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The Danish Texels - what happened to them?
By Dr Clive Dalton
Texels were in great demand by other sheep countries around the world in the 1970s -1980s once the news got out about their meat qualities, and it seems that the Danish Texels had a top reputation.
Dr Leyden Baker (pictured right) who had the responsibility to source the Finn, Texel and Oxford Down breeds in Denmark and Finland for the NZ MAF second importation (via embryos and semen), tells what happened when the NZ team were finished with the sheep.
Sheep when ET programme finished
When the NZ team were finished doing ET on the sheep they purchased to harvest embryos, they couldn't bring them to New Zealand, so they offered to return each ewe to their former owners, free of charge and in mint condition except for a scar on their bellies.
As far as Leyden knew, the owners were not overly concerned about what had gone on inside the sheep, or the indignity of having been operated on. No owner made any comment to either Leyden or Dr Robin Tervit who did the Embryo Transfer work.
As far as Leyden knew, the owners were not overly concerned about what had gone on inside the sheep, or the indignity of having been operated on. No owner made any comment to either Leyden or Dr Robin Tervit who did the Embryo Transfer work.
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Neither Leyden Baker nor Robin Tervit who had both worked closely with the breeders had heard of any dissatisfaction from owners of the sheep over this issue, so it makes you wonder how the complaint got back to Wellington and the CVO.
American interest in Texels
Leyden had a good contact with his friend Dr Gordon Dickerson from Clay Centre Nebraska who he had worked with, and who had done a sabbatical at Ruakura Genetics. Dickerson was one of the world's pioneer geneticists who somehow had got wind of what Leyden had been doing, and that there could be a few spare Texels around that Leyden had already sorted out.
Dickerson came up with some nice US greenbacks and the deal was done to buy the Texels from the Danes. Leyden thought this was a great idea, as he knew the Clay Center folk had been watching what the Texel was doing in Canada and wanted a piece of the action.
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So Leyden Baker says he can now claim the unrecognised honour of being the first person to introduce Texel sheep to both the USA and New Zealand!
Animal Enterprises looking for sheep
The other point worth noting was the way that Animal Enterprises were able to benefit from Leyden's leg-work in locating flocks in Denmark and Finland, and building on the good NZ public relations to buy sheep from 70% of the same flocks that MAFTech did for their importation. That was a very smart move but all above board!


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I'm sure several BPM firms could comment on this article by Jacob Ukelson, as so many of them have been acquired over the last few years! Jacob gives "10" rules for doing this successfully, and they're all good. In particular:
Rule 5 – Pretend you are a doctor and have taken the Hippocratic oath – first do no harm. Don't change anything until you have learned the landscape of the new company. I know successful US executives have a penchant for action – but this is a case where early action can be disastrous. Understand that it will probably take a year until the company is more or less integrated. Maybe I should have put this rule first.
Companies that are acquisitive tend to have a very well-oiled acquisition process. But companies that don't do a lot of acquisitions likely put together a team on the spot to go make it happen. I observed the Lombardi acquisition from the outside, but even so it was obvious that IBM has done a few acquisitions before – the terminology, the process, the time taken, were all indicative of years of practice. When a company has jargon like "Bluewashing" you know they've integrated a few companies. In the particular case of Lombardi, you have to give IBM credit for giving expression and voice to the "Lombardi" DNA they acquired, and not just stamping it out with IBM-ness.

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Probably the best thing about working here is the philosophy we have at Southern Oregon University. What we do here is entirely about our students. At SOU we specialize in working with undergraduate students, and doing so in a very personal and individual way.
We know our students. We work with them on a daily basis. Our majors have a place directly across the hall from the faculty offices (The legendary "Orange Room" – so called because of the '60's burnt orange color scheme); they walk across the hall to talk with us….and we walk across the hall to talk with them. Our department has a long history (and takes great pride in it…) of personal attention to our students – who they are, where they come from, and what they wish to accomplish. This attention extends beyond our majors. Many SOU students come through our general education program and leave as friends of ours. Years after students have taken classes in our general education program we receive cards, letters and phone calls from them. They've moved well beyond their student years, but will always remain friends. We're recognized annually as one of the best departments on campus for assisting students with disabilities. As department chair, I'm very proud of my colleague's commitment to our students, and pleased that SOU is committed to our efforts.
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I've done quite a number of different things over a nearly 30-year career as a geologist: petroleum geologist, geophysicist, engineering geologist, environmental hydrologist, environmental geochemist, as well as 20+ years working with young people as a university professor. I like to think that all those experiences have added value to what I'm able to offer my students….
My research interests here in southern Oregon center on the physical and chemical hydrology of surface waters (lakes and rivers) and groundwater. Put in other words, I work with water quality, so that people know how good (or poor) water is for various types of uses that interest us. I also work with water abundance (yes, water abundance is actually an issue in Oregon…). Further, I work with the concept of stream "health" as it applies to the flora and fauna that use the stream and stream area. This means that I (and my students) work with people from Biology, Chemistry, and Geography (computer mapping) as well.
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Bob Jones of the Medford Water Commission (and an SOU graduate in geology) with students at our field site on the South Fork Little Butte Stream, Jackson County, Oregon.
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In addition to work in hydrology, I've also an interest in the glacial geology of the high Cascades of southern Oregon and northern California (due in part, I suppose, to a lifelong interest in mountaineering and climbing some of the big peaks). A student interested in glacial geology would certainly find me willing to work with her/him. But heck, I'm interested in all kinds of things that have to do with earth science – and even more broadly, natural science. I have worked and will continue to work with students on a wide range of topics.
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Tonight your Radio Equalizer is in the odd position of both reporting on an incident involving WRKO / Boston host John DePetro and filling in for him during his two- day suspension.
With that in mind, why don't we leave the rest of it up to the Boston Herald's Jessica Heslam:
Shock jock wannabe John DePetro has been yanked off the air for two days and ordered to apologize for calling embattled Big Dig chief Matt Amorello a "fag" yesterday on his morning radio show.
"This corporation has zero tolerance for racial intolerance. Mr. DePetro has 72 hours to think about it," said Jason Wolfe, vice president of programming at WRKO (680) and WEEI-AM (850).
DePetro referred to Amorello - who is married to a woman - as "Fag Matt."
"And I don't mean gay fag, I just mean the way when you're a sophomore, juvenile, in grammar school and somebody would say you're like a sissy boy fag," DePetro said on-air. "I don't mean gay fag. I mean like sissy boy. He's a little sissy boy. Wife wears the pants."
Amorello, who has faced calls for his resignation since last week's deadly Big Dig tunnel collapse, declined to comment on DePetro's remarks.
