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ASG CZ P-09 GBB Pistol Black
The CZ P-09 is a full-size tactical Airsoft pistol with an integrated rail for mounting lights and/or lasers. Its blowback function makes the slide move with every shot fired, creating strong recoil, adding to the shooting experience. This model features a plastic slide which makes it more gas efficient and better suited for cold weather use.
- Energy: 0.8 joule
- Muzzle Velocity: 90ms/295fps
- Hop up: Adjustable
- Power: Green Gas
- Operation: Gas Blow Back
- Caliber: 6 mm
- Magazine Capacity: 25 BBs
- Length: 205 mm
- Weight: 860 gr
- Material: Polymer
- Brand: ASG
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"As kids, we were never quite sure what a sugar plum actually was. Turns out they make a sensational jam that is perfect for the holiday season."
Especially on shortbread cookies.
This week brought Christmas joys, friends and gifts of all sorts and sizes - including a night with my favorite little sisters and best friends.
We aren't known for profound conversations, or going on grand adventures. But we know how to have fun. With calls on speaker phone, funny stories, talking about boys and taking silly pictures.
But Christmas is also full of dilemas.
What do you buy the guy who has everything? The one on your list who has all they need or want - or at least everything they've asked for. In my case, a steak au poivre (in the shape of a heart) did the job.
Last night Ryan and I donned our nicest clothes (for me, the fabulous new sequin dress I got for Christmas and my upcoming trip to the Moulin Rouge) and set out for dinner at the Blue Heron.
In addition to having some of the best food in York county, this little restaurant is also where I work. And these are the fabulous people I work with, who made the night charming... to say the least.
Behold Trevor and Maria, our fabulous servers for the night. I promise the Eagles hat is not typical apparel for our humble little restaurant but instead, a Christmas gift to Miss. "Vickadelphia", herself.
And you may find yourself asking what I received as my Christmas gift? Certainly not an Eagles hat. But rather, a lottery ticket and a scrumptious jar of sugar plum jam.
|Of course I didn't have any Christmas luck, though - I didn't win a thing.
|I give you - Justincredible and David, of course.
If Natalie Portman, lesbian love scenes and the hype surrounding both of those isn't enough to persuade you, perhaps I can.
The film is mind-blowing and fabulous, even if you are unfamiliar with ballet and the story of Swan Lake. Some moments you may find yourself gasping for air, covering your eyes to avoid the gore of broken mirror glass. Other moments you'll find it hard to remain in your seat as reality and madness weave themselves so tightly together that you cannot seperate the truth from the fiction.
The best part of the film though was simply running into the wonderful Lindsey Shortt as I returned to the theatre in search of my iPhone which had vanished at some point during the evening.
[Check out Lindsey's blog, and welcome her to the wonderful world of Blogger by following her newly started blog!]
After sitting patiently through dinner and a movie, trying to ignore the big red box which sat in the back seat of Ryan's car, I was finally allowed to open my gift. After pulling off the four shiny red bows, opening the box and removing the tissue paper - I found four packages inside. For those of you who don't know, I have been religiously reading the brilliant work of Frank Warren's Post Secret project. Ryan finished my collection of books and replaced those which friends had borrowed and never returned. An added bonus? A fabulous book of Love Letters which you were never meant to read - found, collected, and published in a compact, hard bound book which will entertain me on my seven hour flight to France.
|Gluten Free AND delicious!
Today brought it's own adventures with Ryan - free of dress clothes, fancy dinners and iPhone panic. Christmas is never complete without cookies but with my newly established diet, I had yet to enjoy any this year. Until today.
And of course, no time is better for photos than as you sit patiently in front of the oven and watch the cookies turn golden brown.
My boyfriend avoids having to smile for photos by kissing my cheek the moment I focus my camera. And somehow, it works every time. But despite photo-taking and boyfriend distractions, the cookies turned out prefectly. Crisp on the bottom and golden on the top. But most importantly, smelling delicious as they cooled on the counter.
But cookies mean Christmas Eve which means food with family and friends - meaning my best friend is on her way as I write. So, I wish you all the merriest of Christmases. May tomorrow be filled with torn wrapping paper and yelps of joy as gifts are opened across the world. I hope that you enjoy a day of family and laughs - I'm spending mine with the Shook family in the hopefully-snowy world of State College.
Check back tomorrow for what most likely will be my last blog from the States for the next week or so.
Joyeux Noel.

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In this one, we Christmased like only Christmas could Christmas, a couple of leftover things from the Year In Review, George Michael and Carrie Fisher, Minnesota Lumber Camp Orgy of Death, the ESA's Moon Village, Celebrity Sightings, Aardman Animation, Crazyhead, The OA, Fleabag, Don Bluth, Dale Decker, Fond Memories of the Shrewsbury Underground Library Exchange, some truly epic Reader Mail, Alien:Covenant, and Vera Rubin.
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In this one, Andy helps Chris better eulogize Alan Thicke as well as Craig Sager, Cindy Stowell, John Glenn. Also, Notorious Jewel Thief Doris Payne, Ashley Madison, Andy Loves Train Ladies, Tremors, Justice League Dark, Somebody's Getting Married, Reader Mail, and a mainly spoiler-free review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (ok there's one minor spoiler unrelated to the plot).
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In this one, Andy's been called in to work at the last minute, so Chris is on his own, on painkillers, and he's got a guitar. More on Westworld, Birthdays, Deathdays, VidAngel, DC Casting, Collateral Beauty, Star Wars, The Sci-Fi Blacklist, Reader Mail, and a Fuckin' Kickin' Jam from the Archives of Panther Gold. Definitely listen to it on headphones or a real speaker system. It's dope.
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In this one we talk about Chris' new bathroom helper, Gifts from Japan, Reader Mail, Andy's Dream Journal, Kiwi and German jokes, Crazy People on the Train, Celebity Sightings, This Day in History, Happy Birthdays, Rests in Peaces, Giving Children Guns, Trophy Hunting, Boston Sports, Comic Book Movie Stuff and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and the Season Finale of Westworld (spoilers from 1:30 until 1:47).
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Thursday is the walkout, and all my classes are canceled. I've decided to take advantage of this opportunity of rare freedom and go frolic out to the city. I really need a nice long break. But my spirit is with you all!
But this is my agenda. We're going to dress like this:
and visit candy stores likes this:
I'll let you know how it goes!
That's Zooey Deschanel in Erin Fetherston. (Erin Fetherston graduated from Berkeley!! We are not so hopeless as much as we think!) Anyways, such a beautiful girl in beautiful clothing. I absolutely lover her asymmetrical puffy sleeves. I would want my bridesmaids to be in that exact outfit.
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In this March 19. 2013, photo, specialist Joseph Dreyer, left, works with traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. World stock markets stalled Thursday March 21, 2013 as uncertainty mounted over whether Cyprus can stave off bankruptcy after the country's government rejected a plan to contribute to a bailout by seizing money from people's bank accounts. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)


