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Dog Carries Air Tanks for Child
Everyone knows that dog is man's best friend. For 2-year-old Alida Knobloch, her dog Mr. Gibbs is more than just a friend, he's a true life-saver.
Knobloch has a rare disease called neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy, a disorder which occurs in children. People with NEHI have a condition in which diseased portions of the lung filter oxygen through extra layers of cells, making it harder for the afflicted to breathe properly and get enough oxygen into the lungs.
Due to that, Alida is attached to an oxygen tank almost constantly, taking time off the tank only for tasks such as bathing. And that means any jaunt to the park or trip to the playground requires the little girl to drag around an oxygen tank, either in a small backpack or attached to a cart built by her father.
Alida's parents, Aaron and Debbie Knobloch, wanted to do something to help their older daughter navigate life despite having a tube trailing her at all times.
"We're trying to provide some independence for her," said Aaron Knobloch, who works as a pilot for the Georgia Forest Service. "And then, after we saw this program on TV, we thought, 'What about a service animal?'"
So Aaron and Debbie, a nurse at Gwinnett Medical Center, began to look into acquiring a dog which could carry the tank for Alida and follow her in her everyday activities.
It wasn't the easiest task. Most service animal groups work based on need, meaning Alida could sit on a waiting list for years, and the Knobloch's felt uncomfortable trying to take a fully-trained animal that could otherwise go to people with more serious conditions.
So the family looked into private trainers, finally settling with Loganville trainer Ashleigh Kinsley, who was able to provide them with 1-year-old Mr. Gibbs, who had been trained since a puppy.
"He's still learning, as we just got him a couple of weeks ago," Knobloch said. "He's very much a puppy in some ways, playful and gangly. But when he wears the vest, he's all business and does really well, even in public."
When Mr. Gibbs is put in the red service animal vest, which has pockets on either side for small oxygen tanks, he follows Alida everywhere, providing a lifeline between her and the supply of air she needs to breathe properly.
Of course, even a playful dog can struggle to keep up with an active 2-year-old, but the Knoblochs say it's going well so far. Mr. Gibbs is trained to follow her in any situation, climbing up playground equipment and going down slides with her, and he follows orders well, though the challenge is to ensure Mr. Gibbs takes Alida as his primary person.
"We have to train him to follow Alida's directions," Knobloch said. "He follows our instructions, but getting him to listen to a 2-year-old is harder. But he's getting used to her."
Every order the family gives, Alida has been taught to echo, and the dog is starting to accept her as his charge. The family plans to really put Mr. Gibbs to the test soon on a family vacation to Disney World.
And things are looking up for Alida. While she will always have NEHI, her lungs are developing normally, so eventually she will have more healthy lung tissue than diseased and could wean off the oxygen tanks occasionally. The move to Georgia in her infancy helped as well.
"When we lived in Utah, the altitude made it harder for her to breathe," said Debbie Knobloch. "She was falling behind on milestones because she had to compensate to breathe all the time. But since we came here, she's just caught right up and is actually ahead in some things."
Debbie Knobloch said having Mr. Gibbs should help greatly.
"We're trying to make life easier for her," Knobloch said. "She's just now starting to realize she's different, but as the bond between her and Gibbs gets stronger, we think things will get better."
Alida is simply happy to have Mr. Gibbs around, running happily around her canine helper and tugging him along on her adventures.
"He's my best dog," Alida said.
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The leader of Islamic State's branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been killed in a US drone strike, the Pentagon says.
The death of Hafiz Saeed Khan on July 26 is a blow to efforts by Islamic State - also known as ISIS or Daesh - to expand from its heartlands in Syria and Iraq into Afghanistan and Pakistan, already crowded with jihadist movements including the Taliban and al Qaeda.
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Brought up, read the First and Second time, and added to the Bill.
Brought up, and read the First time.
Norman Baker: I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
Like many members of the Committee, I had not heard of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 until the Yarl's Wood fire. Along with other MPs, I was horrified to learn that in the aftermath, the private company that runs Yarl's Wood had hit taxpayers with a bill of Ż97 million for the riots in February, lodged by a Lloyd's syndicate against Bedfordshire policy authority. The hon. Member for North-East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt)Śthe local MPŚbranded the claim ''Complete and utter nonsense'' and urged the Government to resolve the issue because it was stifling the policy on asylum.
It is clear that it is inappropriate that the police authority or the Government should be held responsible for a bill along the lines of that which was submitted under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886. I wonder whether such an incident was in the mind of the legislators who drafted that Act more than 115 years ago. The Minister may say that other provisions may be worth keeping, but I hope that he will take the opportunity to comment on the claim to which I referred. Does he accept why hon. Members are uncomfortable with a situation in which the public is faced with a big bill as a consequence of activities that are beyond their responsibility?
Mr. Denham: I do not blame the hon. Member for Lewes for tabling the new clause, although I shall be asking the Committee to reject it. I shall not discuss individual cases because, as yet, no claims under the Riot (Damages) Act in respect of the events of the past 12 months have been accepted by the police authorities. It would be wrong to anticipate such claims.
Mr. Hawkins: On a technical point, I appreciate that the Minister is saying that no claims have been accepted, but does he acknowledge the reports in the press of claims being made under the Act?
Mr. Denham: Yes, I am absolutely certain that that is right. My ministerial responsibility covered the disturbances in the north of England last summer more than it did the Yarl's Wood case. Claims were certainly made, but to the best of my knowledge, there has been no admission of liability in any of those cases. None the less, the issue was clearly brought to the fore by those events.
