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From a Fire on the Beach to a Diamond in the Sky—The Evolution of Lighthouses and Light-keeping in North Carolina.
With historic photographs, drawings and maps, maritime historian Kevin Duffus presents a wide-ranging discussion of North Carolina's rich heritage of guiding mariners, a tradition which surprisingly began nearly five centuries ago.
Learn of the earliest recorded effort to guide a ship ashore and the date of the earliest observed shipwreck on the Carolina coast. Discover primitive methods used during colonial times to establish beacons and channel markers. Kevin Duffus demonstrates how the first NC lighthouses, including the original Bald Head lighthouse, utilized technology that wasted 80% of light emitted, and explains why the improved Fresnel lens may be misnamed. See how the architecture of lighthouses and keeper's dwellings evolved over two centuries—from elegant to ugly, and from utilitarian to ornate. You'll be amazed to learn of the times when the state's lighthouses and beacons were blown-up, burned, and battered, and lightships were sunk by wars and storms. Learn the functions of screw-pile lights, range lights, and day-marks. Duffus also describes shocking little-known stories of keepers, some who were hired for their political payoffs, the keeper accused of purposely wrecking ships, and others who helped to steal their own lenses. Perhaps most amazing of all is the story of the keeper's house built from a shipwreck. If, as the U.S. Commissioner of Lighthouses once said: "The building and keeping of the lights is a picturesque and humanitarian work of a nation," then it can also be stated that story of lighthouses in North Carolina is one most fascinating and colorful chapters of the state's history.
Length: 50 minutes
Requirements: LCD projector and screen preferred
War Zone—World War Two Off North Carolina's Outer Banks
In 1942, the United States
suffered one of its worst defeats of WW II, not in Europe or the Pacific, but along the nation's eastern seaboard. Three hundred ninety-seven ships were sunk or damaged and 5,000 people were killed. For six months, 65 U-boats hunted merchant vessels practically unopposed within view of coastal communities. The greatest concentration of these attacks occurred off North Carolina's Outer Banks. For the production of his 3-hour TV documentary, filmmaker Kevin Duffus has compiled a stunning collection of eyewitness stories of merchant sailors, Coast Guard recruits and coastal residents who survived the events that made the first six months of 1942 one of the most heart-rending periods of North Carolina's history. Duffus describes how life was altered when war was waged on Outer Bankers' doorsteps and their beaches were covered with oil, debris and bodies. He discusses the facts behind decades-old urban legends of German spies, sympathizers and saboteurs. Duffus shares a first-hand account of the almost calamitous first engagement between a U-boat and an U.S. Navy destroyer near Nags Head, and the story of the sinking of the U-701, soon to become North Carolina's first diving preserve. Most remarkable is the story of faith, courage and determination when a young mother delivered her newborn son in a wave-tossed lifeboat off Cape Hatteras, marking a turning point in the war of Torpedo Junction. War Zone is a story of infamy, irony and innocence lost.
Length: 50 minutes
Requirements: LCD projector and screen preferred
How Shipwrecks Shaped the Destiny of the Outer Banks
For more than four and a half centuries, shipwrecks shaped the destiny of North Carolina's Outer Banks, creating one of the most intriguing histories and cultures in America. Kevin Duffus, author of the new book, "Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks–An Illustrated Guide," presents a wide-ranging discussion of shipwrecks and their legacy–lifesaving, salvage, rumors of wreckers, and the hundreds of forgotten shipwreck victims buried among the dunes. Duffus explains the various causes of shipwrecks and why there is a Graveyard of the Atlantic in the first place, what it was like for passengers and crew when ships crashed into the breakers along the banks, and the true stories of some of the most incredible rescues. Duffus shares the memories of the last living lighthouse keeper on the Outer Banks, the descendants of lifesavers, residents who played on shipwrecks as children, and one well known historian who used to dance on the deck of a wrecked vessel. Precise locations of famous and deadly wrecks, as well as places to still see remains of shipwrecks today are also featured in the presentation.
Length: 50 minutes
Requirements: LCD projector and screen preferred
Solving The Mystery Of The Missing Cape Hatteras Fresnel Lens
In 2002, filmmaker and author, Kevin Duffus, solved the long-standing mystery of the missing, first-order Fresnel lens from the 1803 Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, lost for 140 years. Confederate officials secretly removed and hid the 6,000-pound, 12-foot tall, bronze and crystal optic from the historic Hatteras tower in 1861 to prevent it from aiding the enemy. In its wake, the lens left a trail of destruction, defiance and recrimination—careers were lost, towns were threatened, and the steamboat that transported the apparatus was captured and sunk. The French-manufactured lens was one of the first commissioned for an U.S. lighthouse. "A good storehouse," in Granville County, NC, was the last known location of the lens and according to Lighthouse Digest, its fate remained "one of the great-unsolved mysteries of American lighthouse history." Duffus discovered more than the storied Hatteras lens—he compiled a staggering volume of research that for the first time accurately portrays the fate of the South's lighthouses during the Civil War. He tells an inspiring tale of perseverance, passion, imagination and luck and weaves a fascinating story that reaches back into his own family history when his great-great grandfather participated in the defense of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse against Confederate saboteurs. Duffus illustrates his story with copies of documents and research methods that helped to solve the mystery.
