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When Alessandro Zarzur came to the University of Colorado as a freshman from Brazil, it took him a little time to get used to his new surroundings.
"There was a bit of a learning curve, but then after about a semester, he became 'Zazu,'" said Jesse Frank of Zarzur's nickname with the CU triathlon team. "Once he became 'Zazu,' he never stopped living life. He gave his whole heart to everything he did."
Teammates, friends and family gathered Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Boulder to remember the 19-year-old "Zazu," who was killed Thursday while riding his bicycle in Sunshine Canyon.
Most of the people packing the church were Zarzur's teammates, and they donned their CU triathlon T-shirts, some still carrying books after walking over from their classes on the nearby CU campus.
His family, having flown in from Brazil, also attended, as well as some of the first responders who worked the accident scene in Sunshine Canyon.
Heidi Stimac said the triathlon team became a second family for Zarzur, a sophomore math major.
"He took care of us," Stimac said. "He would walk me home from the library all the time after it got dark, even though he lived in the opposite direction."
Stimac said she always will remember Zarzur's dry sense of humor that so closely echoed hers.
"And his dance moves," she quickly added.
"He was a hoot," Frank said. "He was just a ball of energy."
Memorial ride
Alessandro Zarzur's teammates on the University of Colorado triathlon team have scheduled a memorial ride in his memory on Wednesday. The ride will start at 6:30 a.m. at Boulder's Gateway Park, 4800 28th St., and take a 14-mile route.
"Alessandro was a huge personality on our team. He was always cracking jokes, smiling and laughing," the team wrote on Facebook. "He was loved by everyone and our team will simply not be the same without him. We are struggling to understand this tragedy, but we have rallied around each other in a way unique to the CU Triathlon Team. The community has also rallied around us in incredible ways, and we can't thank everyone enough for the support."
When the pastor referenced Zarzur always living life on the edge and never failing to get up, it drew a laugh from the crowd.
"He wasn't happy unless he was going Mach 2 with his hair on fire," Steven Kyker said. "He was a racer."
Kyker — who was supposed to be Zarzur's roommate in the fall — remembered the time he went with a few of their friends to visit Zarzur and his family in Brazil.
"Here we would show him the ropes, but over there he pulled a lot of the same pranks we pulled on him when he first got here," Kyker said. "It was reverse hazing."
While there was much laughter as friends recalled the many exploits of "Zazu," it also was a sad day for his family and teammates, many of whom have not left each others' sides since the news broke on Thursday.
"It's been hard," Frank said. "It's probably the hardest thing a lot of us have ever had to deal with."
But Frank said that it also brought the team even closer together.
"It's beautiful," he said. "He's given us so much, even after he left us."
Looking over the crowd that gathered outside the front of the church, Stimac said the team has provided support for each other, but also gotten it from people in town.
"The way the community has come together has been incredible," she said.
Even people who had just met Zarzur showed up to pay their respects. Pro cyclist Lachlan Morton said he only met Zarzur a few days ago on a ride, but instantly saw the passion and energy all of his friends talked about.
"He seemed like a kid full of life," Morton said. "It was motivating for me to see someone just loving riding his bike."
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My last post featured 'Pink Creme' by Avon which I used as my base here and then I added six different colours of polka dots for this multicolour mani. The polishes I used are: 'Sunshine', 'Strawberry', 'Real Red', 'Violetta','Black As Night' by Avon and a turquoise one by Prestige. For the polka dots you can use a dotting tool or if you don't have one you can use a toothpick.My inspiration for this mani is a cute baseball hat that will soon be mine! If you want to see the source of my inspiration click HERE !!! So, what do you think of this mani? Would you give it a try? xoxoxo
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Trump's OMB Pick is Turning Out to Be Horrific on Pretty Much Everything
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While increasing taxes and military spending are indeed horrific, it's bizarre that you assert SS benefits are "the last place government should cut." Since SS is one of the most monstrous federal programs and takes up almost 50% of the "mandatory" spending of the yearly budget -- not to mention the unfunded liabilities, why would that be the last place you'd cut? Are you just for tinkering around the edges of the budget? SS and medicare are the two places most politically difficult budget items to cut, yet they are the two programs most in need of slashing.ReplyDelete
SS and medicare should be means-tested immediately, and phased out entirely -- with no replacement.Replies
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Many moons ago I went to school in old
we got into the sixth form, I must confess most lunch times would be spent at the White Horse. Double maths was soon replaced by drinking pints of Fosters or Strongbow, playing pool and swabbing out latest illicit piercings with Listerine and Savlon. Beaconsfield. While it goes without saying that my friends and I were always impeccably behaved, later, when
Later, we progressed across the road to the Old Hare (RIP) the Saracen's Head, the Greyhound or the Swan; in fact it's a wonder there was any time to fit in the small matter of our A Levels. But while the old town had its pick of hostelries – ranging from spit and sawdust to opulent and OTT, the new town remained unloved wasteland for drinkers.
All has now changed with the opening of the Beech House, an Oakmans Inn (a small chain stretching across Oxon/Herts and now Bucks) on the old site of Fourbouys the newsagent a regular haunt for penny sweets and the Beano as a child, and now the venue for a late lunch with the lovely Ewing.
To accompany my food I enjoyed a glass of Biferno Rosso Riserva, or the 'Mighty Biferno', as written about by the Telegraph's Victoria Moore. While I have regularly displayed my lack of grape knowledge here, this had me agreeing with the wise words of confirmed oenophile, Ben Franklin; 'wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy'.
Whitebait to share were plentiful, piping hot and lightly dusted in flour to let the tiny fish shine through. I would have preferred my dips in pots, rather than artfully smeared across the plate, especially as I was sharing with the Ewing who has the knack of stealing in and scooping up the last blob of chilli sauce before you can stop her.
My beef ribs, cooked in cola with a bourbon gravy, salad and fries came as a mini rack, rather than the giant, Jacob's ladder type bone I was expecting. Despite looking rather grizzled in the photo these were very good; soft and sweet, a little fatty (a good thing) and a decent amount of meat. I would have liked some more of the advertised whiskey-spiked gravy, though.
Chips were first class. Not sure if they were frozen, but these skin on, crispy, salty sticks were the finest fried potatoes I have had for a while. Sadly the Ewing felt the same and quickly polished off all of hers, too.
The Ewing's Aubrey Allen cheeseburger accompanying the majestic fries, was less of success. The menu specifies 'cooked medium for full flavour and succulence, unless requested otherwise', but we asked our waitress if it could be served as rare as possible. This turned out to be a uniform grey throughout, a shame as the meat was pretty good, as were the bun and Croxton Manor Cheddar melted on top.
The tomato relish alongside was interesting, tasting a bit like a herby, very sweet pasta sauce. Although neither of us were quite sure if we liked it or not (it seemed to work best in the burger), it proved almost impossible to stop dunking things in it.
Deserts were a duo of magnificent, retro sundaes to share. A banoffee with vanilla ice cream, banana puree, shortbread and toffee sauce, and a chocolate raspberry with amaretto soaked brownie, raspberry sorbet and flaked almonds. Proper, good fun puds.
As well as looking good these also tasted the part, with their bright layers of fruit, cake and cream. A spoon war soon ensured between us in the race to the bottom of both glasses (no prizes for guessing I was comprehensively beaten). Definitely a choice for the dairy fan though, with the pillowy, rich creamy layers becoming a bit too much towards the end, even for the Ewing.
The staff were very well versed on our visit, with many of the team here coming from other Oakman Inns, and there seems to be a real pride and enthusiasm from everyone, which, having worked in Beaconsfield myself (they can be a tough crowd), is good to see. And while it's easy to become blasé towards the latest trends for exposed brickwork and bright tiles, they have done a great job with the interior. The skylight at the back is a particular success, flooding the restaurant area with light while keeping the bar area at the front suitably dark and moody.
While there might not be anything revelatory about the Beech Tree, it's location, atmosphere and all day menu means it cleverly offers something for all. The food is solid, with enough choice to see you through a few return visits, and the price are fair. Add free WiFi, a library of books to keep the little ones happy, and homemade cakes and coffee in the bar area, and the Beech Tree is on its way to ticking all the boxes.


