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Stéphane "Fergus" Beley, Game Director
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Central A/C: Brands That Keep Their Cool
November 01, 2012 | Posted in: Heating & Cooling Articles
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In his definitive book on the back story about the land where Frontenac Park is located, "Their Enduring Spirit: the History of Frontenac Park 1783-1990", Christian Barber extensively researched all of the development that took place in and around the park before the idea of a park was floated and eventually acted upon in the 1960s.
In doing so, Their Enduring Spirit is not only a valuable resource in terms of how the park was developed; it is also an account of the difficulties posed by the Frontenac Spur of the Canadian Shield on those who were unlucky enough to attempt homesteading in its rocky terrain.
The park is located in what were then Loughborough and Bedford Townships, now both part of the Municipality of South Frontenac. Many of the settlers who attempted to make a life in that region did so in the mid-to-late 1800s. There were some Loyalists among them, but there were also a number of Irish immigrants who made their way first to St. Patrick's Church in Railton, and then headed into the wilderness north of Sydenham in search of a new life.
What greeted them was brutal and difficult.
The history of a number of homesteading families forms the core of Their Enduring Spirit. Based on historic records, interviews with descendants who lived on or visited those who lived on the farms, and by walking the land and examining the remnants that are being reclaimed as wilderness lands, a picture of life in the back townships during the first 100 years of Frontenac County emerges.
The first family to be profiled in the book is the Kemp family, who arrived at their farm at Otter Lake, near the west gate of the park, sometime in the 1860s. By the time of the 1871 census, William and Jane Kemp, both 47, had six children living with them. The land they laid claim to, in addition to other properties taken on by their son George, was very good by local standards. Over two decades of work, making use of the efforts of the entire family, 30 acres of the 95 acre property had been cleared.
"That might not sound like much to show for 20 years of labour, but in that district most farms worked 15 or 20 cleared acres. In fact the clearing was usually completed in relatively short order. But it was back-breaking work, without mechanical means. It involved cutting down the trees and clearing the brush, then burning the stumps that could not be wrenched from the ground by a team of horses or oxen and hauled away to form a first fence row. In the meantime the job of raising a crop to feed the family over the winter had to go on, and the first seeds were usually sown among the stumps ... it was no wonder that among the first settlers it was axiomatic to hate trees," wrote Christian Barber in Their Enduring Spirit.
The Kemp family prospered, and by 1900 the original log cabin that was built in the early 1870s had disappeared beneath white, painted clapboard, and numerous outbuildings had been constructed as well. There was a root cellar below, and fields that extended right to the front doorway.
Still, cash was not easy to come by.
A ledger from M.A. Hogan's General Store in Sydenham illustrates this. In late 1912, Mary Shales Kemp, George's wife, who managed the family finances among numerous other tasks, purchased dishes, a pair of overalls for a dollar, and the indulgences of walnuts and a vase, for a total cost of $7.32.
Her custom was to pay for her purchases with butter and eggs from the farm. However on this occasion, after the eggs and butter were factored in there was a shortfall of $1.45. Back went the overalls and the extra 45 cents was paid in cash.
During the mica mining year in the first decade of the 20th century, George Kemp found a number of small deposits on his farm, and even took on investors to pay the $70 that was needed for drills and blasting powder at one site. However, enough mica was never found to make a profit on the venture.
To the extent that there were roads in the area, they were built and maintained by all of the farmers living in there, sometimes as part of their taxation responsibilities, which, in the late 19th century, included putting in some time improving the local roads.
While the Kemp family were able to establish a successful farm in what is now Frontenac Park, it was ultimately unsustainable. Mary Kemp lived on the farm after George died, but moved away in 1928 and sold the property in 1941. The last people to occupy it were a family from Wyoming in the late 1940s.
By the time Mary Kemp died in Sydenham in 1952 at the age of 93, the property where she had made her life had been abandoned and the house and barns had burned down.
When Christian Barber went to the property in the late 1980s as he was preparing his book, it was mostly overgrown with vegetation, and it required effort on his part to find the remnants of what had been a going concern for 60 or 70 years.
He notes this at the end of his chapter on the Kemp family of Kemp Road : "... the fields, so painstakingly cleared and planted and harvested by generations of settlers, are overgrown with sumac and birch, locust and juniper. Rusted barbed wire – embedded by years in the centre of the trees that it was originally stapled to the bark of – is stretched to the breaking point by fallen trees, and there is no one to cut them away; no farmer in overalls, with strong, knuckly, barked, and sun-tanned hands to walk the line on a summer day between haying and harvest and maintain a fence."
