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First time in the history of Automotive Tier 1 supplier, Indian and Malaysian-Thai companies are joining hands to forge a strategic partnership to grow their businesses and utilize both companies' strengths for long-term sustainable growth.
SET-listed Autoparts maker, AAPICO Hitech PLC is investing US$100 Million (B3.5 Billion) into Sakthi Automotive Group to become a substantial shareholding partner and grow the business on global scale by utilizing Sakthi's global manufacturing footprints. Sakthi has, also, agreed to invest US$50 Million into AAPICO Frame & Forging Business in the near future.
SC Yeap (AAPICO Founder & Chairman) and Dr. Manickam Mahalingam (Sakthi Group Chairman) agreed to this partnership.
AAPICO is a world-class, largest revenue publicly listed automotive company in Thailand with turnover of US$500 Million. It manufactures Chassis Frames, Press Stamping Parts, Forging & Machined Parts, Plastic Fuel Tanks, Plastic Parts, Fuel & Brake Lines, and Door Latches. AAPICO key customers include ISUZU, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Honda, General Motors and others in Thailand, SGMW, Chery and Schneider in China, as well as GKN, DANA, in other overseas markets. AAPICO's vision is to utilize their low cost high quality productive manufacturing skills to expand globally.
Sakthi Automotive Group is the world leading supplier for Chassis and Powertrain Safety Critical Components into Iron & Aluminum Castings, with global manufacturing footprints in United States, Mexico (Planned), China, Europe & India. Today, Sakthi Automotive Group has the largest global market share combined for Iron & Aluminum Steering Knuckles Tier 1 supplier for all global OEMs. Its customers include General Motors, Ford Motors, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, Nissan, Geely, Volvo, Changan, SAIC, Chery, BYD and others. Sakthi has developed their Global Technical Center for Design, Development & Testing facility in Detroit with over 500 employees, which include over 100 returning citizens.
"Sakthi Automotive Group is striving to be top 100 Global Supplier by 2020" vision set by Mr. Lalit Verma, CEO of Sakthi Automotive Group.
Both companies have agreed that this partnership is going to provide a global platform for AAPICO to develop their Frame & Forging business on a larger scale by utilizing Sakthi's current facilities in North America, China, India and Europe, in addition to current facilities in Thailand. Total global passenger vehicle production in 2016 was approximately 100 million vehicles and AAPICO current footprint cover only 3 million vehicle production (3% of total market). This investment will give AAPICO access to global vehicle production to grow their business in the future.
Sakthi is also going to enjoy the AAPICO relationship with Japanese OEMs to grow their Steering Knuckle business with such OEMs and, also, diversify the product portfolio into Full Chassis Frames and Other Stamping Components along with Forged & Machined parts.
This new partnership, between two large family run companies, with long successful automotive history, will hopefully increase revenue significantly in the next 5 years. This will boost the confidence of global OEMs as both companies are producing world quality engineering products and fully focus in automotive business, with over 50 years of combined history.
OEMs will enjoy global design, development capabilities with world-class quality product at more competitive Asian/regional manufacturing cost in United States, Mexico, Europe, China, India, South East Asia and South Africa.
Currently Sakthi & AAPICO are supported by Automotive and Other Industry veterans among the Board Members and Advisors consisting of Mr. Tony Brown (Retired Ford Motors Company Purchasing & Supply Chain Vice President), Mr. John Calabrese (Retired General Motors, Group Engineering Vice President), Mr. Esam Alnasery (Retired Walmart Vice President), including Mr. John Parker (Retired Ford Asia Pacific President). This leadership provide a long term strategic guidance and support for future growth.
When this happens it will be a unique marriage between "Incredible India" & "Amazing Thailand". This transaction is approved by AAPICO's and Sakthi's Board of Directors and closed on 25th May 2017.


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Gear up for an exciting career!
We're looking for our next generation of maintenance professionals to keep our large fleet of ultra-modern Embraer 170/175s operating at peak efficiency. From nose to tail, our aircraft maintenance teams work on every aspect of the aircraft. Bring your tools and your talent and become part of one of the strongest safety cultures in the airline industry.
- BE AMONG THE BEST Republic has received the FAA's Diamond Award of Excellence 20+ times
- GROW YOUR CAREER Opportunities for avionics, RII, Run & Taxi training and more
- QUALITY HEALTHCARE COVERAGE Industry-leading premiums for dental, vision and medical
- SEE THE WORLD Associates receive travel privileges on American, Delta and United as well as up to 50 other air carriers
- INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE Immediate 401(k) vesting and company match
Required Tools
- 3/8 Drive Socket set with 6 and 12 point sockets- 1/8 to 1 ½ INCH
- 1/4 Drive Socket set with 6 and 12 point sockets-1/8 to 9/16 INCH
- Standard wrench set- ¼" to 1 1/8"
- Assorted Screw Driver set
- Hammers – Hard and soft face
- Standard Plier set
- Safety Wire pliers 6 Inch
- Wire Stripper
- Flashlight
- Headlamp
- Pin Punch and Punch Set
- Pick Set Assorted
- Cordless Drill (Recommended)
- 6 Inch Metal Rule
- Inspection Mirror
- SAE Allen Wrench Set
- Metric Allen Wrench Set
- Toolbox (minimum 3 drawers) or small tool bag, capable of holding and carrying all your tools and withstanding the abuse of day to day line maintenance duties
Job Information
Republic Airways Holdings Manager, Maintenance in Chicago, Illinois
Job Category:
Maintenance PL
At Republic Airways, our mission is to provide a safe, clean and reliable flying experience. We believe this is best accomplished by focusing on our vision, "With the BEST people, products and performance, we will be America's Regional Airline of choice." Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, operates a fleet of 188 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 100 cities in 35 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. Our 10 domiciles include CMH, DCA, EWR, IND, LGA, MCI, MIA, ORD, PHL and PIT. With more than 5,500 talented aviation professionals, Republic Airways is a great place to get your career off the runway!
Plans, coordinates and directs aircraft maintenance at a line station to produce cost effective, reliable maintenance operation in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Ensures facility is maintained in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manages mechanics in overall maintenance operation in compliance with 14 CFR, manufactures specifications, the GMM, Company policy and procedures as well as other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA.
Assists in and/or develops effective schedules to meet the demands of the operation. Utilizes manpower and schedules to effectively complete maintenance.
Keeps informed of the status of work-in-progress and prioritizes work.
Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained.
Develops innovative solutions to make aircraft maintenance processes more efficient and effective.
Ensures that maintenance base has adequate materials, calibrated tooling and equipment to effectively accomplish maintenance.
Maintains the maintenance base in good working condition.
Evaluates Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System process to ensure best maintenance practices are use.
Ensures that detailed accident or damage reports are completed when incidents occur and makes recommendation to prevent reoccurrence.
Recommends changes to GMM to eliminate conflicts and/or enhance operational effectiveness.
Supports other locations' maintenance base operations by taking into account Company-wide interests.
Insures OSHA/safety guidelines are followed.
Ensures safety training of all mechanics.
Manages the timely and accurate information on aircraft status, including accurate communication with Maintenance Control.
Coordinates with human resources for questions/issues with leaves of absence, compensation, benefits EAP, etc.
Oversees vendors (building maintenance, uniform, janitorial, etc.) to ensure that all work and services are provided in a timely manner.
Fosters the Company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
Screens, interviews and makes recommendations for hiring potential employees.
Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports.
Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned or required.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.
High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
6 years A&P experience on similar aircraft with at least two of those years in a supervisory or lead position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, management, aircraft maintenance, or related field.
RII and Run and Taxi qualifications on applicable aircraft.
Possess a stable employment history.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
Able to work both in a team setting and individually.
Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
Must be able to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times.
Able to pass an FAA required 10 year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks.
Willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technicalprocedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, andprocedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups ofmanagers, associates and the general public.
Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where onlylimited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Makes decisions daily on use of resources, performance and budgets.
Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands/arms up to 20% of the time.
Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 20% of the time.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time.
Able to lift or move 75 pounds at least 10% of the time.
Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 50% of the time.
Work in high, precarious places up to 10% of the time.
Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 10% of the time.
Work in outdoor weather conditions within an open air hangar up to 20% of the time.
The work environment can be loud.
Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24 hour operations.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Able to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays.
Republic Airways is committed to providing qualified applicants and associates reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable the individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. An applicant and/or associate requiring reasonable accommodation to perform any essential job function, should contact Human Resources.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here at https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf%E2%80%8B .
Selected candidate(s) for hire must complete the following prior to employment: a criminal history report, global screen, drug screen, employment credit report and if applicable, a driving record.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, operates a fleet of about 190 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. The airline employs about 5,700 aviation professionals. Visit www.rjet.com at http://www.rjet.com/ for more information, follow the Company on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/republicairline/ , Twitter at https://twitter.com/RepublicAirline and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1IOcelXc92JDhi8sIR9F0Q , and connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/republicairline/ or Linkedin at http://www.linkedin.com/company/republic-airways-holdings-inc-/ .
In May 2018, Republic opened the Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, a commercial aviation pilot training school in Indianapolis. LIFT uses state-of-the-art training technologies that combine flight, flight simulator, online and in-classroom training. Graduates are guaranteed a job as First Officer at Republic. Learn more at www.flywithlift.com at http://www.flywithlift.com/ .

