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OK, so you start working on a project. You either buy, find or draw up your plans. You source your wood. You think carefully about how you are going to make your cuts. You think about what tools you are going to need, and if they need to be sharpened.
Yup, you are ready to build. Then, you get to that one point in your project where you reach for something small and seemingly insignificant – the glue bottle, a screw, a sheet of a particular grit of sandpaper – and BAM, it hits you like a 2 x 4 to the head – you are out!
Doesn't that just drive you nuts?
Oh, it's happened to me more times than I care to admit. And, every time it happens, I have to stop everything and shoot off to the store to grab what I need. For me, it's pretty convenient, because I have one each of the competing home improvement centers less than a mile from my home and a few woodworking specialty stores about a 20-minute drive from the shop. But, for some of you guys and gals who live further away from the nearest retail outlet, I'm sure it has to be a momentum killer.
Even after all these years of woodworking, I still have yet to find a solution to this problem that works 100% of the time. For instance, to help keep me more organized, I have a special cubby where I store my sanders and the sandpaper that makes them effective. Years ago, I bought one of those accordion office paper organizers to hold the different grits of paper to keep them sorted out. The only problem is that I blindly take the sheets of sandpaper out of the organizer, then discover when I reach for the next one that – woah – I used the last sheet on the last project! Dagnabit…
I keep my fasteners stacked in their original boxes on a shelf over my front bench. Now, over the years, I have had to buy my share of special fasteners for some specific tasks. (Roofing nails? Seriously?) Rather than throw them out, I just keep them tucked away on the shelf, just in case I ever need one. As you can imagine, this clutter prevents me from seeing – say – how may 1 1/4 inch specialty wood screws I have on hand for when I build a cabinetry project. Needless to say, I have found myself dashing out to the home center, project glued and in clamps, racing to get those screws home in time to reinforce the joints.
Finishing supplies? Glue? Faggetaboutit. The song remains the same.
I'm not sure what the answer is. I might need to reorganize the storage areas in my shop, disposing of what I don't need and getting some more clear see-through containers to keep track of what I do. I could also go in on large lots of products that I use more frequently, but that would involve some foresight on my part.
Besides, it's a lot more fun to buy wood for projects and new tools, isn't it?


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AI for the blind creating a more connective future
March 6, 2018
About 285 million people worldwide are blind or have low vision. Tasks such as using public transportation, navigating busy streets, shopping at retail stores or recognizing people can pose added challenges for these individuals. But augmented reality (AR) technology is helping transform their experiences.
Unlike virtual reality, augmented reality technology displays digital information over the physical world, ensuring a more life-like user experience. But where energy, manufacturing and other major enterprises have streamlined operational tasks with these glasses, startup company Aira saw a unique consumer opportunity for blind and low-vision people.
Aira created an assistive technology platform that uses augmented reality and smart glasses to connect those with diminished vision to certified human agents.
Aira created an assistive technology platform that uses augmented reality and smart glasses to connect those with diminished vision to certified human agents. Via the tap of a button, an Aira customer, or "Explorer," connects to an agent who can see from the Explorer's perspective through the glasses' camera. The agent then offers visual descriptions of the surrounding environment on-demand. But for agents to communicate with Explorers in near-real time, Aira needed a powerful and reliable network connection. So in 2016, Aira came to the AT&T Foundry in Houston for help providing wireless connectivity for their solution.
One of our connected themes across Foundry projects is learning by doing. And getting to a viable, market-ready prototype is rarely a one-and-done process. We assisted Aira in experimenting with different hardware, onboarding our connectivity, and testing the full solution to prepare for their launch in January 2017.
Milliseconds matter when working in real-time with an individual who is blind, so we also used AT&T Dynamic Traffic Management to ensure a safe and seamless experience for Explorers. This innovative mobile data solution is designed to help businesses prioritize critical applications and data transmissions through the AT&T 4G LTE network. This helps alleviate the effects of congestion on the network, especially when responsiveness is a top priority – like navigating to a busy crosswalk.
Putting the "AI" in Aira
For some activities, connecting to a live human agent is necessary. Guiding a marathon runner or describing in detail to an Explorer the moment the sun eclipses behind the moon, for example. But what if AI could replace a human agent for simpler tasks?
As Aira gained user feedback during its first months in operation, one of the most requested tasks they received from Explorers was reading for medication recognition. What's in the pill bottle in my hand? So our team helped Aira develop a recognition model for Aira's AI assistant, Chloe, to correctly identify prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. This wasn't a simple update. We had to use machine learning to train the technology to properly identify a wide variety of common medications. This meant taking photos of different types of pill bottles from numerous pharmacies and doing so from varying angles and in different environments. This ensured the AI solution could accurately identify the medication labels under a diverse set of conditions, such as font, text layout and lighting, and subsequently match the prescription with a database of existing medications.
The camera design allows for 120 degrees of viewability, both vertically and horizontally.
The end result? An agent-free and a hands-free experience. Explorers simply hold the prescription up to the glasses and say "Hey Chloe, read this." The algorithm then analyzes the object or text on the label and identifies it aloud to the customer. The camera design allows for 120 degrees of viewability, both vertically and horizontally.
Our work with Aira was the first customer project to commercialize out of our Foundry in Houston. Since graduating from prototype to commercial product, Aira has helped travelers navigate busy airports, brought its assistive technology to new college freshmen, moved into other countries, aided athletes and expanded its service into 5,300 AT&T retail locations across the country.

