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When they said "nothing in life is free", they didn't count on this. In "Free for All", Nathan "Berserker" Vian scours the web to bring you some of the best free software available. The article's free, the software's free ... does it get any better than this? The answer is no.
About a year ago, I found myself in a bit of a
dilemma. I was unemployed, and hence poor, and I needed some
entertaining new games. The caveat was that I didn't want to steal or
pirate anything. The answer, I decided, lie in freeware and open-source
games. Now, up to that point I had based my judgement on the few
freeware games I had run across by chance over the years... mostly, they
were crap, badly designed "games" that weren't much fun, and weren't
much to look at to boot. Ignoring this bias however I forged on, combing
the depths of various sites such as the freeware section of Home of the
Underdogs, and... I found I was in for a pleasantly rude awakening. I
found... games. Real games. I'd discovered many good games, and a few
that were indeed, truly great. Such that when I did eventually reattain
employment, and money to buy commercial games, I often found myself
going back to many of these amazing freeware gems.
An Adventurous Onset
Adventure games. The point-and-click variety. Most
of us remember them, but in today's video game market where the scores
for what add up to a successful game are tallied in millions of polygons
cast in fully-3d environments, the adventure genre seems to have been
cast along the wayside, ignored and left for dead like an old dirt road
as the highways and freeways of tomorrow are constructed over them in
the name of progress. As if they were never really there at all..
Of course, they were there, and they did exist. And, it may come as a surprise to know that this genre is still alive today.. it's just gone underground, in the commercial sense anyway. In fact, as I write this there are actually scores of adventure games currently in production. The difference now is that it's all being done by hobbyists, people who genuinely care about the world of point-and-click, keeping it alive out of sheer love. The main way that this is made possible is through the advent of adventure game engines, of which there are several. Many are freeware, some are shareware, one found was even a strictly commercial product – the one that seems to have the most vibrant community around it however is AGS, or the Adventure Game Studio, created by Chris Jones. Using a robust ready-made engine such as this cuts out the need to know how to program. You have but to create the graphics, sprites, backgrounds, dialog, possibly even sound, and build the point-and-click you've always wanted. And people have. There are scores of games that have been written in AGS, some with more crude-looking graphics but still decent story and dialogue, and others with graphics you might think to find in a commercially-released game during the adventure heyday. Some are even remakes of classic games many of us all know and love. Best of all, almost all of them are free, having been made by true fans who want nothing more than to see the genre come to prominence once again. Let's look at a few of them...
Enthusiast Creations
5 Days a Stranger - In this game you play Trilby, a sly cat burglar who makes his way into the presumably vacant DeFoe Manor, only to find that it's anything but. You're stuck in the mansion along with several other people, and you've got 5 days to figure out who – or what – is behind all the bizarre occurances in this intriguing murder-mystery. Although the graphics certainly aren't the best ever created by man, the dialogue, plot, just the whole feel conveyed makes it a favorite of the fan-created adventures. The flow of the story, along with choicely inserted bits of music inspire a real sense of terror at times. Clocking in at a cool 1mb in size, this download is definitely worth your time.
Download 5 Days of a Stranger
The Apprentice - Here you play Pib, a magician's apprentice awakened by a strange dream. Let it be said right off the bat that this game is very short. It gets a mention here though because it shows just what these fanmade adventures are capable of in terms of graphics and professionalism. The artwork and animation is top-notch, like something you might expect to find from a LucasArts game of the same genre. The voice-acting is pretty good as well, exceptional when you consider that this was all made by a few folks in their spare time. Short, sweet, and humorous, this is worth checking out if you don't really have the time to commit to some of the longer games out there.
Download The Apprentice
Classics Reinvisioned
King's Quest I - I don't know if you ever played the original King's Quest, but if you have, one word may come to mind – lego. The whole game just seems like it was made out of legos. It's a historic, precedent-setting game for sure, but it still looks like it was made out of legos. Sierra released a 16 color EGA remake of the game in 1990, which improved the graphics significantly, transporting us out of Legoland and into something more palatable... unfortunately, it was a huge failure in terms of sales, dashing any hopes that Sierra would remake the game ever again. Luckily, AGD Interactive decided to step up to the plate, and using the aformentioned freeware engine, AGS, released this wonderful VGA remake of the classic tale of Graham's quest to find the sacred treasures of Daventry.
The game looks great. The updated VGA graphics really bring the land of Daventry to life, along with all of the characters that dwell within it. The music is something to behold as well, playing like something out of a fairytale, which is perfectly suited to this game. If you've ever played a King's Quest game, you have to give this one a try. It's aces all around, and for the sake of everything holy, it's free!
Download King's Quest 1 VGA Remake
Maniac Mansion Deluxe
-Here we have another remake of a very different classic. Designed by Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, Maniac Mansion first appeared on the Commodore 64, eventually being ported to the PC, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, and of course the NES. While some ports such as the NES vary significantly from the original, this VGA remake remains closer to it's C64 roots, likely since there aren't really any restrictions or censorship guidelines that need to be followed.
To be honest, the only version I've ever played of this game was on the NES, when I was but a wee gamer. No matter what version you've played however, you can immediately notice a difference in the updated graphics of this unofficial official-remake-that-should've-been. The old gang is all here, including Dr. Fred, Nurse Edna, Weird Ed, and of course, the good ole' purple and green tentacles. You control three characters, one of which can only be Dave, the hero, along with two of a cast of familiar friends.
If you've played Maniac Mansion, you should download this right now. Even if you haven't, this game still deserves at least a play or two, given its campy charm, twisted humor, and multitude of different endings depending on the characters chosen and the path you take.
Download Maniac Mansion Deluxe
Revolution Takes a Leap
Beneath a Steel Sky
-In august of 2003, Revolution Software did an amazing thing. They released their critically acclaimed commercial adventure, Beneath a Steel Sky, as freeware. Though not open-sourced, the source was given in strict confidence to the ScummVM team, the namesake of which is a program that allows older SCUMM engine games from LucasArts to run on modern PC's, in order to make their game runnable on this software. Well, they did just that, and now we have this wonderful cult-classic cyberpunk thriller to run perfectly on our present-day machines. For free.
If you've never played this game before, you're definitely in for a treat. You play Robert Foster, who as a young boy is raised by tribal people, and through catastrophic circumstances finds himself in the Orwellian Union City, along with his only remaining friend, a robot named Joey, in the mission to find out what all of this is about.
This game is a favorite of many adventure fans, and this status is well-deserved. The background and settings are futuristic and bleak, like something reminiscent of Shadowrun. The voice-acting and dialogue are well-done, portraying a host of remarkable characters, the most lovable of which would be the humorously pessimistic Joey. The gameplay is traditional point-and-click, but the interesting thing is that you can insert Joey's circuit board into various robots, allowing him to take control of several different bodies to apply to different circumstances.
The freeware CD version is a bit of a big download, clocking in at 67mb, but in my opinion it's well worth it. Give this game a try, you won't regret it.
Download Beneath a Steel Sky
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Play Dead is so entertaining and clever, you don't have to enjoy zombies or even football to enjoy reading it - even non-sporrts fans who wouldn't know a Steeler from a Seahawk. Readers will be loath to put this debut down after the first chapter. From the hilarious high jinks of the characters to the cringe-worthy antics of the zombie football players, you'll be completely drawn in. The pacing will keep reading turning pages into the wee hours of the morning and the dialogue will have you laughing out loud. Brown's real talent is showcased by the tension he maintains for the entire story. Keep a watchful eye out for more from this gifted author!
