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An online retailer noticed that indeed products with high-quality reviews are selling well. So, they decided to take action. They used Amazon Mechanical Turk to improve the quality of its reviews. Using the Find-Fix-Verify pattern, they used Mechanical Turk to examine a few millions of product reviews... For the reviews with mistakes, they fixed the spelling and grammar errors! Thus they effectively improved the quality of the reviews on their website. And, correspondingly, they improved the demand for their products!In this test, they didn't change the opinions themselves, merely the typos and grammar. Turns out that even if the user review was negative, fixing the mistakes improved sales.
A review that is well-written tends to inspire confidence about the product, even if the review is negative. Typically such reviews are perceived as objective and thorough. So, if we have a high-quality, but negative, review this may serve as a guarantee that the negative aspects of the product are not that bad after all. For example, a negative review such as "horrible battery life... in my tests battery lasts barely longer than 24 hours..." may be perceived as positive by other customers that consider a 24-hour batter life to be more than sufficient.
Physical things that exist as single-use conduits of information (paper books, paper newspapers, paper magazines) and physical places that are containers or platforms for information delivery (college campuses, bookstores) will persist, and even thrive. However, for these physical conduits and containers to survive, they will either need to move far up-market, or way down-market.Wasn't it ever thus? In the Old World, newspapers were low end and books high. Books were solid and substantial, with nice covers and extravagant paper. Newspapers had crappy paper, lousy print quality and ink that rubbed off on your hands. Newspapers were cheap, timely and disposable; they offered something you couldn't get elsewhere, so we bought them.
Books made of paper will need to be either really beautiful and offer a superior tactile experience, or they will need to be very cheaply produced on thin paper and be basically disposable. I'll be less price sensitive to a paper copy of the NYTimes or a magazine if real attention is paid to the quality of the design, layout, paper, and printing. Or I'll pick-up a free paper newspaper that I may or may not read, and will be skimmed and thrown away.
What I will not buy is any one-time conduit of information (book, magazine, newspaper) that is somewhere in the middle. Too expensive to easily throw away, but too cheaply made to want to keep in my collection.
Why should you care?
In traditional journalism, publications lure readers to articles with pithy headlines and imaginative ledes. Even just a few years ago, provocative headlines ruled online. Clever word plays, catchy phrasing, any kind of sexual reference - these were sure-fire clicks.
Then came the age of the headline feed, and it turned out that readers couldn't be tempted with enigmatic headlines; they needed to be sure what awaited them at the other end of a hyperlink before they would click (although mentions of sex still worked).
In response, headlines became more specific and informational, more utilitarian. Duller, even?
As jobs for critics at mainstream publications have disappeared and hundreds of thousands of bloggers, Twitterers and Facebookers have taken to the web expressing their own opinions, many are wondering if there's still a role for the professional critic.
I was a devoted newspaper reader in my youth. Devoured the weekly newsmagazines when they came out. Watched the nightly national news and listened to the CBC hourly newscasts. When the Sunday New York Times finally became available in our town at the newsstand, it seemed that it couldn't get any better. But it did come at a cost. Suddenly the local newspaper seemed a bit paler. Just one perspective didn't do it.
Today I still look at the Times. But it has to compete with everything else. I don't look to the Times first when I want to find out the latest. I turn to aggregator sites and feeds that are constantly monitoring seemingly everything, the Times included. If the Times has something interesting, the trusted aggregator sites pick it up. The Times critics are just a few among many, and, sometimes not the most interesting. Nor are they necessarily the most influential.
So how do you find out what's important? Here's a story from this weekend's Observer about how the internet has changed how news is reported:
More generally, technology has improved the processes of identifying stories that are newsworthy. Feeds from social networking services such as Facebook and Twitter provide a snapshot of events happening around the world from the viewpoint of first-hand witnesses, and blogs and citizen news sources offer analytical perspectives from the ground faster than print or television can provide. Paul Mason, economics editor on BBC2's Newsnight, uses these tools to get an angle on what's happening and what's important. "If you are following 10 key economists on Twitter and some very intelligent blogs," he says, "you can quickly get to where you need to be: the stomach-churning question, 'OK, what do I do to move this story on?'"
That sounds about right. It seems to me that with millions of opinions running around chasing one another, the challenge is to sort out which are the interesting ones. Rather than diminish the importance of really good critics, an ocean of opinion ought to make the great critic stand out as even more valuable. I've always thought of critics as also being curators. They define their territory and report back what's important. Today, what's important also includes what others are saying. Jeff Jarvis has a saying: "Do what you do best and link to the rest." That means being aware of what others are saying, synthesizing it and adding crucial insight.
The best of the new breed go a step further -- they become the means by which people who are interested in a topic can talk to one another about it. In this model, the critic is at the center of a conversation rather than the preacher at a revival meeting. They're essential to a community because they set agendas and help define what's important. Same as critics always did. Except different.
Due to a clerical error, two critics reviewed the concert for the Washington Post.That was invitation enough for composer Alexandra Gardner who wrote in NewMusicBox:
One of the premises of this blog is that there are a lot of different ways to look at a concert, and the more voices join in the discussion, the better. So I couldn't pass up the opportunity to post two contrasting reviews of the same event: Charles T. Downey's in the newspaper, and Cecelia Porter's on the blog, after the jump.
These two pieces present two different approaches, even two different ways of writing a view. You be the critic: what are the pros and cons of each? And would anybody like to add his or her own views of what sounds like an intriguing concert?
as a composer, I find reviews like both of these to be wildy frustrating. Who wants to read an adjective-filled rundown of the program? Of course some description is necessary, but when there is no real viewpoint (whatever it may be) offered or commentary on issues such as audience reaction, performer interaction, or how the different compositions did or did not hold up against one another--this program was extremely varied, so did the pieces work together?--the whole endeavor seems futile.
Gardner asserted some factual quibbles, but the main complaint was that the reviews offered little in the way of judgment or insight, and therefore were of little use to readers. The comments after Gardner's complaint were even harsher, and
As the Cleveland situation asserted, no critic has a "right" to a compensated opinion. We serve at the pleasure of our employers. And yet we're only worth reading when we push our luck and ourselves, and remember that without a sense of freedom, coupled with a sense that we cannot squander it, we're just filler. As David Mamet said to a gathering of theater critics back in 1978: If you are not "striving to improve and to write informedly and morally and to a purpose, you are a hack and a plaything of your advertisers."
The advertisers are fewer now. Times are not easy. But a critic must write as if he has everything and nothing to lose, just as a filmmaker or an artistic director or a music director should have no choice but to aim high and dig deeply and damn all the rest of it. Otherwise, it's steady as she goes and one more paycheck (if you're fortunate) gratefully received, and that simply is not good enough.
Approached the wrong way criticism is an inherently arrogant and narcissistic pursuit, yet what I'm left with, increasingly, is how humbling it is. It's hard to get a review right for yourself, let alone for anyone reading it later. It's even harder to be an artist worth writing and reading about, because so much conspires against even an inspired artist's bravest efforts.
I'd offer two things to start:
- 1. Reporting on the arts. To me, the thing that seems to have suffered most as traditional publications have shed arts journalism is knowledgeable reporting on the arts. There are major American cities where there is little or no arts reporting. And the local reporting that does see print is often feeble. (this vs. this.) But I wonder - arts reporting was always a hard sell in the traditional press. Is that because it didn't have readership or because many editors thought it was too niche for a general audience? If so, in a niche economy maybe it does better?
- 2. Good ways of sorting through vast amounts of chatter and information and finding the "good stuff." I don't just mean key-word search alerts or new roundups or crowd-sourced story votes. I mean quality writing, provocative ideas, engaged debate, insightful reviews. There's plenty of all of this, but sorting through it to get there is onerous.
I'm referring to Peter's rant about the lack of NAJPer discussion about John's Castles in the Sky post below and his subsequent Castle-building, step two. I must admit, I saw John's original post and sighed with a kind of Groundhog Day feeling. Not because it's a futile topic. Not because it's a bad topic. Not even because it's not a really worthwhile topic. But this is a conversation I've watched and participated in hundreds and hundreds of times in the past few years. Hundreds. Really. I've approached foundations and philanthropists looking for money. I've helped write some business plans, even.
That this is a well-tread topic isn't a reason not to have the conversation. No, my deja-Bill Murray reaction was because the part of the conversation John started is the easy part. Sure a publication. Sure a philanthropist. We can spend a ton of time talking about what the publication might look like. Whether it's online or print. That it will pay arts journalists. That it covers the arts in meaningful ways. Check, check and check. And then? Of course it comes down to money.
And yet, it doesn't really.
New York City's role on the American scene isn't unhealthy merely because it attracts creative, ambitious people with its dynamism, or because its residents have a healthy ego about the relative merits of their city. The problem is that along with those inevitable traits of great cities, Manhattan and certain of its surrounding boroughs happen to dominate American media, finance, and letters so thoroughly that even the most impressive achievements of other cities are routinely ignored while New Yorkers talk about local matters of comparatively smaller consequence, either tempting or forcing the whole nation to eavesdrop on their chatter depending on the day.At the risk of spinning a cliche, this seems like such a New York point of view: New York is the only place that matters. Of course people outside New York read the Times and watch the TV shows set in New York and follow New York media. Duh. Does that really mean that New York dictates national culture? Perhaps we can concede that culture from New York plays an outsized role by virtue of the density of cultural activity collected there. But is there really a New York cultural identity that still dominates the rest of the country?
In Houston, Phoenix, Dallas, San Diego, and San Antonio, all among the top ten most populous cities in the United States, the smallest with well over a million residents, the average person has watched countless hours of television set in various New York City apartments, and perhaps never seen their own city portrayed in a sitcom. The executives read The Wall Street Journal far more carefully than the local newspaper, the aspiring writers dream of getting a short story published in The New Yorker, the local Starbucks sells The New York Times, the romantics watch Breakfast at Tiffany's on AMC at six month intervals, and every New Years Eve people gather around to watch a tape-delayed broadcast of a ball that dropped on Times Square hours earlier.
New York is a great city, but in America today, someone who seeks out the best television or novels or magazine writing or art or newspaper reporting is confronted with an even greater degree of NYC centric stuff than is justified. The city is a legitimate giant, yet its shadow somehow reaches much farther than it should. It thereby deprives other cities of the light they need to grow half as tall.
Do we think of American Ballet Theatre as being particularly New York in character, aside from the fact it is located there? Do we think of CNN as having a particularly Atlanta slant on the world? Leave aside that most of the creative energy working in New York comes from outside New York. The idea that a place like NY imprints a geographically-dominant identity is largely past I think.
David Schaengold has a different complaint:
It seems inevitable that as a country we will have national newspapers and national magazines and places that loom large in the national consciousness. Isn't in much better that these national institutions retain some local savor? Isn't the New Yorker, in part because it sometimes seems like a local, even a parochial journal, superior to the tranquil no-whereness of Time magazine? Isn't the inimitable New Yorkiness of the Times, what Fr. Richard Neuhaus used to call "our parish newsletter," one its few redeeming features, especially compared with the truly national and placeless USA Today?That seems about right. Friedersdorf's premise is only interesting if you buy the idea that New York not only has more of everything, but also sets the agenda for culture in America. That was certainly true at one time. Is it today? In this age of access to everything everywhere, I'm not so sure.


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The Challenge: To launch the partnership between Samsung Ultra 4K TVs and 4K content provided by M-GO, the product team wanted a landing page to educate users about this emerging technology. The purpose of the landing page would be two-fold: provide a simple explanation about Samsung Ultra 4K TV and how an M-GO customer with this Samsung TV can benefit and watch 4K content.
Role and Process: To get a better understanding of 4K TVs, I met with the product team to understand how they interpreted 4K technology and learn about the benefits of our content on this specific device. I worked closely with our copywriter, knowing that the descriptions are super important and Samsung would need to approve this page before it goes live.
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Monday, 14 January 2013
Pretty In Pink
I needed to make a CAS Valentine card so I've come up with this card inspired by a beautiful card (photo here) at The Case Study Challenge Blog. The centre tag can be removed to use as a bookmark.
Papers are a silk thread tissue embedded with hearts, Bazzill CS, vellum and a Japanese screenprinted Chiyogami paper
Butterfly punch by Woodware
Stamp by Limited Edition rubber stamps (LE4543G)
I used a dark blue versafine ink to stamp the sentiment so that the Sparkle and Sprinkle EP (Japanese Lacquer) that is a beautiful deep red became an even deeper red.
Metal hearts by Nunn Design
Satin Bow by Anna Griffin
Wishing you all a warm, happy and creative week.
Nicola x
Thank-you to the hosts, design teams and sponsors of the following challenges that I wish to enter;
Case Study Challenge Blog - #123
Craft-room Challenge - Valentines
Paper Creator's Crafts - Love Is All Around
Inky Impressions - Add A Sentiment
The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE182 Pink, Red and White
There She Goes - TSG190 Love is in the air
34 comments:
Hello Nicola, this is so very pretty, the embedded hearts are lovely and I like the idea of the tag being used for a book mark - very clever. The sentiment is lovely too and how lovely to see it on a book mark every time the book is opened. Hugs, Anne xReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous ^_^ReplyDelete
Beautiful details and papers,wonderful job ,just romantic ^_^
Big hug,
This is really pretty Nicola and just love the removable tag idea - very clever and looking beautiful too.ReplyDelete
Chilly here as well but snow has given way to freezing drizzle - ugh!
Hugs, Fliss xx
Love this Nicola. That tissue and paper are delicious and you have shown them off beautifully here. Hugs, Jenny xReplyDelete
Sooo pretty in pink! I love all the feminine softness in your fabric textures - what a lovely card, Nicola.ReplyDelete
Alison x
This is gorgeous Nicola, I like the papers the butterflies and the big bow.ReplyDelete
Kevin xx
You've made a lovely Valentines card! I love the softness created by the translucent look of your papers. I also like the sentiment, elegant and sweet. What a great idea to make the tag removable for a future as a bookmark!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous14 January 2013 at 18:56
Oh this is a wonderfully delicate creation. The colours and pattern remind me of cherry blossom.ReplyDelete
So sweet.
P.S. Thank you for the lovely comments you take the time to leave at my blog.
love all the softness, this is such a pretty card,thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi xReplyDelete
Oh what a darling little creation. Love the delicate details and that chiyogami paper is so very pretty. Thanks for you kind words re Joe. I just hope he didn't feel any pain.ReplyDelete
A fabulous card for Valentines day, love all the little hearts.ReplyDelete
A fabulous cased card, so soft, delicate and divine.ReplyDelete
hugs {brenda} x0x
Really beautiful, Nicola! Love that stunning big satin bow. MArvelous paper choices.ReplyDelete
This is a beautiful eye catching design, so sweet and hugable.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous card and so clever to include a bookmark!ReplyDelete
hugs Lynn
Beautiful delicate card.. Love the soft colours & design! Gorgeous Valentine's project!! Hugs May x x xReplyDelete
Hi,beautiful creation!ReplyDelete
Thank You for sharing at Craft-Room Valentine Challenge;-))m
Beautiful valentine with perfect little touches. thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-room challenge this fortnight and good luck. HugsReplyDelete
Thank you for visiting my wee blog as well Nicola. Your card is absolutely beautiful and the colours remind me of cherry blossoms in bloom in a Japanese garden!ReplyDelete
The design is gorgeous and papers breathtaking.
so gorgeous nicola.beautiful design and i love how you can remove the tag :DReplyDelete
xx coops xx
So totally gorgeous!! Just loving those very special papers - makes the whole thing look so classy and elegant :)ReplyDelete
So pretty! Love all the hearts and splash of shimmery gold!ReplyDelete
Oh this is absolutely gorgeous.Love the design with the tag, pocket and gorgeous bow too. Thanks for playing at Inky Impressions and good luck. Hope to see you back later today for a new challenge. Bettina xxReplyDelete
You are just amazing and to say you didn't consider yourself to be artistic....well humble as well. Do you run classes? Cos I'd just love to go to one to see if I could soak up even a quarter of your artistic inspiration. So very well done! Helen xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 January 2013 at 16:01
This is lovely, I really do like it xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 January 2013 at 17:35
Your card is so pretty, I love it Nicola!ReplyDelete
Alison x
So beautiful, I love the gorgeous bow and the pretty heart papersReplyDelete
Lindsay xx
The new year is over two weeks old, but I still wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Your card is really beautiful. Love the soft colors!
This is so beautiful! The papers are just gorgeous. Ger x.ReplyDelete
Nicola...this is such a pretty card and absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day! Love the soft pinks and the little touches of red. Those papers are amazing! Thanks so much for the sweet comments you've left on my blog as well. They are so appreciated. <3 CandyReplyDelete
This is so soft and feminine! Beautiful papers!ReplyDelete
This is such a lovely card. Thank you for joining us at Craft-Room Challenge.ReplyDelete
Another beauty! Love the pink and frilliness!ReplyDelete
Oh, this is sooooo pretty! Love your delicate finishing touches and the garter look so cute. Brilliant idea with the bookmark. This is one of these projects that will be cherished forever! Hugs xxxReplyDelete


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Under the governance of its Board of Trustees, Samaritan Medical Center's administrative team carries forth the strategy and vision for the entire organization. Collectively, the team brings over 100 years of management and leadership experience to the organization.
The team is led by Thomas H. Carman, who has been Samaritan's President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2004. Under Mr. Carman's leadership, the team has positioned Samaritan to fulfill its mission of providing high quality, comprehensive, safe, and compassionate healthcare to the civilian and military community.
Thomas H. Carman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Todd Lockcuff, Vice President of Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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A needle biopsy is a medical test which can identify the cause of an abnormal lump or mass in your body. A specially trained doctor known as an interventional radiologist performs this procedure. During the procedure, the interventional radiologist inserts a small needle into the abnormal area and removes a sample of the tissue, which is given to a pathologist, who looks at it under a microscope. The pathologist can determine what the abnormal tissue is: cancer, non-cancerous tumor, infection or scar.
Why do I need a needle biopsy?
The most common reason to need a needle biopsy is to identify the cause of an abnormal lump somewhere deep in your body. Imaging tests such as mammography, ultrasound, CT scan, and magnetic resonance (MRI), can find abnormal masses, but these tests alone cannot always diagnose the lump. A needle biopsy can determine the cause of an abnormal lump or mass. Your doctors need this information in order to provide you with the best care and treatment.
How do I prepare for a needle biopsy?
Usually, no special preparation is necessary. Your doctor will tell you if any special diet or medication instructions are necessary.
What is a needle biopsy procedure like? Will it hurt?
First, the interventional radiologist will use some form of imaging such as CT or ultrasound to determine the best approach for the biopsy. Next, this specially trained doctor will wash the area where the needle biopsy is going to be performed and put local anesthetic in the skin and deeper tissues to numb the area. Occasionally an intravenous line will be started, so that the interventional radiologist can give you fluids and medicines during your biopsy. The interventional radiologist will then put a small needle into the mass or lump. This doctor will take X-ray, CT, ultrasound, or mammogram images of the biopsy area during the procedure. These images will help the radiologist put the needle in exactly the right place. You usually feel some pressure during the procedure. The interventional radiologist will use the biopsy needle to remove a tiny piece of tissue or some cells from the mass. A needle biopsy usually takes about one hour. The tissue (or cell) sample is sent to a pathologist, who will examine the tissue or cells under a microscope. Usually, the results of the biopsy are ready in two to three days.
What happens after the biopsy? When can I go home?
After your biopsy, you will be asked to stay for a time period so that the staff can watch you to make sure that you are alright. Most people go home between one and four hours after their biopsy. Take things easy for the rest of the day after your biopsy. You may be sore in the biopsy area for one to two days.
What are the risks of having a needle biopsy?
A needle biopsy has few risks because such a small needle is used. Complications are very infrequent: fewer than one percent of patients develop bleeding or infection. A member of your interventional radiology team will discuss the risks of your biopsy with your in detail before the procedure starts. In about 90 percent of the patients, the needle biopsy provides enough information for the pathologist to determine the cause of the mass or lump. Occasionally you may be asked to return for a second needle biopsy, or a surgeon may have to do an operation to get the tissue or cell sample.
What are the benefits of having a needle biopsy?
Before needle biopsies were possible, surgery was needed to remove the tissue to be examined. Needle biopsies can often answer questions about your health without surgery.


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Since our founding in 1969, the Oakland Museum of California's mission has been "to be the museum of the People." That mission remains at the core of who we are and what we do today. But what does it mean to be the "Museum of the People" in the 21st century? One of the ways we live out this value today is how we create our exhibitions—we invite members of the community to collaborate with us.
OMCA Blog: Posts tagged "museums"
November 7, 2017
June 5, 2017Kris Hayashi is the executive director of the Transgender Law Center, a national organization headquartered in Oakland. OMCA spoke to him in 2016 about the current state of affairs for transgender people in California is, and what changes are still needed. Are attitudes toward the transgender community changing in California?
May 18, 2017Daniel Swain is a climate scientist in Stanford University's Department of Earth System Science and author of the California Weather Blog. OMCA spoke to him in 2016 about what Californians can expect from our climate in the future. Is drought the new normal for California?
April 12, 2017California has always been associated with radical transformation. Consider the dream factory of Hollywood. Game-changing social movements in Oakland like the Black Panther Party. The digital revolution initiated in Silicon Valley. The locavore food movement in Berkeley championed by Alice Waters. The visionary environmentalism of John Muir and his successors.
March 16, 2017Today, President Trump released his preliminary budget that includes the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Oakland Museum of California stands strongly against these cuts and joins with other cultural institutions, and, most importantly, all Americans who value the arts and humanities.


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Have you ever had a meeting that leaves your head spinning. Who am I kidding?!
If you are a social worker – yes and if you are yet to become one, prepare…
Prepare for the moments that your work will be scrutinized and others will have all the answers. The answers that you were trying to impose the year before with little to no support.
All the ideas I had, now make sense to administration because it's coming from one of their own. An adminstrator with a 'go get it' attitude. And as much as I flinch, I must see a new found ally in all the mess. Because now something can actually be done.
Sometimes it takes something more than just me…The fact that the clients will ultimately benefit from this long needed change is what keeps my sanity in tact.
The only way to deflate the frustration and apathy is to see this phenomenon as a surge of support. Allies sent into the field to assist me in tackling some of the toughest issues on my case load.
I take note at the eloquence of those in administrative roles…and the social workers that find themselves in such roles are highly revered in my eyes. I'm not sure about others but as a young social worker, I tend to diminish my voice. Its ironic really because part of our ethical guidelines is to advocate for those who have no voice. I can advocate for a client with growing ease but speaking up on my behalf has always been a challenge. And so to grow from this experience I will work on developing my voice, trusting my professional perspective and praising the social worker within me.


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Susan and Kendall Murphy, mother and sister of Carolina Crown member Seth Murphy (they're also Carolina Crown volunteers), sent in this one. "This picture was taken in Murray State, Ky. This shows how far this drum corps will go to make it to the finals. If it means sleeping in the parking lot for two hours, they'll do it. Good luck Carolina Crown!" Thanks!
E-mail your Forzato submissions -- and we will get to them all, in time -- to firstname.lastname@example.com along with where and when the photo was taken. Send some biographical information about yourself as well. We'll give you full credit. Also, let us know if you want your e-mail address included, to get feedback from other drum corps fans.


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Vegetarian Gyros/Pita Bread
For my husband's birthday a few weeks ago I made him a Greek meal: Gyros and Stewy Greek Beans. Since the star of a gyro is seasoned lamb meat, I knew I had to figure something out to make them vegetarian friendly so I could also partake in this delicious meal! So, after a little bit of research on exactly what spices go into that lamb and the selection of the yummiest vegetable ever – I found a winner.
First, the pita bread…
Pita Bread
Recipe Courtesy of Ehow.com
Empty one packet of active dry yeast into a small bowl, and add one tsp. sugar. Add ½ cup of warm—but not hot–water and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. The sugar will activate the yeast; the yeast will begin to foam as it grows.
Place three cups of flour in a mixing bowl and add 1½ tsp. salt; mix these dry ingredients. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture. Keep stirring while you add one cup of warm water. Keep mixing until all the flour is absorbed.
Coat a large mixing bowl with two tbsps. of olive oil, and scoop the dough into the oil. Roll the dough ball around in the olive oil so that the entire ball is coated with oil. The oil will prevent the dough from sticking to the sides of the bowl. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and set it someplace warm to rise for about an hour (until doubled).
Place some flour on a large flat surface, such as a cutting board or counter top. Smooth out the flour so the dough won't stick to the surface. Knead the dough by pulling it and folding it over itself and pressing it down. The dough should be kneaded for about 10 minutes or until it becomes shiny and elastic. If the dough becomes sticky as it is being kneaded, add more flour.
Form the dough into two-inch balls and set these on a floured plate; let them rise for 15 minutes. Then place them on the floured board and flatten them out with a lightly floured rolling pin until they are about five inches around and 1/8″ thick. Place the dough on a preheated cookie sheet in a 500-degree oven for five minutes. Turn the breads over and bake for an additional two minutes. Remove the breads from the oven and poke the tops with a fork to release the air inside. (Sometimes it helps to wrap them in a damp towel). Serve hot or let them cool. Store the bread in plastic bags.
Gyro Filling
- veg of your choice (I choose broccoli, yum!)
- olive oil
- rosemary
- marjoram
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Chop vegetable(s). Sauté in olive oil with a sprinkling of each of the herbs and spices. Easy-peasy.
Tzatziki Sauce:
Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown
- 16 ounces plain yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
- Pinch kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (I used half lemon juice)
- 5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced
Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator (or use Greek yogurt – like I did!). Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Debt and tax increases for what? Updated
Update 4/14: The legislature reduced the size of the "green schools" funding.
What is so essential that our Legislature in desperation was forced, forced to raise many taxes and go farther into debt? - Tax increases that will increase the cost of business and cost jobs.
First, the debt. This isn't just spending more than we are taking in, but choosing to go further into debt. You thought our Legislature had to balance the budget every year. I thought so too. But they didn't.
HB 2561 will create $850 $500 million in new debt to pay for energy retrofits at schools in Washington. Given the past record of "green" projects like this for $850 $500 million in debt we can expect energy savings of maybe $200 million, maybe zero. Remember the track record of Seattle's new City Hall? Seattle P-I
Seattle's new City Hall was designed with the environment in mind, using the most energy-efficient technologies. ... It also uses 15 percent to 50 percent more electricity some months than the older, larger building it replaced, according to Seattle City Light utility bills. [Some months use about the same amount.]So there goes $850 $500 million with the net benefit of bragging rights at conferences. And it's a debt burden on our future.
What else?
State employees pay about 11% of the cost of their health care. After this belt tightening they will be paying ... less than 12%.
Many state employees get pay increases despite - or causing - the deficit that "required" raising taxes. The unions say those aren't pay increases, but step increases. They raise the employees pay. Isn't that an increase? [I haven't been able to verify if this is in the not-yet-final budget, though it was in every precedent.] Sound Politics 3/19/10
Richard Davis asks why our Washington leaders are on auto pilot when so much has changed. They should be picking apart state programs to root out those that once made sense, but no longer do. So they can spend our limited funds on our current priorities. In Tacoma News Tribune:
... I'm thinking about lawmakers' capacity to fool themselves about the state's fiscal future. The inability to confront the new economic realities, of course, took the Legislature into extra innings, with most of the players picking flowers in the outfield.Davis concludes:
My impatience stems from this: The longest and deepest recession since World War II has yet to produce a fundamental reappraisal of the services state and local governments can realistically afford in the coming decade. Instead, the majority continues to treat the budget crisis as a spasm, a temporary contraction that will soon pass.
Rather than reset, lawmakers have again bet on the come. Sen. Joe Zarelli, R-Ridgefield, recently released a report identifying $8 billion in future costs stemming from budget decisions made by the 2009 and 2010 legislatures.
While suspending the Initiative 728 "class size" initiative, lawmakers promise to restore it with interest next year. Ditto the I-732 cost-of-living pay hikes for teachers. And their failure to adequately fund pension obligations increases costs in coming years.
As they duck current obligations, they commit themselves to new spending in the future. Among them: more taxpayer support for state employee health care, expanded early learning programs, and increased state aid to schools with low property tax bases.
State government is doing too much and paying too much to do it. It can't go on forever. So when will it stop?


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You are a holistic being irrespective of what you think about it. Some facts exist with or without your knowledge such as the force of gravity. Your body is a composition of energy, and you have magnetic fields around you vibrating at a particular frequency that affects your health, emotions, and expression. You can learn to tap into this energy field and become your healer. It is an achievable feat. All you will require is the willingness to learn, and the rest will come to you in due time. You need to start with a lesson on the part of self-healing with energy then proceed into practicing the process. You can also follow the following beginner tips to ensure to get results.
Always Remember That You Have Chakras
You might have passed through the word and not know what it means. Chakra is a system. It is an ancient form of viewing the body, and it considers the main parts as seven. Each of the seven zones has free-flowing energy that is unique to them. Balancing your chakras ensure that the body stays in harmony. You might even feel elevated, whole, and invigorated. When someone is saying they feel energized, he or she is referring subconsciously to the outcome of balanced chakras in their body. Do not confuse this feeling of energy with the adrenaline rush that gets you to sprint.
Seven Chakras Are Available
Seven known chakras have colors and represent an element in the universe. The first one is root, and it is color red and represents the earth. It is at the base of the spine and tailbone. It deals with the elimination of your waste. More chakras including sacral, solar plexus, heat, throat, third eye and crown.
How You Can Heal the Body
The basics of self-healing with energy rely on the balancing of your chakras, and you can learn about the philosophy or go towards the practical aspect of things. Blocked energy in a particular chakra leads to illness in these areas of the body. You must find a way to include meditation in your life so that you can find the balance of the energies and that will automatically lead you to feel an enlightened state of mind. Your subconscious mind should then lead you to appropriate ways of coexisting with your energy fields to prevent further upsets.
What You Can Do Now
It is possible to start gaining the benefits of the chakras and energy balancing opportunities. You can start with meditation, acupuncture, and yoga. Meditation requires you to sit quietly when your stomach is not full and tune mind into each part of the body and the location of the chakras. Acupuncture is a medicinal practice requiring you to check into an acupuncture center to get physical stimulation of the chakras in the body. Yoga comes with specific poses that will be helpful for allowing you to stay grounded and open up your heat-regulating chakra.


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It's another day of grey skies and no sunshine or blossoms, and frankly we're a little bit sick of it! 😐 We're craving blue skies and daffodils and tulips and all the good things which spring brings with it 🌸☀🌱 (we'd not say no to a few cute little lambs too! 🐑)
To make ourselves feel a bit better, here's a post of our favourite things about spring (mostly blossom tbh…)!


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Gong Li and Jet Li join Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei in Disney's Mulan
The Hollywood Reporter reported today that Gong Li and Jet Li, two major Chinese stars, will be joining the cast of Disney's live-action Mulan. This comes a day after the announcement that Donnie Yen was joining the cast.
Jet Li is currently in final talks to play the emperor of China, who orders the mobilization of troops via the conscription of one male from each household. For those unfamiliar, Jet Li is a legend. For those of us in the United States, you may be more familiar with his work in The Expendables franchise. I know him more from his Once Upon a Time in China series. Either way, this casting excites me.
Gong Li is considered to be one of China's most well-known actresses as well as one of their greatest beauties. She was voted the most beautiful woman in China in 2006. Gong Li has been a longtime muse of one of my favorite directors Zhang Yimou. She has starred in his Red Sorghum, The Story of Qiu Ju, Raise the Red Lantern, Curse of the Golden Flower, and Coming Home. If you think her face looks familiar, that's because you might have seen her in Memoirs of a Geisha, Miami Vice, or Hannibal Rising.
What plot changes have been revealed about the film?
The report also revealed a couple of plot points that will be a deviation from the original 1998 animated film. Gong Li will be portraying the villain of Mulan. Instead of Shan Yu, the leader of the Huns invading China, the villain will be a powerful sorceress. I'm not quite sure how I feel about this particular plot shift, but I'll wait to see where this plot development goes once teasers and trailers are released.
Another change is the inclusion of a sister for Mulan in this live-action adaptation. Chinese-Vietnamese actress Xana Tang (Filthy Rich, The Letdown) will be playing the sister of Liu Yifei's Mulan.
Casting is quickly underway
The last we heard of casting was back in November when it was revealed that the Chinese actress Liu Yifei would be playing the titular character. Disney is still in the middle of casting up the film now, but production is set to begin sometime in August this year. The current release date has been set to March 27, 2020.
The live-action adaptation will be directed by Niki Caro (Whale Rider), who will be the second female director ever hired by Disney to direct a big budget film. The script was written by Lauren Hynek, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Elizabeth Martin. Chris Bender, Jason Reed, and Jake Weiner are producing.
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1P 111 - LotR Adventure Deck Game + The Networks
Like two hobbits with the same birthday, Albert & Julius celebrate the eleventy-first episode by covering two games. First we look at the Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game then we look at the Networks. There is off course the usual KS segment and a quick chat on what we've been playing. Oh, and don't forget, we fix one of these games by adding in the missing piece.
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Chill Winter morning. Roads are passionately covered by the fog. Sun is about to pour the golden shine. Few are enjoying the winter inside the blanket and few are still struggling inside the torn blanket on road side. Birds are in their nest. I woke up, went out and stood up with open arms. Pair of closed eyes, which are struggling to face the bright sunshine.
And numbers of thoughts came in to my mind
Why things are not same for all,
Why we took few things for granted,
Why we want someone to appreciate us
Why we are so skeptical about life?
Why we set goals for life?
Why we want to flow with the tide?
Why we want to swim in a large water body in the name of goal ?
Why we castle in the stars, and in the imaginary world,
Why we are so serious about judging others,
I lost in my thoughts and suddenly those question were broken with
Soft and sweet,
Charming and bright sunrise,
With the humming sounds of birds,
Which makes me smile.
Goal what we sets that make us run,
Goal should conform to the individuals,
Rather than make the individual conform to the goal
We stopped fending ourselves and make the life so skeptical
We need to make ourselves happy
We need to fend ourselves
We need to strive ourselves.
We are the in-charge of our life.
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Cheltenham Vascular Unit
Keith R Poskitt MD FRCS
Qualified MB ChB from Sheffield University Medical School 1977, FRCS (Eng) 1982, awarded MD (Sheffield) 1988.
Appointed Consultant Surgeon with a special interest in Vascular Surgery 1989.
Special interests include venous leg ulcers establishing the Gloucestershire Leg Ulcer Service in 1995
Specialist interests include Laparoscopic surgery, Aortic aneurysm surgery, Carotid surgery, Arterial bypass surgery, Hernia surgery including laparoscopic (keyhole surgery), Treatment of Hyperhidrosis and Varicose Vein treatment.
Mark Whyman MBBS, MS, FRCS, LLM
Consultant Surgeon, GHNHSFT
Qualified MB BS (Lond), 1984, from Middlesex Hospital.
Appointed Consultant General & Vascular Surgeon, 1996.
Member of: Vascular Society of Great Britain & Ireland, Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, European Society of Vascular Surgery
Specialist interest include Varicose vein treatments, Hernia repair including laparoscopic (keyhole surgery), Arterial disease including leg bypass and aneurysm surgery, carotid endarterectomy, and the Treatment of hyperhidrosis.
Consultant Surgeons
Richard Bulbulia MA, FRCS
Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon, Cheltenham General Hospital
Following undergraduate medical education at Cambridge University and The London Hospital Medical College, I trained in General and Vascular Surgery in the South West of England, becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 1998.
My specialist interests include: Varicose vein treatments; Aortic aneurysm surgery (open operations and EVAR); Carotid surgery to prevent stroke; Hernia surgery (including local anaesthetic open repair and laparoscopic repair).


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Blaming oil companies for the free market is silly
by GEORGE MICHAEL
July 16, 2006
With gas prices creeping back up again, we will be hearing a lot of whining about big bad oil companies and "price gouging. " The term "price gouging" was in the news a lot last fall during the big spike in gas prices following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In free markets, price gouging is not an issue. It is only an issue in socialist economies and in markets where no competition is allowed. For instance, a beer at Camden Yards sells for $3.50, which works out to more than $20 a gallon.
Letters to the Editor - March 24
March 23, 2011
Oil companies' greed costs us at the pump To the editor: Recent media coverage and newsletters addressing the recent fuel price increases blame "unrest in the Middle East," even though production has not been affected. Yet, there is another side to these increases which few dare to mention — greed by the major oil companies, who continue making billions of dollars in profit while ordinary Americans struggle. As vehicle fuel mileage has increased over the past few years and demand has decreased, prices have risen to make up for lost oil company revenue.
Area gas prices dropping
by KAREN HANNA
October 28, 2005
TRI-STATE email@example.com Record prices meant record profits for oil companies last quarter. With the summer driving season over, demand - and prices - for gasoline are meeting temperatures on the way down. How far gasoline prices are likely to drop - or whether the trend will continue - is anyone's guess, said Ragina Averella, public and government affairs manager of AAA Mid-Atlantic. According to AAA, the average price of self-serve regular gasoline in Hagerstown Thursday was $2.359 per gallon.
'Ocean of oil' located in U.S. shale deposits
By JAMES H. WARNER
May 24, 2008
Nick Gavrilov, in a letter to the editor, questioned a statement that I made in an earlier article in The Herald-Mail. I said that we (the U.S.) are sitting on an ocean of oil. He asked where this ocean of oil is. That's a reasonable question. The answer is, this oil is located in various oil-shale formations inside the lower 48 states. We have known about oil shale for more than 50 years. Until recently, however, it was unavailable for extraction at a reasonable cost per barrel.
Oil and sex apparently mix
By TIM ROWLAND
September 16, 2008
Oil and water don't mix -- but oil and sex? Apparently so. An Interior Department agency that is supposed to collect oil and gas royalties from corporations that are drilling on public lands has been collecting a lot more than that, if you know what I'm saying. According to reports to Congress, "A culture of ethical failure" existed in the Minerals Management Service, which is supposed to be the bill collector and financial watchdog over the oil companies. If you need more specifics, it could also be said that "a culture of ethical failure" exists in the Playboy Bunny Mansion.
Fueling misconceptions
by ANDREW SCHOTZ
May 16, 2007
HAGERSTOWN - Selling gasoline is barely profitable. Gas can legitimately be more expensive in one county than another. A one-day public "boycott" won't mean a thing. As the price of gas rises yet again - AAA Mid-Atlantic said Wednesday's national average of $3.09 a gallon was a record high - facts sometimes are clouded by emotion. Those with fuel connections often hear people get it wrong. In a recent National Association of Convenience Stores survey, more than half of the respondents thought major oil companies own most gas stations.
Rep. Shuster proposes answers to energy crisis
By DON AINES
July 2, 2008
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- The answer to the crisis of high energy prices facing the nation cannot be solved by drilling for oil alone, but U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster said it is a good place to start. With a Sheetz sign for gas at $3.99 per gallon as a backdrop, Shuster, R-Pa., announced Tuesday that he has introduced legislation titled the Energy Independence Act that would allow drilling on the continental shelf and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), along with programs to develop alternative energy such as nuclear and wind power and coal liquefaction.
Administration's policies affect our pocketbooks
By GEORGE MICHAEL | firstname.lastname@example.com
April 27, 2011
The Obama administration announced last week that it would be investigating oil companies and oil markets to uncover possible fraud, price gouging and manipulation by speculators. Are you kidding me? The president knows that the public is generally suspicious of oil companies, so this plays well politically. He also needs a scapegoat. It is sheer hypocrisy to affix blame to the oil companies when it is the administration's very own policies that are contributing to the problem.
Mail Call - Sept. 6
September 5, 2012
"I live in the county, but I do have my rights to express my opinion regarding the stadium in Hagerstown. The best way to revitalize downtown is to remove the present mayor and council and get a new council, a new mayor." - Maugansville "Article about our current President Obama juggling between being presidential and campaigning. Wow, he's gonna try to be presidential, rather than being the campaign in chief, campaigner in chief that he's been for the last 3 1/2 years.
Letters to the Editor - March 5
March 5, 2012
Column was ideology looking for an issue To the editor: Tom Firey's opinion piece ( "When Government Makes Your Health Care Choices," Feb. 29) is an example of an ideology looking for an issue. Firey begins his column with a compelling story that might not have achieved his objective, as it points out the need for universal health coverage in the United States. He goes on to infer that it was some government policy that prevented a child from getting experimental treatment for a virulent form of brain cancer.
Administration's policies affect our pocketbooks
By GEORGE MICHAEL | email@example.com
April 27, 2011
The Obama administration announced last week that it would be investigating oil companies and oil markets to uncover possible fraud, price gouging and manipulation by speculators. Are you kidding me? The president knows that the public is generally suspicious of oil companies, so this plays well politically. He also needs a scapegoat. It is sheer hypocrisy to affix blame to the oil companies when it is the administration's very own policies that are contributing to the problem.
Mail Call - March 3
March 2, 2011
"I've contacted our state delegate to see what we could do to make sure that the Washington County Hospital is not torn down, and if so, that it will never be put into the Washington County landfill. " — Clear Spring "Maryland is amazing. They don't want the resident citizens to own firearms, and now they're passing gay marriage. Just think of the countless lives that'll be destroyed by that. " — Keedysville "Republican delegate for Washington County Neil Parrott said he was looking to see what laws need to be updated, and he came up with the abandoned or discarded refrigerator.
Saw gets stuck in pipe, delaying oil spill containment efforts
June 2, 2010
PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) -- As the crude crept closer to Florida, the risky effort to contain the nation's worst oil spill hit a snag Wednesday when a diamond-edged saw became stuck in a thick pipe on a blown-out well at the bottom of the Gulf. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said the goal was to free the saw and finish the cut later in the day. This is the latest attempt to contain -- not plug -- the gusher. The best chance at stopping the leak is a relief well, which is at least two months from completion.
Mail Call
May 21, 2010
"There's no doubt in anybody's mind, the Democrats control the government. They're in charge of spending money, they're in charge of all the laws. They just dominate it. There's no way the Republican Party or anybody else can do anything. So they're in complete control, with Obama at the head, telling what to do. Let's pray that socialism never takes hold with the ACLU behind it. " - Hagerstown "Well, I guess we're gonna have to boycott the oil companies. The price of oil has come down $18 a barrel, and gasoline has not budged.
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Five-year-old girl one of the latest victims of floods in Thailand
More than one million affected and 25 dead during heaviest January rains in decades
BANGKOK, Thailand — A five-year-old girl is one of the latest victims of flooding in south Thailand following torrential rain that's damaged homes and schools, affecting more than a million people and killing 25.
According to AFP, late Monday during a flash flood the five-year-old girl climbed to the roof of a van with her family, fell into the water with her mother and was swept away.
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department in Bangkok describes the floods as the worst in the region in nearly 50 years. "Every year it floods, but not like this," Chamnan Ingkaew, a village leader in Chaiya district told AFP. "There are 100 houses in my village, but we all had to leave, and everything inside was lost... the water kept coming and coming, almost two metres high."
Learn more about ChildFund International's work to help families in Thailand dating back to 1959: As a member of the ChildFund Alliance, Christian Children's Fund of Canada is part of a group of 11 child-centred development organizations working in 63 countries to help children and families living in poverty.
About Christian Children's Fund of Canada:
Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) is a child-focused international development organization and a member of ChildFund Alliance. For more than 50 years, CCFC has been helping children and families of all faiths move from poverty to self-reliance. CCFC supports children and communities in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nicaragua and Paraguay. Currently, CCFC has almost 50,000 children sponsored, benefiting nearly 400,000 people around the world.


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Living in the hillside residential area of Santa Barbara where all of your guests can stay comfortably in the separate guesthouse or you can rent out and earn some additional income. This very well maintained family home Kaya Krisolito 70 is perfectly positioned on a corner lot with a greenzone at the other side of the street and offers views from the covered roof terrace on Bonaire, the Caribbean Sea and Klein Bonaire. This living room has a seating and dining area while the kitchen is well equipped with appliances. The beautiful garden completes the perfect picture.
Entrance via spacious covered front terrace into living room with dining area, half open kitchen, covered back terrace with access to pantry/storage. Hall with guest half bath and access to master bedroom (built-in closets) and ensuite bathroom, hallway with access to two bedrooms, one bathroom and laundryroom. From covered front terrace stairs leading up to covered roofterrace.
At roadside; guesthouse with covered front terrace, living room (built-in closet), bedroom and bathroom. On site parking in carport. Lush tropical garden with (palm)trees and plants.


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'Ha ha I hit them.... look at those dead bastards'
THE US military faced demands for an inquiry yesterday after the leak of a video showing an American helicopter attack on innocent Iraqi civilians.
The footage of the assault on a Baghdad square in 2007 was published on the internet in defiance of Pentagon attempts to keep it secret.
Namir Noor-Eldeen and Saeed Chmagh, two cameramen for the Reuters news agency, were among 15 people killed in the attacks. Victims included a group of men who attempted to rescue the injured at the scene. Two Apache helicopter gunships targeted and then opened fire in the belief the group was carrying arms.
The video, published by the website Wikileaks, included a transcript of the crews of helicopters seeking permission to open fire and then assessing the effects of the shooting. Members of the crew are heard to say "Come on, let us fire'' followed by exhortations such as "light 'em up!" and "keep shooting, keep shooting". A crewman goes on to say "Ha, ha, ha -- I hit 'em", followed by a second who said: "Look at those dead bastards".
In one sequence two children can be seen at the window of a van that was later attacked. An American patrol that arrived after the attack is seen carrying the injured children to an Iraqi police checkpoint after permission was refused to airlift them to an American base. The pilots were unapologetic: "Well, it's their fault for bringing their kids into a battle," said one.
Wikileaks has been investigated by the Pentagon for endangering national security.
The organisation has secured the assistance of Icelandic television after the island state vowed to protect people involved in leaking official information. The Pentagon acknowledged the authenticity of the video, but a spokesman insisted that it did not contradict the official finding that the helicopters' crews acted within the rules of engagement. He said an inquiry backed the assessment that the group was carrying a rocket-propelled grenade.
"We had insurgents and reporters in an area where US forces were about to be ambushed," he said. "At the time we weren't able to discern whether (the Reuters employees) were carrying cameras or weapons."
Mr Noor-Eldeen's father said the footage vindicated the family's calls for those involved to face charges. Noor Eldeen said: "If such an attack took place in America, what would they do?"
The Iraqi Journalists' Union yesterday called for an investigation, saying the footage was evidence of a crime. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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Cotswold on the Green is a pet-friendly community of 120 townhouse style condominiums set on over 38 grassy acres located off of West Park Avenue in the Wayside section of Ocean Township. Built in the mid-1980's, there are two floor plans with the larger being approximately 1610 square feet and the smaller being approximately 1460 square feet, according to tax records. All homes were originally built with two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a one car garage and a basement. Cotswold amenities include an on-site pool, a tennis court and a clubhouse. The location is convenient, with easy access to Routes 18 and 35, as well as the Garden State Parkway.
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After driving the world crazy, Pokemon Go has proved that Augmented reality 3D is much beyond our imagination. When it comes to implementing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the day to day life, India is one of the top countries and right from Interactive color books to Architecture, AR and VR are everywhere. Meanwhile, a number of VR startups are succeeding and pushing India forward.
Best Augmented Reality Startups in India
Here's a list of the top 5 startups implementing AR in India-
Houssup is basically an architectural company. Aiming at providing interior designs using with the help of advanced technology has come a long way. Artificial intelligence, AR, and VR are few of the technologies used by the company.In conclusion, Houssup believes in connecting interior design along with technology to enhance the experience for its customers.
Shopsense is a Mumbai-based startup and offers retail shopping. Large touchscreens are installed and connected with the store's inventory. As a result, Shopsense's added features and techniques enhance the customer's experience. Customers can actually customize their own looks over email or Whatsapp.
CommonFloor is an AR and VR-based property listing company. Google Carboard Project is the main tool used by CommonFloor and Virtual tour of the property is done through the headgear with a phone having the app installed. Therefore, these magnets act as the navigational tool and they come along with the headgear.
Imaginate is one of the most famous VR and AR enterprise. Experimental solutions in various fields are offered by Imaginate.Meanwhile, Imaginate is also popular for their expertise in technology and apart from solutions, imaginate also offers a wide range of products and services.
Lenskart is India's top online lens shopping platform. The virtual trial room is the key feature offered by Lenskart and customers can actually try the spectacles before purchasing them. With the help of a 3D feature, the best spectacles that suit the user's face is picked out. Selection of spectacles is based on the picture clicked by the user through their webcam.
Therefore,through these startups, the whole experience of technology is being redefined. Many companies are trying their best to enhance the customer's experience. AR is the aptest solution for user's experience enhancement. Hence, with many more startups implementing AR in their products, it is sure to take India many steps forward.


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Press Releases
Carmaker Use of the Word 'Autonomous' a Danger to UK Roads
Press Releases • Jun 12, 2018 00:01 BST
Use of the word Autonomous in carmaker marketing and literature is lulling drivers into a false sense of security, Thatcham Research warns
Škoda and MINI get top safety ratings
Press Releases • May 31, 2017 16:19 BST
Daniel Payne appointed to new Chief Digital Officer role
Press Releases • Dec 05, 2016 11:17 GMT
Chief Digital Officer role created that reflects data being the lifeblood of great research Focus will be on: • Developing a new Data Strategy • Data Integration and Interface to seamlessly integrate industry data to deliver more impactful research to Members • Information Security to ensure on-going compliance with continuously improving industry recognised standards
First Class on Safety – but at a Price
Press Releases • Sep 28, 2016 09:01 BST
Safety experts at Thatcham Research have welcomed the addition of two more Euro NCAP five star performers, the Peugeot 3008 and Mercedes E Class. However, with much of the latest advanced technology costing extra, safety still comes at a price.
Driverless Cars: Insurer Response to Government Consultation
Press Releases • Sep 09, 2016 11:05 BST
Insurers put drivers first in proposing simple cover for driverless cars
Family Car Buyers to Benefit from Pedestrian Auto Braking on New Safety Top-Scorer
Press Releases • Aug 31, 2016 09:05 BST
New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard, according to test results issued today by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
Clear Vision for ADAS Recalibration
Press Releases • Jul 28, 2016 13:37 BST
Newly issued code provides best practice guide to the recalibration of vital car safety technology
The UK's Most Popular Cars Ranked by AEB Safety
Press Releases • Jul 06, 2016 09:17 BST
New car sales figures released today reveal that the majority of the most popular cars in Britain now offer five star crash protection, but standard fitment of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is still only available on half of them.
New Euro NCAP Five-Star Cars Embrace Safety by Featuring Advanced High Performance Automatic Braking Systems
Press Releases • Jun 22, 2016 09:08 BST
Vehicle safety test results issued today by Euro NCAP reveal that car makers are embracing the importance of offering a full range of advanced safety technologies on new vehicles and accepting that standard rather than optional fitment is the best policy.
The Three Life-Saving Questions That New Car Buyers Must Ask
Press Releases • May 04, 2016 10:00 BST
Four major automotive names will join forces at the London Motor Show as part of the Global NCAP #STOPTHECRASH partnership to ensure that consumers considering buying a new car know the life-saving questions they must ask their dealer before making their choice.
Drivers should not get too relaxed as autonomous cars get closer
Press Releases • May 03, 2016 07:00 BST
The arrival of autonomous vehicles will transform the way we drive, but there is a danger some accidents could be caused by motorists thinking they can stop paying attention to the road before the technology is sufficiently advanced. Unless a vehicle is fully autonomous and able to respond appropriately in an emergency, drivers still have to be ready to take back control at a moment's notice.
Thatcham Research welcomes Volvo Cars UK's largest and most ambitious real world autonomous driving trial
Press Releases • Apr 27, 2016 00:01 BST
Thatcham Research welcomes Volvo Cars' UK-based autonomous driving trial announced today - called 'Drive Me London' – that significantly differentiates itself from other autonomous driving trials by using real families driving cars on UK public roads.
Thatcham Research welcomes UN support for AEB as standard on all new cars
Press Releases • Apr 15, 2016 16:57 BST
Thatcham Research welcomes the United Nations General Assembly adopting a resolution which represents the strongest ever commitment on road safety made by UN Member States. Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research available for comment.
Europe Risks Falling Behind America in Vehicle Safety
Press Releases • Mar 22, 2016 10:53 GMT
Responding to the European Transport Safety Council's (ETSC) call for an overhaul of the European car safety framework, Thatcham Research supports the need for regulatory intervention to ensure that lifesaving technologies such as Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) is standard on all vehicles.
Safety should be "Standard" on all new cars launched in 2016
Press Releases • Feb 12, 2016 10:37 GMT
• Thatcham Research welcomes the support of 'What Car?' magazine as they join the call for Autonomous Emergency Braking on all new cars • No longer any excuse for car makers to launch new cars without AEB as standard. Where it is an "extra", car manufacturers and dealerships, need to promote and explain the benefits of potentially lifesaving technology more effectively to consumers
Key Steps to Improving Vehicle Safety
Press Releases • Jan 13, 2016 23:05 GMT
The Actions That Drivers and Vehicle Manufacturers Should be Taking Now to Further Improve Vehicle Safety.
Revealed : The Safest Cars in Britain
Press Releases • Jan 13, 2016 23:01 GMT
Revealed : The Safest Cars in Britain and the Actions That Drivers and Vehicle Manufacturers Should be Taking Now to Further Improve Vehicle Safety
Thatcham Research Supports Fleet Call to Transport Minister
Press Releases • Jan 05, 2016 09:19 GMT
• Support for adoption of Autonomous Emergency Braking • Inclusion of Euro NCAP Safety ratings in official government buying standards • Adoption of a common set of standards to develop intelligent mobility
The Search is on for Britain's Safest Car
Press Releases • Dec 15, 2015 15:00 GMT
What Car? and Thatcham Research will unveil the safest car launched this year at its annual Car of the Year Awards ceremony in January 2016.
Future Proofing Vehicle Safety Technology to Focus on Vulnerable Road Users
Press Releases • Dec 02, 2015 12:18 GMT
As Euro NCAP release their last vehicle safety ratings for 2015, Thatcham Research believes that the prospects for "vulnerable road users" such as pedestrians and cyclists are improving, as vehicle manufacturers future proof their safety systems using camera technology.


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Browsing Tag Budget Travel
5 ways you're throwing money away
If you are an American, you are most definitely throwing your money away on something. I'm not even talking about your house, car, phone or gym membership. I'm talking about that meal you ate out last night. I'm talking about that new side table you had to have. I'm talking about all that food in the fridge you bought that's spoiling because you ate out last night instead of eating what you already bought. I'm talking about leaving the air conditioning running all day. I'm talking about credit card interest. I have a proposal for you: instead of throwing your money away, plan the trip of your dreams!
6 things budget travelers do
There are a lot of things budget-conscious travelers do to keep their costs down. They plan ahead, travel off-season and are always looking for ways to save. There are many tips and tricks of the budget-conscious traveler, but here are some that have proven to be the most helpful and cost-saving for me.
Why I don't hate budget airlines
I just purchased two flights on two different budget airlines. They were some of the cheapest flights I've ever purchased. I've flown on one of the airlines before, and had a good experience. I've read a lot of negative reviews bashing budget airlines, and I just thought I would throw in my two cents as to why I don't hate them, and why I think they're great.
6 ways to save money on your next trip
8 things that are free when traveling
Traveling costs money. No way around that. But, there are so many things that are free about travel that you shouldn't take for granted. Yes, you have to pay for food. Yes, you have to pay for a place to stay. However, there are so many things that cost you $0.
I've mentioned this before, but getting out and exploring is just as much "traveling" as flying to Paris. Maybe not as exotic and dreamy, but you don't have to shell out thousands of dollars to enjoy exploring, especially when you consider all the free things available to travelers.


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Instant Pot Jambalaya
by Livestrong_Recipes | Oct 17, 2018
Photo Credit: Arthur Bovino
- 35 m
- 35 m
- 1h 10m
Our healthy take on this traditional Louisiana dish swaps in brown rice, which has six times as much fiber as white rice. We also use chicken Andouille sausage as a healthier alternative to pork sausage to cut down on fat.
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Thyme, Dried
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 and raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium Yellow Onions
- 4 Celery, Raw (large Stalk)
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 4 clove garlic
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups Brown Rice
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 3 link Andouille Chicken Sausage
- 1/2 lb Shrimp
- 1/3 cup Parsley, Raw Fresh
1 Press "Sauté" and let bottom of pot heat up. Grease with cooking spray. Mix spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then toss diced chicken in seasoning. Add chicken to Instant Pot, stirring to sear on all sides. Remove and reserve.
2 Add chopped onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper to Instant Pot, stir to deglaze the pan and cook until vegetables soften (about 2 minutes).
3 Add rice and stir to mix and coat (about 30 seconds). Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Close lid then turn release valve to "Sealed" position.
4 Press "Cancel," then "Manual" and set for 20 minutes to cook brown rice. (The "Rice" button defaults to 3-8 minutes to cook white rice.) When timer goes off, turn vent on lid to release steam then open when venting is complete.
5 Add chicken, sausage and shrimp. Press "Cancel," then "Manual," set for 2 minutes, then cover, seal and cook. When timer goes off, turn vent on lid to release steam then open when venting is complete.
6 Portion and garnish with fresh parsley.


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Granted, a single trailer isn't enough to ruin anyone's day, but the sight of Domhnall Gleeson fighting with a poorly CGI'd rabbit voiced by James Corden is enough to push it over the edge.
Also, Rose Byrne, why are you doing this? You're better than this and you know it. Do we also need to talk about the fact that Peter Rabbit is essentially fighting to take back land that's belonged to his ancestors, while Domhnall Gleeson - an Irishman - is playing a greedy landlord who barges in to take it all? Maybe.
Is Peter Rabbit, in fact, a treatise on post-colonialism and the fall of the British Empire through guerrilla warfare? Who knows.
Here's the trailer.
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This program provides intensive medication management, medication education, and reality-based programming to improve self-awareness. Seniors are welcome to participate in any adult treatment program
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Our Crisis Stabilization Program is for patients with a psychiatric illness of a chronic or acute nature. The program provides intensive therapy, medication education and reality-based programming to improve self-awareness, as well as social skills and reality orientation.
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This program is for patients in need of stabilization who can benefit from structured, insight-oriented groups promoting personal growth and crisis resolution for problems affecting careers, marriages, relationships and other areas.
Adult Substance Abuse Program
The Adult Substance Abuse Program consists of medical detoxification followed by appropriate inpatient rehabilitation as needed. Understanding that drug and alcohol dependencies are life-threatening diseases, we regard them as medical illnesses. Emphasis is placed on self-realization, learning relapse prevention skills, and understanding that recovery is a life-long process. Step-down to Intensive Outpatient Therapy is available.
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Does the country agree with the democrats and President Obama?
Does the country agree with the democrats and President Obama?
By Roger Caldwell
It is nine months until the mid-term elections and the Democrats would like everyone to think they are winning in public opinion. On the federal level, the Democrats appear more organized and more consistent in their positions. But on a state level there are 30 Republican governors, 19 Democrats, one Independent, and the majority of the state legislatures are controlled by Republicans. Even though the President is a Democrat, both parties are divided, because depending where you live will determine what is important to you.
The Democrats and the President last week held their annual retreat in Maryland to get the Democratic lawmakers excited and inspired for the election. At this retreat the President identified increasing the minimum wage and overhauling the immigration system as the top priorities for 2014.
But in places like Nebraska, they are voting to keep things the way they are with immigrants. Also, anyone who has worked in the restaurant industry knows management does not want the minimum wage to be increased. Management makes their bonuses and increases its profitability by controlling labor cost and their expenses.
The President operates from an ethical and moral principle, but the owners and management of companies, operate from the bottom line and facts. It is very easy for Biden to say, "On every major issue the American people agree with the Democratic Party." But after the Vice President completes his happy talk, he knows that the Tea Party and Republicans support the opposite of what the Democrats believe.
In 2013 the Republicans have spent the majority of the time obstructing every policy that the President has tried to initiate. The do nothing Congress in 2013, which many call our federal lawmakers has tried 40 times to get the ACA repealed, even though the Supreme Court has ruled the law constitutional. America is hopelessly divided and the 2014 elections are going to be dirty and nasty.
Brian Walsh, a GOP consultant says, "The Democratic happy talk in Maryland ignores the fact that Obama's health care overhaul is deeply unpopular in the swing states of Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida. What's popular in California isn't necessarily popular in Louisiana, Arkansas and North Carolina."
In the 2014 election everyone will be forced to make concessions, and some Democrats are campaigning without the President. Many believe that campaigning with the President will hurt their chances for getting re-elected. Also many Republican candidates will take a more moderate platform to get votes, which ignores the radical approach of the Tea Party.
If a Democrat candidate's district is primarily wealthy, it would be foolish to talk about increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 if they are high-income business owners. Democrats have no idea on how to discuss the growing split between wealthy party members and middle/lower-class members, but both are needed in the party.
The problems and issues confronting Democrats are very complex and there is no one solution that fits all. If the Democrats plan to pick up seats in the House and maintain their advantage in the Senate their policies must connect to all the people. Biden is wrong to think that the country agrees with the Democrats on every major issue.
There is widespread voter disapproval for both parties and for the candidates to win in 2014; they will be forced to maneuver around unpopular party rhetoric to get their constituents vote. The President and the Vice-President can give pep talks to the party all day, but the lawmaker must understand the needs of their district.
Americans are sick of the promises from both parties and they want tangible results. It is time for Democrats to tell the truth, deliver on their promises, and listen to their constituents.


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Look at all the people, going after money
Far too many people, going after money
I'm listening to Coldplay's "Safety EP", which is apparently the first thing they did, and only 500 copies of which were made SO INDIE SO VERY INDIE. If I pop the glass out of my spectacles, someone grab a silver stake or something.
Nah, it's very good. It's only ~15 mins, although that's sort of expected because it's an EP, you dolt. Your expectations, represent them with your hand. Yeah, see how it's way up there? Lower it. Further. I said it's very good, but they aren't deities. Well, they weren't at the time. They all appear to have facial hair now, which I respect.
Essentially, facial hair implies deity. What? It worked for Jesus. Oh, come on, we all know it's true. He was also eight feet tall and the love child of Jackie Chan and Carl Sagan. IT'S RIGHT BECAUSE I WROTE IT.
It's good. I like it. They have skill. Or had it at the time. I'm not sure if they are still good. Something something Viva la Vida was overplayed I don't think they are sell-outs, no. Of course not. It's good enough for me to put on repeat, okay?
If it gets bad, I've got the rest of Placebo lined up as a stop-gap. Or Homestuck. Homestuck always works.
Other news:
- Exams are coming up for myself. You know what this means – less content. As I currently do very little on this blog, that will mean that I will be producing anti-content. You will visit this blog, and have posts sucked out of you, which will annihilate the anti-posts and cause a burst of energy. This energy will be bottled by my computer and used as an alarm clock to drag my lazy ass out of bed.
- After exams, I shall be heading back home. Assuming that I don't gain employment, I intend to go strait into another attempt at the Uberman. Brace yourselves, irritability approaches.
- I have stopped drinking coffee and have begun drinking cheap black tea. I may have mentioned this before. I'm too lazy to go and check, however. So blah. Now you know.
- English tea is not strong or tasteh enough. I want to be in Turkey.
- Or go back in time and take Turkish tea to England. IT WILL BLOW THEIR EIGHTH CENTURY MINDS, AND I SHALL RULE OVER ALL.
- Over the last seven days, eleven searches were made for "james denholm wordpress polyphasic sleep" and landed here somehow. I really don't understand this. The Saul Goodman cup searches also continue. Seriously, internet, what the fuck are you doing?
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First release on Constant Sound, a new label from Burnski and Jon Woodall. The original comes from Burnski featuring a vocal from Beckford. Remixes from Prime Numbers' Trus'me, and Mosaic boss Steve O'Sullivan producing a rare remix.
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It's Halloween! If you haven't carved your pumpkin yet – it's not too late. Get started now!
If you've never carved a pumpkin before, check out The Guardian's step-by-step guide (including the tools you'll need) here.
If it's your first attempt, go with a basic pattern, like the ones found here.
Feeling a bit more ambitions? Try one of these!
Looking for some highly-challenging inspiration? Check out these masterpiece pumpkins!
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Vacation Bible School 2018
May 29th – June 1st
Tuesday – Friday
8:30 – 11:30am
Beatrice Mennonite Church
Ages Kindergarten eligible to Grade 8
Sunday June 3rd
Worship at 9:30am
Afternoon/evening activities:
Tuesday, 6pm hay rack ride/cook out at Jim & Vicki Ensz's
Wednesday, 6 pm Valentino's
Thursday, 5:30 pm Skating at Rolla-Rena
Friday, 11:30am Sandwiches & Sundaes
Get ready for Peace Lab vacation Bible school, where children will discover God's way of peace! Fun activities will help Bible stories come to life and lead children on an awesome adventure, equipping them to follow Jesus as compassionate peacemakers. There will be singing, drama, crafts, games, snacks, an offering project, and Bible stories, PLUS awesome evening activities for the whole family!
Register online, or download a registration form below! Even if you register your child online, a Parental Consent form must also be completed for each child.
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Sometimes it's the little changes you make that add up and create a bigger impact on your life – i.e. substituting one ingredient for a healthier alterative. One of my favorite ingredient swaps is to use roasted spaghetti squash in place of pasta.
One of the biggest benefits of eating spaghetti squash is that it contains 9% of the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber, while also delivering a range of nutrients, including vitamins C and A, Potassium & Calcium. It also contains folate, which supports the formation and development of new cells and helps prevent birth defects, making this squash an ideal food for pregnant women.
Spaghetti squash is super easy to prepare. Basically you just cut it in half, remove the seeds and roast for about an hour until tender at 400*F. From there, the possibilities are endless. I like to stay pretty simple and stuff my spaghetti squash with my favorite spaghetti sauce. It creates a meal that I can prepare pretty easily on a weeknight. Let's face it, after a long day of work, the easier your supper comes together, the less likely you are to indulge in junk foods or takeout.
It's almost embarrassing how easy this recipe is. To be honest, I wouldn't even call it a recipe, more like a rough guide. Give it a shot though and let me know what you think!
2 people
- 1 spaghetti squash
- olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cheese divided
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce * see notes
- Preheat your oven to 400*F. While your oven is preheating, carefully slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, leaving just the flesh. Rub a little bit of olive oil into the flesh, then salt & pepper the cavity.
- Place the spaghetti squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Bake for about an hour or until the flesh is tender.
- While your spaghetti squash is cooking, prepare your spaghetti sauce. If you make your spaghetti sauce from scratch, you can control the amount of salt and sugar used. I like to add cooked onions and browned hot Italian sausage to my sauce.
- Once your spaghetti squash is cooked, fill the cavity with your sauce. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese and cook until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
3 cups of spaghetti sauce is equal to one regular jar of sauce. That doesn't include any add-ins such as ground beef, beans, or anything else of the sort. If you have left over sauce after stuffing your squash, save it for another day or simply spoon it over your squash when you serve it.


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Download Dinosaur Safari Pro for PC Windows
Dinosaur Safari Pro for PC Windows is a hunting simulation game for android systems. You are on a mission to hunt a variety of dinosaurs including T. Rex and Stegosaurus. Your area of operation spreads over a diverse landscape including dark forests, glaciers, and dense jungles. You will have a lot of firearms at your disposal including sniper rifles and flame throwers, and you can use them from the
beginning of your mission. You need to act fast and have good reflex since the dinosaurs can feel the adrenaline rush in your blood. You have to target them even if they are moving and take aim at them accurately and effectively otherwise they may mow you down. Simple controls, adventurous game play, extremely realistic dinosaurs and amazing graphics makes this one of the most popular hunting games available in android phones and tablets.
To play Dinosaur Safari Pro for PC Windows you need to install BlueStacks app player to emulate the features of android in PC. If you have not downloaded the game yet then download it through BlueStacks and enjoy.


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Hidden Agenda
Each fractal image I create has a purpose. There is a hidden agenda behind it.
The image is created thinking about some question that is important to me and the only criteria used to select it is its relevance for the purpose. When I am satisfied I will publish it and from now on, it will guide my action concerning the matter for which it was created.
For example this has been created for this post and is helping me writing these notes.
I appreciate the creativity of the other authors of this blog in using images mixed with narrative. This is a wonderful way to use fractal images and perhaps someday I will give a try at it. My use of fractal images is instead similar to the use done by buddist monks of mandalas. One or few monks will work for days building a large mandala with colored sand and when it is ready , they destroy it.
The mandala will remain in their heart and guide their action or ther meditation .
I don't know, before I start searching a new image, which criteria I will use to select it. I select an image because I like some of its features and I feel that these features can help me in the problem that has me prompted creating the image. For example in the image above I liked the mixing of simmetry and chaos and the central "dovelike" feature that keeps everything togegether giving a centre to it.
The title of the image is important. In this case the title "hidden agenda" indicates the purpose of the fractal. Also I have many dedicated to ... images obviously dedicated to people for which I care. Normally the title comes to my mind when I choose the image and , in this case, the title has a meaning that is ,for me, deeply connected to the problem I am trying to solve. For example Past, Present , Future : the Path or Three Steps to Enlightenment .
By the way , concerning the titles we give to fractal images, they are used by search engines like Google to classify the images. But these robots, up to now don't recognize fractals and so you have this amusing fact that your most popular images are popular only because of the title. In my case this happens for example with this flowers .


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This weeks run was set from the very lofty heights of Kalamunda. The pack gathered at the end of a road which ended right there. The Hare Scooby Doo, aided and abetted by Thumper, gave directions for walkers and runners and we set of on a fabulous autumn afternoon into the local bushland. The trails were well marked and there was not much water (for a change) We wound around, up and down, down and up minding the slippy bits and the MULTITUDE of gum nuts. The views were spectacular if you dared look up from the ground ….. Occasionally we heard rustling in the bushes which indicated some runners were nearby and our paths crossed almost at the On Home !
This was a great run and, although Scooby had spent the best part of 3 1/2 hours setting it worrying the runners, it ended up being just on an hour.
In the circle, poorly conducted by Hash Vice (who had to ask for the Monks intervention to bring about some order) everyone agreed the run was good and apart from the usual charges and fines, there is nothing significant to report….NO WAIT …. YES THERE IS …..
A NAMING ….. Arianne was named …………. "SPITFIRE" ………… (for being speedy, sporty and fiery) Congratulations !
In other business, Leapfrog has canvassed the possibility of the General Meeting held Annually to be on JULY 16th ….. A usual Sunday so please * Save the Date * More details later ………
We had a scrummy Hash Nosh of Spag. Bol ……. Thanks to Red Dwarf/Redlight
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