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The implementation of the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNatis) has caused a backlog of at least 150 000 unregistered vehicles, which are idle in showrooms, said the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI).
Some Cape Town car dealers have had potential buyers cancel vehicle orders because of the delays.
Banks are also refusing to pay dealers because the vehicles are not registered and have not been tested as roadworthy, a prerequisite for a sale.
RMI chief executive Jeff Osborne said eNatis had also affected the truck and motorcycle industry negatively.
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I clicked the link on this one before I read it and my first thought while listening to Epstein's "Jellyfish" was "sounds like Roberto Carlos Lange and Paul White made a baby." Should have read on because as it turns out Epstein is Lange and Lange is Epstein. Go me!
I met RCL when he came through Jacksonville with one of his myriad other projects, Helado Negro. One of the best shows I ever saw at the Sinclair (back when it was an alright establishment). He was a bit under the weather but agreed to a quick interview for EU Jacksonville. Very talented and creative dude. This project finds him exploring his more experimental side via MPC. Sealess Sea drops January 25th and Prefuse 73/Jaytram/Epstein (Epstein reinterpreted by members of Yeasayer) is out now on Asthmatic Kitty or as a pay-what-you-want through bandcamp. Sample some samples and be converted…
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The hit space shooter is coming stateside, and you can download a demo on Xbox Live Marketplace today.
The Demo was amazing.
SquareEnix Game. Buy it ;D. You might be the final statistic to push FFXII lol.
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What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front.
"On screen, your smile and your eyes are the most inviting things that bring the audience in" she said. "Especially if you play the hot chick."
But like lots of people, Vivica reached a point where she felt her smile needed a little help in order to look its best. That's when she turned to a popular cosmetic dental treatment.
"I got veneers years ago," Ms. Fox told Dear Doctor magazine in a recent interview, "just because I had some gapping that probably only I noticed."
What exactly are dental veneers? Essentially, they are thin shells of lustrous porcelain that are permanently attached to the front surfaces of the teeth. Tough, lifelike and stain-resistant, they can cover up a number of defects in your smile — including stains, chips, cracks, and even minor spacing irregularities like the ones Vivica had.
Veneers have become the treatment of choice for Hollywood celebs — and lots of regular folks too — for many reasons. Unlike some treatments that can take many months, it takes just a few appointments to have veneers placed on your teeth. Because they are custom made just for you, they allow you to decide how bright you want your smile to be: anywhere from a natural pearly hue to a brilliant "Hollywood white." Best of all, they are easy to maintain, and can last for many years with only routine care.
To place traditional veneers, it's necessary to prepare the tooth by removing a small amount (a millimeter or two) of its enamel surface. This keeps it from feeling too big — but it also means the treatment can't be reversed, so once you get veneers, you'll always have them. In certain situations, "no-prep" or minimal-prep veneers, which require little or no removal of tooth enamel, may be an option for some people.
Veneers aren't the only way to create a better smile: Teeth whitening, crowns or orthodontic work may also be an alternative. But for many, veneers are the preferred option. What does Vivica think of hers?
"I love my veneers!" she declared, noting that they have held up well for over a decade.
For more information about veneers, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation.
X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray machine.
CBCT made its debut in dental offices about a decade and a half ago. It utilizes the same invisible energy as traditional x-rays to create images of the face and jaw. But unlike traditional x-rays, which can only depict structures in the two dimensions of width and height, CBCT can create three-dimensional images in amazing detail.
The CBCT's x-ray projector rotates around a patient's head. As it emits a cone-shaped beam of x-rays, the device simultaneously collects anywhere from 150 to 599 distinct image views. It transmits these views to a computer that assembles them into three-dimensional images that can be viewed on a computer display.
From the data file of images, dentists can re-format a variety of views and angles of teeth, jaws and other facial bones at various levels of magnification. Because of this wide range of views, all in striking detail, CBCTs are highly useful among other things for diagnosis of malocclusions (bad bites), the size and location of infections, obstructions at possible implant sites, or jaw problems prior to surgery.
Because they expose a patient to higher doses of radiation than a standard x-ray machine, they're normally limited to more complex oral situations. That means you'll still undergo standard x-rays for most of your dental treatment needs. CBCT radiation levels are lower, however, than medical CT scans, which use a fan-shaped beam that can expose a patient to ten times the radiation of a CBCT. For dental care, a CBCT machine also produces greater image detail than an MRI.
Depending on your needs, CBCT may one day be a part of your dental care. With their range and accuracy, it could play a major role in helping you attain good health.
If you would like more information on cone beam diagnostics, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Getting the Full Picture with Cone Beam Dental Scans."


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LONG BRANCH: The annual New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon will bring thousands of runners to the shore this month.
Both races will begin on Sunday, April 30 at 7:30 a.m. and will start at Oceanport's Monmouth Park and finish on the Long Branch Ocean Promenade.
Runners will follow the course through the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park and Ocean Grove before turning back toward Long Branch for the finish. A course map can be seen by clicking here.
"The Jersey Shore is a place to make memories, and we are proud to provide an environment that not only offers athletes a course to strive for their personal bests, but for the whole family to establish a tradition that they can relive each year," Race Director Hilary Biggs said. "Our collective commitment to a fun and successful race, combined with its distinctly New Jersey flair makes the New Jersey marathon a destination race."
The half marathon awards ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the marathon awards ceremony at 10:45 a.m.
The races will be preceded by the Health and Fitness Expo at Monmouth Park on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29. The expo includes race packet pick up and will host over 20 diverse exhibitors, charity partners, and official race merchandise. The expo will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday will also feature races for children as well as a 5K race. Click here for a full schedule of the weekend's event, including registration times.
Those visiting the area on Sunday should expect detours to be in place for a large portion of the day, especially in the area of Ocean Avenue and Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch.
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Rosia Montana project direct economic benefits estimated at over 5.2 bln dollars
The Rosia Montana opencast mining project is expected to generate approximately 2.3 bln dollars in aggregate revenues to the state budget and local budgets, plus direct effects on the Romanian economy worth about 2.9 billion dollars, calculated for a reference price of $ 1,200 / ounce (stockpile bullions).
The project's total direct economic benefits for Romania are estimated at over 5.2 billion dollars, according to the draft Agreement on specific measures related to the exploitation of gold and silver ores in the Rosia Montana perimeter, published on the website of the Department for Infrastructure Projects and Foreign Investments (DPIIS).
Of the 2.3 billion dollars, 591 million dollars will result from gold and silver mining royalties. Dividends collected by the Romanian state, as shareholder, through Minvest or the successor of Minvest, will reach 580 million dollars, the corporate tax is 445 million dollars, and the tax on dividends and interests of non-residents accounts for 368 million dollars.
The state will also collect 200 million dollars in taxes and social security contributions related to wages, 115 million dollars in excise duties on fuel, plus 56 million dollars in other taxes and dues (taxes on property, the environment fund, the mining license tax, royalties for the machinery used in the construction of the mine, taxes for construction permits, taxes on the repurposing of land under forest, other fees).
"For the Romanian state to work out an as accurate as possible projection of the budget resources obtained from the Rosia Montana mine exploitation, the investor undertakes to provide to the Ministry of Public Finance, within three months from the end of each tax period of RMGC (Rosia Montana Gold Corporation) the table with the direct benefits, updated with the fluctuations of the parameters that are determinant for these benefits. In addition to the benefits to the Romanian state, the investor undertakes, while fully carrying out the operations provided for in the Assessment Report on the environmental impact study of RMGC, to create and maintain an average of 2,300 direct jobs during the construction of the mining project and an average of 900 direct jobs during the operation phase," the draft Agreement reads.
Also, should the investor intentionally fail to comply with these provisions, the Romanian state is entitled to request and obtain from Gabriel Resources (GBU) reasonable compensation for any direct damage incurred, if GBU and RMGC are unable to offer remedy for the violations in a reasonable term.


