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Looking in the Popular Culture Mirror
Erin Jutras
Mirror Essay Draft #1
Daneen Bergland
Alaskan Woman
In the last few years the United States has sparked an interest in Alaska, a state that, until recently, had only been cared about for it's gold, oil, and placement near Russia to protect from attacks during World War II. Now, this strange cold state has struck an interest in the rest of the world. It has been a stage for many movies and Alaskan-based reality TV shows, many of which have grown popular. Sadly, I have found these shows to be a misinterpretation of the Alaska, and Alaskans, I grew up with. People from the continental United States, or Lower 48 (as Alaskans call it), only know about Alaska from what they've seen on the television. In my visits to the lower 48 and now living in Portland for college, I see how these TV…
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by Gail Szakacs, MD
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly common behavioral disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity. According to Swanson, et al in Neuropsych Review in 2007, there was a 400% increase in ADHD over the past 20 years and a 7-fold increase in prescription medications for ADHD.
Although it is largely diagnosed in children or adolescents, ADHD also affects adults and the negative impact it can have on learning, school or work performance, and personal relationships is universal.
Are Pharmaceuticals the Right Treatment Choice?
Pharmaceuticals may act as a patch and cause improvement, but they often mask signs and symptoms of underlying medical problems and thus are often ineffective. In those with co-morbid psychiatric illnesses, the medication used for ADHD (usually stimulants) can even be dangerous.
Spencer, et al, proposed that many with ADHD have undiagnosed bipolar disorder and stimulant medications used in ADHD may exacerbate that problem. Other studies by DuPaul, et al, and Piska show that stimulants are ineffective in 70% of ADHD children with comorbid anxiety. The potential issues of medication intolerance and development of side effects over time are other reasons to exercise caution in reaching to medication first when treating someone with ADHD.
What Causes ADHD?
Accumulating evidence suggests the etiology of ADHD is multi-factorial and therefore it may not always respond to stimulant medication. Potential causes of ADHD include, but are not limited to,
- Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances
- Impaired detoxification
- Allergies and immune dysfunction
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
Treating the Root Cause Rather than the Symptoms
The expanding nature of the ADHD population, scope of potential contributing factors, and increasing reliance on often ineffective medication, signals the demand for a more individualized and comprehensive approach for the ADHD population.
Underlying medical issues often trigger internal dysregulation in one or more organ systems that manifests as changes in behavior and cognition. Finding and treating these underlying issues often improves behavior and cognition, which promotes more effective learning and greater success in many areas of life.
This article highlights aspects of the integrative approach for those with ADHD, concentrating on studies involving diet/nutrition and toxins as underlying contributing factors. Everything presented here is only meant for information and education, not direct diagnostic or treatment recommendations.
Why Diet and Nutrition Matter:
- Subtle dietary changes can promote significant behavioral and cognitive changes. The impact of early poor nutrition depends on timing in relation to critical brain development, but if poor nutrition continues or develops later, it can have profound negative effects.Liu, et al, showed a 15.3 point IQ deficit in a prospective, longitudinal study of malnourished children at age 3. As far back as 1922, there were published reports of improvement in hyperactivity and learning issues with an elimination diet (Shannon WR), a diet that eliminates certain foods like wheat, soy or dairy.Dr. Ben Feingold's work in the 1970's highlighted the relationship between hyperactivity and artificial food colorings, flavorings, preservatives, and salicylates. Many other researchers have found similar results.
- The relationship between dietary peptides (like gluten from wheat and casein from dairy) and neurologic function and behavior is well documented as well. Horvath, et al, and others, have shown that increased intestinal permeability can allow poorly digested peptides (as well as toxins, allergens, etc.) into the bloodstream where they can trigger inflammation, immune dysregulation, and affect neurologic and psychologic function.In 2006, Niederhofer showed that ADHD-like symptomatology is often present among untreated celiac disease (lifelong gluten intolerance) patients and a gluten-free diet can improve those symptoms.
- In terms of general nutrition, it is clear that vitamins and minerals are essential to cognitive function. Various researchers have found low levels of vitamins and minerals in children with a range of neuro-developmental disorders, as well as cognitive, behavioral, and academic improvement in those receiving specific supplementation.For instance, in one study by Schoenthaler, et al, 50% of US daily RDA (daily vitamin – mineral supplement) for 4 months (versus placebo) lowered institutional violence and antisocial behavior by nearly 50%.
Medical Research Indicates that Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies Correlate with Symptoms of ADHD and Supplementation Can Improve Symptoms
The information below on supplements and how they can affect behavior and cognition illustrates the importance of finding and treating nutritional imbalances in those with ADHD. Note: All supplementation should be done under the guidance of a qualified medical professional.