As the Government said in another place, we are pursuing a review of the Riot (Damages) Act, and I said as much to the Home Affairs Committee in its hearings on the Police Reform Bill. We will be examining several issues as part of the review, such
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It is fairly obvious that a simple repeal of the Act is not as straightforward as it might at first appear. The review is addressing some complex issues. I do not blame the hon. Member for Lewes, but the new clause does not suggest alternative arrangements for those who may be left without their home or their business as a consequence of riot or those who were unable to afford insurance cover. Issues such as that and how people will be provided for should be examined.
We accept that there is usually no case for public compensation for criminal damage. Historically, riots have been considered a special case. Compensation has provided a safety net for businesses and households in areas that might be most prone to public disorder. Equally, however, those are areas in which affordable insurance might be most difficult to obtain.
Simply trying to repeal the Act to meet one criticism of it could result in other problems that would not have been dealt with. It is right for the Government to consider such issues in the round before deciding whether there is an alternative way forward.
Norman Baker: I am grateful for the Minister's comments. To what time scale is he operating? When does he expect to reach a conclusion on the review?
Mr. Denham: I am not in a position to be definite about that. We are anxious not to do anything that might be regarded or interpreted as prejudicing current issues and outstanding claims.
We said when we launched the review that it was urgent. Subject to those wider considerations, I hope that we shall make good progress.
Mr. Paice: I sympathise with the hon. Member for Lewes in tabling the new clause, because the issue has hit the headlines as a result of the case of Yarl's Wood. Despite what the Minister said to the Select Committee, its view was that the legislation should be repealed. However, I am more inclined to support the Minister's view that a straightforward repeal seems inadequate. Like a lot of legislation that has been on the statute book for more than 100 years, the legislation could do with updating and modernisingŚnot that I necessarily believe that everything should be modernised for the sake of it.
The Minister is right. Serious problems need to be tackled. Many of us are aware of insurance policies for which riot is an exclusion. It seems unfair on people who lose property or have property damaged as a result of riot that neither their insurers nor anyone else will pay up, even though they are entirely blameless, whereas if someone had set fire to their property for another reason, such as arson, it would have been covered.
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The issue should be dealt with urgently. I endorse what the hon. Member for Lewes effectively implied in his interventionŚfor goodness' sake, hurry up. The matter needs to be dealt with before another dreadful situation such as that at Yarl's Wood. I realise that the Minister cannot comment on individual cases, but I hope that he will take on board the fact that concern about the matter is widespread and that it is time that the legislation was updated.
Mr. Hawkins: In light of the Minister's response, which related to what he told the Home Affairs Committee, I looked back to confirm my memory that it was my hon. Friend the Member for Upminster (Angela Watkinson) who wisely raised the matter in her role as a member of that Committee when it cross-examined the Minister. I discussed the matter with my hon. Friend the Member for North-East Bedfordshire in light of the Yarl's Wood fire. I recognise that a review may be necessary and the Minister said that that is now under way. That development has happened since he gave evidence, as at the time he could not say as much as he has said today.
I appreciate that the Minister must be cautious in what he says even today, but it would help if that review were to be urgent, as my hon. Friend the Member for South-East Cambridgeshire and the hon. Member for Lewes said. We should not risk throwing out the baby with the bathwater. It may be necessary to introduce a measure that amends the 1886 Act but does not entirely get rid of the principle. We hope that the Minister will expedite the review. We shall have other opportunities to examine its results.
Norman Baker: I thank the Minister for his comments. I can say candidly that my hon. Friend the Member for Mid-Dorset and North Poole and I did not have absolute conviction that the new clause was definitely the right road to go down, but we wanted to remind the Minister and the Committee about a serious issue that needs examining quickly.
The Minister is right to say that all ramifications and implications must be considered. This serious issue has been raised on more than one occasion and it cannot be ignore. I hope that the Minister has received a further wake-up call today and that he will soon bring forward proposals to deal with this current problem in law. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion.
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Nick has also developed a career as on-screen talent, starring in the yoga documentary, 'Enlighten Up!' (2008), and providing the voice-overs for The Sharp End and the First Ascent series.
Zac began his career here with a trip to Mt. Everest that resulted in the multiple-award winning film High Tension. He brought a decade of experience in public media and storytelling - starting at the NPR oral-history project StoryCorps, and then producing and reporting for Colorado Public Radio. Zac earned a degree in history from Lewis and Clark College and a certificate in documentary radio from the Salt Institute in Maine. He now hopes to share his love of climbing with his two sons, who insist on bringing plenty of books and crackers to the crag.
Jaime is the director of the REEL ROCK Film Tour. She hails from Baltimore, MD where she completed a dual BA in French and Communication.She began climbing while working on her undergraduate degree and focused on film during her studies, so REEL ROCK suits her perfectly!
Jaime moved to Boulder, CO in 2007 to work on a Masters degree in Communication and to live in the mountains. She started her own chalk bag business, Crimp Chimps, in 2010 after receiving her graduate degree. Jaime is now happily settled in Boulder where she enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. She also loves pugs, poetry, dance, cooking, hot air balloons, music, and hummingbirds.
Josh is a Boulder native and a graduate from the University of Colorado with a BFA degree in filmmaking. While in college, Josh garnered numerous awards and recognition from the film program, including the Grillo award in 2007, the Goldfarb Award in 2008. He was the Associate Editor on the 2013 award winning music documentary, Muscle Shoals, and an Assistant Editor on the 2015 award winning environmental documentary, Racing Extinction. In life outside of filmmaking, Josh is an avid soccer player, artist, and lead singer/guitarist of the rock band Monocle Stache.
Hailing from the muggy, mangroves of Florida where the highest elevation in town was the landfill, Mary is finally discovering the joys of living near actual mountains. After graduating from Florida State University with a Masters in Film Production in 2016, she worked as a location and unit manager for the film Life and Nothing More (2017) before making the transition to Boulder, CO. When she's not in the office, Mary's out exploring her new(ish) home by foot, ropes, and bike.
