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On this occasion, we provide you the new 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, in the Premier as well as the LT variation. Welcome to the world of cars, the new Equinox is among the favorite SUV in the US market. The new Equinox inspires a lot of power, power saving engines, space is flexible, both for passengers as well as for luggage. Basically Chevrolet has actually made an impressive car, as well as possibly on top of its class. In the complying with web pages we offer the latest information, photos as well as video clip footage of the new 2017 Equinox. Thank you for seeing our site, stay tuned. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Price of new Chevrolet Equinox 2017
2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT, Premier- For 2017, the model obtained essential security devices and also a light "fluff and enthusiast" from the car manufacturer: a front-fascia here, a little chrome there– absolutely nothing controversial. Its date of release although not officially public yet, should be expected at some point throughout the 2nd Q of 2017.
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Because we don't anticipate a big hike compared to the outbound model, we prepare for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox to set you back around $24,500. Can the recent updates boost our opinion of the Equinox? We obtained a high-grade 2016 all-wheel-drive LTZ to learn. The Chevrolet Equinox is just a bit larger than most small SUVs, which translates to some extra shake area inside when you have to balance freight as well as travelers. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Which are changes in the new model?
Chevrolet Equinox 2017, For one, the change programming appears to have been conceived for the EPA accreditation cycle instead of genuine life; the digital mind of the six-speed transmission tries its finest to get into leading equipment by the end of the driveway.
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The LS as well as l trim levels get a rearview video camera as requirement. On the other hand LTZ as well as LT trims obtain back cross-traffic alert and also side blind area alert. The front and rear fascia has actually additionally gotten light changes including a new update on the existing color scheme. The cabin of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox supplies the exact same quantity of area as the current model. You likewise get lots of cubbies for smaller sized items, as well as a deep center console as well as two wells, a retracting cargo cover, as well as a stretchy web for grocery store bags in between the two deep freight wells in back. We believe proprietors will try it one or two times and afterwards dismiss it. We definitely did. The rear end of the car additionally sports some evident changes and amongst them are dual-element taillights, and also all-new bumper inserts. The 2017 designs additionally got recently optional active-safety products that inspire the Equinox in line with its competitors. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine as well as specs
2017 Chevrolet Equinox, The chassis is without quivers, body activities are moderate, short-term reactions are punctual otherwise actually excited, as well as ride top quality is agreeably strong. The center pile has a slightly transformed look as a result of the new storage space rack which is quite beneficial for holding revised control graphics and also gizmos.
Additionally, both the LT and also the LTZ get daytime LED running lights, as well as new projector-beam headlights. Interior sensible, new functions for 2017 consist of a 7″ touchscreen interface. The EPA rates the 3.6-liter V-6 at 17/24/20 mpg for front-wheel-drive variations. We anticipate even more V-6 buyers will go with AWD, which is rated at 16/23/18 mpg. Yes, there is the option of a 3.6-liter V-6, among the few still offered in this class. With 301 horse power and 272 lb-ft of torque, it provides a great deal even more necessity to onward progress as well as raises towing capability from 1500 to 3500 pounds. The base 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline-4 is extremely progressed for its class, and with direct shot, variable valve timing as well as a 6-speed automatic, it's relatively thrifty too. With the tiny crossover SUV sector broadening exponentially in recent times, it was vital for Chevrolet to maintain upgrading its automobiles in order to ward off the raising variety of well-shaped opponents nipping at its heels. That remains in the exact same ball park as the Honda CR-V, an auto that also does packaging much better than performance. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Source of information: www.thecarconnection.com www.caranddriver.com
2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT, Premier


text: An Introduction to the Working Group Earlier this year, Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter created a work group of campus representatives — students, faculty and staff — and key campus constituents to develop recommended practices and policies to ensure invited speakers can deliver their messages unimpeded. The Working Group on Ensuring Freedom of Expression at UC Davis has met and will have a series of public meetings. The charge of the working group is to advise the administration on 1. How to establish across our campus a sufficient understanding of, (a) the arguments for the freedom of expression at the university; and (b) what the First Amendment requires from the administration and members of the campus community in various scenarios, especially campus events featuring highly controversial speakers; and 2. Best practices on ways to ensure freedom of expression, personal safety and security of campus facilities, while at the same time promoting an environment in which all members of our community feel safe, valued, respected and heard. We solicit the input of the campus community through submission of comments, ideas and opinions through this online form, which can be submitted anonymously if you so choose. All responses will be shared with the entire Working Group on Ensuring Freedom of Expression at UC Davis. Thank you for your consideration. Provide Your Feedback Here: * Leave this field blank

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This website is owned and operated by Gardener's Dream Ltd. Registered in Scotland No SC404533 at our registered office 148 - 150, Cumbernauld Road Muirhead, Glasgow, G69 9DX. Our VAT No is 123 6984 01.
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We will send you an e-mail to confirm we are processing your order but this does not mean we have accepted it.
In the unlikely event that the goods are no longer available, or we have made a pricing mistake on the goods or the delivery cost, we will contact you with the correct details. You may then cancel your order or re-confirm it based on the correct information. If we are unable to contact you within 5 days of you placing your order, we will cancel the order.
If the goods are not available, we may contact you to offer to supply you with alternative goods. These goods will never be dispatched to you without informing you and gaining your agreement to accept the substituted goods.
Your order will be accepted by us, and a contract will then be formed between us when we dispatch the goods to you.
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Delivery charges will depend on the weight and dimensions of the goods you order, and the location of the delivery address. Some products may incur an additional surcharge and this is clearly shown in the product description and/or checkout process.
Some outer regions of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and off shore islands will incur increased delivery costs. The postcodes of these areas are clearly shown on our Delivery and Postage Price page on our website.
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If your delivery fails to be made on two attempts, your order will be returned to us and if you wish us to redeliver the order you will incur cost of the delivery charge again.
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In line with the Distance Selling Regulations, you have the right to cancel your order up to 7 working days starting from the day after you receive the goods, except for perishable goods. In the interests of providing good customer service, we have extended the period you can return unwanted goods to us to 14 days (10 working days). If you wish to do this you must inform us in writing via letter, fax or e-mail ? we are unable to accept cancellations by phone. Please note that some products, ones which are made specifically to customer requirements, cannot be cancelled.
You will be responsible for returning the goods to us at your own expense.
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If you fail to return the goods we may decide to collect them and we will charge you the direct cost of the collection.
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I spoke to the Business Reporter ahead of The Digital Content Summit 2016 where I'll be presenting inspiring examples later this month along with latest findings from the Best of Branded Content Marketing (BOBCM) series I curate.