Length: 50 minutes
Requirements: LCD projector and screen preferred
The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate
What happened during Black Beard'slast days that precipitated his demise? Who, truly, was Edward Teach, and from whence did he come? What was his true name? And where may he have hidden his treasure?
With his newest lecture, author Kevin Duffus invites audiences to enter the dimly-lit passageway of time and learn surprising contradictions to previously-published historical accounts of the last days of Black Beard the pirate. He discloses new information about how Black Beard was cornered and attacked at Ocracoke in 1718, why he tried to escape rather than to fight back, and how his life might have been spared had he lived for three more weeks. He reveals the true meaning of a mysterious letter found in Black Beard's possessions, and explores the possibilities of government conspiracies and coverups. New research finds that many of the 25 pirates who remained with Black Beard after the wreck of the Queen Anne's Revenge were sons of North Carolina families. And for the first time, Duffus proves that most of Black Beard's captured crew members were not hanged in Virginia, and that one of them—10 years after purportedly being executed—became a respected and wealthy landowner and the grandfather of heroes of the American Revolution and a Tennessee governor.
For the first time, Duffus exposes the truth behind many of the enduring Blackbeard myths—his Bristol, England, birthplace; his 14 wives, including Mary Ormond; the burning of fuses in his hair to frighten his victims; and the countless tall tales of buried treasure, secret tunnels, and the shocking origins of the legend of his silver-plated skull used as a drinking cup by a secret society.
In addition to dozens of new discoveries one revelation promises to stand-out as the most amazing. With the help of groundbreaking research by three courageous genealogists, Kevin Duffus shares long-forgotten clues to the potential identity of Black Beard, beginning with a long-held myth about his sister, Susannah—and the conclusions are staggering and certain to be controversial.
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If you've been following around these parts for the past year, you know that my life has been a strange combination of transition from one kind of life into another, though I stayed put in Waco after I graduated from Baylor. Even though most things didn't change, the one small fact of being in the "real world" as a non-student brought in a lot of new experiences and heightened others. I'm frankly surprised I survived.
The other night I began to list some of the dumb stuff I did (or did not do) over the course of the last year– the things I learned from as well as some of the crap I still try to get away with. Basically, it's stuff I would tell myself a year ago. I hope you take some of this advice to heart, or at least feel better about yourself.
1. your androgynous hipster boots are at least a half size too big and you should really watch where you are going. You'll feel so freakin' trendy when you start down the stairs that morning. You'll feel like hot sh*t. 5 seconds later, you'll be at the bottom of the stairs trying not to throw up at the pain from falling down half a flight and your left shin hitting all the stairs on the way down. You'll also try to control the urge to not smash your room mate's cats' heads against the wall. Oh wait, that'll be all the time. Moral of the story–watch out. You are not invincible, and you should have worn a compression bandage around your leg, because that thing is still healing from the fall in November. Maybe you should see a doctor about that. oh well.
2. FLOSS YOUR EFFING TEETH and brush them as often as dental professionals tell you to. Which is a fact I now have to look up again. [Are you really supposed to brush after lunch???] If you don't, you could (WILL, YOU WILL) develop some pretty terrible decay between ALL your teeth. Pay attention to when your teeth hurt– it's not like a passing headache; when your teeth are hurting, it's probably you failed to do something pretty basic, which is stupid. Don't wait 'til the pain is unbearable, because you will already have an abscess and the work the dentist did on it that day will make your lip swell up the next morning. You will have to have an emergency root canal on Valentine's Day, which is way cooler when Liz Lemon does it, TRUST ME. You will be the sickest you have ever been for four days, and you will look like JLo did in that one scene from Monser In Law, but way less hot:
3. Keeping friendships is rough, bro. For real. In college, you were exactly the right amount of busy and bored that impromptu hangouts were just the ticket. You scheduled some things, yeah, but it was a lot of texts that went something like, "so, what are we doing this weekend?" When friends move away or start a new job or get a new significant other or if YOU do any of these things, it changes the rhythm. And that's OK. Really. But you do have to plan for it (UGH I KNOW) and put yourself in a few awkward situations because you are having to think through things that should be EASY. So you have to fight for it. But also, seriously take a chill pill. Your friends love you. Life just looks different. For everyone. Loosen your grip a little, submit yourself to trust. [[Also, past me, stop whining! You kinda hit the jackpot when it came to keeping your friends around this past year. Just soak it in.]]
4. Set an alarm on your smartgadget preemptively for stuff like car registration, oil changes, and state inspection. ALSO FOR REGULAR TEETH CLEANINGS HAVE YOU EVEN BEEN LISTENING. This is kinda self-explanatory. Mostly, just know yourself well enough to realize that you never have your sh*t together and you will not remember these things at the appropriate time, so plan ahead. (UGH I KNOW). That way, Future Self will not hate you, lurking around back roads trying to not get caught by the police three months after the expiration date. WHICH THE COPS WILL TOTALLY DO IF YOU DON'T CLEAN YOUR TEETH. [[ok, not really, but did I scare you into it??]]
