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The Emirate of Granada (Arabic: إمارة غرﻧﺎﻃﺔ, transliteration: Imarat Gharnāṭah), also known as the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada (Spanish: Reino Nazarí de Granada), was an emirate established in 1238 following the defeat of Muhammad an-Nasir of the Almohad dynasty by an alliance of Christian kingdoms at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. After Prince Idris left Iberia to take the Almohad leadership, the ambitious Mohammed I ibn Nasr established the last Muslim dynasty on the Iberian peninsula - the Nasrids. The Nasrid emirs were responsible for building the Alhambra palace complex as it is known today. By 1250, the Emirate was the last part of the Iberian peninsula held by the Muslims. Andalusian Arabic was the official language and mother tongue of the majority of the population. For two more centuries, the region enjoyed considerable cultural and economic prosperity.
The Emirate's attack on the Castilian frontier town of Zahara in December 1481 led to a prolonged war. The Granada War began in 1482, with Christian forces capturing Alhama de Granada in February 1482. This marked the beginning of a grinding 10-year war. The Christian force was made up of troops provided by Castilian nobles, towns, and the Santa Hermandad, as well as Swiss mercenaries. The Catholic Church also encouraged other Christian countries to offer their troops and their finances to the war effort. Meanwhile, civil war erupted in Granada as a result of succession struggles in the Nasrid ruling house. Castile used this internal strife as an opportunity to push further into Granada. By 1491, the city of Granada itself lay under siege. On November 25, 1491, the Treaty of Granada was signed, setting out the conditions for surrender. On January 2, 1492, the last Muslim leader, Muhammad XII, known as Boabdil to the Spanish, gave up complete control of Granada, to Ferdinand and Isabella, Los Reyes Católicos ("The Catholic Monarchs").


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Hello Messengers!
In order to improve the gameplay and help balancing the game, we have decided to exclude the following items from the list of the GM wishables.
This list goes on top of the items already excluded previously for different reasons and will be effective from October's Loyalty Rewards.
- Items exclusive from the Vilefiend Spire
- Items from the PvP Weapons Box
- Ranking Rewards
- Level 6 Talents & Blueprints
- Level 3 Ancient Talents & Blueprints
- Ultimate Scrolls
- Exclusive items from Special Events such as World Tournaments
- All temporary versions of non available items
- Some Nuclei
- Galactic Formulas
- Galactic Nuclei
- Deep Sea Fanatasy Nuclei
- Divine Protection
- Exclusive Reincarnation Items
- Precious Nucleus Box
- Precious Strength Nucleus
- Precious Vitality Nucleus
- Precious Intelligence Nucleus
- Precious Willpower Nucleus
- Precious Agility Nucleus
- Dark Sprite Hat
- Witty Sprite Hat
- Skeletal Battle Deathdragon
- Skeletal Deathdragon
- Dark Sprite Costume
- Witty Sprite Costume
- Midas's Touch
- Anima Shard of Recovery
- Anima Shard of Versatility
- Anima Shard of Assassination
- Anima Shard of Subtly
- Anima Shard of Swiftness
- Anima Shard of Sorcery
- Anima Shard of Fortitude
- Anima Shard of Truestrike
- Stone of Ascension
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Cheerleaders for the circular economy claim that enhanced recycling and reuse of products can create thousands of jobs around the UK and Europe, many of those in the sorting and separation of waste for recovery. However, as the technology around waste management and recycling becomes more sophisticated, does this reduce the employment opportunities in the waste sector?
Last month letsrecycle.com visited ZenRobotics a Finnish company developing cutting-edge technology targeted specifically at the waste sector. The Helsinki-based tech company, which began as a research project backed by the University of Helsinki, under the guidance of software developer Tuomas Lukka, develops robots for the sorting of waste and recycling. To date the company has exported robotic sorting systems to nine facilities worldwide, including in the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, USA and Japan. Interest has also been registered from the UK. Clients include recognised names such as Suez and Veolia.
Starting in 2007, Dr Lukka spent two years to find suitable industrial applications for using robots, outside of the traditional processes which include vehicle manufacturing. "When I was starting this company in 2007, we had a very succinct business plan: do something cool with robots," he explained. Applications explored included using robots in industrial baking processes as well as in the manufacture of detergent, but Zen settled on the recycling industry and began developing a recycling-specific robot in 2009, with its first generation product on the market in 2012. The company now employees 30 employees, most of whom work on the development of the software for the robots, from its central-Helsinki HQ.
Designed typically to pick up material from construction and demolition-type wastes which might include heavy rubble, wood, metals and hard plastics, ZenRobotics claims that the systems won't entirely replace human operators, rather picking heavy objects, weighing up to 20kg in weight, and 1.5 metres in length, that might be dangerous for a human-operated picking line to sort. But, the system does mean that manual labour on a picking line can be reduced. The company also claims that a robotic unit can pick at a much greater rate of efficiency than a human, picking 2,000 items per hour to an average of around 700 for a human.
The robot, named the 'ZenRobotics Recycler' consists of a mechanical arm with attached gripper, as well as a conveyor and screening system, combined with an array of sorting systems including near-infrared detection, cameras and metal detection systems. A mixed waste stream is loaded onto the conveyor by an operative, where material smaller than 100ml is screened out and any 2D materials, such as sheet plastics, which can obscure other materials during the detection process. The robot can control the speed at which the material travels along the conveyor so that it is presented at a rate that will allow it to pick materials accurately. Typical units deployed by Zen to date have consisted of two arms, each picking materials into two or more containers. However, the company claims that the number of automated arms can be increased to improve the speed and efficiency of the picking line, as well as the number of fractions that can be separated.
"The AI learns itself what the difference is between the materials, what this means is that it gives the customer additional flexibility."Timo Taalas
Chief executive, ZenRobotics
According to Zen's chief executive Timo Taalas, due to the varied nature of material present in the waste stream it is impossible to programme a machine which can identify every type of material likely to pass through its sorting system. Rather, the robots can be 'trained' to look out for certain types of material, by assessing the various properties of the material such as size, shape, colour, density, weight, and even the relative wear and tear of the material on the belt. This is where the ZenRobotics 'Brain' comes in, the cleverly designed software developed by the company which holds all of the secrets to how the system operates.
Artificial intelligence
"We don't have in our software any code for material recognition. There are no rules that say if an object is round in shape, white in colour and with black spots it is a football," he explains. "We instead train the system. You collect samples of the fractions you want to sort. You collect a pile of wood, and a pile of stone, whatever you want to sort, feed it through the belt one by one and say 'now you are getting a pile of wood, now you are getting stone'.
"The AI learns itself what the difference is between the materials, what this means is that it gives the customer additional flexibility."
To date users have trained the machines to differentiate between different quality specifications of waste wood, separating into both 'A' and 'B' grades, different grades of metal, as well as plastic polymers determined by the shape and weight of the material. Zen has also designed a simple user interface system so that the machine can be quickly reconfigured to recover different streams, which can even be controlled through a smartphone app.
Mr Taalas added: "The normal operation of the feed is very simple, all you need to do is select the speed of the input and select the types of material that you are sorting. To teach the robot requires a bit of training from us, we train the user to do that. The most important aspect of that is to make sure that the material you are using is representative of what the robot will be sorting."
The starting cost of a ZenRobotics unit is between €600,000 to €700,000 for the most basic model, but the developer claims that the machine can operate efficiently and economically on a site taking in a minimum of close to 20,000 tonnes of waste per year. Machines can operate at close to 99% accuracy. According to Zen the latest models of the robot are relatively energy efficient, consuming around 16kW of power – based on a system set up with two robotic picking arms.
Robots in the UK?
ZenRobotics has recently announced an exclusive agreement with equipment supplier Blue Group for its UK distribution rights and the company has already revealed that there has been some interest in bringing the system to this country. Blue Group director, Eugene Donnelly commented on the agreement: "This technology is the future for waste plants and we are delighted to be working with the world leader. The technology is almost three times quicker than a human, more accurate and can work over multiple shifts, which will ultimately save a company money over the long-term."
So, are we likely to be witnessing a robot revolution at waste facilities up and down the UK any time soon? Certainly the ZenRobotics systems offer opportunities to improve efficiency of waste sorting for material streams that can be difficult to sort, whilst also potentially improving the safety of sites. But, the company has yet to find a solution for lighter and smaller fractions of waste, which for the time-being at least, means that we're unlikely to see fully mechanised systems creeping into sites sorting household-type waste fractions. The robot-led future is not here quite yet.


