text:
Related Items
Trending Stories
There Is Life After ACL
When Jenna Richmond tore the ACL in her right knee in January 2008, she lost more than six months of her soccer career. She also lost out on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the USA at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand.
Richmond, a physical 5-foot-8 center midfielder, surely would have been named to the U.S. U-17 squad that advanced to the championship game of that tournament, but during the Future Stars tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, she was injured while making a tackle against Germany.
The diagnosis was not confirmed in New Zealand, but she knew something was very wrong after enduring a sleepless night in which she could barely move her leg. She then suffered through a horrible return to the USA which included a 16-hour flight to Los Angeles, a cancelled domestic connection and then finally a red-eye to get home to Virginia.
An MRI confirmed the tear and the fun-loving 16-year-old was facing the first major challenge of her young career.
"I didn't cry in the office when the doctor told me," said Richmond. "I was trying to stay strong, but once I got in the car with my parents I broke down. The realization hit me that I was going to be out for a long time and that I was most likely going to miss out on the World Cup."
Most teenagers who suffer the dreaded ACL tear go through periods of gloominess and Richmond was no different.
"It was hard for someone so young to deal with something like that," said Richmond. "I never had such a serious injury before. You play soccer every day, travel a lot with your club and national team, and then suddenly you come to the realization that you are not going to do that for a long time so it kind of stinks."
She describes the day after her surgery as "the worst pain ever" but soon began her thrice-weekly rehabilitation sessions and the fog slowly lifted, revealing a realization that kept her motivated: the 2010 U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup was on the horizon. She didn't waste time. She started playing at six months, was back feeling strong at eight and was ready to compete at the highest level in a year.
"After that I started to come to terms with the fact I was going to be all right and if I was just diligent with my exercises that I could come back strong, then it dawned upon me that maybe it happened for a reason," said Richmond. "Maybe I needed a break? It gave me time to sit back and relax for once because I had been going, going, going all the time."
As Richmond set her sights on the U-20 Women's World Cup team (she would get her first U-20 call-up for the first camp of the new cycle in January 2009), she realized she had to go about things a bit differently this time. Call it maturity, call it experience or call it aging, but she realized she wasn't 16 anymore.
"Honestly, through the whole experience I learned to take care of my body more," said the 18-year-old, who will attend UCLA as a freshman this fall. "Before that I would do high school, club and national team non-stop and it started to wear me down. Once the injury happened, I realized it was up to me to do the right things for my preparation and fitness. It wasn't up to anyone else. I had to stay focused and do everything I had to do at all times. I had to put in that effort and it helped me out a lot."
When Richmond was told during a May training camp in Chula Vista, Calif., earlier this year that she had indeed made the final World Cup roster, she was at first speechless and then appreciative. "I think I just took a deep breath and said 'thank you.'"
Thank you to the U.S. coaches, her family, her teammates, her doctors and therapists and maybe even to herself, for working so hard to get back and for having the belief to shoot for another World Cup after the first one was pulled out from beneath her cleats.
"When you are young, you just want everything all at once and if it doesn't happen you can go through emotional highs and lows," said Richmond. "This time I just took it one step at a time. I knew I needed to get through my first game, my first tackle, and then from there, I was like, 'all right I got that, what's next?' I had to start getting myself back into the zone and to a level where I could compete with these players and make the team."
So while Richmond never saw New Zealand again, she is seeing Germany and enjoying the ride.
"I think the whole run up to the U-17s, knowing I would probably make the roster, was just so cool," said Richmond, who has 13 U-20 caps. "This time around, getting this shot to be on this team after I lost out on 2008, I think I'm even more appreciative of the opportunity."
So for all those girls out there struck down by major injury, Richmond has a message for you.
"Keep your head up and don't get down on yourself because it will all come together in the end if you put your mind to it," said Richmond. "People will give you a lot of sympathy and tell you that you are going to be out for so long. Just brush it aside and don't let other people get you down. Use your support system and know that you control your own destiny."
After all, the anterior cruciate is just a ligament. The heart is a muscle.


text: This volume looks at the profound challenges William Blake poses to both editors and readers. Despite the promises of the current multi-modal environment, the effort to represent Blake's works as he intended them to be read is increasingly being recognized as an editorial fantasy. All editorial work necessitates mediation and misrepresentation. Yet editorial work also illuminates much in Blake's corpus, and more remains to be done. The essays in this volume grapple with past, present, and future attempts at editing Blake's idiosyncratic verbal and visual work for a wide variety of audiences who will read Blake using numerous forms of media. This volume is edited by Wayne C. Ripley and Justin Van Kleeck. It includes an editor's introduction by Wayne C. Ripley, with essays by David Fuller, W. H. Stevenson, Mary Lynn Johnson, Rachel Lee and J. Alexandra McGhee, Justin Van Kleeck, and Wayne C. Ripley.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Hi, <snip> > Please give us a bit more detail. In particular, what software are we > talking about? Different packages have very different licensing schmea, > and one usually has to go with what a package supports. For example, > matlab is in use on some clusters on campus here. matlab uses a > license manager that can regulate the number of instances of matlab in > use on a cluster. Quite a few packages, actually, use a license manager > that can regulate the number of packages one has to buy relative to the > number of platforms one wishes to run them on, but of course this is a > case by case thing. also when there is no license manager included, you have to stay in the range of the bought licenses with some counter in the queuing system you are using (with some of them e.g. SGE you can also control the interactive usage). Some software companies also have different license conditions for commercial usage (pay per machine or sometimes pay per CPU in the machine) or academical usage (pay per platform). Depending on the price, it may be cheaper to buy a site license in some cases (although you will use it in your cluster only). As pointed out, this you have to check for each software you intend to use in detail. > Compilers have a slightly different issue. There there may be floating > license managers, but because compiler usage is sporadic many sites just > buy a single license and put in on a specific node, e.g. the head node > or the server node (which has direct access to the disk and thus avoids Agreed. > a networking hit). The issue there is libraries -- many compilers come > with special libraries that are part of how they get good performance. > In some cases the libraries can be used on many systems as long as you > buy the compiler/library package for one. I don't know the exact state > of things now but at one point in time at least you had to by library > licenses for every node for at least some compilers out there in order > to run the binaries generated by a compiler-licensed node. E.g. the Portland license allows you also to sell the compiled program and distribute some .so files without any extra fee. For the Intel ones, you may in addition distribute the .a files. In each case there is a detailed list, what library files are valid for it. So it should be save to use them (the libraries) on all nodes in a cluster also. > Unfortunately, most of the companies about clusters and what consitutes > "reasonable" cost scaling in a cluster where 50-500 systems are > literally clones of a basic node configuration, and will cheerily charge > hundreds of dollars per node as if those nodes generate some sort of > incremental cost for "support". I think it is safe to say that "most" > cluster sites avoid this cost by using e.g. Centos (logo-free GPL-based > rebuild of RHEL), Fedora Core, Debian, Caosity -- one of the still-free What about SuSE? You can download some floppies from their server and install it over net. And if you want: you can buy support. Cheers - Reuti


text:
This site is provided for someones, maybe yours, amusement only.
I don't care who you are, but this site was not made for you.
If you don't like the decade old insults here, feel free to email me updated insults.
Don't waste your money and mine trying to sue me.
I will not do anything to prevent any specific name to be blocked from being used on this site.
If you feel you just HAVE to complain to someone, you may email me:
After removing spaces and replacing appropriate characters: t h e t i g u r at g m a i l. com
This block of text added due to a very nice Canadian, who decided to call me, and after my not complying with his wishes, has threatened a court order.
This is a joke site, just like many other fancy wildcard DNS sites out there. If you don't want it to exist, DON'T visit!


text:
STARKSBORO — Voters in Starksboro will soon have the chance to weigh in on a proposal for a new town garage.
Selectwoman Susan Jeffries said the town selectboard plans to warn a vote on a $1.65 million bond for May 26.
For many residents, the vote couldn't come soon enough. Asked what's wrong with the current garage on Route 116, Jeffries said asking what isn't wrong would provide a shorter answer.
BRANDON — The entity responsible for the best drinking water in Vermont will ask voters to approve a $2.5 million bond in March to pay for system-wide improvements. Brandon residents who tap into the water system would be responsible for paying back $1.7 million of the bond.
The full text of this article is only available to online subscribers.
Are you an online subscriber? Click to login.
Click here to learn more about our subscription options.
If you have a print subscription, you can now add an online subscription at no additional charge! Just email us with your name and mailing address to set it up.
BRISTOL — Bristol Fire Chief Brett LaRose gave a grim appraisal of the town firehouse's condition to the Bristol selectboard Monday evening.
LaRose presented a 10-page study by Williston firm Childs Engineering that outlined the numerous shortcomings of the North Street firehouse, which was built in 1897.
"This report makes it reality, all the issues we have had and currently have," LaRose told the board. "We're dealing with a building that's just unsafe."
Tuesday night, two-thirds of the voters defeated the proposed school bond. That is two-thirds of the community who are saying no; that they cannot afford a $33 million price tag to improve our school.
The $32 million bond proposal to completely renovate Mount Abe Union High School failed dramatically. By a 3-1 margin, voters in the five-town district said "no way."
But because the vote was so lopsided, it doesn't serve as a barometer of how much district voters are willing to spend. That's especially problematic if the school board is committed to presenting another bond proposal by Town Meeting 2015. To make that happen, a new proposal would have to be fleshed out and warned by the middle of January — just a bit over two months from now.
As the person who asked the question at the last forum held on Oct. 27. "Past behavior/history is a precursor for future behavior/history." I asked after the board itself acknowledged that a bond in this district has never passed on the first try.
BRISTOL — Voters in the five towns that comprise the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union will decide Tuesday whether to approve a $32.6 million bond to finance an ambitious renovation of Mount Abraham Union High School.
The project would make major structural and aesthetic improvements to the building, which has not undergone a substantial renovation since it was constructed in the late 1960s.
BRISTOL — With a vote on a bond to fund a renovation of Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School looming, a large number of residents of the five-town area have taken pen in hand (metaphorically) to urge their neighbors to support or reject the proposal.
Tour the Mount Abraham Union High School and Middle School facility and you come away with one distinct impression: it's a building in need of significant repair.
Consider the proposed $32.6 million bond to finance those repairs and you also have a visceral reaction: that's a lot of money and, by the way, has the school board completely lost touch with area taxpayers?
First and foremost I am writing this representing myself only. If what I am saying rings true with anyone else then it will serve as a reminder that you are not alone in your thoughts.
Second, I would like to acknowledge and thank all the folks on the building advisory committee for their long hours and hard work. My remarks are in no way meant to downplay your findings, only to express my opinion.
Subscribe to Online Edition
Online PDF Print Edition
Copyright 2011 Addison Independent | 58 Maple Street, Middlebury, Vt. 05753 | All Rights Reserved
Site Development by Surf New Media