But the radio host's comments incensed gay advocates. "It's extremely offensive. It's childish. It's incendiary," said Emily Pitt, ofFenway Community Health.
"As far as I know, Matt Amorello is not a gay man, but even if he were, it's just ridiculous," said Pitt, who didn't hear DePetro's show but received e-mails about it.
"It's pathetic," added Massachusetts Sen. Jarrett T. Barrios (D-Cambridge), who is openly gay.
Wolfe was program director at WEEI in 2003 when co-hosts John Dennis and Gerry Callahan were suspended for two weeks for comparing an escaped gorilla to an inner-city Metco student.
DePetro, who is suspended and off the air today and tomorrow, did not return a call. It's unclear whether he will be docked two days' pay.
With a story by Mark Shanahan, the Boston Globe has also now weighed in:
WRKO host suspended for calling Turnpike chief a derogatory slur
WRKO suspended talk-show host John DePetro today for using a slur for "homosexual" in reference to Turnpike Authority chairman Matthew J. Amorello.
The morning host, who calls himself "The Independent Man," was suspended for two days after using the epithet on the air during a discussion of Amorello's conduct following the ceiling collapse of the I-90 connector. DePetro called Amorello "[expletive] Matt," adding, "I don't mean gay [expletive]. I mean like he's a sissy boy. He's a little sissy boy."
Neither DePetro nor Amorello returned calls late today, but WRKO program director Jason Wolfe said the station has "zero tolerance for racial intolerance... Mr. DePetro has 72 hours to think about this." Wolfe said he purposely chose the word "racial" because "people will lump everything in together."
The conservative talk-show host, who's been on the air at WRKO for three years, made the comment while talking about Amorello's decision to bring his wife, Charlotte, and spokeswoman, Mariellen Burns, to the funeral of Milena Del Valle, the woman who was killed when the ceiling panel collapsed. DePetro said his WRKO colleague Howie Carr calls Amorello "fat Matt" and then said it should "[expletive] Matt."
UPDATE: DePetro returned to WRKO today (Friday) and your Radio Equalizer now resumes regular posting.
FRIDAY: The Herald's update by Jessica Heslam has just been posted. Here's an excerpt:
"On Tuesday, the language that I used was offensive. It was stupid, there was no excuse for it and I apologize," DePetro said. "There were many, many members of the local and national community who were offended by that language."
"I apologize to those people. I apoligoze to the management and listeners - you - of WRKO," he said. "That is not the type of language that should be used on any show and certainly will not be used on my show ever again."
"We discuss topics very passionately on this show, but we should never allow, and I should never allow, offensive language to enter into our discussion no matter how intense that it gets," DePetro said.
DePetro was pulled off the air because of his comments Wednesday and yesterday and ordered to apologize.
At least one caller today tried to bring up the incident, telling DePetro he was the "second best" at WRKO-AM (680) and "what they did to you was disgusting."
DePetro said he appreciated the support but was moving on.
The morning talk jock has not returned calls for comment.
On Tuesday, DePetro called Amorello - who has faced calls for his resignation in the wake of the July 10 deadly tunnel collapse - "Fag Matt."
"And I don't mean gay fag, I just mean the way when you're a sophomore, juvenile, in grammar school and somebody would say you're like a sissy boy fag," DePetro said on the air.
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If you order an EU Model or Convert then you may find that Samsung Pay is unavailable, even if it is supported in your country.
This is because Samsung restricts the use of Samsung Pay so that it only works with banks registered in the same country as the phone's origin. The origin country is recorded in the phone's firmware and cannot be adjusted by end users. At this time we are unable to advertise the exact origin country of EU Models prior to sale.
If you require the use of Samsung Pay in the UK, we would recommend avoiding an EU Model or Convert, although if Google Pay is available and acceptable to you, this will be available to download and unaffected.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 will be manufactured with 64 or 128 GB of internal storage. This can be expanded with micro SD cards up to 256 GB.
Several colour options will be available including Midnight Black, Orchid Grey, Silver, Gold and Blue.
Please note several variations of the Galaxy S8 will be launched around the world. The options listed for sale at Clove are those available to us from the official UK supply chain.
Every year manufacturers try to wow us with a new flagship release. In recent years though it has become increasingly difficult to be impressed, as many of the advancements in recent devices are not the big jumps in technology they once were.
Samsung has chosen to make an obvious statement with the new Galaxy S8 range. The screen is the most important of the phone. It is the window through which we view and interact with the modern world.
The last few generations have given us truly curved edges and new ways to interact. With the S8, Samsung take this to the logical extreme available in modern technology: the Infinity Display
The Samsung Galaxy S8's screen measures a huge 5.8 inches. If you think that might be too big, just wait until you physically see the phone.
With their 3D glass and Edge technology, Samsung has become incredibly adept at fitting a big screen in a body that belies its size. Research and Development have gone into further miniaturising common internal components, so the screen can be stretched right to the edge.
This new screen has a unique 18.5: 9 screen ratio, making it taller than before. Plus with practically zero edge bezel and only minimal edges to the top and bottom, almost the entire front surface of the phone is the screen.
That screen ratio will allow for traditional 16:9 widescreen content from YouTube, Netflix and other services to play without issue. It also means many movies and other features shot in more cinematic widescreen will fit better, with less black borders.
Samsung's much praised Super AMOLED+ technology delivers incredible contrast ratios and rich colours, as well as improving battery life and allowing for smart notifications through 'always-on' technology.
The QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2960 is the first of its kind. This is also the first smartphone to be given an HDR certification from the UHD alliance. With this, streaming services such as Amazon & Netflix will be able to provide tailored 4K content that displays natively.
Integrated into the bottom section of the phone is an invisible Virtual Home Button. A pressure sensitive area of the screen, localised vibrations provide feedback so you can have extra actions beyond simply returning to the home screen.
There are now many virtual assistants in the mobile world. Some are part of a phone manufacturer's ecosystem, others, such as Amazon Echo and Google Assistant look to be platforms on which to either sell you products or collect data to sell.
Bixby is different. Rather than simply answering questions or providing you with product lists, Bixby is designed to be a true assistant.
Bixby will help you use your phone, as well as making helpful, context-sensitive suggestions that depend on what you may be doing with your Galaxy S8 at the time.
Always available but never intrusive, you can launch Bixby at any time with the dedicated button on the side of the phone.
Many core applications will be Bixby compatible at launch such as messaging, phone, contacts, email, maps and camera. With Bixby active, you can seamlessly work between these apps without having to use the phone interface.
For instance, should you be setting up a route in Maps, Bixby will let you immediately share this with contacts through a voice command, rather than needing to manually share and select individuals.
