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Someone else trying to make the battle flag illegal. They are playing this for all they can get out of it. Maybe they should go to chicage see how well that is working for them. I'm guessing or hoping enough voters show up that these people won't be around anymore. Hopefully well get rid of a few incumbents and bunch of law makers gone rouge. The bate " battle" flag is a historic relic and wasn't the national flag that flew nor over slavery. It was a battle flag. The flag that flew over the nation and slavery was the US flag and wouldn't doubt it they try to attack that next. Even Grant has slaves and didn't free them till after the war saying good help was hard to find. So there were even in the north. This is just BS.These witch hunting morons also don't realize it's taking the tourist factors out of their states. People wanting to visit the south well historic artifacts being desecrated and destroyed aren't going to be places that are on top of their list as places to see or support the people doing it. There is a thing that makes the south unique and trying to steal its identity by playing the race card again. The battle flag was not a slave flag it was a battle flag. Period.
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Should the liberals attempt that in my neck of the woods they would be gone missing within the blink of an eye. Around here the Confederate dead are honored.
And What About the 100mill out of Work??????
A Message to the Peasants – Jeb Bush Says Americans Need to Work Longer Hours
The morons keep marching on!
the confederacy was all about states rights. The civil war made the federal government a central unit rather than a collection of states. We are now seeing the end game of central collection and dispersal of fiat. The federal government can force unfounded mandates on states without a vote. Every American is now $250,000. In debt without their consent.
the lemmings are running over the cliff in record numbers. The have-nots are now demanding all the resources others have worked a lifetime to acquire.
the bail ins will begin soon in this country. If you have wealth that someone else can punch a few computer keys and take it, I would suggest you get your assets in your physical control so that if confiscation is ordered, they will have to "kiss the dog".
Now they want to dig up graves of confederate soldiers and remove statues. Their like termites, now this park once with history can just be another park gone to wayside that's not safe for kids to go to. Guess they think that's better.
Wallie World
The discussion in the United States over the Confederate Flag has reached a fever pitch.
Shortly after Dylann Roof shot nine dead in a Charleston church the news was all over the details on how he had used the Confederate flag in his personal life.
So, leftists and politically correct moderates, decided the only thing to do was to create a big fuss out of nothing and get the flag banned wherever it might be.
It was absolutely insane to see how the opposition to the flag reached a fever pitch as well as insane to see how retailers across the country complied with idiotic bans of the flag. Apple computers even went so far as to pull all games containing the flag (even civil war games) off of their online app store.
And Walmart, who caters to conservatives all across of the nation, gave into the whining of liberals as they pulled the flag from stores and off their online shops.
And if you wanted to go to Walmart and make a cake with the Confederate flag on it, well good luck!
Walmart refused to honor such requests based on a pretend policy to not make something that might offend someone else.
However, their hypocrisy was soon exposed.
Vice News reports how one man showed them to be hypocrites of the highest degree.
They report:
Chuck Netzhammer went to a Walmart in Slidell, Louisiana last week to get a personalized cake with a Confederate flag on it and the slogan "Heritage Not Hate." The retailer, however, had just announced it would stop selling Confederate flag merchandise in response to the Charleston church shooting, so the store refused to bake the cake for Netzhammer.
In response to the denial, Netzhammer then placed an order for another sheet cake — this time with the black and white flag brandished by the so-called Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
"I went back yesterday and managed to get an ISIS battle flag printed. ISIS happens to be somebody who we're fighting against right now, who are killing our men and boys overseas and are beheading Christians," he told ABC News.
That's right, the nation's largest retailer put the ISIS battle flag right on a cake. The same flag that flies over the bloated corpses of the 250,000 some they've killed in the past two years.
Walmart was quick to back pedal and say the associate who made the cake was unaware they were making a cake representing ISIS and proceeded to apologize for the incident.
It's unclear what's more problematic, that the confederate flag is being banned from retailers, or that people would be so quick to create ISIS honoring paraphernalia.
In case you still have doubts!!
This is long but at least watch the first few minutes. It might grow on your interest to know the truth.
JFK to 911 Everything Is A Rich Man's Trick
Perhaps a clue…
Clif High's predictive linguistics prompted him to post this publicly:
"…new IM/ST data does show PBOC to be 'resetting global gold price' in a 'desperate gamble' to 'stabilze (what i call SinoZone = China centric economic/markets)'!"
(That is Intermediate term/Short Term linguistic data… People's Bank Of China…)
I've always held that Gold would make its move while Jupiter transits Leo…which transit ends on August 11th.
He sticks to his latest opinion. Would love to believe him…….
But, but, but, …it makes more $s for the greedy bastards!
The Big Food Sugar Switch
Professor for cell biology at ETH Zurich's Institute for Molecular Health Sciences, Wilhelm Krek summarizes the problem with today's nutrition. He explains that fructose was a replacement for glucose, which at one point in time, was believed to be better for consumers.
At first blush, you can see why this was believed. While glucose spikes blood sugar levels and causes insulin secretions, fructose hardly makes them budge. And since it 'tastes' sweeter, food manufacturers thought it was an ideal food additive.
Unfortunately, the assumption that fructose (including high fructose corn syrup) was any better, was dead wrong. The liver converts fructose directly into fat. People who consume lots of fructose end up developing high blood pressure, suffering from obesity, and developing insulin resistance, among other health issues. Doctors usually call this metabolic syndrome – and for some time, they couldn't figure out why so many Americans were so overweight.
In the past 30 years, the obesity rates in the US (and other fast-food nations) have absolutely sky-rocketed. It isn't even necessarily because we are eating more and lacking physical exercise, or even because of genetics.
Medical bills to treat diseases associated with obesity are more than $200 billion annually now. Much of the obesity problem lies in food additives like fructose which food companies are so eager to put in their products.
Fructose, since it is sweeter, also causes us to desire sweeter and sweeter foods to satiate that taste while also limiting the secretion of leptin, a hormone which tells our brains we are satiated.
Furthermore, mercury is used in the production process of many types of fructose. So products which contain fructose also often contain traces of mercury.
This is old news though. These dangers of fructose are well established. In a new paper by Krek and Peter Mirtschink, an even more troubling side effect of fructose is described.
Fructose Causes an Overgrown Heart Muscle
Unknown previously, but verified through their research and recently published in Nature, fructose has been discovered to be a key driver for a molecular mechanism that drives uncontrolled growth of the heart muscle. This condition can eventually lead to complete heart failure, as the heart literally outgrows its ability to function within the body.
What's more, since one consumes fructose to cause this issue, they likely have high blood pressure as well, which is a one-two punch to the cardiovascular system.
It's also important to note that the growing heart requires more oxygen. When one has high blood pressure, the veins have a more difficult time pumping oxygen-rich blood to the heart. In an effort to keep us alive, our heart cells switch to an alternate supply of energy that is anaerobic in nature. The body goes into glycolysis — literally, the 'splitting of sugars'. This, in turn, sets up a fatal chain reaction. The heart actually grows since it is harder to pump the blood through the circulatory system.
In the study, researchers discovered that a lack of oxygen within the heart's cells would 'flip a switch' wherein HIF molecules "cause the heart muscle cells to produce ketohexokinase-C (KHK-C), the central enzyme in fructose metabolism. KHK-C has a high affinity for fructose and can therefore process it very efficiently. The production of KHK-C also has a reinforcing effect on glycolysis."
The researchers also found that processed foods containing fructose were worrisome for instigating heart failure, whereas, normal consumption of fruit, since it contains fiber, vitamins, and important trace elements, did not have the same effect on the body.
Fructose in our Food Supply
The per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup (largely made from GM corn) has skyrocketed. You would perhaps expect fructose to be in cakes, cookies, and even TV dinners, but what about yogurt, peanut butter, ketchup, iced tea, or tonic water? Surprised? Most people are.
Another reason to avoid fructose is that its most common form, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), is derived from genetically modified corn. That means it was developed in a lab, not grown and milled before it ended up in your table. The food we purchase from our grocery stores comes from crops which are absolutely dominated by GM seed.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention weight gain data illustrates that our obesity epidemic accelerated dramatically after GMO foods were introduced in the early 1990s. It is estimated that more than 80% of everything eaten in the US now is genetically altered since Americans rely so heavily on processed foods for their daily calories.
There are ways to avoid this, though. You have to really read food labels to avoid fructose entirely, including purchasing certified organic foods that would not contain GM HFCS. A list of foods containing fructose is also listed here.
Or, better yet, stay away from anything in a package, and eat a piece of real fruit. You'll enjoy better health and avoid Big Food's numerous additional additives and GMOs besides fructose in the process. Real health requires real food, and our hearts are heavy from the burden of corporate food greed. This latest study proves it.
This article is reprinted from materials provided by ETH Zurich.
Interesting perspective.
The US government admits that our drones have killed innocents and it doesn't even pretend that who we target is always the victim we kill. Drones do from the air, what the Special Forces do on the ground. They do not aid in capturing suspects, or bringing anyone to justice. Their only purpose is to kill. And they are killing in such countries as Yemen and Pakistan – countries we don't even pretend to be at war with.
The act of ordering someone killed from the White House – someone not wearing a uniform and not in formal combat — has gone on for a long time. But it has really escalated under Barack Obama. People of all political persuasions should be concerned about that, but what is really puzzling is how all this is being viewed from the left.
In an editorial applauding the assassination of bin Laden, The New York Times quoted President Obama as saying "justice has been done." But then the same editorial went on to say:
Much will be made of the fact that the original tip came from detainees at the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. There is no evidence that good intelligence like this was the result of secret detentions or abuse and torture. Everything suggests the opposite.
Think about that. Both President Obama and the New York Times have criticized the Bush administration for "torture." (They water boarded three prisoners.) Both think that the detentions at Guantanamo are violations of civil rights. Both think that if we capture one of the bad guys, they should have all the rights of ordinary criminals.
But if we kill someone, that is just fine and dandy.
And public policy has conformed to the left's peculiar view of justice. These days we are not capturing bad guys. We are not detaining them. We are not questioning them.
We are just killing them. And, of course, we hope we killed the right guys.
Full article: http://townhall.com/columnists/johncgoodman/2015/07/11/draft-n2023873/page/full
thought that hiring Goldman Sachs and Lloyd Blankfein to help them get into the European Union and the EURO was a good way to Fuck the IMF and German Banks by offering Blankfein enough goodies to look good and GET a BIG FAT BONUS for getting Greece in with a Phony Balance Sheet and a good Debt GDP RATIO ….Did they really think the Bankers would accommodate the Greeks and stick it to the Banks ? HA HA in the end The Bankers stood together ..Blankfein got his BONUS and Goldman added it to the Greek Citizens DEBT that will be takin over by the Citizens in the NEW DEAL….So the Greeks got into the Euro and the Price was Blankfeins BONUS and more debt than they had prior to "Goldmanns Help" plus Interest .. NOW the Austerity Starts… IT ALL would have been Cheaper had they not hired Goldman and NOT paid Blankfeins bonus to do it in the beginning with an honest debt to GDP Ratio !
The Bankers stood together and sent a message " dont try to use us to stick it to a fellow Banker" ……Goodbye Greece ! Now your Politicians will be the TARGET of the Citizens wrath with a vengeance…!
Greek Existing Debt
will be transferred from German Banks and IMF …… to Greek Citizens …then Germany and IMF will so generously approve NEW DEBT …..


