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I'm really sorry I haven't written any post in so long, but I was very very very busy with exams and didn't really have any time to do anything bu study... BUT I'm all done with exams this year so I'm back and so exciiiiited to come up with new things!
The other day, my father and I were home and kind of just chilling around and he came up with the idea of going to visit a little castle he had heard of an hour away from where we live.
So we took off, and although it was not the prettiest of days, we had a lovely lunch at a café's terrasse and then bought two tickets to visit the castle.
I've always been very interested in history, and although visiting Versailles and seeing the wealth that's clearly shown there, I also really like visiting smaller properties, and learning more about how people used to live back then.
The visit was very nice because you could visit the rooms inside, but you could also take a walk up the walway, which offered a lovely view of the whole village.
What about you? What do you like to do during your weekends/time off?
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This looks like such a nice little getaway, especially after the exams! I found that going out with my friends made me feel relaxed after the exams. x NikitaReplyDelete
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this is beautiful, IDK If you like Reign, but I am getting Queen Mary & King Francis vibes here--I want to go!!ReplyDelete
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OMG that castle looks beautiful! What a fun adventure, I love doing things spur of the moment!ReplyDelete
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New England Patriots and Breaking Bad fans have a decision to make on Sunday night.
The Patriots-Falcons game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET and the final Breaking Bad episode starts at 9 p.m. ET. It will be difficult to avoid spoilers during the 75-minute finale, but watching a football game on DVR is never quite the same experience.
This writer has no choice but to watch the Patriots live, try to avoid spoilers until midnight, then see what becomes of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.
Julian Edelman had a message for New Englanders who also enjoy the AMC television show: "Heisenberg can wait." Check out the photo Edelman tweeted out with that message below.
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This blog is to introduce you to a truly amazing Frenchman Albert Kahn. Due to his philanthropic idea, we have a collection of over 72,000 photographs from around the world during the early 20th century. Depicting life at it was at that time and includes the events of the First World War. Albert Kahn's photography crusade began in 1909 and ended in 1931, a span of 22years and an around the globe visual history was created. This 'Archives of the Planet' includes the work of many photographers in Albert Kahn's attempt to document buildings and culture around the world. This blog will explore the man, his history and the extraordinary photographs he commissioned and collated. The collection is now housed in a museum in a garden he also commissioned, Les Jardins Du Monde in Paris. The French National Museum house not only his photographs but films as well. all of which we intend to explore on this site If anyone has had the opportunity to view some of his work or know of it, then your comments and reflections would be very welcome.
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Fr Chávez to young athletes: "Dream big. I'll be waiting for you in Turin in 2015".
The 2014 International Salesian Youth Games opened on 30 April and ended on 5th May in Bratislava. An atmosphere of friendship and sharing prevailed among the 1020 young participants from eleven different countries in Europe. The spectacle of the Solemn Opening Ceremony contributed greatly to this friendly spirit. The attendance included the Vice-President of the Slovak parliament, representatives of various embassies and the mayor of the city.
The meeting tent, a small church set up in the area hosting the games, sparked an interest far beyond expectations. "We really did not expect seven or eight celebrations per day for various groups. We are delighted with the spiritual approach of the athletes and their assistants," said Fr Dušan Vilhan, spiritual director of the games. The spiritual element was nourished by short prayers in the morning and a period of Eucharistic adoration in the evening.
The Valdocco area, a common space dedicated to leisure, games and spontaneous sharing among athletes, also enjoyed great success. "I was really pleased that the young people came together as friends, just like in a real oratory," said Fr Karol Maník, Provincial of the Salesians in Slovakia.
In that same area called Valdocco, Fr Pascual Chávez, Ninth Successor of Don Bosco and Rector Major Emeritus, presided at the Eucharist on Sunday 4 May. "The way back from Jerusalem to Emmaus is a road of hope blooming, dreams that become reality, the exciting discovery that life has meaning and value before God and before man (…) and that Jesus is alive in our midst. But we must give witness by living a new life full of joy and enthusiasm," said Fr Chavez to the athletes and many members of the Salesian Family and the general faithful. During the prayer of the faithful young people joined Pope Francis in praying for peace, especially in Ukraine.
The 25th Salesian International Games comprised 340 games in different disciplines involving 90 teams, and formed part of the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the arrival of the Salesians in Slovakia.
The Fourteenth International Salesian Youth Games are also well reported on the digital continent and in the social networks: there is a dedicated website, in English, and profiles on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
The next Salesian International Games will be held in Turin, Italy, in 2015, coinciding with the celebrationof the bicentenary of the birth of Don Bosco. "Dear young people, I beg you, have great dreams foryour life. Do not forget that Don Bosco was a big dreamer. I'll be waitingfor you in Turin next year!" said FrChavez as he bade farewell to the young athletes.
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One wonders whether US President Donald Trump is happy that his name continues to dominate the headlines in a negative way in so many countries. Well, maybe he's feeling some discomfort in view of his reported retraction of his latest alleged very offensive comment about some parts of the world.
For the record, the cause of the international uproar stems from what the US President reportedly said last week. At a meeting with lawmakers to discuss immigration, Mr Trump allegedly questioned why America should accept more immigrants from, sébe or taflatsé, "shithole countries" like Haiti and from Africa, rather than from countries like Norway.
If he initially thought he was putting down some people by his alleged insulting, crude language, maybe he now realises that his abuse has boomeranged. I believe that he only succeeded in exposing himself definitively to even some of those who were giving him the benefit of the doubt.
The dictionary definition of, again sébe, 'shithole' is "vulgar slang; an extremely dirty, shabby or otherwise unpleasant place."
Noticeably, evidently unsettled by the President's use of that word, BBC presenters initially hesitated in repeating it on air.
Following the global backlash, as indicated, the President has reportedly denied having used that term. Nevertheless, there have been many and continuing calls for him to apologise for his clearly racist remarks.
However, Senator Dick Durbin of the opposition Democratic Party who was at the meeting confirmed that "shithole was the exact word used by the President, not just once but repeatedly."
As reported by the Ghanaian media, in a tweet, President Nana Akufo-Addo stated that Ghana is certainly not a 'shithole' country "and we will not accept such insults, even from a leader of a friendly country, no matter how powerful."
Other condemnation of Mr Trump's language has come from all corners, notably from the African Union and the UN.
In a tweet last weekend, the US Embassy in Ghana said "we have great respect for the people of Africa. Our commitment to Ghana and all our African partners remains strong. It's an honour for our staff to serve here alongside Ghanaians and we deeply value our relationship."
When people denigrate others, such behaviour tends to highlight their own character deficiencies. It leads to questions about their background, even their parentage and issues as to whether they were brought up or 'dragged up'.
Here in Ghana such behaviour usually elicits the reaction: "Clearly you have no elders in your home!" Or, equally biting, the question "don't you have elders in your home (to advise or correct you)?"
Of course, there are people who turn out very differently from their parents or family, or chart their own course, no matter how hard their parents try to put them on the right path. However, usually such conduct is not excused as an individual trait; the family tends to be dragged in.
This brings to my mind a memorable observation made by a woman interviewed in June 2016 by the BBC, months before the US elections that brought Mr Trump into the White House.
The woman, a shopper interviewed in a Walmart store car park (in Washington, D.C., I believe) was asked how she viewed the then presidential candidate Trump.
She was asked: "When you hear the name Donald Trump, what comes to mind?" Her reply underscored that she was no fan of Candidate Trump. I found very haunting a question she posed in her caustic response, for which reason I made a note of it.