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In the interesting chapter on mining, Barber touches on the story of Antoine Point on Devil Lake.
Francis Edward Antoine and his wife, Letitia Whiteduck, built a log cabin on the Point in the mid 19th century and they are buried there. One of their sons, John Antoine, is listed, along with the government, as the owner of Antoine Point in the 1883 Meacham map, one of the best source materials for information about land ownership in those years. John, with his wife Elizabeth Hollywood, had 11 children. According to Antoine family lore, it was John who found mica deposits at Antoine Point, although there are competing accounts about who found the ore at that location, and it seems that the Point became of interest to mining interests in the early 1890s.
There is an entry in the land registry indicating that John Antoine sold his interest in the land to William Jones for $50 in 1897, and the Antoines moved to Godfrey, and eventually back to Sharbot Lake, where another branch of the family was already located.
The idea of establishing a wilderness park on the lands in Loughborough and Bedford township that had resisted settlement, and whose lakes (Devil, Big Clear, Otter, and Buck) were not already cut up into cottage lots, was first floated in the 1940s.
In 1954 a Parks Division was created within the Department of Lands and Forests of Ontario (the precursor to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
In 1957, the Kingston Rod and Gun Club submitted a proposal for a new park to serve the growing numbers of people in Kingston and southern Frontenac County wanting to experience the great outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing and the enjoyment of a sandy beach.
The proposal included twenty seven 200 acre lots in Bedford and twenty five 200 acre lots in Lougborough, a total of 16.2 square miles, with an option to increase it to 23.7 square miles if the area below Otter lake was added.
That effort was not successful, and seemed to be dead when Murphy's Point Park on Big Rideau Lake near Perth was established instead.
Five years later, in 1962, another group, the Kingston Nature Club, put forward a similar proposal. This time, even though the cost of purchasing private land for the park had ballooned to $200,000, the proposal was successful. It eventually cost over $1 million to create Frontenac Park, which opened in the late 1960s.
The park's first superintendent, Bruce Page, was the great grandson of Jeremiah, one of the first settlers on the land in the vicinity of what became Frontenac Park.
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Join us for this intensely beautiful journey of the heart and an exploration into our relationship with the divine feminine. We'll share in a healing space with other women whilst honoring the uniqueness of our individual journey.
Using the symbol of the Divine Mother - the Goddess Tara - deity of Love and Compassion in both Hinduism Tantra and Tibetan Buddhism as a focal point for the weekend, we'll do a deep dive into the divinely feminine qualities of love, compassion wisdom and forgiveness already present within ourselves in our own hearts and waiting to be awoken. In the weekend you will learn how to:
- Discover and instill more magic, sacredness, mystery and beauty into your every day life.
- Connect to your heart and hear the wisdom of your divinely feminine intuitive self.
- Access a deep well of self love, appreciation, acceptance for yourself, increase self worth and develop compassion for yourself and others.
- Feel more in tune with your body and its natural rhythms and cycles as well as understand your relationship to both the feminine and masculine energies within you.
- Find a place of tranquility, joy and inner peace.
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Forming a Heart Circle - introduction and share
Discussion and Journalling exercise: What is the Divine Feminine
Guided Heart meditation
Consecration and Intention Setting
Introduction to the Tibetan Goddess Tara, Goddes worship in Tantra.
Holding a Puja ( ancient sacred ritual to the divine feminine - building the yantra, Invoking the Goddess, Learning the Mantras. )
Topic: Our relationship with ourself - Bodies, Beauty and Self Care - Discussion, exercises, journaling
Hridaya Hatha Yoga - Asanas to awaken the heart.
Heart Meditation
Heart Connection Meditation
Our relationship with ourself: Introduction to The Work, Byron Katie (building compassion quietening the inner critic.
Sufism Heart Meditation for healing and processing emotional pain.
Topic: Feminine energy/Masculine energy - discussion, journalling, exercises
Connecting with our intuition and receptivity - Breathwork and guided visualization.
Introduction to the practise of Tonglen - Tibetan Buddhist healing meditation for love and compassion.
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Healing our masculine - Hatha Yoga class and energetic work.
Owning our authentic voice - Discussion, journalling, exercises.
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Healing the Mother Wound: visualizations and guided Archetype meditations.
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Arts Fair on the Square - Bloomington, IN 2019
Monroe County Courthouse Square
Bloomington, Indiana (Midwest)
Phone: (812) 334-1188
Event Dates: 6/22/19 - 6/22/19
Application Deadline: 3/22/19 Midnight EST
The application deadline has passed.
