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The `Don`t-Take-Me-For-Granted` Photography Challenge.
On the first of January 2014 , I took the one-picture-a-day-for-a-year challenge because I saw it trending on Tumblr and Weheartit eventhough back then I had no interest in photography itself , I just liked the idea of recording a whole year in a bunch of random pictures.
First of January 2015 , I find myself with almost 365 pictures who weren`t technically perfect (bad lightning , horrible framing ....) but i can`t help getting emotional and nostalgic whenever I looked back at them, it was an amazing excperience.
Beside the emotional outcome of this challenge , I also discovered my crazy passion for photography and I was lucky enough to have two talented photographers as classmates :) so they kind of initiated me in this beautiful art. And you already know how I get driven when I`m passionate so even after the challenge finished , my thirst for learning and improving in the area did nothing but grow and expand especially after starting this blog.
Okay, enough chatting and back to the first of July 2015 .
I`m starting a 90 days challenge , called `Don`t Take Me For Granted` . And you`re welcome to join. But first, let me .... explain the rules.
Take a look around you , right now , a deep look and start counting the things that are always around you, the little things that you never considered as a blessing , things that never crossed your mind some people out there may not have, things wich are for you, basic & obvious.
From your beloved pillow to your eyes with wich you`re reading this, passing by your abilty to wear your clothes on your own , there are countless blessings around us that we take for granted and those are excactly the objects of this challenge .
And besides the gratefulness part , taking awarness of these little things is a great way to practice mindfulness and contentment as it`ll help us focus on what we have instead of what we don`t.
So these are the things I`m willing to take pictures of : the basics - it can be a book, a toothbrush, a moment, a little gesture , a pair of socks , a painting , food , a mug , your favourite pencil ....- it can be ANYTHING really , just take the shot .
And for the sake of photography and creativity , I`ll try to find each day a beautiful way to shot that item and at the end of each week i`ll share the 7 pictures i took here on the blog ( I may keep some pictures for myself though if they`re too personal).
Now, if you wanna join me , please do , I`ll create an istagram account soon inchaAllah with the name `Don`t take me for granted` so you can tag me there , or you can use the hashtag #thebasicsRK on Instagram and Tumblr . RK stands for Randomly Kawtar :p .


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News Agencies | Updated on: 9 November 2017, 10:52 IST
A police jawan and a criminal were injured in an exchange of firing on 9 November in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district.
The incident took place when the police were chasing the two criminals for robbing a bike from the area. The Police managed to nab the injured criminal, while the others managed to run away.
The police recovered the bike and weapons from their possession.


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Skateboarding in Palestine
A History
The early days
Sajed Abu-Elba, a rollerblader from Qalqilya, creates Palestine's first ever dedicated space for skating.
Frustrated by a lack of facilities (and other skaters!), Sajed rents a warehouse and fills it with self-built metal ramps and grind rails. The park is mainly used by rollerbladers, scooters and free-runners with whom Sajed forms a team, dubbed the 'X-Games'.
However, due to high running costs, the park closes after just 3 months and never re-opens.
SkateJam build a mini-ramp in Gaza
Two London-based volunteers, Enrico Dorante and Alexandra Lort-Phillips, lead a project to build the first mini-ramp in Palestine, at the Al-Amal Sport Club in Khan Younis, Gaza.
SkatePal builds the first mini-ramp in the West Bank and hosts a summer camp at the Sharek Youth Forum
Inspired by the work of Skateistan, Charlie, together with his brother Jack and volunteers Geoffrey Elston and Mark McCallister, build a mini-ramp and hold a skateboarding summer camp for 8 weeks at the Sharek Youth Forum in Ramallah.
It is here that Charlie meets the first two skaters in Palestine - Aram Sabbah and Adham Tamini.
US-Filmmaker Adam Abel & Palestinian producer Mohammad Othman organise the construction of a mini-ramp in Qalqilya.
After seeing footage of Sajed and the 'X-Games' team filmed by Adam and Mohammad, Dubai-based NGO Tashkeel offer to fund the construction of a mini-ramp in Qalqilya.
The ramp is built on land at the Qalqilya Zoo by an American team including Dave Duncan, Brian Patch, Alex Garcia, Brad Kirr and pro-skater Kenny Reed together with local skaters and volunteers from Qalqilya.
SkatePal holds skate camps in Ramallah and Zebabdeh
As well as continuing classes in Ramallah, Charlie and volunteer Mick Kirkman hold classes with girls and boys from the town of Zebabdeh in preparation for building the first concrete skatepark in Palestine.
SkatePal builds a mini-ramp at the Islamic Club in Ramallah and hosts a summer camp
New volunteers, including Sirus F. Gahan, Harry Gerrard, Luke Murphy, Sam Dearden and Martin O'Grady, join Charlie to construct the ramp and hold another summer skate camp.
Sirus later releases 'Fully Falafelled', a short film documenting the experiences of the volunteers.
SkatePal builds the first permanent skatepark in Palestine
After a crowdfunding campaign, SkatePal volunteers from across Europe complete the first concrete skatepark in Palestine, in the town of Zebabdeh.
German NGO Skate-Aid builds a skatepark in Bethlehem
Former SkatePal volunteer Harry Gerrard, together with Skate-Aid volunteers Patrick Ritchey and Christopher Kintrop, build a concrete park in Bethlehem.
They are joined by Mohammed Zakaria, Milorad Obradovic, Marlene Pick, Jonas Ganz and Jeeda Masoud. It is painted by APTART's Leah Rose O'Bryant and Samantha Robinson.
Two documentaries, 'Kickflips Over Occupation' & 'Epicly Palestine'd' reveal the Palestinian skate scene to the world.
After volunteering with SkatePal that summer, Maen Hammad, a Palestinian-American filmmaker produces a short documentary about his experience and the skaters he meets.
Later that month, filmmakers Philip Joa and Theo Krish release the documentary 'Epicly Palestine'd'. The film chronicles the birth of skateboarding in the West Bank and shines a light on the Palestinian skate scene.
Inspired by their time in the Palestine meeting Charlie and local skaters, Phil and Theo join the family and become SkatePal volunteers.
SkatePal builds their second concrete skatepark in Palestine.
Named 'Rosa Park', the 700m2 concrete park is built in the town of Asira Al-Shamaliya, near Nablus.
The park is constructed with the the help of 20 international volunteers in partnership with the Palestinian House of Friendship and Asira Al-Shamaliya council.
SkatePal begins year-round skateboarding classes in Palestine.
SkatePal hosts 50 volunteers from over 12 different countries, for the first year of continual skateboarding classes at Asira Al-Shamaliya skatepark
Mohammad Othman, Adam Abel and Kenny Reed host the first skate camp in Qalqilya, called SkateQilya
The three-week summer camp, brings together girls and boys from Qalqilya and Jayyous to learn community building, English and skateboarding.
Isle Skateboards become the first professional skateboard team to tour Palestine
Organised by SkatePal and volunteer Chris Jones, Isle Skateboards visit all the major skateboarding sites in Palestine and holds workshops with local skaters.
Their trip is documented in 'Pieces of Palestine' filmed by Jacob Harris and released by Free Skate Mag.
SkatePal holds second year of daily skateboarding classes in Palestine
As the SkatePal family grows, skateboarders from across the globe arrive in Asira Al-Shamaliya to help teach skateboarding to young people in the village.
SkateQilya hosts its second summer camp.
Following its summer camp in 2016, SkateQilya becomes an NGO and runs a second 3-week long skate camp, introducing further activities such as photography classes for attendees.
Maen Hammad joins the SkatePal team
Having been an advocate of the Palestinian skate scene since 2015, (even giving a TEDX talk on the subject) Maen joins the SkatePal team as Local Co-ordinator based in Ramallah.
SkatePal team up with SkateQilya to construct Jayyous Skatepark
The skatepark is designed by SkatePal in conjunction with the Community Collective and East by West Co and built with the help of 20 international SkatePal volunteers in September 2017.
SkatePal volunteers hold daily skateboarding classes in Asira & Jayyous
SkatePal holds classes at both skatepark locations throughout the year, in conjunction with local partners The Palestinian House of Friendship in Asira and SkateQilya in Jayyous.
Viceland TV showcases the Palestinian skate-scene in the documentary series 'Post Radical'
The series is presented by professional skater Rick McCrank and brings a new audience to the world of skateboarding in Palestine!