Among other remarks, she asked rhetorically: "Did he get any parenting? I don't know!"
I still reflect on her simple but very profound question, "Did he get any parenting?"
Also instructive is the view of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in a social media posting I saw earlier this week, seemingly repeated from the 2016 election campaign period. In the video, the wife of former President Barack Obama had this message for her fellow Americans:
"The presidency doesn't change who you are; it reveals who you are. And the same thing is true of a presidential campaign.
"So, if a candidate is erratic and threatening, if a candidate traffics in prejudice, fears and lies on the trail, if a candidate has no clear plans to implement their goals, if they disrespect their fellow citizens, including folks who make extraordinary sacrifices for our country, let me tell you that is who they are.
"That is the kind of president they will be. Trust me.
"A candidate is not going to suddenly change once they get into office. Just the opposite in fact because the minute that individual takes that oath they are under the hottest, harshest light there is.
"And there is no way to hide who they really are. And at that point it's too late. They're the leader of the world's largest economy; the Commander-in-chief of the most powerful military force on earth. With every word they utter they can start wars, crash markets, change the course of this planet.
"So when it comes to the qualifications we should demand in a president, to start with we need someone who's going to take this job seriously," Mrs Obama concluded to rapturous applause.
As stated earlier, President Trump has denied using the 's' word. But if he didn't say it, why did his denial of such a widely reported insult attributed to him take so long in coming, this President who has demonstrated that he spends a lot of time media-watching?
But perhaps a positive in this shameful episode is that he's evidently been forced by the vehement criticisms worldwide to back-pedal.
Maybe the retraction is an indication that even he realises that he went too far, or rather much too low, for the position he occupies.
The "shithole" incident might be a turning point for President Trump. But whether it does or not, I guess that word is likely to feature prominently in how he will be remembered globally when he leaves office.
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When we think of the military, our first thoughts probably turn to battle hardened marines, suave, cocky pilots and men willing to put their lives on the line to protect their nations interests. I doubt however the idea of fashion and style ever springs to mind.
Yet so many items of clothing we own are taken straight from the military handbook or adapted from pieces that were designed first and foremost for the battlefields rather than the high-street. In fact there are so many items from the Armed Forces masquerading under the style banner, we often assume they have always been part of the fashion scene.
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July Talk's hotly anticipated second album, Touch, will be released this Friday, Sept. 9. Almost four years have passed since the Toronto-based band exploded onto the Canadian music scene with its debut, self-titled release. But those four years have been very busy ones, as the band earned ardent fans across the country and then in the U.S. and Europe, based on the frenzied ecstasy of the group's live performances.
When playing live, lead singers Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay both compliment and attack each other as they prowl the stage. Ian Docherty lays down some mind-bending guitar, while Josh Warburton and Danny Miles hold down a pounding rhythm. If you haven't yet seen their live show, let these videos be your first taste. Watch a live version of "Push + Pull," the band's first single from the new album. "Beck + Call" and "Picturing Love" are also outstanding, while the title track "Touch" is a smouldering cauldron of emotion that swells into a thunderous catharsis, while lyrically capturing the joy and pain of modern relationships. It's intense.
July Talk's album Touch comes out this Friday, but we have four new songs for you now in the playlist below. And watch for four more new songs off of Touch next Monday.
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142 Mercer Street (at Prince Street)
212 431 7676 / www.lurefishbar.com
New York Magazine
When the owners of downtown's cutest retro clubhouse, Canteen, decided it might be fun to play with grown-ups,
they gambled big, opened Lever House and discovered that when it comes to success, there's no time like the
present. Next? How they gonna tweak it down in Soho, after they'd been uptown? By replacing Canteen's basement
playpen with Lure Fishbar's yacht-docked-in-Saint-Tropez interior. So spacious and kitsch-free is its glamorous
high-gloss-wood-and-white-leather fantasy that it quells any lingering queasiness one may have about its sub-
sidewalk location. (What may shake your equilibrium is that all the hard, reflective surfaces richochet sound
enough to shiver your timbres.) Lure's most grown-up maneuver, though, is its least obvious. Josh Capon,
Canteen's former chef, remains at Lure's helm, yet not only does his brisk and flavorful seafood preparations betray
no trace of his earlier commission, it reveals a much more adventurous spirit than one would have guessed was
hiding behind all that melted cheddar. — Hal Rubenstein (New York Magazine)
251 East 31st Street (Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
Mangia! A Kips Bay mainstay -since 1930. No menu here!
Instead, you get Marchi's generous five-course Northern Italian meal that almost is like an eating marathon. The rich, red carpets, oils of Venetian scenes, rustic ski-lodge ambiance make this 75-year-old restaurant recall that hotel in "The Shining." Meals begin with an antipasta platter of Genoa salami, bread, crispy fish-cabbage "tunaslaw," and a huhe platter of fruits and vegetables. The second course presents lasagna on linguine with baked cheese. It gets even better with fried codfish and lemon. The meat course includes veal in a rich sauce and chicken. There are mushrooms sautéed in garlic that are special. Dessert includes a large platter of fruit; Venetian rounds of fried dough sprinkled with sugar; and cream fritta and a warm lemon fritter with lemon cream.
675 Avenue of the Americas
(212) 727 3314 // www.marktrestaurant.com
An exciting and inviting Belgian brasserie located in Chelsea/Flatiron.
With an expansive and authentic selection of Belgian beers and cuisine.
It;s called Belgian chic. New Yorkers' are fascinated by the Belgian thing: The beer. The frites.
The chocolates. The cheeses. The fashion. All of it.
It's all here in this busy, open restaurant brimming with delightful dishes - and an ocean of beers.
24 West 55th Street (Between 5th & 6th Avenues)
(212) 752 1495 // www.michaelsnewyork.com
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Michael's New York is the warm, fabled power-venue for
meetings, celebrations, or pre-theater dinners. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served Monday through Friday.
Celebrities, the social set, media moguls rub shoulders with publishing insiders over haute California cuisine at this clubby Midtown eatery.
It's all presided over by chef/owner Michael McCarty, who plays welcoming host every other week, making the rounds and spreading
bonhomie to the power-fueled tables. General manager Steve Millington does the honors when McCarty is tending to his Santa Monica annex.
The food is secondary to the schmooze-fest. Select from a fish-heavy menu of tuna, cod, and salmon joined by a massive mainstay Cobb salad; chicken,
duck, and steak with garden-fresh sides - and the expansive wine list. Wall-to-wall carpeting, track-lighting, and chrome Breuer Cesca chairs lend the
space a conference-room feel, but an eclectic selection of contemporary art and vast back room opening on a breathtaking sculpture garden add to the unique tsyle here. Expect a varied sprinkling of A-listers and social climbers dining with the likes of Henry Kissinger, Donna Karan, Lee Radziwill, Liz Smith, Barbara Walters, etc. Even if you're not seated at Table One - often occupied by a clutch of media elite—the vibe at Michael's remains warm and inviting; Everybody's a somebody here!
