text: Artical #2젨 Jay Leno Transcript Leno: My first guest plays Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or my next guest, did I say first guest? My next guest, sorry. She's starring in two upcoming films, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream II. Please welcome Sarah Michelle Gellar. Leno: How are you? Leno: Hey, it's nice to meet you. Sarah: Well the worst is over, I didn't trip. I feel better now. Audience Member: I love You. Sarah: Thank you, I love you too. Leno: Like you have a chance, right. Well no, I was just reading about you, you're only 20 years old right? But I know you've been acting, what, about 15 years? Sarah: Yes, since I was 4. I started when I was 4. I did my first movie when I was 4. Leno: Wow, that's pretty good. That's pretty good. Now you were on...what soap were you on? Sarah: I was on All My Children. Leno: Oh, okay. Now were you one of these people that had a horrible life and did terrible things? Sarah: No, I was a good character. I go with misunderstood. You know. I had a busy first week. I locked my little sister in the crypt, burned my parent's divorce parents, tried to seduce my stepfather, when he turned me down I slept with the stable boy, and then cried rape and went to jail. It was a good first week. Leno: Wow. Wow. And this was before you even started the series. This is all... Now you also did commercials right? Did you do a lot of those? Sarah: Uh, yeah. I did...about, I think over 100 commercials all told. Some national, some... Leno: Because you were the Burger King girl right? Sarah: Yes, I was the little Burger King girl that couldn't say the word "burger." It sort of came out, "bugah." Leno: Oh, they don't want that, Bugah King. Sarah: No, usually they like you to be able to pronounce the product you're representing. But uh, they did send me for speech lessons and eventually I could speak and say the word, burger," but unfortunately I couldn't say anything else, birthday... you know, that kind of stuff. Leno: Now what age are we talking, 5? Sarah: I was about 5 to 7 when I did them, I did about 30. Leno: Oh, okay. Now what happened with MacDonald's, what was that whole story? Sarah: Well they were just a little antsy, you know. I didn't think it was that big a deal personally. It was the first product to ever use another company's name in a commercial. Leno: Oh, you mean like Burger King saying you were better than... Sarah: Right, what I said was, "Do I look 20% smaller to you? I must to MacDonald's because their hamburgers are 20% smaller," which everyone knows is true, and not flame broiled. But uh... Leno: Oh I do remember those ads actually. Sarah: Yeah, so I said that and MacDonalds didn't know what to do because no one had ever done it before. Leno: Right. Sarah: So MacDonalds turned around and sued Burger King and sued J. Walker Thompson, the advertising company, and sued me, at 5 Leno: And sued you, at age 5? They sued you? Sarah: Yeah, these big lawyers and little me, at 5. Leno: Did you, did you have to take like depositions Sarah: I didn't even know how to say the word, "lawyer." I was calling it "layuh, layuh." So, yeah, they turned around...and of course, you're five years old, where do all your friends have birthday parties? I was going to birthday parties at five years old wearing a big straw hat and sunglasses. Leno: Oh, because you couldn't go to MacDonalds? Sarah: I couldn't go...truth in advertising. Leno: Oh I see. Sarah: Because you know everything on TV is true. Leno: Well that is true. So if you got spotted...oh I see. Well let's show...we have an ad, let's show the ad. Here you are at age 5, as the Burger King girl... [Burger King Commercial] Sarah: I was a cute kid, what happened? Leno: Cute kid. And it's amazing how your hair has lightened up over the years. Sarah: What do you mean, I'm not a natural blonde? Leno: I don't know, but sometimes...as you get older, it just gets lighter. Sarah: It was completely natural. I just woke up one morning and had blonde hair and black roots. So go figure. Leno: Now also you've done a few movies, you're in this Scream II? Sarah: Yes, I did. I had a very busy summer. I did "I Know What You Did Last Summer," which is written by the same guy that wrote the original Scream and the new one, Kevin Williamson. And then I went straight and did Scream II and did Scream II on weekends while I was doing Buffy on the weekdays. Leno: Now let me ask you about this. Now, when you go in to audition for a movie like Scream, do you have to scream...if you couldn't scream could you still get the picture? Sarah: You know what? Screaming was my entire screen test for I Know What You Did Last Summer. I just stood there and screamed for about five minutes. Like if they said... Leno: Like, what would they say to you, what kind of scream? I mean Sarah: Gut-wrenching, painful scream. Primal. Leno: Can you give us a primal, gut-wrenching painful scream? Sarah: Will you scream with me? Leno: No, no, I want to hear you... Sarah: I don't know about this, Jay Leno asking me to scream... Leno: Go ahead, go ahead... Sarah: Do ya'll want to hear me scream, is that what this is? Leno: That would be great, sure. Sarah: Well, you go to picture, so you have, like , you know, your best friend in front of you getting killed and you just go [screams] really loud until you have no voice. Leno: [holding ear] Gee that was very good. That was very good. Well that was terrific. Well congratulations on all your success. I mean, you're only twenty and you're doing TVs and movies and all things... Sarah: It's a shame I'm going to be washed up at 22 but hey, Leno: No, no... Sarah: I can, I can go 90210...go back to high school. Leno: Sure, sure. You can darken your hair. Sarah: You have a thing with my hair don't you? Leno: Come on, I'm just teasing you. Sarah: I'm insulted you don't like my hair. Leno: No, I love your hair. It looks great. Sarah: You don't like my hair. Leno: No, I like it, [to audience] do you like it? (audience cheers) I like it. We'll be right back with Tap Dogs after this. Thanks Sarah.


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This Winter has been particularly bleak for me. Many of my plants suffered and continue to suffer from a serious lack of light where we live. I had to install a 500W halogen floodlight in the greenhouse temporarily just to supplement a bit of light to those plants which were worst affected. This seems to at least be working to reduce some damage but I have lost a few of my angraecoid orchids. They seem to be a lot less tolerant of poor lighting then many others. To top it off I seriously burned my fingers yesterday when I accidentaly grabbed at the floodlight while wanting to open the greenhouse door while looking at some seedlings - silly me! At least my spirits were lifted when I observed the growth of some of my terrestrials and some other plants which are preparing to hopefully push out some flowers in Spring.
I have been most impressed with my Disa uniflora which when I got it was still quite small and I potted it up into a shallow transparent rectangular polypropylene tub, the kind you can buy for storing food in the fridge. I made up media made from 1/3 palm peat fibre, 1/3 washed river sand and 1/3 aquarium silica gravel. On top of the medium I placed a couple of clumps of moss. The whole tub was then placed inside a plastic ice cream tub containing about 1cm deep aquarium silica gravel which is kept wet. There are of course many holes dilled in the polypropylene tub for excellent drainage and air movement. After flowering in January this year some new shoots began to appear (see image). I also sprinkled some selfed seeds onto the moss to see if I could encourage any seedling growth. The next image was taken just yesterday. As you can see the Disa has spread under the medium and has began shooting all over the tub. If you look closely you can also see some of the tiny seedlings that have begun growing from the sowing. It looks like I will need to split this chap up in the next season or two. I had a look under the tub to see how much it has spread. It is amazing just how extensive the plant has spread. There are even shoots trying to push out the sides! So what is the secret then? Well, to be honest this is actually my first real attempt at keeping Disa uniflora. I had kept a hybrid before many years ago which I duly killed but I have recently begun to appreciate the needs of this and other terrestrial species. Once you have an understanding of what they like it is much easier. For Disa uniflora anyway they enjoy cool conditions. Mine grows in its tub outside under cover with no direct sunlight. I keep a thermometer with the plant to keep an eye on day and night temperatures. During the growth this season the minimum temperature has been 7 Degrees Celsius and the maximum 18. Summer was a different story. Minimum was 17 or 18 Degrees Celsius and maximum was 34. Humidity? Not sure really... I guess it would be moderate since I live close to the ocean but the moss on top of the medium also increases the surface area for evaporation and therefore the immediate humidity at the plant would likely be more constant. In Summer I watered the plant daily with either rainwater when it was available, or reverse osmosis tap water. Now in Winter I am watering only once a week (if that) using rainwater which I collect from my roof. The plant's root system in the medium I can observe because the tub is transparent so I can keep a close eye on how damp things are. I fertilise with a dilute-strength Nitrosol and magnesium sulphate every two weeks.
My Bonatea speciosa plants are getting ready for Spring now. Each large growth has a developing flowering head which I am hoping will each produce a large inflorescence. Even my little seedling from my first batch raised from seeds is getting ready to produce flowers. This year I will be focussing on this and other South African orchids and after much tweaking of media preparations I now have the media requirements for B. speciosa at least down to an art.
Currently, my Dendrobium speciosum is pushing out some buds which is great news - I love this species (-complex). The slugs and snails seem to as well judging from the damage to some of the buds sustained the other evening before I evicted the culprit. My Stenoglottis species are also all shooting now and once again I had to evict another slug from my S. woodii just last night. I actually only saw it when I took the below photo! Thank goodness for flash photography :). I received some advice this afternoon actually, regarding snails and slugs from a fellow plant enthusiast whom I work with. She said that she had read somewhere that a layer of vaseline along the rim of the pot discourages slugs and snails. I will give it a shot. Although I don't like it, I do sometimes use snail bait when I am under severe attack. My guilt usually subsides after I tally up the plant damage...