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No real need for too many words here. As of now, the Silver/Gold ratio is having its 2nd day above the SMA 50. That goes well with the broad market relief scenario and is also not a bad thing for the precious metals sector either.
"Before NFTRH I used to feel a bit like Agent Starling in Buffalo Bill's basement after the lights went out. Thanks for turning on the lights." –John M


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Lindsey & Spencer had their elegant wedding in Indiana on May 20th surrounded by friends and family! Ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer with a reception at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake. It was predicted to thunderstorm for the entire day, but luck was more than on their side! There was quite a bit of rain in the morning but by the time they were ready to do their first look, the rain was done and over with!
Thank you Spencer and Lindsay for letting me be apart of your big day! You two were stunning and your bridal party consisted of some of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of working with! Which is a testament to you two and who you surround yourself with! Also, they know how to get down on the dance floor! Much thanks to the cover band, Doctor Rock for providing excellent tunes and keeping everyone going all night long!
Ceremony & Reception Locations:
Saint Maria Goretti Church
Lighthouse Restaurant
Officiant: Reverend Charles Niblick
DJ/Band: Doctor Rock
Rings: Albert's Jewelers & Blue Nile
Hair & Make up: Texture Pointe, Highland, IN
Flowers: Sugarfield Flowers
Dress: Eva's Bridal Oaklawn
Suits: Men's Warehouse
Food: Lighthouse Restaurant
Cake: Calumet Bakery
First song: Foo Fighters- Everlong (Acoustic version)
Father Daughter song: Beatles- In My Life
Mother Son song: Stevie Wonder- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life


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Grant Park Summer Shade Festival 2018
This evening from 7 - 10 PM, The Grant Park Conservancy will host the official 135th Birthday Bash in honor of Atlanta's historic Grant Park. In conjunction with this highly anticipated event, the 16th annual Summer Shade Festival will follow Saturday and Sunday, August 25th - 26th. The Grant Park Sunmer Shade Festival aka #gpssf2018 is a two-day, fun-packed festival showcasing LIVE music all weekend on dual stages, a creative artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run and a dedicated VIP Lounge. The festival is free and open to all ages. Guests can enjoy a variety of food grub from the host of food trucks available and plenty of fun family activities. And yea, be sure to bring a beach towel or chair to relax on the beautiful grassy lawns!
For more up to date info, visit www.summershadefestival.
* Photos courtesy of Fabio Fernandez & Ryan Purcell


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About Jools Henshaw
Casting my mind back to my teenage years, the heady, vinegary smell of photographic chemicals remains prominent in my mind. The bathroom, transformed into a makeshift darkroom, was laced with clothesline after clothesline of pegged up prints dripping, drying and curling! And so, my love of photography began. Embracing this passion, I embarked on a four year journey through art school. Surrounded by my father's illustrations and my mother's dressmaking, I always had a longing to run my own successful business in the creative arts but the time was never right. After graduation, I built upon my creativity and artistic flair, working in several creative studios in London, designing packaging for major retailers and directing photo shoots. I spent ten rewarding years as a primary school teacher encouraging, inspiring and observing children whilst they were learning and at play. Through a twist of fate that has led me to return to my creative roots, I am now enjoying a new fulfilling career in photography. Photographer Harrogate


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Apple officially begins iPhone SE production in India, sales will also kick off this month
Apple has been carefully looking into ways to significantly strengthen its retail presence in India, which just so happens to be the world's second-most populous country and single fastest-growing smartphone market, for several years now.
But with iPhone profit margins kept high, failed local government negotiations regarding sales of refurbished models, and official Apple Stores contingent on fairly strict component-sourcing regulations, the Cupertino-based tech giant was practically coerced into employing a different expansion tactic.
A very traditional one that however requires considerable investments on the part of a company valued at $800 billion, with no incentives, sweetheart deals, major tax breaks or concessions of any sort reportedly involved.
The time has finally come for that oft-rumored Wistron factory in Bangalore, the capital city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka, to officially kick off iPhone SE production under the close supervision of the world's number two handheld vendor.
Headquartered in Taiwan, Wistron is a long-time Apple ODM (original design manufacturer) partner, experienced in assembling everything from smartphones to laptops, desktop PCs and LCD TVs for various big-name tech outfits.
Thus, you can be certain iPhones made in India look and perform the same as those customarily put together in China. The question is will they be cheaper? Just a week or so until the final piece of the puzzle falls into place. That's right, the "new" iPhone SE goes on sale this month, likely to be followed by other past-generation devices before the year ends.


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The Turning Gate has been developing plugins for Lightroom's Web module since 2007 and Lightroom 1.0, and is one of the oldest and most active contributors to Lightroom's third-party ecosystem. The Turning Gate's plugins have been recommended in a number of Lightroom books, magazines and websites, including Martin Evening's Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2/3/4 Book, Victoria Bampton's Adobe Lightroom - The Missing FAQ series of books, David duChemin's Vision & Voice, Photoshop User Magazine, French magazine Le Monde de la Photo, Piet Van Den Eynde's Lightroom 4 Unmasked, Gene McCullagh's Explore Lightroom 4: A Roadmap for Photographers, Patrick Moll's French-language Travaux Pratiques avec Lightroom 4 pour les photographes: Fonctions avancées and others.
Core Elements 3 represents the latest and greatest renovation to The Turning Gate's popular, long-running suite of Lightroom-based website publishing tools.
The Turning Gate is a passion project turned business, helmed by Matthew Campagna. Matthew is a web-designer with more than a decade of design experience, and a recovering photographic professional. "I've been taking photos most of my life, graduated Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2009, and worked for several years in commercial studio photography before deciding I was happier just doing my own thing," he says. "Through The Turning Gate, I have found a way to reach out to fellow photographers at all levels, to help and enable them to improve their business and broaden their audience." Matthew currently resides in Seoul, South Korea and works full-time on The Turning Gate.
Ben Williams officially joined The Turning Gate in 2011 to develop an integrated shopping cart system for TTG galleries. Ben's primary projects are presently the shopping cart system and the Publish Services plugin, though he helps out all over the place. Ben is a professional web-developer and a longtime photo enthusiast. Ben resides in Melbourne, Australia.
Matt and Ben have been friends for more than 10 years, and their combined experience and interest in web-design/development, photography and Lightroom give them unique perspective and passion for bringing photography to the Web in a meaningful way.


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The Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide, features news and reflections on protective, local ordinances and forced pooling of oil and gas leases in Idaho, Tesoro megaload upgrades of an Anacortes refinery, possible expansion of a northwest Washington, tar sands pipeline, and Spokane and Minnesota court decisions allowing activists' necessity defense and climate change expert testimony. Broadcast for five and a half years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, community resistance to fossil fuel projects, thanks to the generous, anonymous listener who adopted program host Helen Yost as her KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Idaho Oil & Gas Ordinances & Forced Pooling, Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Megaloads, Washington Tar Sands Pipeline Expansion, Spokane & Minnesota Climate Necessity Defenses 10-18-17