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By Festus Ahon
ASABA—DELTA State Government has donated a 2.5 MVA transformer to Benin Distribution Company, BEDC, as part of efforts towards ensuring steady power supply to Deltans, saying it spent over N1.8 billion in the distribution network in the state from May 2015 to September 2018.
The state Commissioner for Energy, Mr Newworld Sefugha, while presenting the transformer to BEDC, however, noted that it was the sole responsibility of the distribution company to power its customers.
Sefugha said: "With the power sector reform of 2005 and the onward privatization of the distribution and generation subsectors of the Nigerian electricity supply industry, electricity power supply to towns and villages became the responsibility of distribution and the generation companies."
He, however, said that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration has been intervening in various ways in the distribution subsector, ranging from settlement of disputes between BEDC and its consumers to intervention projects, due to the importance of electricity to the socio-economic life of Deltans.
He listed such interventions to include "The installation of 300KVA, 500KVA transformers, injection transformers, 2.5 and 7.5 MVA and construction of low and high voltage lines across the state."


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But what really made me laugh was another hiding vegetable.
After lamenting much of the summer that my pumpkins weren't producing,
I found this one hidden under an overrun day lily and laughed out loud!
Speaking of Hallowe'een costumes,
perhaps my youngest daughter could
dress as a pumpkinhead this year!
Happy Autumn!


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Step 1. Carefully and lightly draw in your additions. Make sure to use a nice and clean eraser so you don't leave any smudges.
Step 2. I erased as much as I dared to then colored in everything with RV11. I got distracted and was going to color just the antenna with the medium color and everything else with RV10. Half of the design is a darker pink on top of this current pink and the circles are easy to color so I didn't mind coloring over them and adding them in later. If they were to be different colors, then I would make sure not to color them in - leaving them white like the eyes.
Step 3. I used RV32, RV11 and RV10 and shading in the ink areas.
Step 4. I used RV11 to sketch in and color the spots. Uniqua's spots change position depending on which images your looking at, so I added them in the general spots and also shifted them around slightly to mesh with the image.
Step 5. The rest of Uniqua is a darker pink so I colored those areas in as well and shaded all the dark pink areas using R85, RV95, RV34 and RV32. With so much pink, what little girl wouldn't love this character?!
Step 6. Take a break to do homework and go to class. LOL Then come back to finish up; adding color to the heart and socks; and more shadows in ares that need a little more depth. :D
In hind sight... I was using Stamping Bella paper to color on and I should have left the dark pink ares blank then colored them in later as you can see I've reached the paper's saturation level and it stopped blending well. You can catch up on the paper qualities in my Paper Project posts.
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Obtaining a traditional mortgage in Canada can be a struggle, especially if you've experienced financial hardship in the past that has left an impact on your credit report. Private mortgage lenders in Toronto are an invaluable resource for those who find themselves in such a situation, if home ownership is high on their list of priorities. However, there is much to learn about private mortgage lenders before you commit to any kind of agreement with one.
Continue reading to learn the basics of dealing with private mortgage lenders. This information is essential before you decide whether or not this plan of action is right for your home ownership ambitions.
What are Private Mortgage Lenders?
In Canada, there are three types of lenders. The first are referred to as "A lenders" and typically are traditional banking institutions. These lenders work with "A-quality" clientele that can issue a down payment of at least 20% of the home's value. The second are "B lenders," institutions that will work with those who have less to give as a down payment or who have slightly tarnished credit. In exchange for their service, mortgage insurance and higher interest rates may apply.
Private mortgage lenders are the third type of lender in Canada. Private lenders, also known as "unregulated lenders," are institutions or individuals that give home mortgage loans to those who are considered high-risk borrowers, such as those with poor credit. Private mortgage lenders view their clientele as an investment, particularly since the loan is never going to be more than the value of the home and the lender gets to hold the house itself as collateral.
How Do Private Mortgage Lenders Disperse Mortgages?
The requirements for obtaining a mortgage through a private lender are often much more lenient than those of A and B type lenders. In exchange for their willingness to work with riskier clientele, these lenders will often attach a higher interest rate to the loans that they facilitate.
To best navigate the risks and potential pitfalls of this type of mortgage, it is best to recruit the help of a lawyer or broker who is experienced at handling these matters. Each lender dispenses loans on their own terms, meaning that it is not good enough to be self-educated on the subject. Hiring a legal expert in this area can save you a lot of time, frustration and money.
When Should I Look for a Private Mortgage?
Private mortgages are not the best resource for individuals with higher credit scores who can secure a 20% down payment on their home. Those with the better financial circumstances are almost always better off securing loans with A and B lenders. There are, however, numerous circumstances in which private lenders might be the best choice. Such circumstances include, of course, when your credit is low and you can't make the 20% down payment necessary for a conventional mortgage loan through an A or B lender.
You may also want to choose a private mortgage lender if you:
- Need quick funds to prevent foreclosure on your current property.
- Are self-employed and have unverifiable income.
- Are attempting to purchase a living space less than 600 square feet, as many banks won't accommodate these types of loans often.
- Are looking for a second mortgage.
While private mortgages might not be ideal for many prospective home owners, they can be a valuable asset for those who struggle to find assistance through the bigger-name A and B lenders of Canada. However, it is always worth combing over the details of your mortgage agreement with a fine-tooth comb, as these mortgages are typically unregulated and can leave you facing a massive pitfall in the event of foreclosure.


