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TERMS of SERVICE
Last Update: July 7, 2016
Welcome to ADAK Farm Systems and our product Farm Produce Manager offered as an online service at www.FarmProduceManager.com or related websites. This and the other services (collectively referred as "Service") are provided by ADAK Farm Systems a DBA of ADAK Systems LLC, organized and existing under the laws of NY State, U.S., with its offices in Schenectady County, NY. By registering for and by using any of the services provided by ADAK Farm Systems you are agreeing to be bound by the following Terms of Service (collectively referred as "Agreement"). You are also agreeing that this Agreement is enforceable as if it was a written agreement between ADAK Farm Systems and you. If you do not accept and abide by this Agreement, you may not use Farm Produce Manager online or any other services offered by ADAK Farm Systems. If you do not agree with any of the terms of this Agreement, do not access or otherwise use www.FarmProduceManager.com or related websites. ADAK Farm Systems reserves the right to terminate your account without notice upon violation of any part of this Agreement.
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Hazelnut twist
Right from the first week of the Intermediate course, Ch*ef G*ert has been excitedly telling us that he hopes that he would taking the class for Danish pastries. After all, who would be more appropriate to teach us about Danish pastries than a Dane?
Maybe I ought to clear a huge misunderstanding right at the start of this blog entry. While the rest of the world know these lovely pastries as Danish pastries, in Denmark, they are known as "Wiener- brød" which means "bread from Vienna".
Let's take a trace back to the history of the Danish pastry or "Wiener- brød". In the late 1800s, many bakers from Vienna were offered jobs in the bakeries at Copenhagen. Along with them, they brought along a recipe for a type of sweet bread which became hugely popular amongst the Danes. Its popularity led the Copenhagen bakers to develop the dough process behind this sweet bread and eventuality led to this much-loved pastry.
For the purpose of this entry, we shall just continue calling it "Danish pastry". The pastry itself is similar to the puff pastry dough but instead of giving it 6 single turns, we only give the Danish pastry 3 single turns. This gives the pastry its soft, 'melt-in-your-mouth' sensation. According to Ch*ef G*ert, high quality cake margarine is used in the production of these delights in most bakeries in Denmark.
But since we don't have access to that, we stuck with our good old friend, butter.
To me, the best thing about Danish pastries is that you can create a colourful plate of them in different shapes, sizes and flavours just with this single dough. The possibilities are endless!
Assortment of danish pastries
A variety from Kringles which is a pretzel-shaped pastry filled with Remonce, to apricot windmills filled with crème patissiere, as well as apple turnovers and hazelnut twists would be perfect for a sweet breakfast on a winter's morning or a tea to be enjoyed with friends.
The dough was prepared the day before and it is made with basic ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, butter, yeast, eggs. The butter is then enclosed in the dough and given three single turns with a 20 minute resting period in-between turns. An amazing thing what simple and ordinary ingredients can present you at the end of the day.
The next day, when we took out the dough from the cooler room, the dough has puffed up to about double its size. It looked like a huge pillow and one that we embraced with arms wide open.
That expansion was most welcome; it simply meant that we were doing something right with our dough.
The fun part of the day began: it was time to shape our dough into windmills, pockets, twists and turnovers. I must admit to having a favourite and it does not even have anything to do with taste! The windmill looks fun, vivacious, bright and cheery. It reminds me of a kid's toy, all it lacks is a stick to hold it, just like a lollipop.
The Danish pastries were given a final touch as soon as they were out of the oven. Though they already look attractive, a quick brush of the apricot glaze just made them glow in its beautiful shine even more.
That was the point where I didn't bother resisting anymore. The aromas of the butter blended together with the sweetness of the apricot jam got me in the end. I did not even want to wait till I get home before biting into one of these!
A few of us spent the rest of the Saturday evening beside the oven, packing and eating our very own Danish pastries together.
And that, to me, was the best part of the day.
Devouring the twist

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Next Injustice 2 Character Reveal Soon, More Beta Codes Coming To Fans
Earlier this week, NetherRealm had announced Black Canary to be joining the ranks of the big time super heroes in the fighting game sequel Injustice 2. Now, the developer has confirmed that it won't be long until we learn the next character. In fact it is a lot close than you might think
Yes, because of a post the game's website we no know that the next character will be revealed on Tuesday, February 7th. Tomorrow (at the time of this writing)! This could come in the form a gameplay trailer, as was the case with Robin or as simple as a tweet. We have yet to find out how.
In other Injustice 2 news, NetherRealm boss, Ed Boon, has confirmed that the third wave of codes for the ongoing beta are going out soon. He said he wishes everyone could get into the beta, but explained in a series of tweets that this unfortunately is not likely to happen.
"@REKarnage @noobde How about you just make the Beta open? EB: Oh if life was that simple. There's a lot more involved that I can get into.
"We really wish we could give everyone a code for the Injustice 2 Beta, but it is a limited Beta & we need to continue to test/monitor.
However … all is not lost….I managed to get a handful of codes (PS4 & X1) that I'll give out this weekend."
For those that need the upkeep on the list so far, all confirmed playable characters for Injustice 2 are Batman, Superman, Deadshot, Blue Beetle, Gorilla Grodd, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Atrocitus, Robin, and Black Canary. Boon has said the game will feature obscure characters however that does not mean the next character reveal will be a new one. It could be Green Arrow since he was in the previous game but yet to be announced.
Who do you think the new player will be to fight against the injustice in Injustice 2? Tweet at us and let us know! The game launches on May 16th for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.


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By Andrea Dwyer
Poet Walt Whitman stated in his famed quote, "Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes." However big or small, we all have things in our lives that don't quite add up. Be it the chain-smoking adult advising their teenage offspring not to take up the habit or my male counterparts who wholeheartedly support me and my queerness but dismiss the thought of two gay men in a loving relationship. In the case of Cameron Stewart, a subject in the recent Showtime documentary film, L Word Mississippi: Hate the Sin, it would seem at first glance that she embodies the contradictory nature that afflicts us all. Stewart is a self-proclaimed lesbian stud who's in a loving relationship with a woman and simultaneously thinks her way of life is a sin. Some would say Cameron has a strong case of internalized homophobia but we mustn't be too quick to judge. Our road to self actualization is an uphill journey that we all must trek, and the questions and answers don't often come with a well-packaged guide. At the end of the day, Cameron's truth is simply that, her truth. On a bleak Sunday afternoon I chatted with Cam about a plethora of topics ranging from her childhood in Mississippi to reactions to the film; and a pleasant conversation it was.
