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Tehran, June 23, IRNA - The national Iranian menand#39;s volleyball team beat south Korea 3-1 in Tehran on Friday in 2018 FIVB World League.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has defeated Gujarat Lions (GL) by 22 runs in the 20th league match of Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL 2017).
Played at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, Gujarat Lion's captain Suresh Raina opted to bowl first in front of their home crowd. Both Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle returned to form as both openers put on a hundred-run partnership. While Kohli made 64 runs in 50 balls, Gayle scored 77 runs in 38 balls with 7 sixes and 5 fours. With this inning, Chris Gayle brought an end to his 17 T20 innings without a half-century.
Big opening partnership and useful contribution from Travis Head and Kedhar Jadhav, RCB posted a total of 213 runs on the scoreboard.
In reply to RCB total, Dwayne Smith was dismissed cheaply by Chahal in the second over of the inning. Chahal picked up his second wicket in his second over as he dismissed Suresh Raina as Gujarat Lions were reduced to 37 for 2 after four overs. Wickets kept tumbling at other end and it was only Brendon McCullum who was up for a fight. He displayed staggering six hitting capabilities in his inning of 44-ball 72.
Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up three top-order batsmen and gave away only 31 runs in his quota of four overs. Ishan Kishan, the 18 years old wicket-keeper batsman, who has led India at the Under-19 World Cup last year, played a cameo with quickfire 39 runs in 16 balls with four sixes, but that wasn't enough to chase down 213.
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Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid has announced that Tunis plans to build a 100-mile long wall on the country's Libyan border in an attempt to deter and prevent jihadists from attempting to infiltrate the state.
The Tunisian Prime Minister's announcement comes following a devastating terror attack on a beach resort in the country, which resulted in the deaths of 38 people, many of whom were British nationals. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, but Tunisian officials told the BBC they believed Ansar al-Sharia in Libya had helped train the shooter. Essid said he believes that the terrorists are purposely targeting Tunisia's vital tourism industry in an attempt to destabilize the government.
Following the attack, Tunisia declared a state of emergency and deployed more than 1,400 soldiers to guard the country's resorts and beaches, the BBC reported. In addition to the troop mobilizations, eight people have been arrested on charges that they helped the shooter, Seifeddine Rezgui, carry out the deadly attack.
Essid told state television that the military would be delegated with the responsibility to build the wall, and that it would be constructed with several areas designed to improve surveillance capabilities. Overall, the fence will cover about one-third of Tunisia's border with Libya, Essid said.
The threat of terrorism from Libya has become "the biggest dilemma" facing Tunisia, said Essid in his address. He hoped that the construction "will be over by the end of 2015."
Still, the Prime Minister warned that protecting his country remains a "difficult, very difficult" endeavor.
In March, jihadi militants carried out a deadly attack in the National Bardo Museum, killing 22 people in the country's capital city of Tunis.


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MAD MEN 7X10 Debriefing: The future is now, but nobody knows it
April 20th, 2015
Show: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
Written by Ann Druyan, Steven Soter and Carl Sagan.
Hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Music by Alan Silvestri.
Original Premiere Date: March 9, 2014
Status: Finished its planned run, but don't rule out a continuation down the line!
Time Slot: Used to air on Sundays at 9/8c on FOX.
Elevator Speech Version: A 13-episode miniseries about different science topics relating to Earth and the cosmos, geared to the general public, and not just science geeks. The focus of the show can range from an obscure historical figure, to the stars, to life and fate. "Science is a way to keep from fooling ourselves and each other," a quote mentioned in the last episode, is a beautiful way to put what the show has always been about: whether we like it or not, science is a human language and one that's particularly of interest when dealing with what surrounds us. To put it simply, science helps us learn about the vastness of our universe.
Look For: When the initial credits focus on the Red Eye Nebula, they display the 'C' and 'S' of 'COSMOS' first on their own tribute to the late Carl Sagan. There are plenty of little homages to him and the original show throughout the series, as well.
Why You Should Check It Out: Because science is awesome and the show does a fantastic job of explaining just about everything in an interesting and easily understandable way! In a time where the sciences are declining in popularity, this show did a great job of making a case for why they're important and not as boring, or useless, as it's detractors might think. The episodes usually have a common topic they explore, even if they usually divide into a few segments that focus on a certain breakthrough or individual. Moreover, there is so much to praise about the storytelling: it's compelling and will leave you smarter than you were before the episode started. Druyan and Soter did an incredible job of highlighting some very important topics without making it feel heavy-handed.
This series is considered to be a continuation of Sagan's Cosmos from 1980, and you can definitely tell while watching it: there are many callbacks and winks to the original and Sagan (including graphics, like the Blue Dot sequence, segments and anecdotes). Yet, it also brings the series into the new century as it incorporates many breathtakingly beautiful special effects and lovely instrumental music to accompany you on this ride.
However, as stunning as the special effects were, my favorite parts were the human side of the tale and the episodes that related the stories of some extraordinary people who made significant breakthroughs, but aren't as recognized.
Science is one of humankind's most remarkable achievements; from looking at our surroundings, we strove to explain our world through hard facts. To this day, there remain mysteries in the universe, such as dark matter and energy (referenced in the finale as a subject of embarrassment for scientists), and host DeGrasse Tyson wonderfully displays why these conundrums are so necessary for us to move forward.
That's one of the things Cosmos did well: it showed that what once set us back (our lack of knowledge, for one) is now our biggest asset (through the pursuit of that knowledge), even if it's not necessarily infallible (because us humans make mistakes). We are driven by our curiosity, which furthers our discoveries in science, but not everything we do is exactly right.
Despite my focus on that specific theme of the show, Cosmos contained many, many things worth discussing that I have failed to mention here… which tells you about the breadth and depth, and tonal range of the show in just thirteen hour-long episodes.
Fun Fact: If you want to know how a project like Cosmos ended up at Fox, reading this and this and this is a good start. (There are many articles and videos all over the internet explaining it.)
Where: DVD and Bluray came out on June 10. It's also streaming on Netflix and Hulu Plus.
Still not convinced whether Cosmos might be for you? You can check out some short snippets from episodes here.
Cosmos recently won four Primetime Emmy awards, two Critics' Choice Awards and one TCA Award. Check the complete list here!
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Many would worry about the red tiny patches and spots on skin. These spots can appear anywhere in the body. Especially when it comes to the face, the fret increases. We do patch up work before going for a party to hide those freckles. Some are so sensitive and would not want to even meet their friends and sit alone at home. When we have such a problem, the confidence in us drops down drastically.
What are the factors that cause them?
For some, red spots or even brown spots appear as birth mark, which may also be called hemangioma.
Macules, commonly known as acne marks also appear reddish. Acne when disturbed forms as a scar, which however, by the time fades itself. Exposure to sunlight and the harmful radiations are another reason for the appearance of red spots.
