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Chanterelle's Almond Honey Caramel Chews
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- 14 ounces (about 4 cups) sliced blanched almonds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 16 tablespoons (8 ounces) butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Makes 50 Small Pieces of Candy
- Special Tools & Pans: 12 X 8 inch cookie sheet or baking pan with at least 1/2 inch sides; medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan with at least 4 inch sides; candy thermometer (optional).
- Toast the Almonds Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the almonds on a cookie sheet and bake until they are brown and emit a nutty aroma, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a bowl. Leave the oven on. Grease the baking pan and line the bottom with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Cook the Caramel Place all the ingredients except the toasted almonds in a heavy bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer attached to the side. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture changes from beige to a light golden brown ( 5 to 8 minutes) turn the heat down to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring the candy with a heat-proof spatula every 2 minutes. The candy will continue to thicken and darken. Cook the caramel again it registers 260F on the thermometer. If you do not have a candy thermometer, dip a clean fork quickly into the caramel and drizzle a drop or two on a clean counter surface. If the candy holds its domed drop shape and scrapes off the counter cleanly without sticking, it is ready. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Finish the Candy Fold in the toasted almonds with the heat proof spatula and scrape the mixture into the prepared baking pan. bake until the candy flattens out and air bubbles appear throughout the caramel, 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the candy to cool for at least 4 hours before cutting. Cut the candy into squares, diamonds, or rectangles.
- Serving Suggestion Serve this candy as a dessert or on a tray of cookies and candies. Make some around the holidays and send it to your friends.
- Storage This candy will keep, in a well sealed container and at room temperature, for 2 weeks.
- Variations: Hazelnut, Walnut, Pistachio, or Peanut Honey Chews: Substitute the same amount of any of these nuts for the almonds. Make sure you chop the nuts before incorporating them into the caramel.
- Chocolate Dipped Nut Chews: Melt and temper 3 ounces of bittersweet chocolate. Dip the bottom of each cut caramel chew in the chocolate and allow the dipped candies to dry dipped side up.
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I'm a fairly optimistic person, when I'm in the mood. Always seeing the good in people ('till they piss me off), seeing the rainbow after a storm, the sunshine through a cloudy day, and all the clichés that you can relate to optimism.
I grew up thinking I can be whoever I wanted to be and achieve whatever I wanted to achieve with enough prayer and hard work as my mom would always say. I have a lot of dreams, but life hasn't always been good. Continue reading "Life is Full of Surprises: Life Update as of May 2016"

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"It's me!"
My heart stops.
Its been ages since I heard that voice.
My mind wonders if its really him but my heart chides softly-Of course it is!
And all of a sudden I start hyperventilating and seeing around my flat, I am in short-flabbergasted(an understatement). I call back,"Hold on a sec!" and quickly grab all I can in my both hands, tumbling over my sneakers and picking them up again somehow, I scramble to reach my store room and dump everything there. After a quick review of my now-normal rooms, I ran to the door, falling again-now at the door almost(whew..Thank god the door's closed..Somehow gravity attracts me more when this man is around). I muse, shake my head and stand, taking a deep breath in and opening the door.
And its like-whoosh! Someone's taken the breath out of me!
I start from his hair, looking soft and black as ever which falls rakishly over his blue eyes, twinkling as gently as ever. His smile is the same, soft chuckle as he sees my expression. He has grown a little stubble and a tan which suits him; denim and white shirt-Perfect! He yet seemed to have lost some weight and seemed to be little..Low? I dunno..But at that moment..I was lost..
"Ahem!" he coughs, bringing me back on the earth and I break away from my trance. "Oh hi!" I am surprised my voice comes out calm," Come on in!" I invite him, wondering if its okay. "Wow...Its been long time no? Almost three months! (three months 3 weeks two days 15 hours twenty five minutes and...55 seconds).. How come you are here?" I ask, trying to avoid his scrutinizing gaze away from me. He steps in as I glance at myself in the mirror in front and I'm like..Shit..I look a mess..Like COMPLETE MESS!! I am in my shorts and the world's biggest shirt and its as if m totally drowned in it..And my hair is open, ruffled and..a MESS! Godd..It had to happen now??Seriously??
Before I could complete my thoughts I see him behind me in the mirror, an amused yet affectionate looks on his face.
"Hello? Say something na!!" I say. "Oh..Yeah..I had some work to do and you were the only one I knew here in London, So I came! Nice place by the way!" He nods and makes himself seated on the couch(my favorite red couch)looking so comfortable and homely...Ahh..Am I drooling? Back to business..
"You want something Arjun?" I ask..feeling out of place...
"Maybe some coffee and...."He mumbles something I don't catch. "What?" "Nothing!" he hurriedly says and picks up the remote to switch channels. I shake my head and walk towards to kitchen.
I remember why I had walked away. He seemed to be a little too perfect at everything..Making me smile..Sigh..Giggle..Blush..Kissing away my tears..Respecting my parents..Tolerating my mood swings every month..Everything..He just seemed too perfect.
And I was scared of perfection..Scared where love came..Scared by the realities..And so I left him..And a piece of me..
My life had been a roller coaster ride back then..Having more downs than ups..and suddenly he shows up..Changing everything..I was a meticulous person..But since the say I returned leaving him..my life(I realize it now) behind..I had changed. I remembered the day he had said those magical three words that had brought tears of happiness to my eyes as we lay together. I was the one with such a block in my mind and heart that my ego mattered to me a lot and I didn't have the guts to go back, and I wondered if he still loved me, still wanted me..
Sighing..I place the mugs on the tray and turn to leave when I see him standing in the way and looking at my through those electric blue eyes of his that made me breathless.
"Do you want something Arj?" his nickname..That I used to call him with slipped out before I could stop it and I shuffled my feet uncomfortably. He walked towards me..Almost proprietorially so that I had to back towards the platform of my kitchen. He put his hands on both my sides, taking away the tray and I was now blocked between him and the platform. "What?" I mumble nervously, not daring to look into his eyes. He puts his hands under my chin, forcing me to look at him. "Yes..I want something..",he said in a soft voice and continued, "I want you.."
I couldn't believe it.."Arj but.." "No buts.." he said firmly," Just one question..Do you love me? Cuz I can see it in your eyes..You've got eye bags and your eyes are swollen and red..I still love you..The way your hair looks when you wake up, the way you scrunch up your lil nose when you think, the way you help people out of your way, the way you blush, the way you were at my house back in Boston, the way you move around the kitchen so beautifully and gracefully..I can picture you..I everyday pictured you in mine..Did you miss me? Do you love me? Will you marry me? Will you.."