ANDREA: How did you get involved in the project?
CAMERON: I was at a friend's house when I got a random phone call about doing the show. I initially thought it was a joke so I agreed to it, not taking it so seriously. Then the producers invited us for a casting call. They wanted to know more about our personal lives — our relationships, work and how we were involved in the gay community. I spoke in detail about how I grew up, my relationship with Amber and her kids. That was about a year and a half ago and here we are!
ANDREA: How long did they follow you guys around?
CAMERON: We filmed from July 2013 until February 2014.
ANDREA: When the film had its premiere, who did you watch it with?
CAMERON: The entire cast got together with the exception of David and Rene. We watched the film at a cast member's house. The filmmakers captured a lot of footage so we wanted to watch it together because we were on edge about what they [the filmmakers] were going to show. I was also on edge because I was really concerned about my mom. I think the things I said on camera came across harsh. It seemed as if my mom wasn't in my life and that she didn't raise me and she definitely did. My mom has always been in my life.
ANDREA: How are you guys now?
CAMERON: We text back and forth, we definitely talk. Our relationship now is stronger than it's ever been.
ANDREA: Stronger since the film has been put out?
CAMERON: No. We just have a better understanding of each other now. I don't think she's even seen the film.
ANDREA: What's been the feedback from the people closest to you?
CAMERON: I've gotten random texts and phone calls from people who used to be in my life. It's like I haven't spoken to these people in a really long time. It just makes you wonder why they are reaching out because they weren't there for me when I first came out so I question their intent. As for the people really close to me, the reactions have been good. A lot of kind words and support.
ANDREA: Are you content with the way in which your story was told?
CAMERON: I am. Everything I said is completely true. I wouldn't change anything I said. My partner Amber feels the same way.
ANDREA: I was fascinated by your "gay family," the Per2yon family (two stands for twice as strong). Tell us more about this adopted family of yours.
CAMERON: It's just a community where we all support each other. If you're not able to get that support from your birth family then we fill that place. We have get-togethers, meetings, food drives and other things in the community. The family isn't just for lesbians, as it was shown in the documentary. We welcome people in and outside the LGBT community.
ANDREA: How do you become involved in a "gay family?"
CAMERON: The process is different for every family. We watch individuals over a period of time. How they carry themselves, their involvement in the gay community and from there we ask them why they want to be a part of a particular family. I was initially a part of a different family a few years ago and how they ran their family is completely different from the family I'm in now. In my first family we had to pay monthly dues and stuff. The rules are different for everyone but some families use the money to help members who have bigger financial problems. Amber and I have been a part of the Per2yon family for about two and a half years and that family extends outside of Mississippi.
ANDREA: Can you tell us a little about your background and when you came out?
CAMERON: I grew up in a very small town by the name of Soso, Mississippi. I was always in the church and it was a big part of my life. There was no missing church with my grandmother. Being in the church they never spoke about homosexuality. I didn't learn about it until my college years. All throughout high school I didn't have feelings for the same sex. It all started in college. Now that I'm completely out to everyone, I've gotten supportive words from people from my hometown. They've been saying that I look happy, and I am.
ANDREA: We see you struggling with your sexuality. You're seen on screen trying to "pray the gay away." You've stated, "I don't want to die a lesbian. I want to be a better person." Can you speak more to that specific statement?
CAMERON: Everyone is equal. There's no sin greater than another. I feel like if I die a lesbian then I die a lesbian but this is who I am. When He [God] is ready to change me, I believe he will. Now I just ask Him [God] to make me a better person and to show me who I am and this is who I am and who I'm going to be. I may sound like I'm going back and forth but I don't know which way to go with this. I don't think I'll ever change and deep down I don't want to because I love the person I am and who I'm with. Before Amber I didn't know what love was.
ANDREA: I'm asking these questions with no shade. I genuinely want to understand because I've been there. Not quite to the extent of personally "praying the gay away" but I've struggled. Others in my life have tried to "pray the gay away." There are gay Christians, including myself, who believe that they aren't living in sin and one's sexual orientation isn't a choice. What are your thoughts about that?
CAMERON: If it's in the Bible, I'm going to believe it. I've read scriptures about it and it's in there. With that said, there's no way around me loving a woman. I have a lot of questions that I don't understand and only one person can answer all my questions and that's God.
ANDREA: I see. Ultimately when you pray for change, what is it that you envision for your life?
CAMERON: When I pray I ask God to help me to be a better person. I ask for him to show me who I'm meant to be. I'm not going to change how I present myself; I'm a full-blown lesbian stud.
ANDREA: And you still think you're living in sin?
CAMERON: Everybody is living in sin, we're all sinners. There's no way around it. I believe in Christ, I am a believer. Who's to say I'm going to hell? I'm just living my life the best way I can.
ANDREA: I found myself watching the documentary and thinking, they should move but I completely get why you stay. Are you ever tempted to move somewhere that's gay friendly?
CAMERON: I think about it but will I ever move? No. I know I could live more freely elsewhere but change is going to come in Mississippi. I'm gonna stay and fight until things are fair and change here.
ANDREA: Switching topics. You and Amber have been together for four years (five years in February).You guys recently had a commitment ceremony. Do you see marriage in your future?
CAMERON: Yes, marriage is definitely the next step. We've had a commitment ceremony in front of our friends and loved ones so I've already made a commitment in my heart to Amber and the kids.
ANDREA:: What do you envision for the LGBTQ population in Mississippi?
CAMERON: We have a large gay community in Mississippi especially Black LGBT. A lot of that population is scared to come out. I hope that being out on national television will help others to do the same. I want us to come together and help each other out.
ANDREA: Thanks, Cameron. Wishing you all the best!
Andrea is a lover of her very Jamaican family. She loves music, cinema, travel, and all things queer. You can follow her work at superselected.com and afropunk.com.


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On this week's episode of Family Therapy, Dr. Conte checks in on Bam and the cut to his hand he received from the smash house. Bam has done so much to his body on Jackass, this little cut is nothing. Now, if this was the Lohan's we'd need to get the lawyers. Dr. Conte and Bam discuss finding reasons not to drink instead of the other way around. Sister asks Bam to pray with her, so Bam says, why the hell not, he's done weirder shit. Bam feels the weight lifted. Hallelujah!