SUMMARY: Cole Logan is the star quarterback for the Killington Jackrabbits, and he's having a bad day. A district championship is riding on his upcoming game against the archrival team, the Elmwood Badgers. Tension escalates when he's approached by masked thugs and told to lose the game - and they cut off a couple fingers to make their point.
Things go too far, and instead of merely blocking the road to keep the Jackrabbits from the big game, the steroid-induced Badgers manage to run the bus full of football players into the river. Everyone except the coach and Cole perish. Or do they? after a scary ritual in the woods, the Jackrabbits aren't dead, or alive. And if they don't win a game against the Badgers, in 48 hours, they will be evil. Evil and undead is not a good combination. Now it's up to Cole, the coach and his daughter Savannah to bring together the biggest rivalry football game ever played. The stakes have never been higher.
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IRVINE, Calif. – January 22, 2018 – Cushman & Wakefield's Orange County office has relocated to Lakeshore, a premier multi-building, mixed use office complex centrally located in one of the county's most prominent business areas in Irvine, California. Operating in 28,415 square feet, Cushman & Wakefield's new state of the art workplace is positioned on the 9th and 10th floors of the 10-story building at 18111 Von Karman Ave.
Cushman & Wakefield's new penthouse space(s) in Irvine currently houses approximately 100 professionals plus room for expected growth. Prior to coming together into its single location, this office had operated out of two separate facilities also stationed in the city of Irvine. Cushman & Wakefield's Irvine office brings together a full scope of services including Tenant Representation, Agency Leasing, Capital Markets, Project & Development Services, Property Management, and Facilities Management.
The recent move also aligns with Cushman & Wakefield's announcement in October that the firm hired veteran real estate leader Eric Paulsen, Managing Principal to lead the firm's Irvine (and Inland Empire) office. Mr. Paulsen joined the firm after most recently serving as Executive Managing Director at Ten-X Commercial (formerly Auction.com).
Mr. Paulsen said, "As with Cushman & Wakefield's other recent office moves happening around Greater Los Angeles, our new Orange County office focuses on promoting employee wellness, collaboration, functionality, and efficiency, as well as advanced technology. In bringing together our two prior office locations in Irvine under one roof, we will be able to operate much more closely, collaboratively and effectively to serve our clients in a greater capacity and at an even higher level than before."
Scott Sheridan of Cushman & Wakefield's Project & Development Services (PDS) oversaw the office buildout which was completed in late October. The PDS team worked closely with architect Gensler and general contractor Howard Building Corporation. Leasing negotiations were handled by Rick Kaplan, Robert Lambert and Greg Brown of the firm.
The firm's new Irvine office is decked out with numerous unique, modern and cutting edge design features and functions that make it an ideal working environment for such an established and progressive real estate services company that just celebrated its Centennial in 2017.
Hannah Zalusky, Gensler's designer said, "Cushman & Wakefield's new Irvine office was an opportunity to reimagine how clients and employees experience the firm's space and its brand. Immediately upon entering the space, an expansive top floor reception area greets guests with a strong first impression and unique close-up views of John Wayne Airport. The new reception space has a warm international style and includes engaging lounge, café, and meeting spaces. Across from the large presentation room, with highlights of Cushman & Wakefield's brand color, is a beautiful suspended black steel staircase connecting the 9th and 10th floors to further optimize collaboration and connectivity."
She added, "An abundance of natural light is created by the floorplan design which maximizes the space's 360-degree window line. The space incorporates interior offices that face outward versus exterior offices, allowing all employees to enjoy unobstructed views of beautiful Orange County and other scenic parts of Southern California. Further exploring the office areas of the space reveals an energetic office environment balanced by quiet focus areas. Height-adjustable desks, glass front offices, and multiple café areas reflect Cushman & Wakefield's focus on health and wellness and attracting the best talent."
Featuring three Class A office towers, Lakeshore is one of the premier office parks in Orange County's Airport Area. It is centrally located within the Irvine Business Complex providing immediate access to local amenities including hotels, shopping and numerous restaurants. It is also conveniently positioned adjacent to the 405 freeway and within proximity of Interstate 5 and State Route 55.
"Our new space is magnificent and our clients who have already visited us have been highly impressed by its unique architectural design and warm, welcoming features, and we'd like to thank all those involved in bringing it together," Mr. Paulsen added. "At the forefront of the reasons we chose Lakeshore as our new Orange County home were its Class A status, many walkable amenities, services and attractions; prime, centralized location; and accessibility to multiple freeways within minutes. The complex will include a great lawn area to include a stage, outdoor seating, fire pits, wifi, bocce ball courts and dining deck spaces that our office can enjoy. In addition, the owner plans to add another 12,000 sf of retail and restaurant space plus another 900 parking stalls in coming months that will be an additional convenience for our members."
Across Greater Los Angeles, Cushman & Wakefield has recently repositioned several regional offices into more innovative and collaborative Class A spaces including its other most recent move within downtown Los Angeles, while also making several top notch hires servicing each of the offices. The firm remains focused in reinforcing its position as a thought and market leader in the region. Cushman & Wakefield currently employs more than 450 professionals in the Greater Los Angeles region, with office locations strategically spread across the region in Downtown Los Angeles, Century City, El Segundo, Long Beach, Inland Empire, and Irvine.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm with 45,000 employees in more than 70 countries helping occupiers and investors optimize the value of their real estate. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenue of $6 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services (C&W Services), global occupier services, investment & asset management (DTZ Investors), project & development services, tenant representation, and valuation & advisory. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.


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Happy 2011!
It's a new year. What are you going to do with it? Will you set goals that are just a little bit scary? Will you follow a business plan? Will you step out of your comfort zone and do something new? Will you chose to move forward? Will you choose to take control of your happiness?
The choice is yours, what will you decide?


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In order to get you started here at StarQuestClub, we have created the newbie section. New members are limited in posting in other sections until 10 posts, because posting in the newbie section is encouraged. Just follow these three easy steps:
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Sir David praises 'remarkable' Rutland volunteers
Sir David Attenborough paid tribute to the hard work of the county's volunteers as he opened a new training centre at Rutland Water.
The broadcaster and naturalist told a crowd of volunteers and guests that there was "something special" about Rutlanders at the £1.1m Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust centre on Tuesday.
Sir David, who grew up in nearby Leicestershire, said: "I lived here long enough to remember the time when there were people who wanted to wipe the name of Rutland off the map, believe it or not.
"But it was finally reclaimed because of the complaints and the agitation of the people who live around here.
"You are a remarkable lot and I have no doubt at all that it is your efforts that have led to this wonderful facility.
"It is a joy to be here. I congratulate you all on what you've done to bring this about."
Sir David quoted the poem Leisure by William Henry Davis as an example of a verse that "could not be less appropriate" for Rutlanders. He said the lines: "What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare," before adding: "You don't sit and stare; you do something.
"That's what's so astonishing about you lot. That is why this has come into existence and why this has now become a great centre of people who love birds and people who love the countryside, coming from all over Britain and all over the world."
Sir David was taken on a tour of the building by Rutland Water Nature Reserve manager Tim Appleton before cutting the ribbon alongside volunteers to official open the centre.