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» An update on one I posted the other day:
Mario Alaimo created some music in which he used a bit of Mozart mixed in some footie commentary and audio of the draw for the finals taking place. He submitted this to UEFA for them to use as a theme somewhere but they passed on it, so we adopted it as the official theme for our Euro 2008 coverage.
There's now a video to accompany the song which you can view below:
Scissor Productions "Mozart Loves Football" The Unofficial Song Euro 2008
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A reminder for parents and students that November Lunch Order Forms and Money are due on Tuesday, October 18th. Please be sure to put your orders and money into a clearly labelled and sealed envelope or ziplock bag and turn into your homerooom teacher.
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Understanding the motivation behind a person's behavior is something that has always
been of interest to me. Rather than just accepting that so and so did this and that and
is now facing the consequences of the action, I spend some time reflecting on what made
them do it. I used to ponder these things out loud but realized that many people in my
circle were impatient and really not interested so I have become a "closet" thinker. I
believe that in order for me to invent a character (protagonist) that is multidimensional,
I need to invest energy in finding out just exactly what makes him/her tick. It has not
been easy or perhaps I should just say I have not had the discipline or courage to let my
mind simply focus on a subject long enough to grasp their very essence and then turn it
into narratives that will work in a novel.
I live in a really small town. It is in a developing country where recent years have found
it attracting all sorts of people who come here to do tourism and go back home, or those
who find it so laid back and beautiful that they actually commit to living here despite all
the obstacles. Some people are wonderful, bringing with them the enthusiasm they feel
for nature and living in peace. They contribute their time, their ideas, their resources so
that the community can benefit. Other people come with the intention of establishing
communities that they would not be able to have in their country of origin.
In the recent past, I have encountered people whose communities can only be described
as "cultish", and this is scary. The leaders look pretty "normal"; their message is anything
but. It boggles my mind to see how many reasonably intelligent people are taken in by
these reckless individuals whose motivation can only be financial gain or fame. In the past
I would have exposed them at once but that was not beneficial to me so after turning 60 a
couple of years ago, I turned to the pen as my collaborator in unmasking these creatures.
They make interesting subjects for my narratives and provide much entertainment to me,
and I am hoping to capture their essence to develop my villains. Life is often so much more
satisfactory from the point of view of the observer, sitting a distance away in a comfortable
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|6.1. The Parties shall meet, at the invitation of the Bonn Convention Secretariat on behalf of any Party, within one year of the entry into force of this agreement, and thereafter, at the notification of the Secretariat, not less than once every three years to review the progress made and difficulties encountered in the implementation and operation of the agreement since the last Meeting, and to consider and decide upon:
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|6.2.1. The following shall be entitled to send observers to the Meeting: the Depositary of this agreement, the secretariats of the Bonn Convention, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, the Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft, the Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Landbased Sources, the Common Secretariat for the Cooperation on the Protection of the Wadden Sea, the International Whaling Commission, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the International Baltic Sea Fisheries Commission, the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, and all non-Party Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations bordering on the waters concerned.
|6.2.2. Any other body qualified in cetacean conservation and management may apply to the Secretariat not less than 90 days in advance of the Meeting to be allowed to be represented by observers. The Secretariat shall communicate such applications to the Parties at least 60 days before the Meeting, and observers shall be entitled to be present unless that is opposed not less than 30 days before the Meeting by at least one third of the Parties.
|6.3. Decisions at Meetings shall be taken by a simple majority among Parties present and voting, except that financial decisions and amendments to the agreement and its Annex shall require a three-quarters majority among those present and voting. Each Party shall have one vote. However, in matters within their competence, the European Economic Community shall exercise their voting rights with a number of votes equal to the number of their member States which are Parties to the agreement.
|6.4 The Secretariat shall prepare and circulate a report of the Meeting to all Parties and observers within 90 days of the closure of the Meeting. This agreement and its Annex may be amended at any Meeting of the Parties.
|6.5.1. Proposals for amendments may be made by any Party.
|6.5.2. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Secretariat at least 90 days before the opening of the Meeting. The Secretariat shall transmit copies forthwith to the Parties.
|6.5.3. Amendments shall enter into force for those Parties which have accepted them 90 days after the deposit of the fifth instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary. Thereafter they shall enter into force for a Party 30 days after the date of deposit of its instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary.
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|8.1 This is an agreement within the meaning of the Bonn Convention, Article IV (4).
|8.2 The provisions of this agreement shall in no way affect the rights and obligations of a Party deriving from any other existing treaty, convention, or agreement.
|8.3 The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall assume the functions of Depositary of this agreement.
|8.3.1 The Depositary shall notify all Signatories, all Regional Economic Integration Organizations and the Bonn Convention Secretariat of any signatures, deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force of the agreement, amendments, reservations and denunciations.
|8.3.2 The Depositary shall send certified true copies of the agreement to all signatories, all non-signatory Range States, all Regional Economic Integration Organizations and the Bonn Convention Secretariat.
|8.4. The agreement shall be open for signature at the United Nations Headquarters by 31 March 1992 and thereafter remain open for signature at the United Nations Headquarters by all Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations, until the date of entry into force of the agreement. They may express their consent to be bound by the agreement (a) by signature, not subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, or (b) if the agreement has been signed subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, by the deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. After the date of its entry into force, the agreement shall be open for accession by Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations.
|8.5. The agreement shall enter into force 90 days after six Range States have expressed their consent to be bound by it in accordance with Article 8.4. Thereafter, it shall enter into force for a State and Regional Economic Integration Organization on the 30th day after the date of signature, not subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, or of the deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Depositary.
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Earlier in the week, Representative Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) released a discussion draft of her "Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act" (the "SAFE Data Act"). In a statement released about the draft, Bono Mack claimed the SAFE Data Act will establish uniform national standards for data security and data breach notification.
Highlights of the proposed SAFE Data Act include:
· Requiring the FTC to implement regulations that require companies holding personal information to establish and maintain a reasonable information security policy;
· Requiring companies to establish a plan and procedures to minimize retention of personal information that is no longer needed for business or legal purposes;
· Requiring the notification of law enforcement within 48 hours after discovery of a breach;
· Requiring companies to begin notifying consumers within 48 hours after taking steps to prevent further breach and determining who has to be notified if there is a reasonable risk of harm.
· Expanding the jurisdiction of the FTC to cover non-profits under the Act;
· Granting enforcement power to the FTC and to State Attorneys General if the FTC is not pursuing an action, but no private right of action; and
· Preemption of the various state data security and breach notification law.
Bono Mack is the chair of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, which held a hearing earlier today on the proposed SAFE Data Act. Testimony was given by FTC Commissioner Edith Ramirez, Jason Goldman(Telecommunications and e-Commerce Counsel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Robert Holleyman (President and CEO, Business Software Alliance), Stuart Pratt (President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association), and Marc Rotenberg (Executive Director, Electronic Privacy Information Center). Information on the hearing, including written testimony, is available on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's webpage.