I pulled away..Gasping for some air and seeing his eyes shine like anything I sighed and said, "Since the day I returned..Nothing has been the same..I lost my job..I never slept..and when I did, I dreamed about you..I cried all the time..never stepping outside my flat once.." I shook my head ruefully and looking at him with tears I continued," I didn't have the strength to return and tell you that I was a fool. M sorry..And yes..I will marry you, raise our family..and be with you.." I hugged him promising to him and to myself never to part again..Till death do us apart.


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The headline on a news story I ran across in my Twitter feed this week got me thinking.
It read "W.Va. Shovels Out of Snowstorm."
Shouldn't it have read "W.Va. Snow Blows Out of Snowstorm?"
I have no real data on the popularity of snow blowers. The answer can probably be found somewhere on the Internet, but after a long morning spent shoveling, I'm simply too lazy to type a query.
However, judging from what I've observed in my neighborhood alone, snow blowers seem to have supplanted shovels as the gear of choice to get the car out of the garage after a snowstorm.
My house is surrounded by snow blowing neighbors. Even now as I type out this column while nursing sore muscles brought on by several hours of throwing snow around, I can hear one humming along, making short work of the snow that blanketed our region this week.
I acknowledge being somewhat envious, but here's the truth about me and snow blowers. Up to now, I've simply been too cheap to buy something that's just going to gather dust in my garage waiting for the one or two times a year that I can justifiably fire it up.
Even if I had one, I probably wouldn't get the pleasure of using it much. That's because I'm not usually home when huge storms hit. More often than not, I'm stuck in Washington, D.C. My employer deems me essential to day-to-day operations, a happy circumstance that generally means I get to luxuriate in the warm confines of a hotel room while my wife and kids deal with the back-breaking work of moving snow around with nothing more than a shovel. By the time I show back up, they've made it easy for me to slip my car into the garage.
Thanks guys!
A few years ago, my wife tried to persuade me to buy a snow blower. She brought up the possibility after I had just arrived home from
some R&R work courtesy of the storm that quickly became known as "Snowmageddon." She and the kids had spent all day clearing snow dumped by that storm. It was a nightmare and is still the standard by which our family judges storms. Apparently, though, it was not enough to move me.
We still don't have a snow blower.
This winter, though, is different. The big storms seem to be hitting on my days off. Plus, my wife has been unable to wield a shovel because she shattered her wrist during the first big snow and ice storm of the season. So, it's been up to me and our son. This week, we spent hours doing what a snow blower would have accomplished in only one.
The monotony of piling snow into the huge mounds that now line our driveway was broken up only when I stopped to admire the handiwork of my neighbors. They were easily spewing snow into the air while I labored with each shovelful. I secretly hoped that one would take pity on me and at least free our mailbox so our carrier could get to it. None did, leaving me no alternative but to finish the job the old-fashioned way.
I know it's been a few years since my wife asked for one, but her birthday is coming up this month. Maybe I'll surprise her.
Because what says "Happy Birthday" more than a shiny, new snow blower?


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Buried Dreams
I'm the shadow within the light i'm the one who possesses your mind i'm the one who has the power in the end your absurd reality which between cries and hopes you desire anxiously to find. now feel my strength. my heat, my wrath embrace me, open your eyes and look who am i. i'm the force which builds and destroy & cover the mountains with blood i carry the death on my hands. i am an ancient god, creator of an hopeless future and because of me the weak and inferior minds have failed. i make fire rains from the skies that make you feel so scared deep whitin you now the gods of fire are burning our lives with vast desire touching our hearts no bloody liars will survive the curse of these gods of fire!!!. earth will be filled up by contaminated souls and soon the end shall come to a race full of cruelty and dishonour. now the battle of time and space must go on between thoughts and believes, carrying the winds of wisdom for a future we have to face. i rise my head and see you there you're just as i thought you are always buried in my dreams, end my doubt and rejoice your victory before life. you saw it, i wasn't laying, now you got me in front of you hearing at your stupid entreaties. oh please pity me, take me to your kingdom riding that nocturnal bird. you fuc*** martyr, your soul belongs to me, you'll have no more pain to suffer and in the same way of other chosen souls only peace will receive! my tears fall upon your feet, i thank your forgiveness. my soul will now rest in peace and there will be no force in this world witch can stop it. yes, because i`m the lord of gods, king of all time and universe, yes, i am! the battle has stopped for now, on earth, after chaos will be calm days and mourning rise will vanish in the endless cosmos. in every dream there will be always light,darkness will fade in his own black abyss. angels will guard the gate which welcomes a new being for forgiveness. illusions will rise up in the sky, crash with the stars fall into the deep of the oceans and lost in the sand's kingdom those false illusions will rise every time, when a son wants to be another god of fire.
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Adding a 220 Volt Range Circuit
I have a gas range that I'm replacing with an electric range. As you might expect, there is no 220 wiring behind the stove, so I'm going to have to run new wiring. It's not going to be an easy task as this is on an exterior wall and it is finished above and below, and I have cabinets on either side. I'm trying to decide whether to go with a flush-mount or surface mount. Last time I tried to install a flush mount with 6 gauge wire, it was a nightmare to get the receptacle back into the box (wires too stiff). Your advice?
Del, oh how I know your situation. I would go with surface mount, just keep the receptacle box low and angle the outlet for a side plug configuration. You may be able to conceal the surface conduit inside the cabinets, and install flex for a easier installation. Consider a 5-Square or 4 11/16 metal box to provide room for the wire, and mount the receptacle in a raised industrial cover.
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I haven't posted anything for more than three months and it's time I updated on what's been going on. If you've read me previously you may remember how disillusioned I was about the whole business of trying to write. I haven't done anything writing wise for a while because I got thoroughly down about it all.
But hey ... I've got my enthusiasm back with a vengeance and it's all because of the upsurge in digital self publishing. Ebooks, to be precise. Firstly, at the start of the year I put a novel and five short stories onto a free to download site called obooko, just for fun really, and sat back to see what would happen.
To my amazement, people started downloading the stories, and in three months there were 250 downloads! I know that's not setting the world on fire, but after all these years to have 250 people read something of mine ... well, I tell you!