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ENGIE are recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to be based in Jobcentre Plus West Bromwich, Christchurch House, High Street, West Bromwich B70 8LG. This is a permanent part time role working 10 hours per week at £6.70 per hour - National Living Wage will be paid where applicable. (Over 25's £7.20)Working days and hours are as follows:Monday - Friday 16:30 - 18:30The role holder will complete all general cleaning duties to provide efficient and effective cleaning support. The post holder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified are adhered to. Adhere to Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).All applicants must be able to be vetted before appointment. This is part of the recruitment process.To be successful in this role you must provide the following:Minimum of 3 year history of employment (including information which can be verified for any gaps) If you do not have 3 years previous employment, a professional reference must be provided (obtained from a Medical Practitioner, Officer of the Armed Forces, Teacher, Lecturer, Lawyer, Bank Manager, Civil Servant etc)Proof of identity & eligibility to work in the UK which must include Photographic I.D - Passport or Driving License. If no legal photographic documentation is owned then a passport photo which has been signed and verified by any of the above professionals will be required. This needs to show their title, signature and contact details.2 proofs of address from within the last 3 months (i.e. council tax bill, bank statement, utilities bills). Any required qualifications or driving licence if required for the role.For more information about ENGIE please visit: Qualifications Previous experience preferred although full training will be givenFor this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. ENGIE do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.This job advert is supported by the ENGIE Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to ENGIE Managers. View full job descriptionJobCentre Plus - 2 years ago
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Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind (Part II)
Beth Nielsen Chapman - Even As It All Goes By
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Fyfe Dangerfield - She Needs Me
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Nell Bryden - Not Like Loving You
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Hotel Riu Republica redefining all-inclusive holidays in the Dominican Republic
The newly launched adults only Hotel Riu Republica is catering to an underserved segment of holidaymakers eager to book holidays in Dominican Republic- a destination known for its family friendly resorts. Despite being all-inclusive, the resort features all the amenities and services travellers have come to associate with Riu's luxury Palace brand properties.
The Dominican Republic has long been known as the top all inclusive holiday destinations in the Caribbean and certainly one of the best in the world. However, many have also come to associate that accolade with images of resorts filled with children a factor that has limited the appeal of the all inclusive option for those couples looking for an adult only getaway.
The adults-only Hotel Riu Republica is now redefining the all inclusive holiday experience in the Dominican Republic. Riu Republica recently opened its doors on the 4th June 2016. The 1007 room resort sits on Punta Cana's Arena Gorda beach and boasts a child free, relaxing environment with a host of facilities and activities ideal for couples or anyone simply looking to escape the everyday hustle.
Among some of its top rated facilities are its contemporary lounge, sports bar, on site retail shop, three large pools one of which features a swim up bar and snack stand. Other facilities include a relaxing spa and wellness centre and a beauty salon. Despite such a wide range of on site amenities, thanks to its beach front location guests of the Hotel Riu Republica can enjoy a wide range of water sports and other activities including snorkelling, wind surfing.
Of course no all-inclusive resort is complete without a range of dining options and the Riu Republica does not disappoint on this front. In addition to five bars (one of which is open 24 hours a day), guests can chose from a buffet style international cuisine restaurant and three a la carte restaurants including one steak house and two restaurants serving Asian, Italian cuisine respectively.
In 2015, the Dominican Republic was the most popular holiday destination in the Caribbean. The island recently released the figures for arrivals in the first half of 2016 and reported a 8.2 per cent increase in the number of stay over visitors when compared to the same period in 2015. The United States is the main source market for the Dominican Republic accounting for 61.4 per cent of travellers visiting the island. Officials are predicting that six million travellers will visit the Dominican Republic in 2016.
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BBH, after all, seemed to have the best of both worlds: Publicis' 49 per cent stake in the agency provided some leverage for expansion and a payout for the founders, but was extremely easy to ignore. And few agencies have so carefully coveted their culture and independence.
So when Publicis' acquisition of the remaining 51 per cent of the agency was made official on Thursday morning, it was both surprising and a little deflating. A unique agency, one of the very best there's ever been in London, is about to change forever and another brilliant British company has fallen into foreign hands.
That change won't necessarily follow immediately, but it will come, not least because the deal sees the exit of Nigel Bogle and Hegarty in two years' time. No matter how carefully they've nurtured the next generation, no matter how rigidly they've set the agency's tone, without its founders BBH will become something different. And that's even without the arrival of a global parent with hungry shareholders.
Someone said to me this week that if you look at all the senior people who've left BBH over the years, very few have really gone on to be industry leaders outside the BBH fold. The implication was that it's the BBH machine and the founders who created it that are brilliant, not necessarily all the people who've taken - and still take - a hand in running it. That's harsh. BBH has more than its fair share of people who many other agencies would fight to have on their team. Perhaps many of those who've left have simply been the ones who knew they'd never make it to the top at BBH.
But it's fair to say that BBH has been more consistently great over its three decades than any other agency in town and that consistency has been primarily driven by the people whose names still sit above the door. The next generation of management at the agency will have a lot to prove once the founders step aside.
Will they still be so hungry and determined to prove how good they are once they've pocketed their own share of the purchase price and settled into life working for the French? Right now, their love of BBH and their desire to protect and continue everything the agency stands for is unquestionable. Can that survive across the medium term? Well, that's up to Publicis itself. If the Groupe is true to its promise to leave BBH well alone, then the agency's brilliance could be secured. Leaving well alone does rather go against the holding company grain, though.


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Update: Thais has won our 2014 Halloween Costume Contest for her awesome FreshBooks Illustration costume. Thais will celebrate with a night out on the town for two. Thanks to everyone for sending in your votes. The countdown until Halloween 2015 is already on… see you next year!
Here we go again—it's Halloween! And FreshBooks is alive with ghouls, ghosts and goblins.
As we aspire to do each and every year, the FreshBooks team wants to knock your socks off with some amazing costumes, and we'd love for you—our customers and friends—to check them all out and vote for your favorite.
You can vote by leaving a comment below telling us which costume you think is the most spooktacular. Or, if you're on Twitter, you can tweet your vote using the #Freshoween14 hashtag.
The winner will be the costume with the most votes, and to celebrate, they'll receive a fancy dinner for two. The winner will be announced on Monday at 3pm ET.
But wait—it's not fair that FreshBookers should have all the fun. That's why we're hoping you'll join the festivities and take part in the world's biggest small business halloween contest. Show us your costume for a chance to win some groovy prizes. Learn more here.
Above: The FreshBooks team outfitted in their Halloween finest. Alright, so we're a little nuts about Halloween around here.
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Front row: Adam D. as Star Trek Generic Crew Member #8
Left to right: Katie as Disney's Robin Hood, Dharmesh as Calibos (Clash of the Titans), Ramin as Homestar Runner, Jackie T. as an Internet Troll, and Fernando as an Action Hero before CGI
Front row: Sabeer as a South Asian Fisherman
Back row, left to right: Kevan as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Lindsay R. as Princess Leia, Anandh as Darth Vader, and Tyler as Lando Calrissian
Front row, left to right: Chris T. as Hans Solo, Anton as Luke Skywalker with Daisy as Yoda
Eduardo as the Big Bad Wolf
Tim Lee as Magic Carp-et Ride
Grace as Poison Ivy
Ania as one of The Three Musketeers
Left to right: Byron as Ratman, Jon as Batman of Shanghai, and Adam as Riff Raff
Steve B. as Finn the Human (Adventure Time)
Left to right: Mudita as Jasmine, Chris R. as Business Casual Zebra, Joele as as Bugs Bunny, and Amanda as Furry Unicorn
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Hello Dear Friends!
Finally, I was able to sneak away and do some crafting! Some rug hooking actually! This is what resulted from that little bit of time...
Sunflowers! And red, white, and blue sorta bud...
And more Sunflowers!
The larger blooms are mounted on rusty, old, bedsprings... that I added a wee bit of yarn too ~ for more color. The blooms were padded ~ like little pillows ~ before I stitched them on the springs. Aren't the pedals cool? I hooked them 'proddy~like'. Actually, I don't know how to proddy... this is my un~schooled method. LOL These will be on my update this week. (Thursday evening at 8pm CST... on Primitive Handmades Mercantile)
These Sunflowers (below) are for the table. The smaller one is a gift for a friend... a mug rug for her tea or coffee... although, I do think she drinks more ice tea rather than hot drinks. Hopefully she likes it!
The larger one will be on my update this week too. It could still be a mug rug, but may be better used as a teapot rug... or just a table rug. I'll decide how to describe it better when I post the update.
It looks like there is more crafty time available for me the next few days... now to decide what to work on next! Oh... so many mediums... so many projects!
Wishing you warm smiles...