Some are heredity in nature. Rosacea and Cherry Angioma are examples of genetic inheritance. The accumulation of blood vessels also results in red spots. These are also in purple, blue and brown colors. Any injury damaging the blood vessels might cause the accumulation of blood vessels in that area, which are known as Pyogenic Granulomas.
For some, the red spots might occur as an allergic reaction to some food stuff, dust mites, insect bites, laundry, soaps, cosmetics etc. So using wrong creams and constantly changing different creams and soaps also might cause those red spots.
Deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals might be another cause.
A caution indication:
For some people red spots act as an indication of viral exanthem, measles or even an early chickenpox. It is also important to identify them for lupus, eczema or hives. Urgent medical care is needed in cases with hemorrhagic rashes.
When one or more of the symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal swelling or bleeding, abnormal uterine or vaginal bleeding, weight loss, acidosis, abnormally decreased urination, abnormal heart rythm are found with red spots, do not postpone to consult a doctor.
Prevention of skin problems:
Intake of Vitamin A, C, E, D and Potassium rich food is a good way to enrich skin and create immunity. Food rich in carotene is good for the health of skin.
Drinking a lot of water is important. Keeping skin moist by applying a good moisturizer, is a way to avoid dryness of skin.
Avoiding junk food:
People suffering from acne problems must try to avoid or reduce the intake of oily food. Spice rich food would also aggravate acne problems. Naturally, aggravation of acne and blisters might lead to Macules, which would be visible as red spots or freckles.
Powerful Home Remedies for Red Spots:
- If it is just a normal red spot, which would require a home remedy, you may try the following. Before treating the portion affected, do not forget to wash the area with water and gently dry it with a clean, soft towel.
- Aloe vera is a nature's gift for skin regeneration. It clears the red spots and brings the color of the skin to normal. In acute cases, one should be patient enough to see the results with continuously applying aloe vera juice, twice daily every day.
- Applying vitamin E oil or Almond oil on the affected area works. Tea tree oil effectively eliminates the breakouts of acne problems and prevents future acne problems. It is by nature an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. It is safe to use unlike other hazardous chemicals, which worsens the situation.
- If available, you may use saffron oil. It works greatly on pigments and spots. It improves the texture of the skin and makes the skin glow. It is used as one of the important skin care ingredients in the ancient preparatory medicine.
- Take the extract of tomato and apply it on the rashes. Allow it to stay for around 10 minutes. Then wash it with cool water. Do not use soap for washing.
- As vitamin C enhances the health and beauty of skin, one can use goose berry or lemon for treating acne spots. Take the extract of goose berry or lemon in a small container. Use cotton to apply the extract on the portion needed.
- Chamomile tea is a good remedy for skin rashes. Apply it in the affected part.
- For people suffering from red or white spots due to pigmentation problems, a natural way is to apply Anti-Vitiligo oil in the affected area, which gives good results.
- The above remedies with a proper eating habits and a good sleep are good ways to keeping away from or reducing the intensity of red freckles. You should be cautious and be doubly sure to be free from major illnesses, while treating red spots for its connection with other health issues. It is always good to eliminate the chances of risk by cross checking your health conditions with a doctor than delaying for adversaries.


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April 29, 2016
Academic achievement is something that we're always proud to support and we are honoured to be able to partner with local schools to acknowledge and reward high achieving students.
Last week our Firm's Principals, Kristy & Sam Perdriau had the pleasure of attending the 2016 MacKillop Catholic College Awards Nights in Woongarah on the Central Coast to present our annual 'Perdriau Family Lawyers Academic Achievement Award' .
This year the award went to Kayla Christensen who achieved the award by having the highest HSC cumulative assessment mark in either Legal Studies, Business Studies or Economics. Kayla was also awarded Dux of the school and (rather fittingly) has accepted an early offer to study law at Macquarie University.
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Congratulations Kayla! We wish you all the best with your future studies and look forward to following your law career.


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A Year Later: Suppression Continues in Iran
Arrests and Detentions
Many demonstrators who were arrested in the summer of 2009 were taken to Kahrizak Detention Center. Located in southeastern Tehran, Kahrizak was designed to house "thugs and criminals." The facility was cited as sub-standard in 2007 by inspectors but Kahrizak was only shut down after detainees arrested during the July 9 demonstrations died.
Accounts from survivors detail rampant abuses at Kahrizak. The brutality of the security personnel and the filthy conditions of the cells were horrific even by the standards of Tehran's notorious Evin Prison. One survivor told of being crowded into a jail cell and then beaten in complete darkness. Another account describes methods of intimidation, including torture and sexual abuse.
At least three of the demonstrators brought to Kahrizak on July 9 died during their time in the facility or immediately thereafter.
Amir Javadifar suffered mortal wounds at the facility. Medical reports reportedly show that he had several broken bones and missing toenails. The Majlis Committee appointed to investigate post-election abuse concluded that he was beaten when arrested and that he "did not have the strength to withstand the physical and psychological damages" of his four-day incarceration at Kahrizak. His condition became critical while on the bus to Evin Prison and he died "outside the bus." His family first received news of his death when they were told to pick up his body on July 26.
Mohammad Kamrani also died from the injuries and lack of medical care he suffered in Kahrizak. His family has insisted that Kamrani was simply a pedestrian in the area of the demonstrations and not a participant. In any case, the 18-year-old was arrested and eventually taken to Kahrizak for some time before being transferred to Evin. His family was eventually told that he would be released from Evin on July 15. On that day, they arrived to take him home but were told that he had been transferred to Loqman Hospital. The Majlis investigative committee found that he did not receive proper care and that his family was not informed of his critical condition until 30 hours after his transfer. At the hospital, his family found him secured to the hospital bed, under the supervision of guards, and near death. They succeeded in transferring him to Mehr Hospital to receive better care, but he died a few hours after his arrival on July 16.
Mohsen Ruholamini was arrested during the July 9 protests and initially taken to NAJA's Greater Tehran office in Kargar Street, close to Enqelab Square. The day after his arrest, security forces put Ruholamini on a bus to Kahrizak. The Majlis Committee reported that he was later put on a bus to Evin.
His father, Abdulhossein Ruholamini, a well-known adviser to conservative presidential candidate Mohsen Rezai, spent two weeks looking for him but was unable to find any trace of him until July 20, when he confronted the Minister of Intelligence. Like other family members of victims, Ruholamini was forced to sign documents releasing the authorities from any blame for his son's death and relinquishing the right to give his son a proper burial.
On July 27, the Supreme Leader ordered that Kahrizak be closed, and prisoners were transferred to other facilities. Authorities in Evin Prison, one of the most notorious prisons in the Middle East, found the condition of the prisoners shocking. They refused to take responsibility for the Kahrizak prisoners and transferred them to nearby hospitals.