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Over the last week, I've encountered the idea - or rather, an idea - of postmodernism in a Christian context. And on both occasions I've thought, "Hmm, I'm really not sure that's how I understand postmodernism." One reference came in church, when my vicar took the defining feature of postmodernism to be the belief that there is no truth (something I've heard him to more than once). And one came in this article on Piety and Desire, which is about how unbelief is less of an enemy to piety than a weak belief that does not interfere with personal desires:
"This disenchanting work on behalf of sovereign desire, a work that defines postmodern culture as postmodern, is an enemy of piety…."
Musing on this, I decided to ask the people who follow me on twitter what they think defines postmodernism, because they represent a pretty broad swathe of opinion.
To me, this matters, because I like postmodernism - I find it helpful in thinking about the way the world, and I tend to identify my thinking as postmodern in its tendencies, despite my occasional longings for the simplicity of modernism and empiricism. And because I don't believe that that position precludes being a Christian, precludes thinking that desires aren't necessarily sovereign, or precludes believing in the existence of truth. So there's a personal thing, you know - don't do a thing that shames people who tend towards postmodernism, church. I already have enough baggage.
But there's also a non-personal thing.
For me the essence of postmodernism (aside from it not being modernism, thanks OED) is about subjectivity of perspective and thus the practical-impossibility of accessing objective truth - which is not the same thing as saying objective truth does not exist. Postmodernism is helpful because it says humans aren't gods, they're not omniscient, and that things are complex and messy, and sometimes contradictory. It encourages us to question and to doubt - which leaves a door open for change and newness. A belief in absolute truth is possible, and desire can be sacrificed (which is different to it being repressed), but they have to be chosen - and in the case of truth, the chance that you might be wrong accepted.
This might not be a simple definition, but I think it explains why I think postmodernism is a much better representation of the real world than modernism - and by allowing for a plurality of voices, it has the potential to make the church feel more open and accessible to people who aren't familiar with Christianity.
I was listening to James K. Smith giving a lecture at Theos a couple of weeks ago, where he was arguing in favour of an understanding of the secular age as one not of unbelief, but of believing differently - where the discourse about God and faith has fractured and diversified, leaving people finding their way through it in search of the meaning of life. Yes, it makes holding onto faith harder, makes the church feel more fragile at times, but it means it matters more to the people who take it up and hold onto it, while being challenged can make us into better, more considered and considerate, witnesses.
Smith talked about the way that a lack of doubt can lead to insularity – and that this is a challenge for the church. I think it might go better for the church, if, rather than retreating into a need for simplicity and clarity, we became more comfortable with doubt.
Acknowledging that holding on to faith is hard not just in the face of much of the rest or the world, but often despite ourselves, might help us seem more available to people outside the church, who are seeking something bigger than them. It's not that we need to abandon a belief in truth, or that doctrine has to change – but we need to acknowledge that approaching this kind of eternal truth is a journey from darkness towards a light that we know we're not going to be able to absolutely prove is true until after the end.
And for all I'm often an ideas-person, I really liked Smith's suggestion that doctrines and ideas might need to take an initial step back to incarnation - to being with people - as the church shows the seekers what it looks like to live the Christian faith: to be an option that people can imagine choosing.
The more we dismiss the tools that allow us to understand our world with subtlety and complexity, the harder we make it for a lot of people to imagine that Christianity has meaning to offer.


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Derek Meddings' 7 foot (2.1m) model of the Zero-X spacecraft, displayed in the launch sequence that opens the film Thunderbirds Are Go (1966)
|First appearance
|Thunderbirds Are Go
|Glenn Field Spaceport (2065–67)
Spectrum Organisation (2068)
|Auxiliary vehicles
|Martian Exploration Vehicle (MEV)
|General characteristics
|1 x missile gun (onboard MEV)
|nose cone: 2 Rosenthal-Hodge Dynamics sustainer rockets
lifting body 1: 8 variable-cycle turbo-ram jets, 4 under each wing; 5 centrally mounted variable-mode gas turbine jets; 2 wing-tip booster jet engines
lifting body 2: as above
main body: 8 variable-mode engines operating as chemical rockets in space, or as variable-cycle jet engines using air intakes in atmospheric flight; 2 pitch and yaw rockets
MEV: 2 chemical booster rockets; variable-mode gravity generator providing internal artificial gravity and additional lift and hover capabilities on planetary surfaces and during take-off
|11,460 tons
|1,190 feet
|780 feet
Zero-X (spelling variants include "Zero X" or "Zero – X") is a fictional Earth spacecraft that appeared in two of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's Supermarionation productions, the 1966 film Thunderbirds Are Go and the 1967 television series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Although publicity material for the various Supermarionation series, and the TV Century 21 comic, made references to connections between the Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet canons, Zero-X is the only official link between the two series.
The first manned craft to land on Mars, the metallic-blue Zero-X comprises a number of detachable sections. The main body houses the chemical engines which provide the craft with the thrust required for lift-off and the subsequent journey to Mars. The Martian Exploration Vehicle (MEV) is attached to the front of the main body where it serves as the spaceship's main control centre during spaceflight. During atmospheric ingress or egress, two remotely controlled "lifting bodies" (self-propelled "flying wing" aerofoils) are attached to the main body at the front and rear of the craft. Finally, a heatproof nose cone with an aluminium exoskeleton protects the MEV during take-off and provides further aerodynamic flow to the vehicle in atmospheric ascent; it is jettisoned just before leaving the Earth's atmosphere, and is the only non-reusable part of the spacecraft.
The lifting bodies act as wings to allow the craft to operate from a runway like a conventional aeroplane, and carry multiple jet engines to reduce the amount of fuel needed for the main body's chemical engines. They separate from the main body when the craft is at a sufficiently high altitude and fly back to base; on re-entry, they rendezvous with the spacecraft and dock with it to again act as wings and provide propulsion in the atmosphere. On reaching Mars, the MEV detaches from the main body, which is left in orbit piloted by a single astronaut, and descends towards the planet's surface. At the surface the MEV extends caterpillar tracks to negotiate the rocky terrain.[1]
The concept of a reusable first-stage lifting body (or in this case, bodies) boosting a smaller spacecraft to high altitude for more efficient use of its propulsion was in direct competition with the vertical-ascent rocket doctrine of the 1960s as a means of achieving spaceflight, and for some time lost out to it, as even the Space Shuttle – which landed as a conventional aircraft – makes a vertical rocket-powered ascent in the "classical" manner. In more recent years Virgin Galactic have re-established the concept, providing the first private commercial suborbital spaceflights in a similarly launched vehicle. The Zero-X contrasts in this way with Thunderbird 3, which, though nominally more advanced (hinted at because of its secrecy), is still a vertical-ascent rocket.
Zero-X has a total delta velocity of 40 miles per second, a standard acceleration of 1 g, a maximum acceleration of 10 g, and an emergency acceleration of 15 g. It is built by New World Aircraft Corporation, the same company that made Skyship One.
Thunderbirds Are Go[edit]
The first manned mission to Mars ended in failure after the Zero-X spacecraft was accidentally sabotaged by the Hood, who had stowed aboard the craft to photograph its wing mechanisms. The crew managed to escape and two years later a second Zero-X craft successfully reached Mars in September 2067.[citation needed] However, soon after touching down on the surface, the MEV fired upon a Martian "rock snake" in the belief that it was a lifeless rock formation, provoking retaliation by fire-shooting rock snakes, resulting in the first open combat between humans and extraterrestrials. While the astronauts managed to escape, the lifting body control systems on board the MEV sustained damage during the confrontation, causing the Zero-X to crash upon its return to Earth, landing in Craigsville, United States (roughly 20 miles from its launch site, the fictitious Glenn Field Spaceport). The crew survived, having been saved at the last minute (quite literally) by International Rescue.[1]
In both missions, the Zero-X was manned by three crew and two scientists:
- Paul "Skipper" Travers (Captain) (for the overall mission) - Travers, was modelled on Sean Connery, who was starring as James Bond at the time that Thunderbirds Are Go was made.[2]
- Greg Martin (Space Captain) (for the flight)
- Brad Newman (Space Navigator)
- Dr Tony Grant (Astrophysicist)
- Dr Ray Pierce (Astronomer)
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons[edit]
Re-commissioned by the Spectrum Organisation, the Zero-X returned to Mars in 2068 in search of the source of alien signals detected from Earth. The crew's hostile actions led to a "war of nerves" with the Mysterons in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. After tracing the signals to an alien city complex, the mission commander, Spectrum officer Captain Black, gave the order to fire upon the facility after mistaking imaging devices for weapons and fearing they were about to be attacked. Following the destruction, the three-man crew of the MEV witnessed the miraculous re-materialisation ("retro-metabolism", as it is termed in the TV series) of the Mysteron city, and for their act of aggression the Mysterons took control of Black's mind and body as the principal agent of their vengeance.[3] It is never specified whether Black and the crew actually died on Mars. However, when the Zero-X returned to Earth, Black was its only occupant. He vanished upon landing at Glenn Field, and shortly after the Mysterons issued their first threat against Earth.[4]
Although the Zero-X does not appear in Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet (2005), a reference is made to it through the depiction of lifting bodies being used to assist spaceships in entering Earth orbit.
Thunderbirds Are Go, TV Series[edit]
The Zero-X features in the Re-boot series episode "Signals, Part 1", During launch the Zero-X is stolen by the Hood for its light-speed engines however shortly after the engines go critical and threaten to create an Extinction-Level Event, Jeff Tracy boards the Zero-X and attempts to take control whilst the Hood ejects in an escape pod, Jeff Tracy attempts to take the Zero-X into space, shortly after there is a massive explosion and the ship is presumed destroyed along with Jeff Tracy. 8 years later an SOS is picked up from the Oort Cloud apparently from Jeff Tracy and International Rescue attempts to recover the Zero-X escape pod believing it to be the key to understanding how he survived and his current situation. After analysing the escape pod footage they determine that the witnessed explosion was actually an aftershock of the Zero-X's main engine firing at full power and that the Zero-X itself launched into space at near light speed.
Tie-in media[edit]
A series featuring the adventures of the crew of the Zero-X appeared in the comic TV Century 21 and its successors, including Countdown. A model of the Zero-X was included in the Project SWORD line of toys marketed by Century 21 Productions.
AP Films commissioned Slough-based company Master Models for two scale filming miniatures of Zero-X. The bigger of the pair, which was built at a cost of £2,500, measured 7 feet (2.1 m) in length and weighed 50 pounds (23 kg).[5] The set design of the Zero-X flight deck was inspired by that of Concorde, a prototype of which the production staff viewed at Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire.[6]
In 2012, the original MEV filming model, minus the cockpit canopy, was acquired by the prop restoration company The Prop Gallery, which commissioned the still-trading Master Models to refurbish the miniature that it had built 46 years previously.[5]
Stephen La Rivière, in his book Filmed in Supermarionation: A History of the Future, argues that the Zero-X spacecraft is "the star of Thunderbirds Are Go," crediting Derek Meddings' design and acknowledging its commerciality: "... cynics would suggest that the various detachable segments (wings and nose cone) had less to do with the storyline and more to do with potential toy manufacturing!"[6] Glenn Erickson, in his review of the two 1960s Thunderbirds films for the website DVD Talk, is more negative, describing Zero-X as "unwieldy" and suggesting that it is aesthetically inferior to Skyship One, the central vehicle of Thunderbird 6 (1968).[7]
Alasdair Wilkins of the entertainment website io9 questions the design in so far as Zero-X is a "not-especially-aerodynamic-looking craft".[8] He comments also on the vehicle's introduction in the opening scenes of Thunderbirds Are Go, which at more than 10 minutes he considers to be inordinately long: "It's pretty much the Alpha and Omega of launch sequences ... a sequence that threatens to make 2001 [: A Space Odyssey] look like non-stop, thrill-a-minute action." The attention to detail given to the various stages of the Zero-X assembly and launching, Wilkins writes, results in an example of what he terms "launch sequence porn, plain and simple": he elaborates, "It's a bunch of people effectively saying, 'Action? Characters? Humour? Nah, forget all that. We know what the people really want to see, and it's clearly the modelwork.'"[8]
- ^ a b Thunderbirds Are Go (1966), Century 21 Cinema/United Artists.
- ^ Supermarionation: Captain Scarlet and Thunderbirds Puppets by Terry Curtis
- ^ Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967), Century 21 Television/ITC, Episode 1: "The Mysterons".
- ^ Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Audio Adventure, MA-151: Introducing Captain Scarlet.
- ^ a b "Thunderbirds Are Go – Original Zero-X Filming Miniature Restoration". thepropgallery.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ^ a b La Rivière, Stephen (2009). Filmed in Supermarionation: A History of the Future. Neshannock, Pennsylvania: Hermes Press. pp. 136–37. ISBN 978-1-932563-23-8.
- ^ Erickson, Glenn (17 July 2004). "DVD Savant Review: Thunderbirds: International Rescue Edition". DVD Talk. Internet Brands. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ^ a b Wilkins, Alasdair (4 July 2012). "And Now, the Most Ludicrously Over-The-Top Launch Sequence Porn Ever". io9. Gawker Media. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.