In the interview, I explained how terms like 'content marketing' and 'brand content' are becoming increasingly meaningless and may have a very short shelf life as all marketing becomes increasingly based around content.
My suggestion is that "a new lexicon" would help to clarify the what distinguishes the different approaches because the various terms being bandied about right now are being used interchangeably and this is only serving to confuse clients. You can read the interview over at the Business Reporter or more about on this theme in his article for Edition Digital last year (see here)


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Light painting photography uses the core element of photography – light itself - in an exciting new medium combining light, motion and long-exposure camera settings. While the camera's shutter stays open, a single point of light in motion within the scene being photographed creates a dynamic continuous bright illuminated streak within the final image. Combining light painting with digital technology takes the process and the final images to the next level, with dozens of points of light, each with colour and brightness individually controllable, allowing participants to weave bright and complex images across the completed image.
In this workshop the artist Robin Price will guide participants through the rudiments of long exposure photography, how to build a light painter, prepare images for painting within and creating their own light paintings.
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm,
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Developing Android Applications with Adobe AIR (Adobe Developer Library)
Programming By:Veronique Brossier 2011-05-13 00:00:00
Put your ActionScript 3 skills to work building mobile apps. This book shows you how to develop native applications for Android-based smartphones and tablets from the ground up, using Adobe AIR. You learn the entire development process hands-on, from coding specific functions to options for getting adobe developer library, adobe air, android applications, entire development process, mobile apps
Developing Mobile Games with Moai SDK
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Moai SDK is a fast, minimalist, open-source Lua mobile framework for pro game developers. Moai is built around Lua, a common programming language for games, and offers a single open-source platform for both the front-end elements seen by consumers and the back-end infrastructure. moai sdk, lua mobile framework, single open-source platform, pro game developers, back-end infrastructure.developing mobile
ZK Developer's Guide: Developing responsive user interfaces for web applications using Ajax, XUL, and the open source ZK rich web client development framework
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ZK is an open-source web development framework that enables web applications to have the rich user experiences and low development costs that desktop applications have had for years. ZK includes an Ajax-based event-driven engine, rich sets of XML User Interface Language (XUL) and XHTML components, a rich web client, zk rich web, open source zk, client development framework, web client development
Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: Designing and Developing Augmented and Virtual Environments: 6th International Conference, VAMR 2014, Held as ... Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
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The papers thoroughly cover the entire field of human-computer interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas. The total of 82 contributions included in the VAMR proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in th developing augmented, mixed reality, lecture notes, international conference, virtual environments
Developing Windows-Based and Web-Enabled Information Systems
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Many professionals and students in engineering, science, business, and other application fields need to develop Windows-based and web-enabled information systems to store and use data for decision support, without help from professional programmers. However, few books are available to train professi web-enabled information systems, web-enabled information systems., software tools, web-enabled applications, professional programmers
Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 3D Beginner's Guide
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For the absolute beginner to any concept of programming, writing a script can appear to be an impossible hurdle to overcome. The truth is, there are only three simple concepts to understand: 1) having some type of information 2) using the information and 3) communicating the information. Each of t unity 3d beginner, unity scripting reference.learning, concept, dot syntax, state machine
Developing Facebook Platform Applications with Rails (Pragmatic Programmers)
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Developing Facebook Platform Applications with Rails leads you through the steps necessary to build your first application. You'll get hands-on experience with Facebook technologies such as FBML and FQL, and master messaging and news feeds. You'll do more than just study the Facebook API-you'll get facebook platform applications, experienced facebook developer, facebook platform development., real facebook platform, facebook technologies
Communications: Wireless in Developing Countries and Networks of the Future: 3rd IFIP TC 6 International Conference, WCITD 2010 and IFIP TC 6 ... in Information and Communication Technology)
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Communications: Wireless in Developing Countries and Networks of the Future The present book contains the proceedings of two conferences held at the World Computer Congress 2010 in Brisbane, Australia (September 2023) organized by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP): the T ifip tc, wireless networks, developing countries, ifip conferences, int- national conference
Developing USB PC Peripherals Using Intel 8X930AX USB Microcontroller
Computers (Other) By:Wooi Ming Tan 2000-06-24 00:00:00
A step-by-step guide to developing USB devices with USB v 1.1., this book provides easy-to-understand instructions for creating a USB device using the Intel 8x930Ax USB Microcontroller Evaluation Kit. 8x930ax usb microcontroller, intel 8x930ax usb, usb pc peripherals, usb microcontroller evaluation, kit.developing usb pc
Hacking: The Ultimate Guide to Learn Hacking for Dummies and Sql (sql, database programming, computer programming, hacking, hacking exposed, hacking ... internet, web developing) (Volume 6)
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Technological advancement and progression is enhancing by leaps and bounds. Every new day turns out to be a milestone for something more sophisticated and advanced. As the involvement of information technology and soft infrastructure enhances in the modern day, there has been a number of issues whic learn hacking, sql, database programming, specific sql statements, basic sql statements


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Bike to Work Week
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Greetings to Members of the Okanagan College Bike to Work Team!
Bike to Work (BTW) is rapidly approaching (May 28-June 3). Time to dust off your trusty steed and make plans to participate in the Okanagan College BTW Team for 2018.
This year all registration is done online at https://www.biketowork.ca/registration
To be on our team, you only have to ride one way to or from work, on at least one day during the week of May 28-June 3 (most city buses have bike racks for the return trip).
Of course, I encourage you to ride as much of the week as possible because the more kilometres we can report to Kelowna City Hall, the more money for new bike lanes the city can acquire from the provincial government.
Learn more at www.biketowork.ca/register.
If you have any questions or would like help in preparing your bike or planning a safe route, please contact me.
Ride Safe,
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Derma glow Microdermabrasion is perfect for minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dull, oily blotchy or sun damaged skin, crow's feet, pigmentation problems, uneven skin texture and blemishes. Densely packed crystals are propelled over the skin surface to exfoliate and remove dead cells while an adjustable suction operates at your comfort level to stimulate blood flow for optimal exfoliation and rejuvenation.
Our expert treatments are complimented with the best skin care products. The two treatments we offer are:
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A powerpeel is a non-surgical microdermabrasion treatment that can help to reduce the signs of acne scarring and other types of scarring. The powerpeel can greatly improve the texture of your skin but several sessions are usually required to obtain optimum results.
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Our Bed & Breakfast is a modern chalet bungalow in an area of outstanding natural beauty, a short distance from Dungiven town. We have a Fly Fishing Lake on site.
We are NITB approved and have won awards for tourist amenities from Roe Valley Business Awards in 2002 and 2003.
You will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and can choose from Full Irish or buffet style continental breakfast. All bedrooms are ensuite. We also have a drying room, for wet clothes/boots. WIFI is available, as well as private car parking. We have a large garden and a safe play area for children. Hair drying facilities are available on request, as well as an iron and ironing board.
