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2019 Honda NC750X DCT
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Engine & Drivetrain Features
- Strong power & torque: The NC750X's liquid-cooled, inline-twin engine incorporates numerous advanced and patented technologies. To ensure strong acceleration, ease-of-use in the city and a relaxed character on the highway, the engine delivers exceptionally strong low-rpm performance. The engine's unique design creates a muscular, easy-to-use powerband not unlike that of a big-bore cruiser.
- Strong performance - less shifting: The six-speed manual transmission complements the powerband by using wide gear ratios—no need to be constantly shifting up and down to maintain strong performance.
- Distinctive sound and feel: To give the engine a satisfying and distinctive sound and feel, engineers thought way outside the box. An extra balancer shaft was added to inject the engine with just the right amount of "good" vibration. The effect of the twin balancers is to counteract vibration from higher rpm inertia, making the engine feel more refined, yet still with the distinct "throb" delivered by its 270-degree firing order. The intake-port layout inside the cylinder head was carefully designed to create an intentional interference between adjacent ports, which results in subtle combustion variations. In addition, the timing for the opening and closing of the intake valves was set differently for each cylinder. The result of all this? An engine that always lets you know what it's doing and has a pleasant sound and feel.
- DCT transmission: The NC750X is available with Honda's sporty DCT transmission, which allows both paddle-operated manual operation and three levels of automatic shifting. DCT even senses whether the bike is travelling uphill or downhill and selects shifting points and engine braking accordingly. Adaptive Clutch Capability Control assists in on/off throttle situations, reducing pitching motions for smoother riding.
- Free space & terrific handling: The engine's inline cylinders are canted forward by 62 degrees to help create a low overall centre of gravity for nimble, confidence-inspiring handling, and also to create room for a convenient central storage area where the cylinders and fuel tank would typically be.
- Exceptional fuel economy: Through the use of friction-reducing technologies, integrated components (such as running the water pump off the camshaft), precise PGM-FI electronic fuel-injection and efficient combustion, the NC750X engine delivers exceptional fuel economy.
- Smaller can be better: The engine's efficient use of fuel enables the use of a smaller-volume, more-compact fuel tank that still allows ample riding range while giving engineers extra freedom to re-think the optimal placement of other components.
- Maximum purification efficiency: The exhaust catalytic converter sits directly beneath the exhaust ports and is activated early when the engine starts. This design lets the combustion gas pass through the catalyst while it is at its hottest, thereby maximizing purification efficiency.
Chassis & Suspension Features
- Tuned flex for a smooth ride: Although lightweight, the diamond-shaped steel-tube frame was carefully designed to be very sturdy while also allowing just enough flex to respond smoothly to changing road surfaces. This results in a smooth ride while also letting you feel what the bike is doing. You get comfort when you're just cruising, and a sporty, fun ride when you're on your favourite twisty backroad.
- Excellent steering leverage & comfort: Seat height is 830 mm and the riding position is upright and neutral, with a high viewpoint for enhanced hazard perception. Another advantage of this adventure-style riding position is great low-speed control—combined with the low centre of gravity and generous steering lock, the result is exceptional low-speed handling and balance.
- Upright & relaxed: Like the engine, the chassis is all about creating a ride that's fun and user-friendly. The seating position is comfortably upright and relaxed, and the chassis geometry allows the NC750X to manoeuvre nimbly through the city or on winding cottage roads.
- Showa fork: A Showa dual bending valve fork performs much like a high-end cartridge fork, providing similar smooth action and linear damping force, but at a lighter weight. The result is superior road holding and ride comfort, plus reduced front-end dive under braking.
- ABS power and control: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) provides added confidence during sudden stops or when the road is wet or slippery.
- Aggressive tires: Cast aluminium front and rear wheels, 120/70 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 tires, with an aggressive off-road style tread pattern.
- Economical design: Specially designed wave-style brake rotors not only keep unsprung weight low, they also require less energy and use less material during production because the rear rotor fits precisely inside the front rotor, allowing them to be stamped out of a single sheet of stainless steel at once.
Additional Features
- Adventurous styling: The NC750X shows off its edgy styling with an agressive front cowl design, LED taillight, and a tall protective windscreen with venting to reduce pressure and turbulence. The result is a bike that's is comfortable when cruising at speed, with the windscreen and bodywork diverting wind around the rider to minimize fatigue.
- Maximized space & better balance: The 14.1-litre fuel tank is accessed beneath the seat at the rear of the bike, with the fuel stored beneath the rider. The tail cowl has been cut short to bring the mass forward, and handy grips have been integrated into the tail section for passenger security.
- Large-capacity hidden storage: Where the fuel tank would be on most bikes, the NC750X instead has a large-capacity (22 L), lockable utility compartment that's big enough to hold an XL-size helmet. Don't want to carry all your gear when you arrive at your destination? This handy compartment allows you to quickly stash your helmet, gloves and more out of sight.
- Colourful instruments: The LCD instrument display includes a host of customizable features, including nine choices of background colour. You can even set the background colour to change as engine rpm rises and falls, as you shift gears, or to indicate your selected DCT transmission mode.
- Wave-style key: Wave-style ignition key is stronger and provides extra security against theft.
Engine & Drivetrain
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled parallel-twin with 55-degree slant angle, 270-degree phase crank
- Displacement: 745 cc
- Bore & Stroke: 77 mm x 80 mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
- Valve Train: Chain-driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel Delivery: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
- Transmission: Six-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission with four automatic shift modes and a manual shift mode
- Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis & Suspension
- Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork; 137 mm (5.4 in.) travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link® single shock swingarm; 150 mm (5.9 in.) travel
Additional Information
- Tires: Front: 120/70ZR-17 Rear: 160/60ZR-17
- Brakes: Front: 320 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper Rear: 240 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and two-channel ABS
- Seat Height: 830 mm (32.7 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1,535 mm (60.4 in.)
- Curb Weight: 230 kg (507 lbs.) including required fluids and full tank of gas—ready to ride
- Fuel Capacity: 14.1 Litres
- Colour: Candy Chromosphere Red
- Warranty: 12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus
NOTES:Specifications, features, illustrations and equipment shown are believed to be correct - however, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Honda Canada Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colours, specifications, accessories, materials and models. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Some vehicles shown are U.S. or European models. Canadian specifications and models may vary.
- Engine Type
- Parallel-twin with 55-degree slant angle, 270-degree phase crank
- Displacement
- 745 cc
- Bore and Stroke
- 77 mm x 80 mm
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Compression Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Fuel System
- PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
- Transmission
- Six-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission with four automatic shift modes and a manual shift mode
- Final Drive
- #520 O-ring-sealed chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork; 137 mm (5.4 in.) travel
- Rear Suspension
- Pro-Link® single shock swingarm; 150 mm (5.9 in.) travel
- Front Brakes
- 320 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper
- Rear Brakes
- 240 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and two-channel ABS
- Front Tire
- Rear Tire
- Wheelbase
- 1,535 mm (60.4 in.)