- Children with moderately severe iron-deficiency anemia as infants had lower scores on tests of mental and motor functioning at school entry (Lozoff, et al. 1991 NEJM;325(10):687-694).
- Low iron associated with changes in serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine levels; iron supplementation has short and long-term benefits in behavior and psychomotor-development (Parks, et al. 1989 Acta Paediatr Scand Suppl;361:71-7).
- 23 children with ADHD, ages 5 to 8, with serum ferritin (iron stores) < 30; for 12 weeks, 18 given iron – sulfate and 5 given placebo; decreased ADHD rating scales (Konofal E, et al. Jan 2008 Pediatr Neurol;38(1):20-6).
- 73 girls with low serum ferritin; 8-week study; randomly assigned ferrous sulfate or placebo; iron group performed better on verbal learning and memory tests (Bruner AB, et al. Oct 1996 Lancet;348(9033):992-6).
Note: Iron supplementation should be done with caution as it could further exacerbate mitochondrial dysfunction — seek the advice of a medical professional.
Essential fatty acids are the "good fats" such as Omega 3s found in cod liver oil and flaxseed oil.
- Study with 44 hyperactive children and 45 matched controls; various essential fatty acid levels were significantly lower in the hyperactive group (Mitchell EA, et al. 1987;26:406-411).
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 6-week pilot trial; effects of omega-3-fatty acids in 13 children with autistic disorders and severe tantrums, aggression or self-injurious behavior; Aberrant Behavior Checklist done at 6-weeks; advantage of omega-3 fatty acids compared with placebo for hyperactivity and stereotypy (Amminger GP. Feb 2007 Biol Psychiatry;61(4):551-3).
- Pure EPA effective for depression and schizophrenia; Combination of EPA and DHA better for ADHD (Richardson AJ. 2006 Int Rev Psychiatry;18(2):155-172).
Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract that has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Improvement in attention; antioxidant; helps to regenerate vitamins C and E; anti-inflammatory properties; immune support; treats allergies; reports of improvements in EEG, handwriting, and academic success
- (Greenblatt, et al. 199 J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry;38(10):1209-1210).
- (Liu, et al. 1998 Cell Mol Life Sci;54(10))):1168-1172).
- (Liu , et al. 2000 Biol Pharm Bull;23(6):735-737).
- (Rohdewald P. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther;40(4):158-168).
- 116 children with ADHD, ages 9 to 12 years old; magnesium deficiency in 95% (hair > red blood cell > serum) (Kozielec, et al. 1997 Magnes R es;10(2):143-8.
- Improved behaviors of some children with ADHD, compared to methylphenidate (Coleman, et al. 1979 Biol Psychiatry;14:741-751).
- Decreases hyperactivity in fragile X patients (Calvani, et al. 2001 Rev Neurol;33 Suppl 1:S65-S70).
- It can be neuroprotective (De Marchis S, et al. 2000 Biochemistry (Moscow);65(7):874-93 and Trombley PQ, et al. 2000 Biochemistry (Moscow);65(7):807-16).
- Often low in ADHD (Bekaroglu, et al. 1996 J Child Psychol Psychiatry;37:225-227).
- Low zinc may predict poor response to amphetamine treatment in ADHD (Arnold, et al. 1990 Int J Neurosci;50:103-107).
- Important for synaptic membrane and neurotransmitter function
- Study of 21 patients with ADHD, ages 4 to 19; 4-month trial; helped approximately 90% with attention and learning (Ryer, et al. Lancet (letter), Benefits of PS against attention deficit in a preliminary study).
- AD-FX (combination of American Ginseng and Ginko Biloba) – study with 36 ADHD patients, ages 3 to 17; 4-week study; 44% social improvements and 74% improvements in Conners€šÃ"ô ADHD index and hyperactive/impulsive behaviors (Lyon, et al. 2001 J Psychiatry Neurosci;26(3):221-228).
Why Harmful Environmental Exposures Should be Minimized:
Toxic load due to chemicals, toxic metals, and allergens can cause oxidative stress, increased burden on the immune system, and behavioral and cognitive changes. Infections, trauma/injury, stress, and poor diet can all further increase oxidative stress.
Many chemicals and metals are recognized causes of neurodevelopmental disorders and subclinical brain dysfunction. Exposure during early fetal development can trigger brain injury at doses much lower than those affecting adult brain function. The information below from various studies highlights the importance of exploring causes of oxidative stress as contributing factors in ADHD.
