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Seven Wholesome Meals
Seabass Fillets In Provence Style with Steamed Potatoes and Wilted Spinach
Soaked with rich flavours, seabass fillets are cooked with nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and seasoning. Served with steamed potatoes and spinach.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
For Potatoes:
- 1/2 cup parboiled potatoes
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
For Spinach:
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- Big bunch of spinach, washed at least twice and stalks removed
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
For Seabass Fillets:
- 1 Sea bass fillet, with skin
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- Sea salt
- Thyme sprigs
- 3 dried apricots, thickly sliced
- Handful of almonds
- 1 Sliced sun-dried tomato
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 red chilly
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter in a pan and saute the potatoes with a little bit of salt.
- Take out the potatoes and saute the garlic in the same manner.
- Add spinach to the pan and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt.
- Season the wilted spinach with salt.
Linguine with Prawns, Garlic & Spinach
Pasta is always a satisfying meal everyone loves, and including prawns and fresh spinach makes it light, fresh and tasty. Plus, it's super quick and easy to make.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 500g dried linguine pasta
- 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
- 150g spinach leaves
- 400g raw prawns, ready shelled
- 1 lemon
- 4tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 12 cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan with plenty of salted boiling water until al dente. While the pasta is cooking heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the garlic for 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook for a further 2 mins. Add the prawns and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and continue to cook for 2 mins. Add a few chilli flakes or a medium size chilli into the pan for an extra kick. When the pasta is cooked drain and add to the pan with the prawns and spinach and lower the heat. Grate the zest of the lemon over the pasta, add the cherry tomatoes and stir together. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Bright and colourful peppers stuffed with a hearty and filling mixture of tomatoes, wild rice, beans, vegetables and corn makes a super healthy and gluten free meal any time.
- 1 Avocado
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 Green onion
- 1 tsp Hot pepper flakes
- 1 15oz can of kidney beans
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow or green peppers
- 1 red onion
- 11/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2/1/2 cups hot sauce or tomato sauce
- 11/2 cups wild rice
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
Prep time 35 mins, Cook time 60 mins. Simmer wild rice on a medium-low heat with vegetable broth, plain tomato sauce, herbs, mushrooms and red onion until the rice is fully cooked. Stir and mix in kidney beans and corn. Prepare the bell peppers by removing the seeds and white insides. leave the tops of the peppers intact. Fill the peppers by adding the rice mixture to the peppers. Arrange the stuffed peppers side by side in the pan. Cover and bake in the oven for 55 minutes. For the final 5 minutes broil the tops of the peppers making sure not to burn.
Smother the stuffed peppers in the thick tomato sauce and garnish with preferred ingredients. You can mix and match your vegetables. you may use eggplant, leeks, carrots. the beauty of this dish is that you can customise them according to your taste-buds and what you have in the fridge.
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Moroccan chickpea stew is a middle eastern inspired and easy, delicious and filling dish that makes an ideal weekday dinner or post-exercise recovery meal. It is vegan and gluten-free. Serves 4, prep time 20 mins, cooking 30 mins.
1/4 tsp Chilli powder
2 cups Chickpeas cooked
3 Garlic cloves
1 Parsley fresh
4 shallots
1 Sweet potato (Medium)
1 tbsp. Tomato paste
10 Kalamata olives, black pitted
1 Couscous or quinoa cooked
3tsp Baharat spice
1 black pepper
2tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp Paprika, sweet
2 tbsp. oil
1handful almonds
2tbsp blackcurrants dried
5 cups of peeled and diced tomatoes
Chop almonds and dry roast on medium heat. Heat up oil in a large frying pan and add chopped shallots stir fry add chopped garlic, add the ground spices and fry for a minute. Add tomato paste, stir then add the chopped tomatoes, sweet potato cubes, salt and half the sugar to the pan Cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Once sauce thickens, taste and season with black pepper and more sugar if needed. Finally stir in the cooked chickpeas, olives and currants and let them warm through. Serve over rice or quinoa or couscous. My favorite is with couscous and top with roasted almonds and chopped parsley.
For a quick versatile version of this Spanish favourite, short cut and buy frozen paella from the supermarket and supplement with fish, seafood, meat or meat substitute. Cooking time 30 mins.
- 1 bag of ready made Frozen Paella
- 400g of frozen seafood mix or fresh seafood mix1 small bag of mussels
- 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces of salmon
- Juice of a 1/2 a lemon and the other half chopped into wedges to use as dressing
- Handful of flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
Add oil to a Wok, stir fry the onion and prawns and then add frozen Paella and defrosted seafood mix. Lightly pan fry the salmon pieces and add them to the paella mix. You may then put the Paella into a Paella dish and heat in oven for 15 minutes. Add mussels and dress with parsley and lemon. Feel free to add any vegetables you like to give colour and flavour.
Pepper, Spinach & Coconut Curry
When deciding on a curry I am truly spoilt for choice. However, today's recipe is something that you must try. You can also add chicken, prawns or fish to suite.
- 250g kale
- 2 green peppers
- 2 red onions
- Sunflower oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp tikka masala paste
- 400ml reduced-fat coconut milk
- 200g spinach
- ½ bunch chopped coriander
- Rice
- Lime wedges
Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Heat a few table spoons of sunflower oil in a large deep frying pan. Thinly slice the onions, deseed and chop the peppers, then fry for 10 minutes until softened and starting to colour. Spread the kale over 1-2 large baking sheets, drizzle over olive oil and the balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle a little sugar over. Roast for 3-4 minutes until crisp and sticky. Season with salt. Add the tikka masala paste to the pan with the veg in it and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and spinach, stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the spinach has partially wilted. Stir in the coriander, then serve with the crispy kale, rice and, if you like, lime wedges.
Honey Glazed Garlic Salmon with Asparagus
This honey garlic salmon is a very simple, so easy to execute with very little ingredients; honey, garlic and lemon, with a good pinch of salt and black pepper.
- 12oz Salmon cut into 2-3 strips
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. warm water
- 11/2 tsp of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
- 3 gloves garlic
- 1/2 lemon sliced into wedges
- 10 x Asparagus Spears
Season the salmon with salt, black pepper. Skillet the salmon with olive oil and then pan fry add the garlic until slightly browned. Add the honey mixture (honey water and lemon juice) and reduce until sticky. Broil in the oven for one minute until the surface becomes slightly charred (optional).
Serve with Asparagus spears, new potatoes or a plate of stir-fry vegetables.
Seven Simple Meals
The Wonderfully Versatile Jacket Potato
What's not to love about a jacket potato. Warm, filling, easy to make and spoilt for choice on toppings.
Today we will keep it simple, oven bake a potato until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
Heat the baked beans in a saucepan for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously. Do not allow them to boil. Cut the potato in half, spoon the baked beans over them and sprinkle with cheese.
You may also include a small side salad, and add a little butter to taste.
Salmon & Broccoli Stir-Fry
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets skinned and sliced
- 6 oz broccoli
- 4 oz Green Beans
- 150 g spinach
- 2oz walnuts (Optional)
- 6 cherry tomatoes (Optional)
Mix the orange juice, honey and soy sauce. Heat the oil in a large wok. Add the broccoli add stir-fry for 2 minutes, add the salmon and beans and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes. The vegetables should still retain their crunch.
Fish Pie
Delicious and easy a fish pie anyone can make. Wonderfully filling and warming on these colder autumn evenings.