text:
On the Water: Lots of Cod, Few Boats
The late, great Capt. Frank Mundus, Montauk's Monster Man, said that during his many years of ferrying charter clients offshore to come to grips with their various demons by way of tangling with big sharks, it was the wives and children they brought along who often hooked the fish.
We are all creatures of habit, a fact that often works against us. Mundus observed that experienced fishermen, that is fishermen who put a lot of time in on the water, handled their fishing rods in a practiced way, smoothly, with rhythmic winding of the reel, habitual jigging routines — actions that, when telegraphed down the line to the terminal gear, spell healthy prey, or something unnatural, to a predator.
By contrast, the jerky, fumbling, uncertain rod handling of neophyte anglers signaled injured or otherwise vulnerable prey to a predator. "Don't listen to your father," he would tell a child after taking him or her aside. "He will tell you what he don't know."
And, so it is these unusually cold spring days when the routinized dreams of sport fishermen turn toward the arrival of striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and flounder — the species their calendars say it's time to catch. The party boats from UpIsland that came to Montauk over the winter to get in on the cod fishing, have left. Private and for-hire boats are out of the water getting their spring paint jobs and engine overhauls. Meanwhile, cod and the piles of herring they feed upon are just offshore in numbers not seen in many years, and with relatively few boats on them.
Michael Potts, captain of the Bluefin IV charter boat said he would be missing the action if he'd hauled his boat as he usually does this time of year. Weather has been an obstacle, but the fish are there. "And, they're bigger. Very few tiny ones. We had a 22-pounder the other day, and fish in the teens," Potts said.
Unseasonably cold ocean temperatures are keeping the fish and their cold-water bait in the area, and in what could be another instance of habitual behavior, striped bass and bluefish are keeping to their spring migratory pattern despite the cold water.
Harvey Bennett of the Tackle Shop in Amagansett reminds us that Easter week was the traditional start of the commercial haulseining season. "They would get the early bass run, and mackerel," Bennett said, the mackerel so thick at times that the nets' cod ends would fill to overflowing.
Bennett reports "runner" bluefish in Gardiner's Bay. The runners are the early scouts that arrive here first, skinny from not eating en route. They are likely fattening up on alewives, which have made a strong appearance in Southampton, and probably in Gardiner's Bay as well.
Kathy Vegessi, shoreside support for the Lazy Bones party boat, said there was hope that the State Department of Environmental Conservation would be allowing a three-fluke-per-day bag limit with a 201/2-inch minimum size, a big improvement over last year's two at 21 inches.
"We caught a lot of fish last year that were 20, and 201/2. It's not written in stone," Vegessi said of the 2011 regs. As it stands, the season is set to begin on May 15, but that could change.
- Login to post comments


text: Here's another approach at saturating a network link using a client that works on a variety of os platforms: FileZilla Site Manager -> Transfer settings -> Maximum number of connections [10] It helps if you have a number of not-small [> 10MB] files laying around in a test directory. -G Galen Arnold system engineer NCSA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diego M. Vadell" <dvadell at linuxclusters.com.ar> To: beowulf at beowulf.org Cc: "Rahul Nabar" <rpnabar at gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 8:42:36 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [Beowulf] ethernet bonding performance comparison "802.3ad" vs Adaptive Load Balancing On Monday 08 September 2008 21:30:03 Rahul Nabar wrote: > I was experimenting with using channel bonding my twin eth ports to > get a combined bandwidth of (close to) 2 Gbps. The two relevant modes > were 4 (802.3ad) and 6 (alb=Adaptive Load Balancing). I was trying to > compare performance for both. > > Before running any sophisticated tests by netperf etc. I just tried to > copy a large file via scp and timed the two file-copies. > Hi, A month ago I spent an awful lot of time trying to debug something like that: I was trying to tune two linux boxes to make the perform better with a satellite link (700ms delay). turned out that ssh is not the right tool to test the network. From http://www.psc.edu/networking/projects/hpn-ssh/ "SCP and the underlying SSH2 protocol implementation in OpenSSH is network performance limited by statically defined internal flow control buffers. These buffers often end up acting as a bottleneck for network throughput of SCP, especially on long and high bandwith network links. Modifying the ssh code to allow the buffers to be defined at run time eliminates this bottleneck. We have created a patch ..." I started testing with wget in one side and an apache in the other, and everything went back to what I expected. so my advice is: test the network with something else, but not ssh nor scp. HIH, -- Diego. _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


text:
Sioux Falls Man Attempts to Force Police Officer, Family Off Road
SIOUX FALLS - A man tried to run an off-duty Sioux Falls Police Department officer and his family off the road on Sunday afternoon.
Faron Regan Rehm, 27, was driving near 69th Street and Louise Avenue when he passed the vehicle of an off-duty officer, his wife and three kids, police spokesman Sam Clemens said. Rehm tried to switch lanes and narrowly missed the officer's vehicle.
The officer initially thought Rehm had made a mistake. The second time, however, Rehm nearly forced the officer's vehicle off the road, Clemens said.
The off-duty officer than followed Rehm's vehicle to an apartment building parking lot in the 3600 block of W. 85th Street and identified himself as he approached the erratic driver. Rehm attacked at that point, Clemens said, taking swings and eventually grabbing a knife, which the off-duty officer was able to knock out of his hand.
Rehm went into his girlfriend's apartment, and came back out and began to fight with the off-duty officer again before an on-duty police officer arrived at the scene.
The off-duty officer, his wife and his 3 children were unharmed. Rehm was also unhurt.
Faron Regan Rehm, 27, was charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer and one count of reckless driving.


text:
A TFMC franchisee can provide Wolverhampton-based small-to medium-sized businesses with a financial cornerstone. That means someone who can take the job of a bookkeeper/management accountant/financial controller and help the owner better understand their finances and enable them to make better informed business decisions.
If you can identify with any of these questions, we may have the right franchise opportunity for you in the Wolverhampton area.
As in any service business, your service is only as good as the people who are delivering the service! This is why we are passionate about talented individuals, we will only grant a franchise to an individual in Wolverhampton who will be able to represent the brand and deliver an outstanding service to our clients.
If you are in the Wolverhampton area and are interested in joining TFMC, outlined below are the steps involved.
You are not committed at any stage until you have signed the franchise agreement, this is at Stage 6, below:
To learn more about becoming a TFMC franchisee
Call The Financial Management Centre free, on


text:
Right now you can request FREE L'Oreal Blush. If selected you'll get the product for free AND you'll get paid to test it. You'll also be entered into their ongoing sweepstakes. Just head on over HERE to see if you qualify for this one.
If you are new to Toluna, you'll need to verify your e-mail address before you can start testing any products. Once you've confirmed your e-mail, log in and look for the "Explore" tab. Then look for "Test Products" in the drop down box to apply to test.
If you don't get selected for the free L'Oreal blush, you'll have many more chances to participate. They have offers all the time. Recently they've had products from Garnier, Glade, Maybelline, Dove and more. Just go HERE to check it out.


text:
In which Egyptian "intellectuals" conjure a non-existent threat to possibly non-existent documents to justify the crack-down on the Brotherhood. Ridiculous.
"This is one of the ones I was most worried about," she said, as we approached a colorful Persian astrology book. It was open to a page depicting the Zodiac goddess Virgo, dressed in a bright, purple flowing robe. "They don't believe in this, so who knows what they would do." We moved on to some hand-drawn history books with knights riding on gold-painted horses, and a book of early fables that had been translated from Sanskrit. One told the story of a group of white rabbits who teamed up to "seek revenge on a herd of elephants who had thoughtlessly trampled upon them." In another room, there was a giant, Mamluk-era edition of the Koran, from the fourteenth century. "I wasn't really worried about this one," Ezzeldin said with a wink. Then she added, "Although, I didn't want them to give it away to their friends in Qatar."
Neither Ezzeldin or any of the other people I spoke to were able to cite any specific evidence that the Brotherhood had plans to dismantle or interfere with Egypt's historical artifacts—just vague warning signs, and a personal sense of certainty. "If you are traveling to an area that you know is full of thieves, you have to take precautions," Ezzeldin said when I asked. "You don't have to wait until you are robbed."