93 First Avenue (2nd floor) (At 6th Street)
(212) 228 4896 / www.milonny.com
Festive and casual. New York Magazine summed it up:
This hectic Bangladeshi restaurant, open since 1982, embraces the hustle of Curry Row—luring customers inside the
second floor, doll-size space with affordable prices, BYOB policy, and over-the-top décor. Walls are covered top to
bottom in colorful wrapping paper, and an outrageous quantity of blinking Christmas lights overhead. The menu offers
a host of popular, if forgettable, Indian-American dishes—like a pleasant, but bland lamb tikka masala, and too oily
vegetable biriani, along with several mildly spiced Bangladeshi dishes, many featuring beef, like the aromatic dansak,
cooked with lentils and spinach. Most curries display a low level of fire, even if ordered hot, and while breads are made
fresh daily, those hoping for light, fluffy naan will be disappointed with the dense, pitalike bread that emerges from the
kitchen. With so little to distinguish its dishes from those served at other Indian eateries in the neighborhood, Milon
seems to have created a following with theatrically friendly service—you'd be hard-pressed to escape without a hug
or kisses on both cheeks. If only so much attention had gone into the food. — Alexis Korman NY Magazine
113 MacDougal Street (Between Bleecker & W. 3rd Streets)
(212) 475 3850 / www.minettatavernny.com
A Village mainstay. Like the Waverly Inn, McNally's Minetta Tavern is being billed
as a revival. The original pub opened in the thirties in a corner space on MacDougal Street
and flourished, over the years, only as a bar. It was an Italian dive and a hangout for Villagers.
Today, McNally has reinvented some things.The place is more upscale and even a bouncer
The old saloon-era interior is still intact. There's an oak bar in the front room with original wood
paneling. It is also adorned with silhouette cutouts from the thirties. And, there are new black-and
white tiles on the floor.and banquettes remain in crimson leather. A smoky stained fresco of the old
Village still hovers in the back room, and the walls alive with framed pictures from the city's vanished past.
The major overhaul is in the back where McNally has given his two first-class chefs from Balthazar, Lee Hanson
and Riad Nasr, partner status n charge of the kitchen.The pseudo speakeasy emphasizes the ambience a lot..
The menu is a carefully edited compendium of practiced brasserie favorites (stuffed pig's trotter, steak tartare,
lobster salad) and hefty, old-fashioned tavern fare (marrow bones speckled with sea salt, two kinds of hamburgers.
201` West 79th Street (At Amsterdam Avenue)
Tel: 212 873 6423 / www.nicemartinnyc.com
French cuisine. Veteran chef Andy (Sign of the Dove) D'Amico strikes a popular chord with a multitude of Riviera-inspired hors d'oeuvre like pissaladiere and panisses, and continues the bold, garlic-imbued theme with soupe au pistou, moules Provencal, and veal escalopes. In true Upper West and French Riviera fashion, warm-weather sidewalk seating abounds. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld (New York Magazine) Has one of the city's most distinguished wine selections.
9 Great Jones Street (At Lafayette Street - NoHo)
(212) 203 2121
In the heart of NoHo, the canope still touts "Authentic Southern and Cajun Cookin',"
from the restaurant's previous incarnation. But the menu is more Danish fare than Louisiana.
The chef, Mads Refslund, was co-chef along with René Redzepi in the early days of Noma.
And, though he didn't stay, today he carries that restaurant's attempt to seek out new ideas.
Now that Mr. Refslund's territory is Manhattan, the menu is full of warm, familiar treats treated
with an exceptional caring.The coll-guy new owners,restaurateur Jean-Marc Houmard of Indochine,
former Boom Boom Room bar manager Jon Neidich and BlackBook founder Evanly Schindler,
transformed this once-grungy spot into a chic downtown bistro-style eatery featuring a retro-mix
of Pop Art and antiques. The place is very seductive attracting a stylish crowd in spite of a menu
that lists burgers and fries but unually delicious and inventive Nordic delights prevail here.
NoMad Restaurant
The NoMad Hotel
1170 Broadway at West 28th Street
212 796 1500 / www.thenomadhotel.com
The NoMad is the second restaurant from Chef Daniel Humm and Restaurateur Will Guidara.
Inspired by the Chef's time spent throughout Switzerland, California, and New York City, the
restaurant is rooted in the same traditions found at their critically-acclaimed, Michelin three-star
rated Eleven Madison Park.
The restaurant has soaring interiors with a refined, yet approachable menu, featuring a thoughtfully-curated
wine program celebrating the great wine regions of the world, alongside innovative and classically-focused cocktails.
17 Barrow Street (Between 7th Avenue So. & W. 4th Street)
(212) 255 8649 / www.oneifbyland.com
A cozy downtown mainstay in the West Village.
Jaded New Yorkers may not agree on much but this pricey classic gets a landslide
vote as one of New York's most romantic dining experiences. Relax in what was once Aaron
Burr's carriage house surrounded by flowers, warmed by dual fireplaces, lulled by the
gentle stylings of the pianist and enjoy the famous cozy ambience.The beef
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East Bay Center for the Performing Arts presents the
documentary film "Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet"
RICHMOND, CA (July 5, 2012) — On Sunday, July 22, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts will present the moving award-winning documentary film, by Jesse Vile "Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet," which chronicles the dramatic life experiences of guitarist Jason Becker. This event, which coincides with Jason's 43rd birthday, will honor an acclaimed musician who grew up and still lives in Richmond, California while also benefiting the work of East Bay Center, which offers instruction in music, dance, and theater to the youth of Richmond's Iron Triangle Neighborhood.
Tickets can be purchased for $12.00 + $1.41 service fee at:
Screenings at 4pm and 7pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012 – LIMITED SEATING
When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn't live to see his 25th birthday. Twenty-four years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.
"Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet" is the story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. It is a story of dreams, love, and the strength of the human spirit. The film has been made with the full co-operation of Jason and the Becker family, who have given their consent for this to be the first feature-length documentary film about his life. They have provided their entire family archive of never-before-seen photos and footage.
Audiences for this screening will also get an opportunity to participate in a rare post-show Q&A with Jason Becker, who communicates via an interpreter. Paintings by Jason's father Gary Becker, who works in large canvas acrylics, will be on display, and merchandise featuring Jason Becker's compositions will be available for purchase. Convenient secure parking is ½ block from the theater, which is located at 339 11th Street (at MacDonald), Richmond. General seating. This facility is wheelchair accessible.
For more information about this screening, go to:
Media Contact:
Ruthie Dineen (510) 323-2499
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A few words from Jeff Loomis on Jason Becker, 3/02/12
As time gets closer to my tour starting at the end of this month, I've been thinking a lot about Jason Becker and his new movie/documentary "Not Dead Yet."
I won't be able to attend, but would like to wish Jason and his family all the best for the premiere tomorrow evening.
Jason, thank you for your inspiration over all these years, and most of all, thank you for being you!
You're the best and always will be.
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Writers rarely listen to werewolves, and it's our loss.
While it's true that this may be in some degree be blamed on the rather limited range of sounds they are capable of producing (they howl well and are not bad snarlers), it's also a fact that when the full moon rises resplendent above the dark clouds to grace the the evening sky like the queen of the night that she is, writers hide behind their computers.
Embarrassing, isn't it?
Granted no one wants to step out on a night where their neighbors may or may not be transformed into hideous were-beasts, but no one ever did or ever should assume that being a writer is safe.
In fact, being a writer is dangerous work.
And, like the werewolf, writers live out their lives under a gypsy curse.
But if it doesn't show up on Google, you probably never heard about it. I'll explain later in this short series why we were cursed, which gypsy cursed us and all the details of how the general public can protect themselves from were-writers.
We all know how to break a were-writer. It's not silver bullets. You know better than that.
You want to know how to stop a were-writer? Just don't respond to any their requests for you to "like" their newest release. Nothing weakens a writer more than no one responding to their latest effort. It's like pounding a stake through their heart while they're in a garlic sauna.