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The vision of the CWU Campus Community Garden is to create and establish a sustainable space integrated into the campus life. Modeling and participating in garden responsibilities, rewards, and overall enjoyment will foster community identity and spirit.
The CWU Campus Community Garden is a place:
where all people are encouraged and feel welcome to participate
where all individuals, as well as their contributions, are valued
where all participants enjoy both the work and yield of the garden
where resources are available to help cultivate a healthy future
The mission of the CWU Campus Community Garden is to promote community health & well-being by providing a lasting opportunity for students, faculty, staff, other Ellensburg residents, and all visitors to learn about, grow, and enjoy healthy food.
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Sites of interest to the Allotment Gardener
- Heritage Seeds What are they are?
- The Royal Horticultural Society Everything about everything that is a living plant
- All About Making Compost A Great resource form the Recycle Now People
- The Mantis Tiller Not a cheap tool, but for some it is essential
- Natural Organic Pest Solutions This is a commercial site that will sell you stuff, but there are some good ideas to be found here
- Kew Millenium Seeds Bank A fascinating site all about bio diversity, plant evoluton and some pratical stuff too, like how to save seeds
- Kew Garden Lectures - Does exactly what it says on the tin! Very interesting too.
- West Dean Gardens Chillia Fiesta. Hot and Spicy!
- The History of Allotments in the U.K.
- Royal Horticultural Society
- National Vegetable Society
- National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners
- The Environmental Fair s one of the best events in South West London showcasing local sustainability initiatives


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Those of us sporting a shorter 'do know that the "short hair is easier" idea is nothing but an urban beauty myth. Truth is, short hair requires savvy styling and it can be challenging to look for ways to spice up your look. For those of you considering a shorter hairstyle or those of you currently rocking one, we've come up with five fantastic looks to carry you through all of life's events including work, dates and much more.
Work: The Leather Ponytail. This little number is ideal for work or any other professional setting, as it's clean and will make you look fresh and stylish. Pull the hair back into a sleek ponytail and use two hair ties to create a thick hold up. Then, use black tape or a strip of faux leather and wrap it around the hair ties. This gives the ponytail a sharp, edgy look.
Morning Scramble: Wet-Effect Side Part. Running late? No worries! Keep some Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Styling Gel handy, and apply it to wet hair after the shower. Create a side part and comb your hair for a put-together-when-wet look.
Girls' Night Out: Twisted Updo. We love a look that's a bit messy and undone. This quick-and-easy 'do is ideal for a girls' night. Spritz some L'Oréal Paris Wave Swept Spray texture spray onto dry locks. Part the hair on the side and begin to twist it along both sides of the hairline. Secure the twists by pinning both sides with bobby pins until they meet in the back. Don't worry if there's a stray hair or a few imperfections — messiness gives this look character!
Gym Sesh: French Braid. For short-haired ladies, keeping a neat pony while working out can be tough. For a work-out friendly style, try a French braid. Apply some Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle before braiding. This multi-tasking spray conditions, detangles and helps protect hair against UV rays.
Date Night: Soft Curls. Go for natural beauty on this one ladies! When on a date, you want your personality to be the main attraction. Therefore, try a cute and elegant hairstyle. Use a 1 1/2" iron and lightly curl sections of your hair. Lightly brush the curls and finish the look with Kérastase Paris Laque Dentelle for a flexible, long-lasting hold.
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For the first time in the FIFA series, linemen flag offside offenders, advertisement boards rotate, and fans wave flags and sing chants for the home team. In addition to this ambience, the crowd and sidelines are animated, and lighting effects reflect the weather changes. The game includes over 50 national teams, including US, England, France, Holland and Italy. The teams come from the 17 top leagues, including Major League Soccer (MLS), the English Premier League, the German Bundesliga, the Spanish Premier League, the Italian Serie A and the French LNF. Players will be able to keep their rosters current by downloading patches and updates from EA's website, and players also have varying degrees of urgency and involvement relative to their positions on the field. FIFA 2001 looks ready to continue its dominance in the videogame soccer market when it ships later this year. [break][/break] Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001 With its exclusive license to the 2000 President's Cup, Electronic Arts hopes that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001 will capture both the casual gamer and golf fanatic crowds. This year features many new courses, including TPC at Sugarloaf, TPC at River Highlands, TPC at Prestancia, TPC at Piper Glen, TPC at Heron Bay, TPC at Sawgrass, TPC at Summerlin, TPC at The Canyons, TPC at Las Colinas and TPC of Scottsdale. Also new this year is the ability to play against the pros. Virtual golfers can compete shot-for-shot against real pros in real time during actual PGA Tour events. Also new this year is the ability to listen to your favorite CD or MP3 while you golf. (No "quiet" signs needed.) As expected, players can compete online against each other as well, and rankings are tracked through EA's website. This year, EA hopes to give Links a run for the money -- and it may very well do it. En WEER geen tennisgame, dat word weer een mailsessie Meer EA sports titels @Daily Radar
EA Sports 2001 Lineup @ Daily Radar
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Vertelde ik net nog dat het een gewoonte is dat EA sports elk jaar met een opvolger komt, zo is het ook de gewoonte dat als een gamesite iets doet dat een andere dat dan ook doet. PC.ign bekeek HNL2001 en Superbike2001 zoals je kon lezen. Daily Radar bekijkt: Madden 2001, FIFA2001, NHL 2001 en Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001.Think videogame football and it's Madden. For hockey, it's NHL 2001. For soccer, it's the FIFA series. Electronic Arts is the holder of the most coveted sports franchises in the videogame industry. This year, EA expects to expand its sports coverage with new titles like SSX for the PlayStation2 and later for the PC. It's also hoping to expand on last year's phenomenal Superbike game by making Superbike 2001 more accessible. We'll take a brief look at each upcoming EA Sports game, listing what to expect and what has changed. From what we saw, though, you can expect bigger and better across the board. Madden 2001 John Madden and Pat Summerall are back for this year's installment of Madden 2001. New to the game this year is the Coaches' Club license, which has real signature plays from various coaches around the NFL. Also new this year are online tournaments hosted by EA that allow computer-chair quarterbacks around the world to compete against each other for various prizes. Players can go through an entire season online, complete with rank tracking and special tournaments. As expected, players are all proportionally modeled to their real counterparts, so a big tackle will crush a small defensive end, but a quick wide receiver can shake a misplaced linebacker. Look for Madden 2001 to ship this fall NHL 2001 For this year, NHL 2001 sports many new features. The AI has been redone from the ground up and is both adjustable and adaptive. If the player likes to take a shot from the blue line a lot, the AI will learn how to guard the shot better over time. Specific to the PC version is an extensive Create-a-Team feature. FIFA 2001
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after more than 4 years we finally have our first release for Enderal. :-)
Thank you very much for all of your support and encouragements, you guys rock!
Since early this morning you can download the DE launcher (and the rest, if needed) from Enderal.com
Beware though that currently only the German version is downloadable (English subs are NOT included) - the English version will be released end of July.
The next plans in our agenda are both patches and the EV, so stay tuned for news.


