Enhanced that is fortified with Omega-3 and antioxidents. Occasionally I'll buy Silk's chocolate soymilk if I'm craving something but for the most part I stay away from the flavored ones. Personally the vanilla makes me a little sick to my stomach. I'd stay away from the light soymilks. It's like drinking dirty water and there's not enough flavor in them to make them worth the money.
I'm one of the people Katica mentioned who only uses soymilk for cereal, oatmeal or if it's required for a recipe. I was never a milk drinker before becoming a vegan because I was lactose intollerant. So to me there's not a taste issue per se I'm just used to drinking juices, tea and water. Good luck on your search. Susan :D
I like Silk & I cannot even bring a large container of choco Silk into my house or I will drink it all in about 1/2 an hour!
Howe'ver, I started my anti-dairy quest with rice milk & used it over cereal & in cooking. Eventually I came to enjoy drinking it & now I love to drink rice or soy milk. Almond milk is very good too, richer & probably more fattening. IMO, having it over cereal is the best way to get used to it. I was a huge milk drinker. I loved the stuff. It took a few months to switch over to rice milk & now I love soy & rice milk as much as I loved milk.
I want to share a story: I was visiting my mother years after I had given up milk. She poured herself a big glass & I asked for a sip. I wanted to see if it tasted as good as I remembered. I ran to the kitchen sink & spit it out & told Mom her milk had gone bad. It was awful! It was so putrid I had to rinse my mouth out several times to get rid of the taste. She sipped the milk & looked at me like I was crazy & said, "It tastes just fine."
Conditioning. ;D
we've been experimenting with various milk alternatives lately and i have found that rice milk is by far the most like milk (in my opinion). we didn't care for either soy (my son is allergic to soy anyway, but we tried it before we knew) and we didn't like almond either. they're both a little sweet. good in a smoothie or in oatmeal, but not for a big glass at dinner. we use rice dream original flavor.
About the fat content in the various milks. I remember being surprised finding out that there is more fat in soy than in almond milk. I'm looking at my milks right now. Almond milk: 3g fat, soy milk: 4g fat, and rice milk: 2.5g. All in all, any of them would not be considered fattening.
So, that being said, almond milk is my favorite. We buy the unsweetened kind. I love it on cereal. Chocolate almond milk is to die for, we even heat it up for hot chocolate (I haven't had dairy in awhile, but I think it would be hard to tell the difference between chocolate cow's milk and chocolate almond milk).
PS The only thing I don't like about the almond milk available here (Almond Breeze) is that it isn't fortified with B12.
I buy unsweetened soymilk. Most soymilk contains sugar. Good luck!
We buy SoNice Original or Unsweetened... we just discovered the SoNice original in 4L plastic jugs at another store... this is good because we can't recycle the soymilk cartons in our area but we can recycle the plastic jugs...
The boys (23 months) drink Rice Milk (I figure they get soy from other sources, so I don't want to over-do-it)... usually Rice Dream Original Enriched... but if I go to the HFS I can buy a different brand (I can't think of the name right now) in the cooler section that doesn't contain added oil but does contain all of the extra vits...
Another nod to Chocolate Silk. And almond milk is wonderful in baking.
And to add what others have already said: milk alternatives taste absolutely nothing like animal's milk. I don't even like to think of them as alternatives, but a separate food category all together. Same goes for cheese substitutes. I haven't found anything that even remotely tastes like cheese. I have found some awesome creamy, tangy foods that are wonderful.
Sometimes leaving behind the conceptual frame of substitution and replacement can help you make the transition. It worked for me. Once I stopped trying to compare the two, I found that I ended up liking many more milk-like and cheese-like foods. That's just me, though, but I thought I'd share.
I like Silk Soy milk, in original (plain), vanilla, plain unsweetened and sometimes in Chocolate - good for hot cocoa! I have tried Almond milk and thought it was delish! but much more expensive than soy milk where I live. I tried the enhanced and found it had a wierd aftertaste that I didn't care for.
I have been drinking soy milk for about 5 years and have tried several different kinds also I started out trying rice milk and wasn't all that fond of it. I would like to try it again because so many people like it so there must be some good kinds.
Over ten years ago when I was at my father's house I always thought there was something wrong with the fridge - the milk always tasted like it had gone bad and was kind of sour -- but no one else ever thought it was anything but normal.
I have not tried milk in 5 years and don't miss it one bit. You could consider the alternative to be a different product instead of a 'fake milk' and maybe that would help you to not miss the taste you missed from before.
I would suggest trying different brands of alternative milks and in different recipes as other people have posted and you might find some you like.
Good luck!
I love pretty much all the Silk flavours :) That being said, it seems like plenty of people I know prefer rice milk (again try the vanilla before attempting the regular). Also, try the milks *on* things like cereal; I found that rice milk makes cereals way tastier than dairy milk even when I drank dairy milk. Rice milk is low in protein tho, so you would want to find a different source for that.
A lot of other milks like almond milk, oat milk that sort of thing are good in baking or on things but not so good (in my opinion) for strait up drinking.
One last tip, do not sit down with a glass of non-dairy milk and expect milk. Sit down and expect a tasty creamy beverage. It will help to not be as judgemental. Lastly, try them ice cold or warmed with flavourings added (warmed vanilla silk with a dash of almond extract or warmed chocolate silk ROCK!).
My favorite is Almond Breeze, both regular and Vanilla. It is the only brand I can drink by the glass, and works well in coffee too.
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Like you I was looking for a milk alternative that I could actually drink like milk. It took a while but I have finally found one that I love with cereal and chocolate chip cookies. It is called Eighth Continent fat free vanilla. It is wonderful and now that I have found it I think it is much better than dairy milk ever was. I was used to drinking skim milk before and this has the same consistency I buy it at Krogers and it is in the refrigerated dairy case like the rest of the milk. Give it a try and good luck.
i remember drinking whole milk all the time and the little half n halfs at the restaurants...mmmm...anyway i would like to agree with all the good comments on the silk brand. it really is wonderful. the chocolate is super yummy and its the only one i'll sit down and drink a glass of. i was never a big pour myself a glass of milk kinda gal but i did like it in cereals. recently i have discovered the silk light plain and like that it is a little less thick than the regular kind and i like it better on my cereal. just experemint and find what you like and yes to agree with other comments to think of it not as a substitution of flavor because you will be disapointed...just think of it as something cold and slightly sweet depending on what flavor. hope you find one that works for you!....also some have commented on eighth continent that is a good brand as well but i find it sweeter than the silk brand.
All non-dairy milks taste different. Don't just try one and swear off of them forever, because the next brand will taste very different.
For newbies, I recommend Better Than Milk powder. Before anyone freaks out about a powder, just trust me on this. I had a friend who was trying to get her family to go off milk, but they hated regular soy milk. I told her about BTM and she started by making a batch, mixing it half and half with cow's milk (the family knew but couldn't tell the difference. They quickly graduated to just the BTM milk after that.
BTM powder (Original flavor) doesn't have a strong soy flavor and can be mixed to one's taste. It also has the benefit of being portable (handy if you're in on a trip and your hotel has nothing but cow's milk), and also useful as a 1:1 replacement for powdered milk in a recipe. Find one source here http://www.outletnutrition.com/041648078006.html
For my regular milk my household uses Silk vanilla. We like it and get it very inexpensively at Costco.
Okay, I used to be a BIG milk drinker, especially when I was younger. I have tried soy and rice milks -- neither work well for me (new vegan, here. Went vegan for Lent this year, and am sticking it out mostly*.). I am getting used to soy in coffee and in oatbran (which cooks like oatmeal). I just don't do cold cereal anymore (except straight out of the box as a snack occasionally). I will be trying the Almond Breeze. I totally agree on the 'different food group' concept.