He said: "It's a splendid building with lots of facilities. It's very appropriate to this place, which is very important, ornithologically. People come here from all over the world for Birdfair."
Sir David spoke to several trust volunteers, including David Duckett and Alan Kitcheman, both retired, who were building a dry stone wall, and youngsters including 17-year-old Abi Mustard, who helped plant the garden outside the centre.
Sir David said age was no barrier to conservation.
"The emphasis is always on young people but in fact it's people of all ages; people who are middle aged and old fogeys like me.
"The people who are building those walls are people who are newly retired and finding great pleasure and delight in doing this which is so connective, so sympathetic and so enriching."
The volunteer centre, built on the Hambleton peninsula just past Egleton, was funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund with further contributions from Anglian Water, charitable trusts and a public appeal.
The building has been designed to sit comfortably and sympathetically in its natural setting within the reserve.
It incorporates important features to minimise its environmental impact including locally-sourced construction materials, maximum use of natural light and a high level of insulation and low energy fittings.
It also features a living sedum roof and gabions filled with local stone, which will insulate the building and provide a rich variety of wildlife micro-habitats.
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Mar 15, 2011Opus now stocks very nice and affordable sliding shower door hardware. The Opus sliding shower system is extremely functional and features all stainless steel componentry for a maintenance free operation. The Opus sliding shower system also includes our own unique design floor guide that is connected directly to the side panel by way of a nylon tipped grub screw eliminating the need to glue fittings to panels or floor.
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As the 'Big Freeze' brings the country to a standstill, one business
is reporting an unusually large increase in sales.
Lubricant specialists WD-40 is fast becoming a favourite of motorists, homeowners and businesses for its de-icing qualities, helping the nation get back on track.
Normally used to fix dirty, jammed, rusty, squeaky or damp problems, a simple squirt of the famous WD-40 yellow and blue can frees frozen car locks, loosens padlocks and prevents windscreen washer spray nozzles from freezing.
WD-40's senior brand manager, Neil Gow, said: "As people and businesses struggle to cope with the cold weather, many are now discovering extra uses found a can of WD-40 can provide.
"With over 2,000 uses, WD-40 is a product everyone just can't do without, whatever the weather.
"Sales are increasing at a phenomenal rate, with projections of a 300% increase on January 2009."
Other ways WD-40 can help with during cold weather include;
· Spraying on pipes and plumbing joints to stop them freezing
· Prevents snow sticking to shovels
· Keeps snow from sticking to satellite dishes/patio door runners
· Helps start wet damp engines
Bill Noble, WD-40's European managing director, said: "While the company is delighted with the sales increase, it's taking precautions to help staff and their families.
"All staff are being given extra cans of WD-40 for personal use to help them stay safe this winter."
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8 Amazing Activities in Barbados
Barbados is a fantastic spot to lay the towel out and catch some rays, but if there is something else you want to do besides beach bumming, the island has you covered. Head over to any of these eight great activities to get something more out of your days here.
Stunning gardens and mahogany trees surround this beautiful Jacobean mansion. Located in the center of the island this unique preserved plantation is able to be toured. Besides the house, there is a an opportunity to see how some of the local rum is made and you can buy it at the shop.
Oistins Fish Fry
You will never look at Friday nights the same again. The parish of Christ Church turns into a fish eating frenzy around 7pm each Friday night. Locally caught fish is fried up with chips and reggae bands along the beach side, or even ballroom music could be that night's choice of entertainment. You will have to leave your Sandy Lane Hotel and show up hungry to find out.
Sunset Cocktails
Cocktails at sunset might be a given activity on your list of things to do while relaxing and exploring this island, but make that experience that much better with a sunset cocktail cruise. Crystal clear water, a delicious drink in hand, perhaps your loved one right next to, and the Barbados sunset before you while on a cruise. It just doesn't get better.
Zip Through It
To add a bit of spice to your visit to Barbados be sure to check out Aerial Trek Zipline Adventures. This is located in one of the most gorgeous forests on the island and getting a good view of the Jack-in- the-box Gully is must do while you're here.
Segways are a fun and popular way to explore areas on the island. Wild animals trotting along, breathtaking views, foliage and flowers, sweeping landscapes, panoramic views, and a segway taking you around as the fresh air wisps around your hair.
Cooking Class
So maybe you don't want to cook on your holiday, but when you get a taste of the food on the island, you may want to bring those recipes back with you. The Bajan way of cooking involves tons of spices and flavors that will be fun to learn about, to cook, and of course to eat.
It's not a museum, and it's not a sunken one…A real submarine that you can plunge to the depths of the beautiful ocean floors with! It's air-conditioned, comfortable and safe, and can even be enjoyed with a sip of champagne and scrumptious finger foods. Oh, and yes, the marine life will be a spectacular show outside the window. All this underwater fun and you won't have a drop touch you.
Alright, so maybe you do want to get wet and really explore the ocean depths, that's OK, a submarine is only one of the way down. Diving is the next best thing and there is plenty of opportunities for that too!


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At Cote d'Azur Villas we work with a hand-picked selection of partners to bring you all the services and more that you could possibly need during your stay on the Cote d'Azur and in Provence. From Car Hire to the finest of wines then, with the help of our partners, we can organise it for you.
Before you arrive at your villa our Operations Team will already have contacted you to ensure that if you need additional services these are already in place, perhaps your fridge stocked with the essentials, or a baby sitter, whatever you need our Operations Team, working alongside our Partners will be delighted to confirm everything for you.
We can also organise a 24 hour Concierge Service for the duration of your stay (an additional charge may apply) – your personal Concierge available 24/7 to book restaurants, confirm your table at the most exclusive of beach clubs, organise your helicopter transfers to the airport. For the most discerning of travellers.


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Konjac is an Amorpophallus plant and its tubers contain protein, ash, glucomannan, and moisture. The fresh konjac tuber contains an average of 13% dry matter, 64% of the dry matter is glucomannan and 30% is starch. By removing the starch to create a concentrate, glucomannan is produced. Konjac powder, Konjac flour, and Glucomannan are obtained from Konjac dry chips.
The production of Konjac dry chips is an important process because the quality of Konjac powder is determined from the raw material. At present, we have substituted the traditional processing method for an advanced non-deterioration technological process so that a highly pure Konjac powder is obtained. Glucomannan is produced from Konjac powder. Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary -FIBER- that can absorb up to 200 times its weight of water and create a highly viscous gel from 20,000 to 40,000 cps. Several studies have pointed out the Konjac's tremendous benefits to human health, and it could be used in natural food, food additives and medicine, as well as in other industries such as chemicals and petroleum.
Below are highlights of Konjac and Glucomannan's applications in various areas:
Food Industry
Food and bakery ingredients, sausage, pasta, dressing, ice cream, yogurt and beverage
Functional Health Food
Weight control, cholesterol control, and prevent Type II diabetes and constipation
Vegetarian capsules, tablets and slow release agent
Other Industries
Lubricant, suspension agent, thickening agent
Glucomannan is a water soluble dietary fiber with molecular weight between 200,000 - 2,000,000 Daltons. Glucomannan is a polysaccharide comprising mainly D-glucose and D-mannose bonded together in β (beta) -1,4 linkages .Glucomannan can absorb up to 200 times its weight of water and also forms a highly viscous gel from 20,000 to 40,000 cps. The gel can be either reversible or thermo-non-reversible.