Airport transfers can be arranged.
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I admit that I deliberately got my Rare One hooked. It started innocently enough when I slipped her a copy of The Agony and The Ecstacy, Irving Stone's wonderful novel about the life of Michelangelo. After she finished with that, though, she needed a bigger fix -- the movie with Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison. From then on she was hardcore, man, a full-fledged Michelangelo junkie. Just like me (*sob*).
So our trip to Italy became the Michelangelo Road Tour. In Florence, we saw his painting of the Holy Family in the Uffizi Gallery, then his magnificent David in the Accademia Gallery, along with the "Prisoners" statues. We visited Michelangelo's tomb in Santa Croce church. Leaving Tuscany, we went on a special trip to Rome just to see the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Last Judgment, the Pieta and the dome of St. Peter's. But still it was not enough to satisfy our Michelangelo cravings! We took another day trip to Carrara, the Tuscan mountain town where Michelangelo obtained the pure white marble for his sculptures. We toured a marble mine and saw the house Michelangelo lived in while supervising the quarrying of his marble.
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Twelve years ago, I sat down at my computer, opened Blogger, and created an account. Little did I know where that impulsive decision would take me over the next dozen years! Today, my blog has connected me with many amazing moms and given me opportunity to travel and work with great brands, while providing a part-time income for my family and a creative outlet for me. For the next ten days, I'll be celebrating all of that with five other bloggers in our annual online party, BloggersFete!!!
How to Party with Us
We want to connect with YOU, our wonderful readers, and showcase some of the great brands we've worked with. The party is happening entirely online over the next ten days. There are multiple ways you can join us and enter to win the great prizes provided by our party sponsors. Start here:
- enter my blog giveaways below, then hop over to the other hosts' giveaways
- drop by Instagram tomorrow to enter our loop giveaway for a chance to win a Breville Pro Mixer OR a Fujifilm camera with film and watch for our cash loop giveaway coming up on August 5th!
- join us TONIGHT on Twitter at 8 pm EST for the chance to win one of ten great prizes
- join us on August 10th on Facebook for more great giveaways!
The Koala Mom's #BloggersFete Giveaways
What would a party be like without some great prizes to win? Think of these giveaways like the door prizes! Just use the Rafflecopter forms below to enter to win each prize. But don't stop here—join us at the party on Facebook on August 10th!!!
All prizes are provided by the sponsors and will be shipped by them. The host bloggers are not responsible for prizes or shipping. The giveaways are open to residents of Canada over the age of 18 except where prohibted by law, unless otherwise specified. All giveaways end on August 10th at midnight; winners will be chosen randomly and notified via email.
3 Books from Raincoast Books
Raincoast Books is a fantastic local book company with great shipping and a great selection of Canadian and international books. If you're looking for fun summer reads for yourself or your kids, check out my Raincoast Books reviews.
One lucky Canadian winner will receive a copy of these three fun books:
- The Brilliant Deep by Kate Messner
- Forever or a Day by Sarah Jacoby
- Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker
1-year Subscription from Home School Navigator
Home School Navigator is an innovative hybrid language arts program that combines the best of online learning (video instruction and read alouds) and hands-on learning (through the use of review games and activities). My oldest three girls have really enjoyed reading new books and exploring them with Home School Navigator. (From now until the end of August, you can save 10% on any Home School Navigator purchases with coupon code koalasave10!)
One lucky worldwide winner will receive a 1-year subscription to Home School Navigator for their child.
Baby Gift Basket from Pure Hazelwood
Pure Hazelwood is a Canadian company that specializes in anti-inflammatory hazelwood jewelry. We used one of their hazelwood necklaces to help treat Jade's eczema. Their latest product is an adorable baby teething mitten.
One lucky Canadian winner will receive a Pure Hazelwood gift basket, including a teething mitten!
$50 Gift Card from Mia's Moccs
Mia's Moccs is a local Vancouver business, run by a mother-daughter team, that makes adorable, affordable baby moccasins! You can check out Joey's baby moccasins (he gets so many compliments on the moccs with mustaches!).
One lucky Canadian OR American reader will receive a $50 gift card to spend on moccasins or hair bows of their choice at Mia's Moccs. Mia's Moccs is also sponsoring our Facebook party, so join us online for more chances to win! (Mia's Moccs offers free shipping in the US for all orders over $50!)
1-year Subscription from Homey App
Homey is an app that helps parents manage the household work, including kids' chores. I've been using this app to help keep track of who is doing what around the house and encourage the girls to help out more.
TWO lucky worldwide readers will win a 1-year subscription to the app. Homey is also sponsoring our Facebook party, so join us online for more chances to win!
My FUNvelope
My FUNvelope is a kids' subscription service that delivers fun crafts and STEM activities to your door. Sunshine, Lily and Jade had fun doing the superhero-themed FUNvelope earlier this year.
One lucky Canadian winner will receive a My FUNvelope to explore and discover! My FUNvelope is also sponsoring our Facebook party, so join us online for more chances to win!
$50 gift card for Viemere
Viemere is a local Vancouver business founded by a mom of two when she couldn't find stylish maternity clothes during her first pregnancy. I met Joyce Lau when we were both expecting our last babies and had the privilege of modeling some of her gorgeous clothes.
One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $50 gift card to spend at Viemere!
Boiron Essentials Gift Basket
Boiron manufactures homeopathic remedies for the whole family. Check out my YouTube unboxing video to find out about some of my favourite remedies and how we use them!
One lucky Canadian winner will receive a Boiron Children's Essentials gift basket including Stodal Honey, Cocyntal, Camilia, Oscillococcinum, Quietude, Coryzalia and Arnicare Gel.
1-year Subscription from Starfall
Starfall is an educational app for children from preschool to elementary school. Pearl asks to play Starfall at least once a day and can now sing her alphabet and count to ten, thanks to the games in the app!
SIX lucky worldwide winners will receive a 1-year subscription ($35 value) from Starfall for their child!
$50 gift card for Momzelle
Momzelle is proud to offer stylish, comfortable and quality maternity and nursing clothes. I love their breasfeeding attire, including the Madison Nursing Dress (perfect for summer!), the Ella (a classic little black dress for breastfeeding moms!), and the Alice (a comfy, stylish nursing top).
One lucky Canadian or American winner will receive a CAD$50 gift card to spend at Momzelle!
1 Free Season of Sportball Multi-sport Classes
Sportball teaches kids how to have fun while playing sports. Lily and Jade did a Sportball summer camp this year and LOVED it; now Jade wants to take floor hockey lessons and Lily is interested in volleyball.