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Tag - food crime
The food crime musical is back! Free open air performances 10th & 13th June
Join us!
Either midday, Saturday 10th June in front of St Cuthbert's in Castle Vale. Or at 1pm, Tuesday 13th June in Victoria Square for The Hand That Feeds, the rousing, entertaining musical about food crime.
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Food crime musical: Live audience of 2.5K & #StopFoodCrime trending #3
While The Hand That Feeds, the food crime musical outside St Martin in the Bullring on Saturday 14th May was buzzing a great audience, our hashtag #StopFoodCrime was trending third in the UK.
Over 2.5K people stopped to watch our live show. We know, we counted 'em! And a very appreciative audience they were too.
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The #StopFoodCrime THTF team – part two – Scientists
Who's who in the team? continued…
How are we getting the science right?
by Kate Cooper
In the background of this project are a great unsung group of people, those that know a tad or two about food crime from a professional perspective.
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Xhosa Cole – The Hand That Feeds – At the End of the Day.
At the End of the Day
by Xhosa Cole
Before having met Kate Cooper I'd never really thought about the food that I'd used to put into my body. Of course I'd always been lectured about 5-a-day, 2 litres of water a day and that stuff but as far a I was concerned I was a invincible teenaged boy without a care in the world- as long as my stomach wasn't rumbling I was happy!
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Graeme Rose – The Hand That Feeds – Wake Up Call
The Hand That Feeds
by Graeme Rose
It was while planning the first of the New Optimists' Narrativium performances, 'Food Futures', in the summer of 2014, that Kate Cooper started talking about what she called her "Mad Opera" – inspired by the Horsemeat Scandal which had precipitated a media and ministerial storm back in 2013.
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Mez Packer – The Hand That Feeds – IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD
It was back in spring, 2015, when Kate Cooper asked if I'd like to be involved in a "mad food crime opera". The challenge, she said, was to turn facts about food crime into an entertaining and accessible story. I was dubious, I mean what was food crime? But Kate's passion about raising awareness about food adulteration and food fraud was infectious, and I was hooked.
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Birmingham helping lead the way in tackling food crime.
What is Food Crime?
By Kate Cooper
The first time I ever heard the phrase 'food crime' was from Professor Chris Elliott. He'd been commissioned by the Government to investigate our food supply network after the 'Horsegate' scandal, and he'd asked to see me because of The New Optimists work with scientists.
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Pan narrans? . . . are we the storytelling ape?
A musical about food crime? …of all things!
The New Optimists is a forum of regional scientists from lots of disciplines, keen as anyone to make our world a better place — but with a perspective informed by their day job.
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#StopFoodCrime . . . Food Crime: The Musical! . . . 14th May . . .
Midday or 2:30pm on 14th May outside St Martin's in the Bull Ring is a date for your diary.
Two public performances of Food Crime: The Musical! right slap bang in Birmingham city centre.
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Narrativium III: A theatrical song cycle on food crime
Yes, Narrativium III is off the mark! We have enough funding to begin this brilliant project to devise and perform a theatrical song cycle on food crime.
Singer and composer Sara Colman will be the creative drive behind it all, ably assisted by our literary advisor, novelist Mez Packer who, in an earlier life, toured Europe as a jazz singer.
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The lentil is a traditional New Year's Day food in Hungary, because it's the symbolism of "Richness, Safety and Money". According to the superstition if we eat lentil on the first day of the year, then we will be nice and richer than last year.
The lentil originates from Asia, but it is used throughout South Asia, the Mediterranean regions and the Middle East. We read about the lentil also in the Bible. Anyone knows the Biblical story about Esau prophet who sold his right-of-first-born for a bowl of lentil stew.
I believe in the superstition of the lentil, therefore I always cook lentil stew (gravy, called it in Hungarian "főzelék") for every New Year's Day :)
Oh the spoon is on the left side :) because I'm left handed. Ok I'm not the best with my hands, but don't worry, I cook well :)
Ingredients for my special lentil stew:
50 dkg lentil (soaked in cold water over night)
40 dkg smoked cooked meat
1 chopped onion
bay leaf
salt (to taste)
1 tbs sugar
half tsp vinegar
1,5 dl sour cream
Ingredients for the roux:
2-3 tbs oil
2 tbs flour
1 tbs mustard
2 clove of garlic
1. Place the chopped onion, and for the lentils pour enogh water to cover it entirely. Let it simmer until lentils are half-cooked.
2. Add the (cooked) smoked meat and marjoram, bay leaf and salt to taste (but be careful because the meat is salty) and cook longer until the lentils are tender.
3. Make a roux: sauté the flour add the press garlics and the mustard. (If necessary add more oil.)
4. Add the roux carefully to the pot and boil.
5. If necessary add more water and add the vinegar and sugar (to taste).
6. Before serving add the sour cream and mix well.
I wish you all happy and successful New Year!


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Go Barefoot for Literacy!
A lot can happen in five years.
We've professed our love for Barefoot Books before, and this weekend the globally minded publisher celebrates its 5th birthday with their "Go Barefoot for Literacy!" weekend-long party at the flagship store in Cambridge. Festivities kick off this evening at 6pm with live music, champagne, and snacks; through the rest of the weekend, hear live music with internationally acclaimed children's performer Fred Penner, engage in arts and crafts projects with award-winning illustrator Clare Beaton, and hear Barefoot stories regaled by professional storytellers. Click here for the schedule of events.
These events are free to attend, but no doubt you'll find it tough to resist the amazing selection of books and toys at the store. And you'll feel good about those purchases; a portion of the weekend's proceeds will be donated to the local literacy organization ReadBoston.
Barefoot Books, 1771 Mass. Ave., Cambridge; Tel: 617-349-1610


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Wireless network set up best practices
Asked By 10 points N/A Posted on - 10/09/2011
We have used 2 access points in the open space area of our office which is exactly 75M long and 25M wide.
Keep in notice that we have increased it into floors prepared through Formic (height raised floor to ceiling=8.3M) , and the offices are panel and divided using planks of fiber.
Will it be suitable to install 2 APs(Linksys) with a distance of 7M apart?
I want to have some credentials in designing, maintaining and installing wireless networks.
Could anybody please recommend me some course except for CWNA Series?
I require setting up Hot Spot for 100 clients.
Can you please recommend me some durable but reasonably priced wireless device?