- 400g skinless white fish
- 400g skinless smoked haddock fillet (optional). You may wish to add Prawns
- 600 mls Full-fat milk
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- Small bunch of parsley
- 100g butter
- 50g plain flour
- 1Kg floury potato, peeled and cut into even sized chunks
- 50g grated cheddar
Poach the fish. Put the fish in the frying pan and pour over 500 ml of the milk. Add the onion and bay leaves. Simmer for 8 minutes. Lift the fish onto a plate, strain then flake the fish into large pieces in the baking dish.
Make the sauce – Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Keep adding the milk until you have a smooth sauce. Add the sauce onto the fish pieces.
Assemble the bake. Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 20 mins. drain, season and mash with the remaining milk and butter. Use to top pie. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with cheese. Then bake for 30 mins. Make up a day ahead, chill, then bake for 40 mins.
Serve with garden peas or veg of your choice.
Fluffy Cheesy Omelette
The classic Omelette can be a breakfast, lunch or evening meal. The wonderful thing is that they can be made so quickly and you can add so many ingredients to bulk up and for personal taste.
- 3 Eggs
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- Grated Cheese
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, season with salt and black pepper, then beat well with a fork until fully combined. Place into a non-stick frying pan on a low heat to warm up. Grate the cheese onto a board and set aside. Add I/2 tablespoon of oil to the hot pan, then carefully pour in the eggs. Sprinkle the cheese onto the omelette after a few minutes of cooking and fold in half when cooked.
Cooking time 10 minutes.
Serve hot or cold. Add potato to make a more Spanish type Tortilla or chopped peppers and tomatoes, onions and chilli.
There is an art to making the 'Perfect Omlette' and practice makes perfect.
Tuna Pasta Bake
Another simple and cost effective mid-week meal is the famous Tuna Pasta Bake. It will satisfy the whole family and is healthy and tasty.
- Pasta 500g
- Tuna – 300 g (2 small tins)
- Grated cheese -3 Oz
- Parsley – to suit
- Tomato based sauce (Jar)
Simply boil the pasta for 2 minutes less time stated on the pack. Drain the pasta, mix with either white or tomato based sauce, add tuna, sweetcorn if you fancy it and a little parsley. Season to taste. Transfer to a baking dish and top with grated cheese.
Cook 180C/fan 160C/gas and place in oven for approx. 30 minutes.
Enjoy this meal on its own or with a simple green salad.
Pasta & Pesto
Another simple and quick meal to prepare is Pasta and Pesto. You can use any type of pasta and add a few tablespoons of Pesto to meet your tastes. There are a number of types of pesto on supermarket shelves including Tomato and Spinach Pesto.
- Pasta
- Jar of Pesto
- Pine Nuts
Simply cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until cooked through, then drain. Stir the Pesto through the pasta (and any spinach and rocket you may want to add), then sprinkle with basil and pine nuts before serving.
Add a few broccoli florets for a twist.
The Versatile Wrap
There is no excuse not to like a wrap, it is simply a soft flatbread rolled around a filling. The usual flatbreads are wheat-flour tortillas, lava, or pita. There are so many options to choose from, wholemeal, white, seeded, tomato and Mediterranean herb options are readily available at most supermarkets. You can eat them warmed up or cold and can fill them with anything you fancy.
A few suggestions for healthy fillings include;
A simple salad wrap filled with lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, cucumber and red and green peppers is perhaps the easiest and quickest to prepare. You may wish to add some humus, and or falafel to add some taste and bulk to your wrap.
Another tasty option is to fill your wrap with Tuna Mayo and Cucumber or Avocado and Prawns.
What's not to like about a wrap?


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El Hazard: The Magnificent World (Dub)
Watch El Hazard: The Magnificent World full episodes online English dub. Other tiles: Synonyms: Shinpi no Sekai Eru Hazaado, Shinpi no Sekai El-Hazard Synopsis: When Makoto Mizuhara discovers an old monument in his school and awakens a beautiful woman, he, his teacher, his worst enemy and one of his female friends is transported to the magnificent world of El Hazard. There they discovers that they have received some special powers. Makoto and his teacher Fujisawa lands in a jungle and saves a princess from some large bugs. Makoto's friend Nanami lands in a desert. And Makoto's rival, Jinnai lands in the middle of the bug's kingdom and becomes their general, plotting to destroy Makoto and his new friends. After having his attacks repelled by Makoto several times, Jinnai learns about an ultimate weapon, the demon Ifurita. And so everyone sets of to find Ifurita, and when she's found Makoto learns that she is the same woman that sent them to El Hazard. But the one gaining control of her is Jinnai.
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Question: regioneR, but for Linkage Disequilibrium, not just overlap?
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I've got two sets of candidate genes and my 'background' of all genes. I think the LD in those two sets differs somewhat from the other, but looking at LD triangle plots doesn't really cut if since there's always a bit of noise there. I can't just take the 'average' LD within those two sets of genes since there are many 0/1 LD SNPs.
regioneR is a nifty package which tests different candidate regions whether they're associated based on overlaps. Is there something like this, but which goes a bit further and checks whether LD is (significantly?) different between two sets of candidate genes? I wouldn't know how to implement that, for starters the SNP density, the SNP missingness, etc. pp. could be different...
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Though you may think that air purifiers are a recent innovation in the world of technology, they have been actually present for approximately two centuries. From being used as protective mask for fireman, air purifiers are now widely used throughout household with the goal to keep family members safe from airborne pollutants, which has become a priority. Namely, statistics shows more than 50 million American citizens suffer from asthma and allergies so more and more people are searching for efficient methods to better the air such as using air purifiers.
How Dangerous Is Polluted Air?
Pollutants like pollen, bad bacteria, viruses, smoke, etc. are invisible to the naked eye, but they can cause serious damage onto the lungs and the immune system. This is where air purifiers can be of great aid; they have a great capacity to fight off both seen and unseen allergens. For a successful elimination of these harmful elements from the air we breathe, air purifiers work on the basis of ozone, electrical attraction, or filters.
Different Types of Air Purifiers
- Ozone air purifiers are not recommendable because the ozone emission has a negative impact on the health and the EPA and ALA advise against their usage. Though ozone keeps us safe from harmful UV rays in the atmosphere, on the ground, it is a strong lung irritant and when it is created artificially, it can worsen allergies and asthma and trigger coughing, pain in the chest, shortness of breath, and irritated throat. These purifiers have high voltage electrical currents which transform oxygen to ozone, which acts as an oxidant and dissolves airborne microorganisms and molecules, but not indoor allergens.
- Air purifiers with filters have fine sieves which filter the particles from the air. The sieve traps tiny particles and the accepted standard is 99.97 percent of trapped particles (larger than 0.3 microns) and it has been set by HEPA filters. These filters can eliminate dust, chemicals, asbestos, pet dander, as well as pollen. They are usually integrated in a trio of several varieties working together, for example, pre-, HEPA, and carbon filters. What is crucial to mention is the fact that the filters need to be regularly cleaned or replaced for an optimal effect and this is conditioned by the model of the air purifier (there are permanent and replaceable filters).
- Air purifiers that work on the basis of electrical attraction can be of 3 types, i.e. electret filters, electrostatic precipitating cleaners, and negative ion generators. These purifiers are the ideal choice for people who cannot afford the replacement of HEPA filters, which can be rather pricy. However, they have one major disadvantage, that is, the creation of a hazardous by-product, ozone.
Choosing the Best Air Purifier for You and Your Family
Most purifiers available on the market are designed for one room and this should be the room where you spend most of your time like the living room or where it is most needed like a kitchen or a smoking area. A viable option is a mobile purifier which can be moved from one place to another, depending on your needs.