Images: 4 (a booth shot is required)
Fee (Jury Fee): $25.00
You can submit up to 2 applications for this show.
Event Summary
The Bloomington Playwrights Project welcomes YOU to join us for a Bloomington tradition celebrating art and artists! Arts Fair on the Square celebrates 39 years of bringing visual artists and craftspeople together with the local and regional community. This juried art show features 100 national, regional, and local artists and craftspeople on the picturesque grounds surrounding the Monroe County Courthouse. The mission of Arts Fair on the Square is to showcase fine art and craft of the highest quality, connect artists with the art-buying community, and promote commitment to the arts through a variety of interactive arts experiences. For thirty-eight years, Arts Fair on the Square has been one of the premier annual events in Bloomington, Indiana, earning appreciation from artists from all over the country and patrons from all over Indiana and beyond for its commitment to quality. At Arts Fair on the Square, we are committed to you, our artists, and do everything we can to ensure that you have a wonderful experience with us from the day you first apply through the show and beyond. Arts Fair on the Square continually strives to foster the careers of all artists, give artists a unique venue to present and sell their work, and maintain high quality art and craft. In thriving Bloomington, Indiana, a city committed to arts and artists, Arts Fair on the Square continues to grow every year attracting thousands of new and returning visitors. Don't delay - apply now to join us!
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About Us
Arts Fair on the Square celebrates 39 years of bringing visual artists and craftspeople together with the local and regional buying community. Arts Fair on the Square continually strives to foster the careers of artists, give artists a unique venue to present and sell their work, maintain high quality art, increase attendance, and improve sales! The mission of Arts Fair on the Square is to showcase fine art and craft of the highest quality, connect artists with the art-buying community and promote commitment to the arts through a variety of interactive arts experiences. Since its inception Arts Fair on the Square has grown exponentially from a handful of local artists to 100 regional and national artists and craftspeople. Arts Fair on the Square draws artists from as far as Texas, Florida, and Maine and patrons from all over Indiana and beyond.
What We Do for You
We bring you patrons! Target marketing to Indianapolis and the greater Bloomington markets and surrounding regions including middle and southern Indiana focuses upon newspaper and magazine advertising, radio, television, community partnerships, social media, and extensive event signage. Advertisements are geared towards spreading the word of the fair to as large an audience as possible, attracting art appreciators and buyers specifically interested in unique hand-crafted art and craft. Arts Fair on the Square features a wide variety of media available in many different price ranges in order to appeal to the art collector as well as persons with a modest budget. Attendees include professionals, seniors, artists, and students. For thirty-eight years, Arts Fair on the Square has been one of the premier annual events in Bloomington, earning appreciation from artists from all over the country for its commitment to quality, great sales, and excellent exposure.
The BPP continually seeks to give artists an excellent venue to exhibit and sell their work and increase attendance and sales. Since the BPP began running this wonderful event, we have increased the marketing budget exponentially to include more print media, radio advertising, and signage than ever before, added several new art medium categories, expanded the national artist base to include artists from states as far away as Arizona, included additional space for community groups, and created lasting relationships with local organizations and events. We have implemented many requests, such as booth signs, name tags and alternative booth markers, that came from you, our artists. We want you to know that we listen to you and do our best every year to make Arts Fair on the Square the best experience possible.
What We Do for Our Community
In addition to bringing thousands of visitors to Bloomington, Indiana that support local business, we strive to promote awareness of the arts by offering the community a safe, friendly venue to view and purchase art, support local performers, and provide interactive arts experiences for all. Arts Fair on the Square includes two Art Centers and an Entertainment Area featuring local talent such as the Bloomington Community Band, Windfall Dancers, and Different Drummer Belly Dancers. Arts Fair on the Square runs in conjunction with the Taste of Bloomington, which offers sampling opportunities from over 50 local and regional restaurants, special music, and children's activities. Together Arts Fair on the Square and the Taste of Bloomington draw thousands of visitors to downtown Bloomington to experience the finest that visual arts and local cuisine have to offer.
What You Need to Know About Applying
- Exhibited art must be original work by the applicant.
- All applications will be reviewed by a jury of professional artists and arts advocates for acceptance.
- Artist must be present on show day for the duration.
- Please include three images or examples of your work and one image of your booth setup, if possible. If no booth image available, please include an additional image of your work (you will need to designate this as a booth image in Zapp in order to apply it as the booth images for the show).