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I went to pay our oil bill today. The Carroll Fuels building is on Loch Raven and as I was pulling up I saw a row of Film Crew Trucks,obviously getting into position for some good old Hollywood-style movie production. No stars and no idea of which of our two TV shows was setting up. So here are some boring photos of trucks and nothing happening. WoooHoooo!This is actually on Greenmount Avenue. This truck seemed to be the grip truck, but who knows?
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Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Orange Silicon Valley's upcoming handbook about GenZ. Watch this blog for more details.
Perhaps every generation makes some of its most valuable contributions at the intersection of Friends and Doing. For GenZ, natives of live-streams, the quest for friends over live digital platforms can be the start of something bigger. As influencer Molly O'Malia recalled at Orange Silicon Valley's GenZ workshop: "I was looking for friends, I never thought I'd end up with a half-million followers."
As a professional GenZ observer for a global marketing agency, Elav Horwitz of McCann Worldgroup has traveled to talk to GenZers on five continents. She observed that for GenZ, "Live-streaming is actually a career option."
Andrew Graham is from global talent representation shop CAA; he's a bona fide Hollywood agent repping GenZ influencers. He characterized these influencers as "multi-hyphenists," a term that conveys their role with their fans as an all-around entertainment source. Gabbie Hannah, another example of a multi-hyphenate influencer, bills herself as author-poetcomedian-singer-songwriter.
Ironically, the artless origin story of just looking for friends online just happens to set these multihyphenate digital celebrities up perfectly for a broad spectrum of brand sponsors. For influencers like Wes Tucker, this poses major authenticity challenges: from how to relate to hundreds of thousands of followers — "I care about the people who follow me, but I can't care about all of them," he said — to the complicated role of mediating between Fans and Brands: "I don't want people that are following me on a daily basis to give them crap … I have to enjoy the product, because if I don't like it I'm not gonna tell anyone to buy it."
The influencer/content nexus
This raised the business model question of how to create premium content, indeed, how these influencers think about premium content in the YouTube Age: "It's [premium content] is all I think about." said Wes Tucker, but when asked for a definition of what premium content means to him, it's unclear. In fact, "it's blurry and subjective right now," he said.
This is congruent with the roadmap for influencers, away from the awkward economics of recommending other brands to becoming a Brand in their own right: Kylie Jenner and the controversial Logan Paul are two examples of influencersturned-merchandisers.
The confluence of Community and Content is deeply woven into the GenZ way. We encounter it again in the next section, "What GenZ watches." As Orange Silicon Valley's Christopher Bétrémieux has observed, "Gen Zers do not follow programs; they follow influencers." Given the native social canvas of GenZ, Bétrémieux explained how the distance between fan and star collapse — "They expect entertainers to act like friends by being present for their communities."
It's a hard life: Demanding DMs, copycats, and bots
This makes the life of an influencer an extremely vulnerable and stressedout existence. Influencer Wes Tucker described a combination of having to reckon (or ignore) thousands of "DMs" (direct messages), the stress of going to IRL (in real life) events, and having strangers accost you with personal issues, and followers turning negative. "They put a lot of their problems on you … you never know who you're gonna touch."
If that's not enough, there is the problem of authenticity, and copycat accounts. Tucker expressed frustration, saying until Twitter developed validated accounts, impersonators nearly "ruined my life." This is not just about cognitive dissonance, but also social brand; when the person is the brand then copycat accounts by impersonators become the equivalent of bootleg labels.
If you still think influencers are not working hard enough, consider the fact they have to balance their authentic relationship to their fickle followers, with the demands of trail-blazing brands who want to jump on the influencer marketing bandwagon but still be on-brand. Wes's take on this topic reveals some serious brandsavvy: "Most brand posts just don't perform as well as mine … you'd be surprised how in your face some followers get."
But then, when it comes to brands and influencers, they can even merge: the Scandinavian TV smash young-adult hit Skam has created Instagram accounts for all its characters, and searching #Skam on IG will yield over 620,000 posts, some with tens of thousands of likes. When asked whether he worries that AI and conversational robots will impact his business model, Tucker replied: "Robots can't replace me, because across all my socials I'm the same in real life (IRL)."