One lucky Vancouver reader will receive a free season of Sportball multi-sport classes (valued at $90).
5 CDs from Ginalina Music
Ginalina is a bilingual Juno-nominated and Western Canadian Music Awards Winner creating fun and sophisticated children's music that is rooted in real family adventures. We've the pleasure of catching her in concert with Will Stroet and at Leading Moms.
One lucky Canadian winner will receive 5 of Ginalina's CDs. She's also sponsoring our Facebook party on August 10th, so join us there for more chances to win a collection of her wonderful music!
Now hop to the next #BloggersFete giveaways from…
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Usually, when I say this, it's to the tune of the EMF song and in gentle mockery of my husband — after he's said "I just bought us concert tickets," or "Let's have pizza for dinner!" I like to think of myself as the spontaneous one.
But after having downloaded Google Chrome as my browser of preference, I am finding that it applies to me too. Its automatic home page for a new window or tab includes thumbnail screen shots of your most popular eight sites, and it's rare that I need to go anywhere else. Here they are:
- Gmail: Still the best e-mail service out there, especially since I discovered you can stay signed in to multiple accounts simultaneously. Since I have different addresses for work, home and junk, this is especially useful.
- WordPress: I haven't used SquareSpace enough to replace this one, but it will happen by the end of the week, I'm sure. My new platform is much more snazzy, although we're still getting used to each other.
- Catonsville Patch: I've been writing more frequently here during the summer, mostly in a series called "From the Farm" in which I pick one item from the week's CSA pickup and share recipe ideas. "Delicious Dish" reincarnated? Perhaps.
- Google Voice: Your ticket to free unlimited text messages, phone calls through your computer and cell phone, and text-transcribed voicemail messages that never fail to make me laugh; I'm sure the software will improve over time, but for now "my towels and laundry" becomes "my pal the laundry" and "it's Naomi" becomes "it's mail me." When the message is in another language, it's funnier still.
- Google Reader: This list is beginning to sound like a commercial plug! I resisted Reader for a long time, thinking it would make me more of a blog addict, but it's actually made it faster and more efficient — I only see new posts and I only need to go to one place.
- The New York Times: After touting the clever loophole idea, I caved and bought a subscription for the summer — it's half price for the first 12 weeks, and by the time the deal runs out, I'll be too busy to read it anyway. For now, I'm loving what I took for granted for so long: the ability to graze at will through all kinds of interesting material, even on my phone while waiting in a particularly boring line!
- Flickr: Since this service became basically free for normal people, I've been using it to share photos quickly and easily. It also dovetails nicely with a cute little app called Instagram (thanks, Jo) which can make ordinary photos look retro, scary or warm and fuzzy in — you guessed it — an instant.
- Netflix: We've been exploring new material this summer — new to us, without a television or time to watch it during the school year, but old and dusty to the rest of the world. We're particularly taken with In Treatment for its simple compositions and plotlines that focus almost entirely on the psyche. Next up are Mad Men and The Sopranos. Alas, nothing so far has come close to the experience of LOST!
So that's my online life, in a nutshell. Isn't it sad, how similar I am to millions of others on the planet? One more reason to turn off the computer and go outside for awhile!


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Chrono Cops
AGENT I: An experienced Chrono Cop and reluctant mentor to Agent J. She considers herself a "maverick," but she's actually a by-the-book agent, with little time or patience for frivolity.
AGENT J: A recent Chrono Cop recruit from Chicago, 1924 who excels at thinking outside the box. He becomes Agent I's partner in the pilot episode. His and Agent I's relationship builds over the series.
CMD-TRON 91893: Commandatron 91893 is the robotic commanding officer of the Chrono Cops. She's a robot first, and a woman second.
Reccurring Villains
TEMPUS DIRECTOR: The mysterious leader of the United Stalinist Soviet Empire's "Thirteenth Directorate" is the leading antagonist of the Chrono Cops. But who is he, and what is his mysterious relationship to Agent I?
NATASHA ZARKON: Slinky and dangerous, this Russian thief is notorious for traveling through time to pilfer some of history's greatest artifacts. Although currently in league with the Commies, Zarkon's loyalty is, first and foremost, to herself.


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Pig Out Food Truck (was not suppose to be a truck)
My husband Dave has been cooking pork as a hobby for well over ten years. When we married in 2012 we started dreaming about making it more than just a past time and cooking more than just pork. I wanted to couple my home style family favorites with his often sought after smoked meat. Finally in 2014 we purchased a used pizza trailer, started procuring equipment, and putting it all on graph paper. We were going to be ready to "hit the road"!—so I thought—
Late one evening, lying in bed, Dave hands me his phone and says, "I think we need to purchase THIS….." "THIS" being a 35-foot mobile kitchen. Since I am very spatially challenged, "THIS" was not even on my radar.


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Looking to visit somewhere both beautiful and full of history ? Then Le Mans and Premiere Classe Hotels are for you !
Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe river. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department as well as the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. It is also located in the Pays de la Loire region. Most famous for its 24-hour Le Mans car race, its Romans walls and stunning labyrinth of winding alleyways means it is far more than just a motor city.
Le Mans was first mentioned by Ptolemy (AD90-168) as the Roman city Vindinium, the capital of the Aulerci which was a sub tribe of the Aedui. As the principal city of Maine, Le Mans was the stage for struggles in the 11th century between the counts of Anjou and the dukes of Normandy. When the Normans had control of Maine, William the Conqueror was able to invade England successfully, however in 1069 the citizens revolted and expelled the Normans. Geoffrey V of Anjou married Mathilde in the city's cathedral, where Henry II Plantagenet, king of England, was also baptized.
A two-day trip
Two days is just enough time to get to know all that the city of Le Mans has to offer. Premiere Classe Hotel Le Mans Centre – Palais des Congre is located in the city centre, just a short walk from the old town, where you will want to spend your first day. With its cobbled streets and half-timbered house fronts it has been a film setting, while the stunning Cathedral Saint Julien and remnants of the Roman wall wont fail to impress. For your second day why not explore the city's history through its excellent museums, such as Musee de Tesse, the fine arts museum, and Musee de la reine Berengere, the Le Mans history museum.
A one-week break
A whole week is the perfect amount of time to really get to know Le Mans as well as the region of Pays de la Loire. Why not head to the region's capital, Nantes, which has plenty to see. The city's star attraction is the large castle, Chateau des ducs de Bretagne, while the Cathedral of Saint Peters and Paul is also well worth a visit. Another city to visit in the region is Angers which also has a castle, Chateau d'Angers, as well as a beautiful old quarter.