- Children exposed to higher chlorpyrifos (insecticide) levels were more likely to experience Psychomotor Development Index and Mental Development Index Delays, attention problems, ADHD, and pervasive developmental disorder problems at 3 years of age (Rauh, et al. 2006 Pediatrics 118;e1845-1859).
- Prenatal environmental tobacco smoke is a risk factor for ADHD (Braun JM, et al. Dec 2006 Environ Health Project;114(12):1904 – 1909).
- Dose-response relationship between childhood lead exposure and ADHD (Braun JM, et al. Dec 2006 Environ Health Project;114(12):1904-1909).
- In Texas report – on average, for each 1000 lbs of environmentally released mercury, there was a 43% increase in the rate of special education services and a 61% increase in the rate of Autism (Palmer, et al. Helath & Place 12; 2006:203-209).
- Case report – 4-1/2 year-old boy with ADHD and Autism; increased blood lead level; treated with succimer (a medicine used to remove lead and other metals) and repetitive behavior and hyperactivity stopped; regression when succimer stopped (Eppright, et al. 1996 Mo Med;93(3):136-8).
- Environmental lead exposure in children who have maximal blood lead < 7.5 µg/dl is associated with intellectual deficits (Lanphear BP, et al. 2005 Environ Health Perspect;113(7).
- Pollen exposure is a cause of regression in neurobehavioral function in children with Autism and ADHD (Boris MJ, et al. 2004 J of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine;14(1):47 – 54).
- Three large German studies suggest a strong and independent association between atopic dermatitis and ADHD – one of the studies (by Schmitt, et al) reported a 2.67-fold increased likelihood of ADHD in those with atopic dermatitis and parent-reported sleep problems (article by Bruce Jancin in Internal Medicine News; studies from JAMA and Pediatric Allergy Immunology journals cited in this article).
In looking at possible underlying medical problems as contributing factors in ADHD, the integrative approach to those with ADHD offers an individualized and comprehensive alternative approach that can either make medication unnecessary or reduce it to a temporary and adjunctive intervention.
As the medical community continues to learn about the etiologies of ADHD, the information presented here provides more pathways for a patient to explore with his or her physician and may ultimately lead to more natural treatment options for those with ADHD.
Gail M. Szakacs, MD, practices at the Center for Integrative Health in Wilton, CT.

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Paul Pogba is a 25-year-old French footballer who plays for Manchester United as a midfielder. Pogba was a huge part of his team world cup triumph at the just concluded world cup in Russia. The 'Dab' king as many fans call him, is known for his playful and fun attitude on and off the field, series of hair styles before games. One of the very few footballers who is leaving life to the fullest and enjoying every minute of being a star, thou since he came back to England he has been criticized for his seriousness to games by ex-ManUtd players (Legends), journalists, pundits and his own fans sometimes.
Pogba has proven that he can do his job on field without his own personal antics getting in his way, but the expectation placed on him by certain sections of the media, some are unrealistic and even laughable sometimes. They expect him to do everything on the pitch but they forget that he is no Messi nor Ronaldo. The expectations he has on his shoulders is because of the huge transfer fee United paid to secure his services. Paul proved his worth in Russia (Winning the world cup) and will be looking to improve himself for Manchester United as they try to win the league next season (Since Ferguson left, United are yet to win the EPL)
Paul began his playing career at age 6 for US Roissy-en-Brien where he spent seven seasons before moving to US Torcy. After a season he moved to a professional club, Le Harve. In 2009, Pogba joined the Manchester United youth academy in England. In 2011, Pogba was promoted to United first team squad by Alex Ferguson, he made his debut as a half time substitute against Leeds United in a cup game, he made his league debut against stoke city in 2012.
Later in 2012 Paul Pogba joined Juventus for free when his contract expired, it was a controversial move with Ferguson blasting Pogba saying 'It is disappointing, I don't think he showed us respect at all, to be honest, I am quite happy, if they carry on that way, they are probably better doing it away from us'. Paul first competitive match for Juventus was against Chievo in 2012 where he played the full 90 minutes. Paul Pogba stamped himself as one of the best young players with his sensational performances for Juventus. United were left to lick their wounds then for letting such a talent slip through their fingers for free.
In July 2015, Pogba was named in the ten men short-list for the 2015 UEFA Best player in Europe Award, he was also named in the 2015 FIFPro world XI after reaching the UCL final with Juventus but lost to Barcelona. Pogba made 178 appearances for Juventus scoring 34 goals, He won 4 Seria A titles back to back, 2 CoppaItalia and 2 Supercoppa Italiana.