The Dash brothers are struggling to communicate and still hold resentment from the past. Damon doesn't get why his brothers doesn't want to work together anymore. Bobby would have loved for things to work out, who doesn't like money, but he had to step off because it just didn't work out. Translation: Damon used the money as power and control over them. Damon won't drop it that Bobby won't fight for it. Bobby is tired of fighting.
Its' group time! We have a financial and relationship expert with the group, Marilyn Logan. Marilyn asks the group to raise their hands if they've ever made a financial mistake. Everyone raises their hand except Sister. Marilyn tells Tiffany she's heard she's going to be a new mom. Tiffany says she has plenty of time to prepare even though her crazy mom never taught her nothing about money and has a bit of a shopping addiction. Sister denies this and wants to know why Tiffany is airing the dirty laundry she just purchased. Tiffany reveals that she learned more about money from her grandmother.
Michael is next and explains that working on Wall Street it was up $10K one day, down $20K the next. Dina says they were on a money roller coaster ride. Michael admits he wielded money as a way to control Dina and should have done more for the kids. Dina thanks Michael for being honest, then accuses him in the very next breath of lying. Michael says at first he was angry with Dina, but later he was only angry with himself. Dr. Jenn practically gives Michael a standing ovation for his growth.
Bam keeps smiling at Marilyn because he is hell with money. He has a problem with missing flights, not cancelling them, purchasing new tickets, and destroying hotel rooms. April handles Bam's money. Bam tells him mom to let him lose it, then he'll learn. Marilyn thinks Bam he's very smart (when not drunker than Cooter Brown) but here's where it goes south. Michael, who was doing so well, opens his big fat mouth and asks (in an accusatory tone) why hasn't his parents taught Bam how to handle money. April gets defensive, and hell yeah! I wish she would have said, "Why haven't you taught your kids a dams thing, Michael?" Bam has no clue which bank his money is in.
After group, Michael and Bam discuss how Bam managed to spend $40K on the destruction of one hotel room. This is Rolling Stones territory and there were originally five of them, but cut the guy some slack, would you. Bam was in the mood to throw paint. He's creative like that. Michael can't believe it. He likes hanging out with someone who is more irresponsible with money.
Next, Bobby sits down with Michael and asks if he'd like to get back with Dina. He says, yeah, if things were different. Things like, not already having a wife and two little kids, but hey, details. Thank goodness it's time for a mini-session for Dina and Michael. Dr. Jenn is ready to call bullshit on Dina and praise Michael for his hard work. Dina tries to interrupt, but Dr. Jenn doesn't let her.
Michael shares a story about how years ago he was watching his kid's soccer game and Dina's two bodyguards (she needed two?) approached Michael while he was just watching, minding his own damn business. Dina tries to make excuses, make it about her, and claim it was in the past, but obviously it's not. You see, from time to time the ice queen gets a tear in her eye – own it Dina!
Later that day, Jeremy and Bobby are working out, discussing Damon's god-complex. Inside, Dr. Conte is having a mini-session with Damon, whose pants are falling down. Pull your damn pants up, fool. Damon explains that if his brothers would just see things his way, things would be cool. Dr. Conte says Damon only sees things in black or white and part of therapy is seeing the gray. Ain't no therapist making Damon see the gray. Gray sucks. Purple's cool. Red's cool. But ain't no gray in the streets, except for the cement. Dr. Conte says something quite minor, about gaining strength from men by stepping back, but it's a breakthrough. Damon has an epiphany and is ready to let the healing begin with his brothers. Dr. Conte runs to get them before this moment passes.
Bobby says he's struggling with Damon's lack of respect and understanding. Damon explains the color theory, but Bobby points out that seeing only black and white pushes them away. Jeremy says for him, the negative feelings stem from their father and Damon's resentment that he opened 24 gifts at Christmas while Damon only got a book. Jeremy says it's not his fault he was the favorite. Damon says he wishes he would have gotten this thing called color therapy sooner.
The crew is going on a field trip to the Pig & Whistle. The comedian emcee has apparently been hired to roast the castmates. He tells Bam he looks like Bam ate Bam. Not funny. Then he picks on Damon, but he doesn't crack, even though Damon probably wants to choke the emcee who laughs like a dying goose. April agrees to go on stage and is funny! She makes a joke about Bam losing everything but her phone number. Ba-dum-tisk. Bam was so impressed he tries it, and is pretty good. Damon, after being badgered, tries it and says they are all going to heal, get their therapy and get the hell out of there. Then he drops the mic, but he was only so-so on the funny scale.
Finally we get to meet Bam's dad Phil who was ridiculed time and time again on Bam's television show. Phil waddles in and hugs his wife and son. He seems like a jolly old man who chuckles a lot. April explains that due to their damage controlling and enabling ways, their son doesn't undestand consequences. Phil explains that Bam "calls up screaming, saying take care of it, so what are you going to do, ha-ha." Dr. Jenn demonstrates how to hang up a phone. We learn that Phil is the biggest enabler of all. He wants to be Switzerland, but Switzerland is about as safe as Afghanistan, Dr. Jenn points out.
They discuss the story of Incinerator Row and Phil laughs at the good times he had by scaring the shit out his son. Dr. Jenn asks Phil to quit laughing. The truth is, Phil laughs because if he doesn't, he'll cry. Then all three start crying at the thought of losing Bam. Now they are one step closer to being a healthy family. This therapy stuff is confusing.
Tune in next week for the season finale of Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn. Some have healed, but most have not.
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Selena heading to a recording studio in NYC
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Posted by Caroline
Selena Gomez is seen heads to a recording studio in New York City on January 16, 2018.
Head over to our candids gallery for photos.
Welcome to Selena Daily!
19 Styczeń 2018
Posted by Caroline
Welcome to Selena Daily, your newest fansite dedicated to the amazing and beautiful singer/actress Selena Gomez. We aim to provide you with the latest news updates, photos, and all kinds of stuff for all Selena fans to enjoy. I will be updating our gallery with all the latest and old photos of Sel and will keep you informed about what she's up to.
We are also looking for affiliates. If you want to be one, please apply here.
If you want to contact me, you can send me an email. I will reply to you as soon as possible. Thank you for visiting and come again soon!


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Happy Thoughts 11 Fat Quarter Bundle from the Happy Thoughts Collection by Alisse Courter for Camelot Fabrics.
Each bundle comes with11 fat quarters. Each fat quarter measures 18" x 22".
