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Ekorian's Mugie Camp
Mugie conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya
Ekorian's Mugie Camp is situated within the heart of the Mugie Sanctuary in the Northern Laikipia region of Kenya. This is the perfect place for families to combine game drives with walking safaris, kayaking, fly camping and more.
At a Glance
See the wildlife from a whole new perspective by going for a kayak in the dam
The family tent is absolutely perfect for families with younger children and can fit up to four kids in two bunk beds
Insider's View
Want a change from the game drives, why not play a round of golf!Scott Dunn team
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Spend the afternoon watching the Bloodhounds at work as they demonstrate their unique tracking skillsScott Dunn team
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Take a canoe out on the Mugie dam and watch the elephants splashing around in the waterAnna Hearn
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Try your hand at tracking using the state of the art aerials to find superb gameAnna Hearn
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Enjoy delicious meals; Donna is a fully trained cordon bleu chefAnna Hearn
Call us on 858 345 1761 to start planning your vacation to Ekorian's Mugie Camp or take a look at our itineraries to Laikipia and Northern Kenya
Ekorian's Mugie Camp is located in Kenya on the Mugie Wildlife Conservancy. It is a family-run camp providing a comfortable and rewarding safari experience for guests. The owners have an extensive background working at safari camps across the country and the small team of staff are enthusiastic in creating the best experience for guests whilst providing great Kenyan hospitality. This semi-permanent lodge was built with an eco-friendly mindset and many aspects of the camp reflect this, down to small details like using reusable water bottles with filtered water rather than plastic bottles.
There are six spacious yet cosy tents, including one family tent which has a small annexe off the main tent, perfectly created for young children. All tents are built raised on wooden decks with a papyrus roof. Due to the eco design of the camp charging points are only available in the reception area.
Meals provided to guests throughout their stay are based on tasty and traditional home cooked meals using locally sourced ingredients. They are held either in the dining area, by the pool or out in the bush, depending on the individual guest's choice. For safety a stone wall and electric fence are built around the camp to keep larger wildlife such as elephant away from the camp. There is a small eco-friendly pool, built into a wooden deck with a picturesque view over a local waterhole. The pool area is the ideal place to relax at sunset whilst enjoying a drink and gazing over the vast expanse of the stunning African landscape.
There is a wide variety of activities available to guests throughout their time at Ekorian's Mugie Camp. Game drives are a great opportunity to search for big cat, elephant, zebra and giraffe amongst other wildlife. Guided walks are also highly recommended to explore the surrounding area from a different perspective, alongside other activities including kayaking, fishing, golfing, visits to the local villages, and many more. A unique experience especially enjoyed by guests is taking part in a walk with the camp's bloodhounds, used on anti-poaching patrols, to learn about their specialized skills and their role in conservation across reserves in Kenya. The camp and its surrounds are also a great place for bird-watching most commonly spotting wagtails, weavers and sunbird with four different species of owl also living in the camp.
There are six tents at Ekorian's Mugie Camp, one of which features an annexe specifically designed for children. Tents are raised on wooden decks and covered with papyrus roofs, and each has en-suite facilities including flush toilets.
Children are more than welcome at Ekorian's Mugie Camp, and there is a family tent with annexe perfect for younger children.
Meals at Ekorian's Mugie Camp are taken in the dining area, by the pool or even out in the wilderness with a bush picnic. All dishes are prepared using locally-sourced ingredients, as well as home-grown vegetables.
Ekorian's Mugie Camp has a wide variety of activities on offer to suit every guest. From traditional game drives to guided bush walks, each guest can experience safari from several perspectives. Kayak on the dam and watch the elephant swimming, or spend a night in the bush under the stars. Enjoy a walk with the bloodhounds, and watch as they work, or relax with a game of golf.
Location & Directions
Mugie conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya
Located in the north of Kenya's Laikipia region, with distant views of Mount Kenya, in the Mugie Conservancy.
When to go
The main season is in January and February, when the weather is hottest and driest. At this time, the animals in the wildlife parks tend to congregate more around the watercourses, making them easier to spot.
Northern and eastern Kenya temperatures vary from highs of up to 40°C during the day to less than 20°C at night. Rainfall in this area is sparse and, when it does occur, is often in the form of violent storms. July is usually the driest month, and November the wettest.


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I am still in love my new Magnolia's here is the next card made with my new stamps. Also, I am really enjoying the new Wassill Basic Grey papers, they are so lovely to work with. This week's challenge over at A Spoon Full of Sugar is Sparkle and Bling. Well I have waited and waited to take a photo of my card because the weather is so gloomy but in the end had to go with it. So you can't see much sparkle and bling, but, it is there I promise. I have coloured my little cutie with distress inks. I have added gold paint to the swirls, the background paper and on Tilda's heart and holly in her hair. I have glimmer misted the paper with the swirls on and on the tulle bow. The sentiment stamps I have used adirondack pesto and I have distressed all my card with this ink. I have been asked who my sentiment stamp is by it is Kelly Panacci.
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Selecting the Right Cloud Solution for Your Company
Cloud features, such as scalability and on-demand resource allocation, are fundamental to why SMBs and large enterprises are incorporating the cloud into their businesses. According to GSMA, the global mobile industry trade group, the total number of mobile connect devices will double from six billion in 2012 to 12 billion by 2020.
For field service operations that employ a mobile workforce, such figures indicate how extensive the reliance on cloud services will be in the near future. But organizations need to consider which option makes the most sense: the relatively open, unsecured, multi-tenant cloud? A private cloud that depends on in-house IT expertise? Or a combination of both, the hybrid cloud?
In terms of a public cloud, it's true that one rarely hears about failed implementations. It's also true that a percentage of companies would never trust control of their operations to a third party provider. When it comes to field service, what would happen if the provider network went down and data access for technicians wasn't possible?
Such a scenario illustrates the reasons why it's useful to consider private cloud implementation. However, certain IT capabilities are essential. A thorough understanding of the cloud requires technical knowledge spanning several areas:
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Security – A private cloud lets you maintain complete control over who sees your data because, unlike a public cloud, no one else has access but you. Therefore, privacy can be kept at the highest levels. Private cloud also shouldn't change your network security approach. Whether physical servers or virtual, you'll maintain the same levels of firewall protection and server isolation. And with absolute clarity of ownership, you'll know exactly who is granted physical access. For field service operations, transparency like this is critical.
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I had taken the one hour screen at 28 weeks, five days pregnant. I fasted that morning but, the night before, ate half of a whipped cream cake. My result was 141 mg/dl [7.8 mmol/L], with lab cutoff of 140 mg/dl [7.8 mmol/L]. The doctor said I should do a three hour test as a precaution. What is the likelihood that I will fail a three hour and have gestational diabetes? Did that half cake 12 hours before have any bearing?
In theory, you do not have to be fasting to take the one hour glucose test, but the results may be more predictive following a fast. Despite the sugar load the night before, your result is only slightly elevated. If it was truly 12 hours since you ate, then that is sufficient fasting. My personal preference is to use 135 mg/dl [7.5 mmol/L] as a cutoff. Nevertheless, there is a good chance that your three hour test will be normal although I cannot promise anything. For the three hour test, you absolutely have to fast, otherwise the results will be invalid.
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No, but car A did beat car B that's where it ends.
We both make some amazing kits with differnt strong points.
Let's leave it there.
I'm interested in hearing the strong points of each kit.
On a side note, and relevant to the actual topic in discussion - I have heard from two people in hot climates that experienced issues with the ESS kit on the track. I think it was an issue with the rear seal on both cars. They had to fill up the oil consistently after it went south. I guess that's more blower specific considering it's a Vortech unit.
But it's really not surprising to me - Stock M3's will run 300F oil temperatures on the track on a hot day. When I went to the track awhile ago with an E92 and E93 (+ my E90), all three of us were pushing 300F oil temperatures. Considering a supercharger affords 100+ more HP, it wouldn't surprise me at all if the car had overheating issues, considering stock cars have this problem to begin with.
I'm interested in knowing what the IATs would be on the track after hard driving. I would suspect that with the supercharger fitted they would be quite a bit higher than the ambient air, as opposed to an NA car. An upgraded radiator and oil cooler might be the answer to a consistently trackable beast - although I think that even with the M24 that oil temperatures on a supercharged car would still be over 280 during a hard beating. I don't like it when my oil temperature exceeds 240, but it's unreasonable to expect it would stay below that in extreme conditions.
Thanks Mike for getting back on track. This topic is one for the ages. Having experience with my blown s52 e36 M3 on track (high temps, belt slip), I think it's a bit hopeless. Adding a larger radiator and oil cooler I think would only delay the overheating, not solve it. High ambient temps+ boost+ 25min track session= death to motor.
I have been trying to get feedback like the OP has kindly shared with us. The 7-8 psi "low boost" kits these companies are offering, making 500+whp SOUND great. But major heat soak and limp mode party's seem not far away if you use your car at the track.
Please keep this thread updated OP!
On a side note the PROcede with PWM Meth makes just shy of 400whp, and my buddy's car at thunder hill on a 100 degree day said his temps were barely higher then street driving and solid all day long. He was no where near 300 degrees.
Yep, trying to delay death. Reality.
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Crews work to clear the scene of a Metra train accident in Bensenville Thursday night. (WGN-TV)
Bensenville and Metra police are still investigating a crash Thursday night involving a Metra train in which a Franklin Park man was killed.
Andres Martinez, 63, was killed when the Elgin-bound Milwaukee District West train struck the SUV he was driving as it sat at a railroad crossing near York Road and Main Street at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday.