Police Chief Ahmadi-Moqaddam was forced to admit that conditions had been "grave" at Kahrizak. However, he continued to insist that the issue was the overcrowding of the facility, that only two guards had beaten prisoners, and that the number of victims was only three, none of them among those who died. Instead, he insisted that "there is indisputable evidence that proves the deceased inmates died of a deadly virus infection."


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We are a bunch of enthusiastic amateur photographers trying to master the art of photography. All of us are major foodies and guess what, this was 'the thing' that brought us together. All of us have a food blog and that's when we all ended up being mutual admirers of each other. We actually got to know each other well because of our blogs.
So let me introduce the four people, Roma (the one who brainstormed the idea), Anuradha, Gayatri and Shubhada that's me. We call ourselves 'Sharpshooters' and we keep meeting once in 2 weeks. We discuss photography and each session ends with an activity.
The first meeting was held in Roma's house, where we discussed the basics in photography. We also exchanged some tips on photography like:
- take the shot at the height we sit and eat at our dining tables.
- The food should be half cooked so that it looks colorful.
- We spoke about all the technical terms like apertures, shutters, ISO etc.
- The most important thing I learnt was the Histogram and how we can edit the pics with the help of Gimp or photoshop. The session was very informative.
Roma had prepared some delicious fusion pulav and we all photographed it. Anu did some vegetable carving and I did some work at food styling and the result was mouthwatering. So here are the options:


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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Left an impression
There's something peculiar about the books we read as children, they leave a faint "print" on us, an impression. Their stories, characters, plot developments, all of these things weave into our own stories, personalities and how we look at life and the drama there in. Obviously there are heaps of other factors playing their role (like moving around a lot, or my two younger sisters, and family drama), but I can't help but think that somewhere in my development as a person, characters like Anne, Jo and Elanor all left their mark on me.
So, tell me, please :) What characters, what books, left their mark on you?
25 comments:
- diana @ please sir said...
As a teenager I loved the book Forever by Judy Bloom!
- June 24, 2008 at 8:07 AM
- marsha said...
Oooh, Anne of Green Gables! :)
- June 24, 2008 at 8:18 AM
- Julia said...
Diana! Judy Bloom is a favorite of my friend Leah's :) I need to read her!
Marsha, did you like Anne of Green Gables too?
- June 24, 2008 at 8:21 AM
Oh my gosh! LOVE Nancy Drew! I read one a day in my younger years!!!
- June 24, 2008 at 9:15 AM
- Krissy said...
The Little Prince. He's my hero :)
- June 24, 2008 at 9:40 AM
- design for mankind. said...
HA, I loved Judy Blume, too. ;)
- June 24, 2008 at 10:37 AM
- ::{J}:: said...
I actually really loved this book called All Creatures Great and Small...about a veterinarian and some of the things he would encounter during his animal visits. Silly but back in the I was fascinated with animals! :)
- June 24, 2008 at 12:14 PM
- LillyBonBon said...
Um, let's see...the Babysitter's Club...wait no, I'm only teasing...I loved this series of "Mandie" mystery books, sort of like a Nancy Drew type. And definitely Anne of Green Gables! :)
- June 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM
- Julia said...
I read the Mandie series too! I totally forgot about those books! Wow, flash back for me :)
I also remember watching All Creatures Great and Small on the BBC :) Loved those stories!
- June 24, 2008 at 12:31 PM
- Joslyn said...
i have to jump on the judy bloom book bandwagon...for sure!
- June 24, 2008 at 1:18 PM
- risamay said...
Nancy Drew, The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, all of Judy Bloom's books ...
- June 24, 2008 at 5:59 PM
- Tyler said...
'where the red fern grows' had a lasting impression. still have a bleeding heart for animals, esp. the pups! thanks so much for visiting my blog. planning to peruse yours right now. looks wonderful.
- June 24, 2008 at 7:47 PM
- Robin said...
"Corduroy" was a favorite when I was a little kid (poor little bear, left behind in the dept. store!). Then The Chronicles of Narnia, the Little House series, Anne of GG, of course Judy Bloom. But I think my favorites were Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys, Eight Cousins, etc. all by Lousia May Alcott. She gave young women of her era a great voice.
- June 24, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- Mrs.French said...
Oh how I loved Scout Finch...actually I still do.
- June 24, 2008 at 9:27 PM
- Mrs.French said...
Oh and as a tiny Mrs. French I was all about Ramona. Which is so cool now because Beverly Cleary grew up a couple of blocks down from me....right where the Romona books were set!
- June 24, 2008 at 9:30 PM
- Fiona Robyn said...
Hi Julia - had an email I wanted to forward you after your comment on my blog, but I can't find your email address - is there somewhere I can send it? Ta! (PS I agree - Judy Bloom is fab!) (email@example.com)
- June 25, 2008 at 1:37 AM
- Jen@The Cottage Nest said...
Julia, Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and saying hello because it allowed me to find your blog. I love it here! I plan to comeback often to visit.
- June 25, 2008 at 5:25 AM
- Julia said...
Fiona! Thank you so much for writing :) Here's my addy: firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 25, 2008 at 5:55 AM
- littlebyRD said...
Oh my gosh - I LOVED Nancy Drew so much! I still have all of my old books - couldn't bare to part with them. Loved this post.
- June 25, 2008 at 6:31 AM
- Leah said...
oh, it's so fun to see the covers! the nancy drew cover made me smile.
it was great to see all the comments too. great books certainly do leave a lasting impression.
- June 25, 2008 at 8:41 AM
- S.HOPtalk said...
Another Judy Bloom aficionado here!!! My daughter has just gotten into Nancy Drew. SO fun to read them together. Great post!
- June 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- Shayla said...
I loved my kid books right from the beginning. Kinoko Craft's "Play With Me" had a major influence on my art and how I perceive beauty. I kept all my beloved picture books.
For the reading half I loved Judy Bloom too (Summer Sisters is a good grown up read by her), Lord of the Rings was also life changing. You could actually get a comment that's as long as a book if I keep going. Great conversation starter!
- June 25, 2008 at 4:34 PM
- A Print A Day said...
and the little prince :)
- June 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM
- littlebyRD said...
I forgot about Sweet Valley High - I loved those so much!
- June 25, 2008 at 8:17 PM
- amandajean said...
Anything my teachers read aloud was a hit, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Twenty and Ten by Claire Bishop, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Great Brain series, Pippi Longstocking...I could go on, but there are just so many.
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By: RON "DOC" BALL
As most know I'm in the peach city (Atlanta) this weekend for the third round of the Nike eybl. I posted some stuff on my Facebook last night but will update here while between sessions, while sippin a few cold Buds and eating some Buffalo Wild Wing Nachos (and juicing my phone)
Not going to do big write ups, just more train of thought.
