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Different Types Of Motorcycle Helmets: Which One Is The Best?
Nothing beats the feeling of getting into your bike on an open road and leaving the world behind in a rush. Sadly, I have noticed that many riders want to experience the exhilarating thrill without a helmet.
Often, this puts the rider's life in danger, because the results would be tragic if anything were to happen. As a motorcycle enthusiast, it breaks my heart as I have lost a friend through this recklessness. I opted to let you in on different types of motorcycle helmets available to ensure you not only have fun, but you are also safe on the road.
Different Types Of Motorcycle Helmets: Which One Is The Best?Different Types Of Motorcycle Helmets1. Full Face Motorcycle Helmets2. Modular Helmets3. Open Face Helmets4. Half Helmets5. Off-Road /Motocross HelmetsConclusion
Different Types Of Motorcycle Helmets
1. Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
They are the most common in the market as they offer protection while considering aerodynamics, visibility, and weight. We love these helmets as they make riders feel more confident behind the wheel.
The helmets offer all round safety as they are entirely designed to fully cover the head, face, and jaw only leaving the eye port open. The only thing you may not like especially if you are used to lightweight helmets is that they are a bit heavy. Other features you can enjoy with this helmet include:
- Weather protection: they are sealed properly offering ample protection from the sun and rain.
- Quiet ride: the helmets permit you to tune out the sounds of the road making the ride more quieter.
- Clear visor: full face helmets come with clear visor offering the best visibility.
- Wind resistance: thanks to the sleek round shape, the helmets are also excellent for protecting the neck from muscle strain.
While choosing a full face helmet, there are a couple of features you need to look out for such as retention system, helmet padding, hard outer shell, ventilation, and fit to ensure you have the best helmet.
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2. Modular Helmets
These are among the different types of motorcycle helmets are mostly used by sport touring and adventure riders. They offer numerous beneficial features like:
- Versatility: You can talk to a friend, grab a bite/drink, consult a map or smoke a cigarette without taking the lid off.
- Mobile chin bar: you can move the chin bar on these helmets with a single push of a button. Therefore, if you want it out of the way, press the button, and it slides up to settle over the top position of the helmet.
- Comfortable use: these helmets are easy and fuss free to put on and remove.
Note that if you are a rider who wears glasses, the design of the modular helmets makes it easier for you to put on your glasses as you ride your bike comfortably. Just remember to raise the front face slip as this helps to protect your glasses from damage.
The novel design of the modular helmets also offers maximum protection since they ensure you protect your neck, eyes, and ears from various elements like wind, bugs, rain, rocks, and dust. To make them more appealing, some models come with accessories such as anti-fog spray kits.
3. Open Face Helmets
Three-quarter or open face helmets are ideal if you like to feel the wind on your face as you cruise about. They are designed to protect everything else except the face. Some of the details you should be aware of with this helmet include:
- Does not offer eye protection: most models do not provide eye protection, and it is recommended that you purchase separate eye gear if you would like to use the helmet.
- Easier communication: your mouth will be free, allowing you to talk when the helmet is on.
- Enhanced visibility: one of the major perks of this type of helmet is the fact that the visibility is better as you can use your eyes to see the whole road without obstructions from the helmet.
- Flip down shields: most helmets feature sun shields that can be flipped down when necessary. They can add some protection in regards to general debris and weather elements. However, they do not protect from precipitation and rain.
4. Half Helmets
These offer minimal lid reason why we call them brain helmets. With an open face structure and a top shell protective blend, the helmets allow riders to enjoy safety, freedom, and sweet air. They cover your head from the top of the forehead to around halfway down the back of the head. They are mostly loved by vintage and cruiser riders. Some of the features they have are:
- Extremely lightweight: wearing these helmets feels as if you have nothing on your head. They do not exert any pressure on your head, and they are also easy to put on and transport.
- Least protection: of all the different types of motorcycle helmets, this offers no protection to the rider. They only cover the top of the head.
- Excellent visibility: the design of helmets make them provide superior clarity when compared to the other options in the market.
- Zero protection from weather elements: since coverage is minimal, weather elements can have a field day on your face.
- Wind resistance: a day with these helmets might leave you in pain because of the force of the wind. You may also feel fatigued after riding with these helmets for long periods.
- Lots of noise: there is nothing to muffle the sounds on the road as you ride.I may not recommend these type of helmets as the face, sides of the head and back of the neck are exposed to injury in case of an accident.
5. Off-Road /Motocross Helmets
Pronounced angular chin bars and sun peaks distinguish the off-road helmets from the other types available. These are helmets designed to maximize ventilation and minimize weight as they are mostly used in warm weather.
Since they do not have inbuilt face shield, they are supposed to be work with goggles. They are perfect for short races and some of the features you can enjoy include:
- Chin protection: the elongated design helps to protect users from dirt and debris on the road.
- Sun visor: the helmets come with an extended sun visor offering protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun.
- Special vents: the helmet's design comes with special vents that boost ventilation. The system allows heat to escape regulating humidity and temperature levels in the helmet.
- No face shield: typically the helmets do not come with a face shield. It is because the shield is hard to keep from fogging up.
When shopping for the off-road helmets, it is paramount that you get one that is Snell/DOR certified, has more EPS to absorb impact, is comfortable on your head and offers optimum ventilation.
Now I hope you know the different types of motorcycle helmets. Going through the list should help you pick the best helmet that suits your needs to avoid injury or fatalities as you take a spin in your motorcycle.
If you have any comments about the article, you can write them below. Share the list with your rider friends, and you may just save a life!