- Seat Height
- 830 mm (32.7 in.)
- Fuel Capacity
- Dry Weight
- Curb Weight: 230 kg (507 lb.)
- Colors
- Candy Chromosphere Red
- Warranty
- 12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus

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From Executive Director, Tiana MortimerDo you ever use a person, place or thing as a benchmark for a length of time gone by? For instance, I know the oak tree in my front yard is 14 years old because my husband and I planted a large acorn in the spot when my youngest son was only one year old. I can say the same about my tenure here at the Fort Bend Boys Choir. My oldest son was just a wee lad of six months when I started and now he is 18½ years old – you do the math! My question to all of you is: what benchmark can you use to mark the passage of time with the Fort Bend Boys Choir?35 years of "making a difference … one boy at a time" – Can you believe that the Fort Bend Boys … [Read more...]
Left, Right . . . Or Both?
There has been a lot of research done and published on the left brain, right brain and whole brain and how choral music affects the entire brain . . . especially a boy's brain. It brings to light that the earlier he is exposed to music, especially choral music and singing, the better he is equipped to have higher brain functions in ALL aspects of his life – especially in his formative school years. The numerous studies are all in agreement . . . choral music makes a smarter [and happier] boy! He in turn, helps make a happier world!I think choral directors have known and experienced this all along . . . there was just no 'research' to back up their thoughts!Learning takes place … [Read more...]
When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Role Model
You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes.You can steer yourself any direction you choose.You're on your own and you know what you know,And YOU are the one who'll decide where you go . . .Dr. Seuss [Theodor Geisel 1904-1991]I had a talk with our Tour choir boys about what they wanted to be when they grow up. There were many answers of course, with lots of duplication's among the boys: pro-athlete, fireman, astronaut, doctor, teacher, policeman, actor, minister, President and zoo keeper.From there to here, and here to there . . . awesome things are everywhere!Some of them were more creative and thoughtful in their hopes: serve in the military, … [Read more...]
Responsibility, Loyalty and Courage . . . But Mostly Responsibility!
Twice a year, at our summer and winter camps, we have evening campfires where we discuss a theme for the week. At our recent Winter Camp, the theme was, "Responsibility, Loyalty and Courage".There was much discussion about each topic, with the boys sharing many meaningful and insightful comments. I must confess there were some tears shed . . . by me and some of the boys.If we want boys to take more ownership of their life and their work, we need to show them that what they do matters- even at the of 9 – 13 years of age.Every Thursday at 6:00 pm, our 32 Tour choir boys between the ages of 9 and 13 are waiting to go into choir rehearsal. Some are playing football … [Read more...]
Let There Be Peace On Earth . . . And Let It Begin With Me – Please!
I recently returned from a one week preview visit of Switzerland, where our Tour Choir boys will be going this June for their 35th anniversary, two week concert tour. While there, I was able to attend a concert at the Zurich Opera House, which featured the music of Leonard Bernstein. It was magnificent and all in attendance were reminded of his immortal words immediately after 9/11, "This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before." I have noticed that the best holiday stories portray some sort of dream. From the ballet, "The Nutcracker" to all of the many incarnations of Dickens, "A Christmas Carol," someone is … [Read more...]
Being Happy Leads To Success – Not The Other Way Around!
"Never underestimate the little things", I often tell my choir boys. The rest in a musical phrase; the dynamic markings in a line or the consonants of the words they are singing are crucial to the overall meaningfulness of the song they are performing.When we think of what might make us happiest, our mind might jump to the loftiest ideas . . . extravagant vacations, a big house or a really fast car (like a Corvette)! But all the current research suggests that's not necessarily the case.In a recent study, participants were asked to recall enjoyable experiences, which included 'ordinary' things that happened more frequently – such as a good meal or time with family – and … [Read more...]
Choir Is . . .
Most of the world's choirs are amateur, which stems from the Latin word, "amare" or love. These people and children don't get paid . . . they just love to sing!Having taught exclusively boys for the past thirty-five years, I decided to ask them all to respond anonymously to the statement: "Choir is ________."The written comments were varied and there was some overlap, but at the core, is a philosophical question: What is the meaning of an all boys choir to boys in grades three – eight?Representation was broad, stemming from boys affluent to not so, all races and creeds and length of time actually in our choirs.I decided to group the main themes that emerged in no … [Read more...]
It's Always About The Boys
In my April blog I shared what all our choir boys felt was the best thing about being in our choirs. It was a delightful and fascinating composite of their collective thoughts which bore out what I and many already knew – boys love to sing and be with their friends who do too.Focusing in with that idea in mind, I recently ask only our older and more experienced thirty-two Tour choir boys what they would want people to know about being in the top performing choir after having worked their way up through the other choirs. Their comments were thoughtful, honest and poignant . . . here are the encapsulated answers in their own words:No matter what we look like, talk like or how we … [Read more...]
Did The Choir Do Anything This Summer?
Yes – the boys are back in town!Welcome back faithful reader . . . I hope you had a great summer and that now you are ready for the beginning of Fall activities, which includes school and our 35th anniversary concert season!Our Tour Choir boys had a wonderful two week concert tour throughout the state of Minnesota after school ended and they returned in late June, only to begin rehearsing again after a two week hiatus for a three day appearance at The National Exchange Club national convention in downtown Houston.Only a few weeks after that, they began their week long Camp Zengit Gutenproper where rehearsals began for a Christmas CD project with the national Christian recording … [Read more...]
Where's My Left Shoe . . . Tips On Teaching Boys Music
Using the title of our first book is a great way to characterize what it is like to work with and teach an all treble group of choirboys at the end of a day!I am frequently asked how we are able to get the boys to stand so still and remain so focused during our concerts and other appearances. The short answer is that they don't always. The longer answer is that, "Perfect practice, makes perfect performance" . . . or close to it. Practice only makes permanent.When we rehearse, we try to do it like we are on the concert stage.Here are some of the very important things I have learned about working with just boys, in no particular order.In our two hour rehearsals, the boys … [Read more...]


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Emergency Medical Services Week, 2009
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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009
Proclamation 8383—Emergency Medical Services Week, 2009
May 20, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
- Emergency medical services providers rush into scenes of uncertainty and fear, and they help establish order and calm—and save lives in the process. They include educators, 911 dispatchers, first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, nurses, physicians, and many others. These highly skilled teams respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- When Americans find themselves in unexpected life-threatening situations, emergency medical services (EMS) providers provide rapid help. Quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery prospects for those who experience sudden injury or illness. These EMS teams play a vital role in our Nation's overall health and safety, as well as our preparedness for pandemic disease and disasters both natural and man-made.