- High quality digital images are preferred.
- Show fee $185.
- Jury fee $25, due with application.
Arts Fair on the Square features both local and national artists and craftspeople in a wide variety of art forms. We hope we didn't miss any medium categories, but if we did and you use a medium that is not listed, please contact us. All artists are encouraged to apply.
Show Schedule
You asked and we listened! Arts Fair on the Square is extending the artist application deadline to March 22, 2019. Updated schedule:
Applications Open - December 1, 2018
Application Deadline - March 22, 2019
Jury Review - March 25 - 29, 2019
Application Results - April 1, 2019
Accept Invitation - April 15, 2019
Booth Purchase Deadline - April 22, 2019
Email Booth Assignments - May 22, 2019
The Show! - June 22, 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Booth Information
- Artist booth spaces are exactly 10'x10.'
There is NO additional space planned around most booth spaces for storage. If you require additional space beside or behind your booth, please contact event manager to find the booth that best meets your needs.
- Same day setup begins at 6:00 am.
- Breakdown occurs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
- Due to the underground sprinkler system, ground stakes in grass are not permitted.
- Please do not cover the ground if on grass.
- Electricity is not available. Generators are not permitted.
Booth Request
If applicable, please submit a preferred booth number from the preliminary fair map available on Zapp and on our website. Please DO NOT request "same as last year." Requests are taken into consideration based on application date and number of consecutive years exhibiting.
Rules and Regulations
- Exhibitors must be directly involved in the design and production of the work they exhibit.
- All applications will be reviewed by a jury of professional artists and arts advocates for acceptance.
- Only work representative of the images submitted during the application process may be exhibited. Arts Fair on the Square reserves the right to request removal of any work that differs from the type and category accepted as well as any inappropriate work on display.
- Arts Fair on the Square takes place from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please stay for the duration of the fair if at all possible. If you need to leave early, please see a volunteer or contact the information tent so that we can make arrangements for your load-out.
- All booths must be attended for the duration of the fair. If you need a break, we have volunteers available to watch your booth. Members of the staff, board of trustees, ensemble of artists, and volunteers will be checking with you throughout the day to see if you need a break or if there is anything else we can do for you. Please do not hesitate to come to the information tent if you need assistance of any kind.
- Arts Fair on the Square reserves the right to digitally document the event and use the images for public relations, print media, and archival purposes.
Join Us!
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the 39th Annual Arts Fair on the Square - apply today! The submission deadline for exhibiting artists is March 22, 2019. For more information about the fair and submission guidelines, please visit our website at www.artsfair.org.
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Our latest bit of shenanigans was one we are sure not going to forget. Leaving San Francisco on November 28, 2015, we hopped in the van and made our way down the California Coast on a trip that would lead us all the way to San Diego, the Salton Sea, Lake Havasu, then to Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam… We experienced amazing sunsets on the coast, massive cliff roads bordered by 1,000 feet of vert in Big Sur, vast desert landscapes and the ever so humbling Hoover Dam. In this blog, you will receive a little taste of our latest journey and we hope this will inspire you to take off on one of your own.
Day 1 San francisco, CA to Morro Bay, Ca
We started our trip in San Francisco and like any good locals, we grabbed fresh cups of coffee and began to make our way down the Coast. After plowing through busy SF streets, we made it to scenic Highway 1 where the views really begin. Fifty miles South of SF, we arrived at our first destination; Pigeon Point Lighthouse, which has guided mariners since 1872… After checking out the lighthouse, we pointed direction for the historic city of Monterey which is home to Sea Otters, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. This entire area is a total must see with its never ending attractions, crystal clear water and great food. Paddle the harbor, visit the aquarium or hang out on the beach to make your day in Monterey perfect. Don't stay too long because another amazing destination is right around the corner; Big Sur!
Once we had exhausted our time in Monterey, we steered towards Big Sur, driving through Carmel and Pebble Beach to get there on the 17 Mile Drive which is a $10.00 toll road worth every penny. Once through Pebble Beach, we entered Big Sur which features incredible cliffs, tight roads and the infamous Bixby Bridge which is one of the only places where it is encouraged to pull out your selfie stick and capture the moment. Once back in our car, we bombed towards Morro Bay where we would stay for the night. On the way, we continued to be in awe as the sheer cliffs, endless ocean and multiple whale sightings kept us amused. We also encountered Happy California Cows and Zebra's hanging out and grazing all together along Highway 1. Quite something to see when you sure don't expect it! After multiple stops, we finally made it to Morro Bay where we caught an epic sunset paddle on the Bay and found our hotel.