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I have had a look Zazzle. I was so impressed I added my art to the site. You can see it here!
Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-6009723163793923202012-03-23T19:52:00.001-07:002012-03-23T19:52:13.299-07:00The Unfolding Tale
Susan has returned to medical care. I expect her to in for four to seven days.

We did not wait until it was an emergency this time, however, it is obvious that her medications are not working. We will try this one more time.

If she is working on a commission for you, there will be a delay. I will assemble what she has completed and get those shipped on Monday.

Mark
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Hi, folks. I am home and feeling much better. Also, since a cat was featured, I am going to put another cat up this week. This cat is an Anthro tiger that I did to show a sample of my art on my commission sign. I am really pleased with how it came out, so I am posting it here.

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-91561675167434688512012-02-22T06:48:00.001-08:002012-02-22T06:48:49.222-08:00From the fake Sue: Day four.
So many people have been in contact with us that I can't respond to everyone, but I do thank everyone for thinking of her. I will make an effort to keep everyone up to date by posting here.

On Sunday, feb 19th, I took Sue to the hospital, and she is still there.

When I awoke on Sunday I found Sue having seizures. Despite her protests, I got her to the hospital. She is now aware, alert and dealing with her condition, but this is going to be a slow process.

I know Sue is going to kick my butt for this, but here it is anyway. Try to get as many of your friends, family, and strangers at the mall to go to her art site at Etsy, or her DS game site and buy something.

The Etsy Link.
The Dragon Storm RPG site

I will end this with a picture of Mac as she deals with her new promotion.

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-72196637050582298062012-01-26T09:45:00.001-08:002012-01-26T09:45:13.035-08:00Frostbite
January has brought the normal temperature drop in Michigan. I thought the character name on this badge made it a good fit with the weather. I took this commission at Furfright last October. The initial sketch as cute and I love the colors and tones on the finished piece. Thanks for this commission, Frostbite!

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-70615064870564206612012-01-20T07:17:00.001-08:002012-01-20T07:17:50.152-08:00I had a great time at Further Confusion
Thanks to many fans and friends, this show was wonderful. In addition to a successful show, I visited Winchester House with friends and got to see California palm trees in January. Below is just one of the very cool commissions I completed at the show.

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-82843971650901814372012-01-09T11:21:00.001-08:002012-01-09T11:21:55.197-08:00Dancer Mouse
Further Confusion is a large furry convention in San Jose that I regularly attend. It is a great show and i look forward to it every year This time around, I decided to do a set of five new dancing girls that I would release at FC. Here is the first in the series. For those of you who are not attending FC, I have included a link to my Etsy shop for this piece.

Dancer Mouse

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-44495138300472995662012-01-09T11:18:00.001-08:002012-01-09T11:18:09.623-08:00My Latest comic work
David S. hired me to do two more comic pages for him late last year. Here are a couple of panels from one of the finished pages. These comics are always great to do. Working on them has done a lot to improve my comic work. I think these panels are some of my best work yet in this series. Thanks for your patronage, David!

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-54406097636559885512012-01-06T12:07:00.001-08:002012-01-06T12:07:50.146-08:00More Dragons More Tea
The piece I blogged about Monday, East Meets West, proved to be so popular that I painted a second piece in the same style. It is West Meets East, which shows the same western style dragons, a teapot, and an eastern style dragon who is not a painted image. It makes a great match with the first piece. To see it in my Etsy shop, click on the link below.

West Meets East
Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-76233165637185316812012-01-04T08:53:00.001-08:002012-01-04T08:53:05.357-08:00The Elegant Sorcerer
Twila P commissioned this digitally colored sketch of her intriguing character. He is a half eleven, half Japanese mage. I love the idea of the character and I'm please with the way it came out. Everything seems to have turned out just as I wanted it to, from his pose to his shoulder dragon. Thanks again, Twila, for commissioning this artwork.

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-63719769119711674282012-01-02T09:30:00.001-08:002012-01-02T09:30:07.869-08:00Dragon and Tea
Here is another piece you may not have seen if you are new to my blog. It is East Meets West, a piece that includes western style dragons meeting an eastern style dragon by way of a teapot. In color, composition and story, this is one of my best pieces. You can see it in my Etsy shop here.

East Meets West
Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-23217043101777048042012-01-02T08:48:00.001-08:002012-01-02T09:59:27.232-08:00Cat and dragon painting demo
Speaking of the sketch event, there was more going on than drawing on the Sonic. Many artists taught classes during the event, covering figure drawing, anime, comic story telling and many other subjects. I taught a class about painting with the iPad. Below is the piece I completed as a demo for my class. I drew this piece with pencils, scanned it, then painted it on my IPad I had a great time teaching, largely because the folks who showed up for my class were excellent students.

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-76882807563748516492012-01-02T08:34:00.001-08:002012-01-02T08:34:50.453-08:00Sketch Event last week
Flint Comix, General Motors and The Sloan Museum of Flint organized a cool project last week. GM provided a vinyl wrapper New Chevy Sonic, the Sloan provided a venue and Flint comix brought out artists to draw on the car. I drew Witt and Whimsey, two of my characters from familiar place, on the vehicle. The pics below show the car and a closer view of the drawing.

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-13010737802916855702011-12-30T16:55:00.001-08:002011-12-30T16:55:22.385-08:00Unicorn Knight
I enjoyed illustrating is character commission for Jeff G. His unicorn character looks great as a mounted knight. His at guard pose reflects both the personality of this character and the real person who commissioned it. My deepest thanks to you, Jeff.