- Emergency medical services providers hail from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. They work in rural volunteer fire departments, urban hospitals, along our coastal waterways, and among fire-prone western forests. Many spend their off-duty time obtaining extra training and enhancing their lifesaving skills. All share a common aspiration to help those in need, and during Emergency Medical Services Week, we express our appreciation for their critical work.
- Now, Therefore, I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 17 through May 23, 2009, as Emergency Medical Services Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this occasion by sharing their support with local EMS workers and taking steps to improve their personal safety and preparedness.
- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 11:15 a.m., May 21, 2009]
NOTE: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on May 22.
Categories: Proclamations : Emergency Medical Services Week.
Subjects: Emergency Medical Services Week.
DCPD Number: DCPD200900382
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work of the United States federal government (see 17 U.S.C. 105).


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Reviewby Melissa Harper,
The Embalmer
In Japan, the practice of embalming is looked at with anything from skepticism to downright disgust. It is considered garish and unsanitary. The Embalmer takes an episodic look at the prejudice, pain, dangers, and joys that face a young man who goes against the grain to practice this taboo art.
A worthwhile and insightful read, volume one of The Embalmer certainly isn't going to jump off the shelf at anyone. The title alone is enough to turn many readers away; those that pick it up would probably only do so out of morbid curiosity. If they did, the front cover continues the original impression, splashed in sickly colors of yellow, green, and black, zigzagged with stitches, featuring a dark, wild young man wearing a surgical mask. Interestingly, all these surface details hide a surprisingly bittersweet, insightful cache of stories about the everyday tragedies in life, and the people who are affected by them, told through someone who sees it all, an embalmer.
The definite highlight of this first volume is the amount of heart and detail given in each of the individual episodes that it is divided into. Each one deals with a different "patient" of the titular embalmer, Shinjyurou Mamiya, and each is its own "slice of life" story. In each of these there is a death, which holds special circumstances that Shinjyurou must deal with in bringing peace to the families or to the victims themselves. In one, a promising ballerina has a leg severed, but her fiancé wants her to be in her dance costume for the funeral. Another has a man die of a contagious disease when his last wish was to be able to hold his son one more time. These stories are moving on their own, but as each one is woven together through the eyes of Shinjyurou, they complement each other even more.
The character designs are very distinctive, with a spiky, thick style. Each character is easily distinguishable from the others, with plenty of detail in everything from their faces to their clothing to their hairstyles. Most of the characters are also unexpectedly deep, even the characters that only appear on a couple of pages. It is amazing how real these characters seem for the small amount of time that they appear. Most notable is the father with the disease, who only has a two-page appearance, but is completely developed as a loving father and husband, a hard-worker, and someone with an amazing level of devotion to his family.
In contrast, the two recurring characters, the embalmer and his landlady, are rather poorly fleshed out. It seems that Mihara is holding off developing these characters until later volumes, leaving the reader to feel out the characters as they react to the events of the story. While this is not a bad device to use, it still leaves the characters a little hollow, especially the landlady, Azuki. Her relationship with Shinjyurou is very ambiguous. The reader is unsure whether she is in love with him or not; his feelings for her are likewise vague. There is almost no insight given to her character at all. There is a definite lack of background on these characters, and at the end of the book you feel more for the kid who only had eight pages than the main character of the story. On the positive side, the lack of information peaks curiosity a bit. One wonders how Shinjyurou got into embalming, why he seems so lonely, even why he lives in a church. It generates interest in the next volume to be sure, but at the cost of the current one.
The art style is appropriately dark and edgy for a story about death, with lots of dark lines and smudges, and sharp points and angles. Sometimes the darkness is a little too much, though, especially in a few places where it obscures the text. In all, it looks very good, and symbols are used to great effect; especially outstanding is the recurring clock in the second chapter. The panels are clean and well-laid out, so it is rarely confusing, and mostly smooth to read.
One very nice thing about this volume is the way that everything is explained so clearly. Done differently, the book might be too culturally different for English-speaking audiences to understand, but it never feels that way. The prejudice against embalming, and the reasons behind it, why it is dangerous to be an embalmer in Japan, all these things are made clear, either through logical events in the story, or through dictionary-style splashes that are dispersed through the volume.
It's an odd little story with strikingly different art, but don't discount it because it doesn't look like something you would typically check out. The depth of the characters, the vibrancy of the art, and the detail given in the story are all excellent reasons to read The Embalmer. It sounds gruesome, and some of it is, but the value of the insight in it far outweighs any negatives.
Overall : B+
Story : A
Art : B
+ Each individual story is gripping in its detail; art is different and interesting, as are the character designs.
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Gwendolyn Brooks grew up in Chicago in a poor yet stable and loving family. Her father was a...
Kitchenette Building
Kitchenette Building
We are things of dry hours and the involuntary plan,
Grayed in, and gray. "Dream" makes a giddy sound, not strong
Like "rent," "feeding a wife," "satisfying a man."
But could a dream send up through onion fumes
Its white and violet, fight with fried potatoes
And yesterday's garbage ripening in the hall,
Flutter, or sing an aria down these rooms
Even if we were willing to let it in,
Had time to warm it, keep it very clean,
Anticipate a message, let it begin?
We wonder. But not well! not for a minute!
Since Number Five is out of the bathroom now,
We think of lukewarm water, hope to get in it.
Gwendolyn Brooks, "kitchenette building" from Selected Poems. Copyright © 1963 by Gwendolyn Brooks. Reprinted with the permission of the Estate of Gwendolyn Brooks.
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Do You See the Advertisement?
Kim Kardashian is creating her own Madison Avenue.
Do you see the advertisement? The social media ad – the buy is suggested from the celebrity. The style draws you in while you relate to the setting. The product is secondary but it is psychological. If you want to look attractive going just about anywhere and I underline the word anywhere, buy this bra. The next late night, you are at the gas station and you have the munchies you should purchase these gummy bears.
This new Madison Avenue wasn't created by an ad agency over a fifteen-day shoot with executives nodding yes and no. It was generated by a socialite who started a multi-million-dollar empire appealing worldwide to the public's senses. It is brilliant but not necessarily original.
For decades celebrities and personalities have pushed products and ideas our way. Traditionally it has been magazines, newspapers and television. With Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and the news online we are drawn into a new world because of our connectivity to the internet. Are advertising agencies still in charge?
The younger generation of customers are in charge and there is a shift from big placement ads to more direct marketing. Think of this as the new mailer except this is not physical it is virtual with more of an ability to shift on demand. We are going from macro to micro advertising, ads specifically tailored to you. Who do social media personalities appeal to? Probably the over thirty-five crowd not so much but younger people are attracted to the lifestyle. They are more influenced by trends and purchase products at a higher rate. The sale is bigger, not only in our town, city and not just in America but the word international now meaning an immediate response -sales.