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Bedwetting is a developmental part of growing up and 25% of children experience it. There are various causes of bedwetting. The most important thing to remember is that your child is not alone and is extremely likely to grow out of it in their own time. As they learn to do so, it's important parents are supportive.
Educate yourself on bedwetting
No matter the age of your child, bedwetting can be confusing, and stressful. As parents, you should familiarise yourself with information on why children wet the bed, so you can answer your child's questions.
Understanding the causes will reassure you that it is not their fault and they are not being lazy, allowing you to fully support your child. Sitting down and explaining why they are wetting the bed, sharing the options available and reassuring them it's not their fault, is a great starting point.
Speak to them about bedwetting solutions
Keep your child involved in the decisions on ways to support their bedwetting to reassure them they are in control. DryNites® Pyjama Pants provide five layers for maximum protection, enabling your child to sleep well and help with their development and self-esteem. The discreet design also gives your child a sense of independence.
If you notice their pants are dry for a few mornings in a row, try without. If your child has an accident, go back to using night-time protection. Remember, wetting at night is common, and your child will become dry over time.
Bedwetting in children over 8-years-old
It's common for older children to think they're alone in wetting the bed, and they may want to hide it from family members and friends. Support them by teaching them to change their sheets. This gives them independence and allows them to manage their bedwetting.
After the age of five, bedwetting can be a cause of anxiety for children. Let them know this is a developmental phase, which many children face, and remind them it's not their fault. Your understanding will help remove any feelings of guilt.


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Day 347 (Australia – R & R)
At some point in the last year, the date setting in my camera became out of whack with reality. This complicated things today when I went through all of my photos and organised them into folders based on which day of the trip they were taken. I got everything sorted in the end, but it was all I managed to get done today. I reset my camera to the correct date so it doesn't happen again. I now have photos ready to go for 242 diary entries, covering my journey to my last day in West Timor. I am looking forward to tomorrow as I will finally commence posting photos to Instagram. It will be the first time anything about my trip goes fully public. Up until now I have only been sending out newsletters to family and friends, and people I have met along the way. I am very excited to be showing the results of my hard work over the last year. It has been a long time coming!
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The Daily Beast - September 21, 2010
The Mysterious California Cult
by Christine Pelisek
Christine Pelisek investigates what's known about the Christian group caught up in apocalyptic fever and found after a large-scale manhunt.
California has always beckoned those on the edge. The shimmering line of the Pacific draws those with initiative, searching the broadest horizon, as well as those who are plainly weird.
And perhaps, this is why California seems to have more than its fair share of cults. Think of the Manson family, Heaven's Gate, or even Jim Jones and his People's Temple—groups that all, at one point, made their home in the Golden State.
Add to this macabre roster Reyna Chicas, the latest to be accused by authorities to lead a cult in California.
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The strange story began in the Antelope Valley on Saturday when two distraught husbands showed up at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's station with a compelling tale, explaining to deputies that their wives and children were missing, having possibly joined a breakaway Christian cult caught up in extreme apocalyptical Christian beliefs and spearheaded by a charismatic 32-year-old Salvadoran mother of two.
According to the sheriff's department, the men were concerned that Chicas, the group's leader, had "brainwashed" the wives and children—shortly before the group had disappeared, one of the men had been given a large purse by his wife, containing the belongings of 13 church members, including eight children. The woman had asked her husband to "pray over these," said Steve Whitmore, a spokesperson for the sheriff's department. "He then looked in [the purse] and saw everything and it startled him."
The items included six cellphones, jewelry, cash, deeds, titles to vehicles and property, identification cards and numerous letters that each read like a "will and testament."
In the letters, which were addressed to family members and friends, members of the group talked about "taking refuge," "going to heaven," and meeting Jesus as well as dead relatives. It also included language to include "please take care of" and "don't worry."
The meeting between investigators and the two worried husbands sparked a 22-hour air and ground search in the San Gabriel Mountains and Antelope Valley that ended Sunday afternoon when the group was discovered safe and sound in a Palmdale park.
Chicas was put under a 72-hour psychiatric hold at a nearby hospital after she appeared to be confused as to who she was.
"She seemed confused and disconnected," said Captain Mike Parker of the sheriff's department. "She did not recognize her own name and didn't recognize her children that were present."
Her two children, ages 12 and 15, were taken into custody by child-welfare authorities.
By the end, more than 50 deputies were called off the search, and the group members apologized for the misunderstanding. They said they were Christians and would never harm themselves. They had left their worldly possessions behind, they said, because it was "sinful to carry them when praying because they bring evil."
"I get mixed signals that are troubling to me," said court-certified cult expert David Clark. "They leave their earthly possessions behind?… To me there has got to be something more serious. The police wouldn't expend their resources on fluff."
Was the group planning a group suicide? Or were they really just praying for abstinence from premarital sex and to end school violence, as they claimed? And who was their mysterious leader?
According to Whitmore, the group of Salvadoran immigrants met through a Christian church in Palmdale, then broke away one year ago and began practicing, with Chicas at the helm. "Her followers claimed that she thought of herself as a prophet," he said.
The group, which consisted of Chicas, three sisters, ages 30, 32 and 40, a 19-year-old son and eight children, met regularly at a friend's house where Chicas would lead them in prayer. "They would go off and pray all night and in the morning sometimes," said Parker.
The group was also known to take trips in the desert and mountain areas, apparently because of a belief in Rapture, or end of the world. On one occasion, six months earlier, the group ventured to the rugged Vasquez Rocks in northern Los Angeles County because they believed there was going to be a large earthquake, but one of the members let slip their location and the vigil promptly ended. The group later shunned that member.
"It may have been they went on a very long prayer session," Whitmore said, and added: "We aren't going to let this fall off the map."
Christine Pelisek is staff reporter for The Daily Beast, covering crime. She previously was a reporter at the LA Weekly, where she covered crime for the last five years. In 2008, she won three Los Angeles Press Club awards, one for her investigative story on the Grim Sleeper.
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Los Angeles Times - September 25, 2010
Failure doesn't stop predictions of the apocalypse
The recent scare over a missing Palmdale church group reflects the continuing belief in the end times, especially amid feelings of desperation.
By Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times
Religious leaders prophesying a date for the apocalypse have always faced a unique challenge to their credibility: Everyone who's tried that before has turned out to be wrong.
But the predictions continue. A week ago, concerns flared in Palmdale when a small Christian group was reported missing after taking off into the night on a mysterious religious trip. Authorities said the group, led by a Salvadoran immigrant, left farewell letters to loved ones that indicated their belief that the end of the world was near.
The 22-hour search that followed commanded attention from media outlets worldwide, but scholars say the idea of end times followed by a messianic arrival is an ancient one that spans religions. In Christianity, the concept often includes an event referred to as the "rapture," when Christ will return in spectacular fashion and separate the "sheep" (his followers) from the "goats" (nonbelievers).
The idea can be a comfort to the disenfranchised, a guarantee that justice will be served and scores settled, said theology scholar Cecil Robeck Jr. In a time of joblessness and economic frustration, Robeck said, that pledge can be particularly appealing.
"People are desperate. When someone says, 'You're in a terrible situation now, but if you'll follow me, I'll make it OK,' people are hungry, they need hope, they'll follow," said Robeck, a Pentecostal minister and professor of church history at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.
That appeal is part of the reason that the concept of the rapture, when true believers are expected to be lifted into heaven, is most common in churches with poorer, less educated congregations, Robeck said.
The Palmdale group was said to be predominantly composed of recent Salvadoran immigrants. Former neighbors said its leader, Reyna Marisol Chicas, 32, had left school after fifth grade and struggled to find steady work.
The group was discovered Sunday comfortably gathered in a Palmdale-area park, ending a 22-hour search. No arrests were made and no criminal charges have been filed, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. But Chicas was placed into an involuntary mental health evaluation after she appeared disconnected from reality and failed to recognize her children, authorities said.
Group members called Chicas an inspiration. She was said to have been a congregant at a nearby church before breaking away not long ago. The Palmdale area is sprinkled with predominantly Latino churches, where it's not unusual for congregants to form groups that meet separately and incorporate nonconventional beliefs, area residents said.
Richard Flory, a USC sociologist who studies religion in America, said the idea of the rapture can be a persuasive tool for conversion.
"It brings a subliminal fear," he said. "It says you better be ready because this thing can happen at any time."
Those who expect the end of the world also often believe that there will be signs that it's coming, the scholars said. Natural disasters, such as major earthquakes and fires, often bring spikes of apocalyptic forecasts.
An evangelical Christian website, RaptureReady.com, features a regularly updated "rapture index" that gauges the imminent approach of the world's end. It's calculated by adding quantitative measurements for a number of supposed apocalyptic signs, including volcanoes, drug abuse, drought and liberalism.
But even many ardent believers dismiss the idea that the rapture can be predicted.
Tim LaHaye, an evangelical Christian minister, became famous with "Left Behind," his hugely popular series of novels about the end days. LaHaye's work, modern-day stories based on the Book of Revelation, has been criticized for going too far in its extreme and violent depiction of the end of the world and its aftermath.
But even LaHaye said that while spreading word of the concept is a blessing, forecasting its date is misguided.
"They're disobeying the Scripture, which says no man knows the day or the hour. Anytime anyone sets a date, they're wrong because no one knows that date," LaHaye said. "It's just unguided enthusiasm. Every day you read the newspaper, and ask, 'Is there any hope for the world?' It's just getting worse and worse, and people think there's got to be something better."
As for why forecasters of end times and the rapture still gain followings despite their poor track record, Robeck explains it in secular terms.
"People still go to Las Vegas because they hope they will win," he said. "I used to live in Las Vegas. They never will."
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Los Angeles police search for missing group of adults and children who may be planning religious suicide
Apocalyptic cult leader dies, doomsday predictions never materialized
Apocalyptic Arizona cult controls members, competes with Scientology for weirdest sci-fi cult
Sects and sex abuse: battle of the apocalyptic sex cults
Cult survivors reveal deranged mind of messianic leader of Australian cult Zion Full Ministry
Self-proclaimed prophets: Phillip Garrido, David Berg and Joseph Smith
The Making of a Twisted Sexual Theology: Q+A on "Jesus Freaks"
Sects are all about sex
40 years of fraud and abuse by evangelist, Tony Alamo, ended by sex abuse testimonies
German sect leader and suspected pedophile accused of abusing two girls and four boys a total of 314 times
Child sexual abusers commonly turn to religion to rationalize their behavior
Another self-proclaimed prophet who terrorized and sexually abused his cult followers
House of Yahweh 'prophet' no different than other charismatic cult leaders who manipulate and exploit followers
Add Israeli polygamist to long list of 'messiahs' who sexually exploit their cult followers