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-73203956685648717202011-12-29T18:05:00.001-08:002011-12-29T18:05:50.161-08:00Have you seen this art?
Some of you have been following my blog for a while. Others are more recent readers. If you're relatively new to this blog, you will want to click on the link below. It. Will take you to a piece in my Etsy shop that's worth a look (or even a second look!). Spring Shrine Kitsune is a vibrant, detailed artwork showing a fox priestess with five tails standing in a forest grove. The listing is for an ACEO. I have it available in larger sizes too. You can see it here.

Spring Shrine Kitsune

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-41865492070156680112011-12-26T13:51:00.001-08:002011-12-26T13:51:42.226-08:00Sphinx Cat and Dragon
If you have even seen a sphinx cat, then you are seeing what a cat looks like under the fur. A sphinx does not have the fluffiness of most felines, but possesses the elegance and grace of the species, made obvious by the lack of covering hair. I had a chance to show these attributes when I was commissioned to do this piece by my patron, Steven B. He gave it to his daughter for Christmas. Part of the reason the piece turned out so well was that he provided me with excellent photos that displayed this agile and playful cat at his best. Thanks again, Steven.

I've made a print of this piece and I am offering it for sale in Etsy. You can see it there at:

Sphinx Cat and Dragon

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-22549475517216402642011-12-26T09:39:00.001-08:002011-12-26T11:09:15.525-08:00Portrait of Andy and Sara
In keeping with the holiday season, here is a commissioned portrait that was given as a gift for Christmas. Some of my fantasy pictures are portraits of real people shown as fantasy characters. Gordon N., the patron of this piece, was very happy with it. He ordered multiple copies of the finished art, which he gave to his family. Thank you, Gordon!

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-27929624064035017282011-12-26T09:29:00.001-08:002011-12-26T09:29:55.352-08:00I had a happy holiday
I visited my family and my husband's family this year. Both of us are fortunate in our families, who are lovely, intelligent, affectionate people. We are also fortunate in our mothers, who preside over holiday feasts surrounded by children and grandchildren. The picture here shows the house of my husband's mother decorated for the season.

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-16846766795527585242011-12-20T10:33:00.001-08:002011-12-20T10:33:15.476-08:00Panther Princess
Wow. I just found a hidden treasure.

Mark has been gradually going through older art files and posting the best of what he finds in my Etsy shop. Among the oldies but goodies is this black painter princess painting that I did as a commission some years ago. I had forgotten how nice this piece was. To view this it, follow the link below.

Panther Princess
Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-46410989423375707042011-12-19T17:31:00.001-08:002011-12-19T17:50:23.742-08:00Chihuahua portrait New Print on Etsy
If you look at the images I've posted on my blog you will see a lot of cats. In the last few years I've added a line of dog prints. I did it for variety, for fun and because my dog was getting tired of my cat getting all the attention!

The piece I've posted today was commissioned in fall this year. I was delighted when I discovered that the patron wanted a digital painting of her chihuahua. I think this breed is charming and I had meaning to do a painting of one.

A print of this piece is available on Etsy at the link below.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88971202/golden-chihuahua-8x10-print?ref=pr_shop

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Happy December, everyone. Late this month I'll be appearing at a unique event in the Sloan Museum. General Motors has joined with Flint Comix to sponsor a 3 day artists' workshop. 8 different local comic artists will be giving talks and doing demonstrations showing their techniques for making comics and other art. My workshop, on December 28th, will be about creating art with an IPad. In addition to all this, General Motors has provided the artists with a new Chevy Sonic and invited us to turn it into a work of art by drawing on it.

You can learn more about this event by clicking on this link.

http://www.sloanlongway.org/ProgramsAndEvents/Families/ComicSketch.aspx
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Here is a quick sketch I did while doing a talk in front of my nephew's creative writing class. They timed me: i did this in about 16 minutes. The students were great and I had a lot of fun talking to them about my work.

Susan Van Camphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-2445258544368465192011-11-11T11:22:00.001-08:002011-11-11T11:22:59.584-08:00Calico Winged Cat
Here is a commission I took at FurFright. Kit commissioned this for her house sitter, as a gift. The sitter had calico cat who had passed; this cat looks like Lola, a cat I kept company with for more than 25 years before she moved on. I think of this piece as my cat welcoming her cat to a wonderful new home.

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-43315378421970458002011-10-07T07:36:00.001-07:002011-10-07T07:36:30.549-07:00My Neighborhood
I have always liked the place I live, a house in a neighborhood of Flint Michigan. Lately, I like it even better. Some very good things have been happening here lately, among them this. A vacant house that had been abandoned and falling to pieces for years was recently demolished. It looks like a neighbor plans to plant a garden in its place.

Susan Van Camphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031861206245273357.post-58747297691990244232011-10-03T09:22:00.001-07:002011-10-03T09:22:17.289-07:00Castle Defenders
Here is a fun commission that I did for Alexandra L. and her beau. It is based on a live action role playing game that both of them enjoy playing. The castle in the background is based on a photo of a real castle on a play site. Alexandra is the Tiger girl. This piece was very interesting because it involved coloring an existing piece of gray tone art, modifying an existing photo, creating the portrait of a second person and putting them all together in a single image. Thanks, Alexandra, for this very cool commission!

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MACC Foundation
In the late summer of 1927, when Moberly Junior College opened its doors, it was because clear-sighted citizens saw education as the way to a better life for their sons and daughters.
That keen vision holds true today 80 plus years later!
MACC opens the doors to a better life for hundreds of students each year and offers abundant opportunities for success to members of the communities it serves.
The Moberly Area Community College Foundation exists for the purpose of advancing, assisting and supporting MACC in areas that are not supported by state and federal taxes or student tuition. To maintain excellence in MACC programs and to meet unforeseen needs, funds must come from sources outside of the institution.
The Foundation is that source!
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BEIKS adds Ukrainian, Romanian and Hungarian keyboard layouts for InterType for BlackBerry smart phones
DALLAS (Jan 13, 2010) - - BEIKS LLC, the world leader in language and reference applications for mobile devices, announces three new language keyboard layouts for its popular input extension utility InterType for BlackBerry smart phones.
InterType is a software application allowing users to enter text in languages not readily available as keyboard layouts for the BlackBerry.
It extends the device's use for essential tasks such as composing emails and short messages as well as performing web searches in those languages.
There are several different keyboard layouts pre-defined for each language so that users can pick the one that best fits their needs based on device and personal preferences.
InterType will work on any BlackBerry smart phone running BlackBerry OS 4.2 and higher. It also supports the soft-touch keyboard found in the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Storm 2 models.
There are some conditions and restrictions to using the application. Since InterType is not extending the core OS functionality with another keyboard layout, it doesn't operate like part of the OS and it is subject to the limitations that the OS imposes on all other applications.
On the other hand, installing InterType is as easy as any other application and so is removing it.
To learn more and download a free evaluation copy please visit the InterType's home page at http://blackberry.beiks.com/intertype/.
Keyboard layouts cost $10 to keep as of January 2010. BEIKS is considering increasing that price in coming weeks.
About BEIKS LLC
BEIKS LLC (http://www.beiks.com) is a privately-held company with headquarters in Dallas, TX and a European branch in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The company develops and publishes applications for mobile platforms such as BlackBerry®, Windows Mobile® , Android® and Palm OS®.
One of the pioneers of the mobile software business, BEIKS is best known for its BEIKS Dictionary Reader (BDicty) series of language and reference dictionaries, travel phrasebooks and spelling checkers.
The BEIKS software catalog now includes over 300 reference, education, entertainment, development and other titles available on the major mobile platforms.