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|Nigeria celebrating their FIFA U-17 World Cup triumph
The concluding day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 saw Nigeria live up to their tag of pre-tournament favourites by overcoming a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, thereby retaining the crown they secured so impressively two years ago in the United Arab Emirates. Belgium had earlier finished third, after seeing off Mexico in a pulsating opening game.
The showpiece match played out in the way many observers had predicted, partly because of the level of familiarity between the two teams, who both played starring roles at the 2015 CAF African U-17 Championship, where the Nigerians finished fourth and the Malians emerged victorious.
In Vina del Mar on Sunday, however, the Golden Eaglets' attacking prowess eventually made the difference, as two goals in three second-half minutes sealed the destination of the trophy.
In doing so, the Nigerians claimed the fifth U-17 World Cup crown, following on from their previous successes at China 1985, Japan 1993, Korea Republic 2007 and UAE 2013. In addition, they finished as runners-up at Canada 1987, Trinidad and Tobago 2001 and Nigeria 2009.
Belgium, meanwhile, earned a place on the podium by defeating Mexico 3-2 in an entertaining preamble to the main event. Sprightly forward Dante Vanzeir was the man who propelled Les Diables Rouges to a best-ever finish at a FIFA tournament, setting up the opener and scoring their second and third goals. That decisive third strike came in stoppage time, when Belgium were down to ten men and the match appeared on the verge of a penalty shoot-out.
Goal of the dayMali 0-1 Nigeria, Victor Osimhen (56)
With the score locked at 0-0, midfielder Chinedu Madueke drove down the right and from just inside the box sent in a low cross for forward Victor Osimhen, who was lurking unmarked in the middle. The Nigerian No9, as he has done throughout the competition, did not hesitate for a second and smashed the ball first-time past adidas Golden Glove winner Samuel Diarra to set Nigeria on their way to glory.
Memorable moments
Individual brillianceAlthough they retained the U-17 World Cup as a team, Nigeria were also well represented among the individual awards. Their captain, Kelechi Nwakali, picked up the adidas Golden Ball and the adidas Bronze Boot, while ace marksman Victor Osimhen pocketed the adidas Golden Boot and adidas Silver Ball.
Reputable runners-upMali's impressive crop of players achieved much more than a historic runners-up spot at a FIFA event. Not only did they receive the acclaim of the Chilean fans, who supported them during the match and gave them a standing ovation after the final whistle, but their efforts were also recognised by the Nigerian players, who formed a guard of honour when their defeated opponents went up to collect their runners-up medals. In addition, Samuel Diarra won the adidas Golden Glove award and attacker Aly Malle earned the adidas Bronze Ball.
Bouncing backDante Vanzeir missed out on the UEFA European U-17 Championship with a serious knee injury, and had not managed to notch a goal at Chile 2015 until today. The skilful forward put all that behind him in style against Mexico, producing an excellent assist and two fine goals that ensured Belgium of third place in a FIFA tournament for the first time. Cue exuberant celebrations from the Belgian players, which involved launching coach Bob Browaeys skywards.
Song of sorrowDuring the first half of the play-off for third place, around 100 Mexican supporters, situated behind the goal that El Tri were attacking, delighted the rest of the fans present at the Estadio Sausalito with an a cappella version of the popular Mexican song, Cielito lindo. The applause the boisterous group received was highly deserved, as were the proud cheers they themselves gave their young heroes at the end of the match, despite the loss to Belgium.
The stat10 – The number of goals scored by Victor Osimhen for the Golden Eaglets at Chile 2015, a tournament tally that sends the talented Nigerian to the top of the all-time top scorer list. The lethal striker, who found the net in all seven of his nation's encounters in South America, now moves one ahead of the previous record of 9, jointly held by Ivoirian Souleymane Coulibaly (2011) and Frenchman Florent Sinama Pongolle (2001)
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"We have worked very hard for this success and we hope to continue. The players will go home now but their journey is not over yet. I have football in my blood, as a player and as a coach. This is what I want to pass to my players." – Emmanuel Amuneke, Nigeria coachWith an outstanding team packed with talented players, Nigeria successfully defended their crown at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. Furthermore, the west Africans took centre stage when it came to the individual honours too.
Top scorer Victor Osimhen and captain Kelechi Nwakali both made their mark on the competition, and after winning the adidas Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, the latter followed in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas and Toni Kroos, who are now key members of the senior sides with their respective national teams. Osimhen set a new U-17 World Cup goalscoring record, while Mali's Samuel Diarra and Ecuador's example of Fair Play were also recognised in the honour's list established and overseen by FIFA's Technical Study Group (TSG).
Read on to find out who else is travelling home with extra silverware in their luggage.
|Kelechi Nwakali posing with his Golden ball Award
adidas Golden Ball: Kelechi Nwakali (Nigeria)The captain of the Golden Eaglets was included in Nigeria's provisional squad ahead of the 2013 edition, but was not named in the final party that went on to win the title. Here, however, the playmaker was the first to lift the trophy aloft. Coach Emmanuel Amuneke right-hand man out on the pitch, he shouldered responsibility and kept a cool head in difficult moments. He scored three goals, including two penalties, and provided a further three assists, a haul that was also brought him the adidas Bronze Boot.
adidas Silver Ball: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)Even before the tournament kicked off in Chile Osimhen was touted as a favourite to win the adidas Golden Ball, having scored 39 goals in 71 outings for his country at that point, and finished as top scorer at the U-17 African Championship in March. The striker, who names Côte d'Ivoire forward Didier Drogba as his role model, more than lived up to expectations in Chile after finding the net in all seven games at the competition. Osimhen put his side 1-0 up on four occasions and his effort in the final – his tenth goal overall – set a new tournament record, beating the previous best-mark set by Côte d'Ivoire's Souleymane Coulibaly in 2011 and France's Florent Sinama Pongolle in 2001. Osimhen duly finished as top scorer in South America, and would doubtless not begrudge his team captain, of all players, pipping him to what would have been a second golden award.
adidas Bronze Ball: Aly Malle (Mali)Alongside Boubacar Traore, Sekou Koita and Sidiki Maiga, Malle formed part of an impressive attacking line-up that put opponents under pressure right from the off. Operating as a nominal striker, the No9 often dropped deep to pick up the ball and brought his team-mates into the game on countless occasions.
|Victor Osimhen and captain Kelechi Nwakali with their Awards
adidas Golden Boot: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/10 goals, 2 assists)
adidas Silver Boot: Johannes Eggestein (Germany/4 goals, 0 assists)Eggestein's best performances for Germany came in the group stage, where he found the target four times in three matches to go joint-top of the scorers' chart alongside Osimhen after the first phase of the tournament. Although the striker, who plays for Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, was unable to add to his tally after Germany were eliminated by Croatia in the Round of 16, he still did enough to win the adidas Silver Boot. "My strengths are my ability to anticipate a pass and my versatility," Eggestein said in an interview with FIFA.com. His self-analysis is backed up by the statistics: he scored twice with his left foot, once with his right and once with his head.
adidas Bronze Boot: Kelechi Nwakali (Nigeria/3 goals, 3 assists)
adidas Golden Glove: Samuel Diarra (Mali)For the fourth time in tournament history, the best goalkeeper of the finals was presented with an award. Following Benjamin Siegrist (Switzerland, 2009), Jonathan Cubero (Uruguay, 2011) and Dele Alampasu (Nigeria, 2013), this time the winner was Samuel Diarra, who reached the final with African champions Mali and routinely frustrated opposition strikers with some spectacular saves. The custodian dazzled in South America with his incredible reflexes and command of his penalty area, while he conceded fewer goals than any other goalkeeper at these finals, letting in just four in seven games.
FIFA Fair Play Award: EcuadorIn 1995 Ecuador posted their best achievement at an U-17 World Cup by reaching the quarter-finals on home soil. Now, 20 years on, the latest crop of players equalled that feat in Chile, and did so while winning over the hearts of the fans. In their five games at the tournament, the South Americans only committed 69 fouls, collected just four yellow cards and had one sending off for a second bookable offence, making coach Jose Rodriguez's charges worthy winners of the FIFA Fair Play Award. Alongside a trophy, medals and a certificate, the Ecuadorian FA will also receive prize money of $10,000 USD, which can only used for football equipment for youth teams.
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I tried the banana peel on a fly again last night on a different pond for Grass Carp ( I just realized I didn't blog about the first time, but suffice it to say no Grass Carp were caught then). Once again no takers. The main problem seems to be that the water is really clear, and I haven't been able to cast the rig very far (have to be very careful when casting, otherwise the banana peel falls off...so its more like "lobbing" than casting), and it ends up drifting back into shore. And those Grass Carp are WARY, SKITTISH creatures. Oh well.
I had a good evening anyway. I was casting around again to pass the time while the grassies went about their business of ignoring my offers to "come and play".
I was excited to FINALLY find a handful of NICE male Bluegills in this pond. I caught the one below on a black microjig. Then I caught one on a brown craft fur Clouser with blue beadchain eyes. Then I caught at least a half-dozen Bluegills (males and females) on foam topwaters at dusk. After dark, I switched to a brown & orange boa yarn leech and caught at least another half-dozen on that.
I caught a couple Largemouth Bass on flies, too.