Greg is originally from Southern Colorado and graduated from CU's Leeds School of Business in the spring of 2012. He previously held an internship at a local newspaper and worked in the software industry. In his off-hours, Greg is often found biking, writing songs and performing with his band Whiskey Autumn, and hiking Boulder's beautiful trails.
Cassie started crunching numbers for us back in 2011. She loves spreadsheets, calendars & organization. Besides an advanced diploma of yoga teaching and a variety of short courses, her education has been in the field, facilitating business development and administration in a range of industries. Cassie is now in an eternal quest for summer, traveling between Australian beaches and the mountains of Colorado.
Barry Thompson is a Motion Designer based out of Missoula, Montana. He produces compelling visual designs and still image composites for films, documentaries, and commercials, collaborating with filmmakers to tell inspiring stories. Over the past decade, Barry has worked closely with Sender Films, winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction for his work on the film Valley Uprising. Barry is also the lead designer for the REEL ROCK Film Tour, crafting its unique film identities, visual story elements and effects. When Barry is not in the studio working, you can catch up to him up fly fishing on the Blackfoot River, snowboarding, climbing, or polishing up on his holiday lefse flippin skills.


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The Book of Mu - Praise
"This book brings us eyebrow-to-eyebrow with an unprecedentedly rich convocation of masters."—Franz Metcalf, author of What Would Buddha Do?
"Words come alive in this wonderful collection, filled with laughter, tears, and wisdom."—Mark Unno, author of Shingon Refractions
"The most important of all koans finally gets the attention it deserves. For those considering koan study, or just curious about this unique spiritual practice, this is a very valuable book."—David R. Loy, author of Money, Sex, War, Karma and The World Is Made of Stories
"A delightful book based on a delightful idea—and a must-read for anyone interested in Zen."—Mu Soeng, author of The Heart of the Universe
"A tremendous book, subtle and beautiful, whose power creeps up on you in the midst of reading it."—Deborah Schoeberlein, author of Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness
"A thorough and wide-ranging look at the mother of all koans and a first-rate introduction to koans in general."—Scott Edelstein, author of Sex and the Spiritual Teacher
"This book sets you wandering in uncharted territories of surprise and sudden freedom. If you dare risk the uncertainty of travel into the unknown, this is the book for you."—Lin Jensen, author of Deep Down Things
"Useful, insightful, and lovely!"—Rafe Martin, author of The Banyan Deer
"Highly recommended."—Noah Levine, author of Heart of the Revolution
"A book that people will want to read and return to again and again."—Jeremy D. Safran, editor of Psychoanalysis and Buddhism
"Sure to inspire many Zen students and practitioners."—Buddhadharma
"Like a love affair, the koan Mu will tear you open, if you let it. This book of caring, meticulous essays is a gentle shepherd, escorting both initiated and uninitiated readers to where we can hear Zen's great monosyllable beginning to resound on its own."—Kate Wheeler, editor of Nixon Under the Bodhi Tree and Other Works of Buddhist Fiction


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New 2018 Bavaria C65. We are very happy to announce that we have the ONLY Bavaria C65 available for delivery this year anywhere in the world. This particular model is the biggest of the C line and she is remarkable with truly stunning and flawless accommodation for 6 in three luxurious cabins and crew cabin for two. Her sleek, low profile deck ensures she is a real head turner both under-sail as well as at her mooring. State of the art systems make sailing her easy and effortless even when shorthanded. One person can effortlessly sail her even in the roughest conditions.
NOVEDAD!!! Bavaria C65 2018. Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que tenemos el UNICO Bavaria C65 disponible para la temporada del 2018 en el mundo. Este barco es el mas grande de la línea C y el más grande jamás construido por la marca. Tiene espacio para que 6 personas duerman cómodamente en sus camarotes de lujo mas acomodación para dos tripulantes en un camarote especialmente destinado para ellos, con baño y todo.
El diseño de su cubierta lo hace realmente atractivo ya sea tanto mientras navega como en su amarra. Además, viene provisto con sistemas de última generación que hacen su navegación realmente fácil especialmente cuando la tripulación escasea
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Painted hull colour, uni colour (Navy Blue)
L-shaped keel, cast iron/lead, shallow draft 2.60m
Yanmar160hp shaft drive engine
2nd engine throttle control, mounted on port instrument console, electronic
4 blade folding propeller
Retractable stern thruster
Dining table, lowerable and folding, convertible into double berth incl cushion insert
Upper cabinets in saloon white lacquered
Upper cabinets in galley white lacquered
2 Director's chairs (replacing 2 seats in saloon)
Custom choice Interior joinery - NATURAL TEAK
Solid worktop surface in galley "Crispy Milk"
Upholstery "Savoy" in saloon, leather - SAND
Carpet in saloon, wool
Carpet in cabins, wool
Comfort cockpit cushions incl. backrests and 6 pillows - DARK GREY
Cockpit cushions inserts for lowerable tables - DARK GREY
Sunbed cushions at companionway (2 pieces)Sun bed cushions on foredeck incl. headrest and cup holders - DARK GREY
2 x carbon steering wheels, clear coated (instead of standard)
2 x lowerable cockpit tables convertible in sun bathing area, electric
Drawer fridge incl. compressor at wet bar
BBQ in wet bar, gas
Exclusive full standing height shower on transom
12V Air compressor at transom for tender or toys
Stainless steel anchor "Delta" 40kg, incl. stainless steel chain, 12mm, 80m (replaces standard)
Painted mast, black
Composite 'V' boom incl. sail cover (instead of standard boom)
Elvstrom mainsail & self tacking jib - EPEX high performance membrane
Spreader lights x 4, up and down
Mast sliding system incl. switch track for std mast
Elvstrom Gennaker incl Selden top down furler, halyard, sheets, blocks, clutch, pad eye - Trioptimal
2 x Lewmar 80ST genoa winches, electric
Washing machine top loading 6kg - 230V
Electric toilet with fresh water flush system (3 toilets)
Ceran 4 burner stove with oven, electric (only in combination with generator)
Dishwasher, double drawer - 230V
Wine cooler - 230V
Air conditioning "Med", 56,000 BTU for saloon and cabins incl. 2nd shore power
Additional 2 x service batteries, 12V / 2 x 140AH, AGM
Generator 12kW / 15 kVA, 50Hz 230V
B&G 4G Broadband Radar
B&G Forward looking sonar
40" flat TV incl. lifting mechanism, antenna and cabling in saloon
Underwater lights x 4
Steering wheel covers
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Delivery to Palma
Commissioning in the Med (incl. antifouling)
It is our entry into the premium world of sailing yachts between 55 and 75 feet long. It is also the biggest yacht BAVARIA has ever built. That's why we were so meticulous when planning, designing and building it. Every single step in its development was questioned, discarded and thought through again. Why? Because perfection takes time. The result is much more than just a new yacht. It's a masterpiece of our engineers' art, the sum of all our experience in building boats.