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There's been cited as calling in the computing world when discussing what was the first computer invented.
For years, the accepted pioneer belonging to the digital age was the ENIAC, short for Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer, perhaps because craze associated with growth was one worthy for tabloids and tv.
As World War II was creating any close, the Army had run in need of mathematicians and were willing to recruit women. Six women were accepted function with on "Project PX" at the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School of Electrical Engineering, under John Mauchly and new inventions J. Presper Eckert. The women's job were to program firing tables and ballistic trajectories using ENIAC. Their work laid the groundwork for shows. The completed machine was unveiled on Feb. 14, 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania. The military had funded the price tag of almost $500,000. It occupied about 1,800 square feet and used about 18,000 vacuum tubes, weighing almost 50 a lot. It is widely considered to function as first computer invented, considering its highly functional status from the late 1950s.
However, its "first" status was challenged in court when Rand Corp. bought the ENIAC patent and started charging royalties. Honeywell Corporation. refused to pay and challenged the patent in 1968. It was learned that Mauchly, amongst the leaders of the Project PX at the University of Pennsylvania, had seen early prototype of a system being built in the Iowa State College called the Atanasoff-Berry Computer.
Professor John Vincent Atanasoff and graduate student Cliff Berry began development along at the ABC in 1937 and it always been developed until 1942 at the Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). Eventually, it could solve equations containing 29 variables.
In 1973, Ough.S. Federal Judge Earl R. Larson released his decision that the ENIAC patent by Mauchly and Eckert was invalid and also the ABC was the first computer found. However, the ABC was never fully functional, innovation so the best selling opinion to the present day has the ENIAC as the first electronic computing device. The Smithsonian Institute's Museum of American History in Washington displays most of what remains of the ENIAC, alongside fecal material the ABC.
However, there's another twist how to get a patent On an idea this tale. The most basic computer is an electronic digital device designed to data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations and display the results. Germany's Konrad Zuse created what was essentially the first programmable calculator in the mid-1930s in his parent's living room. Zuse's Z1 had 64-word memory and a clock speed of 1 Hz. Programming the the Z1 required the user to insert tape into a punch tape reader and then receive his results the punch tape dispenser - making it possibly the first computer invented.


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August 11,2018 – Knickerbocker via Cartersville Trail
Turn right out of the parking lot. Pick up the trail behind the Marathon Gas Station just past the Marsh Rd bridge. Follow the Cartersville Trail along the south side of the canal until you are across from Knickerbocker. Head up Knickerbocker, then turn right on Pittsford Mendon Rd. At the 4 way intersection, go straight onto Stone. Stay with Stone up to Clover. Turn right on Clover, then pick up the canal. Follow the canal trail past Pittsford until you get to the Powerline – turn left under the power line, then take a right onto the Auburn Trail. Turn right on Mitchell, cross over the canal, then turn left on 96. Pick up the Cartersville trail and return to the basin. Distance is 11.8 miles.
For 9 miles – When you get to the 4 way intersection on Pittsford Mendon Rd, turn right onto South Main St. Turn right into Schoen Place and pick up the canal, rejoining the main route.
If you need something longer, when you get to the canal at Clover, a trip over to the JCC on the canaland back will add 2.4 miles for a total of 14.2 miles.


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You're the best, you're the best
(And we never gonna stop, word 'em up!)
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I will makes you understand
I used to write the worst rhymes
To the worst mans, man
I met this girl
She said that she wants respect
And there is people
Acting like she don't need that
You should know how life works
Such a bad thing to hurt and curse
It's okay, your life is perf
But ain't everybody
That likes to perv
Or either flirt
I still watch the world spin
And I feel so bad
That the world still so mean
Is not censored, Is just respect
If you don't agree
You should review that
Feminists don't want no superpowers
They want rights
But still got cursed for hours
And Hours that should filled up
With nice conversations
Maybe one day
We can talk to the nation
You are the best
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Have you took a look outside
Have you took a look in other person's life?
But you better take a good look
Try to understand her points
Maybe you gonna shook
I been running the world
Searching for the truth
I found anwsers
And people that say it was a cancer
She was a princess of the night
She was a beautifull star
That stars my mind
I understood what she said
How she was
I realized that I been acting really hard
I'm sorry
Time to change somethings
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Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
The myFRISCO app has expanded to include the city's networks of parks and trails. As of June 4, users can report items such as broken playground equipment, fallen tree limbs, make a mowing request, and more under the Parks & Trails category.
The app will provide the same efficient service customers have come to expect, by creating a workflow and reporting problems/service requests directly to city staff. myFRISCO is available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store.


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The Wheeler Centre
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Celebrating Peter Temple
As a nation mired in certain delinquent traditions, you might say that Australians are overachievers in the field of crime writing. Amongst us, though, Peter Temple was one of the very best.
His prose elevated crime fiction to literary significance, too. In addition to winning prestigious crime fiction prizes including five Ned Kelly Awards and the Crime Writers' Association Duncan Lawrie Dagger – the first Australian to claim the Gold Dagger – his last novel, Truth, won the Miles Franklin.
Temple died in March this year, a couple of days shy of his 72nd birthday. To celebrate his contribution to Australia's crime fiction canon, we brought together some of his contemporaries, friends and admirers for a night of readings from his work – and stories from his own life. Hosted by Jason Steger.
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When :from Thursday 6 November, 2014 09:00 to Friday 7 November, 2014 18:00
Type of event :Category 7-Seminar and Workshop
Where :International Centre for Water Resources and Global Change – Koblenz (UNESCO Category 2 Center), Am Mainzer Tor 1, D-56068, Koblenz, Germany
Contact :Mr. Bruno Freire de Souza - firstname.lastname@example.com
This workshop will emphasize the importance of cooperation between the scientific community, governance in all levels and other stakeholders – as local communities - for the sustainable management of mountainous ecosystems, with special concern to snow, glacier and water resources. The aim of the session is to connect scientific research, policy development and action, and identify recommendations to enhance the interface between science and policy to develop sustainable adaptation strategies.
Glaciers are an inherent component of the culture, landscape, and environment in high mountain regions. They represent a unique source of freshwater for agricultural, industrial and domestic use, as well as an important economic component of tourism and hydro-electric power production.
The main river system of the mountainous regions is dependent on the melting of snow and glaciers in their headwaters. These river systems sustain the lives and livelihoods of the people and the economic development in the region. However glaciers worldwide are experiencing a rapid decline in mass. Changes in glaciers in the mountains will have significant effects on the large regional populations.
It is therefore crucial to assess and monitor all aspects of the water resources in the highly important headwaters of the rivers of mountainous and, in particular, to monitor the changes in and consequent impacts on river regimes of the melting of snow, glacier ice and permafrost.
The session will emphasize the importance of scientific cooperation and the cooperation among different sectors of the society and government, and connect scientific research, policy development and action, and identify recommendations to enhance the interface between science and policy to develop sustainable adaptation strategies. The session will also present case studies which will consider geographic hotspots of particular concern such as melting glaciers in mountains. Finally the session will contribute to enhanced resilience to global change, particularly climate change, through improved understanding of vulnerabilities, opportunities and potentials for adaptation. It will consequently contribute to the development of strategies and policies based on scientific/evidence-based knowledge in major mountain regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Americas.