Besides being able to breathe a cleaner air and improve your overall health and avert health-related complications, air purifiers are also highly recommendable for people who suffer from asthma and other allergic reactions because it will minimize the severity of their symptoms, of course, in combination with regular and adequate cleaning of their homes.
Additionally, air purifiers are good for the home itself since they can lower mold and rot. Unfortunately, mold infestation poses a health threat. It grows as a result of elevated humidity and moisture indoors. Molds are types of funguses that produce harmful substances which can be problematic for more sensitive individuals and trigger lung, eye, nose, throat, and skin irritation and even more serious respiratory complications.
The Best Air Purifier for Mold
Our suggestion for a top quality and affordable air purifier is without doubt the Germ Guardian 3 in 1 Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter by Guardian Technologies. The company is known for its ongoing dedication to introducing potent, safe, and innovative technologies and their goal is to pave the way for healthier and happier home environments for people from the whole world.
If you decide to purchase an air purifier with a HEPA filter like this model, you will make a long-term and smart investment, surely. This is because the filter will not just catch dust and allergens, but the activated carbon filter layer will decrease unpleasant household odors coming from cooking, smoking, and pets. What's more, the UV-C light technology, with the help of Titanium Dioxide, works to destroy germs, viruses, bad bacteria, and mold spores present in the air and water. Hence, this happens when the light makes changes in the germs' genetic structure and as a result they die.
In addition to its optimal performance in cleansing indoor air from a variety of pollutants, this purifier has a superb and modern design and a simple 3-color combination too. The oval-like shape of the purifier contributes to its minimalistic appearance and makes this appliance a great addition to any type of room decor. With its 22 inches and light weight, it is most effective for small to medium areas. Another amazing feature customers particularly appreciate is definitely the quiet operation. For an even better customer experience, the company gives a 3-year limited warranty.
According to customer reviews, the claims for the preference of the product are genuine and they claim that using this purifier has significantly reduced allergy-related symptoms and helped them improve their quality of sleep long-term. Nonetheless, there are other customers whose experience with this appliance is not as positive. That is, some users complained of a cable issue after only 6 months of use whereas other customers were upset with the release of unpleasant burning-like smell coming from the purifier, which almost caught fire.
- 3 year warranty
- Filter change indicator
- UV bulb replacement indicator
- Kills airborne germs including: staph, influenza, and rhinovirus
- Captures dust mites, pollen, pet dander and many other allergy triggers
- Relatively cost-effective and efficient air purifier for a room under 200 square feet
- Does a good job of cleaning dust out of the air.
- Filters are easy to replace.
- Filters are relatively inexpensive.
- Really quiet on low setting (enough to filter a small room).
- No assembly.
- Light weight, so easy to move around.
- Can run continuously for 24 hours.
- Some people experience a burning plastic smell. This goes away with continued use.
- Lights on the unit are very bright and might be annoying at night when you are trying to sleep.
- The fan makes a high-pitched sound if it is on the highest setting.
- The airflow comes out to one side and its the direction is not adjustable.
- The filters can get expensive.
Final Thoughts on the Germ Guardian AC4825 3 in 1 Air Purifier
If good health, clean air, and mold-free home are a first concern for you and your loved ones, this inexpensive purifier with superior performance is a wise decision. From HEPA filters and carbon layers to minimal noise and an impressive design, it appears that this model indeed fulfils all important requirements.
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DCMS Seek City for 5G Test Project
The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport seeks major city for its large-scale urban 5G test project.
17:59 06 April 2018
The government is currently looking for a city with at least 500,000 residents to serve as a large-scale urban testing environment for 5G network technology. The goal is to assess how wireless 5G infrastructure can be used to "make urban communities inherently safer, greener, more efficient and more attractive places to live."
The project will explore how the technology can be used to address various problems and improve services. The government plans to deploy sensors to monitor traffic, provide GP services via video for patients who are unable to travel to the hospital as well as use robotics to increase productivity in factories and manufacturing industries.
Digital minister Margot James said: "This is a huge opportunity for an urban area to become the flagship of our ambitious programme to make Britain fit for the future and a world leader in 5G. Trialling 5G at scale across an entire city is a chance to prove the economic benefits predicted from this new technology, test different methods of deployment, and boost the connectivity of ordinary people working and living there."


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God is not space and awareness
Therefore, the space or vacuum stands as representative model for God. 1) The space pervades all over the world. 2) The space generates, maintains and dissolves the materialized world. These two points stand for God also and hence space is the best model to indicate God. Space cannot be taken as God directly because space is perceivable by senses where as God is beyond senses and even imagination. Another point that negates space as God is that space is inert and God is having awareness.
By this, you should not take awareness as God because awareness cannot create, maintain and dissolve the realistic world. Awareness is also limited to living body and is not all pervading like God. Again, awareness can be the best model for God because awareness creates, maintains and dissolves the imaginary world like God creating, maintaining and dissolving the realistic world. All this careful analysis proves that either cosmic energy or awareness is not the actual unimaginable God. The cosmic energy and awareness indicate God by their merits and cannot stand as God by their defects.
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Many couples are adding an extra party to their wedding – a Morning After Brunch. This is another great time to get your family together.
These parties are perfect for getting some extra photos of your family while they're all together. It's also a nice way for you and your new husband to enjoy being husband and wife in the company of those closest to you.
You might not have had a chance to say hello to everyone during your wedding, and this can give you an extra time to catch up. You can also hear about what everyone enjoyed most about your wedding.
The day after your wedding is a special time, and everyone will still be abuzz with excitement. With a less formal gathering, you can have a smaller guest list, but don't feel like you can't invite everyone!
Wedding celebrations that are spread over a few days have been a big celebrity wedding trend for a while, and it's no surprise that it's a wedding trend that we expect to grow. If you're getting everyone together for a morning after brunch, get in touch to find out how we can help!


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Lava lovers, rejoice. A Hawaiian fire hose of lava that gushed for a whole month, and then seemed to disappear last week, has become visible again as it deposits even more liquefied rock into the ocean.
From an exposed tube in a sea cliff of a volcano near the island of Hawaii, hundreds of millions of gallons of lava have been streaming into the Pacific. The lava continues to cause explosive reactions with a superheated cloud of hydrochloric acid when it reaches the water. And there is still no sign of the formation of a delta that would stop the flow of lava.
The flow has a name — 61g — and from behind a cloud of steam, it continued to stream into the sea after the cliff partly collapsed on Thursday. Two days later, visitors on a tour boat exalted in the return of the show's fluorescent violence.
"We don't know for certain that the fire hose flow ever ended," said Janet Babb, a geologist at the United States Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The persistence of steam and explosions after the cliff's collapse indicated that the flow had not halted, even though the view was obscured.
A show this long is extremely rare, drawn out by what geologists think is a sea too deep to allow the formation of a delta. (Picture the delta as an ice cream base of a sundae, with fudge flowing over it.) Without a rocky base to stop it, the lava continues to gush from the cliff.
Just how big the chunk of land was that crumbled into the sea last week is still unknown. But it sent out a huge wave with it.
So will Hawaii Volcanoes National Park adopt the lava fire hose into its daily attractions? That appears unlikely.
"It's almost certain it will not become a permanent feature," Ms. Babb said. "Lava tubes form. They're active for a while, and then they change."


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Government, Geography, and Growth
According to the economist Daron Acemoglu and the political scientist James Robinson, economic development hinges on a single factor: a country's political institutions. More specifically, as they explain in their new book, Why Nations Fail, it depends on the existence of "inclusive" political institutions, defined as pluralistic systems that protect individual rights. These, in turn, give rise to inclusive economic institutions, which secure private property and encourage entrepreneurship. The long-term result is higher incomes and improved human welfare.