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Have you ever wished for a magical power that helped you take notes super effectively while conducting CLASS observations? The kind of magical power that would allow you to capture everything you see and hear without missing a beat? The kind of magical power that paints an exact picture of what happened in the classroom without actually being there? Yeah, me too!
The truth is that there is no magic that can transform you into a better note-taker. Luckily, note-taking is a skill that can be mastered with practice. Once mastered, you might still find yourself scratching your head and thinking, "What in the world did I just write?" Or if you are taking notes for a CLASS observation you might find yourself thinking, "What did that teacher just say? Can he say that again? I didn't get a chance to write down the entire quote." Yikes! That sounds like an observation I did a couple of weeks ago. The truth is that taking notes can be challenging, but the suggestions below can help you master the art of note-taking, especially for CLASS observations.
Say this with me: I have taken notes before, I have taken notes before, I have taken notes before. Yes! This is true for about 99.1% of people in the world. Almost all of us have taken notes in our life. Remember in the 7th grade when Mr. or Mrs. Such and Such made you take notes? What about the time when you sat in a high school or in a college course capturing the lecture in your notebook? Or what about the anecdotal record you wrote on a student to capture progress? We have all taken notes before, so when we take a CLASS training, we are not learning how to take notes, we are simply learning how to take notes on CLASS-related behaviors. Once you realize that you have done this before, you will have more confidence.
True confession: I learned to take notes by scripting. A college professor told me that in order to catch everything that was happening in a classroom, you must write every single thing down. So that is what I did, I wrote every single thing down (or "scripted").
Here is an example of scripting a classroom observation:
This can go on for hours. Although this may be effective note-taking for certain observations, it is not the best method for conducting CLASS observations. When I am scripting, I am writing down everything that I see. This is not useful during a CLASS observation because when I go back to sort and judge my notes, only about half of my notes are useful because the other half cover structural features of the classroom (rather than the process-related elements that are pertinent to CLASS). When I review the notes from my observation above, I realize I am taking way more notes than necessary. In fact, when I condense my previous list to include only CLASS-related behaviors, it looks like this:
The lesson? Be careful not to script everything, only note the CLASS-related behaviors. This might seem hard at first, but over time, it gets easier to identify what needs to go down on paper (and what is irrelevant to CLASS).
I am proud to say that I have mastered the art of short-hand. Never will I write the word "teacher" or "child "again! "T" and "C" is good enough for me! Short-hand is great for many reasons, it allows you to write quickly what you saw and heard and doesn't take up a lot of room. This is great because have you seen the score sheets for CLASS? Enough said! (Hint: They don't leave a lot of room for notes!) Be cautious, though. Remember what your short-hand means. Short-hand means nothing if you can't understand or remember what the letter or word references.
Say this with me: I am not a CLASS expert…I am not a CLASS expert! One day you will be, but not two days after your first observation training and maybe not after a year of being certified. So it is okay if you can't take notes and sort at the same time. The truth is that many people struggle with taking notes because they are trying to do too many things at the same time, including sorting, judging effectiveness, assessing quality, etc. Be easy on yourself and just take notes. The sorting and evaluating comes after the observation is complete. After all, you have 10 minutes after observations to take your time to sort and assess.
Chapter 2 is my best friend! I love me some Chapter 2! I suggest going back and reading it, especially the "Observing Settings with the CLASS" section. Chapter 2 has saved my life and has really helped me to be a more effective CLASS observer and notetaker. If you haven't read Chapter 2, you are missing out on some great stuff, my friend.
Well there you have it! My ingredients to the art of note-taking. Don't be hard on yourself! You've got this. Sometimes it's just a matter of realizing that you have to re-adjust your ingredients or add some additional flavors to get the right mix. Just remember: note-taking is a skill and just like every skill, it has to be practiced.
Walking into your first live CLASS observation can be scary. It's different from coding in a training session or on your own during the reliability test.
At some point in every training, someone invariably looks up and says, "So, if I want to be reliable, all I need to do is never score a 1 or a 7, right?"
Have you ever meditated? One of the most challenging aspects of this practice is clearing your mind from day-to-day thoughts that pop into your head. If you meditate, you know that trying to push those thoughts away doesn't work—in order to free your mind you must first acknowledge those distracting thoughts before you can return to your "moment of zen."