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As demands for new and exciting applications grow, so too must the research and development into ink formulations that are up to the task. This article highlights what's going on in UV.
By Mike Plier
The automotive industry wants the short-run capability of digital printing. Years ago, manufacturers would print 250,000 dash clusters for any given model each quarter. Now, those same purchase orders might be 2,500 or 700—or less. The end users of these clusters would love to have manufacturing and supply on demand. Digital allows them to make 20 of these in a row. The shape and size could be different, and the text could be Russian, Spanish, or French—all with no set-up time or waste. This is a massive market that includes cell phones, electronics, stereos, computers, toys, and house wares like table tops and containers.
Architectural glass Glass is a beast. It's heavy, robust, and chemically resilient—not exactly an ink's best friend. However, with continued advancements in technology and surface treatments that will allow the inks to adhere on a microscopic level, this market will continue to grow and flourish.
Metallic digital printing While a true UV metallic digital ink remains evasive, considerable advances are ongoing. There are several solvent-based digital systems that have the luster and sheen, but they lack the depth of a true metallic. Currently, these true metallic inks are printed with screen, litho, flexo, or other ink-to-substrate processes. Typical metallic particles are too large to go through microscopic openings in digital printheads. Most metallic pigments are 20 times too large, and once they are refined to a sub-micron size, suitable for jetting, their weight causes them to settle or drop out of suspension, which necessitates the use of higher viscosity dispersants all while keeping the viscosity below 20 centipoises. This, my friends, is the challenge of the day!
Jettable adhesives Adhesives are all around us, and each of us comes in contact with some sort of an adhesive every day, throughout the day. They literally hold our world together, and we take them for granted. Adhesives can be applied using a variety of methods, including screen printing, painting, spraying, and various roll-coat applications. They can stay tacky. There are heat-activated adhesives, cohesives, solvent-activated and water-activated adhesives, just to name a few. Usually, the adhesive is applied after printing, regardless of its purpose.
Digitally applied, jettable adhesives for the industrial digital market will allow digital printers to selectively jet adhesives to packing cartons, displays, and permanent or temporary graphics. In the P-O-P market, such digital adhesives will allow printers to apply a selective adhesive patch at the same time they are printing a graphic. There will be applications for multilayered, multidimensional displays. Digital adhesives will allow printers unlimited design capabilities that will provide unrestricted creative freedom for both designers and printers.
Membrane switches and electronic circuits Like dash clusters, membrane switches are printed in high volumes. They require very close tolerance and pin-point repeatability. These membranes require multiple layers and can include insulators and conductive layers that, in the end, represent the message center of a given electronic device. It is logical that digital printing will ultimately play an important role in the future of the membrane market and its efficiencies. It goes without saying that digitally printed electronic circuitry will be a massive market in the future.
Refined color gamut Ink developers and manufacturers are always refining the color gamut or the overall spectrum of color and how we perceive it. New software, new color theories, and new head and press configurations all influence the final image and its richness and accuracy of color. As firing patterns, nozzle velocities, and head-assembly travel speeds increase, so must the ink system that is fired through them (Figure 3).
Astounding advancements in all aspects of digital technology have come about in a very short period of time. That which was once considered a tool for short runs, prototyping, or the infamous one-off run, is now a story of the past. Digital presses are becoming faster, more efficient, and more versatile. As screen printing, litho, offset, gravure, and digital printing continue to collide, it is very important that an inexhaustible amount of research and development continues in all aspects of the printing industry. And with the advancements of hardware, software, firmware and chemistry taking place right now, all of us are in for a wild and exciting ride.
Mike Plier is president of Polymeric Imaging, Inc., a manufacturer of UV inks and coatings formulated for high performance. He has more than 30 years of experience in the printing industry, including imaging, production, processing, and substrates.
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The airport covers an area of 160 acres of land and has one paved asphalt surface runway. Hutchinson has a lot to offer its visitors ranging from nature parks, aquariums, bowling alleys, sights, landmarks, a zoo and outdoor activities.
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The industry is all abuzz about Software-Defined Networking (SDN). As with every new technology trend that is unproven, unimplemented, and largely theoretical, SDN seems to solve essentially any problem a network architect and network operator might have.
Pundits claim it will commoditize networking equipment and save customers millions of dollars. It will squeeze all of the unused bandwidth out of existing networking infrastructure and deliver lightning-fast performance. It will allow the network to be completely programmed for optimum application performance, regardless of what application is running and what other applications might coexist on the network. In fact, the only thing greater today than the promise of SDN are the promises ofthose who are pushing SDN.
One of the critical survival techniques in this industry is knowing the difference between flash-in-the-pan hype and technology with real merit that has unfortunately been sucked up into the hype tornado. The fact of the matter is, this industry hypes everything. However, that hype almost never correlates to what is good for customers and what is a dead end (ATM to the desktop and open source networking stacks, to name just a few).
SDN is clearly a concept that has merit, but the actual implementations are well behind the hype cycle. Luckily for customers, there is an alternative that allows them to position themselves for the future without having to jump headlong into unknown waters.
At the annual Brocade Analyst and Technology Day, on September 12, we announced that we would begin shipping software for the Brocade MLX Series routers that will enable customers to gracefully prepare for the days of actual SDN deployment without having to rip and replace their existing network infrastructure or settle for a lesser product today.
Brocade's true Hybrid Mode capability enables customers to utilize the same router for both traditional and software-defined networks. Customers can maintain their traditional forwarding policies—along with all the established operational processes to keep that traffic flowing—and then selectively enable OpenFlow on particular data flows. Unlike some other vendors' offerings that force an "either/or" answer, Hybrid Mode lets customers introduce OpenFlow into their environment at their own pace.
The concept of building a completely SDN-driven production environment today is still a bit of a stretch. The reality for the next several years is that customers will operate networks using traditional network design and programming practices, but will begin moving to selective routing of specific flows as the technology matures. Ultimately this may lead to widespread deployment of solutions that can operate solely in an SDN mode, but that transition will likely take years.
Brocade has always designed our networking solutions for the most demanding environments, and that innovation gives our hardware enough headroom to support Hybrid Mode without performance degradation. As a result, our customers have the best network for today and the best network for tomorrow—without suffering through a forklift upgrade and unnecessary risks and worries.
Make no mistake: SDN is an extremely promising technology. As a pure-play networking company, Brocade has been actively supporting and investing in SDN for years. And as a company that defines ourselves based on our ability to provide customers with the most agile and efficient solutions, we will continue to ensure that the Brocade products customers buy today are still relevant as this new technology matures.