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Sonar Kollektiv presents: The genius of Phil Gerus. With this brand new 6-track EP, the first release for Gerus on a major label – Sonar Kolletiv can lay claim to introducing a large talent to a wide audience.
The Wikipedia definition of "Chillwave states: "Chillwave, sometimes also referred to as glo-fi, is a genre of music whose artists are often characterized by their heavy use of effects processing, synthesizers, looping, sampling, and heavily filtered vocals with simple melodic lines." Washed Out, Com Truise and Toro Y Moi have been heralded as its genre shifting leaders. Now, with Phil Gerus in the game, there's an additional synonym for Chillwave.
This 23-year-old resident of Moscow, with an academic background in Classical piano and a big affection for jazz, expresses in music exactly what the Wikipedia article describes in words. Over the last three years Gerus has been releasing self-published music on the Net and on labels such as Fuse Lab ("Milk & Honey") and Rhymast Music ("Ordinary Things").
Why does a Russian pianist compose seductive, funky, melodic music that sounds as if it originated on the California Pacific coast? Phil explains, "Mainly, when I compose music, I'm searching for sexy and swing grooves" And he definitely finds them! The beats in "If Music Be The Food Of Love" resemble waves breaking on coastal rocks; the soulful vocal rags wash up like driftwood; and here and there synth melody lines surface like swimming mermaids.
"Lust Escort" calls to mind legendary 80's producers, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, or LA & Babyface celebrating a hallucinatory comeback. Would Surface, Cherrelle, Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam or even Toni Braxton sound like Phil Gerus if they were making music today?
"Surfing The Waves" – despite its distorted edit – is so much ahead of its time that for a short moment you'll feel totally disoriented. It's similar to the sensation of a swirling wave ripping you apart. A rising tide of genius! And if Mariah Carey is looking for a really futuristic sound for her next album, she should listen to "Don't Kiss Me While I Am Swimming" and immediately afterwards, get Gerus' phone number. This Russian musician doesn't even cringe from sampling saxophones. But then, after he chops up and passes his sounds through the reverb filter, everything is transformed in the end to one big, fantastic dream.
Alex Barck, A&R at Sonar Kollektiv, is surely not the only person who right now wants to dance and groove exclusively to Gerus' style of chillwave. And many more fans will soon be saying the same thing! The worldwide success of Phil Gerus is immanent.

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This post is outside of my usual portfolio, but I am steamed.
Michelle Anderson, a civil-rights lawyer and recently made New York Times leftwing columnist, claims that babies born of American parents no more "deserve" U.S. citizenship than so-called "anchor babies," infants born here of alien parents who are deemed citizens because of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Anderson focuses on the recent episode of a baby born to Maryury Elizabeth Serrano-Hernandez, an illegal alien who was part of "the Caravan" and scaled the border wall a few hours before giving birth on American soil. Legalities aside, Anderson says, Serrano-Hernandez's baby is as morally entitled to citizenship as any infant born of American parents. From, "None of Us Deserve Citizenship":
None of us born here did anything to deserve our citizenship. On what moral grounds can we deny others rights, privileges and opportunities that we did not earn ourselves?
She repeats the theme deeper in the piece:
Reaching for a radically more humane immigration system…does require a certain measure of humility on the part of those of us who have benefited from birthright citizenship. Rather than viewing immigrants as seeking something that we, Americans, have a moral right to withhold from them, we ought to begin by acknowledging that none of us who were born here did anything to deserve our citizenship, and yet all of us — no matter where we were born — deserve compassion and basic human rights.
Anderson writes that we are free and prosperous only because of the domestic and international evils we have perpetrated since we began. In other words, we broke the world, and so we owe the world. Hence:
What was Ms. Serrano-Hernandez doing if not pursuing life, liberty and happiness for herself and her family? Did she not display a level of courage, fortitude and determination to win freedom for herself and those she loved comparable to that of those who helped birth our nation?
This is not only sophistry, but I believe Anderson intentionally deflects from the essential point.
I most certainly did "deserve" U.S. citizenship as a baby of Americans because my forebears earned it for me through the multitudinous sacrifices and contributions they made to benefit this country and their posterity.
My maternal grandmother epitomized the American dream. She immigrated legally in 1910 at age 16 from Italy. She soon married my grandfather, another Italian immigrant, who died suddenly when my mother and uncle were young children, requiring her to work without letup to support them. As I received my law-school diploma, Grandma — all four feet, ten inches of her — stood up, so proud to have gone from being a stranger in America, to raising a son and daughter who made good and decent lives, and then beaming as her only grandson entered a learned profession.
On my father's side, I go back to the French Huguenots. An ancestor fought at Bunker Hill. Family legend has it I am related to John Brown — of whom I am both proud (absolute Abolitionist) and ashamed (terrorist). My great, great grandfather was the longest surviving original member of the Republican party, which I only learned from material discovered in my paternal grandmother's Bible when she died.
My father fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and was awarded a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for valor. After he was blown up by a Japanese mortar shell, he turned down a Purple Heart because he didn't want to worry my mother — who didn't even see her new husband from April 1942 until October 45! When he came home completely changed by the horrors of war, they had to forge their relationship anew. Dad was called back into service during the Korean War and became an atomic veteran, dying of cancer eventually for his country.
Anderson is African-American. I don't know anything about her ancestral history. If she is descended from slaves, they purchased her entitlement to citizenship through every drop of sweat wrenched evilly from their brows. So did any of her forebears who lived through, and may have struggled against, systemic racism and otherwise bestowed upon this country the incalculable contributions that good citizens provide. I will bet that if we could go back in time and ask them why, they would say they did it for her.
Most American citizens have similar histories, whether their ancestors arrived on the Mayflower or they were naturalized last week. My point is that babies born to citizens are indeed "entitled" morally to citizenship for reasons that "birthright babies"– citizens solely because their mothers gave birth on U.S. soil — are not.
Yes, Serrano-Hernandez sacrificed to give her son a better life. That's a mother's love. But she didn't sacrifice for the United States. Sneaking over the border to take advantage of our laws and compassion isn't the same thing at all.