Functional Properties
High Viscosity
Konjac forms viscous gel from 5,000 to 40,000 cps
Soluble Fiber
Konjac can be readily dissolved in cold or hot water
Konjac has high absorption capacities: 1 gram of konjac can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water. It forms colloidal solutions that are very similar to gels starting at about 2% in water
Gel Strength
Konjac gel is of non-ionic type and is less sensitive to salt, pH, temperature, shear, etc. At ambient temperature, konjac gel remains stable even if pH drops to 3.5
Synergistic Effect with other Hydrophilic Gums
Konjac reacts synergistically with xanthan, carrageenan and other gums forming very elastic and strong gels
Resistance to Hydrolysis
Glucomannan is very little digested in the small intestine and is resistant to hydrolysis by the digestive enzymes
Health Benefits of Konjac / Glucomannan
Lowering Cholesterol
Several studies indicated that taking glucomannan appeared to lower blood levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides. It is believed that glucomannan may increase the elimination of cholesterol and its components from the body. It may also keep bile acids from being reabsorbed in the intestines, further reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, because the body uses cholesterol to reduce more bile.
Improving Sugar Metabolism
Since glucomannan can take up to 12 hours to make it through the intestines, it leads to more absorption of dietary sugar which is believed to reduce the level of blood sugar levels that are typical after a meal. When given glucomannan-enriched diets, overall diabetic control is improved. In a recent randomized, placebo-controlled metabolic trial, glucomannan was found to improve metabolic control in high-risk Type 2 diabetic patients, as measured by glucose and lipid levels and blood pressure.
Digestion & Weight Control
Glucomannan can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water, which can occupy the space in the stomach and thereby making a person feel full. This will cause a person to eat less and promote weight loss.
Prevention & Treatment of Constipation
Glucomannan when exposed to water forms a thick gel. Since the body does not digest glucomannan, so the resulting large soft mass moves through the intestines and may trigger intestinal muscle contractions. Consequently, glucomannan promotes a larger, bulkier stool that passes through the colon more easily and requires less pressure and less straining to expel. Several studies have demonstrated that glucomannan is an effective treatment for many with chronic constipation.
Inulin is a group of naturally occurring storage carbohydrates found in a wide variety of plants including vegetables, fruits, cereals, Jerusalem artichoke and chicory. It is a mixture of oligomers and polymers of -(2-1)-fructose from the fructan family.
Due to its unusual nutritional characteristics, inulin also called prebiotic fiber and is widely used in food as a supplement or as a macronutrient substitute. As a supplement, it is mainly added for its nutritional property as a dietary fiber. As a macronutrient substitute, it is mainly used to replace fat and sugars.
Importance to the Food Industry: Inulin has many interesting nutritional and functional attributes that are useful in formulating food products. It is used either as food supplements or as macronutrient substitutes.
As food supplements, it is added mainly for its nutritional properties. Adding inulin increases the dietary fiber content of the food. In other applications, inulin is added to allow a specific nutritional claim, such as bifidobacteria stimulation. As a macronutrient substitute, inulin is mainly used to replace fat and sugar. Typically, one gram of fat is replaced by a quarter gram of inulin. Today, several hundred different food products containing inulin are on the market. The most common applications are in dairy products such as milk, milk drinks, bakery products, ice creams, cheese and desserts.
Nutritional Properties of inulin
Inulin is not digested in the human small intestine. It resists hydrolysis by intestinal digestive enzyme and enters the colon almost quantitatively, where it is metabolized mostly to short-chain fatty acids and lactate by the intestinal bacteria.
Reduced Caloric Value
The caloric value of inulin is greatly reduced due to its non-digestibility. It contains only one-third (1/3) to one-fourth (1/4) the food energy of sugar or other carbohydrates and one-sixth (1/6) to one-ninth (1/9) the food energy of fat. The caloric value for inulin is between 1.0 and 1.5 kcal/g.
Improvement of Lipid Metabolism
A series of animal studies demonstrate that inulin affects the metabolism of lipids primarily by decreasing triglycerides. The human data demonstrate reduction in triglycerides and cholesterol.
Bifidus Stimulation
Inulin stimulates bifidobacteria growth in the intestine. Fermentation of inulin is a selective process, bifidobacteria (and possibly a few other genera) are preferentially stimulated to grow, thus causing significant changes in the composition of the gut microflora by increasing the number of potentially health-promoting bacteria and reducing the number of potentially harmful ones. This selective stimulation of the growth of bifidobacteria thus modifies significantly the composition of the colonic microbiota. Such a modification is meant to be beneficial in part because it is accompanied by a significant reduction in the number of bacteria reported to have pathogenic potential. The health benefits ascribed to bifidoabacteria include inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, stimulating of components of the immune system and aiding the absorption of certain ions and the synthesis of B vitamins.
Suitability for Diabetics
Inulin is hydrolyzed to a negligible extent during its passage through the human mouth, stomach and small intestine. As a result, inulin has no influence on blood glucose level when ingested orally. Inulin has been widely used as a food ingredient for diabetics due to this property.
Colonic Precancerous Prevention
Recent research indicates that inulin has a significant chemo-preventive potential. It can prevent the formation of chemically induced colonic precancerous lesions in rats to a significant extent. It obviously delays the initiation phase of carcinogenesis.
Increase Mineral Absorption
Inulin significantly increases the intestinal absorption of calcium, iron and magnesium in rats. In human studies, inulin significantly increases the absorption of calcium and magnesium which are important for the maintenance of strong bones.
Dietary and Prebiotic Fiber
Inulin is a dietary fiber. By increasing fecal biomass and water content of the stools, inulin improves bowel habits. It increases stool frequency particularly in constipated patients.


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The telltale tags that help to trust and verify . . . or not
TAGGING your opponent's weapons certainly takes some of the glamour
out of espionage. But this military equivalent of putting a bell on the
cat could make lighter work of verifying treaties that limit fire power.
Tagging means marking an object – a missile or canister, a tank, a plane,
an armoured vehicle, even a soldier – in order to follow its movements.
The military reductions being discussed by the Warsaw Pact and NATO
would require a massive accounting effort to enforce. They would cut troops
on each side to 275 000, tanks to 20 000, armoured vehicles to 28 000, artillery
pieces to either 16 500 or 24 000 (depending on whose definition of an artillery
piece is accepted), and aircraft and helicopters to 15 per cent below current
levels. The reduction on each side varies because the size of the arsenals
differs as well as definitions of equipment. The agreement would apply to
forces located between the Atlantic and the Urals. But negotiators may also
set tighter geographical limits on where soldiers and material can be at
particular times, which would make verification much more complicated.
To succeed, tags must possess three ingredients, says Steve Fetter,
a tagging expert at the University of Maryland near Washington DC. First,
the number of tags should equal the number of allowed weapons set by treaty.
Secondly, an individual tag should be matched to a unique weapon, like a
serial number on a car's engine block. Finally, tags should not be able
to be copied by those who are being monitored.
Tagging techniques range from the exotic to the mundane. There …


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Last year I was greatly inspired after arriving in Portland and having new adventures. Now as I prepare to explore the USA on my bike I feel a swell of creativity upon me. I can already tell there will be much art coming from this trip and I plan to share it with all of you. Here is what may be my best poem from 2011. Enjoy.
Summer Scars
by Stevie Elepan
The war is over?