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Custom engine stand offers significant improvements in small engine serviceability
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, June 25, 2014 — Champion GSE, a full-service producer of engine stands and containers, has announced a new custom-built engine stand designed to service small aircraft engines. The new engine stand design provides significant improvements in small aircraft engine serviceability.
The small aircraft engine stand has a 600-pound capacity and is also capable of supporting any general aviation engine weighing less than 600 pounds, including helicopter engines, when supplemented with engine mounting adapters that replicate original equipment manufacturer (OEM) adapters. The stand includes a durable gearbox to facilitate 180-degree engine rotation; heavy-duty, lockable castors; a drip pan to eliminate hazards; and a parts tray.
"All the things we requested to be included that we deemed essential to the functionality of the stand were designed perfectly into the unit," said Chip McClellan, vice president and COO of Pinnacle Aircraft Engines. "Specifically, the gearbox capable of rotating a 600-pound engine, heavy-duty castors as we move the engines around and the parts rack on one end are all great additions."
The small aircraft engine stand is ideal for small aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, aircraft OEMs, aircraft owners and airport fixed-base operators. The stand can be used for engine maintenance, engine overhauls and engine build-ups.
"We worked very closely with Pinnacle to determine aspects of the old design that needed updates or improvements," said Champion GSE Vice President and General Manager Todd DeVore. "The feedback we get directly from engine manufacturers is critical as we continue designing engine stands that make repairing and transporting engines cost effective, safe and efficient."
Champion GSE also recently debuted its breakthrough dual-purpose engine stand. Another industry first, this new engine stand can be used for both the GEnx-1B and -2B engine platforms.
Champion GSE, an independent, privately owned company headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, is a global leader in the design, development, testing and manufacturing of Stronghold shipping and storage containers, and ground support equipment for aviation, military, power generation and space programs. A major supplier for military and commercial fabrication applications, Champion GSE's manufacturing capability and experience covers all metal working requirements for steel, aluminum, stainless and other materials. Learn more about Champion GSE and Stronghold products at www.ChampionGSE.com.


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Texas Libraries are diverse and serve millions of people.
Libraries are instruments for innovation, success, and self-fulfillment. Their purpose is simple but profoundly important to communities, the state, and our nation: help individuals and society advance.
Libraries span the broad spectrum of education, cultural heritage, community service, and economic development. Libraries provide citizens with the resources, instruction, and technology to: expand their knowledge, stimulate their creativity and problem-solving skills, and apply their education to concrete actions for reaching life goals.
For statistics on Texas libraries, see Research and Statistics [2]. See also A Pocket Guide [3].
Academic libraries [4] serve our institutions of higher education. They are the foundation for research and innovation in all fields of study and are integral to the completion of coursework leading to degrees at all levels. The key mission of academic libraries is to support the research and teaching mission of their institutions through the delivery of services and the broadest array of resources.
Public libraries [5] (whether city or county) serve communities of all sizes and types. Wherever you live, there's likely to be a local public library nearby. As the name implies, public libraries serve the general public "from cradle to grave." Public libraries serve the diverse needs of communities and provide services ranging from preschool reading classes to workforce development. They are a place for people to come together in civic engagement and to have free access to the Internet.
School libraries [6] are sophisticated 21 century learning environments in our K-12 campuses. They offer a full range of print and electronic resources to provide equal learning opportunities for all students. They are places where librarians, working in collaboration with teachers, help students develop essential reaching, researching, technological, and digital comprehension skills they will need to succeed in their education experience and throughout life.
Special libraries [7] offer services a specialized environment, such as universities, corporations, hospitals, the military, private businesses, and the government. Special libraries can serve particular populations, such as the blind and individuals with physical challenges, while others are dedicated to special collections, such as the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Special libraries are governed and funded by their parent institution or corporation.
For more information, contact Wendy Woodland [8].