Design, construction, quality, workmanship, building method and materials – all these are consistent with the BAVARIA YACHTS DNA. Despite its size, this yacht is elegant and sails extraordinarily well. It isn't just fast, it's safe at all times and in every wind and weather. It is also extremely easy to handle under sail. Even small crews can sail the BAVARIA C65 on long voyages; you can even sail it single-handedly if you need to.
Discover more below deck. An elegant, modern design wherever you look and in every detail. There is an unbelievable amount of comfortable space which you can arrange for yourself using numerous layout options. We've worked together with the best suppliers in the industry, because in the end, more experience means more comfort.
Unfussy design is what this new yacht is all about, above and below deck. The BAVARIA C65 boasts clear, reduced lines. Fine, smooth side-contours. Elegance was everything when we developed this yacht; we wanted to give bluewater cruising a new look, with a design that would look great anywhere in the world, in every far-flung harbour and every bay.
The design features a clear, smooth deck and sporty rig. Big hull windows blend appealingly into the lines of the hull, making the yacht look even longer. This is accentuated further by a flat superstructure and a narrow strip of windows running from the mast to the cockpit.
At the back, an XXL bathing platform opens up to reveal the dinghy garage which offers enough space for a Jet Tender and other equipment for enjoying the water. The bathing platform itself is the ideal place from which to swim or sunbathe, or to prepare for an unforgettable dive.
The deck emphasizes the BAVARIA C65's clear design. The foreship is uncluttered and has nothing built onto it to break its lines. The hatches are embedded in the deck, reflecting our standards of design and boatbuilding. The long, flat superstructure begins behind the mast and blends smoothly into the cockpit. A strip of hatches down the middle makes everything look slim and elegant, with inconspicuous yet large windows that contribute to the ideal lighting and ventilation concept below deck.
Discover more clarity – including in the cockpit. It's divided into sailing and relaxation areas. Two steering pedestals provide you with a perfect view of the sails, your course and all the instruments. All of the halyards, sheets and trim equipment for the sails leads below deck to the steering pedestals, within direct reach of the helmsman.
Two electric winches on the port and starboard sides trim the sails at the press of a button, and thanks to that concept, handling is wonderfully easy and safe for the helmsman to do alone.
There is a lounge area in front of the steering pedestals. It features two cockpit tables where you can enjoy lunch and dinner; these can be lowered and transformed into two large sunbathing areas. Alternatively, you can choose the two sunbathing areas on either side of the broad ladderway if you want to enjoy the sunshine.
More pleasure: that's what the aft section is all about. A barbeque and wet bar are integrated into the broad bench behind the steering pedestals. This represents the culinary centre of the cockpit, whether at port or at anchor.
A 65 foot yacht doesn't necessarily have to be difficult to sail. On the contrary: we've engineered simplicity in, so that you can enjoy the freedom of the seas. What do we mean by that? We mean less work. Steering the BAVARIA C65 doesn't even need two hands – it needs two fingers. The reason for this is the double rudder system which allows an ideal flow of water onto the two rudder blades, even when heeling.
An optimized sail plan guarantees the perfect balance between mainsails and foresails – which is ideal for long voyages. In practice this means you'll be amazed at how balanced it is to sail when you stand at the helm of the BAVARIA C65.
This yacht is the perfect balance between elegant design, spacious accommodation and fast sailing. A perfectly formed hull with a steep stern, a long waterline of almost 18 metres and a draught of 3.5 metres all ensure steady handling at sea. A 6.5 tonne keel provides the requisite uprighting; it is engaged with the forces of the rig and hull in conjunction with a stainless steel frame and an extremely strong floor assembly. The hull, in turn, is built using BAVARIA's VacuTec system and reinforced with additional carbon. This has the side-effect of reducing weight while maximising rigidity.
More means more options: a 118 sqm mainsail, 77 sqm self-tacking jib and 95 sqm genoa are all available. Perfect performance is guaranteed thanks to a sail area of 213 sqm to the wind. On high sees you can choose between a Code Zero (185 sqm) and a gennaker (185 sqm). When we designed this, we kept in mind that the yacht had to be extremely easy to handle under any wind conditions. The self-tacking jib and genoa are stored on a furler below deck. The furler systems run so smoothly that they can be handled in any wind with ease. That too is what we mean by more – that you have to do less.
VPP sail performance at 16 kn true wind speed;
deep keel 3.5 m.