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Improvement works at London Bridge will affect access to Guy's Hospital
Closures of Tooley Street may affect patients, staff and visitors to Guy's from this weekend until February 2018. The closures will allow the Thameslink Programme to continue their improvement works at London Bridge station.
Over the Bank Holiday weekend, from 1am on Saturday 30 April until 6am on Tuesday 3 May 2016, Tooley Street will be closed in both directions between Borough High Street and Bermondsey Street.
From Tuesday 3 May until February 2018, Tooley Street will be closed to eastbound traffic. This will affect several bus routes (47, 343, 381, N381, N199 and RV1) and people planning to drive to Guy's. Traffic will be diverted via Borough High Street, Great Dover Street and Tower Bridge Road.
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The Orville: The Complete First Season (DVD)
The Orville is an American science fiction comedy-drama series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane. The series premiered on Sunday, September 10, 2017. MacFarlane stars as Ed Mercer, an officer in the Planetary Union's line of exploratory space vessels whose career took a downturn following his divorce, and who is given the titular ship as his first command, only to discover that his ex-wife, Kelly Grayson (Adrianne Palicki), has been assigned to be his First Officer. Inspired by several sources, including Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, the series tells the story of Mercer, Grayson, and the crew of the Orville as they embark on various diplomatic and exploratory missions.


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@Hamishcampbell writes:
Rainbow gatherings happen far away from Babylon – the problem of #failbook
'…Yet for the last 10 years they have been increasingly/largely organized on Facebook, this is having an affect on the gatherings. Facebook being a #dotcon is strong Babylon energy and this energy is overflowing into the Rainbow Gatherings.
For #rainbow to have most of its organizing and communication in/on #failbook is a clear bringing Babylon into Rainbow disaster. You can see this in the illness/eco disaster's at European gatherings over the last 5 years. The regional one I was at for 3 weeks in Serbia this summer was such, though worked hard on the ground in circles to heal this…'


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Infor Ltd
About Infor
Infor makes business software better by acquiring and improving proven, functionally
rich software backed by domain experts.
Infor delivers business-specific software to organizations of all sizes around the world. With experience built in, Infors solutions enable businesses to be more enterprising and adapt to the rapid changes of a global marketplace. Infor makes it better through continuous innovation, faster implementation options, global enablement, and flexible buying options. In a few short years, Infor has become one of the leading providers of
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With more than 70,000 customers, 116 direct offices and implementation and support capabilities in over 100 countries, Infor is changing what businesses expect from an enterprise software provider.


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This luscious shrimp salad from the Barefoot Contessa herself–Ina Garten–is made with shrimp, mayo, mustard, vinegar, and more. Excellent for picnics, brunch, showers.
Creamy but not gloppy. Light but not abstemious. And easy peasy to make yet elegant to behold. That's what we think of this shrimp salad, which is gonna rock your world. And your cocktail party. And your work lunch rotation. Originally published September 6, 2001.–Renee Schettler Rossi
Barefoot Contessa Shrimp Salad
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- Serves 12
IngredientsEmail Grocery List
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 lemon, cut into quarters
- 4 pounds large shrimp in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
- 2 cups store-bought or homemade mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons good white wine or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons minced dill leaves
- 1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
- 3 cups minced celery (about 6 stalks)
- A few gratings of lemon zest (optional)
- 1. Bring 5 quarts water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a bowl of cool water.
- 2. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. When cool enough to handle, peel and devein the shrimp and place in a large bowl.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and dill. Add as much of the dressing as you like to the peeled shrimp along with the red onion, celery, and lemon zest, if using, and gently toss. Taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
Recipe Testers Reviews
Sadly, I've been missing out. Sounds weird, but though I've cooked shrimp about a thousand times, I've never actually made shrimp salad. (Such a thing is very uncommon, if not downright unheard of, where I live.) This recipe allowed me to view shrimp in a different way and got me excited about eating it cold.
Sure, I've poached a lot of shrimp, and this shrimp tasted good simply poached in lemon juice, salt, and water. (I tasted a couple, just to see.) The shrimp was also enjoyable with the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon, white wine, red onion, celery, and dill mixture.
I agree with Ina's cooking technique and timing. The shrimp were tender and sweet and quite likable. My first shrimp salad experience was a good one. An experience I will undoubtedly repeat!
The only drawback is it seemed like there was a bit too much mayonnaise, but that can very easily be adjusted to personal taste.
This recipe looked like the perfect addition to my bridal shower luncheon menu, so I decided to give it a try. The fresh dill elevates this recipe to something very special—worthy of a bridal shower or any other special event, but easy enough to throw together for a casual summer lunch or dinner.
I liked the idea of not boiling the shrimp, so I tossed them with a little olive oil and roasted them for 6 minutes in a 400°F oven. When I made the dressing, it looked like a lot for the amount of shrimp. I tend to like salads lightly dressed, so I used just over half the dressing. I also used Vidalia onion to give the salad a milder flavor.
If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #LeitesCulinaria. We'd love to see your creations on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.


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Code of Ethics
The South African Institute of Architects and the Regional Institutes are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and competence. Any member of the Institute, as defined in the Constitution, is required to uphold and subscribe to these objectives, and within the built environment, strive to improve the standards of health and safety for the protection and welfare of all members of society and to enhance with their professional skills, the natural environment to the benefit of all. Members of the Institute, registered as professional architects, are educated and trained to provide leadership, critical judgement, specialist knowledge, skills and aptitude, for the design and development of the built environment. The Code of Ethics establish principles for the conduct of members in pursuance of these goals.
SACAP Code of Professional Conduct
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) has, in terms of the requirements of Section 27(1) of the Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act 44 of 2000), made the rules set out in Board Notice 28 of 2004.
Registered persons and architectural practices are subject to the disciplinary supervision of the SACAP. It is an overriding obligation under the rules that in carrying out professional work, a registered person is expected to act competently and with integrity.
It is therefore expected that a registered person shall refrain from conduct, which would in the opinion of the SACAP be detrimental to the esteem, dignity and/or professionalism of the architectural profession, or would tend to bring the architectural profession into disrepute.
SACAP Guideline Professional Fees
The Guideline Professional Fees are issued in terms of Section 34(2) of the Architectural Profession Act no 44 of 2000.
The Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89, 1998) exists in order to provide all South Africans with equal opportunity to participate fairly in the national economy and to freely select the quality and variety of goods and services they desire.
Clients therefore have the right to go to any registered person who offers architectural services. The role of educating the public as to the different skills, qualifications and expected performance levels between the categories of professionals; lies with the professionals, the recognised Voluntary Associations and the Council.
Members are reminded that the guideline professional fees published annually by SACAP are only a guideline. The quantum of the professional fee for any project is subject to agreement between the client and the architect at the time of appointment.
The Council for the Built Environment (CBE), which is the statutory body established in terms of Section 2 of the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000 relating to the Built Environment Professions, requires the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) to determine and publish an annual update of the Professional Fees Guideline.
Although the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) published a call for comment on the proposed amendment to the 2012 guideline for the professional fees, no formal notification of any amendment has yet been published. SAIA has been advised that for the present, the 2012 professional fees guideline, Board Notice 194 of 2011, Annual update of the professional fees guideline, issued in terms of section 32(2) of the Architectural Profession Act No 44 of 2000, applies until notified to the contrary.
The Professional Fees Guideline comprised of either PROJECT COST BASED FEES or TIME BASED FEES.
Project Cost Based Fees
The project fee consists of two parts: the base plus the percentage. The one is not reflected in the other, and the two figures should be added. A hypothetical fee account would thus read: R 20 000 base fee plus 7% of R 1 000 000 = R20 000 plus R 70 000 equals R 90 000 total fee.
Both the SACAP Code of Professional Conduct and the SAIA Code of Ethics require that the appointment of an architect must be reduced to writing.
The Guideline Professional Fees are charged by registered professionals providing architectural services. The Guideline Professional Fees are thus negotiable between professionals and their clients.


