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Milk Quality
- Milking Procedures
- Milking Equipment
- Bacteria Counts
- Contagious Mastitis
- Clinical & Subclinical Mastitis
Best Practice: Milking Procedures
Effective pre-milking preparation includes the following:
- Proper use of an effective, germicidal pre-dip.
- Stripping and examination of foremilk to stimulate milk letdown and screen for mastitis.
- Wiping of each teat with a clean, individual use towel to remove pre-dip and dirt or manure.
- Proper timing of unit attachment (90-120 seconds after stimulation by stripping/wiping).
Teat End Hygiene Test
Milk Filter Evaluation
Towel Test for Dip Coverage
Milking Routine Timing & Evaluation
> Strategies for Winter Teat Skin Care
Teat Condition Scoring
Best Practice: Care of Milking Equipment
Just like a car or tractor, milking equipment needs regular maintenance and replacement of parts that experience wear and tear. Failure to properly maintain milking equipment can lead to cow comfort and udder health issues, including increased clinical mastitis and SCC, improper cleaning and high bacteria counts, as well as parlor inefficiency. Dairies that milk round-the-clock must pay even more attention to preventive maintenance, as unscheduled down time for repairs can be particularly costly.
Whether a dairy contracts out for equipment service or has dairy staff perform regular maintenance, it's critical that an owner or manager take responsibility for ensuring that important tasks get accomplished on schedule. Too often, without a schedule and check system, things get pushed aside until what could have been a simple preventive measure becomes a costly repair. Tasks can be spread out over the year, which helps with budgeting and reduces parlor down time. Work with your equipment dealer to make sure all necessary items are included in the schedule according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance interval. Some examples of the most common preventive maintenance items include:
Replacement of Rubber Goods
♦ There are many liners on the market, and all have a definite lifespan for optimal performance. Replace liners according the manufacturer recommendations.
♦ Milk hoses should be replaced at least every 6 months.
♦ Pulsation hoses, wash hoses, milkline and other gaskets should be replaced at least yearly.
Milking Claws
♦ Regularly check for cracks and buildup of milk film on internal surfaces. If vented, check that vents are open and use the right size tool to open plugged vents.
♦ Claw gaskets should be replaced at least every 6 months.
♦ Pulsators should be rebuilt according to the recommended interval (depending on manufacturer, may be every 1500-3000 milking hours). If not following manufacturer recommendations, rebuild at least 1-2 times per year.
Filters & Drains
♦ Check and clean or replace filters on airlines, regulators and pulsators regularly.
♦ Airlines should have drains installed at low points and vertical elbows. Check and clean drains (and airlines) regularly to prevent leaks and bacterial growth.
Routine Assessment of Cleaning System
♦ Don't forget air injectors, chemical pumps, mechanical valves and rubber goods associated with the cleaning system.
Pump Maintenance
♦ Vacuum and milk pumps need regular service to maintain capacity and prevent failure.
Vacuum level should be recorded at the beginning of each milking shift. Vacuum gauges that are permanently mounted in the system may become inaccurate over time, so it is best to use a portable vacuum gauge to check the vacuum level. Making a regular vacuum check part of the milking routine ensures early detection of problems with the Variable Speed Drive controller or regulator, or accidental changes to the vacuum setting that can seriously affect cow comfort and teat health.
Every pulsator should be checked by a professional or trained dairy worker on a regular interval, as determined by the dairy (recommend every 1-2 months). If many pulsators are found to be outside tolerance ranges on test day, the testing interval should be shortened. The lead milker should also check pulsators by listening or feeling for functional pulsation at the beginning of each shift.
Best Practice: Preventing HIgh Bacteria Counts
The lead milker should be responsible for checking milk temperature, either by signing off on the chart recorder, or on a Milk Temperature Log. A manager should periodically verify that the temperature recording is correct.
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Bacteria levels are reported by the milk processor (may be called Bacteria, Standard Plate Count, Total Plate Count). Differential bacteria counts, such as Lab Pasteurized Count (LPC), Preliminary Incubation count (PI), and Coliform count, can also be used when needed to help troubleshoot a bacteria problem.
Best Practice: Prevention & Control of Contagious Mastitis
Contagious mastitis pathogens are transmitted when milk from an infected quarter comes into contact with an uninfected quarter of the same or a different cow. The main contagious mastitis pathogens are Staph aureus, Strep agalactiae, and Mycoplasma spp.. In addition, some mastitis pathogens that are typically considered "environmental" pathogens may also be transmitted from an infected quarter to an uninfected quarter, for example, Strep uberis or Prototheca.
Efforts to control or prevent contagious mastitis will vary depending on whether a particular herd is closed or open, whether replacements are raised off-site and commingled with animals from other sources, and whether the herd already has some level of contagious mastitis present. Remember that even closed herds are susceptible to new outbreaks of contagious mastitis.
Milking time hygiene practices include:
- All milkers wear clean, disposable gloves.
- Milkers wash hands or change gloves frequently throughout milking, but particularly after handling a cow with mastitis.
- Milking units are thoroughly flushed (ideally with a sanitizing solution) after milking a cow with mastitis. In a herd with a high prevalence of infection, units should be back-flushed after every turn. Minimally, units should be back-flushed after each turn in the fresh pen and hospital pen.
- Milk infected cows last in the milking order, or use different milking units for infected cows. Milk the most vulnerable cows, fresh cows, first in the milking order.
- Towels used in milking prep are single-use only, and, if cloth, are laundered appropriately with hot water, detergent, +/-sanitizer, and dried thoroughly before re-use.
- Parlor surfaces and equipment are kept clean and free of milk residues. Teat cup plugs should be stored in a sanitizing solution between uses.
- Excellent teat coverage with an effective germicidal pre- and post-dip.
- The first goal is early identification of cows infected with contagious pathogens. Work with your veterinarian to design the best screening strategy for your herd. Options include:
- Culture all cases of clinical mastitis - this is highly recommended if contagious pathogens are known to be present in the herd (from previous cases or bulk tank cultures).
- Culture any cases of clinical mastitis that do not cure after treatment, that recur within 1-2 months, or when multiple quarters of the same cow are infected (high risk for contagious mastitis).
- Culture all fresh animals.
- Culture all cows with a high SCC for 2 or more consecutive test days.
- After identifying cows infected with contagious pathogens, some management action will have to be taken to limit their exposure to other cows in the herd. The best option from an udder health perspective is to cull these cows immediately. However, when that is not possible, the next best option is to segregate contagious cows in a separate pen and milk them last in the milking order (and cull from this pen preferentially). The last option is to clearly mark these cows as contagious using multiple, highly visible methods (colored leg-bands, udder paint, special ear tags, etc.), and use excellent milking time hygiene when milking these cows (see above).
- Treatment may be considered in some cases. Strep agalactiae can be effectively treated with intramammary antibiotics. Few cases of Staph aureus mastitis will cure with intramammary antibiotics. Work with your veterinarian to design a treatment protocol for Staph aureus that selects only the cases most likely to respond to treatment (younger cows with new cases and no history of chronic infection). Mastitis caused by Mycoplasma spp. cannot be cured with intramammary antibiotics.
Bulk tank cultures will alert you to the presence of new contagious pathogens, as well as to changing levels of contagious pathogens in your herd. Frequency of bulk tank culture can vary depending on the known status of the herd with regard to contagious pathogens, and whether new cows are being added to the herd. Monthly bulk tank culturing is the lowest risk strategy, but at least 3 times a year is recommended. Be sure that the bulk tank culture includes detection of Mycoplasma.
Replacement animals that are purchased or raised off-site pose a risk for both biosecurity (introducing new diseases) and drug residues. The best practice would be to collect a milk sample, culture for contagious pathogens and test for drug residues before milking any new animals. At minimum, request a recent bulk tank culture and individual treatment records from the source herd. Additionally, frequent bulk tank culturing for contagious pathogens can help reduce the risk by alerting you to the presence of new contagious pathogens early.
Best Practice: Managing Clinical & Subclinical Mastitis
(download Best Practice: Managing Clinical & Subclinical Mastitis)
Cows with clinical mastitis should be identified by milkers (see Best Practice: Milking Procedures).
However, up to two-thirds of the infected cows on a dairy will be subclinical, meaning no visible symptoms of mastitis. If bulk tank SCC is above 200,000 (or some other dairy-specific goal), it is necessary to have a program in place to identify subclinically infected cows. Utilizing monthly DHI test data is the easiest way is to identify subclinically infected cows (SCC > 200,000 cells/ml). Many dairies with an excellent milk quality program will examine cows that have had 2 monthly tests in a row over 200,000 cells/ml (or other dairy-specific target), and will take some action to address the infection. Other dairies that do not have monthly test day data may use other tools, like milk culture, the California Mastitis Test, or other cow-side SCC tests, to identify cows that are at high risk of being subclinically infected, such as fresh cows.
Work with your veterinarian to design mastitis treatment protocols for your dairy. Chronic infections, and infections caused by certain mastitis pathogens are unlikely to cure, even with antibiotic treatment. Mastitis treatment protocols should include some criteria for which cows are eligible to receive treatment, and which do not qualify because of chronic infection or other concurrent problems.
Mastitis Treatment Protocol Template
Online Articles
Cows that are infected, but not eligible for treatment should be managed in a way that lessens the risk of transmitting the infection to other cows in the herd. This could include culling, early dry-off, drying off a quarter, or segregating into a high SCC pen and milking last. Highly visible identification of these cows is essential so that milkers can take extra precautions when milking them.
Approximately 20% of quarters are subclinically infected at the time of dry-off, and up to another 20% of quarters may develop a new infection during the dry period. The majority of US dairies utilize blanket dry cow therapy, where every quarter of every cow is treated with a long-acting intramammary antibiotic at dry-off, to treat subclinical infections present at dry off, and to help prevent new infections in the early part of the dry period. In addition, many dairies utilize an internal teat sealant as extra protection against new infections during the dry period.
Online Articles
NMC Fact Sheet: Dry Cow Therapy
Zoetis How to Use Orbeseal Poster
Zoetis How To Video: Best Practice Administration of Orbeseal and Dry Cow Therapy


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(SPOILER ALERT: the following non-profit article is my personal opinion of some of my beloved childhood Disney films that I feel have been over-looked by my generation and in order to open up a few eyes, minor plot details are revealed. Do NOT read if you feel this may not be what you're looking for!)
Think you've watched every animated Disney film? Looking for something a little different after over-playing Let It Go a million times? Or perhaps just want to know that there are others like you out there that obsess over 'the little guys' of Disney that no one else seems to remember? And of course, for all those who simply appreciate a good Walt Disney masterpiece… you're welcome in advance! So, in no particular order lets reveal my underrated Disney picture number ONE…
1. Atlantis: The Lost Empire
…follow the life of Milo James Thatch, an under-appreciated Linguist and cartographer (voiced by Michael J. Fox), as he embarks on a daring adventure to uncover the lost and sunken city of Atlantis. In doing so he, and his team of misfits, unearth a world of forgotten culture AND those who dwell within! And, it is here that we are introduced to the princess of the people Kidagakash (portrayed by Cree Summer), or Kida for short, who opens Milo's eyes to change, adventure, love…and the truth behind his companions mission in Atlantis. Unfortunately for Milo and Kida's blossoming romance, It is not long before antagonist Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke (James Garner) and his band of mercenaries take matters into their own hands and bring the sunken city to its knees…TENSION, GRIT & WATERWORKS ENSUE!
Why watch it?
- A magnificent soundtrack…with NO sing-songs
- Strong female characters
- Subverted Disney prince stereotype
- Historical and fantasy genres UNITE!
- Well-rounded characters
- Comedy
- Public displays of affection…or rather the lack of!
- Unisex (AND for audiences of all ages)
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(DISCLAIMER: I MADE/OWN NOTHING. I am not responsible for the production, advertisement, or animation behind these fantastic movies/trailers/images. Nor do I own, or take credit for, the images present in this article. This is simply my personal review of some of my favourite childhood movies. All rights reserved by Disney.)


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You've seen Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" video, right? I'm not implying you should have seen it because it's, like, an impressive artistic achievement or whatever, but I'm assuming you've been unable to avoid it. I myself have watched it many, many times, although the version I prefer has been edited to replace Minaj's music with fart noises.
While a salacious music video in which over two minutes of semi-NSFW content has been dubbed with a variety of farts is pretty awesome, Ellen DeGeneres has topped this by digitally inserting herself into Minaj's original production, acid-washed jorts and all. Any time Ellen dances, it makes me happy, but there's something particularly fantastic about seeing Ellen awkwardly twerking while Minaj jiggles her butt.
I probably don't need to link the original video, but just in case you've missed the 145-million-views-and-counting masterpiece, it's here. Yes, it's truly a subtle piece of work. Whatever could those visual metaphors mean? Someone bring the ghost of Stanley Kubrick in here to puzzle these out.
If watching that made you think everything would be greatly improved by an image of Ellen DeGeneres superimposed into the booty-shaking action, this is your lucky day. Here's what DeGeneres created as a promo for Minaj's appearance on her show today (skip to :53 to get straight to the spoof):
I'm not much of a Nicki Minaj fan, but I love Ellen's take. Particularly this part, maybe because it actually does look sort of painful:
Okay, I know what you're thinking. You're like, hey, you're not just going to reference some "Anaconda" fart remix and not include the video, are you? I would never do that to you. Here it is in all its explosive glory:
Which one's your favorite? The original, Ellen's take, or the gassy version?
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PRETORIA, (Reuters) – Captain Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers shared a record unbroken double-century stand as South Africa took control of the first test against West Indies on the opening day at Centurion today.
South Africa were rocked as West Indies took three wickets for no runs with the score on 57 but Amla and de Villiers took the bowling apart as the hosts ended on 340 for three.
After coming together with the hosts teetering at 57 for three, the pair added 283 for the fourth wicket as West Indies bowlers toiled in favourable, overcast conditions.
The stand beat the previous highest mark for the fourth wicket for South Africa in tests of 249 set by Jacques Kallis and Gary Kirsten against West Indies in Durban in 2003.
Amla, captaining the side on home soil for the first time, will resume in the morning on 133 from 241 balls, while De Villiers was more fluent in his unbeaten 141 off 211 balls.
The pair showed their full array of strokes as they punished the wayward West Indies bowling.
Amla had a big slice of fortune when he was on 25 as a delivery from West Indies' top performing bowler, Kemar Roach, brushed his off-stump in the first over after lunch, but with not enough force to dislodge the bails.
The tourists' day worsened when Roach limped off the pitch in the final session and with the West Indies' most likely wicket-taker out of the attack, South Africa took advantage.
It might have been a different story though.
Put in to bat, South Africa raced to 57 without loss but a fired-up Roach, denied the new ball by captain Denesh Ramdin, produced the line and length the opening bowlers had lacked.
Jerome Taylor and Sheldon Cottrell sprayed the ball either side of the wicket and bowled too short on a slow pitch that allowed openers Alviro Petersen and Dean Elgar to put on 50 inside 10 overs before Roach was introduced.
He induced an edge from Petersen (27) to Devon Smith at first slip, while in the next over a confident-looking Elgar smashed a wide delivery from Cottrell straight to Marlon Samuels in the gully for 28.
A poor few minutes for South Africa got worse when Faf du Plessis feathered an edge off Roach to wicketkeeper Ramdin without scoring.
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (2010)
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (2010)
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 - RELOADED
Game information
New features:
Total Control: PES has enhanced the 360 degree passing ratio, offering unprecedented levels of control over every pass, shot, throw-in, through-ball, and lofted through-balls. This allows users to pass the ball into space, and move their play with total freedom. Players must precisely weight their passes and second-guess the runs of their team-mates and exploit their movement. Players can apply pressure on opponents to force them off the ball.
Shot and Stamina Gauge: In addition to the generic power gauge, the shot and stamina metre details the player's level of fitness. Constantly sprinting will affect the player's movements and will have an adverse affect on his stats, with passes going awry and a loss of pace.
New Defender AI: Defenders now hold their positions naturally, no longer chasing any ball that enters their area; preferring to close down the attacker and force them into a mistake.
Improved Goalkeepers: Players now have more control over their goalkeeper. This greater control allows for quick roll-outs, saves, improved accuracy with goal kicks, and precision ball distribution to make quicker breaks or playing down the clock easier.
Animation and Player Physics: PES has reworked every element of in-game animation. These additions will become clear before even kick-off, with the players enjoying more natural movements, with more realistic acceleration and inertia. The physicality between players is also improved, which was a priority requested in PES forums. Jostling and blocking now looks much better, while there is a larger variety of convincing tackling styles. Ambient animation also adds immensely to the in-game atmosphere, as players behave realistically when off the ball, and walk and run with a variety of individual styles. PES 2011 on the PSP has commentary and the players coming onto the pitch and real stadiums instead of none on the PSP.
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Aesthetics: Facial animation has been enhanced, but the key advances are over 1,000 all-new animations which have been recreated from the ground up using over 100 hours of motion captured footage. Every aspect of player movement has been reworked, with more organic runs, turns, throw-ins, tackles, and interaction. The way players speed up and slow down is also more natural, while replays display elements of motion blur that bring the user's saved goals to vivid life.
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Feint settings: PES offers a wide range of subtle skills, feints and turns, but PES 2011 allows users to map their favourite move sequences to the right stick, making them more accessible than ever before.
Master League Online: Master League offers an all-new challenge, as users are invited to try their hand against other managers online. PES 2011 marks the online debut for its much-loved Master League element, with players bidding against each other for the world's best players, and attempting to build a squad that can compete with the best against online peers all over the globe.
Other Edit Features: PES 2011 does not feature a boot editor. Boots and balls will be added by Konami through updates like PES 2010. One is be able to create teams, stadiums, and even full leagues (for use with offline game modes such as Become a Legend, League/Cup, and Master League) with qualification structures. In addition, the user will be able to edit the league emblems too. This is all on top of the current edit mode system that is present in PES 2010.
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I've mentioned an upcoming trip to Africa a few times on the blog, suddenly the trip is upon me and I will be leaving in 4 days! My Dad and I are taking a "30th Anniversary trip" he turned 60 the same year I turned 30 and to celebrate we wanted to have an adventure. It was postponed one year because moving to New York made it very challenging to plan any big trip.
When we first booked the trip, I envisioned my self as a Bond Girl or female Indiana Jones photo hunting for the Big 5, market hunting for colorful goodies or lounging river side with my new pet leopard. My imagination is very active...
This is not my first time backpacking, so I wasn't really surprised when I got the very short recommended packing list from our tour guide. A couple pants, a couple tops, hiking boots, sandals and a big sun hat and lots of sunscreen is all I am packing. With the inspiration of some glamourous and adventurous ladies and the Queen Mother of American Women's Sportswear (none other than Katherine Hepburn) I'm not too disappointed my imaginative packing didn't work out, after all I'd much rather be having real life adventure.


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NEW BEDFORD — Manuel Correira, Sr., 81, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.
NEW BEDFORD — Manuel Correira, Sr., 81, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Theresa (Mendonca) Correira, he lived most of his life in Fairhaven.
Manny was a self employed general contractor for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Lions Club, the North Fairhaven Improvement Association and the Fairhaven Board of Public Works.
He is survived by a son, Manuel Correira, Jr. and his wife Robyn of New Bedford; two daughters, Terry Bisaillon and her husband Steve and Dina Morra Leonardo all of New Bedford; his former wife, Evelyn (Simpkin) Correira of New Bedford; a brother, Abilio Correira and his wife Natalie of Virginia; a sister, Barbara Gifford and her husband Bob of Mattapoisett; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a great, great grandson and many nieces and nephews.
Manny was the brother of the late Gilbert, Joseph, Antone, William and Theresa Correira, Marion Sylvia and Carminda Mello.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-7 Pm in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. His funeral will be Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 9:00 AM from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven. Interment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. For memorial register, to light a candle or facility directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call (508)994-9471.


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On June 13, 2013, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 130 in Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Methods of Making Same and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-855).
According to the Order, Complainants Hitachi Metals, Ltd. and Hitachi Metals North Carolina, Ltd. ("Hitachi") moved to terminate the investigation as to Respondents Beats Electronics, LLC, Bosch Security Systems, Inc., and Callaway Golf Co. ("Callaway") (collectively, the "Remaining Respondents") on the basis of withdrawal of the complaint. Because all other respondents have either entered into settlement agreements with Hitachi or otherwise been terminated from the Investigation, Hitachi also moved for an initial determination terminating this Investigation in its entirety. The Commission Investigative Staff ("OUII") filed its response in support of the motion. Callaway indicated that it did not oppose Hitachi's motion and no other responses were received.
ALJ Bullock agreed with the arguments of Hitachi and OUII and determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that would prevent the requested termination of the Remaining Respondents from this Investigation. ALJ Bullock also determined that Hitachi fully complied with the requirements of ITC Rule 210.21(a) and thus granted Hitachi's motion and terminated this Investigation in its entirety.


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Anyway. Before I get to critiquing what Adam has shared with us already, I want to talk about query letters, and the standard structure I generally suggest when people ask me to help them with their query. However, before I even get to that, I want to point out that there are no ultimate rules. For an example of an excellent, incredibly short query (by my friend Josin L. McQuein) that broke all the standard expectations, but still worked, please see this post, at Query Shark. Seriously, read that query; it will blow your mind.
Now I'm not saying you should break the rules, just showing that it can be done.
Anyway, so assuming you want to write a regular old query letter, this is how it works: One page or less, 250 words is generally a good guideline. Usually 3 paragraphs. First is your opening hook and pitch. You need to get across a strong sense of character right away, and if you can sprinkle in some backstory, in a nice, organic way, that's great. Second, you want to introduce the conflict. If you can sprinkle in setting and stakes, great. Finally, you need to give us an idea of what choices your character has to make in order to overcome the conflict.
So that's: Character. Conflict. Choice. The three Cs.
I'm not saying this query doesn't do that, in fact it does have all the basics, but I think it's missing other things. We'll get to that in a moment.
Before I get to the actual feedback, I want to point you to one more post. My own query (which isn't anywhere near perfect, and it still a WIP), won a contest at WriteOnCon last year, and I posted the analysis of it by Literary Agent Joanna Stampfel-Volpe, which you can find: right here. She does a great job of explaining what works, and why.
Anyway, to the query:
Dear Agent,
My name is Adam Stephens, the author of a 45,000-word YA novel entitled IMPERFECT SYMMETRY.
You can skip all this. Your name needs to go at the end, with the rest of your contact info. Housekeeping like word count and genre can go up front like this, and some agents prefer it that way, but I advise people to get right to what matters: the story.
IMPERFECT SYMMETRY tells the story of 17-year-old Adam Smith, who lives a double life. Your first sentence really needs more punch than this. The first sentence is the most important one. It's good you've included his age, but we need a better sense of character. You get right to some great stuff in the next sentence, but if you can incorporate his duality into the opening, it would make for a much stronger hook. And "lives a double life" is a bit cliche. On the internet, where he has spent a substantial amount of his summer, Adam is openly gay and, as a result, has developed a suitable relationship. What is a suitable relationship? I have a suitable relationship with my boss, because even though I can't stand him, he still signs my paycheck. The people I actually care about? Our relationships better be more than just suitable. I think I know what you mean, but you need to reword it. Is it loving? Caring? Exciting? All of the above? At home, the son of a chaplain at a private Christian boarding school, Adam appears Appears? To who? I think you can use a different (better) verb here. more conservative, his orientation a deeply buried secret he hopes no one suspects. Adam's secret is well-kept until the day his online boyfriend—who lives in Scotland—shows up Shows up, or enrolls? You need to make this clear, because the way it's written here it sounds random, and comes out of left field. I know from your blog that he enrolls, so you need to just say that in the query, although it still seems pretty random, I think it can work if you just make it clear. at Pisgah Heights Academy, Move this up to where you first mention his dad is the chaplain, and you won't have to repeat these ideas. the school where Adam attends and where his father works as chaplain. Suddenly, he must choose between his church His Faith? Is Adam a Christian, or does he fake it for his dad's sake? and his boyfriend, his heart's truth or his secret's lie This is vague. I like the language of it, but I don't understand what it means. What is the lie of his secret? Just the fact that he's hiding it? Ultimately, Adam also knows whatever decision he makes will no longer simply impact his life, but the lives of everyone else around him. This is pretty good. A nice sense of the stakes, even though it might be considered obvious. Only, Adam isn't entirely sure his heart, scathed by past burns, Get specific here. What past burns? Where's mom? can take another plunge into the fire.
The full manuscript is available upon request. Thanks for your consideration.
17 year-old attacking-midfielder Adam Smith has to juggle more than just soccer balls. He spent his summer on the internet, falling in love with his Scottish boyfriend, but at home he must hide his sexual orientation, because his father is the Chaplain of the Christian boarding school he attends: Pisgah Heights Academy. His relationship isn't just a lie to be kept secret, to dad it's a sin.
The last thing I would say is that this query comes off as dry, and lacking voice. This is a YA novel, so try to write the query using the language that Adam Smith would. The only caveat to that is that the voice and tone of the query needs to match the style the novel is written in. If this story ends in tragedy, and therefore the writing in the book is a bit more formal, then this query's voice might be good. If the story is funny, or more lighthearted, then you will want to inject that into your query.
So that's it. What do you guys think? Can anyone write a better opening hook than I did? Come on, mine was pretty bad, surely one of you dear readers can do better.
Please leave your feedback in the comments, and feel free to disagree with me!


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Barclay Simpson, BS 43, a larger-than-life figure in business, arts, government, and philanthropy—and a passionate supporter of Haas and Berkeley—passed away November 8 at the age of 93. Simpson stood enthusiastically for economic innovation and social progress, equity and access to education for young people, and excellence in diverse spheres from the arts to business to athletics.
Barclay Simpson loved Cal wholeheartedly. He and his wife, Sharon, have left an indelible legacy across the campus. You see it from the Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High Performance to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and from undergraduate scholarships to the Haas School of Business and the University Library. He and Sharon co-chaired the Campaign for Berkeley, which concluded in 2014 and raised $3.13 billion from more than 281,000 donors. In addition to his campaign work, Simpson served two terms as board president at BAM/PFA and as a UC Berkeley Foundation trustee.
He also founded one of the world's most successful firms, Simpson Manufacturing, which builds structural connectors (Simpson Strong-Ties) that are the industry standard. He was an advocate for equity and access—for employees at his plants, for young people from underserved communities in the Bay Area, and for the general public. In 2006, he received the Chancellor's Award in recognition of his many years of leadership and service to Berkeley and the UC Berkeley Foundation. The Haas School of Business named him its Business Leader of the Year in 2005. In 2013, he received the Berkeley Medal, the university's highest honor, for his leadership and many contributions to society.
Barc is survived by his wife, Sharon, seven children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
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Roundup, the former cash cow of Monsanto
Monsanto's saving grace, its seeds business, continues to grow. Sales rose 6.8% in its second fiscal quarter. That's not bad, since it competes with offerings from DuPont
In order to accelerate seed sales, Monsanto needs to convince farmers that its new higher-yield seeds -- SmartStax corn and RoundUpReady2 soybean -- are worth the added cost. So far, that isn't happening en masse
Corn prices, which have fallen since the beginning of the year, haven't exactly helped the situation. Like Agrium
After a couple of disappointing quarters, Monsanto warned that it'll likely be at the low end of its previous non-GAAP guidance of $3.10 to $3.30 per share. The company also said it's unlikely to hit its long-term goal of doubling 2007 gross profits by 2012.
That's disappointing for investors, but at least the company isn't making any stupid short-term decisions just to reach a self-inflicted goal. Getting the trains back on the track may take longer than expected, but the long-term health of the company seems viable.
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Interview: Ice Cube, Common, Eve & More talk about Barbershop The Next Cut!
It's been over ten years since we last saw the fine crew at Calvin's Barbershop! And now they are back with a few new characters, and a ton more laughs. The good news is, BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT is infectiously fun! It is loaded with humor, heart, and a message of hope that will keep you smiling throughout. After watching this sequel, I wanted to make an appointment myself... And I sort of did.
At the junket for the new film, we spoke to some of the fan favorites, as well as a few new members. Sitting down again with Ice Cube, as well as the legendary Cedric The Entertainer, it was fun to talk about returning to Chicago and dealing with some very current issues. And I also discovered that I would totallly go to Ice Cube to get a haircut, even if he wouldn't recommend it.
Next up we talked with both Eve and Regina Hall about being a part of the team. The two lovely ladies opened up about what they brought to their characters, and perhaps what their characters brought to them.
While Anthony Anderson was a part of the original film, Common is new to the franchise. The two discussed the vibe on the set, and just how much fun it was to be a part of this incredible group. And yes, both actors add a ton of charisma to the already entertaining flick.
Finally, we spoke with director Malcolm D. Lee about taking on this story. While new to the franchise himself, he spoke on how they approached the balance of making a social statement yet making sure the humor was intact. This was my first visit to Calvin's Barbershop as well, and frankly I had a blast - I'll be catching up on the first two films for sure. If you are looking for a great cast and a winning script, check out BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT this Thursday at a theatre near you.


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I still clearly remember the day. I was in class 10th and it was the geography lecture. Our teacher Mr Vishwakarma asked me to come to the blackboard and point out Orrisa on the physical map of India. I did not know where it was located and ended up placing my finger on Madhya Pradesh. Our teachers put his pair of glasses on the table and looking into my eyes he said, "Devanand (he called me Dev), Moorkho ka bhi samaaj me guzaara hai, basharte ve apna mooh band rakhe". I still have his words etched on my heart and at every step, I abide by them. I wish Anu Malik was my classmate and he too had witnessed this moment! Sure thing, he wouldn't have attracted such humiliation and shame, had he been with me in that geography lecture.
Reason Of Dispute
Bollywood composer Anu Malik is annoyed for not getting kudos for a melody he claims to have made. As indicated by Bombay Times, Anu's nephew Amaal Mallik did a refix of the tune Neend Churayi Meri (Ishq) for the motion picture Golmaal Again. Clearly, they didn't take consent from Anu to utilize the tune, obviously because Anu is not the original composer and it is Linear, an American freestyle-pop trio from Miami, Florida.
Amaal responded politely to Anu's accusations and he said, "We didn't need to take his permission, actually. We had taken the rights of the original song (Sending All My Love by Linear) on which the Neend Churayi Tune is based. However, I'd have liked to take my uncle's permission. That seemed like the right thing to do. We even wanted him to sing the remix. It would have been nice nostalgic touch. But he wouldn't entertain my calls. So I gave up."
P.S. –Plagiarism is not a "big moral deal" because the taboo against passing off someone else's work as your own is just an arbitrary. Right, Anu?


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Sam Skye Lee (nee Norton) was born in 1993 in Wigan, Greater Manchester. She grew up in nearby St Helen's where she continues to live with her traveller husband Patrick in a local caravan park. In 2011, Sam appeared on the hit TV series Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. This is her first book.


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Leonardo is reading an article about prisoners' last meals before they are executed.
Leonardo tries to think something smart about the article. He doesn't know what to think right now.
He reads a list of prisoners' last meals.
It would feel bad to eat a last meal.
Lots of the prisoners chose cheeseburgers.
Lots of the prisoners chose ice cream.
Lots of the prisoners chose French fries.
A few of them chose 'okra'. Leonardo doesn't know what this is.
Most prisoners ordered a lot of food.
One prisoner ordered two dozen scrambled eggs and a bunch of other things.
One prisoner ordered a fried chicken, a fried catfish, onion rings and carrots.
One prisoner's final meal was 'Mexican lunch'.
One prisoner just had a pack of Jolly Ranchers.
One prisoner just had a jar of pickles.
One prisoner wasn't allowed bubble gum.
One prisoner just had yogurt.
Some prisoners just had a Coke.
Some prisoners just had fruit.
Some prisoners declined a final meal.
Leonardo finishes reading the article and feels stupid and quiet and the wrong way round.


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Michael Keshigian's tenth poetry collection, Beyond was released May, 2015 by Black Poppy. He has been widely published in numerous national and international journals most recently including Poesy,The Chiron Review, California Quarterly, and has appeared as feature writer in over a dozen publications with 5 Pushcart Prize and 2 Best Of The Net nominations. (michaelkeshigian.com)
On a quiet night
I saw a dying star
streak to its demise
behind a moonlit hill
bordering the horizon.
A wolf immediately began to howl
a lugubrious taps
and the universe stopped twinkling
for a moment of darkness
in honor of the fallen comrade.
Midnight and he walked
the narrow trail away from the lake,
becoming aware of night's blackness,
isolation and mystery
surrounded him upon the winding path
as the breeze followed, its breath chilling,
sending a shudder to his core.
He gazed up, implored the stars for comfort,
but was astonished at their minuteness
within the immensity of ceiling.
Life is more meaningful
when he ponders beneath the leaves
of the great oak in his yard,
his children enhancing gaiety
instead of the smallness
that now invades his being,
this infinitesimal, singular particle
meandering in the dark,
lost in the complexity of an explanation.
There have been times,
under the same set of stars,
when his eyes widened
and the folds of his brain absorbed
those blinking messages from the universe
that transformed him into the nature
of all things, belonging
to an existence much larger than himself,
a child of the cosmos, his mind
a tiny compression of space dust
that saw beyond the veil of all things
without a need for explanation.
But indeed, on this night,
the invisible hand has dropped the curtain.
He is afraid to float, perhaps drown
in this sea of black without notice.
He searches for the moon or a guiding light
for passage, perhaps the sun will arrive early
to show him the way.
After all these years,
through all these nights,
dank and dim,
moonlit and starry,
it happened,
a new star was born,
another bright light appeared
and he witnessed its inception,
a potion, a power, ignited
in the midnight sky.
He glanced upward
through the window of his room
to see the distant candle flare
as it illuminated his surroundings,
fantasies dancing upon his pillow,
around his head,
warm breaths of possibility
enraptured his bed.
Even this late,
his heart buried deep,
exploded and the evening's black mesh
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The equation F=ma does not postulate random mutations and natural selection as sole causes for the speciation observed today, either.
Neither does evolutionary biology. Heck, neither did Darwin.
To dispel the myth that Darwin ever considered that natural selection might be the "sole" method of evolution, one needs only read this passage from the 1872 edition of On the Origin of Species:
"As my conclusions have lately been much misrepresented, and it has been stated that I attribute the modification of species exclusively to natural selection, I may be permitted to remark that in the first edition of this work, and subsequently, I placed in a most conspicuous positionnamely at the close of the Introductionthe following words: "I am convinced that natural selection has been the main but not the exclusive means of modification." This has been of no avail. Great is the power of steady misrepresentation."
I really wish people would try to learn some biology before they attempted to critique it.
As I understand it Darwin was averse to the notion of presenting the origin of species as a progression from simple to complex. Today's high school biology books may cause him to roll over in his turtle soup. And no, I would not think him or his followers to be so simple as to posit mutations and natural selection as the sole determinants of biological history. The question is whether these two things can be understood and applied in any way other than post facto, ad hoc explanations for speciation.


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Sofia, Bulgaria
The Sofia Synagogue is the third largest in Europe (after a newly constructed one in Uman, Ukraine and the Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest). The Synagogue in Sofia was built (like Dohány Street) during the great Jewish revival of the late 19th Century. At that time Judaism was being given more freedom in Europe, particularly in the South Eastern European states.
Bulgaria had a very large, mostly Sephardic, Jewish community and in 1903 it was decided to build a Synagogue. Construction began in 1905 and was finished in 1909. The Synagogue can accommodate 1,300 worshippers and stands right next to Sofia's Central Market, giving it a prime location in the City.
Directly across the road is the Banya Bashi Mosque.
The chandelier inside the Synagogue weighs a massive 1.7 tons, making it the largest in Bulgaria.
Despite the size of the Synagogue and Bulgaria's exemplary record during the World War II holocaust regarding its Jewish population, today less than 100 Jews regularly attend at the Synagogue, most of the population left for Israel in the late 1940s and 1950s.
In 1992 a museum opened inside the Synagogue charting Bulgaria's Jewish History.
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This project is made using the Merry little Christmas - Simply sent kit (available from September 1st). In the kit you get enough materials to make 8 of what is shown in the picture - 8 cards with matching envelopes. I really love the bold colors - real red, coastal cabana and gumball green. I also love how quick and easy it is to put together.
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Not happy! We had chilli for dinner and I like mine hot so have a liberal sprinkling of Tabasco sauce on the meat. Now I've noticed lately that the number of food products with disclaimers on them seem to be increasing at an alarming rate. We even have a bag of peanuts in the cupboard which, highlighted on the back of the pack says 'THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF NUTS!' So why the hell is there no disclaimer on the Tabasco bottle? Not enough space? Make space! They need a disclaimer, something like; 'DO NOT RUB IN YOUR EYES OR THIS PRODUCT WILL BURN LIKE A BASTARD MAKING YOU WANT TO PLUCK OUT YOU EYES AND SCRUB THEM IN A CHEESE GRATER!' They haven't so I did. Man that fucking hurt! My eyes are still on fire while I write this blog. Just off for a piss........ ARRRRGH!!!!
Monday, 28 May 2007
Food labels
4 comments:
- Ricardipus said...
Toothpicks. With instructions on the box.
It's a sad, sad world we live in.
That is all.
- 29 May 2007 at 15:42
- Chopski said...
So true!
My girlfriend is Canadian and she agrees whole heartedly about the toothpicks!
Thanks for the visit!
- 29 May 2007 at 18:03
- Denver Dad said...
That's hilarious! I think every guy has made the "chili doesn't mix well with a quick trip to the bathroom" mistake at least once. I've managed to avoid the eye thing, but now that you've brought it up, I'm probably cursed to make that same mistake any day now! :)
- 30 May 2007 at 15:42
- Lady in red said...
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The LAPD Northeast Division has redeployed its gang unit with a new crew of officers. The Gang Impact Team at Northeast was disbanded last March after many of the officers refused to fill out and sign a financial disclosure statement. After the team was disbanded, the Northeast Division, which patrols an area that includes Echo Park and Silver Lake as well as Eagle Rock and Highland Park, relied on former gang officers to deal with gang-related crime, according to Capt. Bill Murphy.
The newly organized unit headed Lt. Ed Prokop consists of two sergeants and 14 officers, the Northeast Division announced late last month on its Facebook page. All the new members of the gang unit, which requires its members to have at least three years of patrol experience, have signed the financial disclosure form, Murhpy said. About half of the gang unit officers come from other divisions or areas.
We "will be very effective in combating gang related crime," Murphy said in an email. "We are still number one in the City in violent crime reduction."


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There are several very cool things about this edition of Muscle Car Monday, and one uncool thing. The uncool thing is that we have just one photo to share. But that's because (Cool Thing #1) this photo was actually submitted by a local fan of the Muscle Car Monday segment.
Also, this photo was taken in the same parking lot as a couple of our earlier posts (Cool Thing #2), including a black 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 and this recent post about the 1971 AMC Javelin. It seems as though this is the local place to be seen if you have a clean classic you want to show off.
Cool Thing #3, of course, is that this photo features two stellar rides. What we're looking at here are a 1972 Chevelle and a Corvette Stingray, year unknown. There aren't any badges on the Chevelle to give any indication of what's under the hood, unfortunately, although hood pins always seem to indicate something mean underneath. I have no idea why the deck lid is up or what the sign about apples is doing in the back seat… Maybe the fellow was selling them out of his trunk?
Now, Cool Thing #4 is that I am personally acquainted with the owner of this Corvette. The year and other details are unknown right now but this one might make a good, in-depth post for a future Corvette Tuesday. In the meantime, try to imagine the rumbling of these two as they pulled out of the parking lot.


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In which we dress up and pretend we are movie stars - Tactical Ninja
May. 12th, 2014
10:04 am - In which we dress up and pretend we are movie stars
This weekend was Gadgit and Tami's wedding. Gadgit is my oldest Wellington friend, we've known each other for 14 years, and Tami for 8. I remember when they met, I remember us all going out dancing together and thinking how awesome she is, I remember him convincing her to come to Kiwiburn in 2007 (she didn't take much convincing, just saying), and I remember him borrowing a tent from his Mum as we drove to the site, all the while hoping he wouldn't have to use it. He didn't.
7 years later they held back tears as they said their vows. They are still the cutest couple ever and so good for each other.
They hired a photographer and asked people to not take their own pics, so we don't have any yet. However, it was a formal wedding and since we don't play that kind of dressups very often, we were excited enough about that to take some pics of ourselves.
I had originally thought to go with a 40s theme but at the last minute the dress I had in mind turned out not to be suitable so that idea got scrapped and instead we went with 'matching the curtains in the BnB we stayed in'.
This is me being poncy, because gloves.
I am not really wearing fruit on my head. That's actually in a bowl on the dresser. The thing on my head is a feathery thing that's sort of a hat and sort of a fascinator, with a net thing. As you can tell I am very familiar with the technical terminology. Here is a better view of the hat thing, and also the accidental OMG matching couple eek we are so twee!
Playing dressups was fun, and somewhat distracting because Dr Wheel in a suit? HAWT. Also, we spent a reasonable chunk of the time (weddings go on forever) talking about how we could spice up a wedding ceremony with a bit of murder mystery, or have the bride sneak in through a side door while everyone's waiting for the grand appearance at the back, or burst in through double doors while The Final Countdown starts to play..
.. anyone wanna hire us as wedding planners?
They're off to Vanuatu on Wednesday to lie around not thinking about weddings. I am kind of envious and now I want to go have a mucky weekend on a Pacific Island. Weird how they are just over there *points* and I haven't been to one yet. Must fix that.
Meanwhile, this morning...
Him: Good morning.
Me: Thank you for not turning into a zombie and eating me in my sleep.
Him: No problem.
Reasons to love Dr Wheel No. 379.
PS people get really sloppy at weddings, all with the romance and love and stuff. It's kind of sweet.
meanwhile i have a new work table and a dremel.. go me.. *twirls about* oh and new curtians for my doorway.. they are... shiny!
I love playing dressup. I had a huge dressup party with myself a few days ago.


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Built in 1963 and located at Virginia Key, an island to the south of Downtown Miami, it was the first purpose built powerboat stadium in the United States.
The land was donated for water sports by the City of Miami and was designed by Cuban architect Hilario Candela. Named the Ralph Munroe Marine Stadium after the American yacht designer who resided in Dade County, construction cost $2 million - the equivalent of $16 million in today's world.
Whilst the stadium has played host to the likes of the Miami Rowing Club since 1979 and the Miami Boat Show in more recent years, it was built with powerboat racing in mind and staged many world class races in the three decades before its closure.
On the opening day James Tapp, a speed boat racer, was killed but that didn't stop the crowds from flooding to the 6,566-seater stadium with events attracting the likes of Mitch Miller, Sammy Davis Jr. and US President Richard Nixon.
It has also been used for boxing matches and concerts, with Jimmy Buffet's raucous 1985 concert perhaps the most memorable, whilst Queen, The Beach Boys, Steppenwolf, Dave Brubeck, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, Miami Philharmonic and Ray Charles also played at the venue.
The stadium hasn't seen racing since 1992 when it was battered by Hurricane Andrew, a category five hurricane that caused $27.3 billion of damage across the region and killed 65 people, and then deemed unsafe by the Miami-Dade County.
Friends of Miami Marine Stadium was set up in 2008 with the aim of restoring the stadium to its former glory.
Whilst the stadium grandstand is yet to be reopened, P1 has agreed a deal with the City of Miami to bring powerboat and jet ski racing back to the stadium for the first time in over 25 years, with USA powerboat racing series P1 SuperStock and the P1 AquaX jet ski championship both set to open their 2018 seasons at the iconic venue on April 21/22.
Reaching speeds in excess of 70mph, the return of powerboat and jet ski racing to the Miami Marine Stadium is sure to bring back warm memories for many Miami residents whilst also capturing the imagination of a whole new audience who have never seen such a spectacle on Miami waters before.


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My apologies, I had planned to bring this to you last night but completely forgot when I got home from work and never got back to my computer.
This is another great mashup from DJ Stroke, but would you expect anything less? This tune features aspects from Feed Me, Nero, Newton, Skrillex and Kaskade. Now my knowledge on these artists is slightly lacking so I wouldn't be able to tell you which artists add which part to the song, but I'm sure The Conductor would be able to and he will love this track.
Check out the stream and download link below. Download it while you still can.
My First Crush Burns The Clouds – DJ Stokre


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Sunday, 11 January 2015
Tories Unveil Plan To Solve NHS Problems.
Circle Holdings, the company that was the first to run an NHS hospital as a private concern, wants to withdraw from its contract because it is "no longer viable under current terms". In other words they cannot make a profit out of other people's misery unless they can get their sticky fingers on yet more tax payers money. The problem, Circle told the press, is that there are too many sick people wasting resources at Hinchingbrooke hospital. If only they could get rid of all the sick people, sack all the doctors and nurses and flog off all the medical equipment then tax payers money could go where it belongs - into the offshore bank accounts of Circle executives. The hospital itself has been put into special measures after it was revealed that the A&E department was being run so badly that patients were being put in danger while staffing levels were completely inadequate. Shocked by their revelations about the complete failure of a private company to run an NHS hospital David Cameron immediately swung into action and declared that, if he wins the next general election, then he will make it more difficult for public sector workers to go on strike. "The last thing this country needs," he told our reporter, "is doctors and nurses going on strike in protest at my complete mishandling of the NHS. Publicising the fact that private companies are not fit to run hospitals and are efficient only in diverting tax payers money into their own pockets is not in the national interest. People simply don't need to know this. It only makes them fearful and distrustful and I intend to come down heavily on anyone who spreads such despondency. What I want to see are patients cheerfully laying down their lives in dirty, underfunded and under-staffed A&E departments and declaring that is their patriotic duty to die for the greater good of the Tory party, the rich, the greedy and the over-privileged. Meanwhile doctors and nurses should get on with their job - providing profits for me and my rich mates to skim off the top. What else are doctors and nurses for?" Meanwhile the British public have remained completely apathetic since most of them don't work in the public sector and are content to work for starvation wages just as long as the unions are kept in check. "We don't want a return to the Winter of Discontent," one member of the public told our reporter. "I remember it only too well. There was garbage in the streets, pot holes appeared all over the roads and you couldn't get to see a doctor or a nurse. Ahhh - hang on a minute......"
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Nonnie's been having an affair with her boyfriend's best friend. When something happens she leaves them both behind hoping that her mistakes won't ruin the friendship they have, but what happens when they realize she's more important than their friendship?
summajoy Mar 12, 2013
i think Nonnie may be in love with frank..it dont sound as though she trust Travis anymore.
summajoy Mar 12, 2013
this is some heavy stuff ...loll...but i think that Travis is also cheating and he probably knows about Frank loll.
laney23 Oct 21, 2009
wowzers. alot different than ur other story. their both quite interesting. luvin it. write more nd more nd more. til im tireed of writin MORE!!!!!!!!!


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As far as extreme sports go, this may seem a little much.
These vintage images capture dare devil bikers driving motorcycles around a so-called 'wall of death', built perpendicular to the floor.
That's dangerous enough without adding the lions on board the vehicles, which sit neatly perched in makeshift side-cars as spectators gather to watch in awe.
Perched on the edge of the vehicle, the lion is driven around the 'wall of death' at speeds as high as 80mph
Captured between the 1920s and 1960s, the photographs, which feature on the Retronaut website, show an event that became one of the most daring acts at fairgrounds and carnivals in the early 1900s in America.
The motorcycle craze – which peaked in the 1930s – began with single drivers circling around a wood-paneled motordrome at high speeds and completely vertical.
Over a hundred 'walls of death', as they became known, were traveling the states by the 1930s.
Taken in the mid-1900s, this photograph snaps a lioness roaring angrily at the driver of the vehicle
Extreme motorcycle shows became one of the most daring acts at fairgrounds and carnivals in the early 1910s in America
As organizers increased the angle of the walls throughout the years, making them more steep, the number of serious accidents increased.
One of the most popular versions of the sport was nicknamed the 'Liondrome', so-called because it featured a rider accompanied by a tamed lion.
Traveling with a lion was always risky business – as captured in these photographs – where lions and lionesses are seen letting out gigantic roars.
A man and his pet lion: The cub looks a tad grumpy as it rests on the motorcycle ahead of the show
'Death riders and racing lion': A signed photograph of a lion and the courageous riders
The drivers placed the animals in side-cars, unless they were small enough, in which case the lions were sometimes placed on the rider's lap.
One of the most difficult parts of the stunt was to induce the lion to remain quiet throughout the event.
After a number of accidents in which riders were injured or killed, it was decided the sport had become too dangerous and it ended.
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I hope you pride yourself on doing exceptional work. I don't like putting out anything that is not quality. And I believe that, when I put out quality work, people will share it. As a matter of fact, I hope that my work gets shared. But what if it does and my mark isn't on it?
I don't need to brand it so that I get recognition for recognition's sake. I need it to be identifiable so that my previous work is able to be seen and can help others. I need it to be identifiable so that my future work continues to help young professionals as I evolve and have more experiences.
My logo hasn't been on each of my Instagram creations before but, from this second on, it will be. Create quality content and make sure that it can be traced back to where it came from.
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Jan 26 2010
The sexiness of winning the battle of good versus evil
Every once in a while I'll get a question from a non-believer asking me a question related to whether or not my life is "boring" because, as a Christian, it has to be lived on the "straight and narrow." I secretly smile when I hear questions like this – questions that, most of the time, are asked in a sincerely curious way, because I know there is nothing "boring" about Christianity, and also because I know that Christian life, much like secular life, means anything but having to stay on the "straight and narrow." In other words, my answer to those who ask about my life as a Christian is that we can have just as much fun as a non-believer, provided we don't carry the fun to excess and provided it's not the type of "fun" that goes against the word of God.
That isn't to say, of course, that Christians are perfect. In fact, we're not – there is only one perfect being in this world, and none us us are that being. We drink beers, we eat too much, we read magazines or books or watch movies that don't exactly come close to promoting a Christian lifestyle, we envy what others have, we … well, you get the point.
It's a constant battle, trying to live in the image of God without straying off course. In fact, this also applies to non-believers who nevertheless have the same strong sense of right and wrong that believers do (I know there are many of you out there). They, too, struggle to win the battle of good versus evil. We – believers and non-alike – are constantly being tested. Fortunately, most of the time – if we're strong enough in our faith or beliefs, we eventually win those battles, whether they are short ones or ones that happen over time.
Occasionally, I will watch movies and read books with what some would call "dark themes." Sometimes they're about cults, the "underworld," vampires, etc. It's always fascinating to me how some of the "bad" characters in these books/movies have a streak of good in them deep down inside, and how they are constantly at war with "each side" of themselves. And then there are those characters that 'follow' the dark characters, who want to be like the dark characters but deep down inside their sense of right and wrong pulls and tugs at them to maintain their walk on the right side. And sometimes they don't always heed their own warnings. But most of the time, even for the ones who do take that walk on the wildside, they end up snapping out of it, redeeming themselves in some way.
But for those who – in books, movies and in real life – in the end resist the temptation to go the way of the dark character and for the dark characters who lose their fight over the impulse to "go good," wow – it's really a sight to see. It's sexy, in fact, to fight a war against evil – and win. It takes a lot of inner strength to win those wars, and winning them – to me – gives me a great sense of accomplishment, and makes me feel closer to God. To know that I can be tempted and at the same time to know that more often than not I will not cross the line to the other side (even though my foot wobbles in that direction every now and again), a line that is hard to find once you turn back around to look for it – it's a feeling that is pretty close to being out of this world. I am strong. Hear me roar! Same same for those times when you do step over the temptation line, but end up fighting your way back to the good side.
Strength in and of itself is meaningless unless you know how to utilize it for good, whether it's physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or some combination of two or more or all. The book I'm working on deals with this issue – makes for interesting character development 😀
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Evolving scientific research governance in Australia: a case study of engaging interested publics in nanotechnology research
This article starts by introducing nanotechnology in Australia and how the public has been involved in the discussion of science and technology. The different aspects and options for integrating science and nanotechnology to a social context and development governance are part of the key focus in this article.
It is argued that the role of public discussion in scientific research is a radical concept particularly for the organisations and scientists involved in the decision making and daily schedule planning processes. Research governance has been evolving in order to cater to the growing public demand for greater accountability, an approach that detracts from the traditional scientific approaches as it seeks to detach science from values. This has become a critical challenge to these traditional scientific approaches because of the years of research into the depths of the social dimensions of science and technology.
CSIRO, a national research organisation that concentrates on natural, physical and information science research is facing an acute governance decision on how to prioritise its research objectives and determining the roles of the layman interested in such nanotechnology research. These roles are currently missing. The lack of public support for nanotechnologies in general has created a void for a new aspect of social science involvement.
Nanotechnology research organisations have encountered a dilemma in their study of new methods in integration society and public involvement in the development process. This dilemma is two-fold; on one front, such organisations face the dilemma of prediction and on the other side, the dilemma of control. One must first understand that nanotechnology research in still in its infancy and thus one cannot easily predict the consequences of such emerging technologies. Long term research or studies are also non-existent and research is still an ongoing process. Thus there is the dilemma of prediction. The other dilemma of control refers to the state in which organisations are so actively engaged in the research of such emerging technologies that it becomes extremely challenging to rectify and at a great expense.
Ongoing research on public engagement has determined how members of the public evaluate nanotechnology and also the skills required to identify the range of social values and criteria that a participant may use in their assessments. Certain issues must be highlighted as they command a high priority. Such issues include: accountability and transparency in nanotechnology research and development, the health and safety of those working in the production of nanoparticles, the health of the natural environment etc.
A further study was conducted on the options and possibilities of integrating social issues and public concerns into scientific research. This study determined that:
- Technical Design
Identifying points in the research and development process where different design choices are possible.
- Research portfolio
Research into social and ethical considerations, alongside the technical research, to help identify key issues and where positive impacts could be achieved.
- Social engagement
Improving research decision-making and practice about nanotechnologies by engaging with a range of perspectives from lay and expert knowledges and through informed public debate.
- Developing a scientific culture
Fostering a climate for the scientists in which social and ethical considerations are seen as legitimate and important, and where scientists are rewarded for including such considerations in their work.
In conclusion, there is ongoing exploration on the possibilities of integrating public engagement in nanotechnology governance. Research is moving at a very fast pace and there are a number of complex issues to be tackled before any decision is determined to ensure a smooth integration process. There is also the need to recognise the limitations of public involvement.
Katz, E., Solomon, F., Mee, W., Lovel, R. (2009) Evolving scientific research governance in Australia: a case study of engaging interested publics in nanotechnology research. Public Understanding of Science, 18 (5), 531-545.


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Disaster-ready robots to the rescue in earthquake-prone Japan
Japan on Wednesday displayed a pair of two-legged humanoid robots that can operate in harsh conditions as the country prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions prepares for the next catastrophe.world Updated: Dec 03, 2015 01:18 IST
Japan on Wednesday displayed a pair of two-legged humanoid robots that can operate in harsh conditions as the country prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions prepares for the next catastrophe.
Simulating work in a tunnel after a quake, two slender robots with tiny heads attached with sensors walked through fake debris to extinguish a fire during a demonstration at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo.
The four-day event which kicked off Wednesday, is held once every two years in Japan's capital.
This year it is drawing nearly 450 participating organisations — the biggest since it started about four decades ago. Some 57 of the groups come from countries including France, Britain, Russia and South Korea.
This year's show is focused on robotic equipment for disaster relief, assisting the elderly as well as their caregivers, and for farming.
Disasters are a fact of life for Japan, an archipelago nation facing the "Ring of Fire" — the rim of the Pacific Ocean that includes other earthquake and volcanic zones from Chile all the way around to New Zealand.
The two disaster-relief droids were developed in a project under the New Energy and Industrial Development (NEDO) — a national research organisation — that started after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011.
But unlike in Hollywood movies where bots can run, jump and fly at high-speeds, these droids are the slow and steady type.
HRP-2 Kai and red-and-yellow coloured JAXON — named after the late singer Michael Jackson — were on Wednesday focused on more serious tasks.
"HRP-2 Kai is now recognising debris and thinking with a sensor on its head about where to put its foot," said Fumio Kanehiro, researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology that developed the robot.
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You Have to Earn It!
Listening to President Obama's speech, one sentence rang out loud and true. "You have to earn it!" And, he connected to dots of this statement with Greatness. He is right, you cannot be given greatness – you have to earn it. This goes for business people and individuals as well as nations.
I have gotten tired of so many expecting something while giving so little. The greedy executive, union rep, sales person, manager, consultant or stockholder. You do have to earn it or at some point pay the piper! There are a few types that I believe need to re-think their positions. Let me explain.
I learned – the hard way I might add – that easy is not a substitute for hard work. I once tried to make all the quick and easy things work. The get rich quick scenarios! They didn't work. Once I realized this I committed to earning my rewards and living. This strategy works and works well. A side benefit is how confident I felt as I moved forward earning my way through life.
Others have not learned their lesson yet. But they will – it's just a matter of time. In the meantime, here are a couple of points to point you in the right direction.
First, pick something that you have passion about and a high level of interest in learning. This is a key for the continued drive that is necessary to deal with the adversity and challenges that come to slow you down. Having passion about what you do will provide the motivation until the returns come your way – for being the best at what you do.
Second, begin a lifelong journey of learning. Learn about your passion (that's the easy part.) Then make note of additional factors that come into play regarding your passion. It could be business related – what else do you need to know for your consistency and success? Even things you are passionate about will change as you move forward. Adopt an attitude of flexibility – keep learning.
Third, create a vision of what you want and what it will be like when you get there. Understanding that there is a difference between arriving and with continuing to move forward. Your vision is the ideal and your ideal can change or modify in time. The key is to keep your target in mind.
Finally, create action plans to get you to the vision. The action plans combined with the first three steps will ensure that you get there faster. A plan creates increased awareness of who you need to team up with for success, what specifics you need to learn, where to get additional knowledge and what has to be done first.
You can have anything you want – if you earn it. If it's given to you, there is a high probability that you will give it away or lose it. Focus upon what you want, earn it and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Voss Graham
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These over-the-knee Frye boots are crafted in velvety suede and are fully lined in shearling. Tie detail at split top line. Exposed inside zip. Lug sole. Fur: Dyed lamb shearling, from Spain. Leather: Sheepskin. Imported, China. This item cannot be gift-boxed. Measurements Heel: 1in / 25mm Shaft: 22in / 56cm Circumference: 17.25in / 44cm


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Its fall again in Vermont so its time to bust out your favorite pair of Frye boots and finally use all those scarfs you have been collecting over the past year. Erica here and if there is anything that has become an essential part of my fall wardrobe it would have to be the convertible sweater. It layers with everything, travels well, and keeps you oh so warm during the cold days and nights! Layer it up and keep it casual.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
What is the first thing you reach for when the leaves start to turn?!
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What is the convertible sweater?
- October 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM
- trinket said...
I believe that Erica is referring to a sweater that you can wrap, wear open, twist around your neck like a scarf or drape in a cowl. We have a number of them in the store, if you want to stop by for a demonstration.
- October 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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|My first mushroom find of the season... small, yet quite the prize.
|Yes, it really is that small!
This past winter we sold honey at the Clintonville Farmer's Market and had the pleasure of selling next to Swainway Urban Farm, which produces these gorgeous Oyster mushrooms shown in the photo below. Oyster mushrooms are so intricate and beautiful! After talking with Jen about how they grow them, and also getting some advice from Margaret Wince of Somerset Herbs, I decided to try my hand at growing our own mushrooms. Margaret recommended Field and Forest Mushrooms out of Michigan to supply the tools needed to get started.
I bought enough supplies to innoculate 12 logs, which is about 750 plugs. I chose the plug method because it was recommended for beginners.
|Supplies: Mushroom Plug Spawn, 5/16" wood spade bit, aluminum tags for labeling
|Here is a close up of the plug spawn.
|We headed out to find the perfect tree along the stream.
I'm glad I married someone with chain saw skills.
|Holes are drilled about 6" width, 2" apart in a diamond pattern.
Yes, that's my toddler below, playing with a tape measure. Did you know that a tape measure can provide 45 minutes of contentment for a 17 month old? I am not exaggerating. I don't know why people buy so many toys for kids.
|Plus spawn is gently hammered in the holes.
|Plugs are coated with a hot layer of melted beeswax.
From here, I need to do more reading on how to water/store my logs. I know innoculation happens best between temps of 65-85 degrees, and the logs need at least 1" of water a week (by rainfall or a garden hose). These logs should produce mushrooms in about one year, and can continue to produce mushrooms for up to 8 years.
|You know the rule: Cut down a tree, plant another one!
|The tulips are in bloom, and the kids love to cut bouquets.
We've also been inspired by the song "Tea Party" by Frances England. So we set up a little nook in the trees and had a tea party. The kids informed me that you had to have milkshakes and graham crackers at a tea party. I hope to add a little fabric tent canopy this summer, clear away some of the brush, and make this area a nice little get-a-way place for the kids to play.
We also began some renovations on the back of our house. We're adding a laundry room, a mud room, and "breakfast nook" in the kitchen. We currently don't fit around our kitchen table very well, so the extra space will help out. I can't wait to show you the before and after photos.
|But why is Uncle Perry digging in to the back of our house?
Isaac has been busy this week, moving bees to pollinate apple orchards, bottling honey, making splits with new queens, and making honey deliveries. You'll see another blog post from him, coming soon. Have a wonderful weekend! It's our last Worthington Winter Market of the season.


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Here are the video highlights of Ireland's 2-2 draw in Belgrade tonight against Serbia with Newcastle's Daryl Murphy, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ciaran Clark (late sub) all playing in the game.
Daryl got the equalizer late in the game with a great header from a corner – his first ever goal for Ireland.
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Jib – don't like what Ed is posting? Go to another website or start your own. Don't sit there and tell him what to do on his own site.
Secondly, how about I sit here and tell you to stop posting stupid links? Are you sitting there thinking 'why is this idiot telling me what to do?' That's probably what Ed was thinking when you told him what to do too.
so do i tsunki especially the one's who read every article anyways but then say "oh what a misleading title"
its as if it's the first time they are on the internet!
or football journalism as a whole and then post a link to exact same!!!
ED gets a rough ride sometimes and its all ridiculous!!
you know who you are!!
For all of Mitro's promise and personality, not to mention his price tag, Murphy may well start. Certainly one of them anyway, with Gayle having to force his way into the side somewhere else, and quite possibly not succeeding. If we play one up top, which seems Benitez preference. Where does Gayle fit, if not as an option of the bench, when we are chasing or forcing, as he was at Palace
I quite fancied Skirtel signing, but now very glad he didn't. Straight red for stomping that, not just the second yellow he actually got, and then mocking the ref. What a dick! Human nature, right there on display, in all its miserable intent. I hate seeing that in football. It's meant to elevate us.
I think Gayle will start and it's up to Mitro and Murphy to force there way in, Rafa could go two up front if he feels that our opponents will park the bus, but away to Derby I would expect them to come at us so I would imagine that we will play with just the one striker and it will probably be Gayle seeing as Rafa does prefer a quick and mobile striker when he is only playing one up front.
Looking at our next few fixtures apart from the cup match we may have to wait until October before we see either Mitro or Murphy starting game, for now I would imagine they will be used as subs when/if we need to change things.
It's amazing that people have questioned the fact that we have bought an Irish international and proven Championship striker, albeit an old one as healthy competition for our young unproven hot head when just a few short years ago we brought in Shefqi Kuki, not as competition but as someone to fill a shirt in the role of striker as it didn't matter if we didn't win as the bean counters had worked out we'd get forty points.