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There comes a point in every critical investigation when you either admit failure or strike pay dirt.
In the course of OD's Caribbean Project, we have drilled through the leftist apologies, the pop histories, eye witness accounts, regional histories, and academic sources in an attempt to figure out why Haiti is "the poorest country in the Western hemisphere."
It won't suffice to say that Haiti is poor simply because it is black – the Caribbean is now the richest region in the developing world, and Haiti is surrounded by other sovereign black countries (the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, etc.) and European or American dependencies (Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, etc.) which are significantly better off. In the Caribbean, Haiti is the only country in the region which is classified by the World Bank as "low income."
The fact that media favorite Jared Diamond admitted in Collapse: How Societies Choose To Fail or Succeed that Haiti chose the path to failure while the Dominican Republic chose the path to success ought to arouse our suspicions. This suggests that Diamond has seen something that has convinced even him that environmental determinism can't explain the poverty and backwardness of Haiti.
This something can be found in his sources:
"Three books by Mats Lundahl will serve as an introduction into the literature on Haiti: Peasants and Poverty: A Study of Haiti (London: Croom Helm, 1979); The Haitian Economy: Man, Land, and Markets (London: Croom Helm, 1983); and Politics or Markets? Essays on Haitian Underdevelopment (London: Routledge, 1992)."
Mats Lundahl is a Swedish development economist at the Stockholm School of Economics who has written about Haiti's economic history for more than 40 years. I've already seen his name pop up in several of the sources which I have already reviewed.
I don't have the fortune to buy Lundahl's books myself (they average over a $100 each), but I have been reading excerpts from them through Google Books and Amazon's "Look Inside" feature. Fortunately, I have access to a university library which has most of them in stock, so I will soon be able to read them in their entirety:
- The Political Economy of Disaster: Destitution, Plunder and Earthquake in Haiti (2013)
- Poverty in Haiti: Essays on Underdevelopment and Post Disaster Prospects (2011)
- Politics or Markets?: Essays on Haitian Underdevelopment (1992)
- The Haitian Economy: Man, Land and Markets (1983)
- Peasants and Poverty: A Study of Haiti (1979)
Ever want to know why Haiti is so screwed up? Mats Lundahl is your man. You will save a lot of time and money by going straight to the horse's mouth.
Lundahl on "the predatory state" in Haiti:
"Have Hallward and Concannon never been to the Haitian countryside and seen what is taking place there? The population pressure has forced cultivation up the mountainsides. The soil must be laid bare precisely when the tropical downpours set in. This inevitably leads to erosion. The destruction of the soil is the fundamental mechanism pushing people from the countryside to the cities, and it has worked, slowly and inexorably, for a hundred years, probably even longer. Does the neo-liberal violence stimulate the Haitians to make children, or is the precipitation the result of a neo-liberal rain dance of some kind? It would have been interesting to get to know the fundamental chain of causation. Exactly what does the conspiracy look like?
Peter Hallward does not say anything about the catastrophic political tradition of Haiti, a tradition which has left the masses to their fate, created by the very Haitian politicians. In Haiti, politics has always been a concern solely for small cliques who have attempted to wring private incomes out of the population, through control of the state treasury. Between 1843 and 1915, the country had 22 presidents. All of them were predators. Four of them died during their presidencies. A single one managed to finish his term. The remaining 17 were deposed, more or less violently. During these 72 years, Haiti experienced no less than 102 civil wars, revolutions, coups, attentats … The United State must certainly have had busy days, if Hallward is to be believed." (Mats Lundahl, Poverty In Haiti, pp.221-222)
Of these predators, the Emperor Faustin I Soulouque was our favorite.
It's considered "racist" to point this out, but in Haiti there was a "technological retrogression" after independence. Sugar production collapsed entirely and the techniques used to harvest coffee became less sophisticated:
"A technological retrogression seems to have taken place after independence. Whereas the French colonial cultivators had introduced new techniques of pruning, drying and separating good from bad beans, once coffee became a peasant crop any technical advances that had existed were lost. By and large, nature was allowed to have its course, even when it came to the reproduction of the coffee trees. Only in the harvesting and drying did the peasants interfere." (Mats Lundahl, Politics or Markets? Essays on Haitian Underdevelpment, p.111)
What's more, the techniques that are used to plant and harvest food crops in Haiti – in the 21st century, in spite of population growth from around 350,000 to nearly 10 million – haven't changed since the nineteenth century, and may have even declined from the technology that was used during the colonial period.
In 1872, the American traveler Samuel Hazard visited Hispanolia on the behalf of the US government, which at the time was debating in Congress whether to annex the Dominican Republic, a pet project of the Grant administration.
Here's an excerpt from his 1873 book, Santo Domingo, Past and Present, With a Glance at Hayti, about the state of the Northern Plain outside Cap-Haïtien:
"It required no great stretch of the imagination to picture this section of the country before the Revolution, when this whole plain, with its handsome houses, superb plantations, and well-kept hedges, presented the appearance of a vast and beautiful flower garden.
I found the country well cut up by good roads, that originally appeared to have been solidly constructed with stone, and ditches were in many places dug on each side, while stone culverts and drains gave evidence that at one time civilisation had had some share in the improvement of this country.
I was particularly interested in seeing this; for often I had thought that it would be impossible to make roads or keep them in order in a country such as Dominica, and here I had new evidence that it was not only possible, but easy to make and drain good roads." (Hazard, p.412)
Just as there is nothing in Detroit's environment that stops the use of electricity and streetlights, there was nothing inherent in Haiti's environment that prevented Haitians from maintaining and constructing roads and bridges – or public schools, or sewer systems, or later a national electric grid, or later hydroelectric dams, etc.
In the 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries, the rest of the world advanced while Haiti sunk back into the Dark Ages. Rice and cotton farmers in the Mississippi Delta now use air conditioned GPS guided tractors to grow rice and cotton that compete in a free market with products grown by Haitian peasants using 18th century technology. Already in the 19th century, Cuba's sugar plantations were linked by railroads to Havana and the coast while Haiti was losing the capacity to build roads and bridges – Haiti's railroad system ceased operations in the 1970s.
What's the difference between blacks in Haiti and the Mississippi Delta? In Haiti, the blacks overthrew slavery, slaughtered the Whites, and redistributed the land. In the Mississippi Delta, slavery was abolished by the federal government, but the Whites weren't slaughtered, and they remained in control of the land, and through various means in control of the labor of blacks, and through segregation laws in control of their own public institutions. So while there is still enormous poverty and inequality in the Mississippi Delta, agriculture there is thoroughly modern and fabulously productive.
The "legacy of freedom" is the reason why Haiti is Haiti, not the Mississippi Delta, Barbados, or the Dominican Republic.


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Apple AirPods Max To Work With Windows 10 In Limited Functionality
Apple has just introduced the AirPods Max headphones. The high-end over-ear headphones have plenty of fancy features, some great color options, and will work seamlessly with Apple hardware, such as Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Unsurprisingly, some of the features of the AirPods Max will only work with Apple hardware, but that doesn't mean Windows users are left entirely in the cold. The first shipments of AirPods Max are set to arrive on December 15, 2020.
As reported by Stephen Nellis from Reuters, the AirPods Max has an H1 audio processor in each ear, which allows transparency mode and noise cancellation to work on Windows and Android devices. Other features, such as spatial audio, will only work with specific Apple hardware.
This is par for the course for Apple hardware. If you're on Apple hardware and software across the board, you'll get a seamless experience and excellent support. If you mix in hardware or software from other companies, such as a Windows 10 PC, you'll get some support but will miss out on some features. While some of our readers are loyal to one operating system, many people have a combination of iOS, Android, and Windows devices. While it won't be the best experience for the AirPods Max, it's nice that someone who picks up the headphones for their iPhone, iPad, or other supported device can still use them to some capacity with their Windows PC or Android device.
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If you haven't been to Deep Ellum's newest concept yet, you'll want to check out Bottled Blonde. The spacious 10,000 square-foot location is a great spot for you and your friends to grab dinner or to check out the picture-perfect skyline view from the rooftop bar. With over 60 HDTVs Continue Reading
Lovers Grille opens with new menu
Greenville Restaurant reopens with new name, new owner and new menu. (This giveaway has now ended. Congrats to Elizabeth Z. for winning!) Sometimes you get cravings. Cravings that you know are bad for you, but must be filled anyway. Greasy, fatty, cheesy kinds of cravings. When these cravings hit, there's Continue Reading
Champps Americana Hosts Grand Reopening Party, Feb. 20
Champps Americana, a premium sports bar located in Las Colinas, has been recently updated with 44 new 60-inch flat-screen TVs, brand new booths, chairs and more to enhance the sports-fan experience. I've been a long-time fan of Champps, so I'm excited to see these renovations! Want to join in on Continue Reading