It's the in between magical strictures that we need to pay attention to. Like this one:
Writers look like everyone else. Sometimes not as good.
How were you supposed to know that the 73 year old woman with hair in her ears has been writing the lusty, bawdy, rowdy adventure-fantasy you've been loving your whole life? Gag, as the late Janice Joplin said, is just another word for nothing left to puke.
See that scrawny little guy walking down the aisle at work, the one who looks like he's been beaten like a rented mule. Bench presses less than the average two liter diet drink. Sounds like a cricket on coke when he talks. Yep he's the one. He writes science fiction that can bend your mind. He has dreams more muscular than an Olympic wrestler.
What happens to the old lady and and the scrawny little guy to make them write like that?
Metaphorical full moon, that's what.
When the conditions are right, they let their inner animal free and then.... look out!!
They're beyond human. They're were-writers. They turn into writing animals.
It's an ugly scene, as though all their pent-up sexuality, their need to dominate and every creative ambition they've ever repressed gets covered with wild hair and they literally snarl their way through their manuscript.
But not every night. Only the nights when the conditions are right.
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Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby has emerged as one of the top defensive backs in the draft. He joined Friday's edition of Pro Football Talk on NBCSN to discuss his game as he prepares to make the jump to the next level.
"I think my man to man is the best out of all of them," Roby said when asked to identify what he does better than any other cornerback in the draft. "Just my press coverage, making plays, I think making plays might be one, too. I make a lot of plays, not even at corner, at special teams, too. I've blocked my share of punts, and I just make the plays wherever I'm on the field, so I think that's what really separates me. I'm a playmaker, I'm a game changer, when I'm on the field, there's going to be a difference made in that game, and that's what I strive to do, that's why I love to play football, and that's something I think that I have over everybody else."
Few football players are immune from critics, so Roby was asked to identify a criticism that he believes is unfair.
"That I don't try hard," Roby said. "Some people question my effort. This last year people were saying that I wasn't trying hard and things like that, but you know I give everything I have for football. I love to play, it's what I've always wanted to do as a kid. It's my dream to play in the NFL, and the fact that people say, "Oh he doesn't love to play football, doesn't love the game,' that's one thing that really gets to me, because there's nothing I'd rather be doing than playing football."
Before he can play football in the NFL, Roby needs to be drafted. And he said he won't be sweating if more and more names other than his are called out at Radio City Music Hall.
"I don't think I'll be nervous," Roby said. "I mean I'm saying that now, there's a whole month out. . . . I honestly think that God has a plan for me, and that it's already written so there's no need to be worried, there's no need to be nervous because I'll be where I need to be at the end of the day. I think that I'll be put in a situation that I can flourish in. I know the effort that I'm going to put in. And I know that I'll be in a situation that when I put my best foot forward I'll succeed.
"So I'm not really worried about it, I can sit in the green room all day, that's more TV time for me," Roby said with a laugh. "So I'm not worried about it."
Roby added that he hasn't decided with certainty to attend the draft into person, but that he's thinking about it carefully.
"Just being at Radio City and hearing my name called and walking on the stage, shaking the Commissioner's hand. Not many people get the opportunity to do that, so that's something I'll definitely be considering."
The Commissioner, of course, dispenses bear hugs not handshakes at the draft. But the first bear hug from Roby will be reserved for someone else.
"I will definitely be giving my mom the biggest hug ever," Roby said. "She's always been there for me, she raised me by herself, and she taught me how to work hard. I saw her work ethic in her job and it showed me how to work hard, and I just applied that to football, and just for her to be there with me at that time I'll probably hug her to death. Just her being there and sharing that moment with her will be great."
That moment is coming in less than five weeks for Roby and the rest of the players who'll be selected in the first three rounds of the draft. As the day approaches, Roby seems to have the right attitude.


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Have I done any work for you? Do you need me to do any work for you? Is there there anything you would like to say? Here is the place to do it and now is the time. Each link below (for organized security reasons, and because I had the free time to do it), are links to different email addresses. Each one is for a different contact reason, and just as roses are in real life, the links below are all different shapes, sizes, and colors.
There are links for Questions, Comments, and Concerns. If you would like your comments to be posted please let me know in the email you send. Then there is links for Banner, Website, Picture, Design, and Art request. These are seprate emails just as they are seprate Projects. Banner and Website Request are self-exsplanitory.
Pictures are for camra-taken pictures that need a little spice or just wording. Although there is a Website link, (for making or ADVERTISING your website), I also have a link that says "Design". This is for people who aren't quite sure how to decorate thier Myspace, or any other type of Community Website. Email that link for INSTANT help and advice. The Art link is for people who have Art they would like to share and get noticed for. If you would like me to submit your Art here along with name, date, signature, website, and any other information, I will be happy to post it.
Then the last four links: Personal, Bad, Shout-Outs, and Forget-Me-Not, are special links I put here, but they may not be used quite so much. Personal is for Very big projects, or something very special. Mabe for the Holidays, Birthdays, URGENT projects, or any Special event. Bad is for broken links, or any typos you may find on your visit here. Even if a sentence doesn't sound right, or my website slows down your computer, please let me know. This link, however is not the same as "Concerns". Bad is for TECHNICAL errors, and Concerns is for PROJECT errors. Please do not confuse the two! Shout-Outs are for any type of SHOUT OUTS! You can leave a compliment, for any website you think should be more exsposed. You can leave comments for your friends to see. You can leave just about any comment for any person or website as long as it is positive. Have something to share with the world? Do it here.
And finally, the Forget-Me-Not! This is a very special link, considering I have never seen it on any other website before. Click on this if you are waiting on me to finish a project and you think I may have forgotten or I am slacking. I do not think this will ever happen without a definatly good reason, however I am putting it here for your own comfort. Please wait atleaste two days before contacting me in this link. One day for smaller projects. I ask that you try to be as polite as possible, with no insults or crudeness. Remember that I am doing you a favor the best I can and you are not paying me! Also keep in mind that you may not be the only person I am helping. If you harrass me or continuously email me over and over, I will send you a message letting you know you are blocked from my email, and your project has been cancelled.
All in all please use the right links for the type of email you want to send. Please include in any email your NAME, RETURN EMAIL, AGE, GENDER, WEBSITE, and a very DETAILED DESCRIPTION of what you would like me to do for you. I will be checking different emails at different times and in the order of higher IMPORTANCE. For example, I am not going to check Comments or Shout-Outs before I check Forget-Me-Not, Website, or Banner request. They each have a special level of importance. I do promise however Each one will be checked and delt in NO MORE than 3 days at the busiest of times. I will reply to each and every email I recieve as well. Any comments will be posted on a comment page as soon as I recieve them. So Take Care, And Be Well,


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The UAB Spam Data Mine had received more than 500 emails yesterday in what we are calling the "Facebook Stripper" spam campaign.
The subject lines are each unique, having a suffix of "(Last rated by Random Name)", where Random Name has a first and last name randomly chosen. There are 32 base subjects though:
FaceBook message: Dancing Girl Drunk In The Pub- facebook Video
FaceBook message: Amateur Video - Perfect Girls striptease
FaceBook message: Art Of Exotic Dancing Striptease Series - video...
FaceBook message: Beautiful Girl Dancing Extrahard Striptease!
FaceBook message: Beautiful Girl Dancing Striptease! Cute!
FaceBook message: Beautiful girl hot dancing alone - video
FaceBook message: Beautiful Girls Dancing in the Club
FaceBook message: Dancing Girl loves herself - Amazing Clips
FaceBook message: Dancing girl oriental dance ...
FaceBook message: Dancing girls ... Funny and Hot Videos
FaceBook message: Erotic Dance Striptease
FaceBook message: Exotic Dance Video From facebook member.
FaceBook message: Extreme striptease dance video
FaceBook message: Facebook girl Striptease Beautiful dance
FaceBook message: facebook members Dancing In Striptease
FaceBook message: Girls Dancing on facebook Video
FaceBook message: Hot Girl Dancing At Striptease Dance Party
FaceBook message: Magnificent Exotic Dancing - video ...
FaceBook message: Magnificent girl dancing video clip
FaceBook message: Magnificent Girls dancing in front of camera
FaceBook message: Magnificent Girls dancing on stage
FaceBook message: Magnificent Girls extremely dancing
FaceBook message: Magnificent Striptease Dance
FaceBook message: Numerous of Magnificent Girls Dancing video
FaceBook message: Perfect Girl Dancing Video
FaceBook message: Perfect Girls Dancing - Video
FaceBook message: Smokin' and dancing girl
FaceBook message: These two girls are so... watch the video
FaceBook message: Two Magnificent Girls Dancing, More Info ...
FaceBook message: Two Magnificent Girls Dancing...
FaceBook message: Very Beautiful facebook girl Dance Video!
FaceBook message: Watch the Oooh! Super Beautiful Girl Dancing
Yesterday the domains used in the spam were:
While these domains were hosted on a large number of botnet hosted machines, their nameserver actually had a static location. They all used the nameserver "ns1.pvthstonline.com" (184.108.40.206) and "ns2.pvthstonline.com" (220.127.116.11).
Using a Passive DNS Replication service (*wave* to Florian), we checked to see what other nameservers were hosted on 188.8.131.52.
ns2.insdcertificate.com and ns2.shortcuttingv.com were both hosted on that IP.
We knew that the domains served by insdcertificate.com were old - we saw those mostly on the 13th -- 342certificate.com, 234certificate.com, 656certificate.com, 767certificate.com and 867certificate.com -- so we decided to look for domains that were served by ns2.shortcuttingv.com.
Sure enough, we found five domains - all registered THIS MORNING (its only 10:40 AM here):
We confirmed that 423adobe.com is being fast flux hosted -- its currently using the IP addresses:
184.108.40.206 (ComCast in Brandon, MA)
126.96.36.199 (Charter Cable in Ashville, NC)
22.214.171.124 (Charter Cable in Alpharetta, GA)
184.108.40.206 (ComCast in East Lansing, MI)
188.8.131.52 (Mindspring in Brooklyn, NY)
Looking at some history on these IPs, we can confirm that they have previously hosted Bank of America "video demo malware", on domains such as 867certificate.com and aheadfixpatch.com, as well as previous days of the Facebook stripper malware, on domains such as 5436player.com, and facebooketus.com.
When we put the "path" of "/home.htm" on one of the domains that we are predicting for today's host, we get the Facebook look-alike page, along with a popup telling us we have to download a new video player (which is actually the virus), now using the name "Flash_Adobe11.exe"
Uploading the malware to VirusTotal, we see that it is only detected by 4 of the 39 anti-virus products with which it is scanned. If you are relying on AVG, McAfee, Microsoft, Symantec, Trend, or pretty much anyone else to protect you from this virus, so far, they don't know about it. (Our report to VirusTotal causes a copy to be sent to them for analysis though - which is one of the reasons we love VirusTotal!)
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File size: 36352 bytes
MD5...: d17008513f2c93933b92a392260c5cda
Brian finished unpacking the malware and confirms that this copy still sends its stolen credentials to Hong Kong's HostFresh network to the IP address 126.96.36.199.
Afternoon Update
We've now seen more than 300 copies of the "predicted" facebook spam, and the criminals have now shifted again to another group of domain names:
We've seen less than 4 copies of each of these latest, which have a new malware piece as well, which you can find a VirusTotal report for here:


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Power Transmission • Shaft Collars
A shaft collar is a component in power transmissions that is used as a mechanical stop, locating component, and/or bearing face. The two most common types are the set screw style, which utilizes a solid ring and screws that protrude toward the center and dig into the shaft, and clamping style, which is compressed by screws and locked into place around the shaft. Shaft collars are usually made from aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or alloyed steel, and coated with zinc, chromium, or black oxide. They are generally used in washdown applications such as food processing, as well as in agricultural implements, office machines, exercise equipment, mixers, and printing presses. Leading manufacturers: Climax Metal Products, Stafford Manufacturing, Ruland, Collars and Couplings.
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Boston Gear
Boston Gear's shaft collars are available in several configurations. The setscrew collar is for simple positioning on a shaft. The threaded clamp collar provides a higher axial holding force. The 1-piece clamp collar provides a more uniform holding force on the shaft. The 2-piece clamp collar provides a higher and more uniform holding force.
Collars & Couplings, Inc.
Collars And Couplings offers metric and inch set screw collars in steel-zinc, steel-black oxide, steel-unplated and stainless steel. Their single split and double split collars come in low profile and heavy profile configurations. Their threaded collars come in single split and double split configurations.
Pacific Industries, Inc.
PII, Pacific Industries, Inc., offers single set screw shaft collars that support the shaft by tightening the set screw against the shaft itself. Their double set screw solid shaft collars have a two set screw configuration that increase the load capacity of the shaft collar. Their solid stainless steel collars are for corrosive environments and are also used in food handling operations.
American Collars & Couplings, Inc.
American Collars and Couplings offers set screw collars, single split collars, double split collars, threaded collars, set couplings rigid, and clamp couplings.
Climax Metal Products Company
Climax offers one and two piece shaft collars, set screw collars, threaded collars, one and two piece rigid couplings, and set screw rigid couplings. They also manufacture special custom collars and couplings.
Dayton Superior Products
Dayton Superior Products offers solid collars, single split collars, double split collars, threaded single split collars, single split couplings, double split couplings, solid couplings and disengagable couplings.
Global Industrial Products
Global Industrial Products is a supplier of set screw collars, clamping collars, one piece clamping collars, two piece clamping collars, metric clamping collars, threaded clamping collars, set screw and clamping couplings, set screw couplings, one piece couplings, two piece split couplings and collar kits.
G.L. Huyett
G.L. Huyett is a distributor of single split shaft collars, double split shaft collars, solid shaft collars, single split threaded shaft collars, souble split threaded shaft collars and hex bore shaft collars.
Linn Gear Co.
Linn chain couplings come in stock bore, finished bore, and Taper Lock bushed chain couplings through 5" in sizes from No. 40 through No. 120 chain.
Lucas Industrial
Lucas Industrial offers solid set screw shaft collars in unplated, zinc plated, black oxide or stainless steel. Oversized bores and metric sizes are also available. Single and double split shaft collars provide a tighter fit than solid type collars. Lucas carries black oxide and stainless steel rigid couplings and black oxide and stainless steel clamp type couplings. Single and double split couplings are available with keyways.
Power Rite Products
Power Rite Shaft Collars are available in a wide variety of types and sizes. Solid steel shaft collars are available in zinc plate; single split and double split shaft collars are available in black oxide. Stainless steel shaft collars are also available, as well as custom made-to-order collars.
Steel QUIKLOC shaft collars feature reel or spool changeovers for tape and strip, wire and cable, fabric and paper, ribbon and braid, and hose and tubing applications. Changeover times can be cut up to 80%. Standard sizes fit all shafts from 3/8" diameter to 2" diameter, including metric.
Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Ruland manufactures shaft collars and couplings. Shaft collars come in one and two piece clamp styles, set screw collars, threaded collars and locknuts, double wide, and quick clamping collars. Multiple styles fit shafts ranging from 1/8" to 6" in the inch series, and 3mm to 80mm in the metric series. A variety of materials and finishes are offered.
Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
Stafford Manufacturing offers a wide assortment of components for power transmission and motion control applications. Shaft collars available include round bore, threaded bore, square and hexagonal bore, rigid, and metric collars. Stafford also offers special designs to fit your personal needs.
Triangle Manufacturing Co.
Triangle Manufacturing Company's shaft collars are manufactured in 5/8", 3/4", and 1" standard sizes. Bores and plating have customizable options. These shaft collars are primarily used in the HVAC industry.
Accent Bearings Co., Inc.
Accent Bearings offers shaft collars in many sizes and materials. Solid steel shaft collars come in shaft diameters ranging from 1/8" to 4 15/16". Single split collars come in 3/16" to 3" diameters. Double split collars range is sizes of 1/8" to 4 15/16". Stainless steel collars are available in diameters of 1/4" to 2 7/16". Single split stainless steel collars come in 1/2" to 1 1/2" sizes. Stainless steel double split collars are offered in 1/2" to 2" sizes.
Precision Specialties
Precision Specialties is a distributor of shaft collars, as well as many other products. Offerings include solid shaft collars in diameters of 3/8" to 4 1/4". They use a hardened set screw to penetrate the shaft to achieve grip. Single split shaft collars range in sizes of 1/2" to 4 1/4" and use friction to provide grip on bars and shafts. Double split shaft collars allow installation without disassembling machinery and come in sizes ranging from 1/2" to 4 1/4".
Roller Chains 4 Less, division of Belarus Tractor Int.
Roller Chains 4 Less supplies a variety of power transmission products including shaft collars. The standard shaft collars are made from carbon steel and are zinc plated. Single & double split shaft collars are available and made from black oxide. Stainless steel collars are made from #304 SS.
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Friday, September 9, 2011
I was particularly struck by the section on "Meet Your Neighbors" where the author was discussing the importance of getting beyond your fellow traveler's company to meet and spend time with the locals. In this section historian Dagobert Runes is quoted, "People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home." I found this sad but true, although I have definitely started talking to more strangers and asking people where they are from when I am around home. I meet the most interesting people that way.
The other nice thing about this book are all the personal stories from vagabonders and the lists of resources and tips from the author. Also, the far flung places discussed are enough to make any traveler drool. So in conclusion, and not to sound too much like a Reading Rainbow book report, this book is a quick and interesting read that I would highly recommend. What have you been reading lately?
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Ballroom dancing – who knew? Who knew that I would take to it at the age of 57 like a duck takes to water? I started going to beginner lessons last June – June 2010. And within a few months, I am completely hooked. Unabashedly, shamelessly, totally hooked.
In mid-December, my wonderful instructor, Mark Schaub of American Ballroom Co., began work on his new dance studio. We've been on hiatus since then. First the holidays, then getting the studio ready to open. Never in a million years did I expect to feel the loss of something that I just started doing a mere six months ago so much. At least this time, I'm hooked on something that's delicious, healthy, and has fabulous benefits with no drawbacks at all! I've ready several places about the physical and mental benefits to dancing.
I have found this blogging thing to be a bit challenging to get into. I think alot, feel alot, but manage to not get the sharing into the blog. I suppose it comes with time and practice.
Finally, I get to DANCE tomorrow evening.
Oh, one other thing. I find it challenging to title everything I blog, including the name of this blog 🙂


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Small particles advected in a fluid can collide (and therefore aggregate) due to the stretching or shearing of fluid elements. This effect is usually discussed in terms of a theory due to Saffman and Turner (J. Fluid Mech., 1 (1956) 16). We show that in complex or random flows the Saffman-Turner theory for the collision rate describes only an initial transient (which we evaluate exactly). We obtain precise expressions for the steady-state collision rate for flows with small Kubo number, including the influence of fractal clustering on the collision rate for compressible flows. For incompressible turbulent flows, where the Kubo number is of order unity, the Saffman-Turner theory is an upper bound.
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Odd historical discovery:
Reenactment of the Massacre at Wounded Knee by Buffalo Bill – When you read about examples like this, you realize that we've come a long way as a society. This early film was banned in 1906 for portraying Native Americans in a sympathetic light during the events which led to the deaths of 146 Sioux and 25 American soldiers. Even though you won't be able to find the film on Amazon or Netflix, I wanted to include it as an interesting historical footnote.
Also mentioned on Wikipedia's list of films banned in the US, with the same rationale for its censorship, and yes, it appears that Buffalo Bill made the film.
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HNHH takes a look at 25 tracks about the possession that is dear to so many hip hop artists – cars.
For rappers, having a dope ride is more than just a mode of transportation. Yes, it does mean no more riding the bus. But purchasing a brand new whip is symbolic of their rise to the top. Bugattis, Chevrolet Impalas, Aston Martins, and more luxury vehicles come with a hefty pricetag. If you can afford it, you're probably living the life. Plus if you've got a nice whip, the ladies will usually follow. For those struggling rappers who came from a harsh upbringing and poverty, being able to choose between, let's say, a Beamer and Bentley is a sure sign they've made it. The last thing to do is to find the perfect music to bump in the whip.
This list provides you with 25 joints to blast in your car whether you've moved up to a Mercedes Benz or still trusting the unreliable hooptie.
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Feel warm and at home on Sundays by coming over to our place for brunch between the hours of 10am-2:00pm. Our Harvest Table spread is full of healthy, flavourful, and exciting dishes. Some classics, some classics reinvented, and some things you've never seen before. It's a weigh and pay system, so help yourself and enjoy! Hope to see you soon.


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Cardiovascular disease, once considered a 'man's disease,' is the number one killer of women in Canada and worldwide.
Consider the facts:
In the past, it was believed that women's cardiovascular risk factors and symptoms differed from those of men. However, it may be that women experience and/or describe pain differently from men.
Women need to be educated about the symptoms of heart disease because they tend not to report symptoms to their doctors. And doctors need to recognize and diagnose heart disease in their women patients and provide them with the healthcare they need.
Cardiovascular disease can be prevented. We can learn about the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and make choices that promote our heart health. For example, we can quit smoking, eat a heart-healthy diet and exercise regularly.
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Put an inch of water in the pot. Insert the steamer, load in your dogs, cover, and put on a high heat for 5 minutes.
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A couple of weeks ago I bought a pint of various small heirloom tomatoes. I thought they would make a tasty sauce, and decided to sauté shrimp with the tomatoes and serve with rice and green beans. I only needed the shrimp and planned to buy it on my way home from work.
Enter torrential rain, just after work when I got into my car. Good news: I was dry in the car. Bad news: I had no intention of getting soaking wet to buy the shrimp. I thought about what I had at home and decided I could get by without stopping at the grocery store.
I scored in the pantry with a box of Barilla Collezione Casarecce pasta. It's a long, twisted tube of pasta, and I thought it would echo the shape of the green beans. Since I already had the tomatoes and green beans. I could make this work.