A family holiday
Le Mans is a great place to take the whole family. Whether it is witnessing one of the many motor races that take place in the city throughout the year, experiencing a Le Mans FC football match or relaxing in Arboretum de la Grand Prée or Jardin des Plantes du Mans there will be something for everybody !
Le Mans'nearest airport is Aeroport Tours Val de Loire, 100km outside of the city, which offers flights to London and Porto. The city's train station is on the TGV line with connections to Paris, Brittany, Bordeaux and Lille, while regional trains head to the neighbouring towns of Tours, Angers and Laval. If you are driving then A11 runs from Paris to Nantes via Le Mans and the A81 heads west towards Rennes. There are regular buses in the city while a tram runs from the university on the west of town, through the centre and towards the east.
The region around Le Mans is known for its pork, duck and chicken dishes. Perhaps the city's most popular traditional dish is a type of shredded pork pate known as 'rillettes'. This is served cold, in pots, and usually eaten as an appetizer, spread on toast or bread. Look out for this and other local delicacies, including 'poulets de Loué' and 'chapons du Mans'. Other favourites from the region include its 'Beurre Blanc' (a vinegar, butter and shallots sauce often served with fish) and the Pays de la Loire Port Salut cheese.
Le Mans has many different events to attend throughout the year however there is no doubting which is the biggest. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, held every June since the first in 1923, is a car race around the streets of the city and is the pinnacle in French motor racing. There are also many other motoring events throughout the year taking place in the city's famous circuits. Other highlights include the Europa Jazz Festival in May, the Onion Fair in September and the Bebop'n'roll alternative music festival in November.
Interesting fact
The 24 Hours of Le Mans was designed as a contrast to the Grand Prix. Instead of focusing on the ability of a car company to build the fastest machines, it would instead concentrate on the ability of manufacturers to build sporty yet reliable cars.
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A NEW IDENTITYI met Alessio Lorusso for the first time almost a year ago. I was taking pictures during a boxing match and Alessio was in the audience. From the moment I saw him my eyes get caught. My first impression was fear because his fame preceded him. Someone told me he was a savage boxer and an even more wicked human being, and that he was always with a rabid dog and a friend even more wild than him. Although I was familiar with boxers I was scared of asking Alessio to pose for me. We organized to meet several times and every time he didn't show up. He disappeared few days, then apologize and again, give me a stand up. After a couple of months it was he who asked me to photograph him. «I will also bring my friend Diego and my dog, Floyd. Is that okay?» I was so scared to go meet him and his infamous dog and friend that I warned my best friend. «If you do not hear me in a couple of hours, call me». Since that day I, Alessio, Diego and Floyd have become a sort of family. Photographing them assiduously over the months made me reflect on the fact that my fear of approaching them was due to their fear to show me their real nature. Their angry appearance is a mask, a way to express themselves. As if by covering their face people could not see their fragility. They want to erase their identity to express the rage they have inside. A sort of a new identity. They never had a father figure. Diego was raised by his grandparents. After some bad adventure made of drugs, fights and crime he is on probation right now. «I've never seen my father sober in my life» told me Alessio after we became friends. For about three years he worked as a night taxi driver for prostitutes and transsexuals. «They gave me ten euros each way. I take them to the client and waited to bring them back home. I made a lot of money but I was really going down». Boxing saved him. Today he is clean and he trains every day. He's 22. He dreams to become a champion of his category. (2017 - ongoing)
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If you've ever been frustrated because your steak wasn't cooked right, or there was some other miscommunication between the server and the kitchen that marred the pleasure of dining out, then you might be happy about the new technology provided by touch screen systems.
Touch screen systems help cut down on errors, improving accuracy and speed for restaurants and retailers that are adopting the new technology.
"The benefits are speed, accuracy and ease of use," said Don Lindsey, manager of Insta Pro Business Systems in Jackson. "The touch screen systems are easier to learn than a normal retail point-of-sale system."
The touch systems used by restaurants can be programmed so the restaurant server is prompted to put in all the information needed for the meal from how you want the steak cooked, the choice of salad dressings, whether you want baked potatoes or french fries, and side order selections.
Lindsey said that while touch systems aren't cheap, his business experience has shown that businesses that invest in touch systems are more likely to stay in business and be profitable than businesses that purchase older, conventional cash register systems.
"The places we've put them in have seemed to do really well," Lindsey said. "Their business seems to improve. It improves customer service. I did a survey one time, and almost all my touch screen customers are still doing business whereas many of the conventional cash register customers have gone out of business. You might say that is because the touch screen people are more financially secure. But I also believe it improves business."
Lindsey said most fast food restaurants send the order to a monitor used in the kitchen, while full-service restaurants are more likely to have the order sent to a printer in the kitchen. He said it isn't just large chain restaurants that are using the touch systems. Likewise, most profitable retail outlets can afford touch screen systems.
"Most businesses can afford the touch screen system because you are putting it on a PC (personal computer)," Lindsey said. "The biggest investment is in the software and programs because PC prices have come way down. The price tag might be $25,000, and that may seem high. But, for what they're getting, it is a great deal."
The touch systems can perform other functions such as keeping time records for employees. And they can be used in retail outlets such as feed stores for products that can't be brought to the counter for scanning of bar codes. Retail sales records can be printed out and stored away in notebook form versus the old days having numerous coils of register tape in storage. Credit card authorization can also be tied into the systems, which Lindsey says are very dependable and durable.
Some Mississippi businesses using the touch systems include Poets Restaurant, Country Club of Jackson, Bellhaven Bar and Grill, George Street Grocery, and Duff's Tavern in Vicksburg.
"Most of the restaurants have gone to this already, and it is also getting more prevalent in the general retail environment," Lindsey said.
Another place where touch screen technology is taking off is at Mississippi Welcome Centers where kiosks provide visitors with information on lodging, restaurants and tourist attractions.
Cliff Bennett, marketing director for Mitcham Strategic Partners Inc. in Jackson, said the first year the project was in place, 2.1 million interactions or touches were logged.
"That was pretty surprising in that we didn't know if the tourists would warm up to it or be scared of it," Bennett said. "Evidently they were not scared of it. If fact, now they are expecting it. Since the first year we have doubled the size of our network, and have nine machines out there including one in the Jackson International Airport. We expect that 2.1 million figure to double."
Bennett said that touch systems are the wave of the future. He predicts the old days of brochures or racks are going to be replaced with the new technology that allows advantages like printed out directions to the attraction, restaurant or hotel, and the ability to make reservations.
Costs for advertising in the system that is a project of the Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development Tourism Division range from $300 per year for a page to full audio and visual presentations for up to $16,000 per year.
"We are not limited in how creative someone wants to be with their kiosk page," Bennett said. "And one of the advantages is that updating for things like offering specials costs nothing."