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Cardedu, Sardinia
Primary Grapes: Cannonau, Monica, Vermentino
Primary Appellations: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Monica di Sardegna DOC, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
American Importer: Portovino
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The Wines…
Cardedu may be one of the most peculiar entries on my Essential Winemakers list. The wines are made by Alberto Loi, an historic and traditionalist winery in the rugged Sardinian province of Ogliastra. The main production line of wines — under the Alberto Loi moniker, which I have not yet sampled — are distributed internationally and imported into the United States by Vinifera Imports.
Cardedu represents something different: the rustic wines of the Loi family's past. There are only three wines — a Cannonau, Monica and Vermentino — which are exotic in their fruity tones yet transparent in their intentions: they want you to like them. But the three wines were originally bottled and labeled for local consumption only. Years ago, the family opened these wines up during an importer visit — Ernest Ifkovitz of Portovino. He told me that the family sensed he preferred the more direct style of Cardedu, and they were right. Now we get to enjoy them stateside as they were intended: outdoors, under a warm sun, with a slight chill.
…And Why They Stand Out
I don't often wax poetic on soil, mostly because the role of geology in a wine usually seems theoretical. Proof, to my palate, is hard to come by.
But I will make an exception with Cardedu's wines, because they unequivocally speak of granite. And they made me triangulate that, damn, I sure do love a good wine from granite. This is particularly evident with "Caladu," the Cannonau di Sardegna wine that is the most serious of the Cardedu collection. (Note, it is spelled with one n on the label per the local dialect). From its aromas of hard candy and just-passed rainstorm, to the tease of juiciness yet coarse and mineral way the wine presents itself on the palate, my mind raced to other terroir for a frame of reference. It's like Valtellina or Beaujolais, I wanted to think. Eventually, it hit me: these regions produce some of Europe's most nakedly granitic red wines. (Many of these same sensations — the hard candy, the rainstorm — are detected on Cardedu's Monica, called "Praja," as well).
Cannonau is genetically identical to Grenache, and while Grenache is often grown in granitic soils, the difference here is the judicious use of oak (part in large casks, part in concrete) and the restrained alcohol, which I think allows the varietal to stand in the spotlight and show off its granitic character. It is an entirely new and fascinating expression of the grape, and its little friend "Praja" is a spectacularly fresh, curiously herbal, and dangerously delicious wine in its own right. Praja is lighter, more spry and begging to be the new red wine of summer.
Lastly, Cardedu's Vermentino — called "Nou" — gives this grape a welcome sense of depth and clarity. It is bright, vivid, and intensely aromatic.
From my experience, the Sardinian wines that are widely available in the U.S. skew more to an international palate. Cardedu makes me say: to hell with that. Give me the rustic stuff.
Originally listed: March 2019.
Visiting Cardedu / Alberto Loi
Tastings at Alberto Loi are available by appointment only. Contact the winery directly to set up an appointment.
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Korea's largest cherry blossom festival gets under way in Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province this weekend.
The southern port city is one of the best places where visitors can enjoy the early bloom of pink petals, so the festival always draws a huge crowd of visitors from all over the country looking to capture some memorable moments under the cherry blossom trees.
The annual festival starts its 10-day run until April 10 with an opening celebration on Saturday, followed by a variety of performances and events.
A military band from the nearby naval base will hold parades each day from April 6-8 and the base will also be open to visitors during the festival.
One of the must-see spots in the town is Yeojwa Stream. Paths along the cherry-tree-lined stream offer a stunning view. A bridge over the stream is one of the best scenic spots. Couples taking pictures there are a common sight at this time of year.
A variety of nighttime events are scheduled, so staying a night there would be a great way to fully enjoy the festival and look around the city.
Another scenic spot is Gyeonghwa Station, a small, picturesque stop on the local railway where cherry blossom trees lining some 800 m of railroad track create a beautiful backdrop. Each time a train passes, pink petals swirl in the wind, offering a breathtaking sight.
Jinhae Tower is also not to be missed. Visitors can take a monorail to the tower and enjoy panoramic views of the city covered with cherry blossoms from the top floor.
A fireworks show will light up the night sky and an air show featuring the Air Force's Black Eagles will take place next week. The aerobatics show performed by a fleet of eight supersonic aircraft is expected to offer a thrilling spectacle.
On the sidelines of the festival, an international motorboat racing competition featuring some 200 racers runs until this weekend. A night flea market where visitors can buy food, local products and souvenirs opens for a week next week.
Meanwhile, the Changwon municipal government has set up kiosks at about a dozen spots and arranged additional parking spaces. It also operates shuttle buses for visitors during the festival.
The municipal government has been working on promoting the city to attract more visitors. As part of its efforts, the city will host the ISSF World Shooting Championships in late August. There will also be more events in the city throughout the year, such as a K-pop concert, the annual chrysanthemum festival and other international conferences and expos.


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25C Amos 8:4-7; 1 Tim 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-3
It was just a few months after
I had finished my OB/GYN residency at UK.
I was settling into private practice and really enjoying it.
Delivering a lot of babies.
Doing all kinds of surgeries.
And I was really settling into the fact
that I was making a lot of money;
at least it was a lot of money for me.
One weekend, I decided to take a trip to Chicago.
I had heard about all the fancy
stores that lined Michigan Avenue.
That would be the place where
I could spend some of that money I was making.
So I drove up to Chicago in my brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
On the way, I talked to all my friends
with my new hands-free car cell phone,
which, if you can believe it,
was a luxury at that time.
When I got to Chicago, I checked into
the most expensive hotel I could find;
and then set out for Michigan Avenue to spend some money.
I went into store after store
and anything that struck my fancy, I bought.
Now mind you, I really didn't need anything,
I already had anything that I could ever need.
And I really didn't want anything,
I already had anything that I could ever want.
But it made me feel so good that I could go to Chicago,
walk into their nicest stores
and buy whatever I decided to buy.
Not bad for a boy from Eastern Kentucky I thought.
I was feeling so good about myself.
As I left one store, ready to
spend some more money at another,
I was so caught up in myself
that I wasn't really paying any
attention where I was going.
So I ended up bumping into somebody.
And when I looked up to see who it was so I could apologize
I realized that I had bumped into a Catholic priest.
Bumping into this priest did something to me.
I stood there, not saying a word,
Just staring at his collar.
I know he thought I was crazy
Now I wasn't even a Catholic at the time,
but seeing his collar, temporarily at least,
brought me out of my insanity
of spending money just because I had it.
There was a different set of values to live by.
It was a little surprise message from God,
you know there are no coincidences with God,
a little message to remind me that there was something
so much more to life than money and things.
It was a message that a human being's deepest desire,
that my deepest desire,
is to be in relationship with God.
So when I prayed the Gospel week,
When I got to the phrase,
"You cannot serve both God and mammon,"
this story of me in Chicago is all I could think of.
I was on the mammon side of the God /mammon equation.
And when I read the Prophet Amos—
and the great passion that God has for the poor—
and our responsibility to take of them.
I was on the mammon side of the God/mammon equation.
Now I wish that after this experience in Chicago
I could tell you that I went home, sold everything that I had,
gave it to the poor, and started reading scripture and praying everyday.
Well, I didn't.
But at least God had given me a reminder.
A gentle nudge to get me on the right track.
A gentle nudge to start my journey.
A gentle nudge to start an intimate relationship with Christ.
And I still have such a very long way to go.
But I've started—
I'm trying.
"To live is to change,
and to be perfect is to have changed often."