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Reaction to the stunning suspension of newly acquired defenseman Jamie Doornbosch after his refusal to report to the Walleye on Monday was a swift mix of confusion and anger.
The Toledo Walleye traded leading scorer Erik Bradford to Brampton for Jamie Doornbosch, but the defenseman will not report to the team.
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And rightfully so.
The Walleye gave up their leading scorer, forward Erik Bradford, for essentially nothing. Toledo made a big move for the 28-year-old Doornbosch in the trade late last week with Brampton. Doornbosch instead has left the Walleye high and dry. And on the surface, it seems to be a selfish move.
The young man had an opportunity where he was leaving a struggling organization and coming to a team in serious contention for a championship. And it was a team that wanted him badly enough to give up its top point producer.
Doornbosch essentially stuck it to both his old team and new team. He had reportedly told Brampton officials that he would report to Toledo if he was traded.
Doornbosch initially told Walleye officials he needed to wrap up some personal matters, and the Ontario native said he needed to clear up some immigration paperwork. He was not with the Walleye for their three-game series at home last weekend.
He then told the Walleye on Monday that he had "decided to pursue avenues other than hockey." Toledo immediately suspended him for the season.
Walleye coach Dan Watson was left holding the bag.
"I'm disappointed because he [told Brampton officials] that he would report," Watson said. "I'm glad he chose to quit now rather than getting to Toledo and quitting. We want players who want to be in Toledo. If you don't want to be here, we don't want you anyways."
The Walleye have little to no recourse in the matter. The deal cannot be voided under current ECHL rules. Brampton will be required to compensate the Walleye with a player to be named later. However, that will now take place in the summer and does not have to be done until June 13.
Watson brought in Doornbosch for his size (6-foot-2 and 190 pounds). He said he was seeking a left-shot defenseman who was steady and versatile. Apparently, he's not so reliable.
It's hard to go too overboard in the criticism without knowing exactly what the young man may be dealing with. Who knows what's going on with his personal life?
Much of the derision and vitriol from the fervent fan base has been laid at the feet of Watson.
But if a guy gives you his word, you have to believe it. It's a good faith bargain. Of course, Watson does not receive a full pass on this. He should have had a better feel on the wavering attitude of the young man and the possibility of this outcome.
Some also viewed the trade as lopsided in the first place. But it must be pointed out that Bradford had the worst plus-minus rating on the team (minu-6). A top-end player on a club that has the most points in the ECHL should never have a negative plus-minus rating. Bradford, who did have a team-high 45 points with 15 goals and 30 assists in 53 games this season, was a defensive liability at times.
There's a reason Bradford has been traded twice this season and has played for three different teams this year and six different ECHL clubs since 2015-16.
Plus the Walleye already were strong up the middle with quality depth in centers Christian Hilbrich, Mike Borkowski, A.J. Jenks, and the newly acquired Colin Jacobs.
Pushing the panic button is way premature. Watson could acquire a promising D-man by signing a prospect right out of college. Think Spinks. Prior to the end of the 2015-16 season, then-Walleye coach Derek Lalonde brought in the twin forwards and it paid immediate dividends. Lalonde signed Tylor and Tyson Spink right out of Colgate, and the Spinks played in a handful of games at the end of the regular season. Tylor Spink then ranked second on the team in scoring in the playoffs and Tyson Spink was sixth.
Many of the distraught fans point to the questionable trade Watson made for defenseman Justin Agosta at the deadline last year. And that's fair criticism. Watson had to give up a huge commodity in highly productive forward Tyler Sikura to bring in Agosta, and it did not pan out in Toledo's favor. Although I'm sure Watson knew Sikura was headed to bigger and better things the following season and would likely not ever see him again in a Walleye uniform. Indeed, Sikura signed last week with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The right (left-handed) defenseman can be found in the college ranks. Watson, the ECHL coach of the year last season who led Toledo to the conference finals, deserves the benefit of the doubt.
In fact, Doornbosch's decision not to report to his new team seems to follow a disturbing trend. Atlanta also suspended Mathieu Aubin, a 10-year forward and former Cincinnati captain, after he refused to report after being acquired from Allen. Agosta also has been suspended by Worcester for not reporting after being traded from Manchester.
Perhaps these players tire of being treated like a commodity. But that's their chosen profession. It's part of the business.
Doornbosch had a right to pursue a new career path. Hockey players deserve the ultimate respect for putting life and limb on the line every time they take the ice. If a player feels he can't be 100 percent in, it's time to go. It's not a half-go sport.
Furthermore, ECHL players aren't exactly raking in the money. At most, players are making $525 a week. Over a 25-week regular season, that equates to an annual salary of just $13,125. The minimum is $460 per week. Perhaps it's just not worth the risk of injury or moving to a new country. Maybe his new 9-to-5 job is more lucrative, secure, and safer.
But to leave a team who badly wanted your services in an extremely tough and embarrassing predicament must have been a difficult choice. It's a decision I have to imagine Doornbosch did not make lightly and is still struggling with its ramifications.
In the end, perhaps this solidifies the Walleye locker room even more. Players are no longer walking on eggshells with the trade deadline now behind them.
One final thought. The ECHL should have some rule in place that prevents this type of scenario from playing out so frequently. Perhaps deals should not be finalized until all players report to their new teams.
TOUGH AS NAILS: Two cringe-worthy incidents on Saturday night once again showed the resolve and courage that all hockey players possess.
Former Walleye player Dominic Zombo, who now plays for Cincinnati, took a puck directly to back of the neck at Fort Wayne when he was struck with a slap shot by teammate Alexander Taulien.
Zombo laid on the ice without any movement for several minutes. He was then taken off the ice on a stretcher and was able to give a thumbs-up to the concerned onlookers. After being taken to the hospital, he had feeling in all extremities and was released in good spirits.
On Sunday Zombo issued the following statement: "I'd like to thank everyone involved in the @FWKomets & @CincyCyclones organizations for the best treatment and care tonight as well as everyone else who has reached out for their concern and support!"
That same night Walleye forward Shane Berschbach took a high stick to his jawline in a game against Quad City at the Huntington Center. A bloodied Berschbach left the ice on his own accord. For at least the second time this season, Berschbach suffered a chipped tooth. Only his mouth guard prevented perhaps a shattered jaw.
In the end, Berschbach felt well enough to play the next day. But he was held out of the lineup and is now on injured reserve.
Hockey players lay it all on the line every night.
Former Walleye forward Michael Leone made one of the most selfless acts and impactful sacrifices in the 2015 postseason. With no hesitation or thought of self-preservation, Leone threw himself onto the ice in front of a speeding puck to block a potential playoff-altering goal in Game 5 of the division semis at Wheeling.
The frozen, vulcanized rubber smashed into Leone's face, instantly breaking his nose. It proved to be a tipping point in the series against Wheeling and the catalyst for a deep playoff run.
"It's part of the job," Leone later said. "You don't want to let up a quality scoring chance there. I know my job is to get down and block that shot. It broke my nose. It was unfortunate. But I would never hesitate to do it again. I've always tried to be a team guy. It's all about winning."
Leone's sacrifice sparked an energy on the bench and turned the game around as A.J. Jenks scored the game-winner that enabled the Walleye to take a 3-2 lead in a series the team would eventually take.
OFFICIATING WOES: Speaking of the Berschbach injury, it was one of the most egregious missed calls I've seen a while.
Berschbach was right in the middle of the play when he took the high stick to his face. It appeared ref Sean Fernandez was in good position to catch what should have been a five-minute major penalty for high sticking on Saturday. But no call was made even as Berschbach folded to the ice and had blood streaming from his mouth.
There were more of the same missed calls and questionable calls in Sunday's game. And Watson did not hold back in his criticism.
"It's Game 62 and the excuses — like, 'Oops, I missed it," or, "My bad" – those are starting to get old," he said.
All referees have thankless jobs. ECHL officials have some of the toughest duty in all of sport. One person cannot be expected to be at all the right places at all the right times and make instantaneous, correct calls. These young officials are in a developmental league for a reason as well. They're learning on the fly.
It's time to help them out. It's time for the two-referee system to be standard in the league.
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More than 20,000 Ukrainians already used the right to visa-free travel to EU countries - State Border Service
This has been reported by the press service of the State Border Service of Ukraine.
"As of 6:00 on June 19, more than half a million Ukrainian citizens crossed the border with EU countries since the visa-free travel regime took effect. During the trip, over 100,000 Ukrainians used biometric passports. 21,200 of them used the right to visa-free trips and crossed the border only with a biometric passport," the report said.
The border guards note that during the weekend the number of citizens who traveled to the European countries within the framework of visa-free travel significantly increased.
At the same time, according to the State Border Service of Ukraine, since the beginning of introduction of the visa-free travel 26 citizens of Ukraine were refused to cross the state border with EU countries.
As reported, the visa-free regime of Ukraine with the EU countries came into operation on June 11, 2017.
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#GreySweatpantsChallenge, say hello to GuysInSweatpants. Code word for VPL. And now even Ezra Miller is getting in on it.
#GreySweatpantsChallenge first appeared more than a year ago. But it's only in the past weeks that dudes started earnestly posting photos of themselves in sweats. Seems they're finally catching on to what Austin Wilde turned into a business model: your VPL will never look as hefty wearing anything else.
Ezra Miller of Fantastic Beasts & The Perks of Being A Wallflower fame has joined in on the fun.
And now even teetotalers are saying it's Miller time.
Sean Cody Brodie ripped right through the challenge.
king of the #greysweatpantschallenge 😉 pic.twitter.com/yPoo8l9nsq
— chloe (@saltaebear) December 1, 2016
Only haters will say it's my twin #GreySweatpantsChallenge pic.twitter.com/sdgDU0CYzl
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Some has a sense of humor.
Others got the idea …
Now for the real #GreySweatpantsChallenge pic.twitter.com/mysG5LANbz
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#GreySweatpantsChallenge brought to you by Sam Asghari off of Britney Spears' new video for Slumber Party 🔥 🔥 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QQtCzqcg4o
— Lady Gaga (@GagaNewsShade) December 1, 2016
Even Lady G got in the act, so it must be a thing.
Speaking of acts … this is one of my favorites between Austin & Jack Hunter
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FROM TEDx Talks, 05/14/14 Share
America's Coasts are seeing explosive development. Expanding coastal port complexes, more Americans moving to the waters' edge, increasing demand for wild seafood and other factors are being coupled with relative sea-rise, coastal erosion, flooding and natural disaster threats. Were the Hurricane Katrina and Sandy disasters a wake up call? As the "canary in the coal mine" for America's coast, this TEDx talk explores the Louisiana precedent for tens of millions living near our oceans, gulf and great lakes. Our decisions to balance economic, fiscal and environmental forces will affect our country for generations to come. Can hurricanes be just another rainy day?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)