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Education Sector and Students with Disabilities
Felgains supply moving and handling and hygiene care equipment to schools and colleagues for pupils and students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), removing barriers to learning and supporting opportunities to achieve.
Our product range for making modifications for students with disabilities includes ceiling track hoists and shower trolleys for hygiene rooms and we work with teaching and care professionals to make education accessible to all.
Are we the right company for you?
Designing facilities for students with disabilities in compliance with the relevant regulations, including the Building Bulletins 102 and 103 which cover hygiene room provision, requires understanding of the challenges involved in moving and handling students and specialist knowledge in specifying solutions. As you will see from our case studies, we have this expertise to bring to your project, particularly in complex bespoke hoisting systems through from classrooms, swimming pools, gyms and changing rooms.
For architects and contractors working on new-build projects, we can work with you from the outset, combining your expertise in design and structure with our experience to create cutting edge facilities, meeting the needs of students and enhancing your reputation along the way. You can meet the design and installation team #here#, who, along with technical qualifications, hold enhanced DBS disclosures for safeguarding pupils.
As well as access around the school, we also work with therapists and staff to solve more individual challenges including in changing and therapy. The #VENDLET turning system# has proved a natural choice in making these tasks easier for the care giver and more dignified for the student, with the ability to gently roll a student for the relevant task or therapy without the need for manual handling.
"The VENDLET is fab for pupils and staff. The pupils love it; it offers better positioning for personal care; for staff there is not so much rolling or stretching – both of which movements put strain on the back; personal care is now quicker; the disposable sheets are great; each pupil has their own."
Janet Durham, Director of Integrated Services, Osborne School
"We are very pleased with the project and would like to thank you for your efforts during the project to help with its successful completion. The service provided from Felgains was excellent, from pre-construction, through to installation and demonstration. The team at Felgains were very pro-active and took a flexible approach which allowed us to install elements of the hoist, as and when rooms became available during construction. They also provided comprehensive training for the end users who provided very positive feedback."
Matt Watling, Kier Construction Project Manager for City College Norwich


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2.5 acre corner lot that is located a block from Central State Hospital. 330' frontage on Irwinton Road. Ideal location for C-Store, laundry mat, retail store or multi family. Utilities include electric, county water & septic. Several structures on property not being considered. Site best for redevelopment.
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Located in southern Baldwin County near the shop entrance to Central State Hospital.
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While officials have been busy hacking into Apple devices related to criminal cases, a grieving father has written to CEO Tim Cook pleading for him to unlock his dead son's iPhone so he can get photographs that are stuck in the device.
Fabretti wrote to Apple on March 21, but has not yet received a response.
The father's request comes at a time when Apple and the FBI are at odds over privacy. When Apple refused to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, at the request of the FBI, the feds eventually found a third party to hack into the phone. The FBI has also since agreed to help unlock an iPhone and iPod in an Arkansas murder case.
"Don't deny me the memories of my son," said Italian architect Leonardo Fabbretti after repeated failed attempts to access his 13-year-old's device, according to AFP.
His son, Dama, was adopted from Ethiopia in 2007, and was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2013 after a skiing accident. He died last year in September after numerous operations and chemotherapy treatments.
"I cannot give up. Having lost my Dama, I will fight to have the last two months of photos, thoughts and words which are held hostage in his phone," he said in the letter.
The father said he had given his son an iPhone six nine months before he passed away. Fabretti said he had added his fingerprint ID to the phone, but it did not work after the phone was turned off and on.
Meanwhile, he said that Apple should offer solutions for "exceptional" cases like his.
Fabretti, who lives near Perugia in central Italy, said he had reached out to Israeli mobile forensics firm, Cellebrite, that supposedly helped U.S. authorities hack the phone in the San Bernardino case.
The father said Cellebrite had offered to try to and open his son's device for free, according to AFP.
Fabretti said that if Apple is not willing to unlock the phone, he suggested the company make a charitable donation in Dama's country of origin, Ethiopia, or set up a grant so researchers can study issues concerning privacy.


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The sanitary station below Aldermaston lock is to re-open on 1st March 2017 according to CRT.
Posts Tagged 'facilities'
Aldermaston sanitary station to re-open on 1st MarchWednesday, February 15th, 2017
BaNES boaters' survey results published in fullWednesday, February 8th, 2017
More facilities and skips planned for K&A while CRT seeks review of Biffa contractFriday, December 23rd, 2016
More facilities for boaters are planned on the K&A. In a meeting between K&A Manager Mark Evans and representatives of liveaboard boaters in which refuse and sewage disposal facilities, water taps and maintenance were discussed, Mr Evans said he was looking at providing an extra water tap on the eastern end of the canal, possibly at Thatcham.
Skip at All Cannings this weekend 30th-31st JulyWednesday, July 27th, 2016
A rubbish announcement from Mark EvansSunday, May 22nd, 2016
K&A Users Forum, Devizes, 24th MayThursday, May 19th, 2016
Boater starts petition for better K&A facilitiesThursday, July 9th, 2015
Boater Andrew Pinney has started a petition calling on CRT to carry out a comprehensive review of sanitary, water and rubbish facilities on the K&A, which he says are much worse than on most other CRT waterways. You can sign the petition here
Rubbish bins re-instated at Devizes WharfTuesday, April 14th, 2015
CRT bins its rubbish promisesWednesday, October 22nd, 2014
At the K&A Users Forum on 23rd April 2014, Waterway Manager Mark Stephens agreed that he would speak to Wiltshire Council about re-instating the boaters' rubbish bins at Devizes Wharf, where there is an Elsan disposal point, pump-out and water tap. However, enquiries last month by boater and journalist Bob Naylor elicited a statement from CRT's contracts manager Richard Harrison that there are no current plans to re-instate the bins.


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The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said Ghana is one of the few countries in the world where Muslims and Christians interact and do business freely without resorting to violence.
He has, therefore, called for the sustenance of the positive development to push the nation forward.
He said in response to the support Muslims offer the NPP government, it had established the Ministry of Inner Cities and Zongo Development and the Zongo funds to ensure the rapid socio-economic development of the over 1,080 Zongo communities in the country.
The Vice-President was addressing a large number of Muslims at separate functions at Akyem Oda, Akyem Ofoase and Nkawkaw last Sunday when he worshipped with them as part of his nationwide Ramadan tour of Muslim communities.
Dr Bawumia was accompanied by many dignitaries, including the Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Inner Cities and Zongo Development, Sheik Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, a Minister of State at the Presidency, Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, the Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Eric Kwakye Darfour, the Member of Parliament for Oda, Mr William Agyapong Quaittoo, some municipal and district chief executives as well as regional and constituency executives of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Peace and harmony
Dr Bawumia stressed that since January 2017 the government had recruited 350,000 people into the public service.
He said the recruitment was part of the positive measures adopted by the government to reduce the unemployment problem facing the youth in the country.
The Vice President also said the implementation of the nationwide free Senior High School (SHS) education which would offer affordable and quality education to all Ghanaian children of schoolage to reduce the financial burden of parents.
Dr Bawumia said by the end of this year, as many as 180 industries under the One district One factory programme would be functional to absorb a large number of unemployed youth and also improve the local economies.
He expressed concern about the poor roads in the country, especially those in the Eastern Region, and promised that they would soon be tackled to bring lasting relief to the people.
Dr Bawumia donated GH¢2,000 each to the Muslim Chiefs, the Imams and GH¢1,000 to Muslim women, GH¢1000 for the development of the central Mosque, as well as 25 bags of sugar to the entire Muslims at Oda for their Ramadan festival.
Astro turf
Dr Abdul-Hamid, said contract for the construction of an astro turf football field at Oda Zongo had been terminated and re-awarded to a new contractor to ensure quality work.
The Chief of Oda Zongo, Alhaji Sulemana Adamu, said the Vice-President's two previous visits had benefited them by way of classroom blocks for the Islamic Junior High School and kindergarten and two modern toilets.