Bennett said people have quickly adapted to the new technology, which has been embraced by the travel industry nationwide.
"The kiosk is fast becoming a standard marketing tool," Bennett said. "It efficiently and effectively presents massive amounts of information, and helps promote tourism. Brochures are not as effective. Anytime someone touches one of the categories, it is recorded. It can provide customers numbers on how many times their site was visited, and it can print discount coupons."
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LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world's leading luxury products group, posted a 14% gain in operating income to $1.2 billion for 2004's first half, the company announced on Sept. 15. Net income rose 49%, to $481 million, "a significant increase," said its report, thanks to "improved operating profitability" and sharp cuts in expenses. The Paris-based conglomerate also announced a return to profitability for its watches and jewelry group and "selective retailing" division (including duty-free shops and the upscale Sephora perfume chain).
Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer, cited the "appeal of our brands as well as the effectiveness of our strategy," as reasons for "both an increase in our operating margin, as well as gains in market share." Strong summer sales, a rise in tourism, planned product launches, and the "growth of core brands in high-potential markets" portend a strong second half, he said, enabling LVMH to meet its goal of "a significant increase in operating income" for the full year. Announcement of LVMH's strong results followed those by Italian luxury jewelry- and watchmaker Bulgari, which a day earlier reported strong gains in its first-half operating profits, a 27.3% sales rise in the United States.
A highlight of LVMH's results, said the report, is "a noteworthy recovery in operating income" of its "Watches & Jewelry" business group. The division posted an operating income gain of $2.4 million for the first half of 2004, a significant turnaround from the same period in 2003, which saw a $46 million loss. LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division comprises TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Christian Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred, the prestigious Italian writing instruments company OMAS, and De Beers LV, a joint venture created with the world's leading diamond group. (In March, it sold the Ebel luxury watch brand, which been losing money for three years, to the Movado Group).
"The product innovation strategy of each brand contributed to organic sales growth of 32%, well above the market average," reported LVMH. "Operating income benefited from this increase and also from a continued reduction in costs, despite a high level of marketing investment." Since the international watch fair in Basel, Switzerland, in April, the upscale watch brands TAG Heuer and Zenith have been marketing new watch models. Launches scheduled for 2004's second half include Class One rings and Liens watches by Chaumet, which recently renovated its historic boutique on Place Vendôme in Paris.
Other half-year highlights for LVMH include:
* An increase in the Group's operating margin to 18%, market share gains for all its leading brands, and reduction in administrative costs.
* A "remarkable performance" by its signature Louis Vuitton brand (marking its 150th anniversary this year) in its Fashion & Leather Goods division. It had double-digit organic sales growth (while maintaining margins in excess of 45%), with "particularly strong" sales to its clientele in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
* Strong sales (+4%) for its Wines & Spirits group, and a 7% rise in operating income for its Perfumes & Cosmetics business group "driven notably by sales in makeup and skincare at Parfums Christian Dior."
* "Strong improvements in sales and marketing" for its selective retailing division, including a strong increase for Sephora in its operating margins both in Europe and the United States, where it "increased its dollar sales by double digits for the fourth consecutive year."Follow JCK on Instagram: @jckmagazine
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Do You Know How I Know Your Country Is Gay?
India: This is what happens when your country legalizes drugs. I never thought I'd see the day when some one's not getting raped by Michael Jackson but rather rapes him instead.
Philippines: With this next video, the real question is: If the prison population in the Philippines is this gay—and we assume most prisons are filled with bad mother f**kers—then how gay is the actual population that's not incarcerated? Every day must be a gigantic f**king musical rendition of Rent or Grease for those guys.
This explains a lot; like how the US Marines took over this island in like three days.
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Something which features regularly during the January transfer window is the growing sense that top clubs struggle to conduct good business. David Moyes, like Sir Alex Ferguson before him, has stated in recent weeks that clubs are reluctant to part company with quality players in the middle of a campaign. He has repeated that Manchester United are looking at top players, many of which are not available in January. It is is an understandable position for clubs to adopt. However, with the World Cup in Brazil a mere five months away, the need to play regular football in order to cement a place in the national side becomes more prominent in the consciousness of footballers who represent their countries on a regular basis.
One such player is Juan Mata.
A baffling mystery of the Premier League's story this season has been Jose Mourinho's lack of faith in the Chelsea playmaker. After two stellar seasons with the Blues, Juan Mata has emerged as their most consistent performer whilst capturing the imagination of the Stamford Bridge crowd. His statistics for last season speak for themselves- 12 goals and 12 assists in the league to complement an 85% pass completion rate. In spite of this, Mourinho has opted to reduce Juan Mata's status at the club to that of a regular benchwarmer. The Portuguese head coach has instead favoured Eden Hazard, Oscar and summer arrival Willian as the attacking trio playing behind a lone striker, relegating Juan Mata to an onlooker. Mata's frustration at this change has become increasingly visible, none more so than when he was substituted in the 53rd minute during Chelsea's 3-0 win away to Southampton.
That was New Years Day and the 25-year old has yet to reappear. Mourinho has adamantly reiterated his desire to keep the Spaniard at the club but Mata's World Cup ambitions have begun to eclipse his love for Chelsea. Not to say that he isn't committed, as his attitude on the pitch has always been admirable, rather he has become acutely aware of the stiff competition he faces in terms of starting for Spain in Brazil. Spain boast one of the most talented squads in world football and spending the second half of the season on the bench will only hinder his chances of being a prominent figure in their bid to successfully defend the World Cup.
According to various reports, Chelsea are willing to sell Mata at the right price and Manchester United appear to be the team most likely to benefit. The Telegraph reports that: "United have been given encouragement that a bid for Mata will be accepted by Chelsea, despite Jose Mourinho's preference for the player to remain at Stamford Bridge, and the two clubs are close to settling on a valuation of the former Valencia player."
Negotiations are balanced on whether or not Mata personally informs Mourinho of his desire to leave the club. If he does so, then the deal could be a formality if United are willing to meet Chelsea's £37 million valuation.
There is no question regarding Manchester United's need for quality recruitment, with the champions lumbering 14-points off league leaders Arsenal, and Mata may be the type of player to galvanize the squad in the coming months. David Moyes will know that they cannot retain the title, so recruiting Mata will be seen as key in order to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
The Guardian reports that the two clubs have agreed a provisional fee of £40 million and that a formal offer from United is imminent. Reflecting reports from other sources, however, the newspaper suggests that Mourinho still has the power to block any move to United as the final decision lays with him (a power not enjoyed by previous managers under Abramovich). The Guardian believes though that Mata's personal desire will be the vital component and that Mourinho's decision is likely to be shaped by Mata's attitude. If Mata makes clear his intention to leave, the club are expected to sell.