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Christmas Lights
Granard Christmas Lights committee will hold their AGM on this Wednesday night, 10 September at 9pm in John V's Lounge. Everyone interested are encouraged to come along please.
Traders Association
A very important meeting of the Traders Association will take place in the Credit Union building on Thursday next, 11 September at 8.30pm. This important meeting is to organise a working group for the forthcoming enterprise Trade Show. All those interested in exhibiting their goods and services are asked to attend including schools and sports associations.
Granard I.C.A. guild held their first meeting after the summer break on Thursday night last. A full programme of events was discussed for the year ahead. Guest speaker on the night was Josephine McGovern-Matthews who gave a very interesting and informative talk on foot care which was really appreciated by all present. Congratulations to our long serving member Patti Fitzgerald on winning the ICA Flower Garden competition recently and to our Federation President, May Campbell on winning the Vegetable Garden competition. Presentation of prizes will take place at the Federation meeting in Ballinamuck on Wednesday, 24 September. All members travelling to the Federation are requested to meet at the Community Centre at 6.30pm.
Art Appreciation
Are you interested in the history of art and discovering some of the greatest paintings in the world then join renowned art critic and historian Ciaran McGonigal for a series of talks in Granard Branch Library commencing on this Thursday 11 September evening at 7.30pm.
Local Honey
Granard Country Markets continue each Friday at Upper Main Street beside the Post Office. They now have local honey in stock as well as the usual supply of beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables; home baking; crafts; firewood etc.
There will be a Whist Drive on Tuesday next, 16 September in The Community Centre, Granard commencing at 9pm. Proceeds in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please support.
Suicide Prevention Day
World suicide Prevention Day is on this Wednesday, 10 September. An Ecumenical Service of Remembrance and Hope will be held in Christ the King Cathedral Mullingar on Wednesday at 7.30pm with the aim of creating awareness of suicide prevention supporting those bereaved by suicide and giving a message of hope for the future. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Solas Nua
Are you widowed, separated or divorced? Are you coping with grief – Alone? If so Solas Nua could be for You. For those who have lost a spouse or long-term partner through death separation or divorce. A healing programme which enables one to deal with grief. A trained team who are themselves in the same position share their journey through grief with you. Next programme begins at 8.00pm in the Pastoral Centre St. Patrick's College Cavan on this Wednesday 10 September. For further information contact 049-4371363 or 043-6686409. email: email@example.com
Ballymore Ladies
Ballymore Ladies Football Club would like to thank most sincerely the Ballymore Mens Development committee for their very generous donation from the recent Barbeque at McElvaney's. Many thanks to the three Chefs on the night, John Joe, Gary and James. We really appreciate this help to our Club as we prepare for our Senior Championship final against Killoe on Saturday 13th September in Pearse Park. We are currently looking for sponsorship and would appreciate any contributions to help us prepare for this final when the ladies will endeavour to bring the cup back to Ballymore and hope all our supporters will turn out on the 13th to cheer on the girls. Many thanks again to the Ballymore Development Committee.
Coffee morning
A coffee morning in aid of Longford Hospice will be held in the Resource Centre, Granard on Thursday, 18th September from 10 to 1pm and again in McElvaney's, Coolarty from 7 to 10.
Charity Cycle
A charity cycle in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will be held on Sunday, 21 September 2014 starting at 9.30am from McElvaney's Pub, Coolarty. More details next week. Contact Brendan Reilly 087-9263433.
St Mary's Parish Park Society
The society would like to thank all who contributed to their recent church gate collection. The proceeds will go towards planned park improvements. Your continued support is appreciated.
Granard Visitor Centre Project
Our rescheduled public meeting will take place on Monday night next, 15 September in the Community Centre, Barrack St. at 9pm. Our monthly draw for August will also take place on the night. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. We have recently received contracts for the purchase of the property so we hope to complete this phase of the project shortly.
Talent Contest
Granard Credit Union Launches Talent Contest CU factor - Have you got the CU factor? if yes you could be on your way to winning the top prize of €500 courtesy of Granard Credit Union. Ten to nineteen year olds in Granard area are being invited to share their talents as part of a new talent competition in the area organised by Granard Credit Union. The talent show is open to all dancers, singers, bands, jugglers, comedy acts etc . The closing date for applications is 25 September 2014. Auditions are scheduled to take place on Saturday 27 September and the local final will take place in Granard Community Centre on Saturday 4 October. The top two acts will go forward to represent Granard Credit Union in the regional final on Saturday the 18 October in Ballinasloe with a top prize of €1,000. Application forms are available from the counter in Granard Credit Union.
Ruby Anniversary
Congratulations to John and Kitty Farrell, Main Street, Granard who celebrated their 40th Wedding anniversary on 5 September. We wish them many more happy and healthy years of wedded bliss.
A Benefit /fundraising night with raffle for Hamper and numerous other prizes will take place in Crawford's Lounge, Abbeylara on Saturday, 13 September. Lines are currently on sale in local shops and other outlets €3 per line or 2 for €5. The event is aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital and all proceeds go directly to the Hospital. Entertainment on the night will be provided by Mary O'Connor. Your support will be appreciated.
Temple Street
Team Feely have been given generous sponsorship by Pat the Baker for Temple Street Children's University Hospital. Michael Meaney presented the cheque from Pat the Baker recently. This money has now been lodged into the Bank account of Temple Street Children's Hospital in Artane, Dublin.
Social Dancing
Social Dancing commences in the Park House Hotel, Edgeworthstown on this Thursday, 11 September from 9.00pm to 11.00pm. Come along for a night of fun and great exercise. Admission is €5.00. All are welcome.
Irish Dancing Lessons
The O' Reilly/Bransfield School of Irish Dancing have resumed all their classes after the summer break. For information of a class near you please text Carole on 087 7181698 all new pupils welcome.
Adult Education
Enrol now for free Basic Computer; English; Mathematics; Cookery and various other courses at Granard Adult Learning Centre, Main Street, Granard. Day and evening classes are commencing shortly. These courses are funded by the Department of Education and Skills through LWETB (Longford Westmeath Education Training Board) Phone ALC at 043-6686211 for further information.
Chi Kung Yoga
Chi Kung Chinese Yoga restarts in Lus na Greine FRC, Main Street, Granard on Thursday, 11 September at 7.00pm and continues each Thursday evening at the centre. For further information please contact Pat at 087-9925816.
Zumba Classes
Classes commence in Granard on Monday, 15 September at 8.40pm in the Hall at the rear of Sacred Heart N.S. First Class €5.00 and €7.00 thereafter. Members of Slimming World; Weight Watchers and Lighterlife are a fixed price of €5.00. Discount for groups or 10 classes for €35.00 and 15 for €50. Zumba is a great dance fitness programme to improve fitness and lose a few pound if you wish! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring some water. Contact 083-1881030 for further information.
Yoga & Meditation
Practice beginner Yoga Asanas/Postures using breath and body awareness. Deep relaxation and meditation for the body mind and soul. Classes starting mid September in Granard Limited numbers. Booking essential. To book or further information contact Virginia on 087 7740901.
Memorial Mass
A Months Mind Mass for the late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds will take place in St. Mel's Cathedral Centre Longford at 12 noon on Saturday, 20 September.
SVP Shop
"New 2 U" Market Street, Granard opening hours as follows: First Tuesday of each month 10.00am to 5.00pm. Fridays: 10.00am to 5.00pm and Saturdays from 11.00am to 5.00pm. For further information contact 085-1503985.
Citizens Information
An information officer from Co. Longford Citizens Information Service will attend Granard Area Action Group Information Office, Main Street, Granard each Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Rural Transport
Anyone wishing to travel on the Rural Transport buses please contact Seamus Lee at the transport office at LCRL on 043-3345555 or local provider John Maguire at 043-6686180 / Mobile 087-6213526. Single fares are €3.00 and return fare is €5.00. Free Travel Pass Holders travel free and the service is open to everyone young and not so young!
Bingo continues each Wednesday night in the Community Centre, Barrack Street, Granard commencing at 8.45pm. Proceeds go to St. Mary's GAA and Abbeylara GFC. Your continued support is much appreciated. Jackpot is now €17,200.
St. Mary's Glotto
In the most recent draw the following numbers were drawn 7-12-16-22. There was no outright winner. Congratulations to the following winners of €25 each: Nicole Neilon, Finea; Matt Smyth, Tom Lynam, c/o Bay Horse, Granard; Michael and Fiona Gettings, Lisryan. Next draw is worth €8,450. Stay in to win.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mind Based Stress Reduction Classes (MBSR) starting in Bawn Holistic Centre Mullinalaghta starting Saturday 6 September 10am to 12.30pm and Wednesday 10 September 7pm to 9.30pm. Drop in Mindfulness Meditation Classes starting Monday 15th September 7.45pm to 8.45. More info on website www.bawnholistic.com or phone Pauline 086 3784747.
Drop in your cast offs, bric-a-brac to us at the Siopa or to Lus na Greine FRC, Main Street, Granard everything accepted and welcomed. New stock arriving weekly, ladies, gents and children's clothes all sizes. Beautiful jewellery to finish off that special outfit also shoes and sandals. Books are clearing at 50 cent each. Due to popular demand the shop is now open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 5pm. All proceeds from the shop go directly and totally to projects in the area.
Play Badminton every Monday night from 8.00pm to 10.00pm at the Canon Kelly Community Sports Hall, Granard at the rear of Ardscoil Phadraigh. Keep fit and have fun for only €3.00. Rackets and shuttles provided. 4 Playing Courts. Contact William 086-8226523.
Lough Derg
A bus will travel to Lough Derg on Saturday, 20 September departing from St. Mary's Church Carragh for a one day pilgrimage to Station Island. Cost €50 includes bus; boat; meals and Lough Derg facilities. To book your seat please contact Fr. Michael Campbell at 043-6686270.
Charity whist drive
A whist drive in aid of the Irish Blind Association will take place in Granard Community Centre on Tuesday, September 16 at 8.45pm. There will be great prizes on offer and refreshments will be served. Please support if you can.


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A couple of weeks ago, winemaker Randall Graham dropped a bombshell via Twitter: hisrestaurant, Le Cigare Volant, is closing as of Dec. 31. Graham is the man behind Bonny Doon Wines and LCV is the restaurant/tasting room for the winery.
Le Cigare Volant is hands down my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. Bk and I have never had a bad meal there, and it's one of the only places around that was consistently cranking out innovative, delicious food. The location itself is also wonderful. In fact, it was largely the restaurant/tasting room that led me to become a member of the Bonny Doon wine club. One of the many perks of membership is that you get a discount on any wine you order while dining at the restaurant.
Unfortunately, running a restaurant and a winery has apparently become too hard to juggle and Santa Cruz will be losing an awesome culinary experience. I'm pretty crushed.
BK and I knew we needed to eat there one last time, and so he invited some coworkers and off we went last Friday for what would truly be one of the best meals I've had in along, long, long time.
The food was so good, in fact, that all of us basically stopped drinking wine to enjoy it, becoming so immersed in our food that we completely forget to sip from the glasses in front of us. Our formerly lively conversation died down, giving way to moans of pleasure and frequent exclamations of "oh god!" and "this is so good!" I hate using sexual terms to describe food, but it truly was an almost orgiastic dining experience. Hedonism, you terrible seductress you….
Even better, almost all of the menu is either gluten-free or can be made so.
We started out with a few orders of one of their trademark dishes, the potted smoked fingerling potatoes. Typically these come with some balsamic bread crumbs but I asked for it to be made GF and it was still completely delicious. I never would have thought that something as simple as a potato could take on such depth of flavor when smoked. I am a great advocate for more smoked potatoes to appear on local menus. The presentation of these, in a small flower pot, is playful and yet sophisticated too.
I found out that night that their flatbreads are made with almond flour and are also GF so I had to try one. That night, it was topped with brie, winter veggies and caramelized walnuts. The almond flour provided a great texture and just a bit of sweetness that paired excellently with the roasted veggies and the tang of the brie. The walnuts were a little too sweet for my tastes though. I needed something a little more savory.
We also got anorder of pickles for the table and the "Laughing Bird jerk shrimp with circulated egg, sweet potato puree and green papaya." We almost didn't get this and I'm so glad we changed our minds. That was easily the best jerk shrimp I've ever had.
For our mains, we split the flat-iron steak with house-cured pastrami and celery root along with a delicious pan-seared salmon paired with sun choke risotto and red wine reduction. Both were cooked perfectly and the skin of the salmon was beyond comparison. I don't normally like salmon skin but this was done so absolutely perfectly. I also loved the play on a traditional horseradish sauce that accompanied the steak and I could have easily eaten a lot more of that house-made pastrami. Sweet lord!
We finished full and satisfied, and just a bit tipsy, with me gushingly declaring the meal to be "revelatory" in a number of text messages to friends and even a tweet. I felt dreamy, punch drunk, amazed.
It's not cheap here. I think that's probably part of the problem. I've also heard complaints about the portion sizes, though I can't agree with that criticism. Either way, I'm incredibly sad to be losing this local gem but I can't wait to see what chef Ryan Shelton does next. I can only hope he'll stay around Santa Cruz…