Paul Pogba returned to his former team (Manchester United) in 2016 for the then record transfer fee of €105. Paul Pogba has had it difficult in England not producing his form consistently for United like he did for Juventus. Now the spotlight is much on him as he is the leader of the team. Paul has had an impressive United career so far but there is still a long way to go if he wants to be regarded as one of the greats of Man United. Paul has made 88 appearances for United scoring 15 goals, winning the Europa League and EFL cup with United.
Paul Pogba played for France U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20 teams before making his debut for the senior team on March 22, 2013 against Georgia in a qualifiers match. Paul Pogba was a huge part of the 2016 France team that reached the finals in EURO 2016 but lost to Portugal. He was also part of the team that claimed the world cup trophy in Russia as he was one of France best players in the tournament. Paul scored 10 international goals in 60 appearances and he will be hoping to win more trophies in the near future.
Paul has been linked to a move away from United this summer with Barcelona looking to secure his services but it seems unlikely as the French midfielder wants to remain at United and succeed. Pogba is already a great player and will probably leave United soon if their trophy count does not increase.


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China: McDermott to build modules for jack-up rig in Mexico
McDermott International, Inc. has announced that one of its joint venture companies, Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd., in Qingdao China, has been awarded a contract by Jord Oil & Gas Systems B.V. for process module fabrication work.
The award will be included in QMW's first quarter 2014 backlog.
"We are pleased to be awarded this work for our Chinese fabrication joint venture," said David Dickson, President and Chief Executive Officer, McDermott. "The yard is a first-class facility that offers competitive fabrication solutions for modules and exemplifies our global execution capabilities."
The scope of work includes fabrication, pre-commissioning and load-out of three process modules.
Once completed, the modules will be integrated onto a jack-up rig that will be linked by bridge to the Akal G1 platform offshore Mexico, operated by Mexican oil company Nuvoil for end user PEMEX.
"Our commitment and responsiveness to the client throughout the bidding process helped us secure this award," said EC Leong, General Manager of QMW. "We are focused on exceeding our client's expectations and the safe and successful completion of this fast-track project."
Fabrication is expected to begin in the second quarter of this year, with completion expected during the third quarter of 2014.
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It's been a long time since I had a love affair and fell in love at first sight. I am talking photography here of course and not the cupid's arrow and love heart variety!!!!
Like a good many pro photographers my love affair with photography started as a hobby. In the really early of my photography days I was as eager as the next man, or woman, to buy the latest camera, lens or anything else photographic that was shiny and bling! As time went on and business grew I actually looked forward to days without a camera in my hand, I had the attitude, why should I photograph that for fun if I'm not going to be able to pay bills from it. I hold my hands up and admit it is a poor attitude, but I often hear similar sentiments from so many of my fellow photographers. Yesterday that all changed.
For some time now I have heard murmurings of fellow photographers moving to smaller 4 thirds cameras and away from DSLRs. Like many I am of the view that my clients will have the attitude that if I don't turn up with a large camera and lens then I won't be perceived as a professional photographer. That aside, I have been undertaking work that has been a little out of my comfort zone and have been commissioned of late for food, and in particular architectural photography for a large Hotel chain. Couple that fact with I the fact that I have been dabbling a wee bit with some HDR landscapes, their has once again been a stirring in my photographic loins, and a sign of a returning photographic mojo for me.
Last week I spotted the announcement of the new Fujifilm X series camera, the X-T1. I have need to replace one of my Canon bodies and have been scanning prices. With price tags of upwards of £3500 it is a huge wrench on the purse girders of my company coffers. You can probably imagine my surprise upon reading the spec on the X-T1, and thinking that maybe it is time for a change. I thought that maybe a smaller, lighter camera would be a better investment particularly with the prospect of more landscape work on the horizon. I already have bad elbows and knees as a legacy from my days as an overhead linesman, and lugging huge cameras and long lenses around at weddings and sporting events hasn't improved my elbows one little bit.
As I wasn't presenting on a stand at this year's Photography Show at the NEC I had decided that I was not going to go this year, and would probably work. I had never bought anything from Focus On Imaging and hadn't considered buying from the Photography Show until a colleague mentioned that I may get a good deal on the Fuji camera at the show if I was interested. With a couple of hours spare I dashed up the A45 to the NEC and immediately (once I got in!!) started my hunt for the best deal I could find.
And so my love at first sight began when I bought my new camera.......The Olympus OMD M-E1!!!!
I'm sure reading this you were expecting me to wax lyrical about the Fuji, but unfortunately for my uses the X-T1 has two or three things that I felt let it down.