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The major room at Lagafater is the Drawing Room. With a wooden floor, large carpet, heavy walls and soft furnishings this room is perfect for larger group sessions and even recording. The furniture is soft and welcoming and can be moved to create a large single space for collective sessions. A Boudoir practice piano in the corner provides an old but playable sound and with no-one else around, the music can be as loud and as late as you want.
Lagafater started life as an Edwardian shooting lodge and retains many of the small, task-specific rooms for servants and household guests. Now no-longer used for hunting, the rooms offer wonderful spaces for small practice sessions, recording, reading or writing, and, if required, make perfect recording studios. Local wool from the Lagafater Estate can also be organised for removable acoustic treatments, if required.
With no mobile phone signal, WiFi or cable internet, the lodge is the perfect location for escaping the distractions and demands of modern technology. Take the opportunity to reconnect with yourself, with your music and with the stunning natural environment of the Estate. The Lodge also offers total isolation from cars, planes and other background noise, so whether to record or just to be inspired - Lagafater is the perfect place to be.
Sleeping sixteen comfortably, the Lodge features four double, four single and two twin bedrooms. In addition, two sets of connecting doors make the accommodation ideal for families. Modern mattresses and hypoallergenic pillows, along with traditional and electric blankets all combine for a refreshing night's sleep in the original brass bedsteads. All bedrooms (bar No. 3) contain a washbasin, and the downstairs 'Cook's Bedroom' is ideal for ease, early risers or the designated cook.
Kitchen table seating 10+
Full central heating
Dishwasher & washing machine
Light daily housekeeping
Outdoor seating area with BBQ
Dining table seating 16
Table tennis
Small pool table
Utility room for washing and drying clothes
Freeview television
3 x Doubles
1 x Four-Poster
2 x Twins
1 x 'Cook's Single' (downstairs)
3 x Singles
Lagafater (Gaelic: 'long hollow') originally formed part of the ancient lands of the Earl of Cassillis, and passed variously through the hands of the Dalrymple Hamilton, Stewart and de la Poer Beresford families prior to the second half of the nineteenth century. At this point, the estate was united with the neighbouring farm of Dalnigap by William White Millar, before being sold to the noted Victorian industrialist, Cedric Randall Boult.
Probably incorporating an older building, the present house was enlarged to accommodated parties shooting on the extensive grouse moors, or fishing the Main Water of Luce. After the death of Cedric in 1949 Lagafater passed to his daughter Olive as his son (Sir Adrian Boult) was musically preoccupied. Upon the death of Olive in 1980, it passed to Sir Nicholas Spicer Bt, Cedric's step-great-grandson. It remains the much loved project of both Sir Nicholas and his two sons.


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Case Background
On March 24, 2019, Aurora Commercial Corp and 1 affiliated debtor (collectively, the "Debtors") each filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The cases are pending before the Honorable Shelley C. Chapman, and are jointly administered under Case No. 19-10843.
Important Information & Dates
First Day Hearing
A hearing on the Debtors' First Day Motions was held on March 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. (ET) before the Honorable Shelly C. Chapman, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Courtroom 623, One Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004. Please click below to view and download the Debtors' First Day Motions and the First Day Orders:
Meeting of Creditors
In accordance with Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, the meeting of the Debtors' creditors that was originally scheduled to take place on May 23, 2019 was adjourned to and held on May 30, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the Office of the United States Trustee, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, One Bowling Green, Room 511, Fifth Floor, New York, New York 10004-1408.
The debtors' representative must attend the meeting to be questioned under oath. Creditors may attend, but are not required to do so.
Deadline to File Claims
The Bankruptcy Court has set the following deadlines for filing proofs of claim against the Debtors:
The General Bar Date: June 10, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time)
The Government Bar Date: September 20, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time)
Click on "Submit a Claim" above to download a proof of claim form and for more information regarding filing a claim against the Debtors
Governmental Bar Date
Omnibus Hearing
Petition Date
Hearing on Cash Management Motion
Hearing Cancelled
Omnibus Hearing
Debtors' Counsel
Togut, Segal & Segal LLP
One Penn Plaza, Suite 3335
New York, NY 10119
Phone: 212.594.5000
Fax: 212.967.4258
Albert Togut
Frank A. Oswald
Kyle J. Ortiz
United States Trustee and Court Information
Office of the United States Trustee
U.S. Federal Office Building
201 Varick Street, Suite 1006
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212.510.0500
Fax: 212.668.2255
United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of New York
One Bowling Green
New York, NY 10004-1408
Phone: 212.668.2870
Case Number
Debtor Name
Petition Date
|Aurora Commercial Corp.
|March 24, 2019
|Aurora Loan Services LLC
|March 24, 2019


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i had a phenomenal salad near union square where the chef combined stone fruit, tomatoes, and an acidic dressing. that's where the inspiration for this salad comes from. this is a salad devoid of the classic greens base - it combines flavors as well as textures in a way that a regular salad cannot. this is a great make ahead dish, just cut up the ingredients and store them separately until ready to use, then assemble, and enjoy.
(click on any of the photos for the full recipe)
as with every time you cook, but even more so here, start with fresh ingredients.
when you pick your ingredients, take in mind that you are going to slice these thinly. what that means for you is that you should pick them on the firmer side, otherwise they will get all mushy. go ahead and practice your knife skills - cut everything up.
the base of this dressing is oil (olive oil) + acid (citric acid from lime - you can also use lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc). the cumin deepens the flavor and black pepper gives it some spice.
whisk together so that the oil and acid combine rather than stay in 2 layers.
layer everything and drizzle the dressing on top. make sure you serve this quickly.