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Some of my cherry tomatoes never make it to ripe and red. I found out today that you can make chutney with unripe tomatoes.
What recipe do you use?
Here are a few examples but not tested.
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green tomato jam is good too !
As is green Tomato sauce with Caraway. I do have a recipe for this and I've made it several times.
I found the recipe you posted on BLF. I have enough to try all of these. Thank you.
My goodness, why did I ever wait for these b*** tomatoes to ripen?
I have a tested green tomato chutney recipe that is very good. It's one that's been passed down the family line. I will get it out and post shortly. I have jars of it in the cupboard.
I'd be keen to see a tried and tested version Carol.
Yes please and even better bring some to our next garden visit if you can pretty please!
Just by the way, Valarie. You were right about my tomato mites.
Green Tomato Chutney
2lb Green Tomatoes
2lb Onions
2 Cups Vinegar
3 Cups Sugar
2 level Tbls Salt
2 level Tbls Curry Powder
2 level Tbls Corn Flour
Stir vinegar into dry ingredients; add tomatoes and onion; boil for half an hour while stirring.
Cool and bottle.
"Keens" curry powder is best for this recipe.
Thanks for the recipe Carol. Don't you love this time of the year. Our Tomato Plants are also doing well, every-time I put all my Preserving equipment away it is time to get it out again. Made this yesterday with ripe Cherry Tomatoes...http://www.foodpreserving.org/2014/01/cherry-tomato-chutney.html It's lovely if you like a little spice in your Chutney (we love to make all kinds of Chutney here and thanks must go to India for introducing it into our Culinary Repertoire, and UK for seeing the merit of it's uses, not just as an accompaniment to Curries).
This thread is now become a great source of chutney recipes so I've moved it to "recipes." Feel free to chip in any more tomato chutney recipes you know are good!
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The North American e-commerce market is a $226 billion industry, according to Internet Retailer. That number is impressive enough on its own, but it's also projected to increase 62 percent over the next three years.
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The Kardashian family celebrated a fun Thanksgiving this year together at their family home in Palm Springs, Calif. Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram to show off pictures of her brood complete with Scott Disick.
In the picture, Kourtney is seen wearing pajamas that match those of her three kids, Mason, Penelope, and Reign. Standing with them is Scott Disick who is wearing shorts and a black crewneck shirt with white sneakers.
The caption of this fam snap reads, "I woke up this morning in bed with my children, in the same house as my sisters (minus @khloekardashian, I miss you), my brothers, the father of my kids, my mommy, my grandma, my nieces and nephew. I feel beyond grateful. Happy Thanksgiving."
What has got people talking though? That Disick spent the day with his ex and their kids rather than his girlfriend, Sofia Richie. News of Scott Disick cheating on Sofia Richie with Kourtney Kardashian is already circulating.
While Sofia Richie and Kourtney Kardashian have spent time together twice recently, the air between them does not yet seem to be friendly exactly. But this does not mean that the twenty something model has any grudges against her boyfriend Scott's three kids.
In fact, as per a new report, Sofia has grown to love Scott's kids as if they are her own. Well, perhaps all is well between Scott and Sofia and there are no bad feelings between her and the Kardashian klan either. Or maybe, there is something more to this setting and Scott and Sofia are about to breakup. Nothing can be said with certainty.
Kylie Jenner has also shared shots of her with Daughter Stormi and boyfriend Travis Scott on Instagram. Kim Kardashian has posted pictures of her three kids and grandma on her account. Meanwhile Khloe Kardashian is in Cleveland spending her Thanksgiving with Tristan Thompson and daughter True.