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With the turf coming up at Rio Tinto after Saturday's match RSL will look to rebound from their loss at LA with a win over Houston. The biggest question is what Houston team will they face, the team that scored 11 goals in their first 3 matches, or the one who has scored just 2 in their last 4? The one thing in common that both RSL and Houston have is that they both were recently spanked by the Galaxy (the best team in MLS the last few weeks).
So RSL will need to find a way to quickly put last weekend out of their minds and focus on getting the full 3 points against Houston before they head out on the road. They will do so without Plata, could be without Burrito, and have a Javi and Sunny that are still working their way back to full fitness, and facing a team that has looked to play more conservatively than they did at the start of the season. After being thrashed at home by the Galaxy, they went on the road at Columbus and played a much more defensive style and while they still ended up on the losing end of the match, they did play much better. I expect against a RSL team that has scored goals in every match, that once again on the road Houston will be looking to play defensively and hope to counter or take advantage of any RSL mistakes. While they picked up a red card early in the match against Columbus, it was back up keeper Tyler Deric who saw red and was replaced by their regular starter (so far this season) Joe Willis.
So one area of focus all year in MLS matches has been the officials, and it has been for good reason as many strange calls have been made or not made so far this year. Nima Saghafi will be the ref in charge of the match, it will be just his MLS match as the main official. In his previous match there was a red card and two PK's given, the red card looked very legit but the PK's had a bit more question about them. We will see how this new official handles the match on Saturday.
So let's be honest about one thing some of the loss at LA sucked, the questions remain was it a one off or sign of trouble? It is interesting that the last time we lost like this at LA (the 2014 playoffs), it lead to RSL changing formations and making several roster changes. We were just starting to see the payoff in both of those over the first few weeks of the season, so how we rebound this week and then over the next 5 matches on the road will be very telling. I will mention this, the amount of work, heart and passion shown after going down early last week was very different than what we saw often last year when faced with adversity, this gives me hope.
It is hard to know what lineup the Dynamo may throw at RSL, but I expect they will try to hit RSL on the flanks like the Galaxy were able to do with a lot of success, now to be honest their talent level is very different than LA's but I expect they will try. It could be nice to see some of the former RSL players who now are on the Dynamo roster in their lineup, David Horst has been there a few years and has turned into a good CB for them, both Collen Warner and Abdoulie Mansally are new to Houston this year and both have seen very limited minutes so far.
I am going to keep the keys to the match very simple, as I think making sure we do the basics right is probably a key at this point of the season.
- Sound defense – be it mistakes that lead to goals, mistakes that lead to cards, mistakes that lead to fouls & set pieces, or mistakes that go unpunished, if RSL is going to get results we have to cut down the number of mistakes. There are only so many times Nick Rimando can bail us out, or times that Aaron Maund will be on the line at the right time to save us. Sound defense is a key.
- Control the ball and pace – possession numbers can be misleading but what isn't misleading is the ability to control the ball and dictate the pace of the match. When RSL does this, good things happen, when they don't chaos tends to follow. Simple possession, smart passing, and confidence on the ball will lead to good things. I expect the untimely injuries to both Sunny and Javi, meant a lot of adjustments, hopefully we will get one or both of them back on Saturday.
- Get Yura going – with Plata still out, and Burrito dealing with an injury it is time for us to get those goals that Yura has promised. He has played a huge role in other ways so far this season, he has hit the frame several times and had a clear goal called off by a bad call. You know he is hungry, you know that chip on his shoulder is getting bigger, and there may be no time better than facing a team in chaos to get those goals flowing to get ready for the long road trip. In his previous stint with RSL, Yura scored twice against Houston in his 3 starts against them. I can't imagine a better time for a brace from Yura than Saturday.
RSL won't be back at Rio Tinto until mid June, grabbing 3 points against a Western Conference foe is huge no matter when it happens, so Saturday is as good a time as any. I expect the boys will be quick to want to put the sour taste of the loss at LA behind them, so they should come out with a good deal of fire and look for a fast start (Houston has allowed 6 goals in the first 30 minutes of matches). I am going with a 2-0 RSL win in this one, a fitting way to head out on the road.
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You can choose to have a great day today!
Today's message is short and sweet.
Have a nice day.
Do not let anyone take your smile away.
No not today.
Do not give in to bad news, spread good news.
You can choose.
You can choose to have a great day today!
Have a nice day, today
A Hard Working Slacker
That is the way I feel.
I have been working very hard the last couple of months, but I have not been updating my blog. So in some ways I am working hard, and in other ways I am slacking off.
Now, that being said. Keep an eye out. More 60 Seconds of Motivational Mojo is on the way. I have been very active on LinkedIn and Facebook posting quotes of the day and inviting people to join. I just need to get this blog back on track.
Don't give up on me. I am promise I will do better. I have been so busy I had to cancel a Motivation Speech I was going to present to a Local Jobs Club. I am just getting started so it broke my heart to have to cancel.
I will be back, stronger than ever. Now, in the mean time. Get up, get out and chase your dreams! You needed to hear that… or at least read it.


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Elements of sustainability
Sustainable business practices make good business sense. The Sustainable Business Program is here to assist you in greening your workplace while creating a healthier return on your investments.
Our program is designed to encourage businesses to green their business operations. Businesses that have made sustainable improvements in their day-to-day operations have shown to prosper and been resilient. There are many areas or parts of your business that can be evaluated for improvement.
The top 7 top sustainable elements are highlighted below.
1. Reporting ŌĆö Establishing a baseline to measure improvements.
2. Energy efficiency ŌĆö Typically hardware, or physical building improvements.
3. Clean air ŌĆö Assessing the improvement to your office indoor air quality.
4. Water ŌĆö Providing a way to conserve a natural resource that continues to go up in price.
5. ŌĆ£ZeroŌĆØ waste ŌĆö Lowering your ŌĆśwaste trailŌĆÖ so as to make an environmental impact.
6. Sustainable purchasing ŌĆö Following your suppliers (and encouraging them) to go green.
7. Work/Life balance ŌĆö Encouraging telecommuting and technology to reduce overhead.


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Ben Allanach
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University of Cambridge
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 17:15
Building 44 (Shackleton) Lect. Theatre B
Multiple Solutions to the Constrained Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model
Renormalisation Group Equations are normally thought of as having unique solutions. However, when there is more than one parameter, and boundary conditions are set at more than one scale, there may be several different solutions. This can be the case even when all boundary conditions are linear in the parameters.
We demonstrate an example of this in the constrained minimal supersymmetric standard model. Such multiple solutions were not found before because of instabilities in the algorithms employed to solve the renormalisation group equations and boundary conditions.


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Things are about to get bananas for me over the next few days. I applied late to The Junction Flea and found out just a couple days ago that I'll be participating in their very first event this coming Sunday! It's been a while since I've done a show but feel absolutely ready to jump back into it. And what better event in the summer could I take part in? The Junction Flea is brought to you by the good folks at SMASH and Russet & Empire. The outdoor flea market promises to bring you vintage, craft and food goods by independent vendors. How can you not plan on going to this?
I've been taking every chance I can get to get ready for the flea. This meant as soon as Marcus is down for the night, the inks come out. The only upshot to this insane nocturnal printing is that I'm completely exhausted by the end of it all and can get a good, couple solid hours of sleep before the baby wakes. Other than that, I highly advise against operating heavy machinery in the wee hours.


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It was so great to see Emily and Robert! Emily looks great. I miss them and have to admit to a few tears when we said our goodbyes. Molly (the old pro mommy) took Emily to Babies-R-Us to register while she was here. I know Emily was glad for the advise and assistance.
She tried on a "baby bump" with her new clothes to get the fast-forward view of how she will look in the upcoming months. I don't think she realizes yet just how much expanding she will be doing.
I am working away at Baby Howell's wall hanging. Emmy wanted a garden theme. One more panel to go before I start the decorative stitching around all the many applique pieces.
I plan to do one more panel similar to the vine and leaf and then will be done. Final measurements will be 40"x40". I couldn't get the entire work in progress in the photo -- but, this gives you an idea of how it is coming together.


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New(ish) to the current awareness page is a section on Long Term Conditions, which is one of the government's current hot topics.
What are long term conditions? According to the London Health Observatory these are defined by WHO as all health problems that need ongoing management over years or decades. It encompasses everything from mental illness to cancer, and from HIV to blindness. Seventeen and a half million people in the UK have such a condition. The BMA, which has resources for GPs on long term conditions, says the figure is 15 million.
If you are commissioning services for these conditions there is a website just for you, while the King's Fund brings together a variety of resources for managing conditions, including reading lists. If you want to avoid working alone or reinventing the wheel then try the NHS network for long term conditions.
Linked to long term conditions is the concept of the expert patient, who is actively involved in the management of his or her condition, because patients can understand their illness better than their carers, according to the Department of Health. Self-management is linked to patient education, which can help people manage their conditions.
Some conditions have their own National Service Frameworks - cancer, diabetes, COPD and mental health. There is a NSF for long term conditions, and one for long term neurological conditions.
Many conditions have specialist libraries devoted to them in the National Library for Health - cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal diseases, neurological conditions, mental health and genetic conditions.
If you are looking to do a literature search for information on care at home and in the community, then as well as the usual sources try the Social Care Online Database from the Social Care Institute for Excellence. The Department of Health has resources for social care, too.
Another aspect of self care is telecare or telehealth, which is about using technology to help people live independently, and "virtual wards" ensure conditions don't turn into the sort of problems that end up with patients being hospitalized. Croydon PCT is leading the field in this area.
If you are interested in the financial cost of long term conditions Audit Scotland has a report, and even a podcast.
A simple Google search for any of these aspects of long term conditions will find lots of results. For any research on long term conditions, think about also looking for "chronic illness" or for the specific illness or condition.


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South Shore Water Issues Boil Water Notice
CLEWISTON, FL. -- A boil water notice has been issued for the South Shore Water service area in Hendry County. All South Shore water users with the exception of the Airglades Airport and Industrial Park are advised to bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to consumption.
The notice is necessary due to a water main break, says Hendry County Special Projects Director Ron Zimmerly. This notice is effective immediately and will be in effect at least until Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5 pm or until a different notice is issued lifting the boil water action. For further information please call 863-675-5264.