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"You may take away the things, Belinda," said Mr Leavesley, lighting his pipe and taking his seat at the easel. "Nobody called this morning, I suppose?"
"Only the Capting, sir," replied Belinda, piling the tray. "He called at seven to borry your umbrella."
"Did you give it him?"
"No, sir, Mr Verneede's got it; you lent it to him the night before last, and he hasn't brought it back."
"Ah, so I did," said Mr Leavesley, squeezing Naples yellow from an utterly exhausted[Pg 2] looking tube. "So I did, so I did; that's the fifteenth umbrella or so that Verneede has annexed of mine: what does he do with them, do you think, Belinda?"
"I'm sure I don't know, sir," replied the maid-of-all-work, looking round the studio as if in search of inspiration, "unless he spouts them."
"That will do, Belinda," said the owner of the lost umbrellas, turning to his work, and the servant-maid departed.
It was a large, pleasant studio, furnished with very little affectation, and its owner was a slight, pleasant-faced youth, happy-go-lucky looking, with a glitter in his grey eyes suggesting a touch of genius or insanity in their owner.
He was an orphan blessed with a small competency. His income, to use his own formula, consisted of a hundred a year and an uncle. During the first four months or so of the year he spent the hundred pounds, during the rest of the year he squandered his uncle; that is to say he would have squandered him only for the fact that Mr James Hancock, of the firm of Hancock & Hancock, solicitors, was a person most difficult to "negotiate."
Art, however, was looking up. He had sold several pictures lately. The morning mists on the road to success were clearing away, leaving to the view in a prospect distant tremulous and golden the mysterious city of attainment.
He would have whistled as he worked only that he was smoking.
Through the open windows came the pulse-like sound of the omnibuses in the King's Road, the sleigh bells of the hansoms, the rattle of the coster's barrow, and voices.
As he painted, the sounds outside brought before him the vision of the King's Road, Chelsea, where flaming June was also at work with her golden brush and palette of violet colours.
He saw in imagination the scarlet pyramids of strawberries in the shops. The blazing barrow of flowers all a-growing and a-blowing, the late-June morning crowd, and through the crowd wending its way the figure of a girl.
He was in love.
In the breast-pocket of his coat (on the heart side) lay a letter he had received by the early morning post. The handwriting[Pg 4] was large and generous and careless, for no man living could tell the "m's" from the "w's," or the "t's" from the "l's." It ran somewhat to this effect:
"The Laurels, Highgate.
"Father is worrying dreadfully, and I want your advice. I think I will be in the King's Road to-morrow, and will call on you. Excuse this scrawl.—In wild haste,
"Fanny Lambert.
"How's the picture?"
Occasionally as he painted he touched his coat where the letter lay, as if to make sure of its presence.
Suddenly he ceased working. There was a step on the stairs, a knock at the door. Could it be?——
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- Outdoor Swing Bed
- Spacious Porches
- Two Living Areas
- Vaulted Ceiling
- 4 Adult Bikes
- This stunning new home will be ready Summer 2019!
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LOCATION: This home is located south of 30A and is steps from the beach!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: (Sleeps 12):
- Guest Bedroom: Two Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom With Shower/Tub Combo
- Bunk Nook: Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed, Shared Bathroom With Shower/Tub Combo
- Guest Bedroom: Two XL Twin Beds, Private Bathroom With Shower Only
- Master Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom With Shower And Tub
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AMENITIES INCLUDE: 4 adult bikes provided, gulf views, newly constructed home! Complete Clean Linen Participant - ALL linens, including comforters laundered upon every checkout.
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The creation of the MOAD When I was a youngster, I had this weird facination with crawdads. They seemed to be everywhere and all fish ate them and it just seemed like the fly tying world would have capitalized on that fact. But when I began searching there were very few …Read More »
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The problem with teenagers is that they often act carefree not matter what. This becomes dangerous when they use their phones when driving. The stats for teenage driving accidents are alarming and one should do everything in their might to stop them. It may not be possible to completely eradicate rash teenage driving but with proper awareness and education it can be reduced. And with technology now available as support it is possible to really stop driving while texting and teen driver Facebook addiction.
75% of all teens are prone to driving while texting. Imagine the dangers this can cause. It is not only the driver that is put at risk but also the other people on the roads. Driving requires the driver to pay full attention and texting while driving definitely reduces the awareness of the attention that is required. Hence, if there is a situation where an immediate reaction is needed a split second delay may become the defining moment and can make the difference between life and death.
Facebook, while it is a fantastic thing to have is also dangerous when it comes to driving. Teen driver Facebook addiction is a reality and has to be curbed at almost any cost. People love to upload their status on Facebook all the time and there are people that cannot be without a status update every few minutes. Someone driving a car may just click a photo and upload it at that instant. And all this is being done when they are driving. In this case also the attention span is reduced and can cause a calamity.
Now that almost everyone uses smartphones texting and using Facebook have become as simple as tapping the phone a few times. Teens think that nothing is going to happen if they just look away from the windscreen to their phone screen for a second but you know how it can make a difference. At 60, they travel the length of a basketball court. Stats say that using phones while driving can cause 23 times more likely to be in an accident than normal. Even drunk driving is half as dangerous as driving th using the phone. People earlier used to speak on their phone while driving. When this was outlawed they started using headphones and speakerphones. The new menace has arrived in the form of smartphones. People, especially teens, now have many more things to do on their phone and this is dangerous while they are driving.
As adults it is important that you constantly educate teens about the dangers of driving while texting and teen driver Facebook addiction. However, teens can sometimes have a problem with listening to advice. A better option is to use technology.
Technology can render a phone useless the moment someone starts driving their car. Driving while texting and teen driver Facebook addiction can be completely eradicated with technology. Adults can also keep a tab on their teen's whereabouts and receive alarms if there is a problem. If you care about your teen's well-being then it is time you invested in this technology.
Driving while texting and Teen driver Facebook addiction are both dangerous and should be nipped in the bud.


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Kangaroo Island, Australia
For obvious reasons, Captain Cook gave the appellations to Botany Bay, Mount Warning, and Cape Tribulation. And Matthew Flinders properly named Kangaroo Island. But the simple name of Kangaroo Island does not give any indication of the abundance of beauty, the charm of the engaging locals, and the colorful treasures of wildlife and birds. For wildlife enthusiasts, families, or honeymooners, it is a special place indeed.
Whether it's a private dinner in a sheep-shearing shed, wildlife spotting of wallabies, echidnas, and the rare Cape Barren Geese, visits to local honey farmers, artists, and winemakers, or the scenery of wilderness highlights like Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island is sensational.
At Kristen Meckem Travel, we listen to your desires and then coordinate with our award-winning suppliers to design and book your vision of a trip. Let's get you where you want to go.


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Photo courtesy of Eye of the Beholder, via Afterbeat, original author unknown.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Ekphrassis 7 (Clairin)
Photo courtesy of Eye of the Beholder, via Afterbeat, original author unknown.
11 comments:
- AnonymousDecember 31, 2010 at 2:47 AM
Oh, what a wonderful afternoon it will be. I'm glad to read another Ekphrassis addition. This passage so accurately describes the photo. Love it. Ummm... you want a candy cane? Just joking. ;-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 31, 2010 at 4:31 AM
I don't have to say how much I enjoy your Ekphrassis, do I? I love them, and this one made me start imagining how an afternoon like that would be like... Naughty thoughts...; )ReplyDelete
This line is simply perfect: 'You've broken your chains. Now my arms are all that ever bind you.'
Wonderful, my friend.
- AnonymousDecember 31, 2010 at 9:41 AM
I have no words for the way this story made me feel. I will say that it cut to my core as it was stirring and eloquent.ReplyDelete
P.S. You are talented.
WOW that was quite something.ReplyDelete
Really beautiful!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Sweets! It does sound like a pleasant afternoon, doesn't it? Thanks for the candy cane offer, but I already have my own (it's quite nice too) ;).ReplyDelete
Thank you, R! I'm very glad that you are a fan. Imagine away! I know that your mind could come up with something especially hot.
I'll probably continue the series, but I'm going to have to change it up a bit going forward. It's getting harder to write these under the same design without recycling old themes. We'll see what I come up with in the new year!
Thank you, Hedone! Your comment makes me feel really good. I'm glad I could touch you a bit with my writing.
P.S. You are awesome!
Thank you, Kirsti and Frenchy! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Thank you, Just A Girl, and welcome to the site!
Enjoyable. Very enjoyable.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Jenni!ReplyDelete
Absolutely beautiful and sensuous.
Thank you, Raven!ReplyDelete