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Prominent movie producer, Zeb Ejiro who has just married out his beautiful daughter, Mimi Ejiro, a graduate of Redeemers' University to her best friend and heartthrob, Ikeneku Emmanuel Kendo, a graduate of Covenant University, is a happy man as he has been singing the song to all that care to listen that he's a fulfilled man.
The quite but classy wedding held on Saturday the 6th of April at Logos Aflame Ministries, Lekki, Lagos and as you guessed, top Nollywood stars including Omotola attended the event.
Mimi Ejiro, like her brothers has a foot in the movie industry. She is an upcoming actress and if you have exceptional memory, you will remember her as a child actor in 'Sakobi', intimate strangers and a few movies and TV series.
Congrats to the new couple. (See photos below)
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Last week, we introduced the automatic power station solutions composed of HMC6 power management controller, in which HMC6 control module can form a set of power management system quickly by networking with each other. In addition to meeting the demanding requirements of new ships on the power station, it also has advantages in the field of old ship power station remoulding. Due to using the compact structure of integrated control and display design, the users only need to find the appropriate panel cutout space on the door of switchboard to complete the installation of the controller quickly.
Remoulding Site of Automatic Power Station
Next, we will introduce an automatic power station solution that is suitable for PLC control based on the synchronization, load distribution and power protection modules provided by SmartGen.
Power Management System: HSM Synchronous Module + HLS300 Power Share Module + HMP300 Power Integrated Protection Module + PLC
In this solution, HSM300 synchronization module is used to realize the function of controlled automatic merging, and based on load sharing of active power is completed through HLS300 power share module, which can support the automatic synchronization and load distribution of up to 16 diesel gensets. The HMP300 power integrated protection module with communication function realizes the functions of reverse power, under voltage, over frequency, three-stage over current protection and electric parameter monitoring required by the power station, so as to form a complete set of parallel and protection system. Designers can easily obtain electrical parameters and alarm information transmitted by HMP300 module through PLC 485 or CAN communication port, in order to focus on writing complex power management systems in PLC control system, such as automatic start and stop based on priority setting, heavy-load inquiry and busbar partition power supply, so as to improve development efficiency.
With its high flexibility and excellent cost performance, the application scheme has been widely used in marine engineering platforms, business ships, cruise ships, passenger rolling ships, container ships, bulk carriers, chemical ships, ocean-going fishing boats and river ships (ships operating in rivers and lakes) and other types of automatic power stations.
Automatic Power Station based on HSM300 Synchronizatio Module + HLS300 Power Share Module + PLC
Each module in the above scheme can also be used independently according to the technical requirements of the power station to adapt to a low-cost marine power station that only requires power protection, automatic load distribution or automatic merging.
HLS300 power share module can collect L1, L2, L3 three phase voltage and A, C two phase current, electric parameter sampling accuracy is higher than the only equivalent load of single phase current distributor in unbalanced three-phase system, which abandoned the traditional analog load distribution line, but adopted the CANBUS to improve the load distribution, the response speed and precision of the power sharing compared with similar products that have obvious improvement. HLS300 can be networked separately to form a semi-automatic power station with automatic load sharing.
HSM300 synchronization module automatically completes the detection of parallel conditions (voltage difference, frequency difference, phase difference, etc.) according to the set parameters, and sends out the parallel signals in time when the conditions are satisfied. The HSM300 can be used by itself on the auto cabinet.
The HMP300 Power Integrated Protection Module has the functions of power acquisition, harmonic monitoring and multi-function protection, as well as CANBUS or RS485 interface. It supports the j1939-81 generator electricity data communication protocol or Modbus RTU communication protocol, and can conveniently transmit electricity parameter data to PLC control system or AMS alarm monitoring platform. At the same time, the module has four programmable relay output ports, which can meet the requirements of power generation over voltage, under voltage, over frequency, under frequency, reverse power, over power, three-stage over current protection, harmonic monitoring and alarm and etc,. It is widely used in harmonic monitoring of electric propulsion ships, electric quantity monitoring of ships without switchboard (small yachts and catamarans), and quality monitoring of container power supply.
Each module is built with debugging port of SmartGen, and the core parameters can be set through the host computer software provided by our company for free. Users do not need to limit the parameters when ordering. With the debugging software of corresponding modules, the parameters and alarm information related to the power station can be directly monitored, which can significantly improve the debugging efficiency of the power station load test.
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Student of the month for February
The Oceanside Unified School District will offer several options for students to enroll in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten programs for the 2019-2020 school year. Eleven sites will offer full-day programs; five will provide half-day offerings, while an additional five campuses will be home to the district's new transitional kindergarten classes. School of Choice options are available for all of these programs. Click OUSD Kinder for information and how to register.
Cultivating Leaders – Empowering Students – Transforming Futures
PASS AmeriCorps is a mentoring and leadership program that strives to ensure all youth are given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential and become positive leaders on their school campuses and in their community. PASS AmeriCorps mentors serve as positive caring adults and role models on campus, and are trained to provide individual and group mentoring, discussions, academic support, grades and attendance reviews, community service projects, and guest speakers. Students enrolled in PASS AmeriCorps receive meaningful one-on-one mentoring and academic support to help them realize their dreams through academic success, making healthy choices, and developing positive leadership skills. Mentors are available on campus Monday through Friday during school hours. Please visit www.sdcoe.net/pass-americorps or contact us for more information.
PASS AmeriCorps Mentor: Marriana Moramarco
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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PASS Room # 25
important dates
Campus opens at 8:25 AM
Classes begin every day K-5 at 8:55 AM
Dismissal MTThF at 3:35 PM, Kinder at 2:50 PM
Wednesday dismissal for all 1:05 PM
Libby Participated in the Great Kindness challenge
OUSD and e-flyer service Peachjar have come together to help reduce paper usage, costs and time promoting community flyers. Click Libby School Peachjar to view school-site flyers.
To learn more about Peachjar, visit OUSD Peachjar e-flyers. The OUSD Peachjar program will become live as of Wednesday, October 16.
The local educational agency (LEA) adopted a policy that prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Parents can register their children online for the 2019-2020 OUSD school lunch and breakfast programs. The national program provides meals at a reduced cost; eligible students with an approved free or reduced status may receive meals at no cost. Click Online Meal Registration to get started.


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Writer's groups can be an acquired taste. Some swear by them. Others swear at them.
I tried on several groups, had a few bad experiences, too, before I found a good fit with Malice in Memphis Mystery Writers. I didn't consider myself a mystery writer at the time, but I was intrigued by the talent in the group and the temptation of a publication credit they offer their members by issuing anthologies.
So, don't be afraid to try out a writers' group. Walk away if it doesn't feel right or doesn't fit your needs, and try another. It might take some time to find what you're looking for. You might even have to start your own. Some of our members drive an hour and a half to reach us.
It makes a world of difference to associate with like-minded people who understand the trials of the business and the voices in our heads.
Check out Malice at http://www.maliceinmemphis.com or find us on Facebook.


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El aviso is a movie starring Raúl Arévalo, Aura Garrido, and Hugo Arbues. Ten-year-old Nico receives a threatening letter and now his life is in danger. No one seems to believe him except one person that he doesn't know who has come...
Genres: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Actor: Raúl Arévalo, Aura Garrido, Hugo Arbues, Belén Cuesta
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Your bags are packed, your flight is booked and you are ready to jet off to Denver for some much needed relaxation and vacation time. Maybe you're planning on checking out some dispensaries, seeing a concert at Red Rocks, catching a Rockies game or taking a hike on one of our many mountain trails. All are great choices. But before you go, here are some things us Colorado locals want out-of-towners to know.
altitude is a real thing
Nothing will prepare you. One minute you're walking, everything is great, and then quite literally the next minute, you're lungs feel like they have shriveled and disappeared. Are they still there? You can't be sure. You're too busy trying to swallow because your throat has gone dry from the lack of oxygen. Your legs feel fine. You could walk miles. If you could breathe that is.
The weather is more unreliable than your home wifi
You wake up to blue skies and by 4 p.m. there's been a hail storm, some severe wind, rain, maybe snow and quite possibly a tornado or two thrown in there. But you better believe you'll be seeing a beautiful sunset with a cloud or two in the sky. Trying to dress for the weather is like trying to order a burger from a Chinese restaurant. You might as well stop while you're ahead. It's safe to say you should just pack for all four seasons and wear something that can be worn for all of them too.
we have our own slang
5280, 14er, Rockpile, PFM, Donkeys, Mousetrap, Casa Bonita, Granola, Transplant, The Springs, Kings, LoDo, RiNo, SoBo, SoDo, NoDo, LoHi…following?
we love the outdoors
We love being outside. Regardless of the ever changing weather. There could be a snow storm outside and you will see at least two people biking to work. The streets are filled with people biking to work and the parks are packed on the weekend with recreational volleyball games, soccer games, people walking their dogs or just laying out and enjoying some sun. And this is only in the city. Don't even think about what everyone is doing in the mountains. It gets too overwhelming.


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'THAT dress' covers about four square metres of the stage and is far more hooptastic than the film version.
I can imagine an invitation to dance with it being a little intimidating but its gloriousness (and the fabulous reflection in the super-polished stagefloor) say a lot about this production from no less than the Lincoln Center Theater New York.
This is a lavish, definitive show that has deep respect for the iconic heritage of this Golden Era Musical.
It also has great integrity, with the majority of performers from an ethnic background appropriate to the depiction of the Royal Court of Siam.
Some audience members 'don't do overtures' which was a pity as the inane chatter marred for the rest of us the immaculate, precise performance by the modest orchestra of Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconic score.
The design – sets by Michael Yeargan and costumes Catherine Zuber – have the wow factor from the get-go.
Anna's huge dresses, the transfixing exoticism of the ballet of 'The Small House of Uncle Thomas' and a stylish, fairly minimal but rich colour palette of the court, of reds and purples.
There is a steam boat, a gorgeous iridescent cloth which burnishes in rainbow hues and some enormous carved pillars.
The performances are all spot-on, with Annalene Beechey as Anna Leonowens and Jose Llana the King of Siam fully embodying the spirit of the piece. Bartlett Sher's direction is meticulous. Plus the kids are utterly adorable.
My only criticism is with the lighting. The reliance on follow-spots for key scenes against a dark background is always going to be risky on tour. I would have loved some bowls of fire somewhere to lighten the gloom.
The King and I is a mature work, about cultural difference and the power of love and by jingo I loved this world-class production.
Till Saturday, June 15
For tickets telephone 0844 871 3022 or go to www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
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2026 World Cup to be Hosted by the U.S., Mexico & Canada
With the final in Dallas, Los Angeles or New York.
Despite the 2018 FIFA World Cup yet to start, the location for the 2026 tournament has been revealed. After FIFA members voted during a special meeting in Russia, the joint proposal from the USA, Mexico and Canada beat the second option, Morocco, by 134 votes to 65. The allocation of host country generally follows a continental rotation, with Europe and Asia excluded this time due to the location's of the 2018 tournament and the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.
The 2026 tournament will be bigger than any before, with 48 teams taking part rather than the usual 32. The venues will be chosen from a list of 23 possible locations, which includes three in Mexico, three in Canada and 16 NFL stadiums. The final will be hosted in Dallas, Los Angeles or New Jersey. Let us know your thoughts on the decision in the comments below.
In related news, FIFA is set to make $6.1 billion USD from this year's tournament.