HOWEVER, being a fan of milk and milk products, I have to say TRY SOY ICE CREAM!!! Wow! That even knocked my spouse's socks off (a diehard omnivore who's only veggies are starches and green beans). AND, they have at least one brand (stateside) that has active cultures. Same 'stats' as the soy yogurt, so guess which I picked when I was sick and put on antibiotics? ;D
* The "mostly" part is that my current deal with my spouse is that she gets to pick one day a week that I am 'non-vegan' and I'll split whatever it is she wants. We always used to split pizzas and Friendly's banana split sundaes, so I'm betting that will be the next 2 weeks. Lent was REALLY hard on her.
I love Vitasoy Light Original. It's has a nice and creamy taste and is not too sweet. I don't like the vanilla flavored milks, just because I find them too sweet.
Can you drink Lactaid? It's for lactose intolerent people. But I was just wondering.
Try Silk Very Vanilla soymilk. It tastes a lot like melted vanilla ice cream, and it's fortified w/ vitamins and extra calcium. To be honest, I never cared for dairy, so I'm happy with every alternative I try. My kids are pretty easy to please, too, but they go WILD for Very Vanilla. This milk poured over cereal is a tasty way to start the day :D


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At least the stadium was pretty, though that was not enough to make most of the 40,755 who came out for the grand unveiling want to stick around to see much of the show that came after the ribbon cutting.
The Cougars unveiled their fancy new digs on Friday, with the pomp and circumstance appropriate for the occasion until a fine time was had by the largest on-campus crowd in school history.
Then the game started.
The presumed high-speed, high-powered Cougars offense was reduced to a broken-down jalopy parked in a River Oaks garage. Quarterback John O'Korn, last season's freshman sensation, threw four interceptions, the Cougars rolled up six turnovers and the UTSA Roadrunners dominated the second half on the way to a 27-7 blasting of the Cougars to christen their new home.
With that, fans could not wait to leave the new TDECU stadium they had so desperately wanted to celebrate, most long gone before the score the Cougars reserves tacked on with 1:04 left.
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"Certainly, very, very disappointed," Houston coach Tony Levine said. "Very thankful to the students who came out tonight, the fans, alumni. It was a great atmosphere.
"I told them everybody at this game is going down Cullen Boulevard thinking 'What just happened?' "
Levine immediately cited the turnovers but also quickly pointed to an offensive line that was overwhelmed.
With the retooled line struggling to give O'Korn time in the pocket, he could not capture the magic of last season when his 28 passing touchdowns led all true freshmen, completing 21 of 43 passes for 206 yards and no touchdowns to go with his four picks.
"I think the UTSA defensive front really controlled the line of scrimmage," Levine said. "I thought they got in our backfield early. I thought they did a good job controlling our running game."
As much havoc as the UTSA front caused, O'Korn also often misfired when he had time, particularly on consecutive interceptions in the second quarter.
The first interception ended the Cougars' best scoring opportunity of the half. O'Korn had taken the Cougars to the 10-yard line, but on third down from the 15, he tried to force a pass in to Deontay Greenberry that was batted up in the air to UTSA's Tristan Wade at the 3-yard line.
The next possession ended as badly, but much more quickly, with O'Korn wildly overthrowing a pass to give him interceptions on consecutive plays to go with his fumble when a shotgun snap smacked him in the face mask for a fumble.
A season after the Cougars led the nation in takeaways, they set up the season's first score when punter Dylan Siebert had a snap fly through his grasp to the 3-yard line.
The ruling later waschanged to indicate the Cougars recovered so that the play, initially ruled a fumble, was not technically a turnover. But that hardly mattered when the Roadrunners' David Glasco II took it in on the next play for the first touchdown at TDECU Stadium.
Still, for much of the first half, the UH defense kept the game tight while the Cougars' high-paced offense did little but get the punter back on the field quickly.
Finally, the Roadrunners ended the half showing how it is done.
Taking over on their 44-yard line with 1:25 left in the half, UTSA tore through the Houston defense with three Tucker Carter completions,including a 24-yarder to Seth Grubbs, rushing the Roadrunners to the Houston 2. Glasco II immediately took it in from there, putting UTSA up 14-0 at halftime.
After taking advantage of the Cougars' generosity in the first half, the Roadrunners pounded the Houston defense as soon as the second half began. UTSA punished UH defense to start the second half, rolling through 60 yards in 13 plays, almost all on the ground before Jarveon Williams pushed the lead to 21-0 on an 11-yard run.
The Cougars quickly gave the ball back with O'Korn's third interception, this one picked off by cornerback Bennett Okotcha. By then, the Roadrunners were happy just to keep the ball on the ground to start putting the game away.
They chewed up 5:05 on a 36-yard drive before Sean Ianno's 26-yard field goal. By the time the game headed to the fourth quarter after another Houston three-and-out, the Cougars' defense seemed nearly as helpless as the offense.
"I think they just had a great game plan," defensive tackle Joey Mbu said. "They found our weaknesses and attacked them."
Nothing, however, could be as damaging as the Cougars' turnovers. The six giveaways were a third of the Cougars' total in 13 games last season. The six takeaways also were more than the Roadrunners ever collected in a game in their first four seasons of college football and far more than the Cougars could overcome.
But the stadium was pretty, and by the fourth quarter, it was easy to see without all those bodies getting in the way of the view.

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Changing the subject now, I've had some extreme pain in my middle back for the past couple of days. I had some hip pain before that, but now I can barely move without extreme pain. I'm still going to try and brave through today's workout. However, I ate horribly today. This stress is really bringing out the "binger" in me. So, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
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Week 2 Day 1
Date: 5/10/2013
What did you eat for breakfast?
McDonald's Egg White Delight no cheese, ½ sausage biscuit, hashbrown, small orange juice
Calories: 765
What did you eat for lunch?
4 servings Jack's sausage pepperoni pizza, 2 servings Hidden Valley Ranch
Calories: 1480
What did you have for a snack?
Calories: 0
What did you eat for dinner?
Dairy Queen fried mushrooms with ranch, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Calories: 770
Total Calories: 3015
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My summer is just starting. I am at the start of two months of possibilities. I have a few commitments but otherwise each day is open to many possibilities.
I want to finish my book, have a great flower and vegetable garden, make really delicious food that is also healthy, travel to new places, take some unbelievable hikes in the mountains, read books, go swimming, create some new photography, meet some new people….. the list goes on!
I feel like a kid! Kids see the potential of every summer. Kids imagine great crafts, making a Tom Sawyer raft, a hole that must be dug, sprinklers to run through and stars at night to be wished upon. Were your summers as a kids that way? When we're young and just starting out, the world is full of possibilities.
If only we could feel this way every morning, excited and enthusiastic! The whole day is laid out before us, just like a summer break. Fourteen – sixteen hours, depending how much you sleep of course, before us to use the way we want.
Then your inner voice starts a conversation:
"But wait," you say, "I have responsibilities."
"And I have children to take care of."
"And my job is serious."
"I have a ______ to pay." (insert mortgage, phone bill, Visa card)
Ok. I understand. You have responsibilities! But don't those responsibilities limit your possibilities. The possibilities that you make for yourself come from your beliefs.
You belief system is a self-fulfilling prophesy. Your beliefs are that inner voice your are hearing. If you can eliminate certain beliefs your reality will change
After eliminating certain negative beliefs, your other inner voice, the positive one, can say, "Wait, can't our responsibilities be part of our possibilities?"
Well, why not? As George Bernard Shaw wrote: "You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?'"
So first, take time to examine your beliefs by answering these questions:
• Is the world for you a loving place or hostile?
• If you're a parent, do you look for the good in your children or the bad?
• Do you spend time with yourself or are you always doing things for others and living only with the constant chatter in your head?
• Do you wish things were better yet do nothing to change that? Or do you act on your thoughts?