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Half a Heart is a screenplay that follows a character's journey to find happiness in her life and learn to be strong enough to stand on her own. Cara has spent a significant portion of her life in a relationship with Sal, and while this relationship has made her happy and could be considered true love, it is something she must learn to walk away from as it is not moving forward. Cara must learn to find other forms of happiness while also learning to stick up for herself. One of the most difficult struggles she needs to overcome is her overbearing family beliefs, that lead her to fall back into old habits and stunt herself discovery. This screenplay follows Cara's journey as she finds the strength to say goodbye to her long-term relationship, stick up for herself when it comes to her family, looks for a career that drives her, and finally be happy in what she is doing in her life.
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Motion picture authorship; Motion pictures--Production and direction; Romance films; Separation (Psychology)--Drama
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The Wittle @ Work Donut Drop With Chris Tyler
We have three dozen delicious donuts from Bake N' Cakes South just waiting for you and your co-workers!
And of course I would love to come out and drop them off to you one morning in the future! Here's how 100.7 WITL and Bake N' Cakes South would love to make all of this happen!
It is of course the Wittle @ Work Donut Drop, our way of saying "Thank You" for getting your day started with us and for listening to Lansing's #1 For New Country, 100.7 WITL while you work.
All you have to do is fill out the form below, then listen for me to draw the winner. I'll do that every Wednesday afternoon at 3:40. If you win, I'll be dropping off the Bake N' Cakes South donuts for you and your co-workers to enjoy in the morning.
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Prank website channel45news.com had a user create a prank article titled: "Baby found dead in the middle of the street in brooklyn" which went viral on July 13th 2017. The entire text of the message is as follows:
On june 12th 2017 a baby was found dead in brooklyn. Police say the mother is a crack head and if you like the warriors suck my dick dirty fuck outta here nigga cavs up bitch
Clearly not a real news article then. The photo that went with the "article" seems to have been taken from a 2014 story about two police officers who were shot in Brooklyn.
Channel45News is a prank website apparently operated by a Korry Scherer from Milwaukee, WI. according to WHOIS data. The site lets visitors create their own realistic looking fake news stories to prank friends and family.
The site seems to be part of a network of similar sites. So far we've found these, but there may be others:
- channel22news.com
- channel23news.com
- channel24news.com
- channel28news.com
Despite the obvious nature of the story many people are sharing it anyway as you can observe in the Trendolizer graph at the end of this article. If anyone believes it was about a real baby, don't hesitate to set them straight by pointing them here...


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Next Steps on Affordability at NYU
Date: March 2, 2016
To: THE NYU COMMUNITY
From: NYU President Andrew Hamilton
Last week, I presented budget proposals that will result in the lowest increase in cost-of-attendance at NYU in 20 years. In doing so, I made clear that those actions were the beginning, not the end, of what must be a long-term process of addressing affordability for our students and their families.
The challenge of college cost may be national, but the financial specifics vary across universities. While NYU's tuition is not among the highest among its peer schools, when it is combined with room and board, NYU is near the top of the cost-of-attendance lists. In large part this is due to the reality that NYU has one of the smallest endowments on a per student basis, constraining our ability to mitigate the high cost of New York City housing and limiting the availability of financial aid (notwithstanding significant improvements in NYU's total amount of financial aid over the last decade).
However, despite our constraints, we cannot be content with the status quo.
To help us develop ideas and chart a strategy, I have asked the group – named below – to serve as members of the Affordability Steering Committee. Its task will be to explore a wide range of strategies for reducing the cost of attending NYU while ensuring the continued upward trajectory of our research and teaching missions.
The Committee will be led by Ellen Schall, former dean of the Wagner School and currently Senior Presidential Fellow. I have asked that it deliver an interim report to me by next fall. Ellen will also be directing a working group – composed principally of administrators with responsibility for major operational units – that will work with the Steering Committee.
In the coming months, the committee will solicit ideas and input from members of the NYU community as it analyzes the feasibility and impact of various strategies.
Affordability will be one of the most important, complex, and pressing challenges we face in the coming years. I have confidence that the Affordability Steering Committee, drawing on the ideas and expertise in our community and elsewhere, will develop ideas that will make NYU more affordable for more students without harming academic quality or impairing NYU's momentum.
Affordability Steering Committee
Ellen Schall, Senior Presidential Fellow and Martin Cherkasky Professor of Health Policy and Management
Dominic Brewer, Professor of Education, Economics, and Policy, and Gale and Ira Drukier Dean, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Thomas Carew, Professor of Neural Science, and Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science; Chair, Deans Council
Geeta Menon, Abraham Krasnoff Professor of Global Business and Professor of Marketing, and Dean of the Undergraduate College, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Awam Amkpa, Associate Professor of Undergraduate Drama, Tisch School of the Arts; Vice Chair, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Senators Council
Allen Mincer, Professor of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Science; Chair, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Senators Council
David Stasavage, Julius Silver Professor of Politics and Chair of Department of Politics, Faculty of Arts and Science
Susan Stehlik, Clinical Associate Professor of Management Communication, Leonard N. Stern School of Business; Steering Committee Member, Full-Time Continuing Contract Faculty Senators Council
Caterina Dacey-Ariani, College of Arts and Science; Global Vice-Chair, Student Senators Council
Erica Silverman, Gallatin School of Individualized Studies; MPA candidate, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service; Student Senators Council
Jay Kumar, Tandon School of Engineering, NYU Leadership Fellow
Carrie Prendergast, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services, Silver School of Social Work, Administrative Management Council


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TV presenter posing in a sports suit and fishnets. Olga Buzova try on the way in a trendy style today "a La the 90 years," provoked a barrage of deafening criticism. "To a disco in the village club" – he described the image of a diva its subscribers.
For anybody not a secret that all new is well forgotten old, and this is especially true of fashion. Today, the trend is eclectic 90-ies of the last century. In the wardrobes of the most stylish girls have returned jeans with a high waist, boots, "varenkov", leather, fishnets, tracksuits, tops.
Apparently, not everyone is ready to accept the old the new trends. Olga Buzova, posing for photos in a stylish track suit, worn over fishnets and black top, ran into a barrage of deafening criticism. Subscribers microblog TV presenter accused her of vulgarity and a complete lack of taste and sense of proportion. Olga Buzova and Dmitry Tarasov gave a public scandal
"I'll go, stop here. Oh God, that's awful looks! I understand, fashion. But the top has a large mesh sticking out from under the uniforms?", "Tastes differ, of course, but sooner with this outfit it was possible to attract the attention of either the police, with the aim to take you to detox, or psychiatrist", "Pantyhose sticking out the top of pants or skirts have always been riding a nightmare, and now, apparently, came into Vogue. Olga for some reason decided to support the Creator of the style", "What a strange way: stick tights and heels with a sporty outfit?", "To a disco in the village club. Even the hat on his head and a cigarette in the teeth," speak evil of commentators.
Olga Buzova on the attacks in his address prefer not to respond. In response to the criticism she has published a couple of photos in a tracksuit, demonstrating that the outfit she is incredibly. The presenter stood up fans who know a lot about modern trends.
"People, what right, in principle, you have to insult a person, to decide what to wear, what to wear and how to wear! This is not your business. Pay attention to your appearance. I think most of you to care for yourself nor what can not, and have no desire! Olga young, beautiful, slender, graceful and talented girl. And what she's wearing, it's very beautiful and elegant! And of course her beautiful face! Olga, you're so clever", "Not a fan of Olga, but she is dressed very stylish, pleasing to the eye that a woman can dress as young people," supported Olga Buzova her loyal fans.