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Year 11 Letter Home
Dear Parent / Carer
Your child is fast approaching the end of KS4. Year 11 can be an exciting, as well as stressful time for students, as they face their final exams and decisions about their future. We write to you in order to outline the expectations and support available for students.
Positive behaviour plays a key part in order for students to be successful in their final exams. We expect all students to put in 100% effort in all lessons, attend sessions offered by staff and behave in accordance with the Hazel Grove High School Behaviour Policy.
In Year 11 we expect to fully focus on the education of our students; therefore, we expect behaviour to be exceptional at all times. We will not allow poor behaviour to affect the learning of any student, nor do we expect to be dealing with friendship issues or issues with social networking. We expect all students to be in all lessons, learning. With this in mind, all behaviour issues will be dealt with in a timely manner, consistently and fairly. Students will be issued with consequences if their behaviour falls below the expected level. Students will be expected to sign behaviour contracts if their behaviour consistently falls below the expected level and can run the risk of exclusions and further sanctions. We will not at any point tolerate any anti social behaviour at lunch or break time this includes football chanting. Students unable to meet basic expectations of school behaviour will be isolated during social times.
Benefits of Year 11
Being in Year 11 does have its benefits too. The Year 11 benefit most students who work hard and follow the rules look forward to is an invite to the class of 2019 prom. Towards the end of Year 11, students will also have the chance to purchase hoodies and yearbooks to remind them of their time at Hazel Grove High School. Finally, the biggest benefit of Year 11 is gaining as many good qualifications as possible and having a wide range of post 16 options available.
Please remember that the Sixth Form application deadline is Friday 21st December with interviews starting in January.
Yours faithfully
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Growing up is hard — especially when you have no f*cking idea what's real or fake or true. You rely on your parents and friends and family to guide you through life's perilous obstacle course of bullsh*t. And sometimes, we get duped. And for many, we don't realize that we have gotten duped until many years later.
Like, why did I believe for SO LONG that it was against the law to drive with the interior light on? Did all of the moms and dads of the world get together and form some sort of union against interior lights in order to f*ck with their kids? Okay, I get it — lights are distracting when you drive, but c'mon! It feels like my whole life is a lie.
And you definitely always had that one older sibling telling you the most abhorrent of fabrications — that the bank was actually Disney Land, so whenever your mom pulled up to the window, you'd exclaim with glee and take your little lollipop like the young and bumbling idiot that you are. Being five was fun, huh?
Looking back on all of the crazy alternative facts we once believed can be quite a hoot. And you kind of feel sorry for the dude who thought that men could only release two sperms in life because he only had two balls. Hey, as my girl Alanis Morissette points out — YOU LIVE, YOU LEARN. Just relish in the fact that there are other people out there who will forever and always remain ignorant to the truth. AMERICA!


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There has been speculation that the most extreme release of radiation was associated with fires in the fuel pool of reactor 4. The wind and plume maps below support this hypothesis.
The aerial radiation mapping conducted March 17-19 by the DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) reveals a pattern of radiation transport and deposition toward the northwest of Fukushima at about a 45 degree angle. The shape of the plume suggests a single incident, probably of several hour duration. It is worth exploring which reactor event caused this deposition pattern.
The days leading up to the aerial radiation survey were fraught with explosions, steam and fire. The issues at reactor 2 were ongoing during much the week; however the dramatic events at reactor 4 were discrete in nature and occurred over the span of approximately one day. A chronology of events that day is presented here and here. At the spent fuel pool of reactor 4 on March 15 (all times JST) there was an explosion ~6 am and then a fire beginning at ~9:30 am and lasting several hours. Boiling water in the spent fuel pool of reactor 4 was reported at ~5:30 pm. By 9 pm the radiation emanating from the reactor 4 spent fuel pool was so intense that the majority of the plant staff were evacuated. And then again a report of a fire on March 16 at 5:45 am, with indications that the prior day's fire had not been completely extinguished. The radiation measured at the plant over time is illustrated in this data visualized by NPR (although it is a useful chronology, the magnitudes depend greatly on the locations within the plant; the gaps in the record are due to missing measurements):
Note the large radiation values experienced at the plant perimeter on the evening of March 15.
The Japan Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC) has recently begun releasing to the public its plume forecasts. These maps go back to the outset of the crisis and are a good source of data to help pinpoint the timing of the large release that created the deposition shown in the aerial radiation map. Throughout the morning of March 15 the winds were toward the south/southwest in the area of the Fukushima reactors. This is why Tokyo and surroundings received elevated (but low-level) radiation around 10:30 am (dosage timeseries here) associated with the morning fire at the reactor 4 spent fuel pool. Then after 1 pm, the winds shifted toward the northwest and remained that way until ~1 am Wednesday. Thus these northwest winds lasted ~12 hours. This period of northwest winds is shown below by the NSC forecast winds and plume for 6 pm JST on March 15. Winds then shifted toward the south/southeast (and increasingly offshore) for all of Wednesday and Thursday (March 16 and 17).
The northwestward winds in the afternoon and evening of March 15 correspond to the time of significantly enhanced emissions from the reactor 4 spent fuel pool – likely associated with an ongoing fire there. The deposition pattern is supported by the timing of these events. The subsequent evacuation zone modifications were designed to encompass this region of higher radiation and thus individual communities along the plume path were asked to evacuate on April 11. This guidance deviated from the prior circular evacuation zones that had been established up to then and was an important recognition of the role that coastal winds play in shaping transport.


