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A few weeks ago, Maurice van der Woude, Cloud Computing Evangelist and fellow Dutchman, published a book: Een heldere kijk op Cloud Computing, Een onafhankelijke gids voor aanbieders, afnemers en twijfelaars.
Unfortunately it's in Dutch, so my nonDutch readers could be tempted to stop reading this blogpost.
Understandable, but then you would miss my review in English.
So what's it all about then?
Maurice van der Woude, owner of Personal Consult, is a strategy advisor for (in)ternational (corporate) organisations and specialized in Cloud Computing, especially SaaS.
I met Maurice at the launch of EuroCloud Netherlands in 2009, where together with other Cloud Computing evangelists, he wants to enhance the cloud computing in the Netherlands and Europe.
The last 2 years we helped each other in letting the public get familiar with Cloud Computing and identified possible risks and solutions for this.
So, when Maurice published the book I bought it for a nice price and read it in about 2 hours, with a tester's viewpoint.
This book was established together with the help of Nobel and EuroCloud Netherlands.
It's goal: To clarify the obscurities around Cloud Computing and to be a quick-reference book for the Dutch market explaining in clear and practical language what Cloud Computing is and how we, as end-users, could use it. It is also a independent (!)referencework for the industry, who wants to use it in their business. The author stresses the book does not highlight the considerations of using Cloud Computing, this is up to the end-user. This I'm glad with, enough books and blogs are filling the newspool with cloud computing marketing, without anything to add!!
The following items of Cloud Computing (CC) are discussed in distinct chapters: Definitions; History; SaaS Models; CC and politics; Producers; Processes; CC and support; Sales; End-users; Data security and availability; Integration; Contractmanagement; Business or Technical ; 2 cases: Case 1: Foundation M: Crimefighting in the Cloud; Case 2: Be more yourself, an organisation with ambition in the Cloud.
As a tester I thought interoperability is also an important issue, but the author discusses this in the sales-chapter when describing vendor lock-in.
One issue here though, when I saw interoperability was not described apart in a chapter, I wanted to look for it in a index, but the book does not contain an index nor a glossary.
Perhaps because of the book its quick-reference function, but I still miss it as illustrated by the interoperability-example.
Like I said, I read it in 2 hours, the language is in clearly written Dutch and the use of jargon is avoided, or explained if necessary (eg. the different service models or the use of an SLA or laws around Cloud Computing)
It's a real quick reference guide, explaining without going to much in to detail, holding the reader focused on the subject. An issue here is that if something is explained the source is not always mentioned. Or does the author refer to the source list on page 1? But this is only a list, not an index of footnotes. This means the reader is forced to look for further reading on his own. A mental note for next time perhaps.
It's written for Dutch industries/organisations, but also mentioning the USA, especially with laws (Safe Harbour Principle). Companies are clearly not mentioned by names or it's compulsory like Apple's graphical interfaces in the eighties and the examples of the economical power-position of for instance Microsoft.
Written with a strategist's view, it gives people guidelines in using Cloud Computing like the checklist for avoiding vendor lock-in, without being too positive or too negative, it stays independent.
The book ends with the illustration of the use of Cloud Computing by 2 distinct and interesting cases, 1 in a business environment, the other 1 in a nonprofit environment, highlighting the possibilities of Cloud Computing in these 'distinct' environments.
After reading this book, I had a better understanding of Cloud Computing and the use of it in the Netherlands. It's written in a very accesible language, although I miss a detailed sources-list, a glossary and I found a few spelling-mistakes (the author may ask me for them :-) ).
A must-read for any Dutch business- or IT-professional interested in the use of Cloud Computing.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
A book review for a change: A clear look on Cloud Computing
Posted by Cordny Nederkoorn at 11:58 AM
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- Maurice van der Woude said...
By the way: The book cannot be bought in a bookstore. If you are interested in receiving a copy, then surf to http://www.personalconsult.nl/?p=276
- July 11, 2011 at 12:57 AM
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The other day I discovered one of our five hens had a bottle green foot. Crikey. I rang the vet. They quoted $65 for: consultation and three days of antibiotic injections in their hen hospital. I wanted to drive her round straight away. Get her treatment started. She was obviously in pain, sat there nibbling grass.
'Will she fully recover?' I asked.
'Will she fully recover?' I asked.
'We have a pretty good response with egg bound hens,' the receptionist replied.
A $65 vet bill for an $18 pullet, which may or may not continue to be a productive layer - didn't stack up.
'We could buy three new chickens for that price,' said daughter, 14, matter-of-factly. She was right. 3.6 pullets to be precise. Or 2 pullets and a bag of layer mash.
I rubbed a liberal dollop of Savlon into my hen's hot foot. It was a feeble gesture. Her jew claw was bloody. She must have been stomped on by one of our horses. Despite grazing in close proximity, to date, our horses have never stood on the small two legged members of their herd. Even during the more fool hardy game the hens play of - who can eat the most smelly hoof pickings, while the hooves are being picked - they have avoided mishap. Beats me why they like that fetid dirt. Although, I have seen them gobble dead mice and fight over a rotted possum head before.
This equine/ avian friendship is so relaxed, one time a hen flew aboard my horse's rump. Then she casually started racking her claws through his malting winter coat. Said steed arched his back in enjoyment. For years the horses have poked their bums up to the hen house in bleak southerlies. And the hens employed equine umbrellas. More miraculously, the small herd has happily shared many a repast of meadow hay.
I fessed up to the blacksmith the next day. We always have a chin wag about animal husbandry. 'We had to kill one of our chooks. Its leg was totally green. One of the horses stood on it.' I explained about the cost of the vet.
'You could have chopped it off,' he suggested.
Naturally, at first I believed him. 'The leg? Just chopped it off? Not cauterized it?' I asked.
'Nah, you'd have to get the vet to do it,' he said. 'So you'd be in the same position. Expensive eggs, aren't they? Nice though.'
The next day I read in our local rag about Paul the Wildlife Keeper. He talked about an 'on-the-job incident to haunt him' … It was about a falcon and a farmer who'd tried to perform surgery on it… he'd amputated the birds wing… it had got horribly infected…weeks later he'd dropped the (very sick) bird into the Park's rehab unit. Apparently he thought he was doing the right thing. Crikey.
As I divided up our left over crispy salmon skin into four and put it in the chook bucket, I thought a pang of sadness for that faithful, horse loving hen. It may have been the heavily malting chook I'd nursed back to health in the winter; with gentle doses of apple cider vinegar. (They're all red hybrids our hens. I can't tell them apart). At least the end was quick. And I know who to call if it happens again.
Keeping hens in your city backyard seems to be a must-have at the moment. You're allowed 6-12 under most council bylaws. But thankfully no roosters. Or horses.


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The Veronicas are actually a band formed in 2004 by twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso. They are from Australia and you have probably heard their music on the radio. They have awesome voices and crazy awesome personal style. Also, they manage to never clash with each other's outfits!
Reasons The Veronicas Rock:
♥ They got their name from the movie Heathers [which is totally awesome!]
♪There's a scene in the movie where Christian Slater asks, 'Are you a Heather?' and Winona Ryder's character answers, 'No, I'm a Veronica.'
♥ They've won a bunch of cool music awards...
♪...which you can view a list of here.
♥ They want to be known as a group or a band, not as a duo.
♪ "We don't want to be a pop duo group with two girls singing about relationships, we have everything that a rock band would have, so we are a band."
♥ They are super-cool philanthropists who give back.
♪The Veronicas are a part of the late Steve Irwin's Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, a charity that deals with the protection of animals and their natural environments.
♪ In January 2009, it was announced Jess would pose nude for PETA.
♪Lisa marched at a rally in support of gay marriage in California protesting against Proposition 8.
I really like most of their music, especially this song:
This video is ridiculous... where can I find a party like that? Maybe the Veronicas can show me?
Who's inspiring you right now?
Nikkidee! :]


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Welcome back to Baby Breakerdom! This week's quest to find budding Rule Breakers reveals video games that abide by the laws of physics and robots beside your bed.
We begin with Ageia Technologies, which recently took $27 million in series C financing, according to VentureWire. The money, it seems, is to help the company bring to market its PhysX processor chip for video gaming. Not surprisingly, Ageia's website says PhysX is the "world's first physics processor." That means it's designed to do the complex calculations needed to make virtual worlds appear all the more real.
The pitch could work. Most of the processing to create realistic body movements on screen is currently done in software. But that can be notoriously slow or, at best, inefficient. Mixing in a processor like the PhysX could change that forever. (And maybe aid and abet a few addicts in the process.)
Color me intrigued. But I'm also just as sure that competitors like Rule Breaker Universe member NVIDIA
We move next to the semi-real world of robotic medicine with InTouch Health, which VentureWire says just completed a series C round of $12 million in financing from Galen Partners, Acacia Venture Partners, and InvestCare Partners. InTouch is developing robot technology to help doctors remotely connect and consult with patients and hospital staff. That seems silly at first blush -- seriously, what happened to docs being measured by their bedside manner? -- but InTouch's pitch isn't bad. This comes from the website:
"Already today there are over 400,000 unfilled nursing positions causing hospitals across the country to close wings or risk negative outcomes. Over the coming years, the declining ratio of working age adults to elderly will further exacerbate the shortage."
Probably true. And while bringing a "robot doc" to cut down patient waiting time isn't exactly the kind of breakthrough that has allowed Intuitive Surgical
Sadly there were no Baby Breaker public offerings this week, which means it's time to say goodbye. For now. See you back here next Friday when we continue the quest for the next ultimate growth stock.
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Fool contributor Tim Beyers thinks the prospect of being prodded and probed by a robot during a hospital visit smacks of The Terminator, Blade Runner, and Star Wars all rolled into one. He'll stick with the real thing, thanks. Tim didn't own stock in any of the companies mentioned in this story at the time of publication. You can find out what is in his portfolio by checking Tim's Fool profile, which is here. The Motley Fool has an ironclad disclosure policy.


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Aren't you loving the new clear stamps from Some Odd Girl this week?!? Well, here's one more for you - she's called Miss You Mae. She has beautiful long hair that you will just love coloring. The set also comes with 2 flowers and 2 sentiments: Missing You and Wish You Were Here.
Make sure to check the Some Odd Girl blog to see what the other Odd Girls have made with this set.
Oh, and don't forget to check out the new Digi stamps and cut files that came out Tuesday. If you love mermaids, they are for YOU! :-)


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The idea is to run 71 miles of the Massanutten Ring in under 25 hours. I've actually taken my friend Gombu's splits from 2011, as he ran RevRing in 24.30. ("A" Goal would be to run it under 24 hours.)
RevRing only has a few aid stations, where stellar volunteers come out and hang out in the cold and wind for around 30 runners. There is usually a 2:1 (or more) ratio of volunteers to runner. It's very humbling. VHTRC rocks RevRing.
Aid Stations for RevRing:
Woodstock-Mile 14.2
Edinburg-Mile 22.4
Crisman Hollow*-36.8
Camp Roosevelt-46.1
The daunting portion of RevRing is the overnight section of the trek, 25 miles on the Eastern Ridge of the Massanuttens. I worried about this all winter long in 2011, about doing this. But *it wasn't that bad* and I actually looked forward to it last year. 25 miles, unaided, in winter, is a good learning experience for an ultra runner. It shows you that you can go that far without aid. Hey you think 25 miles is alot, think about Arrowhead 135 or the Iditarod 350 or 1000!!
The * at Crisman Hollow is there, because Crisman Hollow Road is closed in the winter. So unless volunteers hike aid in ( a few miles!!) there is no aid between Edinburg and Camp Roosevelt-or Camp Roo, as it is called.
The plan is to carry enough calories between aid stations. I never calculate in the calories I might eat at the aid station.
I go with the assumption of the stomach can absorb 200 calories an hour. (It's 200-300 calories, 200 is just the easier number to use.)
The runners are allowed one drop bag, which is shuttled around the course by those great volunteers. This will be available everywhere except Crisman Hollow.
My calorie plan:
Start to Woodstock: carry 1200 calories
Woodstock to Edinburg: 600 calories
Edinburg to Crisman Hollow/Roosevelt: 1600 calories. There will be some food hiked in by wonderful Stephanie Wilson, but I am going to need to carry enough calories for 23 miles, until Camp Roo.
Camp Roo to the finish: 25 miles, 2400 calories
I am going to carry one HandHeld, which will be my "nutrition handheld" with 1 cup of Malto dextrin=400 calories. I will also have malto packaged up, so I can pick up more at the AS from my drop bag. (I will also have water in a separate handheld.)
My other calories will come from:
Clifbloks-one package is 200 calories
Gels-most gels are 90 or 100 calorie
EFS Shots-400 calories
I will have some assorted calories from some honey roasted nuts and a Peppermint Patty or a cracker package, just to mix it up a bit. I will also eat cookies and soup or whatever is available from the aid station along the way.
I do remember running out of calories on these long treks. I'm trying to simplify my nutrition plan, mainly using maltodextrin, just mixing it up a bit with the Clifbloks and gels. This is what I am planning on doing during the MMT 100 race, just using mainly malto, so it's time to test this again in training.


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Derrick Sawyer
The Philadelphia Fire Department gained a new commissioner on June 14, one day following the retirement of the often-controversial Lloyd Ayers, who served 40 years as a firefighter, including the last decade as commissioner. Mayor Michael Nutter named Derrick Sawyer as Ayers' successor last month.
"Derrick Sawyer is a 29-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, a man who has served in multiple positions over the years and has carved out an expertise in community risk reduction, prevention and fire safety measures," Nutter said. "Derrick Sawyer is the right person at the right time for this critically important position, and I'm honored to make this appointment."
Sawyer most recently served as deputy commissioner in the department. He graduated from Community College of Philadelphia with an associate's degree in fire science and from Holy Family University with a bachelor's degree in public safety administration. He is pursuing a master's in homeland security at St. Joseph's University.
"I am humbled and honored to be appointed as the next fire commissioner of this great city," Sawyer said. "I am excited and looking forward to continuing my service to this great city's fine citizens."
During a June 5 news conference, Nutter praised Ayers' years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia, calling him a pre-eminent leader in the fire department.
"Lloyd Ayers has given his entire working life to both his nation and his hometown. After graduating from Dobbins High School and serving four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, he joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1974. As commissioner, Lloyd Ayers has set an example of the sensitive, respectful leadership to which the department and the public is entitled," Nutter said.
Rank-and-file members of the department might disagree with those assessments. As the department's representative in Nutter's administration, Ayers has been a lightning rod for labor-management disputes in recent years on numerous fronts.
Firefighters and paramedics were forced to work without a contract for more than four years during Ayers' tenure, as Nutter refused to honor a series of arbitration awards favorable to the firefighters' union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Nutter ended the unprecedented impasse last September when city attorneys dropped court challenges to the latest arbitration award. Local 22 members were paid wages and benefits retroactively. The sides are now locked in new arbitration for their next contract.
Ayers also bore much of the criticism for his department's "brown out" cost-cutting policy, in which selected fire companies are shut down on rotating bases. Local 22 and community leaders say that the policy compromises fire department coverage and the safety of firefighters and the public. The policy remains in place, although the administration has said it is re-evaluating the policy and may seek to terminate it.
Ayers' disciplinary practices have also drawn the ire of Local 22 members. In 2011, for example, the commissioner reprimanded Firefighter Jack Slivinski for posing without a shirt for a calendar photo shoot to benefit a charity. The firefighter later committed suicide.
The departing commissioner also drew criticism for implementing mandatory personnel rotations that force firefighters and paramedics to change assignments every few years, rather than remaining in preferred assignments.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit involving yet another dispute between the Fire Department and Local 22. The union, as plaintiff, claims that Ayers improperly demoted nine lieutenants and five captains just months after promoting them. Initially, the union claims, Ayers overlooked the supervisors for promotions although the department had vacancies in those positions, funding for those positions and enough qualified candidates to fill those positions. The department later promoted the 14 supervisors upon a judge's order to do so. When another court overruled the verdict, the department withdrew the promotions. The union maintains that the department did not have authority or justification to revoke the promotions.
Joe Schulle, president of Local 22, declined to comment on the Ayers controversies.
"We're looking forward to working with Commissioner Sawyer and hopefully turning a page on a new department," Schulle said.
In addition to appointing Sawyer as commissioner, Nutter named a new leadership team in the department, including Deputy Commissioner for Operations Jesse Wilson, Deputy Commissioner for Technical Services Henry Costo, Deputy Commissioner for Administration Diane Schweitzer, Deputy Commissioner for EMS David Gallagher, Executive Chief for Performance and Strategic Planning Yolanda Stallings and Executive Chief Peter Crespo. Schweitzer is the first woman to hold her position, and Crespo the first Hispanic to hold his position.
Nutter called the group "one of the most diverse and talented teams that the department has ever seen." ••


text: Multi-Site Evaluation of Batterer Intervention in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado, 1995-1999 (ICPSR 4696) Version Date: May 15, 2015 View help for published Cite this study | Share this page Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn × Citation Heckert, D. Alex, and Gondolf, Edward W. Multi-Site Evaluation of Batterer Intervention in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado, 1995-1999. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2015-05-15. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR04696.v1 Export Citation: RIS (generic format for RefWorks, EndNote, etc.) EndNote Principal Investigator(s): View help for Principal Investigator(s) D. Alex Heckert, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Edward W. Gondolf, Indiana University of Pennsylvania https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR04696.v1 Version V1 Analyze Online Slide tabs to view more At A Glance Data & Documentation Variables Data-related Publications Export Metadata Staff Project Description Summary View help for Summary A multi-site evaluation of batterer intervention systems included a four year follow-up of male batterers and their female partners (initial partners at program intake and identified new partners during the follow-up) recruited from four batterer intervention programs in Denver, Colorado, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas and Houston, Texas, in 1995. Approximately 220 men were consecutively recruited at each of the four programs. The men and their female partners were interviewed at the time of program intake and for every three months over the next four years. Besides an extensive background interview at program intake, the men were also administered the MAST and MCMI-III. Their clinical records were collected that included program attendance and a clinical rating form. Arrest records were also collected for the four year follow-up. The primary objective of the research was to improve prediction of continued violence using a more complex analysis that includes both multiple outcomes and conditional factors, with a secondary objective of exploring additional ways to improve prediction. Citation View help for Citation Heckert, D. Alex, and Gondolf, Edward W. Multi-Site Evaluation of Batterer Intervention in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado, 1995-1999. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2015-05-15. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR04696.v1 Export Citation: RIS (generic format for RefWorks, EndNote, etc.) EndNote Funding View help for Funding United States Department of Justice. Office of Justice Programs. National Institute of Justice (98-WT-VX-0014), United States Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (R491 CCR310525) Subject Terms View help for Subject Terms domestic violence intervention recidivism treatment programs Geographic Coverage View help for Geographic Coverage United States Texas Colorado Denver Dallas Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Houston Smallest Geographic Unit View help for Smallest Geographic Unit city Restrictions View help for Restrictions Access to these data is restricted. Users interested in obtaining these data must complete a Restricted Data Use Agreement, specify the reasons for the request, and obtain IRB approval or notice of exemption for their research. Distributor(s) View help for Distributor(s) Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research Scope of Project Time Period(s) View help for Time Period(s) 1995 -- 1999 Date of Collection View help for Date of Collection 1995 -- 1999 Data Collection Notes View help for Data Collection Notes Users of this data are encouraged to see the technical report for details on the batterer invention program at each research site. Methodology Study Purpose View help for Study Purpose The purpose of the study was to improve the prediction of continued and escalating violence among men sentenced to domestic violence intervention programs. Study Design View help for Study Design The evaluation was the result of two consecutive research grants from the Centers of Disease Control. Under the initial grant trained research assistants administered background questionnaires to approximately 220 men consecutively recruited from a batterer invention program in each of the four research sites (Denver, Colorado, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Dallas and Houston, Texas) in 1995 (Dataset 1: Men and Women Background and 3 to 15 Month Follow-Up Data, 4,522 variables, and 861 cases). The men's partners were interviewed by phone within 2 weeks of the man's program intake. The men and their female partners were called separately every three months for a fifteen month follow-up period and interviewed about their relationship status, the men's behavior toward their partner, the men's alcohol and drug use, and other treatment and assistance that the men or their partners may have received. Women who did not have phones or who could not be reached were sent a letter requesting they call a toll-free number. Respondents were paid between ten and twenty dollars for each completed interview.A check up interview was completed approximately 24 months after program intake with fewer questions (Dataset 2: Men and Women 24 Month Check Up Data, 466 variables, 768 cases).The follow-up interviews at 3 month intervals from 30 months to 48 months after the program intake (Dataset 3: Women 30 to 48 Month Follow-Up Data, 7756 variables, 861 cases, and Dataset 4: Men 30 to 48 Month Follow-Up Data, 2663 variables, 626 cases).Arrest records for the four year follow-up period were collected (Dataset 5: Assaults and Arrest 0 Through 48 Months Data, 92 variables, 861 cases and Dataset 6: Assaults for 0 Through 48 Months with Background Data, 788 variables, 861 cases). Finally, the clinical records for the men that included program attendance and a clinical rating form were collected (Dataset 7: Clinical Rating Data, 46 variables, 718 variables). Sample View help for Sample The first 20 to 25 men appearing for program intake each month were recruited into the sample, until approximately 210 had been recruited at each of the four research sites (n=840). The vast majority of the men (82 percent) were mandated to the programs by the courts, as opposed to others who entered the programs voluntarily (18 percent). The men's partners were interviewed by phone within two weeks of the man's program intake. Women respondents were contacted for 82 percent of the men (n=688) at program intake. In the extended follow-up from 16 months to 48 months, the sample of 840 men was reduced to 618 men by dropping the 'voluntary' cases and subjects recruited in the first three months of the study. Time Method View help for Time Method Longitudinal: Panel: Interval Universe View help for Universe All male batterers who participated in batterer treatment programs in Denver, Colorado, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Dallas and Houston, Texas, in 1995 and all of their female partners. Unit(s) of Observation View help for Unit(s) of Observation Individual Method of Data Collection View help for Method of Data Collection administrative records data, survey data Mode of Data Collection View help for Mode of Data Collection face-to-face interview telephone interview Description of Variables View help for Description of Variables Datasets 1 through 4 include similar background and follow-up variables. The initial intake interviews with men included questions about the incident that led to the batterer program referral, a series of open-ended questions, followed by the CTS for physical aggression, an alcohol screening test, personality inventory, demographics, living situation, parent's behavior, mental health problems, alcohol use, prior treatment and counseling, abusive behavior, previous arrests, partner's response, and partner's help-seeking. The women's initial interview verified the men's reports of abuse, alcohol abuse, mental health symptoms, pervious violence, the women's response to the abuse, their help-seeking, their own alcohol and drug use, and other assistance or treatment the women may have received. All follow-up interviews asked about their relationship status, the men's behavior towards their partner, the men's alcohol and drug use, and other treatment and assistance that the men or their partners may have received.Datasets 5 and 6 include re-assault and arrest variables for each of the follow-up intervals, recoded variables for full cumulative follow-up and recoded variables for other time periods. Dataset 6 also includes recodes for all time periods merged with the background variables for men and women. Dataset 7 includes the responses to the ten items on the clinical discharge rating form completed by batterer program group leaders at the completion of the required program sessions, along with attendance information. Response Rates View help for Response Rates For the men, the refusal rate was less than 5 percent at each of the four research sites. A female partner was interviewed for 79 percent (n=662) of the batterers at least once during the 15 month follow-up and researchers were able to account for 68 percent of the sample of for the full 15 month follow-up. A response rate of 67 percent was compiled for the female partners of these men for the full 30 month follow-up period, and of 58 percent for the partners for the full 48 month period. Presence of Common Scales View help for Presence of Common Scales Several Likert-type scales were used, along with the following:The Millon Clinical Multaxial Inventory, Version III, (MCMI-III; Millon, 1994);CTS scale for physical aggression (Strauss, 1979);The Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST; Selzer, 1971). Version(s) Original Release Date View help for Original Release Date 2015-05-15 Version History View help for Version History 2018-02-15 The citation of this study may have changed due to the new version control system that has been implemented. The previous citation was: Heckert, D. Alex, and Edward W. Gondolf. Multi-Site Evaluation of Batterer Intervention in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado, 1995-1999. ICPSR04696-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2015-05-15. http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR04696.v1 Analysis Information Weight View help for Weight None. Notes The public-use data files in this collection are available for access by the general public. Access does not require affiliation with an ICPSR member institution. One or more files in this data collection have special restrictions. Restricted data files are not available for direct download from the website; click on the Restricted Data button to learn more. The citation of this study may have changed due to the new version control system that has been implemented. This dataset is maintained and distributed by the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD), the criminal justice archive within ICPSR. NACJD is primarily sponsored by three agencies within the U.S. Department of Justice: the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.


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The Lifecycle of a Marketing Agency New Business Manager
Many agencies believe that the role of outbound lead generation should be undertaken in-house by a dedicated resource. That resource will probably have a job title made up of a combination of some (or even all!) of these words – new, business, account, sales, manager, development, client, lead – but let's call them a "new business manager" to make life a little easier.


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Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) — The Kelvis Publishing House of Dominica brought out in booklet "Let Us Add Eternal Brilliance to Comrade Kim Jong Il's Great Idea and Achievements of the Songun Revolution", a work of respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, on Feb. 12 to mark the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
The work, published on Aug. 25, Juche 102 (2013), deals with the Songun revolutionary exploits of Kim Jong Il and the essence and originality of the Songun revolutionary idea and indicates the tasks for successfully accomplishing the cause of the Songun revolution. -0-


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Sunday, October 27
The Post-Lifers - Now on YouTube
This isn't going to be for everyone. It has some amazing special effects so there is naturally an element of fake blood and gore. One of the zombies is a former porn star so there is discussion of sex (although no actual sex nor nudity). It is not scary, this is a comedy, but it's still in the horror genre.
And without further ado...
The Post-Lifers
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I don't do blood and gore in any capacity, so I will just say "Yay it's up!" without partaking myself. I'm sure it's great though. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I heard once that beer got better when they stopped trying to please everyone. If nobody didn't like it, then nobody really loved it. I see music and films like that, it's okay that some people don't like it and I'd rather be up front that it's not for everyone than have you watch it and be upset.Delete
But if you do know someone who loves zombies.... they would probably love it. :)
I'm so thrilled for you! Alas, I can't watch anything violent without getting nightmares. I can barely watch spy films much less horror, but I think this is terrific and I'm sure the movie is excellent. Will pass on the link.ReplyDeleteReplies
It's interviews, not violent or scary or even suspenceful. I only mention the blood/horror because there is a scene early in the film where they are eating and it's gross. They put out all kinds of fruit in red sauce for the actors to eat but they mostly decided to chew on latex. There is also a gun shot at the end that is a bit graphic.Delete
I can't watch X-Files without pacing because I get nervous, I get it.
Thanks for passing on the link, that's the best way to help. :)
Very good! I finally watched it. I found the beginning scenes a little stomach churning. Loved it, like the concept, Interview with the Zombie.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yay! I found it helpful to think "it's just latex, it's just latex..." the first time I saw it but after seeing it over and over, I'm pretty immune now. I'm so glad you liked it!Delete
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Fascinating new research on the golden mole, the only iridescent mammal may have evolved the iridescent hairs to streamline the moles or repel water, rather than attract a mate.
VIDEORobot by Jim Henson was a short made for The Bell System in 1963. Originally it was created for a seminar on Data Communications, now it's just a gem.
A sneak peek at Pop Chart Lab's 'Cosmology of Classic Cocktails'.
VIDEOEver wonder what would happen if you put a watermelon in the microwave? Or a lightbulb? Or a champagne bottle? We slowed it down for you so you wouldn't miss a thing. Real explosions...just not in real time.
The urban drift desk organizer designed by Rob Southcott.
VIDEOBeautiful timelapse of Argentinian Patagonia by Ignacio Leonardi.
Canvas tote bag created in collaboration between Bushmills Irish Whiskey and ACL - perfect for holding two bottles...
VIDEOThe Shrewbot, a whiskered robot developed by the Bristol Robotics Laboratory in conjunction with the University of Sheffield's Active Touch Laboratory.
Davis Murphy places casts of rhinos in unexpected places.
VIDEOEvery second, one hour of video is uploaded to YouTube. That's 24 hours every 24 seconds... or a decade every single day.
Beautiful Okolo Mollino Book and paper models.
Feather sculptures by Kate MccGwire.
Penguin's new edition of Kama Sutra with letterform illustrations by Malika Favre.
The Live Screen by Danielle Trofe is a sculptural, self-irrigating vertical planter system that is comprised of tiered, organic-shaped pods that can house many different forms of vegetation.
The Pirate Bay launches physibles category for 3D printable objects.
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4 meter long scarf and cape. The largest items ever to be embroided out of pure spider silk. The yellow is a natural hue of the spiders silk. Took over a million spiders and over 4 years to make.
On the occasion of the release of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 3D, the restaurant chain Quick launch the JEDI Burger, DARK Burger and of course the DARK VADOR Burger... Unfortunately only in France.
Doug Wheeler's trippy light installation at the David Zwirner Gallery in New York, is the closest thing to floating in a cloud. All sense of depth perception is lost upon entering the space. Very cool.
VIDEOThis 3D printed record (for Fisher-Price clockwork record player) plays Portal's "Still Alive" ~ made with Processing, printed at Shapeways - video proof it works!
Decurate's interview with To Hold ~ fun to see their cute air plant living minis, wearables (earrings!), even suction cup shower plants...
VIDEO'The First cycle' New stop motion animation by Niels Hoebers, made for Fashion designer Borre Akkersdijk. Visualising a creative production process of his latest fashion line.
Konstantin Achkov's 'Puzzles for Living,' a series of chairs made of lasercut beechwood parts and assembled like a three-dimensional puzzle.
VIDEOArchetype by Aaron Sims is a no-budget sci-fi film about a combat robot that goes on the run after malfunctioning with vivid memories of once being human. These graphics are stunning and the story is brilliant!
VIDEOThe Inflativerse, a mobile planetarium developed at the University of Nottingham designed to inflate in 5 minutes and house realistic light projections of the night sky.
Back Up Japan, topographic stools and table by Soichiro Kanbayashi.
Cuboluce bedside lamp, designed by Franco Bettonica and Mario Melocchi in 1972, now part of the permanent collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art.
Since the creation of the bin in 1939, Vipp has become synonymous with quality products for the kitchen and bathroom. Now Vipp is launching one of its most sensational product-developments with a radical reinterpretation of the kitchen. So adorable.
'La Stanza dello Scirocco' lamp by Mario Trimarchi for Alessi.
VIDEO'Listen to Your Hands'; a desk by Sanghyeok Lee which has just won second prize in the [D3] Contest during the IMM Cologne 2012.
'A painting of a Chinese Puzzle Ball' is a work by artist Piers Secunda where he sculpted a Chinese Puzzle Ball from floor paint. It features in a new exhibition at Edel Assanti
VIDEOSoundMachines - An instrument for performing electronic music , developed by "The Product", a Berlin-based design studio
FEATUREDThis week's roundup from here at NOTCOT.org includes carnivorous caterpillars, cartographic illustrations, solar flares and more.
Spanish artist Cristina Barbero believes that everyone should have their own protected space and illustrates this in her glass jar installation.
A look inside the Volkswagen parking lot towers at Autostadt.
FEATUREDOur sundew has just about finished its insect prey, but you can see the whole process in time lapse through this clip from the Life of Plants.
Alan Sailer's incredible photography of exploding foods.
'An Uncle's Guide to London', an illustrated map by Deanna Halsall
Elegant minimalist calfskin lanyards from Alice Park.
FEATUREDOur favorite Geometric Lighting Designs - everything from design classics to modern designs to futuristic living concepts! Love how many of these start flat packed and are fun/easy to assemble into large pendant lamps!
IKEA launches new marketing campaign for its annual sale, transforming its iconic flatpack boxes into home furnishing.
FEATUREDCES: A peek into Belkin's new logo, their two story vintage modern home setup of a booth at CES, the new WeMo system to control your home via app... and even a peek at the house Belkin started in!
An insanely cool species of gliding lizard in Indonesia looks like a (tiny) flying dragon!
Nova Arctica is an architectural study developed by Joseph Battistelli and Eric Boyer of an offshore urban landscape as an answer to the constant melting of the
Arctic sea ice.
These symbols, and their symbolic meaning, Sound, Energy and Loop, come from reasoning about the Feedback (Larsen) constituents.This minimal and extremely clear connection of the Treble Clef , the Ying Yang and the Infinite is questioning their origins.
Recycling meets Art - The suspended light "Beute" is made of corrugated board. Each light is unique.
Alexander Chen's 'Conductor' transforms the iconic New York subway map into a real-time, interactive string instrument.
Christoph Proessler's "Bolid" is a next generation tractor concept for large scale farms.


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Northwest News: Johnny Smith Guest Spot
Johhny Smith from Ashland, Oregon will be doing a guest spot at our shop from November 13th to the 17th! Johnny is capable of many styles but tends toward a painterly style much like this Rose tattoo.
He is also excellent with color photo-realism like this Chevy Chase tattoo.
Black and Gray Portraits are part of his bag of tricks as well.
No matter what you might be looking for, Johnny Smith can surely excel beyond your expectations! If you would like to book something with Johnny give us a call at the shop or stop in during regular business hours. These spots are sure to fill quick, so don't hesitate! Tues.-Sat., 10-6, 541-244-1141
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Miniature Torpedoes
Photo Credits
Profiles in History
Two miniature torpedoes from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (ABC-TV, 1964-68). Pair of highly-detailed, hand-machined torpedo miniatures used in the underwater special effects sequences. Both feature complex internal mechanisms designed to be powered by compressed air, which would spin the torpedo propellers and create a bubble effect. Measures 10.5 in. long and 22 in. long, respectively. It is also probable that these two torpedoes were used by Fox in other 1960s war films. Propellers on each torpedo are bent, though the original paint and overall structure remains intact.
Sold for $325 at the Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 17, 12 December 2003.
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When staying at The Xara Palace you are assured of the highest quality accommodation, services and facilities one would expect to enjoy in a 17th century palazzo of this kind.
Being frequent travellers ourselves, we are well aware that standards of service can make all the difference to one's overall expectations. For this reason we are all personally involved in the operating and maintenance of this 'gem' which we all consider to be our second home. In this way, we ensure that the high expectations are readily available for you as our discerning guest.
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Top 10 Android Smartphones to Be Thankful for
Top 10 Android Smartphones to Be Thankful for
by Clint Boulton
HTC Droid Incredible
For the longest time, this was our favorite Android handset after it launched last spring. Seeing as how it's the time for reflection, we dip into nostalgia to fondly remember this Android 2.1 device with a 1GHz processor. It is fast, slim and arguably the first Android phone to achieve the quality user experience of Apple's iPhone. Sorry, Nexus One.
Motorola Droid X
Next, we like the Motorola Droid X. This gorgeous, black device offers Android 2.1 with a 4.3-inch screen and 720p HD video capture, with HDMI-out capability for porting video shot with the 8-megapixel camera to the TV. Our all-time favorite Droid phone to date.
Motorola Droid 2
We tested this device after the Droid X over the summer. Not only does it have a slide-out keyboard, but the Droid 2 was the first handset to roll out with Android 2.2 natively. What we especially liked about this device is the refined keyboard to enable better typing. Android 2.2 is great, sporting better performance, cloud-device messaging capability and enterprise-class features.
HTC Evo 4G
The Evo 4G was the first 4.3-inch screen device with HD video capture, but the battery burned out like it was doused with gasoline. This is obviously problematic, but the device warmed our hearts with a kickstand and other perks, such as the 8-megapixel camera. As we noted in June: "A few minutes watching YouTube clips or ESPN Mobile sporting events on the Sprint TV application, as I did, will make one forget they are watching TV on a phone instead of a TV set."
Samsung Epic 4G
This Sprint device was the most unique out of the four Samsung Galaxy S handsets launched, besting the Verizon Fascinate, AT&T Samsung Captivate and T-Mobile Vibrant. It has a slideout keyboard while the others come with a virtual keyboard. With a 1GHz processor, 16GB of memory and an ultracrisp 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, the Epic 4G is a joy, especially if you live in an area where Sprint supports 4G.
T-Mobile G2
Launched in October, the G2 is a fine Android 2.2 handset with a physical keyboard and 3.7-inch screen. The phone is easy to use, although as is often the case with Android handsets, the physical keyboard could be larger.
Samsung Fascinate
With its 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, the Fascinate is gorgeous, but after testing it in September, we found ourselves wishing it had come with Android 2.2 instead of 2.1. We'll have to wait until 2011 for that, according to the latest reports. Making good on its multiyear, multi-hundred-million-dollar deal with Microsoft, Verizon has preloaded the Fascinate and other Galaxy S devices with Bing Search and Bing Maps.
The Fascinate and Epic 4G's AT&T cousin, the Captivate is AT&T's best Android handset yet, shadowed by the iPhone 4 as much as it may be. The Samsung Captivate also features a YouTube search bar on the home screen. Expect the Android 2.2 bump this time next month.
Yet another Galaxy S device from Verizon, this handset is Android 2.2-based out of the gate. Instead of a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, this device has a 3.4-inch main screen, augmented by a 1.8-inch ticker screen at the bottom for streaming updates fueled by news and social networking feeds. It's also preloaded with Bing Search and Bing Maps.
Google Nexus One
We have a soft spot for the Nexus One, whose public sale Google discontinued after it failed to sell robustly solely online from January to May, and after Verizon and Sprint dropped their planned support for it. This phone was built by HTC, but sports software made by Googlers for Googlers. It sports a 1GHz processor and feels great in the hand. But again, few bought it from Google sight unseen or unfelt.


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Now that we have the basic HTML in place it is time to start adding the code that is specific to our template. Just about any template will divide the page up into sections and so the best place to start with the code that will be specific to our template is to add code that identifies those sections (or divisions) within our page.
With my example our page has three sections - a header, a navigation bar, and the main content area. Let's add a div tag for each of these inside the wrapper div that we already have in the HTML.

This gives us the basic "hooks" in our page template to be able to style the page to look the way that we want it to look.
With this in place the next step is to style this HTML so as to start to give the page the appearance that we want it to have. By progressively adding the CSS as we add the HTML it will be easier to make sure that the styles that we add affect the part of the page content that we want it to affect and easier to tell which piece of the CSS is having a problem.
Here's the CSS to style the HTML that I have so far to get it to look approximately the way I want it to look.
html, body {margin:0; padding:0; border:0;}
body {background-color:#666; background-image: url(yellowbg.gif);}
#wrapper {margin:0 auto; padding:0; width:75%; background-color:#ffd; border-left:1px solid #000; border-right:1px solid #000;}
#header {margin:0 10px; height:120px;}
#nav {height:100%; background-color:#ccc; border:1px solid #000; overflow:hidden;}
#content {margin:10px; padding:5px 10px; background-color:#ffd;overflow:hidden;}
At this point I have introduced a background image to display in that part of the page that is not contained within the wrapper and so that image needs to be moved to the same folder as the other files in my template (or in a sub-folder if you add a path in front of the filename).
To actually test how the template is looking so far we'll need some content in the three divs that we just added. Just about anything will do at this stage. With a few characters of test added to each we now have the start of a template page.
This article written by Stephen Chapman, Felgall Pty Ltd.


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Government should prevent closure of Ally Centre
October 5, 2016
For Immediate Release
SYDNEY — In light of news of the federal government's decision to stop funding the Ally Centre of Cape Breton, the Nova Scotia NDP is calling on the McNeil government to intervene.
On Friday, the Executive Director of the Ally Centre received a letter from the Public Health Agency of Canada saying that it was not eligible for funding. The Ally Centre operates a needle exchange program throughout Cape Breton Island, as well as a health clinic and food bank.
"The Ally Centre provides an essential service to people in Sydney and across Cape Breton," said NDP Community Services Critic Marian Mancini. "At a time when food bank use is up significantly in Nova Scotia, we need to be providing more support to communities—not less."
Last year, the organization distributed 623,000 syringes—nearly 30 per cent more than in the previous year.
Although Sydney-Victoria MP Mark Eyking met with the federal health minister to discuss reinstatement of funding, the organization's future is still in limbo.
"Cape Breton has the highest rates of Hepatitis C and drug overdose in the province," said NDP Health Critic Dave Wilson. "The effects of removing these services would be devastating."
Although the Ally Centre is a federally-funded service, it is the responsibility of the Nova Scotia government to protect the health and well-being of its citizens.
"Stephen McNeil should commit to keeping the Ally Centre open, and work with the federal government to ensure long-term sustainable funding," said Mancini.
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POC Octal Raceday Road Helmet
We will try to match or beat any genuine UK based retail company for this product. Terms & Conditions
POC Octal Road Helmet
- High performance EPS liner, optimized in density.
- Fully wrapped unibody shell construction.
- Generously ventilated, using POC's unique ventilation design.
- Size adjustment system.
- Straps molded into liner.
- Temperature regulating Coolbest padding.
- Eye garage to keep your sunglasses securely in position when placed on the helmet.
- Used and preferred by Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling Team
- Color finish: Navy Black, Granate Red: matte; all other colors: shiny
- SIZES & WEIGHT: Small: 50-56 cm (185 g), Medium: 54-60 cm (195 g), Large: 56-62 cm (225 g)
The award winning Octal helmet has been engineered to take the next step in road bike helmet safety and offers optimal ventilation, comfort and light weight.
To further improve safety, the Octal provides more coverage and additional protection for the temples and back of the head and the EPS liner is strategically thicker in the most exposed areas.
The fully wrapped unibody shell construction functions as a monocoque and enhances the safety properties and construction integrity of the helmet while maintaining a low weight.
POC has approached ventilation in a unique way and instead of using many small vents, Octal has fewer, but larger, ventilation slots. This ventilation design allows more air to flow through the helmet, which also results in improved aerodynamic performance.
The lightweight size adjustment system ensures a comfortable and secure fit while the Coolbest padding helps reduce the temperature at the interface between the helmet and head.
Size Guide: POC Helmets (Octal) SSmall MMedium LLarge CM 50 - 56 54 - 60 56 - 62
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This means that the item is in stock and ready for despatch. We do make the odd mistake but 98% of items that say in stock, are actually in stock. If you are ordering a quantity of any item, you are welcome to email or phone to check the quantity available.
"Delivered in 10 Days"
This means that the item is in stock in our remote warehouse and will usually be delivered to you in 10 working days.
"Despatch 6-10 Days"
You are able to buy/order the item but just to advise you that the item is not currently in our warehouse and therefore not available for immediate despatch but is on order or en route to us and we hope to despatch within 6-10 Days. If you want to know more details just e-mail or phone us.
"Sold Out"
may mean the item is no longer available or possibly out of stock for some time. If you want to know more details just e-mail or phone us.
Free Standard UK Delivery on orders over £30 are usually sent by Royal Mail post (*exclusions apply see Delivery FAQs). FREE delivery, on orders over £30, applies to MOST, NOT ALL* UK mainland addresses (*exclusions apply see Delivery FAQs). We use a combination of Royal Mail and Carrier services and in some cases a signature is required to confirm receipt (high value/bulky orders).
For further detailed information please see Delivery FAQs.
We reserve the right to collate multiple orders into one delivery if going to the same address. We are unable to split orders/deliveries if any one item in an order is not available from stock, indicated by 'Despatch due date / Awaiting stock / Stock expected'. So we would usually despatch an order once complete as/when all the items are available from stock to send as one parcel.
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We hope you are completely satisfied with your purchase but any unsuitable item may be returned to us, WITHIN 28 DAYS of receipt by you, for exchange or refund.
Please email [email protected] or phone us on 01736 751066 for a RETURNS AUTHORISATION NUMBER before sending the goods. Do please click here for all the details
POC is a Swedish company that produces class leading cycling helmets and apparel. Founded in 2005 it has won critical acclaim and over 40 international design, innovation, safety and business awards. POC retains its Scandinavian identity and looks despite becoming a global brand.
Safety is obviously paramount in helmet design but for a helmet which is going to be used in competition it needs to be race ready. POC invest heavily in aerodynamic testing on their helmets to ensure that the end product is not only extremely safe but one of the most streamlined on the market.


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Parroom Enterprises line of miniatures for mad science in conflict. It's a world where forces born of hidden science clash in trials by fire between the often insane geniuses and savants of the Secret Science and their operatives, minions, servitors, soldiers, and by their amazing creations, such as marvelous automatons, huge vehicles, and various forms of organic and ectoplasmic beings.
Incredible mayhem!
Massive destruction!
Fun for all!
Besides the miniatures, we also offer a set of battle game rules: Secret Science: Battle Science.


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Verdict- Misleading. This claim has been making it's rounds on Facebook again recently, although it's been around for many years. A quick search brings up literally hundreds of sites in several different languages within the last 12 years about this. Most of them have the same wording, with no real information on any of them, and no pictures of any other holes than the one pictured here. There are plenty of hypothesis however, ranging from them being natural sinkholes to claims of them being samples of earth taken by aliens. One claim even went as far as saying that they are dug from below by "mole people." Looking at the hole you can clearly see it was drilled by the horizontal marks on the walls, which eliminates the chances that it is a sinkhole or a naturally occurring phenomenon.
The pictures accompanying the claim (more here taken around 10 years after the initial discovery) sheds some light on this, and although they don't solve the "mystery", they do paint a different scenario that what is claimed. The pictures you see are from a hole found in Kharkov, Ukraine that was discovered in the late 1980's by a sheep herder out tending his flock by the name of Pyotr Malinkin. He supposedly claims the hole was not there the day before, and had appeared overnight.
So, now we know that this hole is not out in the middle of some dense uninhabited forest as is claimed. We know the area easily has the capabilities to make such a hole without any problems. We know it wasn't naturally occurring. We also know that the hole isn't really all that deep from the rest of the pictures, although you still wouldn't want to fall in to it. All in all, it pretty much comes down to it either being an old well, or some company came along drilling test holes in search of resources, and didn't find any. Either way, if the hole was filled back in improperly, most of the fill would have washed out over time from heavy rains, exposing it once more.
So what about the rest of these "holes" that are claimed to be appearing all over the place? There doesn't seem to be much, if any, evidence of them even existing. According to the locals near the one the pictures were taken of, there is supposedly another one nearby that is much larger, but no one has been able to find it.
Sources/More Reading
Kharkov, Ukraine Industry
Mysterious Holes, (English Russia)
uh.ru (More pics/ another claim in Russian)


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Tent of the future
This gadget may change the future of camping. It has solar panels, wi-fi internet access and it glows in the dark. But that's not all…
(source: www.bornrich.com)
This concept vision of future outdoor tent is provided by Orange (the key brand of the France Telecom Group). Solar tent is made of photovoltaic fabric (coated fabric) which is specially coated solar threads woven into conventional fabric. Special fabric captures solar energy which can be used for charging mobile phones or other portable devices.
Solar tent concept has also feature called "glo-cation". How it works? If you would look for your tent on the campsite just send SMS message and it will start glowing in the dark. I wonder what would happen if many campers would look for their solar tents in the same time:)? Campsite disco.
(source: www.bornrich.com)
Solar tent has wireless control hub that shows information (on touch screen LCD display) what kind of energy was generated and consumed. Via this device you can also set desired temperature inside the tent because construction has heating elements. This wireless hub also provides wireless internet access.
The future of camping looks really promising. It's a shame that is only conceptual product.


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Tragedy can strike any one of us. Facing grief and dealing with heartache is difficult for anyone. Even adults who believe that they must be strong and feel that they have to hold everything together for the sake of their families must surely find it hard also. It has been my experience that the individuals who seem as though they are holding it all together may need the most support in times of loss. When are the warriors of the family able to have a time to grieve? Taking the time to fully grieve can only help the healing process. Each person must grieve in his/her own way, and also in his/her own time. But ultimately, one must be able to grieve in order to accept the loss and move on to the next phase. This is never an easy task. When a loved one departs, it is impossible to just forget about that person and move on. We all deal with grief in different ways. The most important thing is to deal with it.
This also holds true for children. As adults, we must remember that children and precious and sensitive. They cannot understand death so easily. During a time of loss, it is up to adults to ensure that children are given special attention and consideration. We simply cannot expect for them to understand everything that is going on. Nor can we expect them to just go outside and play while the adults take care of the arrangements. It is our duty as their caretakers and loved ones to ensure that these children who are affected by grief are made to understand that death is a natural occurrence. Although we are never really prepared when death visits our family, there are ways to help children understand or at least cope with the emotions that come flooding in. Being present to answer any questions that children may have is important. Simply sitting down with children and listening to how they feel will make a world of difference in the life of a child. Using puppets can also provide success in helping to understand death. In addition, helping these children cope through the use of literature can also serve as a bridge to understanding how life/death affect us all.
"Bo John's Train" can help children cope with grief. Everyone loves a great book! "Bo John's Train" is an excellent story that can be used to help children cope with the grieving process. In the story, Bo John is a beloved character who disappears for a while and this has a tremendous impact on the townspeople whose lives he has touched. Questions arise as to Bo John's whereabouts, and this is an excellent opportunity to ask children what they think may have happened to Bo John. Although Bo John reappears in the story, he eventually leaves again, and the reader is left questioning where exactly Bo John has disappeared to, and when will he return.
Giving children an opportunity to answer open ended questions about Bo John's whereabouts, allows them to cope with the loss they may be feeling in their own lives. Grieving is never easy, but it is a process that we all must go through at some point in our lives. If we have an outlet to help us along in that process, then perhaps we will reach some form of acceptance sooner. The same is true for children. WE must provide an outlet that allows for expression. Through role play, literature, and self-expression we can help children overcome their grief and learn to cope with personal loss.


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Temporomandibular disorders (TMJ) affect the joint that connects the skull to the lower jaw. There are many signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders, including, but not limited to:
- Headaches/migraines
- Grinding or clenching teeth
- Tooth sensitivity
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Snoring and/or sleep apnea
- Ear infections or ringing ears
- Problems with the sinuses
- Dizziness
- Pain in the jaw, face, neck or head
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, schedule an introductory meeting at Enchanted Smiles to discuss how Dr. Caracioni can help you live a pain-free, healthy life. She holds advanced certification in the oral treatment of TMJ, from the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies.
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134 Jay Street
Katonah, NY 10536
Be Among the First to See the KMA's New Portraits Exhibition, Saturday, October 26 at 7pm
WHAT: Be the first to see Eye to I… 3,000 years of Portraits at this special opening night party. Dress to have your portrait taken and leave with a unique photo memento. Special performances make art come to life. Eat, drink, and mingle with friends and art superstars!
Tickets: $50, pre-paid registration requested. To register: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/475790. Tickets will also be available at the door. All proceeds to benefit the Museum's exhibition and education programs.
WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 7 pm
WHERE: The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY
WHO: The Katonah Museum of Art (KMA), located at 134 Jay Street (Route 22) in Katonah, NY, is a cultural destination offering changing exhibitions that feature art from all
cultures and time periods. The Museum attracts visitors from Westchester and Fairfield Counties, as well as the larger tri-state region. Located at the northern end of Katonah's "Museum Mile" just off of Route 22, and neighboring John Jay Homestead and Caramoor, the Katonah Museum of Art is a two-minute taxi ride from the Katonah Metro North train station.
The KMA offers lectures, workshops, concerts and other events for a general audience, as well as innovative and substantive programs for over 100 member schools. The Learning Center is an interactive space where children can come on a daily basis to explore and create art. Among the many programs for children and families are Stroller Tours, Family Days, Saturday Story Time, Schools Out/Arts In vacation day programs, and art classes for children ages three through twelve. The Museum's innovative Arte Juntos/Art Together program for new immigrant families has been recognized as a model program by the federal government.
The KMA mounts ten exhibitions per year in its main galleries, Sculpture Garden, and Learning Center. Influential modernist architect Edward Larrabee Barnes designed the 10,000 square-foot building.
*Museum hours: Sunday: 12pm – 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Closed Monday.
*Museum Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Seniors & Students, Members & Children (under the age of 12) always enter free


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Please join us for a Grill Out in honor of Tina
She will be trekking off to another land for work
Let's give her a proper CFTC send-off!
Thursday May 1st 6:30pm
Bring a side dish or drink to share
CrossFit Tyson's Corner, operating since 2005, is located just minutes from the Beltway and the future Springhill Road metro stop. The CrossFit program was developed to enhance an individual's competency at all physical tasks. The area's most experienced instructors bring state of the art coaching techniques to the general public, athletes, public safety personnel, and the military at reasonable prices and NO CONTRACTS.


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In the distant past, a starship from a faraway world appeared in the sky. Damaged in battle, the craft broke apart and traced lines of fire across the horizon. These falling stars crashed to the surface, and in the ages to come, became enshrined in legends as the Lost Legacy. Discover where the Lost Legacy can be found and win the game!
Lost Legacy: Second Chronicle contains two sets of game cards: Vorpal Sword and Whitegold Spire. Each set can be played independently or mixed together with other sets to create a unique custom set.
As for how to play, Lost Legacy is a game of risk, deduction, and luck for 2–4 players. You start the game with one card in hand from a deck of sixteen cards. On a turn, you do the following:
By combining different Lost Legacy sets (while keeping only a single Lost Legacy card in play), up to six players can compete at the same time.
Contents: 16 Game cards (for the Vorpal Sword set), 16 Game cards (for the Whitegold Spire set), 4 Reference Cards, 13 Victory Point tokens, 1 Rulebook


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Supermarkets - and avoiding them
Posted on 1 February 2013 in Food and Drink, Shopping (No comments)
It is said that one in every eight pounds spent in shops in the UK, is spent in Tesco. That's 12½p out of every pound goes in to Tesco's tills. And that's just one supermarket. There's Sainsburys, Asda and Morrisons to consider as well.
Don't know about you, but I think that's scary and have done for a while. Supermarkets in general are dominating our lives. And they're spreading out like wildfire.
Within a two miles of my house can be found the following branches of the big four chains:
1 Sainsburys hypermarket (my nearest - a five minute walk away)
3 Sainsburys supermarkets
2 Sainsburys Local stores
1 Asda
2 Tesco Express stores
1 Tesco Metro
1 Morrisons supermarket
Those are the ones that I am aware of, and no doubt there are more. And to cap it all, Tesco have taken over a busy pub and are planning to use the building to open a second Tesco Metro which will be a whopping 0.1 mile away from the nearest Tesco Express (and just opposite a brand new Sainsburys Local.)
It's getting bonkers. So much so that a couple of years ago I pondered an idea where I'd give up on the supermarket for a short period of time - say three months. I wanted to know if it was possible, and how much I'd spend. Would I save money or spend more?
In a way it was an extension of what I am already doing. My fruit and veg comes fortnightly from the Organic Delivery Company; milk from the milkman. If I need a top up of veg there's some bits and pieces available at a farmers market stall at Abbey Mills market. There's an excellent off license with an amazing beer selection on Merton High Street, and I have a corner shop mere minutes from my house.
I was vaguely optimistic I'd save money. Before I got a milkman I'd end up going to Sainsburys on a weekly basis. After the milkman, I started going fortnightly. My monthly milk bill was about £12 yet suddenly my monthly credit card spend at Sainsburys went down by a whopping £60 a month. Now, true, I did start topping up a bit more at the corner shop, but my monthly corner shop and milk spend has never been anywhere remotely near £48. The difference astounded me. I had this strange feeling that if I stopped the supermarket completely, I'd probably save a lot.
As it was I never implemented the plan. The more I thought about it, the more difficult it seemed. Colliers Wood doesn't have a wide range of independent grocers, so it would mean travelling to Tooting, Mitcham, Morden or Wimbledon to stock up, and trawling round a huge range of shops just to get everything I wanted.
I don't have a car, and without a car it could be difficult carrying my shopping home all home, as well as taking up a lot of time. And there was just some stuff I just had no idea where I'd get it from. Whilst I'd be sorted on Asian and Polish food, there were no small shops or delis I knew of that would provide sliced ham, Dorset Cereals muesli or crème fraîche for example. Well other than Marks and Spencer, and that didn't seem to be in keeping with my idea.
So I made my excuses and quietly dropped the idea.
But I remembered it recently when thinking about online shopping. As I allude to above, we don't have a car. Shopping was a case of walking to Sainsbury's and carrying everything home. It may only be a five minute walk away, but add in some heavy, bulky stuff to carry and it can be a nightmare. With a baby having just arrived, it got even more difficult.
Online shopping seemed like a good idea, and in a way it gave me a chance to experiment more with the little guys. In this case, Ocado. Okay, it's not that little. But it's an underdog. It's not Sainsbury's; it's not Tesco. And its groceries come from Waitrose, part of the John Lewis Partnership, which is as an employee-owned cooperative, is an organisation I admire.
Each fortnight will see me open the door to a delivery driver, not trudge to my local supermarket empire. OK, it's not quite what I had in mind originally. But it's better than nothing. I'm going to couple it with an attempt to spend more with local traders too; those that remain anyway. Bottle of beer anyone?
Have your say
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Zebra rugs seem to be everywhere. My father-in-law had a vintage one at their house and I always loved it. While I am not a huge fan of animal prints (for interiors or for clothing), I do make an exception for real zebra rugs. In Atlanta you can get vintage zebra rugs at Scott's Antique Market.
H&H Home-Love the decorated vintage LV trunk on top.
Eric Cohler-Love how the coral pillows with this rug
Tobi Fairley-Zebra rug in the dining room
Suzanne Kasler-Zebra rug in woodsy house.
For those who think the rug is too much...try these accessories.
West Elm Zebra pillows