The new assistant will also work as a situationally aware Augmented Reality agent. With the camera open and Bixby active, you can gain extra information about landmarks or local points of interest. Perhaps the area's history will show on screen or opening times and menus will be offered.
You could even translate a foreign road sign into your native language then ask for maps to route you there, all by pointing the camera and asking!
Locations can be saved and alerts created for specific events. For instance, if you find a long article on your lunch break that you would like to read later, you can activate Bixby and ask it to remind you about it an hour after you get home.
3rd party integration is also available and expanding. One example is Google Play Music; you can set reminders for new tracks or albums from artists.
Bixby also has its own home page as a dedicated system app. This provides an overview of all the events, locations, alerts and reminders you have set, all presented in a simple card interface and intelligently grouped to make searching easier.
As smartphones and tablets have become more powerful, many manufacturers have sought to bridge the gap between mobile and desktop computing.
DeX (Desktop eXperience) is Samsung's foray into this world. With the Samsung DeX dock (sold separately), you can drop the Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus in and immediately be presented with a desktop environment on any monitor.
Wired or wireless keyboards and mice can be connected to the DeX dock. Commonly used keyboard shortcuts (such as copy and paste) have been integrated into DeX to mimic a traditional desktop space as much as possible.
Within the DeX environment, you have access to all of the core apps on the Galaxy S8, which have been optimised and can be launched in resizable windows to emulate a true workstation.
Integration between apps is important, so common desktop features such as dragging and dropping files through the system are available. This even extends to apps; you can simply drop a file into an email to add it as an attachment.
Samsung has worked closely with Microsoft and Adobe to ensure there is compatibility for commonly used file formats. This allows you to properly edit Word, Excel and Powerpoint files, as well as PDFs.
DeX also supports facial recognition. With the phone docked, simply look at it to unlock the system and have the DeX display show up on the monitor.
Samsung Knox has been fully integrated with the DeX environment so the systems can be seamlessly integrated within current business set-ups that utilise Samsung Galaxy products with Knox.
Fingerprint sensors have become increasingly common, with every major smartphone release.
Previously located on the physical home button, Samsung's move to an integrated touch button on the screen has forced the fingerprint sensor to move. It can now be located on the back of the phone next to the camera lens.
If you want to try other unlock and security methods, then Samsung definitely has you covered.
Last year's Iris scanner returns for a front-facing unlock option. If you happen to be too far from the screen, then there is also an improved face-unlock engine. Much improved upon Android's own face-recognition, Samsung's system has a much higher positive detection rate.
There is a tier of security in place, so face-unlock will only work for home screen access. Online payments and any other features that require user authentication will still require fingerprint, iris or the user's back up PIN/password.
Several popular websites and services have signed up to Samsung Pass. With this system, you can use the verified biometrics stored on your phone to access these services, omitting the need to use your traditional email/password combination.
Expanded for the Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus, Samsung Health can now connect directly to doctors. Available healthcare professionals can be reached via a video call to assist with a diagnosis and potentially even offer prescriptions without you needing to leave home. This system will be region (and health insurance provider) dependent.
Available healthcare professionals can be reached via a video call to provide advice, diagnosis and potentially even offer prescriptions without you needing to leave home. This system will be region (and health insurance provider) dependent.
Samsung has made a bold move with the Galaxy S8 by keeping the same camera module and lens installed as the last generation. This includes Optical Image Stabilisation and the f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.5" sensor size and 1.4µm pixels as before.
Now, this is no bad thing; the S7 range camera was (and still is!) widely considered to be one of the best available.
So what's changed? Well rather than spend time on the hardware, Samsung have put all of their imaging resources this year into improving the software available to the S8.
As any photography aficionado will tell you, image processing is just as important as the lens and sensor itself.
The camera now has the ability to take multiple shots at the same time, interlacing them to create the sharpest result. This is similar but distinct to HDR+ technology.
The front facing camera has received an improvement. This is now up to 8 megapixels with the same f/1.7 aperture as the rear and includes face-tracking autofocus with HDR.
The Samsung Galaxy S has an integrated 3,000 mAh battery which has undergone the most stringent safety tests Samsung have ever performed.
Quick charging technology is available through the USB Type-C port. Samsung has also ensured wireless charging is available with either Qi or PMA technology.
Thanks to Samsung's partnership with AKG & Harman Kardon, a pair of premium AKG (Harman) headphones worth up to £100 will be included in every box. Oh, and the S8 range still has a 3.5mm audio connector!
The Samsung Gear VR (sold separately) is still one of the best ways to experience an entry level VR experience. A new model has been released that features a battery-powered handled controller. This can be used to help navigate through VR experiences including games and virtual tours.
The Gear 360 has also been redesigned. Following the success of the original version, the new model has an integrated handle for better portability and stability on the move. It is capable of shooting in 4K and live-streaming in 2K. This has support out of the box for YouTube, Facebook or Samsung VR streams and is compatible with iPhone.
*Since September 2013, Samsung has implemented a 'region lock' on all new stock. Clove Technology only has access to models designed for the "European" region, which covers both UK and mainland Europe. The compatible countries are listed below**.
For correct operation, this handset should be activated inside one of these countries with a SIM card issued for use there. The device will then be able to accept SIM cards from outside of these countries.
Activation requires turning the device on for the first time & completing set-up with the SIM installed, then completing at least 5 minutes of voice call(s) with this SIM.
Without activation you may still use the device outside of these countries when 'roaming' - using a SIM card from the listed countries.
If this activation procedure is not followed then the device will lock when first attempted to be used with a SIM card from outside of these regions. Local Samsung support may provide a code to unlock such handsets.
**All member states of the E.E.A and the following additional territories: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M), Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.
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Do you ship internationally?
Yes - If you are located outside of the UK you may want to take a look at our list of FAQs for international customers on the following link: http://www.clove.co.uk/international-customers.aspx
Is this phone SIM FREE and Unlocked?
Yes, this phone is unlocked and can be used with networks around the world.
Do check the specifications to ensure compatibility in your region with your network provider. No SIM card or contract applies to this phone.
Is this phone brand new?
Yes. Unless the description of the product suggests otherwise (I.e. EX-DEMO) then this product is brand new and has not been used before.
Is there any network/operator branding?
No - There is only the manufacturer's branding.
Does the phone have a Micro SD / memory card slot?
Yes. This phone supports Micro SDXC cards with up to 256GB of storage.
What SIM card does this phone use?
This phone uses a NANO SIM card
Is this handset LTE compatible?
Yes. This phone is compatible on international LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700).
Please check with your local operator for LTE network provisions in your area.
Does this phone have a removable battery?
No. The battery is sealed and not user-replaceable.
Does this phone have a virtual assistant?