• At your workplace are you open or are you controlling? Are you a leader? Maybe you see yourself as a victim? Are bad things are always happening to you…Or are you with your world?
• Do you laugh much?
• Do you have time in your life to simply be?
Your job as a parent, your career and even how you pay bills can be what you make it! So in this post I'm giving your homework. Time to stop seeing the world as a limiting place. Instead see the world this week as a week of possibilities.
1. Be open.
2. Make mistakes.
3. Think outside the box.
4. Be open to coincidence or serendipity.
5. Stop complaining.
6. Do something a lot different from the norm. Drive home a different way. Stop at a new shop that's just opened. Brush your teeth with a different hand.
7. Do something outside your comfort zone.
8. Remove negative behavior.
9. Volunteer in your dream job.
10. See the humor in life.
11. Change your attitude!
12. Sing this song from Oklahoma all week (or something equally as positive):
"Oh what a beautiful morning,
Oh what a beautiful day,
I've got a wonderful feeling,
Everything's going my way."
13. Lastly, it's up to you to make your day fun and full of possibilities.
• For example, if you're with your children all summer, create a fun summer filled with trips to little creeks, playgrounds, hikes around a fun farmer's market or a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood. (It doesn't have to be expensive)
• If you're in a serious job, start bringing humor to work. People may be grumpy at first but they'll start to look forward to your jokes and one day bring a joke of their own!
• If you are overwhelmed by the bills you have, look at them in a different way. Thank them what overwhelms you, like paying bills, for the opportunity it give you to have a house, car, phone or to do the many things you get to do. Thank your taxes for giving you an incredible place to live. Thank your sore throat for helping you to slow down. Take an opportunity to change some negative into a positive.
Creating a possibility is like removing a roadblock in the street that is your life!
So join me and be excited for all the possibilities this summer. As part of your homework assignment, write below what possibilities you have for the summer. You all know the quote "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, make some lemonade with your responsibilities and turn them in possibilities. I can't wait to hear what you're going to be doing!
If you live near Denver (or even if you don't!), I'd like to invite you to a workshop I'm giving with Tricia Gast of Body Talk. We'll be teaching about releasing negative emotions like stress, worry, angry from the body, becoming a Peaceful Parent, finding your passion and becoming a positive thinker. We'll be laughing a lot, practicing Yoga and giving you some practical tips on integrating all of this into your life right away. The workshop will take place June 28th from 8:00 to 12:00 in Littleton, Colorado with lots of heathy snacks included! The cost… you decide… that's right! It's based on the Buddhist principle called "Dana": giving what you feel the program is worth. If you're interested please email me at thezenmama (at) gmail.com and I'll send you more information.
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Most Analog to Digital Converters have a unipolar input that can be a problem when designing bipolar circuits. Some common ADC input voltage ranges are 0 to 2.5 V, or 0 to 5 V. However, the analog circuit that drives the ADC can have voltage swings of, –1 V to +1 V, –2 V to +2 V , –5 V to +5 V, and so on. Bringing the ADC input below ground is a big No-No, because the current from input will flow through the chip substrate creating irreversible changes in the ADC and damage it. So, how do we connect a bipolar front end circuit with a unipolar ADC? Enters the bipolar to unipolar converter. Let's design one.
The converter can be designed with a summing amplifier, as in Figure 1. How do we calculate the resistors?
Figure 1
For this, let's take a numeric example. Let's say we have a –5 V to +5 V input, and we need the converter to output a voltage range of 0 to +5 V for an ADC with the same input range. If the converter output has to swing in the same direction as the input, which means no phase change, the design requirements are as follows:
If Vin = –5 V, then Vout = 0 V,
If Vin = +5 V, then Vout = +5 V,
where with Vin I noted the converter input voltage and with Vout, the output voltage.
One can use the mathematical approach I described in this article, Solving the Summing Amplifier. However, in this case things are simple. We can easily determine the gain and offset of the bipolar to unipolar converter, from the design requirements. This method is more intuitive than the math approach, adding to the idea that Electronics design is an art form.
Any linear circuit has a gain and an offset. The general equation is as follows:
There are two unknowns here, Gain and Voffset. But, since the output swing is half the input range, the gain has to be 0.5. Let's note that down: Gain = 0.5.
Now, to determine the circuit offset, we can replace in equation (1) one of the input/output conditions, say Vin = -5 V and Vout = 0 V and determine Voffset. Even so, let's make this more fun and reason to find out what the offset should be. If we use a gain of 0.5, the output will swing from –2.5V to +2.5V. To make the output go from 0 V to +5 V, we need to add an offset of +2.5 V. Hence, Voffset = +2.5 V.
With the gain and offset known, let's write equation (1) again:
It should be clear now, why I chose a summing amplifier. There is a plus sign between Vin and offset. Now, let's look at the summing amplifier transfer function:
We can rewrite equation (2) as follows:
If V1 = Vin and V2 = 5 V, it is clear that we do not need 1 + R4/R3. This means that R4 is zero (just a short circuit) and R3 is infinity (disconnected). Also, if R1 = R2, the ratios R1/(R1+R2) and R2/(R1+R2) are equal and equal with 1/2.
We can choose any practical value for R1 and R2, say 10 kOhm. With this, the bipolar to unipolar converter design is done and it is shown in Figure 2.
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"Smart Meters" and EMR: The Health Crisis Of Our Time - By Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt
An 2012 interview with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt about evidence of damage to human health from "smart" meters. This interview is from the making of the revelatory documentary Take Back Your Power (2013).
Utility companies are racing to replace electricity, gas and water meters worldwide with new generation "smart" meters at an unprecedented rate. With compelling insight from insiders, researchers, government representatives, lawyers, doctors and environmentalists, Take Back Your Power investigates claimed benefits and apparent risks of this ubiquitous "smart" grid program. Transparency advocate Josh del Sol takes us on a journey of revelation and discovery, as we question corporate practices of surveillance, extortion and causing harm in the name of "green".
What you discover will surprise you, unsettle you, and inspire you to challenge the status quo.
Produced & Directed by: Josh Del Sol
Featuring: B. Blake Levitt, Foster Gamble, Jeffrey Armstrong, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, James Turner esq, Dr. David O. Carptenter, Bill Vander Zalm, Duncan Campbell esq, Viginia Farver, Ian R. Crane, Edward Snowden, Michael Mitcham, Cal Washington, Anura Lawson.
This film clip contains material used pursuant to fair use doctrine under 17 U.S.C. 107 and has been vetted by an experienced clearance attorney.
More on the cancer causing effects of WiFi and Cellphone radiation:
The Truth About Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)
Terrence Young (MP) Explains Private Members Bill
Electromagnetic Radiation, Health and Children UK 2014
France law bans Wi-Fi in daycares, restricts wireless infrastructure
Futurist: Smart Meters Will Know What TV Show You are Watching
Protect Yourself From Digital Utility Smart Meters
Cell Phones: More Than A Voice In Your Ear
Olle Johansson at the Open Mind Conference 2014
Smart Meter Information Consumers Should Know


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Man gets out of his truck and slaps the backsides of girls and womenBy Mason White 1:40 PM May 2, 2016
|William Martini IV
By: Mahesh Sarin
A man who was accused of slapping the backsides of numerous girls and women, was arrested on a charge of forcible touching, police in New York said.
The New York State Police have arrested 31-year-old William Martini IV of Poughkeepsie, after being seen by an officer getting out of his truck and slapping the backside of a woman.
Martini was charged with forcible touching and criminal possession of a weapon. Martini was booked into the Dutchess County Jail, and his bail was set at $10,000.
According to the police investigation, a 17-year-old girl was running on Bushwick Road about 3:00 p.m., when Martini stopped in a van, got out and started running behind her.
Martini then grabbed her backside before getting back in the van. The next day, also around 3:00 p.m. a police officer saw Martini's van on Wilbur Road in Pleasant Valley.
