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Savings Guide
The zombie house apocalypse
Zombies are interesting horror film monsters: Slow, dumb, and easy to spot, you wonder how anyone actually gets killed, yet by the end of the film everyone's dead. In terms of power consumption, your house is like a horror movie zombie. Ask anyone if they want to save power or be more energy efficient, and the answer is yes, of course! The problem is no one really knows what to do about it. It's a global problem. How can one person make any difference in a world of billions?
How to Save Power: Know Thyself
The answer is, you probably don't even realise just how much a part of the problem you are. If you own a home and live a modern lifestyle, chances are your house is using more power than you realise – most of it being wasted on unnecessary standby power and features you don't use. You might think that when you shut off the porch light and go to bed at night, your house is silent and dark and not draining the world of its energy – but you're wrong. Your house is a power zombie: Even when you're asleep, your home's power consumption is ticking along, adding up, costing you money and the world resources.
The Victorian government has set up a useful web site – it's Victoria specific but anyone can use it as a rough guide. You can find it here. It asks you some simple questions about your house and then reports back to you how your home compares to other homes in terms of power consumption. But even this doesn't go far enough, because these days, in the name of convenience, almost everything in your home pulls power even when you've turned it off. Your house is a zombie, and the only way to stop it is a bullet to the head – eliminating standby power by turning things off at the wall, setting your heating and cooling systems to lower settings, and sacrificing a little convenience in exchange for more energy efficiency.
The Power of 'Turn it Off at the Wall'
Zombie Houses are never really asleep. In the dead of night, dark and silent, everything in them, from the coffee maker to the television to the refrigerator, are lurching along, sucking electricity from the wall, sometimes for no reason beyond simple convenience. On the one hand, some of these zombie services are necessary – your fridge, for example, has to run all the time to keep your food fresh. On the other, many of your appliances and devices don't need to run all the time – things like your coffee maker and television, for example, don't need to be plugged in twenty-four hours a day no matter what their manufacturers say. Adding a standby power switch like the EcoSwitch can make it a simple process to turn everything off at night, putting your zombie house out of its misery and knowing that you're not wasting resources while you sleep.
It all starts with education. Knowing what parts of your house are shambling through the night mindlessly seeking brains – um, electricity – and making sure you eliminate standby power to those devices is step one. A straightforward approach is to simply ask yourself whether the device performs any useful function when you're not actively using it. These days your television may be designed to connect to the Internet, but is it necessary for your TV to browse the web while you're asleep? Your coffee maker may have the capability to be programmed so coffee is ready when you get up – but do you really need to be able to pour a cup the second you're out of bed? Once you realise that everything in your house is constantly draining energy, you'll start seeing the pulsing power being poured into a black hole by nearly every single thing in the place!
In the movies, when a loved one becomes a zombie someone always hesitates to take action, and as a result: Mayhem. Once you realise your house is a zombie, don't hesitate. Take steps today!
Stop the zombie attack – buy your EcoSwitch now!