Sailing enthusiasts will love not only the BAVARIA C65's elegant, clear design, but the way it sails too – its performance and ease of handling, which are highly unusual in a boat of this size. But there is even more to discover: all of the many innovative features on board.1. WET BAR AND BBQ GRILL
Grill and chill in the cockpit area. It's practically always possible, and always extremely practical, thanks to a lowering barbecue and fold-out wet bar including fridge.2. COCKPIT TABLES
The cockpit area can do anything. It's great for eating and great for relaxing. Use the two big cockpit tables to enjoy a perfect lunch or exquisite dinner. Then, when it comes time to relax, lower the tables in a trice to reveal the lounge area.3. SUNBATHING AREAS
If you feel like a change of sunning-spot in the cockpit area, you can use the two spacious sunbathing areas either side of the broad ladderway. Again, it's more – more of everything.4. FLUSH HATCHES
All of the hatches in the deck are recessed into the superstructure. This isn't the case on all boats; it's part of our quality and design aspiration.5. SELF-TACKING JIB
A useful self-tacking jib makes cruising into the wind a pure pleasure. Simply set the rudder, turn, and sail on.6. TWIN STEERING WHEEL
Standing at either of the two helmstands, the helmsman has everything in view – absolutely everything. Intuitive touch displays at the steering pedestals can be used to control and monitor all of the systems on board: navigation, course, speed, radar, tank levels, battery charge levels, electrical function, all of the lighting and much more besides.7. CENTRAL TRIMMING SYSTEM
It could hardly be easier: halyards, sheets and all of the trim equipment for the sails can be operated directly by the helmsman at the press of an electric button, using the 2x2 winches.8. TEAK DECK
Looks classier, feels better, lasts for ages and complies with our understanding of perfect boatbuilding: high-quality teak has been used to build the deck around the cockpit and all around the boat. Yet again this means more – more quality.9. UNDERDECK FURLING
The self-tacking jib and genoa wind onto a furler below deck. To us, this isn't simply a matter of design, it guarantees the simplest possible handling and produces the perfect transition between the foresail and the deck.10. XXL BATHING PLATFORM
A big bathing platform at the stern reveals the dinghy garage and offers a beautiful spot for bathing, the ideal place for preparing to dive or simply a place to enjoy the sun. The dinghy garage provides enough space for a Jet Tender and other equipment needed to enjoy everything the water has to offer.
There are four configurations to choose from in the BAVARIA C65. Each of them can be adapted to your needs. The benefit for owners is that they can combine different areas flexibly, just the way they want them.
Steering System
Interior layout
Interior styling
Cockpit & deck
Mooring & Anchoring
Standing & running gear
Interior equipment
Plumbing System
Electrical systems
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[HoB/D] Amounts the free-loaders are taking us for
The tab at the very least comes to these totals for the dioceses which have not contributed a dime to TEC for 2007, the most recently completed year.: Colombia $20,188 Dallas $261,373 Fort Worth $124,508 Honduras $243,564 Pittsburgh $140,216 Quincy $15,091 Venezuela $4,290 [and San Joaquin $72,296, but deputies have fled, ostensibly with all the assets; and it would not be fair to charge their tab to those faithful Episcopalians who have moved to ministry in the ruins.] It seems to me one thing to say that out of principle I will not fund programs of which I disapprove. I think that is terrible stewardship, yet I can respect principled financial boycots. It is quite another thing to participate in an organization and force others to pay your fair share of the organization's basic operating expenses. Many organizations, including some dioceses, would not let you get away with such theft. In some dioseses you cannot vote at convention if your parish has not paid its assessments. Those who prefer, as does the General Convention, to let diocesan contributions be voluntary by no means take away the dioceses' obligation to pay their fair share of basic operation costs. "Contributions" is possibly the wrong word to us to designate bill payments of this kind. Cf. "obligations." Deputies who show up at GC from dioceses which have not paid a dime are running up the cost for the rest of us. The money we have to give to pay for their participation is money being redirected from vital missions to feed the poor, care for the sick, shelter refugees, respond to disasters...... I computed these amounts the free-loaders owe by looking at the budget that we adopted for the triennium, at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/documents/budget2006_final_ENG.pdf These are expenses for this triennium to keep GC and both Houses in business. They are called 'canonical' expenses, expenses required by our canons to be paid first to assure that we are in operation to take on program and mission. Program and mission costs are not part of this narrow selection from the total $152,002,988 budgets for TEC in the triennium: $5,111,975 Office of the Presiding Bishop $300,000 Extra Episcopal expenses $639,000 HoB $336,515 HoD $3,487,247 Offices of GC $3,691,350 Site costs for GC $2,245,100 Other Exec, GC, and CCAB expenses ========== $15,811,187 The budget we approved in Columbus notes that 19% of its debits are for canonical expenses. My bare bone account, to focus just on the costs of GC, comes to only 10.4% of the budget. Next, I computed the share of all TEC communicants who reside in the dioceses who have not contributed even a dime towards their 2007 assessments. That is their percent of thee $15,811,187 costs. Of course there are other offenders who have not contributed anything like their share of the costs. For example, Like the rest of us, the Diocese of Texas is asked to give 21% of its income but actually is giving at the rate of only 7.5%, or a loss to the rest of us of $2,501,435 over the triennium. "Some dioceses intentionally contribute no money whatsoever to the mission and life of The Episcopal Church. Several others create their own formulas, always offering less than the 21% Asking. Some dioceses are genuinely unable to meet the Asking. If all our dioceses did contribute at the Asking level, our mission would be funded by an additional $8,000,000 each year, or $24,000,000 for the triennium." From the Budget for The Episcopal Church, 2007-2009, pages 1-2 "'Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God!.' Now when Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died and a great fear seized all who heard it. The young men came and wrapped up his body, then carried him out and buried him." --Acts 5: 3-6 Louie, L1 Newark Louie Crew, 377 S. Harrison St., 12D, E. Orange, NJ 07018 973-395-1068 http://www.gracechurchinnewark.org/ Home of "America the Beautiful"


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Court should protect Oregon boy from father's decision to circumcise
by Petrina Fadel - Groton, NY
The Oregon Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 6 in the case of Lia Boldt vs. James Boldt, concerning the father's desire to circumcise their son. The father converted to Judaism in 2004 and now wants their 12-year-old son to convert as well. The mother is trying to protect her son from an unnecessary and harmful circumcision.Lia Nikolaea Boldt is Russian Orthodox, as were both parents at the time of the boy's birth. What is troubling to so many in the Christian community is the father's desire to force this child to abandon the Christian faith of his birth. The mother claims her son does not wish to be circumcised but is afraid to challenge the father, with whom he resides. The Court needs to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the boy's interests, since he's the one most directly affected by any decision.