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dr minna miettinen, principal dentist, bds, mClindent (prosthodontics), gdc no 82668
Minna qualified from the University of Helsinki, Finland in 2001. She later completed a four year Master's degree in Prosthodontics with distinction at King's College, London in 2011. Thus allowing her to treat more complex cases including the management of tooth wear and extensive crown and bridgework as well as advanced cosmetic dentistry.
She is passionate about providing the best care for her patients and with her gentle and caring manner, Minna ensures all her patients are treated as she would wish to be treated. Minna is also a part-time teacher at King's College, London supervising research projects.
Dr Nick baker, bds, mjdf rcs (eng), dip he/dhdt, gdc no 6491
Nick first qualified as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist from the Royal London Hospital in 2004 working in a variety of settings before continuing his training at Peninsula Dental School (Plymouth), graduating with a BDS in 2012. Nick is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London (MJDF RCS Eng) and has an interest in minor oral surgery and implant dentistry.
He also has vast experience in conscious sedation and uses these techniques in general practice, helping his patients to receive their dental treatment in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
dr bhavin pitamber bds, msc (clin perio), gdc no 78285
Bhavin qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2000, with merit awards in General Medicine, General Surgery and Operative Denistry. In 2006, he embarked on formal postgraduate studies, which culminated in an MSc in Clinical Periodontology (2010).
His areas of interest includes surgical periodontology, with regenerative and reparative procedures, in particular soft tissue grafting procedures, treatment of gingival recessions and mucogingival surgery.
In addition, Bhavin has been involved in restorative implant dentistry since 2002, and has extensive experience in complex implant cases and several different implant systems.
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Lisa qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist at St. Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospital in 2009.
Lisa's therapist qualification means that she can also provide preventative treatment such as fissure sealants to our younger patients.
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August 1, 2013
NOAA: Greenhouse gases continue climbing
2012 a record year; Arctic reaches milestone level of carbon dioxide
NOAA's updated Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI), which measures the direct climate influence of many heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide and methane, shows 2012 continued the steady upward trend that began with the Industrial Revolution of the 1880s.
Driven in good part by rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), the AGGI reached 1.32 in 2012, meaning the combined heating effect of long-lasting, human-caused emissions with that of existing gases trapped in the atmosphere has increased by 32 percent since 1990, the baseline year for the index.
Although no other gas currently contributes to warming more than carbon dioxide, the AGGI includes measurements of methane and nitrous oxide, gases emitted by both human activities and natural sources. It also includes several chemicals known to deplete Earth's protective ozone layer, which are also active as greenhouse gases.
"2012 was not a surprise. This Index—a highly-sought and respected tool for researchers—shows that the world is getting warmer because of our continued emissions of these long-living, heat trapping gases," said Jim Butler, director of the Global Monitoring Division of NOAA's Boulder-based Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL). "This Index provides scientists and decision makers alike with information useful for understanding climate change and it's present-day and potential future impacts on our communities."
Scientists at ESRL calculate the AGGI each year from atmospheric data collected through an international cooperative air-sampling network of about 80 sites around the world. Researchers from CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, are involved at many stages: from shipping flasks around the world to air sampling and data analysis.
Last year, CO2 at the peak of its cycle reached 400 ppm for one month at all eight Arctic sites for the first time. (This year, peak CO2 values at Mauna Loa—considered our "global benchmark" site— exceeded 400 ppm)
The AGGI is analogous to the dial on an electric blanket. Just as the dial does not tell you exactly how hot you will get, the AGGI does not predict how much Earth's climate will warm. You do know, however, that if the dial is turned up a little, the blanket will get warmer—and not immediately. If you turn it up a lot, you know the blanket will get a lot warmer—eventually.
"At this rate of emissions, the global average will shortly reach 400 ppm and, within 4 to 5 years, the South Pole," added Butler. "We anticipate this number will steadily rise with continued emissions in the 21st century, with the remote Arctic sites likely to be the last to see CO2 values in the 300s, as plants in high latitudes scale back on natural emissions of CO2 emissions earlier in summertime. This steady rise of CO2, along with contributions from other gases, will continue to drive the AGGI upward."
NOAA researchers developed the AGGI in 2004 and have updated it annually since. Although it currently is calculated for years starting in 1978, atmospheric composition data from ice core and other records could allow the record to be extended back centuries. To learn more about the index, visit: http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/aggi/.
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Awareness is one of this thing you often hear about in the wellness world but might not be really sure what it refers to. Being aware sounds like something you would naturally do in your everyday life. When anticipating events or thinking before acting for example. There is a higher degree of awareness, more spiritual and closer to mindfulness. For many of us it requires a little bit of work to get the benefits of this state of mind.
Last Spring on Earth Day I had the chance to attend a mini mediation session with Stephanie Greco, yoga teacher at Yogaworks, Montage and Waldorf Astoria hotels in Beverly Hills. Stephanie was radiating serenity and strength through her practice and that is why I asked her to give me her thoughts on awareness. First she notices that "We don't often give ourselves the opportunity to step back, slow down and actually process everything."
And awareness is kind of the art of stopping. It is the ability of being present. By doing this I feel like you can appreciate life to its fullest. One of the best tool to enjoy the moment is your breath. Yoga is a fabulous way to master it. Stephanie explains that "The practice of yoga teaches us skills to become more present in each moment. We focus on the body and the breath. We learn to let the chatter of the mind (and the distractions around us) subside a bit so we can come back to stillness and truth." Yoga taught me how to connect my body to my mind, it is truly the best feeling and makes me enjoy life even more because I am fully there.
It allows us to step back and eventually engage a change. It is quite the opposite of letting life/others decide for you. Once you get a clear view of what is going on, on any situation, you can have a plan. There are only advantages of cultivating awareness, either you appreciate life even more or you realize what is wrong and start to change it.


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Art direction. Illustration. Layout
This project was created at Citywire. I designed this booklet for an event in Yorkshire.The theme was inspired by Betty's tea rooms, their iconic black front window and their colourful and delicate pastries.
Pictures of pastries (except inside booklet) are from Unsplash
Shop front picture from Alamy


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Week of 10/3-10/6
This week we did a lot with apples! We did a couple apple counting/ number recognition games. We also sorted apples by size and read a few apple books. One book in particular we read was 10 Apples up on Top by Dr. Seuss. We made our own apples up on top classroom book and sent a larger copy home. We also learned letter L. Thanks for sending in an abc bag! Next week we will learn letter F.
Also thank you for sending in items for our sensory table. The kids have been having fun playing with and sorting the items.
If you have not yet sent in an apple, could you please do so on Tuesday? We're in need of green and yellow apples. We're going to do an apple tasting and make applesauce!
There is no school on Monday, October 10th. Our field trip is next Thursday, October 13th. Please dress for the weather (I'm sure it will be muddy, so wear boots or old tennis shoes). Also remember to bring a labeled bag to hold your child's pumpkin. We will leave at 8:50am and return around 11:30am.
Have a great weekend,
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Community Board 6 on Tuesday launched an interactive online mapping tool that allows users to identify district areas they believe are in need of improvements.
The "Community Budget Suggestion: Put Your Money Where Your Map Is" site will gather residents' ideas for local capital projects related to buildings, roadways and open spaces in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Red Hook and Cobble Hill.
"There's a hunger for citizens to have more say in how their tax dollars are spent and we're trying to make that process more inclusive and robust," said CB6 district manager Craig Hammerman.
The suggestions will be considered by the board when it compiles its ranked list of 40 annual budget priorities submitted to the city every October. The city allocates funds for just "a handful" of projects on the list every year, said Hammerman.


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Paul and Yazmin
Paul and Yazmin will say their "I do's" next month but last summer we had the opportunity to explore their hometown of St. Paul. Here is a brief look at our evening around town. I can't wait until next month to photograph such a happy, amazing occasion celebrating the love they have for each other and the crazy fun that follows them everywhere they go!!


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Do NOT buy G2 Research RIP ammo, having this in your carry weaponsystem automatically makes it MALICIOUS INTENT meaning you lose in court if you have to defend yourself.
For carry rounds: must be factory ammunition, must not be reloads, ideally you want something multiple police departments carry, you want something that is a big brand not some niche-company. Mags: you don't want your carry mags to be stamped LE USE ONLY or LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY. Trigger, you want the factory trigger with ABSOLUTELY NO ADJUSTMENTS made that means no smoothing of the action outside of use. You don't want grim repaer grips, you don't want any vengefeul sayings/symbols/bible verses. All of these things show malicious intent. Your self-defense firearm just became a weapon, you are probably going to prison if you defend yourself and will also be sued and lose for wrongful death/wrongful injury if they survive. Even in cases where the DA doesn't press charges for self-defense, you still almost ALWAYS get sued in civil court and usually lose.
They also claim it will go through nearly any material, including heavy winter clothing... yet they don't shoot a single piece of clothing. They shoot a windshield, not in a car (this automatically makes the windshield considerably more fragile), they don't shoot a winter work coat because they know it's going to almost certainly stop it from penetrating, a water balloon is not a person, it appears to miss some of the ballistic gel (meaning it falls apart before hitting anything) etc.


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Annisa started on her path to teaching with her own weight loss journey. She's been dancing RAD ballet since she was five years old, but during her teen years she kept putting on weight. It was her classes that gave her the motivation to start her 30kg weight loss journey. She went from the girl at the back of the class hoping no one would look at her, to seeing the value in what classes were doing for her and others. It was one of Annisa's greatest challenges to find her own inner confidence and love for herself. Embracing her passion for performance and the stage, Annisa wanted to take her whole experience to another level when it came to teaching! Annisa has her personal training Cert 3 & 4, passed Grade 4 RAD Ballet, trained in Booty Barre, and our own signature @theBarre programs.
Annisa loves teaching because she gets to help others find and grow their self-love and overcome their personal challenges, just like she did! Annisa says, "Each class is your choice, your time, your challenge. You are not here to impress me or the person next to you. This is a positive commitment you are making to your day and your life. Let's find the enjoyment in it together. Anything is possible and you are capable of all possibilities! This isn't just a "workout" - this is going to be an extension, journey and discovery of your inner strength, whatever level you are starting at... that is beautiful and life affirming!"
And if you've ever done a class with Annisa and wondered why she's just so funny, it's because she's also a professionally trained actor, filmmaker and comedian. Keep an eye out for her in theatre performances and for her empowering female focused Stand Up show!


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*Serves 8
Per Serving( about 2 Cups) : Calories 327, Protein 36g, Total Fat 5g, Carbs 33g, Fiber 5g
8 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles or other whole-wheat noodles
3 pounds bone-in chicken breast, skin removed
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 sprigs thyme
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups frozen peas
¼ cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, place chicken, onion, carrot, celery and thyme in a sealable gallon-size freezer bag. Place the cooled noodles in a separate sealable gallon-size freezer bag. Freeze both bags until ready to use. Let the bags defrost in your refrigerator for 1 day before cooking.
Combine the chicken mixture, broth and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker (reserve the noodles). Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. Add peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred into bite-size pieces. Stir the chicken into the soup along with the noodles, dill and lemon juice.
Garnish with more dill, if desired.