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Demonstration of Forgiveness:
I choose to forgive ___________, and I release them from my judgment.
I choose to no longer partner with the lie ______________.
Holy Spirit, show me the truth. (Write down this truth.)
Ask Holy Spirit, "Is there anyone I need to forgive?"
As Holy Spirit brings to mind the person and/or situation, begin to use this model to declare forgiveness in that relationship.
Defend your act of forgiveness by taking thoughts captive.
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April 7, 2013, Minneapolis (ISN) – Paralympic medallist Aurélie Rivard of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., capped a solid weekend at the Can Am Para Swimming Championships with a victory in the 400-m freestyle on Saturday.
The competition is the only opportunity for Canadian Para swimmers to qualify for the 2013 IPC World Swimming Championships set for Aug. 11-18 in Montreal. Close to 30 Canadians met the standards and the world team is expected to be officially announced next month.
"I'm really pleased with our performances this week," said Canada's national Para swimming coach Craig McCord of Vancouver. "Everybody stepped up their game and it was exciting to see some of our younger athletes knocking at the door as well. Compared to four years ago we are light years ahead."
Rivard went on cruise control for her race and was first in 4:47.33. It was in this event she made her international breakthrough winning the silver medal at the Paralympic Games.
"The time was slow but it wasn't a close race," said Rivard, 16, who also won the 50-m freestyle, 100-m freestyle and 100-m backstroke this weekend in the S10 disability category. "My goal this year is to win gold at the world championships in the 400 and I'll probably have to beat the Paralympic champion (Elodie Lorandi of France) to do that. With the worlds in Montreal as well I'm really excited about the challenge."
Other Canadian winners in women's races included Valérie Grand'Maison of Montreal in her 400-m freestyle and 100-m butterfly Brianna Nelson of Vernon, B.C., and Morgan Bird of Calgary in the 100-m butterfly; Kirstie Kasko of Okotoks, Alta., in her 200-m freestyle; Jeannick Leblanc-Normand of Montreal, Justine Morrier of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Maxime-Valérie Olivier of Montreal in the 50-m backstroke
On the men's side, Danial Murphy of Halifax, who broke Canadian records in the 50-m butterfly and 50-m freestyle this week added gold in the S5 50-m backstroke and bronze in the 200-m freestyle on Saturday.
"It's been a very successful week," said Murphy. "Getting the records this early in the year is very encouraging for the rest of the season. My freestyle tonight was also much improved."
Canadian winners in men's competition included Devin Gotell of Antgonish, N.S., and Christian Daniel of Calgary in their 400-m freestyles; Daniel Gotell, Gordie Michie of St. Thomas, Ont., Chris Sergeant-Tsonos of Kingston, Ont., and Philippe Vachon of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu in the 50-m backstroke and Nicolas-Guy Turbide of Quebec City, Maxime Rousselle of St-Alexandre, Que., and Jean-Michel Lavalliere of Quebec City in the 100-m butterfly.
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The Made in DC program promotes and supports businesses that design, make/produce, and/or assemble products in DC. The Made in DC program will function as a citywide campaign and platform, creating opportunity for Makers to come together for resource and experience sharing, as well as function as a conduit and messenger between Makers and local government. Made in DC pop-ups will take place throughout 2017.
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September 2018: The Made in DC pilot in partnership with the District Wharf, created an opportunity for over 60 makers to access a new market resulting in cumulative sales of over $100,000 within the first nine weeks.
October 2017: Mayor Bowser opens Shop Made in DC – a new brick and mortar retail and cafe space stocked exclusively with DC-based brands. Shop Made in DC will create a low-entry to marketplace opportunity for creative entrepreneurs to sell their goods and increase visibility of brands while stimulating the local economy. Click here for the full press release.
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Periodically I am asked what my favourite wheel building tools are. Sometimes by new aspiring builders and sometimes by very seasoned ones. Being a self confessed tool junkie I have accumulated a noteworthy collection of job specific tools for most every type of wheel work.
As the years have passed I've had to keep pace with all the new tools needed to do my job. For instance, with all the hubs currently available its no wonder that a sizeable collection of dedicated tools are required if you want to be able to service them all. Companies like Chris King make their own in house tools to service their hubs as well as several other manufacturers. The same could be said for the plethora of spoke wrenches and similar tools needed to just turn nipples, especially with the growing number of nipple interfaces available today.
Though a more significant investment in quality tools is needed for the modern wheel builder, it will definitely make the job easier. When I first started out building wheels I had only a handful of tools. A single VAR chrome vanadium spoke key, a 1950's Campagnolo wheel dishing tool and a cast iron Hozan wheel truing stand that had acquired a patena that made it look like it had been dredged up from the ocean floor off the Titanic. Though I started with just a few wheel building tools I managed to master the art with some time and dedication. I worked with what I had. That was over 4 decades ago and things have changed! These days my work bench is cluttered with too many tools to count. New ones seem to arrive every month and the cycle continues.
Spoke Tension
In the last few years builders have been paying more attention to a wheels precise spoke tension. As tension meters have increased in accuracy and sensitivity its enabled us to evaluate our wheels more closely. At first I was definitely reluctant to embrace spoke tension meters, but eventually I began to explore their use. In the last few years I have completely embraced them in my workflow. I have come to realise how they can be exploited in the initial stages of the building process, not just as an afterthought to determine the final finished tension of a wheel. This has fundamentally changed the way that I now build wheels. That's been a huge change in methodology for me, but a welcome one.
Recently I have been working with a friend to produce a high end spoke tension meter for Cognoscenti Cycles. Below is a photo of the prototype that has undergone extensive testing.
The Truing stand
Certainly one of the most important tools for any wheel builder is their truing stand. There are several stands on the market these days and prices vary greatly as well as features. Since the late 1970's I have used a Park stand. It really hasn't changed that dramatically over the years. Yes, there have been a few notable additions but essentially the design remains much the same as the early days. As much as I have been tempted by a few new truing stands I have always returned to that Park stand. It basically does everything one needs and I guess that's all that matters. I briefly owned a DT Swiss truing stand. I quickly realised that even though it was incredibly well made, that old Park stand worked better for my work flow. I sent the DT Swiss stand back for a refund and re-embraced my Park stand. I went through a similar experience with the German made P&K Lie stand. For some builders this stand may be the ultimate, but not for me. There is a deep lesson to be learned here. You must use the tools that work well for YOU! In the end, you have to be both comfortable and confident with those tools. They shouldn't limit you in any way, but as long as you are able to turn out top quality wheels your tool choices are fine.
I certainly haven't delved into every tool that one could possibly use while working on wheels. There are so many that if I did this article would turn into a small book. Suffice to say that there is a good tool for every task and investing in the best quality ones is wise. Knowing how to use them properly is of course the most important thing. There is no substitute for experience.