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Nawa 4 you, me, us, him, her, them and all other Naija peeps making headlines such as our Naija celebrities, corrupt politicians, fake pastors, yahoo-yahoo peeps, normal and abnormal, and any latest news worth laughing about in Naija and abroad.......ALL REAL STORIES....NO BULLSH#&$%@*!!!
Monday, May 9, 2011
So last two weekend, my lil man, Zuri, just turned 1yr (and he's one of the most good looking kid u will ever see... so all of una wey get lil daughters, or will have lil daughters in the future, start sending your applications in order to book him early ohh...ha ha) Anyways that day and it was one of my best moments jare. I was so so happy and proud to be a daddy... Yes i'm sure most of you guys go dey surprised say i get pikin. Well make i just tell una say I no give girl bele just like that ohh....or had a baby mama and all that stuff. NOPE. I went the right way. Yes I'm still in ma mid 20's and i got married 3yrs ago, to one very beautiful and lovely chicka ehh......and yes she's akata :)
Well married life has been good so far....no regrets shaa.....except sometimes when i wan commot with my guys, and i know say i no go fit go :( ha ha
Anyways the reason i just thought bout this was cos i've been a daddy for the past one yr, and mehn, na actually now wey i start to dey pity my parents...cos i dey see wetin dem been dey suffer when i been small.....i swear no be to born pikin ohh..but na to take care of am in a good and Godly way. O boy ehh person no dey rest i swear... Druing their 0-7month period, they look so helpless and u have to do everything for them right there.....change napkin, clean their behind, feed them, put them to sleep, and all other craps involved. Even sef, u wey be the parent go dey pray make the pikin start to crawl sharply.....Then when time for crawling reach, u no go fit rest again, cos u gotta be monitoring where the crawling to at all times, make dem no go put smth crazy inside their mouth. Then u go start to dey wish make dem dey waka quick quick...and when that time comes, trust me, its not fun at alll. O boy my pikin no dey stay one place ehh....always looking for one thing to do every second. Infact me don almost tire ehh....Last two nights, i been even dey consider to auction the boy.... ha ha
Well, at the end of the day, my boy gives me so much joy that I even dey forget say i get plenty problems for my life :) So my bros and sis, make una cherish the moment u have with ur kids...and always bless them, even when they doing smth wrong...cos that tongue wey dey take shelter inside our mouth dey very very powerful.....So always bless them and train them in the way of God :)
But i still wan aution am shaa :)
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Lol. I just saw '' But i still wan auction am shaa'' written in small print. Kids are handful Geez!i am not even planning on having one anytime soon.ReplyDelete
Your baby is very adorable and i want that cake!
Awww.. he looks adorable. auction ke? u too dey make mouth jor.ReplyDelete
So adorable:) I love his name and the meaning! nice ! Bless you allReplyDelete
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Trying to shine a light on the harrowingly sad issue of how climate change is affecting our world and those who inhabit it, this poignant GoPro video will show you what it feels like for polar bears to swim for miles on end to no avail.
Needing a constant supply of sea ice to live, the GoPro video follows a polar bear family as they swim through the Arctic Ocean in the 'Polar Bears - The Quest for Sea Ice' video. Unfortunately, they find none during the duration of the video because of the climate change that we as humans are inducing on our natural world.
Shot 100% on the HD HERO3+camera, this video is likely to haunt you for a while and make you more aware of the effects of climate change.
This Sombre Polar Bears GoPro Video Will Haunt You
Farida Helmy — July 1, 2014 — Tech


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Hi there folks, Robert McClelland/Rob Wrecks here. I just want to say thanks to Wicked Comics for allowing IndieComiX articles to be featured here. And may your Christmas have been a great one!
Before we get to the reviews, I wanted to take a moment and say a few things. Mostly that I hope you've all had a great Christmas filled with all sorts of goodness. It is my hope you'll enjoy this special batch of reviews. And lastly I want to thank all of you for the support you've given to IndieComiX. Also want to thank the likes of Michael Pruitt, Derrick Crow, Warren 'Dubz' Wesson, and Jesse Brown for all the great reviews they have added to the site. As well as a huge thanks to good folk such as Charles Xavier of Trash Mutant, Vicki Locey, Essential Webcomics, David Paul, and Jay Katz of InvestComics. Anyways… Merry Christmas everyone! Now… Let's get it on!
Brimstone and The Borderhounds #3
Hound Comics
Created by: Brimstone and M.H. Carnevali
Story by: M. H. Carnevali
Pencils by: Sajad Shah
Inks by: Allen "Vandal" Chickering
Inks, Colors, and Letters by: Thiago Castro
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: Time for a showdown! The notorious and previously executed serial killer, Christopher Farquis (a.k.a Mr. Hostile), has been hunted down by the same Detective responsible for capturing him nearly a decade ago; NYPD Detective William Altar. Now in a confrontation with Mr. Hostile, Detective Altar and his SWAT team are faced with a potential new threat… BRIMSTONE. Now the only question for Detective Altar is, who is Brimstone and whose side is he on…
Review: Its time to get a little bloody with a dash of excitement! Not only was this a fairly great read from start to finish, readers also get to see past events that would eventually help set up things currently going on in the present. Showing that even back then that Mr. Momma's Little Nutso was just as crazy. And a little too smart for Officer Altar's own good, not to mention his family's. I have to wonder though if Momma's Boy is responsible for her death. Or if it was just old age. Suppose we'll never really know. The cover's art is very nice as well. I like how Officer Altar is positioned between Brimstone and Momma's Boy. As its practically giving a small taste of what's in store for readers. Carnevali's writing is just absolutely fantastic. I'm happy he's been with this book in the time its been around. As I really don't think anyone else aside from Brimstone himself could do a good job with the characters we've been shown so far up to this point. Sajad's art as well continues to be pretty awesome too. And regarding Mr. Momma's Boy, I'm kind of thinking his mom might have been a bit nuts too. If you've yet to read this, you'll soon see what I mean! And if you have already read this, you might agree with my assessment.
Brimstone's witty remarks is another feature I am liking about the title. I think he could give Spider-Man a run for his money in that area! The use of special Hell based abilities is a nice touch. As it makes things much more dangerous for Altar and his cop buddies. And Brimstone himself to a degree. And I would have to strongly agree with a statement Brimstone makes about Mr. Nutso's momma. Since what else could she be but that? I know she wouldn't want to be someone I'd want to be around! Some of the familiarity Brimstone seems to have with Mr. Nutso is a little surprising. But when I think about it, considering where's been after his death years ago and Brimstone being where he is. It would make some sort of twisted sense that there would be some familiarity. As I go through this book again as I write this review. In one particular scene with Brimstone, it has this well.. Jesus Christ vibe to it. Which I suppose would be kind of fitting after the revelation Altar has. Pity the vibe gets ruined by what happens in the end. Despite my dislike of cliff hangers, I honestly have to say that they ended issue 3 with a real bang! Which means you know for a certain things will be even much more intense in the next issue! If you haven't yet, don't hesitate to grab this. Otherwise you'll be missing out on what possibly could be your next favorite comic! To grab this issue, head over to the Hound Comics website!
5 out of 5 Stars.
Sticks & Bones: Home Is Where The Hearth is #1
Wolfswood Press
Writer: Valya Dudycz Lupescu
Illustrator: Madeline Carol Matz
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: Home Is Where the Hearth Is is the first chapter/issue in the graphic novel STICKS & BONES. Issue 1 tells the story of Yaroslav, a displaced house spirit in America looking for a new home. At its heart, this is a fairy tale about love and transformation, and the sacrifices we make to find our place in the world. The 24-page comic will be beautifully illustrated with fully painted pages by Madeline in a style that echoes the art of Czech Art Nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha.
Review: Now I admit that the cover for this book had me thinking the man was a Werewolf. Especially with how he looks. But I quickly learned how wrong I was. This book actually had me doing a bit of research to see just what exactly a Domovyk was. As I honestly hadn't been sure if it was just something Lupescu had creatively come up with or was something used from a bit of folklore. And they say you can't learn anything from comics! Shows who ever said that once upon a time how wrong they are! Now I admit that seeing Yaro with a heart at the beginning of the story was a bit alarming. As I honestly thought he was a murderer to begin with. But as the story went on, I again realized how wrong I was. And for those of you who enjoy a bit of art in a museum. Madeline Carol Matz' artwork is beautifully done in an art style form. I honestly wonder how long it took her to do that as well for this book. If you're the type who doesn't enjoy this kind of art in a comic, then you are missing out on a nice little read. I rather like the idea of a house spirit that isn't a possible danger living in a sort of harmony with me and the house. Its a really neat concept and thank you Wikipedia for having the answers I needed! Yaro's profession being what it is, which I kind of consider as a moon lighting sort of thing. Is a really neat way to try and find himself a new home.
Even if a lot of the time it sadly doesn't work out for him. I bet that's caused some huge issues for those special ladies afterwards. If this were any other story, I honestly think he would have gotten to be very lucky with the girl who's house he's working on. Even if she is married. While I enjoyed the story and learned something new. I did find this to be a bit sad due to what Yaro has to do. What he does with his own heart and the out right pain he feels regarding it is also pretty saddening too. I honestly wouldn't mind possibly seeing more of Yaro down the line. Not to mention getting to see what Anya's life is like after having met Yaro and the events that happened. This is definitely something to read and add to your collection if you enjoy a good story that involves the use of folk tales. To find out how to pick up your own copy, head over to Wolfsword Press!
5 out of 5 Stars
Lil' Hero Artists
OmniLegend Publishing
By Nana Kumi-Amankwah & Nick Vollmer
Reviewer: Derrick Crow
Story: This tale revolves around the adventures of young Jason & Jamie Deroga and their pals Sally Yola & Ken Sable, who are by chance caught up in a fantasy adventure where art and creativity are the greatest weapons of all. (from Lil' Hero Artists collection)
Review: What can I really say about this series? It was billed as an all ages book and it really reads like one. In fact, I can tell you right off the bat I didn't really care for this story once I was halfway through it, but in its simplicity lies a bit of charm to be had.
That charm being the ideas that I don't think were full realized here. And it had a lot of really good ideas; it just seemed the creators were more interested in telling a small self-contained children's tale than a fully filled out world as this could've easily been an ongoing story with a sequel and more world building.
As the ending is very rushed and a lot of questions remained unanswered. Why were all of our main characters truly chosen? Couldn't it just have been any old siblings and their friends? The prophecy that foreshadows their arrival is very vague on that and doesn't give us a real reason as to why these are the four kids that are chosen.
And the prophecy itself betrays the very summary of the story we're given, because there is a prophecy these kids aren't thrust into it by chance, it was their destiny.
The villain is pretty underdeveloped and I would've loved to have seen him come back for a sequel, in fact there is actually a lot to love here just the execution I felt was off as the story comes off being pretty cliché, rushed and given no time to properly explain anything.
As a story for kids, I would have no trouble showing this to my kid someday when I have one, as a story for people of all ages to enjoy I don't believe adults could really get a kick out of this. There just isn't enough substance in this story for an adult to enjoy. And the ending pretty much beats the moral of the story over your head like a lead balloon.
The art is actually pretty decent for the subject matter, I found myself truly impressed with the look of the big bad and the big monster, Scorpinib that shows up in this thing. Though there were places where I feel like they could've polished it up a bit more.
The lettering also impressed me in some places, but in others I could tell where there was a typo or a grammatical mistake and there were often time where half the text was cut off from I don't even know what was causing it. And so I wished they had read and looked over their story a bit more thoroughly before releasing it.
Over all, Lil' Hero Artists does in fact have a lot of potential, I liked the ideas presented and I liked the theme/moral of the story, even though I never wanted it force fed to me. It's simply that the execution fell pretty flat for me and it was hard to keep my interest after I began to notice the story tropes and the clichés.
However, I did catch what I took to be a few homages to Sailor Moon, an old 90's anime that I used to watch as a kid. That did make me quite happy and I hope I'm not reading too much into it.
With all this being said, I give Lil' Hero Artists:
2.5 Artilouix Medallions out of 5.
To find out where you can grab yourself a copy, head over to the Lil' Hero Artists website!
Deadzone: Greatest Hits (Of Pain and Rage)
Plan 'B' Comics
Writer and Letterer: Keith Braun
Pencils: Roman Morales III
Inks: Greg Harms
Colors: Kyle Chaney, Jr.
Story Editor: Lauren Re
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: The controversial watch dog/vigilante Deadzone submits more brutal deluxe, bone-blasting justice in this "Greatest Hits" issue narrated by Deadzone himself as he discloses detailed personal insight to his mission goals, origins and views on society.
Review: Now you're probably wondering where issue 4 is since I last reviewed issue 3 of this book. But not to worry folks, not to worry at all. As Greatest Hits essentially is issue 4. At first I wasn't too sure what to think of the story because it shows some happenings from the first issue. But luckily for me, Mr. Chaney did a bit of explaining for me after I asked about appearance from the first issue and it made a lot more sense to me afterwards. Keith delivers yet another nicely written book, showing the readers just why Deadzone does what he does. Roman's art also delivers once again for Deadzone. From the bloody gore Deadzone inflicts on the bad guys to his rather awesome armor.
Roman never fails. Having read this, I kind of view Deadzone's mission as taking back the American Dream and making it pure again for the folks of America. Sure his way might be a bit violent and liable to end gruesomely in his own death one of these days. But at least he's willing to risk that. So if you've been looking to get insight on how Deadzone thinks. This is the book for you! Heck you might just find yourself rooting for him even more once you've read about his reasons for what he does. However, my only real gripe with this book is that its too short. But don't let that stop you from picking this up at the Deadzone website!
4 out of 5 Stars