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Best Overall
Breville BJE430SIL
- High performance juicer
- Cold Extraction System
- Short Prep Time
Best In Value
Breville JE98XL
- Unique Extraction System
- Dual speed option
- Detachable container
Best Budget
Breville BJE200XL
- Built-in Froth Separator
- Perfect for small family
- Dishwasher safe
It might become hectic sometimes to consume fruits and vegetables regularly for a healthier diet. However, juicing could make it easier.
Breville is one of the trusted brands in US which makes a variety of reliable juicers. Breville juicers come out to be really useful, especially when you or your kids are in a hurry to leave for school, college and office.
Juicing can provide you a good alternative for your daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, be it for the morning rush or when it comes to feeding toddlers or kids.
If you are a beginner, or you are looking for an upgrade, Breville juicers could be a good pick. It would let you to make healthy juices and would help you to maintain the daily quota of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your body needs every day to be healthy.
Breville is an Australian brand that has been in the consumer appliance business since 1932. The brand is known for expertly designed appliances, with extraordinary performance and affordable prices. They deliver you a wide range of appliances from toasters, espresso machines, kettles, microwaves to blenders, juicers, etc.
The brand manufactures a variety of juicers ranging from the budget-friendly to the more rugged ones that are a bit on the pricey side, or from plastic build to stainless steel build. The durability is impressive and the materials attached are dishwasher safe.
Moreover, the Breville juicers are comparatively easy to use, with almost fewer learning curves thus making juicing more of a cakewalk even for beginners.
If you are wondering or looking for buying one from Breville, I have got you covered and have summed up some of the best juicers for you to pick from. Read on below, and see if anyone works for you.
Quick Overview Of Best Breville Juicers
Best Overall: Breville BJE430SIL
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Best for citrus juices: Breville BCP600SIL
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Best Splurge: Breville BJS700SIL
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Best Design: Breville BJE530BSS
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Best Capacity: Breville BJE830BSS XL
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Most Powerful: Breville 800JEXL Elite
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Best Budget: Breville BJE200XL
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Best Value: Breville JE98XL
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Best Rated: Breville 800CPXL Citrus Press Pro
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Editor's Choice: Breville BJS600XL Masticating Slow Juicer
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Top 10 Best Breville Juicers In 2023
Best Overall: Breville BJE430SIL Juice Fountain Cold Centrifugal Juicer
This juicer from Breville is a high-performance juicer featuring a cold extraction system that aids in minimizing the temperature transfer and consequently provides intact nutrients from the fruits and vegetables.
Weighing just 11 pounds, the juicer is constructed out of plastic and delivers you with an 800w motor base that processes even the denser ingredient into juicy goodness within seconds.
Moreover, it is attached to an Italian-made precision mess filter that saves your nutrients and minerals from almost all the damage caused due to heat and processing.
The juicer features an LED display for proper monitoring and two-speed electronic control so that you have even more control over the texture and consistency.
Further, it is equipped with an expansive 70 oz capacity jar with an extra-large seal, which is sufficient enough for your family. You can even store the juice in the refrigerator for 3 days and save yourself from the last-minute hassle of processing juice daily.
Further, it serves you a unique 3-inch extra-wide chute feed, through which you can process whole fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting them.
The juice nozzle adorned is perfect for mess-free serving, and when you are done serving you can simply invert the nozzle to avoid any juice drippings.
The attachments include 70 fl oz. easy seal juice jug with a froth separator, a detachable spout, and a cleaning brush. It is backed by a warranty of 1 year that adds the cherry on the top.
- Sleek designing with high performance
- 70 oz. expansive capacity for whole family
- LED display to get notification if overload
- Two speed control option
- Comes with cold spin technology for cold extraction
- Custom juice nozzle helps mess-free juicing
- Not apt for leafy vegetables
- Issues regarding strainer basket
Best for citrus juices: Breville BCP600SIL Citrus Press Motorized Juicer
BCP600SIL is an optimum choice if you are looking for a dedicated citrus press. Although, this juicer won't serve you the flexibility delivered by an all-purpose juicer, if you are specifically looking for a citrus press, this juicer is a cost-effective option that is worth adding to your shortlist.
The Breville citrus press is a single cone that provides you fresh juice with a single-handed operation and minimum effort. It is ideal for almost all types of citrus fruits, like lemon, orange, lime, or grapefruit.
Just throw them in, pull the domed grip down and you are good to go. The patented fins are good with their job and squeeze every ounce of juice from the fruit.
Made out of BPA-free plastic, this 7.1 pounds citrus press blender features a drip-stop juice spout that holds the juice back thus giving you a mess-free and spillage-free juicing experience.
The juicer is also attached with dual switch safety that won't allow the cone to spin unless the arm is lowered and optimum pressure is applied.
Further, the juice collector, the juicing cone, the juice filter, and the fruit dome are very easy to clean. Just throw them in the dishwasher and you are good to go. Moreover, the citrus press is backed by a warranty of 1 year that adds to the good features.
- Dual switch safety that maximize juice
- Citrus press option for perfect juicing
- Inexpensive helps you to easily get juice at home
- Easy to use and dishwasher safe
- Limited usage, lacks the flexibility of all-purpose juicer
- Issues regarding quality control
Best Splurge: Breville BJS700SIL Big Squeeze Slow Juicer
The low impact design of this big squeeze slow juicer is something that makes this juicer stand out. If you are aware of the perks of juicing slowly you are going to adore this one! So what is it that makes this big squeeze slow juicer unique? Read on to find out.
Firstly, this juicer is equipped with an ultra-quiet motor of wattage rating 240 W, which uses a low-speed extraction method.
Generally, all the processing and heat generation deteriorates the nutrient content of any fruit or vegetable. However, the low-speed extraction method ensures minimal damage to the nutrient content while operating ultra quietly.
Secondly, the large 3-inch feed chute saves you from extra pre-cutting and using the fruits and vegetables rather than whole.
The juicer is further equipped with a smart cap allowing it to make various kinds of mixed juices with more ease and prevent drippings.
The juicer is very easy to assemble as well, just follow the red dot indications and you can easily assemble or disassemble the juicer in no time.
The forward and reverse button comes quite handy whenever you are faced with clogging issues thus enhancing the easy juicing experience even more.
- 240 W motor base for perfect juicing
- Easy to assemble and use
- Forward and reverse button for direction control
- Comes with great squeeze technology for maximum quantity of fresh juice
- Ultra quit motor produce less voice
- A bit on the higher side of the budget
- The pulp port clogs frequently
Best Design: Breville BJE530BSS Cold Plus Centrifugal Juicer
This space-efficient juicer features an impeccable, expertly crafted, space-saving design that has a rather smaller footprint, without much compromising with the overall capacity.
Driven by a 1000W motor base and made out of stainless steel this juicer is equipped with two-speed settings, which aids you with more choices over the consistency and texture of the juice.
The cold extraction system helps in regulating the heat, thus minimizing the nutritional damage and providing you with the delicious juicy goodness that is full of nutrition and flavors.
You can even store the juice in the 70 oz jug which is attached with a seal, in the refrigerator for three days.
The juicer is featured with 3.5 inches feed tube, which is one of the widest chute feed tubes this brand provides.
If you are running out of time or are in hurry, just throw in the whole fruit without much fuss about the pre-cutting and this juicer will process them for you in no time.
The smart detachable spout is optimum for serving juice into glasses without messing the place, and to avoid drippings simply invert the nozzle, and you are done.
The juicer is backed with a 1-year warranty, and the attachments include a 70 oz easy seal jug, a 3.9 oz pulp container, a detachable spout, and an easy cleaning brush.
- 1000 Watts powerful motor maximize juicing
- Two-speed settings option to control speed
- Detachable nozzle for easy to clean
- Cold extraction system avoid damage to vitamins and minerals
- 70 fl oz pitcher for whole family
- 3.5-inch chute feed helps whole fruit juice
- Concerns regarding flimsy build
Best Capacity: Breville BJE830BSS XL Centrifugal Juicer
Next on my list is this centrifugal juicer by Breville. This variant too, likes some of the variants mentioned above, uses the cold spin technology thus aiding in minimizing the heat transfer, keeping the essential nutrients and minerals intact, thus enhancing the overall juicing experience.
It however has a more powerful motor base of 1200 watts that can whip through denser fruits and vegetables with comparatively less resistance.
The appliance is further equipped with noise reduction technology if you are not much into the idea of a noisy juicer. Just set the dial to a quiet setting and this juicer gets you covered.
The expansive capacity of 70 oz is sufficient for your family, and frequent get-togethers. Further featuring variable speed settings, this juicer allows you to extract juice 5 times faster than the cold press. The stainless steel built further equips this juicer with durability and longevity.
The juicer is backed with a 1-year warranty. Although, concerns are regarding quality control, check the package closely once it arrives to avoid any unpleasant surprise.
- 1200 W motor base for smooth operation
- Cold extraction system to ensure insignificant temperature transfer
- 3.5-inch feed tube to extract nutrient rich juice
- It has newly designed juice nozzle for perfect serving
- It has great technology that reduces noise
- Issues regarding quality control
- A bit on the higher side of the budget
Most Powerful: Breville 800JEXL Elite Centrifugal Juicer
Embrace the professional touch with this elite centrifugal juicer by Breville. The juicer is equipped with a 1000W motor that spins at two variable speed settings, 13000 RPM and 6000RPM depending on what you are intending to whip out. The filtering mesh has over 40000 pores that give silky smooth and delicious results every time.
Made of stainless steel, the juicer serves you a unique extraction system consisting of a titanium-reinforced disc and micro-mesh basket, designed together for greater outputs, and maximum nutrient extraction.
It is further equipped with a 3-inch wide feed tube, reducing the overall prep time of pre-cutting. It is further attached with a 35.2 fl oz jug, a 3.2 quartz pulp basket, and an easy-clean brush.
The accessories attached like the juicer cover, stainless steel filter bowl, puree disc, and juice jug are very easy to clean. Rinse them with warm soapy water or put them in the dishwasher, they are versatile to clean.
Further, this appliance, like the other products mentioned above, is backed by a 1-year warranty. When you are done using the juicer, you can remove the pulp basket, wrap the cord around the feet at the base, and store it on any designated shelf.
- It has heavy grade die-cast metal body
- Effective performance with unique extraction system
- 1000W motor that spins up to 13,000 RPM's
- 35.2 fl oz juice jug for whole family
- Two different speed control option
- Dishwasher safe tainless steel filter bowl
- Patchy customer service
- Concerns regarding leaking
Best Budget: Breville BJE200XL Centrifugal Juicer
If you are looking for a Breville juicer variant that is more on the budget-friendly side, then this appliance might be the one you are looking for.
It is a perfect combination of compact, space-efficient, and extraordinary functionality.
This 700W juicer weighs only 9.68 pounds that will make quite a statement when adorned at your kitchen counter.
It is especially of great utility for smaller families and less frequent usage. While it may be compact it delivers almost the same functionality as that of its big brothers.