First, Bol Bol, didn't plays last night but did today. If we offered he needs to grab it. He likes to shoot from the perimeter a bit too much, and when your shot starts at your naval its a bit of an issue. Also, like nearly all 7 foot plus players, he does not run the court end to end particularly well. I get the mechanics and understand they are hauling more than a 6-2 guard but I'd love to see a big hustle up and down the floor consistently. However what he does have is very good hands. Most guys his height have palm fronds for hands but he actually has a good set. Calipari is good at getting big men with great hands like Davis and Stein. Bols are not that good but they are one of his best qualities. He has good timing and does not commit. Lots to like but also lots to develop.
Emmitt Williams is my favorite player in the class. I'd kill to have Cal on him. I avoid over used phases like high motor because then when you actually have a kid like this you have no means to describe him. He is Cheike Diallo with skills. He is an absolute beast who gets off the floor so quick. As good as any PF in the class, bar none
Javonte Smart is a big solid point. Remind me of Cliff Hawkins in build and style of game. Not super quick like Wall or Fox, he is a different type of point. I like him though
Can Reddish looks bigger, stronger. Is a powerful looking SG/SF and at 6-8 odds are he is going to play the forward spot. He looked better thus far this weekend than he did last December.
Louis King is a player I like. Teamed with Reddish, this NYC kid has a nice game. UL has offered. Is a nice looking SF who moves well both inside and out.
Marvin Bagley, didn't watch a lot because I've seen a lot but while he might be the top player in the class, its not like I couldn't see several players challenge him for the top ranking.
Trendon Watford, 2019 kid some don't want due to family relation. Screw that. The kid can play. I came with a preconceived notion to not like him. That lasted 2 minutes. 6-9 who can shoot and rebound, what's to not like?????
Vernon Carey Jr, also 2019, is a small version of Boogie in so many ways. Similar game and similar frame. 6-10 and 245# who shoot the three..... them after getting called for a foul yelled "yuck" (sort of) and got T'ed up. However I would take that as an exception. He did not react to numerous hacks and cheap shots by Chandler Lawson, the last part was more in jest. Carey is the second ranked player in the class behind Barrett. I'd question that as I like him better
Speaking of Barrett, watched a short bit this morning. In a half he did fine but nothing spectacular. He must have notched it up after I left because he finished the game with 41 (I left to see Bol). I'll watch this afternoon or tomorrow
Shareff O'Neal is a good play. Such a packed PF class though that we will do better. Its cool though because his dad is he and sitting in the stand with the fans, like with the fans. Its an interesting contrast with Jordan. When MJs kids were playing his airness came, they closed 1/2 the arena and rope off sections, surrounded him with body guards etc..... Shaq in the meantime is glad handing anybody and everybody


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Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars.
A pair of rare Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex military observation binoculars mounted onto an aluminium cradle and gimbal. The whole apparatus sits on a vintage adjustable wooden tripod. The binoculars are marked 'blc, Rm.-F. 12 X 60, fur, Em 4m R40, 219751' and are made by Carl Zeiss. blc is the secret manufacturing code assigned to Zeiss by the German Army Ordnance Department. Adjustment of the interocular distance is by a lever under the left-hand ocular that causes rotation of a circular plate, in which it is eccentrically mounted. It has additional shade settings for the lenses (Farbgläser), bright, medium and dark, and the eyepieces can be focused individually. The optics give outstanding visual clarity. The rubber brow rest (eye rest) can be folded sideways or upwards. Sunshades are fitted that can be folded down. This is a fine pair of binoculars with a highly polished finish, giving it a sculptural look.
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Meryl Streep receives a bouquet of flowers at the premiere of her film The Iron Lady held at the Cinema Gaumont Marignan on Friday (January 6) in Paris, France.
Earlier in the week, the 62-year-old actress premiered the film in London.
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Hi all
I have had a PowerCore 15600 since December 2015, using it with a Nexus 4, Nexus 5X, Huawei P10 Lite and currently a LG G6. I have found that the LG G6 is only being slow charged by the PowerCore, which is not enough to actually power device when it is turned on.
When the LG is connected to the PowerCore, I get a max charging speed of 500mA using AmpereWhen the Huawei or Nexus is connected, I get a max charging speed of 1800mA using Ampere
I also have a PowerPort 5 (x2 home and work) and the LG reads max charging speed of 1800mA when using these; and I also get a max charging speed of 2000mA via the Nexus 5X charger and a Samsung Adaptive charger that came with the phone (phone was parallel imported from Singapore and the included USB charger cannot be used in local wall outlets)
I am using a mix of Anker USB-A to Micro-USB, USB-A to USB-C, USB-C to USB-C and Micro-USB to USB-C adapters depending on the phone and charger that is being used.
I have already reached out to Anker but they do not have an LG G6 to do testing with and because the PowerCore is out of its warranty timeframe, it cannot be replaced (even though it does not seem to be faulty as it charges all other devices without issue)
Does anyone have any thoughts?Any way to reset the speed that the LG G6 have negotiated to use with each other?
Many thanks
Do not trust Ampere
Phones throttle their input current when you turn on the screen, some do it more than others, so the number you see is a false impression.
Buy a USB meter.
I should have mentioned that I am reading what Ampere is reporting as the max USB charging speed, not the speed it reports it is getting when charged (as I am well aware that the test can only be done when the screen is on and having the screen on means the battery is being used)
I started using Ampere when I noticed that when the screen off and the phone connected to the Powercore, the G6 continued to discharge.
Managed to grab a HTC 10 and used it with my PowerCore; Ampere did not show the max USB charging speed but his phone warned him that he was charging slowly. Looking up the specs on the HTC 10, I see that it also supported QuickCharge 3.0
Based on a sample size of 2, I am wondering if there is an incompatibility between PowerIQ on the PowerCore and QuickCharge 3.0 on the phone
PowerIQ is not QC3. This is why Anker makes QC products and non QC products. PowerIQ2 is a merge of QC with PowerIQ.
Incompatibility? No not really, they'd be negotiating to a lower common denominator.
Also, don't trust Ampere, ever. It can show some number not remotely related to actual. The only thing to trust is a USB meter.
I have a LG G5, which also has QC3 technology, similar to the G6, so I had some experiences with Anker charger PowerIQ and LG phones.:- The G5 could charge at higher speed of QC2 and QC3 with their USB charger or a 3rd party charger. There is no problem.- The G5 could work with Anker Power IQ on Battery pack or desk USB charger. However, as the PowerIQ would work at max 5Vx 2A , the charger will charge the G5 at the speed of 5.2V and 1.6, 1.8A max (reading directly from a usb tester). The Amp would reduce once the screen was on or it reached 70-80% or so. Which is normal and comparable with iphone, ipad. If you have a usb tester (not the software app) you could check yourself easily.
Now back to your case, you mentioned you could only get 0.5A (from the software app) when the screen was on. When my G5 was on, the usb tester read 1.2A (battery 84%) with a power IQ source. I don't know if you have a hardware or software issues. I would suggest you use stock charging cable and test it with a usb tester. If you can, borrow a second LG G6 and test it also.