Christians and others view very unfavorably the forced conversion of anyone, including that of a Gentile, Russian Orthodox boy. Hopefully the Court will recognize the right of this child to decide as an adult (just as the father decided when he was an adult) which religious faith he wishes to embrace.Sincerely,Petrina Fadel, DirectorCatholics Against Circumcision


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I now have a plan that I apply to any mix situation that increases my speed, confidence, and overall sound. I have my go to plugins and I have now setup similar fx busses to yours and they are all ready to go at any moment so I'm not digging through menus and being taken out of the moment.
This process has helped me mix more efficiently which has led to more projects and this was worth the cost of the course alone."
In the past, aspiring engineers had mentors and teachers that they shadowed and learned from. That's how the all-star mixers learned the craft and got to where they are now.
In today's world, with the ability to produce and mix music from anywhere, the opportunity to shadow a pro is harder and harder to come by… actually it's almost impossible for most people.
This course is my way of letting you shadow me on a professional mix. I don't hold anything back - you'll see all of my tricks and secrets.
A few minutes from now, after purchasing, you'll get access to the entire course and start printing your cheatsheets, loading up the multitracks and watching the training videos.
After taking this course, you'll have a solid mixing system in place PLUS the confidence and knowledge you need to start cranking out professional, record-quality mixes.
Don't buy another plugin or expensive compressor. There isn't any piece of equipment that will solve your mixing issues... you must invest in yourself and commit to growing as a mixer.
Download the same kick and snare samples that I used to mix this song (and many other major releases) and use them to add impact and punch to your own mixes
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*if you're not using Pro Tools, watch the video walkthrough to see how you can set up a Mix FX template for use in any DAW
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BONUS 3: WORKING WITH PROGRAMMED DRUMS Lesson
Follow the same process I use to achieve a tight, realistic and glued-together sound when working with programmed drums.
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BONUS 4: CLIENT APPROVAL and REVISIONS GUIDE
Follow this short guide to cut down on painful revision time and lengthy mix notes. If you're regularly needing to do more than 2-3 revisions for your clients, you may be breaking one of these rules!
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Connect with other serious mixers, share tips and ask for feedback on your mixes.
I could easily charge over $1,000 for this course (and it would be worth it).
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Look, I believe in this product and I know that if you take this training seriously, your mixes will improve. And when your mixes improve, you'll start attracting more and better clients, raise your rates and cover the cost of this program many, many times over.
So I want to remove all of the risk for you. If you aren't satisfied with this product, just email me within 60 days and I'll refund 100% of your money with no questions asked.
I'm here to help you become a better mixer, and if that doesn't happen, I don't want your money anyways!! Actually, I'll go a step further and let you keep all of the drum samples, templates and cheatsheet downloads even if you ask for a refund.
YES! Buyers will get full access to all the content for as long as they wish. All of the video lessons are available for you to watch at your own pace after signing up.
Yes, there are download links for each video so you can store them on your computer or watch them on another device. Some people have told me they like to download the videos and watch them on their TV.
Yup - you can download the full, raw multitrack files to use in your own DAW. I also made stems available for you to use as quick reference while mixing.
My normal 1-on-1 lesson rate is $150/hour (making this course worth well over $800 before bonuses). So yes, there is a discount... you're getting it already!
I sold version 1 of this course at almost double the price. This is the lowest offer I ever plan to make.
The M3 Method for Massive Mixes is my all-in-one mixing system designed to help you crank out consistent, competitive mixes. It gives you a concrete framework to follow every time you mix a song so that you never get stuck or wonder how to approach a mix.
This course will translate perfectly to rock, alternative, pop and any other genre with live instruments like drums, bass, guitar, etc. I wouldn't recommend this course if you only mix hip-hop or electronic music.
In fact, check out this before/after example of a blues mix from a Hardcore Mixing student:
After Hardcore Mixing:
"Going back from what I was doing a couple of months ago to what I can do now is seriously shocking to me and very exciting at the same time. The passion that I felt for mixing back in 2011 is all coming back now and I really want to go forward with this as a career. I have so much more confidence now than I did even a few months ago.
I feel like I should be giving you more money for the course than what I paid! You've not only allowed me to dramatically improve my mixing but you've also given me the tools to become motivated again, something I desperately needed."
Until I found Hardcore Mixing, I had only been mixing with what little direction I had and my mixes were an inarguable proof of that. The fact that I was able to take this course and follow along with a complete project from start to finish and see where my mistakes were in my mixes and see how a professional handles the same obstacles that I was having has been invaluable to the progress and growth of my work.
After going through the Hardcore Mixing course, I now have mixes I can be proud of, musicians that want my style and touch, and a better understanding on why and how mixes are engineered in a professional atmosphere.
Another great star point about these courses is how open the communication is. I remember having questions during the course and Jordan responding almost instantly and always willing to help. I was even able to call him and talk to him over the phone which was huge for me knowing that not only does this guy know what he's talking about, but he genuinely cares about our success and delivering nothing but quality to his students and customers.