This is my favorite line of Cardinal Newman,
who will be canonized a saint in just a couple of weeks.
"To live is to change,
and to be perfect is to have changed often."
That's what that incidence in Chicago did for me.
It made me want to change.
It's not just any change though.
When Newman wrote these words,
he was primarily talking about
the realm of ideas and of Christian doctrine,
and he wrote page after page
on how to distinguish authentic change from inauthentic change.
And so it is with personal change,
it's not just any change that we are looking for,
it's change that conforms us to Christ.
And we are confirmed to Christ
by being in a close, intimate relationship with Christ.
By walking with Him every day of our lives.
Now as I said, I am nowhere near
as conformed to Christ as I want to be.
I am nowhere near as close to Christ as I want to be.
I've still got such a long way to go.
But I know of some who are.
They are the saints who walk among us every day.
And they're here,
because I know them—
I see what they do—
I see how conformed to Christ they are—
They inspire me.
They amaze me.
You know, it's interesting to examine
who we want to imitate—
who we want to be like.
When I was younger,
the people I admired the most were good doctors.
That's what I wanted to be.
Later, the people I admired the most
were those who had a lot of money, and a lot of things.
That's what I wanted too.
Then, the people I admired the most were the great thinkers.
Because I wanted to be a great thinker.
But now, now that I've started
on this Christian journey to be conformed to Christ,
the people I admire the most
are ones who are the most like Jesus.
I want to be like them.
And you've probably met such people too.
Because they walk with Jesus every day,
they have that peace which is beyond all understanding.
Because they walk with Jesus every day,
they are the ones who love the stranger—
and their enemy.
Because they walk with Jesus every day,
they are the ones who will always walk
the extra mile with someone hurting or in need—
I have often found that those who have the least—
Give the most.
Because they walk with Jesus every day,
they are the merciful ones—
they are the peacemakers.
They are always building up—
Not tearing down.
There's just something about these people.
They just radiate with God's love.
That's what I want to be.
But nobody starts out that way, do they?
"To live is to change,
and to be perfect is to change often."
And the way we change,
the way we are able to conform ourselves to Jesus
is to walk with Jesus, is to be with Jesus.
And the good news is that Jesus
is always ready to take that walk with us.
We just have to invite him.
We just have to make the effort
to spend that time with Him.
Jesus forces himself on no one.
Be ready for that nudge—
That something that happens in life to
shake us out of our set ways and complacency.
And take that daily walk with Jesus,
and be changed.
As soon to be saint John Henry Newman said,
"To live is to change,
and to be perfect is to change often."
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"Before and above being learned, a minister must be godly. Nothing could be more fatal, however, than to set these two things over against one another. Recruiting officers do not dispute whether it is better for soldiers to have a right leg or a left leg: soldiers should have both legs…In your case there can be no 'either-or' here-either a student or a man of God. You must be both."
In his address called The Religious Life of Theological Students, delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary on the 4th of October 1911, Benjamin B. Warfield stressed the need for servants of God to be both learned and religious. The man without learning, Warfield noted, no matter with what other gifts he may be endowed, is unfit for his duties. Because he was addressing students in particular, the burden of his lecture was on their "religious" or spiritual life—that is, Warfield was warning these students about the dangers of studying apart from worship, of seeking knowledge apart from godliness. Severing knowledge and godliness is indeed perilous to the soul. Apart from godliness, knowledge merely puffs up into vanity and pride; apart from knowledge, godliness proves thin and unstable, tossing one about by every wind of doctrine.
Dr. L. Michael Morales, Reformation Bible College.


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Is React Native Good for Mobile App Development?
Learn what React Native is and why should you choose this for your next mobile app. React Native framework is used to build both Android and iOS platforms.
Learn what React Native is and why should you choose this for your next mobile app. React Native framework is used to build both Android and iOS platforms.
Curing diseases. Building advanced robotic prosthetic arms. Turning smart cities into safe cities. Revolutionizing analytics. These free data sources can help power your project.
LED, a light emitting diode, is a two-lead semiconductor that has become a popular source of artificial light nowadays. In simple terms, it glows when electric current passes through it.
Embedded Vision is one of the most exciting technology as it enables machines to see, sense and immediately respond to the world.
Just like fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition, Face Recognition is a biometric modality that is used for the purpose of secure authentication.
Mobility is now, not limited to the basics; with the mix of Vision Technology & powerful Mobile Applications; Mobile has now become a window to the World.
Cloud-Vision involves the processing & orchestration of Vision-based applications over cloud infrastructure. Cloud allows to pay for the resource usage with ease of scalability.
In web development world, JavaScript has gone mainstream with its ability to be used in frontend, backend, mobile applications, and even AI-based application development.
Imagine fleets of firefighting drones sent into forest fires and navigate water delivery to stop fire outbreaks; A software that lets you try make up on the go.
In the IoT milieu, one can fathom about the deep investments, fueling innovations that are not limited to the Smart Home System but are expanding to large-scale Industrial Applications.


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"Don't worry, I won't steal your husband," said the tiny lady with the leathery tan, waving her cigar in the air. "I just want to give him a kiss." There was a small ransom of one Cuban convertible peso to get him back. He was worth it and so was the picture we took. Getting into Cuba is a breeze for Canadians. Your tourist visa is included in your airline ticket price. Hang on to it during your stay, as you will have to present it when you leave, along with a departure tax of 25 CUC. Called a "kook," the CUC is the currency used by tourists. Look for the words "pesos convertibles" on the bills. Cubans use the Cuban peso (CUP). While Canadian credit and debit cards are accepted at hotels and most restaurants, it's wise to carry enough CUCs in small denominations to pay for meals and incidentals during the day. Cuba has an undeserved reputation for somewhat bland food. Upscale all-inclusive resorts usually showcase several international-calibre restaurants. In town, look for paladares, home-based restaurants, for a chance to sample hearty national stews like ropa vieja (slow simmered beef or lamb in tomato sauce) and ajiaco(with a corn and vegetable base). Freshly caught lobster, shrimp and fish, prepared without fanfare, is reliably delicious. As befits a sugar producing country, desserts are outstanding and pair nicely with the superb Cuban coffee.
The Western Provinces
Don't miss vibrant Havana where you can rent a 50's convertible and drive along the Malecon, the famous seawall, to the National Hotel, a former hangout of gangsters and celebrities. Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Havana with a knowledgeable guide from the San Cristobal Agency, an institution that is working to restore this ancient part of the city. A two-hour drive away, the Viñales Valley, in Pinar del Rio province, shelters a magical landscape where limestone mounds tower hundreds of feet above the flat, green fields of tobacco and coffee plantations. Travel on to Cienfuegos city, with its well preserved French architecture and botanical gardens; and Trinidad, an untouched 500-year-old pastel-hued colonial town perched on a pristine beach that's perfect for diving and snorkelling.
Heading East
Walk into the cloud forests of the Sierra Maestra, Cuba's largest mountain range. Find a guide in the town of Bayamo before heading out to the trails where palm trees give way to pine and fir. Urbanites will enjoy Santiago de Cuba, Cuba's second largest city, where the salsa, son and rumba music never stops. Celebrations reach a peak during the colourful and lively Santiago carnival, held in the week leading up to Saint James' Day on July 25. Parades, intricate floats, costumed dancers and neighborhood conga lines spill into the streets. Although diplomatic relations have been restored, Cubans still have to be creative when dealing with shortages of all kinds due to the U.S. embargo imposed in 1962. To avoid shortages of your own, bring some extras of your favourite over-the-counter medications, sunscreen and toiletries. For more information, visit The Cuban Tourist Board website www.gocuba.ca


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Citrus fruits aren't just delicious and nutritious. These lemons, oranges, and grapefruits also put forth distinct scents into the world that are energizing, invigorating, and scientifically proven to boost your mood. In other words, this family of fragrances is like nature's medicine, and all you have to do is take a whiff. In a nutshell, the smell of citrus can boost serotonin production in your body (the brain's happy helper). It can also reduce stress hormone levels and even increase mental stimulation. Don't just take my word for it, though. The scientific studies below show that the sharp, refreshing scent of citrus can be extremely beneficial for the mind and body.