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Now that Hurricane Irene has left and gone to Canada, we are left to deal with the legal issues she left behind. One of the most vexing concerns our old friends, the Tree.
No, not "Tree" Rollins, the basketball player, it's those green leafy things in your yard.
What if a tree falls on your house after being blown over by wind and rain? Who pays for the damage if the tree was growing next door? Hopefully, some insurance company. But, the fact
by a falling branch from a tree in your yard? Ah boy, are these interesting questions. As we lawyers often say, "It depends."You see when you have no reason to know the tree will probably fall, the branch may probably break off, it gets tough. I get a lot of calls from people asking about their right to trim a tree that has branches growing over the property line. If so, you may trim it after advising the owner of your intentions. Believe it or not, I have actually has court cases over this stuff. Sometimes, the people got into fights over this, and assault warrants were taken out.
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Move over curly kale and chia pods… here are some of the healthy food trends that we are apparently going to be going crazy over in 2016!
Whilst ice-cream doesn't feature in the 'eat five a day' category of the food pyramid, we believe in eating everything in moderation! In 2016 there is set to be a range of new savoury ice-cream flavours hitting ice-cream and gelato stores. Some savoury flavours which have started popping up are ricotta cheese and beetroot, orange and cayenne pepper and dark chocolate, olive oil and sea salt. We're interested but not yet convinced!
Seaweed as in the kind that washes up on the beach? Well not quite! Dried or roasted wakame or nori has been used in Japanese and Korean dishes for centuries and it is rich in sea minerals such as iodine and potassium. Although we've probably been used to eating seaweed wrapped around our sushi, in 2016 we will be crumbling it over soups and salads and even eating it straight out of a packet as a light afternoon snack.
Another Japanese superfood that is packed full of antioxidants is matcha green tea. You might have drunk or at least seen a matcha latte at a swanky coffee shop but in 2016 matcha will be appearing in your everyday staple foods such as porridge, bread, and even brownies – we hope you like bright green food!
We've all probably tried coconut water and started using coconut oil in 2015 but in 2016 we will be expanding our coconut addiction by using coconut flour. Not only is coconut flour a good alternative to wheat flour, but it is also high in protein, fibre and has a low glycaemic index.
Pronounced 'poh-kay', this Hawaiian dish is basically a deconstructed sushi roll in a bowl which became a huge hit in Los Angeles last year. Much like a salad bar, you can 'build your own' poke bowl which contains a base of brown rice topped with your choice of marinated raw fish and veg such as green onions, avocados, white onion, ginger and sesame seeds. Mmm – this sounds like a winner in our eyes!
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We are thrilled to announce the publication of Antique Native American Basketry of Western North America, A Guide to Identification by John Kania and Alan Blaugrund.
Just released, this book is a comprehensive analysis of Native American Western basketry, complemented by 150 color photographs, 21 maps, and diagnostic tools.
We have been waiting with great anticipation for the publication of this very important book. Native American literature has been lacking diagnostic methodology of Western American Indian basketry. Antique Native American Basketry of North America fills a much needed gap.
Illustrated profusely with images of baskets from Blaugrund's collection, this book also offers a detailed view of some of the finest basketry that was collected during the late 19th century and the early 20th century, a golden period of Western American Indian basketry.
For those of you who would like an introduction to this topic and to the book, go to "How Railroad Tourism Created the Craze for Traditional Native American Baskets", which details the book and its contents. I urge those who want a short summary of this subject to go to this link:
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University of Queensland researchers have discovered a key mechanism in the brain that may underlie our ability to rapidly focus attention. Our brains are continuously bombarded with information from the senses, yet our level of vigilance to such input varies, allowing us to selectively focus on one conversation and not another. Professor Stephen Williams of the Queensland Brain Institute at UQ explains, "If we want to give our full concentration, something happens in the brain to enable us to focus and filter out distractions." "There must be a mechanism that signals the thing we want to focus on." However, this mechanism is not well understood, he says. Research has shown that the electrical activity of the neocortex of the brain changes, when we focus our attention. Neurons stop signaling in sync with one another and start firing out of sync. Read More
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We Are Facilitators, Not Hijackers by Scott Hinkle
Post date: Dec 11, 2017 7:59:24 PM
Our Writing Center is packed into a relatively small space, so it's hard not to overhear each other during consultations. The volume varies, but generally what I hear is background noise: indecipherable murmurs punctuated now and again by a few recognizable words. Words that just sort of float there like little abstractions.
It's a bit different when I'm not in a session myself. Sitting at one of the stations in the computer lab, I still overhear things, and without an appointment of my own to engage me, things are much clearer now: the abstractions clump together to form context, and all of a sudden I'm listening to an actual consultation (here I'll cite again the small confines of our dear old WC; I'm not trying to eavesdrop!).
Upon eavesdropping, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has thought "I would've explained that a bit differently" or, better, "Nice! Now I know how to better explain that." Truly, I'm glad to say what I typically "overhear" is that my fellow consultants have a certain drive, a certain enthusiasm and eagerness to help. However, the one thing that I occasionally overhear that grinds my gears gets my panties in a twist really chaps my does bother me, is when I hear a consultant hijack their student's paper.
A friendly note, then, to my fellow consultants:
I realize "hijack" is not a friendly word, but friend, that is sort of what you're doing when you impose your opinions and ideas onto your student's paper. You might mean well, you might even be helping them in the sense that you're providing content that might not have been there before, but there's a fine line between providing "examples" and providing "answers" and the latter does nothing to help improve your student's writing/understanding ability.
I don't just mean the dreaded "grammar check" either
(we have all caved to this on occasion; don't deny it). This hijacking I'm talking about happens most egregiously on the idea/content level. This tends to happen most in the following ways: either (A) the paper covers a topic you're interested in and you're excited to drop some knowledge; or (B) the paper contains abhorrent political views and you're just dying to set the record straight. In the case of (A), it's okay to share your interest, but try not to overstep your role by inserting your super-specific, grad-level theoretical ideas onto their paper, which was doing just fine as a general reflection paper for an introductory course, thanks. In the case of (B), rather than attack them with your preferred brand of politics in an attempt to get them to see the folly of their ways, stay composed, and ask them to explain their views, and how they might respond to "potential opposition."
In short (and in general):
The key for (A): Often, Less is More.
The key for (B): Don't hate; facilitate.
The key for (ME): Hurry up and sum up already.
Basically, the key is to avoid imposing your ideas and biases onto your students.
A few easy Do's and Don'ts here might include:
DO figure out the writer's purpose and level of understanding of the material.
DON'T suggest terminology (or ideas) that your student is obviously unfamiliar with.
Remember: We are facilitators, not hijackers.
Don't worry if you have been guilty of hijacking your students' papers.
Just stop it already. The jig is up. You've been found out. You're done now. We all have our styles and modes of tutoring writing, and like anything, we get better at it with time. Maybe you didn't realize that was what you were doing. In fact, you probably still don't know, as you haven't read this. Maybe I can hear you doing it right now. But, as the late rapper Biggie Smalls once said, "If you don't know, now you know."


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- you can visit the mysterious Crown Vaults, even though there is not much there yet.
- new mutation that might still need some work: Impact Wrists. makes corpses fly further and deal more damage on contact.
- plant now has an idle animation in the menu.
- the I.D.P.D.
- mysterious statues.
- bandits no longer shoot when you're standing super close.
- changed the Discgun a bit, should no longer kill you randomly.
- Plant's Snare now kills anything with less than 50% health when upgraded with Throne Butt.
- Big Bandit should no longer drop nothing sometimes.
- nerfed Fire Eater (now Boiling Veins) to lowered damage from explosions, no damage from fire.
- slower Splinter Gun rate of fire.
- nerfed Rabbit Foot, it now gives 60% more drops now instead of 100% more.
- clicking a volume bar in the options menu now instantly sets the game to that volume.
- music volume settings now also work for menu & boss music.
- Flame Trap no longer make sounds when the portal has spawned.
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The band stick at number one
Arctic Monkeys remain at the top of the NME Chart tonight with 'When The Sun Goes Down' (January 22).
The band stick in pole position despite valiant efforts from Belle & Sebastian, who climb to Two with their 'Funny Little Frog' and We Are Scientists at Three with 'It's A Hit'.
¡Forward Russia! re-enter the countdown at Four with 'Twelve' whilst new entries this week come from The Strokes at Six with a live performance of 'Heart In A Cage', The Darkness at Eight with 'Is It Just Me?' and Panic! At The Disco at Nine with 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies'.
Tonight's NME Chart looks like:
1. Arctic Monkeys – 'When The Sun Goes Down'
2. Belle & Sebastian – 'Funny Little Frog'
3. We Are Scientists – 'It's A Hit'
4. ¡Forward Russia! – 'Twelve'
5. Editors – 'Munich'
6. The Strokes – 'Heart In A Cage'
7. Jose Gonzales – 'Heartbeats'
8. The Darkness – 'Is It Just Me?'
9. Panic! At The Disco – ' I Write Sins Not Tragedies'
10. Queens Of The Stone Age – 'Burn The Witch'
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"Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will."
"Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will." - Suzy Kassem
I have made the decision to embrace my dreams and pursue them fearlessly, casting aside the doubt that so often kills aspirations before they even begin. I do know, however, that I am incredibly lucky to have found that mental ability. All too often, people live in fear of what they cannot or should not do. We have been conditioned to believe that failure is the worst thing that can happen. This ultimately requires a mental reframing: failure is nothing but feedback, and feedback is incredibly valuable.
My journey as an artist has required a fearless attitude as I've chosen to venture into the unknown. Though I could have chosen a leisurely path of retirement, I instead made the decision to reinvent myself as a painter, a teacher, and a motivator for others. The process of embarking on a new career path can be frightening, but had I succumbed to that fear, I never would have found the peace, fulfillment, excitement, and inspiration that I am currently experiencing on a daily basis. I could have spent years to come thinking "what if" and wishing for the dream I was too scared to follow. Fortunately, I didn't give in to self-doubt, and find an immense amount of gratitude, beauty, and joy in my daily life and reinvented path.
Embracing a fearless way of living subsequently informs my fearless painting style. Instead of shying away from loose brushstrokes and vibrant color, worrying that the painting will be a "failure" if I make bold choices, I embrace those things wholeheartedly. My original paintings are full of deep, rich, adventurous shades and hues that bring a smile to my face and those who view them. When I paint, I do not hesitate and think "this painting will fail if I make a bold choice." Instead, I cast that doubt aside and put brush to canvas, creating with joy rather than fear. When something doesn't look quite right, I adapt, learn, and make positive changes.
What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Would you follow a lifelong dream, start a new hobby, or pick up a paintbrush? I encourage you today to take one step towards casting aside fear and allowing your dreams to flourish!