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This is the Taj Mahal of embassies. The largest of them all in Baghdad along the Tigris River. It was to house a thousands of spies. As it stands, there is one aging butler, a craven ambassador and a bunch of "hunkered down" marines.
It is called "Xanadu" by those who recite Coleridge; by those who remember William Randolph Hearst; by those who can sniff a living, breathing architectural disaster. Syrian Perspective is proud to award the "WHITE ELEPHANT OF THE YEAR AWARD" to the United States Department of State for its contribution to mankind's addictive pursuit of folly. No Ozymandias could have conceived of this monstrous, tasteless, chintzy tiara bejewelled with rhinestones atop a bedizened, old French maquerelle…. cheap perfume and all.
This papier-mache replica of the Ganish Pachyderm will be set on the East Lawn of the American Embassy – courtesy of Syrian Perspective, of course.
As our readers will note from the photo above, the American Embassy in Baghdad is designed, not only for comfort, shock and awe, but also to keep those pesky suicide bombers away from its imposing facade. Typical in its classic American design, it evokes images of huge malls in the center of vast parking lots. It also reminds one of those shopping areas on gaudy cruise ships, money changers, lingerie, millinery, haberdashery and what not. Prince Charles has called it "a diplomatic salute to the aristocratic brothel of yore".
But what would an architectural triumph be without its inhabitants? We, at SyrPer, believe that Brett McGurk should have been made ambassador to Iraq. He had all the ties to CIA and the croquet-playing crowd in Alexandria. He had sexually titillating contacts with women he eventually would marry – a real downer for those paparazzi prowling on Abu-Nuwas Avenue. And he would have looked great amid all the pomp of what was to become an empty mausoleum, a large men's store with dusty mannequins:
No, Roderick Usher he's not. But, you know, he might have looked alright in a smoking jacket.
But, even better was Ryan Crocker who was formerly the U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan. His recent citation for drunk driving would have been a perfect career blemish for a diplomat exiled to a gigantic gulag in the middle of a war-torn citadel like Baghdad. What a shame!
But, let's introduce Robert Stephen Beecroft, the now-approved ambassador to Iraq. We have learned that he was selected because of his ability to tolerate long periods of isolation. Before joining the diplomatic corps, he was a chimp-minder in Antarctica at the McMurdo Sound Animal Research Institute. In Vietnam, where he served nobly, he was a Long Range Recon Patrol infantryman where he spent weeks scouting for NVA officers and rice caravans. Later in life, he was an inspector for the CanAm Highway at Point Yukon II. Nobody could match his qualifications for an ambassadorship to Iraq.
Ambassador Beecroft seen here just after a six-month trek in Greenland. He appears somewhat disoriented after being flown from Godthaab to Washington D.C. to accept his nomination.
Susan Rice, Psycho-Liar Extraordinaire, has been tasked with accepting the prize at SyrPer's offices in Newark, New Jersey. We will keep you informed. She stated that she was "excited" to represent the U.S. at the award ceremony. But we knew she was just lying.
To conclude this report, we must direct our readers to Shelley's immortal poem, Ozymandias:
I met a traveller from an antique land
Who said: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. Near them on the sand,
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown
And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command
Tell that its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed.
And on the pedestal these words appear:
`My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!'
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare,
The lone and level sands stretch far away".
And what the blazes is that stupid advertisement to my right? Z


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Eating Grasshoppers (Chapulines) in Oaxaca
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Yes, eat it. Are you recording? It's good. But if I don't like it, can I spit it out? Yes, yes. Just chew it first. It's actually not bad at all. No, don't spit it out. Drink something. It's not bad. I need to swallow it. Swallow it. He didn't like it. No, I... It's actually kind of good, huh? Don't let your uncle influence you. No, it is good. It has a good flavor. Here, so you can see. Ew. Good, right? They're good. Try it. It's good. They taste like salt and lime. There's my aunt's plate if you want to spit it out. Here, swallow. Ok, now you have to try. No, not me!
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They cooked them with garlic, lime, salt and chile. The little legs get stuck in your teeth, but overall they taste surprisingly good.
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29 Jul A point or two
Posted at 03:28h in News 0 CommentsTomorrow's major semi-final between the Whites and Tuggeranong will go to the wire if past results are any indication. Both teams have Brumbies in the side and that makes it even harder to predict a result.
The 3.25pm kick off at Viking Park will mean the game will finish in the settling cold and darkness but spectators will be at the edge of their seats. Tuggeranong have named half Joe Powell while the Whites have named fullback Robbie Coleman and prop Les Leullua' iali' i-makin. There could be a little gamesmanship going on as it hard to believe that Butler and Ah Wong are not waiting in the wings for Vikings.
One player who will not be there is Brumby Michael Wells. Wells who has had a couple impressive outings for the Whites has already moved to Sydney and will play for Norths in the Sydney final series.
Wells looked like a Super back rower yet the Brumbies showed little interest in re-signing him.
The other notable selection for the Whites is the inclusion of Sokai Tai at lock with regular starter Ben Leaper moving to the reserves. It must have been a difficult choice for the selection panel. With Ryan Jones, Dan Penca and OJ Noa they had little choice than to include Sok in the side as he is simply destructive.
Minor premiers and current 2015 premiers second grade have a tough day out as well. They face a Tuggers side that has size and speed. They kick off at 1.30pm. A lot will depend on the attacking flair of Nela Moa and Lani Tiatia. They work so well together and will provide the thrust while the never say die forward pack will fight for every inch of ground.