A Scientifically Superior Scent
A Japanese study from 2014 found a link between the scent of citrus fruit and work efficiency. Basically, smelling citrus (specifically, a fruit called yuzu) for 10 minutes boosted the moods of participants for up to 30 minutes. Researchers tested participants' saliva before and after smelling yuzu oil, to record their stress levels, and found that mood disturbance, as well as anger-hostility, depression-dejection, tension-anxiety, and confusion were all decreased for as long as 30 minutes after inhaling the fragrance.
Meanwhile, this Brazilian Study found citrus oil to lower the stress levels of participants in a 2012 experiment. Researchers asked participants to spend five minutes inhaling one of three different smells—sweet orange oil, tea tree oil, or water. During a test that followed, those who smelled the orange reported lower stress levels.
Another study from back in 2008 found that lemon oil "enhanced positive moods compared to water and lavender, regardless of expectancies or previous use of aromatherapy."
So next time you need a pick-me-up, to cheer yourself up, or a productivity boost, simply smelling citrus aroma could be all you need. Think of it as a life hack, a quick fix, or whatever you wish to call it, but embracing the power of scent can really help to brighten your dull days. Give your nose something to smile about with a slice of citrus.


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Lenovo 15.6" Ideapad V145 8GB 1TB Notebook
The Lenovo Ideapad laptop is the ideal budget business laptop. Improve productivity and efficiency with its robust AMD processor and graphics, keep your data safe with professional-level encryption, and give your employees the comfort of its ergonomic features - all pleasantly wrapped up in a chassis with a sharp, clean, professional look.
- Lenovo laptops
- Model: Ideapad V145 | A4-9125
- Colour: Black
- Pack contents:
- Ideapad Notebook
- 45W round tip power adapter
- Processor: AMD A4-9125 (2C / 2T, 2.3 / 2.6GHz, 1MB L2)
- Chipset: AMD SoC Platform
- Display: 15.6" HD (1366 x 768)
- Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon R3 Graphics
- Storage: 1TB hard drive
- Audio: Dolby stereo speakers
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Wireless: WiFi 1x1 AC + Bluetooth 4.1
- Ports: 4-in-1 media reader, HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, RJ45, audio combo jack
- Operating system: Windows 10 Home
- Camera: 0.3 MP Webcam
- Battery: Integrated 30Wh
- Battery life: Up to 5 hours (approx.)
- Optical Drive: N/A
- Keep your business data safe with the V145's Software (SW) Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- The full-sized ergonomic keyboard and number pad are comfortable to use, as well as spill-resistant
- The anti-glare HD display helps reduce eye strain
- You can use a host of peripherals, thanks to the V145's array of ports
- Dimensions (approx. cm): 37.5 x 25.3 x 2.3 (W x D x H)
- Weight (approx.): 2.1kg
- Country of origin: N/A
- Country of origin: Australia


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Tattoo Awards Image Tagging Advice
How to Best Tag Your Tattoos on Tattoo Awards
Before diving into specific tagging advice below, take a minute to read through this preliminary information for how tags on Tattoo Awards are used, and how they can benefit you and your artwork:
Tattoo Awards utilizes its tagging system to sort and organize tattoos for the purpose of searching and viewing by users of our site for a specific kind of tattoo. For example: if a user searches for "cat tattoos", and you've put the "cat" tag on your tattoo submission (that hopefully is, indeed, a cat), your cat tattoo will be a result of this search.
Tagging tattoo submissions thoughtfully makes it easier for everyone to find the tattoo art they're looking for. Also note: on Tattoo Awards, it's not necessary to use the "#" symbol when adding tags to your images – the system will do this automatically for you. Simply type your keyword(s) and then type a comma (,) or press enter to create a tag. If you make a mistake during tagging, you can just press the backspace key to remove the previous tag or click the 'X' of the individual tag you'd like to remove.
Tagging Tattoos: Best Practices
Similarly to choosing the best hashtags on social media, it's beneficial for both you (the uploader) and the users searching our tattoo database for you to add as many relevant keywords to your tattoo submission possible. Here are some examples of both GOOD and BAD tattoo tagging:
The Image:
The first tag to consider adding should be what type of tattoo it is. For example: "color," "black and grey," "realism," "traditional," or "color infused."
Next, add tags to describe the specific tattoo and what's in it. It might be only one thing, such as a dragon, a star, flowers, roses, a character from pop culture, a movie, or a video game, or a koi fish. The more relevant descriptive keywords you can include, the better.
BAD tagging examples
#blackandgraytigerbacktattoo, #inklife, #tattooartist, #guyswithtattoos
Further explanation on BAD tags:
1) #blackandgraytigerbacktattoo
This is an ineffective tag because it essentially combines 3 separate categorizations into one "run-on" tag that is highly unlikely to appear in search results. Furthermore, if you chose the tattoo placement when uploading the tattoo image to Tattoo Awards, a tag for the tattoo's placement is redundant and unnecessary. To get the best results, the uploader of this tattoo should set the placement when uploading to either "full back" or "middle back," and use the separate tags: #black and gray, #tiger, and maybe add on some additional relevant identifiers to further categorize the image, such as #animal or #cat. Adding "tattoo" to the end of a tag is unnecessary on Tattoo Awards, since all images on our site are, inherently, images of tattoos – but it is not detrimental.
2) #inklife
While lifestyle hashtags can be popular and trend well on social media, the same rules do not apply when tagging on Tattoo Awards. Tag thoughtfully using words that describe the tattoo, and nothing else.
3) #tattooartist
Similar to the above lifestyle hashtag, this tag will be equally as ineffective, at least on Tattoo Awards. There is no need to identify yourself as a tattoo artist on Tattoo Awards, as your artist-specific account will already do this, and users will rarely, if ever, search for "tattoo artist" within our tattoo gallery. However, it can be helpful to include a tag for your shop/studio's name, if you believe it will help your tattoos appear in more searches within the site. There's no need to tag your own name either, since every tattoo you submit will automatically be associated with the name you use on your Tattoo Awards account.
4) #guyswithtattoos
Another lifestyle-type hashtag that can trend well on social media, but will be ineffective for users searching for your tattoos on Tattoo Awards. Once again, it is ideal to tag thoughtfully using words that describe the tattoo and nothing else.
GOOD tagging examples
Examples of good tags on Tattoo Awards for this tattoo would be #blackandgray, #realism, #tiger, #animal, #cat, and any other unique descriptors of the tattoo that you think users may search for while browsing tattoos on our site. Unlike social media hashtags where users can follow specific tags, Tattoo Awards uses its tagging system exclusively for users searching keywords. Keep it simple, use specific descriptors, don't overthink your tags, and you'll be just fine.
Thank you for reading, and remember: the better you tag tattoos, the easier it is for everyone to find your art work!


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June 17, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Marina Library
When: June 17-21, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ages: 12 yrs thru 18yrs old of age
Stretch your creativity by learning how to use a professional camera and concepts key to the art of photography under the direction of
professional photographer Tiffany Velasquez Walker.