5. KEEP YOUR EYES UP HERE. On the road, I mean. Don't mess with your music and drive, text and drive, talk and drive, daydream and drive, pick your nose and drive, or do anything but drive and drive. Otherwise you will total your best friend's car on one of the busiest roads in town on the way to a wedding shower. The paramedics will be cute, but your lipstick will be all over your cheek and your forehead will have a grapefruit-sized swelling on it, so it'll be a waste anyway. But really? It's amazing you are alive, given how fast you were going and the fact that you swerved into the other lane and the fact that you did some dumb stuff when it was highly possible that you were concussed, like immediately napping and drinking alcohol later BECAUSE YOU ARE SO HAPPY TO BE ALIVE, stupid. Concentrate when you drive and thank God you have an amazing friend who does not hate you for being stupid, stupid.
6. sometimes, you need stitches. which is a statement that I was hoping to turn around into some kind of larger statement about humbling yourself enough to realize you are wounded or something, but the story that would go with it is too stupid for that. I was moving picture frames out of my car and realized the glass was broken in one of them. The frame was still good, so I figured I would just pull the glass out and continue using it. Bare handed. Open handed. I tried to wiggle the glass out and thwp there went the glass in and out of the base of my thumb. I grabbed a towel to stop the crazy bleeding and put pressure on it as I finished watching Save the Last Dance. I then argued with my dad on the phone of whether or not I should go to the ER, we yelled at each other, and so I was finally pissed enough to drive myself to the hospital at midnight with a sliced-open hand. Turns out, it was a pretty deep puncture wound and I hadn't had a tetanus shot in a zillion years, so the three stitches were probably a good idea, even though I was mad about it. It was a long time before I could give anyone a thumbs-up, though.
7. Do not be chicken of chicken. But really, you are not a vegetarian, so stop letting your fear of learning how to cook meat keep you one, for MONTHS. Don't be afraid to ask your mom for help for the zillionth time, because one day, late in the year, you will be asking Preston how to cook chicken and he will look at you like you're an idiot. Your mom gave birth to you, so she is required not to judge you as much. Even though she totally still judges you. [[also buy this book!]]
8. Completely change your "strong personality" to keep your minimum-wage job.it's really easy to do after 22 years of life, especially when you were raised to never make yourself small for others [which is different than humility.] Ignore the fact that the petty things you are criticized for would not be addressed if you were a male staff member, in fact, you would be praised for them. Accept that your work ethic, your skills, your age, and your longtime relationship with the company do not mean anything in the end. Only your ability to transform into a demure, hip little thing with only enough edge to make you hot, but not enough that can't be sanded down. Believe the bullsh*t.
9. like make a budget. for serious. listen to your friend Sara who told you to put away money every time you were tempted to buy ANOTHER bottle of nail polish or ANOTHER round of goat cheese. Actually have a goal in mind when you tell people one reason you took a year off was to "save money." Plan ahead. (UGH I KNOW).Or you will end up at the end of the year with way less than you thought to show for it. You can still do some things you want to do, like swing up to Dallas for the weekend or head to the pub one or two nights a week, but you can also be a lotttt smarter with money. CHECK YOUR BANK ACCOUNT, DUMMY.
10. read your effing lease. real talk. Save yourself the spiraling nervous breakdown/two-week-long depression catalyst by reading your lease, saving a copy, and setting another one of those handy alarms so you know a. when your lease actually ends, not the date you made up in your head which is totally the middle of the month anyway and doesn't make sense and b. the fact that there is a 60-day-to-vacate notice policy. Or a notice to vacate policy at all. And when you do finally come to terms with the fact that you made a mistake, but are not ontologically a f*ckup, go ahead and quadruple check with your landlady who reminds you of Jenna Maroney's mother your move-out date, because she will change it without telling you, and you will have to do the terrible but beautiful work of asking people to help you move within 24 hours of finding out. You're not on campus anymore, Toto.

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Monthly Archives: December 2013
3 Cost-Effective Ways to Battle the Australian Summer Heat
While the typical Aussie summer often means barbecues and surfing, this can also mean hot temperatures inside the home.
Keeping cool and comfortable in summer isn't the main priority, though. The struggle to reduce energy costs is difficult as many homeowners depend on air conditioners to beat the heat. But there are other ways to battle the heat while still saving money. Read on to know how.
Switch to fluorescent bulbs
It's a good choice to determine what light sources your home is using. Incandescent bulbs are one of the leading heat sources – not to mention the amount of energy they consume — leaving you with higher monthly bills. Switch to fluorescent light bulbs or LEDs. They more durable, use less energy, and cooler than traditional bulbs.
Set up insulation
The heat that enters through your roof and ceiling affect your home's level of comfort. This could result in higher energy bills if not handled immediately and efficiently. Start setting up roof insulations to minimise heat transfer through your roof and ceilings.
Air conditioner check-ups
You may be changing your air conditioner's filters every 3 months, but when was the last time you had your AC unit checked? A unit that runs efficiently due to regular maintenance can help cool your home quickly while still lowering monthly bills.
Keeping cool in summer is the key to home comfort. By doing these three steps, you're on your way to staying cool and saving money even during the hottest months!
What You Eat is What You Get: Living Healthy Isn't Costly
Eating nutritious food is essential to stay young and healthy. Many people say you are what you eat. Whether you believe that or not, it's important to stay conscious about what you put into your mouth. Eating fresh produce is one way to stay away from serious diseases and signs of aging.