Martini went outside and he then slapped a woman's backside. Martini was arrested, and he was found to be in possession of an unlicensed gun.


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White City, Oregon began in 1941 when the U.S. Army constructed Camp White on 43,000 acres outside of Medford, Oregon as an army training camp for the 91st Infantry Division. Over four years, 40,000 troops shipped out of Camp White. During the war years, the surrounding plains sprouted temporary housing for many camp support services.
After the war, Camp White was declared surplus and many buildings were sold at public auction. After the auctions, little remained of Camp White except a military hospital and barracks, deeded to the Veterans Administration and reopened as a free-standing Domiciliary. The existing Camp White roads and facilities became the start of the community. White City residents continue today to volunteer their time and money to improve their community. We welcome you to be involved and become a partner in the community volunteer and become a resource for your community.


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Welcome to David's Garage!
Last Updated (Friday, 22 March 2013 13:21)
3/22/2013: I'm back! Still have both of the cars plus about a zillion pics to upload!!! Huge update coming soon!
Hundreds of new pics posted very soon! Thunderbird is done except for paint and Mustang has front and rear suspension complete!
All Lonestar Roundup pics posted. Other pics and captions coming soon. Also have a rear gear install and some pics from the Mustang.


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Report NEP-COM-2013-12-20This is the archive for NEP-COM, a report on new working papers in the area of Industrial Competition. Russell Pittman issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
Subscribe to this report: email, RSS or Twitter.
Other reports in NEP-COM
The following items were announced in this report:
- Silvio Sticher, 2013. "Competitive Market Segmentation," Diskussionsschriften dp1313, Universitaet Bern, Departement Volkswirtschaft.
- Hao Liao & Rui Xiao & Duanbing Chen & Matus Medo & Yi-Cheng Zhang, 2013. "Firm competition in a probabilistic framework of consumer choice," Papers 1312.3826, arXiv.org.
- Marc Blatter & Silvio Sticher, 2013. "Exclusivity Clauses: Enhancing Competition, Raising Prices," Diskussionsschriften dp1312, Universitaet Bern, Departement Volkswirtschaft.
- Itay P. Fainmesser & Andrea Galeotti, 2013. "The Value of Network Information," Working Papers 2013-13, Brown University, Department of Economics.
- Hottenrott, Hanna & Lopes-Bento, Cindy, 2013. "Quantity or quality? Knowledge alliances and their effects on patenting," DICE Discussion Papers 122, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE).
- Thierry Pénard & Mourad Zeroukhi, 2013. "Open Source Software Subsidies and Network Compatibility in a Mixed Duopoly," Economics Working Paper Archive (University of Rennes 1 & University of Caen) 201339, Center for Research in Economics and Management (CREM), University of Rennes 1, University of Caen and CNRS.
- : Kostas Koufopoulos & : Roman Kozhan, 2013. "Welfare-Improving Ambiguity in Insurance Markets with Asymmetric Information," Working Papers wpn13-13, Warwick Business School, Finance Group.
- Bergantino, Angela Stefania & Capozza, Claudia, 2013. "Airline Pricing Behaviour under Limited Intermodal Competition," MPRA Paper 48892, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 27 Nov 2013.
- Juliano Assuncao & Joao Paulo Pessoa & Leonardo Rezende, 2013. "Flex Cars and Competition in Ethanol and Gasoline Retail Markets," CEP Discussion Papers dp1251, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE.
- Mariana Mazzucato & Stuart Parris, 2013. "High growth firms, innovation and competition: the case of the US pharmaceutical industry," SPRU Working Paper Series 2013-16, SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex.
- Dieter Pennerstorfer & Franz Sinabell, 2013. "Spatial Price Differentiation and Regional Market Power. The Case of Food-Retailing in Austria," WIFO Working Papers 458, WIFO.
- Ndebele, T. & Marsh, Dan, 2013. "Consumer choice of electricity supplier: Investigating preferences for attributes of electricity services," 2013 Conference, August 28-30, 2013, Christchurch, New Zealand 160417, New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society.
- Christine Gonzalez & Élodie Huré & Karine Picot-Coupey, 2013. "Mobile application value for consumers," Economics Working Paper Archive (University of Rennes 1 & University of Caen) 201340, Center for Research in Economics and Management (CREM), University of Rennes 1, University of Caen and CNRS.
- Zagorsek, Branislav, 2013.
"Vplyv intenzity konkurencie na stratégiu podniku
[Influence of Competition Intensity on the Strategy]," MPRA Paper 51998, University Library of Munich, Germany.


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Nikon D7100 First Impressions Preview
First Impressions
Nikon has now improved one of their most popular DSLR lines and brought us a new Nikon D7100. With a brand new 24MP sensor, a huge step up from the 16MP predecessor, Nikon has brought its A game with this new shooter. With a spec list unheard of in this pricepoint, Nikon is challenging the competition on numerous levels. Then with a host of professional features from improved AF, weather sealing, fast 6fps shooting and other new features, combined with a prosumer price point of $1199, The Nikon D7100 is sure to be a popular and well performing DSLR.
Video Review
What's Good
Almost every part of the New D7100 has been improved from the previous D7000 starting with the new sensor. At 24MP, the new sensor has dramatically improved resolution combined with a great ISO range of 100-6400. It does not look like Nikon is ready to set a new standard of low light performance, but it is clear they believe that even with the increased megapixel count, the D7100 will deliver results similar or better to the already great D7000. Video has been improved as well to bring this camera in line with the competition. The D7100 will shoot at 1080p 30fps, 24fps, and 60fps @ 720p. A nice addition is the headphone out jack in addition to the mic input jack which will make video users happy, although Nikon has lagged behind some other models in the past by removing audio adjustments while shooting. A built in stereo mic will help those without an external mic though I would not expect amazing results. The camera is also fast at 6FPS although not quite as fast as the Canon 7D. The Nikon does have a trick up its sleeve however with a 1.3x crop mode that allows faster shooting at up to 7fps. This mode is also available for video and typically brings a higher quality image, increased zoom range, and also unlocks a new 1080p @60i shooting mode. The built in flash remains in the camera and the flash sync mode is also still a fast 1/250 of a second. For HDR shooters, AE bracketing is reduced to 5 images (many will shoot 7 or 9) though 5 frames is still enough to satisfy almost all enthusiasts and a welcome departure from the 3 frames that some cameras are limited to. Some inherited professional features include a max shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds, 100% viewfinder coverage, a shutter rated to 150,000 actuations, and a completely weather sealed body in line with that of the Nikon D800! The OK button is now customizable like the D800 to zoom into a desired area of the frame. This feature, notably absent on the Nikon D600 is a welcome upgrade. The D7100 is roughly the same size as the D7000 and is only a couple of mm larger and 8 grams heavier. It still has the welcome 2 SD card slots (pay attention Canon) and has the same battery as the D7000 though it is now rated to more than 950 images. The AF system has also been improved bringing the 51 point AF (15 Cross type sensors) system from the D300S to the D7100 though with a few improvements. Nikon claims new algorithms based on the D4 that allow faster focusing even in extremely low light down to -2EV. The focus points also extend further towards the end of the frame allowing for a wider range of compositions. Unfortunately, cross type points are still clustered in the center unlike the Canon cameras so focusing on the edges of the frame could be a mixed bag. A LED focus illuminator is also present to help focus in low light. This feature can be annoying at times so I usually leave it off, but there are times it could be a lifesaver. A new 3.2" screen is also a welcome upgrade sporting a industry winning 1.2 million dots vs the 920,000 dots of the old screen.
