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Discussion in 'Model 3' started by 1208, Apr 1, 2016.
S style (not function) door handles.
The door handles look manual. Actually, I think these would be better than the S and X handles! They're flush, yet won't fail to auto-present. I'm liking them!
The door handles are for right-handed people, from the looks of that video snippet. People reaching with their right hands, right thumb pressing on the 'tab' with fingers grabbing the 'stem' that comes out.
If you're left-handed (like my wife), you reach with your LEFT hand which has the thumb on the RIGHT side...
The L shaped or Model 3 style door handle
Does the door pop open when pushing in on the handle? It looks like the rest of the handle pops out but in this case, he isn't even using the handle.
Obviously you need to let your wife drive...
Depends which side of the car you're on. Driver's side they would work better for lefties. Which I believe is what Thos is saying
Based on the short look in 1208's post it may be similar to the Roadster in that the handle is an actuator that releases the door and you can then pull the door (or the handle) to open it.
Unless you are in a right hand drive market like UK or Japan, in which case the opposite is true!
The self presenting door handles are so cool on the S - like the car stretches out a hand to greet you... miss that on the X...
So, a "lefty" on the passenger side of the vehicle must turn their hand to have their palm facing upward. OK, now walk to the driver's side of the car, pretend that you're "righty"... now what? (really, think about it if you must)
There is no bias here, the handles are not designed for a right-handed (nor a left-handed) person... they are just designed the way they are.
Everyone needs to think a wee bit more objectively.
Turn your hand over with the palm up and grip the hockey stick from the bottom. Problem solved.
BTW, I totally predicted these door handles a week ago...
Thanks for this picture. I was wondering the differences in functionality and they seem similar (only styling is different). I am okay with this kind of pop up design (others said the L shaped ones were a button only, but your picture shows it is still a handle, albeit a smaller one). Seems like it'll be less expensive and hopefully more reliable than the Model S handles.
I'm right handed, but it totally depends on which side of the car I'm on. On the left hand side of the car (US Driver side), I use my left hand to open the door. On the passenger side, I use my right hand to open the door, in both cases so that I swing the door away from me.
If I use my right hand on the left side of the car, I would be pulling the door towards me, or I have my back to the car.
I just hope that they are heated. I can see them getting stuck with ice. And cooled, as that thin metal will heat up like crazy. They also look like they can bent easily. I am sure that they are still working on these, as evidently Tesla crew was careful...not to use them.
Did anyone else think of the door handles that Kindig It Design (TV show Bitchin' Rides) puts on all their cars:
There are several other styles in their store:
Kindig-it Patent Smooth Door Handles
Agreed. Those are some thin pieces of metal. Even the employees that use the handles as a handle touch them oh so gingerly.
my guess is they are not the final design. i feel like they will be more like the model s. there is no need for them to put the cost into those door handles right now. they just need something to open the doors.
Absolutely my first thought when I saw them. Dave's awesome. If I had a 100,000 grand to costumize a car I would definitely take it to him.


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Great blog today Faye. Trust u r enjoying just being inside safe from the storm. Luv ya my dear dear friend!ReplyDelete
my kids would be happy if I went through my stuff too...lolReplyDelete
'Real' is perfect, Faye, your posts are always interesting.ReplyDelete
Our hydro is flickering also. I was happy that it stayed on so I could read your blog. I have been cleaning out closets, etc. too. I guess this is the best time of year for that sort of thing! God bless !ReplyDelete
Hi Faye, Purging is a most tiring task on the head as well as physically. and so hard to part with certain things. I hope your arthritis gets better or even better goes away. and i think comfort is the best. sorry you could not stay at your wonderful country farm... tell Terry you like the flag just the way it is... then maybe he will stay down out of there!!! take care of yourself xoReplyDelete
Sorry to hear about your arthritis. Considering the cold winters you have over there you would have to be careful with it. Could you either sell your craft supplies online or give them to some craft groups that might meet in your area. They would be scooped up in no time here :-)ReplyDelete
At least you got to go up to the farm even if you could not stay.ReplyDelete
The food looks so good, yummy!
Comfort foods are best, I. Think.
So good you're clearing out a bit, that let's you hang onto the things you really love!
Hope the arthritis goes around the bend and does Not come back.
Hugs, and keep Terry on the ground, if you can. :)
Great post, love comfort food and the easy simply life of everyday living. Take care of yourself and tell Terry the flag looks great like that :) Blessings.ReplyDelete
Hello Faye,ReplyDelete
I am sorry about the pain you have with arthritis. My grandma Maratha suffered terrible from arthritis. It crippled her hands.
Sending HUGS and prayers.
I cleaned two closets on Saturday. I hear ya, it is hard to know what to toss and what to keep. I struggled, but I am happy to report, I downsized.
First off I love your pictures. Second, I am sorry you didn't get to stay but you made a positive out if it seems. I have made a few cobblers and they always turn out different. What is Keepers of the Home meetings you mentioned? Sounds like such a neat idea. I have a few young married women that have been asking me guidance so I was curious what you do and how it works?ReplyDelete
Egg Rolls sound wonderful, can you share the recipe? or link me where you may have it?
Thanks and have a super wonderful day!!!!
Not boring, just normal and normal is wonderful! Shame you could not stay at the farm but it is good you got to go and check on it, hope you were alright when you got home. I hope too that all is well with your daughter, I know what you mean, you aren't worried, you are just worried. Hoping you have heard from her already or will do soon. Enjoy the clearing out, it is good for the soul I think!ReplyDelete
Go off and wrap up warm...maybe with a good helping of sage oil for the joints? xReplyDelete
Keeping your daughter and her hubby in prayer...hope they returned safely. Snow, snow and more snow here in western NY, not complaining, smiles...it is winter after all.ReplyDelete
Have a beautiful day.