1. No tethering capabilities. When I demo and present I often tether my camera for ease and speed.
2. Poor Wi-Fi option. Although a Wi-Fi connection can be established it does not work while you are working. By that I mean as I am shooting at an event each picture does not transmit as they are being taken.
3. Although I can't personally confirm this, one techie guy also thought that the Eye-Fi card for image transmitting was not and option.
Many of you reading this will be thinking, well the Olympus isn't too much different (it is compatible with the Eye-Fi cards). This is true, but in my opinion the worse mistake Fuji has made was the real deal breaker for me! Changing the Aperture is done via the aperture ring on the lenses, and not in camera. That's like turning the clock back 20 years! I want to be looking through the view finder and change shutter speed and aperture settings without moving the camera away from my eye, and the OMD E-1 does this.
So why the love affair?
Like most children on Christmas morning I couldn't wait to open the packaging and play with my new toy. It was small, light and compact and came with a 12-40mm constant 2.8 lens. Within minutes of opening and insetting the battery, the surprises started, and they just kept coming! Those of you with these cameras will probably be thinking.....so what, you should have bought one sooner! Listed below are some of the features I liked in particular.
1. looking at the rear screen and adjusting settings, but being able to view what the image would look like before hitting the shutter button. This may sound a little thing, but to a seasoned DSLR man, this came as quite nice a surprise!
2. Great iPad and iPhone APP for loading up images, operating the camera via Live View and geotagging.
3. Bright luminous view finder.
4. Did I mention that it is light and compact?
These are nice features, but it wasn't until today when I used the camera in anger on a real commissioned job that I got the true character of the camera. The job was to shoot meeting rooms at the Kensington Hilton in London.
Armed with the OMD and my tripod I began work! The rooms I was shooting did not have windows, or if they did, there were only 2 small ones. The weather was overcast, so there were not shards of harsh light streaming through windows, so I chose to go down the HDR route to record my images. Th E-1 has 2 HDR functions built in and I opted for the 3 images bracketing option. In this setting the camera took 3 images (one under exposed, one correct exposure, and one over) and blended them together to record one single HDR image. This is all done IN CAMERA, so no need to run HDR merging software. It wasn't until I was about 6 shots into the shoot that I spotted that once I set my shutter speed and aperture in the HDR setting, the view finder was actually displaying how the image would look once the 3 shots had been merged in camera. Obviously this gave me a huge advantage when setting my exposures.
When you are as old as me, and your knees aren't as good as they once were, using a tripod and constantly kneeling down, crouching, standing, kneeling again etc etc, then the old knees get a bit stiff and sore. I can tell you now happy reader, kneeling down is a thing of the past in my jobs!! The Olympus has a retractable and tilting rear viewing screen! So I could lower the legs of the tripod down below waist level, tilt the screen upwards, and no kneeling!!
So only a couple of nice features mention in this blogpost, but ones never the less that will change the way I photograph in the future. The future is bright and the future, for me anyway, is looking Olympus.
And the big thing I love??.....One touch White Balance. I carry a small grey card in my pocket and I have never seen a system where customisable WB is sooooo easy!
Like all love affairs, not everything is perfect! The shoot lasted 2 hours and the battery died as I was taking my last shot. My next purchase will be another battery and/or grip.
A quick shot I took of the Atrium as I was passing. ISO200 1/50th sec F2.8
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As I write this, I'm simultaneously watching The Lion King. It is a movie detailing a heroic story about a beloved character witnessing the untimely death of a loved one only to set foot on the greatest search possible; the search for identity and purpose. Although the fictional title does not specifically identify where in Africa it is set, one could argue that it is based in Kenya, the land of "hakuna matata." It is a Swahili phrase meaning no worries. No, this is not a movie review. But the events are based on a true story.
Long before I had decided to build a school for rural children, I had contemplated buying shipping containers and converting them to libraries for local learners. So I started to do research and came across Just Be A Child (JBAC). They are an organisation doing just that in Kenya. My dream evolved and inspired a new vision. However, I still wanted to partner with JBAC and perhaps visit them on location. That's when I contacted Mme Lenka, the woman that started the charity whilst living in Britain.
Traditionally in South Africa, when speaking about someone older, out of respect, you would put Mme (mother) or Ntate (father) ahead of their name. Mme Lenka is especially harder to write about because she is a holder of a PhD degree and a professor. So in this article, I will be going back and forth between Mme, Prof and Dr Lenka. We exchanged countless emails about the implementation of my then plans. But as a former journalist, I wanted to know more. How did it come about that a woman from an entirely different continent would sit still long enough to hear the ancestors calling?