There is no place for these guns
The swords go to rust
And this dented shield is tossed
Old summer scars are fading
I am shedding skin
Riding naked with the beast
Bare foot and howling
Between rows of Pinot noir
Longhorns look on, bemused
Strait from the earth's tit
We feed
On the bright sweet fruits
What planet is this?
Tongue is blue in my reflection
Is this the land of the dead?
I am in this place
In this spot I am sitting
Left behind my corps
Running barefoot in the night
I stink of pine and roses
The war is over
I am light without armor
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AddressBangkok School of Management, Amarin Tower, 16th Floor, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 View map
ProgrammesBachelor's Degree
A business and finance programme equips you with a broader understanding of finance and how important each move you make financially impacts the business. It covers specialist modules that cover topics like financial management, international finance, and corporate reporting. With a finance specialty as part of your degree award, you'll have an extra edge in employability.
The knowledge you gain from this degree allows you to think analytically and critically examine the financial situations, capital markets and give an accurate valuation of stocks and bonds. You will also be able to create an investment portfolio.
Overall, a BA (Hons) in Business and Finance gives you the opportunity to combine the financial part of a business with the theoretical knowledge on how each area of finance impacts the business you are dealing with. It will teach you how to handle a business in the best of times (how to invest the extra money you have) to the worst of times (how to trudge through a financial crisis). This degree also gives you a better world view on the practices and regulations of the banking sector.
At Bangkok School of Management we believe in education which is not only strong theoretically but also applicable in the real world and so this programme includes; company visits, business-strategy workshops, mentorship is also offered and you will be allowed to volunteer for conferences which connect you to entrepreneurs globally.
Year 1 & Year 2
- High School completion or its equivalent qualification such as IGCSE, GED, A-Level, IB, etc.
- English Proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or score of 65%+ on BSM English Proficiency Test (BSMEPT)
(Those with IELTS below 5.5 or BSMEPT below 65% need to take additional English courses)
Final Year
- Recognized Diploma and/or Higher Diploma in Business/Management or related field from BSM or elsewhere
1st and 2nd Year:
- BUS 101 Introduction to Business
- BUS 103 Principles of Management
- BUS 200 Business Ethics
- BUS 201 Organizational Behavior
- BUS 202 Human Resource Management
- BUS 203 Entrepreneurship
- BUS 204 E-Commerce
- BUS 301 Organizational Leadership
- BUS 304 Small Business Management
- ECO 201 Microeconomics
- ECO 202 Macroeconomics
- ECO 303 International Economics
- ENG 101 English Composition 1
- ENG 102 English Composition 2
- ENG 201 Public Speaking
- FIN 301 Business Finance
- FIN 340 Fundamentals of Investment
- INT 302 International Business Trends
- ITM 201 Information System in Organization
- MAT 220 Business Statistics
- MKT 101 Introduction to Marketing
- MKT 302 Consumer Behavior
- MKT 303 Principles of Advertising
- OL 421 Strategic Management and Policy
- PPD 310 Business Research Methods
Final Year:
- FN0361 – Contemporary Corporate Reporting (Core, 20 Credits)
- FN0363 – International Finance and Financial Management (Core, 20 Credits)
- GA6001 – Academic Language Skills for Northumbria Business School(Optional, 0 Credits)
- HR0388 – Academic and Career Development (Core, 20 Credits)
- NX0328 – Contemporary Issues in Business (Core, 20 Credits)
- NX0329 – Supporting Study in the UK (Core, 0 Credits)
- SM0382 – Strategic Management and Corporate Responsibility (Core, 20 Credits)
- SM0383 – Financial Management for Small Business (Core, 20 Credits)
Whilst most of the courses do not set an exact deadline for applications, students are advised to apply early to secure the place and organise any sponsorship or funding.
International students are encouraged to apply 1 month prior the commence of the preferred courses. This allows sufficient time to process our decision, for you to obtain visas and to organise your accommodation and travel arrangements.
Application forms should be provided directly to Bangkok School of Management via our online application form. Simply click on the 'Apply Online' button or visit our campus.
1st and 2nd Year:
Application & Placement Test: 2,500 Baht
Administration: 18,750 Baht/term (6 terms)
Tuition: 7,999 Baht/course
Certification: 55,000 Baht (payable in 4 installments)
Visa Assistance: 2,000 Baht (per year)
Graduation: 2,000 Baht
Immigration fee (for foreign students only): 7,600 Baht (per year)
Total to complete BSM Portion (approximation): 372,000 Baht (excluding visa fee)
Final Year:
£12,500 in the United Kingdom
Annual Intakes:
First 1 & 2 Year: January, April, July & October
Final Year in Newcastle: January & September
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Boston police are investigating two separate sexual assaults that might have involved assailants masquerading as ride-sharing drivers early Sunday, officials said.
Authorities said it was not clear whether the drivers sought in the attacks were associated with the actual ride-sharing companies that the victims had thought they were using.
"Preliminary info indicates the victims may have inadvertently entered vehicles not affiliated with legitimate ride-share services in Boston," police said.
Both victims were women who called in reports around 3 a.m. and said their drivers made them sit up front, then assaulted them during the ride, police said.
Police do not believe the incidents were connected.
Police did not say what ride-share companies the women were attempting to use, though Lyft said a driver had gone to one of the scenes to pick up a passenger who never arrived.
"A Lyft driver was dispatched to pick up a passenger on Lansdowne Street," Alexandra LaManna, a spokeswoman for Lyft, said in a statement. "When the driver arrived at the designated spot he called the passenger, however the passenger never got into his car and wound up canceling the ride."
According to police, the victim in that case said she called for a car on Lansdowne Street, then got into a vehicle she thought had come for her. "The driver stated that he was not her driver but he would drive her anywhere she needed to go," police said.
He then asked her to sit up front, where he indecently assaulted her, police said.
The victim in the Lansdowne Street case said her assailant was black, in his late twenties to early 30s with a thin build. He was clean-cut, with short hair, and was wearing a black sweater and khaki pants, police said. The man spoke with an accent, police said.
In the second incident, a victim said she arranged a ride from Center Plaza in Downtown Boston. Police said she got into a small black SUV thinking it was the car she had called.
The operator told her to sit up front, authorities said, and he sexually assaulted her during the ride. She was dropped off in Mission Hill, police said.
Authorities said anyone with information should call the police Sexual Assault Unit at 617-343-4400.
Uber wrote in a statement it is "actively working with Boston Police to aid in their investigation of these incidents."
Vlad Christoff, cofounder of the service Fasten, said Monday the company had no "reports from riders, drivers, or the BPD of any incidents involving our riders over the weekend."
LaManna, from Lyft, said the company has measures in place "to help passengers correctly identify their driver before getting into a car."
"When passengers request a ride using the Lyft app, they get a text confirmation that includes the driver's name as well as the make, model, and color of their car," she said. "Passengers also immediately see a picture of their driver's face, their car and their license plate number, and can track their driver's arrival via GPS."
Boston police urged riders to use such tools.
"Riders should never get into a ride-share car they didn't order. Nor should they get into a ride-share car if any of the information they received in the confirmation text does not match up," police said.
Authorities also said riders should be wary of drivers who urge them to sit in the front passenger seat.
"If you're traveling solo and a driver insists that you sit up front, trust your instincts and do not enter the vehicle," police said.Globe correspondent Erin Kayata contributed to this report. Andy Rosen can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @andyrosen.