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Cheating: If They're Gonna Do It, They're Gonna Do It
Dare I dabble with the topic of cheating? Duh. We all know it was inevitable that this discussion would come up on The Problem With Dating because it is one of the biggestproblems with dating. Unfortunately, there are no clear answers as to why we get cheated on, why we cheat on people we care about or how to avoid it.
And that's something we need to understand.
One of my guilty pleasures growing up was watching Joey Greco on the show Cheaters (with a plate of nachos). Yes, I indulged in the horrible act of watching other people's hearts get broken as they witnessed the person they loved hooking up with someone else on a little video recorder, and subsequently ambushing them in the act.
But something I always noticed that especially irked me was what the cheater would say–"You made me do this…I wasn't happy…You didn't care anymore…"
Shut the fuck up. Seriously? That's your excuse?
First of all, no one can make you do anything. It was a conscious choice to be unfaithful, you're just pissed you got caught. And if you weren't happy or felt that you weren't getting the attention you deserved–how about bringing that up with your significant other and confronting the situation instead of distracting yourself from the situation by getting some from someone else?
Temptation is a mother…I know this, we all know this. That's never going to go away, so what are you going to do?
If you can't handle being in a committed relationship, then don't be in one. Wanna slut it up? Go for it. Just understand you can't have your cake and eat it, too–I know, I love cake, too, but that's the way the cookie crumbles (all these food references are making me hungry).
I've been cheated on before, sometimes multiple times with the same guy. It sucks. You automatically feel like you did something wrong, and at the same time, try to convince yourself that they're the ones who fucked up (which is usually true). Instead, it takes a toll on your self-esteem. You become ultra jealous and overthink everything. Why isn't he texting back? Why am I getting his voicemail? Why isn't he responding yet? So on and so forth…and you know what? That only makes it worse.
We're always taught to let what happens in one relationship end with that relationship, and not to let the next person suffer the punishment from your previous bf/gf, but how often does that actually happen? It's very natural to be apprehensive about things that have happened to you when entering a new union. After all, if it happened once, it could happen again, right? Right. But you can help make it less likely to happen if you just let this simple idea sink into your brain:
If they're going to cheat on you, you can't stop them.
Think about it…do you think checking someone's phone or asking 101 questions or keeping your lover on a tight leash is going to make it less likely for them to cheat on you? No. In fact, you might push them to do it even more.
The minute someone has made the decision that they no longer care to be faithful, they will find a way to cheat. And that's just the way it is.
What you can do is trust that the person you chose to give your heart to, respects you enough to take care of it. It's not easy and it takes a lot of work to blindly trust someone, but you have no other choice. Without trust, how can you even begin to think about building a relationship with someone?
Now, if your boyfriend or girlfriend do things to make you question their actions, try not to figure out what's going on by going on snoop sesh (if you're looking for dirt, you're gonna get dirty). Just ask them! Bring it up. It's better to nip that bitch in the bud than to make up all these scenarios in your head that will probably be 10 times worse than what's actually going on.
Can they come up with a story that's full of shit? Of course. Are you going to trust that they won't? I hope so, because if you can't, then you have bigger fish to fry.
The best you can do is continuously let your special someoneknow that they're special. Don't be absent in your relationship and don't forget the little things. Be the partner you want your partner to be and hope that they'd appreciate that enough to reciprocate it.
And if they don't, it might be time to reassess the situation and figure out if this is something worth fighting for or if it's time to chuck up the deuces and move on.
(There are a lot of other cheating discussions we can get into, and I will, but for now–we'll end it here.)


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Whenever you see computer mice running in your home, you will certainly assume concerning obtaining the finest mousetrap to obtain rid of them. They would absolutely inform you of the exact same point.
You will certainly be informed that nowadays computer mice might not be regulated by-catches and also they had actually expanded to be really smart as well as understand the methods of running away the catches. You would certainly browse online to look out for the finest computer mice trap. You wish to figure out if there is any type of ingenious item in the market that would certainly maintain mouse from your residence completely.
Finest Scenarios
At such scenarios what the majority of individuals believe as the finest mousetrap is an ultrasonic gadget. They could maintain mouse out of that certain location where the tool is maintained and also not the entire residence.
This tool cannot be stated as an ideal rodent trap since it does not catches the mouse. It rather it drives mouse away. Any type of computer best mouse trap is an ideal mousetrap if it is utilized in the correct method. You have to make use of ideal lures that will certainly entice the mouse to consume them.
If a mouse gets in the trap and also handles to run away out of them by some technique, you could not anticipate it to drop a target to the lures when again. In this instance, no finest mousetrap could function well.
When you intend to acquire the finest gentle mousetrap, you should understand that rat trap is various from mouse catches. Computer mice are smaller sized compared to rats therefore if you utilize rat catches to capture computer mice, they will quickly consume the lure and also retreat. Make usage of smaller sized lures that will certainly bring the mouse better so that they would certainly be undoubtedly captured in the finest mousetrap.