Not every business can afford an A-list socialite but more companies should look to engage with their customers through social media channels and maybe low-cost videos and direct ads are an effective way to start.
Dane Flanigan
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Dane Flanigan is a business consultant who helps companies build strategies by growing sales.


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Breastmilk is one of God's greatest gift to mankind. Mothers and children, even fathers benefit from breast milk.
I know we all know the benefits of breastmilk, but the issue is that, is your child really benefiting from it?
I've watched mothers over the years breastfeed their infants, unfortunately, they do it wrongly. I'm not even talking about the technique of breastfeeding but the length of time mothers allow their infants spend feeding.
Let me just help you mothers understand that, the breast milk has 2 parts to it : the foremilk and the hindmilk. The foremilk, is the milk that the child sucks first and contains more water and less fat. While the hindmilk is the 'koko'! This part of milk contains mostly fat and little or no water. This part of the milk will make your baby, if not fat but healthy.
So what am I trying to say? I'm basically telling you mothers that the longer you breastfeed your child on a particular breast, the better for you and your baby.
A lot of mothers are always in a hurry to 'pack' their breasts as soon as the baby takes a break or when they feel a little relief on the breast. If you do this, then you have succeeded in feeling your baby up with more water than food! That's why a lot of babies get hungry easily and mothers get frustrated crying that their babies are always hungry or that they are not putting on weight!
Now, you can quit complaining and do the right thing. Try to spend at least 30minutes on a breast…even if it looks like the baby is asleep but the nipple is still hanging in his or her mouth!


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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Rehema Divine- Spokeswoman for Iskashitaa Video Girls!
Rehema Divine wrote her blog, which shared the essence of how Cannelle, Krishna and Esperance felt about the process of creating their video.
"I have never made a video before, it was my first time. I liked every part of the process, especially the editing, because I learned a lot of things. I feel proud of myself because I heard my voice for the first time, and everything that I said was perfect. Thank you so much for teaching us because we've never had anyone else teaching us like you do. We appreciate it a lot, you spending your time with us. I wish that it would happen again so I could learn more than I did."
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You know that picture on your Facebook profile of you at that one party where you're holding that red Dixie cup in one hand and what looks like a cigarette in the other?
I'm sure there was water in that cup and the cigarette was just a prop for a play you were rehearsing at the time, but ask yourself: why is that picture up there?
Is it because you thought:
a. My hair looks suuuuper cute in that picture.
b. Hey, that's just me being me, bro.
c. Whatever, I don't care what anyone thinks.
d. #YOLO
If it's any of the above, I beg you to consider another, more important question: what would a college admissions rep think?
In an article published last month in the NY Times called "They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets," the author mentions a student who was caught tweeting disparaging comments about her fellow students and swearing during a visit from a Bowdoin College rep, and now she's a cautionary tale. And according to a new study from Kaplan, apparently 31 percent of college reps have checked or do check students' Facebook profiles to learn more about them. (Did your stomach just drop? Don't stop reading yet.)
Turns out college reps aren't the only ones FB-stalking you.
"We check the Facebook page of not only potential hires, but volunteers as well," says Yvonne Sawyer, COO at the non-profit Hope for Miami (and, full disclosure, my mother in-law).
I asked Mrs. Sawyer what sorts of photos are red flags for her and she emailed to say, "As an employer we're not excited about discovering photos of them displaying drunk behavior or revealing too much skin. Between interviewing and training a new employee, it costs us a lot of money to hire someone. So a quick FB check can help make or break a hiring decision, for sure."
Listen to the woman; she has a Ph.D in Common Sense.
If you're starting to freak out a little bit, keep calm and do this:
Take down the embarrassing photos. And untag yourself in the ones your friends have posted of you, or ask them to take them down.
Change your FB settings to "private" so no one you don't know can see your photos.
But here's an even better idea: look at this as an opportunity.
If 30 percent of college reps really are checking out your Facebook profile, why not post some stuff that might actually help your chances?
If you're applying Early Decision to Stanford, for example, why not change your cover photo to a giant I LOVE STANFORD photo? Okay, that could be embarrassing if you don't get in or if you end up applying to a bunch of schools through regular decision and forget to change the photo.
Here's a better idea: why not post some photos of yourself being amazing? I'm not talking about photos of you discovering the cure for cancer or accepting the Nobel Peace Prize (although if you have a photo of you doing either, then that's exactly what I'm talking about).
I'm talking about photos that reveal those intangible qualities that are tough to put into words. If you have an Instagram with a very specific aesthetic, your reader might see it and think, "There's a student who has a mature aesthetic sensibility, is sensitive to life's small details, and may or may not have met Ron Artest." And at least two of those things might help get someone into college. (I love you, Ron; I'm not hatin'.)
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A newly elected US congresswoman accused of employing an antisemitic trope about money has "unequivocally" apologised after an avalanche of criticism and a rebuke from the highest levels of her own party.
Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, had tweeted about her belief the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a pro-Israel lobby group, was paying US politicians to support Israel.
"It's all about the Benjamins baby," she wrote, using slang about $100 notes. Asked who she thought was paying members of Congress to support Israel, Ms Omar responded, "AIPAC!"
Her comments were criticised by both Republicans and Democrats, with house speaker Nancy Pelosi condeming her remarks and calling for an apology.
"Legitimate criticism of Israel's policies is protected by the values of free speech and democratic debate that the United States and Israel share," Ms Pelosi said in a statement issued by her office and signed by other Democratic leaders. "But Congresswoman Omar's use of antisemitic tropes and prejudicial accusations about Israel's supporters is deeply offensive."
Republicans called on Democrats to strip Ms Omar of her seat on the House Foreign Relations Committee, but its chairman, Eliot Engel, stopped just short of that. Although he did not name Omar, he left little doubt his statement was a response to her tweets: "It's shocking to hear a member of congress invoke the antisemitic trope of 'Jewish money,'" he said.
Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, said on Twitter: "Rep Omar's use of antisemitic stereotype was offensive and irresponsible."
Ms Omar released a statement in which she acknowledged the backlash and apologised.
"Antisemitism is real and I am grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who are educating me on the painful history of antisemitic tropes," she said.
"My intention is never to offend my constituents or Jewish Americans as a whole," she said, adding that she "unequivocally" apologised.
Listening and learning, but standing strong 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/7TSroSf8h1— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN)February 11, 2019
President Donald Trump later said Ms Omar's apology fell short and she "should be ashamed of herself" for the tweets.