As I said, I am using Ampere after seeing what was happening in real word; and while I don't trust it fully, what it is reporting is comparable to real world results.
Sadly I am limited to only knowing one person with a G6 (me) and I doubt that I will spend money trying to get a USB tester when it is clear I have compatibility issues with my PC and the G6
I have a PowerDrive Speed 2 car charger coming from Australia, and am waiting on someone in the world to offer the Upgraded PowerCore Speed 20000mAh battery pack (Anker via Amazon will not ship direct to New Zealand and eBay does not have any)
Anker Support just sent this through; and based on the wording and if I an understanding it correctly, then there is a known incompatibility between devices that have QC 3.0 and PIQ
As for the question you mentioned, please be noted that the PIQ is compatible with QC 3.0 but the final charging speed would be slower than normal PIQ due to the different charging agreements. It is normal that a QC device warns about the speed if you use a PIQ battery to charge it. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.
Wish I had of known this before purchasing a QC 3.0 device, otherwise I wouldn't purchased ..
I now wonder if my non QC 3.0 devices will charge on the QC 3.0 car charger purchased.
If you want to charge your LG G6 at highest speed, use your LG stock charger or any charger that have the QC3 marking. QC3 is a qualcomm technology, which are used in many devices that have qualcomm chip in it. Hence it is not that hard to find a QC3 charger.
I would not use the word "incompatibility" between your LGG6 and PowerIQ, because the PowerIQ device can still charge your LG at PIQ designed speed (10-12W max). it is your LG, which could go for more input (16-18W). Now, this is again just an assumption based on my LG G5, and your partial reports on your LG G6. I would need to see more tests to check.
A QC3 charger would normally be backward compatible with other devices but will be more expensive.
The PowerCore is used when I am on the move, so the "stock" charger isn't any good to me in this situation (on a side note, the stock charger is useless for me at home as well as my LG G6 was parallel imported into New Zealand from Singapore and so comes with a "UK" USB charger which does not fit into Australia/New Zealand power points in the wall. This is why I use the PowerPoint 5 at home.
I have purchased a Powerdrive Speed 2 for the car (with 2 QC 3.0 ports), however getting an Anker battery pack into New Zealand is providing more difficult that it was when I purchased the PowerCore.
Anker on eBay only have a few models that will ship to New Zealand, all of them lipstick size; and does not have any of the models I am interested in upgrading to available to list on eBayAnker on Amazon will not ship any batteries to New ZealandAnker on Aliexpress only have a few models that will ship to New Zealand; and do not have any of the models I am interested inOnline stores in Australia are sold out of any new models and no online stores in New Zealand stock Anker (there is no Ankers presence in New Zealand)
I'm sorry to hear the inconvenience when you purchasing our products. Hopefully in the near future, we will be able to expand the market to New Zealand.
Hi, I also have an LG G5. I didn't know that people had issues with cords and banks and charging. The techie talk is beyond me. Based on your Anker product experience, what back up portable charger would you recommend for the G5? Do I need a cord other than the one that came with my phone?
The G5 (and G6) is quite flexible in term of charging. It has QC3 fast charge officially, so any batterypack that has marker Qualcommn quick charge 2/3 will be compatible with it. The PowerIQ can also work but won't charge as fast as the QC3 compatible packs.
So in short, when you buy a backup battery for a LG G5, just look for the QC Quickcharge on it.
The cable with the G5 is sufficient for all the tasks.


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Each month we review and recommend books that we love! Pass the adventure down to the next reader by donating your used and gently-loved books. We will be collecting donations at several locations leading up to our used book sale to benefit our Clubs. Save the date- Aug 11-13 - and find some new favorite reads! Are you ready to embark on a new reading journey?
Young Readers Recommendation:
Meet your reviewer, Naseer!
Naseer is in the 3rd grade and is a member of the Pinedale Manor Club. He enjoys reading and learning. Naseer read this book during reading time in his English Class. His friends started talking about the Diary of a Wimpy Kids series, which is how he learned about the series.
Book: Diary of Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Author: Jeff Kinney
Genre: Comedy
Summary: In the 7th book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley explores his memories as a toddler and recalls his childhood memories with his older brother, Rodrick, as he's now adjusting to being a middle child and having a younger brother. The book also focuses on his experience at a Valentine's Day dance, which becomes a school fundraiser.
Rate: 10/10. It was a really great and interesting book.
Likes: The story overall and how detailed the book is. The author tells you exactly how Greg feels, what he thinks and everything that is happening in his life.
Dislikes: Nothing.
Would you recommend? Yes.
Independent Readers Recommendation:
Meet your reviewer, Saadiah!
Saadiah is in the 6th grade and is a member of the Pinedale Manor Club. She read this book during reading time for school and previously read other books from the Dork Diaries series!
Book: Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
Author: Rachel Renee Russell
Genre: Realistic Fiction; Comedy; Drama
Summary: Nikki Maxwell attends a private middle school, Westchester Country Day. She knows her reputation will be destroyed if anyone at school finds out her Dad works as the school's exterminator. Nikki is willing to go to any lengths to protect the truth and her secret from being leaked to her peers. A major talent competition is announced with a school scholarship offered as the top prize. Nikki decides to create a band and enter the competition. She is determined to win the prize to pay her bill.
Rate: 7/10. "I was able to relate to Nikki, since she's outgoing and likes to sing."
Likes: The overall plot and how the author engages the reader throughout the entire book. "I also like Nikki's sister, because she's funny and doesn't really care about what others think about her or her family."
Dislikes: MacKenzie, a character who is a popular student in the book, because she's very rude and think she knows everything.
Would you recommend? Yes."It's a funny book and an easy read for someone in my age group."
Young Adult and Teen Recommendation:
Meet your reviewer, Deon!
Deon is a member of the Lassiter Courts Club and is in the 11th grade. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends. He read this book as a requirement for his English Class and he's happy that he did.
Book: The Crucible
Author: Author Miller
Genre: Tragedy; Drama
Summary: The setting of the book is in Salem, Massachusetts, and it is focused around the Salem Witch Trial.
Rate: 8/10. It was pretty interesting to see how the author portrayed the characters in the book. They didn't use science to support their thinking. Instead, they created their own rules and followed what they believed in.
Likes: The main character, John Proctor, who stayed true to himself throughout the entire book. He was an honest man, which really stood out, especially with everything that was going on in the book. Deon described Proctor as, "Someone who'd rather die as a honest man, than die as a lying man."
Dislikes: Some of the characters, because they would trick people into believing the lies that they told for their own selfish reasons.
Would you recommend? Yes, but only to someone who loves literature, since someone my age might find it boring and uninteresting due to the genre. It's also important that they read the book first and then watch the movie next. The book includes more details, than what was shown in the movie.