P.S.: What are your mixes going to sound like 6 months from now if you stay on your current path? Are you going to reach your goals of mixing for a living or finally making your songs sound like a record? If you don't invest in Hardcore Mixing, chances are you'll still be struggling with the same roadblocks that you are right now… mixing slowly, feeling overwhelmed and falling behind those who are taking the leap.
I've seen this training completely change the course of peoples' careers in music and beyond, giving them the confidence and freedom to do what they love and follow their dreams. If you're not satisfied with what you get, remember you can contact me within 60 days for a refund (and keep the bonuses).


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Explore lunar phases as viewed from Earth using a golf ball and an ultraviolet light. With the student's head representing Earth, students hold and move the golf ball to demonstrate the cause of the Moon's phases in their correct order. Related Next... (View More) Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are listed. (View Less)
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In this hands-on activity, students learn about the different realms of the Universe and explore their sizes and relative scales. They will be guided through a process that uncovers the immense sizes of the Sun, Solar System, Solar Neighborhood,... (View More) Milky Way, Local Group, Supercluster, and the observable Universe. The full version of this activity involves students doing simple math computations, however it can also be done without the math. There are some inexpensive materials involved, as well as a powerpoint presentation. It is intended for grades 8-12, but can be adapted down for lower grade levels. (View Less)
In this activity, students learn that light carries information. Students also discover that infrared (IR) radiation is a form of light that in some cases behaves like visible light and in other cases behaves very differently. For example, some... (View More) objects that block visible light allow infrared light to pass through. This activity requires the use of both common classroom materials (e.g., laser pointer) and special materials (e.g., photocell). It is supported by teacher notes, information on materials and preparation, background information on student misconceptions, an activity sheet, an answer key, and a pre-assessment activity. This activity is the last of four activities in the "Active Astronomy" educator's guide. Activities in the guide are designed to complement instruction on the electromagnetic spectrum with a focus on infrared light. The activities build upon each other and are best taught in order. (View Less)
In this lesson, students will read the 1919 edition of the Cosmic Times (see related resources) and respond by raising questions to be answered with further research. They will make a model of curved space to view the motion of spheres as explained... (View More) by Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. After presentations of their research to the class they will create an interview with Einstein. This activity is part of the Cosmic Times teachers guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1919 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
This lesson uses a simple discrepant event to demonstrate the underlying cause for early miscalculation of the size of the Milky Way galaxy. By standardizing the Cepheid period-luminosity relationship without recognizing there were two types of... (View More) Cepheid variable stars with intrinsic differences in absolute magnitude, a distance calculation error occurred. Requires two lamps and two soft-white light bulbs: 25 watt and 60 watt (estimated materials cost is for light bulbs). This lesson is part of the Cosmic Times teachers guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1955 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
In this lesson, students will explore the density of substances as a model for understanding the mass to light ratio as a predictor of dark matter. They will measure and calculate mass and volume to calculate the density of a foam ball. Students... (View More) will try to explain a discrepant event when data is not as expected (in this case a nerf ball that seems too heavy for its volume). Students will then use the concept of density, a ratio of mass to volume, to attempt to explain the mass to light ratio for luminosity and gravity. Advance preparation required. Materials needed for this activity include: small foam balls, tape measure, triple beam balance for each group, posterboards/construction paper, and markers (estimated materials cost doesn't include triple beam balances). This lesson is part of the Cosmic Times teachers guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1965 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
In this lesson, students examine the idea of inflation in the Universe using rising raisin bread dough as a model for universal expansion. Students will read the Cosmic Times 1993 edition and use two articles: Pancake or Oatmeal Universe - What's... (View More) for Breakfast and Inflation in the Universe to help them make observations. The students will observe a bowl of oatmeal to explain the lumpiness and smoothness of the universe. Then the students will use raisin bread to describe how the universe went through a period of inflation to expand into its current form today. This lesson is part of the Cosmic Times teacher guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1993 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
In this lesson, students explore the cosmic microwave background to understand why a completely smooth (isotropic) background poses problems for the Universe we see today. Students will participate in an engagement activity which demonstrates how... (View More) very small variations in a pattern are unrecognizable without the use of technology. In the exploration and explanation sections of the lesson, students will understand why Big Bang theory requires variations in Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation (anisotropy); they also examine the significance of both anisotropic and isotropic observations. Finally, in the extension and evaluation sections, students complete activities that further reinforce and demonstrate their understanding of the material presented. This activity is part of the Cosmic Times teachers guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1993 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
The purpose of this lesson is to model for students gravitational waves and how they are created. Students will build a simple "Gravitational Wave Demonstrator" using inexpensive materials (plastic wrap, plastic cups, water, food coloring, and... (View More) rubber bands, marbles). Students should have a basic understanding of waves and be familiar with Einstein's theory of general relativity. The activity can be done either as a teacher demonstration or student activity. This lesson is part of the Cosmic Times teachers guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1993 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
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In this lesson, learners will discover how certain snakes (pit-vipers) can find prey using a natural infrared sensor and will extend their understandings by exploring infrared technology applications. The lesson features background information for... (View More) the teacher, pre-requisite skills and knowledge for the student, a mini-exploration of infrared image technology, multiple image sets, assessment information, student worksheets, extension and transfer activities, and additional resources. This is lesson 2 on the Infrared Zoo website. (View Less)
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Run For Your Mama Kicks Off 'Run the Cumberland' May 7
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WCTE Upper Cumberland PBS will hold the 5th annual Run For Your Mama Double Pump 5K on Saturday, May 7 in Cookeville. The event includes both a 5K Road Race, beginning at Dogwood Park at 7 a.m., and a 5K Trail Run, taking place on the Cookeville High School Cross Country Trail at 10 a.m. Proceeds from this year's Run For Your Mama benefit WCTE Education & Community Engagement projects.