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I took the boys on a hop, skip and a jump to 580 Harris Ave, Providence to check out RIHOR, since their predecessor, Regal Reptiles is closed. And we were so glad we did.
|Yes, that IS a SCORPION on Booger
The kids got to come face to face and handle a ton of creatures including but not limited to: a large Albino Burmese Python, a scorpion, a chinchilla, a ferret, a turtle, a tarantula, an alligator, some cockroaches, and a gecko (which now is on Boog's birthday wish list).
|Normally, I wouldn't post a pic of myself but the snake was 55lbs and putting his tail in my pockets.
The family owned and operated business includes Beth and her 11 year old son Fox who were there today to give us the world of information and experiences. We got to feed the turtles these super meal worms, which had I not had sons, I would NEVER have done. We witnessed alligator feedings. Super cool.
|The closest I will EVER let my son near an alligator.
For $6 (and if you go to their website, you can print out a BOGOF) we were there for 2 hours and we had such a great time. Be prepared to park on the street, as it is a little off the beaten path. They also offer educational programs for schools and birthday parties.
Bring your camera, curiosity, and your courage. You'll need them all.


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SUVs have become one of the most sought-after cars in today's expanding market. In fact, many families prefer SUVs over minivans, as they expertly combine spacious room with boosted power. When it comes to family vehicles, of course, you want the best possible technology, from safety-oriented features to entertainment systems for those long road trips.
Drivers across the Lehigh Valley, Stroudsburg, and Nazareth know that Ford is the place to turn if you want an outstanding vehicle that will perform well and offer the best in technology.
Discover the full range of infotainment, driver aid, safety, and convenience features available across the range of Ford Edge technology offerings.
Ford Edge Engine Technology
The Ford Edge comes in three different engine options.
- There's the standard 2.0L EcoBoost® engine, which is paired to a 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission. With this engine, the 2018 Edge produces 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque.
- For even more horsepower, choose the available 3.5L V6 engine, which delivers 280 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.
- If you want a huge boost in power, though, then there's the available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 engine, which generates an incredible 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, so you can sail down the highway.
Technology by Trim Levels
The Edge is available in four different trim levels: the SE, SEL, Titanium, and Sport trims.
- The base SE level gives you solid standard technology, such as Auto Start-Stop Technology, which helps reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. It also comes standard with cruise control, a Smart Charging USB port, 60/40 Split-Fold-Flat and Reclining Bench with a Fold-Down Armrest, and the brilliant SYNC® system. The SYNC® system allows you to make hands-free phone calls, control music, and perform other functions by using voice commands.
- At the mid-range SEL trim, you get Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, which lets you set and adjust individual temperatures, so both the driver and front passenger can enjoy a pleasant drive in their preferred setting. This trim also includes an auto-dimming rearview mirror, SiriusXM® Radio, a 10-way power driver's seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with 5-way controls.
- The high-end Titanium level comes with all the above features, but adds on to them with even more amenities, like Ambient Lighting. The Titanium trim also comes standard with the Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Liftgate; two 4.2-inch LCD displays; two Smart Charging USB ports; a 12-speaker Sony® audio system, and the SYNC® 3 system. With the upgraded SYNC® 3 system, you can utilize Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ to seamlessly integrate your smartphone with your Ford Edge.
Lastly, there's the powerful Sport trim, which further builds on all the features already mentioned. This exceptional trim level is standardly equipped with a power tilt/telescoping steering column, all-wheel drive, and a sport-tuned suspension. With this Ford Edge trim, you'll have the ultimate driving experience since it expertly combines comfort with power.
More Technology Options
Other available tech options include a remote start system, a heated steering wheel, and a front 180-degree camera with split view and washer. However, there's also a myriad of available safety technology, ranging from the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control to Enhanced Active Park Assist.
By utilizing ultrasonic sensors, Enhanced Active Park Assist measures the distance from other vehicles to help you park in tight spots. With a few actions on your parts, such as accelerating and braking, the Ford Edge can parallel park or back into a parking space with ease.
Check out the Edge at Ray Price Stroud Ford
Drivers in Easton, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Nazareth, Lehigh Valley know that Ray Price Stroud Ford is the place to go for your Ford vehicles. If the new Ford Edge technology seems impressive, just wait until you experience it for yourself.
Ray Price Stroud Ford has a complete line of Edge SUV in stock. Stop in today and ask to see your preferred trim level of the Ford Edge.
Get behind the wheel, experience a test drive, and experience everything this leading SUV has to offer today.


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Each month (October-April) The Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges will select one (1) student athlete*, grades K-8, to be honored pre-game as the Bridges' Brightest Baller of the month. The winner will receive up to four (4) tickets to an upcoming home game, VIP pregame bench sit, Suns gear (Custom Suns Jersey) and much more.
At the end of the season the winners will have the opportunity to spend a special day with Mikal off the court. The following criteria should be considered when making a nomination:
- Student athlete displays strong academics or continuous improvement
- Student athlete is actively involved in his/her community
- Student athlete displays leadership qualities in and outside of the classroom
*Student must currently be an athlete (i.e. participate in any form of organized physical activity)
*Student is responsible for transportation, food and parking.
*To a predetermined game
*Please include all supporting documentation to support your nomination if necessary.
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- "A Force technique, it is. The body functions of targets, it rapidly slows. Most effective for subduing opponents this is. Yet dangerous, too. Constantly monitored, a target must be. Fail to reverse the process should the Jedi, indefinite the unconsciousness can be. Die of dehydration or starvation, can an untended target. Realized this, the ancient Jedi did. Much research into history have I done. Known to use this technique dark side Force-users are not. Not malevolent is Morichro. To master Morichro, less malevolent uses of the Force must a student master first."
- ―Yaddle
Morichro was a powerful, but potentially dangerous technique of the Force which could slow down the body functions of another being into mild catatonia or long-term suspended animation.[1] Although a few Jedi Masters practiced this as "forbidden" classified ability, it was considered off-limits for Jedi Knights without exceptions.[1]
One of its chief practitioners in the Order's last years was Jedi Master Yaddle.
- "He's in some kind of Jedi trance."
"He slowed his functions almost to the point of suspended animation."
- ―Han Solo and Mara Jade about Kyp Durron
Similar to a Force trance, morichro suspended biological functions, including breathing and heart rate. A trained morichro user could turn the technique upon himself, surviving without food, water, or even air for periods of over a year at a time, though it would not protect against vacuum. But unlike a Force trance, it could also be turned on others, making it an effective way of subduing enemies. However, failure to monitor a targeted opponent could render them permanently unconscious or cause them to die of dehydration or starvation.[2]
Despite its deadly potential, morichro was not practiced by those who used the dark side, as it required a mastery of a less malicious use of the Force than most darksiders traditionally employed.
History and notable usersEdit
Morichro had been known to Jedi since 24,500 BBY. During the First Great Schism, Jedi Master Awdrysta Pina used the technique against Arden Lyn, killing her, until she was resurrected by the power of the Kashi Mer talisman 250 centuries later. Before approximately 5000 BBY, use and training in morichro was left unchecked, but the Council -wary of its potential for abuse - classified it as forbidden ability[1] and banned its teachings to all but a select few by 1000 BBY.
Before long, the Force ability became forgotten to most Jedi, and its mention became scarce, if hardly at all. In the last centuries of the old Jedi Order, however, the Jedi Master Yaddle uncovered the ancient technique after apparently scanning through three holocrons that barely contained any information on the power. While the Jedi High Council allowed her to teach some students on morichro, they ultimately prohibited its use as abuse of the technique could easily prove fatal.[2]
During the Clone Wars, Jedi healers used morichro to destroy stone mites on Kishi.[3]
Kyp Durron used morichro when he saved himself from the destruction of the Sun Crusher. After stuffing himself inside a messenger pod as his only means of escape, he was rescued by Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and Mara Jade. Han thought that Kyp entered into a form of Jedi meditation, but Mara corrected him saying that Kyp survived by slowing his bodily functions to the point of near-stasis.[4]
It was also successfully used by Anakin Solo on Yavin 8 against a reel.[5]
Risks and dangersEdit
There was a great risk that an untrained user may go too far and accidentally stop a heart from beating.[1]
Behind the scenesEdit
When first introduced in The Emperor's Pawns article, this ability was spelled "Mortichro." Later publications, such as the Power of the Jedi Sourcebook misspelled it, and since they were published widely, "morichro" became the accepted spelling.
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Indirect mention only) (Codex entry)
- Sword of the Empire (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi
- Champions of the Force
- Junior Jedi Knights: Lyric's World
- "The Emperor's Pawns"—Star Wars Gamer 5 (First mentioned)
- "Forbidden Knowledge" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
- The New Essential Chronology
- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 105 (YAD2, Yaddle)
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
- The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
- Yaddle in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
Notes and referencesEdit
External linksEdit
- "The Emperor's Pawns Endnotes, Part 4: Mistress of Teräs Käsi" – Only Sith Deal In Absolutes!, Abel G. Peña's StarWars.com Blog (content now obsolete; archived from the original)