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Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre – A Review By Punam Mohandas
As most Hyderabadis know, the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre is the erstwhile Viceroy hotel, occupying a prime position overlooking Tank Bund and the only property strategically poised between the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad.
Much of the old façade still remains, along with these beautifully inlaid entrance doors to the lobby, with delicate bidri work around the glass panels; very regal and nawaabi in style. One enters into a small, friendly lobby, with a low-level, flower-bedecked water body in the centre.
With 295-keys to its inventory, the room categories are classified as: Deluxe; Deluxe Executive (with the only difference being the access to the Executive Lounge) Lake View; Deluxe Suite and the Presidential suite.
I was in the Lake View room, which truly offers a great view of Hussain Sagar lake. There is some traffic noise disturbance from the busy Tank Bund road right outside but thankfully, this dies down from about 10pm. The room is large enough, simply nonetheless pleasingly furnished, with a comfortable bed, armchair and footstool. The bathroom is compact, with smaller, narrower bathtubs than usual, however, still comfortable. There is no separate shower area; the rain shower is positioned above the bath tub.
All rooms are equipped with large screen television, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker, iron and ironing board and plenty of complimentary bottles of drinking water.
Guests have access to the Executive Lounge only via their key cards and a very sensible thing too. The Lounge is open from 6am until midnight and provides breakfast, high tea and 'Happy Hours' in the evening. Lunch and dinner can be made available here on request. Guests can also request for the use of a laptop.
F&B options include the Great Room adjacent to the lobby, where one can indulge in coffee or bakery items while relaxing in comfortable armchairs. There is a ready stocked cooler with ice creams and beverages. This outlet also has imported chocolates and books on sale. Free wifi in this area gives browsing a whole new meaning. This space gives the impression of an atrium court, accentuated by the clear glass-enclosed lifts that take one to the rooms. Apart from this, there is the 120-covers all-day dining restaurant, Okra, which serves a really lavish breakfast spread including an egg station, extensive bakery counter, fresh juices, innovative smoothies and an absolutely lip smacking south Indian delicacies live counter. The Atrium outlet is used primarily for small groups or conventions, while the Altitude Bar on the 8th floor (open evenings only) has a stunning view of the lake. There is a DJ and live band in attendance here and a private dining room as well. The signature restaurant at the Hyderabad Marriott is the 45-covers Bidri, which prides itself on serving nizaami or riyaasati (royal) cuisine from the kitchens of India and is the winner of many food awards. While the biryani here justifies the restaurant's reputation, the highlight for me was the humble mirchi ka salan; an ubiquitous accompaniment to Hyderabadi biryani, not many can get this right and Bidri certainly hit the mark. The traditional dessert khubani ka metha was a disappointment, though. This outlet also has a private dining room overlooking the garden and light ghazal (live) entertainment daily.
Recreational facilities include a relatively small, outdoor pool, located outside Okra restaurant. There is a small children's play area off to the side as well. The Sky gym is small and basic, with essential fitness equipment on offer. The changing areas for men and women have a steam room each. The hotel also has the Tattva hair salon (outsourced management) on its premises, as also the Tattva Spa with three single and one couple room, where the signature treatment is the 90-minute Tattva massage with sesame and olive oil blended with herbs.
However, the outstanding feature of this property is the aesthetically landscaped garden, rare to find right in the heart of this somewhat arid city. The Elephant Garden has various stone sculptures of this benign mammal overlooking a verdant space and complementing the elephant head artwork on the stone façade of the hotel.
The Marriott continues to maintain Muse, the art gallery that was started by the hotel in its Viceroy avatar and that promotes local artist talent. Muse also connects the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre to the adjoining Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad.
Convention facilities are at a boggling 13 indoor spaces to accommodate anything from 9-1,300 pax!with two outdoor options available as well. Of course, this is taking into account the facilities at both the Hyderabad Marriott as well as the Courtyard by Marriott. The convention centre has a separate lobby and check-in area and, most unusually, it offers a balcony seating as well. Three drop-down screens allow the audience to have a birds-eye view of the goings-on. Although this space can take 1,300 pax, it cannot be sectioned, while the Sapphire Ballroom that can accommodate 350 pax cluster seating and has a commodious pre-function area, can be partitioned into three.
The Business Centre offers three computers for complimentary guest use and also provides printing and scanning facilities.
Service is largely good at this hotel; F&B is on its toes, while Housekeeping is very courteous. Front Office can sometimes get lackadaisical. In keeping with the Marriott ethos, the Security team here looks sharp, with sniffer dog et al and are very respectful towards guests.
Once again, I cannot but be impressed by and remark on what a warm and welcoming touch it is to have the Marriott staff here too greet guests with the traditional 'Namaste' and folded hands.
As mentioned before, the hotel is located between the cities of Secunderabad (the Army cantonment) and Hyderabad. IT takes about 20-25 minutes to reach the areas of Panjagutta or Somajiguda, for upmarket shopping. The old city – Charminar – is at least 45-50 minutes away. The prime locality of Banjara Hills is approximately 40-minutes away; further in this direction is the area of Gachi Bowli where Hi-Tech City is located (the IT sector.)
Hyderabad has possibly the most modern and state-of-the-art international airport, with most international carriers flying in to the city. However, as the airport is located on the outskirts, it does take a while to reach the city centre. Airport bus tickets cost just Rs 150 per head; you can also book a taxi or reserve the hotel pick-up services.
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
WEBSITE: www.hyderabadmarriott.com
Punam Mohandas asserts her right to be identified as the author of this work. Any views or opinions expressed in this review is that of the author.


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What are we looking for?
We are looking for happy and professional individuals who take pride in their work.
We want to attract individuals who possess the following traits;
- Available Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights
- Friendly and a positive attitude
- Reliable
- Good grooming and presentation
- Commitment to providing excellence in customer service
- RSA & RCG (for bar and gaming attendants)
- Ability to work well in a team
- Professionalism
- Has respect and integrity
- Leadership skills
- Ability to nurture colleagues & own development
- Has a concern for equality and safety in the workplace
- Demonstrates initiate in a work environment