Day 2 Morro bay, Ca to newport beach, ca
On day two we woke up in Morro Bay and caught the perfect sunrise over Morro Rock. We grabbed breakfast and hopped in the van to head 2 hours South towards Santa Barbara which features great surfing and flat water paddling. Once we arrived, we got right in the water right at Stearns Wharf and paddled towards the Santa Barbara Harbor to check out the boats and catch a few waves at the entrance of the harbor. After a great paddle in Santa Barbara, we geared 70 miles south towards Malibu for a sunset SUP surf session. This placed a cap on an already amazing day and left us fully content. This stretch of coastline offers numerous point breaks so you are always guaranteed to find a wave to get on. Leaving Malibu right after sunset, we made it to the Santa Monica Pier to catch a few roller coaster rides prior to arriving in Newport Beach where we spent the night.
Day 3 newport beach, ca to san diego, ca
Waking up in the morning, we saw a chance for great flat water paddling in Newport Harbor and made our way to our favorite launching spot at the Blue Water Grill. We hopped on our boards, toured the bay and paddled the area for quite some time. Newport Harbor always makes for an awesome time onboard a SUP and is a total must paddle when you are in the area. Realizing the day was going by faster than we imagined, we rushed off towards Dana Point to try and catch a few waves before the daylight was gone. We made it right in time and surfed at Doheny State Beach for a good forty five minutes prior to wrapping it up for the evening. Doheny State Beach offers a great casual break and the harbor next door is home to great restaurants, bars, harbor paddling and the annual Tall Ship Festival, not to mention the Pacific Paddle Games... After an awesome time in Orange County, it was time to head to San Diego to catch a late night dinner with a friend in Encinitas and to grab a hotel for the evening.
Day 4 san diego, ca to lake havasu city, az
Encinitas brought hopes of SUP surfing at Cardiff State Beach but we arrived late and could not find one bit of parking for our oversized van. We accepted defeat and headed onwards to Coronado Island to surf in front of the Hotel Del Coronado which lies just west of San Diego. We did just that and realized it was time to head off to our next destination at the Salton Sea.
While you are in San Diego, grab some killer taco's, SUP surf in the ocean and flat water paddle under the San Diego-Coronado Bridge towards an exclusive superyacht marina and amazing US Naval Ships.
Leaving San Diego around noon, we set the GPS for the Salton Sea, a once desert oasis in the Coachella Valley which lies 234 feet below sea level and 185 miles East of San Diego. After driving for what seemed like days in the desert, we arrived at the Salton Sea Yacht Club which was once a great vacation spot to many stars like the Beach Boys, Sonny Bono and the Rat Pack whom all kept boats at the club. We dropped our boards in the water about thirty minutes prior to sunset and paddled the untouched Salton Sea until after dark. We could not believe how quiet the area is and the sunset we watched was easily the best one yet. If you do not know about the Salton Sea, we highly recommend you take the time to learn the history and visit. From being a once incredible vacation spot to now a nearly desolate location, it is both shocking and beautiful. When you visit the Salton Sea, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to tour the area and venture through the abandoned structures which boarder the entire waterline. Once the sun had set, we left the once "California Riviera" and made tracks to Arizona for a morning paddle on Lake Havasu.
Day 5 lake havasu city, az to las vegas, nv
We had another long drive ahead and arrived late in Lake Havasu City but were stoked to wake up in the morning to incredible weather and a fairly warm temperature that was perfect for padding. We dropped our boards in the water at a park nearby the famous London Bridge and paddled the waterway towards the bridge. Paddling on Lake Havasu, we quickly realized how great of a location this is for any and all watersports and we are already planning our next visit. Known for its scorching hot weather in the summer and crazy Spring Breakers, Lake Havasu can either be a peaceful vacation or one that is packed with party after party. Fortunately, we arrived in the off season and had the lake to ourselves. At the right time of year, Lake Havasu can be a perfect paddlers destination so if you like heat and warm water, this is a must go to lake. Once we had paddled enough on Lake Havasu, we placed the boards back in the van and set direction to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead which sits right outside of Las Vegas, NV.