What's Interesting
There is no optical low pass filter on this camera. This filter is usually present to reduce moire and patterns in fine details and is included in every Nikon other than the D800E. With a large amount of pixels on a small sensor I am not sure how Nikon plans on dealing with the usual pattern noise but hopefully they have a plan. Without this filter, the camera is likely to yield sharper images all the way around the frame. Moire has previously been an even greater problem with video and it is very likely that this could be a greater issue in the D7100.
A new Spot white balance mode allows for quick white balance in live view by just selecting an area of the frame. The new Camera also has both front & rear IR receivers to help with optical control of the camera. A new 'i' button, likely similar to the Canon Q button, will give access to the cameras most used functions and allow for quick changes of common settings. The viewfinder display for settings is OLED now instead of LCD which is a small difference but will likely lead to better viewing quality
What's Bad
Not a lot actually, especially considering the low price of the camera. In fact, most of these are just nitpicking on what we know Nikon is capable of but did not do. There is no built in WiFi or GPS like the Canon 6D. This is certainly not a surprise although built in WiFi is becoming more popular and has many great uses. The camera is only USB 2.0 which will lead to slower data transfers while tethered from the camera to the computer. The D7100 does have the same locking mechanism for exposure and drive controls as the Nikon D600 and unfortunately, the locking mechanism for the 2nd drive mode dial is extremely difficult to unlock and quick changes are difficult
What's Ugly
Ok, there are a couple of big issues here as with every camera. I do wish the ISO button had a dedicated button on the top of the camera near the shutter. Combining it with the zoom button is even worse as the zoom button will operate during image review while shooting and you can accidentally zoom instead of changing the ISO or change the ISO instead of zooming. I would also love to see the white balance button moved to the top as well but this is not as big of a deal because it is usually not used as often. I did not like this button placement on the D600 either. You cannot change the aperture in live view!!! This to me is a huge issue for Nikon for live view and movie shooters as it makes it impossible to change the aperture, not only while shooting video, but even in standby. It is the same for the Nikon D600 and has led me to not recommend these cameras for those who enjoy live view or movie shooting. It makes video and live view shooting such a pain that I often refuse to use it.
Although we are still waiting to get our hands on to test this camera, it looks like Nikon has produced a winning DSLR with the D7100. Add to it that they were able to accomplish this without raising the price is astonishing, especially in light of the price increases for Canon cameras. With an opening price of only $1,199 and a host of features that will make professional's lust, the Nikon D7100 is sure to be a great and popular camera. If they can address the issue of changing the aperture in live view they will remove the only serious issue I can find. I can't wait to get my hands on this camera and expect it to exceed the already great results of the Nikon D7000.


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Add your Club
5280 Dual Sport
Hello, and welcome to our new club dedicated to Dual Sport Riders in
Colorado. We hope that this will become a great place to find interesting
places to ride, meet new people, learn things and generally be a fun place
to hang out. We encourage you to introduce yourself in the New Members
forum to get started.
America's Guardians
We are a motorcycle club for public safety personnel and our military
Veterans. Tired of being told that you don't ride the right brand of
motorcycle, you have to be this, or you better attend that. We decided
to do something different. We came to the realization that most of us
have been in a club, organization or something similar at some point
in our lives. We have paid dues and went to meetings, there was
pressure to put your family and job second and all that just to be
able to share our stories and show off our motorcycles. We wanted more
than that, and so begins our story behind Americas Guardians MC.Brotherhood of
the 74
We are Motorcycle Riders that accept the responsibilities of our
families first, above all others.
We stand for Motorcycle riding Brothers, joining together in a common
spirit of bikers.
Buffalo Soldiers MC, Springs-Denver Chapter
We are an organization of professional men and women that are
dedicated to the sport of motorcycle riding and safety. We pay
homage to African Americans of the 9th and 10th Calvary who
sacrificed their lives so that our country could be what it is
CC Riders
This club was created for all of us who love to ride, but don't want
to have the feeling that we have to "conform" to a specific set of
"somebody else's" rules. We accept anyone who shares these feelings.
Safety for all is our main priority!
Colorado Christian Sportbike Association
A Christ-centered ministry conceived through prayer to spread the Word
of God throughout the sport bike community.
We are a group of combat veterans who ride together and work hard to
help out other veterans. From helping spouses deal with deployments,
to raising funds to help toys for tots, we work hard in the states we
live to help Veterans and their families.
of Thunder M.M.
We are the Disciples of Thunder M.M. if you want more info call
303 286 3732 Rudedog [prez] God bless you.
Evangelists CM
We are radical clergy. We say and do things that may be
questionable to some and still remain with in the guidelines of our
We are a CM (Christ Movement). We wear the 3 piece patch Colors,
don't wear a territory rocker. Representatives of the Kingdom and
therefore NOTW (not of this world), We act as ambassadors of Gods
Kingdom and wear the NOMAD patch signifying we are without boundary
and yet claim no turf. Friends of the 1%.
Expendables MC
We are a motorcycle club made up of true friendship, respect, and
brotherhood. We are our Great Nation's sons who have answered the
call to duty in a time of tragedy. We are expendable risking our own
lives fighting for a greater purpose. To save lives, enforcing laws,
and protecting our Country's freedom.
We are the EXPENDABLES.
We are comprised of federal, state, and local police, military,
fire, EMS and corrections - both current and former - who have
served their respective departments honorably. We share a love for
riding and do so skillfully and confidently. We enjoy the freedom of
the open road.
After looking into several clubs, the decision was made to create a
club that would better suit our ideals. We believe that family and
work come first, club second, and we wanted a club that would
promote camaraderie and loyalty between all law enforcement,
military, fire, EMS and other service personnel.
We are a family orientated club. We are not territorial. We wear our
bottom rockers to signify the state we call home. We respect your
rights and freedoms and expect the same of ours. We ride in
remembrance of the honor and sacrifice of our brothers who gave
their lives to help others in support of this Great Nation.
Our center patch design is that of 3 skulls representing the three
main branches that make up the club: police, military, and fire. Our
colors are blue and tan. The color blue represents vigilance,
perseverance, justice, truth and loyalty. The color tan is for the
sand that has been a part of everyday life for thousands of soldiers
serving in the middle east since the events of 9/11.
Femme Fatales WMC
Femme Fatales WMC is a law abiding, independent WMC founded by
two determined women that had a vision in May 2011. Our
Sisterhood strives to encourage women to be unique and let each
of their individual personalities shine. Our Sisterhood is based
on a love of riding, giving back to the community and empowering
each other; this is what drives us! We work with many different
non-profit organizations. Our main focus is to help support both
Women and Children in our local Countries, Cities, and
Communities. Our commitment to each other and to the club is
strong, forthright, unyielding and can survive the trials and
tribulations of life.
Currently there are Femme Fatales WMC Chapters throughout the
United States as well as Overseas. With the help and dedication
of our sisters we are maintaining steady growth while still
focusing on quality, not quantity. All of our sisters ride their
own bikes, we are a true Women's Motorcycle Club. We are looking
for strong, independent and highly motivated ladies to
potentially become future Femme Fatales WMC Sisters.
Riding Club
The Freemasons Riding Club is an association founded and designed
specifically to introduce motorcycling Freemasons to one another. We
are comprised entirely of Freemasons with a love for freedom that is
only found on two wheels – in the wind. We find our best place
working in our communities and supporting various causes and
charities, especially while riding with our Brothers.
Ultimately, we are the same Freemasons that you have known throughout
your life and all of history – a fun-loving Brotherhood of charity
that is reflected in our works. We are dedicated to promoting good
will in our local communities while promoting safe, fun and
professional motorcycling.
We are not a gang or 1% club! As Freemasons, each of us strives to be
an upright and law abiding member of the community at all times. We
are active in our Lodges, dedicated to supporting the Widows and
Orphans of our Brethren, and are always mindful to present a good
impression of Bikers to the public when riding together.
Gunfighters M.C.