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Clear Quartz
Vibrates to the number: 4
Correlated chakras: All
Termed: The All Purpose Stone", Stone of Power Wealth and Health", "The Everything Stone"
Is said to: unblock and energizes all chakras, attunes to your energy , most powerful energy healer, energy amplifier, dissolves karmic seeds, doubles biomagnetic field, generates electromagnetisms, pure yang energy, protects against radiation, cleanses and enhances the organs and energetic bodies cleansing deeply through the soul, raises energy to your highest level available, attunes you to your spiritual purpose, aids concentration and memory, for any condition, aids immune system, puts the body into balance, will absorb and transform negative energy, channels angelic powers spirit guides and higher self, can be used to send telepathic messages, emotional stability, restful sleep, calm, self-acceptance, purification, positivity, protects aura, gives "the Midas touch", for meditative states, psychic ability, amplifies prayer, treats: thyroid, parathyroid, congestion, sore throat, thymus, heart, fevers, pain, circulatory system, vertigo, dizziness, burns, kidney, bladder.
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Unblock and energize all chakras, most powerful healer, energy amplifier, generates electromagnetisms, dispels static electricity, clears, enhances subtle bodies, dissolves karmic seeds, enhance psychic ability, stimulates immune system, soothes burns, can be used to redirect energy toward a beneficial state, can amplify energy thoughts, can provide for clarity in thinking to enable thoughts to influence matter, harmonize and align human energies, harmony, can be used in communication of all kinds, believed to synchronize the individual and total consciousness, can create altered states of consciousness, helps utilize the talents abilities of the mind, psychic abilities, retain calmness and clarity in all situations, emotional stability enhanced energy and promotes perseverance and patience, restful sleep, clear and activates energy centers in the body, heart chakra, third eye, helps to evaluate inner reaches of self, on the heart chakra can help clear emotional disturbances, states of self-acceptance and love, communication from higher self and makes one receptive to following higher guidance, purification for physical mental and spiritual bodies, a healer of negativity associates with ones perspectives, stimulates positive thoughts and feelings, can direct materialistic energies toward the spiritual realm, can direct ones positive thoughts and feelings toward the "light, love and harmony of the planet", amplification of energy field, tends to cancel the harmful effects of radiation and radioactivity, physical and mental energizer, enhances and protects aura, can stimulate thyroid and parathyroid glands, helpful with respiratory problems such as congestion and sore throat, over heart can stimulate the thymus and can increase the efficiency of the immune system, over the solar plexus it can provide for the stimulation of total body energies and magnify emotions, on the finger it enhances "the Midas touch", on the wrist it provides stimulation to the meridians which represent survival and protection of the physical and emotional bodies, worn on the third eye it can stimulate mental clarity, facilitating deep meditative states and activating psychic abilities, when worn as earrings quartz crystals can provide for balancing of the physical body - alignment with higher realms - for stabilization and balancing of all chakras and clearing and activation of the throat chakra and the third-eye, and for synchronicity between the left and right hemispheres of the brain, kirlian photography shows that the direction in which the point is worn makes very little difference, there is actually on overall increase in the energy field, diagnostic healing, communication with spirits, glandular swelling, reduce fevers, relieve pain, disorders of the circulatory system, vertigo to stabilize dizziness, promote emotional stability, can eliminate burn pain and blistering, kidney and bladder infections and dysfunctions, balancing the physical body, stores releases and regulates energy, deep cleanser, used to increase power of prayer as well as channel angelic powers and spirit guides, can use to send telepathic messages.
The excerpts above are taken from LOVE IS IN THE EARTH by MELODY.
Animal healing - makes older animals more energetic, playful and healthier.
Energize in midday sunlight among foliage.
Note: Larger earrings weigh up to 2oz.


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The latest and greatest on CNN iReport, brought to you by Team iReport.
Last Sunday, some members of the iReport team found themselves dancing like fools on a MARTA train. My husband's sketch comedy group was behind the madness, and it was all to be part of the Harlem Shake -- the latest viral meme that's sweeping the Internet.
In case you're wondering, that's me in the crazy scuba diver helmet, Nicole rocking out with the lemur, and Germain showing off some sweet umbrella dance moves. You can watch the video here, as long as you promise not to judge us too harshly!
For the uninitiated, the Harlem Shake is a hip-hop dance and the title of a 2012 instrumental track produced by Baauer. In the past week, though, the song spawned a series of 30-second dance videos that start with a masked individual doing the Harlem Shake solo in a group before cutting to a wild dance party featuring everyone on screen.
At this point, it's nearly impossible to keep track of how many Shake videos there are in the world. People have taken the meme into offices, underwater, at a concert arena, and inside a fire truck. And while all of the videos are different, they're all ridiculous and hilarious and fun.
So, why exactly did the Harlem Shake take off? Because it's simple, fun to participate in, and, most importantly, structured. We've long observed that crowd-sourced projects that have clear boundaries allow people to be super creative within those limitations, and the Harlem Shake is a fantastic example of that. The videos all use the same song and start with one person dancing, then erupt into craziness once the beat drops.
At its basic core, the videos are simple. The dorm room one that really kicked off the trend likely took a few minutes to execute. But because of the simplicity and set rules of the meme, people have been endlessly creative and ambitious when it comes too pulling them off. And the popularity of the videos is no surprise, either -- viewers know that watching is only a 30-second investment of time with a great payoff towards the end.
Plus, there's wild dancing and crazy costumes in unexpected places. What's not to love? We only wish that we kicked off the trend first!
pretty funny the most when they came out of nowhere
The Harlem Shake demonstrates that just under the veneer of polite society there is a crazy dance party waiting to happen!!!
It looks like a Jax Panik music video
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if i had to pick ganganstyle or harlam dance it would be harlam dance i think if you hear it once you are happy and want to dance to it but when you hear it agin no i dont like gangan stlye
and love harlam dance
Why did I not see this till now?! This is the amazing. @nsaidi @katie @elchueco: I already knew you guys were awesome, but I just gained so much more respect for you.
Love it! Awesome. If this was back New York where I use to live, if you ever went on the subway and saw what it looked like, this would not be strange at all. LOL


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ADDISON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® fast-casual restaurant brands, today announced that it will host a conference call to review fourth quarter and full year 2016 results on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. ET. Hosting the call will be Danny Meisenheimer, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, and Lynn Schweinfurth, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A press release containing fourth quarter and full year 2016 results will be issued after market close.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone domestically at 877-407-0789 or internationally at 201-689-8562. A replay will be available after the call until Monday, March 6, 2017, and can be accessed domestically at 844-512-2921 or internationally at 412-317-6671. The passcode is 13654070.
The conference call will also be webcast live from the corporate website at www.frgi.com, under the investor relations section. A replay of the webcast will be available through the corporate website shortly after the call has concluded.
About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. is the parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique Caribbean and Mexican inspired flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, and drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.