Arriving at the Hoover Dam late in the afternoon, we got out of the car and walked across the Hoover Dam Bridge. Not only is the Hoover Dam massive but the bridge itself is taller than it looks… Once we had taken in our surroundings, we decided it was time to paddle so we entered the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and found a good place to launch our SUP's. We hopped in the water and toured the area. Being the water level was so low, it was quite shocking to see how impacted this area is by the drought. Currently, Lake Mead sits at its lowest point since the 1930's! Although the water level is extremely low, the area still offers incredible fishing and is a great watersports destination for the Las Vegas area. With ample room to explore, you can enjoy rivers, the underwater towns now exposed due to the drought and find many great fishing spots to enjoy from your SUP. After a great day of adventure, you can make your way into Las Vegas for a night on the town…
day 6 Las vegas, nv Back to san francisco, ca
We woke up bright and early in Las Vegas after an uneventful night of sleep and realized we had quite the drive ahead of us… Hopping in the car, we grabbed breakfast and began the long ride home to San Francisco along the I-5. After 1,902 miles of driving in heavy wind in a van way too tall for its own good, we finally made it home with a story book of memories. The drive home sure was uneventful but the rest of the trip will not be forgotten and is definitely going to be made again. From paddling along the California Coast to adventuring the Salton Sea and then to Las Vegas, we had quite a trip and sure hope this post will inspire you to do the same. If it does, send us some pictures of your adventure on board your Desolation SUP's!


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Today's the day that officials here in California must tell a panel of federal judges just how they plan to cut the state's prison population by some 40,000 inmates. California's prisons are now filled with roughly twice as many men and women as they were built for. State lawmakers tried and failed to come up with a plan that might've satisfied the judges. Now, as NPR's Ina Jaffe reports, the court may have the final word.
INA JAFFE: Last month a riot at the men's prison at Chino, east of Los Angeles, injured 175 inmates. Dozens were sent to the hospital, some with stab wounds. One of the barracks-like buildings was destroyed by fire. Matt Cate, secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said a major cause of the riot was overcrowding.
Secretary MATT CATE (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation): It's certainly true that when you run a prison system at 190 percent of its capacity, it makes everything, including security, much more difficult.
JAFFE: But this is not a recent problem. California's prisons have been overcrowded for a couple of decades. Last week, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to get a plan through the state legislature that would have cut the prison population by about 35,000. It passed the Senate but stalled in the Assembly.
State Senator DARRELL STEINBERG (Democrat, Sacramento): I mean, when it comes to criminal justice, it's very, very political.
JAFFE: Say Senate president, Democrat Darrell Steinberg. Despite the court order and California's desperate financial condition, not one of Schwarzenegger's fellow Republicans voted for the plan. And in the Assembly, some Democrats rejected it as well, says Steinberg, afraid of the finger-pointing that might follow a high-profile crime.
Senator DARRELL STEINBERG: Where someone can point back and say, See, if you hadn't changed this law, this wouldn't have happened. And of course too many of them running for higher office or concerned about their political futures were not willing to cast the votes for a more comprehensive package.
JAFFE: Steinberg may have had Assembly Democrat Ted Lieu in mind. He's running for attorney general. He wouldn't even vote for the watered-down bill that was ultimately passed. Lieu objected to a provision that would've let some inmates out a few weeks early if they completed a rehabilitation program.
Assemblyman TED LIEU (Democrat, California): Because you're putting very dangerous people back into the communities. We were doing this simply to try to save money.
JAFFE: The federal court got involved with California's prisons as the result of a couple of lawsuits. The complaints argued that overcrowding made it impossible for inmates to get adequate medical or mental health care. Don Specter is the executive director of the Prison Law Office, which filed one of the suits back in 1991.
Mr. DON SPECTER (Prison Law Office): The state should be taking care of this, but they haven't done anything about crowding for at least 20 years. So that's when the federal courts have to step in to protect constitutional rights, in this case after years and years of failure by the state to respond appropriately.
JAFFE: But it's not the court's intention to micromanage the California prison system, says Kara Dansky, head of the Criminal Justice Center at Stanford. She says that the court really wants the state to come up with its own plan to reduce overcrowding, but that's going to be tough.
Ms. KARA DANSKY (Criminal Justice Center, Stanford): The legislature really was not a friend to the secretary of corrections this past week, when it really didn't give the secretary what he needed to go back to the court.
JAFFE: But the state will present something today. And whatever the reaction, California will appeal the judges' order to the Supreme Court, says Gordon Hinkle, press secretary for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Mr. GORDON HINKLE (Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation): The main argument is that California is equipped to handle its own inmate situations.
JAFFE: That panel of federal judges, however, hasn't seen any signs of that so far.
Ina Jaffe, NPR News.