I looked forward to receiving some comments and even star rating votes to get an idea of what people thought about my stuff, but sadly, no one commented, and only two people voted, one 5 star and one 3 star - not much response from 250 downloads. I took this to be a bad sign but when I queried obooko about it they said that was the average as most readers never bothered to comment or vote at all. They also said that some writers had been on there for a long time without receiving a single vote so really I should cheer up.
So I did.
At the urging of my best friend, (who I'm lucky enough to be married to), the next step was to post them onto one of the numerous paid sites and see what would happen there. The first thing was to take the same six stories and re-format them for Smashwords, (which is no easy feat!), and they've been on there for a few weeks now - all priced at $0.99, which seems at first glance to be too cheap, but is in line with all the advice of the very successful indie producers. They are about to distribute them through five other sites but already there's been some response to them on their own retail division. More than 100 page views and over 30 free samples downloaded. Sadly, no sales, which again I'm taking to be a bad sign. I think patience has got to be the order of the day here though, and I'm determined to stay in it for the long haul and keep adding more stories.
One distributor they haven't yet been able to reach agreement with is Amazon Kindle so I spent last Sunday afternoon adding them on there as well. It's a much more confusing site than Smashwords, and I can't at the moment see how to raise my head above the waves, but - Lo and Behold - today I sold my first one! I never thought I'd be so thrilled about someone spending 70p or so on a story of mine.
So now it's head down, write, write, write, post, post, post, and just see how far I can go with it.
I'm a solitary sort of person, no facebook, no twitter, no big circle of friends to encourage me, so how I'm going to get on with promoting my stories remains to be seen. I'm feeling like a very small fish, in a very large tributary, of the really huge Amazon, but I'm going to try.
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Being intimate with God is how we get a headstart on heaven. It is the beginning of so much for the Christian. Along the way, it is much like the tide, our affections ebb and flow. Patience then becomes the rule. In many ways, this is a 'seasonal' walk. We experience all four seasons.
Here are some simple quotes on the topic of Christian intimacy. I so want you to be blessed by these.
This is the place the Holy Spirit is taking us as believers. Honestly, I find that life has no meaning without His incredible presence.
Open your hearts to the love God instills… God loves you tenderly. What He gives you is not to be kept under lock and key but to be shared. — Mother Teresa
Did you never run for shelter in a storm, and find fruit which you expected not? Did you never go to God for safeguard, driven by outward storms, and there find unexpected fruit? –John Owen
I long to be filled with divine knowledge, divine wisdom, divine love, divine holiness, to the utmost extent of my capacity. I want to feel that all the currents of my soul are interfused in one channel deep and wide, and all flowing towards the heart of Christ.
–Griffith John
A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men.
— Leonard Ravenhill
God sometimes shuts the door and shuts us in, that He may speak, perchance through grief or pain, and softly, heart to heart, above the din, may tell some precious thought to us again.
— Anonymous
We should go into His presence as a child goes to his father. We do it with reverence and godly fear, of course, but we should go with a childlike confidence and simplicity.
— Martyn Lloyd-Jones
How do you approach the thirst of Jesus? Only one secret – the closer you come to Jesus, the better you will know His thirst. Jesus thirsts even now, in your heart and in the poor – He knows your weakness, He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you. — Mother Teresa
Jesus, within you I lose myself, without You, I find myself searching to be lost again. — Anonymous
There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I have already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, "May I be in Thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to Thee, but I do love to be in Thy presence." — O. Hallesby
What I believe is so magnificent, so glorious, that it is beyond finite comprehension. To believe that the universe was created by a purposeful, benign Creator is one thing. To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason. It is so wild that it terrifies some Christians who try to dogmatize their fear by lashing out at other Christians, because tidy Christianity with all answers given is easier than one which reaches out to the wild wonder of God's love, a love we don't even have to earn.
— Madeleine L'Engle
The love I bear Christ is but a faint and feeble spark, but it is an emanation from himself: He kindled it and he keeps it alive; and because it is his work, I trust many waters shall not quench it.
— John Newton
I lay my head upon Thy infinite heart,
I hide beneath the shelter of Thy wing;
Pursued and tempted, helpless, I must cling
To Thee, my Father; bid me not depart,
For sin and death pursue,
And Life is where Thou art!
— Anonymous
Obedience deepens our intimacy with Jesus. If we want to know the Father, we must not only love Him, but also obey Him. Scripture is clear that it is important to know the Father through His Word, and if we want to be a part of what the Father is doing and to be able to see where He is moving then it is clear that we must obey His commands. It is important to be biblically literate, but we must also be biblically obedient! — John Wimber
There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God. — Brother Lawrence
I so hope that just one of these quotes resonate something in your spirit.
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Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
17 Limehouse Street
the original Robert Limehouse
farmlands. The house was
definitely standing in 1855
and was occupied that year
by Joseph Dawson, a druggist
in business at 17 Broad St.
Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Marker series. This marker is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston marker series.
Location. 32° 46.352′ N, 79° 56.224′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Limehouse Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Located between Tradd and Gibbes Streets. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Limehouse Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tabby Seawall Remnants (within shouting distance of this marker); William Pinckney Shingler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Robert Limehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bowles - Legare House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 95 Lenwood Boulevard (about Parker Drayton House (about 700 feet away); 126 Tradd Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); 125 Tradd Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 123 Tradd Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. ..the relationship, more on Limestone farmland
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.


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What inspired you to write your first book?
Over 12 years ago, out of the blue, a line popped into my head: "James Baldwin once wrote that Americans lack a sense of doom, yet here I stand." At the time, I didn't know where that line came from, who was speaking it, or what it would become, but that line stuck with me, eventually becoming the first line of the novel. I'd read Giovanni's Room many years ago, and that concept, that Americans lack a sense of doom, really resonated. Except, for me, having lost a partner and many others to AIDS, I feel as if I've known doom all too well.
Is there any special method to your writing?
I try to serve the story, in whatever way I think fits best. I've written light, funny things, as well as darker, moodier work. Songs for the New Depression walks a balance between comedy and tragedy, which is very challenging.
How many hours a day do you spend reading/writing?
Wow—Great question! It took me over 12 years to write this first book, which happened in fits and starts. I have two kids, as well as a full-time job, and it is really hard—at the end of a long day—to fit everything in. But I finally decided that if I was to finish the book, I'd have to sacrifice in order to do it. So I started getting up each morning at 5AM to go to the gym, which then gave me more time later in the morning for writing, and I also started saying "no" to my kids—which is very hard to do—but I made it clear to them that when Daddy is working, he needs to focus.
A typical day is 1-2 hours, but if I have extra time, I put it towards writing.
What inspires you to continue being a writer?
I was reminded again, when Steve Jobs died, of how fragile life is. He had a great quote about how our time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. And that is just it: find your passion and do it. Otherwise, you're just wasting hours, instead of finding life invigorating.
If you could have been the author of any novel, which title would it be and why?
I am a huge fan of Armistead Maupin, who wrote the Tales of the City series, all of which are just brilliant. I love his ability to quickly draw you in, sketch out the characters, and involve you emotionally. With each of the books in that series, despite the lapse of time from first book to the last, he was able to really capture each of those specific eras, and bring them and the people who lived then fully to life on the page. I try to do the same with my writing. His series remains instrumental in my life, and every few years, I pick them all up and read them again.
Do you think you will ever change audiences?
So much of what I see and write is framed by my life experiences, and as I'm a gay man, that is a key element of most of what I write. However, after my next book, a memoir, I'm looking at writing a novel based on a screenplay I penned, which is very much for children. It mixes elements of Harry Potter and the movie A Christmas Story, and takes its readers on a fantastical journey. Definitely a different audience!
What advice would you give anyone who wants to become a published author?
Do your homework and learn everything you can. While I first tried going the traditional route, sending the manuscript to agents and publishers, I finally decided to do it myself. My book is literary fiction, and as there is a glut on the market, publishers aren't interested. Not knowing any better, I almost went the Lulu route, as many of my friends had done, which—for me and my ultimate goals—would have been a mistake. Instead, I formed my own micro-publishing company and am releasing the book through that. Having it come through a company gives it more cache than the other route, and by cutting out the middleman, the royalties are much better. For anyone considering this option, check out Aaron Shepard's book "POD for Profit."
And do you have a list of favorite books/authors?
I have very eclectic tastes. I love Michael Cunningham's work, particularly The Hours. Robin Lippincott's Our Arcadia I found really wonderful. Writer Louis Bayard has moved into genre stuff, which doesn't always appeal to me, but his first novel is a really fun romp called Fool's Errand. And I love nothing better than curling up next to the fire with a Maeve Binchy novel. In fact, much of today's literary fiction I find over-written and hard to connect with. Sometimes, when it comes to a good read, storytelling and simplicity beats technique, hands-down.


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A visit to the Maine State Building begins with an over whelming feeling of disbelief that in the late nineteenth century such a magnificent building could be built with materials sent from Maine to Chicago and then later moved back to Maine to Poland Spring by train and ox cart!
The Maine State Building was originally built in 1893 for the Chicago Worlds Fair also known as the Columbian Exposition. The Fair was to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus. All 44 states, dozens of countries and even companies sent buildings to the grounds to participate in the grand event. In total, there were almost 200 buildings on the grounds.
"It was considered best to construct, if possible, a building of Maine granite, slate and other materials that would typify and exhibit these industrial products so abundant in our State…The State building occupied a commanding and desirable location at Jackson Park, on the shore of that vast inland sea, Lake Michigan." 1895 Report of Board of World's Fair Managers.


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2004 Regular Session
To: Public Health and Human Services; Appropriations
By: Representative Holland, Young, Scott
SECTION 1. Section 41-99-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
41-99-1. For purposes of this chapter:
(a) "Mississippi qualified health center" means a public or nonprofit entity that provides comprehensive primary care services that:
(i) Has a community board of directors, the majority of whom are users of such centers;
(ii) Accepts all patients that present themselves despite their ability to pay and uses a sliding-fee-schedule for payments; and
(iii) Serves a designated medically underserved area or population, as provided in Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act.
(b) "Uninsured or medically indigent patient" means a patient receiving services from a Mississippi qualified health center who is not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare or any other type of governmental reimbursement for health care costs or receiving third-party payments via an employer.
(c) "Department" means the * * * State Department of Health.
(d) "Primary care" means the basic entry level of health care provided by health care practitioners or nonphysician health care practitioners, which is generally provided in an outpatient setting.
(e) "Medically underserved area or population" means an area designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services as an area with a shortage of professionals, health services or a population group designated by the secretary as having a shortage of those services.
(f) "Service grant" means a grant by the department to a Mississippi qualified health center in accordance with this chapter.
(g) "Program" means the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program established in this chapter.
SECTION 2. Section 41-99-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
41-99-3. The Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program is * * * established, under the direction and administration of the State Department of Health, for the purpose of making service grants to Mississippi qualified health centers for their use in providing care to uninsured or medically indigent patients in Mississippi. The Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program shall be established with such state funds as may be appropriated by the Legislature.
SECTION 3. Section 41-99-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
41-99-5. (1) Any Mississippi qualified health center desiring to participate in the program shall make application for a grant to the department in a form satisfactory to the department. The department shall receive grant proposals from Mississippi qualified health centers. All proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of grant procedures, criteria and standards developed and made public by the department.
(2) The department shall use the funds provided by this chapter to make grants until July 1, 2009, to Mississippi qualified health centers upon proposals made under subsection (1) of this section. Grants that are awarded to Mississippi qualified health centers shall only be used by those centers to:
(a) Increase access to preventative and primary care services by uninsured or medically indigent patients that are served by those centers; and
(b) Create new services or augment existing services provided to uninsured or medically indigent patients, including, but not limited to, primary care medical and preventive services, dental services, optometric services, in-house laboratory services, diagnostic services, pharmacy services, nutritional services and social services.
(3) Grants received by Mississippi qualified health centers under this chapter shall not be used:
(a) To supplant federal funds traditionally received by those centers, but shall be used to supplement them;
(b) For land or real estate investments;
(c) To finance or satisfy any existing debt; or
(d) Unless the health center specifically complies with the definition of a Mississippi qualified health center contained in Section 41-99-1.
(4) The department shall develop regulations, procedures and application forms to govern how grants will be awarded, shall develop a plan to ensure that grants are equitably distributed among all Mississippi qualified health centers, and shall develop an audit process to assure that grant monies are used to provide and expend care to the uninsured and medically indigent.
(5) The department shall establish a fund for the purpose of providing service grants to Mississippi qualified health centers in accordance with this chapter and the following terms and conditions:
(a) The total amount of grants issued under this chapter shall be Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) per state fiscal year.
(b) No Mississippi qualified health center shall receive assistance under this program in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) per calendar year.
(c) Each Mississippi qualified health center receiving a service grant shall provide a yearly report to the department that details the number of additional uninsured and medically indigent patients that are cared for and the types of services that are provided.
(6) The department shall establish an advisory council to review and make recommendations to the department on the awarding of any grants to Mississippi qualified health centers. Those recommendations by the advisory council shall not be binding upon the department, but when a recommendation by the advisory council is not followed by the department, the department shall place in its minutes reasons for not accepting the advisory council's recommendation, and provide for an appeals process. All approved grants shall be awarded within thirty (30) days of approval by the department.
(7) The composition of the advisory council shall be the following:
(a) Two (2) employees of the department, one (1) of whom must have experience in reviewing and writing grant proposals;
(b) Two (2) executive employees of Mississippi qualified health centers, one (1) of whom must be a chief financial officer;
(c) Two (2) health care providers who are affiliated with a Mississippi qualified health center; and
(d) One (1) health care provider who is not affiliated with a Mississippi qualified health center or the department but has training and experience in primary care.
(8) The department may use a portion of any grant monies received under this chapter to administer the program and to pay reasonable expenses incurred by the advisory council; * * * however, in no case shall more than one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) or Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) annually, whichever is less, be used to absorb program expenses.
(9) No assistance shall be provided to a Mississippi qualified health center under this chapter unless the Mississippi qualified health center certifies to the department that it will not discriminate against any employee or against any applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or age.
SECTION 4. Section 41-99-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
41-99-7. There is * * * created a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program Fund, from which grants and expenditures authorized in connection with the program shall be disbursed. All monies received by legislative appropriation to carry out the purposes of this chapter shall be deposited into the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program Fund.
SECTION 5. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2004.


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Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Jordo02, Sep 2, 2008.
how cool would it be if they do a repaint of the golden lagoon beachcomber?
Watch as Takara does it as a Lucky Draw now.
i could see that for sure.
That's what I was thinking.
Botcon 2010 Attendee figure FTW.
TO THE RADICONS! Personally I'd just like his left hand only to be gold, more show-accurate that way
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New ways to conquer sleep apnea compete for place in bedroom
FDA to more aggressively tackle disruptive drug shortages
Sparse details on Iowa plans that bypass Obama's health law
Oregon's medical marijuana program admits to problems
Supreme Court could return abortion debate to the states
Medicare proposes to pay docs for analyzing texted photos
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Is College Really Your Best Option?
For several years now, the prevailing wisdom has been that if you really want to succeed in this world, you need to have a college degree. This idea is so deeply ingrained that in 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Education, over 18,248,000 students were enrolled in degree seeking programs in the U.S. That's roughly 6% of the population that were actively enrolled in school. How many actually completed their degree programs? Only about 3 million, based on historical averages, and that doesn't take into account recent economic activity that has led to greater drop out rates.What's even worse, according to some studies, one third of those who graduate won't work in their field of study!
Another aspect of the question came to my attention on Wednesday. President Obama is asking Congress to extend the tax break for students that passed as part of the stimulus package in 2009. If you are unfamiliar with this incentive, it provides a $2,500 tax credit per student to offset tuition payments as well as books and supplies that are not normally tax deductible. The Treasury Department estimates that 12.5 million students took advantage of the credit last year, saving $1,736 on their tax bill. That comes to $21.7 BILLION that was trimmed from the national budget. Factor in the default rate on student loans, and the fact is that the federal government is losing a huge amount of money to ensure people can get a college degree.
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And as a student, or the person paying for a student, what is the best choice financially? One way to decide is determine the return on investment (ROI) for college versus other investment options. Luckily, a recent study by PayScale, an online salary database company, did this comparison for you.Their study examined the salary of a college graduate 30 years after graduating compared to that of a high school graduate and then compared that result to average dividend earnings for the S&P 500 for the same time period, which produced an 11% ROI.Their findings? Unless you went to a nationally recognized engineering-oriented private school, say MIT, then you would have earned more investing your tuition money in the stock market for 30 years.
Even if we look at the short term, say the four years after high school. According to the CollegeBoard, the average cost for a public four year college is $7,020 per year. Of course that doesn't include the $1,122 the average student pays for books and supplies. Over the course of your four years in college, assuming you finish in four years which most people will not, you can expect to spend about $32,568 on your education. Let's pretend you had that money saved in advanced. You started your college career with $32,568 and at the end of year 4 you had nothing more than earning potential. If you had invested wisely instead you'd be sitting on $44,541. That's a pretty good chunk of money to have laying around.
Now, I'm not saying that you can't make more money with a college degree. Based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 report, the median earnings for full-time workers, who were at least 25 years old, are: high school diploma, $33,801; associate degree, $42,046; bachelor's degree, $55,656; master's degree, $67,337; and professional degrees, over $100,000. So for those choosing between a bachelor degree or no degree, you could make almost $22,000 more per year over a high school student. But there are other factors at play. Let's say that as a high school graduate you decide to go into hotel management. With a bit of practical experience while in high school, you can start out at about $29,000. According to Payscale.com, a hotel manager with a hospitality degree can expect to make about $29,000. Wait, that can't be right! Actually, a lot of employers really look for the experience. All the book knowledge in the world doesn't make up for showing practical skills.
What about a degree like accounting? To be a CPA, you are required to not just have a college degree, but to have at lease 150 credit hours, 30 credits beyond the bachelor level, in most states. But is it the degree that matters or is it the professional certification. Turns out, it may be the certification. As a bookkeeper, your income potential is the same with or without a degree. So what's the advantage?
Largely, I feel it's psychological. Employers like to see that students have committed to a degree program and finished it. They believe that you'll bring that same dedication to work with you. Another bonus: networking. You can't discount the value of the people you meet while in college, many of whom can be a huge benefit to you in your professional life. And as you move on through your career and take on greater leadership roles, a college degree , and more specifically a graduate degree, is the expectation. But in every case, it's all about the follow through. If you're going to go, it's important to stay with it. Leave halfway through and you've just thrown money and time out the window, money you could have spent having fun. So set your priority and run with it. Good luck.
A hotel manager with a hospitality degree is *much* more upwardly mobile than a high school grad with some hospitality experience. They may be making roughly equivalent salaries early in their careers, but the college grad will see many more opportunities to move about in the company.
Thanks for making a lot of good points about college. It's not for everyone,nor should anyone feel guilty about not going.


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THE Federal Government has been urged to formulate policies to support businesses, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dr. Herbert Ajayi, urged the government to adopt a bail-out mechanism that can reduce the harsh operating environment.
He said: "The present state of power supply has continued to constrain capacity utilisation in industries and also increase cost of doing business.
"The economy will move faster and record a higher percentage in implementation of projects, if security and power challenges are addressed. Many businesses, especially the MSMEs are groaning under the high tariff of electricity, while continuing to spend more on generating power through fuelling of generators."
Ajayi listed some of the challenges facing operators as high cost of infrastructure, insecurity and dumping of sub-standard goods in the country.
He added that lack of adequately equipped enterprise zones, industrial clusters and parks at state and local government levels have also been hindering the private sector's growth.
Ajayi urged ministries and parastatals to take the lead in encouraging local production by patronising locally made goods.
The economy, he said, is heavily import-dependent, both for industrial raw materials and finished products.
NACCIMA has praised the Oyo State government for its transformation of Ibadan into a modern state capital, adding that it would attract foreign investment and facilitate industrial growth.
Speaking when he visited Governor Abiola Ajimobi in his office in Ibadan, Ajayi said:
"Our observation is that this state is moving very fast on the path of transformation. We also noticed that Oyo State, particularly Ibadan, the state capital, is getting cleaner and neater. We also want to congratulate you on the commissioning of Secretariat-Bodija Bridge, which will ease movement of people of the state and improve on their living standard."
He urged the governor to give priority to the Chamber and the Organised Private Sector (OPS).
The partnership, he said, would fast-track the state's industrial development and reduce unemployment.


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Presented by Kulbir Singh Gill, Associate Prof. GNDEC, Ludhiana
Applicability, Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Ground Improvement Presented by Kulbir Singh Gill, Associate Prof. GNDEC, Ludhiana
INTRODUCTION Unfortunately, soils are made by nature and not by man, and the products of nature are always complex(Karl Terzaghi 1936). The advancement in geotechnical engineering has provided many alternatives to deal with the problems encountered during soil investigation for the site selection of a particular project. Since the safety of lives and property are at stake, it is important to consider the geotechnical merits or demerits of various sites before the final decision is taken for that project. Moreover risks and costs needs to be evaluated.
Contd. Due to the lower value of land to population ratio in India, it is utmost important to utilize any type of land available for construction. So keeping in view the above stated problem , different types of ground improvement techniques are adopted to make the weak soils suitable to meet the minimum requirement for any particular project. The various types of ground improvement techniques which are commonly used are:
Contd. Improvement by vibro compaction
Ground improvement using vibro replacement Ground improvement using deep soil mixing Ground improvement using permeation grouting. Improvement by increasing effective stresses. Improvement by admixtures. Geotechnical reuse of waste materials. Weight reduction. In this presentation only the applicability, quality control and quality assurance are covered.
Applicability of the Vibro Compaction
This technique is used to increase the bearing capacity of foundations and to reduce their settlements. Another important application is to mitigate the liquefaction potential in earth prone areas by densification of sand. Vibro compaction can be used to support any type of projects from embankment to chemical plants. Mainly this technique depends on the granular soil to be compacted. So far the deposits down to 65m have been improved by vibro compaction.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
In general quality control programme is divided into categories, namely monitoring of compaction parameters and post compaction testing. The compaction parameters(depth and power consumption) are monitored using computerized systems. Post-compaction testing is performed to ensure that the specifications are met. Dynamic penetrometer tests(DPT),standard penetration tests(SPT) and cone penetration tests(CPT) is most popular post compaction test. At least one week cooling period must be given after the compaction in order to dissipate the excess pore water pressure to initial level before compaction.
Limitations Vibro compaction technique is most effective for sands and gravels with fines less than 15 to 20% as shown in Figure
Applicability of Ground Improvement using Vibro Replacement
: The unique characteristic of the vibro replacement technique is that it is able to treat a vide range of weak soils from loose silty sands, soft marine clays, ultra soft silts and clay from mine tailings, garbage fill to peaty clays. The various types of structures which can be supported soil improved by vibro replacement are simple earth embankments, modern expressway embankments, bridge approaches, high speed railway embankments, marine and offshore structures, seaport/airport facilities, power plant structures, chemical plants, sewerage treatment plants and large storage tanks. The basic aim of vibro replacement is to increase the stability and bearing capacity of weak soil as well as to restrict the settlement. In earthquake prone areas it has also been used to mitigate liquefaction potential.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Vibro Replacement
In vibro replacement method, quality control monitoring consists of monitoring of column construction parameters and post construction testing. During construction, the main parameters of the construction process(depth, vibration energy during penetration and compaction processes and stone consumption) are recorded continuously as a function of time, thus ensuring the production of a continuous well compacted column. The performance of vibro stone columns is assessed using plate load tests which should be carried out by loading a rigid steel plate or cast in situ concrete big enough to span one or more columns and the intervening ground.
Contd. . In contrast to the more familiar load tests in piles, both the column and the tributary area of soil around the column are loaded. In addition, the performance of the treated soil to support the intended structure is evaluated based on the results of instrumentation such as rod settlement gauges, inclinometers, etc. Limitations: Vibro stone columns are not suitable in liquid soils with very low undrained shear strength, because the lateral support may be too small. In general, the technique is applied to structures with high order of settlement tolerance.
Applicability of Deep Soil Mixing
The technology of deep soil mixing can be implemented on wide range of weak and problematic soil types such as loose sands, soft marine clays, ultra soft slimes, weak silty clays and sandy silts. Typical applications include foundation s of embankment fill for roads, highways ,railways and runways; slope stabilization, stabilization of cuts and excavations(Topolinicki,2004 and Raju et.al., 2005). The DSM technology can also be used for vibration reduction applications and to partially reduce water paths for water tight applications.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Deep Mixing Soils.
For both wet and dry deep soil mixing ,quality control during execution is important to ensure uniform improvement of soil and to ascertain that the required amount of binder has been mixed uniformly over the entire depth of treatment . For this purpose, the mixing units are equipped with automated computerized recording devices to measure the real-time operating parameters such as depth of mixing tools, volume or weight of binder used etc. After allowing for sufficient curing period(typically,3 to 4 weeks), the mixed columns can also be tested using single/group column plate load tests, unconfined compressive strength tests on cored/backflow samples, visual examination of exposed columns, etc.
Applicability of Ground Improvement using Permeation Grouting
This type of grouting is very effective in sands gravels, coarser size materials(e.g .boulders and cobbles) and fissured, jointed and fractured rock formations. The technique is well suited for a wide variety of applications, such as foundation retrofitting, dam rehabilitation, subsidence and liquefaction mitigation etc. Applications can be categorized into the following general areas, site improvement, foundation rehabilitation, excavation support, ground water control.(Karol, 1990).
Applicable soil types for Permeation Grouting
Limitations Permeation grouting is not suitable in cohesive soils such as silts and clays. The other types of grouting techniques such as fracturing grouting and jet grouting can be considered to improve such soils.
Applicability of Ground Improvement using Weight Reduction
This technique involves reduction of weight applied to a soft compressible soil by the use of light weight fill material. The over all benefits gained from the light fill materials include reduced settlement, increase in slope stability and reduced lateral earth pressure on retaining structures. A key benefit is material's high resistant to earthquake effects (the low unit weight results in lower seismic inertial forces).
Light Weight Materials used for Ground Improvement
Fill Material Source/Process Dry Unit Weight (Kg/m3) Wood fibres Sawed lumber waste Shredded tyre Mechanical cut tyre chips Calm shells Dredged under water deposits Expanded shale Vitrified shale or clay Fly ash Residue of burned coal Air-cooled slag Blast furnace material Flowable fill Foaming agent in a concrete matrix Geofoam Block moulded expanded polystyrene 12-32
Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Ground Improvement using Weight Reduction:
The key issues with the weight reduction method of ground improvement are to placement of the light weight material and its durability and long-term performance. Well planned laboratory experimentation is needed to optimize the use and performance of light weight materials . Durability can be checked in the laboratory.
Limitations Some of the material are susceptible to various types of problems after their placement in the field, e.g. geofoam can easily catch fire also deterioration can occur gasoline spills or insect borrowing. Continued crushing and knitting of the shells during compaction of the shells under the influence of vehicular traffic may reduce the drainage potential of embankment. Thus resulting in ponding of water at the surface and also it may reduce the frictional angle of the material, thus increasing the lateral pressure on the supporting structures.
Applicability of Ground Improvement using Admixtures.
Use of various admixture such as lime, cement, fly ash and furnace slag are well understood to the geotechnical engineers. But recently several environmental friendly enzymes have come into the market such as Fujibeton, Terrazyme and Renolith etc. These materials are yet to gain popularity in the field of ground improvement. The fujibeton material, developed in Japan, is climatically stable material and suitable for stabilization of all types of soils. Basically, the product is an inorganic polymer that chemically binds with all compounds when blended with OPC in 1 to 3% by weight. The blended mix is called fujibeton mix. The technology can be advantageously used in the construction of low volume roads where aggregates are not available at economical rates but also for all type of soil conditions . Fujibeton improves CBR of the subgade and does not create shrinkage cracks and is there for highly effective for clayey soils. With fujibeton, a high dry density is obtained with minimum compaction, therefore simple and small equipments are sufficient for construction.
Terrazyme Terrazyme is a natural, non-toxic, environmentally safe, bio- enzyme product that improves engineering properties of soil. The function of terrazyme is to minimize absorbed water in the soil for maximum compaction, which decreases the swelling capacity of soil particles and reduces permeability. The application of terrazyme enhances weather resistance and increases load bearing capacity of soils especially in clayey soils. This will provide cost effective both in the initial construction cost and maintenance cost of roads. Terrazyme technology is also advantageous in:considerable improvement in the soil CBR.Minimum loss of gravel due to erosion or abrasion by the traffic preserving original transverse section.
Renolith Renolith is a polymer based chemical, which is environmentally friendly and facilitates the bonding of soil mass. The soil-cement with renolith has a high modulus of elasticity and can disperse the wheel loads very effectively. It is a semi rigid material. This type of construction does not require surfacing for low volume roads, since the base course is stabilized. It is expected to give good performance with longevity and reduces maintenance costs and almost dust free environment
Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Ground Improvement using Admixtures
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An alert reader pointed me at a recent post over at Uncommon Descent by a guy who calls
himself "niwrad", which argues (among other things) that life is
non-computable. In fact, it basically tries to use computability
as the basis of Yet Another Sloppy ID Argument (TM).
As you might expect, it's garbage. But it's garbage that's right
up my alley!
It's not an easy post to summarize, because frankly, it's
pretty incoherent. As you'll see when we starting looking
at the sections, niwrad contradicts himself freely, without seeming
to even notice it, much less realize that it's actually a problem
when your argument is self-contradictory!
To make sense out of it, the easiest thing to do is to put it into the
context of the basic ID arguments. Bill Dembski created a concept called
"specified complexity" or "complex specified information". I'll get to the
definition of that in a moment; but the point of CSI is that according to
IDists, only an intelligent agent can create CSI. If a mechanical process
appears to create CSI, that's because the CSI was actually created by an
intelligent agent, and embedded in the mechanical process. What our new friend
niwrad does is create a variant of that: instead of just saying "nothing but
an intelligent agent can create CSI", he says "CSI is uncomputable, therefore
nothing but an intelligent agent can create it" - that it, he's just injecting
computability into the argument in a totally arbitrary way.


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Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL
Publish date: June 1968
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Introducing to students the vector analysis, this title presents different kinds of equations and natural aid for forming internal pictures of physical and geometrical thoughts. It is good for students of the physical sciences and of physics, mechanics, electromagnetic theory, aerodynamics, and many other fields.
This book introduces students to vector analysis, a concise way of presenting certain kinds of equations and a natural aid for forming mental pictures of physical and geometrical ideas. Students of the physical sciences and of physics, mechanics, electromagnetic theory, aerodynamics and a number of other fields will find this a rewarding and practical treatment of vector analysis. Key points are made memorable with the hundreds of problems with step-by-step solutions, and many review questions with answers.
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Vector algebra
Laws of vector algebra
Unit vectors
Rectangular unit vectors
Components of a vector
Scalar fields
Vector fields
The Dot and Cross Product 16 (19)
Dot or scalar products
Cross or vector products
Triple products Reciprocal sets of vectors
Vector Differentiation 35 (22)
Ordinary derivatives of vectors
Space curves
Continuity and differentiability
Differentiation formulas
Partial derivatives of vectors
Differentials of vectors
Differential geometry
Gradient, Divergence and Curl 57 (25)
The Vector differential operator del
Formulas involving del
Vector Integration 82 (24)
Ordinary integrals of vectors
Line integrals
Surface integrals
Volume integrals
The Divergence Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and 106(29)
Related Integral Theorems
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Stokes' theorem
Green's theorem in the plane
Related integral theorems
Integral operator form for del
Curvilinear Coordinates 135(31)
Transformation of coordinates
Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates
Unit vectors in curvilinear systems
Arc length and volume elements
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Special orthogonal coordinate systems
Cylindrical coordinates
Spherical coordinates
Parabolic cylindrical coordinates
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Prolate spheroidal coordinates
Oblate spheroidal coordinates
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Bipolar coordinates
Tensor Analysis 166(52)
Physical laws, Spaces of N dimensions
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The summation convention
Contravariant and covariant vectors
Contravariant, Covariant and mixed tensors
The Kronecker delta
Tensors of rank greater than two
Scalars or invariants
Tensor fields
Symmetric and skew-symmetric tensors
Fundamental operations with tensors
Matrix algebra
The line element and metric tensor
Conjugate or reciprocal tensors
Associated tensors
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Christoffel's symbols
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Covariant derivatives
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New Book: Anarchism & Socialism: Reformism or Revolution?
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Conference destination managers know location is everything when it comes to attracting guests to conferences.
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Ap*prove"ment (#), n. [Obs.]
I did nothing without your approvement.
2. Eng.Law
a confession of guilt by a prisoner charged with treason or felony, together with an accusation of his accomplish and a giving evidence against them in order to obtain his own pardon. The term is no longer in use; it corresponded to what is now known as turning king's (or queen's) evidence in England, and state's evidence in the United States.
Burrill. Bouvier.
© Webster 1913.
Ap*prove"ment, n. Old Eng.Law
Improvement of common lands, by inclosing and converting them to the uses of husbandry for the advantage of the lord of the manor.
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Sony has just announced two new digital cameras in their Cybershot range, including the Cybershot DSCR1 which clocks in at a massive 10.3 megapixels.
The DSCR1 features a large APC-class image CMOS sensor (21.5 x 14.4mm) which is the first of its kind in a fixed lens camera. Priced at $1799, the DSCR1 is aimed at the higher end of the market, because for around the same mark, you can easily purchase an SLR.
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|This Alpine Strawberry plant is just going through flowers and starting to grow fruit at the same time.
Speaking of which, a single patch of rhubarb in a garden here made a bumper crop this year, producing about 6kg of usable stalk (leaves were composted), which with a handful of cooking apples made enough jars of jam to last a small family a whole year.
|I told you those leaves could get big.
I've only managed to germinate two tree seeds so far:
|The monkey puzzle seed that previously had me concerned with spots of mould was the first one to shoot up, gradually pushing the seed out of the soil over the course of about a week. This photo was taken nearly a month ago, after ~5 weeks in the soil, and since then it's fallen on its side and barely grown a few millimetres.
|This Scots Pine seedling is planted in a re-used Yakult pot, see where I cut the tiny bottle such that the top half would fit in the bottom half, which acts as a drip-tray (it helps to puncture the side above where water will sit, so that air pressure doesn't stop water draining through to the bottom).
Here the rhubarb, asparagus and blueberry that I kept inside are doing very well though, after all growing from seed.
|Divided asparagus and rhubarb growing strongly.
|The only highbush blueberry that I germinated from what I sowed, growing in its own pot. At least I hope it is; the stem should become a bit woodier if it really is blueberry.
|The 'fiddleneck' green manure that I sprinkled in many places seems to be the most successful plant here though, so I guess the soil quality is quite poor, and hopefully this will improve things. Here you can see one in flower.
Meanwhile, I've only just set up my reprap again, after having trouble going through ridiculous numbers of boxes trying to find the right bolts to put a desk back together to support it on. Hopefully now I'll be able to get back to sending reprap parts to other makers, prototyping my rotary hydroponics rig, and working on a safe small wind-turbine over the next few months.
|After travelling a few hundred miles, getting everything connected back up, adjusting the Z-axis height and prodding the bad connections on the extruder hot-end to get it to heat up, it quickly knocked out an upgrade part I designed for the x-carriage, with just one false start on the bottom layer. I'll have to replace that hot-end with something better soon.
It was good to get back to chatting with reprap developers on the freenode IRC though, and something very interesting turned up today. A new user going by the name Doxin came on asking about calibration and PLA-use, and then asked a question that was a bit outside the current box, whether printer paper could be used as a 3D-printing surface instead of tape or glass. I know masking tape has been used a lot for PLA prints, so figured it might work and encouraged them to try (though suggesting a fire extinguisher be handy :). The results were very pleasing to see.
|While the plastic stuck so well it tore up some paper, this was apparently very easy to scrub off with a fingernail and damp cloth.
In more salvage efforts, I got this heavy-duty motor from an old and busted washing machine:
|Such a high-powered motor, if I can build a controller for it, could be very useful for a DIY industrial machine such as a lathe. There are no stickers making it obvious, but I think this thing might run off high-voltage AC from the mains.
|It appears to be an induction motor though, so wouldn't be any use for generating electricity. There are strange wires around the back end here and a chunky connector with 7 flat pins just off the bottom of this photo.
|There's also some odd wire-pulled lever next to the shaft that looks like it might be a brake, but I haven't figured it out yet, and might just get rid of it.


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Jack & Jack Share Wild Fan Stories With 'Prune' Mag
Jack & Jack are twinning for the November issue of Prune magazine.
The duo – Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky – talked about crazy fan stories, their music, tour, and fashion.
"A girl ran on to the bus one time, but our security threw her off," Jack G shared about one fan on tour.
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Using latest versions on Mac and iOS.Created a document with an image in Mac. When sync'ed to iOS on iPad, image is not there, only the tag [IMG]; image is not shown on preview nor exported.
A document with image, created in iOS, is sync'ed OK to Mac.
I know the image sync not perfect. I have some design issue on this, for performance sake, sync document and image are separated downloading. However, this design causes some problems.
In ideal mode, if user create document in Mac(or iOS), then in another device, if user don't touch that document and can wait for a while, that image can be downloaded successfully. However, in most case, after document text synced (image is still downloading), user may typing something. That cause this problem: TextNut will stop to download that image because it treats that images is only in old version(the new version is just created because of the user typing in new device)
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