text:
'We Are Celebrating 25 Years Of Service'
Our Professional Supervised Visitation Services
allows the noncustodial parent to have an opportunity for positive contact with the child or children in a safe environment. It also allows the custodial parent the reassurance that the child's physical and emotional safety is being provided. Our role as Professional Monitors, is to be a
neutral party
who observes behavior
The Agency's Working Standards:
As a Profession, Child Visitation Monitoring is
not regulated
. Therefore, we enforce that our Independent Monitors follow Judicial Code Policy, and Provide Ethical Monitoring of court ordered cases, for at risk children. Each of our Contracted Independent Professional Monitor's have been thoroughly trained in accordance with Administrative Office of the Court's Standards of Practice 5.20, and Assembly Bill 1647. We are also governed by the Guidelines for Supervised Visitation by the California Judicial Council. All Monitors have received training on; Child Abuse and Reporting mandates per Section 11166 of the Penal Code, Child Development, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, and Conflict Resolution, to name a few. Our Professional Independent Monitors receive ongoing Continuing Education Training, and updates on the new Codes and Procedures in the field of Supervised Visitation. In addition, each Professional Monitor has a background clearance through Trustline, and most have CPR training.
How to Obtain Service:
By contacting our Agency either by phone or submitting the 'Contact Us" Form. You then will be contacted, and scheduled an intake appointment. The parents will be scheduled at different times. At the intake interview you will need to bring a copy of your recent court order/restraining order, a picture of your child, and the intake fee. At the interview you will explain your concerns about your case, complete the Agency's Intake Form, and the Agency's Guideline Form. You will be informed about the Monitoring Procedures, and you will be scheduled your first supervised visitation.
What Happens at the Supervised Visitation?:
During the Supervised Visitation, the Professional Monitor will remain at sight and sound of the child
at all times
. The monitored parent may choose the visitation location sites. However, the first supervised visit will be at a public location. If there are no restrictions on the court order, the outings can be; the movies, the park, Chuck E, Cheese, meals at a restaurant, an amusement park, or at his/her home. There will be no talking about the case or the other parent during the supervised visitations. The parents will have no contact with each other when the child is being exchanged. The Professional Monitor will enforce the supervised visits in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Practice 5.20. An Activity Report will be prepared after each visitation. A Declaration will be prepared, if requested.
Our Goal is for the Supervised Visitation to be a Safe and Pleasant Experience for your child
Website Builder
provided by


text:
Confession Tuesday: The A Little Stressed Edition
|Hello, My Name is Overwhelmed
Dear Reader,
It's been a couple weeks from my last confession. I can't even tell you when because the last three weeks have morphed into one giant day.
I blame myself for much this, I have this nature that says yes, when what I meant to do was run screaming from the building or say no. I also have this nature that believes that I can do a lot-- and I can-- but today I woke up with the telltale sign I have taken on too much...
To the confessional--
I confess I know I've taken on too much and am officially "stressed" when I look in the mirror and see a red dot on my left cheekbone. Seriously. I get this weird breakout right there every time I take on too much. And I noticed it last night and woke up this morning and saw it here.
I was a young 26 year old corporate go-getter the first I got it. We were moving offices and I was not only in charge of the full move, but actually designing the office. First, who gives this kind of responsibility to a 26 year old?! Second, this was the exactly moment I knew I needed to get the heck out of corporate America.
I confess right now, today's "To Do" list has 10 *must do* items. (Writing a blog post is *not* one of them.) This is insanity in ink-- the To Do list, not the blog post.
There is a list of 17 other things I need to have done by the 20th.
Most of the things have to do with AWP, Two Sylvias Press, the transition from editor of Crab Creek Review to non-editor, my book, and the workshops I've been teaching recently (though my last workshop is this Saturday in Seattle... and yes, there are a few more spaces if you're interested. )
I confess I have been waking up at 4:30 am - 5 am to get things and have been cheating on my To Do list by writing poems. I try to make that the first thing I do so I don't resent the rest of my life.
I confess while at a poetry salon on Sunday, I received a text from my daughter that said, "Demi & I cleaned the whole house for you." My response, "I have never been so proud of you." (Forget the fact she got all As last year and went to Washington DC as a state champion for the National History Bowl, she cleaned the house! Let the confetti fly! --wait, no confetti, I don't have time to sweep.)
This is a sure sign that my priorities are a little messed up.
And here's the thing, I know this is temporary.
And I have more to be grateful for than to be stressed about.
I know that every time I cross something off my list it helps me feel less stressed. But I also need to learn to live with things undone. It's hard for me and my Capricornness. It's hard for me in the middle place. I write and rewrite To Do list. I get a huge satisfaction of crossing things off.
But there's a point when I feel overwhelmed. And I've reached that place.
So here's what I'm going to do:
1) Get my top items off my list today
2) Do the same tomorrow
3) Eat good food and have an amazing dessert
4) Spend fifteen minutes starring out the window at the birds and the water
5) Spend time with my family
6) Try my best, but not take anything too seriously
I confess reaching this place of stress is a good reminder to me to make sure I am saying yes to the right things and to not take more on than I can handle.
I know this is a lesson I have been learning and relearning all my life.
But it reminds me not to volunteer to do things just because others aren't stepping forward, or to say yes because I want to do things and not out of obligation. In fact, say no if I just feel obligated.
So I made a list of what I'm focusing on this year and what I'll say yes to:
My book, Hourglass Museum and my own writing
Two Sylvias Press
Poets on the Coast
These are my top three areas of focus. All the other stuff (family not included as they are the top of the top) has to fall to the sidelines.
And if you find yourself to be a YES person, here are a couple good articles to read:
When To Say Yes (Things to ask yourself before saying yes)
The Yes Trap (a great article on *why* we say yes to things-- fear of missing out, guilt, being uncomfortable in saying no, good girl hang-ups, etc.)
Setting Boundaries, Saying No Nicely (this is a little more corporate world, but good ideas here.
My life is good and I am thankful. It's my own internal laid-back, low-stress, no drama temperament that gets a little bent out of shape when there's a lot going on. But good stuff, stuff I'm thankful I need to do and complete.
~ Kells
~ Don't Miss a Post ~ Subscribe to Book of Kells by Email


text:
U.S. manufacturing activity grew in June, rebounding from an unexpected contraction the prior month, but hiring in the sector was the weakest in nearly four years, an industry report showed on Monday.
Continue Reading Below
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its index of national factory activity in June rose to 50.9 from 49.0 in May, a touch above of expectations of 50.5. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector.
The gauge for new orders rose to 51.9 from 48.8, while production jumped to 53.4 from 48.6, helping the overall index bounce back from May's contraction - the first in six months.
But a measure of employment fell to 48.7, the lowest reading since September of 2009. It stood at 50.1 in May.
That could feed concern about the strength of the U.S. recovery, particularly now that the Federal Reserve has said it is considering scaling back its massive stimulus program.
Economists polled by Reuters expect the broader U.S. economy to have slowed to 1.7 percent in the second quarter, though most say it should pick up steam in the second half.
The economy grew at a 1.8 percent rate in the first three months of the year, with consumer spending having grown less than initially thought.


text:
Hey everyone!
As some might know, after Project Spark died, we, meaning Wertandrew, DankerP3 and me, Psycho, sticked together and kept in touch through Skype and other means. Creating games is our passion. We met on Project Spark. We had ideas and a need to create and share them.
Not later than last september an idea emerged in our group and at the same time a game contest started. So we decided to take part in it. The game contest was held by AirConsole, a very cool idea that let's you use your computer as a console and your mobile devices as the controllers! So we jumped in, with a nice game idea, that would let people have fun when having friends over.
After a while developping and presenting the idea to some of our contacts in the game industry, it became clear that we needed to create our own entity, our own studio, to brand our games. In december 2016 Sick Rabbit Studios was born. We work for free, by passion. We pushed our game as far as we could in the given time and submitted it to the AirConsole contest. And we made it to the third place! Amongst all other submissions, by indie devs and professional studios, our first game made it!
Our game released yesterday, april 6th, after I went visiting AirConsole's office in Zurich Switzerland. A bunch of nice guys working there, nice atmosphere, good work!
We all started in a fun way, be it on Project Spark or even before and that's where our passion led us. Everything is possible if you have that burning passion and invest yourselves in your projects! I wanted to share with you a couple of links, but also provide you with the link to our game you can play for free! (yes, free as free, no subscriptions, no one time payment, no royalties etc etc)
Play Press-to-Play: https://www.airconsole.com/play/party-games/press-to-play
Also, if you want to follow us and our coming games (two projects rolling ), make sure to visit us on https://sickrabbitstudios.com. Apply to our newsletter, subscribe to our blog and/or follow us on facebook/twitter/youtube!
Visit AirConsole as well, it's a really cool plateform that guarantees you a lot of fun with your friends! https://www.airconsole.com


text:
What fruits & vegetables should someone with diverticulitis avoid?
Q. my husband has diverticulitis and he just got out of the hospital. what fruits and vegetables will be good for him to eat and which are to be avoided? thx
A. You should ask your husband's doctor to refer you to a dietitian who can help with his specific dietary needs. You can also visit the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics to find a dietitian in your area.


text:
Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
View All Calendars is the default. Choose Select a Calendar to view a specific calendar. Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the Notify Me® button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community.
July 26, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Area
Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am (30 minutes) In the Children's Program Area Ages 0-6 with adult caregiver. Siblings and guests welcome. Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime encourages language development and fosters a love of books and a lifetime of learning. Parents and caregivers will also learn about early literacy and get tips on how to help their child become ready to read. No registration necessary.
July 26, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Children's Area
LittleBigRead is an informal "reading buddies" program for school age youth that pairs younger kids with older kids for one-on-one reading time. Younger kids can read to or be read to by older kids or they can take turns sharing a book together. This program is a fun and no-pressure way for children to build a passion for reading for the fun of it. It is not a tutoring program. Books are chosen by the readers from the library's collection or favorites can also be brought from home. No registration necessary – just drop in and read!


text:
Our collection is based at Bo'ness, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, sixteen miles west of Edinburgh. The picture above shows some of our star railway vehicles. We also have a significant object and archive collection, illustrating the history of railways in Scotland, a history which of course is still being written.
Bo'ness is the terminus of the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, where the collection can be seen in action. Most of the railway heritage items not currently operating are displayed in the Museum of Scottish Railways, or in our new vehicle display area, beside Bo'ness Station. Some items are kept in buildings which do not have public access, but there are occasional guided tours to these - check the main SRPS website for further details.
This website presents the SRPS railway collection, and will take you into the world of Scottish railways. Details of the website editor and authors are available on the About this Site page. We welcome constructive comments, corrections and additional information. Please use the Feedback Form.
We were awarded full Accreditation status, as the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, on 30th April 2009. The award demonstrates that we have achieved defined national standards relating to governance, visitor services and collection management. Our collection has also been recognised through the Scottish Government Recognition Scheme as being of national significance.
A major new collection has been donated to the Museum by the family of Mr Forbes Alexander. This extensive collection of Scottish signalling items and photographs is currently being catalogued and access to it can be obtained by e-mailing Museum.