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By Sarah Malik
Community outreach coordinator
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
On Friday, a group of militants belonging to a satellite group of the Taliban simultaneously attacked two Ahmadi Muslim Mosques in Lahore, Pakistan. Each mosque was full of more than 1,500 worshippers who had gathered for Friday prayer services. The terrorists' bloody rampage lasted several hours and the attackers killed more than ninety and injured more than 120 worshippers.
One of the men killed in the brutal attacks was my uncle, Khalil Solangi. Uncle Khalil lived in Columbia, Maryland, with his wife and three children. Throughout his life he was active in volunteer work with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Although he was a very successful business owner, you would never know it from speaking to him, because his demeanor was always gentle, and never pretentious. He was very generous with his wealth. Because of his kind and generous nature, Uncle Khalil had many friends and he will be greatly missed.
Uncle Khalil was attending Friday prayers at the mosque in Lahore on Friday. He was in Pakistan for his niece's wedding. It was the will of God that he was there this Friday, and gave up his life in the worship of God, thus becoming a martyr. On Friday, after I heard the awful news of his demise, I went to my Uncle's home in Columbia to offer my condolences to his wife and children. I was amazed by the patience exhibited by his family. Although they were upset, as expected, they showed no signs of anger or rage at the atrocity that was committed. They were following the true principles of Islam, and bore their loss with patience and fortitude.
The mosques that were attacked belonged to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was established in 1889 with membership now exceeding tens of millions. There are thousands of loyal Americans who are Ahmadi Muslims, and many have lost loved ones in Friday's attacks. Ahmadi Muslims believe that the teachings of Islam do not allow for an aggressive "jihad by the sword". The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community categorically rejects terrorism in any form and teaches moderation and restraint despite bitter opposition from parts of the Muslim world.
Just as Uncle Khalil's family demonstrated patience at this difficult time, Ahmadi Muslims across the world have demonstrated patience after Friday's atrocities. No Ahmadi Muslim in Pakistan has taken to the streets in protest or has demonstrated revenge through violence. The spiritual leader of the Ahmadi Muslim Community, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has guided all Ahmadi Muslims, to turn to God and pray for the victims and their relatives. The Ahmadiyya Muslim community has always been a peaceful community despite being victims of violence and state sponsored discrimination in Pakistan. In 1974, the Pakistani Constitution was amended to declare the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as "non-Muslims". Again, in 1984, an ordinance was passed criminalizing any attempt by Ahmadi Muslims to "impersonate a Muslim". Thus, by Pakistani law, Ahmadi Muslims are not allowed to call their places of worship Mosques, or to even say the Islamic greeting of "Peace be on you".
These kinds of laws strengthen extremism and promote terrorism within Pakistan. This kind of extremism finds its target in not only Ahmadi Muslims, but in Christians, Jews, those of other faiths, and even in the United States. We are blessed to live in the United States, a nation built upon the basic human right of religious freedom. The United States and Pakistan are allies in the war on militant extremism in Pakistan. The United States should urge Pakistan to repeal these laws that encourage hatred, extremism, and violence. Our fight on terror should include a repeal of these laws to help prevent violence from occurring in Pakistan and from spreading across the world to the United States, the land of the free.
Sarah Malik is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. She is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Women's Auxiliary of the Silver Spring, Md. Chapter


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There is more to the Heart of Dixie than Nick Saban and sweet tea. The Alabama music scene has played a fundamental role in the development of almost every genre of music. From Yelawolf to members of Drive-By Truckers to Nat King Cole and Hank Williams, the state has produced artists from every type of music.
There is more to the Heart of Dixie than Nick Saban and sweet tea. The Alabama music scene has played a fundamental role in the development of almost every genre of music. From Yelawolf to members of Drive-By Truckers to Nat King Cole and Hank Williams, the state has produced artists from every type of music.
The recent success of The Alabama Shakes has also helped open doors for other aspiring Alabama bands. Among them is Birmingham's St. Paul and the Broken Bones, who will play a no-cover show with Erik the Red tonight at 9 at Green Bar.
The band's front man, Paul Janeway, grew up in a small town outside of Birmingham, where he attended church regularly. His vocals and charismatic stage performance mimic that of a gospel preacher. Just 30 seconds into "Broken Bones and Pocket Change" on the band's first EP, "Greetings from St. Paul and the Broken Bones," it is obvious that this group exudes talent and deserves the praise given by veteran music critic Ann Powers, who's now living in Tuscaloosa.
"I found out about St. Paul and the Broken Bones from a friend who lives in Nashville, Jewly Hight," Powers said. "I thought, 'Wow, this band has great chops and can play.' "
Powers recently included the band in a piece for NPR, "An Under-the-Radar Albums Preview for 2013."
"I wanted to include new bands, and they are very new. But for such a new band, they are already really accomplished," she said.
It is hard to tell the band has been together six months. With all the attention the band is receiving from magazines and social media as well as the flawless harmonization it has been able to achieve, one would think St. Paul and the Broken Bones has been around for years. Longtime friends Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips started recording their first EP in a Homewood studio, having no expectations of such success as selling out shows in Birmingham and playing festivals like South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
"Our whole goal in music is to make a great record," Janeway said. "Let's make a great album, and if no one ever hears it, then so be it. We will take it and we love it. It's anyone's dream to be able to make a living as a musician."
The band does not let the media attention get in the way of its long-term goals, appreciating the love and support from family, friends and the music community while focusing strictly on the music.
"Really, (our goal is) to make the best albums we possibly can and tour and connect with people in a really kind of authentic and real way," Janeway said. "The shows are a range of emotions when people connect with the songs. It's really something magical when that happens for a band."
Teaming up with Al Gamble of Memphis, Tenn., to record new material helped add to the distinct sound that separates these tracks from the last, including live recordings. Working with Gamble, the organist/keyboard player for City Champs, as well as Marc Broussard's band, was an experience Janeway said he will not soon forget.
"Al came in there and he tore it up," Janeway said. "We really did it old school and it was a lot of fun."
The new album will be released later this year and will set the tone for what the band hopes to accomplish in the future.
"When we recorded for the new record, we did it live, and I think it suits what we do better," Janeway said. "('Greetings from St. Paul and the Broken Bones') was great for that time, and now that we have this (record), it is great for what we are doing now."
For more information about upcoming shows, events and recordings visit www.stpaulandthebrokenbones.bandcamp.com.


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A transparent conducting layer deposited on the surface of a cathode-ray tube (CRT) that allows the surface charge to leak away, thus reducing the ESF (electrostatic field) to negligible values. The high accelerating voltage (14–25 kilovolts) of CRTs can produce an electrostatic charge on the surface. This is analogous to the charge produced by friction with highly insulating materials. It is claimed by some experts that this can be harmful to users. There is currently no consensus as to the levels or exposure limits that should be enforced.
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