Casarecce with Sautéed Tomatoes and Green Beans
1 box Barilla Collezione Casarecce (or other long tube pasta); Cook according to package directions; drain and dress with butter, salt and pepper; set aside and keep warm
1 pint tomatoes, cut into quarters lengthwise and seeded
1 bag Publix frozen steam-in bag green beans
1 1/2 t Garlic to taste (I used Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic)
1 T Parsley (I used Gourmet Garden lightly dried)
1 T Basil (I used Gourmet Garden lightly dried)
1 T Extra virgin olive oil
1 T Butter
2 T Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/4-1/2 cup pasta water
Cook pasta according to package direction; reserve up to 1 cup pasta water, depending on how loose you like your sauce.
While the pasta water is coming up to boil, heat extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan. Put the frozen green beans into the warmed oil, with salt and pepper. After the green beans are warmed through, add tomatoes. Heat through, and add pasta water in 1/4 cup increments. You want just enough water to keep the beans and tomatoes from sticking to the pan.
Add in garlic, parsley, and basil. Add butter, and toss all together. Add balsamic vinegar. Heat everything through, and add salt and pepper if needed.
To serve, plate the casarecce pasta. Put the green beans and tomatoes over the pasta.
This meal is easily rounded out with salad and bread; we had King's Original Hawaiian sweet rolls on hand, and they were delicious with this dish.
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Increase Your Folic Acid Fortification for a Healthy Pregnancy
Health and Nutrition According to several studies conducted, Hispanic groups may not be benefiting from folic acid fortification as much as other racial or ethnic groups.
What is folate/folic acid?
Folate is the naturally occurring form of folic acid and the precursor to Vitamin B9. It is present in many foods and is activated in the digestive tract. Folic acid is the synthetic version used in dietary supplements and fortified foods and is converted to active B9 in the liver. Our bodies need folate to promote new cell division and growth, especially red blood cells during pregnancy, since blood volume is greatly increased. It is also critical for brain development.
Benefits of folic acid for pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman's blood volume will progressively increase beginning in the first trimester around weeks 6-8 and will continue until the third trimester during weeks 32-34. The volume of blood increases by 40-50 percent and the red blood cell mass will increase by 20-30 percent, which creates the need for increased iron and folic acid intake.
"[Folate] is incredibly important in the first few weeks of pregnancy..."
Folic acid has been found to protect against birth defects of the brain and spine called neural tube defects, like anencephaly and spina bifida. Since folate supports the division of cells and brain development, it is incredibly important in the first few weeks of pregnancy, since this is when the embryo's cells are multiplying to create the body form and spine. Folic acid also helps women to reduce their risk of having a premature or low birth-weight baby.
Where can I find folic acid?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has taken steps to fortify certain foods so that all women of childbearing age receive the necessary daily dose of folic acid, which is considered to be 400-800 micrograms (0.4-0.8 milligrams). The FDA states that, unfortunately, some Hispanic groups may not benefit as much from this since they have not approved fortification of corn masa flour, which is used to make staples such as tortillas and tamales. To ensure you are getting the proper amount of folic acid, add the following foods to your diet:
Leafy green vegetables, such as spinach
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Modulift is the first Spreader Beam Manufacturer in the world to have the globally recognised DNV Type Approval for all Spreader Beam sizes up to 1500t capacity in accordance with DNV's standard for Certification No. 2.22 for Lifting Appliances 2011, at no extra cost to the client.
For those customers who require a higher level of quality standard, Modulift also provides further options for project specific 3rd Party Verification.
When a project demands the highest level of certification Modulift are able to offer our customers varying degrees of additional DNV certification depending upon their individual QA requirements, including:
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To ensure safe operation, it is essential that Modulift's modular Spreader Beams are used in conjunction with the User Instructions provided. For other Spreader Beams, Lifting Beams, and other Lifting Solutions, please consult Modulift directly.
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Our ongoing mission is to globally deliver our expertise through innovative designs of quality products and customer satisfaction, whilst ensuring a safe lifting and working environment for all.
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The assurance and audit process that Modulift have completed, particularly for FPAL and JOSCAR, is incredibly detailed and stringent. With assessment to incredbily high standards of best practise, within some strongly regulated and socially responsible industries. These assessments covered key topics such as: Product Quality, Service Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, Documentation, Planning & Delivery, Data Protection, Supplier Management, Financial Stability & Insurance, Innovation and Improvement. You can view Modulift's FPAL score here.
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HSE confirms plans to close 10 beds in Dungloe Community Hospital
The Health Service Executive (HSE) confirmed plans to close 10 beds at Dungloe Community Hospital, three more than local concerns had suggested.
Sinn Féin Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher had raised the issue, following concerns expressed by local people that seven beds in the facility were to be closed.
After the HSE confirmed the temporary closure plans, Cllr. Gallagher said, "The cuts are worse than were mooted over the past number of days.
"Ten beds closing is a huge blow to the area."
An HSE spokesperson said that in the last four to six weeks, the unit had experienced an increase in long-term sick leave, staff retirements and planned maternity leave.
"The moratorium on recruitment in the public service has restricted our ability to replace these staff.
"However, discussions with senior management at a regional level to review staffing options are ongoing," the spokesperson said in a statement released yesterday afternoon.
The HSE said that in order to maintain a safe level of care for patients, the HSE decided to temporarily reduce the number of beds by 10 short-stay or respite beds.
"To ensure that there is an adequate number of staff to safely meet all of the needs of the residents, this will be kept under constant review," the HSE continued.
The HSE also said they wanted "to assure residents and their families that residents currently in the care of the hospital are receiving a safe and quality service".
Cllr. Gallagher said the bed closures were clearly due to the government policy not to recruit staff.
"The HSE have not clarified how long they expect these measures to be in place, but if the recruitment embargo is not overcome, this measure could turn into long term," she added.
"The people in west Donegal will not accept these cuts to our local services," Cllr. Gallagher said.
She had raised the issue earlier this week, saying she had been contacted a number of times regarding reports that the HSE were proposing to close seven beds in the 35-bed hospital.
"Two years ago beds were closed in the hospital, and locals and staff were assured that there would be no more bed closures," Cllr. Gallagher said.
"It is very sad to see such a fine facility, staffed by such dedicated individuals, being attacked in this way."
In May of 2012, Dr James Reilly, minister for health, officially opened a new extension to the 35-bed Dungloe Community Hospital that included four single high-dependency rooms with en-suite facilities, a patients' dayroom and other resources.


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Studio Apartment Room Divider
Do you have an apartment? Do you use it as the studio?. Sometimes, people have an apartment and use it both as the studio and as the house. You have to design your apartment well of you want to make the apartment to be a studio and the house. You have to determine the dimensions of the apartment. If you already know the dimensions of the apartment, you will be easier to decide where to put things in your apartment. The studio is for everyone and the house is for your personal needs. In the house, you need to get some privacy, right? So, I think you will need a room divider in your apartment in order to separate between the studio and your room or house. You will get your privacy with it.
You should use the studio apartment room divider to make it happen. There are some divider you might use to separate your house and the studio. The first alternative divider for your apartment is the bookshelves. The bookshelves are used for putting your books and some stuff. You can use it as divider. It can be functionally used both as bookshelves and the divider. It will be effective and efficient. Another thing you can use as the divider is the Windows curtains. Hang them on the ceiling mounted tracks of the curtains. Choose just the standard size of the window curtains. This kind of divider can be used functionally and decoratively. Choose some patterns you like for the curtains fabric. You can play with the patterns of the curtains to get a better look of your apartment. You can also use the folded screen for the divider. The folded screen is not heavy and it is versatile. This kind of divider is so practical to be the studio apartment room divider.