Yes. The Bixby assistant is available and can be activated with a button on the side of the phone
Is this phone water resistant?
Yes, the handset is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance
What charger does this phone use?
This phone uses a USB Type-C connector. Fast charging is supported.
Does this phone have wireless charging?
Yes. It is compatible with both Qi and PMA wireless charging units.
Can I use Android Pay?
Yes. The phone has NFC to initiate contactless payments. Samsung Pay can also be used.
Does this phone have a fingerprint sensor?
Yes. There is a fingerprint sensor on the rear pf the phone.
Additionally there is Iris (eye-print) unlocking and face detection.


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Destination Dive: Date Set for Sinking of Decommissioned Mexican Patrol Boat, Creation of Artificial Reef and Underwater Park Near Puerto Nuevo
On November 21, 2015, a few carefully calibrated charges will send the decommissioned Mexican Navy patrol boat Uribe to her final resting place: in 90' of water in Bahía El Descanso, two miles off the coast of the famed lobster village of Puerto Nuevo.
The sinking will be the culmination of years of hard work – bringing the 220' ship over from Manzanillo, cleaning and preparing her, and determining her ideal underwater location were all expensive and time consuming propositions – but also the beginning of a far more ambitious project, which is the formation of the 100-acre Rosarito Underwater Park (or Parque Submarino Rosarito).
In addition to a "ship graveyard" and artificial reef formed by the Uribe and three other vessels, the underwater park will also feature shallower sections showcasing, respectively, pyramids and statues that evoke Mexico's Pre-Hispanic past, and a Titanic tribute with chimneys, propellers and other pieces of wreckage. There will also be an onshore museum.
Although it will take at least two more years for the artificial reef to develop into a flourishing marine habitat, it is expected that the park will eventually become a Pacific Coast dive mecca and major tourist draw. And since late summer and early autumn are the best times to dive – warmer waters translate to increased visibility – the park should provide a much needed boost during the region´s slow, off-peak travel season. Forecasts estimate as many as 100,000 people a year will visit the park, many form nearby Southern California.
The Uribe, or ARM (Armada de la República Mexicana) P121, was launched in 1982, and was the first of six Spanish built Uribe Class patrol vessels. These were the first ships in the Mexican Navy to operate onboard helicopters. P121 was named for Virgilio Uribe, a young Naval Cadet who died fighting U.S. Marines during the Battle of Veracruz in 1914. The ARM Uribe was retired following a crippling fire in 2011.
For more information, or to help contribute to the project, visit www.rosaritounderwaterpark.com.
The Uribe may well be the centerpiece of the most ambitious artificial reef ever created off the Baja California peninsula, but it will not be the first. That honor belongs to the Fang Ming, which along with another vessel confiscated for transporting illegal Chinese immigrants, was sunk near Isla Espíritu Santo – just north of La Paz – in November 1999. The Fang Ming lies approximately 70' beneath the Sea of Cortez, and is now a thriving habitat for fish, mollusks, sea turtles, and other marine life.
And Cabo San Lucas has recently begun offering dive trips to its own artificial reef, thanks to Hurricane Odile. The category 4 storm devastated the Los Cabos area when it made landfall on September 14, 2014, but it did have at least one positive long-term effect: partially uncovering the forward half of the SS Harry Lundeberg, a cargo ship that went down in 1954 while transporting gypsum plaster from San Marcos Island near Santa Rosalía. That the ship sunk so close to Land's End is rather curious, and local legend has it that the first mate knowingly steered her to her doom after suffering massive gambling losses. Whatever the cause, the shipwreck is now the site of a burgeoning artificial reef, and the southernmost city's most exciting new dive destination.
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Malvern Autumn Show Highlights 2017
Malvern Autumn Show returns for a weekend of home-grown family fun on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September 2018. You can browse top exhibits in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality plants from these award-winning nurseries.
The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship promises to return bigger and better than ever before with a broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with an array of eclectic finds.
Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the family and throws open its gates to welcome toddlers to teenagers and big kids too.


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RAWtools Presents: Welding and Blacksmith Workshop
Shane Claiborne, Heeding God's Call, Kingdom Builders & Mennonite Central Committee
Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
Interested in learning how to weld or blacksmith? Join us from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM for a welding and blacksmithing workshop. Admission is free and lunch is included.
Stick around until 5:00 PM for entertainment and a live weapon conversion (and register here: isaiahforum.eventbrite.com).
For more information about RAWtools, check out their website at www.rawtools.org.
If you have any questions, email Christine at firstname.lastname@example.com.
"They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore." [Is 2:4]
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Keith Perhac's here to tell you how you can learn the exact value of your lead sources. He's here to help you avoid the biggest mistakes in online marketing! With this episode, you'll learn more about Keith's story and how he's garnered success from his company Segmetrics.
What you'll learn:
- How to overcome the CHALLENGES of online marketing
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William Berger was born on June 20, 1928 in Innsbruck, Austria as Wilhelm Thomas Berger. He was an actor, known for Face to Face (1967), Keoma (1976) and Hercules (1983). He was married to Carol Lobravico, Hanja Kochansky and Dörte Völz-Mammarella. He died on October 2, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »
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Laura Ling's story "China's Wild West" has raised controversy on the issue regarding ethnicity and territories. In this report, Ling traveled to the Gobi Desert.
Ling did a good job in reporting conflicts and giving voices to those uncovered, especially considering the difficulties she had to deal with because of government censorship. However, I would like to see more objective coverage in this story. It would be a better piece of journalism if Ling reported the facts and let the viewers make their own decision instead of interpreting for them.
In this report, Ling used "it seems" frequently after her description of this area. For example, the reporting crew encountered an unexpected emergent security inspection before its plane took off. All the passengers were ordered to get off the plane and get additional security screening in another van. Here's how Ling told the story:
"They were Chinese guys; they were not Uighurs. So we don't know what they were wanted for, but it seems likely that they were involved in any Uighurs separatist activities."
She didn't give any evidence on what made her relate the security screening to the government's suspicion of Uighurs. Then Ling went on by saying, "So it seems that whatever happens, the Chinese government seems to react as if they under the threat of terrorism."
In the third piece, which was about China's development and what it means to the Uighurs, Ling showed the viewers the prosperity of the Capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi. She interviewed a Uighur girl named Xia Xia. Ling asked if Xia thinks Uighurs in Xinjiang should be independent. Xia answered, "Why would we like that since our lives are good." After Xia gave a tour about the modern city in Xinjiang, Ling's comment is "most Uighurs in Urumqi don't live like Xia Xia." I disagree with Ling's comments. Then she switched the scene to the countryside. As a viewer, I'm confused by the way she led the story. I don't think it's appropriate for Ling, who is a reporter, to lead the viewers' thoughts.