Every bundle includes 1 fat quarter of the following 11 fabrics:
Vine in Peach
Vine in White
Vine in Dark Blue
Floral in Tandoori
Floral in Aqua
Floral in White
Rosettes in White
Rosettes in Peach
Blossoms in White
Blossoms in Tandoori
Blossoms in Aqua
Designer: Alisse Courter
Collection: Happy Thoughts
Manufacturer: Camelot Fabrics
Material: 100% premium cotton
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The Spider\\\'s War Ranks On The Following Lists:
Best Fantasy Books of 2016 SO FAR(Ranked 29 out of 39)
The public version of our Best Fantasy Books of 2016 SO FAR list. This list covers the stand out picks for the best books that have been released in 2016 up to the current date. Basically, it's a way ...MORE
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|Blender – Architectural Design & Animation
This course is project based where you will cover the process of creating 2D drawing layouts in Blender. Using the Archipack and Archimesh add-ons you will create the 3D house model, add material and learn the process of creating an animation.
This course covers:
Archipack: Learn to create 3D parametric Architectural elements
Archimesh: Learn to quickly create large window elements for your scene
Sun position: Create Sun animations with this great add-on for Blender
MeasureIt: Create, Dimension and Render your Layouts using this amazing add-on for Blender 3D.
3D Model Grass and use Blender's particle system to add it throughout the scene.
Creating Trees using the Sapling add-on in Blender
Using Blender's PBR shader Create custom Material for your 3D models.
Setup Render layers in Blender
Explore Blender's Compositor for post processing and much more!


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What is Aiding & Abetting?
A natural reaction that many may have when hearing the news of someone being arrested is to automatically assume that he or she is guilty of the crime that person is accused of. However, there are often many grey areas where the interpretation of one's actions, as opposed to actual empirical evidence, are the basis of an arrest. Such judgments can often be incorrect.
Silent Criminals
Leaving the entrance of a place of employment unlocked or unguarded, allowing another person, who intends to rob it with clear entry, is aiding and abetting in that crime. In this case, that person's actions, or lack of action, facilitated in the crime being committed. While not present when it happened, an argument may be made that minus his or her alleged involvement, no crime would have occurred.
Proving Aiding & Abetting
A criminal defense lawyer can argue, however, that one cannot aid and abet a crime accidentally. To be found guilty, it must be shown that a crime was committed, that the accused accessory had prior knowledge of the crime, and that he or she intentionally assisted in its commission. Accidental actions or oversights do not qualify as aiding and abetting, nor can one simply be determined guilty by association.
Criminal Disassociation
Simply knowing a crime will take place, and doing nothing to stop it, may be considered aiding and abetting. Yet one who has such knowledge may be able to disassociate himself or herself from the illegal activity by taking measures to stop it. The criteria for criminal disassociation may differ from state to state, but in general, alerting the potential victims of crime or law enforcement officials typically qualifies.


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DR1 Racing is the latest in drone racing leagues. Sponsored by Mountain Dew, their first race will be livestreamed this August.
In the first season of DR1 Racing, 12 pilots will race against each other in "locations around the world." Their first event will take place at the Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles, California with 11 invited pilots, plus one pilot who won the spot through a show on Twitch.
The entire league is sponsored by Mountain Dew. This is the first sponsorship deal of this size in drone racing. Also sponsored by Mountain Dew is pilot Ummagawd (Tommy Tibajia), the largest sponsorship deal for a pilot. Doritos and AMP Energy drink will be supporting sponsers.
"The DR1 Invitational presented by Mountain Dew is the inaugural event for DR1 Racing. Held at the iconic Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles, California, the race will have some of the top pilots in the world competing against each other for two days."
The first event, the DR1 Invitational, will be a livestreamed two-day race on Twitch. This is also a first for Twitch as they move more into streaming live-action events. The Drone Racing League (DRL) previously aired their pre-recorded the final episode of Level 1: Miami Lights to a hyped up Twitch audience.
The Invitational will also air on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel.
DR1 Racing has heavy involvement by Rotor Riot. All pilots from Rotor Riot are included on the invite list to the DR1 Invitational. Also invited are World Drone Prix winner Banni UK, winner of the GoPro race at XDC2 A_Nub (Zachry Taylor), and Bapu (Bapu Badhu).
DR1 will also produce drone racing shows on Twitch and YouTube. On the list is Rotor Riot Live and Big Whoop Live to "discuss all things drone", in addition to Drone Tech with Bapu to discuss drone repair. ZoeFPV will occasionally stream on DR1's Twitch to provide a introduction on drone flying to beginners. DR1 intends to live stream two nights a week on Twitch.
This is a big splash in the world of drone racing. With one event DR1 is comparing against the DRL events, the IDRA Drone Nationals streaming on ESPN, and providing original content that many YouTube and livestream channels from community pilots currently cover.
A close community of pilots, built on DIY and grassroots flying, can be suspicious of a huge sponsor entering the drone racing world. But that may be what it takes to keep pilots flying professionally.
"We are looking forward to these sponsors coming in." said Chris Thomas, founder of MultiGP and another partner of DR1.


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Sleep Disorders - Health Matters
Date: 10/18/2007; 29 minutes
Sleep disorders are a major public health concern affecting millions of individuals, families, and communities on a daily basis. We are a chronically overtired country, which often has grave health repercussions. Our host, David Granet, M.D., is joined by one of the nation's preeminent experts in the field, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D., recipient of the National Sleep Foundation's 2007 Lifetime Achievement award, to discuss this issue that affects us all. Recorded on 07/20/2007. (#13294)
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Sportables LLC Not ValidatedGo Back Location: Kansas City, MO, United States Industry: Food and Beverages
iXL Elite Hydration is a premium, cross-functional hydration beverage that address today's most important health concerns and sports performance needs. iXL was developed with a Zero Sodium/High Potassium aspartate-based delivery system that allows for rapid absorption of nutrients, conquers thirst fast and addresses the critical imbalance between between sodium and potassium in today's diet. The brand has built a loyal consumer following while we expand our footprint across key markets in the Midwest. iXL is also on the verge of entering the U.S. Military market and every bottle sold benefits kids though a national cause marketing initiative with Big Brothers Big Sisters.


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What people want
Like everyone else who blogs, I'm interested in what brings people to my little corner of the web. People who find my blog via search engines tend to be interested in 3 things.
1) Streimel. Since he was featured in the New York Times, people have been looking for his former, recently deleted blog. Streimel, was kind enough to let me reprint a Pesach-related post of his here. He is, apparantly, now at a new site: Conartistic.