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The SEC's Proposed New Rule To Restrict BDC Funding
In December 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule that could seriously limit access to capital for America's small and mid-sized businesses.
- The proposed rule aims to limit the debt-to-equity ratio of higher risk investment companies and protect investors, however it would also apply to Business Development Companies (BDCs).
- BDCs are operating vehicles that provide loans to small business, such as revolvers, which allow companies to draw and pay on capital as they go.
- BDCs are congressionally mandated to fund small business. As such, BDCs have become an increasing source of funding for this sector, where access to bank loans and other forms of financing are extremely limited.
- Since Congress created BDCs in 1980, they have invested more than $70 billion in America's small businesses.
- The SEC is aiming to place new restrictions on mutual funds, which are mostly investors in securities. By including BDCs, the SEC could inadvertently restrict access to more than $70 billion in loans for small businesses and place unnecessary pressure on other types of lending.
- The SEC should modify the language in the new rule to exclude BDCs and protect the economic future of Main Street America.


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text: Here's another fun music find from the Scriptnotes podcast. This time it's Robyn's Tell Your Girlfriend covered a-capella and clappy cups style by a trio of Swedish singers called Erato. Here's their fun blog full of cat pictures. Apparently the original is a very popular Pop hit but I hadn't heard it before. You can hear it at the link above. It's also good is a very anti-a-capella way.


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Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the blog. You're work is always beautiful. Whether it's comics stuff, sketches, or paintings, you always manage to shine through the work with such distinct character.
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I begin this post with a confession, for yearsI have seldom enjoyed the holy week and Easter time in church. It is not something I look forward to, in part because it seems every year is the same message without addressing the realities of our world. And there is definitely an element to me that feels very inauthentic among everyone who shows up. And yet, this year I felt something I have never felt before during this season. I have been reading Walter Brueggemann's devotions for Lent titled A Way Other Than Our Own. His reflection on Holy Saturday (the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday) was striking to me.
He begins with devotion with these words:
"Nobody knew how long Saturday would last. Nobody knew if Saturday would ever end. So it is now as well. Nobody knows how long Saturday will last or if it will ever end. Saturday is that in-between day of stillness and doubt and despair when time stands still in lethal flatness. The old Saturday was about abandonment and disappointment at the far edge of the crucifixion. And then came all the Saturdays of fear and abusiveness, of the crusades and the ovens and genocides in too many places. And then came our particular Saturdays of Katina and 9/11 and economic collapse, Saturdays of overwhelming failure with no adequate resources."
We seldom talk about the Saturday during Holy Week. The day where Jesus remains dead. I remember walking around this past Saturday and being overwhelmed with what has been happening in the world: chemical weapons were used on Syrians, our country launched 59 missiles on Syria, the threats from both sides in regards to North Korea, and the US dropping a 21,000 bomb that cost millions of dollars to make and then seeing people celebrate the use of bombs and violence to kill others. It was a heavy week and a very long Saturday (to use the words of Brueggemann). With all that was happening, with the fear and threats of more violence, here I was walking on this Holy Saturday remembering that this is a day we remember that Christ is not alive. It was truly frightening. It the midst of all that is happening in our world and in our country to walk around knowing that on this day in the Christian calendar we remember that the one who rejected violence, called us to be peace makers, who was God incarnate and taught us to serve all people and love our enemies (not bomb them) is dead.
It was terrifying to think of facing such issues without the presence of God in our midst. As Easter come it was quite a comfort to know that Jesus is now alive and meets with his followers, and proceeds to invite us to not accept the world as it is but to join in the continual work of God so that hopefully one day we do not have to mourn about the devastating affects of violence, but celebrate God's shalom as all people live in peace and well-being.
Our Easter experience is robbed if we don't acknowledge the reality of our current world and remember that the resurrection invites us to a passionate response of kingdom living. To end with Brueggemann's devotion on Easter Day "Imagine you and I, today, are a part of the Easter movement of civil disobedience that contradicts the empire. Let's see what happens. Let's see if life is longer than death. Some will never move and will keep trusting in the empire. But we know this much: we have been breathed on. We have been addressed. To us he said, 'Peace be with you.' He said it three times, and then he charged us with forgiveness. We are on the receiving end of his offer of life…Praise God!"


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KUALA LUMPUR – At least 14 people were injured after an explosion rocked an area in front of the Sun Complex in Jalan Bukit Bintang here on Thursday.
Police said they received information of the blast near a pub at about 4.30am. At least four cars were hit by the explosion.
It is learnt that the explosion came from underneath a car that was parked in the area. Another unexploded device, believed to be a grenade, was found underneath another car.
It is learnt that two explosive objects were thrown at the scene from the second floor of a building.
The injured, ages between 22 and 40, including two women, have been sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur and the nearby Tung Shin Hospital.
The cars that were hit by the explosion included a Toyota Vellfire, Camry, Mazda and a BMR 5 series. – The Star


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April 29th 2017
Today I discovered that jetwashing is really, really satisfying. I'm hosting a barbecue at my house tomorrow, so my father-in-law came round with his jetwash (see also: pressure washer) and between us we blitzed my back patio.
We almost failed before we even got started, because it turns out that I don't have an outside tap, so we had to attach the hosepipe to my kitchen sink. Except, the linking device we had was too small, and the tap was too awkwardly designed, so we ended up with a bit of a leak. Water from the hosepipe was shooting back out from the tap and all over my kitchen, but we managed to fix it with some a little bit of ingenuity and a gravy jug.
Genius (I take no credit for the idea).
Once we had a water supply, we started jetwashing. It's kind of incredible the transformation before and after you've blasted something with a highly pressurised stream of water. It turns out my patio tiles are naturally more yellow than they are black. Who knew?
It is incredibly satisfying in quite a weird way. It kind of feels like you're colouring in or painting because the colour changes so smoothly and you're holding this glorified, high-powered paintbrush – except your paint is water.
Of course I doodled my initials into the patio. I once read that 'hello' is the most doodled word across the world, it's scribbled everywhere from school desks to trees to toilet walls. I guess it's just the first word many people think of, and it's also quite satisfying to write in cursive because all of the letters link and loop in together.
I would've written 'hello' but I wasn't dextrous enough with the hose.
The difference before and after was really quite remarkable. I didn't even know it was supposed to be that colour. I guess you don't really notice the colour changing over time because it's so gradual. The pressure washer removes in a second a colour that has changed over the course of many months. That's also part of the reason that it's so satisfying.
Plus, it's basically a massive, machine-powered water pistol – even the concept of that sounds fun. Although, I wouldn't recommend you ever aim a pressure washer at anyone and pull the trigger.
Until tomorrow, I think a bullet would do less damage.