The world is slightly different from what it was many years ago. The technology keeps advancing and the food industry has gone a long way. With processed foods on every market, is it costly to live healthy today? Here are the reasons living healthy is inexpensive.
Fresh produce is healthy, period
When was the last time you ate fresh carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes or leeks? If you don't remember, start doing it today. There are online shops that offer farm fresh products in Australia. Some even deliver fresh vegetables and fruits to customers.
You're paying for an extended life
Fresh fruits and vegetables may be costly, especially when they're out of season or when the supply isn't enough to meet the demand. But it's normal. Just think about the future. When you buy fresh products, you're paying for a certain number of additional hours, days or weeks in your life.
Search for online suppliers to order your newly harvested fruits or vegetables and wait for the delivery at your home.
Important Features of a Good Daycare Center
When your child is concerned, you can never be too careful. That's why if you have to leave your child in a daycare while at work, ask relevant questions and be very observant. Generally, location is the all-important factor for parents, but there are other features to look out for before making a final decision.
Here are some things you need to consider when choosing a daycare:
• The atmosphere should be pleasant, friendly, and nurturing. The best time to stop by is during pick up, as you can approach other parents directly and get references.
• Make sure that the center has firm rules in place, right from normal working hours to handling emergencies.
• Get a copy of written regulations before you decide on the center.
• The staff should be appropriately qualified.
• The walls, floors, kitchen areas, and toilets should be clean, well lit, and sanitized. The staff should also maintain a high level of hygiene, especially after every diaper change.
• Trash should be disposed regularly.
• The center should allocate adequate time for group programs, physical activities, sleep, and meals, among others.
• Only minimal TV time should be allowed. Instead, there should be more time for different learning activities.
As far as the choices for daycare centers go, a parent's gut feeling and first impression play a vital role. Don't settle on the first one you see. Do a thorough research, and you'll surely find the right one for you and your child.
Training Exercises for a Healthier Body
Training exercises are the best method to work your way towards a healthy body. These also help you feel better, gain more energy, and probably live longer. Do something good for your body by including training exercises in your daily or weekly workout regimen.
Strength Training
According to mayoclinic.com, this training develops strong bones, controls weight, and builds stamina. Strength training includes abdominal crunches, push-ups, pull-ups, and leg squats.
Before performing any of these exercises, warm up for five minutes. Perform at least ten repetitions of the exercise then move on to the next one. You can do strength training at home or in the gym.
Cardiovascular Training
This training involves exercises that get your heart rate to improve oxygen consumption by the body. It helps you lose weight and builds endurance to keep you active for a long time. Common cardiovascular exercises include running, swimming, elliptical-cross training, cycling, and stair climbing.
Before performing cardio exercises, make sure that you have an exercise plan that suits your body the most. Learn to alternate intense exercises and recovery efforts in a ratio or two minutes on and two minutes off. You can perform such exercises outdoors or even in indoor cycling studios like Torq.
Whatever your training preference is, it is important use the right equipment or get a proper guidance. Buying high-quality training equipment like Schwinn Fitness or choosing an exceptional gym will also contribute to the quality of your training.
Working with Clutches: How to Know if Your Car Needs a New One
A clutch is one of the important parts in vehicles with manual transmission. A manual transmission car is fitted with two shafts that should work in unison to allow smooth distribution of power. If your car is not giving optimal performance despite higher RPM, the problem could be with the transmission, clutch or both. People who are having difficulties with their car's clutch should look for a trusted mechanic to do repairs.
Here are some signs that your clutch needs replacement:
Burning smell
If you notice burning smell from underneath your vehicle, it could be because of problems with the clutch or brake pads. This occurs when you drive with your foot on the clutch which can weaken the pedal springs.
Sticky pedals
Sticky pedals could be due to fluid leaks that can eventually affect the transmission.
Clutch slipping
This happens when you apply power. Even though you're not stepping on the clutch pedal, the speed engine increases when you try to accelerate.
Driving a defective vehicle on the road may keep you stranded at a remote place where no auto repair shops are available. While clutches are generally hardwearing, they do need periodic replacements, as they tend to wear down from extreme use. It's necessary to have a defective clutch or other parts replaced as soon as possible for safe and smooth driving.
Apartment Renting 101: What a First-Timer Should Know
Finding affordable apartments for rent is not a hard task as long as you prepare ahead of time. The list may be overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, the hunt becomes a lot easier.
One of the most important things to keep in mind is your finances. Apart from rental fees, your budget should include your bills for gas and electricity, cable TV, internet, and phone charges, water sewerage system and trash disposal, and other hidden costs.
You also need to figure out what you want and what exactly you need. Would you consider a roommate or living with a friend to save money? With a little research, you'll find a selection of apartments for rent that will suit your budget and other needs.
Here are some things you need to do when searching for an apartment for rent:
- Examine your neighborhood. Check a few important details like transport access, proximity to workplace or school, and cleanliness, among others.
- It's advisable to drive around the neighborhood to get a clearer picture of the surroundings. Visit the place both during the day and at night so you can make comparisons.
- Ask for recommendation from colleagues or friends who are staying in places that offer accommodation units at low costs.