2) Comments made by eligible bachelor Mar Gavriel seem to attract more attention than my actual posts. Even when I don't count the person googling "metzitzo" since that is obviously MG himself. (Who else spells it like that?)
3) Lesser-known biblical women seem to be of interest. My mentions of Idit (Lot's wife) and Bilhah and Zilpah (Yaakov's wives) seem to generate hits. Beli neder, I will try to blog about Shifra, Puah, Batyah, Serah bat Asher and other Pesah-related women in the future.
What would you like to see more of? Let me know.


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Tag Archives: haircut
A Haircut in Rome
When in Rome…get a "hair experience". I have had two "Roman" hair cuts in the past two years. Last year, my hair experience was at Jean Louis David's Salon…. Just a few steps from Campo di Fiori in Rome I … Continue reading
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Living in Rome
Waking up in our small one bedroom apartment in Rome, making coffee, breakfast of yogurt and muesli, it is as if we never left Canada. Until… I opened the light blocking shutters on the 8 foot high windows and looked … Continue reading
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The majority of the statuettes handed out at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards have gone to first-time winners — although almost all were familiar faces.
LOS ANGELES — It was a good night for first-timers.
The majority of the statuettes handed out at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards have gone to first-time winners — although almost all were familiar faces.
Kyra Sedgwick won her first Emmy, for actress in a drama series, playing the sweet-as-sugar and hard-as-nails L.A. cop in TNT's "The Closer," while Bravo's "Top Chef" put a stunning end to the reign of CBS' "The Amazing Race," which had won for competitive reality series seven years in a row, ever since the category was created by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
HBO's "Temple Grandin," about a woman who triumphed over autism to become a doctor of animal science, resulted in three acting statuettes for first-time winners: Claire Danes won for lead actress in a movie or miniseries for playing Grandin. She thanked her real-life counterpart, calling her "the most brave and intrepid person I have ever known." During her speech, the real Grandin stood up and took a bow. Danes' co-star Julia Ormond won supporting actress for the movie, and David Strathairn also won for "Temple Grandin" for supporting actor.
Other first-timers going home with a statuette: Adam Mazer won for writing the screenplay for the TV movie "You Don't Know Jack"; lanky Jim Parsons for actor in a comedy series for his performance as the ultimate nerd, Sheldon, on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory"; Eric Stonestreet for supporting actor in a comedy for playing half of the gay couple on the ABC hit comedy series "Modern Family"; Aaron Paul picked up his first Emmy, for supporting actor in a drama for playing a character who teams with his former teacher to make meth in AMC's "Breaking Bad"; and Archie Panjabi won her first trophy, for supporting actress in a drama for CBS' "The Good Wife." ''This is just amazing for my career," Panjabi said. Steve Shill won for directing a drama series for Showtime's "Dexter." Erin Levy won for dramatic series writing for AMC's "Mad Men," along with repeat winner Matthew Weiner.
"Glee," which entered the award season with 19 nominations, picked up two statuettes for first-timers. Jane Lynch won for supporting actress for playing ultra-competitive cheerleading coach Sue on Fox' "Glee." (Lynch was almost unrecognizable as she traded in her track suit for a sleek off-the-shoulder sheath.) And creator-producer Ryan Murphy also won for comedy director for his work on the series pilot. He told the audience the series was "about the importance of arts education" and dedicated it to all his teachers.
And it what might have been the biggest upset of the night, Bravo's "Top Chef" took home its first Emmy in the competitive reality TV category, toppling "The Amazing Race." The CBS show had won in the competitive reality TV category for seven years in a row — ever since the category was created by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. (And once again Fox's "American Idol" was the bridesmaid in the category.)
By contrast, there were several winning streaks that showed no sign of slowing. Bryan Cranston for the third year in a row won for lead actor in a drama for "Breaking Bad." For the seventh year in a row, variety, musical or comedy series went to Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."
Edie Falco, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Carmela Soprano in "The Sopranos," earned her fourth Emmy but this time in the comedy actress category as the pill-popping "Nurse Jackie" in the darkly comic Showtime series. Falco seemed shocked: "I'm not funny!" she insisted.
First-time Emmy host Jimmy Fallon has brought a lot of rock 'n' roll to his comedy. He kicked off the 62nd annual awards with a fun-filled take on Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" in which he played the Boss and was joined by cast members from "Glee" as well as Tina Fey, Jon Hamm and Randy Jackson among others. Later, he bid farewell to departing series "24," ''Law & Order" and "Lost" with spot-on imitations of the likes of Elton John and Green Day.
Other winners included "Modern Family's" Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd for comedy writing, writing for a variety, musical or comedy special went to CBS' broadcast of the Tony Awards, and Bucky Gunts won for directing a variety, music or comedy special for directing the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Oscar winner George Clooney earned a standing ovation when he accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award from his former "ER" co-star Julianna Margulies. He was being honored for his work in mobilizing the entertainment community to raise funds during such crises as the Haitian earthquake and 9/11. He is only the fourth person to receive the honor and the first in six years.
The Primetime Emmy Awards were broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
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Meet Australian cattle & sheep farmers, discover 100 research projects and learn more about what is important to the sustainability of the industry
Target 100 is an initiative by Australian cattle and sheep farmers, along with the broader industry, to deliver sustainable cattle and sheep farming by 2020.
Get the overview in under a minute:
Australian cattle and sheep farmers are committed to producing beef and lamb sustainably. As passionate stewards of almost 50% of Australia's landmass, Australia's cattle and sheep farmers work hard to leave the land, waterways, vegetation and soils in better condition for future generations.
Every day cattle and sheep farmers across Australia are doing simple things to improve their environmental sustainability, whether it be installing solar panels, fencing off dams to increase biodiversity on their properties or using different stocking strategies to improve soil health and groundcover.
For Australia's cattle and sheep farmers, sustainability isn't only about the environment, it's also about good animal welfare, contributing to their local communities, and ensuring that cattle and sheep farming is economically viable for future generations.
Through their industry levies, cattle and sheep farmers also invest in research, development and extension projects to continually improve their sustainability and reduce the resources they use. Each year cattle and sheep farmers invest more than $13 million in research and development to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
The industry's Target 100 initiative demonstrates the long term commitment of Australia's cattle and sheep farmers to advance sustainable practices – from an environmental, animal welfare, social and economic perspective - and ensure a sustainable food supply for generations to come. Target 100 outlines 100 research, development and extension activities covering soil, water, energy, pests and weeds, biodiversity, emissions and animal welfare.