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Coffee Shrub
At FC, high % cacao with a twist of lemon juice, licorice root, burned sugars and dark berry accent note. FC+ are all about complex roast tones: bittering cacao, carbonized bittersweetness, fruited pipe tobacco aroma. Full City to Full City+. Espresso.
|Burundi, Ethipoia, Guatemala, Kenya
|Wet Process (Washed)
|Drying Method
|Patio Sun-dried, Raised Bed Sun-dried
|Arrival date
|late 2018 arrivals
|GrainPro liner
|Farm Gate
|Cultivar Detail
|Bourbon, Caturra, Typica, SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru-11, Heirloom Cultivars
|Top Grades
|.4 d/300gr, 15+ Screen
|Roast Recommendations
|Full City to Full City+
|Sweet Maria's Blends, Farm Gate
|Recommended for Espresso
Driving along most major Latin American thoroughfares (and often tiny backroads too), you're likely to see trucks carrying oversized loads with signs declaring "Carga Larga", or "large cargo" in English. These are usually large diesel semis hauling massive tractor trailers. But other large loads regularly seen are buses carrying both people and cargo inside and on top, cars with mattresses on the roof stacked 10' up, whole families on motorcycles, and of course, many, many vehicles with bags of coffee piled high. One thing they all have in common is pushing the limits without going over the edge. With this 44th installment of our Espresso Workshop blend, we've tried to do just that, squeezing in 6 parts with 4 different coffees in order to find the right balance of sweet, bittering, and just enough acidity without reaching an acerbic edge. There're Burundi, Kenya, Guatemala and Ethiopian coffees in here. And while it is made up of nearly 2/3 African coffees ( note the Guatemalan component is a larger ratio), we picked these particular lots because they're much milder cups than other Kenyan and Ethiopian coffees we have, and therefore more conducive to an espresso brew. We've set aside enough of each ingredient to get the equivalent of 120 x 60kg bags out of this blend, a carga larga in and of itself.
I roasted two batches of #44, one to Full City (FC) and the other to Full City+ with a rolling 2nd crack. I'm roasting on a Quest M3S with a thermocouple hooked up in the bean probe position and am able to get somewhat accurate temperature readings. First crack was achieved at 6:30 and 400F for both roasts, pulling my FC batch roughly 2:30 later with a final temp of 435F, and FC+ 3:00 post 1st crack at 447F. My FC batch had a smokey smell when grinding the coffee but with plenty of raw sugary sweetness too. The first aspects I noted were a thick layer of bittersweet chocolate flavors and a sharp lemon juice note really woke up my tastebuds on the sides of my tongue. It's a bright but not puckering shot, like biting into a high % cacao bar with just a twist of lemon drizzled on top, easily noted without overpowering the flavor profile. The liquid is viscous with a milky texture even when I pulled a longer 2oz shot. However, I prefer a shorter pull myself where cocoa roast tones are so intense, and a mixture of dark cacao, licorice root, burned sugars and dark berry linger on your palate for minutes after each sip. FC+ shots are all about complex roast tones. Bass notes are the focal point and flavors move from bittering cocoa, to the carbonized side of caramelized sugar, to the fruited aroma of pipe tobacco. There's a lot to ponder here and with the citrusy side of FC all but curtailed at this darker roast level, I can see this FC+ profile working particularly well for milk drinks.


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This guide will show you how to solder new charging port in LG G4c. If you have any further questions post them in the comments!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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I wonder… I have battery autonomy problems with my LG… the battery don't charge at full capacity or the phone is having problems while communicating with the battery… the charge indicated can fluctuate a lot but in all case, it seems that batteries have like 25-30% of the capacity they are supposed to have (I tried 3 batteries and they all have the same problem).
Could it be this charging port that is faulty ? Or the motherboard ?
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
It's on Sale!
Yes! Not only is pervy-ness cheaper, it's now healthy for you too!
6 comments:
- Julee said...
LOVE it!
- June 18, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- Hendricksonblog said...
Yeah, your not the only one whos brain never made it beyond sixth grade.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- Jared said...
There is nothing wrong with a little naked juice between amorous couples.
Justin really needs a better pick up line. "Hey baby, would you like some of my nut butter?". Other than being perverse, I think Justin should have his prostate examined.
And next time we have a costume party, keep the damned pirates away from the beans. Ok, maybe the one with an eye patch really had irritable bowel syndrome or some other medical problem, but those Booty Puffs really ruined the party.
- June 19, 2009 at 8:02 AM
- TammaRamma said...
That's why I love you honey! We've got the same sick n'wrong sense of humor! Ha ha ha! You crack me up!
- June 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM
- Dottie said...
I'm so glad to know you can still spice up your love life on a budget! Thanks for the info, I'm headed to the store right now!
- June 20, 2009 at 7:15 AM
- Hendricksonblog said...
Logan is done being bent out of shape that Murphy won the movie tickets. Good job, I love him to learn to lose and how to do it graciously...(hes still working on the last part a bit).
I was thinking the booty puffs absorbed sound....
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Free and Not So Easy May 17, 2011Posted by bobv451 in business, contest, conventions, e-books, ideas, iPad, movies, movies & TV, New Mexico, science fiction, sense of wonder, steampunk, VIPub, writing.
The Albuquerque Comic Expo is coming up next month. I bounced some ideas off Scott Phillips about drawing some eyeballs at the con since I am only selling books and not doing artwork or comics. Granted, mine are game tie-in books and even a movie tie-in novelization (for Stink of Flesh) but competing against professional displays, Stan Lee, movie and TV stars, well, it is a daunting task to draw people hurrying past. I suggested some ideas that would end up in a giveaway, such as going to several booths, getting a "key word" and then on completion winning something. Scott is a veteran of comic cons, especially the granddaddy of them all, San Diego Comic Con, and he said this wouldn't work.
Giveaways don't attract people to buy but rather to stuff freebies into their bag and keep going. Booth babes attract. Major established stars attract. What else does? I'm willing to try stuff since I don't have anything to lose on this. If I sell one book, cool, if I sell a hundred (fingers crossed!) better yet. If I don't sell anything at all, I'm still coming out ahead being surrounded by all kinds of fun stuff.
I am thinking of cards with discounts at my online store, for a short length of time. But this isn't going to pull in new eyes but rather only go to established fans. Not bad, of course, but how do you lure in people who aren't familiar with my work (but who would like it if they knew about it)? Dressing up, maybe steampunk to plug my story in the new anthology? Problem here is blending into the masses since there will be a lot of better costumes. Lots better. Ideas are appreciated.
But this goes to a bigger question of pulling in new readers online. Giveaways don't work (over 3k copies of a short story were d/l'd and the best I can tell, this produced zero new readers for my for-sale work). Sampling might work, but they have to find the sample somehow. ACE is a microcosm of the bigger world. Using my iPad to show book covers works at other cons, but mostly with other writers. What would draw *your* attention at a con dealer room? (Other than the aforementioned booth babes, of course).
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Januari was about reading and healing and getting to know my new diet. Februari was about being ill again, going on a weekend trip with friends and excitement over all the things I can do, some for the first time ever (like grocery shopping in the evening, wtf, this is how normal people live? it's amazing!)
And march? March is about being impatient, having a lot of check-ups with different doctors, getting cranky and restless because of the bad weather and then… finally… GETTING TO THE GARDEN!
Because yes, now that I finally have the energy, I am about 4 to 6 hours a week in my vegetable garden. Carting compost around, making the beds ready for spring. Planting potatoes, broad beans, peas. Harvesting wild garlic. Making a tiny patio to sit in summer. Clipping the hedge. Watching the birds. Weeding the strawberries. Sowing some flowers. I love it!