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20 Van Vorst Dr is a 2-floor Single Family Home in BURNT HILLS. The building was built in 1952, has 5 bedrooms, and has 1,985 square feet of living space.
Regarding weather, the average summer temperature is 71.5°F, while the average winter temperature is 21.7°F. The average annual rainfall is 45.0 inches and the average annual snowfall is 63.4 inches.


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Young Writers Visit Mercy
November 20, 2015
She was the first one in the classroom, sitting primly, her hands clasped beneath the student desk, her only sign of nervousness coming, perhaps, when her hand swept her long, straight-cut hair behind her. Another student arrived in a white hoodie, slinging the burden of her backpack to the floor and sliding into a seat. They had come to the Creative Non-Fiction workshop at Mercy's Young Writers Conference for middle-school and Mercy girls on November 14. As they wrote their way through the class, they revealed what writing is to them:
"If writing behaved like an animal, it would be a bird kept as a pet, constantly squawking new ideas and characters at me," said Olivia. "However, the pet is kept in a cage, hidden from everyone except people who are closest to me." Also comparing writing to birds, Morgan saw it as "a sparrow flying through a story" or "a lion attacking words."
"A leopard swaying through the jungle," added Jazmine. "Writing is swaying through a world of imagination and creativity." Sara M. likened writing to a "snake. It slithers around and generally captivates people with its functions. Writing can slither through ideas and topics and captivate peoples' minds."
Taliah commented, "When writing, the kind of weather in my mind is a thunder storm. It starts with chaos and confusion, loud noises throbbing through my head. But when the storm stops, I see a clear mind."
To Autumn, "Writing is a way to let me forget reality. It helps me [her] escape to other worlds, while sentences appeal to Meg K. "Writing a sentence is like painting. It develops over time, and words of a sentence are like colors. The painting visualizes a meaning like a sentence does.
The conference served as a meeting place for writing professionals to hand down trade-secret tips to aspiring authors. Ms. Laura Shovan, Mercy mom, published poet and poetry editor for Little Patuxent Review, conducted a workshop on how to get published. Mercy's Ms. Kitty Yanson showed the girls how to use fiction techniques to enliven their non-fiction writing.
Dr. Lynne Spigelmire Viti '65, a teacher in the writing program Wellesley College in Massachusetts, read from her forthcoming book and led workshoppers in composing their own poems. Likewise, Ms. Alma Nugent Shuster '66, former creative writing and English faculty member at Goucher, Towson University, and Stephenson University helped participants with their own creations.
Ms. L.M. Preston used her extensive knowledge of science fiction writing, fostered by an enthusiasm for coming-of-age stories, technology and travelling as well as the encouragement of her family, to assist workshoppers with building their own fantasy worlds.
As a widely-published author whose works appear in a diverse group of publications which includes The Rumpus, Johns Hopkins Magazine, NPR.org, Post Road, and The Little Patuxent Review, Ms. Elisabeth Dahl was more than qualified to expound on techniques for writing strong fiction.
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Ample brunch options plus hipsters with unlimited MetroCards times weekend track repairs equals one angry subway ridership.
The number of people riding Williamsburg's L train rose to near-record numbers last year, but all that extra people moving makes residents a little less happy with their once-empty trains.
Almost 7.5 million riders used the Bedford Avenue station in 2010 — an increase of 656,000 commuters since 2009 — with the train retaining 90 percent of its riders on the weekend as New Yorkers "discovered" how cool the hipster neighborhood is.
But that's not so cool to residents.
"It's just a nightmare," said Williamsburger Rebecca Saez of getting around on the weekend, when the L has frequently been shut down for track repair. "Just thinking about the whole experience makes me want to stay home."
And weekend work is not limited to the train most identified with the neighborhood. Weekend track work on the G train requires a shuttle between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Avenue, resulting in delays up to a half hour.
Other stops on the L, including Montrose, Morgan and Jefferson, saw double-digit percentage increases, as more residents move east and into Bushwick.
The steady climb in ridership on the L combined by increasing service disruptions prompted state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D–Williamsburg) to demand the MTA conduct a review of the entire line.
"You have many more people living along the line than they used to, more people are coming for concerts and flea markets and other attractions, and there has been a lot of changes on the line," said Squadron who believes the MTA could adopt low-cost solutions, such as skipping stops to prevent trains from bunching or shifting track work from weekends to overnight, when fewer riders are taking the train.
An MTA spokeswoman said the city received Squadron's request but has not yet responded.
Increased ridership isn't just up in the 11211 — central Brooklyn is also on the rise.
Straphangers increased by double-digit figures at the Parkside Avenue, Cortelyou Road and Beverly Road stations, according to the MTA's report, and the B and Q trains saw a boost — despite shuttered Manhattan-bound platforms at two stations on the line.
Construction also has shuttered the Smith-Ninth Street station for F and G train traffic, even after some commuters heralded changes to make the F train run more efficiently.
— with Haru Coryne
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Today, Europe's policymakers are debating various ideas that in line with the EU's energy trifecta of sustainability, energy security and economic competitiveness, as well as tackling increased energy prices and assessing energy infrastructure across the Member States. The debate on the 2030 energy and climate framework brought all these issues to the forefront, asking stakeholders for their ideas on what should be the future drivers of energy and climate policy.
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TWW Roundup: Deja Vu
Deja Vu
The nation experienced Deja Vu this week as the Republicans in Congress continue to haggle over their new lack of healthcare plan AND Trump released yet another travel ban. If at first you don't succeed in screwing millions of Americans out of health care and keeping peaceful visitors from our country, try, try again.
Republicans are desperate to pass healthcare legislation by September 30th because due to internal rule finagling, they only have to have a simple majority for passage instead of the normal 60. With only 52 GOP Senators, under regular rules the bill would stand little chance. The Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill has many vocal opponents including doctors, hospitals, insurers, AARP, and State Medicaid Directors. Even Trump in recent days has washed his hands of it.
Trump once again issued a travel ban for people from the countries of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. Of course, Saudi Arabia, the country with the most 9/11 terrorists was excluded from the list.
Racism and the First Amendment
Last week Trump had to be pressured into signing a joint resolution condemning racism in this country. This week Trump, exhibiting both his racism and his unfamiliarity with the constitution, called on NFL team owners to fire players who take a knee during the National Anthem. Players began taking a knee instead of standing during the National Anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans. And as usually happens, when Trump says to do one thing, people of good conscience do the opposite. Players from at least 23 national football teams joined in exercising their first amendment rights to protest this Sunday. Even the first major league baseball player kneeled over the weekend. And there is talk of similar protests among athletes in other sports in the future.
These protests are even more important as white officers keep getting away with shooting African American men and women. Once again, a white officer was acquitted in St. Louis in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith. The police were then accused of inappropriate behavior in dealing with protesters after the verdict was released. Men and women of good conscience must continue to protest these injustices.