I'm trusting the Lord that Shonda and her husband made it back to home safely. I'm really sorry that your arthritis is bothering you. I know how that one goes.ReplyDelete
Your posts are never boring Faye. I love each and every one. : )ReplyDelete
We are going through all out things at the moment with moving home, it is not an easy process. It is amazing how much stuff is accumulated over the years. Shame you were not able to stay at the farm but your health must come first. Take care.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear about your kids having trouble getting home, I know how worrisome that is. I love your sharing about your simple life! I think this is what makes blogging so special is that we can encourage each other in the simple days of living. As women, we need that. Your Sunday supper looks simple and delicious. I've never made egg rolls. Yours looked easy and yummy. Hopefully your power stayed on through the storm! Hugs to you today :)ReplyDelete
We have matching tea pots!!! I just received mine for Christmas from our youngest son and his wife. I feel your husband on a ladder pain! I live with that, too!ReplyDeleteReplies
I was going to tell Faye that I love the tea pot. I saw that you have one too so I was wondering if one of you could tell me where I might find one.Delete
Hi Pat.. So nice to hear from you.. My teapot came from a friend and I believe she said she bought it at a kitchen shop called Stokes, Inc .. It has a tea infuser right in it and is cast iron..I love it... Hope this helps.. xoDelete
Mine came from Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B002OOWKE4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=AX4W4MJELRU9&coliid=I1SJA2W7ULCJLJ&psc=1Delete
That link does not work so try searching for Primula Cast Iron Teapot – Durable Cast Iron with a Fully Enameled Interior – Beautiful Dragonfly Design – 26 oz. – GreenDelete
Thanks, Lana.. I hope Pat sees the replies.. I will mention it next post.. God bless..xoDelete
Thanks Faye and Lana for the info.Delete
Faye - Please don't ever think your posts are boring, I find them fascinating! First, I adore that teapot, the color and that dragonfly motif is just adorable. I'm sorry you didn't get to stay at the farm I know you must have been so disappointed. I hate it when my "arthur-itis", slippity-dippity-disc, plantar-fascitis or just plain feeling my age fatigue gets in the way of my plans. Your dinner looked yummy and I'll bet it was. I love the way you set your table with such love and creativity making each meal special. Too bad about your flag pole, the wind we had earlier this week blew my porch swing off my summer porch and broke it. I wasn't real happy about that. Can't wait to see the postings of your Homemaker's meeting, always love those. XOXOReplyDelete
Dear Faye,ReplyDelete
I love reading about the every day happenings in peoples lives. I like to follow blogs with simple life posts just like this one. Your life is your life and it is never boring, especially to your readers.
I would love to attend a keeper of the home group. Pity you live so far away...or maybe I could start one here :)
Sorry your arthritis is giving you trouble, hope it eases for you soon. You need some of our hot weather to help with the pain. It is 108F today and we have spent most of the day inside. I am doing some knitting, hoping to finish off a knitted blanket I found in pieces in a thrift shop.
I hope your daughter and son in law arrived home safe and sound. We mothers are always concerned for our babies, now matter what age.
Wishing you a lovely week,
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One of the little known and fascinating aspects of the Battle of Long Tan is the intelligence that was being collected, analysed and distributed to the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) Commander Brigadier David Jackson and some of his headquarters staff.
During the Vietnam War a secret radio intelligence and tracking unit from the Australian Army – 547 Signal Troop – was stationed at Nui Dat in support of 1 Australian Task Force (1ATF).
As you will see in the diagram below, believe it or not this secret Australian Army radio tracking unit was, for 16 days right up until 4 days before the Battle of Long Tan, tracking the radio transmitter of the Vietnamese 275 Viet Cong Regiment as it moved from its base area through to when it stopped just short of the Long Tan rubber plantation. This is the regiment comprising 2,500 soldiers who would fight against D Company, 6RAR during the Battle of Long Tan only a few days later on 18 August 1966. Intelligence indicating a possible enemy regiment of 2,500 men being in the vicinity of the Long Tan rubber plantation was not shared with Australian combat commanders like Major Harry Smith who led D Coy, 6RAR during the battle. However, it is important to remember that throughout all wars and conflicts intelligence assessments are just that, assessments. It is always easy in hindsight to say certain pieces of intelligence were proven after the fact but in this case most rational people would argue that this type of information should have been shared with combat commanders as it my alter their planned force disposition, tactics, routes and even the levels of ammunition they take out on patrol.
The interesting aspect of this unit's operation and the Battle of Long Tan is that the intelligence was only shared with Major Dick Hannigan (the task force operations officer), the two intelligence officers on the task force headquarters, and Brigadier Jackson himself. Information arising from these measures was available to battalion commanders such as Col Colin Townsend Commanding Officer of 6RAR, but they could not be told its source. Such security was maintained to prevent the enemy deducing that their radio traffic was being monitored. But the habitual secrecy also meant that officers other than those of the Intelligence Corps had no experience in interpreting, evaluating or even understanding the strengths and limitations of this form of information. Jackson, for one, had not been exposed to signals intelligence before. As a result his ability to use it, as far as the signals intelligence officer was concerned, was 'very limited'. Commanders who had to act on the information were not able to assess its reliability for themselves.
But, as you will read in the extract below there were also some other human and personality factors involved in the whole intelligence story behind the Battle of Long Tan. This intelligence also partly or fully explains why Brigadier Jackson delayed sending the relief force comprising soldiers of A Coy, 6RAR and the APC's for more than hour to assist D Coy during the battle. In his position of overall commander he would be worried about a direct attack on the task force base as the intelligence also indicated another enemy regiment, 274 Regiment also comprising 2,500 soldiers was to the North West of Nui Dat and therefore sending any reinforcements to D Coy would weaken the Nui Dat defences even further.
You can download an (.PDF) extract outlining the fascinating background to the intelligence relating to the Battle of Long Tan below as well as a good document outlining the history of the Australian Army's 547 Signal Troop during the Vietnam War:
- Battle of Long Tan Intelligence Outline (.PDF 505K) – extracted from Ian McNeill's book 'To Long Tan: Australian Army and the Vietnam War, 1950-66 (Official History of Australia's Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts, 1948-75)� Allen & Unwin Australia, 1993.
- History of 547 Signal Troop, Australian Army (.PDF 794K)
This information was not known to Lex McAulay who wrote the first book about the Battle of Long Tan back in 1986 or the majority of Long Tan veterans until some 25 years after the battle.
In making of our award winning Battle of Long Tan documentary we simply couldn't cover this topic as it is a story in its own right and we would have had to sacrifice other content. However, we will be including this fascinating aspect of the Long Tan story in the storyline of the upcoming movie.


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Right after leaving Howland Island on Sunday evening we raised the sails and as we were tidying the deck and coiling ropes by the soft illumination of the shroud lights, someone noticed a school of fish swimming back by the Odyssey's stern on the Starboard side. So we did what any sailors would do and immediately began trying to catch them in the dark. We had soon caught one on a lure and it turned out to be a rainbow runner, a thin, streamlined, silver, pelagic fish with a beautiful iridescent rainbow racing stripe running the full length of each side (its lateral line organ, I suppose) with dorsal and ventral fins that compressed into grooves until it was perfectly streamlined-as beautiful a creature as one ever gets to see.
We cleaned it in preparation for breakfast but were unable to net or gaff another in spite the energetic attempts of three of the crew, two of whom came close to falling overboard more than once. But as the rainbow runners reacted not at all to our violence, except to make pacifistic half-second dodges and then resume their resolute swimming ahead, and because they showed no evidence of abandoning us in spite of all the commotion we were making (net plunges, gaff slashes, trials with every lure and sinker in the tackle box--all of them failures), but resolutely kept swimming along by Odyssey's starboard stern (never the port stern), never deviating, never slowing, never speeding ahead, always there, at heel as it appeared-perfectly trained, companion fish. Because of this, I say, we finally gave up and went to bed, deciding we would try to catch more in the morning should they still be with us, though each of us felt a bit of a fool for having been so aggressive towards these faithful fish.
Well, they stayed with us all that night, as every watch confirmed by checking frequently. They were always there, twenty or thirty slender fish swimming steadily, each about 20 inches (50 centimeters) long, never resting, apparently inexhaustible, in spite of our relatively rapid sailing pace of about 6 knots (7 mph, 11 km/hour) or more. Surely they would have to rest after running at this speed all night.
But no. And they stayed with us all the next day too as the miles of ocean ticked off. And though we did catch one more, we felt awful for having done so and have since declared the ocean around Odyssey a rainbow runner sanctuary. (Eating such tireless, and accomplished creatures seems not only like consuming some consummate Olympic athlete, but killing someone with whom one has been through a life-changing adventure.)
So off and on, all yesterday, whenever we had free time we would go out and watch them by the hour, or film them, or just watch them more. And they were always there, tirelessly swimming, never resting, never varying, always keeping pace, never deviating, never slowing, never speeding ahead, always at Odyssey's heel, hour after hour-our tireless companion fish.
And thus it went until nightfall when the sun had packed it in... but not our rainbow runners. They were still there. And all this second night every watch checked for them and found them present, as though by now they were members of the crew. And at dawn this morning they still were with us, though we had covered eighty miles in the night. And they were with us still at lunch, fifty miles later, as they are now-with the sun about to set, and the third night about to begin; tirelessly swimming never resting, never varying, always keeping pace, never deviating, never slowing, never speeding ahead, always there, at Odyssey's heel hour after hour, our faithful companion fish.
We saw today as well that they have widened their sphere of action. Some even tried out the port side of the boat for a while or ranged off and flanked us at 40 meters distance to starboard, or fell behind for a few minutes. For as we sail, we scare up schools of flying fish which our rainbow runners pursue, rushing off for a few moments but almost at once returning to our side, like falcons to the falconer, after having stooped on some hapless upland game bird. And today we saw as well that they were surfing whenever they had the chance on the stern wave created by our passage, not a very large wave but a free ride nevertheless.
And during the afternoon, we came upon a school of pilot whales. And everyone hastened to see them as Bob started the engine and steamed ahead, so as to follow them upwind-the Odyssey doggedly plunging ahead, burying its face in the bosom of each approaching swell.
When it was obvious the pilot whales were about other business, and the excitement had waned, I returned to my cabin to write, but remembered then the rainbow runners and hastened up on deck to check for them, to see if all our activity had driven them off. But there they were, tirelessly swimming, never resting, never varying position, Always at Odyssey's heel, our perfect companion schoolmates.
And when I returned to my cabin I checked periodically out of my sea level porthole and there they were, scales flashing in the sun, yellow tails sweeping rapidly from side to side propelling their ghost-like bodies through the endless blue of the sea.
We have wondered often what it is they are up to. For as I speak they have now completed a 250 mile swim in 44 hours and show not the slightest indication of tiring. Also, their numbers have swelled. It now seems as though, as Odyssey proceeds through the sea, all of the rainbow runners that ever were will join her, as she becomes some aquatic Pied Piper who, having collected all of them in her van, will carry them to the lagoon at Tarawa, our next island destination, which will then contain... all of the rainbow runners in this part of the Pacific. Our captain has never seen anything like it, though he has spent his entire life at sea.
So I will keep you informed as to what they do. Stay tuned. This is Roger Payne, leading an army of rainbow runners, an oceanic rainbow coalition, as it makes its slow, but steady way across the equatorial Pacific.
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Keywords: differential geometry, shape derivative, shape optimization, gradient flow, surface PDEs
Many things around us have properties that depend on their shape—for example, the drag characteristics of a rigid body in a flow. This self-contained overview of differential geometry explains how to differentiate a function (in the calculus sense) with respect to a "shape variable." This approach, which is useful for understanding mathematical models containing geometric partial differential equations (PDEs), allows readers to obtain formulas for geometric quantities (such as curvature) that are clearer than those usually offered in differential geometry texts.
Readers will learn how to compute sensitivities with respect to geometry by developing basic calculus tools on surfaces and combining them with the calculus of variations. Several applications that utilize shape derivatives and many illustrations that help build intuition are included.
This book is a convenient reference for various shape derivative formulas and should be of value to anyone interested in surface geometry and shape optimization. Graduate students can use it to quickly get up to speed on the machinery of shape differential calculus. Scientists studying continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics, numerical analysis, and PDEs will find the book helpful for problems in which surface geometry is critical and/or geometry evolves in time. Those who want to learn the basics of shape differentiation will also find it useful.
About the Author
Shawn W. Walker is an assistant professor of mathematics at Louisiana State University (LSU), with a joint appointment in the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT). He held a postdoctoral position at the Courant Institute (New York University) and joined the LSU faculty in 2010 in the computational mathematics group. He is a member of SIAM, AMS, MRS, and APS. His research interests include PDEs for fluids and moving/free boundaries, geometric evolution problems, numerical analysis and finite element methods, mesh generation, and optimal PDE control of shape.
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Barney School Accreditation and Ranking News
On April 19, 2017, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) announced that it has extended the accreditation of the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford. Only 5% of business schools worldwide earn AACSB accreditation. AACSB accredited business schools undergo a comprehensive Continuous Improvement Review every five years. Barney School Dean Marty Roth explained "Our AACSB accreditation extension is testament to our commitment to, and achievements in innovation, engagement, and impact. I am proud of our faculty, staff, and advisory board's efforts toward assuring that we meet the very highest business school quality standards."
Within the past year, the Barney School's undergraduate and graduate programs have also earned national recognition through distinguished rankings.
The Barney School made its way into the prestigious U.S. News and World Report "Best Graduate Business Schools — Part-time MBA" ranking for 2018. This year, over 300 business schools sought to be ranked by U.S. News. The Barney School was among the 221 ranked part-time MBA programs, and ended up tied with Providence College and Rochester Institute of Technology, and ahead of regional competitors such as Clark University, Marist College, St. John's University, and UMass-Boston. More details on the U.S. News graduate business school rankings can be read here.
The Barney School also landed a spot on the Bloomberg Businessweek "Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2016" ranking. Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked undergraduate business programs since 2006. The Barney School is one of just 17 undergraduate business programs nationwide to join the list this year, and one of only 114 nationwide that earned a ranking in 2016. More information on the Bloomberg Businessweek undergraduate business school rankings can be found here.
For more information on the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford, please visit our website.


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Is the Michigan Consumer Protection Act Dead?
MPLP Summer 2007 Consumer Law Section Newsletter Article
Is the Michigan Consumer Protection Act Dead?
By Lorray S.C. Brown and Joseph Ferrentino, MPLP Law Clerk
In its recent opinion (Liss v Lewiston-Richards, 478 Mich 203 (June 6, 2007)), the Michigan Supreme Court confirmed that the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) is indeed unavailable to Michigan consumers.
The MCPA was enacted to protect consumers from "unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive methods, acts, or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce." MCL 445.903. However, the MCPA exempts any "transaction or conduct specifically authorized under laws administered by a regulatory board or officer acting under statutory authority of this state or the United States." MCL 445.904(1)(a).
The demise of the MCPA began in 1999 in Smith v. Globe Life Insurance Co., 460 Mich 446 (1999). In Globe, the Michigan Supreme Court, when interpreting the MCPA exemption, held that the focus of the exemption "is not whether the specific misconduct alleged by the plaintiffs is 'specifically authorized'". Instead, "it is whether the general transaction is specifically authorized by law, regardless of whether the specific misconduct alleged is prohibited." Globe, 460 Mich at 465. Under the Globe Court's interpretation, all industries whose general conduct was specifically authorized were now exempt from the MCPA. After Globe, consumer advocates tried to limit Globe to the insurance industry. However, the lower courts began applying the Globe interpretation to other regulated industries.
Now the Supreme Court has effectively eviscerated the MCPA. In Liss, the homeowners entered into a contract with the defendant residential builders for the construction of a new home. The builders, however, failed to complete the home on time. Moreover, the construction that was completed was "not done in a workman-like manner." Thus, the homeowners filed an action alleging breach of contract, breach of warranty, and other causes of action. They also alleged that the builders violated the MCPA. The builders argued that the transaction, residential home building, was exempt from the MCPA.
In Liss, the Supreme Court held that "under MCL 445.904(1)(a), residential home builders are exempt from the MCPA because the general transaction of residential home building, including contracting to perform such transaction, is 'specifically authorized'" by law. In reaching this conclusion, the Court has now confirmed that the MCPA exempts licensed and regulated businesses from the Act.
Unfortunately, the majority was not persuaded by dissenting Justices Cavanagh and Kelly. In his dissent, Justice Cavanagh stated:
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[v Globe] should be overruled . . .
. the test adopted in Smith [v Globe] is so broad that it
precludes many permissible claims under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act .
. . . Moreover, not only was Smith [v Globe] wrongly decided, the Smith [v Globe] decision defies practical workability because it disallows
numerous claims that are actually allowed under the relevant statutory
Justice Kelly believed the conduct at issue was not exempt from the MCPA and the holding of Smith [v Globe] should be limited strictly to cases involving the insurance industry. Justice Kelly stated that with this decision, "the majority has essentially decided that merely being a licensee in a regulated industry qualifies one for the exemption." She correctly concludes that "the result may well be that a large number of Michigan businesses will be able to engage in unfair or deceptive practices without running afoul of the MCPA."This ruling is unfortunate for Michigan's consumers. Our only hope now is in the Legislature. Long live the MCPA!
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top from choies // shirt from salvation army // skirt from sheinside // shoes from primark
I know I've already made a video on back to school/college outfits, which you can find on my previous blogpost, but I thought it'd be nice to upload the photo version of this particular outfit that I love! I really like how the shirt with the rolled up sleeves makes the outfit look rather casual and relax, I also adore the colour of the shirt!
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This multifunction digital analogue display unit is a part of the Micronet MN 100-2 System. Its wireless, its solar powered and is a totally waterproof unit that can quickly give you a visual read on what the wind is doing around you. When purchased with the appropriate transmitters and data feeds, this analog display can graphically display a wealth of information such as: Apparent Wind Speed and Angle/Apparent Close-hauled Wind Speed and Angle/True Wind Speed and Angle/True Close-hauled Wind Speed and Angle/True Wind Direction/VMG to Wind/Turn to Waypoint/Heading/Locked Heading/Tack Course/Course Over Ground.
- No wiring: receive all date via a wireless connection
- Solar powered with 300 hours autonomy
- Unique combination of display formats
- Large 14mm (0.56 in.) digits
- Simple to configure
- Backlighting to three levels
- Total waterproof (is submersible to 10m)
- Lightweight, only 230g (0.51 lb.)
Included with this display unit is a snap-in mounting cradle, an instrument cover and also comes with a white, grey and carbon black bezel for you to customize the look of your display to that of your boat.


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This world is a competitive place where sustenance is the key. Qualification is the first stage to a career. Hard work, confidence and more so attitude is the key to success.Knowledge as a concept is only of potential value. The application, execution and implementation of knowledge is where the power lies. Many graduates,inspite of being qualified are unemployed or under employed. Those in jobs are underutilized or do not work to their potential.
Hiregange Academy- A knowledge and employability initiative is in the quest to support the job aspirants. More specifically to enable them gain self-confidence, enhancing their knowledge in the field of commerce and upgrading their skill sets essential to be job ready. For those pursuing professional courses facilitate in making them complete professionals.
It is a small step taken mainly towards bridging the gap between the industry and the job aspirants. The knowledge inputs, guidance, specific training and solutions to common problems, real life case studies and some technology exposure would ensure enhanced employability of the youth. It would enhance the quality ofthose already employed. For the industry, the right resources for the right job can be achieved.
The Academy aims to provide a win-win-win situation for the job seekers, employers and employees while being a contributor to the nation at large.
Academy was started on 19th August, 2014. The Academy aims to provide a win-win-win situation for the job seekers, employers and employees while being a contributor to the nation at large.


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RPS CgMs participates in discussions with Special Advisor on Housing and Planning Policy
On September 14th, Karen Jones, Planning Director at RPS CgMs visited No.10 to participate in discussions with Alex Morton, Special Advisor on Housing and Planning Policy as part of the RTPI Major Consultancies Group.
Alex is the driving force for a number of Government initiatives for increasing the delivery of houses; for instance he argued for the conversion to homes for vacant offices and retail premises, and has a long held opinion that if local people control the quality of new housing, opposition to it will fall away. The debate at the meeting was focused on delivery, mainly of houses, and exposed some of the more radical thinking of Government, especially in relation to removing as much red tape and thus 'barriers' to getting things done.
"It was incredibly useful to meet one of the main people behind these initiatives and to particularly hear the low esteem that the planning regime is presently held in by the upper echelons, particularly the Treasury" advises Karen. "It made us acutely aware of the need for high level discussions and influence, and Alex opened up future opportunities to meet with Greg Clark and Brendon Lewis".
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July 30, 2018
Tea tree oil; Magical essential oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has antiseptic properties. It can heal wounds and has antibacterial properties. It is a multipurpose oil that can be used on the skin to make it flawless. It is used in various household and cosmetic products. If you read labels of products you may


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Diagnosing Lassa virus infection by tracking the antiviral response
- Ignacio S Caballero1,
- Gracia Bonilla1,
- Judy Y Yen2 and
- John H Connor2Email author
© Caballero et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012
- Published: 14 December 2012
- Malaria
- Sore Throat
- Hemorrhagic Fever
- Antiviral Response
- General Malaise
Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. It infects 300,000 to 500,000 West Africans every year, with a mortality rate among hospitalized patients of 15%. It is difficult to diagnose because its early symptoms (fever, sore throat, general malaise) often go unnoticed, or are confused with those of the common flu, malaria, or other febrile diseases. For this reason, there is considerable interest in developing tests that can detect the presence of the virus at the earliest stages of infection, when treatment is most effective. Methods such as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) are commonly used to detect virus particles in the blood, but in the case of Lassa, when the infection becomes detectable, it is already too late to administer treatment.
In this study, we took an indirect approach and analyzed the transcriptional response of the circulating immune system, instead of directly measuring the amount of virus in the blood, to see if we could detect earlier signs of infection. We extracted samples of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from infected non-human primates at sequential timepoints for a period of 12 days. The RNA in each sample was assayed in a microarray to quantify the transcriptional pattern followed by each gene throughout the infection. We used these patterns to identify genes with the strong transcriptional changes 3 days after infection, since these have the greatest chance of being biologically significant, and could be used as early biomarkers of infection.
We are in the process of acquiring additional samples to validate the specificity and sensitivity of our biomarker, with the medium-term goal of applying it in a clinical setting. We believe we have identified a gene signature that could potentially diagnose Lassa fever infection in patients before they show specific clinical symptoms, an essential requirement in treatment and prevention.
Authors' Affiliations
- Zaas AK, Chen M, Varkey J, Veldman T, Hero AO 3rd, Lucas J, Huang Y, Turner R, Gilbert A, Lambkin-Williams R, et al.: Gene expression signatures diagnose influenza and other symptomatic respiratory viral infections in humans. Cell Host Microbe 2009, 6(3):207–217. 10.1016/j.chom.2009.07.006PubMed CentralView ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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Laurie Starr has lived in various parts of Oregon throughout her life but Medford is home.
Whether you are buying, selling or investing, Laurie has a passion and love for homes which has driven her to remodel and repair distressed homes throughout her life.
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Palm Desert Guide
Click for more information regarding the Palm Desert Vacation Guide.
Click for more information regarding the Palm Desert Vacation Guide.
Click for more information regarding the Resort and Spa.
Palm Springs International Airport – PSP
Distance from hotel: 12.2 miles SE
JW Marriott Desert Springs does not provide shuttle service.
Estimated taxi fare: 45 USD (one way)
Executive Black Car Service
A Transportation LLC
(760) 849-4100
Estimated fare: 80 USD (from airport one way)
The Polo Season Empire Polo Club offers polo games that are open to the public from January – April. General admission is free to all of the polo games. There is a $20 per car parking fee for General Admission and tailgating.
Saddle up and head to the horse show of the year! Watch as riders and their horses jump, leap and gallop their way across the course with amazing grace and skill. HITS – which stands for Horse Shows In the Sun – specializes in hunter/jumper horse shows that judge both horse and rider from the time they enter the ring to the minute they leave on a variety of factors – like grace, style, presentation and appearance.
Aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, World's Largest Rotating Tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. Begin the 10 minute ride at the Valley Station – elevation 2,643 ft. and end at the Mountain Station – elevation 8,516 ft. No matter what the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular views or hiking in a pristine wilderness, a one-of-a-kind experience can be had by all. Please visit website for hours and ticket prices.
The Living Desert is a remarkable zoo and botanical garden representing the desert environments of North America and Africa. Please visit website for hours and ticket prices.
Palm Desert offers a variety of trails for hiking enthusiasts as well as those who simply love the outdoors and the rich history of Palm Desert and the Santa Rosa San Jacinto National Monument.
Recommendations provided by part-time desert residents Corky and Betty Anderson
78164 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253 (Washington Street)
Distance from hotel: 10 miles
$$$$ American, Steakhouse, Contemporary
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie's great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles of wine and an exclusive Chef's Table for special events. A variety of live entertainment in the evening in Arnie's Pub sets the atmosphere for guests to enjoy a unique dining experience. The extensive newly remodeled patio offers stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, a cozy outdoor fire pit for guests to gather and a putting green where visitors can work on their game.
50949 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253
Distance from hotel: 9 miles
Genuine Italian ambiance and food.
78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900
Distance from hotel: 10 miles
The Sandbar menu is deliciously diverse, ranging from prime New York steaks to sautéed or panko sole, crispy roasted duck, Mediterranean pasta, and our popular buttermilk-battered fried chicken.
78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253
Distance from hotel: 7 miles
$$$ American
From the moment you approach the Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the valley and providing a lively, casual destination to enjoy a menu of American classics with innovative preparations focused on premium steaks and seafood at great prices. The historic ranch house ambiance complete with a massive fireplace, expansive windows and rustic beamed ceilings creates a warm welcoming environment from which to gaze at the magnificent mountains, share a meal and conversation and stay awhile. The menu highlights vibrant flavors from the valley along with a generous selection of fresh fish and seafood. The wine list has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the food and provide reasonably priced selections including rare and limited bottles.
222 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6312
Distance from hotel: 13 miles
$$ Mexican
The recipient of numerous awards for food, service and architecture, Las Casuelas Terraza is a favorite of locals who consistently vote it Palm Springs' "Most Popular Restaurant." Terraza's two leafy patios, live music, delicious food and fresh drinks, make it ideal for a romantic date, a festive lunch or fun family night out.
78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253-2922
Distance from hotel: 10 miles
$$$$ French, American
At Lavender we combine the finest meats and seafood with the freshest organic ingredients to create unforgettable dishes. Dine indoors in a warm, cozy atmosphere or on our stunning tree-lined patio. Lavender Bistro also prides itself on providing superb live music daily to set a warm and friendly atmosphere for you and your guests. For every occasion, to change the ordinary into extraordinary, come join us at Lavender Bistro, "the best kept secret of La Quinta", for a memorable dining experience.
73-405 El Paseo, Suite 120, Palm Desert, CA
Distance from hotel: 4 miles
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club Seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience…
49499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253-2722
Distance from hotel: 9 miles
$$$$, American, Contemporary
Morgan's in the desert, by James Beard Award winning Chef Jimmy Schmidt, welcomes guests for dinner with Contemporary American Cuisine, boutique new world wines, crafted vintage cocktails, and live entertainment. Join us at the piano bar, in the hacienda dining room or on the fire-lit courtyard. Join us for a relaxed yet refined dining or cocktail experience.
74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Distance from hotel: 0.3 miles
$$$$, Steakhouse
Whether it's our steak, our seafood, the award-winning wine list or our hospitality, we strive to exceed our guests' expectations.
74740 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3806
Distance from hotel: 4 miles
$$$$, American, Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris steakhouse is famous for its exceptional food and wine. The restaurant serves the best USDA prime steak sizzling hot.
73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Distance from hotel: 4 miles
$$$$, Steakhouse
Sullivan's Steakhouse blends amazing food with live music to create an unmatched fine dining experience. Make a reservation today!
75-188 California 111, Indian Wells, CA92210
Distance from hotel: 3 miles
Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley in the beautiful city of Indian Wells, The Nest has long been a favorite of celebrities, golf and tennis legends, and locals alike. It's no wonder that The Nest is at the top of the Things-To-Do in Palm Springs list, as we like to say, at The Nest life begins after five. You can find classic dishes like Frog legs and Escargot on our new dinner menu but our newly appointed Executive Chef JC Valadez has added some modern classics as well like Seared Ahi and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with Pancetta and Balsamic Glaze. Don't worry about leaving hungry all of our entrees still come with soup or salad.
45100 Club Dr, Highway 111 & Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Distance from hotel: 3 miles
$$$$, American
Where to go & Who to know in Indian Wells is Vicky's of Santa Fe. Known for its exceptional food, generous portions, friendly service & high energy live music. Serving the best American Cuisine of Prime Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Rack of Lamb, Veal and Pork Chops, Rotisserie Chicken, Burgers and more, plus nightly creative Specials. We'll welcome you with our warm hospitality and delight you with our extraordinary selection of California wines. Reservations accepted in the main dining rooms only. An inviting bar and piano lounge round out your dining experience. The deserts' best live music venue with local and nationally known musicians appearing nightly and some afternoons. It's a place whether you come for dinner, the bar or the lounge you are guaranteed a good time.


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I had to laugh at this fabric sighting today while shopping for fabrics for a Christmas quilt I'm eager to make. Kale has become quite popular in the gardening/food world these days, and it's popularity has now overflowed into the fabric industry!
If you need some ideas on what to do with kale, click here for lots of recipes from Martha Stewart. And, click here for a few recipes from me as well!
Here's to kale!


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01 November 2010
Who Said It?
For all our troubles, midterm finds this Administration and this country entering a season of hope. We inherited a mess, we didn't run away from it and now we're turning it around ... My biggest regret is that because the accumulated damages piled up so high for so long, putting America's house in order has been a tough and painful task ... We've got to prove that what we said about it is true - it'll work.Answer here.
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Amy Duncan, J.D. '13, has joined the Louisiana State Bar Association as Projects and Training Counsel for the Access to Justice Program.
As Projects Counsel, Amy will serve as the statewide coordinator of legal training and education for Louisiana legal services providers and be responsible for planning continuing legal education seminars on topics of particular interest to public interest attorneys, including the Bar's annual Louisiana Justice Community Conference. In this position, she will also staff the Bar's Criminal Justice Committee, the ATJ's Pro Bono Subcommittee and work on various ATJ projects.
Along with these new responsibilities, Amy will continue to work on the LIFT Incubator and Accelerator Program, which will now be coordinated through the Bar's Access to Justice Program.
While in law school, Amy served as managing editor of the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law and judicial extern to the Honorable Carl J. Barbier. Amy also donated many hours of pro bono work to Louisiana Appleseed. As a volunteer, Amy conducted extensive research and wrote a paper highlighting the frequency and scope of harmful and unjust debt collection practices in Louisiana.


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Company Overview
Santa Rosa Energy, Ltd. ("Santa Rosa" or the "Company") is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Our holdings and operations are diversified and include shallow and deep natural gas exploration and production spanning eighteen Texas counties, including shallow oil exploration and production activities in east Texas, pursuit of Woodbine conventional sandstone opportunities in Polk County, and exploration and development of emerging resource plays. The Company's operations include wells producing 2,000 foot deep Yegua oil sands to deep geopressured wells. Exposure to a wide range of wells from prospect evaluation, to drilling, engineering and production operations, gives Santa Rosa a significant advantage in pursuing diverse, economically attractive prospects.


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Boycott A&W until they bring back Canadian beef!
Sheila Gunn ReidRebel Host | The Gunn Show
UPDATE: A&W touts tomato patriotism in ad, but where's their Canadian beef pride?
Sheila Gunn Reid provides an update on her call for a boycott on A&W pointing out how they proudly tout their use of Canadian grown tomatoes.
I've got a beef with A&W.
People familiar with agriculture have been displeased with A&W since 2013. That was when A&W decided it was going to start using beef that's raised without the use of hormones and antibiotic free.
That meant the company would be sourcing much of their beef outside of Canada.
Even though A&W insists their customers are asking for this sort of beef, I'm not convinced. Customers who don't know better might think this "better beef" is magical and healthier, but once people really get the truth, instead of the fear and lies, they will vote with their wallets against A&W's slander of Canadian farmers.
The following is a debunking of A&W's nonsense:
1. Hormone implants
Beef with a slow release hormone implant contains seven times less estrogen in a single serving than a can of beer. You would have to eat 93 cows each day to keep up with the amount of estrogen a healthy woman produces each day.
This is crazy fear mongering. A&W makes it out like Canadian beef is soaked in hormones when a serving of cabbage contains 1000 times more estrogen than a single serving of beef.
In fact, the bun A&W serves its magic meat on is has 20,000 times more estrogen in it than the burger.
Because of these tiny hormone implants, producing a kilogram of live beef requires 29 per cent fewer cattle, 24 per cent less land and creates 14 per cent less greenhouse gases. So if A&W doesn't like hormones, shouldn't we be asking: why does A&W hate the earth?
2. Antibiotics
This is right from A&W's better beef website. The question asks: "Do you give your cattle antibiotics?"
And the reply: "Our ranchers only use antibiotics when medically necessary to ensure the health of the animal, in the same way that most doctors recommend the use of antibiotics for people."
The Alberta Cattle Feeders Association says they only give antibiotics to animals that are sick, for only as long as they need them, and then they follow the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's antibiotic and medication protocols that are enforced through strict surveillance. The meat is not allowed to enter into the Canadian food chain until after the medication has cleared the animal for 20-30 days.
Unnecessarily medicating an animal is expensive beyond just the cost of the medication. It means 30 extra days feeding and caring for an animal that's ready for slaughter. That's expensive. No farmer would unnecessarily medicate an animal; it cuts into their bottom line.
But A&W is counting on the Canadian public to trust them while they market in fear. They are claiming they are doing something better than the standard operating procedures for Canadian beef farms coast to coast, but they aren't. They want you to believe that hormones are bad. They aren't. A&W is just scaring people by giving them half the story.
3. Personal health
A&W may think that people can actually taste antibiotics that have left the animal's system about four weeks prior to butchering. Or maybe they think people can actually taste two nanograms of hormones. If they do, that's crazy.
Or maybe they think people eating these insanely low levels of hormones or beef that were once given medicine is bad for their health. That would also be crazy.
The World Health Organization says there are no ill humane health effects from consuming beef raised with the use of hormones. Same with the FDA.
These naturally occurring growth promotants have been in use since the 1950s and studied extensively.
I don't think A&W is using better beef. But they're using beef that is raised differently than the vast majority of healthy and delicious beef that is raised in the United States and Canada.
By A&W calling their beef better, they imply that all the other safe, proud, ethical Canadian farmers are worse. And I'm sick of companies who market based on lies, innuendo and fear while maligning Canadian farmers to do it.
I'm voting for Canadian beef with my wallet! I'm supporting ethical hard working sustainable Canadian farmers and I hope you do too.
A&W's beef isn't better, it's just different. And Canadian farmers who don't follow A&W's pseudoscience demands are not worse. They are sustainable.
That's why I'm not eating at A&W until they put Canadian beef back in all their restaurants. If you agree with me, please join my boycott and sign the petition below.
You don't get to spread false info about Canadian farmers and still get my money.
Sign the petition!
A&W must stop embracing pseudoscience claims and put Canadian beef back in their restaurants.


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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators: Game 1 in Hawks players statistics
In Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Hawks beat the Predators in double overtime after trailing 3-0. Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews led the team in shots on goal, and Duncan Keith scored the game winning goal. Here's a look at some of the players who led the pack on Wednesday night.
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Not that anyone is asking me to.
FYI: "The Boys in the Photograph" is an Andrew Lloyd Webber/Ben Elton Musical, a re-working of 2001(?)'s "The Beautiful Game", which is currently premiering, oddly enough, if Winnipeg. At MTC. Not a bad show, but not flawless.
Act I starts in 1969 at a Catholic boy's school and follows the football (soccer) team from the day of their team photo to the day of the big championship game, all at the beginning, sort of, of the Troubles. Act II starts a couple years later with the wedding of the lead characters and, well, later.
Among the changes made in adapting the show to a post-Occupation audience was a more uplifting ending and a couple more songs. The problems, as I see them, are that the uplifting ending is sort of tacked on, and act II features, towards the end, a couple of long preachy speeches and a long stop-the-show-dead preachy song, all by the same character. Not only is this poor character saddled with these speeches and this song, but for at least one of these speeches and the song, she's all alone on stage. Also, there's no applause break between the John-goes-to-jail song and the visiting day scene, and there needs to be.
Okay, so, here's how I'd fix it.
1) The John goes to jail song will end with John getting seriously brutalized. This will ratchet up the tension between John and the eventual 'choices' he makes and will make the cold, 'I'm a soldier now' John later more resonant.
2) This means we can feature the very pregnant Mary and her almost-due baby with an observation about how much he seems to be healing up from his wounds, as an important moment in John's transition(s).
3) Move Mary's "John Kelly, killed by John Kelly" schene to earlier in the day. John should go straight home after being released. This makes the refusal to see the son and the "I'm a soldier now" moment more devastating. It also makes the 'remember who you were' issue something that happens over the rest of the act and not something that happens with John alone and silent on the docks.
4) Move the confrontation with Thomas to after the above scene. Thomas's revelation about motives and goals should come as something of a shock to John, and be part of the rediscovering of dead-and-gone footballer John.
5) Thomas's "it will never end" song and Mary's "if that's what we're fighting for" song should be reworked somehow to emphasize the parallelism of the dilemma--the impossibility of peace, the passing-the-hatred/hopelessness-to-the-next-generation. Either rework both songs (and give Mary someone to sing to, for heaven's sake--Bernie and the baby are right in the next room, after all), and maybe make it a duet--Mary on one side, Thomas/John on the other, big song, and ending with John's "big" choice. (Well, there's the choice to leave the family, and then the choice on the docks, but this one is the important one of the three.)
6) I'm not sure John needs a song on the docks, but I'd like to see him and Mary, in parallel, contemplating the 'boys in the photograph'. In the end, John shouldn't 'remember who he was' but should ask, no beg Mary to 'help him remember who he was'.
Okay, that's it. Somebody send this to Sir Andrew.


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The Green Campus Initiative (GCI) brings yet another awareness-filled, earth-inspired video titled 'Let's Go Green' to the screen. The awareness campaign is produced in-house by the Founder of GCI, Adenike Akinsemolu, and directed by Olayinka Ojo - GCI Minister for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship, and Winner of the UN Spoken Word Contest. It also features the Adeyemi College of Education GCI Ambassadors as the cast.