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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Bird Flu-Update, Vet falls ill
The recent outbreak of the H5N1 flu in Britain has many worried. There is a new twist to the tale. The Government Veterinarian that did the diagnostics on the infected turkeys (160,000 turkeys)
has shown signs of respiratory infection. While it is unlikely that he was infected with the H5N1 since he was wearing full protective gear....it is an odd coincidence. If the results of the current testing shows H5N1 then this outbreak it a major leap for the virus. This would mean a significant mutation allowing much greater infectious capabilities. There are 10 significant mutations that must take to match the Flu pandemic of the early 1900's, at least 3 of these have occurred already.
They are taking significant steps in Europe now, but it is very hard to control the wild bird population. This one is worth watching. In a separate development, cat owners are being advised to keep their pets inside to protect them against bird flu if they live near wetland areas populated by ducks and wild birds.
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Top Most Expensive Mercedes In The World
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If you have ever thought of spending 1 million dollars on a car and then though it would be way too much to spend on a car then think twice before reading this article. This article contains top most expensive Mercedes in the world the price of whom can be literally insane because of its rich history or expensive accessories or powerful engines or incredible performance or many such other reasons. When you will hear the prices of these top most expensive Mercedes in the world, your heart will skip a heartbeat. The owners of majority of these cars are interested in collection of these cars instead of driving these. As a matter of fact, majority of the cars which are in this article are limited edition only. Mercedes are the benchmark cars and when you buy them you get nothing but the best. Here is a list of some of the most expensive Mercedes in the world.
1954 Mercedes Formula 1 race car
This Mercedes makes the top of the list of most expensive Mercedes in the world. The cost of this car is $29.6 million. Yes you heard it right, it is that costly. Now you just be thinking it is insane to spend this much huge amount of money on a car and for what reason someone would buy a Mercedes worth 29.6 million dollars. This Mercedes has a priceless history which makes it this pricey. This is the same car which was once used by the popular formula 1 car race driver Juan Mauel Fangio who sat the new formula 1 world record. This is the reason of this car being this insanely costly. This Mercedes has an old school look which is proof of its alluring and rich history.
SLR Mclaren red Gold Dream
This is 2011 model of Mercedes and it also has a jaw dropping costing of 10 million US dollars. This model of Mercedes has everything that you can wish for in a car gold interior, 999hp and gold rims. The entire interior of SLR mclaren red gold dream is gold coated along with having gold coated rims. This Mercedes is also very much popular for having 5.4 liter V8 engine which produces 735 KW torque and 999hp. This makes this car the most powerful one in the entire list. This car can go from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds. Nothing can be better than red gold dream when you are looking for ultimate luxury along with power.
C112 Mercedes Benz concept
This model of Mercedes is of 1991 and it was considered as the most powerful concept car in the market on that time and till date. This car has passed the test of time and even after passage of such long time, C112 Mercedes Benz concept is astounding and most powerful cars in the market carrying a price of 4 million US dollars. This car has a 6 liter V12 engine which can go from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds which is quite impressive in past and in present. This car is old yet it is powerful and in demand.
Review of Mercedes GLS- Class 2017
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Are you a fan of Mercedes series out there? If yes, than I am going to get you acknowledged with one of the most awaited model of Mercedes which can be considered to be your dream which you want to go for achieving. One of the most featured and attracted car series of Mercedes is the upcoming Mercedes GLS- class 2017. It is going to make its debut officially in 2017 which is going to be considered to be something different than the regular 4matic which you are driving for. The upcoming Mercedes GLS- class 2017 provides with many of the specification which are considered to be making it outrageous than the actual ones. The further information will help you in providing with all sorts of information of the reviews, specifications, etc. and many more of the things which are considered to be having its pace in the all new Mercedes GLS- class 2017.
Review of Mercedes GLS- class 2017 will help you in getting all the accurate information and details which can be considered to be beneficial for the users who being awaited for getting to know about Mercedes GLS- class 2017. Well, there are many specifications which you must go for knowing while taking in to account the all upcoming Mercedes GLS- class 2017 like its new features which are being added to it, its interiors and exteriors, pricing ratio, featuring ratio, etc. and many more of the things which can help you in knowing more about Mercedes GLS- class 2017.
Let's start by talking of its styling and the body of Mercedes GLS- class 2017. Let me tell you that it is a 7 passenger SUV car which comprises of the structure being larger than the original one. It is also available in four different models which you can go for. It comprises of having V6 engines, automated headlights, having the specification of sunroof, self-leveling of air suspension in the car, etc. and many more of the specification which are enough fir getting your eyes opened right? Not only that, you can also go for connecting your smart phone from the car which is considered to be something different which Mercedes GLS- class 2017 provides with.
The interiors of it includes with heating up of the front seat, provides with 10 way power drives seat, climate control with dual automatic technology, etc. and many more of the specification which can help you in going for waiting for it totally. Not only that, you can also comply with the electronic technology which are being specified like, command interface infotainment, Bluetooth system, 110 horsepower engine which can help you in getting one of the top most speed. You can definitely go for experiencing your best experiment of your life.
Not only that it also comprise of providing you with facility of all wheel drive which can help you in off road and on road way. It also accompanies with nine speed automated transmission which is considered to be having certainly one of the best feature which you can get.
The 2011 hybrid Mercedes Benz M class
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This latest model released by Mercedes Benz is a four-door luxury, 5 passenger capacity convertible, and it is equipped with five trims. This automobile has seven gear patterns and it gives a good fuel utilization ranging from 16 mpg inside the cities to about 20 mpg on the highways. This car offers a capacity of the fuel tank at 25 gallons and special features include power door locks as well as child safety locks on the doors.
The special features about this M class vehicle are the addition of six-seated airbags, along with 4-wheel abs, auto-on headlights and traction control. Alarm for anti-theft and rear and front disc brakes and color bumpers, accompanied by intercooler, Turbocharger, DVD player, automatic climate controller and a tachometer is what makes it so special and eye-catching. New cool features include heated passenger and driver seats, keyless entry, mirrors with memory, etc. The ML63 is priced at $92,500 whilst the less advanced model comes at a price of $52,000.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series: A Review
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If you are fascinated by cars then the SL65 AMG Black Series, launched in 2009 would surely make it to the top of your list. A fine tuned car with updated technology and elegant lines, it ensures a top of the world driving experience.
It assures incredible performance along with an extra 57 horsepower, giving a total output of 670 hp @5400 rpm. With a fixed roof that has curbed its weight by 570 pounds, it has an adjustable suspension, lower hood and a much wider track than the other Mercedes models. The Active Body Control can accommodate the load distribution of a wheel within milliseconds.
With a front engine RWD layout, the brakes are adaptive and provide an optimum grip over acceleration and sensitivity thereby making cornering of the car smooth and safe. It is out in the market in 4 colours – black, white, red and silver with a classy interior.
Mercedes Benz E 320, the dream car
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The Mercedes Benz E-class is a series of luxury cars manufactured by the auto company Mercedes. The specialty of this series is powerful engines and world class designs.
The E 320 is one of the newest cars made by the Mercedes and is fitted with a V6 engine that gives a horse power of as high as three hundred and eighty two.
In this car and in its close relative, the E550, you get the option of both sedan and wagon models. In fact, on the sedan option for these, you get to avail an option of a four wheel drive.
The aesthetics of the E320 will blow you away – power front seats, a very potent music system, a sunroof and a kind of dual weather system. The kind of air suspension and a 4 zone climate control system will also impress you.
The aesthetics of this car includes stylish and exclusive exterior as well as interior. Within as less as seven seconds, this amazing car can achieve a velocity of sixty miles per minute. In all respects, this is one dream car worth having.
Mercedes R350 4MATIC
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This Mercedes eschews the traditional stations wagons whole, at the same time retaining the reputation that the Mercedes brand has always maintained of being an extremely efficient and comfortable people hauler.
This model belongs to Mercedes-Benz R-Class, which has aroused great curiosity since its introduction in 2006. It was considered a station wagon by many. A few others considered it a pioneer minivan variant.
The interior of this vehicle is arranged well. The seats are in a 2+2+2 design. They are full-size and attractive seats that offer the comfort they promise from a distance. The rear doors are huge and very simple to operate. Their huge size makes it difficult to open them when the parking lot is crowded. Second row seats are made in such a way that it is easy to access third-row seats.
The roofline is extremely practical but not very beautiful. The aerodynamic nose is without grace and the trademark grille of this Mercedes-Benz brand finds itself sandwiched between large headlights.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
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This Mercedes model comes with hill start control as well as break assist system which is electronically controlled. There are also 4-wheel anti-lock brakes as well as a Brake Drying feature.
In terms of communication, the model has Tele Aid Vehicle Location System, a radio antenna as well as wireless communication access making Bluetooth-enabled devices operate efficiently. A six-disk CD changer, a stereo and a surround-sound system with 7 speakers also constitute part of the communication system in this car.
Security is enhanced since this model comes with remote door unlocking as well as an automatic car security system with ability to maintain constant communication with the owner of the car. A telephone antenna is also in-built into the SLZ Mclaren model. You can access real-time traffic information when driving this model.
To ensure safety, there are safety roll bars, a crash sensor that will automatically send a GPS signal as well as a rollover sensor. Knee airbags are also part of the model.
Saving Money by Buying By Utilizing an Online Parts Catalog
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With our current economic climate, Americans are looking for new ways to save money every day. From budget shopping to clipping coupons, our consumerist culture is being forced to learn new methods of stretching a buck. Even owners of luxury items who wish to hold onto their assets must find new ways to manage maintenance and repair of homes, cars, and even boats. Getting creative with the care of an auto can be as simple as learning to change the oil of your car, keeping track of the pressure in your tires, or changing windshield wipers on your own instead of paying an auto service shop to do it. These self-repairs can also be as complicated as handling body damage and other necessary auto repair following a minor auto mishap. Creative people who enjoy fiddling with cars can even buy Mercedes parts online.
After an auto accident, victims of a collision often incur costly expenses. These expenses may include hospital bills, wages lost due to time taken off work for healing injuries, lawyers' fees if litigation is needed, and pricey repairs to the car itself. Health insurance can mitigate the costs of bill sand lost wages. Unfortunately, little can be done to reduce the cost of litigation and related court fees. While these expenses are fixed costs that cannot be reduced very much, purchasing the auto parts necessary for repair can allow for some savings.
In order to save time and money, it may be beneficial to repair a car by using an online parts catalog. Employing a service such as this can reduce the search time spent on locating parts. At one time, people seeking auto parts had only a few choices: they could go to dealers for new parts, which will often be very pricey; they could go to a junkyard for a less expensive second-hand part; or they could go to a retail auto parts store, which acts as an intermediary, charging marked-up prices for goods. However, new options on the web now offer another alternative.
New stores are appearing online which allow you to search for the needed components using an Internet database. For instance, this catalog or database permits the seeker to find parts for Mercedes Benz vehicles. The speed and ease with which these systems are used saves the seeker time that would formerly have been spent calling auto shops to check prices and availability. These online systems allow you to receive your auto parts more swiftly, thus bringing about completion of repairs in a timely manner.
Mercedes Benz C300 2008 Luxury RWD – Extra Horsepower, Extra Torque
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The Mercedes Benz C Class is back with several revisions on most of its models. It is now available in several upgrades including C300 Sports and C300 Luxury. Other than these, the Mercedes Benz C class has two more upgrades for the year, namely C350 and C63AMG.
The Mercedes Benz is not fully luxury car. However, the C Class still offers it the privilege of being a near luxury car. The C300 is now slightly larger in the dimensions. The dimensions include the width, length as well as the wheelbase! Some other adjustments and upgrades in terms of interior also appear.
The C300 model is powered by the new generation 228HP, 3.0L, V6 engine. This can be coupled to six to seven automatic transmission depending upon the upgrade you choose. The C300 has a 3.5 L V6 engine that produces around 268 horsepower while simultaneously offering 258 lb-ft of the torque.
Mercedes Benz C300 2009 Luxury 4Matic – Disappointing Features
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The external style of the Mercedes Benz C300 2009 Luxury 4Matic is worth a look. Being a C class vehicle, the Mercedes Benz C300 2009 Luxury 4Matic may not offer you all the fun you want but has more functions than the previous ones in the category of the C300 series.
There are some negative reviews that say that the sedan is just a namesake. It carries the name of the famous brand but lacks the features of a good sedan. The reviews say that the Mercedes Benz C300 2009 Luxury 4Matic is more of a box than a vehicle.
The interior has been widened to counter the negative reviews in the 2009 version of the sedan. The ergonomics play a good role in making the interior more comfortable, especially the adjustable steering. The sedan, Mercedes Benz C300 2009 Luxury 4Matic is offering 228 horsepower that is the most exciting feature.