Take Action
- Contact your Members of Congress to oppose the Republican health plan.
- Join or organize a local "Take a Knee" protest in your town.
NPR, For Republicans, Rounding Up Health Care Votes Could Prove Impossible
Washington Examiner, Medicaid directors oppose Graham-Cassidy Obamacare overhaul
CNN, NFL players take a knee after Trump's criticism: Latest updates
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Written by Kelly A. Hogan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Learning Outcomes:
– To practice the scientific method, beginning with an observation
– To appreciate that there are multiple ways to test a single hypothesis
Activity Description: Students are given information about females being better at articulation than males. They are asked to follow the steps of the scientific method and design their own experiment to test this statement. After class discussion about the weaknesses/strengths relative to their designs, the instructor introduces a planned experiment involving the students and tongue twisters. Class data is compiled and the instructor leads the class in a discussion about the results and how they compare to other results.
Time Needed: This activity takes about 30 minutes.
Materials Needed: If interested in compiling class data: a calculator, an Excel spreadsheet, or clickers.
Activity Instructions:
1. Engage your students with a fun survey. Ask them a few questions, "Who is better at ______, men or women?"
Fill in the blanks with these ideas, based on "Sex Differences in the Brain," Scientific American,, Sept 1992 by Doreen Kimura:
a. Fine motor skills (putting pegs in small holes, needle-pointing, surgery)
b. Learning a new route from a map
c. Remembering landmarks on a new route
d. Matching items that are alike (among a sea of similar items)
e. Spatial ability (rotating pictures of 3D items visually)
f. Naming objects in a category (i.e. name all objects you can think of that are red)
g. Articulation of words
2. Explain that on average, men have been found to excel at b and e, and women excel at the other activities.
(Based on "Sex Differences in the Brain." Scientific American, Sept 1992 by Doreen Kimura)
3. Ask students, "Is this real? How was it tested? What could account for these differences?"
The article referenced above will give you a brief review about what might account for these differences. "Differing patterns of ability between men and women most probably reflect different hormonal influences on their developing brains. Early in life the action of estrogens and androgens (male hormones chief of which is testosterone) establishes sexual differentiation." -Doreen Kimura
4. Choose one of these topics to focus on. I have chosen articulation. Explain articulation difficulty by having the students repeat this statement several times.
"We surely shall see the sun shine soon." The students will recognize that this is a tongue twister.
5. Instruct the students to do this activity: "Using critical thinking, design a scientific approach to see if there is evidence for this statement, 'Females are better at articulating than males.' In your answer, you should write out the steps of the scientific method." (If students have not yet had a mini lecture on these steps, this would be the time to do this.)
6. Allow them time to share their ideas for an experiment with classmates. Allow other classmates to comment on their designs. (To encourage participation here, you might have the groups switch ideas and read each other's ideas.)
7. After a discussion period, tell them you had an experiment already planned (It is possible that they have come up with something similar. Now is a great time to stress to them that there are often a myriad of experimental designs to answer the same question. Science is creative.)
8. Detail your experimental design to them:
Observation: Females articulate better than males.
Question: Are females better at articulating than males?
Hypothesis: Females perform better on tongue twister challenges than males.
Prediction: If told to repeat a tongue twister 5 times as quickly as possible, then females will successfully complete the task faster than males.
Experimental Design: Students will be asked to work in small groups to time members of their group. They will collect data for each female and male in their group. The tongue twister the students will repeat is "a box of mixed biscuits in a biscuit mixer." Have each student repeat it 5 times without errors and record this time in seconds. This will likely lead to laughter and fun and a noisy room!
9. After the class completes their group tasks, if you can manage to do so quickly, the class data can be compiled and averaged. (If your class is large and you are using clickers, you might quickly collect the data from the class by setting up MC options for ranges and show a quick histogram or collect open-ended answers and quickly manipulate a spreadsheet. The majority of my class completed it in under 17 seconds, but there were many that reported over 23 seconds.)
10. Be sure to discuss any weakness of the design and sampling errors. Are there other ways to test this skill? Can we now call this a theory? (One example of something to point out is that the males and females would need to be similar in every aspect aside from sex; for example, their average age should be the same. Depict an obvious pitfall if the males were all under 6 years of age and the females were college-aged.)
11. Lastly, let them know that this was a real experiment; it was one task in a series of experiments performed by Doreen Kimura and Elizabeth Hampson of the University of Western Ontarioin Canada. On average, women were faster than men when asked to repeat the sentence 5 times; women averaged 17 seconds. (Interestingly, the scientists found that the women's values varied depending on where they were in their menstrual cycle. At peak estrogen levels at mid cycle, the average was 14 seconds.) When my class data didn't match the reported data, I used it as an opportunity to explore the weaknesses of our specific design (no official unbiased data collector, reporting on peers, noisy room, uneven number of males and females etc.) Additionally, I used it as an opportunity to explain how science needs to be repeatable and what it means when a scientist can't repeat another scientist's experiment.
To see a discussion of the research on articulation: "Women's skills linked to estrogen levels." Science News, Nov 26, 1988 by Rick Weiss.


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The Mexican challenger is in no mood for messing around ahead of his world title shot against Gavin McDonnell next month.
He will challenge McDonnell on February 25th for the vacant WBC super-bantamweight title in Hull.
Travelling abroad in boxing often brings the chance that you will need to perform out of your skin to get the nod over the hometown fighter.
Vargas doesn't want to leave it in the hands of the judges though when he makes his trip to the UK, saying:
"I know the judges could be an issue. In fact, a gym mate of mine, Julio Ceja, fought his brother and won, but they robbed him. The idea is to go for the knockout otherwise they could rob you."
Rey Vargas
Vargas has an impressive record to back up his confident sentiment.
He's never lost in 28 professional fights to date and carries a solid knockout percentage ratio with a record of 28-0-22KO.
Likewise, McDonnell has never lost in his professional tenure either (16-0-2-4KO.
He will be looking at the 25th of February as an opportunity to achieve a dream in becoming world champion on home soil.
The vacant WBC title is up for grabs in what could be an interesting clash of style on the night – in a possible boxer vs puncher type scenario.
For those not familiar with Vargas' work, just check out this video by HandzaGod YouTube (hat tip and credit).
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SAINT PAUL, MN –In the early morning hours, after not allowing public input or amendments prior to adoption, legislative Republicans adopted a two year joint budget for jobs and energy which contains numerous provisions Governor Dayton didn't agree to. That agreement stripped out internet privacy provisions adopted by the Minnesota House on a vote of 200-1. Further, the jobs and energy bill cuts job creation efforts, consumer protections, racial & economic disparities efforts, workforce housing, and rolls back decades of progress on renewable energy in Minnesota.