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Meet the Dibea GT200: a Budget Robot Vacuum With a Smart Gyroscope Navigation System
The Dibea GT200 is the first robot vacuum cleaner from the model line that supports Wi-Fi and has a smartphone app. It is a 2-in-1 robot that can mop and sweep at the same time and equipped with a gyroscope inertial navigation system making you able to track where it has cleaned.
The Dibea GT200 Appearance
The Dibea GT200 has the same D-shape that makes the robot to clean corners and edges. On the lid, you can see a Home and Start/Stop button. When pressing the "push" button, the dustbin slides out. Underneath, there are two side sweepers located, the main cleaning brush and two wheels.
The dustbin can be switched to the 350 ml water tank. Attach the mop cloth underneath and the Dibea is ready to mop a bare floor.
Having a 7.5 cm tall body, the machine can go under most of the furniture. A bunch of sensors is located all over its body preventing the robot from bumping into collisions and avoid drop-offs.
The robot is equipped with a 2,600 mAh Li-ion battery that lasts up to 120 minutes on a raw covering about 150 square meters of cleaning area.
The Dibea GT200 uses the NIDEC brushless motor that delivers 1,200 Pa of suction power. It produces 60 dB of noise.
It is equipped with a gyroscope that builds the map of cleaning area while the machine is working. You can see the map on the app but you can't interact with it. It is a report that helps you to see where the device has cleaned.
The Dibea is able to climb obstacles up to 15 mm height.
4 cleaning modes: auto, bow, edge, spot.
You can adjust suction power from normal to quiet or strong depending on your wish.
Suitable for houses without carpets or with thin rugs. The robot doesn't do medium-pile and thick carpets though it works great on a bare floor.
The robot is able to work at a specific time. You can set it to clean using the remote control or app.
Supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. If you own any of these things, you are able to control your robot with simple voice commands.
Along with the voice support, the Dibea GT200 can be controlled via a remote control.
The GT200 comes with an app where you can see a created map, switch between cleaning modes, schedule the device and manually manage the robot's movements.
Price & Where to buy
The Dibea GT200 is only available to buy on Gearbest for about $215. (please note, the price may change)
Dibea FT200 features and specifications
|Dibea GT200
|Battery capacity
|2,600 mAh
|Suction power
|1,200 Pa
|Operation time
|120-150 minutes
|Dustbin capacity
|350 ml
|Water tank capacity
|350 ml
|Mapping technology
|Wet Mopping
|Spot cleaning
|Amazon Alexa / Google Home
|Noise level
|60 dB
|Cleaning area
|1,615 ft2 / 150 m2
|Barrier-cross height
|0.59 in / 15 mm
|12 months
|$215 on GearBest
Wrapping it up
The Dibea GT200 comes with a reasonable price tag considering its gyroscope inertial navigation system, D-shape, and decent battery life.
It is the first robot vacuum from Dibea that has an app and supports Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
The Dibea GT200 is ideal for small and average-sized houses with a mixed surface or thin rugs/carpets. Thanks to the mopping feature, the robot performs great on a hardwood, tile, marble, laminate, linoleum and other types of bare floors.
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which app is running?
Hi Erick,
You can download the app for the Dibea GT200 here:
— Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dibea.app&hl=en_US
— iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/dibea/id1377969851?mt=8


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I'm busily preparing for my first trade stand at the West Country Quilt and Textile Show at UWE, near Bristol. I signed up in March in a fit of madness and since then things on the home front (family health issues) have been less than favourable but not wanting to be a quitter I'm gritting my teeth and getting on with preparations. The show runs from 11th-13th November and is open 10am-4.30pm each day. Tickets are £11 on the door but if you buy in advance from the West Country Quilt show website, using code QSA, you can save £2.
I'll be on stand 125 all weekend where I'll be demoing a couple of my EPP designs and generally having a nervous breakdown. The first Quilt Now BOM quilt will be coming with me along with Kaleidoscopic so if you fancy getting a look at them close-up come and find me. A slightly more bedraggled version of me than this photo shows will be more than happy for visitors so please do stop by to say hello if you're passing.
Catch you soon x


text: Dr. Emily Ramharter of UW Health-Belleville Clinic presented information at a roundtable parent event on Tuesday night (10-25). The topics included signs and symptoms of drug abuse and how prescription drugs are misused. Dr. Ramharter also shared a "Drug Guide for Parents" that can be found on www.drugfree.org. Please check out the resources below.


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Sure, Apple's iPhone turned the smartphone industry upside down, and the trail since 2007 is littered with casualties, including one product that once was Apple's bread and butter. Rest in peace, iPod. The once proud and prosperous Apple device is now a footnote in Apple's history, an accessory to remember, a product you can't buy.
No, iPod touch doesn't count. It's just a tiny iPad made for music. A side effect of the iPod's reign from 2001 is the venerable Podcast, an audio program distribution and listening system which started life on iPods, but now lives everywhere; some are called netcasts, but everyone knows the real name. Podcast . Here's the app I use to manage Podcasts on my Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Like RSS For Audio
If you've ever used an RSS reader on your Mac then you'll pick up within minutes on what Downcast does. It manages Podcasts on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and lets you listen on Watch.
Downcast started life on the iPhone and iPad, but also works now on the Mac. It comes with options to search, subscribe, and download audio and video Podcasts. The feature I appreciate among the many is the ability to sync Podcast subscriptions between Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud. It's always good to have Podcasts to go, but management is a bit easier on the Mac's larger screen real estate.
Downcast lets you enter a URL to subscribe, does the downloading automatically (even resumes downloading if a connection is interrupted), and even gives you the option to browse and download older Podcast episodes.
If you're already using a Podcast player and management app, simply export the subscription feed list as an OPML file (most Podcast apps do that), import it into Downcast, and you're back in business.
As you can tell from the screenshot, Downcast looks and works much like an RSS reader. It features audio and video transport controls, options for each Podcast subscription, including auto login for password protected sites, and auto update for subscriptions on a schedule.
The subscriptions, playlists, settings, and episode information can be synchronized between Macs, or between Mac, iPhone, and iPad versions of Downcast, but it's all handled through iCloud. I'd really appreciate other options, say, for GoogleDrive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox. My iCloud account is getting rather crowded.
Downcast also lets you view Podcast episode show notes and details, and settings for Podcast retention can be set up globally (across all Podcast subscriptions), or individual Podcasts. The only negative I've run into is that new versions seem to break older functions until the next update, and getting the Podcast playlist to sync between devices required multiple efforts.
Why has Podcasting prospered even while the iPod withered away in popularity? Say thank you to Apple for the iPhone, which has given Podcasting a new home, and that has given incentive to thousands and thousands of Podcasters to create new, exciting, and useful programs in audio and video.


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About Foundation of Independent Financial Advisors (FIFA)
Independent Financial Advisors have provided service to the Indian investors. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has been periodically bringing in regulations to regulate this industry in order to promote and protect the interest of the Indian Investors. In consonance with the intent of SEBI, as an Industry the IFAs need to rise to the occasion and come together on a common platform to proactively interact with the policy makers and to educate and empower the members to render proper service to the ever growing investor class in India. Foundation of Independent Financial Advisors has been incorporated as a Non-Profit Organisation under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. The foundation has received its Certificate of Incorporation on 15th February 2012.


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nowhere to go.
noplace to be.
our kind of day!
waking up to yo gabba gabba, some milk and a snack.
on to pumpkin spiced pancakes (thanks for the mix g-link ... mmm). with home made blueberry compote. unsure about the whole thing.
I agree about the weekends!! He is such an adorable little munchkin!! Would love to have one of those blueberry smooches right now! G-Link
oh my i love the blueberry kiss! Great pictures! He is looking like such a big boy! I probably say that every time i comment but he just amazes me every time. Miss you guys.


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Tips To Help Make Your Belongings And Home More Secure
It looks like we're in for a chilly weekend so why not take the opportunity to do something about your home security by registering your belongings – especially the new stuff you or your family have had for Christmas – by registering them on immobilise.com?
Immobilise is the UK's FREE property registration database and is used by the police to trace stolen or recovered property. Any items can be registered on the system, including mobile devices, computers, TV and other electronic equipment, bicycles and motorbikes; even cars, jewellery and antiques can be registered with the facility to upload identifying photographs. It only takes a few minutes to register your valuables and you will be improving your chances of getting them back in the case of loss or theft as well as assisting the police. It can also be used by businesses.
Marking your property with a good old fashioned ultra-violet marker pen is another easy and cost-effective way of protecting your valuables. Pens are available to buy online, or contact your neighbourhood policing team to see if they have a pen they can give you.
Use the invisible ink to write your postcode and house number onto valuables.
There are a number of specialist property registration schemes available for bicycles, motorcycles, caravans, cars and most other things you can think of (including horses!).
A simple web search will turn them up or visit the Secured By Design website for police-approved products.
Always secure your pedal or motorcycle with a good quality lock and consider physical security devices such as steering wheel locks and wheel clamps for cars, vans and caravans.
I hope I've given you some ideas for worthwhile things to do during what is likely to be a pretty drab weekend. For more detailed or personalised advice visit the West Midlands Police website or contact your neighbourhood policing team.