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Trained with Core94 for our PADI open water course last year before a trip to Mexico.
Core94 are really flexible with the training, working around when we could actually attend the training sessions - this took around 3 months to complete on our own time due to not being able to attend the sessions.
Pool Sessions are on a Friday and the Open Water parts are taken on a Saturday.
Staff are all enthusiastic divers, friendly and really patient with students.
Please bear in mind that Core94 is a Local Dive Shop and Training Centre, and not a Dive resort so are not diving everyday.
I have since used Core94 for servicing of second hand cylinders and Dive Kit with professional service .
Took a car full of 10 year old boys through from Inverness to do the PADI Bubble maker.
long journey, but well worth it! Boys had a brilliant time. All had own individual equipment, so nobody had to lose out due to sharing. Boys very well looked after by instructors. High recommend as a treat or birthday event that is a bit different.


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Violetta Komyshan Bio/Wiki 2018
Violetta komyshan is a girlfriend of Ansel Elgort who's an actor, DJ along with a music producer. The institution focuses on the artwork, play, dance and theatre. Violetta started to date his boyfriend Ansel during their high school.
Violetta's boyfriend Ansel Elgort continues to be popular after he impersonated the character of Caleb Prior in Divergent and Augustus Waters in the Fault in Outside Stars. At the start of his performing career, he started through the stage performing in the Regrets. His other filmography contains Carrie in 2013, Divergent in 2014, The Fault in Our Stars in 2014 and Guys, Women & Kids in 2014. Along with that, he's been cast in the 2015 The Divergent Chain: Insurgent. The couple has really great chemistry on the dance floor.
Her boyfriend used to post various pictures her on his Instagram account. However he deleted all of the photos prior to the launch of Fault In Our Stars. She's quite lovely in addition to hot having an excellent body.
As Violetta has maintained to help keep her profile low and she does not need to talk much about it, we don't have much more info regarding her private life biography. We tend not to realize about her age and much more. She's active in social media sites too. To obtain additional info associated with her, we are able to follow her on her twitter account which is @ViolettaK.


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|Button making kit
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|Hand-dyed fabric
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On Saturday afternoon, I attended my first ever 'Crafty Christchurch', a huge craft supplies market held in an inflatable dome in Hagley Park. It was so nice being able to walk there (it's literally five minutes from our flat) and I met a fellow crafty friend to go in search of pretty fabrics and clever gadgets.
My first purchase was a set of Alphabet stamps from Aroha Vintage. I've had my eye on these for a while and the lovely lady manning the stall that day assured me they could be used on fabric as I would like to make some hand-printed labels for the clothes I make...just as soon as I can come up with a name for my brand!
I then came to a stall hosting fabrics from the very talented team at Distressed Threads. Their fabrics go through many processes, including rusting, roasting, screenprinting and stamping, before they reach their finished state. I was told some fabrics had even been dyed with shaving foam!
My other buys included a mini button making kit from The Make Cafe - which I am sooo so excited about! Kirsty from Sew Pretty is planning to open Make towards the end of this year, a cafe in which you can not only enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry, but they will also be holding crafty workshops and classes and have a full craft supply emporium!
And finally, a fat quarter of birdy fabric from Berry Patch Cottage which I am planning on using to make myself a new sewing purse (I still have the plastic 'your first sewing kit' my Mum bought me for my textiles class at school!)


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Quick And Easy Travel Tips For Anyone
Travel is a great way people learn about yourself. Travel affords individuals the chance to learn about distant lands while getting away from the routines and trials of daily life.
Be flexible when considering your destination.While it may be fun to revisit your favorite spots, maintaining some variety in destinations makes your vacations more memorable and relaxing. You can save money by picking an alternate destination.
If you're traveling somewhere where you'll need tickets, find out if online tickets are available, and print them beforehand. The fee for such a service is worth it to avoid long lines. If your destination offers timed entry, you can skip admission lines too.
Look at your alarm when you check in. Set the alarm off altogether.
Try to work in some physical activity before you board the plane. Long flights are hard to sit through. Sitting the same position for long time can cause leg and back to cramp.
Melt hotel ice if you want to have filtered water in your morning coffee. Rather than drinking tap water, let the ice melt in the ice bucket. You can also brew your coffee in the morning.
When taking a long trip by plane, pack some non-liquid snacks to enjoy.
Your vacation can turn into a nightmare if not take the time to do some research before planning. Look online reviews from those who've already traveled to your destination. Their experience can prevent you avoid staying at a poorly rated hotel or seedy hotel.
Think about what type of transportation modes. Buses aren't like they used to be.You can find bundle deals from some bus lines that will make your planning simple.
If you're going to another country, prepare a few cards that state what foods you are allergic to in the native language of your destination. This allows your server a good idea of what you are able to eat. These cards will ensure a more than if you did not have them.
Don't put your child in the aisle on a plane. Make sure there is an adult between the inside. Children are naturally curious and could harm themselves if they reach out while a passing by refreshment cart. They won't run if you are blocking the aisle.
Make sure you create copies of all important documents when you leave. Keep these copies of passports, insurance papers, and other documents in a separate place than the ones you travel with.
A great travel tip for travelers is to always allow yourself enough time to check out of your hotel. Many hotels charge substantial fees if you have not left your room within the specified time. Always make sure that you have enough time to check out.
As previously mentioned, traveling can give you great insight into the world, giving adventurous individuals the opportunity to get away from the grind of daily life and become more worldly. The tips and suggestions given in this article can help any traveler experience the unforgettable journey that sets the stage for many amazing excursions over their lifetime.


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Do any of these situations sound like yours?
- "The demographic we serve is changing and we know we need to change to serve them and keep them engaged."
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- "We give lip service to diversity, but we need to do better. Our external stakeholders are beginning to demand it."
They are all statements I've heard in the last year in discussions with clients and potential clients. They head international corporations and community organizations. Despite their differences though, all shared one characteristic: A need to influence people inside and outside of their organizations in order to generate transformational change. Even–or especially–when technology is the focus, the ability to change comes down to the ability to shape the story that stakeholders are telling themselves in a new way.
All kinds of organizations today need a new narrative. Not a new set of goals. Not a new plan. A new foundational understanding of the reality in which they are operating, a new understanding of what behaviors produce success, and a new menu of stories, rituals, processes, policies, incentives and disincentives through which to transmit those behaviors.
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A couple weeks ago we got to see a friend from Thailand. Tiffany lives in Hawaii now, but she was in Charleston for a friend's wedding.
Matt and I got to meet up with her downtown for a nice lunch. Then we walked around downtown for awhile. It was a GORGEOUS day in Charleston, and it was nice to do something a little out of the routine.But the BEST part was connecting with a friend from Thailand, such a fun stage in our lives. And one that can really only be understood by people who were there too.
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A look at Group D at Euro 2016
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A look at the teams and their key players and coach in Group D at the European Championship:
Croatia's reputation as a football power is growing, with the team having qualified for the European Championship for the fourth consecutive time. The reputation of its fans, though, is only getting worse. Croatia was docked one point in qualifying and ordered to play two matches in an empty stadium after a swastika was painted on the field before a match against Italy this year. It wasn't the first time that the country's core of right-wing supporters — who identify with the World War II-era Ustasha regime — caused trouble, and Croatia's traveling supporters are likely to be closely monitored in France.
LUKA MODRIC: The Real Madrid playmaker is Croatia's leader in midfield, where he can play in almost any position. He can score as well as set up goals, or help the defense. His time in Madrid has taught him how to win major titles and perform in big games. In his eight appearances in Euro 2016 qualifying, Modric scored two goals and set up another two.
IVAN RAKITIC: The midfielder is another key part of Croatia's midfield and has only grown in stature since moving to Barcelona, where he scored eight goals in his first season. The crucial one came in the Champions League final in June when he popped up in the Juventus box to open the scoring early in Barcelona's 3-1 victory. He played all 10 Croatian qualifiers for the Euros, scoring a goal and setting up four.
COACH ANTE CACIC: The 62-year-old coach was hastily hired in September after his predecessor Niko Kovac was fired following two disappointing results threatened Croatia's aspirations to qualify for France. Cacic lived up to expectations as Croatia won the remaining two qualifiers to advance. Doubts remain over his assistant, former defender Josip Simunic, who was hired by the federation even though he was banned for 10 games for leading fans in a pro-Nazi chant.
By Karel Janicek
Boosted by new coach Pavel Vrba, who took over after the failure to advance to the 2014 World Cup, the Czech Republic is back on a winning track. The team won its qualifying group — helping eliminate the Netherlands along the way — to maintain a record of reaching every European Championship since Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Vrba, who led his Viktoria Plzen to the Champions League twice in three years, has managed to combine veteran stars like goalkeeper Petr Cech and playmaker Tomas Rosicky with lesser known players from the domestic league.
PETR CECH: In Cech, the Czechs have one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Rejuvenated after his transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal ahead of the Premier League season, Cech equaled the national-team record when he made his 118th international appearance in a friendly against Poland in November. He had 53 clean sheets in those games, and will probably need a few more in France if the Czechs are to make a mark.
TOMAS ROSICKY: The former Arsenal midfielder is the captain and heartbeat of the Czech midfield, and led the team to the semifinals at Euro 2004. But he missed the 2008 tournament with a knee injury, was injured again at the 2012 edition and missed a large part of the qualifying campaign this time around. He has 100 international appearances, and after recovering from injuries that prevented him from playing at all in the Premier League last season, he is ready to add more.
COACH PAVEL VRBA: Vrba took over the national team on Jan. 1, 2014, with fans desperate for a more attack-minded style of play after a series of uninspiring performances. So far, Vrba has lived up to his reputation of being a supporter of attractive football. His team twice beat the Netherlands in qualifying to prevent the Dutch from reaching the finals for the first time since 1984.
By Karel Janicek
There will be more than another title at stake for Spain at the Euro 2016. The two-time defending champion will be playing to re-establish itself as a dominant force in the game. Spain was the team to beat after winning consecutive European Championships in 2008 and 2012, along with the World Cup in 2010. But its shock elimination in the group stage of last year's World Cup raised doubts about its supremacy. Many said the elimination in Brazil marked the end of an era, but several of the stars who helped La Roja thrive in the last few years will try to bring the team back to the top in France.
ANDRES INIESTA: One of the pillars of Spain's dominant squad in recent years — and not just for scoring the only goal of the 2010 World Cup final with the Netherlands — Iniesta will be carrying most of the load in the midfield after the retirement of Xabi Alonso and Xavi Hernandez. The Barcelona star will be key if Spain wants to win yet another European trophy.
IKER CASILLAS: The goalkeeper is Spain's most-capped player and should be the starter next year despite a challenge by David De Gea. Casillas has remained Del Bosque's favorite even after transferring from Real Madrid to FC Porto last year, and will be looking to make up for his disappointing World Cup performance in Brazil.
COACH VICENTE DEL BOSQUE: The coach who led Spain to its first World Cup title in 2010 still hasn't officially announced what he will do after Euro 2016. But he has hinted that it could be his last tournament. The 65-year-old Del Bosque said recently it "wouldn't be bad" for Spain if he leaves, because then new ideas would be put in place.
By Tales Azzoni
Turkey has a point to prove in Euro 2016. The country reached the semifinals of the World Cup in 2002, finishing third, and again made it to the last four in Euro 2008, thanks to a string of last-gasp wins that became the signature style of the hard-fighting Turks. But it took them another eight years to get back to a major tournament, and only after a new round of drama. Selcuk Inan scored a free kick in the 89th minute for Turkey, beating Iceland 1-0 in their final match to advance as best third-placed team and push the Dutch into shock elimination. Veteran coach Fatih Terim has redrawn the Turkish defense, brought in younger players and watched his team climb back up the world rankings.
ARDA TURAN: Turkey's captain and energizer-in-chief, Turan started his international career as a senior at age 19 and has been the key figure in the team's transition back to success. Most football fans outside Turkey know the 28-year-old from his time at Atletico Madrid, when he helped his team to an all-Spanish 2014 final in the Champions League. Turan made a high-profile move to Barcelona last year.
BURAK YILMAZ: Inan's goal against Iceland may have been Turkey's most decisive, but Galatasaray teammate and strike partner Burak Yilmaz has scored more for Turkey. The 30-year-old found the net four times in six qualification matches to bring his total to 19. At 1.88 meters (six-foot-two), Yilmaz's height is an asset for Terim.
COACH FATIH TERIM: Turks calls him "The Emperor." Plain spoken and intense, Fatih Terim is currently on his third spell as national coach, credited as a team-builder who can take on opponents with a higher individual market value. The former Galatasaray player and coach missed qualification for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. He publicly demanded more from his players after disappointing early results in the Euro qualifiers.
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I have a cold.
A bad one.
The same one that Micah had last weekend which I described to people as a "faucet of snot"
The one that lead to yet ANOTHER round of antibiotics for him and his ears.
Thankfully, our ears are something we don't have a like so hopefully this will remain just a cold.
Still, I'm miserable and it's a long holiday weekend.
Anyway, Thanksgiving was fun. We spent the day with my folks and my brother. It was a lot of good food and fun. I remembered to put batteries in my camera, but then forgot to take pictures. Colds are great things.
Micah is continuing his potty-training quest. He's really doing a great job. Granted at this point it's mostly me and not as much him, but I did notice him starting to try and hold it if he had to go today. It gave me time to get him to the potty and we managed to stay dry all day. Our number 2 training hit a bit of a snag Thanksgiving morning because of the antibiotics he's on. (GROSS) Thankfully, our pediatrician is now my Facebook friend and she reminded me to get him started on Florastor. No more accidents like that.
Jason is still struggling. Things are hard for him right now and with all the added attention Micah is getting, it's making it worse. Hopefully, when he helps Andy split the wood tomorrow, he'll either work off some of his anger or at least talk to his dad about it.
Hannah is just Hannah. She's been a great help to me the past few days while I haven't felt well and is being really encouraging to Micah in his potty training. She's also playing around with lots of math stuff now. Believe it or not, but she's been working on addition facts with Jason. Everyday she surprises me even more.
I did NOT go out for Black Friday. I made the decision this year that my sanity was more important and have done nearly all my Christmas shopping on line. In fact, I'm 90% done. Just a few more click on the mouse and the rest should be on it's way soon. It helps that we have a fairly low key holiday as it is. The kids get one Santa gift, two from us and then a small assortment of art supplies, books and board games. We overwhelmed Jason and then Hannah those first couple of years that we have really learned our lesson in that regard. And this year, the kids are helping me clean out some stuff they don't play with anymore for kids who aren't as fortunate as they are.
So, as I'm sure you've noticed, this cold isn't just affecting my ability to breathe, but also my ability to think. Thus the delay in posting.
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Catholic Bible: New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Anglicised edition with the Grail Psalms Hardback
A new edition of the Bible aimed especially at Roman Catholics, including both the anglicized Catholic text of the NRSV translation, and the much loved Grail Psalms. For years, Catholics have been waiting for a Bible including both the NRSV Bible and the Grail Psalms.
Now, it is here at last. The NRSV is increasingly becoming the most popular translation among Catholics, and it will be used in the new edition of the Lectionary which is coming soon.
The much loved Grail Psalms are already in wide liturgical use, and will continue to be. This Bible also includes additional features such as Mass Readings and maps.
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How could offsetting your mortgage against your savings save you mortgage interest and pay your mortgage off early?
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/ 05 April 2016
How could offsetting your mortgage against your savings save you mortgage interest and pay your mortgage off early?
Offset mortgages are not hugely popular with borrowers due to a lack of awareness
With savings rates still in the doldrums, many people are looking at other ways to make their money work harder.
One option for those not wanting to leave cash in an instant-access account is an offset mortgage.
But what exactly is this type of mortgage – and how does it work?
Are you sitting on a mortgage time bomb?
An offset mortgage is a way of linking your savings account to your mortgage to help save money on mortgage interest.
This may be particularly appealing when the very best instant-access account is struggling to break 1.3% (and that's with a bonus).
For many people, offsetting your mortgage balance is an attractive option.
With an offset mortgage, instead of earning interest on savings, the money is set against the outstanding home loan, with interest only accruing on the remaining balance.
This allows you to make lower monthly repayments on your mortgage – or make overpayments against your mortgage – cutting years off your mortgage term, and reducing the amount of interest you pay overall.
Put another way, by combining your nest-eggs and mortgage balances, you may be able to save thousands of pounds in mortgage interest costs while at the same time reducing the term of your home loan.
Our guide to the things that could affect your ability to get a mortgage.
For example, a borrower with a £150,000 mortgage and £30,000 savings would only be charged mortgage interest on £120,000.
That said, in many cases, the mortgage payments would actually be based on the full £150,000 loan, meaning the borrower overpays each month.
Offset mortgages are a smart and tax-efficient way to cut mortgage costs.
They are particularly beneficial to higher-rate taxpayers, as there's no tax to pay on your savings interest, and the equivalent return is the same as your mortgage.
This mean you can save 40% in tax on your savings if you use it to "save" with an offset mortgage.
Tips on securing a mortgage when you are over 50.
Another of the upsides of offsetting is the fact this provides flexibility, as you can retain access to your entire savings balance in case you need to dip into it at any time.
By contrast, if you make an overpayment with a standard mortgage, there is no way of getting the money back once you've committed to the overpayment.
While an offset may sound appealing, this type of deal is not hugely popular with borrowers.
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The fact is, you don't need a huge lump sum to benefit from offsetting; regular savings will work too.
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Goulds Inlet Swell Statistics, Winter: All Swell – Any Wind
This picture illustrates the variation of swells directed at Goulds Inlet over a normal northern hemisphere winter, based on 8485 NWW3 model predictions since 2006 (values every 3 hours). The wave model does not forecast wind or surf right at the shore so we have chosen the best grid node based on what we know about Goulds Inlet. In this particular case the best grid node is 39 km away (24 miles).
The rose diagram describes the distribution of swell directions and swell sizes, while the graph at the bottom shows the same thing but lacks direction information. Five colours represent increasing wave sizes. Very small swells of less than 0.5m (1.5 feet) high are shown in blue. These were forecast 33% of the time. Green and yellow represent increasing swell sizes and red represents largest swells greater than >3m (>10ft). In each graph, the area of any colour is proportional to how often that size swell occurs.
The diagram indicates that the most common swell direction, shown by the longest spokes, was E, whereas the the most common wind blows from the NW. Because the wave model grid is offshore, sometimes a strong offshore wind blows largest waves away from Goulds Inlet and away from the coast. We lump these in with the no surf category of the bar chart. To keep it simple we don't show these in the rose diagram. Because wind determines whether or not waves are surfable at Goulds Inlet, you can select a similar diagram that shows only the swells that were forecast to coincide with glassy or offshore wind conditions. During a typical northern hemisphere winter, swells large enough to cause good for surfing waves at Goulds Inlet run for about 67% of the time.
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.


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Please read it–Cole has done a great job of highlighting what he feels are important points from a guys perspective. He has even written a book that he mentions in the post. I haven't read the book yet but if you have please get back to me about what you think.
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There are some people you just want to keep in a time capsule forever because they are so utterly adorable. Most of them small kids, but some of them teenagers, when they're in that awkward transition stage between boy and man or girl and woman. It is possible for someone to be adorably awkward, yes.
The trouble is, you only realise this when you're looking back at old pictures of that person. (In most cases, anyway.) You sigh and sadly tell yourself that it's too late, although it's not like you really could've done anything at the point before, anyway. Time capsules are airtight, and as novel an idea as it may seem, you know you couldn't possibly have trapped that person in one.
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Lots of our paints are non toxic. Read the labels carefully and you will see the ASTM non toxic label on it...but STOP RIGHT THERE and think for a minute. Keep reading some of these labels and tech data booklets and you will find warnings, even very gentle ones that food should not be put or served directly on painted surfaces. The label says non toxic. That is, in small amounts it will not harm us. It doesn't mean it is food safe. I am not suggesting it might poison food, but the food and it may well not get along. I have a direct example. A lovely tineware piece I have. I painted it inside and out and use it as a fruit basket. It was fine until we went away for a holiday and a sad old onion and orange went way past their use by date. The oxidation between these foods and the paint created a problem for the paint work. It has now lifted from the tinware. Obviously I wasn't about to ingest the food anyway...but the point here is there was an obvious deterioration in the paint work. Which made life worse for the other? Who knows. It is not important. Keep it simple...if it is an item that is to store food long term, keep food away from the paint. Don't paint the inside of bread bids, potato bins, cannisters etc. On trays and platters, use a paper doily. Don't paint the middle of a dinner plate. Inspite of how tough these paints are on a dinner plate the wear and tear of cuttlery will ruin the finish, flake the paint and where does it go??? Somewhere in your food. Not toxic, but conversely not necessarily healthy either.
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Episode 1: Pioneers aired Friday 2 November and is available to stream here and to download here and here. This is what was played:
Arnold Schoenberg - String Quartet 2, 4th movement
Anton Webern - Variations for Piano, Op 27
Erik Satie - Musique d'Ambleument: Carrelage Phonique
Marcel Duchamp - Musical Sculpture
Parham Pickett Apollo Syncopaters - Mojo Strut
Charles Ives - They Are There!
Charles Ives - The Unanswered Question
Henry Cowell - The Tides of Manaunan
Luigi Russolo - Risveglia di una Citta
Pierre Schaeffer - Etude Aux Chemins de Fer
Les Baxter - Moon Moods
Tchaikovsky - Valse Sentimentale
Percy Grainger - Free Music (for Four Theremins)
Les Baxter - Lunar Rhapsody
Joe Meek - I Hear A New World
Sun Ra - Love in Outer Space
Billy Riley - Flying Saucers Rock N Roll
Sun Ra - Message to Earthmen
Sun Ra - Blues on Planet Mars
Gyorgy Ligeti - Atmospheres
Ben Frost & Daniel Bjarnason - You Mean More to Me Than Any Scientific Truth
Jeff Mills - Landscape (Utopian Dreams)
Michael Bundt - La Chasse Aux Microbes
Drexciya - Dripping Into A Time Of No Future
Walter Huston - Lost in the Stars
Pioneers started with the grandpappy of twentieth century exploratory composition Arnold Schoenberg, the final movement of his Second String Quartet, considered his first deep dip into atonality. It also features a soprano, singing the words of mystic writer Stefan George, his poem Entruckung (Transport) evoking Schoenberg's reluctant voyage into the unknown and of the new freedoms - and vertigo - opened up to modern composers:
I feel the air of another planet
And faces blow over me through the dark
Faces that even now kindly turn themselves toward me.
And trees and byways that I once loved now pale
So that I hardly recognize them and you bright one
Beloved shadow - summoner of my agonies -
Are now extinguished completely in the deep glowing
so that after the rapturous tumult
with a devout countenance calming
I surrender myself in sound, circling, hovering,
Groundless gratitude and unspoken praise
Surrendering myself helplessly to the great breath.
A clamorous pain overwhelms me
In the roar of consecration where fervent cries
Beg in the dust of supplicants in tumult:
Then I see how pale clouds slip
Into clear sun-filled spaces
Clouds that embrace only the furthest mountain passes.
The earth trembles white and soft as whey.
I rise up over monstrous ravines,
I feel as if I were swimming over the last cloud
In a shimmering crystal sea.
I am only a spark of the holy fire
I am only a roar of the holy voice.
- Nostalgic, counterfactual image of what the future might have been, but is not, fueled by a dissatisfaction or discomfort with the present, to which retro-futurism provides a nostalgic contrast.
- Particularly a dissatisfaction with modern futurism, and the almost total lack of imagining of an exciting and alternative future world. In some respects, an extrapolation of the present to the future produces disappointing, or even ghastly results, exemplified in contemporary dystopian visions of the future.
- Dissatisfaction with the modern world itself. A world of high-speed air transport, computers, and space stations is (by any past standard) 'futuristic'; yet the search for alternative and perhaps more promising futures suggests a feeling that the desired or expected future has failed to materialize.
- Like some of the theories behind practitioners of Hauntology and Hypnagogic pop, Retro Futurism is fuelled by an idea that much of these early modernist, 'futurist' experiments had yet to be fully exhausted, that there is still more work to be done.
Episode 2: Lab Coats will look at electronic innovations kickstarted by composers working in academic centres and institutions in the early-mid twentieth century.
Broadcast midnight Friday 9 November on Melbourne's RRR 012.7FM www.rrr.org.au.
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HASBAT, a non-profit organization, was founded in May of 1993 by local small technology companies to represent and promote the views and interests of small businesses in advanced technology and to support the development of opportunities within the federal, state, and/or local governments.
We are very excited to announce that Kelly Parker, President and CEO of Noetic has joined the Board of Directors of the Huntsville Association of Small Businesses in Advanced Technologies (HASBAT). Noetic has been a member of HASBAT for many years and are pleased to be able to move up to the next level of participation in this organization.
Noetic derives from the Greek adjective noētikos, meaning "intellectual," from the verb noein ("to think") and ultimately from the noun nous, meaning "mind." Noetic is related to noesis, the action of perceiving or thinking. Noetic is that "inner knowing"-- a kind of intuitive consciousness grounded in reason. This intuitive intelligence is core to our DNA.
For the Noetic team our name personifies our culture. We work together as a team each and every day to provide "Noetic" or Intelligent Strategies for our customers.
Noetic Strategies, Inc. is a small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Noetic is proud to offer intelligent and innovative strategies in research, development, test, and engineering. We specialize in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Program Support and Research & Development.
Noetic Strategies, Inc. is HUBZone Certified, Native American, Economically Disadvantaged, Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and anticipate 8(a) certification in early 2018.


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Training and Education Resources
Our education and training subcommittee lists below education and training materials that focus on computational science skills. If you know of other relevant materials, our committee will review them for possible addition to this list. Please send any suggestions to Holly Hirst.
|Resources for Computational Modeling
|Searchable database of a variety of HPC and computational science education resources
|Biology Workbench
|Web based tools to search and analyze protein and nucleic acid databases
|Science gateway for computational chemistry applications
|Computational science education reference desk - another database
|Interactive science and math simulation collection
|COMPADRE Advanced Labs and Computer Simulations
|Computational Biology
|Computational biology for biology educators - exercise examples
|Bioquest Bedrock Problems
|Bioquest problem spaces with research projects and tools
|Computational Chemistry
|Computational chemistry for chemistry educators - lectures and labs
|Shodor Model Examples
|Modeling exercises using a variety of PC tools
|K12 Modeling Examples
|Example introductory science modeling exercises
|Economics Agent Models
|Agent based models in economics - introduction and tools
|Engineering Mechanics MATLAB Demos
|MATLAB demos for first year engineering and physics
|NASA Aeronautics Models
|Aerospace activities and models for classroom use
|Engineering Applets
|Engineering applets from Virginia Tech
|Physics and Math Applets
|Applets to demonstrate concepts in physics and math
|Virtual Physics Laboratory
|Variety of physics simulations
|Earthquake Learning Modules
|Earthquake models and exercises from NEES
|Online Training Modules and Workshop Materials
All of these are free tutorials but may require the creationg of a free account at portal.xsede.org or another provider to get full access.
|Introduction to Linux
|Online tutorial on Linux
|Linux Basics
|YouTube workshop on Linux Basics
|Workflow system tutorials
|Links to tutorials on Swift, Makeflow, Pegasus, and Radical-Pilot
|Introduction to C Part 1
|YouTube workshop on C Programming Part 1
|Introduction to C Part 2
|YouTube workshop on C Programming Part 2
|Introducton to Fortran Part 1
|YouTube workshop on Fortran Programming Part 1
|Introducton to Fortran Part 2
|YouTube workshop on Fortran Programming Part 2
|Fortran for HPC
|Presentation notes on Fortran for HPC
|Introduction to Fortran Programming
|Online tutorial on fortran programming
|Introduction to Visualization
|Online tutorial on visualization
|Software Development
|Webinar Series: Best Practices for HPC Software Developers
|Large Data Visualization
|Online tutorial on visualization large datasets
|Extreme Scale Computing
|Argonne Training Program on Extreme Scale Computing
|Paraview tutorial
|Tutorial notes for Paraview visualizaton package
|VisIT tutorial
|Tutorial notes for VisIT visualization package
|Introduction to Python
|Online tutorial on Python
|Python for HPC
|Online tutorial on Python for HPC
|Data analysis with R
|Webcast and supporting materials on R for data analysis
|Introduction to Parallel Computing
|Online tutorial defining the basic concepts of parallel computing
|MPI Basics
|Online tutorial on the message passing interface (MPI)
|MPI Collective Communication
|Online tutorial on MPI collective communication
|MPI Point to Point
|Online tutorial on MPI point to point communication
|Multi-level Parallel Programming
|Online tutorial on parallel programming using both MPI and OpenMP
|Online tutorial on OpenMP
|Engineering Parallel Software
|Comprehensive course introducing programming for parallel processors
|Applications of Parallel Computers
|Comprehensive course on patterns that guide efficient parallel programming


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In this article, I will look at the key features of Nokia's newest flagship Windows smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 900 so you can decide if it is the right smartphone for you.
The handset measures up at 127.8x 68.5x 11.5mm, the front of which houses the 4.3 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. The screen is not the most cutting edge out there, but offers a decent pixel resolution of 480x 800 so display quality is generally very good, meaning the handset lends itself to watching movies, playing games, viewing photos and browsing the web. Thanks to the AMOLED technology of the screen, it is very responsive and offers great colour rendering and brightness levels as well as wide viewing angles.
Unlike many other smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 900 does not have a microSD card slot for expandable storage.
Instead, there is a generous 16GB within the handset as standard, so you can comfortably store a medium sized music collection, along with plenty of photos, videos and documents on the phone.
As a camera phone, the Nokia Lumia 900 is well equipped to take high quality still images as well as high definition video footage thanks to an 8 megapixel camera. Like a number of other Nokia camera phones, the camera incorporates Carl Zeiss lens technology, leaving no doubts about the camera's build quality. Autofocus and LED flash are included to ensure quality photos are taken, and video resolutions of up to 720p (high definition) are included.
As a web browsing device, the Nokia Lumia 900 is one of the best so far from Nokia.
Using a 3G connection, users can enjoy download and streaming rates of a staggering 42 megabytes per second, which is approximately twice that of the Samsung Galaxy S2. In addition, Wi-Fi connectivity is also of course incorporated, allowing fast browsing speeds with less battery consumption and data allowance usage.
As mentioned, the Nokia Lumia 900 utilises Microsoft's Windows Phone Mango (v7.5) platform as its operating system of choice. This allows users to customise their homescreens with the attractive and functional tile interface, which displays live feeds and updates for your most frequently used applications.
Sitting at the top of the mid range smartphone market, the Nokia Lumia 900 is also one of the most stylish devices from the manufacturer to date. It is available in black, blue and white colour options, and will shortly be available in the UK on a number of networks.
Source: http://technology.ezinemark.com/an-introduction-to-the-main-features-of-the-superb-new-nokia-lumia-900-7d34c2deaf3b.html


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What a lot of people don't realize about Boulder City is that it's a gem in the desert that's just waiting to be discovered; a wonderful little desert town that lies just about 26 miles southeast of the city of Las Vegas, a short half an hour drive away.
Boulder City is a uniquely charming place to live, like the Hoover Dam, the town itself was meant to be built as a manifestation of optimism in a nation recovering from the Great Depression, by Dutch-born urban architect Saco Rienk de Boer, who placed an emphasis on having a clean-living environment for its residents.
Carefully planned as a model community, the city's design is no less than one of the best in the area, combining great amenities with fun and exciting attractions.
Its residents enjoy an abundance of public space, large amounts of landscaping and the traditional square grid of its layout that makes the city very walkable. At the city's heart is the wonderful Bicentennial Park a great place to meet and make friends where families can enjoy having nice picnics.


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A Year and A Day by Isabelle Broom
Published: 17th November 2016
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Available in Paperback and on Kindle
Rating: 5/5
BlurbWelcome to a city where wishes are everywhere
For Megan, a winter escape to Prague with her friend Ollie is a chance to find some inspiration for her upcoming photography exhibition. But she's determined to keep their friendship from becoming anything more. Because if Megan lets Ollie find out about her past, she risks losing everything - and she won't let that happen again . . .
For Hope, the trip is a surprise treat from Charlie, her new partner. But she's struggling to enjoy the beauty of the city when she knows how angry her daughter is back home. And that it's all her fault . . .
For Sophie, the city has always been a magical place. This time she can't stop counting down the moments until her boyfriend Robin joins her. But in historic Prague you can never escape the past . . .
Three different women.
Three intertwining love stories.
One unforgettable, timeless city.
This is the first book I've read by Isabelle Broom so I wasn't sure what to expect. I just knew that the cover was stunning and the premise had me very intrigued. What I found when I read this book is that Ms. Broom is a brilliant writer and in A Year and a Day, has created to truly emotional and magical read.
Three couples are heading to Prague for a few days, some for the first time and for some it's like returning home. Megan, a photographer, has agreed to go with best friend Ollie who wants to research the city before he teaches it to his students in the New Year. She's worried as she knows Ollie wants more than friendship from their relationship and deep down she doesn't know how much longer she can resist her handsome best friend.
Hope and Charlie are heading off on their first romantic trip as a new couple. Charlie can't wait to spoil Hope with everything she wants but Hope is feeling more and more uneasy about their relationship. Can Hope pluck up the courage to tell Charlie what she really wants.
Sophie has come alone, a few days before boyfriend Robin is due to catch up with her. Being without Robin is new to Sophie as the pair have been inseparable since they met ten years ago on the Charles Bridge, right here in Prague. As Sophie wanders the streets the familiar streets as she waits for her love, she becomes more and more lost in her memories of the past.
The first thing that stood out when reading this book was just how well Ms. Broom has captured Prague, she has described places in great detail and the city has taken on an almost magical quality within the pages of A Year and a Day, at some points it really felt like I was actually there. I loved the old folk story discovered by Hope which gives the book its name and love how it wove its way into each characters story. Having read A Year and a Day, Prague has definitely worked its way up my list of places to visit as it just seems to ooze character, history and magic.
Although Megan, Hope and Sophie all appear to be very different, it's clear that these three women just want to follow their dreams and in Prague they find the courage to do so. Initially I have to confess I didn't gel with them totally, I'm not really sure why. As their stories are told through the switching narratives I began to understand more about them and what their fears and dreams were. After this I began to warm to Megan and Hope, but still felt something wasn't quite right with Sophie. As the story unfolds Sophie's behaviour becomes clearer I just wanted to give her a big hug.
This is a wonderful novel which was very difficult for me to put down, I loved the setting, and I found the relationships described to be honest and real and heart-breaking at times. It's a novel which is incredibly romantic and a novel which says don't let go of your dreams no matter what you've been through.
Thank you to the publishers for sending me a copy to review and thank you to Ms. Broom for writing such a beautiful novel, I can't wait to see what you write next.


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When I was pregnant with Bear (my first child) I was living in a small apartment (with Superman).
The apartment complex had a pool, a tennis court, a weight room, etc...
Being an active person, I loved this.
I remember looking longingly down at the tennis court wanting desperately to go out and play.
Being pregnant though, I thought it would be better (safer) that I didn't.
My baby was due in February.
So I dreamed of springtime after I'd had the baby.
Springtime would be the perfect opportunity to take advantage of that tennis court.
As I imagined playing tennis and having fun with Superman I made a startling realization:
What would we do with the baby?
I pictured bringing the baby in his car seat into the tennis court and setting him in a corner to "watch".
Then I pictured an unfortunately lobbed ball flying right at him.
It was that moment that I knew that I would never get a chance to play on that tennis court.
It was that moment that I knew the minute I had my baby life would forever be altered.
It was in that moment that I desperately clung to my pregnancy, not wanting it to end.
Though I did want to hold my sweet baby in my arms I was afraid of everything else.
I was afraid of not being able to leave him.
I was afraid that there would be moments when I would have to leave him.
I was afraid of the unknown.
Of course I met each of those challenges head on and many more besides.
I faced each of those challenges all over again with each baby I had.
It was hard, it was scary, it was.....it was......
It was amazing that I could grow up so fast, instinctively knowing how to tend to my new baby.
It is amazing how much I love my babies.
It is amazing how much I want to be around them and bring them with me everywhere.
It is amazing. It is hard.
When my baby Bear was finally filling my arms with his tiny needing self,
I no longer cared about playing tennis.


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The blog titled "Made in Africa Evaluation: Africa's novel approach towards its developmental paths (Part 1) provided an historical overview on some of the initiatives proposed to pioneer the MAE concept by various African scholars and evaluation practitioners. These include Prof. Zenda Ofir, Prof. Bagele Chilisa, Dr. Sukai Prom Jackson and Dr. Sully Gariba just to name a few. As a follow-up, Part 2 of the blog aims to explore some of the factors that influence maturity of the MAE concept beyond rhetoric and into practice, and raises a question around its uptake within the broader evaluation discourse.
Civic collaboration is in motion, just as the systems that govern responses to the complexity of global 'grand challenges' are perpetually in motion. On February 6, 2018, the Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results – Anglophone Africa (CLEAR-AA) hosted a workshop, funded by the Twende Mbele project, to determine what collaborative space potentially exists between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Government for strengthening of the National Evaluation System (NES) in South Africa. This workshop constituted one of a series of interventions, held in Benin and Uganda in 2017. A wide range of thought leaders in the South African (SA) Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) space contributed immensely to discussions centred on the entrenched epistemologies in the field of M&E. Central to these discussions was the critical question of what space there is, for 'epistemological jailbreak 1 ' in the way that practitioners think about Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Clearly we are living in a time of unprecedented opportunity for CSOs and government to drive results-based development agendas to achieve sustainable change. In particular, the accelerating emergence of CSOs in areas that are central to the progressive realisation of countries' national agendas, are a lodestar pointing to the fact that the relationship between government and CSOs can in fact run far deeper, at a systems level.
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By Khotso Tsotsotso and Siyabonga Sibiya
The 2018 Padkos series kick started with a presentation that sought to share experiences on an evaluation project tracing beneficiaries of training programmes funded by one of the Sector Education Training Authority (SETA) in South Africa. Padkos sessions are designed to provide staff with a platform that promotes robust engaged learning, critical thinking and knowledge sharing which is a significant part of CLEAR-AAs vision of being a learning organisation. The presentation reflected on common challenges within evaluation projects and potential ways of addressing these, with the intention of learning through anecdotal experiences. Read more Padkos Blog
By Mokgophana Ramasobana and Candice Morkel
The Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results – Anglophone Africa (CLEAR-AA-AA) in collaboration with Wits University launched the Development Evaluation Training Programme in Africa (DETPA) on 14 August 2017. This was in response to the high demand for Evaluation Capacity Building (ECB) across the African continent. Training is a critical component of CLEAR-AA's Evaluation Capacity Development model and the DETPA represents one of its interventions aiming to build a cohort of African evaluators and practitioners to strengthen evaluation practice on the continent.
By Caitlin Mapitsa
At the recent conference of the South Africa Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA), I attended a stream on lessons learned from Evaluation Case Studies. At CLEAR, we often struggle with how to codify and synthesize our evaluation tools, approaches, and experiences, therefore I joined the stream in the hope of learning from other organisations' case studies.
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Censor.NET reports citing RIA Novosti (Crimea) and the Border Guard Service in the Kursk oblast.
The Ukrainian citizen, detained yesterday in the vicinity of Volfine settlement of the Glushkovskiy district of the Kursk oblast of Russia, was reported to have crossed the Russian border illegally without any ID.
Ukrainian priest who fouhgt alongside terrorists detained, - Border Guard Service. PHOTO
"He was wearing a military uniform with insignia of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and introduced himself as a military of the Sumy border detachment," the FSB wrote.
The Ukrainian side is informed about the incident. The State Border Service of Ukraine has not commented on the incident so far.
6,000 Russians denied entry to Ukraine since the beginning of the year, - State Border Guard Service
Russia intends exchanging kidnapped Ukrainian border guards for FSB officers, - Slobodian
Russia indicted two Ukrainian border guards it kidnapped earlier
Ukrainian border guards were kidnapped during consultation meeting, - Border Service Head Tsyhykal
Meeting regarding kidnapped border guards will take place in Briansk, - Slobodian


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Presented in this paper is a method in which the performance weights W1 (s) and W2 (s) of the robust performance problem and the H∞ optimization problem can be chosen to directly enforce hard time domain constraints. The class of systems addressed are single-input-single-output (SISO) regulating systems required to maintain the output within a prespecified time domain tolerance despite (i) plant uncertainty, (ii) an external step disturbance, and (iii) actuator output saturation. The performance weights are extracted from the feedback configuration and facilitate performance maximization.
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