Participants should register for the race online by May 1 (or turn in paper registration by Friday, April 29) in order to be guaranteed a race shirt. This year, children age 10 and under can register at a discounted rate of $10. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners, the top three winners in each age division, and to 10K finishers.
Run For Your Mama is the first race in the Run the Cumberland medal series; other races include The After Dark Race for the Park on August 5, Fall Fun Run on September 10, and Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon on October 15. Runners who participate in all four races will receive an exclusive Run the Cumberland medal after completing the Haunted Half in October. The Run the Cumberland race series is sponsored by Healthier Tennessee.
PBS Kids walkaround character, Wyatt from Super Why!,will make appearances at the Dogwood Park race village (performance pavilion side) between 6:30-9:00 a.m. on race day. The public is invited to come out that morning to meet and take photos with Wyatt.
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What is a Liposome ?
Hello dear bloggers here I present my first topic of the month i.e. an introduction to liposomes, in which I will outline the basic introduction of liposomes and the classification of liposomes.
liposomes are a very good carrier molecules of the drug. With the emergence of this technology of encapsulation the many great advances have been made in the field of pharmacy.
What is a Liposome ?
Liposomes are vesicles consisting of a lipid bilayer enclosing an aqueous compartment at the center(1).
The lipid bi-layer used in the liposomes are usually made of phospholipids.
Naturally occurring phospholipids used in liposomes are(3):
* phosphatidylcholine,
* phosphatidylethanolamine,
* phosphatidylserine
synthetic phospholipids used in the liposomes are:
* dioleoyl phosphatidylcholine
* disteroyl phosphatidylcholine
* dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine
* distearoyl phosphatidylethanolamine
The phospholipids are arranged in such a way that the hydrophilic head is exposed outside and the lipophillic tails are aliened inside. This makes the liposomes water soluble molecules..
Lipophillic part
Hydrophilic part
Thus a liopsphere as a whole is an water soluble unit.
Apart from phospholipids other lipids that can be used are: sphingolipids, glycolipids, sterols.
The size of a typical liposome may range from 25 to 5000 nm.
Liposomes are classified based on their structure as
1. Multi-laminar vesicles(MLV): made up of series of concentric bi-layer of lipid enclosing a small internal volume.
2. Oligolamelar vesicles(OLV): constitutes 2 to 10 bi layer of lipids surrounding a large internal volume
3. Unilamellar vesicle(ULV): single layer of lipids
4. Based on the size of the single layer they are further divide into the following types with in ULV as
* Small unilaminar vesicle: size of 20 to 40 nm
* Medium unilaminar vesicle: size of 40 to 80 nm
* Large unilaminar vesicle: size of 100 to 1000 nm
* Gaint unilaminar vesicle: size of more than 1000 nm
Liposome can be incorporated with
* Drugs( antibiotics, antifungals)
* Proteins/polpeptides(including antibiotics)
* Virus and bacteria can be incorporated in the liposomes
Hydrophilic drugs are incorporated with in the central cavity which is hydrophilic
Lipophilic drug molecules are incorporated in the lipid bi layer. As shown below.
This blog does not contain any plagiarized material.
1. Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics a treatise by D.M.Bramhankar and sunil B. jaiswal (first edition reprint 2005) pg.no- 360-361.
2. http://noopurmandrek.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/lipo1.jpg (accessed on 15-04-2011)
3. www.nanobiotec.iqm.unicamp.br/download/liposomas-3.ppt accessed on 15-04-2011)
4. http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/imos/mea_sen/img/pictures/Lipo.jpg (accessed on 15-04-2011)
5. http://www.nanolifenutra.com/images/image_liposome_01.jpg (accessed on 15-04-2011)
6. http://www.azonano.com/work/bFgW9FjRw248U2PRC2In_files/image002.gif (accessed on 15-04-2011)
7. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/28/Liposome.jpg (accessed on 15-04-2011)
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hai nandini, A very nice
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How to do Fimo if you think you can't.
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There is nothing complicated about making bread with sour dough starter. The sour dough starter just needs to be vigorous with a healthy population of acive yeast. So it should be fed every day for the few days before baking. Some even feed it twice a day the last day or so before baking. And some add packaged yeast, which is fine, but a needless expense.
The day I plan to bake bread I feed the starter in the morning, then make the dough in the afternoon. This gives the yeast esentially a double feeding and produces more loft, and a lighter, airier crumb.
Note: If your looking to make your own sour dough starter at home see this post: http://justbelowthesurface.com/february-cooking/how-to-make-sour-dough-starter/
I make a no-knead sour dough bread most often. Its easy, quick, and makes a good bread. To start, add about a cup and a half (380 grams or 14 onces) of sour dough starter to your mixing bowl. Add 1 cup very warm water, 1 Tbs sugar, 1 1/2 tsp salt and 2 cups flour. Mix, adding flour slowly until you get a very wet dough. If using a stand mixer with a dough hook the dough should not pull away from the sides much at all. Practice.
Flour your table and scrape the dough out on to it. With flour'ed hands and a bench knife (bench scraper) form the dough into a ball. Place the dough ball into a parchment lined bowl. Cover with another bowl or oiled plastic (to keep the dough from rising into it and sticking to it). Let the dough rise to become soft and starts to get "poofy". Obviously it'll collapse if you let it rise to far, and it'll be too dense if you dont let it rise enough. Practice!
After an hour or three, put iron dutch ovens (with lids) in the oven and preheat to 450F. When the oven is up to temp, lift the dough out of the bowl using the parchment as the handle and place in the hot dutch ovens. Replace the lid and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes remove the lids and bake 15 minutes more.