The relevant principles at stake in Ling's story are about independent monitoring of power and a forum for public criticism. "China's Wild West" reveals the gray area to the public and monitors what the government is doing. However, in terms of providing a forum for public criticism, the story didn't maintain an objective position. Instead, it's more like Ling is telling the story because she thought the Uighurs should be independent, and Ling is passing her opinion to the viewers.
As to journalists' loyalty, Ling's loyalty is neither to the government side nor to the Uighers, but to the public. The Xinjiang area was uncovered because of the censorship, and Ling reported the story to the public. That was the most valuable thing of this story. Unfortunately, Ling jumped ahead and made the judgment for her viewers. Just like the Reuters Handbook for Journalists says: "Take no side, tell all sides."
Because of the censorship from the Chinese government, Ling could not get any authority sources or any sources from the government's side. In this way, "China's Wild West" provides a lot of valuable materials for the viewers to make sense of what's going on in this area. However, it doesn't mean that Ling had to make a judgment on this issue herself. Many times, what the reporters are covering are dilemmas; they are controversial in nature. It is so difficult to judge which side is right and which is wrong; there might be no answers to those dilemmas at all. It's not necessary to give a clear answer to each story. Journalists' job is to give a fair and objective report to those issues, give voices to those who are forgotten by society and discover the unknown land. Ling's interpretations to the report are unnecessary and actually added to biases and the reporter's personal opinion. It has jeopardized what could be excellent journalism. If I were Ling, I would not make assumption for the viewers. Instead, I would explain how we were blocked by the sources and how censorship functions.


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Cryptococcus neoformans is a pathogenic fungus that is estimated to kill over 500,000 people per year, mostly as a result of HIV co-infection. Protein arginine methylation is a post-translational modification that can alter the function of proteins and increase the functional proteome. Our preliminary data suggests that the protein arginine methyltransferase 5, Rmt5, is important for maintenance of morphology during infection, and impacts the production of phagocytosis resistant titan cells. In addition, a cell integrity signaling is defective in an rmt5 deletion mutant. The student will utilize biochemical and cell biological techniques to investigate the role of Rmt5 in regulation of cell integrity signaling and titan cell production in C. neoformans.
Disciplines: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Student Skill-Set Needed: Ability to work independently, Understanding of molarity and basic chemistry, Willingness to follow laboratory guidance and safety regulations, Ability to focus with attention to detail
Compensation: Academic Credit, Volunteer, Work Study, Academic Credit, Volunteer, Work Study, MIC 301, General Chemist
Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
Website: http://medicine.buffalo.edu/content/medicine/faculty/profile.html?ubit=jcp25
For further information on this opportunity, or to apply, contact:
Faculty Member: John Panepinto
Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Microbiology And Immunology
Office: 117 BRB, South Campus
Phone: 716-829-2090
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union peacekeepers took charge of security at Central African Republic's main airport on Wednesday, easing the burden on French and African troops who are struggling to contain months of sectarian slaughter in the country.
Thousands have taken refuge in a sprawling settlement of cardboard shacks and tarpaulins beside the airport in the capital Bangui to escape the violence that has raised fears of further turmoil in a fragile region.
Many others, including almost all of the city's Muslim population, have fled, U.N. and aid officials have said.
French troops formally handed over to the EU peacekeepers, who are also commanded by a French officer, Major-General Philippe Ponties, at the airport, the bloc said in a statement.
The European Union launched its peacekeeping force in the former French colony at the beginning of April after weeks of delays caused by shortages of soldiers and equipment.
Only about 150 EU troops have arrived so far. But the strength of the force is expected to continue building until it reaches its target of 800-1,000 soldiers in June, the EU said.
The peacekeepers will also eventually move out to secure areas beyond the airport. Countries including France, Georgia, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Portugal and Spain have pledged soldiers or logistical help.
Around 2,000 French troops and 5,000 African peacekeepers have so far failed to stop the conflict that erupted after mostly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power a year ago in the majority Christian state.
Seleka's time in power was marked by killings and other rights abuses, prompting the creation of the mainly Christian "anti-balaka" self-defense militias who have also been accused of atrocities.
Seleka leaders stepped down in January under international pressure but the peacekeepers and a weak interim government have failed to stamp their authority on the impoverished and landlocked country, which has been riven by political instability and conflict since independence from France in 1960.
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by Lang Whitaker | @langwhitaker
A couple of quick thoughts about Game 7…
• Pau Gasol came out smoking — not literally — and had 5 rebounds (4 offensive) in the first three minutes of the game, and I thought that really set the tone for L.A. The Lakers had a huge rebounding advantage early and ended up with a 53-40 edge on the boards, and they just felt like the more energized team all night. So the team that had more rebounds won each of the seven games in the series. And while Kobe finished with 15 boards, Pau finished Game 7 with 19 boards and 18 rebounds, and he officially exorcised that 11 point/5 turnover performance from Game 6 in 2008. There has always been talk about Gasol being "soft," and even Kobe felt the need, unprompted, to say that Pau isn't soft on the NBA TV postgame coverage. But who cares? If a guy can give me 19 and 18, call him whatever you want. I'll take him on my team any day.
• I saw a lot of people say that if the Celtics had to lose one of their starters, Perkins was possibly their most expendable. But from the time Perk went down in Game 6 through the end of the series, the Lakers outscored Boston 154-134 and outrebounded Boston 98-76. That's not all Perkins' presence, but it played a huge part.
• After interjecting themselves throughout the series, the refs finally were more or less a non-factor. They called a total of 46 fouls, which tied for second-fewest in these Finals (with Game 4). (The fewest in these Finals was 38 in the Game 6 blowout.) The refs let both teams play early, let the game get a little physical, clamped down when Pierce and Ron Ron got tangled up, and then called obvious shooting fouls down the stretch. Actually, they called it like a regular season game. It is always said that the best refs are the ones you don't talk about after the game. Last night, this held true.
• What was awesome was that as bad as Kobe looked offensively for long portions of the game — turning the ball over, forcing shots over double-teams, over-dribbling and giving Boston time to catch up defensively; Kobe finished with just two more field goals than turnovers — in the fourth quarter he simply made plays. After beginning the quarter with a turnover and a foul, Kobe drew those three free throws when Ray Allen played him too close, he drilled that fade-away with about 5 minutes to go, he drove the ball hard into Rasheed to foul him out and go to the line, and he grabbed four straight rebounds just under six minutes.