text:
LordHavelock wrote:Is it strictly taboo to try and mix Dynamic Alternate Effects and the Removable Flaw?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with making a Dynamic Array into a Device. Or to be more precise, I'm not a big fan of Dynamic Arrays, but making it Removable does not make it worse. However, putting it in 3 separate devices can be tricky.
LordHavelock wrote:My question is whether there's anything wrong with making these three items dynamic alternate effects of one another?
I go into more detail here.


text:
Practical audit advice you can use today.
watch on iTunes
follow on Twitter
subscribe to RSS feed
# 35 : Course Notes - 507
Baltimore/Australia Notes
Published: 2014-07-21 (Length: )
A few quick things. First, many folks from the class said that they knew others in the office who should attend this class. If you do know someone like that, there's a vLive class (taught completely online, two nights each week over six weeks) starting on August 4. I'm pretty sure that there's even an offer to get an Apple Laptop or get $850 off of the class for the session that's starting up. If you know someone who would benefit from attending, auditor or not, please let them know! (Discount/laptop deal: https://www.sans.org/vlive/specials - AUD507 - https://www.sans.org/vlive/details/35515)
Here are the course notes that I made during our recent 507 class. If there's something else that you're looking for that I forgot to include below, please let me know! Also, please remember that you can use your existing VPN credentials to our lab to connect to and work on the AuditWars challenge at https://score.enclaveforensics.com. Of course, that link will only work if you are already connected to our VPN (Don't forget to run the interface as an administrator!) Finally, I've attached a set of handy Powershell scripts that a student donated to the end of this email. To use them you will want to open them up and search for the word "insert" so that you can insert the relevant information from your domain.
If you try to watch the Lab videos (Disks 3 & 4) and find that some of them don't seem to work, it is probably a missing Codec. If you go to
and download that *free* player, they work just fine. :)
Feel free to link to me:
also try to tweet useful stuff now and then:
periodically post useful YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/DHAtEnclaveForensics
Have a great day!
Day 2 Stuff:
Router Auditing:
Management & Auditing Scripts:
PSK Hacking Demo:
Wireless Clients:
Difference Tracking:
Difference Tracking Continued:
Fuzzing with WebScarab:
WebApp Fuzzing:
Getting users:
dsquery user -s 507dc.enclaveforensics.com -u auditor -p Password1
Getting users whose passwords never expire:
dsquery * -filter "(&(objectCategory=Person)(ObjectClass=User)
(userAccountControl:1.2.840.1135126.96.36.1993:=65536))" -s
507dc.enclaveforensics.com -u auditor -p Password1
Bit masking for LDAP:(userAccountControl:1.2.840.1135184.108.40.2063:=####)
Users who are not required to have a password:
dsquery * -filter "&(objectCategory=Person)(objectClass=User)
-s 507dc.enclaveforensics.com -u auditor -p Password1 -attr samaccountname
Getting last logon timestamps:
dsquery * -filter "(&(objectCategory=Person)(objectClass=user))" -attr
lastLogonTimeStamp sAMAccountName -s 507dc.enclaveforensics.com
-u auditor -p Password1
Useful bit values for UAC:
2 Disabled Account
16 Locked Out
32 Password not required (can be blank)
512 Normal account
65536 Password never expires
# 34 : Heartbleed Creates Heartburn
What's the Real Impact?
Published: 2014-04-14 (Length: 13:45)
Heartbleed has been making headlines for the last week and you can find some saying that it's 11 out of 10 on the impact scale while others are downplaying the severity of the flaw and the long term impact. What's the real deal? What are you telling your CEO when he asks you what this means for your company?
In this short video we'll take a look at how quickly and easily a site can be attacked and then we'll look at actual captured data to see what the impact could be. With that data as context we'll explain to you why this matters and what it means for your company if your server was vulnerable.
Especially since there is mounting evidence that this vulnerability was known by attackers since as early as October of 2013, organizations could be looking at massive amounts of leaked data from busy vulnerable servers.
# 33 : Analyzing Layer 2 with Wireshark
How to Find Misconfigured Switches in Your Network!
Published: 2014-02-14 (Length: 24:10)
Layer 2 management protocols like STP, MSTP, TRILL, SPB, CDP, VTP, HSRP, etc., should never be visible on user facing ports. There are some technical challenges when deploying something like VOIP in a converged network solution, but barring this, having these protocols exposed is an easy to find and obvious indication of misconfiguration.
In this short video we look at a quick intro to Wireshark, look at a few of the features and see easy ways to find these packets if they are visible. We also talk about how a network engineer or security engineer would weed out traffic, identifying interesting traffic that does not belong.
This video is a sample of one of the labs covered in the SANS Advanced Audit course (AUD507) by David Hoelzer. Visit
for more information!
# 32 : Auditing the Cloud!
ESXi and vSphere: Basic Security Audit Questions and Answers
Published: 2013-10-19 (Length: 34:39)
Virtualization is here to stay. That's not to say it's a bad thing, but among the things that we spend some time talking about in the SANS Audit 507 course are the most common and most serious security mis-configurations and hazards that we find in virtualized environments. Also in the course we spend time demystifying the VMWare Best Practices guide and give super clear reasons why some of what it recommends is just plain old bad advice!
This video, however, gives you a brief 34 minute look at one of the lab exercises in that audit/security course. The lab will give you broad-brush familiarity with the vSphere management client, discuss common issues in ESXi configurations in addition to demonstrating how to get specific data that is related to some of the more common problem areas in these systems. For a more detailed discussion into this topic and many others you might consider this class:
# 31 : Parent Process IDs
Baselining Startup Processes!
Published: 2013-10-14 (Length: 13:47)
UNIX systems, at least up to a point, tend to be deterministic systems. This is quite different from Windows hosts which are completely non-deterministic.
What this means for the System Administrator and the Auditor is that it is not only possible to accurately baseline which processes should be running on the system but also to tie those processes to specific process ID numbers! Especially when faced with detecting compromise and the possible installation of malware, this becomes an incredibly valuable detection technique. If malware is installed by an attacker it will typically be installed in such a way that it will automatically restart the next time that the system is booted. Since We now have a baseline of which processes should be running and also know precisely which process IDs they should have, even if the malware is hidden we can see that it has displaced the process IDs!
Next ›
Last »
© 2011, David Hoelzer & EnclaveForensics


text:
Silence in Court #283
Wentworth, Patricia
AbeBooks Seller Since April 8, 2009Quantity Available: 1
Bookseller Image
AbeBooks Seller Since April 8, 2009Quantity Available: 1
About this Item
Bibliographic Details
Title: Silence in Court #283
Publisher: Popular Library, New York
Publication Date: 1950
Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.
Store Description
Diane Black
7924 Zinfandel Dr.,
Reno, NV 89506
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web
sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as
Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund
within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about
book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to
us and we'll respond wi...
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books
weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact
you to let you know extra shipping is required.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
Money Order PayPal


text: MARTIN, Joseph William, Jr., a Representative from Massachusetts; born in North Attleboro, Bristol County, Mass., November 3, 1884; attended the public schools and was graduated from North Attleboro High School in 1902; reporter on the Attleboro Sun and Providence Journal 1902-1908; publisher of the Evening Chronicle at North Attleboro since 1908 and also publisher of the Franklin (Mass.) Sentinel; member of the State house of representatives 1912-1914; served in the State senate 1914-1917; chairman of the Massachusetts Street Railway Investigating Commission in 1917; chairman of the Massachusetts legislative campaign committee in 1917; executive secretary of the Republican State committee 1922-1925; delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1916, 1936, 1940, 1948, 1952, and 1956; permanent chairman of the Republican National Conventions in 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, and 1956; member of the Republican National Committee, serving as chairman 1940-1942; elected as a Republican to the Sixty-ninth and to the twenty succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1925-January 3, 1967); minority leader in the Seventy-sixth, Seventy-seventh, Seventy-eighth, Seventy-ninth, Eighty-first, Eighty-second, Eighty-fourth, and Eighty-fifth Congresses; Speaker of the House of Representatives (Eightieth and Eighty-third Congresses); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1966; returned to North Attleboro, Mass.; died in Hollywood, Fla., March 6, 1968; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro, Mass.