These are just some of the things you shouldn't miss when you're on an apartment hunt. Throughout the process, you're likely to have plenty of questions. If you need help, consult a professional, a trusted friend or a family member who have prior experience in renting an apartment.
Investment strategies for starters: How to build your wealth with gold
Investing in gold coins can be a sound financial option, as these precious metals increase value over time. In the United Kingdom, there are many businesses and private buyers that can help you start your venture. One of the interesting things about investing in gold is that it's a convenient and rewarding choice, allowing you to do business without leaving your home.
Buying gold is a preferred investment move by many people, but it you need to know how this kind of trade works first.
Find a trusted seller
Look for a reliable online dealer to determine which gold pieces are worth investing on. Online dealers like Atkinsons Coins and Bullion provide helpful tips and suggestions on choosing the right coin type. This will help you narrow down your choices.
Compare prices
Aesthetics have nothing to do with investment decisions. You don't need to visit the retailers personally to look for the best deals, as you can easily compare rates online. Be extra careful of dealers who promise low rates, though.
Know the gold variety
Gold coins in the UK come in different weights. Research online and know the right standard for choosing coins. Go for ones with high quality that retain their value. You go for coins from trustworthy manufacturers and mining companies.
Consider these factors when you decide to buy gold coins. These precious metals can lead to a worthwhile investment.
The Essential Checklist for Generator Maintenance
Every machine calls for regular upkeep to prolong its service life, generators included. This is why you need a plan on how you maintain your machine. Here's a quick guide to know how to perform generator maintenance regularly.
Every day, check your machine for dust, dirt, and grease stains. Look for signs of corrosion as well. Make sure that the coolant heater is in its proper place each time you use it. Add adequate amounts of oil and fuel as needed. Ensure the firm connection of the charge-air pipe to the radiator.
Clear the air cleaner's parts from dirt and debris. Fine-tune the battery charger's float voltage level. Check the water levels below the fuel filter housing and fuel tank and drain it.
Inspect the hydrometer's coolant level. Make sure that the exhaust condensate drain is free from dust and debris that can block its functions. Look at the machine's belt as well to see if it needs replacement.
Replace the oil, filter, and coolant filters every six months even if you haven't used the machine that much. Clean the crankcase breather. Follow the manual in doing so.
Knowing how to maintain your generator makes sure that you get the most out of its service life. As long as you perform regular upkeep, you can keep your equipment fully functional for a long time.
Two Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help
When people start ageing, most won't admit that they need more help than they used to. By moving ageing loved ones into an aged care facility, they will be more secure and happier.
Here are two signs your elderly parents need help:
As your parents get older, they face significant life changes that can lead to depression. Some of the factors that contribute to depression are health problems, recent bereavements, isolation, reduced sense of purpose, and fears. Your parents need the right support, and treatment – if necessary –to feel better. To help them overcome this, look for an aged care facility in New castle that provides individualised care and a supportive living environment for your parents.
Poor Hygiene
When your elderly parents' health starts to deteriorate, you may also see a dramatic change in their hygiene. Some elders even refuse to take baths completely. If you bring it up, they'll get angry or aggressive. This can be a combination of many reasons, but it's often a behaviour memory impaired individuals will not do. Those suffering from dementia can lose the patterning of bathing and changing clothes. It may also be a sign of a decreased sense of sight and smell.
Enrich your parents' life. Look for an aged care facility to help make their lives easier and more fun.
What's in a Sign: Tips for an Effective Signage
Creating the perfect signage isn't just about using big letters and colourful graphics. To create a truly effective signage, you need to combine a few factors to make it noticeable. Here are few tips on creating an effective signage.
1. Your sign should have the appropriate size for the viewing distance. It should be also placed in a location where you can get more attention from your target audience. Make sure to display your business name clearly and leave no uncertainty about your products and services.
2. Whether you're making a banner or a window sign, your keywords and phrases should be emphasised with larger letters and bolder fonts. Adding digital colour graphics effects can also enhance the speed and thoroughness of your message.
3. Incorporate a few design elements that can help your sign stand out. Apply some colour contrast, motion, and neon effects to make it more attractive and visible. Coordinating with an experienced signage company like Fabsigns can also help you create durable signage for your business.
4. Your font choice is also important to the effectiveness of a sign. Use a proper font that conveys your desired message. Avoid scripts and font styles that are difficult to read especially over greater viewing distances.
As your signage is the first thing your customers see, you need to make it noticeable. Use a few graphics techniques and get help from experts to create the perfect signage for your business.


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"Terminal Viscosity"
Went on a shootin' spree yesterday. A lot came of it, but this ended up being my favorite shot. It was a technical feat for me. Minimal editing. I used reflections and shadows to achieve the vignette effect around the power-line. Was looking into a power transfer station, the dots of light below are part of an old switchboard from the 1950's when the town of Keene switched energy sources.


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Pedro Capó, Sofia Reyes & Kany García On How to Be a Pop Artist in the Urban Era: It's 'Always Going to Evolve'
Ellie Goulding Talks Royal Wedding, Calls Tina Fey Her 'Favorite Lady Ever'
"I could write, literally, an essay on this," Ellie Goulding proclaims in the midst of a discussion about pop singers versus Pop Stars.