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Verizon Business has introduced two video-collaboration services to help courts and prison health care systems "assess collaboration readiness as well as design, implement and support a broad range of Web and audio conferencing services, and video capabilities from desktop Web cams to high-definition and immersive video," according to the company.
The conferencing services and video capabilities can help enable courts and prison health-care systems to operate more efficiently and effectively.
The technology and consulting services, announced earlier this week, include:
"The United States federal and state court systems and prisons are bursting at the seams," according to Troy Cromwell, group president for global strategic services with Verizon Business. "Yet, warrants still must be issued, arraignments must be held and prisoners must be cared for. In the face of these challenges, the criminal justice system is increasingly tapping into the power of IT to make the wheels of government turn more effectively."
Verizon Business demonstrated the services at the American Correctional Association conference in Chicago and at the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials conference in Houston. Both trade shows ended Thursday.
Both services are available immediately under various state contracts, as well as an IT solution under the U.S. General Services Administration's Networx, Washington Interagency Telecommunications System (WITS 3) and Connections contracts and the Alliant Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) contract.
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New exciting sports programme taking place this year at HWPS. Please look out for further information and updates throughout the year.
School choir visits Dr Anderson's Lodge6th December 2016
As per school tradition, on the 6th December our Key Stage 2 choir visited Dr Anderson's Lodge to entertain the residents with some Christmas carols. We shared some traditional and more modern songs including Calypso Carol. We had a wonderful time and the residents gave some wonderful feedback. We are looking forward to returning in 2017!
Christmas has arrived at Hatfield Woodhouse1st December 2016
School is now looking very festive with all the Christmas decorations.
Busy Bees1st December 2016
Our Busy Bees nurture group have been very busy throughout this half term. They have made a super display for Autumn and have now completed their Christmas decorating in our Breakfast Club.
Archbishop of York Young Leaders Project24th November 2016
Well done to Obie who sent out his own letter to parents asking for advent calender donations. He wanted to make sure children who normally don't get anything for Christmas got a least one gift this year. We are pleased to report that parental support for this project was overwhelming with 70 calenders being donated. Thank you all once again for your continued support.
Children in Need Day18th November 2016
All the children turned up today looking fabulous in their fancy dress, with spots galore to help fundraise for Children in Need. Thank you to our cook who also decorated the hall for our special dinner.
FS1 School Photographs1st November 2016
FS1 children will be having their photos taken on Friday 11th November at 9.00am along with any absentees from the main session.
Parents Evening18th October 2016
Dont forget to book your place for Parents evening. There will be two opportunities for you to attend to discuss your child's progress. The evenings are Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th November from 3.35pm until 5.30pm
Half Term14th October 2016
Reminder School closes at 3.30pm on Friday 21st October for half term. There will be a Staff Training Day on Monday 31st October. School will reopen to pupils on Tuesday 1st November at 8.45am
Bonfire Menu12th October 2016
Why not join us for lunch on Friday 4th November to sample our special Bonfire Menu. Yummy!
History at Hatfield Woodhouse11th October 2016
On Friday 7th October, we had a very exciting and unusual visitor to our school. A lady called Sherelle Hawes came to school to collect our school log books. At first we were not really sure why this was such a special event, then our teacher and Sherelle went on to explain to us. Sherelle was from the Doncaster archives (a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people), she brought with her a very large brown box. Then Mrs Chesney – our
Harvest Celebration11th October 2016
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School is proud to share the news of our successful Harvest Festival. Firstly the School Council's 15 members followed a democratic value and held a vote in order to make the decision as to which charity our proceeds would go to. After making the decision that this year Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School would like to raise money for charity, opposed to having a food collection, our School Council members took a second vote and it was concluded that all proceeds were to be donated
FS2 Trip to Austerfield Study Centre.10th October 2016
Our perfect pandas enjoyed a fun-filled day at Austerfield. They were busy all day looking for signs of Autumn, collecting Autumn treasures and creating some fabulous pieces of Autumn art. Mrs Kantecki & Mrs Brooke are extremely proud of them all, as throughout the day they all showed they had impeccable manners and good listening!
Asthma Friendly school13th July 2016
We are pleased to announce that we have just been accredited with Asthma Friendly School Status. After a brief presentation by Maria and Debbie all pupils with Asthma were presented with their own personalised box for the classroom to keep their care plans and inhalers in.
Summer Holiday6th July 2016
Please note school closes at 3.30pm on Friday 15th July and re-opens to pupils on Monday 5th September. Training days for Staff on Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd September.
Hatfield Water Park - Year 5 annual visit22nd June 2016
As per Hatfield Woodhouse tradition, Year 5 visited the Hatfield water park this week!
The aim of the visit was to focus on personal achievement and team-working skills.
The children participated in high-rope and raft building activities. They worked really hard and pushed themselves out of their comfort zones - physically and mentally.
It was noted as being the "Best school trip ever!" - so it is safe to say that it was a success!
Year 6 - London21st June 2016
Year 6 had a fantastic day in London. We caught the 8:30am train from Doncaster and were in London by 10am. We loved travelling on the underground and pupils rated this as their favourite activity! We enjoyed a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament, we were wowed by Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. We had photos at horseguards parade and had a walk down the Mall to Buckingham Palace. The pupils were amazing and the staff and parents who came too were a fantatsic help. A good day all round.
Half Term24th May 2016
Reminder. School will break up at 3.30pm on Friday 27th May and re-open on Monday 6th June at 8.45am. Hope you all have a good break.
Beach Day19th May 2016
Pupils enjoyed their special beach themed lunch today.
Cross Country10th May 2016
Thank you to Mr Osborne for giving up his Saturday and taking some of our pupils to Hill House Cross Country event. They all tried very hard and enjoyed the atmosphere.
SPTA Games9th May 2016
Some of our pupils took part last week in the SPTA Games at the England Institute of Sport at Sheffield. They did us all proud coming second overall in the primary school section, Well Done to all who took part. The pupils also received inspiration from the Gold Medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill.


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Where does the famous giggling ghost of Mystic visit dining guests?
What curse haunts the landscape of Mystic?
Who keeps watch over the town's Civil War Office awaiting the arrival of her lost love?
Find out all this anr more when you join us on our Seaside Shadows Ghost Walk of Historic Mystic, Connecticut this Halloween season. Join us as we stroll by lantern light through the drawbridge district's abundance of historic haunts telling tales of Mystic's storied past and the spirits that wander the streets today. A blend of history and mystery each night is filled with the chilling tales of spirit and the true history of those who came before. And yes, real paranormal occurences have been had on the tour and continue to happen in this haunted seaside city. Join Seaside Shadows to hear the stories long tucked in the archives of Mystic's history being told and to witness the past to come alive. Our guides are the perfect blend of spiritualist and historian -- each with a unique take on New England lore and the supernatural realm. Tours last about 2 hours and encompass one mile. Put on your walking shoes and reserve your spots for a truly spooktacular experience you won't soon forget.