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that I could have been blessed with a mixed bag of friends in such a short span of time, that I still pinch myself to believe you all are for real!
How else can I explain the feeling when folks I haven't met in person, haven't spoken to have become such an integral part of my life.
The only place where I can rant, ramble, grumble and still have no fear of acceptance!
Where I can proclaim I am weird in so many ways and still be loved!
Its an encyclopaedia where I get to learn so much and is updated everyday every fraction of a second, its one place where I have met so many like-minded people and everyone seems to pour their heart out. That's the reason may be I feel I know people I know here more than so many friends I have met in real life. Its a puzzle, its fun, its amusing that this circle around me seems to be a part of me, all in just the 2 yrs I have been here.
I met a wonderful being in Monika here who is my first blog friend. Its going to be an year now, her first comment was on my post abt Ganesh Puja and for a long time to come, she was the only one probably who read n commented religiously on every post that I wrote.
I chanced upon Priyanka's blog and for a long time, with every post of mine, I used to wait for her to comment and it made my day.
I have met sweet people like ArienMom who can host an online birthday party for me with lots of delicacies, great music and that wonderful greeting and Menaka whose special mail landed in my inbox that day when she was nursing her days old baby! Thanks dear 🙂
I can listen to soulful melodies rendered by Vimmuu, read wonderful poems written by Vishesh, stories by Sakhi which keep me glued n guessing till the finish, see awesome pics by Amit. This is a THE place for each one of them! Its a pleasure to read Indyeah's profound thoughts on almost every topic! Each one of her posts strike a chord, get u thinking, warm ur heart! My fav to date has been her post on Heartprints. Happy Birthday Indy :). Muahhhs!
I get to know wonderful things like the divinity and importance of Ramayana Maasam, thanks to Solilo, and sneak a peek into the wonderful world of flora in Monika's and Tara's space.
Kanagu and Mystery's posts on training days and the first year in the corporate world left me wondering whether they had written about me or themselves!!! Nostalgic attack!
I can get my daily dose of humour too by reading abt OG's search for Ms.Z :roll:, or Ashwathy's very first marriage proposal from U.K [Do I dare say that dear ;)] and the Cross-border Terrorism posts! Awesome they are!
Smithu writes @ any excuse and Deeps writes what she perceives, I nod my head with each one of them. Feels like I have known them for so long! And yeah, Smithu bakes the best cakes and Deeps has a beautiful song for every occasion. I luv u girls ..Muahs!
Its become kinda daily routine now to exchange mails with Pixie who has a take on everything and I luv that , every hour or lesser updating what we have been upto [bad bad her gtalk is blocked :(] and chat with Shruthi who always provides meals full with love n laughter abt Movies, Masti, Music 🙂 U both know I love u, don't u 🙂
Hitchu, my dear comment-monster partner and Crafty, who is my lovely li'l blog-sis – Each of their posts r simply super-duper! Crafty my darling, ur Hobbes is rt with u even here 🙂 Hugs 🙂
I yearn to read Masood's take on fatherhood and Rakesh's posts on lovely Hayaa n Yuvaan .
I got to meet wonderful fellow city bloggers Bins and Ums and also Saritha whose heart is in Hyderabad and we chat about every gali-mohalla here 😉
I got to meet Paisa whose posts really make me don the thinking hat and Puja who is the best at saying so much in so few a words.
I love the way Ashwini's Thoughtful Train runs and the way Meira jots down tit-bits of every day life!
I look forward to Vidya's and Nancy's reflections and Ashwini's Tandoori lounge!
I love the ride that Akshatha takes me on through the world of the apple-of-their-i Anvith and also the naughty pranks of Rock-star Emaan.
Aryan and Aryan tales are something I wait to read – thanks to Aryan's Mom and Swati who are doing so well @ it!
Shraddha who combines her words and pics so well to put forth her thoughts and Sucharitha who gets me all nostalgic with her Past Continuous posts – nice to have found u here.
Lively, Shruthi who ask me when am gonna post next, Rohitha who drops in to let me know her new post is waiting for me, Swathy who has taken time to catch up with my entire archive and leave comments, u all make me feel so wanted. Blogging for me is more than just writing what I feel n reading interesting stuff. Its connecting with people which matters the most! Thanks girls 🙂
Shalik is the only blogger friend whom I have met in person and it seems as though we have been family friends from long. His wife and son Chinu got along so well with us that Chinu was crying when we left. He calls us Mama-Mami and it touched me so much when Shalik asked me recently when we are going to meet them next as Chinu has been asking abt us all the time. Hugs Chinu 🙂
My sincere thanks to Jigyasa and Pratibha, authors of famous books 'Cooking @ home with Pedatha' and 'Sukham Ayu' who took some time out of their busy schedule to leave heartfelt comments here. They mean a lot to me.
On this friendship day, I really thank my stars for having got me into this blog world. Else, I would have missed meeting all you wonderful people. Thank u all for keeping me company here and being so good to me. I hope this bond between us grows stronger n stronger n *touchwood* kisi ki nazar na lage. Happy Friendship day to all of u! Kudos to mission Al-Blogfriendsa 😀. Cheers to the blogsamaj!
Happy Friendship day to all of u who have visited and left ur valuable comments on my blog – Harish,Anup, Mandira , Nimmy, Sandeep, Anish, Sharad, Vandana, April Belle, Minticetea, Gayathri Shenoy, Sunny, Dew, Prashant, Hypermom, Ekta, Shruthi, syedjunaid, Timepass, Rushabh Gandhi, Shaine Ali, Nazar, Gazal,Capt. Anup Murthy, Sangeeth,Pallu, Sayani, Ersa, Soniarai, arunraaj, agyaatdarshan, Rafiq Raja, Amardeep Sidhu, Amaresh das, Dev,Just call me 'A', Parul. Hope to get to know all of u better soon 🙂
And yeah, all those people whom I know only through feedjit and those red spots on the Clustrmaps :P, you all mean a lot to me too :). Happy Friendship Day. N pls leave me a msg. I would love to read it!
Hey wait, I hv few more chweeet friends too 🙂 My li'l cutie-pies 🙂
Ansh, Ash, O.B, Theron, Peanut, Oju, Namnam, Poohi, Hriday, Ibbu, Hayaa, Yuvaan, Varunavi, Pinkuda, Neha, Jiya, Diya, Aakash, Aditi, Anvith, Emaan, Aryan * 2 🙂 Don't tell ur Mammas n Papas I wanna meet them just to meet u ppl okie 😉 😉
Vimmuu, I listened to ur rendering of Yaaron today and u have left me speechless. I have tears in my eyes. I dedicate this song to all my friends.
P.S: If I left out any of u, am sorry. I have really tried my best to include all.
Pls let me know in the comment section :P :P


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In, or Out? An Evening with Syed Kamall MEP. Friday 15th April. Everyone welcome!
April 15, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm£11.74
On 23rd June, the EU Referendum will give us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine our relationship with the European Union.
An evening with Syed Kamall, MEP, will answer your questions independently in this political minefield.
Syed Kamall has been a Member of the European Parliament representing London since 2005, and since 2013 has been leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament. In June 2014, Syed became Chairman of the European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament, which has members from different nations.
Is immigration policy a reason to leave the EU? How would our immigration policy change if we were to leave?
How can we weigh the alternatives to our EU membership? Can the Brexit campaign offer something optimistic, international and modern? Can we truly regain control of our laws, finances and borders?
If the centre of global trade is shifting towards Asia and the Pacific, how can we exploit this?
The 'Remain' side led by the government say that we are exempt from 'ever closer union'. Does this include fiscal integration and a single federal reserve bank for the whole EU? Can we become more competitive? Could this mean an end to high-cost welfare programmes and labour protection?
Syed Kamall MEP will help us understand these and other international, national and local issues facing us, when we consider our choice on 23rd June.
The event will be held at the Pavillion, Kew, Dancer Road. Parking in surrounding roads.
The event will be chaired by Roger Metcalfe.
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STAFF from a county recruitment firm have received a week of health and wellbeing support.
Workforce Staffing, which has branches in Worcester, Kidderminster and Redditch, as well as further afield, launched a wellbeing week to help staff who may be struggling with the pressures of their work or family lives.
The wellbeing week covered everything from nutrition and exercise to mental health.
Staff were given advice from experts on healthy meal planning and techniques on how to deal and beat stress and anxiety.
It also saw staff competing to reach 10,000 steps each day through an inter-branch step challenge.
This initiative is the first in the company's 16-year history, heralding the launch of a new health plan programme which Workforce has made available for all employees so they can get access to a range of medical care and specialists.
It also includes access to a 24-hour helpline, therapy treatments and dental care.
Alison Fry from Workforce Staffing said: "The wellbeing of our employees is paramount whether they are at home or at work.
"The launch of our new health plan is a big part of that commitment as it gives people easy access to so much support should they need it.
"It was a really successful week for everyone and the feedback has been tremendous from right across the company.
"The step challenge was also a big hit and brought out everyone's competitive side.
"We will be doing something similar again next year due to the excellent comments we've had and many of the initiatives will be brought into everyday life within each branch."
Founded in 2003 by brothers Paul and Joe Alekna, Workforce Staffing has grown to employ over 100 people at its seven branches which are in Worcester, Kidderminster, Redditch, Dudley, Rugby, Coventry and Birmingham.
In 2014 the company was placed at number 44 in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 and was voted one of the UK's top employers.