text:
Map of Edmonton Area
You have found the webgate for Alberta canada, Roadmap with links to other regional alberta maps. This alberta map links to alberta hotels and motels of alberta. Moteles de alberta mappa is the same as motels alberta map in english. Alberta roads and alberta highways are very good compared to the rest of the world. Province of Alberta map, with clickable links to accommodation information of the different regions in the province of Alberta. If you're looking for an Alberta Roadmap this is the one! Province of Alberta road map, Canada Alberta Calgary Edmonton accommodation, Alberta HOTELS, Alberta Hotel lodging Alberta map MAP mountain canadian parks, Alberta MOTELS, Alberta motel travel map


text:
- Promote Your EventanemptytextllineMaximize visibility for your event! Leverage Squamish's most comprehensive and visible event calendar. In addition to being the most visible local calendar we promote your event through our digital magazine, newsletters, social media, and paid promotional posts to get more visibility for your event.$49.00
- Boosted Business ListinganemptytextllineWant to increase your online presence in both search and social media? The boosted business listing allows you to leverage our unmatched search visibility, be included in roundup social media posts, round up articles, event promotion and access job listings. With this package you will:...
- Social Media SpotlightanemptytextllineLeverage our large and engauged social media audience to promote your events, features, job postings, stories and more. Our spotlight posts are meant to highlight your business and connect you with your target audience.$99.00
Squamish Events
Search Squamish's most comprehensive local event calendar. Find food & dining, music & nightlife, health & wellness & of course: Squamish Adventure Events.
- This event has passed.
Trivia Night at Norman Rudy's
February 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 8:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until February 28, 2019
An event every week that begins at 8:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until March 31, 2019
Think you're pretty smart? Get your friends together and test your knowledge every Wednesday Night at 8pm
Leave a Reply
Want to Promote Your Events?
You can add your event to our calendar for free by clicking here. If you want more exposure for your event, check out our advertising programs & packages:


text:
Planning, Design, & Construction
FY 14 Deferred Maintenance Projects
- Projects
- Excavation Request
- Utility/Dig Locate Form
- Deferred Maintenance Items
- Admin Annex II Roof - Replace existing built up roof with new Sarnafil roof (campus standard). Can be done when OA Grant roof is being replaced. Budget estimate cost is $45,000.
- Kinesiology (Wisdom Gym) - Replace units 2 & 3 condensing units and air handling units. These were installed with the building in the 1970's and beyond their expected life. Budget estimate cost is $188,000. These units provide air conditions for the weight room, hallways and dressing room areas.
- Auxiliary, E&G
- Farm Chlorine Generator - Existing unit is over 10 years old and not functioning properly. Expected life is 7 years per manufacturer. This unit is used to provide chlorination of the potable water for the Farm facilities. Budget cost to replace is $65,000.
- Business Hydrology Chillers - The existing chillers and condensing units are beyond their useful life. We were able to install two rebuilt compressors which will allow the units to handle the load with 100% backup, but these rebuilt compressors do not last very long. Budget cost is $370,000.
- Business Hydrology Heating - The present heating system was modified three years ago and one of the hot water heating boilers was moved from Davis Hall to this location. Presently that unit is in need of repair. The second unit still working is the original unit and is beyond its life expectancy. It is recommended we replace the heating system with two energy efficient hot water boilers before colder weather arrives. We are presently getting the cost for these new boilers but expect the cost to be in the $150,000 range.
- Hunewell and Hunewell Annex Domestic Hot Water Boilers - There are presently two steam boilers that provide heating water via a heat exchanger for their facilities. The 25HP boiler was installed in 1977 and the 40HP installed in 1992 and are beyond their useful life. Need to replace with two modern efficient hot water boilers. Budget estimate cost is $80,000.
- Auxiliary
- Dining Hall Exterior Louvers and Coil Replacement - The existing fresh air louver at the Dining Hall is not functional due to it's size and has never worked properly. The hot water and chill water coils have been frozen in years past and have been patched as best as we can and need replacement. Recommend replacing single layer louver with multiple louver and replacing hot water and chill water coils. Budget estimate cost is $85,000.
- Auxiliary
- Press Box Rooftop Units - The existing rooftop units are beyond their useful life and need to be replaced. Installed last compressor to be found in Texas for one unit this past month. These two 5 ton units need to be removed. Budget estimate cost is $48,000.
- Auxiliary
- Swimming Pool Boiler - The hot water boiler to heat swimming pool water is well beyond its useful life. It is inefficient and has difficulty maintaining pool temperature. Budget estimate cost is $36,000.
- Auxiliary
- Tradition Hall Chiller Replacement - The HVAC units for this facility were purchased for use by the old Science building and moved when the new Math building came into being. The units were purchased in 1993 when the CPL was contracted valves were installed to eventually connect Tradition to the loop. Recommend we proceed with that work now. Budget estimate is $160,000.
- Auxiliary
- Farm Meats Lab HVAC - The HVAC units for the facility are beyond their useful life and need to be replaced. Also, the Cutting Room Cooler and Holding Room Cooler need replacement. Budget estimate to replace all five systems is $90,000.
- Rehab Carpet in Education Building FY 2014- Replace existing carpet in Education Building with new 20 year carpet tiles.
- To be completed during holiday break.
- O A Grant Data Center Cooling- Engineering services to provide a program of requirements, with a cost estimate, to provide cooling for the existing data center in the O A Grant Building.
- The data center is currently served by four (4) DX cooled computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units. Three of them are 16 ton Data Aire units, and the fourth is a 10 ton Liebert. These unit sizes currently do not provide full redundancy and experience frequent failures.
- O A Grant Roof
- Provide all labor, materials and equipment, and construction management for providing a complete project in accordance with the statement of work, drawings and specifications as follows:
- Remove existing foam roof system down to structural concrete decking. Provide and install 2 layers of 2" polisocyanurate insulation board and Sarnafil 72 mil Fleece Back Roof System.
- Rehab Tarleton Center Transformer & Switchgear
- Provide all labor, materials and equipment and construction management for providing a complete project in accordance with the statement of work, drawings and specifications per EEA Drawings; sheets E0.00 - E 3.0, issued for construction 4/19/2013.
- Includes demo of existing switchboard and install new primary from new high voltage switch, new 500 KVA transformer, new 208V/1600A/3P/35KAIC switchboard and new conduits as required.
- Outage at building will be required.
- Admin Annex II Roof - Replace existing built up roof with new Sarnafil roof (campus standard). Can be done when OA Grant roof is being replaced. Budget estimate cost is $45,000.


text:
Check out the new antiques and collectibles fair at the Cow Palace
Turnkey Show Productions is now hosting the Bay Area Vintage Antiques & Collectibles Fair at the Cow Palace.It will be held Sunday, April 21, 2013. Click on the link above for full details. Since it's indoors, rain or shine, the show will go on. Wishing the promoters great success in their new endeavor.
This is the second month. I attended the first one last month. There were lots of dealers, great stuff. I'm excited to have another option in San Francisco. Check it out. Hope to see you at the fair.
Early Buy 7am – 9am, $10
General 9am – 3pm, $5
On occasions other events may be operating at the same time as our event. If you are charged for parking in error the day of our show, bring your parking ticket to the show and we will give you credit against your admission and additional credit that may apply
Need More Information?
Contact Jerry Goldman or Susana Alvarez at
650 242-1294, fax 650 242-1316, or email@example.com.


text:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's sea levels could rise twice as high this century as U.N. climate scientists have predicted, according to researchers who looked at what happened more than 100,000 years ago, the last time Earth got this hot.
Experts working on the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have suggested a maximum 21st century sea level rise — a key effect of global climate change — of about 32 inches.
But researchers said in a study appearing on Sunday in the journal Nature Geoscience that the maximum could be twice that, or 64 inches.
They made the estimate by looking at the so-called interglacial period, some 124,000 to 119,000 years ago, when Earth's climate was warmer than it is now due to a different configuration of the planet's orbit around the sun.
That was the last time sea levels reached up to 20 feet (6 meters) above where they are now, fueled by the melting of the ice sheets that cover Greenland and Antarctica.
The researchers say their study is the first robust documentation of how quickly sea levels rose to that level.
"Until now, there have been no data that sufficiently constrain the full rate of past sea level rises above the present level," lead author Eelco Rohling of Britain's National Oceanography Centre said in a statement.
Rohling and his colleagues found an average sea level rise of 64 inches each century during the interglacial period.
Back then, Greenland was 5.4 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than now — which is similar to the warming period expected in the next 50 to 100 years, Rohling said.
Current models of ice sheet activity do not predict rates of change this large, but they do not include many of the dynamic processes already being observed by glaciologists, the statement said.
Editing by Xavier Briand


text:
We took it upon ourselves to put together a list of the best Black movies of all time. But before we could create our Black movie list, we had to define what a Black movie is. In our humble opinion, a Black movie has more than just a Black cast, a Black lead or Black director. The theme had to speak to the Black community, as well as for the community.
In a round-table discussion, we debated what films should be on our list. We wanted to make sure the funniest Black movies, as well as the top Black movies were on the list but we made sure to add some old-school flicks too. While tempers didn't flare, necks did roll and some were even the recipient of a side eye while fighting for their favorite. (I kid. I kid.)
We chopped it up for a bit and came to this conclusion. Peep our list and tell us what you think. We might've missed a few, so feel free to tweet us at @giant_life!
The Best Black Movies EVER was originally published on giantlife.com


text:
VISIT US | 364 HAYES ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 | Contact Us
shopping bag
you have no items in your bag
Availability: In stock
Taika means "magic" in Finnish. This tableware showcases a range of bold and enchanting illustrations designed to ignite your imagination and inspire storytelling.
The patterns combine folklore with Slavic and Japanese influences for a visual mythology that is one-of-a-kind, and the dynamic forms combine easily with other Iittala collections to enhance any setting.
Coffee/tea cup: W 4.25" H 2.5" D 3.5"
Saucer: W 6.25" H 0.75" D 6.25"
Be the first to review this product
Email to a Friend


text:
(617) 795-5200
Our Food
Our Village Cafe
Our Customers
"Best cafe ever! The food is phenomenal and the people are so sweet. Definitely going to become my new place to be whenever I'm in Boston!"
- Elydia Riley, TripAdvisor
"Definitely a great restaurant for good, quality food and a great place to take my family. Love this place!"
- Novita Menayang


text:
Eagle steals crocodile-cam, records video selfie
Let's see David Attenborough try this
In-flight video A juvenile sea-eagle with (sadly) no cinematographic skills whatever has created what could, regardless, be the selfie of the year, stealing a wildlife camera and taking it for a fly.
The camera was set up near Margaret River* in the Kimberley region of Western Australia in order to capture images of crocodiles.
As Gooniyandi ranger Roneil Skeen told the ABC in WA: "The first footage, it was the sea eagle picking up the camera and taking off with it. Then it triggers the second one when he was up in the air and then putting it down, and then the third one it was the eagle picking at it."
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has the video on YouTube, here:
The camera was recovered 100 km from where it was stolen, and The Register imagines reps from Bushnell are now booking flights to the Kimberley for an ad campaign. Ever helpful, Vulture South offers this approximate map:
Rangers say the bird was probably a juvenile, as an adult would have destroyed the camera to figure out what makes it tick. ®
*Western Australia has two watercourses named Margaret River. The famous one is in the State's South West and earned its reputation on the back of cracking wines and a beautiful coastline that offers exceptional surf. The Margaret River in this story is in the Kimberley, a remote, wild and beautiful sub-tropical region.
Sponsored: Becoming a Pragmatic Security Leader


text:
NEW YORK -- Crunch Chairman Mark Mastrov says a recent lawsuit against the company prior to his involvement with Crunch is likely frivolous.
In the lawsuit filed last week, a woman claims she was injured after she slid down a pole while taking a Crunch pole-dancing class. The alleged incident occurred last June during Crunch's bankruptcy proceedings and before Mastrov and his New Evolution Fitness Co. officially took over the chain last September.
"We've yet to even see this, so there's not much to say publicly at this time," Mastrov says.
Nicholas Warywoda, the lawyer for Sue Ann Wee, says Wee seriously hurt both her shoulders when she slid down the pole and fell on the floor. Warywoda also says Wee told an instructor that she could not hold herself up during an upside-down maneuver, but the instructor did not help her.
Wee is seeking unspecified damages.