Learn from working professionals in varies fields (photojournalism, commercial, portrait photography). Field trip(s), art reception at conclusion. This is a working, educational camp with a portfolio expected at the conclusion.
Limited spaces available, register at the Marina Library. For more information on this event please contact the Marina Branch Library by calling (831) 883-7507.
Presented by the Friends of the Marina Library in partnership with the City of Marina and Monterey County Free Libraries.
June 17, 2019, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ Los Arboles Middle School gym
The City of Marina Recreation & Cultural Services Department will host basketball open gym for high school and adult players daily 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Los Arboles Middle School gym, starting Monday June 10, 2019.
Come out and get in shape while having fun! For more information call the Sports Hotline at 884-1254.
June 17, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Marina Skate Park
The Skate Camp will provide instruction in basic skills, safety, balance, etiquette and techniques. Field trips to other local skate parks will be included each week during the duration of the camp.
The City of recreation and local advanced skateboarders will facilitate the skate camp. Please have your child provide his/her own safety equipment such as helmet and knee pads. Camp will be scheduled for 2 sessions. The first session will run June 17-21. All sessions will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, must bring a sack lunch on Thursday.
June 17, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Marina Youth Center
City of Marina Recreation & Cultural Services Department, in partnership with the Friends of the Marina Library, presents Wildlife Animal Programs. Shows start at 2 p.m. at the Marina Youth Center, 211 Hillcrest Events include: June 17 "Wild Americas;" June 24 "Bay Area Wild;" July 2 "Creepy Critters;" July 16 "Wild Neighbors;" and July 23 "Rain Forest.
June 17, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Rocky Han Community Center
League Runs June 17th thru July 18th, 2019
The Summer Dodgeball League is open for all area boys & girls ages 6 thru 11. Smart Start clinics will be held the first week of play, ages 6 thru 8 on Tuesday, June 11th at 4:00 p.m. and ages 9 thru 11 on Thursday, June 13th at 4:00 p.m., followed by five weeks of League Play. Games will be played on Mondays & Wednesdays for children ages 6 thru 8 and Tuesdays & Thursdays for children ages 9 thru 11. Game times are 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. A Championship Tournament & Pizza Party will be held at the end of league play! Player entry form can be downloaded by clicking the link below, and at the Recreation Department. Forms must be turned in no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 1; any late entries will be put on a waiting list.
League Fees: $10 Members, $35 Non-Members, $40 Non-Member/Non-Resident - The City of Marina accepts payments in the form of cash or checks. For more information contact the City of Marina Sports Desk by calling (831) 884-1254.


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Traxxas Headquarters HQ, that is located in McKinney, Texas, USA. Traxxas is a remote control model manufacturer. Traxxas offers electric and nitro powered vehicles, boats, and aircraft for drivers of all skill levels. Traxxas customer service toll free number, email address and official website is listed here with Traxxas headquarters HQ address, mailing and postal office address. The users can also find Traxxas contact address phone number and helpline number, fax number and email ids, Traxxas corporate head office address, telephones and official number.
If you want to more contact information about Traxxas headquarters Company including Traxxas offices and customer service number, 24 hours general enquiry number and addresses, you can call their customer care service and support team or call centre to receive a prompt resolution related issue you might have.
Traxxas Headquarters Head Office Contact Details
Traxxas headquarters HQ head office and corporate office address phone number, Traxxas customer service toll free numbers, customer service helpline number, Traxxas headquarters HQ office address phone number, Traxxas customer support number and email id is given.
Traxxas Customer Service Phone Number Address:
Customer Service Phone Number: 1-888-TRAXXAS
Above maintained number is not toll free helpline number of Traxxas. So, the users will be charged with normal calling rates. The telephonic customer support number of Traxxas is available working hours. After working hours you can reach our staff by fax and email. However.
Traxxas Customer Service Email ID: Get In Touch
This is the customer support email id of Traxxas. Traxxas email support is available 24 x 7 and you can expect their reply within 24 hours.
Traxxas Corporate Headquarters HQ Office Address Contact Numbers:
This is the physical, postal, payment and mailing office address of Traxxas headquarters HQ is listed below. Customers can contact to the company for any query to this address of Traxxas. Traxxas headquarters HQ and customer service department provides help and support to the customers.
Traxxas Corporate Head Office Address: 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070, United States
Traxxas Corporate Head Office Phone Number: 1-972-549-3000
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Friday, December 21, 2007
Political tsunami by Malaysian Indian voters in next general elections?
There is a political awakening akin to a political "uprising" among the Malaysian Indian community, seeking to shake off their long-standing political, economic, educational, social, cultural and religious marginalization by asserting their political rights as Malaysian citizens.
Can Malaysian Indian voters create a political and electoral tsunami in the next general election expected next March in 50 parliamentary and 133 state assembly seats where they comprise more than 10 per cent of the electorate, or in 21 parliamentary and 73 state assembly seats where they constitute more than 15% of the electorate?
I had said in Ipoh yesterday that there are 62 parliamentary seats and 138 state assembly seats where Indian voters comprise more than 10% of the electorate and that there are 28 parliamentary and 78 state assembly seats where the Indian voters constitute more than 15% of the voters where they can play the role of "kingmaker" in the electoral outcome.
These figures are wrong as they were based on the 2004 general election electoral roll. The latest electoral data gives a different picture as there is a reduction of these constituencies – i.e. 50 parliamentary and 133 state assembly constituencies where Indian voters comprise more than 10% of the electorate and 21 parliamentary and 133 state assembly seats in Peninsular Malaysia where the Indian voters constitute more than 15% of the electorate.
On Thursday night, the MIC President and sole Indian Cabinet Minister for over 28 years, Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu did the greatest disservice to the Indian community and Malaysian nation when he appeared on RTM1 programme 60 Minit Bersama Menteri as he continued to mislead the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the country in denying deep-seated, widespread and most legitimate grievances of the Malaysian Indians at their long-standing marginalization as to become the new underclass in the country.
Let us recognize from the outset that the marginalization and the discontent of the Malaysian Indians is not solely an Indian problem but a Malaysian problem for it represents a Malaysian crisis of identity.
In denying the marginalization of the Indian community, Samy Vellu had again tried to smother the "cry of desperation" of the 30,000 Indians from all over the country who had gathered peacefully in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 25 in support of the Hindraf demonstration and undo the two-hour special meeting between the Prime Minister and Indian NGOs last Friday.
Representatives from Malaysian Hindu Sangam, Malaysian Indian Business Association and Malaysian Indian Youth Council have spoken up loud and clear about the long-standing neglect and discrimination suffered by the Malaysian Indians resulting in their marginalization as the new underclass in Malaysia.
Samy Vellu was present at the dialogue between the Prime Minister and the Indian NGOs although as a silent observer and note-taker. He must make a very bad note-taker for he is singing a completely different tune from what the Indian NGOs have told the Prime Minister in the dialogue.
If Samy Vellu still needs convincing about the legitimate grievances of the Malaysian Indians about their long-standing marginalization, let me just quote from an independent report, which said:
"Malaysian Indians are increasingly being marginalized, economically as well as socially. More than 30% of Indians do not own a house; over 300,000 Indian poor have been evicted from their plantation livelihoods and residences; and there were 21.1 suicides per 100,000 Indians a year 2005, the highest rate amongst all communities. Indians also have the lowest life expectancy at birth amongst the major races."
This report came out 18 months ago and was by the Centre for Public Policy Studies of the Asian Leadership and Strategy Institute (ASLI).