• Doc Rivers did a heckuva job all season managing the Celtics, keeping them healthy and making the most of a bench that included a couple of guys (Nate Robinson, Shelden Williams) who couldn't even get playing time on bad teams. And he also has managed to get all his best players to buy into whatever it was he was selling. But why didn't Boston make more of an effort, particularly in the fourth quarter, to get Paul Pierce going. He went 1-5 in the fourth quarter and finished 5-15 for the game, so Pierce — like everyone else on the floor, actually — wasn't his best. But it seemed like Boston was spending a lot of time running an ice-cold Ray Allen off screens instead of posting Pierce on the free throw line extended where he goes to work a lot.
• Kobe is now tied with Magic Johnson with 5 NBA titles. He's 31 years old, the same age Magic was when he retired the first time. He's obsessed with winning, and he's probably got at least 3-4 more years playing at the level he's playing at now. And Kobe, Gasol, Bynum, Artest and Odom are all signed at least through 2013. So it's not unrealistic to think Kobe will get at least one more ring, and maybe two or three more. If he's not already considered the Greatest Laker of All-Time by the majority of hoops fans, he will be in a year or so.
• Ron Artest was simply bad ass. He played 46 minutes, scored 20 points on 7-18 shooting, and he was probably the reason Boston didn't bother going to Paul Pierce down the stretch. Describing his play throughout the Finals as uneven is probably a little generous — I still love Phil Jackson describing Artest dribbling out the clock in Game 2 when the Lakers desperately needed a basket as "one of the more unusual sequences I've ever witnessed." But he played about the best he could have played last night, including nailing a 3 with a minute to go to put L.A. up 6.
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I'm happy to be starting a new year because 2014 was a really tough one for us. From being hospitalized with viral Meningitis to not being able to live in our home due to no power or water for over four months, this year was a doozy. But I did land my dream job, we adopted two sweet kittens, and our first nephew was born so it wasn't all bad!
My goals for the new year are to read more and write more often. I also plan to start setting aside some time each day to meditate again. I haven't been doing it like I should and I can really feel the difference.
Here's to a great 2015!


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Ingredients300g ITO A4 Grade Wagyu Steak2 pcs of eggs2 stalks spring onion – slice white part thinly, chop green part finely3 pcs of thinly sliced garlic2 tsp sliced truffles in oilJapanese rice, cooked3 tsp of Kikoman Less Salt Soy Sauce
1. Placed the cooked japanase rice in a bowl and put aside.
2. Warm the non-stick pan and pan-fried the wagyu steak.
3. Thinly slice the beef and put on top of the rice.
4. Use the remain oil from beef to fry the sliced garlic until crispy.
5. Put in the fresh eggs into boiling water for 3 mins.
6. Break the egg shell and put the soft-boiled egg in the center of rice.
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Whatever personal views are on that topic are your own, but these groups do not have the welfare of the animal in mind nearly as much as their own agenda. As the economy gets worse there's more pressure to make every dollar and mile count and in the end the driver will pay for mistakes.
In Canada it is a federal offence to "cause suffering to any animal during loading, transport or unloading." In the eyes of some this is the very act of shipping that "causes suffering". In the US according to the American Veterinary Medical Association "Care must be observed when loading and unloading livestock to avoid injury and stress. Physical abuse of animals must not be tolerated under any circumstances." Keep in mind for many "physical abuse" includes use of 'hot shots' and whips or canes.
Any animals not sound to ship should not be loaded and if pressured to load one a supervisor should be alerted. Document everything including that the animal was loaded under protest. If later it comes back as a situation he said/she said it will surely go against the hauler. Rough handling of animals results in bruising which devalues the meat.
Knowing regulations is important also. Loads of cattle traveling from Canada to the US for slaughter will have the load sealed – preventing legal unloading of animals except by an authorized person at the destination. If you have vehicle issues or are at the time limit they need to be unloaded this is a factor.


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As with any new business, your franchise will require a financing plan. Fortunately, franchise financing has gotten much easier in recent years. You have funding options available that can allow you to have your franchising finances together in a matter of days. Here are some of the best options for how to fund your new franchise.
What to know about small business lending
When you first start investigating sources of finance, you are likely to begin with traditional franchise loans. Franchise loans are similar to many other small business loans and can be used for working capital, to pay franchise fees, or to purchase equipment. But as far as lenders are concerned, your franchise is much like any other small business entity, and that means it can be difficult to obtain business financing. Your personal finances and credit score will likely be taken into account when determining whether you are eligible for financing.
If you don't think traditional business lending will work for you and you need other financing options, you're in luck. Multiple alternative sources of business finance are available.
Alternative franchise funding
Some franchisees may be worried about a lack of personal assets or poor credit history affecting their ability to obtain franchise funding. If that's the case for you, then you may want to consider an online funding platform, like Kabbage or OnDeck. There's no reason that your lack of credit history should hinder you from starting your own business.
The upside to an alternative business lending platform is that they look at real-time data regarding your business rather than relying heavily on credit scores. And you will receive a decision on your loan much faster than with traditional lenders. Another benefit is that once you are approved for an amount, you can take only what you need, which helps you to avoid overspending and accumulating excessive debt.
On the downside, Kabbage requires you to have been in business for a year and bring in at least $50,000 in revenue in order to obtain Kabbage funding. Similarly, OnDeck requires you to have been in business for a year, and they additionally require that you bring in $100,000 in yearly revenue. That means you may have to look into other sources of financing to get through the first year.
Many first-time business owners look to friends and family for personal loans, and this is a completely acceptable way to get started in the beginning. However, you do have another option available that provides you immediate franchise financing and makes it easier to obtain funding from friends, family, and others—crowdfunding.
The best crowdfunding sites
For first-time business owners, finding ways to finance your new business can be even more of a headache. You need money to get started, but no lenders will provide financing options until you've proven that your business can stay afloat. Sometimes, you just have to take things into your own hands to make your dreams come true, and crowdfunding platforms make it easier for you to reach out for financing help without the obligation of paying back debts.
Your best bet with crowdfunding is to choose only one site and stick with it. Many crowdfunding platforms require you to meet your goal in order to receive any funding at all, so you don't want to spread yourself thin amongst different platforms. But how do you know which crowdfunding site to use?
Kickstarter and Indiegogo are among the crowdfunding platforms that have been around the longest, and they can expose your request for franchise financing to a wide audience. You don't have to feel guilty about asking people for money. The concept behind crowdfunding is that rather than paying back interest on a loan, you provide something of value to your supporters. That can be discounts or free services at your franchise, merchandise with the franchise logo, or other rewards for their assistance in starting your business.
With each platform, you determine how much funding you need and set a goal. Once your goal is reached, you receive the funding. The platform will then take a percentage fee to cover their costs, but this is significantly lower than the fees and interest on traditional franchise loans or online lending platforms.