A big point of debate surrounding the potential transfer has been; If Manchester United were to buy Mata, where would he play and how would he fit into the squad?
Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, argued that the player does not fit United's philosophy and that they would benefit more from other targets.
"The first question, I think, is where are you going to play? Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are up top if they are fit so where are you going to play him? Are you going to play him off the left or off the right? We've seen Kagawa play off the left, we saw Kleberson play at times off the left, we've seen Veron at Manchester United move to the left because you can't play central midfield. Maybe they have to change the philosophy and maybe that's what David Moyes is thinking. Maybe he wants to play narrow wide players and maybe a three in midfield" Neville argued.
"They would have to change to accommodate Juan Mata in the way they normally play. They normally play with wide players. Sometimes they tuck in, but generally they have wide players and the thing for me is where is he going to play?"
Gary Neville questions if Juan Mata is the right player for United. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5jvAGrcywY
Mata is a top quality footballer who possesses the potential to be tactically flexible and as such, could operate in different positions across different formations. Manchester United traditionally play with wingers, a position Mata can capably occupy. He has a gifted left foot and is wonderfully creative and United may benefit highly from his passing accuracy and creative craft. The solution is no simple matter though as the Premier League champions already have Januzaj, Valencia, Nani and Young who can all operate as wingers.
Here are the possible formations United may choose to employ in the event of Mata coming to the club:
De Gea
Rafael Vidic Evans Evra
Carrick Fletcher
Januzaj Rooney Mata
Van Persie
The 4-2-3-1 formation has become increasingly popular throughout European football but it may not suit Manchester United's style of play. It would betray the club's tradition of playing wingers and two forwards in a traditional 4-4-2. Rooney, Mata and Januzaj form an enticing attacking trio behind Van Persie but it would force Moyes to omit Danny Welbeck from the line-up, a player who has progressed well this season and added more goals to his game. Nani and Young have been surplus to requirements for some time and their days are numbered at Old Trafford. In addition, Antonio Valencia has become a Nani-esque player in that he is frustratingly inconsistent and his pace has been blunted since he first came to the club, an attribute which used to strike fear into left-backs all over the league.
De Gea
Rafael Vidic Evans Evra
Rooney Carrick Cleverley/Fletcher
Januzaj Van Persie Mata
David Moyes may seek to tweak his formation to a 4-3-3 if Mata where to arrive, which would see the Spaniard deployed on the wing of attack in support of Van Persie, with Januzaj on the other side. This seems like a more viable option for United as it maintains wingers as a weapon of attack as well as giving Carrick support in midfield. However, despite showing glimpses of midfield mastery, Rooney's best position is up to where he can do what he was born to do- score goals. Thrusting Rooney back into midfield may decrease the player's effectiveness. Both formations have excluded Hernandez and Kagawa. Kagawa has not lived up to his Dortmund days whilst being at United and he looks feeble when up against commanding defenders. His creativity is evident but he doesn't deliver on a consistent basis which is essential at the top level. Both Januzaj and Mata have better control of the ball and can ride challenges more efficiently, leaving Kagawa's place at United under intense scrutiny.
De Gea
Rafael Vidic Evans Evra
Januzaj Carrick Fletcher Mata
Rooney Van Persie
This formation is perhaps the most conventional option and perhaps the safest route for Moyes to pursue. It's a standard two banks of four and two up top. Januzaj and Mata would provide excellent service for Rooney and Van Persie and the two wingers are capable of swapping wings. However, these formations also highlight a glaring problem at United- the urgent need for a central midfielder. Mata is not a central midfielder and United continue to look rife with inferiority in the middle. The £27.5 million addition of Fellaini in the summer has not quite worked and it is arguable whether or not he deserves a place in the team beside Michael Carrick. Cleverley has not developed enough as a player to stake his claim for a regular starting berth and with Darren Fletcher plagued by an illness that realistically will never fully subside, United are still short for options. Also, Anderson has left on loan to Fiorentina to make matters worse for Moyes' men.
It's clear that Moyes and his management staff, along with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, lack a coherent transfer strategy. The positions which are in urgent need of bolstering are seemingly being neglected by Moyes who is aggressively pursuing world-class players. Central midfield and left-back are the two positions Moyes should be delving into the transfer market to strengthen but he appears to be on the verge of signing an attacking midfielder. Mata would perhaps be the last piece in the puzzle if Moyes possessed a formidable midfield and revamped defence but he doesn't and it looks like those positions will not be given immediate attention, ensuring that problems will only get deeper. Moyes' pursuit of Mata is indeed a strange one and is perhaps banking on the hope that it will have the 'Ozil effect' in lifting the morale of the squad.


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London's air record isn't the cleanest right now – but it might be worth heading to SW1 for a breath of fresh air.
Today a dozen businesses in the London district of Victoria picked up Air Quality Pledge Certificates recognising their commitment as Air Quality Champions in their area.
Firms taking part in the scheme include two theatres – Apollo Victoria which stages 'Wicked' and Billy Elliot's current home Victoria Palace – as well as the Taj Hotels and Guoman the Grosvenor Hotel and Caffe Nero.
Awarding the certificates Councillor Heather Acton, Westminster City Council's Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking said: "Improving air quality in the city is a complex challenge and it will require continued cooperation and collaboration if we are to make the progress we all want to see."
David Beamont, Operations Manager for the Victoria Business Improvement District who heads up the pledge initiative added: "Our message is that simple, small changes to business behaviours can improve local air quality and reduce health risks to people whilst making businesses more efficient.
"Companies can explore using electric vehicles in their supply chain, encourage employees to walk and cycle, and examine their boilers as a first step to improving air quality. We ask our partners to embed air quality in procurement, environmental and CSR policies."


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Western correspondents doing their important journalism work in Beirut. Israeli officials are threatening Lebanon AND ITS civilians and infra structure with total destruction, but there was not ONE story about that in any US newspaper.
Monday, October 23, 2017
I wish Western correspondents in Beirut care more--or as much--about Israeli mines all over South Lebanon than about dog poops
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I'm going to be using this space to record my year working with Mennonite Central Committee in Haiti as a communications assistant—mostly photos, but I hope to do some research and writing as well.
I'll update this blog as the spirit (and Internet connection) leads. There are also a couple other ways you can keep up with me: follow me on Instagram (@giesygies), or via my bimonthly newsletter (sign up at tinyletter.com/annaleegiesbrecht). You can also keep an eye on the MCC Haiti blog at haitimcc.org.
My official departure date from Winnipeg is August 10th, and after a week of MCC orientation in Akron Pennsylvania, I'll arrive in Port-au-Prince... well I'm not sure exactly, but my first day there will be August 18th, which also happens to be my birthday! Pretty good birthday gift if you ask me.