Why is Samy Vellu denying the undeniable when he should be in the vanguard to demand and ensure the end of such unjust and unfair marginalization of Malaysian Indians, who are entitled to a rightful and equal place under the Malaysian sun?
Samy Vellu should apologise to the Malaysian Indian community and the Malaysian nation for his hour-long RTM1 interview for giving a completely false picture about the long-standing marginalization of the Malaysian Indians.
The Malaysian Indian community must continue to exert legitimate political pressure on all leaders in the MIC and other Barisan Nasional component parties to end their denial syndrome and own up to the injustices suffered by the Malaysian Indians because of the long-standing marginalization in the Malaysian scheme of things.
Today, Gerakan Youth vice chief S. Paranjothy has stepped forward to speak the truth.
Paranjothy criticized Umno leaders for "inciting racial sentiments among their community in a petty attempt to further their political career", referring specifically to the keris-wielding by Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and the chauvinistic approach of the Umno Youth deputy leader Khairy Jamaluddin when he castigated Indian news vendors for going on a holiday during Deepavali, causing the speech of the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Umno President to be blacked out during the press holiday.
In fact, it is Abdullah and UMNO who should be apologizing for holding the Umno general assembly on Deepavali instead of Khairy berating the Indian news vendors for taking their Hindu "Festival of Light" seriously.
Malaysiakini reported Paranjothy as saying that the 30,000 Indians took part in the Hindraf demonstration to express their "frustration and anger" because the community had been "marginalized, oppressed and ignored".
It has taken Paranjothy one month from the 30,000-strong Hindraf demonstration on Nov. 25 to find his conscience and voice, but it is better late than never.
When will Samy Vellu and the MIC leaders wake up to the truth and find their conscience and voice?
As Malaysian citizens, Malaysian Indians have the unquestioned democratic and constitutional right to unite and mobilize support for change and justice to end their long-standing marginalization, in particular in a three-point demand:
• Immediate and unconditional release of the Hindraf Five under the Internal Security Act who they should be charged and tried in open court if are guilty of any offences and not put away in detention without trial indefinitely;
• A Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Kampong Medan riot and the 30,000-strong Hindraf demonstration, particularly over the police mishandling of the gathering; and
• A New Deal which should be adopted by the government to end the marginalization of Malaysian Indians and all other marginalized groups in the country, whether Kadazan-Dusun-Murut (KDM) in Sabah, the Ibans, Penans and other minorities in Sarawak, the Orang Asli as well as the marginalized Malays and Chinese.
(Speech at the DAP forum on "ISA arrests of Hindraf 5 – Ops Lalang2 coming?" at the Kuala Lumpur-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall on Friday, 21st December 2007 at 10 pm)
2 comments:
- malayamuda said...
He is cmin on TV 2 again this evening at 6 pm.
I'm not watching it as it's a total waste of time and an election propaganda.
The MIC underdogs can watch their President speak rubbish
- December 21, 2007 at 6:40 PM
- DIASPORA said...
It must be a joke. How mant times will Malaysians be made to lose their valuable programmes on the TV channel to again hear the 'wolf' story. The goat is getting wet and has been getting wet all these fifty years. What good can the Wolf now do by whimping and crying that the goats are getting wet. Are Malaysians taken to be so knave and stupid that they cannot seive the chaff from the wheat.
Why wate so much of good TV time when it can be put to much better use. Why is Lim Kit Siang or Karpal Singh or Kulasegaram or someone of their mettle not asked to speak for one hour on the same channel so that we ignorant peasants can hear something that may at least pertly be true.
The last line should be. Neber ever trust or believe a politician. God has created him so that Mankind can suffer in this life instead of the Hereafter.
MIC should know by now as well as BARISAN that the marginalised portion of Society is not any more willing to hear the parodies of the Politicians and that they are going to VOTE WHERE IT HURTS the looters and the upstarts.
- December 21, 2007 at 11:32 PM


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Finding one that will look as good during summer, or during the "mud months" after the lifts have closed, is tougher. But you can see a community like that Sunday, March 17, five minutes off the freeway in Silverthorne.
"Everyone is talking about the skiing now, but our residents are just as likely to be up here in mud season as they are this weekend," says Matt Mueller, development director at Summit Sky Ranch, a master-planned community in the pretty Blue River valley, five minutes from Silverthorne's dining scene.
Mueller says Summit Sky Ranch is a particular value because rather than being dependent of a ski area or the national forest, it has created its own alpine amenities that buyers can use most of the year — including a 20-acre Silverthorne park taking shape, with an amphitheater for summer concerts and a nice sledding hill; a private fly-fishing stretch along the Blue; and a spectacular community lodge with year-round pools that lures wedding bookings from the 120 families that have already bought mountain homes here.
"It's great," says John VanderLaan from the Denver area, who with wife Meg bought a 2,030-square-foot Powell ranch with a loft when the community was just launching. The VanderLaans also have a property nearer the lifts in Breckenridge, but he says that has a denser feel.
"In Summit Sky, we feel like we can spread out," he said. "It feels like you're out in the wilderness."
That's despite the fact that Summit Sky Ranch is just 15 minutes from Keystone or Copper; about 35 minutes from Vail, where the VanderLaans sometimes ski.
Closer still is Silverthorne's Performing Arts Center, and dining spots including Angry James Brewery and Sauce on the Blue, which attracts Matt Mueller and his wife for its wine selections and a variety of themed ravioli platters, $14 to $20 a plate.
Summit Sky Ranch has even more amenities arriving soon to its 416 acres, 60 percent designated as open space — including a 20-acre stocked lake to have its own Lake House club; an observatory with 20-inch telescope to scan the high-altitude heavens; and a new trail that will climb 3.5 miles to the Gore Range Trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, above the property.
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One of the most common ways for a Will or deceased estate to be contested is through a Family Provision Application. It is therefore important for anyone making a Will to keep in mind that the Court is allowed to intervene where a certain person is excluded from a Will. If a family member feels they have been excluded, they can bring a Family Provision Application and "challenge" the Will.
Who can make Family Provision applications?
The following people are entitled to make a claim if they feel they have not been adequately provided for:
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However, just because a person is eligible to make a family provision application does not necessarily mean that they will be successful in their claim.
The legal test
The legal test is found in the case of Singer v Berghouse (No. 2) (1994) 68 ALJR 653. In this case it was determined that the family provision applications involves a two-stage process:
- Does the Will fail to make "adequate provision" for the proper maintenance and support of the applicant; and
- If so, what provision should be made for the applicant?
Factors a Court considers
The Court will consider other various factors, including:
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- The size of the estate;
- How the distribution was effected under the Will;
- The applicant's financial position;
- The relationship between the applicant and the deceased;
- The needs and claims of the applicant;
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Making a family provision application is not an easy process and is something that you should discuss with a solicitor in detail. If you are considering making or responding to a family provision application please do not hesitate to contact me as there are strict time frames that you will need to abide by.
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The first NASA summer campaigns (2005) demonstrated a new long duration, heavy payload balloon capability from the northern hemisphere to the international science community. SSC and NASA combined their resources and experiences to offer significant new opportunities for US and European scientists to fly sophisticated instruments in near space for periods of up to 10 days at very low cost.
Colombia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF) has the overall operational responsibility for the campaign activities and they will be supported by a particular project manager and a launch team from the SSC.
Until today the following flights have been performed:
Launch site: Esrange Space Center
Launch date: Planned to be launched May - July 2018
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AESOP-lite; Launched May 15, 2018 at 22:07 UTC
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Image on left: HiWind was launched from Esrange Space Center 13 June 2011.
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