When comparing the best crowdfunding sites, keep in mind that Kickstarter has stricter rules regarding who can use their site. Indiegogo, on the other hand, is open to a wider variety of entrepreneurial endeavors.
In order to start and grow your franchise business, you will likely need to employ more than one of these methods of financing. We suggest starting out with crowdfunding, and don't forget to let your friends and family know that you're looking for sources of business finance! Once your franchise is on its feet, you can graduate to a more sophisticated lending plan knowing that your franchise is on its way to financial security.
Do you know any other sources of business financing? Let us know in the comments below. For more helpful business tips, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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30 December 2017
by Bradley Focht
by Bradley Focht
Fife Park
Today we added three features of fife and drum and looking to have more in the near future. We also got 4 inches of fluffy natural snow covering the hole mountain. It is shaping up to be a grate Holiday weekend here at RMR Parks!


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I love a sweet ice cream deal. A reader filled us in on this fun event. On Wednesday, April 28th, 2010, participating Baskin-Robbins stores will be having a 31 Cent Scoop Night from 5-10 pm to honor America's firefighters. Baskin-Robbins will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents. Remember to put the date on your calendars! I will also post a reminder closer to the day.
Go here to find a location near you. Make sure to call before you go in to make sure they are participating.
A huge thank you goes out to Lori for the heads up on this deal!


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If you don't live in or near Wilmington, N.C., you probably wouldn't have realized that a rebel base featured in last night's "Revolution" episode is next door to a Hooters.
Viewers follow Charlie, her uncle Miles, and Nora as they step into what looks like a clearing in the forest. There, an abandoned "Hannigan's" (a play on popular chain restaurants such as T.G.I. Friday's and Bennigan's) has been converted into a temporary hideaway for those fighting against the militia.
In reality, the restaurant is vacant, though it doesn't look quite as run down. It was once a Sticky Fingers ribs joint, and it's located next to Hooters in the same parking lot as a daycare facility and a cell-phone shop.
Across Market Street — one of Wilmington's busiest thoroughfares — are Target, Chick-fil-A and Dunkin' Donuts.
"I think it says a little about where America was before the power outage," crew member Matt Sullivan said during filming of the scene in early August. Sullivan oversaw the transformation of the space.
Scouts, set designers and construction crews with the new NBC TV series, which has been filming in the Cape Fear region since July, had to imagine what would happen if all the lights went out and Mother Nature took over the site.
The transformation, which featured fake greenery (vines) and a whole lot of dirt, was completed in about a week's time, Sullivan said.
Additional footage is expected to be shot at the site, according to City of Wilmington film permits, though it's unclear whether the restaurant will appear in the same form as in Monday night's episode.
Meanwhile, in the real world, NBC scored another win among adults aged 18 to 49 Monday night as the drama's third episode dipped only slightly, maintaining better than 90 percent of its demographic rating, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
(Read more about the ratings system at TVbytheNumbers.com.)
About 8.4 million people tuned in last night compared to 9.29 million people who watched the show in its second week, and 11.65 million people who watched the Sept. 17 premiere.
In the coming weeks, hometown fans may see more scenes shot at the former Ideal Cement Factory and the former Hard Rock Park, a 140-acre vacant theme park near Myrtle Beach, S.C.
To read more about the "Hannigan's" rebel-base scene, click here.


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by Halicia Lyttle, AmeriCorps member serving on the Staples Inc. team at Rogers Middle School
"You can't be afraid to invest in yourself" is just one of the many pieces of advice that my mentor Riko Bol (City Year alumnus '10, '11) shared with me this year.
Riko Bol is the HQ Marketing Operations Associate for City Year, Inc. I was fortunate enough to be connected with Riko through City Year Boston's Mentoring Program, which pairs current AmeriCorps members with mentors from alumni, City Year staff members, or partners and champions beyond the organization.
During our first meeting, Riko and I spent most of our time getting to know each other, but I could not avoid the dreaded question, "What are your plans after City Year?" I immediately became overwhelmed and began talking about graduate school and how unsure I was about what I wanted to study. I also explained that I want to work in many different areas, but I do not know which one is best suited for me.
Riko reassured me that it was normal to feel this way and that, as my mentor, he will be dedicated to helping me plan and prepare for life after City Year. And in these last few months, he has done just that.
Not only has Riko helped me think about life after City Year, he has also offered me professional guidance and best practices to enhance my corps member experience. Riko really stresses how important it is that I first have a plan to achieve any of my goals. Therefore, he suggests that I set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely (SMART) goals. As someone who identifies with a visionary leadership style, Riko helped me realize that I was putting too much emphasis on my vision at the expense of action—and taking action is something I can develop as the year moves forward.
Overall, it has been a great experiencing having Riko as a mentor. He has provided me with the guidance I need to take the first step in creating a concrete plan and accomplishing my goals. His experience is an invaluable tool that is helping me navigate my corps year and the field that I choose to go in after City Year. He has encouraged me to really find my inner voice, challenge myself, and simply invest in myself.


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|Apple Watch: 2016 Predictions
|Friday, 2016 January 1 - 12:46 pm
|Ah, the old blog. I guess you can't really rely on me to post consistently about much these days, but I'll at least come around once a year to write my Apple predictions. This is more for me than for anyone else... kind of a mental exercise.
First, a look back at my 2015 predictions.
1. Apple TV: YES. Well, yes, a new model came out, but it wasn't everything we thought it might be. There are apps now, and a Siri remote with a trackpad, but we didn't get a cord-cutter TV service, 3D, HomeKit integration, or any number of things that were teased by Apple patents. Still, it's something. Full point.
2. iPad Pro:
3. Apple 5K Monitor:
4. Retina MacBook Air: YES. Got this one pretty much spot on, with the new MacBook. (It wasn't called a MacBook Air, but I got the specs almost exactly right.) Full point.
5. Apple Pen: NO. Well, technically I was right that there wasn't a pen that records things written to ordinary paper... but Apple did come out with the Apple Pencil, a stylus for the iPad Pro that covers a lot of the same use cases. Half point.
6. Apple Pay becomes wildly successful:
7. Apple Maps announcements:
8. Apple Watch sales:
9. Major acquisition: NO. I guess it's easier to predict a negative, but I'll take the free point here. Full point.
10. 2015 closing stock price:
So just 3.5 points out of ten for last year... ugh. Pretty dismal performance. On to the new predictions.
1. Apple TV Content Deal: YES. There are many signs pointing the other way, mostly the reluctance on the part of networks to antagonize the cable companies by promoting a cord-cutting service. But the writing is on the wall for traditional broadcast models, and at some point the networks and cable companies need to get on board or get left behind. Similar to what happened with music and MP3s, Apple isn't really the disruptor here: it's Netflix that's leading the charge. But Apple may be the one to navigate the business transition successfully for the rest of the industry. Two parts to this prediction: one, we'll see an Apple-exclusive pay TV package similar to Sling TV; two, we'll see cable subscription integration with Apple TV via apps.