It is equipped with titanium disc and stainless steel mesh filter that work together effectively for maximum nutrient extraction and serve you with delicious extraction of fruits and vegetables in no time.
Moreover, despite the smaller build, it adorns a 3-inch chute tube, which shortens the overall prep time without compromising the taste and flavor.
The juice jug features a froth separator that separates the froth while serving. The cord wraps around under the base, making it easier to store.
The attachments are easy to disassemble and are dishwasher safe. There is a cleaning brush that comes along, for cleaning all the nooks and corners effectively deep cleaning the appliance.
- It has 3" circular feed tube that processes whole fruit
- Ddual knife blade to extract perfect juice
- Budget-friendly juicer with great performance
- Built-in froth separator to get quantity
- Parts are dishwasher safe
- Generous capacity for small family
- Issues with strainer
- Concerns regarding wet pulp
- Complaints about leaking
Best Value: Breville JE98XL Centrifugal Juicer
Breville JE98XL is an optimum choice for you if you are seeking the perfect appliance to start your juicing adventure. And what makes it perfect? read on further to know.
Well to start with, this juicer is budget-friendly, while most juicers are made out of stainless steel, this appliance is made of high-grade polymer.
Although, this juicer features almost the same functionality as its elite brothers have like the unique extraction system consisting of titanium disc and micro mesh filter basket.
The juicer features an 850W dual motor base and a safety locking arm for extra safety. This arm prevents the juicer from operating when the cover is not locked into the place.
Further, this juicer also serves you with a LED display to alert you about the overload.
The attachments include a 1.1-quart capacity juice jar with a froth separator, a pulp container, and a cleaning brush.
The prep time gets considerably reduced with 3 inches wide chute tube, thus you can straightaway put fruits like apples, etc without chopping them.
Further, you get two-speed control for more customized results thus you can choose the much slower speed for the softer fruits while the higher speed for more dense fruits.
- Compact and sleek build for perfect juicing
- Two-speed control option for different use
- Safety locking arm help safer operation
- 850-watt dual-speed motor to get juice in less time
- It comes with overload protection LED option
- Dishwasher safe 1ltr juice jug
- Complaints regarding wet pulp
- At times does not work well with leafy vegetables
- Some nooks are not easy to clean
Best Rated: Breville 800CPXL Citrus Press Pro
Although this citrus press is on a lower budget than the previous one, the functionality almost is similar. To start with, this juicer is made out of steel which imparts its much-needed stability and durability.
Further, it features a quadra-fin juicing cone that is equipped to extract the maximum juice from citrus fruits of all sizes, be it a small lemon, a lime, an orange, or a grapefruit.
The cone is acid-resistant die-cast stainless steel, which renders you stainless steel finish for a longer duration effectively resisting the corrosive citric acid.
Further, this juicer serves you a triple hinged arm which ensures adequate pressure throughout the juicing process.
Moreover, there is a safety switch attached that ensures further safety not allowing the cone to spin unless an adequate pressure is applied and both the arms are lowered.
This citrus press is also attached to the drip-stop system that manages the spillage, thus making less mess.
All the attachments attached with this citrus press like the juice collector, juicing cone, filter, and juice dome are easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
- Quadra fin juicing cone maximize juicing
- Triple hinged arm ease juicing process
- Drip stop system minimize cleaning up time
- One size product for all type of juicing
- Durable and dishwasher safe product
- Complaints regarding wet pulp
- At times does not work well with leafy vegetables
- Some nooks are not easy to clean
Editor's Choice: Breville BJS600XL Masticating Slow Juicer
Last but not the least, I am listing this masticating slow juicer from Breville. The juicer has a smaller footprint and expert design, that will make a statement adorned at your countertop. This 14 pounds juicer is made out of plastic thus it is lightweight and of a compact build.
It features a 240W ultra-quiet motor base that extracts all the nutrients slowly processing the fruits and vegetables, keeping the nutrients and minerals intact.
It further features a two-step safety system which means that you have to assemble all the parts and lock the lid in place to make the juicer work. You can easily process leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, etc.
The forward and reverse button helps in easy juicing and prevents unnecessary clogging. To wash the filter simply put 1-2 cups of water while the motor is running and it easily remove the previous ingredients.
Although the juice is froth-free, thick, and delicious the gripe I felt was that it requires a lot of preparation time beforehand.
- Effective functioning with 240-watt motor
- Comes with direction control feature
- It has filter basket with auto purifying feature
- It takes less time to produce juice
- It has pulp container to store pulp
- Sleek lightweight with easy to clean
- Struggle with assembling and disassembling
- More prep time required
Breville Juicer Buying Guide
The company sells three types of juicers that are citrus, centrifugal, and masticating.
Centrifugal Juicer
They take up less time to juice out the fruit or the vegetable. They work at blazing speed and are highly efficient. They are cost-effective and very convenient for daily usage. This sort of juicer does not require any prior chopping or cutting of the vegetable or the fruits.
Citrus Juicer
Juicers and blenders of this type are best for juicing and blending fruits that are citrus in nature. They do not serve multiple uses and are only specific to citrus fruits. These are the conventional juicers that are available in the market. Since they serve only one purpose, they are not that expensive and are very easily available on the market.
Masticating Juicer
In household kitchens, this type of crusher is becoming increasingly popular. These devices extract juice from the pulp by slowly pressing it. Each component yields more juice, and the juice is exposed to less oxygen. This implies it will last longer in the refrigerator. They are usually more expensive, but you get more bang for your buck in the long term.
When you are done making your favourite juice, all that you will be left with at the end of the process is an unwanted mess of extractions of the fruit or the vegetable that you used. So, one should invest in juicers that are dishwasher friendly. However, you might have to clean some parts of the juicer manually and safely. The juicer if not cleaned and washed properly can get clogged over time and may deteriorate its performance. Invest in juicers that come with a brush and removable fillers and parts.
Noise Level
Juicers such as the centrifugal ones tend to make more operating sound as the workload on them is much higher than any other sort of juicer. They work at high speed and cut through whole fruits and vegetables which is why they emit such an elevated level of sound. Masticating juicers can be a good buy if you want a juicer that produces extraordinarily little to almost no noise. However, such juicers are slow but at least they will not disturb others' sleep.
Speed is one of the most determinants of Breville juicers. The speed of the juicer influences many other aspects of a juicer. The higher the speed of the juicer the less the time it takes to make juice and consequently less electricity consumption. However high-speed juicers tend to heat up quickly which can be a problem in their long-term usage. A few juicers come with different modes for speeds and some just have one mode.
Easy to Use
All juicers are made from parts that can be very easily removed without any prior experience. One can learn it from the handbook that the company gives along with the juicer. Juicers should be of adequate size and should be portable. If the juicer has been bought online then Breville should focus on how easily the user can install the juicer at home without any external guidance.
Build Quality and Material
Breville is a global brand and is popular for its robust products that are guaranteed to impress its users. Kitchen appliances and especially juicers should be made from stainless steel so that the structure of the appliance can face the jerks and the speed of the blender. Chemically made plastic should be avoided at any cost during juicer making. Breville uses alloy steel in its products to make the products sturdy and strong.
Which Breville Juicer is the Best for Me to Buy?
All the Breville juicers serve different purposes and thus the best juicer may vary for different people. Although the highly rated and the most successful Breville juicer that also happens to be an all-rounder is the Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite. Reviews by the customers suggest that it is the best juicer in the market right now. The juicer has been rated a 4.6 out of 5 by the 5000 reviews posted online. The juicer is packed with a unique extraction system and a noticeably short preparation time. The juicer has 2-speed electronic control modes and is also dishwasher friendly.How Much is a Breville Juicer?
The price of a Breville may vary as per the product you intend to buy. The Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite is priced at $396.69. Their budget juicer will cost you at least $100, while their mid-range model would set you back $150-$250. If you have the money, opt for their top-of-the-line product, which will not set you back more than $400.How to Use a Breville Juicer?
The kitchen equipment firm sells high-speed juicers with a broad feeding tube. You can put an apple whole in it, as well as any other product with a 3-inch diameter. Use the food pusher to assist the cutting disc in shredding the fruits and vegetables. To capture the juice, make sure the container or glass is placed beneath the spout. It will be full in no time.How to Clean a Breville Juicer?
The juicers are mostly dishwasher safe. Metals should be washed separately and manually by the user. Use the brush provided by the company.Is the Breville Juice Fountain a Masticating Juicer?
All the Juice Fountain juice extractors are centrifugal or high-speed. So, no it is not a masticating juicer.Which Breville Juicer Did Joe Cross Use?
In his movies Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead 1 and 2, Joe Cross was seen using the Juice Fountain Plus.Are Breville Juicers Dishwashers Safe?
Yes. Excluding the motor foundation and blade cutting system, all parts may be washed on the top shelf of the dishwasher.Are Breville Juicers BPA Free?
Yes. Except for the Juice Fountain Compact, Breville's lowest entry-level product, all its products are BPA-free.Can Breville Juicer Juice Wheatgrass?
Wheatgrass juice cannot be extracted with centrifugal juicers.Can You Put Bananas in a Breville juicer?
No, you cannot put bananas in a Breville juicer as it is a soft fruit and it is exceedingly difficult to extract the juice of such fruits. Soft fruits can be made into smoothies but not juices.Can You Juice Frozen Fruits in a Breville Juicer?
No. Your juicer is different from a blender. The rotor and filter unit will be harmed. That component will set you back $50 to change.Can You Make Almond Milk in a Breville Juicer?
The quick answer is no when it comes to Breville's high-speed juicers. However, if you are talking about the Breville Big Squeeze, you can do it.Can You Make Smoothies with a Breville Juicer?
No Breville smoothies cannot make smoothies.Can You put a Whole Apple in a Breville Juicer?
Yes, you can put a whole apple in the juicer.How to Juice Oranges with a Breville Juicer?
Remove the seeds from the oranges to prevent the bitter taste and then push it inside the juicer as usual.
I have listed some of the best picked Breville juicers and described their features and their intended use in detail, you can choose from the above list based on what works for you the best.
For instance, if you are seeking a more professional juicer with heavy sustained use you can opt for Breville 800JEXL elite centrifugal juicer, it has the professional build and expansive capacity.
If you are looking for a juicer that has more limited use, like the one that works with citrus fruits, you can choose Breville citrus press motorized juicer or Breville Citrus Pro, both the juicers are equipped with an effective juicing system that can extract even the last drop of smallest lemon.
Slow extraction lovers can go for the juicers like Breville big squeeze slow juicer, or Breville masticating slow juicer. They both are pros when it comes to slow extraction, quietly operating juicers delivering you froth-free, delicious juice in no time.
Comment down below, if I was able to aid you in your search or in case you have something that you would like to share with me in this regard. Check out our other articles as well for some more insight about kitchen appliances.