It is my belief that one does not simply decide to visit Africa, but one is summoned home by the people who once lived on the land, your tribe; the elders. Prof Lenka's journey, like Simba the protagonist in the film, came about after much heartache. The purpose of the trip was grief and recuperation. But while there, she enjoyed the fruits of the soil but knew that the people from the land would never have the privilege of witnessing the beauty of their own country. Like me with gold in South Africa.
One thing that I have long admired about Mme Lenka, is her unwavering support of the community in which she intends to build a partnership with. Far too many charities come to Africa to help the locals, implementing projects without effective communication, taking pictures, then returning home leaving us with these foreign objects on the land we once roamed freely on. I love that prior to setting up a library, JBAC builds a playground for children and monitors the community's engagement in their project. That's very important!
In the same way that Simba found Simon and Pumbaa whilst discovering new terrain, Dr Lenka attracted her tribe full of people; from the members of the Saturday Club collecting and packing donations (my area of expertise), the container shipping crew (well over 30 members), to Ann teaching arts and crafts in Kenya on Saturdays. JBAC also secured a partnership with a shipping and removal company; Dollimore and Christie. What a team!
It is evident that the community trusts this resilient and fierce group of people. They assist, where possible, from the unloading of the container to the cosmetic transformation. As a child you dream of leaving your mark, then JBAC presents you with an opportunity to colour the face of change, design the door of hope and open the window of opportunity known simply as the library. To place your painted hand, your print, even momentarily against the shipping container, signifies the conclusion of a contract, leaving you determined to succeed and conditioned to excel.
Countless milestones have been reached, from sending over 30 000 books to the recent Malalani library, to assembling an entire playground in no less than four hours, supporting local librarians to set up businesses and teaching young boys and girls to become community teachers. It is clear that JBAC has hit their stride. But within that framework, set backs are evident. Ongoing issues with customs, weather related hiccups to delivery delays well over two weeks pushing back schedules and increasing running costs.
Prof Lenka had hoped that each child could experience the joy of being lost in a world of excellent writing, that know occurs repeatedly at the Dzunga, Chidzangani and Malalani libraries. I am in awe of your achievements. The Rural child was able to send some pencils over, but the environment remains in dire straits. In The Lion King the pride looks to Simba to take his rightful place on the throne, but this community is not in need of a single hero, but a generation of change agents.
As I conclude this article, I found it deeply ironic of how the movie places a deep emphasis on Simba as the beacon of hope whilst JBAC now looks in the direction of Shimba Hills as the home of its new library. Mme Lenka may not have known while on the flight back to the UK that the charity's name will transcend to all aspects of everyday life. In a world full of heartache and trauma, perhaps the best thing to do is Just Be A Child, hakuna matata and let your mind disappear in a book.


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Scott Larson participated in the Dartmouth College and Fred Friendly Seminar entitled,
Cyberterrorism: Regional and Local Response
A Socratic Dialogue on Cyberterrorism was conducted with a panel of experts in emergency management, cybersecurity, and infrastructure protection. This program is a joint collaboration between the IML and The Fred Friendly Seminars, under the auspices of the Program on Counterterrorism Preparedness of the Institute for Security Technology Studies (ISTS), Dartmouth College. To view the digital archive version of the Fred Friendly Seminar hosted at ISTS, Dartmouth College click HERE.


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MS20 Clone VCF 2
We Love MS-20!
The VCF which was adopted with original performance synthesizer that Jugen Haible made himself is based on early MS-20's VCF. (His page is here and his performance synthesizer called JH-720 Solo Synthesizer is here )
And there is another interesting story. Martin Czech (His home page is here) who lives in German as same as MR.Jugen Haible, mailed to the original designer of MS-20 and ask the schematic diagram of KORG35. KORG gave it him with some limitation .
I learn about sound making from SteinerVCF. and HPF is good to add something special to the sound , But there is no need for HPF with basic sound making. So I omit them for the PCB space. If you need it, You can add it easily. If it is 2nd filter for you, you should add HPF on it.
I layout Q2 and Q3 to make them easy to paste with, this will keep them same Temperature. I use Japanese transistors and their pin structure is different from overseas one's. Check it out please, But if you use Japanese one then, this layout allow you to pasete them easy.
You may use enough epoxy glue to cover them all to keep their temperature as same. But there is already plastic mold so I think that it's enough. I pasted them tightly to make them easy to exchange their heat. And I made a small cap with plastic sheet with air. Air will be most easy way to shut out the changes of the temperature.
I use 2SA1015 for PNP, and 2SC1815 for NPN. In my experience, when you can choose the rank of hFE, you should better choose lower hFE one. It's more easy to select for Veb than higher one. If you get 10 GR rank (its hFE is 350-700) transistor, you can get 2 or 3 pair but if it's Y rank (its hFE is 120-240), you can get 3 set of 3 pair or so.
If there is difference between cut off frequency of the poles in the same filter,
they can't make self-oscillation or wave form that produce by self-oscillation may be distorted.
To get 1V/Oct responce, change the attenuator of CV inputs. In this schematic diagram, you should change R11 to 1.8k. But I realize it will fit in 2.2k. I don't know why there. There is some 100k in parallel for summing stage and it makes something there. I will stady it for later.
I will report here my result of cut and try.
I ask MR. Jugen Haible, what's Trim1 acting here? And he said that it's basically a limiter for low cufoff frequencies, and not to VCF going into the sub audio range. He is adjusting it by his ear.
Trim2 will adjust self-oscillation. In my case, there is no self-oscillation at high frequency, but when it's going down then it get self-oscillation. so in this case you should better adjust it in low frequency area.
I build this twice. In my first case, I use Transistor as Y rank (It's mean that its hFE is 100-200). and I use more higher one for the other one (it's 521 or so) and each Veb is 572mV. Higher hFE version can't suppress self-oscillation by 220k+100k(TRIM).
If I try to check them by blind method then I can't find which is which. It's different schematic diagrams but they have same sound charactors.
Dual OTA version may have more clear and bright sound.
In this schematic, it may have many feedthrough. But if you add coupling capacitor at the end of the circuit then it's going to be under order of 1mV.
The linearity of cut off frequency is not better than Dual OTA version. You can play melody by Dual OTA version but in this version, it's hard to play it
It's cheap, compact and good sounds. it's good! but there is some weak point.


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REED all about it……..3 Slice on the ropes!
A difficult and rollercoaster of a week, even by my standards, including a broken boiler, a long-lost reunion with an old friend, another birthday and a terrible week's punting.
The highs of my birthday celebrations and the reunion were only matched by the lows of the next few days, the return of a few old demons and a difficult week followed. The only bright spot been my beloved United battling to a brave home draw vs a dominant Crystal Palace side.
None of the above helped by some truly terrible picks in the golf. Apologies readers.
Onwards and upwards as they say and 3 Slice is back!
Following a couple of lung busting 0.6km runs and two Weight Watcher's Chicken Bhunas I'm back looking like a young Lee Westwood; confidence rising high and the lows conquered, I'm gonna go global this week and deliver three tips this week across TWO tournaments…
Australian PGA
First to down under and the Australian PGA. Whilst the nation has all eyes on Australia it's sadly not for the golf. Harry Redknapp has become the nation's sweetheart in the jungle.
I can't help feeling he'll leave the camp millions in debt (dingo dollars) only for the inevitable to happen with Sam Allardyce being drafted in in January to stabilise the camp and restore harmony.
Adrian Otaeugi
Ignoring historical stats and the tendency for home-grown winners I'm plumping for the form horse the Basque talent Adrian Otaeugi (2pts each way 20-1 bet365 top 5 quarter the odds).
Hero World Challenge
Onto the headline pick in the Hero World Challenge, a tournament that could well be named after fellow MrFixitsTips golf tipster Trevor, after last weeks selections – well played mate!
Patrick Reed
Patrick Reed, a man famed for superstitions and a complicated family life is the headline pick.
A man who's never been shy to state his claims or tell the world about his ability is the one to follow this week. Its a stellar field packed with big names including Tiger Woods, hopefully recovered now from his duel with big Phil.
Hideki Matsuyama
Second is the talented but mysterious Matsuyama, a man many tipped to win majors, who's sadly never quite gone on to deliver the goods consistently.
A man famous for a few things; namely the delay in his back swim. Being an avid amateur fisherman and one of the few pros on tour who can't swim it's surely a matter of time before the Japanese hotshot reels a big one.


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London mayor calls for tax cuts for 'put-upon' super-rich
"It is through their restless concupiscent energy and sheer
wealth-creating dynamism that we pay for an ever-growing
proportion of public services," said Johnson, who has been
Conservative mayor of London since 2008. A charismatic
right-winger with an erratic streak, Johnson is widely regarded
as a potential future leader of the ruling Conservative Party,
which with the smaller Liberal Democratic Party is facing a
challenge to its coalition government in parliamentary elections
due in 2015.