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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hand painted furniture.
I was hunting through the Upper Playgound website, when I came across their furniture section.
How nice would it be to have a David Choe pregnant lady book case, or a Sam Flores designed bar and stools..and best of all,, a Jeremy Fish pink bed.
just wanted to share with you these lovely articles of furniture, of which I would personally love in my house. Check more at the Upper Playgound website.
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Winner of 'Best view in Britain' this elegant country house hotel boasts one of England's finest locations. Set amongst three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands extending right to the lake shore. Delicious food is served all day in the comfortable bar, contemporary conservatory or on the outdoor stone terrace overlooking the lake. Evening meal is also available in the lake view restaurant offering the very best of local produce. Private dining can be arranged in the oak panelled rooms for up to 36 guests. The perfect venue for a wedding, the Langdale Chase designs bespoke packages from 2 to 120 guests. In the summer you can stroll through the tranquil gardens ablaze with colourful flowers whereas in the winter, roaring log fires keep the lounges cosy for a romantic getaway. The majority of the elegant and individually furnished en-suite bedrooms at Langdale Chase Hotel enjoy fantastic lake views, some with a four poster bed and or balconies. With its very own jetty, Langdale Chase can provide sailing days and lessons on the lake. It is ideally situated in the central Lake District for ease of sightseeing. Windermere town and rail station are only a 5-minute drive away with a bus stop only a short walk away.
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James B. Reed, Sr., 77, of Pine Valley, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 3, 1940. He served with the US Navy and later retired from the US Army Reserves in 1998. On February 8, 1959, he married his wife of 58 years, Barbara, in Pine Valley.
Mr. Reed retired from NYS Correctional Department in Elmira, and he was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Horseheads. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed travelling on many trips to Canada.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, James Reed, Jr. of PA, Patricia (Wayne) Reed of Millport, Deanna (David) Dunlap of Millport, and Kimberly (Richard) Scouten of FL; two brothers, Charles(Amy) Reed of Pine Valley, and Guy (Sharon) Reed of Horseheads; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
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I have a Klik project to share with you. This is my salute to vintage Niagara Falls.
This project begins with vintage postcards. The Niagara Falls postcard gave me so many wonderful memories that I knew I would need to do something special with it.
There are two sizes and two lip depths to choose from. I used a large snap with the 21mm lip for the main image and two small shallow 18mm lips for my side pieces.
This is the KLIK combo pendant that I "kliked" my finished snaps into. This makes planning a necklace super easy!
When you plan to pour resin over paper you need to take the time to seal all your paper imagery. I used several layers of a decoupage medium to seal my postcards.
In order to make sure my resin would not overflow, I set up a little card board channel to set my snaps on. I filled my snaps with Jewelry Resin.
I love this set! My last step was to select a chain. Ready to wear in moments.
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Kick into celebratory mode with our list of must-do things this Madras Week. And for those who want it bigger next time, we ask locals the way forward. By Mrinalini
It comes every year, with colour and contests, excitement and exhibitions. This year's a little more special because of the numbers involved: Chennai turns 375; our Corporation turns 325; and oldies like the Rippon Building, Queen Mary's College and Women's Christian College hit the century mark. Moreover, the boundaries of the birthday party are expanding—with the Coovum river being mapped, events being organised in places like Perambur and Thiruvottiyur, and even a token affair taking place in Kuala Lumpur. We look at some of the more interesting things you can do in the coming days—from August 17 – 24.
Take a shot
Figure out where to click the best photos in the city by going on the photo walks (August 10) being organised by photography enthusiast R Muthusamy, in different parts of the city like Aminjikarai, Velachery and Tiruvottiyur. "At Tiruvottiyur, we will cover three important temples and a dargha," he says. And the pictures you click will come in handy, as the Photographic Society of Madras (PSM) is conducting a contest—entries for which have to be submitted before August 15. (Details: email@example.com). PSM's honorary secretary, Thomas T Abraham, also has some suggestions. "Mylapore is a great option, but focus on the activities around the temple. Parry's corner on weekends and the Koyambedu vegetable market are good places, too," he says. Details: themadrasday.in
Under the gopurams
Here's a nugget you might not know: the Shiva sanctum in the Thiruvottiyur temple is oval in shape, a rare architectural design known as gaja prishta (elephant's back). That's just one of the many things historian Chitra Madhavan plans to reveal during her talk, Little Known Facts about Well-Known Temples in Chennai. "I will be looking at four to five key temples like Kapaleeswarar and Parthasarathy in Thiruvallikeni. And I will discuss its history, architectural and sculptural peculiarities and events that took place there that people may not know about," says Madhavan. By invite only. August 26, at 6.30 pm, Hotel Savera. Details: 28114700
Mad about MADras!
How better to celebrate what makes us unique than by laughing at ourselves, asks cartoonist Biswajit Balasubramanian. And promising to induce chuckles are over 100 of his works, inspired by the city, to be showcased at the Forum Art Gallery. "I want people to see them and connect with them immediately. Like an old one on water scarcity—where a couple at a restaurant find that while wine is on the house, they have to buy water off a water menu—a topic that is still relevant today," admits Balasubramanian, adding that he has picked cartoons from 2005 to the present day. "I have also brought some of my cartoons to life through fibreglass sculptures," he says, adding that he will exhibit a few samples. At the gallery, August 18-20, 10.30 am to 6.30 pm. Details: 42115596
Birds and the bees
Chennai is one of those rare cities where you can go for a walk and spot animals. Like at the Pallikaranai marsh. "Now is a great time to spot over 40 species of birds including flamingos and spot-billed ducks," says Vijay Kumar, of the Madras Naturalists Society, who is organising a walk on August 24 at 6.15 am. Details: 9840090875
Elsewhere, the Nizhal foundation have four walks planned. We love the Siddha medicine tree walk at Panagal Park (August 23, 5-6 pm), the musical tree walk at Kotturpuram (August 23, 7.30-8.30 am) and the insect tree walk at Nageswara park (August 24, 5-6 pm). "On the walks, we'll show you trees like the Arjuna, which was used as early as the seventh century to make medicines for heart ailments. You can also listen to Vidwan R K Shriramkumar sing songs associated with trees, like the Madigam that you find in works like Sivagamiyin Sapatham," says Latha Nathan, a member of Nizhal.
Details: 9003098613
Bicycle diaries
Riding a bike is great exercise and a green way to travel. It can also be an education—especially if you go on the heritage rides in Perambur and ECR. The Perambur ride (August 17) starts from Vepery at 5 am and will cover Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and the locomotive factory. "We are in the process of getting permission to enter the factory," says Ramanujar Moulana, founder of the Cycling Yogis group. The ECR ride (August 24) will be interesting for history buffs. "We will start from Madhya Kailash at 5 am and cover Tiruvanmiyur, Covelong and Tiruvidhanthai—with its mix of Shaivite and Vaishnavite temples like Marundeeswarar and Kailasanathar—and the Sufi dargah, before returning to Neelankarai where we will breakfast at Madras Square cafe and listen to a talk by Jahiram Janakiraman, an avid cyclist, on his experiences about cycling in Madras during the '70s and '80s," adds Moulana. Details: 9884023123
Food for thought
How many of you know the Welcome Hotel in Purasawalkam? According to food lover Sridhar Venketraman, the hotel serves some of the best idli sambar in town. "This area consists of several such small places that serve good food," he says. As for the other food walks, look out for the ones at Purasawalkam and Triplicane that will go to joints that serve bread bajji, Mysore bonda, goli soda and more. Venketraman likes Mint Street, too. "The famous Mehta Brothers that serves sweets and is well known for its vada pav, is a must-visit for foodies. In fact, they've opened their new branch in Purasaiwakkam," he shares. The Purasawalkam walk is on August 21, from 5.30 pm. Details: 9790957208
Road to Mandalay
Dress up in a sarong, with a long-sleeved blouse and flowers in your hair (a la Aung San Suu Kyi) to kick-off Madras Week? Well that's what food critic and columnist Geeta Doctor encourages you to do on August 17 as she hosts an evening tracing the journey from Madras to Mandaly. "There is such a strong underground connection with Burma which seems to have been lost through the years. I will look back at when Indians from Burma returned to our shores 50 years back, how they settled and spread in what is now known as the Burma bazaar," she says, adding that historian S Muthiah will discuss the contribution that Chettiars made to the Burmese economy and Visalakshi Ramaswami will talk about utensils of Burmese origin, like the Mandalay karandi, and foods like kavunarisi (a red rice halwa made for the Burmese monarchy). A short seven-minute film on contemporary Myanmar by Shylaja Chetlur will also be screened. "The evening will also feature chef Rajesh's khao swe, the popular Burmese noodle soup," she signs off.
At the Lotus, The Park, at 6.30 pm. Details: 42676000
The backstory
Historian Mohan V Raman says the birth date of veteran actor T S Baliah on Wikipedia is wrong. "It says August 22, but it is 23. He had once mentioned in an interview that his nakshatram is Uthirai and, in that year, it falls on 23rd," Raman tells us, setting the tone for his talk on the actor, his childhood, career in films, his projects and his life. At Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers, on August 23.
Details: 24994101
Wear namma Chennai
Express your love for all things Chennai by picking up a T-shirt and cap commemorating the day. While the tee will feature this year's winning design—monochrome silhouettes of the city's landmarks—the cap will be emblazoned with the line, Chennai: My city is 375. "Depending on sales, designs by the runners up will also go up," says Vincent D'Souza, one of the organisers of Madras Week. Available from August 15, in medium and large, on the website. Price to be fixed. Details: themadrasday.in
Dining out
Chennai and food go hand in hand. So aren't we glad the hotels are pitching in with some tasty treats.
? The Gateway Hotel is hosting Madras Curry Week at Buzz, where you can sample finger-licking dishes like Tanjore Marathi kebabs, fiery Madras lamb curry, traditional kolla urundai (meatballs) kuzhambu and more. From August 17-24. Dinner buffet at `950 plus tax. Details: 66802500
? At the ITC Grand Chola, Madras Pavilion will feature a variety of rasam and sambar prepartions, appetisers like Marina bhajji and dishes like Triplicane biryani as part of their lunch and dinner buffets (`1,600++ and `1,700++); sample signature dosas, idlis and vadas at Cafe Mercara Express as part of its Tiffin Appreciation; and tuck into filter kapi macarons and chocolates as part of room service. Details: 22200000
? The savouries made by the mami at Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers has plenty of takers in the city. Now, as part of Madras Week, the hotel is boxing her masala vadais, murukkus and thattais so you can take them with you on the walks and rides. Price to be fixed. Details: 24994101
Don't miss
We hear that Armenians from Paris are teaming up with the Armenian community in Chennai to
hold a week-long celebration as part
of Madras Week. To be held at the Armenian church in George Town, it will include talks, exhibitions and tours
of the area. Dates to be finalised.
Details: 25386223
Walk the talk
We are looking forward to two heritage walks. On the Sowcarpet walk, organiser Karthik Bhatt says we must check out a by-lane in George Town called the Kandappa Chetty Street. "That's where the procession for the unique kodai (umbrella) festival starts," he says, adding that the tradition began when "a small group took an umbrella to the deity in Tirupathi." Participants will also get to meet Gujarati families in Sowcarpet. The Lloyds Road walk will look at the famous names who lived there. Says organiser Mohan V Raman, "While I will concentrate on the people who belonged to the entertainment section, (historian) V Sriram will focus on the people who were into music. And together we will talk about the famous lawyers and other personalities who lived there and how the name Llyods came into being."
Details: themadrasday.in
Local speak
Vincent D'Souza, the editor of Mylapore Times, feels Mardras Week has been growing organically over the last 13 years. "We can't compare it with anything abroad—with their parades and concerts—because those events are very organised and, quite often, sponsored. Here, we rely on voluntarism. More people are now showing interest—something we nurture and encourage."
Next year, turn the spotlight on city messes—a distinctly Chennai institution—feels consultant chef Regi Mathew. "We should organise a tour of all the best messes such as the Mylai Karpagambal mess and the Nair mess in the Mylapore-Triplicane area," he says.
Madras Week should also be about giving back to the community, feels singer Suchitra Karthik. "Lets launch sustainable projects like bringing in solar power. If such passion is shown, then more youngsters will volunteer. In fact, I will do a free concerts to help generate money," she says.
Venkataraman Balakrishnan, of Theatre Nisha, thinks the celebrations can be made bigger. "What would be intereting is an auto parade—all the tourist autos and namma autos on Mount Road. Or all the Carnatic singers, from T M Krishna to Bombay Jayshree, performing on the streets. Now that'd be amazing," he says.
Kids central
While the grownups do their thing, the kids get to play. Among the several activities planned is a workshop on 3D model making with old Madras photographs (August 19 at DakshinaChitra. Details: 9841777779). Also check out the 'Walk and make a Madras scrapbook' event planned for August 23 and the photo walk in the village of Kottur on August 24 (at 6.45 am). But our pick is the heritage walk at Fort St George, which will keep kids engaged with map-reading sessions, word games, art contests and scrapbook making. On August 23, from 9 am. Details: email@example.com.