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Sci-fi sequel "Blade Runner 2049" harks back to the 1982 original in lots of subtle ways. But the most striking callback has to be the return of one of the original movie's major characters looking exactly the same despite the passage of 35 years, thanks to cutting-edge visual effects.
If you haven't seen the new film, we'll be discussing the actor making the evocative cameo, but we won't get into spoilers for the actual story.
The cameo appears in a pivotal scene in "2049" in which we come face-to-face with the character Rachael, looking as young as she did when we first met her in the 1982 film. The scene involves a digitally de-aged version of original "Blade Runner" star Sean Young. Following similar CG cameos from de-aged actors in movies like "Rogue One" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2," it's the latest and most polished example of an actor being recreated in computer-generated form.
Speaking to me over email, Young acknowledged that the possibility of her image being conjured without her involvement was "a little nerve-wracking." But she was glad to be included in the project, and enjoyed the chance to spend time in Hungary, the location for "2049" and her current TV show, "The Alienist."
To create the digital Rachael, the filmmakers turned to MPC, the London-based effects company that de-aged Arnold Schwarzenegger for "Terminator: Genisys" and won this year's visual effects Oscar for its work on "The Jungle Book."
MPC's process began by collecting photographs, film scans and other images of Young from both the original movie and others from the era, including "Dune." "It's basically research, research and research," explained Richard Clegg, visual effects supervisor who oversaw MPC's work on the scene.
But there's only so much you can glean from old footage. "For example," said Clegg, "you can change the upper eyelashes by a fraction of a millimeter and that will significantly affect the way the light bounces around inside the eyeballs. So precision is really, really important. You can't just extract that from looking at footage from the 80s."
That kind of hair-fine precision is important because we're so attuned to reading faces, and eyes in particular. "When you're conversing with someone, there's so much happens subconsciously," said Clegg. "So what's the psychology behind that? What is it that we're noticing? Why does it feel off? We spent a lot of time just studying and analyzing those things. We're trying to understand the physics of light on the face, and all the subtle nuances on the skin or the way muscles move."
Humans are so closely tuned to reading these near-invisible cues in each other's faces that we can spot an artificial face a mile off — an effect known as the "uncanny valley."
"You can hit uncanny valley super quickly," said Clegg. "If it's not 100 percent right, it's 100 percent wrong. It doesn't inch toward getting better. You've either nailed it or everybody hates it."
The many reference images and footage of the first film were used to construct a digital model of Rachael's head, going into microscopic detail on the pores, fine facial hair and makeup. For extra reference, Young was brought in to be photographed with a special lighting rig. "It's quite the experience," she said. "You sit in the center of a globe of maybe 75 cameras, and the cameras are timed to go off in a spiral."
Obviously in 35 years, anyone's skin and face change, but one thing that doesn't change as much is your skull. So the effects team started with Rachael's skull and worked outward — which kind of echoes the plot of the film, funnily enough.
The digital model of Rachael was built using 3D computer animation software Maya, one of the industry's key tools. Surface texture was added using painting program Mari. The 3D model was then turned into a two-dimensional image, or rendered, using RenderMan software originally developed by "Toy Story" studio Pixar. An application called Katana took care of the lighting, and compositing software Nuke combined the digital Rachael with the real footage.
To see how things were progressing, the team inserted the CGI head into scenes from the original film. It then challenged director Denis Villeneuve and visual effects supervisor John Nelson to spot which was the real Sean Young and which was the digital version. "John got it — but he had to think about it," laughed Clegg.
Young joined Villeneuve on set for a day to watch stand-in actor Loren Peta shoot the scene with Harrison Ford, Jared Leto and Sylvia Hoeke. The dialogue was locked down so the effects team could work from the audio track without having too many variables. Even so, and despite the fact it was a single element of a relatively short scene, a team of artists working in London, Bangalore and Montreal spent 10 months getting it right.
MPC's digital head was then added over Peta's. The team also made a few other tweaks, like narrowing her shoulders to "Rachael-ify" her.
Clegg allowed that it's a weird feeling to labor so hard over something designed not to be noticed. "When I watched the film in the theater, my heart was racing a little bit when I knew it was coming up, because I was interested in how people would react. That's why I was relieved to hear there was essentially no reaction."
More and more digital doubles and de-aged actors are appearing in films. Following the de-aged Carrie Fisher and a computerized resurrection of the late Peter Cushing in "Rogue One," we're heading for flicks like Martin Scorsese's forthcoming mob movie "The Irishman," which will digitally de-age Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino. Will we soon see a live-action film cast entirely with photorealistic digital actors?
"We're getting closer and closer all the time," said Clegg, who believes the industry is growing in confidence. "But it's still really time-consuming. One of the hardest things to do, in my mind, is still the animation side of it, to get a performance, because that's the bit where our brains subconsciously are experts."
For actors like Young, digital doubles present an interesting new quandary. "If ['Blade Runner' production company] Alcon wanted to create an entire show which me, or just use my image in any way whatsoever, the technology exists," she said. "I must trust whomever has my image to behave respectfully. Do I have any rights? Or even if it was acknowledged that I had rights, could I enforce them?"
It's interesting to compare the two "Blade Runner" films 35 years apart, especially as many of today's effects experts at MPC and other companies were inspired in their youth by the original's jaw-dropping effects. I wondered if Clegg was nostalgic for the old-school days of models, miniatures and mattes.
"There's something nice about getting your hands on things," he said. "But that is essentially what we're doing. Hours of painting and sculpting and modeling went into Rachel's head. It's phenomenal."
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Biomass Sustainability Issue Is Key in North Carolina Renewable Energy Dispute
August 19, 2011
A North Carolina Court has ruled that using whole trees to produce electric power may be counted as an eligible source of renewable energy under the state's renewable energy standard. Duke Energy has been testing co-firing woody biomass, derived from the harvest of whole trees, with coal in two of its North Carolina power plants. Opponents of the plan argued in court that the state law did not explicitly permit the use of whole trees in its renewable energy standard.
The Court of Appeals ruling upheld a ruling last year by the North Carolina Utilities Commission . As John Bonitz at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy observed , "This may have been a precise and solid legal decision, but it's still bad policy." The biggest concern is the lack of provisions in the law to assure the sustainable production of biomass for energy. The integrity of a renewable energy standard rests upon being able to assure the public that it is truly advancing the public's climate and renewable energy priorities.


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As some of you may or may not know (or your name is Dave Segal and you know but would secretly like to not know), I play guitar in this little instrumental band that goes by the name of Bronze Fawn. We are probably best recognized for our numerous effect pedals and other sweet gear, songs that go on for a long time, a cohort of bong-huffing fans who like to "just fucking space out and shit" to long songs, a faction of horny people who shamelessly like to inform us that our lengthy songs are "pretty good to fuck to. No, seriously, I think we conceived our first child with your first album on in the background. No lie, bro. I shit you not", a general lack of concern for decibel levels at live shows, a general lack of groupies (what? nobody wants to hump a dude in an instrumental band? sighhhh), live visuals projected behind our (arguably) boring stage presence, being "that band that opened for Battles that one time…right?", and being some nice dudes to just chill with and shoot the shit. Ring a bell? Good. Well, all of that is about to come to an end. In exactly four Thursdays from today, Bronze Fawn will be performing its final show on November 18th at Neumos.
It's been a good five-ish year run, yielding a bunch of shows with amazingly talented national and local acts, some wonderful friends and dedicated fans, and two full-length albums we are all satisfied with. As for the break-up, there is no juicy story here involving a fistfight with a hooker in the back of a cab, a teener of crystal and an unregistered handgun, or even a young European guitar prodigy flipping a Ferrari. Nope. Unfortunately, sometimes when three friends get together to play music, the harsh bitch known as *reality* sets in and the best choice for everyone involved is to pack up shop and call it a day. In our case, it was the perfect storm of a creativity tank with a needle pointing toward E and some major real-life transitions (personally, I just began coursework in my pursuit of a master's degree which will require any and all of my focus. Goodbye, social life) — you know, some totally understandable reasons. If you were there for us at any part of our existence, we thank you for your support, generosity, and love. That being said, our final show is going to be a whopper, as the bill is loaded with some great acts/friends that have been there with us since the get go — and I feel extremely proud and privileged knowing that they will be there with us as Bronze Fawn fades off into the ether. You should come out. It's going to be rad. Everything is going to be all right. Again, thank you.
(Confidential to Mr. Segal: Though this may mean one less "post-rock" blip for you to have to deal with on your music radar, I will never quit playing music. Ever. That shit's for life, yo. Just fair warning)
Bronze Fawn - Final Show w/The Kindness Kind, Eighteen Individual Eyes, Blue Light Curtain, and DJ Shani (KEXP) spinning between sets — Neumos / Nov. 18 / 21+ / $8 / Doors @ 8pm