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Jeff and Jessica
Hello! We are Jeff and Jessica. Thank you for reading our letter!
We live in Oregon, where Jessica works from home as an event planner in the arts, and her flexible schedule lets her volunteer at a middle school and farmers market. She loves to be surrounded by friends and family, like when we're playing games on a Friday night or at a party with her cousins and aunts. Travel is one of her passions – she's visited every continent, and our fridge is covered in magnets from places we've been. Jessica loves reading so much she has a library book tattoo. She's super organized, and is in charge of our shopping lists, finances, and family calendar!
Jeff is a professional musician, and plays the pipe organ and piano. He loves the outdoors and is happiest walking around a campground with binoculars looking for birds or cooking on our camp stove. Jeff can be quiet, but opens up around friends and family and gets super goofy to make our nieces and nephews laugh. Jeff loves cooking different kinds of vegan food from around the world, and frequently makes dinner while blasting reggaeton. He's enthusiastic about bad disaster movies and sci-fi, and sometimes falls asleep in front of them when Jessica is away.
We make a great team. We're very supportive of each other and remind each other to pursue our hopes and dreams. Jessica never misses Jeff's concerts, and Jeff braved a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon for Jessica. When we're at home we're almost always in the same room – cooking, playing a game, or hanging out with our two cats.
We've been together since 2011 and we're ready to become parents. We take every opportunity to practice parenting our young niece and nephew who live nearby. We started talking about adoption on our third date, and we've had many long talks about it since. Adoption is our first choice. We're excited about open adoption because we want our child to know where they come from. Family is important to us and we look forward to the chance to know our child's birth family. Jessica has never known her birth father or anyone in his family, so we want our child to be able to have a relationship with everyone who's important to them.
We have many hopes and dreams for our child. We want them to learn everything that interests them, pursue their passions, and travel the world. We look forward to family dinners and road trips. We're excited to welcome a new member of our family, and their birth family, into our lives!
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GAEC Le Caperan
Toulouse Region, France
Quercy is a stunning little ball of very lightly ripened goat cheese that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Quercy is a farmhouse cheese produced by one family on their farm in the village of Montastruc la Conseillere, France. The small cheese is decorated with wild blackberry bush leaves.
Quercy is a luxurious cheese, in sight, smell and taste! The natural rind is soft, white and mottled. Cut into the soft cheese to reveal a creamy white, smooth paste. The aroma is fresh, lactic and a bit sweet and foreshadows the complex flavours to come. The texture of the Quercy is silky smooth, perfect for spreading! The thick, chalky paste covers the tongue and leaves a delightful feeling on the palate. The flavours are fresh and exciting, a wonderful mix of milky and fresh, a bit of tartness as well as fruity flavours. Try your Quercy on crackers and bread, in a salad or on pasta!
Quercy will pair well with many white wines. Choose your favourite fresh, fruity light white and enjoy the refreshing combination. Try a Sauvignon Blanc, where the zippy acidity of the wine will compliment the tangy acidity in the cheese.


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On top of a few local shows coming up, Chris was just named as a finalist for the Austin stop of the SUICIDE GIRLS tour this January - HE NEEDS YOUR VOTES TO WIN!! Please go to www.suicidegirls.com/bands/ & vote for Chris on the 1/17 date.
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About IVDP
At GU, Village adoption program is initiated to develop the selected villages in an integrated manner and to create awareness in the village and play effective leadership role in various developmental activities. This would include socio-economic development of the selected villages along with other aspects of human development i.e., Health, education, water supply, sanitation, skill development and employment ,sports and women and child development issues etc. The aim of adoption of village is to give ideas of development to the villagers which would improve their living conditions. We will educate villagers about the latest developments in agriculture, wastelands development, sanitation, nutrition and personal hygiene, schemes for skill development, income generation, government schemes, legal aid etc.
Five villages are adopted by GNA University under the IVDP program :
- Ranipur
- Lakhpur
- Rawalpindi
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Laura B. Kaufman, DMD
Clinical Associate Professor, General Dentistry
Dr. Kaufman practiced dentistry for several years in a private practice in suburban Boston and before that in Tel-Aviv, Israel for 18 years. She is a member of the Geriatric Fellowship where she provides patients with cleanings, simple extractions, denture repairs, and complete denture fabrication. Fellows focus on increasing access to oral health care for the underserved geriatric population of Boston. Dr. Kaufman also teaches in the School of Dental Medicine Pre-Clinical and Clinical Removable Prosthodontics Sections.
Other Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Geriatrics, Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
- Brandeis University, BA
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, DMD
- Published on 1/4/2018
Rucker R, Barlow PB, Hartshorn J, Kaufman L, Smith B, Kossioni A, Marchini L. Development and preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students. Spec Care Dentist. 2018 Jan; 38(1):31-35. PMID: 29314164.Read at: PubMed
- Published on 4/19/2017
Kaufman LB, Soto A, Gascon L, Quintiliani L, Weinberg J, Joshi P, Chippendale R. Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2017 Apr 19; 13:10572. PMID: 30800774.Read at: PubMed
- Published on 4/19/2017
Kaufman LB, Soto A, Gascon L, Quintiliani L, Weinberg J, Joshi P, Chippendale R. Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL Publications. 2017.13:10572. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10572. 2017.
- Published on 3/1/2017
Berkowitz O, Brisotti MF, Gascon L, Henshaw M, Kaufman LB. The Impact of an Interprofessional Oral Health Curriculum on Trainees. J Physician Assist Educ. 2017 Mar; 28(1):2-9. PMID: 28207581.Read at: PubMed
- Published on 8/6/2016
Kaufman LB, Henshaw MM, Brown BP, Calabrese JM. Oral Health and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice: Examples of the Team Approach to Geriatric Care. Dent Clin North Am. 2016 Oct; 60(4):879-90. PMID: 27671959.Read at: PubMed
- Published on 3/1/2015
Berkowitz O, Kaufman LB, Russell M. Introduction of an interprofessional oral health curriculum. J Physician Assist Educ. 2015 Mar; 26(1):43-6. PMID: 25715015.Read at: PubMed
- Published on 7/25/2014
Friedman PK, Kaufman LB, Karpas SL. Oral health disparity in older adults: dental decay and tooth loss. Dent Clin North Am. 2014 Oct; 58(4):757-70. PMID: 25201540.Read at: PubMed
- Published on 6/2/2014
Kaufman LB, Setiono TK, Doros G, Andersen S, Silliman RA, Friedman PK, Perls TT. An oral health study of centenarians and children of centenarians. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Jun; 62(6):1168-73. PMID: 24889721.Read at: PubMed


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WHERE: Temple Israel, 1617 Wildwood Avenue
Guest Speaker: Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards
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Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
It is easy to understand why Steinbeck is considered one of the greatest writers ever. He writes with the grace, elegance and ease of someone who is certain of his story. He doesn't exaggerate its importance, belabor its themes or overplay its telling. His stories unfold as naturally as the hills rolling out across the countryside—each moment, even the unexpected moment, seeming like it was meant to be there, like it was already there, just uncovered for us.
Cannery Row takes place in Monterey, California, during the Great Depression, near the sardine factories. It is an episodic novel, about the people of the town who manage to get by through their neighborly bonds. Primarily, there is Lee Chong, a Chinese immigrant who owns the grocery store. Doc, a marine biologist who makes his living collecting specimens from the sea and mailing them off to places across the country. And Mack, the leader of a group of kind-hearted bums, usually plotting some way to make a buck or score some drink.
The plot, if there is much of one, centers around Mack's attempt to throw a surprise party for Doc. But more than that, the book is about how a group of people who couldn't be more different come to tolerate and then care for each other. Cannery Row evokes a depth of purpose in the mundane, significance in the every day. Much of the story is told in observation—looking across the yards, watching down the street, through the gossipy stories. We get to see not only how people are themselves but, more importantly, how they view each other. Mack watches Doc from across the yard and admires his smarts, his quality of character. Meanwhile, Doc looks up the hill at Mack and his gang and says:
Look at them. There are your true philosophers. I think that Mack and the boys know everything that has ever happened in the world and possibly everything that will happen. I think they survive in this particular world better than other people. In a time when people tear themselves to pieces with ambition and nervousness and covetousness, they are relaxed. All of our so-called successful men are sick men, with bad stomachs, and bad souls, but Mack and the boys are healthy and curiously clean. They can do what they want. They can satisfy their appetites without calling them something else.
The conversation goes around a bit, then shortly Doc continues:
It has always been strange to me. The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second…The sale of souls to gain the whole world is completely voluntary and almost unanimous—but not quite.
As if to say that all of this talk of values and people trying to find their way in the world the best they can isn't to be taken so seriously, isn't anything too special, Steinbeck places a conspicuous chapter second from last, in which he describes the daily routine of a gopher who has found a perfect place to live a life of abundance in a mallow field, but that he can't find any female gophers there. So he is forced to move on.
I love this book. I can happily add Cannery Row to my list of favorites, joining Steinbeck's Travels With Charley and The Grapes of Wrath.