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The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities is offering at least 48 PhD studentships starting in October 2020 at Leeds, Sheffield and York, through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP2) scheme.
TWO types of studentship are offered: Open Competition and Collaborative Doctoral Award (CDA). You can make only ONE funding application to WRoCAH so need to choose the scheme that suits you best. The table below summarises the differences.
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The Most Covetable Coats to Wear This Season
Fall is in the air, and winter is lurking around the corner, so we'd say it's officially time to buy a brand-new coat.
A great topper should do four things: handle the weather, keep you warm, make you feel good, and finally, it should make a statement in its simplicity, it's silhouette, or it's eye-catching color.
The good news? The new season offers a multihued feast of styles to suit every personality. From heritage prints to high-gloss leather and cozy shearling styles, we've rounded up the must-have coats at every price point. Click through to see how fashion girls are wearing theirs.
A coat in this season's of-the-moment checks, plaid, or herringbone is guaranteed to be a street style hit.
Whether you opt for a longer silhouette or keep it cropped, a '70s-esque shearling coat goes with everything this season–from jeans and a turtleneck to a slip dress and tights.
A chic trench has the ability to make any outfit instantly more sophisticated. Not to mention, it serves as our trusty hero in the autumn rain.
The puffer jacket continues to reign supreme for the style set when temps drop low. This season, go for exaggerated shapes in an array of bright, poppy colors. Consider this the next best thing to wrapping yourself up in a cozy duvet. But don't forget your skinny jeans and heels to offset the volume.
Take note from our favorite fashion influencers, and stand out from the crowd in a shiny, vinyl, or patent piece. While black is the dominant hue, there are plenty of glossy offerings in shades of red, blue, green, and beige. Get your shine on.
While you'll inevitably spend more on your dry cleaning bill, there is nothing more sophisticated than a frosted white coat in winter. Wear with an unexpected pop of color like an of-the-moment red handbag, or keep the look slick in head-to-toe neutrals.
Bold faux furs in a rainbow of colors were seen all over the fall runways from Miu Miu to Shrimps. Captivate the crowds in these wearable options.
See-through plastic macs are undoubtedly fall's surprise hit. And there are no signs of the trend slowing down after its dominant presence at Chanel's spring runway show. You can look forward to getting caught in the rain in one of these city-slick options.
If you haven't already heard, red is the color of fall. Jump on the trend in a magnetic overcoat (a double-breasted version will win you extra fashion brownie points). Consider this the equivalent of a SAD lamp.
When there's a biting chill in the air, who doesn't want to feel like they're being cuddled by a big snuggly teddy bear? Take comfort in the dramatic proportions of an ultra-cozy coat this season. Wear with skinny jeans and an equally oversize colorful handbag.
Seen on the runways in a plethora of colors, leather is undoubtedly having a major moment this fall. From versatile, cropped versions to long and lean silhouettes, go the extra mile, and pair yours with high necks and long boots.
You can never go wrong with a timeless topcoat in camel, black, or gray. A simple and sophisticated knee or calf-length coat will last you a lifetime.
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Hillary Clinton and Internet Freedom
There are many people who can credibly claim to defend the Internet; Obama officials are definitely not among them
By Glenn Greenwald
Hypocrisy from the U.S. Government — having U.S. officials self-righteously impose standards on other countries which they routinely violate — is so common and continuous that the vast majority of examples do not even merit notice. But sometimes, it is so egregious and shameless — and sufficiently consequential — that it should not go unobserved. Such is the case with the speech delivered by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday at a Conference on Internet Freedom held at the Hague, a conference devoted to making "a stand for freedom of expression on the internet, especially on behalf of cyber dissidents and bloggers." Clinton has been flamboyantly parading around for awhile now as the planet's leading protector of Internet freedom; yesterday she condemned multiple countries for assaulting this freedom and along the way actually managed to keep a straight face as she said things like this:
[T]he right to express one's views, practice one's faith, peacefully assemble with others to pursue political or social change – these are all rights to which all human beings are entitled, whether they choose to exercise them in a city square or an internet chat room. . . . This is an urgent task. It is most urgent, of course, for those around the world whose words are now censored, who are imprisoned because of what they or others have written online, who are blocked from accessing entire categories of internet content, or who are being tracked by governments seeking to keep them from connecting with one another. . . .


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Add some zest to your lunchtime with this twist on classic gluten free avotoast. Top gluten free toast with creamy avocado, sharp feta, sweet pops of pomegranate and a drizzle of balsamic and you have one delicious lunch on your hands.
Gluten Free Avocado Toast with Pomegranate and Feta (Serves 1)
- Three small/two large slices of gluten free bread
- One ripe avocado
- Juice from 1/4 lemon
- A pinch of chilli flakes
- 50g feta cheese, chopped into small cubes
- A small handful of pomegranate seeds
- A few drops of balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil, just a few drops
- 1 tsp fresh chopped chives (if you have some, otherwise fine to omit)
- Prepare you bread (I like mine lightly toasted) and place on a plate ready for the toppings.
- In a small bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh and roughly mash with a fork, leaving lots of nice pieces of avocado in the mix. Squeeze in the lemon juice, plus salt and black pepper to taste, then stir to combine. Distribute the avocado mix between the slices of toast and spread to the edges of each.
- Now top each slice of gluten free avotoast with some feta cubes, pomegranate seeds, chilli flakes and chives. You can arrange them however you like.
- To finish, drizzle a few drops of balsamic vinegar and olive oil on top each toast. Then they are ready to serve!
If you enjoyed this twist on gluten free avotoast why not try one of my other gluten free lunch ideas:
- Spanish Tortilla with Lemon Aioli
- Smoked Salmon, Asparagus & Mascarpone Pasta
- Sweet Potato & Halloumi Fritters
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MP: Joshi defends statement over Kalam lessons, says more facets to be added
Doubts arise on MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his government's knowledge about lessons on late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam being taught in government schools.bhopal Updated: Aug 04, 2015 20:13 IST
Doubts arise on MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his government's knowledge about lessons on late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam being taught in government schools.
A day after the former president's death, Chouhan and his minister of state for school education, Deepak Joshi had said that lessons on his life would be incorporated in school curriculum.
According to information available with HT, lessons based on Dr Kalam's life and achievements are already being taught from class 5 till class 12 in various books. In class 5, it is taught in Hindi titled 'Mitra ko Patra' (Letter to a friend). No lesson on Kalam is taught in class 6, while in class 7, 'Dr Kalam ke Jeevan ke Prasang' (Incidents from Dr Kalam's life) is taught.
In class 9, a chapter on Dr Kalam finds place in Hindi and science textbooks. 'Dharm aur vigyan ka sahkar' (co-existence of religion and science), an essay, is in place in the Hindi textbook, while in the science textbook, Kalam finds mention in the chapter titled 'Vigyan evam usak Itihas' (Science and its history).
In English curriculum of state-run schools in MP, a lesson by the name of 'The making of the missile man' is taught in class 8.
In class 9, it is taught again by the title 'The mission Agni'. 'One step ahead' is the chapter on Kalam that is taught in class 10. In class 12, the scientist finds place in the General English textbook with reference to his India Vision-2020.
The CM House press cell, however, refused to comment on the matter and said it is better to ask the school education department.
Joshi defended himself in an interview with HT on Monday, saying Kalam was also a poet, besides being a motivational speaker.
"Other facets of his life would also be added to the existing chapters. He had addressed several gatherings of students. We shall try to compile those speeches and introduce them from school to colleges," said Joshi, talking to HT.
Former member of standing committee of school text books, Bhagirath Kumrawat said that lessons on Kalam are being taught in almost all classes above 5. "We may modify some lessons if the need arises," he said.