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Happy Birthday, America!
I read somewhere that Americans consume 150 million hot dogs and 700 million pounds of chicken on the Fourth of July. Seven. Hundred Million. Pounds.
That's a lot.
I love the holiday that commemorates the 13 original colonies' adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. I love the parade and fireworks that accompanies the celebrations, and I love picnics with watermelon and yes, fried chicken.
I also love veterans for many reasons, one being for all the sacrifices they give to our country. And, I really love my grandfather, who fought – and was a POW – in World War II.
He was captured in France and has many amazing stories about his time in the Air Force as well as his capture.
So it's very important to me that I support veterans any way I can. One way I do this is by giving all veterans who come in for a pin up shoot one free image.
And, for the month of July, all veterans who come in for a solo shoot will get one free 16 x 20 photo printed on metal (valued at $499).
Are you a veteran and considering a pinup photo shoot?
Two veterans I've recently worked with agreed to share their stories. First, please meet Janelle, who was in the Air National Guard.
"The photo shoot with Christi was so much fun! There was swing music playing in the background (I believe it was the Squirrel Nut Zippers). I remember a huge collection of retro clothing for me to try on, and I fit into everything. I always had self-image problems, and they were all gone that day. I was fully celebrating what God gave me and it was a nice change from the regular pinch and poke at myself.
"For anyone considering a shoot, I'd say to do it. In your gear, you are hidden. You are the same as everyone else. But in this shoot you are transformed into the woman or man that you are! You are free to express yourself in any way you want. Christi is so energetic and loving, and is completely different than the officers you work under."
And now, hear from Aimee, who was in the U.S. Air Force.
"I wanted to do a Grinkie shoot because I never really felt very girly or attractive. Also, I had just gone through a divorce and I really needed to feel like a woman again. It was so nice to be dolled up.
"I most remember how comfortable Christi made me feel. I am a very awkward person, yet she managed to get so many beautiful pictures of me.
"I did a photo in part of my military uniform for myself. I didn't share it with anyone via social media, and I love the way I look. I want to do another shoot with her and bring in items that are significant to me, like my wings I earned as a flight attendant and probably my dog tags from the military. I know with her creativity she can find the best ways to use them."
Thank you for your service, Janelle and Aimee, and thank you to all veterans!
If you are curious about what's involved in a pinup shoot, give me a call. And remember, if you come in for a solo shoot in July, I'll give you one free 16 x 20 photo printed on metal, valued at $499.
Contact me to learn more, and Happy Birthday, America!


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Freezing tomatoes. This is an easy way to preserve tomatoes for use in the winter for soups, sauces, chili.
Spring on the farm is always a wonderful experience. Everything starts to grow, the grass and fields are turning green. New chicks arrive (laying hens and meat chickens). This year new calves will arrive in the summer. Not only is yard work a priority but growing vegetables and flowers and making the farm look beautiful is a favorite. I like setting out my old flower pots and filling them under the warm sunshine. The spring air makes me feel alive! Stopping to watch the cows graze and play and taking long walks through the woods is a part of my day that I look forward to. Sunrise and sunsets on the farm are something I never tire from. Drinking morning coffee on the deck, watching the laying hens find bugs and chase each other are such a joy. I love being outside all day and hearing the birds sing. At the end of the day it is a good kind of tired. Feeling the warm fresh air, and tending to tasks around the farm are lovely ways to spend my day. Mulching the flower beds, gardening, and enjoying stopping staring at the farm coming to life makes me happy. I feel very lucky to be on the farm and enjoy all of the spring moments that are coming. I love working leisurely and not feeling a sense of urgency.
Plants, Chicken, Eggs, Beef, Pork
It's been a good year, 2018. Looking back at the year around the farm we appreciate each season as it approaches. Living in Ohio on the farm we meet each season with anticipation for what that season means to farm life and what work needs to be done. Winter is a time to reflect on what happened earlier and what changes need to be made for the upcoming spring with crops and animals. We are looking forward to becoming grass farmers. One of our favorite seasons: spring is the time for planting and watching everything wake up. Gardens, crops, everything comes to life in the spring. The air is fresh and grass is green, the warmer temperatures are a welcome sign to working outdoors even more. Calves are born, chicks are growing, we are outside all the time in the spring. Summer is a welcome time to baling hay, and grazing all of our animals too. They love the lush green grasses. Beef cattle, meat chickens and laying hens are soaking in the sun while we watch and work around the farm. Fall brings is always welcome on the farm. The beauty of crisp autumn air and trees in full foliage in Ohio is wonderful, vibrant reds, golds and browns. Jacket weather approaches as we prepare the farm for winter, colder temperatures, and beautiful snow which we love here at Gathered Family Farm.
As we reflect upon the year 2018 we know that we want to "simplify" more in the coming year. We are looking for ways to become unbusy, if that's even possible with farm life. We have decided that it is something we want to try, being less busy on the farm. We're going to stop and "smell the roses" more, unclutter. We're asking these questions of ourselves, "what does this look like?" Prioritize jobs around the farm, spend more time with our kids and grandkids. We have reached a time in our lives where instead of making ends meet we want fewer ends. Not just financial ends, but labor too. If it is hard to keep up with all the work then we need less work. We love the farm and we love what we do but we love the idea of "simplifying" here on the farm too. We're looking forward to seeing what that looks like in the new year. Follow our farm journey as we blog "around the farm" including Living off the Land, Growing Great Food, and Adventures with Gus.


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Tracy Wong is a Law Clerk in the firm's Business Law Group, working in the Toronto Corporate Services Department at Cassels Brock.
Her responsibilities include, but not limited to, conducting corporate due diligence, handling corporation's annual maintenance and preparing Personal Property Security Act registrations.
Tracy graduated from the Law Clerk program at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in 2014.
Prior to joining Cassels Brock, she worked at a mid-size law firm working in various areas of business law including real estate, financial services and corporate law.


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Lip Service
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Red has developed an interesting habit. He spends a lot of his time flapping/smacking his lips. By that I mean that he seems to be immitating adults talking, but no sound comes from his throat. It's kinda amusing to watch. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that a child of mine is is odd. 😉
Anybody else experience this with their kids?
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As a dad of nine I have seen this with each child. They so want to talk and communicate! My wife and I gesture often while talking, and our children soon followed. Fun to watch! Enjoy, brother.


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The quarterly CFO Survey is firmly established with media and policy makers as the authoritative barometer of UK corporates' sentiment and strategies. It is the only survey of major corporate users of capital that gauges attitudes to valuations, risk and financing.
Key findings
- Optimism rebounds to an 18 month high but CFOs stay on defensive
- Risk appetite remains muted and high levels of uncertainty continue
- Brexit remains CFOs' top concern but negative spending outlook ease.
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"Buoyed by a backdrop of continued UK growth, CFOs have
become markedly more positive on the outlook for their businesses
and enter 2017 in better spirits than at any time in the last 18
"However, rising optimism does not represent a return to business as usual. Uncertainty in the external environment continues to keep a lid on corporate expansion. Risk appetite remains depressed and is well below average levels and corporates remain on defensive footing, with cost reduction and building up cash as their top priorities."
Ian Stewart, UK chief economist
Previous editions
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Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) November 03, 2016
While men's suits come in an attractive, but limited, variety of styles, they rarely have distinctive features that set them apart. However, that is no longer true thanks to the creativity of an inventor from North Augusta, S.C.
He developed a prototype for the patented Victory Sleeve to keep men's cuff links, shirt cuffs and watches visible when wearing a suit coat. It does so by providing a comfortable, stylish and attractive sleeve cut. As such, it improves the appearance of a man's suit. Furthermore, it adds variety to a man's wardrobe at an affordable price. It also eliminates the need to remove a suit coat to display cuff links, shirt cuffs or jewelry. In addition, its simple design minimizes production costs.
The inventor's personal preference inspired the idea. "I wanted a more stylish look for a man's suit coat at the sleeves, one that would allow cuff links, shirt cuffs and jewelry to be seen without having to remove the coat," he said.
The original design was submitted to the Columbia office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 15-CBA-2943, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp.