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About Us - Olympic Eye Care
Welcome to our office!
Dr. Jeffrey Harris is a Board Certified Optometric Physician. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and then earned his Doctorate from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. He has 28 years of experience in medical, diagnostic and routine eye care. Dr. Harris is dedicated to his practice and serving the community, providing eye care services for the entire family.
Dr. Harris has extensive experience with diagnostics and treatment of eye disease including; eye infection, (conjunctivitis/pink eye), dry eye syndrome (painful sandy/gritty eyes) red and itchy eyes due to allergies, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal and macular degeneration and work related injuries with foreign body removal.
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Established in 2000, a Tradition of Quality
When we say 'Seeing better is living better,' we truly believe that. If you live your life with some sort of blurred vision, please schedule an eye exam today.
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- At Olympic Eye Care, we are a dedicated team to go the extra mile to be the family eye care clinic you choose for your eye care needs.
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Christina has been with Olympic Eye Care for 20 years, & has 25 years of experience and expertise in the Eye Care industry. She remains involved in all aspects of the practice.
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Mrs. Williamson feels she has been very fortunate with her colleagues she has chosen over the years, due to their loyalty, integrity and experience in a private practice and Optical field.
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Every buyer is looking for their own little slice of high-end heaven, and these improvements can help your home be just that. Each one of these tips will add a touch of luxury on a starter home budget. If you want to add value to your starter home but don't have the big bucks for major renovations, read on.
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Time has become a luxury in our busy lives so having automated features is worth a lot. Installing a wireless home control system that's tapped into the thermostat, lighting and entertainment devices throughout your home has major appeal.
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Showing a house that's set up to tech savvy buyers, presents a property that truly understands what true luxury means.
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A starter home is usually affordable because it needs a lot of work. Choosing which project to work on first is key. If a full kitchen reno is out of the question, start with the attraction most people hone in on–the countertops.
While 1970s vinyl stood the test of time, it certainly doesn't do anything to increase the value of your property. Consider replacing it with a slab of Carrara marble or even a beautiful marbled quartz.
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Today's buyers are looking for properties that have a little extra something that sets them apart and supports their active lifestyle.
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Taking care of our body and mind is a luxury not everyone can afford but having a wellness area in your home is a good start.
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Located on the tip of South Male' Atoll, 34km from Male' International Airport is the idyllic Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort, famed for its beautiful beaches and abundant sandbanks.
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Step into your new home for the next few blissful days. Each of the 164 villas from Deluxe Rooms, Beach Villas, Deluxe Water Villas, Jacuzzi Water Villas and Honeymoon Water Villas to the luxurious Presidential Water Suite has been crafted purely with comfort, relaxation and elegance in mind. The rooms have been designed taking the classic materials of nature blending them with contemporary chic and openair styled intended to make the most of the Maldivian sunlight and tranquil views. A wide range of villas provide the perfect choice of accommodation for families, couples, honeymooners to singles alike.
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One of the highlights of a stay at Olhuveli is the outstanding cuisine, which has fresh, delicious seafood at its heart. Think creative, organic food with flair, prepared by world class chefs and served in enjoyably different and unique settings. From an unhurried lunch on the beach with friends or family, dining alfresco in the relaxing heat of the day, to a candle-lit dinner for two under the stars, all tastes are well catered for. In-villa dining, room service and private dining are prominent features of our food & beverage experience.
Sunset Restaurant.
Built entirely over the water, lends an open and laid back ambiance. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the food is varied, a fusion of Asian, local and international. Whether seated indoors with the breeze abundant from all sides or eating alfresco on the spacious deck, you are guaranteed an exceptional service.
Lagoon Restaurant.
Lagoon Restaurant sits right on the beach with ample open decking and overlooking the beautiful lagoon. As well as being the main setting for lunch, it makes an informal but enjoyable place to have sumptuous supper and lingering conversations.
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The perfect location to witness a magnificent sunset or a Maldivian folktale. A selection of fine wines and beverages are available until the early hours.
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• Private karaoke room with an extensive selection of international songs.
Deluxe Rooms (50 sqm) including Family Villas
In double storey blocks of 4 rooms, these villas are beachfronted and have a terrace or balcony overlooking the tranquil lagoon. All rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with ceiling fan, air-conditioning, mini bar, IDD telephone, DVD player, Tea & Coffee, Flat screen TV with local and satellite channels, Wi-Fi, four poster beds, in-room safe, sitting area and a writing desk. The en-suite bathrooms are spacious and include hot/cold water, hairdryer and guest amenities. 6 interconnecting deluxe rooms are also available which are perfect accommodation for families with young children.
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The villas are equipped with ceiling fan, air-conditioning, safe, mini bar, IDD telephone, satellite television, a king size bed, sitting area, writing desk and a separate dressing area with full length mirror. The en-suite is large with an open-air enclosed courtyard and a comfortable daybed. The luxurious garden bathroom features double vanity, rain shower (enclosed), an open air shower, open bath, hot/cold water, hairdryer and guest amenities. Double glass paneled doors lead out to a large private verandah featuring an inviting daybed overlooking the beautiful beach.
Deluxe Water Villas (64 sqm)
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Jacuzzi Water Villas (82 sqm)
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The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has published new recommendations designed to help health professionals implement approaches to pain management in inflammatory arthritis (IA) and osteoarthritis (OA) patients.
The recommendations were developed by a multidisciplinary task force which included 18 members from 12 countries, who conducted a systematic literature review to evaluate evidence on the efficacy of multiple treatment modalities. From 2,914 studies initially identified, 186 met inclusion criteria.
EULAR has made eight recommendations based on the literature review including guidance that patients should also receive sleep interventions, orthotics, weight management support, and pharmacological and joint-specific pain treatment, if indicated.
Two additional recommendations based on expert opinion address the aspects to consider when assessing a patient and provision of a personalised management plan for patients.
The guidance also emphasises the importance of adopting a patient-centred framework within a biopsychosocial perspective, to have sufficient knowledge of IA and OA pathogenesis, and to be able to differentiate localised and generalised pain.
The recommendations are published in The Annals of Rheumatic Diseases.
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Kurt Cobain Biography
Birthday: February 20, 1967
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Died At Age: 27
Sun Sign: Pisces
Also Known As: Kurt Donald Cobain
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Born in: Aberdeen, Washington, United States
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Spouse/Ex-: Courtney Love (m. 1992)
father: Donald Leland Cobain
mother: Wendy Elizabeth (née Fradenburg)
children: Frances Bean Cobain
place of death: Seattle, Washington, U.S
U.S. State: Washington
Diseases & Disabilities: Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Cause of Death: Suicide
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Kurt Donald Cobain was an American singer-songwriter who rocked the music world with his band 'Nirvana.' He is known to have displayed artistic traits since early childhood. However, he had a troubled youth because of his parents' separation. Finding solace in music, he started with playing the guitar and eventually went deeper into the world of music. Albums, such as 'Bleach,' 'Nevermind,' and 'In Utero' were some of his very popular ones. 'Nirvana' signing with 'Geffen Records' came as a major accomplishment in his career. Although he continued to grow exponentially on the professional front, his personal life was marred by his severe drug addiction. Plagued by health and family issues, he constantly struggled with depression and drug addiction issues throughout his life. However, his exemplary song writing skills helped 'Nirvana' sell over 25 million copies in the U.S. and over 75 million records all over the world, making him an iconic personality in the field of rock music.
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- Cobain was born on February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington, USA, to Wendy Elizabeth, a waitress and Donald Leland Cobain, an automotive mechanic.He was a happy go lucky child who was fascinated by art. His inclination towards art was evident from his drawings of cartoon characters on his room walls, which bore pictures of Donald Duck and the creature from the 'Black Lagoon.' His inspirational source was his grandmother Iris Cobain, an artist by profession.Cobain was attracted to music from a very early age. By the age of four, he could play the piano and even write simple songs about visiting a local park. He was inspired by bands like 'Ramones' and 'Electric Light Orchestra.'He enjoyed listening to songs, such as 'Motorcycle Song' by Arlo Guthrie, songs composed by 'The Beatles,' 'Hey Jude' and many more.Seeing his parents separate at the tender age of nine changed his temperament immensely. He became an introvert and at times rebellious.Cobain visited his mother on weekends but stayed with his father. Seeing his mother suffer at the hands of her second husband, who was abusive, made him more depressed.His father was not able to keep his promise of not remarrying for long. He remarried and brought two children into the house which resulted in a lot of bitterness in Cobain's attitude towards his father and his new family.As he went through a troubled childhood, his behavior in public became impudent. When he was taken to a therapist, he advised his parents to be together for the sake of their son's well-being.When his parents failed to work out things together, the complete custody of Cobain was given to his father. Nonetheless, Cobain's behavior did not improve and he was sent to a family friend Jesse Reed's house.During the initial phase of living with new people, he was fascinated by Christianity and started attending church services. However, this new attitude of his was short lived.On his father's insistence, he joined the school's wrestling and baseball team but delivered poor performances just to let his father down.He started keeping company of homosexual boys. When people questioned his sexuality, he claimed to be gay just to keep away from people.He started staying with his mother during his second year in high school. Just when he was about to complete graduation, he left school. As a result, his mother drove him out of the house.Cobain met his future band-mate while studying at 'Aberdeen High School.' Though they did not connect at first, they eventually bonded because of their mutual love for punk rock.Quotes: IContinue Reading BelowYou May LikeRecommended Lists:
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- Right after dropping out of high school, Cobain formed a rock band named 'Fecal Matter' in 1985, rehearing original materials and covers of bands, such as 'The Ramones' and 'Led Zeppelin.' The band dissolved a year later, but the tapes recorded by Cobain helped during the initial days of his future band 'Nirvana.'It was only in 1988 that Cobain finally decided on a name for his group 'Nirvana.' The band had Cobain as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Krist Novoselic as the bass guitarist, and Aaron Burckhard on the drums. 'Nirvana' came up with its first single 'Love Buzz' which was released by a small label called 'Sub Pop Records.'Their first album 'Bleach' was released in 1989. It showcased the album's punk base along with signature heavy metal sounds.Aaron Burckhard left the group and was replaced by Chad Channing who was later replaced by Dale Crover. Later on, Dale Crover was replaced by Dave Grohl.'Nirvana' was getting famous in places like Seattle. Around the same time, Cobain started trying his hand at writing songs, such as 'About a Girl.'The year 1990 brought in more associations for 'Nirvana' and the band started collaborating with prominent personalities from the rock and roll genre. Eventually, they landed an opportunity to tour with the popular rock band 'Sonic Youth.'A major accomplishment was achieved in 1991 when the 'Nirvana' joined hands with 'Geffen Records,' following which 'Nevermind' was released.'Smells Like Teen Spirit' was the single by 'Nirvana' that won them accolades in the music world. The song also made Cobain the best songwriter of the generation at the young age of 24.Another album titled 'In Utero' was released in September 1993 and it attained huge success. The album is all about his bitter life experiences and struggles.Continue Reading BelowHe took another leap in the recording league through his single 'Radio Friendly Unit Shifter.' The single, which was part of the album 'In Utero,' describes the impact of the band's last hit single 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'Although Cobain grew immensely on the professional front, he was slowly drifting away from his band members on a personal level. Thereafter, he did a gig for MTV's Unplugged series.The growing popularity soon turned into a burden for Cobain which made him more apprehensive of his future. Unable to handle the pressure and expectation, he turned to drugs.Recommended Lists:
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- Cobain was ranked as the 12th greatest guitarist of all time by David Fricke of 'Rolling Stone' in 2003.He was ranked seventh in MTV's list of '22 Greatest Voices in Music.' In the 'Hit Parader' list of '100 Greatest Metal Singers of All Time' in 2006, he was placed 20th.The 'Kurt Cobain Memorial Committee' put up a sign in Aberdeen, Washington, saying 'Come As You Are' in Cobain's honor in 2005.Post the sale of the 'Nirvana' song catalogue, Cobain replaced Elvis Presley as the highest earning deceased celebrity in 2006. The following year, Cobain was once again replaced by Elvis.Cobain was inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' in 2014, along with his two band mates, Novoselic and Dave Grohl.Continue Reading BelowA book titled 'Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana' was published by Azerrad who penned down every detail about 'Nirvana' and its members since the band's inception.Recommended Lists:
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- Cobain suffered from chronic bronchitis and a stomach issue throughout his life.Troubled family and health issues made him indulge in alcohol and drugs. He started using drugs when he was just 13 and by 1990, he had become a severe addict.He was also arrested a couple of times for spray painting buildings and wandering on streets in drunken state.In 1987, Cobain started seeing a girl named Tracy Marander with whom he started living in Olympia. Though they were plagued with financial troubles, the couple enjoyed their life. However, their relationship did not last long as Marander gave up on him because of his drug addiction.In 1990, Cobain got involved with a rocker named Courtney Love whom he met during a show at a nightclub in Oregon, Portland. In February 1992, the two got married, while Courtney Love was working as a lead singer and guitarist with 'Hole.'Their daughter Frances Bean Cobain was born on August 18, 1992. Due to Cobain and Love's heroin addiction, they got involved in legal cases with the authorities. Subsequently, child-welfare agents took away their custody of their baby daughter. After months of negotiations, the couple finally got full custody of their daughter.While on a family tour in Europe on March 4, 1994, he attempted suicide by overdosing on drugs but escaped death. Post this incident, Cobain became a loner with suicidal instincts.Cobain went to the 'Exodus Recovery Center' in Los Angeles, California on March 30, 1994, for a detox program. The following night, he crossed the fence of the rehabilitation center and flew back to Seattle and kept roaming around the city for the next few days. His friends and family members were unaware of his whereabouts. On April 8, his dead body was discovered at his Lake Washington Boulevard home by an electrician. According to the coroner's report, he died on April 5, 1994. He was only 27.A final ceremony in his honor was held by his mother on 31 May 1999, which was attended by Marander and Courtney Love. His ashes was then scattered into the McLane Creek stream by his daughter Frances in a Buddhist ceremony.He is a well-known member of the '27 Club,' a list of musicians and actors who died at the age of 27. Numerous books, documentaries, and films, based on Cobain's life and death, were released after his death.Recommended Lists:
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The tumult that arises from many people of many nations trying to build a city together has subsided for the moment. It is the beginning of the second act of the thrilling drama "The Jungle," which opened on Sunday at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, and it feels as if all the world is holding its breath.
Everyone on and off the stage — and the boundaries between the two are unnervingly porous in this immersive London-born production — is focused on the 17-year-old Sudanese boy, newly bruised and bleeding, with the ugly lattice of scars on his bared torso. His name is Okot, and he is about to enumerate the times he died — and no, he doesn't say "almost died" — during his journey, thousands of miles across desert and ocean, to this migrant camp in Calais, France.
Portrayed by John Pfumojena with a concentrated stillness that absorbs light and sound, Okot asks an older member of the camp, a Syrian, if there is any point in his saying what he is about to say: "If I talk to her, you think she will understand?"
He's referring specifically to Beth (Rachel Redford), an earnest young English volunteer in the camp. But the question encompasses us, the audience, too. Okot's Syrian friend, Safi (the wonderful Ammar Haj Ahmad), answers, "She doesn't know. They don't know."
At the end of Okot's narrative, an account that makes "tragedy" (Beth's word) seem inadequate and frivolous, he is asked, "How did you survive?" Another member of the encampment, an Eritrean woman (Nahel Tzegai), answers for all of them, "We didn't."
Up to that point, "The Jungle" has been a vigorously engrossing production, depicting the creation of the self-contained village of the title, a refuge for more than 6,000 migrants in 2015 and 2016. The play's writers, the young Englishmen Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, set up an interactive arts center in that encampment, called the Good Chance Theater. "The Jungle" is based on what they observed and experienced there.
As directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, with a set by Miriam Buether (lighted by Jon Clark), the production places the audience at the teeming center of a colony of displaced people and provisional stores, houses and churches. Benches border a network of runways, making theatergoers feel like part of the clientele of the improvised Afghan restaurant, set up by Salar (Ben Turner), which serves as a meeting place for these citizens of many — and no — nations.
The play begins in a moment of crisis, when the migrants are facing eviction by the French government, and then moves back in time to the camp's early days, when its highly diverse members were trying to establish a system for living together. Though most of the 18 cast members have one very individualized part to play, they seem to be a countless legion.
Their characters come from many countries — Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq and Iran, for starters. And the show summons, with uncanny clarity, the vigorous chaos from which a provisional order gradually emerges, as it asks, "When does a place become a home?" What we see does indeed seem to take the form, miraculously, of an autonomous nation in miniature, with a view across the channel of the British shore, the land they long to escape to.
There is tension, of course, and apprehension and suspicion — particularly of the various well-intentioned, clumsy English people who arrive to help build houses and organize sanitation. But the clashes are often comic, and the pure energy of actors creating a world of people creating a world of their own is exhilarating.
But don't be lulled into basking in your admiration and empathy for this diverse tribe of nomads. As exciting and entertaining as their exertions may be, the scarring pasts these characters carry and the profoundly uncertain futures they face are beyond the comprehension of those of us with homes, or even countries, to call our own.
That's what registers so harrowingly when the second act begins, with its description of Okot's journey of many deaths. No, we don't know what the people in the camp went through to arrive there; no, we can't.
Nor can the English creators of this show. And perhaps the most remarkable accomplishment of "The Jungle" is that it acknowledges this incomprehension without being paralyzed by it.
A crowd- and critic-pleasing hit in London, where it was first staged at the Young Vic Theater before transferring to the West End, "The Jungle" arrives here with bruising relevance to Americans for whom immigration has become part of a fraught crisis of conscience. "The Jungle" inevitably summons thoughts of the caravan of Hondurans in Tijuana and of President Trump's travel ban.
(It is worth noting that three of the cast members nearly didn't make it to New York because they are from the largely Muslim countries whose citizens are currently denied entry into the United States.)
Yet "The Jungle" is not one of those consciousness-raising exercises routinely described as "worthy." It is, above all, a work of absorbing theater, which uses the immediacy of that art to conjure the paradoxes and confusions of a world dealing with an unprecedented flux of uprooted lives.
The sensory flow of those lives is captured in both the artfully arranged rush of bodies in constant motion and an exquisitely textured aural soundscape that embraces both the taunting roar of nearby highway traffic and the susurrus of disparate voices melded in song and prayer. (Paul Arditti is the sound designer.)
There are no unconditional heroes among the characters so vividly embodied here. That includes our professorial narrator, Safi, whom Mr. Ahmad presents, beautifully, as a man ultimately stranded between altruism and self-preservation.
Each performance is slightly larger than life, perhaps for clarity's sake. And actors like Mr. Turner, as the charismatic restaurateur; Mohammad Amiri, as his industrious adolescent protegee; and Trevor Fox, as a hard-drinking, guitar-strumming Briton, have a touch of the music-hall charmer.
But each is also defined by human fears and frailties. It's the do-gooding, often hapless English who become surrogates for much of the audience, and they are given winningly ardent and angry life by, among others, Jo McInnes and, as a precocious city planner fresh out of Eton, Alex Lawther (the teen psychopath from the Netflix series "The End of the ___ing World").
The English volunteers are all, as Mr. Fox's character points out, themselves refugees of a sort, fleeing from their own lives. But the comparison with the real migrants only goes so far.
These English, after all, like most of the audience, have real homes waiting for them. By the end of this extraordinary work, it is achingly clear that for the migrants, even those lucky enough to cross the English Channel, home will never again be more than a memory, and an infinitely fragile illusion.


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Businesses don't have the tools to manage clouds
Vishy Narayan, AVP & Principal Architect- Cloud at Indian IT services firm Infosys writes about the challenges facing businesses implementing cloud projects.
Reigning in the Cloud
By Vishy Narayan
"Over recent years, cloud computing has taken the IT industry by storm, with businesses swept along by the promise of a flexible, scalable, secure storage environment. However, as the cloud frenzy settles, IT teams are being brought back down to earth with the realisation that a speedy implementation isn't enough. What they really need for the long-term success of their cloud projects is to establish the same governance and management processes that currently apply to their traditional IT systems. And, this is where the industry has come against a big stumbling block, as currently businesses simply don't have the tools or systems in place to facilitate this.
As a result, there is a real danger that the investment that has already gone into these cloud projects will go to waste, or even worse, that businesses could be putting themselves at risk, for example if an incomplete view of an enterprise's cloud network means they fail to comply with a key regulation. While every business wants to choose and maintain the best cloud infrastructure possible, and for the lowest cost possible, the truth is that they simply lack the time and resource to do this without help.
This above need has given rise to the introduction of a 'cloud broker', which for the first time offers businesses access to a single catalogue of leading cloud vendors, detailing what their offerings are, and providing the best match for their IT infrastructure. David Mitchell Smith, Gartner Fellow and VP Research, puts it rightly when he says "those efforts and dollars can be better spent solving business problems than solving technology problems which someone else has already solved for you".
Added to this is the responsibility placed on organisations to manage the needs of their employees across multiple departments, and sometimes even in multiple countries. Keeping track of this and the most suited cloud products available, can be difficult to say the least. Cloud brokers will change the way cloud is purchased and used in the long term. Rather than being seen as a series of cloud clusters, the dashboard approach of a cloud broker creates a unified view of an enterprise's cloud environment in one central location, enabling IT departments to carry out real time cost structure analysis across multiple service providers for a particular service. Thus, in just a few clicks, an enterprise user can determine the best pricing at a point in time [offered over a period] for any service, whether it's renting from Linux-based virtual instances, data analytics service or persistent storage on a public cloud. When access and usage of these services is tightly integrated to the Unified Service Catalog, an IT team is given a view into various offerings from multiple best-of-breed providers, which is invaluable in helping a business to make the most of their cloud.
In addition, cloud brokers help businesses ensure they're getting their money's worth through the entire lifecycle. Tools, such as TCO analysis and infrastructure utilisation, have never been more important for IT teams who are continuously expected to demonstrate the real value of their implementations to the wider business.
Thus a cloud broker is increasingly seen to be a trusted intermediary entity. According to Gartner, by 2015 most enterprise customers will rely on such intermediary brokers to provide a diverse range of services. Service providers today look to such cloud brokers or integrators to market and enhance their service offerings and help fill in areas where they lack service coverage. Such cloud service integrators will aggregate and integrate a set of customized services for their clients. More importantly, an integrator who brings in additional capabilities around cloud security, geo-specific compliance and regulations can add immense value to enterprise clients."


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Fifth313ment posted a topic in HTCTo all, I sent this to HTC so that they could try and see what they are doing wrong. I had originally just gone to their site to write about the EVO LTE, LTE issues but this is what poured out of me when I started writing! LOL If you don't like rants of suggestions move on, but if you see what I see, if you feel as I feel, and if you would seek as I seek, then I ask you to stand beside me one year from tonight, outside the gates of Parliament... Crap... V for vendetta (Best Movie Ever) taking over again! LOL! I suggest everyone on this forum, who has an HTC phone (or not), go to the HTC website and blog to leave feedback. I'm guessing HTC doesn't read the tech blogs perhaps or maybe they don't know how we (their customers) feel? Maybe they don't know about the plaguing LTE issues on the EVO LTE (WINK WINK)? And most of all, enjoy...


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Greenleaf in touching distance to a Gold Medal winner!
We were honoured to welcome the Gold Medallist Athlete, Bianca Williams, to our assemblies this week. She shared stories of her journey to excellence; describing commitment, determination, resilience and what can be achieved through hard work.
She inspired us all. Thank you so much for taking time out of your training schedule to come and motivate us all. Hopefully, we'll be seeing her again soon.
Bianca Williams
Greenleaf in touching distance to a Gold Medal winner!


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Art Camp: Clay Cubs Session 3 Cancelled
Due to the corona virus, this class has been cancelled.
Dates: July 13, 14, & 17.
Join us for a trek into a colorful world of discovery and imagination with our Art Camp programs. GAAC's Art Camps will bring two unique visual arts opportunities to artists 6-12 years of age under the backdrop of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. All classes are at our picturesque Thoreson Farm studio within Sleeping Bear National Park. Instructors will help campers foster natural creativity, self-expression, art technique and genuine FUN time!
Clay Cubs will immerse campers in a variety of hand-building techniques while discovering how exciting it can be to create in a real ceramic studio. Clay Cubs is the perfect fit for the young artist who likes to get messy and wants to investigate the ceramic medium in depth. All projects are kiln fired, painted and ready to take home at the end of the week.
Nancy Miller is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University where she earned a bachelor of Art Education. She has taught art to children in summer programs at NMC and GAAC. She has helped to develop GAAC's pottery program at Thoreson Farm. Nancy continues to explore her own creative interests through ceramics and watercolor painting.
Monday, July 13: 9:30 am – 12 pm
Tuesday, July 14: 9:30 am – 12 pm
Friday, July 17: 9:30 am – 12 pm
Refunds: We understand that your plans might change. If they do, notify the GAAC office as soon as possible. Requests for cancellation by the student at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the camp session will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the camp session.
Minimum Enrollment: Glen Arbor Arts Center Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class or multi-day, sequential-day workshop that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session (30 days prior for multi-day workshops). If a class is cancelled by GAAC for lack of enrollment, GAAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid (Cash payments will be refunded by check). Please be aware that GAAC is not responsible for losses incurred due to housing, travel or other arrangements.


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Robert Kolbas
Robert M. Kolbas has been a Professor (1985-present) and was Head (1995-2000) of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. From 1979-1985 he was employed by Honeywell Inc. as a Principal Research Scientist and a Senior Research Scientist where he responsible for the development of Integrated Optoelectronic Circuits and the growth of semiconductor thin films. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois in 1979 where he worked under Professor Nick Holonyak, Jr. in the early development of semiconductor quantum well heterostructure lasers. Professor Kolbas's research interests and contributions include: III-V semiconductor heterostructures and quantum wells, optoelectronic integrated circuits, quantum well lasers, strained layer lasers, vertical-cavity lasers, ultra-thin quantum wells, carrier collection in quantum wells, phonon assisted stimulated emission and AlGaN-GaN heterostructures, and II-VI semiconductor materials and devices. He has published more than 140 manuscripts in refereed journals. His present interests include MBE, MOCVD, tunable light emitting devices, light emission from nanoparticles, rare earth doped semiconductors, and wide bandgap semiconductor materials. He is a member of the IEEE, American Physical Society, Sigma Xi and Tau Beta Pi.
1975 BS in Engineering Physics, Cornell University
1977 MS in Physics, U. of Illinois, Urbana
1979 PhD in Physics, U. of Illinois, Urbana
Awards & Honors
2000 - IEEE Fellow
1999 - IEEE Senior Member
1983 - Winning Edge Award, Honeywell Inc
1978 - Kodak Pre-Doctoral Fellow
- Application of deconvolution to recover frequency-domain multiplexed detector pulses (2019)
- Frequency domain multiplexing of pulse mode radiation detectors (2018)
- Stimulated emission and lasing from an Al0.13Ga0.87N/GaN double heterostructure grown on a silicon substrate (2008)
- Room temperature laser action from multiple bands in photoexcited GaN grown on a silicon substrate (2007)
- Effect of thermal annealing on the metastable optical properties of GaN thin films (2006)
- Optical and structural studies of hydride vapor phase epitaxy grown GaN (2003)
- Electron-beam-induced optical memory effects in GaN (2002)
- Er-doped AlGaAs native oxides: Photoluminescence characterization and process optimization (2002)
- X-ray and Raman analyses of GaN produced by ultrahigh-rate magnetron sputter epitaxy (2002)
- Optical characterization of wide band gap amorphous semiconductors (a-Si: C: H): Effect of hydrogen dilution (2001)
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My husband and I are preparing for a kitchen renovation, and we are eagerly in search of materials that won't hurt the planet or our health in order to give us a beautiful cooking and eating space. For countertops, cabinets, and floors, that means minimizing our exposure to VOCs, often referred to as "offgassing."
Eco-friendly design literature talks about VOCs much like how eco-cosmetics experts talk about parabens–it's a ubiquitous concern. For kitchens, the best materials (like IceStone countertops – recycled glass suspended in a concrete matrix….in yummy colors!) don't emit any at all.
But what are VOCs, anyway, and why should we be worried about them? First, VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound, so let's break that down:
Volatile: meaning a substance that vaporaizes or evaporates into the atmosphere under normal conditions.
Organic: meaning any chemical that contains carbon.
Compound: meaning a substance formed by the combination of two or more distinct chemicals.
So why are VOCs bad for indoor air quality and general health? Click here for the EPA's literature on VOCs. But if you'd rather have me translate:
The most common VOC is methane, which we know is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. For the kitchen, though, the chief area of VOC concern is in the wood preservatives (chiefly formaldehyde) that are found in many wood floors and cabinets (not to mention cleaning solvents, but that's a post-design conversation….). When the VOCs vaporize into the atmosphere, they get into our bodies through our nose and mouth. And that can lead to asthmatic or allergic symptoms, as well as headaches and general immune system supression.
Other things that can emit VOCs in your home:
–some office equipment, including laser printers
–cigarette smoke (emits benzene, a known carcinogen. But you knew that, right?)
So what's to be done? Two things, really: ventilate your home to give those gasses somewhere to go other than your lungs, and choose low- or no-VOC materials whenever possible. Here are some to get you started:
GreenHome Guide's Cabinet Page
What do you know about VOCs? What choices have you made to minimize them in your home?
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Hydrangea pruning and care..
Garden maintenance.
This Month's Gardening Tasks.
No more excuses. Find out what needs to be done this month to keep your garden neat and tidy.
Specific Gardening tasks.
Moriati's Compost Method.
Find out how to make the finest garden compost using the minimum of effort and money. This article remains pretty much in its original form as it appeared in 1998 apart from the gradual addition of photos. Moriati not only invented this method of composting, he is also responsible for the now common term 'Green Dalek'.
Making neat lawn edges.
Edges of the lawn can make or break the beauty of your garden. Learn how to make nice edges to your lawn in this step-by-step guide.
Sweeping leaves.
Don't you just love them. One minute they look lovely on the trees, next they are all over the garden. The only easy way to deal with this is to pay someone else to do it, but why do so many folks insist on making the task as hard as possible for themselves? Get clued up.
Caring for Wisteria.
Wisteria is one of those plants that when grown well is a classical show stopper, but in the wrong hands can stubbornly refuse to flower.
Caring for Hydrangea.
Hydrangea plants require complex pruning once a year if they are to be a real asset to the garden. Step-by-step guide with photos.
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Tools of the Trade.
Caring for Lawns.
Caring for Hedges.
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General care
Most of the task of caring for Hydrangeas is done in the late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Pruning these plants is a task everyone tries to avoid, resulting in the job rarely being done well, and always too late, if at all.
You say, "My bush is always covered in flowers so why bother pruning?" But if left un-pruned, the bush will produce a large number of flower heads the size of a tennis ball, all supported on old thin stems that bend to the ground as soon as the flowers get wet.
Prune the bush correctly and the result is the number of flower heads are reduced by about a quarter but their size is far greater. The bush ends up the same size, completely covered in flowers, but now they stand up on strong healthy stems.
Winter pruning
The theory of this task is easy:
- Remove all dead wood.
- Remove thin, crossing or weak stems.
- Reduce quantity of old stems by a third.
- Reduce height of taller stems to form nice shape.
The reality can be somewhat more complicated as the first job is often trying to find a way into the bush to see what is what.
Any branches that overhang the path need cutting back hard to create a clear space. Once you can see inside the bush, Look for dead branches and remove these. Often they will simply snap away from the base of the bush but do not force them. Thin branches will never hold up a prize flower so remove these as well.
Be ruthless now and completely remove several of the older stems. These will have plenty of flower buds on them and it's not easy to make the cut but this will force the shrub to make fat new shoots.
Any crossing branches are next for removal. All that remains to be done now is prune back all the remaining branches, cutting just above a flower bud. Aim to create a nice dome shaped outline to the bush even if this means cutting well below the terminal buds. Plenty more will grow if there is room.
Old wood (see picture to the left) is fairly easy to tell apart from the fresh young shoots (shown at the right). Young wood is a nice reddish-brown colour with smooth bark whereas old wood becomes very rough and discoloured.
Once the pruning is done, and you are happy with the result, make sure to tidy up all the mess you have made. The mop heads can go on the compost heap if you can catch them. Round them all up quickly or the garden will look like a film set from the Yankee Badlands.
Finally, give a generous scattering of bonemeal around the plant
Summer care
Hydrangeas are relatively trouble free plants during the Summer months. Early in the growing season they may be attacked by aphids, but the ladybirds soon move in to devour this little problem.
Water is this plants greatest requirement during the Summer. Water, water, water. Lots of water at regular intervals. If this plant runs dry while in flower, the blooms will be disfigured for the rest of the season.
While the plant is actively growing, a scattering of fast-acting fertilizer such as Growmore applied every 6 weeks or so will help it to become robust and healthy.
Blooms of the average mop head hydrangea can have their colour altered between pink and pale blue simply by altering the soil chemistry. The natural flower colour is sensitive to the acidity of the soil and by watering pink flowered plants with a solution of colouring agent, the blooms can be turned blue.
Mineral deficiency is a problem to watch out for as hydrangeas are very susceptible to this problem. The photo to the left shows this condition, and is characterized by yellowing leaves with prominent green veins. This is caused by a shortage of certain minerals in the soil and is overcome by watering the plant with Sequestrine or Sequestered iron tonic.
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5 Ways To Survive Winter In Buenos Aires Posted on 4 Aug 12:33 , 0 comments
Article by Claire McKeever.
Lets be honest, for those of us coming from the northern hemisphere, winter in Buenos Aires isn't so unbearable. However, for a city that is used to warmer climates for pretty much 90% of the year, you can understand it's not so easy for locals to get used to (don't be surprised to find many escaping or hibernating for a while). For those of us left braving the dip in temperature, there are still lots of reasons to climb out from under that duvet and explore the city. With that being said, here are my pick of experiences to get you through the winter months (or 'month' may be a better way to put it):
Tango Fever
August is unmistakably the month of tango in Buenos Aires, with the city being drawn indoors to milongas and it being the timing of the Annual Tango Festival. The festival hosts a wide range of tango related events across the city, including: first class performances*, free lessons, a history of tango in Argentina and markets selling tango related goods. Click here for a daily programme and here for tickets (tickets for some performances sell out fast so get in there quick if you're wanting a slice of the action).
Games Night
If you're one for a cheap beer, greasy pizza and some competitive fun then JOBS bar will seal the deal. The bar itself is nothing to write home about but the sight of a ping pong table, darts board and board games definitely had me excited. Opening hours are available here.
Indoor Inspiration
Over winter, there are plenty of exhibitions and experiences that will keep you warm, whilst getting those creative juices flowing, including: various photography exhibitions as part of the International Festival of Light; Foto Ruta's special 'Bar Notable' photography experiences, set in the warmth of some of the city's oldest and most photogenic bars; creative writing courses with Walrus Books in San Telmo and Palermo; or a step back in time with Horrace Lannes's 'Elegancia y Glamour en El Cine Argentino' at the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo.
Winter Cocktail
I have to admit, when it comes to cocktails, I'm quite partial to a whiskey based treat (especially when the weather is a bit chillier). Whatever your tipple, Victoria Brown, Doppelgänger and Floreria Atlantico are fair game and their prohibition style settings make the experience just that extra bit special.
La Vida Latino
Throughout August, El Cultural San Martin will be featuring a series of Latin American films from Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Mexico – all in Spanish, so no doubt an aid to those of us learning the lingo and hungry for a greater understanding of this diverse region. A good excuse to snack up, get cosy and bask yourself in Latino culture for the afternoon.


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Marijuana Was In 100-Year-Old Medical Cabinet On Antiques Roadshow, But Owner's Brother Smoked It
In the late 1800s, it wasn't uncommon for doctors to lawfully possess marijuana as part of a medical kit. And at a recent antique show, one person gave a glimpse of how that cannabis was stored.
During an episode of Antiques Roadshow that aired on PBS on Monday, one of the featured products was a medical cabinet that featured 288 containers of "various medical roots, medical herbs and all kinds of natural remedies." An expert estimated that it was created around 1890 or 1900.
Unfortunately, the tin that once contained marijuana is empty. Almost all of the others are intact and full, but the person who inherited the kit said his "older brother got to" the cannabis at some point after the antique entered his family's possession about 30 years ago.
"Your brother got to the cannabis," the assessor said. "We won't go there."
He estimated that the set is worth $5,000-$7,000.
Watch the clip, starting around 12:45 into the video below:
On Twitter, a producer with Antique Roadshows shared a picture of the cabinet and wrote, "Would you dare sample them? And which would you sample?"
Most of these herbal medical samples are full, except for 3! Would you dare sample them? And which would you sample? #AntiquesRoadshow pic.twitter.com/T2mZv2gtC0
— Sam Farrell (@RealSamFarrell) April 7, 2020
The show's account joked, "Before you answer, remember: the cannabis sativa is empty."
Before you answer, remember: the cannabis sativa is empty😂 #antiquesroadshow https://t.co/Drfu0s0tjI
— Antiques Roadshow (@RoadshowPBS) April 7, 2020
The legal status of marijuana in the century since the cabinet was produced has gone through dramatic shifts, of course. What was once a standard herb regarded for its medical value became a strictly prohibited controlled substance decades later. But flash-forward to the modern era and while cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, it's regained its legal status for medical use in a majority of states.
In fact, amid the coronavirus outbreak, medical marijuana dispensaries are broadly considered essential services that can continue to operate through the pandemic. Most Americans agree that should be the case, according to a poll released last month.
Legal Marijuana States Had Fewer Vaping-Related Lung Injuries, Study Finds
Photo courtesy of PBS.
Missouri Lawmakers Defeat Amendment To Require They Consume Marijuana Before Voting
Missouri lawmakers rejected an amendment to a health care bill on Thursday that would have required House members to consume a "substantial" amount of marijuana before performing their legislative duties.
The amendment, introduced by Rep. Andrew McDaniel (R), was defeated in a voice vote—though a reporter in the room said he heard a few "ayes."
Text of the measure stipulated that "members of the Missouri House shall consume a substantial dose of medicinal marijuana prior to entering the chamber or voting on any legislation."
McDaniel told Marijuana Moment in a phone interview that, this time of year, lawmakers tend to pile on amendments to bills. The current health care-focused legislation has "a whole bunch of crap" that's been attached to it, he said, and so he saw an opportunity to "get everyone to chill out and get a little chuckle" with his proposal.
It was for the real betterment of all Missourians if some people would chill out. #moleg #COVID19 #pandemic https://t.co/kmi83SRsDl
— Andrew McDaniel (@drurep150) May 7, 2020
The hope was also that it could "get them all to pay attention" and "quit messing it up," he said.
The lawmaker said he similarly heard some "aye" votes from the chamber, though he said he wasn't going to force people to go on the record with a roll call vote.
It was just shot down by a voice vote. But pretty sure I heard some "Ayes" https://t.co/9uEFBgb3Mj
— Tynan Stewart (@tynanstewart) May 7, 2020
"It was just for fun—simmer down, bring up a little bit of laughter in such a somber environment of the times we're in," McDaniel said.
Erik Alteri, executive director of NORML, told Marijuana Moment that he appreciated the sentiment.
"During these trying times we all could certainly use a laugh which this amendment provided. Though having state legislators imbibe before session might not be the worst thing to encourage cooperation for the public good," he said. "At the very least perhaps opponents of ending our failed probation on cannabis may finally realize they are ruining hundreds of thousands of lives per year over a plant."
Another part of the inspiration behind the lawmaker's amendment was a more serious provision of the overall legislation that provides protections for registered cannabis patients against having their registration in the program reported to the federal government.
The bill, SB 580, states that "no state agency, including employees therein, shall disclose to the federal government, any federal government employee, or any unauthorized third party, the statewide list or any individual information of persons who have applied for or obtained a medical marijuana card."
McDaniel said that he supports both medical and adult-use cannabis legalization, though constituents in his district haven't gotten on board with broader reform and so he doesn't have immediate plans to introduce actionable legislation to that end. The legislator described himself as having a libertarian perspective on the issue.
He did sponsor a bill in 2018 that would have made a constitutional amendment establishing a limited medical cannabis program in the state. That came before voters approved more a far-reaching medical marijuana legalization measure during the November election that year.
Last month, a campaign to legalize marijuana in Missouri officially ended its bid to qualify for this year's general election ballot due to signature gathering difficulties caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Montana Marijuana Activists Will Begin Signature Gathering For Legalization Measure With New Safety Protocols
Photo courtesy of Martin Alonso.
Marijuana Bumper Stickers? No Thanks, Drivers Say In National Survey
Even as a growing number of states are enacting legalization laws, stigma around marijuana is alive and well in the United States—at least according to a recent survey about the kinds of bumper stickers America's drivers are willing to put on their vehicles.
Drivers said they would be less open to displaying a cannabis-related decal than ones featuring messages surrounding other controversial topics, such as politics, religion, gun ownership or even President Trump.
Of those who wouldn't sport a cannabis bumper sticker on their cars, most said they worried it would affect how police would perceive them.
The survey of 1,195 people asked whether drivers would be willing to display various bumper-sticker messages, including their "support for/opposition to marijuana." Of all the topics asked about, cannabis was the least popular, with only 34 percent of respondents saying they'd consider such a decal.
By comparison, 53 percent said they would be willing to advertise their views on gun ownership, 44 percent said they would display their religious identity and 42 percent said they would share their stance on President Trump.
The survey was conducted by SafeHome.org, a website that publishes consumer information about home and personal safety. The company acknowledges that the data "rely on self-reporting," which doesn't always provide the most reliable conclusions. "There are many issues with self-reported data," the site points out. "These issues include, but are not limited to, selective memory, telescoping, attribution and exaggeration."
The poll nevertheless provides a glimpse into what at least some Americans are thinking when they weigh what views to broadcast on the road.
When drivers who said they wouldn't display marijuana messages were asked what made them hesitate, 59 percent said they believed it would "affect how police perceive me." Nearly half (45 percent) said they thought "it looks tacky"—more than any other topic but Trump.
Roughly a third of drivers who said they wouldn't sport a cannabis bumper sticker said the topic was too personal (35 percent), it would affect how other drivers would perceive them (32 percent) or that they simply didn't care enough about it (31 percent).
The survey also asked respondents about whether they believed their existing bumper stickers had indeed attracted unwanted attention, either from police or fellow drivers. Marijuana, however, was not included in that section of the survey. Among issues people believed they were pulled over unfairly for, "endorsement of racial identity/equality" ranked highest. When it came to aggression from other drivers, "support of/opposition to President Trump" was the top response.
Whether or not a weed bumper sticker makes someone more likely to be pulled over, it's easy to see why drivers may have that fear. In many states, law enforcement organizations remain among the most stubborn opponents to legalization, and among their most common arguments is that legalization will make America's roads more dangerous. Available data, however, are less clear on that subject.
Some research has found that traffic fatalities went down after legalization while overall accidents went up, a result that could be the result of drivers drinking less alcohol. The effects also seem to vary from state to state. A 2019 congressional report acknowledged the lack of a clear consensus on marijuana's impact on driver safety. "Although laboratory studies have shown that marijuana consumption can affect a person's response times and motor performance," the Congressional Research Service wrote, "studies of the impact of marijuana consumption on a driver's risk of being involved in a crash have produced conflicting results, with some studies finding little or no increased risk of a crash from marijuana usage."
Cannabis, of course, is also the only item in the new bumper sticker survey that is directly attributable to motor impairment. That, combined with the fact that marijuana remains illegal in much of the country, is likely to make drivers think twice about slapping a weed-friendly bumper sticker on the back of their car.
Despite the controversy, however, most Americans support legalization at rates of between 60 percent and 70 percent, according to recent national polls. And a recent YouGov survey found that 55 percent of respondents said that legalization was either a complete success or "more of a success than a failure."
Constitutionally speaking, Americans have a First Amendment right to political speech, and courts have ruled that bumper stickers generally fall under that protection. And political statements, even those supporting marijuana or its legalization in areas where it's still illegal, aren't themselves evidence that a person has violated any laws.
In practice, however, it's still possible for law enforcement to target individuals for mundane reasons like bumper stickers only to later cite a different, more valid reason to justify a traffic stop. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it seems the best way to avoid attention when driving is to keep your car au naturel: Vehicles with at least one controversial decal on them, the SafeHome.org survey found, were almost three times more likely to be pulled over during the past year.
Congressional Report Raises Questions About Whether Marijuana Impairs Driving
Police Departments In Legal And Illegal Marijuana States Play Into 4/20 With Jokes And Puns
In legal marijuana states and those that maintain prohibition alike, police departments evidently wanted to get some giggles on the marijuana holiday 4/20.
On Monday, social media accounts for the Fort Collins Police Department in Colorado, the Bath Township Police Department in Michigan and the Wyoming Police Department in Minnesota shared posts in recognition of the annual occasion.
Cannabis is legal for recreational use in Colorado and Michigan but not Minnesota—which makes at least one of the posts a bit awkward given the criminal justice implications of ongoing prohibition for most adults.
In Fort Collins, the department shared a Tiger King-themed infographic explaining state regulations, riffing off the popular Netflix documentary series about a rivalry between two competing exotic animal companies. The visual explains rules around age requirements, personal cultivation and allowable consumption practices.
We'll be blunt – if you're ganja partake in 4/20 activities, weed preefer if you consume responsibly. Don't get your mota running – driving while impaired is illegal. Know your limits & follow the law (helpful chart below). Share this info with your buds. Dank you & be safe! pic.twitter.com/hGcElntQ34
— Fort Collins Police (@FCPolice) April 20, 2020
For those 21 and older, the department asked how the person reading the infographic plans to obtain cannabis.
"From that lady… Carole Baskin. I hear she's nice," one option reads. That response leads to a blurb stating, "File in the 'Bad Ideas' folder next to petting tigers."
"We'll be blunt – if you're ganja partake in 4/20 activities, weed preefer if you consume responsibly," the department said on Twitter. "Don't get your mota running – driving while impaired is illegal. Know your limits & follow the law (helpful chart below). Share this info with your buds. Dank you & be safe!"
Another law enforcement agency that really got into marijuana puns on 4/20 is the Bath Township Police Department, which posted a notice about social distancing on the holiday rife with cannabis terminology.
"Weed not be doing our jobs if we didn't remind you all that social distancing is still important. It's a joint effort between all of us, from Herb to Mary Jane," a Facebook post states. "Doobie cautious and avoid social gatherings such as pot lucks. If you're out blazing some fall leaves or chatting with neighbors make sure to stay on your side of the grass."
"Hash out issues with your family peacefully even if they're acting like a little roach. Today is 4/20 which means we're closer to being able to hang out with our buds again which will be pretty dope," it continues. "So reefer to the guidelines until then and stay safe. "And we're aware of the difficulties faced by everyone as they cannot get together today to celebrate Carmen Electra's birthday."
The Wyoming Police Department in Minnesota, where medical cannabis is legal, also played off the coronavirus pandemic for its 4/20 post. In a short segment, two officers explain that they have two tasks—getting rid of confiscated marijuana in evidence and testing face masks to prevent the spread of the virus—and they decide to tackle them at the same time.
You see where this is going…
Wyoming Police Department presents our 2020 420 video for your enjoyment! pic.twitter.com/jxAWMn8kCn
— Wyoming (MN) Police (@wyomingpd) April 20, 2020
After heading back to the evidence room, the officers return and one goes straight for the pantry and pulls out cereal and Mountain Dew. Get it? His mask didn't work and he accidentally got high from the fumes of incinerating marijuana the department seized as part of a statewide policy of criminalizing the plant and consumers.
It's supposed to be funny—until you think about the fact that Minnesota ranks in the top 10 states with the greatest racial disparities in cannabis enforcement, as ACLU documented in a report released on Monday.
Outside of police departments, dozens of lawmakers, brands, organizations and celebrities also participated in 4/20 with their own set of social media posts and promotions.
California Announces $30 Million Grant Program To Promote Marijuana Industry Social Equity


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I just got back from a sleepover with the Pilot and WOW! First of all, he is way better looking in person than in his pictures. He's like…smoking hot! It's funny because he did look like his pics, but they made him seem sort of "soft" whereas in person he's really a very good looking guy with chiseled features. He did tell me he doesn't take that great of pictures and they WERE kind of dark and he was smiling. Maybe they made his face look chubbier or something. Actually he has a great body and muscular arms and if I had to pick a celebrity that kinda reminds me of him it would be Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, lol. He's black but lighter skinned and mixed with some other things, like Italian and Haitian and Creole and even some British.
We met in the lobby of the hotel where he was staying. I got there before he came downstairs and was sitting on the couch with that Prince song running through my head. "Knew a little girl named Nikki, I guess you could say she was a sex fiend. Met her in the hotel lobby masturbating with a magazine"…. But I wasn't masturbating because, well, the people at the front desk were right there and they might not have liked that too well ;).
Anyhow, I had on a cute little sundress and 4 inch, silver platform heels. He was taller than me, even with them on and greeted me with a hug, saying he was so glad I agreed to meet him and that he thought I was especially gorgeous in person. He kept telling me throughout the night "you are a really good looking lady", haha. According to him, I look even better than in my pictures. I hear that a lot so hopefully its true, lol.
He went to get his car and drove up to meet me in a very nice black Cadillac with dark tinted windows. The restaurant he chose was a Hibachi style Japanese steak house. It was packed, with a long wait, so we sat at the bar and he got us white wine and an appetizer. We had great conversation and by the time we were seated at the table we were pretty much all over each other. He said the people probably thought we were newlyweds by the way we were acting, all giggly and flirty.
I'm really pretty impressed with this guy. He's been all over the world and has all sorts of interesting stories to tell and I just find him fascinating. He's a Lt. Colonel in the Army and works an interesting job but plans to retire in a year and already has something even better lined up for the future. You can tell he has a lot of money but he's not a snob and is very down to earth and charming and funny. His dad was a pastor so he finds it really interesting that my ex was in ministry and we were talking about that kind of stuff too. He seemed to like talking with me as well and said it's not often he comes across a woman who is an intelligent conversationalist. Yeah, that may be suspect, but in any case I liked him.
SO, after a nice meal we headed back to the hotel. He brought out some more wine that he had chilling in the mini fridge and we drank and talked some more before starting to make out. Our first kiss definitely had chemistry and he was like "wow, you are a really great kisser". We kept making out and eventually the clothes came off. His cock was very nice sized and probably somewhere around the 8 ½ -9 inches he promised.
We started having sex around 9 o'clock and didn't take a real break until around 1:30 am. He went down on me, I gave him blowjobs, we rimmed each other, you name it, and some of it was videotaped. I think I came about 7 times before he did. He seemed to prefer the slower, more gentle, sex a lot of the time but then he'd get fast and hard before making me cum and the same for when he did. During sex he was telling me he suspects he is going to be putting a lot of miles on his car coming to see me (he lives 3 hours away, not far from my hometown).
After that first round of sex we collapsed in each other's arms for a bit before he decided he was hungry again and we should go grab something to eat. So I did a little touching up of my just-been-laid, wild and crazy hair and lipstick and we went to the Steak n' Shake across the street from the hotel. I got a milkshake and fries and he ordered the same with a burger. We chatted for an hour or so before heading back for more sex.
This time we fucked until after 3 am and then finally fell asleep. He kept commenting that my Zumba classes must keep me really on my toes because I can just go and go. We cuddled and kissed a lot but I finally rolled over on my side to sleep and woke up at 6:45 to him poking his dick around from behind,about to enter me again. After a couple of morning rounds he finally came all over me and said he thought I was going to have him worn out for a good week.
We took turns showering and lay in bed and talked for a bit before heading down to enjoy the hotel's complimentary breakfast. After that we packed up our things and he walked me to my vehicle to say goodbye. He keeps saying he wants to see me again and we still have plans to attend a swinger party up his way soon. He has offered to pay my gas and get a hotel for us to stay at nearby the party. I suspect it will be a lot of fun.
I've got to be careful with this one because I can see how I could easily fall for him. Due to distance and stuff that wouldn't be very practical, and I'm not really sure what he is looking for. On one hand he hinted several times toward wanting something more relationship like but then he also acceded that the distance could be an issue and told me that if he were to get emotionally involved he's not sure he could share because he thinks he would get jealous and he doesn't do drama. So for now, I am going to treat it more like a fwb thing.
He did also say there was another single girl that he sees sometimes that heard he was going to the party with me and thought she might like to come sometime too. From the way he put it I suspect he is thinking "threesome" (what guy isn't? Haha). She's not coming along to the party we are going to though. Then there is this married lady he was telling me about whose husband is in Afghanistan and he says he is worried that she is getting too emotionally attached to him and he doesn't know what to do. I guess she had a double mastectomy and is lonely and wanting someone to talk to now and she is someone he'd slept with before and he says he feels guilty putting her off, or something like that. In any case, as long as I'm thinking of him more as a fwb I don't have to worry so much about all that stuff, so trying to keep my head there.
I'd be lying if I said this helped me completely get over the Professor. I'm still hurting and there were a couple times when he crossed my mind last night. In fact at one point when I was lying there with the Pilot in his arms while he slept, I actually shed tears. I do feel better though and I kind of just want his memory to go away. The Pilot is good in bed and we have some chemistry but no, it's not comparable to the Prof in that regard. It's so hard for me to understand how the Professor could throw that away, especially when he had commented on how great the sex and chemistry between us was himself.
I really just don't get it. Why would you "break up" with someone if you really didn't have to, because both of you could continue to fuck other people all you wanted anyway? He claimed to think I wanted a relationship with him but it's not like I wanted to marry him or anything. I think he thought I wanted a lot more than I did. It all seems so…stupid! Or more likely, it's the rejection talking. It's killing me. 😦 Oh well. Glad to be moving forward anyhow.


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Sales of guitars in the UK have reached an all-time high.
Musicians spent £110 million on electric, bass and acoustic guitars in 2005. This is a £8 million increase from 2004.
The Music Industries Association (MIA) said that cheaper guitars made in China had pushed prices down. Electric and bass guitars are the most populat, with £70m of 2005 sales compared with acoustic at £40m.
Howard Whatley, a musician and sales assistant at Macari's music shop in London who provides guitars for the likes of Oasis, Snow Patrol and Primal Scream, told The Guardian:
"I think it's because there's so many young, good bands out there and this is encouraging people to get out and do it.
"They are looking at bands like The Libertines and the Arctic Monkeys that are pretty talented, and it encourages people to try it for themselves.
"We have a lot of kids aged between 10 and 18 who have never played a guitar before but are so into these bands and they want to be able to play their singles."