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|image credits:: clockwise from top left thehappycreations.co.uk, madmadammel.com, hodgepodgecraft.com
This week I have picked out three little gift ideas from last week's linky.
First up is the adorable crochet fox brooch by Marvellous Mad Madam Mel . This is quite possibly the most detailed tutorial I have ever seen with photographs for every step (damn near every stitch!) which is great for still 'getting to grips with it' hooker like me :-)
I also loved Hodge Podge Craft's Easy Framed Wordcloud Gift idea - you can produce a fab wordcloud with the help of a website (link in tutorial) then frame it and you're done! Gifts don't get much easier to personalise and, as she suggests, this would make an awesome Father's Day gift idea that the kids can get properly involved with!
And talking of gifts kids can make - The Happy Creations linked up a wonderful Pringles box upcycle - decorated Pringles tubs make great storage and I know Roo would love to get stuck into this craft idea. Pinning and storing this idea for next Christmas...
So there you have my picks from last week. Don't forget to pop over to my fellow hosts blogs - Kate at Crafts on Sea, Gude at Hodge Podge Craft and Anna at In the Playroom - and check out their favourites too.
This week I am linking up a very easy reversible tea-towel that matches the quilted pot holder from last week. Now it's your turn - here's a recap of the rules for those of you who are new to Tuesday Tutorials!
- Link up ONE post a week - it can be any kind of creative tutorial, how-to or recipe at any level from pre-schoolers to pro. It doesn't have to be a new post from the last week so use #Pintorials to revisit some of your best tutorial posts!
- Please follow the Tuesday Tutorials Pinterest board .
- Please also follow the hosts on Pinterest - Anna, Gude, Kate and me - this is not essential but would be appreciated!
- Try and visit at least three other blogs on the linky and leave a comment or pin some of their fab tutorials to your own boards. You could use the #pintorials hashtag to let them know you found them via the linky. You can also use the #pintorials hashtag to highlight your post on other social media if you chose.
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|Nobody is protesting the fact that Montreal is in short supply of some of the most glamourous couples... but we're still climbing the walls for more Gingham.
It would seem that the protest movement in Quebec is based along Boulevard St-Laurent since the strikers all seemed to be happily going up and down the street participating in all the fun (like shopping, eating, laughing and drinking). Les Carrés Rouges were everywhere in the crowd, meaning that the Protest Movement in Quebec might subconsciously consider La Frénésie sur la Main sacred territory.
No wonder we chose Cyril and Olivia for this week's post. Look at Cyril's fine-cut custom-sewn Blue Gingham Night Owl he ordered from his tailor off Dominion Square in downtown Montreal. There is no other shirt in the world that looks like this, feels like this and acts like this. Now take a look at our friend Olivia... she's wearing green Original Indonesian-style Striped Gingham that will have you walking under ladders. Trust us, there is no other woman in the world who looks like this, feels like this... acts like this... etc.
Thanks Cyril and Olivia, you can both now head into the streets and go back to stopping traffic.
MORE SHOTS FROM la Frénésie
|Responsible pet owners take care of their pooches by dressing properly for walks.
|Wearing Gingham allows you to ride a bike and eat an apple at the same time.
|Some people close their ears to the world with music. Others close their eyes by not wearing Gingham.
|Notice: the sign warns of restrictions on alcohol consumption but absolutely no limit to the Gingham.
|The Fringe Fest tent was a Gingham magnet.
|Middlemen, Backroom Boys and Front End Loaders... they all look good in Gingham.
|A Gingham Stampede: makes that thing in Calgary look like a tip-toe through the tulips.
|Everybody in Gingham seemed to have a huge crowd of people around them.
|Tens of thousands of people came from miles around to look at the Gingham.
|It looks like they're queuing up to make a payphone call, but it's just an illusion. What's for real is the Gingham.
|Nothing quite like strolling around in the twilight of the day, in the twilight of our youth, in the twilight of our Gingham.
|You'd think all we do all day in Montreal is drink, eat, party, protest and wear Gingham. How might you get that idea? Probably by living here for a decade and observing what Montrealers actually do.
|But you would be wrong. Montrealers spend much of the day in bed, either sleeping or making love. Most of the other stuff you heard about happens at night.
|Even the side streets were overflowing with the Classic Red fabric of summer.
|NYC-Style Gingham is breaking new barriers in Montreal.
|I told my mate to go across the street and look at the camera as if he were a random person in Gingham, then this guy came along and saved us the trouble.
|Hats, tats and I'd like some more of that's, outside Barfly.
|The Friperie District (OK, four shops in a row at the corner of Duluth) was tipping over with our fave fabric.
|Yesterday was Father's Day. Wearing Gingham will ensure that your kid will make some kind of gesture towards you like send you a Father's Day Card or not crap all over your lap at lunch.
|Not ten seconds later our Father is replaced by a younger model, childless, but not Ginghamless.
|Fine-hatch Gingham keeps you in the pink. Bag strap still a hot look this year.
|Portugal fans watch their team in Gingham. They won the match. That's all the proof you need.
|Outside Cul-de-Sac Eddie [see here] is back! Remember him? Always a pleasure no matter the weather.
|This guy's making a sharp turn towards some more Gingham.
|Doin' the Gingham Hustle through the Friperie District.
|The Fringe Theatre fest is on right now. That means each act is madly postering town to encourage attendance. This guy is doing it in Gingham. All of a sudden thousands of passers-by wanna know what he's fly-posting.
More Montreal Street Style later this week, so keep checking back at this location.
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Today's caption "This is not an exercise in public relations" is actually, totally, for sure an exercise in public relations. 100% guaranteed, no question of it at all, take our word for it or your money back, I mean, who d'you think we're kiddin'?


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Most people have heard and read about the numerous advantages of the LED technology from Viribright LED which provides energy efficient and effective lighting. They are better than the traditional and other forms of lighting methods because not only are they power saving, but they are also a smart solution for illumination. The form of lighting is an advancement in technology, and it is a huge benefit to the users and the planet as a whole because it is environmentally friendly. According to research, below are some of the merits of using LED lighting.
Advantages Of Using LED Lighting
Long Life
This attribute stands out as one of the most important advantages of using the technological breakthrough. The bulbs and diodes have an operational life and expectancy of up to about 100,000 hours. That means that if you leave the fixture for eight hours every day, it will take about twenty years before you can replace the LED bulb. This is because they do not burn out and end their operation life like the standard methods of lighting.
Energy Efficiency
In this modern era, LED lighting is the most efficient method of illumination and lighting. They have an estimated energy efficiency of over 80% compared to conventional bulbs. That means that the 80% of the energy is converted to light while the other 20% is converted to other forms of energy like heat. With the traditional form of lighting, they operate contrary to LED lighting in that 20% of the electrical energy is used for lighting while the 80% is lost or converted to heat energy.
Durable Quality
LEDs are durable as they are composed of sturdy materials that can withstand the toughest conditions. They can resist shock, vibrations, and external impacts and that makes them the perfect choice for outdoor lighting. In addition to that, they can withstand rough conditions like wind, rains and external vandalism. They can, therefore, be used in construction and manufacturing sites.
Light Dispersement
The lighting system is set up in a way that it can focus its light and be directed to a particular location without the usage of an external reflector. Thus, it achieves greater application efficiency as compared to the traditional forms of lighting. The LED systems that are well designed can deliver light more efficiently to desired areas as compared to the traditional forms of lighting. It is more efficient doing that without an external reflector.…Read More


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LA Marathon: Where to eat and drink along the route
The LA Marathon is always exhilarating, whether you're running the race or cheering from the sidelines. If you're part of the latter group, you may want a refresher station of your own. We've found 30 such spots—all right on the course—from Downtown and Silver Lake to Hollywood and Santa Monica. These restaurants and bars are great spots to grab a bite before the runners hit the road, view the pack as it races by or celebrate the day afterward. All spots are open marathon day, just be sure to arrive early.
Miles 1-5: Downtown
It's early and you need sustenance. Good thing there are breakfast options aplenty Downtown, and on the cheap. Grab a group and head to Chinatown's Ocean Seafood or Won Kok for your dim sum fix of steaming stacks of dumplings and buns.
Early risers can also enjoy comforting bowls of hot noodle soup (and beat the lines) at two of the city's shrines to ramen, Daikokuya and Shin-Sen-Gumi, both with cult followings. For a more traditional breakfast plate, head to the beloved, Philippe the Original, where you'll find families, tourists and locals alike. The French-dip sandos may be legendary, but we love the greasy-spoon orders (with old-school prices).
Miles 6-8: Echo Park/Silver Lake/Los Feliz
In Echo Park, grab a beer—choose from over 70 taps of local brews—at Mohawk Bend (9:30am-midnight). There are burgers and vegan-friendly options for noshing, or follow the runners along Sunset and stop for a bite at Guisados, (10:30am-5pm) the new outpost of Boyle Heights' favorite artisan tortilleria and taco shop.
Want a pick-me-up? Sunset Junction's Intelligentsia has you covered—as long as you don't mind the line—or check out Caffe Vita, Seattle's cult-coffee brand that just landed in California with its Silver Lake storefront.
If you're craving something healthier, stick to to the endless fruit-and-veg elixirs—we love the kale and coconut smoothie—from Naturewell.
Brunch-goers can laze at Cafe Stella over French press and fancy morning eggs. For more casual fare, opt for the Black Cat across the street for gastropub bites and beers or Malo for an alfresco, South-of-the-Border international brunch. Start with a margarita and guac—opt for the addictive half-fried, chewy tortilla chips—and chow down on chilaquiles, Mexican French toast and signature ground beef and pickles tacos.
Miles 9-11: Hollywood
As the club kids of Hollywood Blvd clear out from their post-party feasts, take their spot at Thai town favorites Ruen Pair and Sanam Luang, where you can get your morning sweat from a bowl of spicy curry or mouth-numbing stir-frys.
Join the Sunday morning locavores at the Hollywood Farmers Market, and grab prepared eats on the go, from roast chicken to Korean rice bowls.
If jostling elbow-to-elbow on the sidelines isn't your thing, hit the Hungry Cat. Grab a seat at the bar or wait for a table—Sundays see a large brunch crowd—and dive into seafood towers and the best damn Bloody Marys in town.
Miles 12-14: West Hollywood
Yes, you'll have to queue up at this popular morning destination, but you'll have prime viewing along Sunset Boulevard at Griddle Café. Decadent French toast and oversized pancakes in all colors and flavors, such as cream cheese frosting-swirled red velvet, provide carb-loading at its finest.
After all that tough spectating, swing by the Standard. Lay poolside for some fun in the sun or follow all the pretty young things into the 24/7 diner, serving breakfast all day.
If watching the runners gets tiresome, grab a drink on the back patio at Eveleigh, which offers stunning views of the city from a barnyard-chic patio, or continue your people watching at the front bar and patio over a stiff, seasonal cocktail.
Miles 15-26: Westside
Marathoners should have runner's high by now, so match their euphoria with a sugar rush. Snag a sweet confection at the world's first cupcake ATM, a 24-hour cupcake dispenser from Sprinkles bakery. But be prepared for a long line of cupcake enthusiasts and their dogs (yep, there are even cupcakes for Fido are on offer).
After cheering on runners from Wilshire Blvd to Little Santa Monica, escape to the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel for proper afternoon tea (there's even a harpist to serenade) in the Living Room or for a Scotch at the Club Bar.
Bring your mile-23 glee to San Vicente Blvd, then step into the always jam-packed Tavern for brunch—order the Lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote.
Forgo parking lot rage and make a beeline for Brentwood Country Mart where you'll find ample parking and families, locals (and the occasional famous face) re-fueling. Grab an espresso and pastry from Caffe Luxxe for a morning spike, or dig into fancy-pants brunch at Farmshop. Or take a treat to-go from Sweet Rose Creamery, so you can hold your cone in one hand and cheer the runners with the other.
Celebrate the final leg by dining at Fig at the Fairmont Miramar and then head next door for post-marathon drinks and a prime ocean view at the Bungalow (opens at 2pm).