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We have cherished dwelling abroad in Germany so considerably, and now it truly is time for our next experience!! We can not wait around to see what this next year has in retailer for us and so thankful that you are coming alongside! See you before long!
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Meet Snapdragon 7c and 8c – Qualcomm's New Mainstream and Entry-Level Laptop Solutions
At the 2018 Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit the company made news in the PC industry by announcing the Snapdragon 8cx compute platform. The Snapdragon 8cx was arguably "the most extreme Snapdragon ever," and looked to change what one could expect from a Windows-on-Arm device going forward. Fast forward to this Fall and you can finally purchase Snapdragon 8cx platforms like …more


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Full disclosure. I spoke to someone last week who has been having a tough time recently. She is an exceptional young person who is finding the world we currently live in hard to take. I told her the following story. She said I should publish it. I said I would consider it. She said I should get my shit together if she had to. It goes like this.
My oldest son is studying for his final exams at Edinburgh University. Each time I meet him it is evident that he is taking his studies seriously. He brings a book to the pub. I am satisfied that he is educated.
My youngest son is in his final year at the school where I work. It's an exceptional school and his teachers have been truly amazing. He is now in the process of having to prove himself worthy of a college place.
In my final year of secondary school, I had no idea what to do with myself. No one in my family had ever gone to college. I knew where it was, but people from my part of town didn't go there. I won a writing competition to meet a famous Irish writer at the university. I had never heard of him. He had never heard of me. We both quickly concluded that the university was boring, so we headed to a bar where, over illicit pints, he revealed that the business of formal education was "total bollocks". For the first time in my life I heard that it was okay to be different, to not need to follow boring convention blindly. That you could play along and still be faithful to yourself.
I spent that final year of my secondary education doing my own thing. I ignored the prescribed programme and read books that were not on the curriculum. In the school context, I was regarded as mediocre and I knew it. I was reminded of this all the time. One of my favourite report card comments reads: "I have no idea if your son knows what he is talking about, but I can't prove otherwise, so his grade is better than it probably should be." I decided I wanted to become a teacher that day.
I feel sorry for those who have to endure the shallow absurdity of exams and even more for those who still have little choice but to justify them. I know them. They are good people. People I admire. People we need. Sometimes they, like all of us, need to be reminded that it is essential to be given permission to play along while still being faithful to ourselves.
Disruption is not just a shallow buzzword. There are no excuses for those who claim things can't be different. The more different they are, even incrementally, the more the nonsense of convention can be surmounted. We all need a few words of reassurance because, at the end of the day, we are all insecure and this is okay.
Let's face it. Kids deserve better. It's still total bollocks.
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Go-Jek drivers need to concentrate on the road. We made a mobile app that gets out of their way.This is the story of how we helped Go-Jek's large fleet of riders (many of whom were first time smart phone users) render 6 different delivery services through a single mobile app.
Why did Go-Jek turn to us for counsel?
In May 2016, Go-Jek, Uber's biggest rival in Indonesia joined the big league when it was valued at $3 billion. Recent years had seen a phenomenal growth in Go-Jek's customer base as well as their team. Their driver fleet had spiked from just 2,000 drivers to over 250,000 drivers in little over a year. This huge fleet of drivers was responsible for rendering a bunch of services ranging from motorbike taxies, food, grocery and courier deliveries to bringing beauticians and masseuses to the users' doorsteps, all through a single driver application. To keep up with the growth in both their size as well as service offerings, Go-Jek needed a reliable yet scalable app for it's drivers.
The driver app used by our 250k+ drivers had not received a refresher since it was initially launched. This meant that every time we wanted to introduce a new feature or add information on a screen, the experience would worsen. We ultimately needed a scalable design for this ever-changing app.
Product Manager, Go-Jek
Why did we take on the challenge?
The app had to be dead simple, because a lot of drivers who are also first time smartphone users depend on it for their daily bread. However, the fact that this one app was required to render 6 different services made achieving this simplicity extremely complex. To understand how we could simplify this complex app, we worked very closely with the Go-Jek product and development teams. After deep diving into Go-Jek's challenges for a few weeks, we knew our designs had to counter some tough business problems. Read on to see how we solved them.
How might we create a fast experience for Go-Jek customers without forcing Go-Jek drivers into accepting orders haphazardly?
Go-Jek's data suggested that 10 seconds was the optimum time duration for a driver to accept/reject a bid without making the customer wait too long before her order got confirmed. But 10 seconds was still too short a timespan to comprehend all the information about an order and make a well informed decision.
We sat down with Uncommon to review what were the key pieces of information to have when presenting an order to a driver. Drivers care about how much they will earn in fare and in bonus. And they care about the location surrounding this order — for example, whether the destination is near their home because they are just wrapping up for the day and want to head back.
Product Manager, Go-Jek
To get a better understanding of what was going on, we evaluated the time required to comprehend (and act on) each piece of information on the bid screen.
We resolved the problem by stripping down the information to a bare minimum, without eliminating information critical to decision-making. For example, instead of showing the complete address of the pickup and drop points to the driver, we decided to just show their broad locations.
How might we dramatically reduce cancellations once an order is accepted by the driver? (CTA)
Because a lot of Go-Jek drivers were first-time smartphone users, accidental presses were common, and positive call-to-actions (CTAs) were often confused with negative ones. The additional pressure of using the app on the go in direct sunlight and street noise further added to the confusion.
For those reasons, we chose the time-honoured slider interaction for positive CTAs, which was introduced on almost every screen of the app. Right after first use, the drivers associated it with an interaction that would lead them to the next step/screen, without paying any attention to the CTA's colour or copy. Because the interaction demanded a deliberate action, accidental presses took a sharp dip, resolving one of Go-Jek's biggest concerns in their driver app.
Try out the prototype yourself –
How might we reduce the order completion time by reducing the time spent by the drivers on their phones?
We helped Go-Jek reduce the average order fulfilment time by reducing the time spent by the drivers on their phones during the journey. This was made possible by –
1. Introducing faster switching between overall journey view and current leg view
In case of multiple order deliveries, the drivers needed to take a peek at their overall trip without exiting their current trip leg. Here we implemented strong motion design which allowed the drivers to stay on their current leg but also see the whole journey by simply swiping up the trip card.
2. Removing blocking ux patterns throughout the app
The original app was designed to block the driver in some cases (to avoid misuse/confusion). For example, the drivers were forced to upload a bill in case of a grocery order: until the bill was uploaded, the driver could not proceed further in the app (because a difference in the actual bill and the estimated amount could affect the amount to be paid by the customer). This was an obvious problem because the driver could remain stuck indefinitely due to poor internet connection.
The new design solved this problem by uploading the receipts in the background, allowing the driver to proceed to the next step and see the delivery address. By the time the driver would reach the customer, the bill would be uploaded (and the customer updated with the amount to be paid).
Results: The final outcome
While most startups understand the value of design in acquiring and retaining customers, very few startups understand how design can play a role in delighting and retaining their own employees. Go-Jek definitely belongs to the latter group.
For Go-Jek drivers, being a driver on the platform is their living. They are able to earn a steady income, provide for their family, and have the flexibility in working hours. Throughout the redesign, one thought we constantly had was that we need to start treating our drivers like we do our customers and striving to provide a great and delightful experience for them.
Product Manager, Go-Jek
Besides making the lives of the drivers simpler and more delightful, the new app has successfully improved the following business goals –
- Faster order acceptance rates
- Faster order completion rates
- Reduced order cancellation rates (by the drivers)


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Total War: Thrones of Britannia gets a shiny new feature video
Blades, brides, and bribes. No, it's not a night out in the recesses of South East London: it's the catchy tagline for Thrones of Britannia, a Total War spin-off that is sporting a new feature video packed with detailed exploration of the game's more interesting mechanics. I'm not going to mess about here, folks. Check it out:
9th century Britain – as portrayed by Thrones of Britannia – was home to an unusual number of warring factions, each eyeing up their own claim on the British Isles in the wake of an attempted invasion from the Vikings. You'll be able to take control of one of 5 unique factions: the Gaelic folk (from a hybrid Scotland/Ireland), the Welsh, the Great Viking Army, the Viking Sea-Kings, or the English. You'll be playing as the English, obviously, and you'll be using every ounce of political guile you possess to coerce, copulate, or crush your rivals/neighbours into submission.
The Politics & Intrigue Feature Spotlight video goes into impressive depth in an effort to explain the weird, alliterative triad of verbs I just used and how they relate to conquering the Land of Hope and Glory (God, doesn't English patriotism sound daft). Basically, the tools at your disposal are typically Medieval; you'll either be winning favour with your enemies by marrying their women or filling their pockets, or you'll be ruining their war with planned assassinations or smear campaigns.
Combining classic Total War real time strategy gameplay with a suitably Olde and Bloodye turn-based campaign, Thrones of Britannia is the flagship title for the new Total War Saga series of games. Where previous Total War games span the rise and fall of an empire, or the triumphs and failures of a pivotal historical figure, games in the Saga series – such as Thrones of Britannia – will be drawing on specific moments in our history and allowing the player to ask: what if? In this case, it's Alfred the Great's jolly good smashing of the Viking invaders in 878-ish.
Thrones of Britannia is nearing launch, and is currently available to pre-order with a 10% discount from a selection of online retailers that have the SEGA seal of approval. As an added bonus, developer Creative Assembly will be donating 25% of the profits from all pre-orders to the charity War Child UK. Pretty neat, if you ask me.
Thrones of Britannia launches on May 3rd, and is priced at GBP£29.99 without the 10% discount that online retailers like Steam are offering.