Rep. Tim Mahoney (Saint Paul), the DFL-Jobs Lead, released the following statement:
"Forget the farce of a process this bill went through and forget the fact that nobody saw it prior to it being plunked down on their desks, this bill is the epitome of Minnesota Republicans embracing Trumpism. The bill they sent to the Governor early this morning was a backroom deal cut with lobbyists from Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and all those telecom companies so they can sell the internet data of Minnesotans to the highest bidder. Not only that, it cuts job creation efforts and rolls back decades of progress on renewable energy. Minnesotans value our internet privacy, our clean environment, and the leadership role we've taken in a clean energy economy. This bill completely abandons our commitment to those cherished values."
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Dr. Powers and his staff are dedicated to bringing healthier smiles to all of our patients. Our staff strives to inform our patients so that our patients are better prepared to make the best decisions for their health and well being.
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I was very fortunate to find Dr. Powers over 20 years ago and I have remained a loyal and very happy customer with his office, and will continue to do so as long as they will have me! Dr. Powers has a wonderful staff, and you feel welcome when you arrive. Dr. Powers has a great "chair-side" manner, he is outgoing, funny, warm and caring, and always provides the best outcome for his patients.
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We treat our patients like our family. Some of our patients have been with us for over 20 years, some travel across states to visit us for their dental treatment.
We're grateful for our patients who continue to visit see us, and our staff strives to give the best treatment and oral health education. This way, our patients can continue to make more educated decisions regarding their overall health and well-being.
We would love for you to "share a smile" with a friend or relative!
Let them know about your great experiences here and refer them to our office.
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Andrew MacNeill of AKSEL Solutions has been doing a stellar job with The FoxShow podcast. If you're a Visual FoxPro developer, you'll find his podcasts informative and useful. The topics run the gamut and it's one of the most ingenious forms of homegrown PR work for Visual FoxPro that I've seen in some time. It definitely deserves the Visual FoxPro Community's support, and on that note, I provide the following snippet from a recent post Andrew made on ProFox:
"… As some of you know, I'm hosting the Fox Show, a podcast about Visual FoxPro , software development, yada yada yada. (go to http://www.thefoxshow.com if you want to listen or subscribe in iTunes, etc)
I've been retooling the show of late and what I'd love to have is little "Fox Quotes", quotes from developers who use FoxPro, promoting their web site and themselves but mostly FoxPro. (if you do want to do an interview, skype me and we can set it up)
If you can (or want to), just record a little MP3 (or WMA or whatever audio file) that essentially says:
Hi. This is __________________, from ________________.
I've been using FoxPro since __________ (version or year).
My favorite FoxPro feature is _______________. (if you want to describe it go ahead).
My biggest FoxPro gripe is ___.
You can reach me at www._____________________.
You're listening to the FoxShow podcast!
Your favorites or gripes can be as long or as short as you want. This is more for "fun" filler stuff as I'm hearing from a lot of listeners that they are "lone developers" and love to really hear others talk about their stuff.
Email it to akselsoft at gmail dot com. Don't worry if you feel it's too long or whatever, I can edit it if need be.
Also, if you have a product, topic, or anything at all you want to discuss, shoot me an email, skype me, whatever and we can arrange it." — end quote
I've changed his email address to obfuscate it somewhat from the spammers and hope that "akselsoft at gmail dot com" is easy enough to figure out. I don't mind people posting my email firstname.lastname@example.com address without obfuscating it, but without prior permission or knowing the person's preference, I try to be considerate.
Well, if you haven't sent Andrew a "Fox Quote" yet, I encourage you to do so (mine went out today). As I've said before, there are many ways to support the Visual FoxPro Community and our beloved product. Andrew, if you're listening… Thank You!


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As a chick, I feel that I should be the one being pursued. Call me old fashioned. Sue me. I don't give a fuck.
So when I pursue a guy, I feel like I have a dick. It just… BOING!
I think my mom could sue a pharmaceutical company for this.
I went through a phase in my life when if I was ever asked to do something I didn't particularly care for, I'd respond with, "I don't wanna get pregnant."
"Can you hang out?" I don't wanna get pregnant.
"Why are you being an asshole?!" I don't wanna get pregnant.
"Jess, come with me to the bathroom." I don't wanna get pregnant.
On Saturday someone asked me why I wasn't drinking. I said I was pregnant. He gave me a funny look because I had TOTALLY been downing some potent mixed beverage called Agent Orange (active ingredients: everclear and Tang) just a little while before.
I really stopped drinking because my buddy Pat wanted to go hard with his buddies so I said I'd drive us back. I also found people doing cocaine in a back room and wanted to be in the right state of mind if one of the coke users went off the deep end.
I went grocery shopping with my buddy Matt. He's the best. He drives me around everywhere and makes sure I don't go crazy when living alone. I'm a social person and need social contact.
I really like Fuji apples; they're the first things I buy when I go to the super market. I'd have to say they're my favorite fruit, but as luck would have it, an elderly man was restocking the apples, large cart blocking my fucking fruit of choice.
I decided to wait instead of roaming the produce sections; I was gonna have my pick of the litter once the old one had moved on. I got antsy and struck up a conversation:
Me: How are you?
Old Guy: I'm fine. Yourself?
Me: I'm grocery shopping, and it's pretty much the highlight of my week.
Old Guy: Oh, that's sad.
Whatever, man. It's the little things. I have a bag of sweet apples and I'm happier than a pig in shit.
I will know I've found "the one" when he gives me a pack of hair ties, lip balm, and a bag of apples.
Like I said, it's the little things.
Whenever I go to a party and it's BYOB I always bring wine and drink it straight from the bottle.
Because I'm a classy fuckin' pirate.
Jess… isn't that how you chipped your tooth? Let me get you a cup. Gimme that bottle.
My paternal grandmother is very white and super racist. I don't blame her too much for her ways. I find that most folks her age are racist, products of their eras, if you will. Since I'm of her bloodline she's pretty damned nice to me…relative to us other "coloreds." Whatever. Karma got her ass.
She had two sons, and neither gave her white grandchildren. My uncle Bill married a nice, Catholic lady, but alas, they couldn't have their own children so they adopted my cousin Rebecca who is of Hispanic descent. My father married my Korean mother and conceived mongrel, barbaric children (Celtic warrior father, Mongol horde mother).
Gramma: I just wanted some Wonder Bread, some crackers! BUT I GOT RICE AND BEANS INSTEAD!
Okay, she didn't really say that, but I'd bet my morning coffee the thought has crossed her mind.
I have to really start working out instead of pigging out.
My university's crew team is going to do a tastefully nude calendar as a fundraiser of sorts.
Girls are in high demand for the sport… Few girls for the calendar… Eh heh heh~ Fuck.
Whatever. I'll post the spreads if I think they look nice (read as: if I don't look ridiculous).
Shit, I'll even post the order form if you lovely readers would like to help out my team.


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