The Gunfighters MC is a group of active and retired Law Enforcement
Officers who have joined together to celebrate our Brotherhood. We
accept all cruisers but prefer Harley-Davidson motorcycles, party with
supporting clubs and enjoy the brotherhood that has bonded us
Some brothers are former members of the Wild Pigs MC,Celtic Law MC,
Blue Knights, and have formed special bonds while working side by side
at Ground Zero during the rescue / recovery detail of 9-11-01. We will
always remain faithful to the oaths we have taken to uphold the law
and serve the public.
Although we come from different Law Enforcement Agencies, we are now
all one and the same. We are Gunfighters MC
Order MC
The Iron Order MC was started by a few hardcore bikers
in a garage on July 4, 2004. It is fitting that our club
anniversary is celebrated on the same day as our great
country's Independence Day since our club is totally
independent and beholden to none to follow our own
destiny truly free from all other's rules and protocols.
These bikers came from different backgrounds and walks
of life. They had a desire to share brotherhood and
socialize together as a group of men sharing a like
mindset with an iron resolve to have a club of their own
under no one's control or direction. That is how the
IOMC was started and how it is today. This is the
heritage of the IOMC. We refuse to be dictated to by
anyone as to who we have as members, where we can have
chapters, what we can wear, where we can go, or what we
can do. We respect all clubs and support those that
support us. We are independent and choose to mind our
own business. We started that way and we continue that
way. We run our club by the very same MC traditions
established over 50 years ago by motorcycle clubs. We
are not 1%ers.
Leathernecks MC
We are a Military MC comprised of all US Marine Corp Veterans,
riding to support all our troops and for the betterment of our
community. Hooray!
Heart Riders
We are an all combat wounded
Veterans motorcycle association.
Riders For Jesus
Membership open to every Christian regardless of race, creed,
color, or gender. All makes of bikes welcomed. We believe that
this ministry is not only a calling but a blessing from the Holy
Spirit. People are usually thrilled to find a group of friends
that they can share common interest with. Being able to combine
riding and our love for Jesus gives our members a special bond.
Rough Riders M/C
The Rough Riders Motorcycle Club(TM) is a traditional motorcycle
club drawing members from veterans of all wars and dedicated to
veterans' causes and POW/MIA issues and awareness. Our mission is to
support all veterans, veteran groups and veteran hospitals.
Sons of
Armageddon MC
We are an independent motorcycle club that Claims No Territory
we are 100% lawabidding for us it is all about the fun an
brotherhood we are a family club check out our website "www.sonsofarmageddonmc.com"
Veteran Bikers MC
Veteran Bikers MC is a diverse group of bikers and / or
biker enthusiast from across the United States of
America. Aside from the love of motorcycles our one
commonality is that we are each definitely BORN AGAIN
HARD (ABSOLUTE BAD ACEs) in desiring to promote HONOR
and RESPECT for our God, Constitution, Country and our
Nations Veterans.
VBMC is Not An Outlaw or 1% club. We are Not a Support
Club for Any Outlaw Or 1% Club. We do Not negotiate with
any domestic terrorist type organizations. VBMC claims
No territory. VBMC is Not an association, foundation or
riding club. VBMC is an Independent Motorcycle Club (MC)
with our own set of rules and protocols. We Do Have And
Recruit Veterans And Law Enforcement as Club Members.
Veterans of Vietnam
We are a Vietnam Era Veterans MC. If you are a honorably
discharged veteran, please check us out.
Veterans of
Vietnam MC America
A club dedicated to helping other vets, and standing up for
veterans, and bikers rights.
Viet Nam
Vets/Legacy Vets MC
Worldwide club dedicated to POW/MIA and Veterans rights.
Horse Riders MM
We meet up and share our testimonies, prayers and laughs
discuss ideas to reach our local communities with the
Love of Jesus. help raise money for needs through ride
events and sponsors. join Christian and Secular rides to
support all Bikers.
We do not claim territory we are a MM but we do have a
Patch paid for by donation but earned by your passion to
serve and ride. Contact us by visiting our website
whitehorseridersmm.com (use your search bar at top)
there is a email link and a phone number. God bless.


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Enter Now! Aston Hotels & Resorts Puts One Million HawaiianMiles up for Grabs!
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50 MHz, 80 dB DEMODULATING LOGARITHMIC AMPLIFIER WITH LIMITER OUTPUT
Features and Benefits
- Logarithmic amplifier performance
-75 dBm to +5 dBm dynamic range
<1.5 nV/√Hz input noise
Usable to >50 MHz
37.5 mV/dB voltage output
On-chip low-pass output filter
- Limiter performance
±1 dB output flatness over 80 dB range
±3° phase stability at 10.7 MHz over
80 dB range
Adjustable output amplitude
- Low power
+5 V single supply operation
65 mW typical power consumption
CMOS-compatible power-down to
325 µW typ
<5 µs enable/disable time
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Product Details
The AD606 is a complete, monolithic logarithmic amplifier using a 9-stage "successive-detection" technique. It provides both logarithmic and limited outputs. The logarithmic output is from a three-pole post-demodulation low-pass filter and provides a loadable output voltage of +0.1 V dc to +4 V dc. The logarithmic scaling is such that the output is +0.5 V for a sinusoidal input of -75 dBm and +3.5 V at an input of +5 dBm; over this range the logarithmic linearity is typically within ±0.4 dB. All scaling parameters are proportional to the supply voltage.
The AD606 can operate above and below these limits, with reduced linearity, to provide as much as 90 dB of conversion range. A second low-pass filter automatically nulls the input offset of the first stage down to the submicrovolt level. Adding external capacitors to both filters allows operation at input frequencies as low as a few hertz.
The AD606's limiter output provides a hard-limited signal output as a differential current of ±1.2 mA from open-collector outputs. In a typical application, both of these outputs are loaded by 200 Ω resistors to provide a voltage gain of more than 90 dB from the input. Transition times are 1.5 ns, and the phase is stable to within ±3° at 10.7 MHz for signals from -75 dBm to +5 dBm.
The logarithmic amplifier operates from a single +5 V supply and typically consumes 65 mW. It is enabled by a CMOS logic level voltage input, with a response time of <5 µs. When disabled, the standby power is reduced to <1 mW within 5 µs.
The AD606J is specified for the commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C and is available in 16-pin plastic DIPs or SOICs. Consult the factory for other packages and temperature ranges.
An evaluation board is available for this product and may be ordered using the following product number: AD606-EB.
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Memorandum on Mergers, Acquisitions, and Takeovers
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury
Subject: Interim Directive Regarding Disposition of Certain Mergers, Acquisitions, and Takeovers
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the
United States, including without limitation Section 301 of Title 3 of the
United States Code, the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C.
App. 2061 et seq.), and the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.
Pending the issuance of an Executive order to implement the Act, the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby designated and empowered to perform the following-described functions of the President: The authority vested in the President by Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, relative to mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers proposed or pending on or after the date of enactment of the Act by or with foreign persons which could result in foreign control of persons engaged in interstate commerce in the United States.
Secretary of the Treasury shall consult with the Committee on Foreign
Investment in the
The delegation provided herein shall terminate, and this interim directive shall be without any further effect, except as may be provided in the Executive order implementing the Act, upon the effective date of such order.
This interim directive shall be published in the Federal Register.
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A Mind-Bending Alternate History
The Future is Now is a short, mind-bending alternate history about the nature of time and how we all have the power to change the future - how one single act can literally change the course of history.
Set in today's world, but with a twist. John Blunt is an ex-Word War Two fighter pilot, living in England. At his wife's urging, he visits an energy healer to get some relief for his aching back. Things are not what they seem, as the healer takes John back to the source of his pain, a failed mission where he crash landed his beloved Spitfire aircraft.