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From Orange County is electronic artist Varun, also known as Varun Venugopalan, who boasts an elaborate sound worthy of recognizing. The producer has stirred up some hype in the scene with several Lowly Palace releases and a enigmatic future bass sound. Works like "Paint the Sky" showcase powerful vocals with equally as epic production from Varun. His production explores an adventurous soundscape, one to lift listeners up into a blissful state of mind. His most recent release is a superb remix of hit-maker Martin Garrix's "There For You". Varun speeds up the tempo of the work and boosts it's positive emotions with playful vocal chops and a refreshing melody. With this perky rework, Varun demonstrates his ability to add his own flair to tracks, infectiously spreading his feathery and uplifting sound. Regarding the rework he states, "Loved the original so much I wanted to see what would happen if I added my touch with it! Hope you like what I did with it!".
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Documentation #13502
Differentiate between the 'ceph-deploy' user name and the "ceph" user name in documentation
Update the Ceph user information on the Preflight Check page:
- http://docs.ceph.com/docs/master/start/quick-start-preflight/#create-a-ceph-user
We need to differentiate between the 'ceph-deploy' user and the default user that the upcoming Infernalis release1[2] uses. Add a sentence or two asking the end-user to remove the "ceph" user before they perform an upgrade, if the "ceph" user already exists.
[1] - http://docs.ceph.com/docs/master/release-notes/#v9-1-0-infernalis-release-candidate
[2] - http://docs.ceph.com/docs/master/release-notes/#upgrading-from-hammer
Associated revisions
doc: Renamed the "Create a Ceph User" section and added verbage about the "ceph" user
Fixes: #13502
Signed-off-by: ritz303 <email@example.com>
#1 Updated by Aron Gunn about 4 years ago
- Status changed from New to 4
I renamed the "Create a Ceph User" section to "Create a Ceph Deploy User". Added a sentence asking the end-user not to use the "ceph" user name and a note explaining why. Also fixed in-doc links to the old section name. This was done because the Infernalis release1 uses the "ceph" user name.
[1] - http://docs.ceph.com/docs/master/release-notes/#v9-1-0-infernalis-release-candidate
Pull Request:
- https://github.com/ceph/ceph/pull/6297
#2 Updated by Aron Gunn almost 4 years ago
- Status changed from 4 to In Progress