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Adding exporters
This is a guide for adding exporters to the mbed-os tools. It covers the structure of the export subsystem and the individual exporter.
Note: All paths are relative to https://github.com/ARMmbed/mbed-os/.
Export subsystem structure
The export subsystem is organized as a group of common code and a group of IDE or toolchain specific plugins.
The common code is contained in four files:
tools/project.pycontains the command line interface and handles the differences between mbed OS 2 tests and mbed OS 5 projects.
tools/project_api.pycontains a high-level API for use by the mbed Online Compiler and mbed CLI. Responsible for doing boilerplate-like things, such as scanning for resources.
tools/export/__init__.pycontains the mapping of exporter names to plugin classes, and handles printing of toolchain support information.
tools/export/exporters.pycontains the base class for all plugins. It offers useful exporter-specific actions.
An IDE or toolchain specific plugin is a Python class that inherits from the
Exporter class and is listed in the
tools/export/__init__.py exporter map.
Common code
The common code does two things: setting things up for the plugins, and providing a library of useful tools for plugins to use.
The setup code scans for the resources used in the export process and collects the configuration required to build the project at hand.
These steps construct an object of one of the exporter plugin classes listed in the exporter map and populate that object with useful attributes, including:
mbedToolchainobject that may be used to query the configuration of the toolchain.
Targetobject that may be use to query target configuration.
project_namethe name of the project.
flagsthe flags that the mbedToolchain instance will use to compile the
c/cpp/asmfiles if invoked.
Resourcesobject that contains many lists of files that an exporter will find useful, like C and Cpp sources or header search paths.
Plugin tools
The other half of the common code is a library for use by a plugin. This API includes:
gen_fileuse Jinja2 to generate a file from a template.
get_source_filesget all files for assembly, C, C++, and so on as one list.
group_project_filesgroup all files passed in. The groups will be suitable for an IDE.
Plugin code
Plugin code is contained within a sub-directory of the
tools/export directory named after the IDE or toolchain that the plugin is exporting for.
For example, the uVision exporter's templates and Python code is contained within the directory
tools/export/uvision and the Makefile exporter's code and templates within
The Python code for the plugin should be:
- Placed into an
- Imported into
- Added to the exporter map.
generate method
Each exporter is expected to implement one method,
generate, which is responsible for creating all of the required project files for the IDE or toolchain that the plugin targets.
This method may use any of the attributes and APIs included by the common code.
TARGETS class variable
Each exporter reports its specific target support through a class varibale,
TARGETS. This class variable is simply a list of targets to which you can export. Requesting an export to a target that's not on the list will generate an error.
build method
A plugin that would like to be tested by CI may implement the
build method.
This method runs after
generate on an object that inherits from
Exporter. It is responsible for invoking the build tools that the IDE or toolchain needs when a user instructs it to compile.
Implementing an example Plugin
In this section, we walk through implementing a simple exporter,
my_makefile, which is a simplified Makefile using one template.
We will create two files and discuss their contents:
__init__.py with the Python plugin code, and
Makefile.tmpl with the template.
As this plugin is named
my_makefile, all of the support code will be placed into
Python code
To generate our Makefile, we need a list of object files the executable will use. We can construct the list from the sources if we replace the extensions with
To do this we use the following Python code:
to_be_compiled = [splitext(src)[0] + ".o" for src in
self.resources.s_sources +
self.resources.c_sources +
Further, we may need to link against some libraries. We use the
-l: gcc command line syntax to specify the libraries:
libraries = ["-l:" + lib for lib in self.resources.libraries]
Now we construct a context for the Jinja2 template rendering engine, filling in the less complicated resources:
ctx = {
'name': self.project_name,
'to_be_compiled': to_be_compiled,
'object_files': self.resources.objects,
'include_paths': self.resources.inc_dirs,
'library_paths': self.resources.lib_dirs,
'linker_script': self.resources.linker_script,
'libraries': libraries,
'hex_files': self.resources.hex_files,
To render our template, we pass the template filename, the context, and the destination location within the exported project to the library-provided
gen_file method:
self.gen_file('my_makefile/Makefile.tmpl', ctx, 'Makefile')
All that is left is providing the target compatibility list.
We can say we support all targets that, in turn, support
TARGETS = [target for target, obj in TARGET_MAP.iteritems()
if "GCC_ARM" in obj.supported_toolchains]
Now that we have a context object, and we have passed off control to the Jinja2 template rendering engine, we can look at the template Makefile,
Documentation on what is available within a jinja2 template is available here.
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# Project settings
# Objects and Paths
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{% for obj in object_files %} SYS_OBJECTS += {{obj}}
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LIBRARY_PATHS :={% for p in library_paths %} {{user_library_flag}}{{p}} {% endfor %}
LIBRARIES :={% for lib in libraries %} {{lib}} {% endfor %}
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# Tools
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CC = arm_none_eabi_gcc -std=gnu99
CPP = arm_none_eabi_gcc -std=gnu++98
LD = arm_none_eabi_gcc
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+@echo "Assemble: $(notdir $<)"
@$(AS) -c $(INCLUDE_PATHS) -o $@ $<
+@$(call MAKEDIR,$(dir $@))
+@echo "Assemble: $(notdir $<)"
@$(AS) -c $(INCLUDE_PATHS) -o $@ $<
+@$(call MAKEDIR,$(dir $@))
+@echo "Assemble: $(notdir $<)"
@$(AS) -c $(INCLUDE_PATHS) -o $@ $<
+@$(call MAKEDIR,$(dir $@))
+@echo "Compile: $(notdir $<)"
@$(CC) $(INCLUDE_PATHS) -o $@ $<
+@$(call MAKEDIR,$(dir $@))
+@echo "Compile: $(notdir $<)"
@$(CPP) $(INCLUDE_PATHS) -o $@ $<
$(PROJECT).elf: $(OBJECTS) $(SYS_OBJECTS) $(LINKER_SCRIPT)
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Town of Garner, NCHome Menu
GPD Swears in Two New Officers
The Garner Police Department on Nov. 22 swore in two new officers, Anthony Bria and Chad Gorman.
Bria is a Connecticut native and attended Southern Connecticut State University. He attended the Raleigh Police Academy, graduating in March 2016. He joins GPD after serving in Raleigh PD for a year and two months.
Gorman is from Annapolis, Md. He received an associate's degree from Cape Fear Community College. Gorman previously served in the Wilson County Sheriff's Office for five years where he gained experience as a detention officer, school resource officer, patrol deputy and corporal on patrol. He attended basic law enforcement training at Coastal Plains Law Enforcement Training Center and graduated in December 2012.
From left: Officer Anthony Bria, Chief Brandon Zuidema, Officer Chad Gorman


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Lavelle Street Cafe – Reviews
Lavelle Street Cafe – Reviews listed on http://www.menufeast.com.au
I discovered this 'backyard' local cafe a couple of years ago.
Everyone is right.
The seafood pizza is to die for and is so loaded with tantilising sensations from the ocean. Freddy and his staff an excellent service generating a quiet, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and even better food!
A must for any G.C local who doesn't want to burn a hole in
Posted on 15/10/2010
Freddy: Thanks Daniel for your comments
The Pizza and Pasta at this restaurant is simple yet brilliant. The flavours are clean and the ingredients fresh. The only thing better is the price – really cheap. Would recommend for a cheap night out – no byo charge makes it a gem.
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It's high time 420 became the celebration it should be. In the past several years there have been some very hard fought, successful battles to make cannabis available to those with medicinal needs in some states and fully legal in others. It appears both availability and legalization are poised to gain more ground in 2016. We as medical patients and recreational consumers have every reason to celebrate! Let's pull 420 out of the wings and into the mainstream, just like the budding acceptance of the plant itself.
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Published at Thursday, February 01st, 2018 - 04:10:53 AM. Modern Kitchen. By Christine Lylou.
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With its earthy tones, basic structure, and freedom of space, this modern kitchen design offers a good balance of masculine and feminine accents to meet the needs of any person or family. The stone countertops and backsplash offer a nice contrasting texture to the smoothness of the lacquer millwork cabinets.
Modern kitchen decoration means sometimes using unusual materials. Many designers in recent years have begun utilizing concrete as a kitchen texture for countertops. However, few have thought to incorporate it into the structure of the kitchen island. This design melds concrete, stainless steel, and wood together in a sculpted island that is a work of art in its own right. Butcher-block style countertops provide a prep surface with the addition of convenient knife storage.
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Treadmills are the best machines for your daily exercise, and if you are looking forward to run on the best track, then you definitely need to buy a treadmill. Treadmills actually have a great benefit and you actually would be able to get the most out of your daily runs only on a treadmill if you want.
Most of the people would actually want to find the perfect ways to run on a treadmill just because most of the beginners just find it too hard to run on a treadmill as they actually don't know where to begin with and how to include it in their workouts. However, if you are facing such issues and if you are also looking for such a guide, here is a guide which would help you to run on a treadmill. Go ahead and go through them.
Don't make runs steep than normal
It is always better if you just keep your best treadmill 2018 inclined to some degrees which makes sure that you go through a perfect run and just you want, you can actually just run in comfort and the best thing about the treadmills is that they always allow you to run as per your requirements which you are looking for and if you want to incline the surface, you can do that too without any issues.
Start with a good warm up
Treadmills are the best when you are about to begin your workout and if you want yourself going even better, then the first thing which you need to do is that you should right away start running on a treadmill to even break the sweat along with get the blood flowing through your body and your heart pumping blood easily. This is the best thing you can do before a workout.
Don't forget to rest
Your cool down is the most important thing which you should take care of in treadmills' running. Your breaks actually mean a lot which you need to take during your runs on a treadmill. Along with that, you just have to make sure that you don't exert yourself more than enough and don't even let yourself even breathe properly. On the other side, you don't also have to rest for a long time. Give yourself proper cool down and make sure you make your runs perfect.
Don't keep your hands on the handrail
Many people make the mistake of keeping their hands on the handrail. Actually, it isn't appropriate as they are not made for this. You can't keep your arms rested on that during your runs as it shifts your weight towards your arms. Also, just make sure you keep your runs natural just like you would run naturally at any place.
Use music as a help and boost
If you own and use a treadmill, then you should always put on some good music to get your pump up and get running back most of the times. You can easily put of different tracks in your music player for the best music and listen to it while you are working out on a treadmill and just make sure you get your favorite tracks up and running.