Staying true to the theme of the cause, the crew explored the natural environment beautifully. The lush green environment in the video lures viewers into nature's therapeutic powers while the voices, smiles and radiating glow on the faces calms nerves. If you do not already know about Going Green, this video is a good starting point.
The lyrics are highly captivating and gets the message across: "Imagine a world where water is free and clean, where breathe is fresh and safe, where sun will smile each day…" Honestly, these words are a reminder that we need to be sensitive and mindful of our environment.
Friends, this video is a call to action for all of us. The planet is ours. We can preserve it for future generations by doing little things that matter. This is a must see video. Watch it below or on YouTube.
We live in a world of ordinary people
You can change things around
I can change things around
We can change things around
Never again shall out children die
of thirst and polluted air
and unclean environment
We can live a happy life
Imagine a world
where water is free and clean
When breathe is fresh and safe
hen sun will smile each day Oh!
Oh!! Lets Go Green
Oh!! Lets Go Green
Oh!! Lets Go Green
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We live in a world of ordinary people
You can change things around
I can change things around
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Danesfort girls produce that little bit extra to win
A WONDERFUL battle and a fantastic advertisement for camogie was witnessed when Danesfort and Young Irelands of Gowran served up – including stoppages – 90 minutes of enthralling fare in the St Canice's Roinn B county minor final played in perfect conditions in Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh on Saturday.
The commitment, work ethic, skill levels and passionate approach from both teams was magnificent as every player gave every ounce of energy in pursuit of victory.
The platform for Danesfort's victory was based on a tenacious defence, particularly in extra-time.
The Gowran girls enjoyed the greater possession during extra-time, but their hearts were broken by staunch Danesfort defending in which the full-back line of Maria Woodcock, Caroline Booth and Aileen Maher were imperious.
Another obvious factor in Danesfort's victory was the brilliance of goalkeeper Roisin Walsh, who constantly somehow managed to keep Gowran at bay. Roisin saved Danesfort on numerous occasions by pulling off vital stops. Gowran were denied at least five goals.
Another match winner
Laura Dunne, with a tally of 2-4 from play, was another match winning heroine, while Rachel Hogan, Jennifer Cunningham, along with the constant work-ethic of Emma Ayres, Rachel Phelan, Aoife Brennan and full-forward Orla Doyle all made a valuable contributuion to a great victory.
The Gowran girls deserve immense credit for playing their part in an absorbing epic battle, and they had their stars also. None more so than inter-county senior Sarah Anne Quinlan, who was magnificent.
Most of the Gowran attacks were created by Quinlan. Eibhlin Fogarty was superb too and scored 1-3.
Paula Farrell when switched to centre-back following the unfortunate injury sustained by team captain Mairead Fogarty played a blinder, while other star performers for the losers were Kelly Treacy who was magnificent at full-back, Emma Comerford, Fionnula Quinlan, and Ann Drea.
Danesfort made a whirlwind start. They led by 0-4 to 0-0 after just four minutes with Rachel Hogan on fire scoring three times, twice from play.
The Gowran girls responded with four points to draw level by the 14th minute with frees by Emma Comerford and Sarah Anne Quinlan along with efforts from play by Eibhlin Fogarty and Kay Drea.
Laura Dunne and Comerford (free) exchanged points before Laura Dunne took advantage of slack defending to crack home a goal in the 18th minute (1-5 to 0-5). Thirty seconds later Aoife Brennan was denied by a brilliant save from Orlaith Byrne before Danesfort finished the closing 10 minutes strongly, out-scoring their opponents by 1-2 to 0-2.
Crucial score
The crucial score during came in the first minute of injury-time when Aoife Brennan goaled. Danesfort led by 2-7 to 0-7 at half-time and appeared to be in a very strong position as they had a light breeze advantage to come.
Rachel Hogan pointed 23 seconds after the restart to extend the advantage before Gowran enjoyed a glorious spell, out-scoring Danesfort by 0-5 to 0-1 between the 33rd and 39th minutes with Sarah Anne Quinlan, Emma Comerford and Eibhlin Fogarty all finding the target.
The Gowran girls were on a roll and they drew level in the 44th minute.
A free out taken by Emma Comerford, and a long run forward by Elaine Rudkins, saw Sarah Anne Quinlan square the ball to Eibhlin Fogarty, who crashed an unstoppable shot to the net to set up a grandstand final quarter.
Credit to Danesfort, they dug deep. Rachel Hogan twice in quick succession – including a free – restored Danesfort's lead before Sarah Anne Quinlan pointed in the 48th and 51st minutes respectively to draw the sides level.
Incredibly that was to be the last score in normal time as no scores were registered over the closing 13 minutes of play. Danesfort began to dominate but they shot five wides, including three attempts from placed balls.
On to extra-time after the match ended all square at 2-11 to 1-14.
Gowran didn't lead throughout normal, but they should have taken the lead in the early stages of extra-time as Paula Farrell had a goal chance but was blocked. That passage proved decisive to the outcome as Danesfort managed to escape and work the ball downfield.
Laura Dunne found herself in acres of space and she fired a deflected shot to the roof of the net for the game's most crucial score, 3-11 to 1-14. Danesfort powered on from there. It was never easy, but they were worthy winners in the end.
Scorers: Danesfort - Laura Dunne (2-4); Rachel Hogan (0-6, one free, one 45); Aoife Brennan (1-0); Emma Ayres (0-1). Young Irelands - Sarah Anne Quinlan (0-8, four frees); Emma Comerford (0-4, three frees, one 45),;Eibhlin Fogarty (1-3); Kay Drea (0-1).
Danesfort – Roisin Walsh, Maria Woodcock, Caroline Booth, Aileen Maher, Eimear Farrelly, Jennifer Cunningham, Deirdre Phelan (capt), Emma Ayres, Rachel Phelan, Aoife Brennan, Eimear Brennan, Laura Dunne, Rachel Hogan, Orla Doyle, Cliodhna Mullin. Subs - Aileen Troy, Grace Brophy.
Young Irelands – Orlaith Byrne, Anne Drea, Kelly Treacy, Sharon Quinlan, Elaine Rudkins, Mairead Fogarty (capt), Marie Walsh, Emma Comerford, Fionnuala Quinlan, Kay Drea, Eibhlin Fogarty, Sinead Naddy, Paula Farrell, Sarah Anne Quinlan, Anne-Marie Byrne. Sub - Ciara Byrne.
Referee - Peter Burke.