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The past is over.
The future may never be.
The present is all that exists.
Live each moment to the fullest.
Those words came with my Mother's Day present from my daughter: a Buddha Board.
Based on the age-old Zen "Be Here Now" or "Power of Now" principle, the board's surface holds the water you paint on it, for a short time, and then it dissipates. The user lives in the present, values it, and then lets it go.
I love that it allows me to be creative. I love that if I make a mistake, I watch it disappear into the ether. I love that when I paint something beautiful, I cherish it even more while it's there, because I know it won't last.
I put it on my family room end table beside Ganesh. (We are an ecumenical household.) Perhaps using it, or just the sight of it, will help me to live each moment to the fullest.
Visit the Buddha Board site at http://www.buddhaboard.com/
Don't skip the intro. It's beautiful, and the background sound soothes. I had the site open while writing this post, and the audio makes me want to leave it open all day . . .


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U.S. Accuses American of Discrimination
Associated Press Writer
Add this to the list of American Airlines' woes: The government is accusing the carrier of violating passengers' civil rights.
The nation's largest airline is struggling to avoid bankruptcy. Its chief executive was ousted Thursday because he didn't disclose executive perks granted while he was seeking wage concessions from company unions.
On Friday, the Transportation Department issued its first racial bias complaint ever against an airline, saying that 10 people were removed from American flights or denied boarding because they were perceived to be Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian or Muslim.
Most of the incidents cited in the administrative complaint happened to U.S. citizens and occurred within three months of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, the department said.
American said it would fight the charges and denied that passengers were discriminated against by its crew or the crew of American Eagle, its commuter arm. The case will be heard by an administrative law judge.
"All of the airlines, as well as the nation, were under heightened security during this time and American (and American Eagle) employees were following the directives of the president and the attorney general to be vigilant in the face of terrorist threats," the airline said in a statement.
It said that vigilance prevented Richard Reid from igniting a shoe bomb on an American flight in December 2001.
Reid, a scruffy-looking 29-year-old British citizen and convert to Islam, pleaded guilty in Boston last October to attempting to blow up the Paris-to-Miami flight.
Transportation officials said some of the passengers who complained were rebooked on American or another airline without any additional screening, though they'd been removed from their American flight as security risks.
Hussein Ibish, spokesman for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, said he was very pleased the complaint was filed. The committee filed discrimination lawsuits against three airlines last spring.
"This is excellent," he said. "Yes, we had these incidents, but the government is responding in the way we would hope it would."
Among those not allowed to fly were Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and a Secret Service agent on President Bush's security detail, Ibish said.
There have been many complaints filed by the government against airlines for discriminating against disabled people, but never before about race, color or national origin, said Chet Lunner, a Transportation Department spokesman. "This is the first time on racial grounds," he said.
American could be fined as much as $65,000 plus penalties for any other violations that might be discovered during an administrative hearing.
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It's Friday! We had spring break so it was a hectic week trying to work and keep an active kid busy and happy. I'm excited for Easter – and a return to routine next week!
April should be exciting since Kate is officially on maternity leave, and that means there will be baby news sometime soon! We'll also have a Meghan and Harry appearance to look forward to on the 6th – they're going to the UK team trials for the Invictus Games.
Now for this week's faves:
Cath Kidston London Toile Dinnerware
I was scrolling through the up to 50% off sale at Cath Kidston and fell in L-O-V-E with these plates. I'll admit, I have a London Toile problem (I own the backpack, tote bag, a skirt …) but legitimately needed new dinnerware, so I was excited to see these on sale.
I got the dinner plates, tea plates, and cereal bowls – all are dishwasher/microwave safe and super pretty, too. My little boy loves to point out Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and St. Paul's when he eats! Even better, they're on major sale. Right now they're $10/each for the dinner plates, and $8.13/each for cereal bowls and tea plates, and the international shipping was only $8!
She Wolves: England's Early Queens: Isabella and Margaret
You know I love a good royalty documentary! This one is on YouTube and well worth watching – great narrator/host, too. It tells the incredible stories of Isabella of France, who married King Edward II of England in 1308, and Margaret of Anjou, who married Henry VI in 1445 (if you saw or read The White Queen, Margaret is "The Bad Queen").
I know a lot about the Tudors, but not as much about medieval rulers, so it was super educational and interesting. Homosexual affairs, a queen raising an army against her own husband, red hot pokers shoved into bums … the list goes on. There are other episodes of She Wolves so I'll be watching those soon!
Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer
One of my favorite bloggers, Sheaffer Told Me To, featured this lash primer on her Instagram and since it was on sale for $25 last week I decided to give it a whirl. It's a white mascara-type product you put on your lashes before you apply your regular mascara. It definitely adds some extra fullness to my lashes! It's also supposed to condition them so they're more healthy.
I've also been using an eyelash-lengthening serum called RapidLash. I want to wait the full four weeks until I post a before and after, but it's definitely working so far. My best friend has been using it for months and has had awesome results!
Have you ever tried a product like this? Did it work?
Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!
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Villa Strelli
Sleeps 10(+4) 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms main villa, 2 bedrooms in annex. Fabulous kitchen, great views from infinity edge pool
This villa near Siena is set amidst the woodlands for total privacy; Surrounded by oak groves known for truffles and porcini mushrooms, it has been wonderfully restored, lovely decor, infinity edge pool with amazing views.
The house has been recently restored with great care and attention to the smallest detail, retaining many of the original features common to Tuscan architecture both externally and internally; the decor is elegant but eclectic, all rooms have exposed beam ceilings, lime washed walls in soft colours and terracotta tiled floors, with some twists of Italian modern design in the fireplaces, bathrooms and outdoor features.
Vacation Property Details
An unpaved drive of approx 3.5 km lined by cypress and oak trees leads to the house which is enclosed at the front by large walled and paved courtyard, in which is the original pizza and bread oven and a covered dinning and lounge area overlooked by an upper loggia.
In keeping with the original structure there are two principle entrances to the house; one leading into the entry hall and a cloakroom and laundry.
To the right is a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower, suitable of wheelchair access.
The second entrance enters a large country kitchen equipped with all modern amenities; suitable also for cooking classes and demonstrations. There is an open fireplace, a large oven, and fridge with freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven. Tuscan walnut veined travertine has been chosen for the work surfaces together with local polished chestnut for the central island complimenting the natural elements in the house.
An open archway leads to the dining room, where a side door opens onto a small-furnished terrace with views overlooking the woodlands towards the barn. Behind is another twin bedroom and bathroom with shower.
From the left another open archway leads up to the living room which has a spectacular fireplace build on the natural rock on which the house was constructed, two French doors open onto a Zen terrace which overlooks the pool, perfect for enjoying the last rays of the evening light and cocktails.
Steps lead down to the lower garden and park. Immediately below is the infinity pool (4,5 x 13 mt), with a travertine terrace, which blends into the natural surrounding rocky environment. A fountain of fresh water flows continually into the pool providing beautiful clear water and a wonderfully refreshing back massage.
From the entry hall two flights of antique travertine stairs lead up to the landing, which opens onto a covered terrace overlooking the courtyard.
To the right is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower and to the left a large reception room with open fireplace and two further double/twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, each with a shower and bathtub.
The adjacent barn has been converted in a more contemporary style; light and airy with an open plan design, providing accommodation for further four persons. This is a wonderful little hideaway, the views into the nearby oak forest make it feel like a 'tree house' - lovely getaway.
On the upper level are two bedrooms, one double, and one twin each with bathroom with and shower, from the mezzanine an open staircase leads down from the living area with fireplace.