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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WBAY) - To watch the full interview with Super Bowl LII color commentator Cris Collinsworth click on the video
Cris Collinsworth, the analyst who will commentate the Super Bowl on Sunday says Aaron Rodgers needs to get help with the things he can't control (defense and special teams) to reach the mountain-top again.
Here are some highlights from the quick Q&A
(On getting the most of Aaron Rodgers in his prime
"We've heard that argument before right. We did it with Dan Marino and he never did win a Super Bowl. At least Aaron's won one. We've seen it with Peyton Manning and he won a second one but every late. John Elway didn't win until the last two years of his career so it's bizarre sometimes as much as we all want to say it's all about the quarterback, it's not all about the quarterback. Anybody who wants to say that Aaron Rodgers isn't at least one of the best players in the National Football League would get a fist fight out of most people who analyze this game. His greatness is apparent and what he also had back in the day was he had special teams. He had the defense. He had great players on the other side of the ball too. I know they've got some restructuring going on up there right now but it's getting a little later in the game."
(On the Packers restructure of the front office)
"I think there's always a danger of getting too comfortable. There always is. In any business. In any organization. In any structure. And I know there are some really smart people that are making the decisions up there and Mike (McCarthy) is a good leader of that football team and Aaron's fantastic. It will be interesting to see what happens to him now without Dom (Capers) on the defensive side. What new look, what signature will come out of that defense?"


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Robin Moir
Executive Producer Robin Moir is
an accomplished singer/songwriter as
well as a television and video producer and script writer.
She is executive
at Isle
of Skye Productions, a boutique independent music production house
and record
label. Robin's focus is to work with up and coming independent artists, primarily singer/songwriters and
young pop artists as a mentor, and to make sure that
they have the
tools to move forward in the music business. Robin developed Launchpad
Program to encourage these young musical hopefuls, and their parents, to
take the business of music seriously from the start.
Robin has spent most of her life in the entertainment
industry. She is a writer, producer, director and on-camera host
who began her career as a singer/songwriter.
She has played concerts across Canada and
the United States as
well as performing for Queen Elizabeth ll, Prime Ministers and
Governors General in her multi-faceted career. She was nominated
for a Juno Award for You Can Do Magic, a song written by Motown
greats –Holland/Dozier/Holland.
Most recently Robin has been involved in television
and video production producing more than 80 half-hour television
episodes. Along with her partner Joe Turner she
has produced three documentaries… Dispatches From The Front:
The Story of Matthew Halton for the CBC and History Television,
The Gift of Summer: The Story of Dr. Dan Offord for CTV and Showrooms…To
The Trade Only for HGTV. The musical scores for all of these
documentaries were written and produced by Joe. She wrote and
produced the final 4 seasons of the CBC's popular life-style
program, Cottage Country. She also
wrote and produced Grey Wolf Wilderness Adventures an adventure
series for CTV.
For the past ten years Robin has worked with Wayne
Rostad one of Canada's
most popular singer/songwriters. She produced his DVD video The
Story of Christmas In The Valley and works with him on
special events like, Light Up The Night,
and The Christmas Cheer Broadcast.
Wayne and Robin are currently putting together his first cross
Canadian speaking tour.
Robin is currently in the
studio writing with four extraordinarily talented singer/songwriters…Alex
Ryder, Chantal Knight, Braiden
Turner and Sean Chhangur. At the same time she is preparing to record
her own live jazz trio CD with writer/arranger Mark Ferguson
and producer Joe Turner. Robin's
music and recordings will be featured on the CIP
Radio broadcasts, slated to begin in March, 2006.
This past December, Robin finished work on the
DVD just released by singer/songwriter and
teen artist Brea. The
video DVD called I Will Be is included
in Brea's CD/DVD
package, Ready To Fly.
In 2003, Robin was awarded the Queen's Jubilee
Medal for her musical contributions and works on behalf of the
Canadian Veterans Association and was sponsored for the award
by the War Amputations of Canada. She wrote the haunting theme
Never Again for the series by the same name, produced by the
War Amputations of Canada to tell children about the horrors
of war. The song has been played and sung at hundreds of Remembrance
Day Services across Canada.
Robin is also part of the band
known as Moetown. For those who have seen the movie Standing
in the Shadow of Motown, it's not hard to understand the
inspiration behind this new band. Moetown features the best musicians
and singers anywhere and the band appeals to all ages! Robin
is also putting together a new band called The Jagurars. Th
Robin is also putting together
a new band called The
Jaguars. This new band was formed in answer to the many
calls for a convention and party band with all
the hits from the 40's to the present time! Consisting
of members of her previous bands, most notably Fizz…The Jaguars are sure to be a winner!Rock
on Jags!
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Go Fish!: Featuring The Crusty Gentlemen
Event Details
Experience the thrill of catch-and-release fishing and discover the variety of marine life thriving in the Hudson River! Skilled anglers will be on hand to assist. Rods and bait provided or bring your own. All ages are welcome.
Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Observe the day's catch in aerated tanks and discover what you can do to steward the recovery of the Hudson. This event includes a project and bird watching.
CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING 10am-2pm: During Go Fish!, barbless hooks minimize injuries to both fish and participants. Fish are placed in saltwater tanks for observation and identification before being released back into the Hudson. Live demonstrations and displays teach fish anatomy and heighten awareness of the ecology, flourishing marine life and current state of good health of the Hudson River and its estuary. Rods, reels and bait are provided for those who don't bring their own.
ART PROJECTS 11am-2pm: Learn about the public art in Wagner Park and participate in an art-making workshop. Create your own sound-making instrument with recycled materials.
BIRD WATCHING 11am: Search with an experienced birder for species that live in or migrate through BPC Parks. Binoculars available to borrow.
FAMILY PERFORMANCE 12pm: The Crusty Gentlemen – Born under the Brooklyn Bridge in 2010 and embodying the "crustiness" that comes from years of experience, this local bluegrass favorite plays tunes to keep your feet tapping and bait wiggling. With long experience within many facets of the music industry, the crust, and their pure hillbilly chaos, is a must!


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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts hiker has died after having a medical emergency on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail.
His name is being withheld while family is notified.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says the 57-year-old was hiking with his two daughters when he collapsed about 2.5 miles from the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitors Center.
One of the girls ran back down the trail for help.
Other hikers stopped to help and AMC staff arrived they were unable to revive him.
He was transported down the mountain by Fish and Game conservation officers, AMC staff and Mountain Rescue Service volunteers.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.