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Fast from discontent; feast on thankfulness.
Fast from worry; feast on trust.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from self-concern; feast on unceasing prayers.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.
Fast from media hype; feast on the honesty of the Bible.
Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm; feast on prayer that undergirds.
– Author Unknown.
Services today:
3pm Launch of End Hunger Fast, Birmingham Cathedral Square
6pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes, Birmingham Deaf Church (Service in BSL)
7.30pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes, St Bede, Brandwood
7.30pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes, St Gabriel, Weoley Castle
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A beautiful meditation on fasting and feasting, Andy. In spirit and structure, it reminds me of the famous prayer of St. Francis.


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Trout season opens without prior notice
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
by Nick Hromiak
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission pulled a fast one on trout anglers. Instead of the consolidated Apr. 18 trout opener that was scheduled, a last-minute decision from the PFBC said trout season opened Tuesday, April 7.
"We realize this change is a disruption to tradition," Tim Schaeffer, PFBC Executive Director, said in a news statement. He went on to say anglers still need to follow social distancing (six-feet apart and wear masks) and that trout that have been stocked have had time to spread out, so should anglers do the same and spread out.
Sparing hens could boost state's turkey population
Thursday, October 31, 2019 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
The fall turkey hunting season gets underway this Saturday (Nov. 2) in some parts of the state, some of which have split seasons (consult the Hunting/Trapping Digest for dates). The exceptions are in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 5C and 5D and that's due to low turkey population numbers.
In some areas, the dates were adjusted because of low numbers due to several cold, wet springs that limited turkey reproduction.
PFBC stocks for Youth Fishing Day, trout opener
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's fleet of white stocking trucks are on the roll, stocking trout for the March 23 Youth Fishing Day and regional trout opener on March 30 in 18 southeast region waters.
For anyone who would like to introduce a youngster to the sport of fishing, the Youth Fishing Day is an opportune time for them to experience catching their first trout. It's also an opportune time since there's no fishing pressure from adults, and there will be loads of freshly stocked trout to be caught.
Deer, small game seasons continue into new year
Saturday, January 5, 2019 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
For those of you who struck out on getting a buck or doe over the past archery, muzzleloader and rifle deer seasons, you get another chance when the season reopens for archery and flintlock muzzleloader statewide on the traditional post Christmas seasons. Those seasons run Dec. 26-Jan. 12. If you hunt in WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D, that season runs from Dec. 26-Jan. 26, 2019.
The extended firearms season also kicks off Dec. 26 and runs until Jan. 26, 2019, but only for antlerless deer and in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
Coyotes are PA's most wily, wary prey
Sunday, March 19, 2017 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
Now that the major hunting seasons are over and spring gobbler season has yet to get under way, sportsmen can still pursue probably the toughest, most wary and wily animal in Pennsylvania: the coyote.
PFBC releases trout stocking schedules
Thursday, February 23, 2017 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
One can tell the trout fishing season is near when the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission makes the 2017 trout stocking schedule available. And it's available online as well as on the PFBC's Fish BoatPA free mobile app that's available for smartphone users from the Apple App and Google Play stores.
To check the schedules, go to www.fishandboat.com and click on the link 'Fish' in the upper right corner, then select 'Trout Stocking Schedules.' Then choose the county of choice, enter start and end dates from the calendars then press 'Go.'
Trout season is under way; shad run begins
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
With the regional trout season underway, and with portions of the Lehigh River getting stocked April 2 by the Lehigh River Stocking Association, there should be lots of leftover trout in area streams and lakes, especially since the rainy weather made for a light turnout on the opener.
With predicted cold weather, it will make the fish lethargic, as well as the angler. Best fishing then is in the afternoons when air and water temperatures rise.
Deer harvest numbers are in for last year
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
The much-awaited 2015-16 deer harvest numbers are in and they show some interesting findings.
The entire harvest of 315,813 increased about four percent over the 2014-15 harvest of 303,973. Of that number, 137,580 were antlered deer. That reflected an increase of about 15 percent over the previous season's harvest of 119,260. And that resulted in a whopping 59 percent of bucks that were 2 1/2 years old or older, which makes it the highest percentage of adult bucks in the harvest in decades, says the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Great American Show set for Feb.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 by NICK HROMIAK in Sports
It's the largest consumer outdoor show in the country. And folks in the Lehigh Valley have for years called it the Harrisburg show.
But after NRA's takeover, it's now called The Great American Outdoor Show and it kicks off its nine day run beginning Feb. 6 until Feb. 14 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.