text:
The Future Of Cirrus's Jet
File Size 5.3 MB / Running Time 5:47
Cirrus Design co-founder and former CEO Alan Klapmeier dropped a bombshell on the annual Cirrus Migration in Duluth by announcing he wants to take over the SF 50 jet program through a separate company. But current CEO Brent Wouters says the company remains committed to seeing the project through, although it's willing to listen to Klapmeier's ideas. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Wouters about the proposal.


text:
If you have or know a solar project, please submit it to us for consideration as a featured project using Submit an Item. http://www.solaripedia.com/302/submit-an-item.html
This document describes an energy efficient, solar-powered home that was built near Interlachen, Florida. The original owners/designers lived in the house from mid-1998 until mid-2006, and describe some of the successes and failures and some of the many things they learned along the way. The original plan was to use no fossil fuels at all. They relaxed that ideal a bit, and have some propane appliances as convenience and backup systems. Total use of propane was about 30-35 gallons per year, for which they paid about $100, including delivery. They also had a backup Honda gas generator, which was rarely used. The house is not connected to the utility grid. It has a Clivus Multrum composting toilet and is not connected to a public sewer or septic tank. Although well water is used, a 3000-gallon cistern can be used to collect rainwater for all household water needs. It was to demonstrate that humans can live in a comfortable and pleasing home while attempting to minimize their negative impact on the earth. The design and building of the home was an exciting challenge that was in progress for over 10 years. (The house has been sold by the original owners.)
The house is near the middle of 60 acres of wooded land 50 miles south, southwest of Jacksonville. North Florida is fairly flat, but ecosystems can change dramatically with elevation changes of a few feet. The property shares a 1/2 mile border with two small lakes, and at one part of the interface is a pitcher plant bog/wetlands community. On the north border of the property is a low bayhead area. Approximately 15 acres comprises a longleaf pine/wiregrass/turkey oak ecosystem. Please click here to see some more pictures. The goal was to make the land as accessible as possible to wildlife, including black bear, bald eagles, osprey, swallowed-tailed kites, anhinga, green herons, great blue herons, pileated, red-bellied and red- headed woodpeckers, red-shouldered hawks, wild turkeys, a pair of screech owls and eastern bluebirds nesting in birdboxes, flying squirrels, Sherman's fox squirrels, grey squirrels, grey fox, gopher tortoise, box turtles, water turtles, alligators, otter, deer, numerous snakes, lizards, frogs, and, of course, insects.
The house design is based on the "Cracker" architectural style typical of early settlers in Florida, and incorporates many energy conserving features that are tailored to the hot, humid climate found in the southeastern United States. These include cupolas, large roof overhangs, porches on the east and west sides, ventilation under the house, a kitchen and bathroom isolated from the living room and bedroom.
Electric power is provided entirely by photovoltaics. We have 1.2 kilowatts of Siemens PV modules on three Zomeworks trackers. The power system and sizing is described in detail in the chapter on Electric Power.
The Cracker Heritage
Often, the best models for energy efficient design and examples of natural, local building materials come from the very oldest homes in our region; from the homes of early settlers and even from the original homes of the indigenous people of our region. The recent resurgence of interest in earth-bermed (earthship) construction, mainly in the southwest and straw bale construction in the plains states are two good examples of looking to history for guidance in construction. In northern Florida and southern Georgia, the early settlers were called "Crackers", a reference to their practice of cracking corn to make meal, and the cracking sound of their whips used to drive cattle.
Cracker home design was uniquely suited to the local climate and these backwoods country settlers made use of abundant native forests of Southern Yellow Pine in their construction. Pine heartwood, now rare in the age of clearcutting and timber plantations, is virtually indestructable by pests or decay, and was used even for foundation blocks placed directly on the ground. This picture shows a typical cracker style house in north Florida. Notice the wrap-around porches and hip-style tin roof. In the back is a detached kitchen. The house sits on blocks about two feet off of the ground. What is the climate of north Florida? About half of the year, from mid-April to mid-October is generally hot and humid. Daytime high temperatures are normally about 90 F and nighttime lows are in the low 70's during May through September, and slightly cooler in April and October. Mostly, the months from mid-February to mid-April and mid-October to late November are delightful, with cool nights and warm, but not hot, days, and low to moderate humidity. December and January can be cold, with several to about a dozen freezing spells.
Rainfall is more uniform throughout the year in northern Florida than in the south, and this has to do with the mechanism of rainfall. Cool season rainfall (meaning the 6 months from mid-October until mid-April), from 2" to 4" per month, comes from advancing cold fronts, which weaken as they move south. During the hot months, the land heats up as the day advances, causing the humid air mass over the land to rise. This brings in air from the ocean and Gulf, a so-called sea breeze. As the moist air rises, it encounters lower pressure and expands, which causes the air to cool. Because cooler air can hold less water, moisture condenses to form clouds and eventually, rain. This "convective rain" is more commonplace in southern Florida, where the sun is more intense. In northern Florida the average rainfall is about 7" per month during June, July and August. Rainfall in the summer is highly variable. We have been recording rainfall at our house for the last five years, and logged 21" in June of 1994, with 1" for May of 1993! The windspeed is generally low in the central peninsula. It is too far inland for a substantial sea breeze, and except for short-lived storms or an occasional hurricane in the area, winds are normally from still to 8 mph.
In researching passive solar design, we found that most available books and references consider primarily (or only) solar heating, whereas we were almost entirely concerned with passive features to enhance cooling. An excellent resource that we found for passive solar design in hot, humid climates is the Florida Solar Energy Center. The FSEC is the energy research institute of the State of Florida. The center is nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in solar energy and energy efficiency and is administered by the University of Central Florida. Numerous publications and pamphlets are available through FSEC for a very small fee. Also, their Building Design Assistance Center (BDAC) offers free design assistance (which we have taken advantage of). Another resource that had a large influence on the design of our house was a book by University of Florida Professor Ronald W. Haase entitled "Classic Cracker - Florida's wood-frame vernacular architecture". In particular, a design featured in that book by architect Edward J. Seibert, was the inspiration for our house.
Basic Psychrometrics
Psychrometric charts show in a simple graphical form the state of an air mass in terms of its water content, temperature and energy. They can be invaluable in helping to understand how to passively cool a house. Most people understand that hot air can hold more moisture than cold air, but from a psychrometric chart, one can predict exactly how the relative humidity (RH) of the air in a closed room will decrease if its temperature increases. For example, suppose the outside temperature and relative humidity at 6 am are 70 F and 100%, respectively, (typical summertime overnight conditions in north Florida). Let's assume the air inside of your house is in the same condition as the outside air because the house has been well-ventilated overnight. Now, you shut the windows and capture that air in an leak-free house. As the day wears on and the outside conditions deterioriate to 90 F and 90% RH (also typical conditions in north Florida), let's say the air temperature inside the house rises to 80 F due to heat conduction through the walls and roof. The psychrometric chart tells you that the RH of the air at that point has fallen to about 72%. Statistical studies of human comfort have been performed that indicate certain zones of temperature and RH in which most people feel comfortable. In our example above, 80 F and 72% RH is outside the comfort zone if the air is still. However, even in moderate airflow, such as that provided by a ceiling fan, those conditions would be well within the comfort zone. Thus, by simply manipulating ventilation and airflow, and minimizing the introduction of heat and water into the house, the house can be kept comfortable. The example above does not consider the increase in temperature and water content of the air caused by human occupants, opening doors, etc. Also, the comfort zones refer to people sitting at rest, and someone sweeping the floor may not be comfortable in those conditions. Also, fans are not considered passive devices, although their power consumption (typically about 50 Watts for a ceiling fan) is tiny compared to an air conditioner. Still, the example serves to point out some important principles. First, a house should be designed so it is easy to exchange the inside air for outside air when the conditions are right. Large, open rooms with a minimum of walls, ceilings that slope upward with ventiliation at the top, and vents near the floor facilitate this. Second, sources of water vapor and heat should, as much as possible, be located outside of the living area. Boiling water on the stove, or a shower can fill the house with warm water vapor, which takes much energy to remove. Third, the house should be leak tight. Sliding doors and windows, electrical outlets, and ducts can be large sources of air leaks. If conditions in the house become uncomfortable, it is important to be able to draw in air from outside that is as cool as possible. Again, having a vent near the floor surrounded by a large, shaded area is very helpful.
The house is divided into three units. At the east and west ends are the kitchen/bathroom and livingroom/bedroom, respectively, and these units are joined by a room in the middle, labeled dining room. The intent of the "dining room" was to act as the breezeway of the traditional dog-trot houseform described by Haase and seen in many early Florida cracker homes. The function of this breezeway in our house will be to isolate the part of the house where heat and water vapor are generated (kitchen and bath) from the "living quarters" during the hot months, another characteristic of the traditional cracker house. Our house, as built, differs from the drawing here in that there are no doors on the north or south sides of the dining room area, but, instead, large, 6 foot wide, casement windows on each side. In addition, the connection to the kitchen area is 8 feet wide and completely open, with no doors. The rationale for these changes was to save money spent on expensive doors and to provide more inside space in the house. Thus, our house, as built, is somewhat less like the traditional cracker dog-trot house, but functionally, the dining room still serves to isolate the hot, humid kitchen and bath areas from the remaining living space.
Ceiling fans draw hot, humid air up into the cupolas and out through the cupola windows.Outside the house, covering the entire east and west walls, are screened porches. Typically, east and west-facing walls are difficult to shade because of the large range of sun angles they are exposed to during the day. A good solution is to cover these walls with porches. The south-facing wall is easier to shade with roof overhangs, because, in the summer, the sun is always at a high angle to the south walls. Part of the south side of the house will be shaded by the greenhouse (not yet built), which will have internal shades on the glass. How the roof overhang works to shade the south walls and the importance of shading the walls in preventing heat conduction into the house will be discussed in roof and wall design in the next section.
Structure and Frame
The construction is post and beam style, but without the mortise and tenon joints. We opted for bolted connections on the timbers, for ease and simplicity of construction. The walls and ceiling are entirely outside the frame. All wood used in the house, except the plywood subfloor was cut by us on our sawmill.
The foundation of the house consists of two concrete slabs, 36'x36', with concrete block pillars supporting the subfloor. The floor is about 9' above grade. The reasons for the elevation are several. First, the 100 year floodplane is about 4' above grade at the house site, and code requires (wisely) that the first floor be above that level. Once the house has to be up 4', one might as well raise it a few more feet, and make usable space below the house. This is a good idea for ventilation purposes, and makes for a nice view of the lake 200' away and the surrounding forest. The concrete slab and pillars, which are filled with concrete, provide for a substantial thermal mass below the house. We will experiment with partially closing off this area, so that cool air can be drawn into the house from this "basement". The two-story greenhouse will share a wall with the cistern, which provides a temperature-moderating thermal mass. The greenhouse will provide passive solar heating in the winter, being open to the kitchen, but the most important function of the greenhouse will be for food production. Along with a 2500 square foot organic garden, and many native perennial fruit trees, we hope the greenhouse will help us produce a large portion of the food we eat. We are no longer vegetarians, and have begun to include some wild caught fish and some locally and humainly produced meats and dairy products into our diet. However, we have maintained a simple diet as free as possible from processed foods, and we think it is a realistic goal to produce much of our own foods. The greenhouse should allow us to grow more foods over winter, and start seedlings early for the main garden.
Florida Solar Cracker House Website
Passive Solar Design (Florida)