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I was learning something about design operating system and running a '.com' file in Dos on VirtualBox however this pop up:EMM386:Unrecoverable privileged operation error #`a6 -press Enter to reboot
If you are seriously learning about operating systems and want to run a .com executable, I strongly suggest you install FreeDOS, the Open Source MS DOS clone.
DOS 7.10 is a hacked version of DOS since it was planned as kernel for Windows 98 and never released as a separate system. Be aware inside a virtual machine exceptions unknown to real environments may happen. So it is better to rely upon a clean operating system not to say FreeDOS offers its sources to investigate its structure.
About your problem it may be caused by your executable, by the virtual environment, by the hacked DOS version or... by a bad star.
Post back contents of your config.sys.
Doesn't seem to be a specific fix but, in general, it has to do with the placement of lines in config.sys:
Those have to do with specific hardware but the cure was to edit config.sys.
If you haven't already done so you should probably run MEMMAKER. If you don't have it, it's included in the OLDDOS download here:
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The region of Gyeongsangbuk in South Korea has turned into the improbable area for the most recent government-authorized crypto try, with the news that it intends to set up its own digital money. The move is significant of South Korea's stamped move in an administrative position on digital currency, from allegedly considering a China-style restriction on crypto trading just nine months ago.
As detailed in Joongang Daily, the new digital currency, called Gyeongbuk Coin is planned to supplant gift vouchers at traders everywhere throughout the territory, which incorporates South Korea's fourth-biggest city Daegu. The current payment procedure will be supplanted by the new coin, which will be accessible for buy through a trade.
The region plans to issue 100 billion won (generally $100 million) worth of Gyeongbuk Coin each year, which is similar to the past payment framework known as 'Main residence Love Gift Cards'.
The arrangement is for a group of engineers and benchmarkers to make a trade for occupants of Gyeongbuk-do and encompassing zones to buy the new coin with their won. Merchants will then start to acknowledge Gyeongbuk Coin in return for merchandise and ventures.
A group of benchmarkers from Gyeongbuk-do as of late visited Switzerland's broadly crypto-accommodating Zug City, frequently known as 'Crypto Valley' in universal blockchain circles.
Zug is some of the time alluded to as the home of the blockchain startup, facilitating around 170 such new companies incorporating the Ethereum Foundation as well in a low tax regime and a in a high deregulated condition which is equipped to empower crypto advancement at a level where most urban communities can just dream of.
Inhabitants can pay open administration charges in Zug using crypto, and they additionally can access the advanced ID cards anchored through Blockchain technology. Indeed, even school library credits are taken care of on a square chain in Europe's crypto capital.
Incompatibility of the new structure, blockchain startup Orbs has consented to an arrangement with Gyeongsangbuk-do to offer help for their neighbourhood digital currency venture.


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New indoor e-karting experience to open in Dubai Mall
DUBAI, September 4, 2019
Emaar Entertainment will soon launch EKart Zabeel, the UAE's first high-end indoor e-karting experience to The Dubai Mall, the group announced.
A challenging course with the latest generation of electric go-karts, EKart Zabeel will provide amateurs and professionals with the ultimate e-karting experience, it said in a statement.
EKart Zabeel will offer the perfect joint to have fun with the family or meet up for a memorable team-building exercise with colleagues.
More details on the new leisure experience will be announced shortly, it said. - TradeArabia News Service


text: Laughter Therapy made the front page of the New York Times yesterday. People are getting together to laugh, about something or nothing, just to laugh. There's a laugh therapist to get them started. They laugh for an hour. Then they feel better, their physical pains are gone and they feel no anxiety, go home and sleep soundly for the first time in days. This is news? Don't make me laugh. I've been working as a professional laughter therapist since 1989 when I hung out my shingle, which says: Caricatures by Katherine Hilden. It's well known that laughter dilates the arteries; lowers blood pressure; reduces anxiety; reduces stress hormones; increases muscle flexion; trims the abdomen; boosts the immune function; triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers and produces a general sense of well-being. I didn't know any of this when I started drawing caricatures professionally. I thought I did it because I was good at it, I enjoyed it and people were throwing money at me for making their guests laugh. Over the years I've been reading about the health benefits of laughter and lo and behold I'm actually doing a good deed when I draw people funny. Not that I'm one of Oprah's angels, but I must tell you that for me the fist-full of money I get for drawing people at a party is not enough. I get a tremendous satisfaction from seeing them crack up and laugh uncontrollably. It's hard for me to get a shot of this reaction because it's so fast, but some of the videos I have on YouTube show it. Here are some links that may crack you up. Hey, it's good for you!


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4 Places For Dining Al Fresco in Seaport
Take advantage of the beautiful summer weather by dining al fresco in Seaport. There are plenty of restaurants that offer patio or rooftop dining within 10 minutes of Flats on D. You'll love living in a community where some of the best restaurants are just a bike ride away.
City Tap
At City Tap, it's all about the craft – craft beer and well crafted food. Be sure to try one of their brick oven pizzas. Gluten free? Don't worry, they have options for you. Then grab a group and make this your go-to brunch spot. Maybe you just enjoy the patio space, sunshine and a nice cold Brew-sé. Head here from Flats on D in just over five minutes.
Outlook Kitchen/Lookout Rooftop
Take in the views of Boston at the Lookout Rooftop while sipping on a refreshing cocktail. Then make your way downstairs for dinner al fresco at Outlook Kitchen. Try the Red Snapper in Banana Leaf followed by a Tropical Rum Cake. Food, drinks, views and sunshine are just an eight minute bike ride away.
Dine with views of the Boston Harbor at Gather. Known for their modern American inspired cuisine, some favorite dishes include charred octopus, locally harvested oysters, salmon tacos, and chicken and waffle bites. Grab some fresh air, cocktails and delicious food within 10 minutes of Flats on D.
This unique dining experience includes two indoor food trucks, a casual outdoor patio and a roof top with breathtaking views. In addition to food truck fare, you can choose from full dinner, brunch and lunch menus. Don't forget to grab a summer themed cocktail like the Summertime Squeeze. Bike here in just five minutes from Flats on D.
Get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather while it's still here. We hope you'll give these restaurants a try when dining al fresco in Seaport. Happy dining!
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Our Common GroundCategory: News
28 October 2018
REPORT:Food, Farming and the Countryside Commission: 'Our Common Ground'
How can we use the resources we have more fairly, effectively and sustainably? How can we steward the same piece of land, so that it produces healthy food, protects wildlife and provides affordable homes? How much more can communities achieve when they pool and coordinate more of the resources available to them? These are some of the big questions the report looks to address by outlining radical and practical ways to address the challenges they've heard across the country.
https://www.thersa.org/discover/publications-and-articles/reports/food-farming-countryside-commission-our-common-groundKeywords: Food farming countryside