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Dave Kellett is moving his "Sheldon" comic to www.sheldoncomics.com as of November 7, 2006. Mr. Kellett would like everyone to spread the word, and I'm happy to oblige. The comic is about a very smart, very rich boy who lives...
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- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
- 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 2 1/2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
- 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
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Step 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Step 2 In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives.
Step 3 Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.
NutritionCalories510(Calories from Fat220),Total Fat24g(Saturated Fat10g,Trans Fat1g),Cholesterol85mgSodium1720mgTotal Carbohydrate44g(Dietary Fiber7g Sugars6g),Protein29g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A35%;Vitamin C25%;Calcium20%;Iron25%; Exchanges:2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:3 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Expert TipsThis is an easy recipe to take and bake. Just save the toppings to take and serve with the hot casserole.
In place of the Cheddar cheese, try using a taco-flavored cheese.


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How to lose man breasts? Boobs are something that suits women only. Man boobs makes most of us feel abnormal and self-conscious. There are some options to lose man boobs naturally which I am going to discuss with you here.
Statistically almost one in every three men has man boob that is also referred to as Gynecomastia. While teenage boys may develop breasts due to hormonal fluctuations happening during puberty, older men develop chest fat due to excess body weight.
Two main factors responsible for man breasts which is also known as Gynecomastia:
1) During puberty teenaged males often experience hormone fluctuations. This results in oversensitive and enlarged breasts.
2) Another reason for man boobs is excess body weight being stored in the chest. This happens in case of overweight men. There are a number of ways to get rid of excess weight in the chest area.
Although surgical option is available for male breast reduction it has its own risks. No doubt is one of the fastest methods to reduce boobs is surgical breast reduction or liposuction. However there are risks involved with surgery which might vary from person to person depending upon your physical condition. The most common risk associated with surgery is permanent scarring. Other complications which may arise are sensory damage, skin discoloration, tissue necrosis, excessive bleeding, allergic reaction to the sedation, excessive fluid loss, infection, hematomas etc.
Because of risks associated with surgery it is always advisable to first try out natural options for getting rid of male breast before opting for surgery. Reducing chest fat with the help of dietary changes and exercises is the best way to get rid of it once and for all.
Anaerobic Exercises
Also known as weight lifting exercises, these are very important if you seriously want to get rid of man boobs. These exercises help to burn the body fat and tone your muscles. Inclined bench- press is the first exercise that you must concentrate on if you are trying to lose man boobs.
Restore hormonal balance
To help to lose boobs which develop as a result of hormonal imbalance you must take efforts to boost up the levels of hormone testosterone in the body. Whenever level of testosterone is lower than estrogen levels in a male body breasts develop. Low testosterone levels can also cause fat build up in the body.
Below are some diet tips to help you reduce your man boobs naturally
1. Eat more almonds which contain monounsaturated fats that are good for our body.
2. Include garlic in your diet or start taking garlic supplements. Garlic contains alicin, an organic compound useful to boost the testosterone levels and reduce body fat.
3. Abstain or reduce your intake of alcohol as it can reduce the testosterone level. Alcohol tends to raise the level of the muscle-wasting hormone cortisol and increase the breakdown of testosterone.
4. Add flax oil to your diet. This will help to burn fat from your chest and other areas.
5. Make sure that you eat right. To increase your body metabolism eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day.
There is no single straightforward answer to the question how to lose man breasts fast. The answer to this question will depend upon what has caused the male breasts to develop in the first place. The key factor is therefore to figure out the probable cause if possible. In case you are interested in getting rid of naturally, you must put together a formal plan of action to get rid of it with the help diet changes and exercise routine aimed to reduce chest fat.
Men with boobs normally suffer from self confidence issues. They tend to avoid going to beaches or such other places where they are expected to go bare chest. However if you are prepared to put in time and efforts, it is possible to get rid of male breasts naturally.


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Research projects
Find a postgraduate research project in your area of interest by exploring the research projects that we offer in the Department of Computer Science.
We have a broad range of research projects for which we are seeking doctoral students. Browse the list of projects on this page or follow the links below to find information on doctoral training opportunities, or applying for a postgraduate research programme.
Alternatively, if you would like to propose your own project then please include a research project proposal and the name of a possible supervisor with your application.