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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS. You are invited to "Come & See" on Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 am to 3 pm for fun and fellowship at the Washington Retreat House (4000 Harewood Road NE, DC 20017). The day includes Mass, Morning Prayer, Adoration and the opportunity to visit Religious sisters from various congregations in the Archdiocese of Washington and talk about religious life. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event is free. Contact Jessica LaFortune for more information and to RSVP (by May 2) at email@example.com or 301-853-4490.
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Nothing beats wine by the sea, friends, food, and Sports Memorabilia!
Pro Signatures Memorabilia is at it again…
We set up our display and got things rolling early, we met some great people and we were able to show off some of our best sports memorabilia pieces. With Framed Kobe Jerseys, Mini Helmets, Autographed pictures, we had a lot of interest which led to several purchases which helped raise money for the local food share. Thanks to everyone who was out there we hope to be back next time at the California Wine Festival!
More about the Californian Wine Festival from the "Dana Point Chamber Of Commerce"
California Wine Festival
April 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Wine, food, music, sun and sea. Experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of California's finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods samples and lively music. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!
For more information, please visit californiawinefestival.com


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Al-Shimaa Omar
Chief Executive Officer
BA, Chemical Engineering, Minia University, 2012.
Organic Wastes
Founder, Biomix company for designing, implementing, and maintaining biogas units. 2014-Present.
Trainer for engineers to implement and construct biogas unit in Sohag, Assuit and Daqahlya governorates. 2014
Chemical Engineer at Bio-energy for Rural Sustainable Development Project, jointly financed and implemented by: Global Environmental Facility (GEF), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and Cabinet of Ministries – Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA). 2013-Present.


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Aaron Gordon said that when he didn't have a season-ending exit interview scheduled with Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday morning, he figured something was up.
"It's part of the business. It [will be] my fifth coach in five years," said Gordon, who just completed his fourth season in the NBA, all with the Magic after being the No. 4 overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft.
During that stretch, Gordon, who, along with Evan Fournier, led the Magic in scoring this past season at 17 points per game, has had Jacque Vaughn, interim coach James Borrego, Scott Skiles and Vogel as head coaches.
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The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has given the New York Yankees' principal owner, George M. Steinbrenner 3d, plans for a stadium in New Jersey to house the team after the lease for its current home in the Bronx expires in 2002, according to officials of the state and the Yankees organization.
Gov. Christine Todd Whitman said this week that she did not know the details of talks between the state and the Yankees. But other senior state officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the state had offered Mr. Steinbrenner a number of "concepts" for an old-fashioned baseball-only stadium that would hold 50,000 to 55,000 people.
Although Mrs. Whitman said the plans were not a formal proposal, the team's executive vice president, David W. Sussman, said New Jersey officials "presented a specific plan" late last year. "The only one from the Yankees who has the authority to discuss it is George Steinbrenner," Mr. Sussman said. "George has been dealing directly and exclusively with the people in New Jersey."
But Mr. Steinbrenner is refusing to comment on his discussions with New Jersey officials. He did not return telephone calls to his office over the last two days.
The New Jersey proposal is part of a delicate, four-way dance involving Mr. Steinbrenner, Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, Bronx political leaders and officials in New Jersey. Mr. Steinbrenner has made it clear that he is dissatisfied with the team's 73-year-old home in the Bronx and that he would welcome proposals for a new stadium either in New Jersey or elsewhere in New York City.Continue reading the main story
Until now, neither New Jersey officials nor the Mayor have wanted to be the first to suggest that the team should leave the Bronx.
But in recent weeks, Mayor Giuliani has become much more aggressive in promoting the idea that a new stadium be built on the West Side of Manhattan. In the last few days he has begun a campaign to rally business leaders behind the West Side plan. [Page 26.]
Meanwhile, New Jersey officials quietly gave their plan to Mr. Steinbrenner, all the while continuing to profess in public that nothing official had been offered.
During the Yankees' home opener this week, Mr. Steinbrenner was joined in his executive suite at the stadium by the chief executive of New Jersey's Sports Authority, Robert E. Mulcahy 3d; the authority's chairman, Michael D. Francis, and is past chairman, Jon F. Hanson.
"I have no comment on talks," Mr. Mulcahy said when asked if the group discussed the possibility of the Yankees moving to New Jersey. As for the state's proposal, he said, "There is no hard and fast plan." That night, Mr. Steinbrenner went to Gracie Mansion for a private talk with the Mayor.
The conceptual plans that New Jersey presented to the Yankees include three or four sites in northern New Jersey, officials familiar with the plans said. The cost would be about $400 million to $500 million, depending on the specific plan. The price would vary largely due to environmental factors, since some of the proposed sites have significant wetlands and potential traffic problems that would have to be addressed.
Although New Jersey has not undertaken the significant cost analysis that New York City recently completed, the estimated costs are about 50 percent less than the estimates for New York City's plan to build a giant dual-purpose sports stadium on Manhattan's West Side.
The Meadowlands complex in East Rutherford is already home to two professional football teams that once were based in New York, and New Jersey baseball fans have longed for a team for years. In 1987, when state proponents of baseball tried to attract a team by getting the authority to build a stadium near the Meadowlands, voters rejected a $185 million taxpayer bond that would have financed construction. Since Governor Whitman came into office over two years ago, she has insisted that the state would not use tax dollars to build a stadium.
"We have always had an interest in bringing baseball to New Jersey," Mr. Mulcahy said. "But we have to do it within the confines of Governor Whitman's parameters." State officials have since said they could still issue bonds for a new stadium and pay them off with a percentage of ticket sales and other receipts.
Surveys have shown that an estimated 60 percent of the Yankees' attendance comes from New Jersey and Westchester County. And while the team has never had more than 2.7 million fans a season during its 73 years at Yankee Stadium, New Jersey officials project that a site in the Meadowlands, for example, could boost attendance to 3 million a year.
Officials close to Mr. Steinbrenner noted that the team owner might be patronizing the New Jersey officials only to gain leverage in his talks with New York City. But as one of Mr. Steinbrenner's close friends, who would only speak on condition of anonymity, said: "I know him well enough to know that's not what he's doing. I think he wants to get a new ballpark, period."
Mr. Giuliani, on the other hand, is publicly using the threat of a Yankee exodus to New Jersey to create a sense of urgency and convince New Yorkers of the merits of his own stadium plan. A senior official in the mayor's office said he had not seen any proposals from New Jersey.
Mr. Steinbrenner has told New Jersey officials that he prefers the type of natural grass, open-air stadium that they are proposing over New York's plan, which calls for a multi-purpose, domed stadium with artificial turf.
The New York proposal might be the city's last hope for saving the team, since Mr. Steinbrenner has rejected all offers by New York for improvements to the current Yankee Stadium. And the $1 billion West Side site envisioned by Mr. Giuliani is considered by many stadium finance experts to be far too costly to work economically -- for either the city or Mr. Steinbrenner.
New Jersey officials said that Mr. Steinbrenner might be allowing New York to make its best effort, and should that fail he would then be able to make it clear to the public that New York City's space and economic constraints have left him with no other choice than to move the team out of the city.
Mrs. Whitman, who ultimately must approve any formal proposal from the Sports Authority, said she does not want to become part of a bidding war, allowing the state to be used as a negotiating tool for Mr. Steinbrenner.
By not making what she called a "formal proposal," even though the sports authority has given Mr. Steinbrenner conceptual plans, the governor may be trying to have things both ways.
When asked about the stadium plans during a news conference on Thursday, her comments underscored her administration's approach on the matter. "We're not going to get in a bidding war with someone else," Mrs. Whitman said. "It doesn't help to have New York to spend more to keep the Yankees where they are." Then, she added, "If the Yankees are interested in moving, the sports authority has put a proposal out."Continue reading the main story


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Railway Gazette wrote:Featuring GE's new AC traction motor for 1 000 mm gauge, the Bo-Bo-Bo-Bo ES43BBi would feature individual axle control, improving adhesion and offering double the tractive effort of existing DC-motored designs dating from the 1970s and 1980s. According to GE, this would enable two locomotives to haul freight trains currently requiring between three and five six-axle locos.
GE Transportation Technology Director Marc Flammia said that the ES43BBi would meet 'a major demand in the national market', enabling 1 000 mm gauge operators to move 'more freight at a lower cost'. As well as the lower maintenance requirements of AC traction motors, the new design would offer the potential to reduce emissions by up to 80%, he said.
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