"I think it was a terrible statement, and I don't think her apology was adequate," he said. Asked what she should have said, Mr Trump replied: "She knows what to say."
AIPAC is a nonprofit organisation that works to influence US policy toward Israel. While it is barred from directly donating to candidates, it encourages its more than 100,000 members to do so and to be politically active.
The organisation responded on Sunday night: "We are proud that we are engaged in the democratic process to strengthen the US-Israel relationship. Our bipartisan efforts are reflective of American values and interests. We will not be deterred in any way by ill-informed and illegitimate attacks on this important work."
It is not the first time Ms Omar, who is one of just two Muslim women to have ever been elected to congress, has been accused of antisemitism.
She supports an economic campaign known as "boycott, divestment and sanctions" that is aimed at Israel, but insists her rejection of the Israeli government refers to its stance towards Palestinians and is not directed at the Jewish people.
She expressed regret for tweeting to say Israel had "hypnotised the world" in 2012, which was compared to a term once used by the Nazis.
"It's now apparent to me that I spent lots of energy putting my 2012 tweet in context and little energy in disavowing the antisemitic trope I unknowingly used, which is unfortunate and offensive," she tweeted last month.


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Last month, I mentioned the launch of Barney's Fund from Barnetts Motor Group.
Here's the latest press release about the fund that gives details of how to apply for funding :
Local charities, community groups and worthwhile local projects are set to receive a boost to their fundraising efforts this year with the help of Barnetts Motor Group's new Barney's Charity Fund.
The Barney's Fund Committee are now accepting applications and would like to invite local charities, community groups or projects to apply for a small donation or grant to help support their existing fundraising efforts in 2011.
Barney's Fund Committee's Chairperson Councillor Fraser Macpherson said "We are keen to support groups or charities who demonstrate an active role in worthwhile community based projects or events and are looking for applications to include some background information, details of any upcoming events and current fundraising efforts as well as future plans."
Please send an application letter to Barney's Fund Committee, Barnetts Motor Group,
Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD2 1UG or email firstname.lastname@example.com. The closing date for applications is 5th August 2011.
Carole Phillips, Barnetts Motor Group
Direct Line: 01382 647842
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West End
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I'm going to come right out and say it: I love Facebook. I do. It's worth noting that I do not spend much time at all on the site - maybe ten minutes a day? - but the time I do spend is both enjoyable and rewarding. I love that Facebook facilitates connections with friends old and new. I love being able to see pictures of tiny babies and beloved dogs and lavish weddings and happy people. I relish being able to stay on top of the careers of authors I admire. Most of all, I love getting back in touch with people who were once important in my life, but slipped away for no good reason at all.
A few days ago, a friend from college whom I have not seen in ages - a beautiful and brilliant girl - messaged me to say that she had finished reading Life After Yes. I was thrilled of course to hear that she loved the book, but her note was so much more than simple praise for my literary debut. I could explain how deeply her words affected me, but decided it would be far more powerful to share her words with you. I asked her if I could write a blog post about our exchange and she was quick with a generous yes. She said I could post her letter and even use her name, but I have decided to refer to her instead as d just as she closes her note. I have also eliminated information about where she lives. (Hey, I'm a paranoid creature.)
Hey Aidan!
I just finished your book today and I LOVED it! I know it's taken a while for me to finish, and I'm going to share why it's taken so long because its so very relevant to how the book affected me. I'll try to be brief (not because I don't want to share-- I'm an exceedingly open person so I will always elaborate-- I just didn't want to ask you to read a novel of my own, just yet ;) So, the move to X was great and I love the city. A few weeks after starting work, I was getting ready to take time off to study for the bar (which I wasn't that excited about since I'm even more ready than I thought to not be in the law), when my dad suddenly died. It was unexpected, so it was a lot to process and a lot to do (his affairs are a mess and it's going to be a long time to sort things out). I wasn't close with my dad, but had already gone to a lot of therapy to address those issues, including asking the question of whether I was okay in case he died (weird I know but my sister has crazy weird premonitions and last summer she said she thought he'd die in the next year or two). Even so, it still hit pretty hard. But I still had to study for the bar and then the MPRE, so that was pretty stressful- flying back and forth to Y with my little barbri books.
And then right after I finished the bar, I was in one of my close friend's weddings in San Diego and I was totally caught off guard by my reaction to the father/bride dance (I played it off after a good long cry outside). And then the next day the guy I'd been seeing for the last 2 months (not terribly serious but high potential) broke things off. So, quite a lot in the last month.
I'm actually doing really well, and this weekend finally had some time, so I picked LAY back up. I think it was just what I needed. In this crazy way it tied together so many things I'm struggling with-- wanting to escape the law in part because I question whether I can remain ME within it, dealing with the death of my father (who was not perfect, but was still my father), knowing it will be my mother who walks me down the aisle some day, and still looking for the person to walk towards. So, not only did I think it was brilliantly written and raw and honest in a way I don't expect from first novels (call me a literary snob ;), but it touched me. And I mean it REALLY touched me. As a writer I imagine you hope to touch people and I'm hoping this is one of the highest compliments I can give you for your first of what I hope are many brilliant novels. So, thank you for writing it! I'm also so excited for you and will be recommending it left and right!
I realize this was a bit of a sad face message, but it was only so you could see how much your book meant to me. Otherwise, I am doing well-- X is a great city, I'm thrilled to live near my mom and sister and nephew, I already have some great friends, I really like the people at my firm, I do yoga a ton and am still running (gearing up for a half in Moab, Utah which is supposed to be gorgeous)... so overall I really am okay. I only emphasize this because I know if I read all that, I might question whether "I really am okay" is an email message front covering a broken soul. I'm not broken-- I'm just settling back in to "whelmed" from "overwhelmed" and wanted desperately to finish your book and tell you what I thought! It just happened to have taken on a very personal edge for me.
Anyway, I hope you are doing well! I see pictures of your gorgeous little girls and see you in their faces... so amazing!
xo, d
I read these words again now. For the umpteenth time in two days. I smile and fight tears. This friend is going through so much right now, but she is also so strong, so vibrant, so d. It means the world to me that she took time from her life, her complicated life, to write these words. To tell me that my book affected her, struck something in her. This letter reminds me of many things, but two in particular: (1) We are not alone. We are all struggling with something. We all have open wounds, lost parents or lost loves, haunting personal and professional doubts, mental and physical aspirations; (2) I am writing to make people feel. This, for me, is not ultimately about sales rankings and bestseller lists and money. This is about writing words, stringing them together with heart and soul and reverence for humanity, in such a way that they might, if I succeed, touch someone else, and profoundly.
Thank you for your words and the reminders they bring, d. I love you and know you will weather this cruel storm with your trademark fortitude and grace.