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Running an individual unit test with maven
Individual tests can be run from maven. This must be done from within the folder that contains the source (as in the folder that contains src/test/java), which will likely be either be the root of your maven project, or in one of your modules.
For surefire (unit tests), this will be something like:
mvn -Dtest=com.your.package.YourTest test
For failsafe (integration tests), it will be something like:
mvn -Dit.test=com.your.package.YourIT verify
This is covered in the maven surefire plugin docs and maven failesafe plugin docs respectively, but those examples don't mention packages names, which are required.
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Running tests in IntelliJ for a multi module maven project
This post shows how to run all the tests in IntelliJ for a multi module maven project.
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Unit Testing – the Hard Parts @ NYC Code Camp
Thanks to everyone who came to my "Unit Testing – the Hard Parts" presentation @ New York Code Camp. I really enjoyed it! Great crowd, lots of follow up questions. And cool Microsoft office space in Times Square. Thank you to all who attended. My slides are here: http://www.slideshare.net/shaunabram/unit-testing-the-hard-parts
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Test Doubles: mocks, dummies and stubs
Most classes have collaborators. When unit testing, you usually want to avoid using real implementations of those collaborators to avoid test brittleness and binding/coupling, and instead use Test Doubles: Mocks, Stubs and Doubles.
This article references two existing articles on the subject: Mocks Aren't Stubs, by Martin Fowler and The Little Mocker, by "Uncle" Bob Martin. I recommend them both.
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Builder Pattern: Good for code, great for tests
I've found the builder design pattern occasionally useful in code, but frequently useful in tests. This article is a quick summary of the pattern in general, followed by look at a working example of using it in tests. See the code in github.
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Software Quality via Unit Testing
The following post is based on a talk I gave at Desert Code Camp 2013. See also the associated slide deck.
Software quality is critical to consistently and continually delivering new features to our users. This articles covers the importance of software quality and how to deliver it via unit testing, Test Driven Development and clean code in general.
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Spring MVC Hello World with Continuous Deployment
Oh dear, yet another 'Hello World!'. But although the functionality is trivial, this little SpringMVC project is complete enough for me to use as a template to bootstrap more complex projects. It consists of:
- HTML/JSP client
- SpringMVC server using a Controller/Service/DAO design
- Maven for build and dependency management
This is an updated version of an older project I created, with the following enhancements:
- Added a full suite of automated tests (unit, integration and browser based)
- Added placeholders for JavaScript and images (both can be a little tricky to put in the correct place with SpringMVC)
- Incorporated into a continuous deployment environment
More details below, but you can find the full source code on this GitHub repository
(Previously I had the code deployed on a CloudBees instance at http://springmvc.shaunabram.cloudbees.net, but CloudBees have since unfortunately shut down their free tier).
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Hamcrest Matcher
As a follow up to the Hamcrest post I made yesterday, I wanted to post an example of my own Hamcrest matcher implementation. This matcher tests if a string contains a specified number of substrings.
An example usage could be:
String sql = "select a,b,c from tableA";
assertThat(sql, hasNumberOfSubstrings(",", 2));
See the source code below. I have been reading up on OSS licenses recently and decided to release this using the same license as Hamcrest – the new BSD license.
I have also attached a jar which includes the associated unit tests, although you will need the hamcrest-unit-test project to compile, which can be downloaded as part of the hamcrest all-in-one jar.
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Hamcrest is a framework for writing matcher objects. Matchers have a variety of uses, but are particularly useful when writing unit tests. Instead of using JUnit's assertEquals methods, we use Hamcrest's assertThat construct with one (or more) of the many Matchers available. For example
assertThat(a, equalTo(b));
A small change in this example, but Hamcrest's benefits are many, enabling you to write much more flexible tests that are easier to read and have more meaningful failure messages.
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Selenium talk at SF JUG
I attended another great San Francisco JUG meeting tonight, this time on How to use Selenium with Maven/Ant to automate testing of web apps.
The talk was given by Chris Bedford, from Build Lackey Labs – "Automating the Monkey Work Out and the Quality In!". Overall, I thought this was a great talk by Chris. He clearly has a huge amount of experience creating automated tests and integrating them with build tools and he gave a well structured, interesting, well delivered presentation. I have posted a copy of Chris's slides and I think the video will be posted on the SF JUG site at some point, but I have also posted my notes from the presentation below…
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Gold price rose for a second day on concern about President Donald Trump's immigration policy and a weaker dollar. Gold future for April Delivery rallied for a second day to settle at $1,212.40 an ounce at 2:55 p.m. on the Comex in New York, making its biggest monthly gain since June.
The demand for gold increased quickly as Trump signed an executive order suspending entry by citizens from seven predominantly Muslim nations. He also fired the acting U.S. attorney general for refusing to enforce the order on Monday. The moves sparked investors' concerns on uncertainty over recent protectionist and immigration policies.
"There's a lot of uncertainty and a lot of backlash over recent administration policies and that's causing uncertainty in the market, and then all of a sudden the gold market has come back to life," Phil Streible, a senior market strategist at RJO Futures in Chicago, said in a telephone interview. "The Fed may be slightly more cautious. It's one thing to bring back jobs, but it's another thing to cause protests and instability."
The Federal Reserve will start a two-day meeting on Wednesday, discussing the interest rates outlook. The Fed is expected to leave the interest rate unchanged.
"The Fed is expected to leave the policy unchanged," said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst with Think Markets, in a commentary. But if "Trump is successful in acquiring the approval of Congress for his fiscal spending, the Fed may have to up the notch in order to catch up with inflation. This could possibly move the dollar higher and gold lower."


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Samsung Electronics has admitted for the first time that it uses tin in its products that's destroying tropical forests, killing coral and wrecking the lives of communities in Indonesia, Friends of the Earth revealed on Monday 22 April 2013.
The world's best-selling smartphone brand has committed to urgent action to tackle the problem following pressure from the environment charity and more than 15,000 individuals. This was prompted by the charity's investigation into the devastation caused by mining for tin – an essential component in all electronic items – on Indonesia's Bangka island.
Friends of the Earth welcomes the move but warns it will be maintaining pressure on Samsung to ensure action for Bangka. It is also calling on the tech giant to back new laws in Europe to help and require all companies to reveal the full human and environmental impacts of their operations.
On Tuesday 16 April 2013, the European Commission announced plans for new laws that will mean 18,000 companies have to report on a range of environmental and social factors alongside their financial results.
Samsung has written to customers explaining how it has traced its supply chain back to the mines and committed to using its influence by working together with suppliers, industry bodies and governments to find solutions to improve the situation on Bangka and neighbouring islands.
Friends of the Earth's Director of Policy and Campaigns Craig Bennett said: "Rival Apple is already playing catch up on the high street in terms of smartphone sales – it's time it followed Samsung's lead by coming clean about its whole supply chains too."
Thousands of people have joined Friends of the Earth's Make It Better campaign, launched in November 2012, asking Samsung and Apple to say if they use tin from Bangka in their products and calling for new rules to make all companies come clean about their supply chains, starting with a Europe-wide law next year. www.foe.co.uk/makeitbetter
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Coke claims diet drinks fight obesity
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Campaigners demand compensation and enforcement of labour protection
Company said to have mislead consumers
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Internet giant paid just £11.9m in 2014
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Report exposes big pharma's murky supply chain
Advertising Standards Agency considered ad to be irresponsible
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Tricky is back with new material in the form of The Only Way, an orchestrated song in which we hear him bare his soul, with more than a nod to his Maxinquaye era and featuring his own trademark vocals taking centre-stage over a smoke-filled melodic backdrop.
Recorded in Moscow late last year and described by Tricky himself as Hell Is Round The Corner Part 2, The Only Way is a beautifully rare glimpse into the now Berlin-based Tricky's future, released on his own label imprint False Idols (via !K7 Music) on 9th June
He told us that "A few years ago I'd have said I ain't doing this because it sounds like me, I always had a punk rock attitude: I don't give a f*ck if you like Maxinquaye, I ain't doing another Maxinquaye. Now I'm a bit more comfortable giving people what they want sometimes".
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The matriarch of Chester Zoo's Asian elephant herd, Sheba, has died after a short illness.
Sheba, 56, has been at the zoo for 46 years and was the zoo's oldest elephant. Affectionately known as Madam Sheba by the team who looked after her, she had been at the zoo longer than any other elephant.
Sheba had been ill for a short time and despite the best efforts of the keeping team and zoo's veterinarians the decision was taken to euthanise her. She died on Wednesday afternoon.
Dr Mark Pilgrim, Director General of Chester Zoo, said: "The death of an animal is always hard, nevermore so than for everyone who has been involved in looking after it every day and Sheba's death is a huge loss to all who cared for her.
"Sheba had a long and happy life with us; she had a strong personality – intelligent and sometimes stubborn - and she thought the elephant section belonged just to her. She was a good elephant with a will of her own. Sheba had a way with the other elephants too and was able to keep the others in line.
"I have no doubt the elephants will miss her too - Sheba adopted and raised our male Upali from when he first came to us, and they had a particularly close bond.
"Sheba will be missed by all of us here and the visitors with whom she was a particular favourite. This is a sad day for all concerned and I would like to thank all those who worked so hard to help her towards the end."


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Downplaying her absence from the Union Cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said there are no differences between her party and Congress and she will attend the UPA report card meeting.delhi Updated: Jun 01, 2010 14:45 IST
Downplaying her absence from the Union Cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said there are no differences between her party and Congress and she will attend the UPA report card meeting.
"There are no differences between Trinamool Congress and Congress...we are absolutely comfortable...I have great respect for the Prime Minister," Banerjee said after she skipped the cabinet meeting, which was convened to take a decision on recommending President's Rule in Jharkhand.
Banerjee said that she did not attend the meeting as it was "only for Jharkhand...a very simple meeting and she was doing some serious job here."
To a question on whether she will attend UPA's report card meeting, she said, "Yes, ofcourse,...I will be going there."
Asked about reports of differences between the two parties, Banerjee said, "Some conspiracy is going against us. This is very unfortunate."
"Some people are spreading rumours. They want to create some confusion between the two parties but I can assure you there is no difference between Trinamool Congress and the government," she said.
The Railway Minister said that she is "part and parcel of UPA" and has "some obligatons and duties" as an ally.
Asked whether she was upset with the Centre for not conceding to her demand for a CBI probe in the Jnaneshwar train incident, Banerjee said, "It is not so."
"I have good relations with Chidambaram...I have no quarrel with the Home Minister...we can discuss this...this is not a problem. We asked the Home Minister to do it. Government will do it according to the proceedure..."
On the Home Ministry's statement that Maoists or their frontal organizations were behind the incident, Banerjee said, "I dom't know who had done it. Whoever has done it whether Maoists or others, I want the truth should come out. We want CBI to investigate and the truth should come out."
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On Monday, the United States Department of Transportation held the first meeting of its newly created Safety Council. The council was formed in order to formally address safety issues that affect all 10 of the DOT's operating administrations.
"Now is the time to identify and address the top safety issues that cut across our agencies," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "The council will take our commitment to safety, which is our highest priority, to the next level."
LaHood says that prior to him taking office, many of the agencies within the DOT were pursuing the same safety initiatives without a formal process for sharing data, strategies, and best practices. He created the Safety Council to fill the role of broad leadership and to serve an organizational function to create a more strong and cohesive culture of safety within the department. The council's goals are to further enhance the DOT's focus on safety and to improve the effectiveness and impact of the department's safety programs.
Chaired by Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari, the Safety Council is comprised of the heads of DOT's 10 agencies: the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Maritime Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, and the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
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My 7-year-old daughter's response to questions about her mother's battle with cancer is never different. She always says, "I saved Mommy's life." There are many individuals who might disregard the seriousness of her words or who might claim my child doesn't understand what she says but these people are wrong. I will relate my story to prove Lily's words.
My spouse, Cameron, and I waited 7 years after our marriage before we decided to have children. I was 35. I was anxious about age difficulties associated with conception and pregnancy. I was uncertain how long conception would take. We were lucky and only 3 months later we were able to confirm the pregnancy! We were both ecstatic! Soon we could look forward to holding our baby! My emotions were a mixture of shock, excitement and nervousness. I was going to become a mommy! Today I laugh at how quickly I started to act like a mother. I wondered often what type of mom I was destined to become. Through my enthusiastic thoughts ran a myriad of questions. Despite my concerns, I knew first and foremost I wanted to be a good mom.
I could have floated through my pregnancy ten times over and still enjoyed every moment of my journey from expectant parent to actual mother until delivery day. Delivery day was unexpectedly scary. My sweet baby, who I called Lily, was breech. My doctor recommended an emergency C-section which was done. When I finally held Lily to my heart I was overwhelmed and surprised by the sheer amount of emotion my child inspired. I was overcome with a fierce desire to do everything and anything required to provide her with an infinite amount of love, protection and happiness. I would cherish Lily. I was sure Lily would bring out the best in me and I in her through all the future moments of parenting yet to come. In that moment nothing else mattered but Lily. My child was my reason for being. And then my life changed in a way I could never have imagined.
When Lily was 3½ months old, my doctor somberly informed me of my diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma. I was shattered. According to my doctor I would live only 15 months without immediate treatment. My husband Cameron was my rock and I thank God for the blessing of him. After the diagnosis I could not overcome the stunning shock of the news and sat there thinking of my precious child and what would happen to her. My mind didn't want to process the thought of how Cameron with Lily could even exist without me in the world. We were a family. While my mind spun in denial, Cameron paid close attention to the doctor's recommendation. Knowing me so well, Cameron confidently assured the doctor that we wanted the most effective form of treatment. We were soon on our way to Boston to consult with the world's best mesothelioma experts. I ended up going through the extreme procedure of having my entire left lung, the left lining of my heart and diaphragm removed. I experienced an 18 day hospital visit for recovery as well as 14 days spent in Boston's wonderful outpatient facility. I stayed 2 months at my parents' home in South Dakota where Lily was and had been since I had started treatment and surgery. Finally the day came when Cam, Lily and I could return home to Minnesota. Once back at our home, I completed my chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Through all the tough decisions I had to make with Cameron by my side, foremost in my mind was Lily. I wanted to be there for Lily. I made the necessary decisions even though at times I agonized over separations from my baby. I missed Lily's sixth month. I hated being away from Lily. In order to provide for her I had to make sure I was strong and healthy. I had to be brave and face the scary situation of uncertain surgery as well as the chemotherapy and radiation treatments. With treatment, I had a better chance of being there for Lily as she grew. Lily was my courage and inspiration.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that has the propensity of killing nearly 95% of those who battle it. As I reflect upon my past I am filled with certainty that becoming a mother gave me the strength to keep fighting even on my darkest days. Knowing Lily would need me as she grew from child to adult infused me with determination. My child was my strength. My darling Lily is absolutely right when she states, "I saved Mommy's life."


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Tablet industry shrinks as Apple preps its iPad comeback
It turns out that selling tablets for peanuts isn't such a great business plan after all, who knew?
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That's got to be one way to see the recent Digitimes report, 'Weak tablet demand prompting vendors to leave segment', that tells us: "the current number of players that is still releasing tablet products is only one-third of the industry's peak.â€
The report is dealing particularly with Chinese white box vendors, but it also reveals most tablet makers are reducing headcount or focusing on specific industry verticals.
The problem? No one was making any money. "Apple [is] the only player that is still able to achieve strong profits from the tablet sector,†says Digitimes.
Let's not act surprised
You can't stay in business if your business consists of attempting to undercut competitors. There is nothing to be gained from introducing iterations of the same thing when the only unique difference between the available devices is price.
Sure, some vendors may have hoped to create add-on services and peripherals income on the basis of the ecosystem their cheap products helped to create. In most cases they've failed.
Apple has not failed. The company has also refused to compete on price points, it's focus is on providing superior solutions that are easy to use. That's why iPads and iPad Pros remain among the best performing tablets money can buy.
They will only get better. Next year's iPads will deliver faster refresh rates, smoother animation, better zoom and software improvements.
Round the corner
Frost & Sullivan expect growth to return to the iPad range next year, which marries well with predictions from elsewhere. Their analysis is that the incredible reception iPads received skewed perception of the true strength of the market. Everyone bought one at once, and it is only once the replacement cycle begins that we'll see what the tablet industry is really made of.
At the same time, Apple's focus on providing the best products is part of why it has ended up making billions of dollars selling its products across the planet. Its business is certainly more sustainable and ethical than its tax rate.
That's not to say there isn't some space for cheap tablets. "For some tasks a dirt-cheap second-rate system from a competitor makes sense. It's not hard to find one, given competitors are pretty much giving their tablets away at unsustainably low prices in order to create the impression that Apple tablet is yesterday's hero in terms of marketshare,†I wrote elsewhere.
Errors of judgement
Competitor made some big mistakes. They invested deeply in an industry they didn't understand and must now exit it as IDC predicts the industry is about to see some recovery. Consumers will find themselves choosing between the best-in-class iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface devices, and tablets from Asus and Samsung.
A second Digitimes report also predicts improvement in the tablet market next year, warning that Android makers will be impacted by Chinese brands.
Jean Philippe Bouchard, research director at IDC, in a statement said. "We see smaller slate tablets being offered at very aggressive price points, leaving little room for revenues outside of a pure volume or platform play like for Amazon for instance.â€
With a hugely lucrative services ecosystem to support it and a market identity as best-in-class, Apple's iPad range stands in a great position to benefit from next year's tablet explosion.
Meanwhile we can look forward to new Macs and the iPhone 7.
Apple sure seems to know how to keep things interesting.
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Old masters never used the green pigment copper resinate supposed to be present in their paintings. Dutch art historian Margriet van Eikema Hommes reached this conclusion on the basis of old paint recipes, investigations of paintings and experiments to reproduce the green paint. The scientist recently published her results in a richly-illustrated book.
Green copper-containing glazed paint on oil paintings by artists such as Frans Hals, Raphael and Titian was not made by dissolving the pigment verdigris - a green copper salt - in warm varnish to produce copper resinate. A careful study of dozens of previously ignored old paint recipes demonstrates that the paint was in fact made from finely-powdered verdigris mixed with a cold oil or vanish.
Van Eikema Hommes discovered that the copper resinate myth arose in about 1914. The chemist Laurie found two recipes for green paint in which verdigris was dissolved in warm varnish; a method which results in copper resinate. Laurie and many after him failed to see that these two recipes were intended for glass, furniture and metal foil and that there were dozens of other recipes for paintings on panels or canvas.
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Reflections on Race
On the first three Wednesday nights in September, Pastor Steven has planned a series of discussions that will help our congregation explore racial issues in our country. On September 2, he will lead a discussion of the Charleston church shootings. On September 9, Dr. Laurie Woods will lead a session called "Nasty Pictures in our Heads." On September 16, Al Brown and Debbie Maxwell will share their personal racial autobiographies.
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On June 21, 2011 the Senate Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 872 which would effectively restore regulatory authority for pesticide application to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Bill will now go to the full Senate for approval. Passed by the House on … Continue reading
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Two More Missouri River Flooding Problems: Grain Contracts & Flood InsurancePosted in Crop Insurance
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In what may be good news for farmers and ranchers operating in the Lower Niobrara River Basin, the Nebraska Supreme Court reversed the Department of Natural Resources' "fully appropriated" designation for the basin. The June 3, 2011 ruling may open doors … Continue reading
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Getting the Gifts You Want for Your Wedding
"This is the 21st Century, we've been living with each other for six years already, what the heck do we need a toaster and novelty knife set for?" – Grace Ames
Grace is about to get married to Kenny. Lord help him. She's a brazen Irish lass and she doesn't exactly beat around the bush. I asked her, "Do you want cash or gifts?" She didn't disappoint.Details


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By Sonya Plenefisch
It was raining –
of course it was –
supposedly there's this place on the Plains
where it's rained every day since records were written –
I'm not sure if it's true but I half-wish it was,
a place where the rain falls and falls
onto grass and earth and all the birds feel like
they're drowning, but – slowly,
sweetly, quiet, sleeping.
In a place like that,
maybe we could all sit down and finally begin to learn
not to hurt ourselves.
Creatures kept dropping stones
and empty pen filters in a dress rehearsal for the end.
Natives of the event horizon
gathered under the clouds and faded
like thumbprint ghosts.
Of course it was raining.
He sat in the rain with heavy-wet hair,
plucking feathers from pigeons to roll into joints.
He asked each bird, What do you want, and snapped
cello-string necks when they couldn't
What's wrong with you? and all you could say
was I don't know,
I don't know, over and over,
each time more yellow,
I don't know,
until the fallen leaves spiraled up into Dorothy's tornado
and the featherless pigeons formed their jury.
The courtroom adjourned and you unscrewed your belly,
watching the earthworms fall slimy
into puddles of rain and the judge curl up to sleep
in the haven beneath her desk.
Sonya Plenefisch was raised in Sylvania, Ohio, but now lives and studies in Cardiff, Wales. Her work has previously appeared in Words Dance, Cactus Heart Press, Epigraph Magazine, Right Hand Pointing, Driftwood Press, Clover, and A Literary Rag, and is forthcoming in Corvus Review. Read more of her poetry at shppoetry.tumblr.com.


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Night Argent Releases Gripping, Self-Titled EP
A frequent feature here on Halfbeat, the wonderfully varied and multi-talented group Night Argent have released their debut EP to great anticipation and acclaim. Years in the making, Night Argent have gained a significant following as a result of their layered, dynamic, and bombastic sound. Their self-titled EP is available via Apple Music, Spotify, and other sources provided here.
Providing additional publicity for the outfit, the group will also spread the word regarding their EP with a track-by-track review and focused discussion on the EP on idobi Radio. This publicity will be culminated with a Pasco, WA album release show, the band's hometown will surely be eager to experience their bombastic, almost cinematic live performance. Fortunately for those unable to attend, the show can be streamed here.
Both the band as well a their latest release have been the subject of significant acclaim, with publications such as Fuse.tv stating "The EP…is packed with romantic up-tempos with crashing melodies ("Comet"), vulnerable themes ("Nothing More Beautiful") and hauntingly cinematic production ("Kamikaze")." Northwest Music Scene had this to add, "Every note is sung with believable intensity, and the band matches with great dynamics and skillful playing."
The outfit's debut EP features five original tracks as well as a bonus track and can be purchased via Apple Music or by way of the band's website, provided here.
An official tracklist for the release is provided below.
Night Argent
Night Argent EP
2) Comet (Light It Up)
3) The Towers
4) Kamikaze
5) Widowmaker
Bonus Track: 6) Nothing More Beautiful (Deconstructed Version)
Night Argent: Official Website // Facebook // Twitter // SoundCloud // YouTube // Instagram


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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's nuclear safety regulator will recommend reopening two GDF Suez nuclear reactors closed last year over safety concerns, newspaper Le Soir reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the regulator's report.
A recommendation from the regulator, FANC, will be presented to government ministers on Friday, who must give final clearance for the sites to reopen.
It said the reactors would be allowed to restart on condition that the core tanks were closely monitored.
Belgium halted the 1,006-megawatt (MW) Doel 3 reactor in August last year after potential cracks were discovered on the core tank during ultrasound checks.
A month later, it found similar flaws on the 1,008-MW Tihange 2 after it tested the tank during a routine stoppage, leaving Belgium without a third of its nuclear power generation capacity.
A FANC spokesman did not want to comment on the report.
(Reporting by Ben Deighton. Editing by Jane Merriman)


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I am over the moon! I received notice that I won a scholarship to attend the Wine Bloggers Conference North America. This conference is being held in Charlottesville, VA from July 21-24, 2011. Wine bloggers continue to gain recognition from the public as well as famous wine authors and public figures. In fact, Jancis Robinson is the keynote speaker at the conference this year. The amount of information and resources that I will learn at the conference will be astronomical in terms of what I want to do with my life. The number of influential people in the wine blogger society and wine industry communicators will be enormous. I will be attending fabulous wine tastings and even a wine tasting and dinner at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home.
June 18, 2011
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Follies October 4, 2017
Second Annual cocktail fundraiser FOLLIES!
took place on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in The Prince George Ballroom, 15 E 27th St, New York, NY.
On October 4th Royal Oak Foundation and members celebrated the protected landscapes of the National Trust and their architectural follies found throughout the countryside. This year we are sponsoring the Chinese House at Stowe, a beautiful folly with a long history.
FOLLIES was filled with cocktails, British fare, and dancing, featuring music and a special set by DJ Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, the Earl of Shaftesbury.
Guests reveled with a cause to help support Royal Oak and the Chinese House at Stowe. Purchase your tickets now! Early bird tickets are available now to July 31st for $165. From August 1st, tickets are available for $195.
What is a folly? An ornamental structure—oftentimes strange, fantastical, or whimsical—built for just one purpose: pleasure.
Join the conversation! Post a photo from 2016 FOLLIES to Instagram and tag it #royalfolly. Make sure to follow us @theroyaloakfoundation.
Host Committee
Co-Chairs, Caleb Anderson, Emily Collins, and Robbie Gordy
International Chair, Wolf Burchard
Committee: Jacqueline Cadeau-Shawe, Ji Young Choi, Tara Theune Davis, Alice Dickinson, Kathryn Calley Galitz, Chelsea Gerard, Annie Hambleton, Ellis Kelleher, Lane Stansbury Lytle, Lisa Macbeth, Lansing Moore, Emily Nielsen, Catherine Casteel Olasky, Addie Peyronnin, Alexandra Porter, Chelcey Remstad, William Rutledge, Maximilian P. Sinsteden, Scott Spasojevich, Kerry Tucei
Sponsors & Patrons
Chairman's Circle
Anne & Daniel Ervin
Stowe's Circle
Stourhead Circle
Frances M. Dulaney Trust
ZeZe Flowers
Pantheon's Circle
Michael Boyd
Lynne and Mark Rickabaugh
Susan and William Samuelson
Thomas M. Kelly
Grotto's Circle
Temple Circle
Betsy and Robert Barbanell
Katherine and Keith Kanaga
Charlotte Moss and Barry Friedberg
Susan Ollila
Alex Papachristidis
Diana Morgan Senior
Renee and Alan Tucei


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Unifying Channels of Communication: Integrating Video into Unified Communications
Employees are navigating multiple streams of communications on their desktop, including presence, instant messaging, data sharing and voice communications. As enterprises look to add video conferencing and Telepresence to that mix, the need to unify all these communications becomes pressing.
Users at all levels of the organisation are demanding easy-to-use communication tools. The IT function is facing pressure to incorporate video conferencing simply and cost effectively, offering a seamless end-user experience that ensures an optimum return on investment.
Satisfying user needs for multi-channel communications that include video, while controlling costs, will be the IT department's challenge as the enterprise video conferencing and Telepresence market is here to stay according to Infonetics Research. It expects the market to more than double by 2015, reaching $5 billion.
Robust and easy-to-use video conferencing technology has been a long time coming, but it is here now. A combination of technological advances and market developments such as cloud-based and managed services has brought video to the mainstream.
Real-time communications technologies are evolving. The session internet protocol (SIP) standard ensures interoperability, simplifying how different technologies integrate and connect. And improvements to session border controller technology within IP networks now mean that personal video on the desktop should just connect to deliver hassle-free meetings.
Traditionally, video has been a siloed technology, managed by the facilities department or different parts of the business, yet it should be a core part of a unified communications strategy. It is critical to unify channels of communications within the business as well as with customers and partners if this level of seamless communication is to be achieved. Voice communication is no longer king and many enterprises are seeing a fall in voice traffic. If businesses are to be able to use video in real time with the same ease as voice and messaging communications, it needs to be part of a broad, unified communications strategy.
In the past, enterprises have managed voice and video separately but have increasingly realised it is expensive to do it that way. The issue has been that whilst organisations recognise there are long term operational savings to be had from a unified approach, they are put off by perceived short-term complexity and cost.
The return on investment an organisation has made in communications infrastructure and equipment depends on rapid adoption and organisations may need assistance if they are to drive usage and adoption.
It is this ease of use that drives usage and adoption. Employees working from home with video on their desktop should be able to manage their preference for communications at any given time, so that for example if their mobile phone is switched off, calls will transfer to the desktop video device.
Yet, many organisations face a cultural reluctance to adopt video. If video is difficult to use in the first few seconds of a meeting, users will go back to using the phone.
Users are not the only consideration. Network infrastructures have also been very complex in the past and enterprises are looking to create simpler ways of doing things. Drawing up a unified communications strategy is an opportunity to do away with complexity at a network and infrastructure level too.
And, it may be more straightforward than it first appears to incorporate video into a unified communications solution. Analyst firm Ovum suggests that larger firms may turn to third party service providers for video conferencing and that this could help fuel a growth in managed services of 11.5% by 2016.
In fact, managed video conferencing is equally relevant to organisations of all sizes, particularly if they want to stay competitive in a multi-site or global supply chain. Video conferencing-as-a-Service (VaaS) is more affordable and accessible and no in-house support resources are needed.
Video technology is here and now. Video conferencing, the last piece in the unified communications jigsaw, may now be dropped into place, completing the picture.


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Durham Farm Connections Spreading the Word on Local Food
Want to learn more about local food and farming in Ontario?
Durham Farm Connections and the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture launched a mobile education centre to teach Ontarians about local food, farming and agriculture. With the help of a $31,500 grant from the Greenbelt Fund, Durham Farm Connections purchased the mobile educational trailer to travel across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
Mary Ann Found from Found Family Farms, and her dedicated team of volunteers, friends, family and colleagues at Durham Farm Connections, with valuable insights from members of Durham Region's agricultural community, have put together interactive kiosks, easy-to-access displays and kid-friendly activities to promote local food literacy and showcase information from Ontario's diverse agricultural sector. The trailer includes a wealth of resources that could help educate thousands of Ontarians about how and where to find local products, learn more about sustainable agriculture and increase farming literacy for both farming and non-farming regions.
The trailer was launched on August 25, 2016 at the Uxbridge Farmer Night with many Uxbridge and Durham Region residents in attendance and enjoying the local festivities, including Uxbridge Mayor Gerri-Lynn O'Connor, Oshawa Mayor John Henry, Uxbridge Councillors Pamela Beach, Pat Molloy and Dave Barton, and Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson.
The trailer has been all over Durham this Fall!
Orono Fair: September 8 - 11
Sunderland Fair: September 13 - 14
Beaverton Fair: September 16 - 18
Stratford Fair: September 22 - 25
Durham Region Farmers' Market: October 6
Woodbridge Fair: October 8 - 10
Celebrate Agriculture Gala: Royal Ashburn Golf Club: October 27
East Central Farm Show, Lindsay: March 8 - 9
Farm Connections Primary Program Brooklin: April 4 - 6
Brooklin Spring Fair: June 1 - 4
Millbrook Spring Fair: June 8 - 11
Blackstock Fair: August 25 - 26
Port Ferry Fair: September 2 - 4
Orono Fair: September 7 - 10
Sunderland Fair: September 12 - 13
Beaverton Fair: September 15 - 17
To learn more, visit: www.durhamfarmconnections.ca


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I am addicted. Totally. And it's not something I'm completely happy about. It's gonna cost me. Oh, it's gonna cost me.
A few weeks ago when Jim was in town, we walked the streets of Chinatown, peeking and ducking into all the little souvenir shops that line the alley wide streets. My feet were beginning to tire so we made one last stop into Vital Tea Shop, to sample some warm goodness with all the tourists bellied up to the tea bar. The tea man (for lack of a better word) was a bit of a showman, but friendly and funny. He poured us about six different teas, all unique in flavor and emotion. My favorite? Milk Oolong. Creamy, milky, buttery tea. The foie gras of tea along with the price tag. At 167 bucks a pound, it ain't Liptons. But, like all addictions, the first one is free, the second will cost you so I bought $20 worth, which equates to about an Altoid tin full.
I blew through that tea before you can say, "More please." I was desperate. I wanted. I needed. I tend to shy away from Chinatown (for reasons unknown to mankind) but found my solace in Aroma Tea Shop on Polk and Washington. There they have not one, not two, but three different milk oolongs. The owner poured me samples all three, and of course, I loved the most expensive of the bunch – the Taiwan Jin Xuan Milk Oolong. Granted, it's a little less expensive at $148 per pound but the taste seems richer, yet mellower (how can that be?) and I'm in love even moreso than the last tea. This tea turns me into a giddy, blubbering schoolgirl with a college crush on her history teacher. Just paint "Love You" on my eyelids, slap me and call my tea, "Indie."
Yep, the first one is always free. The second will cost ya. How inconvenient is that.


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We are behind the Tasman Makos this Sunday!
We're getting behind the Tasman Makos in their first game of the ITMCup Premiership 2014, against the Hawke's Bay Magpies at Lansdowne Park here in Blenheim on Sunday.
The Winstanley Kerridge team will be there manning the barbecue, so follow your noses and come say hi.
Kick off is at 2.35pm on Sunday, get your tickets and we'll see you there.


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Chalet Algonquin
Chalet Algonquin sleeps up to 14 people and is located in the beautiful farming village of Moulin, just below Peisey Vallandry right at the centre of the massive Paradiski ski area. This beautiful 18th Century farmhouse building has been sympathetically renovated to a high standard. It's the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern living. It comprises of an open plan living and dining area and five large en-suite bedrooms.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING AREA This is where your meals and afternoon tea are created by our professional chef. You'll start your day with a hearty breakfast and end with a delicious three course evening meal.
LIVING/DINING The first floor location of the open plan living and dining area takes advantage of the natural light and alpine views. – the perfect place to relax, plan and share your day's snow-inspired adventures by the cosey fire.
LIVING ROOM The expansive living area has comfy sofas, wood burning stove, Plasma Satellite TV with all the main UK channels and a home cinema
BEDROOMS Four of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor and the fifth is on the first floor. The en-suite bathrooms while having a hint of rusticity have modern stylish fittings.


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After talking with a few Facebook friends it also appears there is a desire for people to reuse ingredients in different meals so they're not throwing away items at the end of the month. Even with all of the planning that I do, I'm guilty of this more often than I'm willing to admit. Recently it seems there's been a decent amount of media coverage on the amount of food people and restaurants throw away. The numbers are really alarming so if me posting 10 Recipes That Include Broccoli saves as little as one sandwich sized baggie of food from being thrown away, I'm all for it.
But here is where I need your help. What do you want to see? What will help you?
Are you interested in a few meals that use the same ingredients or would you rather see a post with a list of recipes that include a specific ingredient? Do you want to know some cooking/baking/kitchen tips or substitutions? Do you want to see more cooking for beginners recipes? Would a list of common pantry ingredients help you? Is there a type of recipe you want to see more of? Do you want to know where I get my recipes from? Do you want to see a funny picture of my cats?
I realize I won't be able to do everything that every person wants, but I'd like to try. So please take a minute to email me at email@example.com or leave me a comment on this post and let me know anything and everything you'd be interested in seeing!
The last question was rhetorical. Of course you want to see a funny picture of my cats.


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Can I exchange or return an item?
For unopened items: Yes! We understand how your circumstances may change or you may change your mind. As long as you return the item(s) within 30 days, unopened, and still in saleable condition, we can give you a full refund for the product(s) or exchange them for something different. Of course, we can not refund your shipping or return shipping fees. The only items that are non-returnable are those in the healthy snack category. That includes, bars, cookies, muffins, peanut butter, etc.
If you ordered the item more than 30 days ago, you can still return the products for an in store credit, but we will charge a 25% re-stocking fee. We can take care of this for you right away!
If you ordered more than 3 months ago, we can not accept returns.
For opened items: If you have already opened, used, or partially used a product that you received from us, we can give you an in store credit towards new items in most cases. We can not refund you for opened products.
You can return an opened product as long as you ordered it within the last 7 days. You must return the bottle back to us. We will then give you an in store credit minus the shipping or return shipping fees. We can not accept returns or exchanges on the items that you receive resulting from this return of an opened bottle.


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Professor Emeritus
Randy Boudrieau is a small animal surgeon specializing in orthopedics. His special interests are in fracture healing, joint replacement and maxillofacial surgery. He also occasionally operates and consults on large animals (horses, cows, et cetera) and wildlife when the problem being treated is similar to one he would see in small animals. He teaches orthopedic surgery to students at all levels of the curriculum at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Boudrieau grew up abroad, in India and later Central Africa, returning to the US before finishing high school.
My uncle was a dog trainer, he says,
and I have always enjoyed being around dogs and always wanted to be able to treat the issues we were faced with without going to someone else. Surgery, and especially orthopedics, seemed to be a natural fit.
After his surgical residency, Dr. Boudrieau came to the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, thinking he would later move on to private practice.
But because I was involved at the beginning with the development of the new school, I enjoyed seeing it grow, with me alongside, he says.
I have enjoyed, and continue to enjoy, the very diverse and busy caseload that the hospital encourages as a major referral center.
His most memorable cases at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals involve multiple trauma, or, as he puts it,
unusual trauma where we can apply innovative techniques and implants. For example, high cervical fractures where we were able to develop a new surgical technique/approach, or maxillofacial surgery to reconstruct a dog's jaw or face. These cases are especially rewarding as they are in such poor shape with disfigurement, pain and an inability to eat or drink, and within 24 hours after surgery they look normal again and are quickly fully functional.
Dr. Boudrieau lives with his wife, a veterinary anesthesiologist who he met at Tufts who now works in the pharmaceutical industry in new drug development, and four dogs: two Labrador retrievers and two giant Schnauzers. They have also bred Labradors for many years. In his spare time, he enjoys do-it-yourself projects at home that, he says,
my wife calls
home orthopedics, due to the similarities to the building/reconstruction I perform at work. Dr. Boudrieau and his wife also are avid bicyclists, and own a tandem, frequently doing long tours around New England and France. They also enjoy skiing and hiking.
- Surgical Residency - Ohio State University - 1981 - 1984
- DVM - Washington State University - 1978
- BS (with Distinction) - University of Washington - 1972
Board Certification
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
- European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS)
- Bezhentseva, A., Singh, H., Boudrieau, R.J. 2018. Bilateral Radial Agenesis in a Cat Treated with Bilateral Ulnocarpal Arthrodesis. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Pavarotti, G.S., Boudrieau, R.J. 2018. Treatment of a Paediatric Distal Femoral Malunion Deformity. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Mostafa, A.A., Cunningham, D.P., Boudrieau, R.J., Kowaleski, M.P., Griffon, D.J. 2018. Influence of radiographic techniques on the measurement of femoral anteversion angles and a conformation score of pelvic limbs in Labrador retrievers. Veterinary Surgery.
- Cunningham, D.P., Mostafa, A.A., Gordan-Evans, W.J., Boudrieau, R.J., Griffon, D.J. 2017. Factors contributing to the variability of a predictive score for cranial cruciate ligament deficiency in Labrador Retrievers. BMC Veterinary Research.
- Boudrieau, R. 2017. Complications Specific to Locking Plates. Complications in Small Animal Surgery.
- Griffon, D.J., Cunningham, D., Gordon-Evans, W.J., Tanaka, R., Bruecker, K.A., Boudrieau, R.J. 2017. Evaluation of a scoring system based on conformation factors to predict cranial cruciate ligament disease in Labrador Retrievers. Veterinary Surgery.
- Brower, B.E., Kowaleski, M.P., Peruski, A.M., Pozzi, A., Dyce, J., Johnson, K.A., Boudrieau, R.J. 2017. Distal femoral lateral closing wedge osteotomy as a component of comprehensive treatment of medial patellar luxation and distal femoral varus in dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Mariano, A.D., Kowaleski, M.P., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. Novel TPLO alignment jig/saw guide reproduces freehand and ideal osteotomy positions. PLoS ONE.
- Nesser, V.E., Kowaleski, M.P., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. Severe Polyethylene Wear Requiring Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty in Three Dogs. Veterinary surgery : VS.
- Kragness, B.J., Graham, J.E., Bedenice, D., Restifo, M.M., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. Surgical correction of a cervical spinal fracture in a bennett's wallaby (Macropus Rufogriseus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine.
- DeTora, M.D., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. Complex angular and torsional deformities (Distal femoral malunions): Preoperative planning using stereolithography and surgical correction with locking plate fixation in four dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Singh, H., Kowaleski, M.P., McCarthy, R.J., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. A comparative study of the dorsolateral and ventrolateral approaches for repair of canine sacroiliac luxation. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Leonard, K.C., Kowaleski, M.P., Saunders, W.B., McCarthy, R.J., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. Combined tibial plateau levelling osteotomy and tibial tuberosity transposition for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency with concomitant medial patellar luxation. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Gibert, S., Kowaleski, M.P., Matthys, R., Nützi, R., Serck, B., Boudrieau, R.J. 2016. Biomechanical comparison of pin and tension-band wire fixation with a prototype locking plate fixation in a transverse canine patellar fracture model. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Boudrieau, R.J. 2015. Initial Experience With rhBMP-2 Delivered in a Compressive Resistant Matrix for Mandibular Reconstruction in 5 Dogs. Veterinary Surgery.
- Gibert, S., Ragetly, G.R., Boudrieau, R.J. 2015. Locking compression plate stabilization of 20 distal radial and ulnar fractures in toy and miniature breed dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Vezzoni, L., Vezzoni, A., Boudrieau, R.J. 2015. Long-Term Outcome of Zürich Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in 439 Cases. Veterinary Surgery.
- Illukka, E., Boudrieau, R.J. 2014. Surgical repair of a severely comminuted maxillary fracture in a dog with a titanium locking plate system. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Gornik, K.R., Pirie, C.G., Duker, J.S., Boudrieau, R.J. 2014. Canine multifocal retinopathy caused by a BEST1 mutation in a Boerboel. Veterinary Ophthalmology.
- Boudrieau, R.J. 2013. Tibial Tuberosity Advancement. Advances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament.
General Research Interests
Clinical orthopedics in general, with a focus on fracture healing and biomechanics. Special interests in total hip arthroplasty, cruciate ligament disease, and mandibular and maxillary trauma.
Selected Research Projects
- Multicenter Clinical Trial - Zurich Cementless THA.
- Cruciate ligament repair techniques - clinical evaluation of TPLO & TTA; experimental evaluation of TPLO & TTA
- Locking plate fixation - experimental evaluation
Research and Clinical Interests
- fracture healing
- mandibular & maxillary trauma
- cruciate ligament disease
- distraction osteogenesis
- biomechanics
- total hip arthroplasty
Research Interests by Area
Spontaneous Animal Disease Models
- Osteoarthritis of the elbow, stifle and hip, cruciate ligament repair in dogs, total hip replacement, platelet-rich plasma applications, developmental orthopedic disease
Research Interests by Organ System and Disease
Bone and Tissue Repair and Regeneration
- Fracture fixation methods, cruciate ligament repair techniques, locking plate fixation, novel therapies for osteoarthritis. Orthopedic surgery research; implant strength and application; fracture repair in dogs and cats
Major Specialized Equipment
- Instron
Patent Information
- Bone anchor (Securos); 2002 [jointly with Dr. Karl Kraus]


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