text:
David Bowie's 'John, I'm Only Dancing' Gets 40th Anniversary Picture Disc Release
It's a big year for reflecting on David Bowie's career. Not only did the 'Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars' get a reissue this year, but now comes word that the song 'John, I'm Only Dancing' will get a fresh new look as a vinyl picture disc in hour of its 40th anniversary.
Vintage Vinyl News reports that EMI has announced that the limited edition 7-inch collectible will turn up Sept. 11 in the U.S. and Sept. 3 in the rest of the world.
'John, I'm Only Dancing' was originally released on Sept. 1, 1972 through RCA as the follow-up single to 'Starman.' However, the song never appeared on one of Bowie's studio albums. Due to its title and subject matter, the track also failed to secure a U.S. release, but it still remained a live favorite for years.
There were two recordings of the track. The initial one was produced by David and Ken Scott, while a second version was recorded a year later and included more sax and guitar. The second version appears as the AA-side of the anniversary 7-inch.
For the picture disc, the A-side features a shot from Mick Rock's original promo film. The flick was deemed too suggestive at the time to air on BBC's Top of the Pops. Meanwhile, the AA-side features an image taken by photographer Sukita at Radio City Music Hall in New York back in 1973.


text:
You are here: Things to Do > Local Heroes
Over thirty of NewcastleGateshead's most inspiring people from the past 60 years have been honoured with a bronze plaque installed on one of the destination's most iconic visitor sites – the Quayside. These local heroes have been nominated by the general public and you can see their plaques when you take a stroll along the River Tyne.
Voting has now CLOSED. Thank you for nominating your Local Heroes for 2019. We'll let you know who was victorious soon!
The trail was opened in March 2014 by the wife of the late Sir Bobby Robson, Lady Elsie Robson. The plaques are laid along the stretch of pavement from Baltic Square to the Swing Bridge. Across the river, they continue along the Quayside to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
Newcastle Utd & England Captain. Scored 260 Premier League goals.
A pitman, campaigner and author, who improved the rights and working conditions of miners in the North East forever.
Alison Kay Founder of the People's Kitchen, providing friendship and food to the homeless people in the north-east.
Entertainers. Shot to fame as PJ & Duncan in Newcastle based drama, 'Byker Grove'.
Olympic medallist, record breaking long distance runner & Great North Run founder – the world's greatest half marathon.
Brendan Healy The much loved north-east comedian, actor, musician and produced the annual pantomime at the Tyne Theatre and appeared at every 'Sunday for Sammy' concert.
Singer and songwriter. Best known for his work with Geordie and AC/DC.
Archbishop of Westminster (1976-1999) – a great Church leader.
Business Woman who reinvented outdoor clothing brand Barbour. Women's Fund Co-founder.
Award-winning author of children's book 'Skellig', later adapted into an opera with Sage Gateshead, a play & film.
Screen writers, film directors and producers. Co-creators of 'The Likely Lads'.
Community activist making a difference in Blakelaw for over 60 years.
Guy was born in Hounslow, his family were from Castle Eden. They moved back there when Guy was 9 years old, moving to Newcastle 7 years later.
John Edward Thompson 'Jackie' Milburn was born 11 May 1924 and grew up in the coal mining town of Ashington, Northumberland, 15 miles north of Newcastle.
Jill Halfpenny was born 15 July 1975 in Gateshead. She attended St Edmund Campion RC School (now Cardinal Hume RC School) in Wrekenton.
Writer and broadcaster. Passionate enthusiast for the history and architecture of the North East.
Award-winning writer who made Newcastle her home in 1980. Published titles inc 1998 novel, Crocodile Soup
Internationally renowned Northumbrian musician and composer. Recipient of the Queen's Medal for Music.
Ken Rowe, received over 200 nominations from members of the public who wished to see him recognised in this way, the panel selected Ken Rowe to represent our fallen heroes who have died in service.
Folk-rock songwriters and musicians. Writers of the much-loved 'Fog on the Tyne'.
Mark Knopfler OBE was born on 12 August 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland. The family settled in his mother's home town of Newcastle, in North East England when he was seven years old.
The face of north-east TV for over 40 years, Britain's longest serving daily television presenter.
Mo was Northern Ireland Secretary at the time of the signing of the Northern Ireland Peace treaty and was a lecturer in politics at the University of Newcastle in the 70s and 80s.
Nobel Prize Winner for Physics 2013. Predicted the discovery of the 'Higgs boson'.
Professor of Clinical Genetics, Newcastle University. Knighted in 2010 for his many significant medical advances.
Actor, television presenter & champion of North East based film production. Shot to fame in 'Soldier Soldier'.
Ruth's best known work as an author was the book she wrote with her sister Hope on 'The Pilgrimage of Grace, 1536-1537 and the Exeter Conspiracy, 1538'
Footballer, England & Newcastle Utd Manager. Inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, 2003.
Photographer and co-founder of the Amber Collective. Captured the poeple of Byker to international acclaim.
Established the Vine Street Mission and dedicated her life to helping the poor of Gateshead.
Paralympic Club Throw Gold Medalist & Freeman of Gateshead. Men's 2012 Paralympic Athletics Team Captain.
Songwriter, musician & philanthropist. Award-winning career spanning several decades
Actor from Benwell, best known for 'Auf Wiedershen Pet' and 'Benidorm'. Founder member of Live Theatre and Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund.
Other Websites


text:
Here's what two NFL Draft analysts had to say about former Ole Miss wide receiver Donte Moncrief one week from the start of the 2014 NFL Draft, set for May 8-10.
ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper, who previously slotted Moncrief to the Indianapolis Colts with 59th overall pick in his "Grade A" draft and previously projected him to the San Diego Chargers with the 57th overall pick in his "Mock Draft 4.0" mentioned Moncrief as one of the 24 biggest "freaks" in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Here's what Kiper had to say about Moncrief:
His route running needs work, but there's nothing more Moncrief can show as an athlete after running 4.40 and leaping 39.5 inches in the vertical, and he put up those numbers as a 6-2 wide receiver weighing in at 221 pounds. It's hard not to bet high on that workout.
For ESPN Insider subscribers, here's the link to the full article, "Biggest 'freaks' in 2014 NFL draft"
Kiper and fellow ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay played general manager and went through a three-round mock draft Thursday night. Kiper selected Moncrief for the Minnesota Vikings with a third-round pick (72nd overall).
Here's what Kiper had to say about the pick:
At this point, the Vikings have addressed a need at QB (Bortles) and in coverage (Joyner), and Moncrief is one of the best athletes in the entire draft, with legit 4.4 speed and great leaping ability in a 6-2, 220-pound frame.
For ESPN Insider subscribers, here's the link to the full article, "Head-to-head: Three-round mock"
NFL Network Analyst Mike Mayock held a two-hour conference call Thursday with reporters. Mayock will unveil his first -- and only -- mock draft in a one-hour special, "Mayock's 2014 Mock Draft, on Wednesday, May 7 at 8 p.m. CT on NFL Network.
Here's what Mayock had to say about Moncrief:
Moncrief is a guy who drops the ball too much and double-catches it a little too much. When I see a wide receiver with drops and double-catches, I get nervous. He has to convince team that he can be a consistent catcher of the football. He's a little bit straight-line fast. He has to learn how to run routes.
I have him late third round. The West Coast teams will like him because he can be a big, possession-type receiver who can run the slant and throw it into his body. Any of those type of teams that focus on West Coast offense would make a ton of sense for him. I'm hoping that his best football is ahead of him, and he can continue to develop the craft of playing wide receiver.
Here's the link to the full Mike Mayock Draft Conference Call


text:
Alert 2007-21
Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: March 29, 2007
Description: First National Bank of Dozier
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of First National Bank of Dozier, Dozier, AL
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 062102849 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam.
While the counterfeit items have a strong resemblance to the authentic items, the counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: the instruments are bluish-purple in color and contain watermarks, the payable dollar amount is enclosed in a rectangular-shaped box, and a padlock icon is located directly beneath the authorized signature line. The following security statement is contained within the top border of the item: "THIS CHECK VOID WITHOUT A COLORED BACKGROUND AND AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK CERTIFICATION SEAL ON THE BACK – HOLD AT ANGLE TO VIEW SEAL." The bank's logo does not appear anywhere on the instrument.
Items presented to date have been made payable in various amounts, contain 5-digit serial numbers beginning in the 70000 series, include remitter names of Mary Clayton and Kelly Roberts, and show a facsimile signature of actual bank employee, Linda Colquett. Due to possible variations of appearance and/or scam, it is suggested that First National Bank of Dozier officials be contacted to verify authenticity of the bank's official items, if received from an unknown or questionable source.
Correspondence accompanying the checks may contain the letterhead of "Nastac Financial and Trust, Trusted Financial Services, PO Box N-2420, Nassau, Bahamas." The letter alerts the recipient that he or she is the winner of an unclaimed prize based upon a drawing sponsored by "Reader's Digest, Publisher's Clearing House, Sweepstakes, Lotto." Recipients are urged to keep the information confidential and to contact Peter Histoman or Jane Richmond at 1-519-721-3586 (Canadian telephone number). The letter further states that the enclosed check is to be used to pay a processing fee required by "International law." The correspondence is signed by Thompson Donald Snr., Director Claims & Credit Control.
For additional information and guidance and to verify the authenticity of First National Bank of Dozier's cashier's checks, please contact Linda R. Colquett, Executive Vice President, First National Bank of Dozier, 7825 South Main Street, PO Box 68, Dozier, AL 36028, by telephone at (334) 496-3592, by fax at (334) 496-3752, or via e-mail at [firstname.lastname@example.com].
Consumers who receive a counterfeit item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
E-mail: email@example.com
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at: https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/index-fraud-resources.html.
Richard C. Stearns


text:
Eurocontrol ETS Support facility
aviationjobsearch.com is the biggest and best aviation careers site in the world. Every month our 400,000 registered jobseekers send 60,000 applications to the biggest names in the industry: BA. Boeing and Emirates among others trust us with their recruitment.
If you are a BBGA member, you can claim 15% off when you post a job online. Email email@example.com for your voucher code!
For more info go to www.recruiters.aviationjobsearch.com, email email@example.com or call 01772 978085
Since our conception by TAG Aviation in 2007 we have become a fully integrated training solution for Pilots and Cabin Crew based at Farnborough Airport. We train approximately 3000 pilots and cabin crew from TAG Aviation and some 70 other UK and Overseas Operators each year.
TAG Global Training was the first UK Approved Training Organisation for the delivery of Attestations for Cabin Crew on both Commercial Airliners and Business Jets.
Our growing portfolio consists of Fire and Smoke, Security, CRM, Wet drills, Survival, First Aid and Dangerous Goods Courses. We can accommodate student classes from 1 – 18 delegates and available to visit on site. Our e-Learning programme compliments our ground school delivery.
At TAG, we put just as much emphasis on the soft skills needed to compliment legislative training which include, Silver Service training, FBO/ Concierge training, Teaching and Learning for Line Training Captains and Client Focus training with the emphasis on protocol when addressing high net worth clients.
BBJ/ACJ Crew Training Incorporating Slide descents
Bespoke corporate jet fitted fire and smoke rig
All course created and delivered by industry Subject Matter Experts
Over Wing Exit mock up approved by the UK CAA for 10 different types of Business Jet
CPT unveils new Cessna 406 Part 147 course
Command Pilot Training has announced that they will now be offering part 147 type ratings for the Cessna 406.
The course comprises of 15 days of theory at Coventry, with a further 40 hours of practical training.
Courses will be starting throughout the year.
For more information, or to book places on an upcoming course – contact Command on 02476 016 116.
Command Pilot Training, a division of the Air Atlantique group, offers EASA licence conversion training as well as complete modular pilot training packages in addition to a host of ground school courses for pilots, engineers and operations staff.
Globalair.com provides aviation resources including an airport resource center for pilots, FBO fuel prices, aviation news, and aircraft for sale.
IS-BAH manual order form
Useful information on Third Country Operators, (TCO's). It covers applicability, applications and technical issues.
EASA Final 4 year Rulemaking Programme 2014-2017
Final 4-year Rulemaking Programme 2014-2017.xlsx
We are working with SOCA on our illegal chartering task force and they have provided us with some information to help protect your business activities. Please take ten minutes to review the attached papers. Please feel free to share these with your organisation to help prevent anyone from being caught out.
PROFiT Industry Breifing Note – Card Transactions
GAAC have produced useful information for those facing planning applications around their location. Be they airfields or operators who feel that wind turbines could impinge on them.
The Oxford Economics Report
_EBAA_Oxford_Report-Final03 – Digital[1]
New SFO Guidance on Bribery Act – Hospitality, Facilitation Payments and Self-reporting.
Please find below the attachment, Part 21 revised.
Please find in the attachment below a useful leaflet regarding illegal flights.
Illegal-flights_passengers_v5 (3)
Please find below information to assist in reviewing your safety culture. It has been developed by Eurocontrol, however, the content could be adapted and used for workshops in any organisation.
Eurocontrol safety culture cards
IS-BAO Manual
IS-BAO Manual order form 2017
IBAC-SMS Toolkit
Do you have an appropriate and effective SMS, are you working on developing one, or are you wondering how to do it?
The requirement for commercial operators, and non-commercial operators of turbo-jet and large aeroplanes to have an SMS is quickly approaching. Therefore, you may be interested in the SMS Toolkit that has been developed by IBAC and its member associations with operators like you in mind. The Toolkit includes a hard copy booklet that provides a step-by-step process to develop and implement an SMS plus a CD that contains numerous reference documents and more than 15 individual tools for operators to use in developing, implementing and maintaining their SMS.
An SMS should not be viewed as only a regulatory requirement. An appropriate and effective SMS can enhance safety, efficiency and effectiveness of an operation. A well developed SMS will not cost money, it will save money.
The SMS Toolkit will be included with the January 1, 2009 IS-BAO revision, plus it is available as a stand alone product.
For further information on the SMS Toolkit, download the order form:


text:
How Radiation Therapy Works
Radiation therapy uses high-energy ionizing radiation to damage the DNA in tumor cells, resulting in tumor cell death.
The most common type of radiation therapy is external beam radiation therapy, also known as teletherapy. Teletherapy is delivered by a radiation-producing machine like a linear accelerator. The patient is precisely positioned on a table, also called a couch, near the machine. Positional devices such as a Vac-Lok™ cushion or a thermoplastic mask are often used to ensure accurate positioning of the patient. Radiation travels from the machine to the patient, where the radiation dose is delivered to the tumor, impacting normal tissues as little as possible. While the patient remains in position, the machine rotates around the patient so that radiation is delivered from many different angles.
Each treatment takes just a few minutes and does not cause any discomfort. The treatments are performed while the patient is under general anesthesia, to prevent movement of the patient and therefore, changes in the treatment field. Our veterinary anesthesiologists and technicians monitor the patients very carefully during the procedure to ensure appropriate depth of anesthesia is maintained.


text: Five graduates from Loyola's Class of 2013 join Jesuit Volunteer Corps October 11, 2013 | By Nick Alexopulos Five graduates from Loyola University Maryland's Class of 2013 have joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC), answering the call to serve and work for justice and peace. As Jesuit Volunteers (JVs) they will be challenged to dedicate their time to living simply and serving people who are most in need. The Loyola graduates will become part of a spiritually supportive community of 325 fellow JVs living in 39 U.S. cities and six other countries. JVs work at schools, health clinics, legal clinics, parishes, and nonprofit organizations to provide essential services, saving those organizations an estimated $6 million in salaries each year. The recent Loyola graduates joining JVC are: Christina Fahey, a mathematical sciences major from Folsom, Calif., who is working with Sacred Heart Nativity Schools in San Jose, Calif. Nora Kearney, an art history major from Buffao, N.Y., who is working in Cleveland, Ohio, at Saint Martin de Porres High School. Meghan McHale, a chemistry-theology interdisciplinary major from Manlius, N.Y., who is working with Bering Omega Community Services in Houston, Texas. Anthony Medina, a communication major from Secaucus, N.J., who is working with ACE Leadership High School in Albuquerque, N.M. Erin Westdyk, an elementary education major from Pompton Plains, N.J., who is working with St. HOPE Public Schools/PS7 in Sacramento, Calif. Service placements range from one to two years, during which volunteers integrate Christian faith by working and living among the poor and marginalized. JVC works to offer the volunteers an experience that will open their hearts and minds to a life forever conscious of those in need, and a commitment to the Church's mission of promoting justice in the service of faith. Internationally, more than 250 grassroots organizations count on JVs to provide essential services. More information is available at jesuitvolunteers.org. Loyola marketing and communications intern Ariel Genovese, '14, contributed to this story.