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So, thus brings rise to the USB Current Monitor project, a device that will allow easy and structured current draw measurements for other USB devices. I saw online that there were plenty of el-cheapo USB current measurement devices, but they all had physical displays on them, which seemed a little silly to me since they are plugged into a computer after all. My device will give accurate measurements, but more importantly they will all get logged on the PC they are attached to, all without interrupting the communications between the computer and the device being measured.
Also, since we are talking about hobby electronics, short-circuits are inevitable. Most computers have built-in protections against this, but if you're like me, you'd rather not risk your expensive laptop's USB port playing around with a few ICs. The USB Current Monitor will also feature a computer controlled current-overload protection circuit, so the device will automatically cut power to the USB port whenever the current draw exceeds a user-controlled threshold (such as would happen in a short-circuit).
This project is just beginning, but here are a few shots of the initial PCB layouts
|Those sinkscreens that extend off the board will not be there in the final draft, I promise
|Cinematic isometric view
With the previous project I posted here being done with Eagle, let me just say that Altium Designer is an absolute DREAM to work in. The library structure is easy to work with, from creating schematic diagrams to automatically generating standard footprints with 3D bodies. Oh, and the whole 3D board view just might be the coolest thing ever.
I put in the order for all of the components to begin prototyping today and Digi-Key told me it already shipped! Good on ya, Digi-Key. Can't wait to get my hands on those components!


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POSTED BY Coley Ward ON 11:06 am, September 30, 2007 - POSTED IN News reel
I don't have a whole lot of time to flesh this out this morning, but I wanted to throw a thought out there. Prior to yesterday's game, all anybody was talking about was how badly the Mets had choked down the stretch.
It was being called the second greatest collapse of all time (behind the '64 Phillies, of course).
People wondered if firing Randolph would be enough. Or would more players and coaches have to go?
But that was before the Mets absolutely demolished the Marlins, 13-0. And the before the Phillies lost to the Nationals.
Now I have to ask, if the Phillies lose today and fall just short of the playoffs AGAIN, will that qualify this season as the biggest tease ever? Will it qualify the Phillies franchise as the most excruciating team to route for?
They came in second place last year. And the year before. And the year before that. In fact, just like this year, the season came down to the last game in 2005. The Phillies won that game, but still missed the playoffs.
Still, you've got to love that the guys who are pitching today for the NL East leaders are guys who can appreciate the significance of the moment, Tom Glavine for the Mets and Jamie Moyer for the Phils.
Here's what the Philadelphia Inquirer has to say about Moyer:
Jamie Moyer knows what a championship parade in Philadelphia looks, feels and sounds like.
He was a senior at Souderton High School in Montgomery County when the Phillies won the World Series in 1980. He got so caught up in the euphoria of his favorite team's winning it all that he played hooky and headed down to the big city to be part of the victory celebration.
(What's the statute of limitations on truancy, anyway?)
All these years later, Moyer is still one of you. He's a Philadelphia sports fan. And today, on fan appreciation day, he holds your sporting dreams – and his – in his left hand.
Pretty cool, right?
Of course, Phillies fans would prefer to have Jamie Moyer circa 2001 pitching this game, instead of the older version, who kind of reminds us of Eddie Harris from the movie Major League.
But whatever. At least it's not Adam Eaton.


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waterway necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 29 diseñadores freelance.
WaterWay is a start-up social network created for avid boaters ( sail + powerboats ), fisherman, rafting, water sports, and other activities / happenings around your local WaterWay ( lake/river/pond/etc ). What makes this concept unique is that there are separate online communities for each local waterway ( lake/river/pond/etc ) and the users can participate on all of the communities including their own local waterway community.
The concept is similar to Patch.com ( Please use this for reference )
WaterWay's target audience are as following:
1. Boating Enthusiasts ( All Boat Types )
2. Fisherman ( All Fishing Types )
3. People Involved with Water Sports ( Rafting, Skiing, Kite Boarding,etc. )
4. Lake Related Activities
5. Local Businesses ( Near WaterWays )
6. "Boating Crowd"..
WaterWay's Brand Image needs to be appeal to people of all ages / gender. ( Male/Female - Ages 16 to 65 )
There are many activities that our target audience participates in while on the lake or around their local water way ( boating, fishing, watersports, etc.. ) The one main focus is Water.. Lakes.. Sun.. Fun etc.
1. The Main Logo will Read "WaterWay"
2. Similar to Patch(http://canton-mi.patch.com/), the WaterWay logo will need to be created with adding a location in mind.. ( http://canton-mi.patch.com/ - use this as an example.. ( Note: The arrangement and design will be up to the designer as long as the location is incorporated into the logo.. )
The main logo needs to be designed with this in mind.. Designers who can show examples of the location incorporated with the logo will defiantly have an edge on those who don't.
I have attached a simple example to show the arrangement we are looking for. Designers will have full creative freedom the creation of WaterWay's logo.
We are open to the color scheme other than the usage of blues. We defiantly want blue to be a prominent color in the logo, but secondary colors will be up to the designer.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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I love how both series producers of Grimm and Once Upon a Time are loving the public domain aspect of fairy tales...
From 'Once Upon A Time' gets 'Lost' in a fairy tale by Liane Bonin Starr:
While reaction to the screening of "Once Upon A Time" was warm, there were certainly a few fanboys who whipped out their cell phones to amuse themselves rather than dive into the pilot, which introduces the idea of what happens when fairy tale characters are, through the curse of an evil witch, stuck living out mundane lives in small town Maine. The pilot was solid but, if fairy tales make you groan or are just too Disney-ingrained for your taste, it's likely a hard sell. The "real life" fates of characters like Snow White and the evil witch are certainly clever (and performances are strong across the board, especially from Lana Parrilla ("24"), Jennifer Morrison ("House") and Robert Carlyle ("The Full Monty"), even the clever little touches (a bowl of apples on the modern-day evil witch's table, for example) are perhaps already too familiar. For the fanboy-heavy audience, though, fairy tales (even by the "Lost" guys) may have been just a little too girly. Blame Disney princesses.
After the screening, the creators discussed how the project came after they were briefly unemployed following "Felicity"'s cancelation. "Our agent said, 'you need a new sample.' And we started to think about fairy tales. We liked them, and they're like a lottery ticket. You buy them and you think your life will change," said Kitsis.
The pair didn't bristle (too much) when several fans mentioned similar TV and comic book projects that cover the same terrain, including the 2000 miniseries "The 10th Kingdom. "As we said, we had this idea from 2002 and to be fair, I never saw the 2000 miniseries, but now I want to to see what I can steal from it," Kitsis joked.
But don't expect any huge "Lost"-like jumps out of the fairty tale arena. Prince Charming (and his modern version) are here to stay. "One of the great things is everyone knows these stories, and that's why they keep getting told," Horowitz explained.
Kitsis added the more practical reality: "That, and they're public domain."
From ABC's 'Once Upon a Time' juggles real, fairy-tale worlds by Bill Keveney:
Comic-Con fans responded enthusiastically to a pilot screening of ABC's Once Upon a Time, a story of characters who live in two worlds, a fairy-tale one one and the real one.
"We really have every week a back-and-forth between both worlds," executive producer Edward Kitsis said. "It's not a retelling of fairy tales. We're telling you the parts you didn't know."
Fairy tale characters include Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin), Prince Charming (Josh Dallas),the evil queen (Lana Parrilla), Rumpelstiltskin (Robert Carlyle) and Jiminy Cricket (Raphael Sbarge). Each actor portrays a character in the real-world town of Storybrooke, too. Jennifer Morrison also stars as Emma, a real-world character who may be the missing daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming and the key to unlocking a fairy-tale world frozen in time.
The show will share some characteristics with Lost, including a deep mythology and many clues for the faithful. The pilot featured a couple of numbers that referenced Lost's famous digits. "We'll give a shoutout here and there," Kitsis said.
The producers don't want to make it too demanding, however, for more casual viewers. "We hope there's a little bit of balance, but it's hard not to inject mystery," Horowitz said.
"Viewers can put their slippers on" and relax, Kitsis said. "Or take out a magnifying glass."