- Do you have any words of encouragement or wisdom for my friend d during this time?
- Do you write to make people feel? To make yourself feel?
- Are you amazed by the resilience of human beings during objectively rotten existential times?
- Do you enjoy the connections and re-connections that Facebook facilitates?


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by Carl Runge
In the spring of 2009 the residents of the Golf Links neighborhood in Williston witnessed a most unusual event, the successful rearing of a family of Long-eared Owls. On June 4, Corey Forrest of Tamarack Drive heard a strange sound in his yard. A diligent search revealed five squeaking owlets at the edge of an old squirrel's nest in a pine tree behind his house and a silent adult in a maple tree nearby. When Corey's wife Shelly noticed that the adult had prominent ear tufts, she went to the internet to identify her new neighbors. While the adult had some resemblance to a Great Horned Owl, the babies' squeaks were more compatible with Long-eared Owlets. When Shelly took a closer look at one of the adults, she noted a medium-sized, slender owl with long ear tufts, and a tell-tale bark-like pattern on its breast, very different from the barred pattern of a Great Horned Owl. The babies also had a prominent white streak from forehead to beak, characteristic of Long-eared Owlets. Sure enough. This was a family of Long-eared Owls.
Within a few days of their discovery the fledglings were seen hopping from branch to branch near the nest. By June 13 the youngsters were all capable of independent flight and could be seen landing on the Forrests' backyard swing set. As the weeks went by the five young owls ventured farther afield under the watchful eye of their parents, always in the evening, returning to their pine thicket to rest during the day. By early July we could hear the young ones during the night hunting in the fields behind the neighborhood. They became harder to find during the day, the best neighborhood spotter being the Forrests' young son Evan. After July 10 we no longer saw the young owls. They had presumably moved on to better hunting grounds, hopefully at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center just to the east. While they were in the neighborhood, the Forrests were kind enough to show the owls to many neighbors and birders.
Long-eared Owls are widely distributed across North America but are rarely seen in our area. Data from the Records of Vermont Birds from 1973-83 and the first Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas Project from 1976-81 disclosed only 15 adult Long-eared Owls and only three breeding confirmations, in Sudbury, Waltham and Brandon. The second Atlas Project from 2003-07 noted only one breeding confirmation in Charlotte, two probable breeding pairs in Vergennes and Snake Mountain, and three other observations in the Champlain Islands and Northeast Kingdom.
Their preferred nesting habitat is thick coniferous forests. The owls are secretive and strictly nocturnal in activity. Their long slender wings and graceful bodies allow silent and stealthy hunting for primarily small mammals over open fields at night. Bird experts suspect that Long-eared Owls are more common than observed owing to their secretive habits. By nesting so close to humanity, our Williston owls seem to be an exception to the usual pattern. They were very watchful, but unafraid, of the human, canine, and auto traffic that swirled around their home. We hope that this owl family will exhibit site fidelity and return to nest in future years. In the meantime we will be on the lookout for our new friends at the Catamount Family Center.
The GMAS is very grateful to Shelly Forrest for sharing these magnificent photographs of her owl neighbors.


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- Customize the default letter schema in the Grade Center to match the grading scale for the course
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Slugger Giancarlo Stanton was out of the starting lineup tonight for a second straight day because of soreness on his left side.
Manager Ozzie Guillen said Stanton won't play Wednesday, either, meaning he will miss the entire Braves series.
The Marlins are off Thursday, so the plan is for Stanton to start Friday in New York against the Mets. But that's not a certainty, either, Guillen said.
Stanton said he felt better today. He might be available to pinch hit tonight.


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Many readers would have served in the Royal Navy and having left, possibly quite some time back, are now missing the camaraderie they had with their old shipmates.
To relive that camaraderie and possibly meet up with their old shipmates, they should get the monthly mailing list of 'Royal Navy Reunions' giving the dates, which H.M.Ship's Association, where it is being held and who to contact.
Have a look at www.rnshipmates.co.uk and check out the 'Reunions' section, there are currently well over 30.
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Our overnight stay in One Tagaytay Place isn't complete without trying their spa services at the O Spa. When we were in One Tagaytay Place, it was a stressful week at work for me so I really didn't miss the chance to get a soothing massage. The photo above are rooms for individuals who want some privacy.
When you enter the O Spa, you'll notice the massage oil dispensers. You can choose what kind of massage oil you prefer. Just tell the receptionist whatever suits you.
Our masseuse led us to the interior of O Spaand I was amazed because it's not the typical enclosed spa. There's an open area with a small pond and plants inside it. I immediately felt relaxed because of the "close to nature" feel. I love it.
Karla and I chose the couples room. The interiors are very nice. There's a big mirror, candles and small pond (with no fish on it). There's also one bathroom/shower with two entrances. The couples room is not just a room for two people, but it gives an intimate experience for a couple as well. When you're in One Tagaytay Place, you must try their massage. They've got courteous staff and you'll really feel pampered.
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Building a Keg Cooler
It's time to build this thing! The last few weeks I gathered materials with my Dad for the walk-in cooler for keg storage. The cooler will primarily be for the draft system and in-house keg storage. I also had to make sure it was big enough for some limited keg distribution to some local areas. I chose a cooler for the draft system as opposed to a bunch of kegerators behind the bar to preserve space (they take up a lot of space!), to be quieter (don't need to listen to three compressors kicking on) and to overall have an easier time cleaning the draft lines.
I have been using a kegerator at home for a few years on the pilot system and have figured out that I DON'T want to be using it on a large (though still nano) scale. Cost-wise it makes no difference, getting two more kegerators for 12 beers on tap would cost me $2-3 thousand. I can instead build a walk-in cooler WITH a draft line chiller/with lines for the same price. Plus I now get to have serious keg storage. It's a no-brainer.
Cooler size
I have spent a few months thinking about 'right sizing' this cooler and running the math. Yes, it IS all about size.
- How high can I stack kegs and still easily access?
- Given three 3.5 bbl fermentors and two 0.5 bbl fermentors at a two week average turnaround time running full speed, how many kegs, on average, will the cooler have? What if I expand to four 3.5bbl fermentors (growth)?
- A bigger cooler will take away from patron floorspace.
- Making the ceiling big enough to stack three kegs while also allowing Jesse to not hit his head – but not tall enough to warrant taking down the drop ceiling.
These are the questions that needed answers. I ran the math, and ran it some more.
Above is the floorplan I played around with for nearly a month. With this plan, I was able to get around 60-70 kegs in if you can believe it. This should be more than enough for the first year. Though this plan is predicated on the fact that I am stacking 2-3 rows high and will need a 'keg jockey' that is half dolly, half crane to lift kegs high. Though with this, I can't stack kegs directly on top of each other as I need space for the keg jockey's legs to go under.