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Bhubaneswar:24/8/18: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated 653-meter-long rail over-bridge near Pokhariput in Bhubaneswar, which has been built at a cost of Rs 32.55 crore. The flyover connects Pokhariput, Jagamara, Sundarpada, Bhimatangi and Old Town here.
Sources said construction work of the rail overbridge that had begun six years ago in 2012 was completed in the first week of this month.
The 653-metre bridge, executed by Panda Infra, the same agency that had undertaken the Bomikhal overbridge project, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 32.55 crore, said sources.


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By Joan Salmon
Trust and Maureen Nongo look back at their first year of marriage and laugh. No, it was not milk and honey, but one issue after another that the only thread that held them together was their commitment to never give up. "There were other things that played a role in a rocky first year but one that stands out is lack of ample time in being counselled and practicing what is learnt in our marriage." Maureen says their premarital counselling was a month to their wedding so they just got into a crazy cycle in their first year of marriage. Even when they got several nuggets from the counselling, she says she never put thought into them. "One of these was finances and it could have been that we had some fears, but on the other hand, we were not given enough time to digest the things such as how to keep our money together. We thus did the reverse of things and that really affected us financially, emotionally as a lot of things were spinning out of control with one misunderstanding after another. I say with untainted conviction that had we got the opportunity to work on these things before we got married, our marriage would have turned out better."
Unlike other counselling sessions, premarital counselling is rendered before one steps into marriage. It is akin to a training equipping one for the journey ahead. However, is it being taken as serious as it ought to?
Enid Mugarura, a counsellor at Thera Cave, says from Marriage Today trainings by Ps Jimmy Evans, approximately 20 to 30 per cent of couples seek premarital counselling yet only one to five per cent seek professional counselling. While there may be considerations of costs as to why some couples may not go for professional help, couples who get premarital counselling are 30 per cent stronger than those who do not. "Couples who don't go for proper premarital counselling will have challenges which expose the marriage to factors that could strain it out of existence."
Lindsay Kinkuhaire Nzeyi, a counselling psychologist in Kampala, shares that while in some parts of the world, premarital counselling has been established as a norm before marriage, in Uganda, it is a fairly new concept, with rapidly growing attraction among professional therapists, Church and other religious institutions. "In fact, it now seems Church leaders will not marry couples who have not undergone counselling having become a requirement."
Typically, premarital counsellors will provide couples a safe environment in which they can dig deep and revisit previous impressions, decisions, and declarations they have formed about marriage before tying the knot. "The couples also get an opportunity to clarify some lingering uncertainties, deal with any current relationship challenges, and reaffirm their commitment to a future together."
Ivan and Joy Otim had several pre-marital counselling sessions with different people and from two churches (Watoto Church North and St Kakumba Chapel, Kyambogo University). Their counselling started even before the official proposal in 2015 which helped them develop the resolve that divorce or separation solved no problem but the Word of God and community support. "When ready to tie the knot, we had another round of premarital counselling in 2018 for four months at Watoto and later in 2019 at St Kakumba for three months. During these, we learned how to handle tough situations as a family, managing expectations, and health and wellness."
While premarital counselling has been deemed important, Maureen Nongo says in most cases, it is done a few months; three months or less before the wedding. "In our case, it was a month to our wedding. However, at that time, couples have a lot on their mind such as service providers, the balance on the gown, unfulfilled pledges thus cannot concentrate on what is being done or said. Seeing how important these session are, timing matters if they are to benefit couples. It is better to get these couples early enough, say a year or two into their courtship and start moving with them step by step before the pressure of the ceremonies comes in."
Kinkuhaire shares that the length of the counselling depends on the counsellor, which in turn is determined by the individual needs and goals of the couple. That said sessions may last anywhere between four to 12 weeks within which the couple attends once or twice a week but the counsellor will always involve them in making the decision about the duration of the counselling.
She adds that the individual and unique presentation of the couple will determine the depth and intensity of the process. "Sometimes, couples face complicated challenges or have underlying issues that require more in-depth intervention. If for instance, one person believes in polygamy, and the other totally disagrees." All in all, Mugarura shares that the facilitator or counsellor must go as deep as it requires because they must prepare the couple for a long-lasting relationship.
"Isn't a year or even 12 weeks unbearably long?" One might ask, which is somewhat expected because most couples are in a highly emotional excitable state in the early part of their relationship, giving little thought to what responses their spouses may have in anger, emergencies, or major life problems that are part of life and marriage for that matter.
Mugarura says this counselling goes beyond just sexual appeasement affording you the opportunity to squarely navigate topics such as the relationship, conflict resolution, finances, communication, self care, and expectations." Aware of the several topics, Kinkuhaire urges couples to go deeper and assess fundamental questions during these sessions. "These include;
- What characteristics of your intended spouse do you appreciate or do not like at all?
- Do you really know each other's interests and aspirations, or future goals? What activities do you plan to do together that will enhance the quality of your new family life?
- What are your marriage expectations and roles?
- What are your individual or common plans for resolving future conflicts?
- What are your goals and intentions about finances?
- How do you plan on creating healthy channels of communication?"
Mugarura adds that issues discussed are so many and even when they seem to cut across, some are subjective to the couples one is handling.
Ivan Otim says the sessions they had were in groups, so it was always interactive and fun learning about people's experiences and topics from different pastors, as well as their expectations of marriage. "We also learned about financial management in a home, raising Godly children as Christian parents, differences between a woman and a man's brain, family roles, building a family prayer altar and the huge topic on sex. While it was our first institution-based pre-marital counselling, it cleared many of our questions about marriage and gave us confidence as we shared with fellow couples during the counselling. Today, we look back and appreciate this opportunity, and are able to apply some of the key things we learned to our marriage."
Looking at what is brought to light during these sessions, one wonders if a marriage starting without this counselling is worth it. Kinkuhaire shares that while in some cultures, couples intending to get married may undergo some form of preparation which is very helpful in establishing the individual's expected roles, in this modern society, especially in the metropolitan communities, young couples go through trial and error marriages, and consequently experience great setbacks. "There are many couples who get married without counselling, and while there is no data to prove that such couples are more prone to problematic marriages, research shows that couples who have the benefit of pre-marital counselling address many issues that would have challenges."
Mugarura augments that saying if she had her way, she would never allow for couples getting married without counselling. "They miss out on several things such as appreciating why they are getting married, learning how to strengthen their relationship, and managing their expectations."
Mugarura appreciates counselling from aunts, uncles and elders, but urges couples to endeavour to get professional premarital counselling for a varied view.


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2014 | 11#3 | [LLses 5] The London Lasses and Chris O'Malley. The One I Loved the Best. Karen Ryan (fiddle, mandola, banjo, whistle), Elaine Conwell (fiddle), Elma McElligott (flute, whistle, saxophone, backing vocal), Brogan McAuliffe (concertina), Brona McVittie (vocal, harp), Chris O'Malley (piano, guitar). |


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For most fish, the term "seasonal" doesn't really apply: they are grown commercially in fisheries or available year round. One exception is mahi mahi, which hits its peak in the winter months and will probably leave the fishmongers' stock in a month or so. Coastal Seafoods had some lovely fish in recently (for about $10/pound), and will surely point you in the right direction.
As for sustainability (an important question when it comes to ocean fish) The Monterey Bay Aquarium "Seafood Watch" program lists domestic troll/poll caught mahi mahi as a "best choice."
Flavor wise, mahi mahi (or mahi-mahi) is a mellow white fish, not quite as firm as swordfish but certainly more steak-like than not. Because it is mild but a little flaky, it is wonderful simply prepared and paired with something acidic and fresh, like a mango salsa or vinegar reduction.
Quick and simple mahi-mahi in February:
Heat a pan to medium/high heat. Rub a little oil, salt, and pepper onto the fish, then place in the pan, flesh side down to get a nice sear. For thick cuts of fish, give this a few minutes to crisp up, then put on a lid and cook until the fish is opaque on the sides (about another 2-5 minutes). Serve with fresh mango salsa — chopped mango, red onion, mint or parsley, lime juice and salt.