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Hey all! Here are some of the links that we will be using today. Fables are a very important type of folk tale, as they contain symbolism that is important to cultures, as well as the moral messages of the culture. Enjoy!
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Today's Activity
Hello all,
Just posting the link for today's activity so that we can more effectively use it in class. I can't wait to talk about some exciting legends today, including unicorns, Dracula, St. Patrick, and many more! We'll also be spending some quality time talking about the oral presentations since they'll be coming due very soon.
Looking forward to class today!
Revising and Editing
So after looking at all of your notes for revision today, I realize I have a lot of work to do! I wish I'd used class time more wisely. But I was definitely glad to give you guys time today to work on final drafts! I enjoyed seeing you guys explore this exciting topic almost as much as I enjoyed reading about you in your essays.
I just wanted to share with you that I realized an important step I forgot to mention in the revision and editing process: time! Sometimes, taking a little break from looking at your writing can give you new ideas. Just now, I stepped outside to barbeque and drink a glass of tea before returning to my essay. It's not a bad idea to have a snack, do something else, and come back to your essay with a fresh mind. Remember that "revision" means "to see again"…try seeing your essay again with new eyes!
Don't forget that tomorrow I will accept electronic copies via email up until the time that school starts, and hard copies at the beginning of your class. See you tomorrow 😀
Personal Essay Draft 2
Hey guys!
Just wanted to share with you guys my second draft of my personal essay, for anyone interested in taking a look at it to get some ideas of their own. Also, feel free to send me questions, suggestions, or make corrections. Enjoy 🙂
I remember when they called my name to come up on stage. I was so nervous that my hands were shaking like leaves as I tuned the strings of the guitar. My fingers, slick with sweat, tried to find the chords, but I was off by one fret. Yuck! The twang was terrible. "Did that sound as bad to you guys as it did to me?" I chuckled nervously, trying to buy time to steady my hands. The crowd laughed uncomfortably, and I stared out into the bizarre darkness trying to find my friends. Instead, I picked a spot on the back wall to stare at as my mind drifted away from me, allowing my heart to take over. I found the right notes, and I started to whisper the lyrics. Suddenly, the song (a French sailor song) started to flow out of my hands and my mouth like silk ribbon. By the end of the song, the whole room was on their feet applauding, and I could finally see their faces, warm and surprised, as I climbed down from the stage.
This was the first competition I had participated in that actually won me money, when I was 18. I taught myself to play the guitar when I was 12 years old, and I have been singing since as far back as I can remember. The guitar was a gift from my family, who knew that I wanted another challenge after many years of playing the violin and piano (and that I had a dream of becoming a rock star). It wasn't easy learning how, but after months of sounding like a dying cat, I finally learned and started to combine guitar playing with singing. I played in bands in high school, in guitar choirs, and finally played professionally as my first job after moving to Chicago. I even met my husband while I was playing guitar on the street!
Playing the guitar has been very important for me. It has taught me self-reliance and independence. It has also showed me a new way to be creative. My favorite things to play are soulful covers of pop and folk songs, especially songs with interesting chords and rhythms. Guitar has also introduced me to new experiences and new people. Looking back on my life, I definitely don't think things would have been the same for me had I not learned to play guitar. Every stroke of the metallic strings brings back a whirlwind of memories of concerts and living room jams. Music has always been a powerful force in my life, and guitar is an instrument that has helped me bring this love of music from my heart to stages big and small. I have learned not to be nervous in front of people, and I have learned that there is a more creative side to myself that I didn't know before.
Although I play almost every day and still enjoy playing small 'gigs' for friends and family, I don't know how far I will take my music. I still hang onto my secret dream to be a rock star! My husband and I enjoy playing guitar together and singing together, and we have talked about auditioning for a talent show or maybe even recording ourselves and making a video for Youtube, but only time will tell. I have a successful and fulfilling career as a teacher, a job that I love, but who knows? With summers off, maybe I'll find time to fulfill my dream!
Skills Coming to Life
I just wanted to share with you guys how one of my friends turned his odd skill (listening to and discovering new music) into a real job as a radio DJ and music promoter. He has several different blogs, but this one is brand new, and my favorite! Ask your parents/guardians before you listen, as some of his music is rated PG-13 or R for foul language.
Senory Details
Happy Sunday 8th Grade Students!
I'm looking forward to this week, finishing up essays and the writing process, publishing our class anthologies, and especially reflecting on our first unit. I was really impressed with almost all of your outlines and I can't wait to read the final drafts of your essays on your special skills. I have learned so much about all of you!
I am in the middle of writing my draft right now, and it is not easy because I left some of my notes at school! Even teachers make mistakes sometimes. I'm having a hard time remembering some of the changes I made, and it's almost like starting my essay all over Hopefully you all remembered your notes and are having an easy time turning your outline (bullet points and ideas) into full, developed paragraphs.
Tuesday is going to be all about sensory details. Bring your appetite, because taste is one sense that will definitely be pleased by Tuesday's activity 🙂


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Los Angeles Driver PLOWS THROUGH Pipeline Protest (Video)
Driver Rams Through Pipeline Protesters
On Wednesday, pipeline protesters standing in the streets of Los Angeles were greeted by a driver who was determined to get to his destination. The driver made it through the protest line by driving straight through the mob, literally.
If you watch closely towards the end of the video it appears a person in a yellow shirt reaches into the car and starts to throw punches at the driver.
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Taylor Swift is the youngest ever woman to have been named Billboard magazine's Woman of the Year. The 21-year-old Taylor received the award which has previously been held by performers including Beyonce Knowles, Reba McEntire and in 2010 Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie.
Bill Werde, Billboard's Editorial Director said: "Taylor has shown the power of good songwriting with music that has transcended genres, and we're thrilled to acknowledge all of her successes over the past year by presenting her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award."
"At the young age of 21, Taylor has already made a major impact on music and has been an incredible role model for aspiring singers/songwriters and young women everywhere. I look forward to watching her career continue to flourish in the years to come."
The annual event, now in its sixth year, celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business, coinciding with the publication of Billboard's Women in Music Power Players list.
This year's event will take place on Friday, December 2 at Capitale in New York City, where Taylor will receive her award.
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A delegation of Jacksonville civic and business leaders will utilize the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show in England to engage directly with more than 12 global aviation and aerospace companies, as well as many United Kingdom-based companies, to pitch these multi-national organizations on establishing operations in Northeast Florida.
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, JAX Chamber Chair Tom Van Berkel and Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) CEO Steve Grossman will lead this economic development initiative.
The Farnborough Air Show, which will be held July 9-15 at an airfield outside of London, is the second largest air show in the world and brings together virtually every major aviation parts and aircraft manufacturer and supplier in the world. With Cecil Airport as the primary target for development, the Jacksonville delegation will meet with many of the companies represented at the event to develop job growth opportunities for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.


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