"What used to happen was there was a rivalry between pop artists, but I've spoken to so many female singers now, and everyone seems to be rooting for each other," Goulding tells Billboard.com. "Adele is the biggest singer in the world right now, yet she's a wonderfully down-to-earth person. I think you need a combination of those, and well, proper pop stars -- people like Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga, who aren't necessarily accessible [personality-wise]."
If you had any doubts which camp the lithe, electronic-tinged British singer-songwriter falls into: "That's not me -- I just kind of… kind of sing songs. But the diversity is something that needs to always happen."
Goulding's name seems to be in the air lately, known to some as the world's most famous wedding singer. Last Friday, at the Royal Wedding, Goulding performed almost a full gig of "about 14 songs," including her chill-inducing cover of Elton John's "Your Song," she says. The experience was both "a real night to remember" and "a pleasant surprise" -- and it would not have happened without fellow U.K. music export, rapper Tinie Tempah.
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"He [Tinie] introduced me to Prince William last year at a festival because they were both watching my set from the side of the stage," Goulding says. "William enjoyed the set so much that he kept me in mind for, obviously, last week."
If last week cemented Goulding's full-on fame in her native country (even after her 2010 debut, "Lights," reached No. 1 on the UK charts, fueled by the massive single "Starry Eyed"), this weekend will be her big stateside coming out. Without much warning ("a week or so," she says), Goulding will perform on "Saturday Night Live" May 7, alongside a powerhouse host -- Tina Fey -- that is bound to bring in big ratings. For the sake of Goulding's nerves, it's probably best that the prestige of an "SNL" performance is partially lost on the songstress.
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Gor mahia defender Sylvanus Onyango, taking on
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Patrick Oyiengo was a lead striker for Gor Mahia
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Zablon Otieno "Pro" was recruited to Gor Mahia
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Emmanuel Wakata was a dependable goal scorer
Gor Mahia players celebrate during a 2005 league
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Mahia in 2006. He is a brother to Dennis Oliech
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Ken Oluoch was Gor Mahia skipper
Gor Mahia taking on Sher Agencies. Gor Mahia won
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Gor Mahia taking on the now defunct Coast Stars
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Gor Mahia in 2007
Defender Charles Odipo taking on Kisumu Telkom
Gor Mahia taking on SoNy Sugar
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George Odhiambo first joined Gor Mahia while still
a student at Kamkunji secondary in 2008.
In this 2008 pic are Solomon Nasio, Julius Owino
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Solomon Nasio in action in 2008
In 2008, Gor Mahia played a friendly against El
Merreikh of Sudan.
There were plenty of harsh lessons for the young
Gor Mahia side which lost 0-5.
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Honeywell International is a multinational company that is based out of America. The conglomerate produces a wide variety of consumer and commercial products, aerospace systems and engineering services. Mark C. Honeywell founded Honeywell in the year 1906 in Wabash, Indiana. The headquarters of the company are located in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
Honeywell's operations are run across the globe and its products and services are made available to customers worldwide. The company has a global workforce of over 130,000 employees out of which 58000 employees work in the United States alone. Honeywell is ranked 77 in the Fortune 500 companies.
The company was initially founded in the year 1906 and over the next century saw a large number of acquisitions and made massive expansions and diversifications.
The current company, Honeywell International Inc. is the product of a merger between Honeywell Inc. and AlliedSignal. AlliedSignal was a company that was twice the size of Honeywell but it chose to retain the Honeywell name due to Honeywell's superior brand recognition.
Honeywell's former headquarters were located in Minneapolis, Minnesota but after the merger the headquarters were relocated to Morristown, New Jersey. On the closure of the companies' former headquarters, more than 1000 employees found themselves jobless.
A few employees relocated to the new headquarters in New Jersey and even to other locations of the company while others retired. The company stock saw massive losses post merger and it did not return to its original level until the year 2007.
In the year 2002 Knorr-Bremse took complete ownership of Honeywell's ventures in Brazil and in Europe. In 2005, Honeywell acquired Noval plc for 1.2 billion pounds. The company's most recent acquisition took place in July 2015 where it acquired Elster, a company that manufactures gas and water meters and control devices. Honeywell continues to expand it operations aggressively and runs successfully.
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Majority of Honeywell's acquisitions comprise of businesses that are aligned with the existing technologies of the company. Most of the acquired companies are integrated into Honeywell's three business groups, Performance Materials and Technologies and Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions. They acquired companies however retain their original names.
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Chris Potter (born January 1, 1971) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Potter spent most of his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina where his mother taught psychology at the University of South Carolina. He exhibited an early interest in all kinds of music and quickly became a prodigy, mastering several instruments including guitar and piano, and finally gravitating toward the alto and tenor saxophone.
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I found the process of studying for my oral examination, over the course of the summer and fall of 2012, to be one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life – filled with stress dreams, anxious days, and more than a little stressed pacing. I was lucky enough to pass the exam with my sanity (somewhat) intact. To make this deeply unpleasant process a bit more open and less stressful for future generations of Graduate Center (GC) history Phd students (and perhaps graduate students at other programs as well) I thought I'd write down some of the "wisdom" I've acquired by virtue of making it through the damnable exam.