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The Importance of Self-Reliance
The buddy system. The Buddy System. THE BUDDY SYSTEM! Outside of "never hold your breath!," no scuba concept has been drilled into your head from Day 1 of Open Water training more than using the buddy system. Always do a pre-dive safety check (BWRAF) with your buddy, never dive without a buddy, practice gas sharing with your buddy, you and your buddy should never be more than a 2-second swim away from each other, etc., etc. Sound familiar? And while these are all very sound concepts in theory, as well as good ideas in practice, how realistic are they?
How many times have you been diving with your favorite dive buddy, found an interesting critter to show him/her, turned to show it to…….where'd he go?? Not only was he not within a "2-second swim," he was more like 100 feet thataway looking at another interesting critter to show you. Did you think to yourself, "Well, if I had needed my buddy for some emergency, I'd have been in trouble?" I imagine it's probably more times than you can count. Perfect example: my wife is not only my favorite person, she's my favorite person to dive with. She's a very skilled diver and loves the underwater environment as much as I do. Is she a "good dive buddy?" Nope! Why? She's an avid underwater photographer. When she sees that magic whatever in her viewfinder, it becomes the focus (no pun intended) of her world for a few minutes. Most of our dives, I don't even need to look. I just KNOW she's nowhere near me. It's not her fault either! That's just what she loves to do. If any of you dive with a photographer buddy, you know exactly what I'm saying.
For this reason, and many others, it's so very important for you to be self-reliant in your dive practices. What constitutes being self-reliant? In short, it means that, in the event of any of the most common dive emergencies, you can get yourself safely out of trouble without relying on the proximity/skill/preparedness of your dive buddy. These emergencies could be low- or out-of-gas, entanglement, getting lost from the group, or even a broken mask strap.
Self-reliance is about knowledge, preparedness, and redundancy. Knowledge, in this case, is knowing you and the way you dive. One of the most notable among these is gas consumption. Can you easily finish a one-hour dive along the reef with gas to spare, or are you usually the air hog who's the first to get back on the boat? Knowing your actual SAC rate (surface air consumption) gives you the advantage of knowing your strengths and weaknesses regarding gas usage. This can be figured out relatively easily with not much more than an underwater slate and timing device. Preparedness is planning for both the expected AND the unexpected. A good example of the expected would be the gas consumption just mentioned. If you are the air hog (and you DON'T want to be first back on the boat), taking a pony bottle along might be the fix for you. Getting separated from your dive group or buddy is certainly unexpected but something that happens quite often. Skill in navigation and the proper use of a DSMB (delayed surface marker buoy) can be literal life savers in these instances.
Redundancy, then, is having the right tools on you, and enough backups, to handle both the expected and unexpected things you prepared for, based on your knowledge of yourself and the dive. Had a mask strap break on you before and don't want to deal with that mess again? Carry a spare! Modern frameless masks will fold up virtually flat and unobtrusively in a BC or thigh pocket. Diving somewhere that fishing line or nets may present an entanglement hazard? One, never dive without a cutting tool unless prohibited by local ordinance, and two, carry a backup or two! That samurai sword on your leg isn't any good to you if you drop it trying to cut yourself free or if that particular leg is the thing that's entangled. There's a great old military adage that says, "One is none, two is one, three is two, etc." With regard to redundancy, it means that any piece of gear that is vital for either survival or the completion of the mission (in this case, the dive plan) should have a backup. Now, does this mean you need to dive looking like a Christmas tree with doodads dangling all over you? Absolutely not. It means, use your knowledge to prepare for each individual dive, and base your redundancy on those factors. Get the theme there?
Want to beef up your knowledge, preparedness, and redundancy to be a more self-reliant diver? Well, then take the PADI Self-Reliant Diver course! You'll need to have your Advanced Open Water certification and 100 logged dives as prerequisites, but you'll be amazed at the amount of information and confidence you'll walk (or swim) away with. Although some salty ol' divers like to say that "every dive is a solo dive," the purpose of this course isn't to encourage you to dive alone. Rather, it's to train and prepare you for "that time" when you may find yourself in a pickle without a buddy close by to render assistance.
Until next time, never stop learning, never settle for "good enough," and stay sharky, my friends!
What do I do when the system breaks down?
The Buddy System
You've been trained to use the buddy system from Day 1 of the Open Water course. For it to work effectively, however, your buddy has to be quite close to you. How often is THAT true?
Reality, Quite Often...
It doesn't take long. Look at this coral head for a minute, or take a few pictures of a pretty fish, then look up and find your buddy, or the whole group, far away. While not technicaly "alone," you're certainly out of timely reach in the event of an emergency. Can you even remember how many times that's been you?
Do Backups Right!
Just say "NO" to Spare Air. In the author's opinion, most of them simply offer a false sense of security with only enough gas volume to get you seriously hurt. If you carry a backup gas supply, carry a real one. In most cases, an AL30 or AL40 holds enough gas for you to ascend at a safe rate and still do a comfortable safety stop. When rigged properly, they can be carried very close to the body without negatively affecting your trim or buoyancy.
Become Self-Reliant!
Learn how to get yourself out of most jams without having to rely on others who may or may not be there when you need them. If you have your AOW certification and 100 logged dives, you qualify for the PADI Self-Reliant Diver course. Contact us about upcoming classes!


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In this Book
- A Philosophy of the Unsayable: Human Agency, Intellectual Traditions, and Responsible Knowledge
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- 2014
- Published by: University of Notre Dame Press
In A Philosophy of the Unsayable, William Franke argues that the encounter with what exceeds speech has become the crucial philosophical issue of our time. He proposes an original philosophy pivoting on analysis of the limits of language. The book also offers readings of literary texts as poetically performing the philosophical principles it expounds. Franke engages with philosophical theologies and philosophies of religion in the debate over negative theology and shows how apophaticism infiltrates the thinking even of those who attempt to deny or delimit it.
In six cohesive essays, Franke explores fundamental aspects of unsayability. In the first and third essays, his philosophical argument is carried through with acute attention to modes of unsayability that are revealed best by literary works, particularly by negativities of poetic language in the oeuvres of Paul Celan and Edmond Jabès. Franke engages in critical discussion of apophatic currents of philosophy both ancient and modern, focusing on Hegel and French post-Hegelianism in his second essay and on Neoplatonism in his fourth essay. He treats Neoplatonic apophatics especially as found in Damascius and as illuminated by postmodern thought, particularly Jean-Luc Nancy's deconstruction of Christianity. In the last two essays, Franke treats the tension between two contemporary approaches to philosophy of religion—Radical Orthodoxy and radically secular or Death-of-God theologies. A Philosophy of the Unsayable will interest scholars and students of philosophy, literature, religion, and the humanities. This book develops Franke's explicit theory of unsayability, which is informed by his long-standing engagement with major representatives of apophatic thought in the Western tradition.
Table of Contents
- Part I: Philosophy and Literature
- Chapter One: Invitatory
- pp. 13-22
- Part II: Philosophy and Theology
- Inconclusion
- pp. 326-329
- Index, About the Author
- pp. 368-384


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How often do you have full conversations with chatbots? It might happen more than you think.
These days, millions of businesses are employing chatbots for sales, customer service, and dozens of other functions, giving people the fluidity and directness of conversation without requiring an actual human agent to step in.
Some of the advantages of this move are obvious; if a chatbot can automatically answer basic customer questions, you don't have to hire a person for the role. You may also see a faster response time, greater consistency, and no fatigue or frustration.
But if your intuitions are in line with the average person's, you'll instinctively feel like chatbots aren't quite at the human level yet.
So is this intuition true? And if not, could chatbots ever become better than humans? When can they do it?
What Constitutes "Better"?
These are complicated questions. They're hard to answer in part because the utility of chatbots is so diverse; you can use chatbots to field customer service questions, generate leads, or even provide direct services to paying clients in some cases.
But these questions are also difficult because we need to acknowledge what we mean by "better." What makes a chatbot better than a human?
There are several dimensions in which a chatbot could hypothetically be better than a human being, and in some of those dimensions, chatbots are already objectively superior.
- Cost efficiency. In terms of overall cost efficiency, there's no comparison. Chatbots are irrefutably more cost efficient than their human counterparts. You'll need to pay people hourly, or pay them an annual salary, for them to execute conversational tasks for 8 hours a day – plus, you'll need to pay to train them. While chatbots do carry upfront costs (especially if you're building a chatbot from scratch), they easily pay for themselves since they function automatically, 24/7.
- Availability. The availability factor is another consideration. Human beings get tired. They get hungry. They get emotionally exhausted. But this isn't so with chatbots. True, you can compensate for human limitations by keeping people on rotating shifts, but there's no true substitute for the 24/7 coverage that chatbots can provide.
- Range of service. When it comes to range of service, human beings are real contenders. Modern chatbots can be trained to cover a wide range of topics and help customers with a wide range of issues – but it all needs to be programmed and it all needs to be predictable. Human beings are still much better at handling unexpected situations and improvising; the artificial intelligence (AI) that dictates chatbot behavior isn't general enough to support this.
- Range of emotion. The emotionlessness of chatbots can be an advantage; they never become frustrated, offended, or impatient. However, many people want genuine compassion or empathy when they're engaging with an agent – especially in certain applications. For now, human beings are better at expressing emotion and giving people a genuine, "human" experience.
- Training and preparation. We also need to consider the training and preparation required to get a human being or chatbot up to speed. To prepare a human for a role in customer service, sales, or a similar area, you'll likely need to spend a few days, or even a few weeks training them. Programming a chatbot can take even longer, especially if you're designing one from scratch; but with the chatbot, you'll never have to worry about turnover or retraining new people. Additionally, you may have to train an entire team of human beings, but you'll only have to train one chatbot.
- Communication skill. Communication skill is often at the heart of this debate. Are chatbots capable of understanding what their conversational partners are saying? Can they respond articulately and completely? The short answer is yes. As we'll see, modern chatbots are incredibly semantically advanced.
- Consumer preference. Currently, consumers overwhelmingly prefer speaking to a human over a chatbot. While consumers do prefer self-service most of the time, most people don't like the idea of trying to express their thoughts and concerns to a robot. For this reason, human beings are still better – and will likely keep this advantage for the foreseeable future.
- Secondary benefits. There are secondary benefits to both human beings and chatbots. For example, human beings can learn from their conversations with customers and provide qualitative feedback you can use to improve your business. But with chatbots, it's very simple to gather data directly from conversations, and analyze those data to form objective conclusions about your business's position.
The Turing Test and Eugene Goostman
For many consumers, the true test of whether a chatbot is better than a human being is whether it's at least indistinguishable from a human. In other words, are its linguistic capabilities strong enough that they could be mistaken for an actual human?
This is, essentially, the Turing test – a test of a machine's ability to demonstrate intelligent behavior, devised by Alan Turing in 1950. A machine is said to "pass" the test if humans consistently struggle to distinguish between a real human and a sufficiently competent machine.
Chatbots have been capable of passing the Turing test as early as 2001, when the chatbot known as Eugene Goostman was developed. The Goostman bot emulated a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy, and could carry out simplistic, yet linguistically diverse conversations. Participants were unable to distinguish the bot as being a machine, though there are some limitations to consider here – for example, 13-year-olds aren't expected to carry out conversations as sophisticated as fully grown adults.
That said, we've technically had chatbots that rival human conversational ability for 20 years. Is this enough to qualify them as "better" than human, given their other advantages?
The State of AI-Based Chatbots
The most advanced chatbots of the modern era are robust and highly useful. Microsoft and Google have demonstrated technology capable of understanding human speech on par with human error rates. The latter has also demonstrated a chatbot that can literally make phone calls and make rudimentary small talk when carrying out basic tasks like setting appointments.
Other chatbot platforms showcase their advanced nature with customizability; businesses and individual customers can use the chatbot platform to build the perfect chatbot for their needs, training it and testing it to hone it to perfection.
Exploitability and Visible Weaknesses
There are also some major weaknesses in chatbots that we need to consider. For example, many chatbots have built-in bias from their developers, which prevent them from providing service equally to all your customers.
Other chatbots are programmed to learn from real people; they're adaptive, and they evolve by studying the speech patterns of others. While this can be a source of major strength, it's also exploitable. For example, Microsoft's Tay chatbot functioned similarly when it was released in 2016, and antagonistic trolls were quick to "teach" it how to wield racist and sexually charged language.
Finding a way to preserve advantages without opening exploitable loopholes is a challenge that humans don't generally have to contend with.
Can Humans Ever Be Replaced?
It's clear that chatbots are already better than humans in some regards, and they're not far behind in others. If we hold this true, the big question becomes: can humans ever truly be replaced?
Even if chatbots became so perfect that they were unquestionably better than human conversational counterparts (with no exploitable weaknesses), there would be a portion of the population who always prefers speaking with humans over bots. There's no guarantee chatbots will ever get to this point, but it remains a realistic possibility.
In short, chatbots are already better than we would have thought possible just 20 years ago. Another 20 years could make chatbots indistinguishable from humans even to the most perceptive conversationalists. But for now, it doesn't look like humans will ever be completely out of the picture for conversational needs.