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+ I cannot remove the money box from the machine. What do I do?
Contact a local repair center in your area. You may need to have an experienced serviceman remove the money box.
+ I lost my key. What do I do?
If you have the key code that was stamped on the key or that was provided on the tag attached to the original key, call one of our Full Line Stocking Distributors and give them the key code to order. If you don't have the key, or the key code, and can't remove your money box, contact a locksmith or your local distributor. Helpful Hint: Always write the key code down and store in a secure location.
+ My new machines did not come with money box or service door keys. How do I get them?I cannot remove the money box from the machine. What do I do?
Contact the distributor where you purchased your machines. Keys should be provided with the machine at the time of purchase. A key can only be obtained by having a key code.
+ How do I change my money box/service door locks?
You can change the lock codes but must stay with the same lock type. Contact one of our Full Line Stocking Distributors to purchase new locks.
+ Can I use a different lock in an existing money box?
No. The boxes are built to the tolerance of the original lock and therefore cannot accept a different type of lock.
+ Can I purchase a key blank?
No. We do not sell key blanks to our distributors or to the public for security reasons.
+ Can I obtain a lock schematic?
No. A lock schematic is proprietary information and is not available for security reasons.
+ Where can I find the SMS Instructional Manual?
You can download, view and print the SMS Instruction Manual directly from our website; or if you have already installed the software on your computer,
please follow these steps.
1. Right click on the START button
2. Choose "EXPLORE" from the list of selections (the Windows Explorer program will open)
3. Select, then right click on the next line and choose "COPY" (you SELECT the line by positioning the cursor at the front of the line, then holding the left mouse button down and dragging the cursor to the right to highlight the entire line then releasing the left mouse button)
C:\Program Files\SMS\user_docs
4. Right click anywhere on the existing line in the "ADDRESS" line bar located near the top and choose "PASTE"
5. Press the "ENTER" key
You will be in the User Docs directory and the instructions for setting up a laundry are in the top folder (smart_card_management_system_2) which can be opened by "Double-Clicking" on it. The document which is in a .pdf format can be opened by "Double-Clicking" on the M100001.pdf icon (Requires Adobe Reader).
+ What does the asterisk on the display of my CTS mean?
The asterisk means an error has occurred with the Card Transaction Station and it needs to be serviced.
+ Can I set the Card Transaction Station to accept multiple bill transactions?
The current version of the Card Transaction Station firmware supports multi-bill transactions.
+ Why did the display on the Card Transaction Station go blank?
There is a fuse on the main board that may need to be changed. Verify the power is plugged in and the switch inside the box is on. The microprocessor may be seated incorrectly in its socket. (Display will have a blinking cursor on left.)
+ What credit cards does the Card Transaction Station work with?
The Credit Card Transaction Station works with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, as well as mobile pay and most banks debit cards.
+ Why did my receipt come out blank?
The glossy side of the paper is the printable side. Reverse the paper and try again.
+ Why does the dispenser keep spitting out cards?
The microprocessor needs to be re-seated or replaced.
+ Can cards be re-used at a different location?
Greenwald Industries cards can be used at any of a customer's locations by placing them in that location's dispenser. When the cards are dispensed, the new location will be written to the card.
+ Why is my display blank on my machine reader?
Verify power is applied to the machine and that the reader is hooked up correctly. Also, where applicable, verify that the microprocessor is seated correctly.
+ Are your readers network-able?
Currently the readers are not able to be networked.
+ I lost my Log-In card. What do I do?
First of all, it is strongly recommended that a back-up Log-In card should be made: Refer to the SMS2 Manual Login Controls section for details. If there has not been too much information entered into SMS2, the easiest way to fix this problem would be to uninstall the software, delete its folder from the system, re-install the software and use a new card. If there is information that needs to be saved, contact Greenwald Industries for assistance.
+ I cannot add cash to Smart Cards in the Cash Manager.
In the Cash Manager, there is a field called PC Balance. There has to be an amount for the Cash Manager to work. This can be "virtual money," where any amount can put in this field and added whenever it runs low. On the other hand, this can actually be used as an "electronic cash register" and account for all the money collected and added to cards.
+ Can I run the software over a network?
SMS2 is designed to run on individual computers, although the exported databases can be viewed over a network.
+ My machine does not start. What could be wrong?
There can be many reasons why a machine may not start. Here are some of the most common reasons:
- Power not plugged in or turned on.
- Incorrect connections of the interface harness.
- The machine was programmed incorrectly using SMS2.
+ Greenwald Industries Return Policy
All returns require a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact your customer service representative at (800) 221-0982 to obtain an RMA number prior to returning product. You will receive an RMA number within 48 hours. ALL RMA numbers expire thirty (30) days after issuance, therefore all return products must be RECEIVED at Greenwald Industries within the thirty (30) day time frame, otherwise product will be refused.
Products will not be accepted by Greenwald Industries for return if not accompanied by a valid RMA number, which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Products returned to Greenwald Industries without a RMA will be sent back at customer's expense.
Authorization of returns is at the sole discretion of Greenwald Industries. If a part is authorized for return and is a customer error, a 20% restocking charge applies. Parts must be new, unused, and contain all the original packaging.
+ Warranty Returns
All Greenwald Industries products ship with a 1 year limited warranty. Products to be returned must be within the warranty period. Warranty begins on the date of shipment by Greenwald Industries. Defective products may be returned at anytime during the warranty period but must have an RMA number. It will be the sole discretion of Greenwald Industries to repair or replace equipment returned defective or damaged, with new or factory rebuilt components as stipulated under the warranty policy. The repair fee is free for in-warranty service. Warranty products receive a 90 day warranty or the balance of the original OEM warranty, whichever is greater.
Mishandled or misused items are voided from the product warranty. Mishandled or misused items returned for repair are subject to the repair fee based upon the complexity of the repairs.
+ Non-Warranty Returns
All Non-Warranty returns must have an RMA number and a purchase order to process repairs. If the customer wishes to return a product for repair that is no longer within the warranty period, or for damage not covered by the warranty, the standard non-warranty service fee is $60.00 an hour, plus the cost of parts. You will be notified of charges prior to execution of repairs. Non-warranty repaired products receive a ninety (90) day warranty.
Non-repairable items beyond the warranty period will be charged the minimum $25.00 diagnostic fee for each item and returned at customer expense.
+ No Trouble Found Items
If the failure symptoms described by the customer cannot be duplicated by us and the unit passes our product testing, it will be reported as a "No Trouble Found" (NTF) and returned to customer.
All in-warranty and out of warranty products returned for repair that are determined to be No Trouble Found (NTF), will be charged the minimum $25.00 diagnostic fee for each item and returned at customer expense.
Advance Replacement Policy
Once an RMA is provided, Greenwald Industries will ship new equipment to replace the defective or damaged equipment and a customer invoice will be generated. When defective or damaged equipment is received by Greenwald Industries, in original packaging, a credit for the invoice, excluding freight, will be issued. Defective or damaged Greenwald Industries product must be returned to Greenwald Industries within thirty (30) days of receipt to warrant an Advance Replacement. If the defective equipment is not returned to Greenwald Industries within 30 days, the invoice must be paid.
+ Transportation Charges
The customer is responsible for all transportation, insurance, duties and other similar charges for all returned products and must ensure that the product are properly packaged for shipping. Shipping damages, resulting from improper packaging will be the customer's responsibility and not covered under the warranty policy. You must contact the respective carrier directly to initiate claims for said damage.
Greenwald Industries will be responsible for the shipping cost for returning the products back to the customer (in-warranty service products only). Unless requested, the shipping method will be UPS Ground, or equivalent.
Ship all RMA's to:
Greenwald Industries
212 Middlesex Avenue
Chester, CT 06412-1245
+ Greenwald Industries Limited Warranty
Greenwald Industries (seller) warrants its products to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of shipment. If within such period any product is proved to sellers' satisfaction to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at seller's option. Seller's obligation is limited to such repair and replacement F.O.B. Chester, CT. Seller shall not be liable for labor or any other charges incurred by purchaser, and seller shall in no event be liable for consequential or special damages or for transportation, installation, adjustment or other expenses which may arise in connection with such product. This warranty is expressly made in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose and shall supercede any inconsistent or contradictory provisions, terms or conditions on any confirmation, order or other writing. Acceptance of goods shall constitute acceptance of terms hereof.
Please open and inspect all packages immediately upon receipt, comparing contents with the packing slip. If goods are damaged in shipping a claim must be made with the shipping company immediately.
+ I'd like to contact a Sales Rep.
|Phone Number
|Steven King
|Michael Thessin
|Jim Dagistino
|Jim Costeines
+ I'm looking for a distributor in the US.
|Phone Number
|Ace Commercial Laundry
|Western States Design
|Automatic Laundry
|Business Development Sales
|Statewide Machinery
|Summit Discount Parts
|Cleaning & Laundry Co.
|Dynamic Sales
|Reliable Parts Inc.
+ I'm looking for a distributor in Canada.
|Phone Number
|Coast Wholesale Appliances
|Reliable Parts Ltd.
|Harco Laundry Equipment
|Onward Mult-Corp
|Amre Supply
|Alberta Laundry
+ I'm looking for an International distributor.
Below is a list of international distributors. If you live outside of the areas listed, please call us at 860-526-0800.
|Phone Number
|Andrew Barton
|1800 30 40 30
|Australia (South Australia)
|Richard Jay
|1300 742 427
|SST Co Ltd
|CS Laundry System Sdn Bhd
|+603-7785 9386 / +603-7785 9387
|Big Wash Laundry
|(02) 516-3334
|(34) 93 886 22 19
|Made Synthesis
|# 65-6744-0222
|United Kingdom
|James Armstrong and Co Ltd
|# 541148614772
+ I'm interested in distributing your products.
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The iconic Series 7™ chair in lacquered ash by Arne Jacobsen was relaunched as a children's chair in 2005 and now we introduce the tiny icon in three new colours. Discover a palette of classic white, ocean blue and rose with powder coated legs in a matching colour for a monochrome appearance. Each one is a modern interpretation of a classic piece of furniture and is perfect for any children's room or playroom.
Seat height: 34cm, height: 60cm
Ash, lacquered steel
Trained as an architect in Copenhagen, Jacobsen took up the profession already in the 1920s. His most famous buildings include Arhus Town Hall in Denmark, the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and St Catherine's College in Oxford England. His experiments into plywood resulted in the Ant chair in 1952 and the 3107 in 1955 (also known as the Seven chair), both manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The work on the SAS Royal Hotel resulted in some of his most outstanding designs, including the Egg and Swan chairs, a stainless steel cutlery set now made by silver manufacturer Georg Jensen and a series of lamps, manufactured by Louis Poulsen. In 1967 he designed a series of stainless steel tableware for Stelton. A perfectionist and a master of detail, Jacobsen worked right up to his death in 1971. In central London, his Royal Danish Embassy on Sloane Street was completed only in 1977.
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Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi flagged changes and confirmed many in his squad are playing for their futures following a disappointing early exit in AFC Champions League qualifying.
Roar were knocked out at Preliminary Stage 2 on Tuesday night as Philippines Football League champions Ceres-Negros came from behind to prevail 3-2 at QSAC Stadium.
"There will be changes, I guarantee that. I guarantee this season has not been good enough," Aloisi told Fox Sports.
"We have to keep fighting through this season because we still have a chance of making finals [in the Hyundai A-League]. If we don't, there will be changes.
"They have to pick themselves up, they have to have some pride as well.
"I won't walk away, I will make sure I get things right on and off the pitch. There are a lot of things we need to get right off the pitch and then of course on the pitch.
"I can tell you now I won't be giving up."
Brisbane were twice punished from corners during the unexpected defeat which brought a premature end to their hopes of reaching the group stage.
Aloisi was adamant preparations for the match had been suitably thorough, but conceded some of his side may have switched off.
"[Ceres-Negros] weren't better than what I expected. Maybe they were better than what some of the players expected," he said.
"I said they were going to be a lot tougher than [fellow Filipino outfit] Global were last year.
"Maybe a few of the players thought once we went 1-0 up they were going to cruise through the game. And you can't, you can't cruise through any game."


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Experimental investigation of magnesium/regolith combustion for in-situ production of materials on the moon
Future settlements on the Moon will require that strong, cost-effective structural materials be developed in whole or in part from locally available resources. Such materials can be created in-situ from the lunar regolith using self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS). By mixing the lunar regolith with metal additives, such as aluminum or magnesium, a combustible mixture is formed which, when ignited, can reach temperatures high enough to allow combustion to be self-sustaining, sintering the lunar regolith without further energy input and without the need for atmospheric oxygen. The resulting products may be strong enough for some structural applications, such as radiation shielding, hightemperature thermal insulation, launch pads, and thermal wadis. Thermodynamic calculations and experiments were successfully performed using mixtures of lunar simulant JSC-1A and magnesium. The present investigation is focused on the predictions of thermodynamic calculations for magnesium mixtures with an emphasis on predicted compositions, the effects of milling on simulant characteristics and propagation of the combustion wave, the effect of gravity upon combustion products, the minimization of magnesium content in the reaction, and unstable combustion phenomena encountered during experiments.
Subject Area
Mechanical engineering
Recommended Citation
White, Christopher, "Experimental investigation of magnesium/regolith combustion for in-situ production of materials on the moon" (2011). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAI1503752.