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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
St. Patrick's Day LO {Frosted Designs Sketch Challenge}
8 comments:
- Sheila aka SassyLady said...
This is such a great card Lori and what a wonderful memory. TFS
- April 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM
- li-bee-ti said...
Lori, I just love your take on the sketch! very creative with that lace background. I'm glad I'm not the only one to 'boyish' the sketch :).
Your boy is so cute!
Happy Easter!
- April 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Eli said...
very interesting use of the bracelet! I have too! I also like the money and how you wrote the journaling.
see you to the next sketch
- April 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM
- Fern said...
What a cute story, Lori!!! Love the way you "boyed it down"!! And your journaling around the shamrock is fantastic!! (I wish I would journal more) Great layout!!! Hugs!!
- April 22, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Karin said...
Hi Lori, totally loved what you did with the choice of shape.
- April 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM
- Jessica said...
I love what you did with the sketch! Nice job "boying it down". The lace paper you used is fabulous.
- April 25, 2011 at 5:41 AM
- Debbie said...
Great layout Lori!!! Love the journaling on the shamrock!!
- April 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM
- Nanne said...
OMGosh...that is the cutest story and I love that you added the bracelet to the layout..
- May 1, 2011 at 9:29 AM


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So, You Want to Start an Academic Blog? Four Tips to Know Before You Start You've heard of blogging and the blogosphere. You've toyed with the idea of starting a blog yourself. But, you haven't done so yet. Why? MAMA - Dev.Opera By Brian Wilson MAMA: What is the Web made of? The Web has search engines—many of them. However, they are typically concerned only with the text content of a Web page. What about a search engine for a Web page's structure? Mimi Ito Biography Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, examining children and youth's changing relationships to media and communications and is Professor in Residence and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chair in Digital Media and Learning at the University of California, Irvine, with appointments in the University of California Humanities Research Institute, the Department of Anthropology, and the Department of Informatics. Her work on educational software appears in Engineering Play: A Cultural History of Children's Software. In Japan, her research has focused on mobile and -portable technologies, and she co-edited a book on that topic, Personal, Portable, Pedestrian: Mobile Phones in Japanese Life. She has led a three-year collaborative ethnographic study, funded by the MacArthur Foundation, examining youth new media practices in the US, and focusing on gaming, digital media production, and Internet use.
Spend 10 Minutes Doing This Every Day and You Could Transform Your Blogging Today I want to suggest an exercise that has the potential to improve your blogging profoundly if you build it into your daily routine. Look at another blog Image by zev OK – this may not sound that profound – most of us read other blogs every day but it doesn't revolutionise what we do – but stick with me for a second while I explain HOW to do it in a way that could have a big impact.
DHQ: Digital Humanities Quarterly: Fall 2010 Articles Computational Stylistic Analysis of Popular Songs of Japanese Female Singer-songwritersTakafumi Suzuki, Toyo University; Mai Hosoya, Tokyo University This study analyzes popular songs composed by Japanese female singer-songwriters. Popular songs are a good representation of modern culture and society. Songs by female singer-songwriters account for a large portion of the current Japanese hit charts and particularly play an important role in understanding the Japanese language and communication style. In this study, we applied new methods of computational stylistics to the lyrics of the songs.
Easy Guide to Research Blogging Blogging allows PhD and Early Career researchers engage a wider research community. Motivation | Why blog?Blogging lets you communicate ideas in an informal setting. Think of a blog as a notepad where you accumulate thoughts. Tf-Idf and Cosine similarity In the year 1998 Google handled 9800 average search queries every day. In 2012 this number shot up to 5.13 billion average searches per day. The graph given below shows this astronomical growth. The major reason for google's success is because of its pageRank algorithm. PageRank determines how trustworthy and reputable a given website is.
Design thinking origin story plus some of the people who made it all happen As a final note I would like to acknowledge some of the women of design thinking I have found on my obscure hunts through white papers and internet searches. I am convinced that there are more. Help me find them. Angelika Dilschmann, Ewa Gunnarsson, Susanne Bødker, Kerstin Frenckner, Caroline Nordquist, Kerstin Severinson Eklundh from Project Utopia. Constance Abernathy was a trained architect that directed Buckminster Fuller's office in New York and then founded a private architecture firm. Ruth Asawa who won the First Dymaxion Award for Artist/Scientist, and attended Black Mountain College.