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By Natalie Simms
On Tuesday, we will usher in a new year filled with big opportunities in downtown development, health care, education, government and recreation.
Downtown Development
The Lofts at Third & Broad, Ira Levy's retail/residential mixed project, are slated to open late this spring. According to Levy, construction is about five months behind schedule because of a wet fall but framing is now completed, sheetrock is going up and plumbing/electrical are about 80 percent completed. "The rain is just killing it but we anticipate an April occupancy. We finally have it where folks can come through with Hardy Realty to see the units," says Levy. Four of six retail spaces are leased and 12 of 26 condo units are sold. For more.
Hawthorn Suites expansion: Around the block, Levy plans to start an expansion to the Hawthorn Suites by the spring. On the way is a four-story building with 40 rooms and two large meeting rooms, one with seating for 250 and one with seating for 125, plus a rooftop restaurant/bar. The building will run parallel to the riverfront. "The project is out to bid now and we hope to get those back in January. We have the financing in place, so as long as bids come in within budget, we will get started after the first of the year, hopefully by spring," says Levy.
West Third residential and retail: Across the Oostanaula River, Wayne Robinson hopes to start construction on his West Third mixed-use development in the spring. The final designs are being completed but the initial plans include 21,896 square feet of retail/restaurant space, 49 apartments, 16 to 24 condos and 146 parking spaces. "We aren't sure how many retail and restaurant spaces we will have at this point," says Robinson. "We are still finalizing that now in the design. Once we know how many, then we will start marketing to potential partners." Robinson says construction will take 18 months or more once things get underway. "Everything is looking great. I am really excited about this project," he says.
Redmond's first Urgent Care location in West Rome at 601 Shorter Ave. will open on Jan. 3 with a ribbon cutting with the Rome Floyd Chamber at 10 a.m. Work has begun on Redmond's second Urgent Care location at 1810 Turner McCall Blvd. with an anticipated opening in the first half of 2019. Both Redmond Urgent Care locations will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Accredited by the Urgent Care Centers of America, Redmond Urgent Care will offer walk-in care for most minor injuries and illnesses, including onsite x-ray and in-house labs.
Also on the way: In Cartersville, the new Cartersville Medical Urgent Care at 10 Main St. Marketplace is nearing completion. Ginger Tyra with Cartersville Medical Center says the office will be open first quarter of 2019. Business hours will be Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more: https://cartersvilleuc.com/services/
Harbin Clinic is also working on its new medical office building at 200 Gentilly Blvd., next door to the current Harbin Clinic Cartersville. The new 34,000 square-foot building is expected to be finished in late summer 2019 and will house both new and expanded specialties.
Collection on the extension to the Education Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) is set to start April 1, 2019 as the current package ends. Both Rome City and Floyd County Schools have already been working on new construction or renovations projects approved in the new E-SPLOST package.
For Rome City Schools, construction is progressing on the new Main Elementary School. The project will be completed by summer 2019 and will open at the start of the new school year in August 2019. Tashia Twyman with RCS says there are also plans to break ground on the new College and Career Academy on the Rome High campus after the first of the year. An exact date has not yet been scheduled.
For Floyd County Schools, the construction of the new gym at Armuchee High School is in progress now with construction wrapping up in 2019. At the end of the school year, McHenry Primary School will close to primary students, but will house 6th and 7th grade students from Pepperell Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year while a new Pepperell Middle School is being built (8th graders will go to Pepperell High). Look for that project to get underway with demolition in the summer and construction starting early fall.
On the ballot: There will be Municipal elections this fall for the Rome City Commission with seats for Ward 1 and Ward 3 on the ballot. Ward 1 commissioners include Bill Irmscher, Milton Slack and Sundai Stevenson and Ward 3 commissioners include Bill Collins, Evie McNiece and Craig McDaniel.
It's all about the Lincolns (pennies): Collections will begin April 1 on the new $63.8 million 2017 SPLOST package. The Floyd County Commission has approved funding for several projects to begin with the top project being the new medical wing at the Floyd County Jail. Part of that project was included in the 2013 SPLOST ($1.9 million) and will be added to the 2017 funds ($5.2 million) for a total of $7.1 million. "This project will be fully funded in 2019 and will be our number one project," says Gary Burkhalter, assistant county manager.
- According to Burkhalter, other county projects ahead in 2019 will include $500,000 for improvements at State Mutual Stadium; $485,000 for capital equipment and vehicles in various departments; $210,000 for prison security upgrades; $125,000 for the Historic Courthouse to hire a consultant for project design and space needs analysis; $100,000 for Public Works facility design; $96,000 for Public Safety technology upgrades; $75,000 for recreation needs; and $10,000 for E-911.
- As for the City, the first project of the 2017 SPLOST was the installation of the new scoreboard at Barron Stadium. City Manager Sammy Rich says their top priority has been the public safety funded items such as patrol cars for the Rome Police Department. "I expect we will have a more in-depth prioritization once we are able to determine if the county wants to issue a bond to cash flow the projects. I would expect those decisions to come from our next planning retreat which will be in early spring," he says.
The Rome Braves return for their 17th season in Rome this April with the first home game on April 11. The county will be funding approximately $500,000 in improvements to State Mutual Stadium later this year with matching funds from the Atlanta Braves' organization. Braves General Manager Jim Bishop says they don't yet have a timetable for the projects that will include a new scoreboard, new sound system and improved security among other items. The Braves will also have a new field manager to coach the team in 2019; look for that announcement any day now says Bishop.
LakePoint Sporting Community exited bankruptcy on Dec. 21 after reorganizing to emerge with a strong financial footing and path towards sustained growth. Ahead in 2019, the completion of the $29 million Lakepoint Parkway road project connecting Allatoona Road to Red Top Mountain will be completed late spring. Once completed, the North Campus will be opened up for further development.
- Also ahead in 2019 at LakePoint, the partnership with Prep Baseball Report will begin. PBR will operate LakePoint's baseball fields once Perfect Game exits in 2020. The first PBR tournament at LakePoint is planned for spring 2019.
And some wild cards to watch in the new year:
- Rome's Kmart site: At last report, Ledbetter Properties was negotiating with Rome KIM for control of the former Kmart site and surrounding acreage. The latest rumors (and only rumors): An Old Navy store and 5 Below (upscale dollar store).
- Mount Berry Mall: So the plan is to increase the occupancy rate by demolition the Sears wing, allowing for potential outparcel development. We're six-plus years into the ownership by Hull Properties and they're lined up for TAD assistance as well. Will 2019 be the year?
- Economic development: At issue are who governs industrial recruitment starting sometime in 2019 and who leads a very "light" edition of the chamber of commerce. Plus: Getting the underfunded runway extension completed at Russell Airport; continued work on four-laning Ga. 140; goosing yet again efforts to build whatever we're calling the 411 Connector this year; and creating both spec buildings and additional "site-ready" development spots.
- Georgia state government: Gov.-elect Brian Kemp is beginning to name folks to some key positions and the changes extend far beyond the General Assembly (which convenes Jan. 14). So far, Northwest Georgia is on the outside looking in.


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Christmas Gifts for the Wine Geek
for more guidance check out our guide to buying the perfect Christmas bottle.) But what if you want to take that wine-related present to the next level? If so, here are some of the best wine-related gifts and gadgets for the die-hard grape geek in your life.


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Organisation : Meals on Wheels
Location : New South Wales
Time required : 8 hours per month
Duration of project : Minimum 2 years
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors
Posted on : 19 Aug, 2018
About the role
Meals on Wheels Central Coast is seeking volunteer Board Directors preferably with previous Board experience in the Not For Profit sector. The Board meet monthly during the day so applicants must be able to meet this obligation.
A successful applicant will be expected to be responsible for ensuring the organisation operates within its constitution, approved budget, strategic plan and the policies and procedures as set down by the Board.
In terms of our skills matrix a person with a background HR, IT or marketing would be welcome.
About the organisation
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Volunteer Board Director via Pro Bono Australia.


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Azerbaijan police attack pro-hijab protesters in Baku
Azerbaijani police have clashed with demonstrators protesting a ban on wearing headscarves in the country's schools, Press TV reports.
Baton-wielding police forces attacked scores of protesters who had gathered outside the Ministry of Education on Friday in the capital, Baku.
The demonstrators were calling for the removal of the government's ban on Islamic hijab in schools.
They shouted slogans such as "Stop Islamophobia" and "Islam will win."
About 70 people were arrested, and many more wounded in the clashes between the security forces and protesters.
Azerbaijan is a mainly Muslim country with deep Islamic traditions, but in 2009, the government officially banned Islamic-style headscarves for girls at schools.
The decision has infuriated the country's Muslim majority, who make up about 98 percent of the population, and has led to many protest rallies demanding an end to the government's anti-Islam measures.


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Now an avid wheelchair basketball and handball player, Khalli Crooke's road to the court wasn't a smooth one. His road back would be even bumpier.
Khalli and his twin brother were born prematurely at just 26 weeks. Upon delivery, Khalli suffered a stroke and later developed cerebral palsy and hearing loss.
After being told that her son would never walk or talk, Khalli's mother knew that he would persevere—and he did. Although he didn't walk until the age 2, Khalli immediately took to sports.
When Khalli was 7 that he noticed his legs were not straightening. He was getting weaker and feeling pain, but he wanted to continue doing what he loved.