With that, we started the build. John, my Dad and I started early Sunday morning.
*Note, I chose to screw everything together with decking screws instead of using framing nails. I may need to move this thing in the future, I would like to preserve all the wood for something else or put this up in another location.
This is about all we got done Sunday. I ran out of wood for the ceiling as I forgot to figure in the wood I would need for the 2×4 headers and footers. Duh.
The following week, my Dad and I finished the insulation of the walls and made the ceiling.
You wouldn't imagine how much materials a little 15′ x 8′ cooler sucks up. Optically it didn't make sense. With nearly 8-inch insulated floors, walls and ceiling, this thing will easily stay cold.
Next Week
- Finish up the cooler floor and drywalling the outside.
- Call the Feds to check on application status as it will be about a month.
- Get fingerprinted for the State background check.
- Order the CoolBot for the cooler
- Have the brew system delivered.
A special thanks to John for the first day of building/framing – he did most of that. I now believe him to be part machine.
My Dad also helped me with the doorway framing and building the housing for the air conditioner the rest of the week. Thanks Dad and John!


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Today I'm going to explain what I teach to my PhD students in their first class, whose goal is to explain the meaning of researching, and the two types of researches in the world.
After talking with several researchers and reading many books about this issue, I believe that the best definition of research is: To answer a question following a scientific methodology. Although this definition is very simple, I like because it emphasizes the starting point of the whole process, and one of the most important parts of our research: the research question (in subsequent posts., we will discuss this issue with more detail).
There are many people who say that they research, and it's true. But we need to distinguish two kinds of researches in the world: fundamental and proprietary research. There are many, and many classifications in the world (and we will discuss some of them in the future), but I believe that this classification help to my students in several ways.
Fundamental research focus on problems, not in cases. So the goal is to build knowledge that we can use in other cases and contexts. Some people confuse fundamental research with theoretical studies, and it's a mistake. Fundamental research can use empirical studies with real data or theoretical studies to achieve its goal: to build knowledge.
On the other hand, proprietary research focus on cases, not in problems. So the goal is to answer a question for a specific case (e.g. a specific company). In this situation, the goal is not to use these results to resolve problems in other specific cases or contexts. This type of research is common in consulting and market research companies whose goal is satisfy the needs of a specific customer.


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The Phoebe R. Berman Bioethics Institute at The Johns Hopkins University has received a three-year, $9.9 million grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts to establish the Genetics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The center's first initiative will focus on ethical and public policy issues related to genetics and human reproduction.
Kathy Hudson, Ph.D., will direct the new center, which was approved by the Trusts' board of directors on Wednesday, March 13. Hudson, a molecular biologist, is currently assistant director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health, where she has led the policy, education, and communication efforts for the Human Genome Project.
"The development and use of reproductive genetics, like other critical issues facing our society, deserve a robust debate informed by scientific facts and ethical considerations," said Rebecca Rimel, president and Chief Executive Officer of The Pew Charitable Trusts. "The Pew Charitable Trusts are committed to encouraging such conversations on this and other vital issues and we welcome our partnership with The Johns Hopkins University in this endeavor."
The Genetics and Human Reproduction Initiative will explore policy options and guidelines for using reproductive genetic technologies in humans, such as manipulating genes to select certain characteristics. While such genetic engineering in mice, rats and other laboratory animals is a vital component of basic biomedical research, the potential to use this and other techniques with humans raises moral, ethical and religious concerns.
"As the science advances and the potential to use these techniques in human reproduction grows, society needs to be prepared," said Hudson. "Genetics and reproduction are intensely personal because both are fundamental, intimate expressions of who we are as individuals, families, communities, and as a species. Our goal is to provide an objective source
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text: Monthly Meetings & Socials Folks on Spokes club meetings will be held every month (except November & December) on the fourth Thursday at 7:30pm. The location is at LIFE TIME Fitness 16333 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467. Click here for map. Meetings are scheduled each month from January through October. At these meetings, programs are open to the public and may include slide show presentations of members trips in the US and overseas, as well as speakers on cycling advocacy and physical fitness. There is time for social interaction during the meeting and light refreshments are provided. Rumor has it that sometimes there will be door prizes for a few lucky attendees. Programs for the next club meeting are published in the Spokin' Word (our newsletter), sent out on our announcement list, and are posted on our club calendar and online a few weeks before the meeting. Social meetings are scheduled to build membership cohesion and allow members to mingle, socialize, and plan future rides and events. FOS UPCOMING SOCIALS 2019 Jan 30 Free day at Art Institute of Chicago Postponed due to sub-zero but finally made it on Feb 13. Feb 12 Pre-Valentine Social A snowy night but we had 14 brave people. Mar 10 Tinley Park Irish Parade Mar 31 Pancake Breakfast July 21 Ice Cream Social Sep 22 Annual Picnic Oct 27 End of Season Bike, Hike, Pot Luck Nov 21 Annual Election Meeting and Pizza Party Review of Events from 2018: On Sunday March 18, FOS participated in the St. Patrick's Day Irish Parade in Tinley Park. The day couldn't have been better. It was bright and sunny with temps in the mid 50's. Many members came out to showcase our club. Some dressed to represent the club and others to celebrate the day wearing green. 7 rode bikes, we took turns carrying our banner and others passed out Easter ride flyers and club brochures. We passed out green beads and candy to revelers on the sidelines. We even had an Easter bunny with us! This was a great event and everyone had an awesome time. April 15, 2018- FOS 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast was held Sunday, April 15th. Last year the weather was sunny and warm and 29 attended and we spent our event outside. This year the weather was cold, damp, and raining and 30 attended and we spent the full time inside. I had a table set up for 8 with a fold up ready if needed. Well, the 2nd table never went up. It was amazing those at the table ate and moved as all were fed with a natural flow of awareness and sharing. My home is not that big but our members figured it all out with no complaints and made it work. I must add the guests were easy to please and flexible and also appreciative. I thank Jim for cooking all the pancakes and sausages, Sally K for taking pictures and sending them same day to Chuck for the web and Adam for the newsletter, Lee for clean up in the kitchen end of evening, Chuck for putting pictures on the web same day as event, thanks to Lois for her very clever compliment on fos announcements, and to all that came to make this event special. May 16, 2018 The Ride of Silence--On one night in cities around the world, cyclists gather to ride in silence to raise awareness of cyclists right to ride on the road and to honor the fallen cyclists no longer with us. Lee Chung has agreed to lead this ride and more information will follow. We will also have for those not riding and wishing to give their support a walk at the same time and in silence as well-more information to follow as well. June-to be announced Postponed to Aug. Annual Ice