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Computer Tech jobs in New Orleans LA
Matt Wisdom can't hire people fast enough for TurboSquid, the web-based technology company he founded in New Orleans in 2000. TurboSquid hired 31 people last year and wants to hire more. But Wisdom said a shortage of engineers makes it difficult for TurboSquid and other technology companies to find qualified people.
Eliot Kamenitz, The Times-PicayuneTurboSquid President Matt Wisdom says a good education in computer science is crucial for prospective employees.
"There are so many companies hiring here and there are challenges to find enough staff, " said Wisdom, whose company sells digital files and images from artists around the world to other companies.
Technology companies account for 5 percent to 10 percent of new jobs in the city, he said. Often local technology companies have to try to find the talent outside the state, he said. But getting people to uproot their lives and move is difficult, he said. It's harder to get recruits from out of state to relocate.
The shortage of local talent is due in part to the lack of strong university programs, Wisdom said. Schools are teaching knowledge, not a trade, he said. More needs to be taught to students so that they understand the field, he said. Universities have the ability to bridge the gap and train students to fill open spots companies have in the city.
"Getting the universities in sync to meet the engineering needs will help the whole city, " Wisdom said. "Let's make New Orleans an engineering mecca."
"If they can get a good education in computer science, we'll train them, we'll give them the experience, " Wisdom said. "There's an enormous amount of opportunities here."
Tulane University is taking note. The university recently started focusing on the development of a computer science program. After Hurricane Katrina, Tulane had to make some cuts to departments. The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science was eliminated, while the School of Engineering and Science was created. The dean of the school, Nicholas Altiero, created a ten-year plan for the development of the new school. The readdition of computer science classes was part of his plan and courses were offered during the 2011-2012 academic year. Three faculty members were hired and professors who do computer work in other disciplines will also have appointments in the program.
"The University has been very supportive of this initiative to develop a new computer science program at Tulane, " Altiero said in an email. "Of course, this takes resources and that has been our biggest challenge."
At the moment there are no degree programs for computer science, but Altiero wants the university to offer an undergraduate and graduate degree in the field in the next three to five years. Since Tulane is a private school, revenues for the university come from tuition, research funding and gifts. The university will continue to seek financial support and investments for its computer science program.
"In addition to anticipated enrollment and research funding, we are seeking support for the program from corporations and individuals who are committed to building a strong computer science program at Tulane, " he said.
Altiero wants the advice from the industry and professionals to help develop the program and ensure that students are getting the proper education to train them in the field.
"We also envision an industry advisory board to provide continuous input, " he said. "Adjunct appointments will also be made as appropriate."
Altiero said there are many opportunities in computer science, especially in New Orleans. The city has seen huge growth in its technology sector, and the number of job opportunities is increasing rapidly, he said. "Computing and computation are at the core of virtually all technological advancement and there is a current and growing need for more computer science graduates, " Altiero said. "This is one of the motivating factors for our building a strong computer science department as quickly as feasible."
Other local companies are also seeking graduates with computer science knowledge. Federated Sample was founded two years ago and distributes surveys digitally. The business is headquartered in New Orleans and plans to hire this year if it can find the talent. Patrick Comer, the CEO of Federated Sample, said that it's important for students to learn computer science skills at an early age.
"It's a building block of how systems work, " Comer said. "Technology is key, it's a fundamental need. These are things you have to learn to be successful today."
Students need to learn how to code, how to utilize basic technological systems and how to use social media, he said. It's important for local universities to invest in computer science classes and education, Comer said.
"We can't support the growth of the industry without the talent, " he said. "It's a direct correlation. The more you know about technology, the more opportunities you'll have."
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This is my personal blog. Having retired (more or less!) from my occupation as an Embedded Software Engineer and having closed down my company (Software Integrity Ltd), I have imported the company's blog here, to preserve it. You can find the content under the "Blog" tab, mixed, at the moment, with a few personal postings I made here some years ago.
In due course, I shall put the old company blog in a separate section and continue, from time to time, to use the "proper" blog personally, to air subjects which interest me. This may include some further software-related posts!


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Futuristic is an understated expression for this sea vessel. Covered all over with solar panels, the world's largest solar-powered vessel by the name of MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar has been accepting the challenge since April 2011 to circumnavigate the globe as the first sea vessel powered by solar energy - to be precise this means about 40,000 kilometres in 160 days.
The name means 'The Power of the Sun' in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings language because the vessel made of carbon fibre is driven only be solar energy. Thanks to its ca. 500 m² solar modules consisting of 38,000 solar cells on a surface 31 m long and 15 m wide, the MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar can be navigated without direct sunlight for up to three days. Because the most modern submarine accumulators of the world store the energy. Furthermore four electric motors are supplied by them with current.
According to the technical data the vessel weighs 85 tons, 12 tons of which go to the batteries. The vessel is navigated via a small joystick. 160 days are planned for the 40,000 some kilometre trip at an average speed of about 8 knots.
The circumnavigation is to take the message of the efficient use of renewable energies symbolically around the globe. During the long-term use during the circumnavigation the efficiency of the vessel is also to be tested. German and Swiss companies were involved in the construction of the catamaran. The MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar shows at present that the engineers have done an optimum job.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Using the sun to circumnavigate the globe
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Playfully ploughing the fields
With the second part of the successful John Deere farming simulator you can expect again many different agricultural challenges. Take a seat behind the wheel of original John Deere tractors and a number of other agricultural machines.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Jeff Koons Art Car
BMW will participate in the Le Mans 24-hour race with a racing car designed by Jeff Koons. The US American Pop Art artist and the Bavarian car builder are now presenting the project in New York - and Koons showed the first drafts of the loud-colour racer.
Already a few weeks ago it became known that Jeff Koons would design the 17th Art Car from BMW. For the first time today, the artist showed drafts in New York of how he imagines the optics of the car to be like - namely very colourful and very dynamic. That is perfect because at the same time BMW announced that the M3 GT2 designed by Koons will take part in the Le Mans 24-hour race on 12 and 13 June this year. The completed racing car in Jeff-Koons design is scheduled to be presented two weeks before the race on 1 June at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
(Sources of the German text : http://www.studio5555.de/?s=Jeff+Koons+Art+Car)
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
VW prototype undercuts the 1-litre level... Smart, isn't it?
Volkswagen study XL1 – the dream of a 1-litre car was already dreamt by Ferdinand Piech two decades ago. Now the time has come: The company from Wolfsburg get things going and present an extremely economical XL1 hybrid with gullwings. This premier is staged in the oil-wealthy desert state of Qatar of all places, where the petrol price is of no importance. Volkswagen presented another study of its 1-litre car on the eve of the Qatar Motor Show which takes place from 26 to 29 January. The plug-in hybrid car whose official name is XL1 is designed to consume only 0.9 litres on 100 kilometres which means that the vehicle only emits 24 grams of CO2 per kilometre to the environment. This efficiency is also achieved by the light construction of parts of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic and the cW value of 0.186 which is obtained thanks to a particularly aerodynamic shape.
(Sources of the German text: www.wiwo.de and www.handelsblatt.com)
See also: (VDI nachrichten, 11 February 2011, no. 6)
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Building and further developing robots...
For more than 450 kits visit www.bausatz.elv.de (also available in Switzerland and Austria).
The ASURO ARX-03, for example, one of the most favourite robots from this supplier, is designed for application-relevant project studies for practical use - the smart brain capable of learning.
The ASURO ARX-03, for example, one of the most favourite robots from this supplier, is designed for application-relevant project studies for practical use - the smart brain capable of learning.
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