But Target 100 is more than just the research, it is also about creating an open discussion between cattle and sheep farmers and the community. By visiting Target 100 you can see for yourself what Australia's cattle and sheep farmers are doing on their properties to be more sustainable, and while you're there you can also join in Facebook discussions or be part of the conversation on Twitter.
Target 100 is about sharing what's going on every day of year on cattle and sheep farms, and helping to connect the community with how their beef and lamb is produced.
If you're a cattle and sheep farmer with a sustainable story to tell, help promote your industry by uploading your story to show what you are doing on your farm and join in the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. Target 100 gives all cattle and sheep farmers the chance to engage with the community and vice versa.
Australian cattle and sheep farmers from across Australia are the driving force behind Target 100, through our industry representative bodies, Cattle Council of Australia, Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Australian Meat Industry Council, Australian Lot Feeders Association, Australian Meat Processing Corporation and service provider Meat & Livestock Australia – with a commitment to a more sustainable industry.
"Weathervale" is located east of Glen Innes in Northern NSW. The "Weathervale" pasture program run by owners Jim and Yvonne Benton incorporates a system of managed grazing, soil monitoring, strategic fertilizer use, invasive weed control as well as extensive tree planting to create a sustainable, productive and diverse environment to rear young weaner cattle.
The Holliss family have always looked at opportunities to adopt new ideas, methods and technology where they can see a benefit for both business and the natural resources they manage within the Pinkett district, southeast of Glen Innes on the Northern Tablelands of NSW.
We aim to improve not only productivity, but the condition of the land and its environment...
I consider myself fortunate to have worked in the meat and livestock industry most of my working life...


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Construction workers will close two lanes on I-85 -- one northbound and one southbound -- on May 26, while they work on the Peachtree Street Bridge in Midtown.
Starting Thursday, May 26, at 10 p.m., workers will close one lane on I-85 northbound between the I-75/I-85 split and Buford Highway and one lane on I-85 southbound between the I-75 interchange and the 10th/14th/17th Street exit. The closures are a part of a bridge project for the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is urging drivers in the area to slow down and proceed with caution in the area. Workers and heavy equipment will be close to the roadway, according to GDOT.
The lanes are scheduled to reopen on Friday, May 27, at 5 a.m.
GDOT awards nearly $250 million for road construction projects


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See also: Dating outside your own race
Truly baffling right? Not if you understand evolution: There are two scenarios, either the immediate father is white (the father pictured here has been "cuckolded") or the "blonde" gene of this baby is recessive. IE, there was a coupling between white and black some generations ago and it is merely expressing itself here by a fortuitous concourse...Brown pigmentation is naturally dominant in genetics, and blond/ white is recessive. But be careful not to apply any pejorative connection to that!
Natura non facit saltus...nature does not make any leaps...It's no mystery....
See also Anagenesis vs Cladogenesis...
My point? The differences between the races are REAL and measurable by the Darwinian yardstick..The value you place on those differences, is up to you...
A BLACK couple coo over their new baby yesterday - a white, blue-eyed BLONDE.
British Nmachi Ihegboro has amazed genetics experts who say the little girl is NOT an albino.
Dad Ben, 44, a customer services adviser, admitted: "We both just sat there after the birth staring at her."
Mum Angela, 35, of Woolwich, South London, beamed as she said: "She's beautiful - a miracle baby."
Ben told yesterday how he was so shocked when Nmachi was born, he even joked: "Is she MINE?"
He added: "Actually, the first thing I did was look at her and say, 'What the flip?'"
But as the baby's older brother and sister - both black - crowded round the "little miracle" at their home in South London, Ben declared: "Of course she's mine."
Blue-eyed blonde Nmachi, whose name means "Beauty of God" in the Nigerian couple's homeland, has baffled genetics experts because neither Ben nor wife Angela have ANY mixed-race family history.
Pale genes skipping generations before cropping up again could have explained the baby's appearance.
Ben also stressed: "My wife is true to me. Even if she hadn't been, the baby still wouldn't look like that.
"We both just sat there after the birth staring at her for ages - not saying anything."
Doctors at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup - where Angela, from nearby Woolwich, gave birth - have told the parents Nmachi is definitely no albino.
Ben, who came to Britain with his wife five years ago and works for South Eastern Trains, said: "She doesn't look like an albino child anyway - not like the ones I've seen back in Nigeria or in books. She just looks like a healthy white baby."
He went on: "My mum is a black Nigerian although she has a bit fairer skin than mine.
"But we don't know of any white ancestry. We wondered if it was a genetic twist.
"But even then, what is with the long curly blonde hair?"
Professor Bryan Sykes, head of Human Genetics at Oxford University and Britain's leading expert, yesterday called the birth "extraordinary".
He said: "In mixed race humans, the lighter variant of skin tone may come out in a child - and this can sometimes be startlingly different to the skin of the parents.
"This might be the case where there is a lot of genetic mixing, as in Afro-Caribbean populations. But in Nigeria there is little mixing."
Prof Sykes said BOTH parents would have needed "some form of white ancestry" for a pale version of their genes to be passed on.
But he added: "The hair is extremely unusual. Even many blonde children don't have blonde hair like this at birth."


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Pop Up ! Cornucopia ! Shop
Dates : 16th September ~ 8th OctoberOpening Times : Weekends 10am – 6pm; Tues – Fri 10am – 6pmVenue : White House Farm, Great Glemham, Suffolk IP17 1LSThe Pop Up Shop will be open for three weeks from 16th Sept – 8th Oct selling a range of beautiful natural and hand made products from the Alde Valley, Suffolk Coast and other parts of the UK.During weekdays the Shop will also sell items made by makers taking part in the Workshop Residencies and Open Studios - at weekends visitors will be able to commission and buy works direct from makers in their studios. Shop items include:• Great Glemham Chopping Boards• Apple juices from High House Fruit Farm• Suffolk Poetry Anthologies• Handmade Pottery• Cracket Stools by Raymond Hopkins• Handmade bowls and spoons• Spoons & Bowls by Jon Warnes• Beech Bowls made at White House Farm• Handmade bags by Nienke Jongsma• Handmade knives by Tobias Ford• Baskets by Peter Dibble• Honey from Leiston Beekeepers Association• British rare breed sheepskin fleecesShop items are available all year round via the Spring Festival website. If you would like images and more information about available stock, including cards, books, chopping boards, pottery and bags, please email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The Summer Exhibition :
The Spirit of '48 + Here and Now.Sat 9th June Sun 1st July Details>
Local Places to Stay :
Good places to stay within 1 mile of the Festival and farm : Crown Cottages, Great Glemham; Stable Cottage, The Grove; Alde Garden, Sweffling Details>
Festival Exhibition opening times :
Festival open every weekday except non-Bank Holiday Mondays. If you are coming in the middle of the day there are good local pubs in Great Glemham and Rendham.