Cream Social--PLEASE NOTE-this was originally listed as July 8 assuming from the past and also to be the same weekend as the Blue Grass Festival. As many of you know the Blue Grass Festival grows bigger each year and is spreading closer to our gazebo. We requested 1st choice same weekend which turned out to be July 15 and 2nd choice July 22----due to parking and traffic Frankfort Village granted us the gazebo the 22nd so this year the festival is not on the same date. Actually, the village has been very cooperative letting us use this gazebo for free so we are happy to get this each year-thank you Rick Deering for making this possible. And so-free ice cream-11 am to 2:30 pm at the gazebo in Prairie Park on the trail just east of the town center. September 16, 2018- Annual Picnic-Hickory Creek Preserves-LaPorte Road Access- What a wonderful day for a picnic! Indeed, Sunday September 16th was a fabulous day for our FOS Annual Fall picnic, although it was warm enough to feel like summer. Luckily, a light breeze floated through the Hickory Hollow Shelter at the Hickory Creek Nature Preserve, making everyone cooler despite the unusually warm day. Rides took place prior to the picnic, and the rides ended at the picnic itself; Al Sturges started a group from Forest Park; Bill Lang started a group from Hickory Creek. Also, Bernie O'Reilly led a short walk on the picnic grounds. All arrived prior to the arrival of the catered food. But, it was worth the wait; Hienie McCarthy's crispy fried chicken did not fail to disappoint! Other items included cheese ravioli, sloppy Joe's, fresh cucumber & tomato salad, bell pepper blend salad, a hash brown potato bake, and much, much more. Afterwards, everyone started in on all the treats brought in by our members, both homemade and bakery-bought. While everyone was enjoying dessert, 3 raffles were held; one for those who rode to the picnic, one for those who brought a dessert, and one for those who simply attended the picnic. Two prizes for each category were drawn, and the winners were: Attendance Winners Bob Breitweiser $25 Goodspeed Tony Loukota $25 Richards Bicycle Rider Winners Brent Radomski $25 Performance David Hensle $25 Orland Park Cyclery Dessert Winners Scott Oldaine $30 Gattos Susan Johnson $30 Glenwood Oaks After the raffle, members lingered to talk, nibble on leftovers, stroll along the grounds and reconnect with each other. Another lovely picnic is in the history books, and we were fortunate toto have good luck with the weather too. Thanks to all who came, over 40 people registered for this event; it was GREAT! October 28, 2018- End of Season Bike, Hike and Potluck at Goodenow Grove Food served 1pm family and several clubs invited to join us. November 15th a Thursday, has been reserved for our annual Pizza Party at Aurelios in Frankfort.


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Shark week is here, and Cayman 27 is teaming up with Shark Conservation Cayman to highlight the interesting attributes of these apex predators.
In Friday's blog post over on Eco Chic Cayman, Shark Conservation Cayman shares some of its ongoing initiatives here in Cayman to protect sharks.
Department of Environment Shark project officer Johanna Kohler told Cayman 27 thanks to those who care, Cayman is a leading country in shark protections.
"We can be really proud in Cayman for being such a caring community, the diving community is great, the fishing community is great, everyone is just helping with their sightings, with letting us know when they see a shark, so we have an extensive database, and I think we can be proud of that, and being in Cayman and having 100% protection for shark species, which is not very common in the world, we are definitely one of the leading countries out there," said Ms. Kohler.
What's next for Cayman's sharks?
Shark Conservation Cayman is working to find out more about what they are up to, and answer key questions like where do they mate? Where do they pup? And are we doing enough to protect the areas where juvenile sharks proliferate?
To get involved visit Shark Conservation Cayman.


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The Geneva Convention was signed in 1949, a reaction of sorts to World War II. The Second Great War was completely devastating to Europe, to combatants and civilians alike, and the Convention called for warring parties to treat prisoners of war humanely, and to protect civilians in or around war zones. It's actually a series of four treaties, and eventually, nations on all continents signed the accord, and the three amendment protocols that were established in 1977 and 2005.
A new agreement, signed on November 12th of this year, is officially called the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, but it's being casually referred to as the "Digital Geneva Convention."
Countries signing the agreement include
The agreement was also signed by major tech companies Microsoft, IBM, HP, Google, and Facebook.
What did these countries and companies agree to? They've agreed to increase prevention of and resilience to malicious online activity, but without mentioning specifics for execution. There's also a vague call to protect the accessibility and integrity of the internet, prevent the proliferation of malicious online programs and methodologies, and to improve the security of digital products and services and the "cyber hygiene" of citizens.
Those are good ideas but there's no mention about the means to those ends. I feel more optimistic that they can achieve other parts of the agreement. The more pragmatic sections cover cooperation preventing interference in electoral processes, collaboration in combatting intellectual property violations via the internet, stopping online mercenary activities and offensive action by non-state actors, and joining forces to strengthen relevant international standards. I like the other parts of the agreement too, but I think they can be interpreted too subjectively to be actionable. Which objective metrics would be used to measure the accessibility and integrity of the internet? Remember that fifty different countries would have to agree upon what those metrics are and how to measure them.
Notably absent countries are the UK, India, Iran, North Korea, Russia, China, and the United States.
China and India are the two most populous countries in the world! It's widely believed that China didn't sign to keep their options open for restricting and monitoring Chinese citizens' internet use à la The Great Firewall of China. But I have hypotheses as to why India didn't sign. If it's any comfort to India, Pakistan didn't sign the agreement either.
Iran, North Korea, and Russia are well known to engage in cyberwarfare, including deploying destructive malware in other countries, a plausible rationale for those countries not signing.
Which leaves the UK and the US. I'm only guessing here, but perhaps Theresa May's government in the UK and Donald Trump's in the US fear that parts of the agreement might be used against them, such as to protect the accessibility and integrity of the internet and prevent the proliferation of malicious online programs and methodologies. Protecting the accessibility of the internet likely entails significant spending to improve internet infrastructure! Both governments tend to be reluctant to expend resources on public projects not directly related to their militaries. Preventing proliferation of malicious online programs might run counter to the activities of their armed forces as well. UK commonwealth partner Australia may have avoided signing simply because the US and the UK didn't sign.
Interestingly, although the US didn't sign the accord, most of the largest American tech companies did.
So New Zealand and Canada are the only two of the "Five Eyes" countries which signed the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The "Five Eyes" are the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, five countries which openly share intelligence with each other.
In my opinion, the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace is a nice idea. It would be great if the signatory countries worked to make the internet safer and freer for their citizens. But with many of the world's most powerful countries absent, and some vague wording that may be difficult to enforce, I don't suspect that the treaty will much impact on the global cyber threatscape.
Even if the treaty doesn't accomplish much, there's lots you can do to improve the security of your own endpoints! The first step is to try a free malware discovery scan from Comodo Cybersecurity.
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