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With over 1100 posts, the Global Groove is becoming
quite a reference book. Lots of styles from lots of countries
are to be found here. To help you find your way through all
those LP's, there are several options. If you know what you're
looking for, just type it in our search-bar on the left. If you don't,
maybe the Global Samplers can be of help. They contain some
personal favourites and highlites. Single tracks from selected LP's
that were posted through time. Sampler No.33 covers posts from
january and february 2010. Being a bit behind doesn't matter, this
way it is of help to everybody, even this old dusty brain.
Listening is the only way, get it now, happy searching.
1 I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Salome
2 Les Bantous de la Capitale – Tokumisa Congo
3 Ranking Joe – Sister Pam
4 Le Grand Kalle – Africa bola ngombi
5 Cortijo y su Combo – El chivo de la campana
6 OK Jazz – Liwa ya wech
7 Orchestre Negro Succes – Nakota zebola
8 Oriental Brothers International – Oriental's special
9 Juan Piña y su Orquesta – La puyanga
10 Les Loups Noirs – Echec
11 Sammy Cropper and his Wire Connections – Papa Akwasi
12 Tito Puente – Vete pa'la luna
13 Docteur Nico & l'African Fiesta – Exhibition dechaud
14 Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Titibitis of Africa – Iranm'iran
15 Gardner Lalanne – Ananas
16 Lion Youth – Love comes and goes
17 Bavon Marie Marie – Yalimbisa bijou
18 German Rosario – El jolgorio en el batey


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Experimental pop polymath Jean Dawson gets existential on his rapturous new single "Clear Bones"
"Clear Bones" demonstrates Jean Dawson's exploration of sonic cadences from yesteryear with a fresh take, but he also travels through a narrative embedded within the "right now." It's that approach that speaks to his legion of fans that feel just like him: the outsider and the misunderstood.
LA-via-Tijuana innovator Jean Dawson has announced his forthcoming album Pixel Bath with "Clear Bones" - a fusion of hip-hop with echoes of pop-punk, displaying the 24-year-old's signature artistry once again.
The new track is a bracing outing for Dawson, following the commanding, adrenaline-fueled masterpiece of his previous single "Power Freaks". On "Clear Bones," Dawson exhibits a reassuring attitude, and equally as compelling as his past singles. He deep-dives into a timeless feeling of '90s alternative and '00s pop-punk while remaining loyal to his unique sound.
The track's smooth guitar slides and inviting bassline move at a leisurely pace while Dawson's calmative vocals keep things fully grounded. There isn't much of an outburst to Dawson's singing here, in fact, it's rather pacifying as Dawson deals with the matters of life and death with a stunning showcase of genre-fusing tones.
As with his previous releases, Dawson is challenging the hyper-masculinity and cultural identity that lie within both his Mexican and black heritages. In the accompanying music video, directed by frequent collaborator Zachary Bailey, Dawson taps into his own dualities such as femininity and masculinity, both distinct cultures, and punk and pop ethos.
- Hozier announces fifth anniversary vinyl release of second album, Wasteland, Baby!
- Paramore share statement on their next chapter: "this time, we're reading the fine print"
- Joe & The Shitboys return with "MR. NOBODY"
- Rico Nasty and Boys Noize announce their forthcoming EP HARDC0RE DR3AMZ
- How To Dress Well returns after six-year hiatus and announces new album, I Am Toward You
- One Step Closer announce new album, All You Embrace
- Headie One releases new track, "Socials"
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Governance Settings
last updated on April 27, 2020
1 User Management
Users and user roles can be controlled directly by the Cloud Administrator when setting up the Cloud File Server.
2 Permissions and access control
Once shared folders for the Cloud File Server have been added, the Cloud File Server Admin can control access to folders and sub folders using an access control list. If a user has no permission to a folder the folder is not displayed at all in their file tree.
FAQ: We often get asked if we support Active Directory integration. We support Active Directory integration, and this enables single sign on and group permissions federation. You can find more about Active Directory integration on our Wiki here.
3 Notifications
The File Fabric Admin can setup Audit Watch notifications. Notifications are based upon rules that are invoked on file events. If a file of a certain description, file name or extension is uploaded, updated, viewed etc, then the nominated users can receive notification alerts.
4 Event Auditing and Other Governance Options
Event logging is built into the File Fabric and it works above any storage provider that is mapped to the File Fabric. Which types of events are logged can be controlled by the org. admin from the Security tab of the Policies page:
5 Displaying and Filtering Event Logs
The org. admin can view the events belonging to the org. on the Audit Events Log page which is accessed from the admin's Organization pull-down menu:
There are five filters:
Search logs
The contents of the Log field will be filtered by the value you provide here without regard to case.
Events are classified by type. You can filter by any single type or allow all types:
You can also filter by the user whose action caused the events, the date or range of dates during which the events occurred, and the tool that was used.
The date range is inclusive. To select events for a specific date set that date as both the From date and the To date.
You can set values in any or all of the five filters and then search. The filters are logically combined so that only events that qualify for all of the filter values that have been set are displayed.
Use the Search button at the bottom left of the page to re-filter the results after you change a filter value. You can reset all of the filters to their default (no value) state by clicking in the link under the Search button.
Exporting Audit Logs
Your filtered set of audit log entries can be downloaded in four forms:
- Excel workbook
- .csv file
- .zip archive.
- PDF file as a formatted report
Access these three options from the Export pulldown near the top of the Audit Event Logs page:
Archiving and Erasing Audit Logs
Because audit log entries accumulate quickly you will probably want to archive the entries from time to time and then erase them. You can access archiving and deletion features from the Options pulldown near the top of the Audit Event Logs page:
To archive the audit log entries, select Archive from the pulldown menu and a confirmation box will be displayed:
Click on Archive to proceed or Cancel to cancel.
If you proceed a background task will be created which will create a zip file containing the audit log entries. If you care to inspect the background task, find its entry on the Tasks tab of the File Manager page:
Audit logs archives will be placed by the background task in an Audit logs Archive directory in the admin's root directory:
Select Erase Logs from the pulldown menu to erase old audit log entries.
When you erase audit log entries they will no longer be available from the File Fabric. If you need a historical record, archive these entries before you delete them and be sure that the archive job has completed successfully prior to proceeding.
When you erase audit log entries, only entries from before a date that you select will be erased:
After you have selected the date click on Erase to proceed or click on Cancel if you have changed your mind.
Tracing Downloads by Watermark
The File Fabric provides a Watermarking feature that affixes a random watermark code to downloaded PDF files. You may sometimes want to learn the details of when a watermarked file was downloaded. To do this, click on the Watermarking Logs link near the top of the Audit Event Logs page:
This will take you to the Watermarking Logs page:
When this page loads it displays a list of all watermarked file downloads in reverse chronological order. To search for downloads for files with a specific watermark code, enter some or all of the code in the Watermark Code text box and click on Filter. The text you entered will be used without regard for case to filter the watermark downloads by the code in the first column. You can clear the filter with the "Clear filter" button.
Also See
6 Recording GEO locations
GEO locations are recorded with regards to where a file was uploaded from and also where a file was uploaded to. This can ensure companies comply with electronic data laws and international compliance regimes
7 Disable File Sharing
The File Fabric Admin can disable any sharing or collaboration features of the File Fabric entirely by disabling the ability for any user to do any form of file sharing or collaboration from the File Fabric policies page.
8 Controlling User Access to Storage
As the Organization, or individual users, may (if configured) user other storage , it is preferable for these to be controlled as part of the File Fabric rollout in a company. If available this will also enable that auditing, event logging etc for such storage. The File Fabric admin can decide which storage a user can add.
For example if each user has a corporate Google Apps account, then the Admin can enable users to add this directly (with any use also being monitored and audited.
9 Encryption options
Cloud Admins can choose for all files to be encrypted when stored on private / cloud storage. This encryption is AES 256 bit military grade encryption.
See the encryption section for further information.
10 File versioning Options
To ensure the lifecycle of a file is tracked then file versioning can be turned "on" which results in all changed versions of a file being kept rather than overwritten.
For further information see the versioning section.