Two large doors open onto a paved terrace for al fresco dining. To the left is an open plan dining room and kitchen.
Summary Bedrooms:
Main house
- Ground floor: 2 twin (one wheelchair access)
- First floor: 2 king; 1 twin
- 1 twin, 1 king
- Wireless network in reception rooms of both the main house and the barn
- Security and ambient lighting outdoors
- Telephone in each bedroom
- Screens on all bedrooms and bathroom windows.
- Infinity pool with stunning views of the Senese countryside
- A beautifully landscaped garden with pergolas and terraces for relaxing and dining alfresco
- Satellite television
- Washer and dryer
- Stereo system
- Open wood burning fireplaces in reception rooms
- External wood burning bread-pizza oven
- Siena; 20 minutes by car
- Rosia shopping; 10 minutes by car, post office, florist, supermarket, hair and beauty salon & gym
- Restaurants, four within 10 minutes of house by car, ranging from simple pizzeria, family trattoria to more sophisticated dining
- Nearby: spa with full treatments; massage; Haman, thermal pool &
Included/Excluded in Price
STAFF & SERVICES English speaking concierge service available on request, details to be discussed as per case. Maid service , each day for general cleaning and remaking of beds , with full Change of sheets & towels once a week , mid-week normally Wednesday. Breakfast included each morning Gardener and grounds maintenance Additional staffing; Housekeeping, cook & catering, babysitters, driver and guide available on request and quoted separately
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"Feed a cold, starve a fever."
"Eating chocolate gives you zits."
"Don't raise your arms over your head if you are pregnant."
"Forgetting your jacket on a cold day will cause pneumonia."
When it comes to our health, there's good information and then there's the bad. Good information usually comes to us as facts and advice from our doctors, verified medical guides and credible websites. But the bad info is just as plentiful and often very difficult to spot. Old wives' tales, well-meaning friends and family members, and not-so-well-meaning websites pass on dubious or even out-right false information that makes it difficult for patients to get the treatment they need.
That can be especially true for poorly understood conditions like tinnitus.
Tinnitus is sound in your head that doesn't have an external source. Tinnitus isn't a disease in itself, rather a symptom or a signal to you and your doctor that something else is going on in your body. Tinnitus can be brought on by a number of factors. Because the cause is difficult to pinpoint, can be very difficult to treat.
If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed, read on to learn five facts about tinnitus that can help you better understand and manage the condition.
1. There Are Two Main Kinds of Tinnitus
To find effective treatment options, it's important for you and your doctor to know what kind of tinnitus you are experiencing: subjective or objective.
- Subjective Tinnitus: this type of tinnitus can only be heard by the patient. Subjective tinnitus is the most common form, accounting for 95 percent of tinnitus cases. Subjective tinnitus can be a symptom of many health conditions, including almost every known ear disorder. Subjective tinnitus is also found in over 80 percent of hearing loss patients.
- Objective Tinnitus: this type of tinnitus is sound that can be heard by both you and your doctor. Your doctor detects the sound by listening to your ear with a stethoscope. Objective tinnitus is much less common than subjective tinnitus, but it often has a cause that your doctor can identify and even cure. Objective tinnitus is often vascular in nature, or related to your arteries, veins and blood flow. It can also be associated with abnormalities or disruptions in your Eustachian tube and with muscle contractions inside your ear.
2. No Two Tinnitus Cases Are the Same
The symptoms of your tinnitus can be as unique and individual as you. It's most often described as a ringing in the ears, but patients can experience it as buzzing, humming, roaring, whooshing, screeching, clicking or even as the sound of their own heartbeat. The noise can be loud or soft, high or low, occasional or constant, a mild annoyance or a severe and debilitating chronic condition.
The causes of tinnitus can vary widely. Tinnitus can be brought on by many things, including damage to the ears from loud noises, head and neck injuries, medication side effects, stress or as a symptom of other health conditions.
Tinnitus is subjective. That means two patients can experience tinnitus in completely different ways, even if the perceived volume and pitch levels are the same (both can be determined by tests run by audiologists). That means the severity of tinnitus isn't determined by the strength of the symptoms, but by how strongly you react to the condition.
3. Some People Are at Greater Risk for Developing Tinnitus
Tinnitus doesn't discriminate. It can strike any age, any sex, any nationality. That said, there are specific populations who can count more tinnitus sufferers among their ranks, including:
- Men: men get tinnitus more often than women. This may be because a greater percentage of men do jobs in loud environments and participate in loud activities. Of course, women who work in loud jobs or enjoy loud activities are at an equally high risk.
- Older people: tinnitus often accompanies hearing loss which is a common side effect of aging.
- Caucasians: white, non-Hispanics report more incidents of tinnitus than other racial and ethnic groups. The reasons why is unclear.
- Military personnel and veterans: exposure to gunfire, explosions and loud machinery puts active military personnel at very high risk for developing tinnitus. In fact, tinnitus is the leading service-related disability among U.S. veterans
- Musicians and music lovers: professional musicians spend their lives around amplified music, putting them in particular danger of developing tinnitus. Music enthusiasts also risk developing noise-induced tinnitus from attending loud concerts and listening to music with the volume turned up too high.
- People with mental health concerns: patients with a history of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder can be more prone to suffering from tinnitus. While these mental health issues do not cause tinnitus, they may interfere with a patient's ability to cope with the sound, making the condition worse.
4. Tinnitus Is More Common Than You Think
According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 50 million Americans report that they have experience tinnitus symptoms. Nearly 20 million people say they deal with burdensome tinnitus on a regular basis, and 2 million of those people struggle with severe, debilitating symptoms.
Tinnitus is so prevalent for two reasons. First, it has multiple causes. Second, just like there is no single cause, there is no single cure. Those who stick with the search to find the treatment techniques that work for them often end up vastly improving their quality of life. But many sufferers don't seek help or give up trying to find relief, resigning themselves to a life with tinnitus.
5. There Is No Cure for Tinnitus
Unfortunately, there is no pill you can take to make tinnitus go away. But patients can take an active role in managing their condition. This can help patients feel more in control of their tinnitus and even lead to a lessening of symptoms or even remission.
- Start with your personal doctor: they can rule out treatable medical conditions or prescription drug interactions as the culprit. They can also refer you to specialists for additional testing, treatment and advice.
- Improve your physical health: eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, making time for regular exercise and getting at least eight hours of sleep a night can all greatly improve symptoms of tinnitus.
- Concentrate on your mental health: stress can kick-start tinnitus and exacerbate your condition. Your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication or recommend cognitive behavioral therapy. You can work on your mental health at home by exercising, getting enough sleep and incorporating yoga or meditation into your daily routine.
- Use sound generators to distract you: these could include fans, radios or white noise machines. You can also purchase a wearable sound generator or a hearing aid that generates sound specifically to counteract tinnitus symptoms.
- Consider alternative therapies: some tinnitus patients find relief from herbal supplements like garlic and ginkgo biloba, acupuncture and chiropractic care. As always, ask your doctor before pursuing alternative treatment options.


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23 responses to "Zara – SciFi Romance – 3rd installment"
Michael Orton says :
The absence of senior crew flagged that something significant was to be encountered on the flight deck. It didn't have to be an AI, but it wasn't going to be human.
Terry Pratchet defined the traditional role of the security guards at the beginning of "Guards Guards" and then proceeded to write a book which turned that tradition upside down. These guards turned up on schedule but I can't tell yet if we are following the traditional form or there is a Vimes or Carrot equivalent in play.
Surely the AI is not going to be the romantic interest, though it may be that it wants to observe human romance and will set up suitable situations just to get the opportunity.
That poor Customs Cutter does not know that Shohwa is in effect a Q-ship which could swat it out of space. Yet Shohwa cannot use its full naval capabilities when there would be evidence left to reveal what happened. It will take a while for the signals involved in this exchange to reach the planet, but they will. Direct combat is out so there will be a trick.
This is fun. I only see one way to get Zara out of this. If I'm right I get to be pleased with myself. If I'm wrong I get the pleasure of a surprise. I win!
Except, of course, for the delay while we wait for the next posting.
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