As always – your mileage may vary.
Before You Even Begin The Process
- Apologize to your spouse/partner & family: Have people in your life that love you? Great! But you best apologize to them because you're going to be a miserable bastard for the next several months – moody, unavailable, stressed. Best be up front about this now, instead of half-way through the process.
As You Choose Your Committee
- Pick professors that you know: A good orals committee should consist of examiners that you know well and who know you. A big part of what made my exam a success was that my committee was made up of professors that I'd known and cultivated professional relationships with over my 2+ years at the GC. I had a friendly rapport with all five of them, which made staring across from them as they asked difficult questions much more pleasant than it could have been.
Does your department have a famous professor that you barely know? While it may be a good idea to chat them up at the next departmental party, it is a bad idea to throw them on your orals committee.
- Mine your colleagues for advice: By the time you reach your oral exam you should know at least a few students that are further along in the program. You simply must question them about their committee! Who did they have on theirs? What was their exam like? Where their any personality conflicts? Every graduate student loves to tell success stories and/or horror stories (sometimes these are the same story) about their graduate career, so don't feel awkward about asking.Every department has its bad citizens – those who fight with their fellow examiners, ask off-list questions, refuse to offer advice about the process, etc. etc. You need to keep these people as far away from your committee as possible. The only way to do that is to milk the collective wisdom of your department.
As You Write Your Lists
- There are two basic ways to organize your lists: You can organize them "chronologically" or "thematically." A chronological list would have chronological headings (such as "the Great Society" or "the New Deal") with three or four books under each. For an example: see my 20th century American history reading list. I found this type of list very helpful in examination fields where I wasn't a complete master of the various different topical historiographies. Selecting books this way gave me much more breadth and depth about each subject and has helped alot with my teaching.
A thematic list would be organized under two or three thematic headings (such as "slavery" or "religion") with a dozen or more books under each. For an example: see my colonial & revolutionary America reading list. This approach allows you to tailor your list to your interests and provides a lot of depth. However, things are left off (for example there was very little discussion of Native Americans on the linked list).Each approach, I think, is valid and serves different purposes. Some examiners will like a deep "thematic" approach while others will want more chronological coverage. Make sure you consult close with each examiner before setting your heart to any one approach.
- Novelty is your enemy: About 1/2 of the books on your lists should be books that you've encountered over the entirety of your coursework and your own secondary research. Do not just throw a book on your list because it is "new" or (even worse) a classic that you've always wanted to read. You have a lot of historiography to master and, most importantly, keep straight over a relatively short period of time. Just throwing interesting books on your lists willy-nilly is a recipe for disaster. Carefully consider each book you put on your list – for its place in the historiography, its relationship to other books on the list, its length, your scholarly interest in the subject, etc. This will save you many headaches and, possibly, heartbreak as you begin studying.
- Take a look at your colleagues' lists: This will give you a good sense of what your department is looking for in a reading list. It is also especially helpful for subject matter(s) you will be largely mastering while you are studying. For example, my European intellectual history reading list was heavily influenced by (read: borrowed from) a colleague's list. The most examples you have the better.
When You Are Studying
- Come up with a plan and/or a schedule: It really helps to come up with a basic schedule – X number of weeks on subject A, Y number of days on subject B, etc. – and plan of attack. It should be flexible and open ended but it is beyond helpful to have a general plan even before you crack open your first book.
- Be prepared to adjust the plan: Shit is going to happen. You are going to get sick. Your spouse is going to get sick. The weather is going to be beyond perfect one day. You are desperately going to need a drink at some point or another. All of this going to be ok. Life will happen. You'll need to adjust the plan. By expecting shit to hit the fan, it won't slow you down as much when life gets in between you and your sack of books.
- Start with what you know, finish with what you're unfamiliar with: Once you begin studying start with the subject/fields that you know and love the most. I started with my colonial/revolutionary American list. This way you begin this long, miserable process with subjects that you care deeply about and have already done a lot of work on. Finish up your studying with subjects that you didn't know well going into the exam or had difficulty with in the past. That way the subject is "freshest" in your mind as your enter the examination room. I finished my studying with my European intellectual history list, and let me tell you, that was the right call.
- You must appreciate quantity over quality when it comes to your reading: The fundamental goal of studying for your oral examination is to get through all of the books. Now is not the time to be reading these books for their artistic or writerly value. You need to understand each book's basic argument, evidentiary base, place in the historiography and move on to the next one in the stack. If you are spending more than a couple of days on any one book you're going to find yourself rapidly running out of time. However you read before you began studying, you are going to have to become big-time utilitarian while preparing for your oral exam.
Studying for this exam is like being a shark – you must constantly move forward or you will drown.
- Create a study group: Depending on the size of your program there will likely be two or three other people taking their examination roughly at the same time you are. It would be beyond helpful if you formed some kind of study group with them – even if their have largely different lists from your own. The value of having other folks to bounce ideas off, to quiz you on historiography, and bitch about all this stress cannot acknowledged enough. I would not have passed my exam without the help of my two friends who also took the exam that same semester.
- Meet with your committee: Over the course of your studies you should meet with each committee member at least twice. It is important that you get a good sense of what their expectations are for you on the day of the exam. What sort of answers are they looking for? What advice to they have about studying? What do they think are the key historiographies to master?