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University High School student Alexander Isreb (Jr.) has talents that range from playing the piano to sailing—both of which he does while maintaining an academic degree of excellence. What distinguishes Isreb as an individual, however, is his self-motivated involvement in charity and volunteer services. At the age of fourteen, he founded the non-profit company Group of Peace, an organization that provides basic supplies to orphanages all around the world and sells hand-crafted bracelets to raise the funds needed. The company's slogan is "Made by orphans, for orphans."
His motivation to create a fully-developed and functioning organization at the age of fourteen undoubtedly stemmed from immense inspiration. Isreb said he was raised with the mentality that "if you help others, you will be helped in time." Isreb remembers when his brother took him to Mexico for the first time on a family trip and brought medical and dental supplies for the orphanages in the area. Isreb became inspired by the orphans' "happiness and satisfaction, regardless of what they did or did not have."
Isreb said that "his greatest opponent was age." Having had the dedication for years, Isreb decided to finally act upon his intentions at fourteen and begin creating the structure of Group of Peace. He tackled website designs, bracelet designs, advertisement opportunities along with school and extracurricular work. Although he has definitely improved since he started, he said he is "constantly on the move, attempting to perfect all aspects of my company the best I can."
There are currently students in several different states working as representatives to spread the Group of Peace's mission, and Group of Peace plans on starting a club on campus soon. The bracelets that Group of Peace sells for six dollars each, known as "Peace Pick" bracelets, are navy blue nautical bands with dark red celluloid guitar picks attached. The organization also accepts money or supply donations, including first aid kits, vitamins, clothes and blankets. On the company's website, http://www.groupofpeace.com, anyone can register to become an official member of Group of Peace. Those who register will receive poster art packages and advertising tools to use in spreading the cause. The organization was recently featured in the OC Register.
Isreb said, "The skills you gain in running your own company are top notch and not only beneficial to your studies, but also to your social skills." Isreb confidently said, "The moral pay-off is worth all the hard work I have put forth. It takes years of hard work, effort, and stress, but at the end of the day, if you work bit by bit, it is worth it."
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Someone Robbed Two Manchester Convenience Stores Within An Hour Yesterday
While police were investing one robbery, reports of the other broke out.
Sunday afternoon was busy for police in Manchester. According to WMUR News 9, they are in search of a man who reportedly robbed two convenience stores inside a short amount of time. At 5:57 p.m., they received a 911 call from Mr. Market, at 297 Spruce St. There was an attempted robbery at the store, according to the person who called it in, and that the man was chased out by another man in the store. He reportedly fled the store on foot. The man was described as wearing all black with a black hood covering his face.
A person who fit the same description was later reported during another robbery. In fact, while officers were investigating the attempted robbery at Mr. Market, a second 911 call was received from Maple Street Market, located at 326 Maple St. This is less than a half mile away. The clerk said a man entered the store and pointed a handgun at him, at which point the clerk ducked out of sight behind the counter. Then, the man reportedly fled the store on foot.
According to WMUR News 9, A K-9 track was conducted but was unsuccessful. Police continue to investigate.


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Voter turnout so far in the St. Petersburg City Council municipal election is low. As of Thursday afternoon, turnout was just 8 percent with nearly 16,000 ballots returned.
That could signal low overall turnout in the Nov. 5 election that is less than two weeks away. In the 2015 City Council election, the most recent municipal race without a mayor on the ballot, overall voter turnout was 17.2 percent. Of that, 79 percent of voters returned a mail ballot, which means a gap in turnout between the two races is not likely to be filled with election day voters.
Of the ballots cast so far in this year's race, 7,635 came from Democrats, 5,522 from Republicans and 2,464 from independent voters.
The total mail ballots counted in 2015 was nearly 28,000, more than 10,000 more than have been returned so far in this election.
There is still some time for turnout to catch up. Voters should return their ballots by Tuesday to ensure it has enough time to reach the Supervisor of Elections by election day.
The previous election for City Council seats on this year's ballot showed a slight edge for Republican voters in turnout with 20.1 percent voting in the election compared to 19.5 percent of Democrats. However, Democratic voters far outnumber Republicans. In 2015 there were more than 29,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans.
That gap has now grown to more than 36,000, according to the most recent voter roll report in September.
Party affiliation could be a factor in the nonpartisan City Council race. Three races have seen partisanship emerge as a campaigning tool.
In District 3, Orlando Acosta has been blasting his opponent, incumbent Ed Montanari, in mailers tying the Republican to President Donald Trump.
Both District 5 candidates, Trenia Cox and Deborah Figgs-Sanders, are Democrats, but Figgs-Sanders supporters, including Mayor Rick Kriseman, have criticized Cox for taking significant contributions from conservative donors or those with ties to former Mayor Rick Baker.
District 1 includes Democrat John Hornbeck running against Republican Robert Blackmon. Blackmon recently tried to distance himself from any potential criticism about his party affiliation in a Democratic-leaning city by sending fliers to voters painting him as a "progressive voice for St. Pete."
In all, four races are on the ballot this year. District 7 pits incumbent Lisa Wheeler-Bowman against challenger Eritha "Akile" Cainion. The District 5 race is the only competitive one.
In 2015 only three races were on the ballot, with just one being competitive.


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WordPress allows the creation of nested pages. That's a great feature when you need to split a rather long content into several parts and give them some structure. However, the problem is you'll have to manually add links to the additional pages in order to make it easy for the user to navigate through all the content. Wouldn't it be great if you could automatically add a menu, right inside the content of your pages, with links to the subpages or parent of current page? I think it would, and I'll show you how…
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The snippet above will check if the current page is a subpage and add a link to the parent page (the one directly above and not the one at the very top of the hierarchy). Then, if the current page has subpages will add links to each one of them.
The purpose of the snippet is to show how to get the links to the parent and children pages. The function may, and probably should, be extended to properly display that information in your themes.


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Arts & EntertainmentFilm/DVD
A Spedgewick has always landed the role of JC in the local Christmas pageant, Jesus Christ Spectacular. When young Mangus (Ryan Nelson Boggus) isn't cast, he sets out on a miraculous journey to right that slight to his family's legacy. This delightful departure from standard feel-good holiday comedies also stars Heather Matarazzo (The L Word), Jennifer Coolidge (Legally Blonde), Leslie Jordan (Sordid Lives), John Waters (Pink Flamingoes) and other queer luminaries. December 6. Wolfe Video (www.wolfevideo.com). — by Nancy Ford


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Talking Through Is Anybody Out There?
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On this episode 59 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Kyle, Mark and I talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 8, which is titled, Is Anybody Out There? This was written by co-executive producer Michael Alaimo, and directed by Michael E. Satrazemis.
We have a very important announcement!
We thought, after five years, we were ready to strike out on our own, and as a result, we are leaving the Golden Spiral Media network. We would like to thank Darrell for the opportunity to podcast with GSM over the last five years, and thank him for allowing us to take our podcasts with us. Going forward, the podcasts that we do will be a part of our new network, which is called Talk Through Media, and will consist of the following podcasts:
- The Walking Dead Talk Through and Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, hosted by Mark, Kyle (Fear only) and me;
- The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, hosted by Ruthie and me;
- A new podcast, The Star Trek: Picard Cast, hosted by Ruthie and me, coming soon!
- And… more podcasts to come!
We are excited to start our new endeavor, and we hope to have everything set up by the time we return in three weeks for the FTWD mid-season premiere!
If you are listening to us via our TWDTT/FTWDTT feed on whatever podcast app you choose, you should be OK going forward. When we make the change, it should be transparent, and the feed should continue to work. However, if you don't see an episode from us in about three weeks, several days after the mid-season premiere, then there might be an issue.
If you listen to us via the goldenspiralmedia.com website, the episodes will no longer appear here. Just go to walkingdeadtalkthrough.com and you will be redirected to the new location from there!
We have more feedback for last week's episode… S5E8 coverage starts at :…
Now that we have our announcement out of the way, we have to share more feedback we received for last week's episode, S5E7 Still Standing. Discussion on last week's episode starts at 34 minutes and 22 seconds into the podcast and ends at into the podcast.
A better episode!
It seems that most people agree that this episode was better than the last several episodes, although Kyle didn't like it as much as Mark or I did.
Ratings went up!
Wondering about the ratings for S5E8 Is Anybody Out There? Well, they were up this week! got a 0.48 in the 18-49 demographic with 1.599 million viewers, which is up from the last week's all-time low of 0.34 and 1.393 million viewers. Talking Dead, on the other hand, after weeks of not being on, came back to what might be the lowest ratings of that show. It only got a 0.07 in the 18-49, with only 373,000 viewers.
That's it for Is Anybody Out There?
So Is Anybody Out There? We think so! We'll be busy over the next three weeks getting our podcasts set up at their new home, and we'll post a link to them here once we have everything finalized. Please leave your feedback for the mid-season finale for Fear the Walking Dead, Season 5 Episode 9, which is titled, "Channel 4", by 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Check the Facebook group for any deadline changes. The best way to submit your feedback is on the Facebook group or via our current email address, email@example.com
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