2. Apple 5K Monitor: YES. I'll put this one back on my list, despite Apple's apparent lack of enthusiasm for pro products.
3. MacBook Air line retired: NO. The new Retina MacBook is clearly the long-term successor to the Air, but with its lone USB-C port and its higher price, it's not ready to push the Air line out the door yet. I think Apple will come out with a new MacBook with a second USB-C port and a lower price ($1199?) but the Air will stick around starting at $899, just above the entry price point of the iPad Pro.
4. Industry coalesces around USB-C: YES. The old-style USB ports (with the plug you never get right-side-up the first time) will difficult to displace, but Windows laptop and table manufacturers face the same calculus that Apple does when it comes to size and weight. USB-C allows for thinner designs, and that alone will push the industry towards adoption.
5. Apple Pay becomes wildly successful: NO. I'm going to backtrack on my prediction from last year, for one main reason: Wal-Mart. It's come out with its own digital wallet solution, and while I expect it to fail miserably, you can't ignore the company's stubborn refusal to embrace Apple Pay. Until you get a couple more major nationwide retailers on board with Apple Pay, adoption will remain muted.
6. Apple Watch 2: YES. This isn't a product line where Apple really needs to have rapid product cycles, because people don't want to replace $500 watches very often. However, there is one major thing driving an updated model, and that is improved battery life. I expect the Apple Watch 2 will find a way to greatly improve battery life. We'll certainly see improvements on the software side, but Apple Watch is a big bet for Apple, and I have little doubt that there are a lot of hardware R&D resources devoted to refining the product line.
7. iPhone 7 main selling point: The camera. Apple reportedly has hundreds of engineers working on camera technology, and for good reason: if there's one thing that every iPhone consumer uses, it's the camera. The iPhone 6S already matches DSLR camera quality in many aspects. Now add optical zoom light-field tech, 3D imagery, and even better sensor technology, and... pow. I'm not saying you'll see all those things on the iPhone 7, but I'm guessing Apple's getting ready to roll out something big on the camera front.
8. iPad Air 3 main selling point: Force Touch. It's largely a given that Force Touch will make its way to more Apple products. My point here is that there's not much else Apple really needs to do with the Air, since tablets have already become a pretty mature product category. We might see the capability to use the Apple Pencil with the iPad Air, but otherwise I'm not expecting a lot of wildly new tech in the iPad line.
9. Big new product category: VR headset. You might say Apple is late to the VR game because Oculus and other companies already have all the mindshare, but thus far nothing has really shipped, so the opportunity is still there. My prediction is that Apple's rendition of VR will be quite different from the heavy face-encompassing headsets coming from Oculus; it might be more of an augmented-reality device instead.
10. 2016 closing stock price: $135. I'll reiterate my target price from last year. The global headwinds remain severe, but the U.S. economy is humming along pretty spectacularly, and the rise in interest rates and a recovery in oil prices will help boost equities in general. The main other thing depressing the price now is that analysts (as they always seem to do) think that Apple is simply resting on its laurels and not developing anything new. I think a new product launch (along with ever-improving Apple Watch sales) will help ease those concerns.
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A new fun math center has been added to our collection on TpT!
Learners will love using dry erase markers to record 3-digit 'doubles' and furthermore, demonstrate their understanding of place value.
If you have the 'growing bundle' of 3-digit number games, it has been added to the folder!
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Before & After: Tiny Kitchen Remodel
From Real Simple's Simply Stated blog, check out this kitchen renovation by interior designers Elizabeth Meyerson and Frances Herrera. It starts with a typical closed and cramped New York City apartment kitchen.
Before, it was a tiny pass-through kitchen crammed into a corner. After, it's opened to the rest of the apartment, letting space flow from one room to the next.
Lots of people prefer to retain a separate kitchen, though many others like an open layout. What's your take on this renovation's move from closed to open? See more of Meyerson's work at Gambi Design and Herrera's work at Interiors by Francesca.
Via: Holly Becker at Simply Stated Images: Interiors by Francesca


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Congratulations on making it through the first full month of classes for fall 2015. We welcomed 810 freshmen, celebrated a big win over Central Arkansas at our first football game, and campus shuttle services dropped us of at our door. We enjoyed lunch in our newly renovated caf, but the Brock School of Business students were the envy of the campus as they started classes in their new home, the $25 million "next generation building" Cooney Hall.
Here is a look back at the Entre Nous summary of September 1961 when the campus experienced its first sorority rush week and "the eighth wonder of the world" – the IBM machine.
The freshmen were cordially commanded to come to school five days early for the second annual freshman orientation. The purpose of this is to assure that all the rats are absolutely confused, so that they were numb by the time registration got here. Tests… pep rallys… talent shows… tests.. "cabbages and kings"… tests… games… sore feet… tests… tests… and the climax of the week… more tests.
The first official sorority rush week in Howard's history saw girls rushing to ice water teas and parties. The eighth wonder of the world, the IBM machine, showed his stuff for the first time at Howard during registration. This machine is almost human… so human it can't spell either, Final count… 2,o37.
Even the cars have to register at Howard and Pinky (sometimes known as the Sherlock Holmes of the Pinkerton Agency) in his block charger covered the campus with $5 tickets.
September brought new faces… green frosh… 18 new faculty members… a boa constrictor… and Duke, a new college mascot. He proved his fighting spirit by chasing the majorettes, the waterboy, and sometimes, the players.
The first football game proved the students to be more than fairweather friends as they sat under torrents of rain to cheer the team to victory.
The $950,000 Chapel and Religious Building was completed, and work begun on the addition to the Physical Education plant. At this time students began to take more interest in the national elections.
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Entre Nous, 1961.
Kennedy, Kara. "Harry B. Brock Jr.'s Vision of a State-of-the-Art Business Eduction Building Dedicated at Samford." Samford News Release, Sept. 4, 2015.


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"A vessel of any material, round and plain, and having a wide mouth: a pot; a jar. The following woodcut is taken from a vase in the British Museum which was found at Canino in Etruria. The painting upon it represents the story of Medea boiling an old ram wih a view to persuade the daughters of Pelias to put him to death. The pot has a round bottom, and is supported by a tripod, under which is a large fire. the ram, restored to youth, is just in the act of leaping out of the pot. instead of being supported by a seperate tripod, the vessel was sometimes made with the feet all in one piece." — Smith, 1873
William Smith, A School Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1873) 229


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