Free Entry & Parking :
Free parking and free entry to Festival Exhibition and Open Studios [@ weekends] – come by foot, bike or car share !
Harry Becker Exhibition :
Archive Exhibition about Harry Becker in the Farmyard Classroom with works for sale in the barns.
The Festival Exhibition theme for 2018 : Claudius ~ Suffolk's Roman Emperor!
Celebration of portraiture, life drawing and the figure in the landscape
New works:
New works by over 20 artists and makers in the Festival Exhibition.
Festival Talks:
Festival Talks with Maggi Hambling, Simon Loftus and Charlotte Howarth.
Farm Suppers with Peter Harrison:
Farm Suppers with Peter Harrison each Thursday evening in the farmhouse Dining Rooms from Thurs 26th April – 17th May. Book early to reserve places.
Eat on the Wild Side :
Cakes, pastries and pies made with foods from the farm's market gardens, hedgerows, pastures and woodland. Served and on sale at weekends in Hedge Quarters' Tea Rooms.
NEW for 2018 :
More pop up exhibition spaces in the barns for The Spring Festival Exhibition.
New Workshop Residency spaces – open at weekends from 21st April – 20th May.
Spring Festival launches 21st April:
The 2018 Alde Valley Spring Festival launches on Saturday 21st April and runs until Sunday 20th May – come and visit us !
NEW for 2018:
Open Studios showcasing some of the best makers in Suffolk and UK : leather work, letter carving, chair-making, knife-forging, jewellery, tile-making


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Sep 9, 2010
Mobile UX Testing: Gmonkeys
I talked about doing a little mobile testing a few days ago, but that was just an exercise in learning how infuriating a non-mobile-optimized website can be. That wasn't what I'd consider true "mobile app testing." The phones were mounted on a fancy camera rig, and the environment was totally artificial (for better filming).
In reality, we use our devices at home, at the grocery store, while walking, while driving, and while brushing our teeth. We spend more intimate time with our phones than with our spouses. Seriously, we keep them right there in our pockets, next to "that place where the sun don't shine." They're very personal, and therefore testing them has to be very contextual. Which is really hard (see: Designing the Mobile User Experience).
To test a mobile app, you have to get intimate with it for a while. A few of us have been living with Gmonkeys (our upcoming iPhone app) for the last few weeks, and I thought I'd post some observations.
But first, a little back story.
Over the summer, we decided to get serious about mobile. We had already dabbled with a mobile version of MailChimp back in 2008, and later hired Pinch/Zoom to build our first native iPhone app. They did an outstanding job, especially considering they're not an email marketing company. And this early experimentation taught us a lot about mobile, allowing us to build some innovative and powerful mobile features into MailChimp.
But we're noticing big, disruptive shifts in the way people use the web. Social is powerful, but when combined with mobile, it's game changing. It really changes your expectations about the social web. So we decided to start investing in this mobile stuff.
Developing a taste for dog food
When nerds talk about "using your own product" they call it "eating your own dog food." We figured if we're going to get serious about mobile, so that our customers can get serious about mobile, we better start eating. First, we noticed this really smart guy who used the MailChimp API to build a Blackberry app called MiniChimp. We suckered him into joining us full time (welcome to the team, Eric).
Then we implemented a program where every employee at MailChimp gets a free smartphone. We cover the device, and we cover the monthly fees. Interestingly, most people got iPhones, a bunch of people got some Droids, and a couple people got Blackberries. It's been interesting to see how people are using them, too. Check out Blaine, from our customer support team, tethering his Droid to his iPhone in the Grand Canyon.
Then we started our Mobile Lab (you may have seen the announcement in our Summer Newsletter). Amro and Drew are entrepreneurs who've been building quick and useful little mobile apps for their clients, and also happened to use MailChimp for a few projects. We hired them to help us with Chimpadeedoo (for the iPad), then with ChimpKit (a MailChimp API wrapper for mobile developers). We liked their work ethic so much, we tricked them into joining us full time too (welcome to the team, guys).
Living with monkeys
Which bring us to our Gmonkeys app. If you haven't read about it yet, here are some details. Basically, it's an app that sends you push alerts (in near real time) about important customer activity on your list. You probably have a handful of customers that you watch very closely. Maybe they're your biggest spenders, or biggest "influencers." In my case, maybe they're the ones who give you the most feedback about my company. Gmonkeys (short for "golden monkeys"), is a tool that tells you when they interact with your campaigns.
A handful of us at MailChimp have been living with Gmonkeys for the last few weeks. I'm realizing in the process that testing a mobile app is not quite like testing a web app. Most importantly, I don't have easy access to bug tracking or reporting software when I'm on the go (heck, even when I'm at home on the couch). So if I experience something quirky, and I'm away from my desk, I have to jot it down somewhere or make a voice recording or something, before I forget.
And instead of simply reporting, "I got a weird result while using Firefox on a Mac when I clicked this link" and then attaching a screenshot, I have to describe the scenery (remember, "context is king" with mobile).
For example, a week ago a big storm swept through Atlanta. So around 4:30am I was awakened by lightning, deafening thunder, and BLOOD CURDLING SCREAMS echoing down my hallway. Turns out it was the Gmonkeys app.
See, it's supposed to give a cute little monkey-ish "eep eep" whenever an important client clicks a link in my emails. I wanted it so that if I were in a meeting, it would be loud enough for co-workers to hear it. Yes, I actually tested for that, and it works. It's an excellent conversation starter. "Oh that adorable monkey sound coming from my pocket? That's a Golden Monkey. See, this VIP just opened my email newsletter. Let me show you how awesome this is…"
Turns out that cute little eep-eep is not so cute if you check your email one last time while brushing your teeth, and you leave the iPhone on the bathroom countertop. The flat back of the new iPhone4 sits perfectly flush with the countertop surface, turning it into a gigantic speaker. So when the push alert arrived because someone opened my RSS-to-email campaign (which is scheduled for delivery every morning at 4:00am), the vibration of the phone PLUS the monkey screeching scared the bejeezus out of me, my wife, and my 2-year-old son.