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The Bori moved deeper into the valley, passing farmland where crops of marrows, potatoes, and berry bushes had been cultivated. He knew nothing of farming or plants other than what he had read in stories, but he was still exhausted and hungry from his sea journey, and tempted to eat some of the unripe harvest. His large ears swiveled forward with interest, hearing a harsh cawing noise in the field. Several birds with dark plumage and eerie red eyes – Crokabeks – had gathered around the leafy shrubs, plucking berries with their wide beaks and devouring them noisily. Trealiy felt his stomach rumble as he watched the flock feasting, and didn't wait long to wriggle under the wooden picket fence and join them. He had eaten wild Snowberries on many occasions, so this felt all right.
In mere moments, his ice-blue face and claws were stained deep purple from the sweet berry juice. He had underestimated his own hunger, and was now greedily plucking the tiny fruits from each stem, gulping them as quickly as he could. He was so focused he did not even notice the Crokabeks flying away, nor did he hear the sound of approaching footsteps. Abruptly, a loud crack sounded, and he was knocked face-first into the dirt.
"Another thief tryin' ta rob me blind, eh? Ye don't get ta 'pick your own' unless ye pay me first, crook!"
The farmer loomed over him, baring his teeth and wielding his pitchfork menacingly. Trealiy looked up, face daubed with mud, eyes wide with terror. Why was he under attack from the tall yellow canine? He looked like a Lupe, but the ears were too long, the fur too short – Treal had never met a Gelert before. Without waiting for further painful blows to rain down upon him, he scrabbled back under the fence, bolting down the pathway.
It was a long while before he slowed down, fully expecting the strange local to still be giving chase. When he saw that the coast was clear, Treal sank to his knees, wheezing pitifully. This had been such a harrowing day. He didn't know he wasn't allowed to eat the crops. The Bori tribe did not have the resources to farm, so they scavenged for their meals out in the snow. Whatever they found, they could keep. This land seemed so fertile and lush, but the farmer had appeared harsh and greedy. He hoped fervently that the castle dwellers were of a more noble persuasion, like the fairytale knights.
Treal rose wearily to his paws again, hearing the nearby sounds of a river. Remembering that he was still sticky with berry juice and loam, he padded over to the bank, dipping his claws into the cool water. Hopefully no one was guarding this resource as well. It felt good to splash the clean freshwater on his face, rinsing off the muck and residual brine from his journey. He froze, though, as he caught a glimpse of his own reflection against the glassy surface of the running water. It was unnerving to see himself, pale blue like a ghost, staring hollowly back. He shuddered, and quickly crossed the nearby stone bridge, eager to put distance behind himself and the icy spectre of his reflection.
As he walked further, his swiveling ears caught different sounds from the peaceful rustling of grass, rushing river water, and crowing of the local birds, as it had been. There were the sounds of others working – creaking carts, thudding tools, clattering metal and hooves, and most of all, the droning of conversation. He had reached the village. The bustling townsfolk, the sights, the scents, it had Treal energized again. With the beginnings of a smile, he stepped forth, trying to drink it all in. He saw colorful tents where the locals practiced the sport of archery, and nearby it, a game played with cards at a table; there was an enticing aroma wafting from a food stall, where the merchant was slowly spit-roasting something over a merry fire; a trader had built a small wooden pen to enclose various wild petpets they had captured, animals with tiny hooves and shells and horns to navigate the wild green terrain. Everyone was wearing such quaint clothes, like little hats with a feather on top, or jerkins with tights, much of them crafted from leather or rugged cloth.
It was all so much more exciting than his lonely burrow on Terror Mountain, though he soon faltered as he felt all eyes on him. His smile faded into a worried expression; they had never seen a Bori before, had they? The locals here were mostly unfamiliar to him as well – Ixi, Meerca, Techo, Kacheek – with the exception of some scruffy Lupes, the faces were none he recognized. And they did not look friendly. Most of them were openly pointing and whispering, suspicion in their hard eyes. Trealiy's icy hackles rose, distressed as he was reminded of his treatment back home. Without speaking to them, he hurried down the path, whip-like tail lashing behind him. These peasants were not worth his time, not when he was so close to the castle.
He reached the wooden drawbridge that spanned the watery moat, feeling relieved to see it open. He was uncomfortably certain that the peasants were still staring at him, no doubt because of the way the sunlight glittered and flashed against his icy hide. He needed to get indoors, where it was darker and safer and not out in the open. His footsteps clattered against the bridge, stopping abruptly as he reached the cool stone floor of the castle. There was a paw resting on his shoulder; someone was behind him.
"Art thou an interloper from the Darigan Citadel, winter beast?"
The voice was smooth and confident, with an undercurrent of strength. Treal's ears fell back nervously against his skull, suddenly afraid to turn around. He swallowed, unsure how to answer. Was he not allowed into the castle without permission? Wait, the name Darigan was familiar. Wasn't that the evil lord from the storybook?
"N... no, sir, I am not a... a Darigan interloper... I hail from the Ice Caves of Terror Mountain... sir," he added awkwardly with his eyes tightly shut, intimidated by the commanding presence. The hand flexed on his shoulder, spinning him around to face the unknown presence.
"What a strange creature!" the voice exclaimed, curiosity replacing the tone of suspicion. "I am not acquainted with thine mountain of terror; forsooth, it must be a fearful place to mould beasts out of pure ice!"
The strange dialect actually set Treal at ease, recognizing it from the old book he had memorized. When he relaxed enough to open his eyes, though, his jaw dropped in shock. Towering above him was a Lupe knight clad in polished ivory armour, intense golden eyes offset by dark blue fur. It was the exact figure from the cover of his book... The Legend of Jeran.
"Y-you're-! Sir Borodere! The King's Champion, Jeran!"
Treal was beyond belief – not only did the castles and knights exist, but the hero he had tried to emulate was here in the flesh? Jeran chuckled knowingly, letting his paws drop from Trealiy's trembling shoulders. "Verily, it is I, though mine reputation precedeth me. What bringest thou to Meridell?"
So it really was Meridell. A wide smile spread across the Bori's pointed face, lighting up his countenance. Fate had been kind to him after all, washing him ashore here. "I... I want to be a hero like you! Can you make me a knight?"
There was a kindly look in Jeran's gaze, as he beckoned Treal to follow him into the castle. "Wintry one, thou can joineth the squires, and train thineself in the ways of knighthood. Meridell is often beset upon by her cruel neighbor Darigan, and there will be many chances for thou to proveth thineself on the field of battle." He paused, gathering a wistful quality as they stepped quietly through the halls. "But to be a hero... that is an essence thou must garner for thineself. To have someone to protect... that, verily, is the source of all courage."
Trealiy was silent, awed by the mere presence of this Lupe. His words held such wisdom, backed by the legendary exploits he had become famous for. Treal's scant training as a mountain guard was nothing compared to the famed knights of Meridell, elite warriors atop their flying Uni partners, that together could defeat any monster. But courage... that was something he lacked. He had failed to defend his ancestral home from the Bringer – would he be any more useful here, as a shield-bearing squire? It made him weak in the knees to picture another battlefield. It had been deafening, all the shouting and clashing of weapons. Truly, he had never been more terrified in his life. Even remembering the anxiety now made him feel queasy.
Jeran must have noticed the change in the Bori's attitude, for he clapped him encouragingly on the back, knocking him forward several paces. "Despair not! If thou dost not have one to protect now, verily, thou shalt find one. And that, wintry one, is when thou shalt be a hero. Come! This corridor leadeth to the squire chambers, where thou shalt dwell. Thine training hast already begun!"
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If the first day in Milan is anything to go by, the beauty looks in the Italian capital seem to be following the lead of New York and London, both of which favoured the minimalist, barely-there make-up aesthetic. But rather than looking to Nineties grunge as a reference, the make-up artists and designers in Milan are feeling inspired by the winter season. Make-up maestro Pat McGrath championed a natural, outdoorsy flush on the skin (all over the cheek and cheekbone rather than just on the apples) to follow the ski-inspired collection at D&G - her girls had just been out for a day on the slopes. Similarly, Peter Philips wanted to create a fresh and peachy effect on the models' skin at Fendi, to make it seem as though they had just come in from the cold. Ornate detail seemed to have been reserved for the hair styles. Guido Palau created a perfected and two-textured chignon at Prada and Sam McKnight whipping up a luxurious teddy-boy roll at Fendi. This is the great outdoors, Milan style.
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Everyone certainly wants a clean and healthy home. But someone does not make the house healthy and clean without cleaning it. Therefore you will need some cleaning equipment to help you when cleaning the house. The following are some of the best house cleaning equipment.
1. Vacuum Cleaner
One of the best home floor cleaning tools is a vacuum cleaner. This tool has the ability to clean the floor better because it can suck and clean small particles of dirt. Not only that, you can use a vacuum cleaner anywhere in the entire room in your home. Another advantage of a vacuum cleaner is that it can clean the dust on both open and narrow surfaces.
Moreover, to use this tool you only need to connect it with electricity and dust on the floor or on the couch disappear. So if you want the house to look fresh without dust, then use a vacuum cleaner. But do not forget, before buying a vacuum cleaner, you should first observe, which product is most suitable to your desires.
2. Mop
One of the best house cleaning equipment is a mop. This tool will maximize the work of a vacuum cleaner. A vacuum cleaner can indeed suck all the dust and dirt on the floor or on the sofa. The floor is still not clean of bacteria and viruses.
Therefore, to mop the floor must use a special liquid that can clean the bacteria that is on the floor. There are several types of floor mops such as special dust mop, flat floor mop, steam floor mop, and super mop. Of course, all types of mops that have their respective effectiveness, so you can choose according to the needs of your home.
3. Sponges
This little tool is one of the best house cleaning equipment. Although small, but this tool has a very important function because it can absorb water well. Therefore, people used to use a sponge to wash dishes, wash cars, clean the kitchen of liquid, and others.
There are various variants of sponges on the market such as sponges rather coarse, super soft sponges, or microfiber sponges. So you can choose to buy the right type of sponge for home use. Therefore, you must have a sponge at home to help you clean the house.
4. Microfiber cloth
Another best house cleaning equipment that you must have at home is a microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloth can clean narrow surfaces, areas that are not too broad, very easily. So, if you add a little water, dirt or stains can disappear immediately.
The kitchen is one of the easiest places to get dirty or stain. Therefore, this cloth must be in your kitchen to clean stains and dirt after cooking or eating, which is usually difficult to clean. For stubborn stains, you can add soap to the microfiber cloth, then start rinsing it thoroughly.
5. Brush
The last best cleaning equipment is a brush. The brush can clean stains or dirt in certain places. The brush has a more powerful ability than cloth or sponge. Sometimes there are stains that cannot be cleaned by a sponge so you have to use a brush to overcome them.
One example is a stain that has crusty on the bathroom floor or wall. Of course, you have to use a brush so that the dirt can be easily lifted. There are various variants of the brush, some are soft, half soft, or rough, choose according to your needs.
Those are some of the best house cleaning equipment that you can use for your beloved home. Make sure the 5 tools are in your home. If not, you can get these household cleaning tools easily at the nearest home supply stores.