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Last week, CNN obtained a draft Congressional Republican bill to replace the Affordable Care Act with a plan that would replace subsidies with smaller tax credits, allow insurance to charge senior citizens more, decimate Medicaid, and cause millions of Americans to lose their coverage altogether.
But after a series of high-profile conservative defections, a GOP leader confirmed Tuesday that that version is "no longer even a viable draft."
A trio of prominent House Republicans made it clear that even this bill was not conservative enough for them. While the bill would mean the loss of health insurance for millions of Americans, they objected to provisions in the bill that would help some people remain covered.
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), who chairs the House Freedom Caucus (a group of a few dozen of the most conservative Republicans in Congress), announced on Monday that he could not support that proposal because included refundable tax credits to help people pay for health insurance and some tax increases. "A new Republican president signs a new entitlement and a new tax increase as his first major piece of legislation? I don't know how you support that — do you?" he asked, adding that many members of his caucus would be willing to vote against the leaked draft.
Rep. Mark Walker, another North Carolina Republican and chair of the Republican Study Committee (a group that calls itself the "conservative caucus of House Republicans" and includes more than 170 of the 238-member GOP majority), followed suit soon after.
"The draft legislation, which was leaked last week, risks continuing major Obamacare entitlement expansions and delays any reforms," Walker said, adding that the proposal "kicks the can down the road in the hope that a future Congress will have the political will and fiscal discipline to reduce spending that this Congress apparently lacks." He said he would urge colleagues to oppose the proposal.
On Tuesday, Rep. Steve King (R-IA), joined the pile-on. He told CNN's Chris Cuomo that he presumed the leaked plan did not include entirely "hard facts," but said the he wants to see only "a full, 100% repeal of Obamacare." "I don't want any of it left behind," he explained, because "a free people that are the recipients of God-given liberty… have had our health taken over by the federal government."
In light of these defections, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) told The Hill on Tuesday that " that draft is no longer valid," but promised that his party would eventually pass some repeal and replace legislation.
President Trump, who has already broken his promise to "immediately" fix the healthcare system by replacing the Obamacare with an unspecified plan that would provide "great health care for a fraction of the price," has yet to propose any replacement plan or to endorse the House GOP's proposal. On Monday, he complained that health policy was "unbelievably complex subject" — a detail he claimed had been totally unknown to anyone before — yet assured the public that he has a solution that is "really, really I think very good."
Last week, Rep. Mike Burgess (R-TX) admitted the he believes having fewer people covered would actually be "a good thing," because it would indicate that "we've restored personal liberty in this country."
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It isn't always easy to hit the gym after an accident. Not only do you have to cope with things like pain, stiffness and muscular degeneration, but you might also struggle to complete the same workouts that you did before your injury. If you find yourself needing new exercises and fresh routines to accommodate your changed circumstances, here are just a few activities worth trying:
Neck and Back Exercises
Neck and back injuries are sometimes called "soft tissue injuries" because they affect the soft parts of your body like tendons and ligaments. Your focus should be on stretching and soothing these areas with chin tucks, shoulder rolls and neck rotations. You can also utilize specific stretches like the "levator scapulae stretch" that will relieve stiffness from whiplash.
Brain Injury Exercises
Exercise after a brain injury will depend on how much damage was done and what kind of impact it had on your range of motion. Speaking very generally, however, you might appreciate control- and endurance-based exercises like dips and planks. You might also use weights and resistance bands to increase their level of difficulty. The longer that you can hold yourself in difficult positions, the more strength that you'll recover in the long run.
Spine Exercises
Swimming is the best way to regain strength after a spinal cord injury. It won't put any undue pressure on your muscles, and floating and paddling will allow you to regain some of the mobility that you lost. As for specific exercises, think about things like water aerobics that will get your heart racing and your blood pumping. If you're in physical therapy, you can also ask your trainers about doing your regular reps in the water.
Arm and Leg Exercises
These are important if you were injured in a way that left you bedridden. Without using your extremities on a daily basis, they're probably very weak and in need of some strength training. For your arms, perform increasing repetitions of chin-ups, push-ups, shoulder presses and bicep curls. For your legs, challenge yourself with squats, steps, lifts, lunges and knee extensions.
Whether you've been injured in an accident or weakened by a medical condition, these are just four types of exercise that can help you get back in the saddle. If you need to take it a step further and see a physical therapist, consider contacting a personal injury attorney and discussing compensation. You might be entitled to damages if you were injured in a way that affected your health, mobility or job prospects.
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Nuacht 18/12/2017
Dates for your diary:
21.12.2017: Christmas jumper day, please bring in €2 for school fundraising
22.12.2017: We will have a visitor at 10am and school closes at 12:00.
08.01.2018: School re-opens at 9am
17.01.2018: Vaccinations for junior infants
19.02.2018: School closed for staff training – Primary Language Curriculum Day
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As 2017 draws to a close I pass on what a staff member recently said 'there is no better place than to be working in a primary school before Christmas.' Hopefully you also enjoyed the concerts and shows that make this time of year so special. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Concert and show time
Well done to all children, parents and staff involved in preparing the annual concerts and shows. You were brilliant and hopefully the orchestra and the choir will continue to go from strength to strength. (No pressure, Romey, Karen, Peter and David, but without your energy, patience and vision it wouldn't be the same!)
The weekly corridor sessions of infant songs, junior songs, middle songs and senior songs really show their benefits. We hope you enjoyed the performances. Here is a video of the junior songs concert.
Hello, this is Jack, Conor, Charlie and Rhys and we are part of the "How polluted is your school commute?" INTEL group. We were lucky enough to get through to the INTEL Regional Finals last Friday 8th December in the Institute of Technology in Blanchardstown. We had a great day and we decided to share it with you. We loved learning about other projects and showing off ours to the judges!!
Unfortunately, in the end we did not get into the top 20 science groups. But, we enjoyed the learning experience anyway. And had a great time with a top notch scientist called "Scientific Sue" from Belfast, introducing us to the bubble theory. We are so grateful to get through to the Regional Finals and had a great day.
Christmas Jumper Day appeal: Please bring in €2 & wear your Christmas jumper on this school fundraiser day. 50% of the monies will be donated to the Rohingya Appeal Medecins Sans Frontieres https://www.msf.ie/article/rohingya-refugee-emergency-appeal?gclid=CjwKCAiA693RBRAwEiwALCc3u3rP1pSjviV-oJ3IKU5WVpGwVJhWUp6txxDDg3XVRSWWZ1nmUgV5MhoCX7gQAvD_BwE
On Friday 15th December Pat's Outreach class went to see Santa in Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm and Shop. WOW! It was spectacular!
We arrived there at 10.30 and it was magical from the word go! The facilities are wonderful, from the amazing food store and restaurant, to the train that departs from the restaurant that brings you on a tour of the facilities, to the animals in the open farm and of course the visit to the main man himself. The staff treated our pupils, parents and staff with the utmost courtesy and kindness. We had a great time feeding the animals, greedy camels and emus, an energetic nubian goat, various types of chickens, some indifferent sheep and alpacas, a greedy sow and two piglets, some sleepy wallabies, a honking goose and of course two very plump turkeys (Gulp!) to name but a few! The parents, children and staff had a wonderful day.
Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm and Shop is located 45min away just off the M7 at Junction 13 and is well worth a visit for a lovely family day out and caters well for anyone with children with special needs. See details here https://www.kildarefarmfoods.com/
Batteries for Barretstown: Reminder to bring in any old batteries and put them in the relevant boxes beside the staff room/at reception We got new battery recycling boxes from Barrettstown where we can collect old batteries so the important chemicals and resources in them can be taken out & recovered and used to make new batteries or in other products. Thereby, we are raising funds for Barrettstown camps for children and their families living with a serious illness. Please see this video for more information.
Christmas Tree: Thanks to Anne for our beautifully decorated real Christmas tree in the foyer which is in keeping with our Green School commitment.
During your holidays, why not watch some interesting marine life documentaries with your family? 'Blue Planet' season 1 & 2 explore different aspects of marine life and are narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Marine pollution is very well explained in Blue Planet 2 Episode 7 entitled 'Our Blue Planet'. 'Chasing the Coral' is on Netflix and documents the disappearing of the world's coral reefs. Remember we as individuals can take action to reduce marine pollution and save our blue planet. We can choose to reduce our use of plastic, avoid products with microbeads and to recycle all the plastics we do have.
The officers for the 2017-18 PTA Committee were elected last week. The new chairperson is Tonya Leonard, Secretary is Leisha McDonald and Treaurer is Sarah O'Reilly.
The last coffee morning of 2017 will be held this Friday after drop off in The 12th Lock. Looking forward to seeing some of you there.
Castleknock Celtic are holding open days for boys & girls wishing to play with the club in New Season 2018. Venue: NAC Sports Pitches, Abbotstown. Date 6th January. Times on website www.castleknockceltic.com. Also information available by texting 083-4111721
Beir bua,
Aedín and Andreas
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Online Map Services use a technology called "tiling", for generating flexible, dynamic and asynchronous slippy map interfaces.
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
of the OGC Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) Interface Standard for use in compliance testing.
A WMTS enabled server application can serve map tiles of spatially referenced data using tile images with predefined content, extent, and
resolution. WMTS is related to the OGC's Web Map Server (WMS) but is designed to enable better server performance in applications that
involve many simultaneous requests. To improve performance, instead of creating a new image for each request, WMTS returns small
pre-generated images (e.g. PNG or JPEG) or reuses identical previous requests that follow a discrete set of tile matrices.
The OGC Compliance Testing program (CITE) tests whether implementations of OGC standards comply with mandatory elements in the standards. Implementations that pass CITE tests are eligible to pay a Trademark License Fee to use the "Certified OGC Compliant" brand in packaging and marketing.
Development of abstract and executable tests suites (ETS) for WMTS clients and servers is underway. The current draft of the WMTS
abstract test suite is at https://svn.opengeospatial.org/ogc-projects/cite/scripts/wmts/1.0.0/trunk/web
OGC Members with WMTS client and server implementations (and test data if available) are invited to become WMTS CITE Initiative sponsors by making these resources available for free for "black box" testing in WMTS executable test suite development. The first three
implementations to pass 100% of the testing process during the release candidate phase will have their Trademark License Fee waived for their first complete annual licensing period.
The OGC is seeking client implementations that run on a Windows platform or are accessed via the Web.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit http://cite.opengeospatial.org/node/70 or contact: Luis Bermudez,
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COIRE (Ger. Chur or Cur, Ital. Coira, Lat. Curia Raetorum, Romonsch Cuera), the capital of the Swiss canton of the Grisons. It is built, at a height of 1949 ft. above the sea-level, on the right bank of the Plessur torrent, just as it issues from the Schanfigg valley, and about a mile above its junction with the Rhine. It is overshadowed by the Mittenberg (east) and Pizokel (south), hills that guard the entrance to the deep-cut Schanfigg valley. In 'goo it contained 11,532 inhabitants, of whom 9288 were German-speaking, 1466 Romonsch-speaking, and 677 Italian-speaking; while 7561 were Protestants, 3962 Romanists and one a Jew. The modern part of the city is to the west, but the old portion, with all the historical buildings, is to the east. Here is the cathedral church of St Lucius (who is the patron of Coire, and is supposed to be a 2nd-century British king, though really the name has probably arisen from a confusion between Lucius of Cyrene—miswritten " curiensis "—with the Roman general Lucius Munatius Plancus, who conquered Raetia), Built between 1178 and 1282, on the site of an older church, it contains many curious medieval antiquities (especially in the sacristy), as well as a picture by Angelica Kaufmann, and the tomb of the great Grisons political leader (d. 1637) Jenatsch (q.v.). Opposite is the Bishop's Palace, and not far off is the Episcopal Seminary (built on the ruins of a 6th-century monastic foundation). Not far from these ancient monuments is the new Raetian Museum, which contains a great collection of objects relating to Raetia (including the geological collections of the Benedictine monk of Disentis, Placidus a Spescha (1752–1833), who explored the high snowy regions around the sources of the Rhine). One of the hospitals was founded by the famous Capuchin philanthropist, Father Theodosius Florentini (18o8–1865), who was long the Romanist cure of Coire, and whose remains were in 1906 transferred from the cathedral here to Ingenbohl (near Schwyz), his chief foundation. Coire is 74 M. by rail from Zurich, and is the meeting-point of the routes from Italy over many Alpine passes (the Lukmanier, the Splugen, the San Bernardino) as well as from the Engadine (Albula, Julier), so that it is the centre of an active trade (particularly in wine from the Valtelline), though it possesses also a few local factories. The episcopal see is first mentioned in 452, but probably existed a century earlier. The bishop soon acquired great temporal powers, especially after his dominions were made, in 831, dependent on the Empire alone, of which he became a prince in 1170. In 1392 he became head of the league of God's House (originally formed against him in 1367), one of the three Raetian leagues, but, in 1526, after the Reformation, lost his temporal powers, having fulfilled his historical mission (see GRISONS). The bishopric still exists, with jurisdiction over the Cantons of the Grisons, Glarus, Zurich, and the three Forest Cantons, as well as the Austrian principality of Liechtenstein. The gild constitution of the city of Chur lasted from 1465 to 1839, while in 1874 the Burgergemeinde was replaced by an Einwohnergemeinde.End of Article: COIRE (Ger. Chur or Cur, Ital. Coira, Lat. Curia Raetorum, Romonsch Cuera)
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The new "Frankie Morello" project is an evolution of the species.
An Evolution so as it occurs in nature, where animals and plants change their appearance as well as their colours according to the habitat in which they live: some of them try to camouflage within the environment, others try to show them off by flashy colours.
The project was carried out as a design-graphic evolution aimed at making the distinctive brand characteristics contemporary therefore evolving them and making them current.


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42mm Link Bracelet Kit released for the Apple Watch/
Hot on the heels of releasing the Apple Watch Charging Dock, Apple has released the 42mm Link Bracelet Kit for the Apple Watch. It costs $49 and is available in silver and black.
Crafted from the same stainless steel alloy as the case and the Link Bracelet, the links extend the 42mm stainless steel Link Bracelet by an additional 40mm. Apple says that, thanks to a simple release button, you can add and remove them without any special tools. The Link Bracelet Kit comes with six additional stainless steel links for wrists that exceed 205mm.


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By Donis Tracy
Pilot Correspondent
Posted: 4/3/2009
Most Boston area Catholics have heard of Lawrences Cor Unum Meal Center and its innovative Labels Are for Jars fundraising campaign. However, most probably dont know much more about the day-to-day reality of the parish that gave rise to these programs.In Scenes from a Parish, a new documentary film produced and directed by James Rutenbeck of Chestnut Hill, viewers can get a glimpse into the life of life St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence. The film follows the lives of parishioners from both the parishs English and Spanish-speaking communities, documenting their faith experiences as they struggle with issues of poverty and race. It also helps document the origins of the Cor Unum Meal Center.This film came out of my own spiritual journey, explained Rutenbeck. I had a feeling of wanting to connect with people outside the world I live in.A Catholic whose films are known for delving into social issues, Rutenbeck felt a real urge to take an in-depth look at an inner city parish and their struggles.I have a heightened sense of awareness for people on the margins, he said, noting that he has a 19-year-old nonverbal autistic son which has prompted him to better understand those people who are often placed on the periphery of life.It was these very people Rutenbeck wanted to highlight in Scenes from a Parish, he added.After visiting several parishes in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut, he decided to focus on St. Patricks because of its diversity.Its a traditionally Irish parish in a Latino setting, he said. It was so diverse, so filled with stories just waiting to be told.Beginning in 2003, Rutenbeck spent four years travelling to St. Patricks, following the lives of several parishioners and documenting their experiences. With this film, it was almost an experiment, he continued. I wanted to see if it would be possible for these people to come together.There are many moments in this film where you see community at work in a micro-level, he said.To depict the Hispanic community more authentically, Rutenbeck sought the help of Hispanic filmmaker Angelica Allende Brisk. Brisk, who co-produced the film, also helped as a translator so the members of the Hispanic community would be comfortable speaking in their native tongue.According to Rutenbeck, the film has been seen by the parish pastoral council at St. Patricks, as well as by the mens group, both of whom consider it to be, an honest portrayal of the parish, he said.I think the initial impulse to make it was fulfilled, Rutenbeck said. He noted that the film will be shown five times at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston beginning April 8. These screenings, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy [MIRA] Coalition, will also feature a short presentation and a question and answer session on immigration issues.Scenes from a Parish will also be shown at the Boston International Film Festival on April 20, as well as at Boston College on April 23.To raise awareness of the documentary, Rutenbeck has sent flyers to 30 Boston inner-city parishes.I really think its a film that all Catholics should see, especially those who live in the inner city, he said.In an effort to bring the film to audiences beyond the Boston area, Rutenbeck is hoping to obtain a grant to distribute the film nationally. He is also waiting to hear whether the Public Television series Independent Lens will air the documentary.I think this film is a very useful tool in opening dialogue about cultural differences within a parish, he said. I just want everyone to come see it.More information on screening dates and locations is available at www.scenesfromaparish.com.


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For me, this crazy realization hit somewhere around the beginning of October. We'd been here several months and we getting into the swing of things. We had a very manageable routine and we were starting to be invited to different outings by our new friends. I remember joking to Rob about the fact that I could no longer slum it to Walmart (you know, unshowered, pj pants, greasy hair, no makeup) anymore because I was bound to run into someone I knew! We were feeling on top of our game and very confident that we'd made the right decision to move.
I'm not exactly sure what triggered my feelings of homesickness earlier this month. It could have been the fact that the holidays were approaching and we knew we would not be spending time with family. It could have been the fact that David started walking and we had to post a video online (rather than show him off in person) so that our friends and family back home could share in our joy. Or it could have been a simple question posed by a friend: Chanel, what do you miss most about New Jersey?
It really got me thinking. I'd spent months listing all of the reasons why I was thrilled to be far away from that crowed, congested, and polluted state. In fact, the only aspect of the move that saddened me was that my family was now 1,000 miles away...right? Could there really be more that I miss about New Jersey???
Someone once told me that the best way to conquer my fear (or any other emotion, really), was to face it head-on. This tactic had worked well in the past so I had no reason to doubt its effectiveness in my current situation. Sure enough, once I had written out all of the tidbits of New Jersey that I was missing, I began to feel better. I came to terms with the fact that those things would still be available to me, just not as often. They would truly become luxuries whenever I visited New Jersey. And, as I was discovering more and more, Kentucky has its own pearls and gems that I never experienced in New Jersey. Some are better, some are worse, and some are just...different. Comparing the two states and what they have to offer helped me to realize that my exposure to both is what will make me a more well-rounded person able to better relate to a wider variety of people. Not so bad, right? :)
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What I Miss About New Jersey...
-The mall! Call me crazy, but when you're used to a mall 20 minutes in any direction, being without one feels, well, pretty damn strange.
-The zoo! My kids LOVED the zoo. The closest one is 2 hours away, and I've heard it's not even that good. The next closest one is nearly 4 hours away. Now we're talking a weekend trip. Just for the zoo...
-Diners! Oh, a true Jersey classic! Where can I go to eat at 2 AM that's not Taco Bell or Wendy's? Here? Nowhere. I miss diners, especially the jukeboxes and bar stools that come with them.
-Smoke-free establishments! The smell of cigarettes lingers in my hair all day long. Ugh! Here the hosts ask you, "Smoking or non-smoking?" when you walk through the door. Everybody knows that the smoke doesn't stay in the smoking section. It inevitably floats over to your table and into your food. Worse yet, into your baby's mouth. Yuck. I never appreciated smoke-free dining until now!
-More than one Catholic church in a county! We lucked out, because we absolutely love our parish, but what if we did not? Where would we go? There are 100 Baptist churches in town but only one Catholic church. I am not used to being outnumbered like this.
-Access to public transportation! We used to think nothing of hopping on NJ Transit and arriving in NYC 45 minutes later. Here, if you don't own a car (or realistically, a pickup truck), you aren't going anywhere. At least not anytime soon.
-The desire for higher education! Not that people here do not go to college; it's just that fewer do than in New Jersey. College isn't the end-all-be-all, but it certainly helps to get your foot in the door most of the time. And truthfully, college was one of the best times of my life. :)
-An abundance of colleges/universities! Nothing like having options, especially since I'd like to work in a college setting once I'm done raising my family. Hmmm...we live near one university but the next closest one is, well, pretty far. Hope this one will be hiring when the time comes!
-The club scene! Okay, Rob and I were never "clubbers", but we enjoyed a night out dancing every once in a while. And we liked that it wasn't far away! We could hop from one to the next all night long if we so desired. We've already figured out that there are no clubs here and the closest thing to a club ( s-t-r-e-t-c-h....) is an hour away. And from what we've been told, you really have to go to St. Louis to get the decent ones. Whew. Can't do that in one night.
-Not having to pump my own gas! Yes, call me crazy, but I don't mind letting someone else do it. When it's hot, cold, or when you'd just rather not get out of the car, it's great to hand it over to the attendant, who does a wonderful job. I'm managing, but not enjoying it at all.
-The mountains! Apparently there are mountains here, about 7 or so hours away. My parents live in the mountains and boy do I miss the scenery, especially this time of year. The only place you can get better foliage is in New England. And of course I miss my parents. But that goes without saying.
-Atlantic City! What a thrill AC was. We never did that well, but we certainly enjoyed our time getting sucked into the abyss. Nothing compares to Atlantic City when it comes to gambling. Ok, Vegas. Anyone want to fund my trip there so I can do a proper comparison???
So has facing my homesickness head-on worked? Well, it's certainly helped. I will keep this list around to review periodically whenever the need arises. More importantly, I will continue to add to my "Perks of Southern Living" list. There is, after all, much appeal in this area. :)
Peace out, y'all.


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