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The March Philosophy Book of the Month is Final Notice by Van Fleisher. Discuss Final Notice now.
The April Philosophy Book of the Month is The Unbound Soul by Richard L. Haight. Discuss The Unbound Soul Now
The May Philosophy Book of the Month is Misreading Judas by Robert Wahler.
Philosophy of Cosmology
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Philosophy of Cosmology
I have a few statements to start off this thread:
1) The simple definition of cosmology is, "a description of the universe":
A) It could be said that the universe is "reality". That would be an example of a simple cosmology, though not intended to be a cosmology for this particular discussion.
B) I could refer to Big Bang Theory, and that would be an example of a cosmology that the scientific community calls the "consensus".
C) Or I could describe the universe using scientific observations, plus my own speculations to fill in where the scientific community has conflicting theories or cannot yet answer our questions. I would refer to that as a personal view of cosmology that has a broader scope because it goes beyond where the scientific method can take us.
2) A philosophy can be derived from your description of the cosmology of the universe.
A) For example, if your cosmology is, "The universe is reality", then the philosophy might be based on your personal definition of "reality".
B) If Big Bang Theory is your choice of cosmology, then your philosophy may be influenced by what BBT tells us or does not tell us, i.e. was there a singularity, were there preconditions to the big bang, did the universe come from nothing, did God do it, or has the universe always existed. Many philosophies can be derived from the scientific consensus.
C) If your description of cosmology is said to be complete, i.e. it addresses questions of a beginning and an end, it addresses the potential infinities of space and time, it addresses the "finites" of both the micro and macro realms in terms of mechanics (QM and GR), it claims to be internally consistent while not inconsistent with observations and data, it is said to be based on observational science, and it invokes speculations that conform with a "reasonable and responsible" methodology, then a unique philosophy can be derived from that view of cosmology as well.
It is my version of that latter view of cosmology which I will describe in this thread and from which I derive the personal philosophy that I will present for appraisal and criticism.
3) And beyond that, I hope to learn what "reality" means to the members. I propose that reality is as personal as one's views of the universe, i.e. there can be as many "realities" as there are individuals who profess a cosmology? Is there a consensus on the meaning of "reality" in the philosophical community? Can a person speak about their evolving personal view of reality or is that simply a personal delusion that changes over time?
I'll try to cover my personal views of cosmology, and the philosophy I derive from those views, and thereby expose them to appraisal and criticism. And I will try to defend my philosophical views as being "reality" to me, as well as listen and learn from what ever input I get about the meaning of "reality" to others.
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Reality and truth
You can see from the OP that there are stages that have to be developed in order to run this thread as I am hoping. I want to link to a description of my views on cosmology and explain how my philosophy is derived from those speculative views and will do that when I qualify. (Do I need twenty posts to post a link?)
I have a thread in the Against the Mainstream (ATM) forum at BAUT Forums (that's Bad Astronomy and the Universe Today), which is a reputable astronomy forum. My thread is "The Grand Puzzle" and discusses my views of cosmology called Quantum Wave Cosmology (QWC).
Getting to the twenty post threshold here should happen as I post and respond to posts in my thread and on other threads but until I get to that threshold I guess I can add to this thread even though no one responds. I know from experience that my topic doesn't interest very many people. I just post to establish an Internet presence with my ideas just in case, and then update them as the ideas evolve.
I have written an essay about the philosophy of QWC which I would like to post and discuss on my thread here. If I don't get to twenty posts for awhile, my plan is to post a summary of my cosmology in lieu of a link in case anyone here wants details, then post my essay on the Philosophy of QWC, and then discuss that philosophy.
One step would be to see if anyone would share their views on the difference between reality and truth because I want to use those terms in the thread but need some input to try to use them in a context that people would find proper.
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Re: Philosophy of Cosmology
Most of us, perceive "reality" in a very limited form (as Einstein alluded to), and the "truth" may be much more expansive -as he noted. The genius of Einstein as a "scientist" is that he is able to include this vastly expansive view of "reality" - one which was unique in his time and is still very rare today! It has overtones of a mystical/spiritual view of the "cosmos" and is the closest approximation of a "religious" Einstein!
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Re: Philosophy of Cosmology
I perceive "reality" in my own peculiar limited way, just like you suggest most of us do, and I describe my view of it as a personal view. Beyond that though, I believe there is one truth and so I guess I am distinguishing a personal view of reality from the "truth" by saying that we can all develop a view of reality but they all seek to describe the same truth. Though no two people can literally agree on every detail of their views on reality, the truth itself will remain the same and neither person can lay claim to it.
I say, the universe is as it is and could be no other way. And I would add that it means the same to me as saying that "reality" is as it is and could be no other way.
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I have been waiting for someone to read that last comment of mine and agree or disagree, lol. But in the months since I started the thread I have contemplated how I look at reality, and I would phrase it "apparent reality".
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Re: Philosophy of Cosmology
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Re: Philosophy of Cosmology
The universe has not time point of its origin. The Big Bang idea is an irrational one.
Gravity is due to ether and matter that is a complex form of ether.Moreover, this new book goes even further by explaining How Gravity is Created, which is a question that even NASA has not been able to answer!
In my understanding, there is no space in the universe (apart for colloquial meaning). For example: for neutrino which in order to stop it one would need 4 light-years thick lead. It means lead could be a comfortable space for the neutrino to travel in it. The similar situation is within the universe. We cannot observe subatomic ZOO. The entire universe is filled with ether, which seen from its perspective would resemble a dense fog.The new Lightning Theory of the Origin of the Universe offers clearer definitions for the basic concepts of "space,"
Time is a concept. Autonomously does not occur. We cannot define time (of something) because we should use synonyms. Time is motion, change. Does motion/change exist in the universe? My description of time is: "Time is the motion of any form of matter in relation to any form of matter" also: "Time is the motion of anything in relation to anything"."time,"
Before the accidental formation of matter (not the universe (!), as some scientists believe) some 14 billions years ago (if properly calculated) the universe consisted exclusively of ether. After the creation of matter, there appeared gravity.and the "universe,"
No way. The universe does not expand.And did you know that you are traveling at over 1.8 million miles per hour, right now?
Those who admit to understanding relativity, automatically admit to understanding nonsense


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Ear infections can actually heal on their own without antibiotics most of the time. When my older baby had an ear infection, our doctor told us to administer pain relief, and to continue monitoring the situation. The recommendation of most doctors, and also of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to prescribe antibiotics in babies under six months who have a confirmed, or even a suspected, ear infection. That is because it is possible for serious consequences to occur if an ear infection gets worse, including the ear drum bursting.
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