Available projects
Reinforcement and Machine Learning Models for Coordinating Heterogeneous Hardware and Software Platforms in IoT Environments
Primary supervisor
Additional supervisors
- Christos Kotselidis
- Sarah Clinch
Contact admissions office
Other projects with the same supervisor
- Building an End-User Programming Framework for the Internet-of-Things
- Pervasive Technology for Multimodal Human Memory Augmentation
- Digital Multimedia and Human Memory
- Building Interpretable AI Systems
- Automating Scientific Discovery in Physics using Hybrid AI Models
- Building an End-User Programming Framework for the Internet-of-Things
- Question Answering Systems supported by Reinforcement and Machine Learning Methods
- Building Journalistic Knowledge Graphs for Exploratory Text Analysis (iCASE - BBC)
- Semantic Reading
- Data Integration & Exploration on Data Lakes
- Competition Funded Project (Students Worldwide)
This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. Applications for this project are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full department and project details for further information.
Project description
Building complex and multi-component systems for the Internet-of-Things requires the materialization of systems requirements over heterogeneous hardware, software and network environments. The orchestration and configuration of a system which prioritizes the requirements specified by the users (for example covering the dimensions of energy efficiency, resiliency and application latency) under the constraints imposed by the available hardware, software and network settings, defines a complex decision problem. Underlying this decision problem resides the intrinsic complexity of interpreting the impact of each design element of the stack into the satisfaction of the user requirement. This complexity is defined by the size of the configuration space entailed by the set of possible design strategies, from the hardware to the application level.
This PhD project explores the use of reinforcement learning, machine learning and semantic representation models as the foundation to approach the multi-criteria optimisation problem underlying finding an optimal configuration for IoT systems operating in heterogeneous settings. The project is intrinsically multi-disciplinary and will cover all the dimensions involved in delivering an efficient end-to-end IoT system (from the chip level through software to the end user). The project will explore contemporary architectures and techniques in machine learning (targeting efficient representations for one/zero-shot learning and transfer learning) and their interplay with reinforcement learning.
Applicants are expected to have:
* An excellent undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or related discipline), and preferably, a relevant M.Sc. degree.
* Confidence and independence in programming complex systems in Java or Python. Industry experience is a plus.
* Previous academic or industry experience in Machine Learning (desired).
* Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Please note that applicants must additionally satisfy the standard requirements for postgraduate studies at the University of Manchester, such as a first-class or high upper-second class (or an equivalent international qualification) and English language qualifications, as stated in the PGR guidelines.
Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to informally contact Andre Freitas, (email@example.com), Christos Kotselidis (firstname.lastname@example.com) and Sarah Clinch (email@example.com) to discuss the application prior to applying.
Person specification
For information
- Candidates must hold a minimum of an upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
- Candidates will be expected to comply with the University's policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Candidates must meet the School's minimum English Language requirement.
Applicants will be required to evidence the following skills and qualifications.
- You must be capable of performing at a very high level.
- You must have a self-driven interest in uncovering and solving unknown problems and be able to work hard and creatively without constant supervision.
Applicants will be required to evidence the following skills and qualifications.
- You will possess determination (which is often more important than qualifications) although you'll need a good amount of both.
- You will have good time management.
Applicants will be required to address the following.
- Discuss your final year Undergraduate project work - and if appropriate your MSc project work.
- How well does your previous study prepare you for undertaking Postgraduate Research?
- Comment on your transcript/predicted degree marks, outlining both strong and weak points.
- Why do you believe you are suitable for doing Postgraduate Research?


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Birds Invade Town: La Grange, Ky. Swarmed By Black Birds
Article Shared From: The Huffington Post
First Posted: 01/26/2012 11:03 am Updated: 01/26/2012 11:03 am
Residents in a Kentucky town are saying "Get the flock out of here" to thousands of black birds that fill the sky each night.
At dusk, the birds take flight in La Grange, Ky., and create what some locals describe as a "cloud of birds," according to TV station WAVE. The birds nest down in a wooded area for the night and depart each morning in a huge pack, reports said.
Fine-feathered friends, they're not. Residents complain that they're constantly cleaning up after the avian arrivistes, who started showing up last November in the community northeast of Louisville. Nearly everyone has heard their town compared to Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "The Birds."
To protect themselves from bird poop, some people have begun carrying umbrellas, even on sunny days, CNN reports.
The birds' unexplained presence has allegedly coincided with a surge in respiratory ailments, according to one woman who spoke with WAVE.
While nobody is sure why the birds migrated to La Grange, wildlife experts told CNN that the behavior of flying clockwise in large groups is called murmuration and is common among starlings.
In an effort to scare off the unwelcome newcomers, a married couple blasts a noisy air canon. But the birds keep coming back.


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