If they are open to it, you should also try to get each examiner to do a test runthrough of their portion of the exam. This will significantly cut down on the stress of actual day of the exam and will get your "botched" attempts out of the way. It certainly did that for me.
- Book reviews are your friend: There are just going to be some books on your lists that you won't understand or be able to historiographically place or some historiographies that you simply can't master despite your best efforts or, horror upon horror, a book or two your university library will refuse to deliver to you. In these (and other cases) book reviews are your lifesaver. While short books reviews can be helpful it is most useful to look at reviews in publications that support longer (or longish) pieces – such as the William & Mary Quarterly or Reviews in American History. Book reviews, with all honestly, will save you when times get tough.
On The Day of the Exam
- Make sure you get enough sleep: You don't want to be half-asleep while you are supposed to be rapidly firing off answers to trick historiographical questions.
- Show up early: You don't want to begin your exam sweaty as hell from having to run from the subway to the department in five minutes flat.
- Don't panic: It may feel like this as you enter the examination room but before you know it will feel like this.
- Have a drink (or two): After you've passed the exam, of course. 🙂
If you've made it this far this wall of text, hopefully something from the above will be able to help you pull through. May the Force be with you!


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In patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), do patient characteristics modify the relative effects of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on long-term mortality?
Included studies compared CABG with PCI in patients with multivessel CAD. Outcomes were all-cause mortality overall and by subgroups of such patient characteristics as age, diabetes, history of myocardial infarction (MI), and angiographic factors.
MEDLINE, Cochrane databases, and EMBASE/Excerpta Medica (to Aug 2006); references; conference abstracts; and bibliographies of experts were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with follow-up ≥ 3 years. 12 RCTs met the selection criteria, and individual patient data were provided for 10 of these (n = 7812, median age 61 y, 77% men). PCI was done with balloon angioplasty in 6 trials (n = 4761) and bare-metal stents in 4 trials (n = 3051). Median duration of follow-up was 5.9 years.
Overall, CABG and PCI did not differ for mortality (Table). The only patient characteristics that modified treatment effect were diabetes (P = 0.014 for interaction) and age (P = 0.002 for interaction) (Table). Factors that did not modify treatment effect included sex, smoking, hypertension, cholesterol level, peripheral vascular disease, symptom stability, previous MI, heart failure, left ventricular function, number of diseased vessels, disease of the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery, and PCI method.
In patients with multivessel coronary artery disease, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have similar effects on long-term mortality. CABG may be more effective than PCI in patients with diabetes and those ≥ 65 years of age.
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) vs percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease*
*Abbreviations defined in Glossary. RRR, RRI, NNT, NNH, and CI calculated from data in article.
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Physical exercise is one of the most common habits that can be included in our routine if we want to improve the appearance of the abdomen. However, if we have little time and we do not have the opportunity to go to a gym, you can use a chair to exercise and tone up your abdomen.
Tone Your Abdomen Using Only One Chair
For those who do not have the time to go to a gym, we bring you these exercises to tone your abdomen using only one chair.
1. Elevation of knees diagonally
Another different way to perform exercises in a chair and, incidentally, will also serve to reduce your waist, is varying the elevation of the knees and perform it diagonally.
In this case you have to change the position of the hip so that the weight of your body is only supported on one side of your buttocks.
What you have to do?
Sit on the edge of the chair, leaning on one side of your hip, with your back completely straight and arms on your sides.
You will raise your knees to your chest and lower them gently.
You must repeat the movement until you begin to feel the pressure in the abdominal side area. 12 or 15 repetitions are suggested for each side.
Perform 4 series of this exercise.
2. Lifting knees to the chest
This easy activity focuses on the work of the abdominal muscles and, in passing, relax your lower back and help you improve digestion.
By including it in your daily training routine, you can tone your abdomen and style the waist.
What you have to do?
First, sit on a chair, but do not lean your back on the back of the chair.
Your position should be upright and with your hands at the sides of the hip, in addition to having your legs close together.
Second, bring your knees to your chest, as high as possible.
Finally, hold for 2 or 3 seconds and return to the starting position.
It is better to do 15 repetitions and complete at least 3 series.
3. Knees towards the elbow
When you are practicing this simple exercise you not only benefit the appearance of your abdomen, but you also reduce the measurements of your waist very easily.
What you have to do?
You have to sit on the chair with your back completely straight, but without leaning on the back.
You will put your hands on your head or behind the back of your neck and you will proceed to raise your knee towards your chest.
Now, you have to take the elbow on the opposite side in the direction of the knee you have been lifting, as if you wanted both to meet.
Focus the effort on your abdomen and return the initial position.
It is better to perform 3 or 4 sets of at least 15 repetitions each.
4. Vertical scissors
To finish your abdominal routine you can do the vertical scissors exercise, which will help you tone and reduce the lower area and the sides.
What you have to do?
Sit on the edge of the chair, but this should not have a back, and tilt the body back a little.
Get support by placing your hands on the chair, and then raise your legs until they are parallel to the floor.
From this position you will raise and lower your legs alternately, simulating the movement of the scissors.
It is better to perform 12 repetitions for each side until at least 4 series are completed.
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