If you've ever wondered, "What if ...?" and pondered the ideas of alternate realities, parallel worlds and alternate timelines, then you will love this piece of alternative fiction by the author of the award-winning visionary thriller, Mystic Warrior.
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Yes, this book shows that tyranny never has to be accepted or even tolerated, thatall things are possible with God, including altering the past to create a Better future for all.
The Spitfire pilot and the Doctor who never gave up Hope!
Ed's inflection is flawless and it always nice to have an author read his own works.
When the Doctor was looking in his roster for his patient , the name was missing...
I hope Ed's next book is much longer and includes human's with Psi abilities theyusefor the good of their fellow Human beings.
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It was was wonderful listening to the author read you his book.
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This film will cause you to dig deep into the possibility of Alternate Realities.
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Reward for not serving foi gras proposed
Published 4:00 am, Saturday, March 21, 2009
This is just the kind of legislation that gets us salivating. Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi wants the Board of Supervisors to pass legislation that officially commends restaurants that have stopped serving foie gras.
The fancy food - the fattened liver of a force-fed duck or goose - will be outlawed in California starting in 2012.
"Why not get ahead of the curve in San Francisco and spotlight the fact that it's extremely cruel and inhumane to be offering foie gras?" he said, noting he was munching on veggie falafel during the phone interview.
Mirkarimi said it's this kind of proposed legislation - controversial, yet purely symbolic - that prompts nationwide attention.
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"I'll be honest with you - we don't put that much time into this. We craft these within minutes," he said. "It thrills me that others actually find meaning in it who aren't even in San Francisco."
We know one person at City Hall who likely won't find the legislation useful or good: Mayor Gavin Newsom. Some of his Plumpjack restaurants still serve foie gras.
Nathan Ballard, Newsom's press secretary, said with sarcasm, "Clearly Supervisor Mirkarimi has crafted a solution to what he thinks is one of the most challenging issues facing our city. This landmark legislation will soon seek its place in the history books."
- Heather Knight
A word to the wise: Here's some advice for people who live near the Sunset District's N-Judah and L-Taraval streetcar lines - be patient. The jack-hammering and traffic detours expected to begin sometime this summer will eventually be worth it.
The Municipal Railway will replace worn tracks to make life more bearable for neighbors who now endure noise and house-shaking vibrations whenever trains roll down the streets.
The work will focus on four busy intersections: Judah Street and 19th Avenue; Judah Street and Sunset Boulevard; Taraval Street and 19th Avenue; and Taraval and Sunset. A fifth project, to fix a disabled ramp that serves N-Judah riders at Judah Street and La Playa, also is in the works.
The next community meetings on the plan will be held 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Sunset Recreation Center, 2225 Lawton St.; and6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 2, at A.P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega St.
Animal nature: Carl Friedman, the former director of San Francisco's Department of Animal Care and Control, has been tapped to help revitalize the city zoo.
Friedman retired in January, more than 20 years after founding and leading the animal care department. Up until his retirement he had been working at the zoo at Mayor Gavin Newsom's request, helping guide the city institution since the Christmas 2007 tiger attack.
Looks like he'll be staying on there a while longer.
Acting zoo chief Tanya Peterson has asked Friedman to help update the zoo's animal habitats and head up some special projects, such as abating asbestos in the tropical aviary. He'll also work on completing new exhibits, including one for the rhinos and hippos.


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Introduction to practice nursing
This unique, funded training course equips those new to practice nursing with the core knowledge and skills needed in today's busy general practice environment. It has been developed as the first stage of a three-stage pathway that links entry level with CPD through to advanced practice.
Students can actively manage and shape their learning through a mixture of core and personalised competencies. Core content includes introductions to:
- The role and scope of the practice nurse
- Supporting people with long term conditions
- Public health, sexual health, immunisations and travel health
- First contact, triage and wound care
- Asthma, COPD, cardiac disease, diabetes and mental health
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Quality and risk management in contemporary health policy
- Legal, ethical and professional issues.
Learning and assessment
This one-year course offers 30 FHEQ credits at level 6 and comprises:
- Introductory theory – delivered through six campus-based study days with accompanying action learning sets.
- Practical competencies – through a practice portfolio.
- Personal education – the course is to be complemented by four days personalised study on topics agreed by the learner and their employer.
Students will be supported throughout the course by an experienced supervisor/practice nurse mentor and a primary care workforce tutor/nurse development lead based in each clinical commissioning group.
Assessment is through the clinical skills portfolio and a written case study.
The course element is fully funded by Health Education England for practice nurses working in the KSS region and includes a contribution towards the student's travel expenses to the university. The personalised element will be funded through CCG's CPD funding.
Course dates, details and to apply
Please contact the individual universities directly to apply or for more information.
- University of Brighton:
- Donna Goddard 01273 641128 - Visit the course web page
- Canterbury Christ Church University: Sarah Crouch 01227 767700
- University of Greenwich: Alice Neave 020 8331 8766
- University of Surrey: Gill Haddock 01483 684561 - Visit the course web page
Frequently asked questions
Who is the course for?
The course is for NMC registered nurses who are employed in practice nursing but with less than six months experience in general practice. It is aimed at those just entering practice nursing as a first career or as a change in career direction. Acceptance on the course is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and course availability.
What if I have over six month's experience?
Those who have been working in general practice for more than six months when the course commences will not be eligible. The practice nurse training pathway stages 2 and 3 are being developed to support career progression building on the individual's previous knowledge and experience.
Do I already need to have a job?
As the course offers work-based learning, participants must be employed in general practice and have the support of their employer.
What do employers need to do?
Employers need only to commit to release the practice nurse for the total ten days for both components during the year and identify an experienced supervisor/mentor. CCG workforce tutors or nurse development leads will be able to help with this.
How do I apply?
To apply, please contact any of the participating universities using the contact details above.
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"Cowboy Boots & Hometown Roots", the perfect theme for our hometown fair! A place of fun family entertainment, memories old and new, and scrumptious food! Did I mention the Spring Festival Deep Pit Barbeque, it can't be beat!" says Stephanie Eatmon.
Chowchilla, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2014
The Chowchilla Junior Fair was incorporated in 1946 as the Madera County Livestock Association. The annual fair is five days. The Fair always lands on Armed Forces Day, usually the third week of May. The Fair is also famous for the Spring Festival deep-pit BBQ put on by 200 volunteers. Nearly 8,000 people are fed over 10,000 pounds of beef in less than three hours.
Meghan Linsey, who has recently toured with Reba and Brad Paisley, will be hitting the Main Stage at the Chowchilla Fair on Saturday, May 17th along with guitarist Tyler Cain who is one of Nashville's brightest young producers, as well as being an accomplished songwriter and lead guitarist for Big & Rich. Also appearing on the Main Stage this year will be country rock band Southern Bend, Aaron Avila and Second Wind playing a variety of music from Country to 80's rock, and Santana tribute band, Caravanserai. Other entertainment will include Vendetta Pro Wrestling featuring former WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero Jr. and WWE Superstar Sinn Bodhi.
Kids Celebration; an amazing, fantastic, family experience like no other family show will be appearing daily on the Main Stage. This highly interactive game show is skillfully produced for children and parents to enjoy together. Other daily grounds entertainment include hypnotist Michael Mezmer, Magician Frank Thurston, Balloon artist Dennis Forel, Fido 500 racing dogs, and Circus Imagination.
Grandstand events for the 2014 Chowchilla Fair will include Bull Riding on Friday, May 16th, Truck and Tractor Pulls on Saturday, May 17th, and Auto Racing on Sunday, May 18th.
The 2014 Chowchilla Fair will begin Thursday, May 15th and run until Sunday, May 18th. The Fair integrates all aspects of the community through all of the mentioned events, bringing together its residents to celebrate its heritage of agriculture and family. The Fair brings thousands of guests to its facilities with over 320 public and private rentals every year.
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I have been using this android finance app past few weeks and completely loved it. The idea is perfect and does exactly what most of them need. When running a business, managing expenses is not quite easy. Even if you're going a trip with your friends, managing expenses such as who spent the large amount and how much others should owe, calculating things is tough. A real lifesaver and must have android app. Yes, am talking about the Conmigo app for android – One of the best expense manager app android.
Conmigo android expense manager app lets you to tackle financial expenses and settle easily with roommates, friends and partners. You can manage expenses, track them within any group, know your balance and settle debts in one click. It might sound like other finance apps for android, but what makes it to stand out from the crowd is it's beautiful interface. WOW, they are amazing and swipe left/right to take notes and settle debts.
You can create groups of partners to share expenses with. Groups such as Business, Room mate expenses, Vacation with friends etc. Add expenses based on the category such as food, shopping, business bills, rent etc. You can also create special notes for the amount which you enter. So, download the app, install it. Sign up for the first time. Enter your name, email address and password. Sign up for free. In settings, you can sync the details, change the currency value from USD to your own country currency such as INR or EUR etc.
When using it for the first time, add your partner name (optional) to manage the expenses between you and your partners. Once done, you can start noting down the expenses and see your balance. It will show you how much your partners owe you and the balance amount in your network etc.
There are 3 buttons on the app. Add – to add expenses, History – to check all the entires and Settle up button to settle down the debts. So click the add button and enter the amount and select the category. The amount will be equally shared to the number of group members.
If the amount is paid partially by a group member, then click add new expense, enter the amount and split the amount between group members and enter the value. Swipe to your left to enter the amount to split. Swipe to your right to add notes to the entries. You can click the names change the member and their amount spend.
I hope this explains enough and would spoil the fun if I explain each and every step. So, go try it yourself. You will completely fall in love with the app for sure. You won't regret it later. The app is totally free on the play store. Download it now !
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I'm running the same version of aMule on Debian AMD64-gcc3.4 under GNOME and it works for me with UTF-8 and the fonts are as they used to be in i386 (size 11 or so).
However, I miss the short lived 2.0.0rc8/GTK+2 aMule (based on gtk+2.4 at that point) that I had for a week in i386 before moving to amd64. Any idea why it's not here yet? Maybe some problems with the dreaded wxGtk?
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Le lundi 07 février 2005 à 06:23 +0100, thierry a écrit :Font size is really small, something like size 6, or even less, for the all amule window, except the title bar, where it's ok. I am runnign amule on a amd64 machine, with gnome. Is any one having this problem, or any one to help me out with that matter?same probleme for me. I installed xfstt xfs-xtt (modify XF86Config) gtk-theme-switch xfonts-100dpi xfonts-100dpi-transcoded xfonts-75dpi xfonts-75dpi-transcoded and it's ok now (I hope I dont forget something...) By the way for me amule crash with utf8 hth
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text: Antigua, Guatemala, Feb. 8th, 2015.- Guatemala volcano, name "Volcán del Fuego", forced thousands to evacuate the towns, the authorities decided to close the airport. The volcano, with stronger phase of activity, began to erupted yesterday, characterized by increased strombolian-type explosions, effusion of lava flows, threatening the road between Antigua and Escuintla in Guatemala. Volcán del Fuego en Guatamala, arroja cenizas y obliga a miles de habitantes de alrededor a evacuar, autoridades cierran el aeropuerto. … [Read more...]


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Day one
I picked up this antique AM radio from Bonita Springs this morning. My best research tells me this is from 1929, the year my dad was born. The plan is to restore it and listen to some old time radio, and probably Radio Disney with Serenity.
Day two
Today Serenity and I took the radio apart. She is four so she could only help me with the parts that wouldn't hurt her, like the electronics. She helped me vacuum the cabinet (her first time using a real vacuum), putting the screws into zip top bags, and take the original speaker off the speaker board. She had an absolute blast. I hoped she would, so this is exciting for me 😀
Stripping at night
I'm using Klean-Strip and lacquer thinner as recommended by a series of YouTube videos on refinishing vintage radios I'm hooked on. I'm really happy with the wood underneath all the lacquer I'm removing. I was afraid the front was some sort of 1920's laminate from the way it was cracked, luckily I put the Klean-Strip on and went for broke, about 20 minutes later I was pleasantly surprised. It will need two or three more stripping sessions, I had to cut it short to get my editing work in so I can sleep and spend the morning with Serenity. My one tip is the Klean-Strip is very strong. I was wearing nitrile gloves, and it burned through to my fingers, I learned to change gloves often.
Day three – Tubular History
Looking at the tubes I noticed a sticker saying one of the tubes was replaced on 12/14/34 (1934) by Fred L. Golds…, 973 Elizabet…, Memphis, TEN. One other tube has a similar sticker, which indicates the radio may have been in Tennessee in 1934. I got it from a gentleman named Bill, he said he had it for the last 20 years.
The other sticker gave me the rest of the address as Fred L. Goldsmith, 973 Elizabeth, Memphis, Tenn. It also had a date of 12/18/3… So maybe the first date could have been 12/18/34 or the repair man made two trips in a week.
I removed the stickers with the Titanic method. They are both GE 45. I believe one to be bad, but I'm not positive, I have to test them.
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Common-sense emergency preparedness from a combat veteran
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Great place to buy, sell and trade precious metals.
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Helping each other on the climb to self-reliance and preparedness…the Survival Sherpa way…One step at a time.
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Uncommon wisdom for dangerous times.
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The walk of faith isn't a walk of faith if we know exactly what is going to happen. Life is like a baseball game, and we are up to bat: it could come like a straight and true fastball, flying over home plate — and then dive at the last minute into a sickening curve. There is unpredictability, confusion, and uncertainty. Yet it's all part of the game.
Just think if a baseball player knew exactly what the pitcher would throw every time he went to the plate. He would have the highest batting average in history! What makes a player impressive is how well he faces the uncertainty that comes with every pitch. His reflexes and intuition are a product of years of practice and training. He can stand the challenge of unpredictability because he has prepared.
Just like anyone else, I wish that I could map out my life — or at least the next five years — and follow that little plan until the next ten years loomed before me. Unfortunately, God doesn't work that way! While he gives us dreams and goals, he does not tell us exactly when or how those goals will be accomplished. It's up to us to prepare for the opportunities — and the trials — that may come our way.
Many of us hear the phrase, "God has a great plan for your life." In one way, this is true. God does have a purpose for us that will bring Him the most glory, and make us most effective for Him. However, that plan isn't a heavenly blueprint just waiting to be found in the pages of the Bible or in a daily prayer. There won't be that day when you know exactly WHAT you are going to do, WHEN you are going to do it, and WHERE it will take you. God shows us His 'plan' little by little, requiring our faith in Him in order to reach the next step.
Many people spend their lives searching for this plan. They take personality and 'spiritual gift' tests to determine the plan on their own. I have nothing against these tests, as I have taken several of my own; however, we can't go through life using an Extroverted personality and Encouraging spiritual gift as excuses not to serve God in other areas. These may be strengths, but God wants well rounded people. He doesn't want us selling out and falling short.
We may not know what the future holds for us, but that can't be a limitation on our effectiveness for Christ. If anything it needs to be our buffer, pushing us to a greater trust in Him. From experience I know that we can respond two ways to unpredictability: depend on ourselves, which results in confusion and unhappiness, or depend on Christ, which brings great peace.
So when you step up to the plate, don't shy away from the ball… swing! Opportunity sometimes only crosses the plate three times.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him." (Psalm 28:7)
To Think About
- How do you deal with uncertainty in life?
- Do you view unpredictability as an opportunity to trust God? Who are you trusting in?
- What are your goals? Are you trying to get a 'grand plan' or trusting God as you move forward with what you know now?
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