Interestingly, I wasn't mad about it. Instead, I ran to the phone to see who the heck it was (it's that addictive), and why he might be opening my email so early in the morning.
I opened my MailChimp account, searched for him on my list, and our geodata shows that my customer actually lives in Spain (and 4am Eastern is about 10am in Madrid).
And that's when I got the idea: when we send a push alert about someone, let's just display their geolocation and their local time right there in the app.
That little detail, and a few others we've been adding to Gmonkeys, probably seems obvious. But it's the kind of stuff you only think of when you truly live with the app and eat your own dog food.
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H.B. 363 General State Government Amendments -- Becker, R.Drafting Attorney: M. Gay Taylor
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It's back-to-school time
Posted on September 01, 2015 in News
Today is back-to-school day at my house so that officially signals the end of summer for me. One of my daughters started middle school this year, so it was an especially eventful day. I have so much nervous energy today so I thought I should channel my energy and share a few thoughts, ideas and resources with all of you.
The most exciting news I have is not really news. Well, not yet anyway. In a few weeks, I will have an update on a new co-teaching book I am doing with Dr. Julie Causton. It will be available in late fall, but we are already having fun promoting it. Stay tuned here on the blog to learn more about the book in the next few weeks and to learn why we have taken to wearing matching apple sweaters.
In other new happenings, I will start putting out a quarterly newsletter as of October 1st. Each letter will feature a new adaptation idea for the inclusive classroom, reading recommendations and news about upcoming promotions or events. In other words, it will have content that won't be featured elsewhere.
Interested in subscribing? Simply subscribe to PaulaKluth.com and you will receive every issue. If you are already a subscriber, you don't need to do a thing. We've got you covered!
Finally, I thought I would share some great links for back-to-school support for inclusive schools. Check out some or all of these ideas from my website articles and post blog posts to help teachers, students and families start the year with success:
- short piece about getting ready for school
- video clip about habits of mind for teachers new to inclusive schooling
- an article and handout on setting goals for your inclusive classroom
- an idea to help teachers and classrooms get and stay organized
- a fantastic family ideas for connecting students to peers
Feel free to pass these resources on to others and to comment about other tools/links you are finding useful this time of year.


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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date is still a guessing game for those who have been anxiously waiting for its debut. It seems that it will be further delayed as the upcoming event of the tech giant is focused on education and may not likely to show off the next-generation tablet.
A new theory has surfaced explaining why Microsoft is delaying the release of the next-generation tablet. Reports have noted that Microsoft is known for scheduling events to launch the hardware and software of the next-gen flagship prior to launching it. Many believe this that Microsoft wants to orient its customers first about the entire package of the upcoming flagship to give some glimpses of the content of the new gadget.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to run with the latest Windows 10 Creators Update. Various reports have speculated that the tech giant will delay the release of the new tablet to focus on the Windows 10 Creators Update first.
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It seems that the new theory has some truth to it. As we have previously reported, the new tablet will still be hiding as the company releases the new operating system and as of this time, there is still no official word on the Surface Pro 5 release date.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has sent out invitations to analysts, press and other guests for its upcoming event scheduled next month. The company is having a #MicrosoftEDU event set on May 2 which will focus highly on education.
The event is believed to be the highly speculated spring event of the tech giant where new flagships will be launched. However, the event title does not seem to confirm the debut of new gadgets as the invite seems to emphasize on education.
According to Microsoft tipster Mary Jo Fowley, her sources said the upcoming event will highlight the still unconfirmed Windows Cloud version of Windows 10. Furthermore, the tipster said that the May 2 event will unlikely be the center stage for the debut of the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro 5.
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Skip to comments.STICK TO YOUR GUNS
Posted on 12/28/2012 11:53:32 AM PST by SENTINEL
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But combat boots are NOT allergic to Chihuahuas.
Powder..patch..ball FIRE!
Did I not say that our God is the God of David, Elijah and Samson ? Each of these men had his victory against overwhelming odds after showing faith in God.
There is no better force multiplier than God.
You have leaders. You just haven't recognized them yet.
Their dead cold fingers.
Thank you for your reply. I too believe it, just as you say. Wars and rumors of war. But, I have been surprised at all the stars and stripes threads on our gun rights in an age where pistols and guns are quite obsolete, if and when the powers decide to end any arguement. You know what I mean?
I hope it will be that way but we will see how many people will sit on their butts.
A drone does not exist in and of itself, it is the culmination of a very long chain of events, each susceptible to pistols and rifles. Even during use it can be brought down with even a single shot from a 22.
There are good people, even amongst "them" who will not violate their oaths, or will repent midstream like Saul on the road to Damascus.
Warn, yes. Prepare, yes. Fear, no.
I thought it would happen by now, even at election time, that someone from the other side would say, "uncle", on Obama. All along, I did know it would take democrats to get us out of this. Now it seems even our military are overtaken, reeducated, demilitarized—that we're on our own. No one to reverse course. Even Feinstein, with an occassional brain, drives liberty further from decent Americans. Furhers everywhere.
I certainly hope you're right. We are starving for leadership, with trust and confidence. God be with us all. Rita
One of the important things to work with is the problem of having a registered weapon. We have already seen addresses of gun owners posted, we may see this escalate nationwide.
I had one registered rifle, I say I had.
But its still in a database somewhere and eventually someone will come around asking, or a neighborhood mob will.
I think Obama is whipping up a mob frenzy and is working to get the anti-gun crowd bold enough to do the job for him, thats my prediction for 2013.
You entirely correct. I was astonished when Bob McDonnell, the "conservative" governor of Virginia, thought it was OK to use drones for law enforcement. Our freedoms and privacy are being taken away at an unheard of rate.
Wilco. Well done.
Drones? Very easy to disable with a device costing less than today's price of an AR-15.
They are just a pest for now, and allowed to fly about unchallenged. When the time comes, they will prove as ineffective as hot air balloons.
That's a relief. Never heard that before, that they were manageable, but considering one never sees them coming, that explains that. Given the size shrinking, drones will be indistinguishable from locust, soon.
Not to worry. :/
Force multiplier is loyalty. I have no doubt our military will not be effective in any internal conflict. Only the bootlicking fags will follow an order to fire on Americans. Every military person I know, I know many, have made it clear they will not follow those orders.
I think that Obama plans to use the Blue Helmets. Isn't that why he signed the executive orders to allow UN troops on American soil in case he decides to call for a state of Emergency?
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