Johnson added that the top 1 percent of UK earners currently pay 29.8 percent of all the income tax and National Insurance received by the UK Treasury. In 1979, they paid only 11 percent of income tax, Johnson wrote in his article, published in The Daily Telegraph.
In his ode to the rich, Johnson said: "It is possible, as the American economist Art Laffer pointed out, that they might contribute even more if we cut their rates of tax."
Urging others to stop "bashing the rich," Johnson argued that it was his duty "to stick up for every put-upon minority in the city – from the homeless to Irish travellers to ex-gang members to disgraced former MPs."
"But there is one minority that I still behold with a benign bewilderment, and that is the very, very rich," Johnson wrote.
In a bid to raise awareness about the contribution of the super-rich to the UK economy, Johnson said that "these are the people who put bread on the tables of families who – if the rich didn't invest in supercars and employ eau de cologne-dabbers – might otherwise find themselves without a breadwinner." And in a swipe at the Conservatives' junior partners in the government coalition, the Liberal Democrats, Johnson added: "And yet they are brow-beaten and bullied and threatened with new taxes, by everyone from the Archbishop of Canterbury to [Liberal Democrat Deputy Prime Minister] Nick Clegg."
Noting that the rich are resented not so much for being rich, but for getting ever richer than the middle classes, he said they are actually "no happier than anyone else; they just have more money."
The London Assembly's Labour group leader responded to the
mayor's article on his Twitter: "Many hard-pressed Londoners
will find Boris' views on the super-rich difficult to stomach, at
a time when people are struggling with the cost of living crisis
his comments are deeply offensive."
"Rather than cosying up to the 0.1 per cent he should be spending his time using his position as our Mayor to ease the burden on ordinary Londoners," Len Duvall wrote.
Journalist Adam Bienkov, of Politics.co.uk, said that Johnson's comparison between the super-rich and homeless people "will enrage campaigners against homelessness."
"The London Mayor had promised to end rough sleeping in London by the end of 2012. However, research released this year found that the number of rough sleepers had doubled in the capital over the past five years," Bienkov wrote.
After winning a second term as mayor in an election last year, Johnson promised to make the capital's economy a priority. But earlier this year, Business Minister Michael Fallon and Housing Minister Mark Prisk criticized Boris Johnson for his failure to help the capital's economy and spend £111 million granted by the national government to the mayor last year to invest in the city's infrastructure.
Speaking at the Institute of Directors annual convention in mid-September, Johnson said that London was "the most competitive city in the whole community," and that its economy "drives jobs across Europe."
But Johnson came under fire after he said in the same speech that the "UK economy has finally reached its Costa Concordia moment."
"Because after two-and-a-half years of parbuckling, the labour is complete and the rotation has been accomplished and though the damage is still, I think, manifest and the caissons have not yet been entirely drained of debt, I think you would agree that the keel is off the rocks and at last we can feel motion, relief."
Many questioned the controversial reference to the wrecked cruise ship, which crashed in January 2012, killing 32 people.


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Today's ceremony demonstrates the U.S. Government's ongoing work, together with the Government of the Philippines, to help bring peace and stability in Mindanao. Graduates, we have no doubt that you will shape a more stable and prosperous future for the Philippines.
One-third of the Filipino population is between the ages of 15 and 24, and the growth that happens during that age range is particularly complex. For those youth who do not finish school, the challenges are even greater.
On March 24, the global health and scientific community gathered in Washington, DC, and around the world, to celebrate World TB Day, and we're gathered here to mark the occasion as well.
I feel privileged to be here this morning, just two days before World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th. The Okuryangava Clinic is a crucial health site in our combined effort alongside the Namibian government to fight TB and HIV. Since 2015, with the support of the U.S. government through PEPFAR and USAID, some 350 patients have accessed TB treatment and referral services to HIV care, right here at this TB-Directly Observed Treatment center. Some of those patients are here today. Please join me in a round of applause to recognize their efforts and commitment to beating this disease.
USAID, through its Supporting Forests and Biodiversity project, is today providing 140 sets of forest ranger patrol equipment to rangers located in four significant forest landscapes. We will also provide training on how to use this equipment to forest rangers in Prey Lang, Tonle Srepok, Phnom Prich, and Chheab Wildlife Sanctuaries. We are confident that the Ministry of Environment and the Provincial Departments of Environment across the five provinces will use this equipment to protect these four wildlife sanctuaries.
This program was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers to continue providing supply chain systems strengthening support to the government through PEPFAR, with the ultimate goal of expanding health coverage and achieving an AIDS-free generation.
The solar power industry in Cambodia is at a nascent stage, but it has a very bright future. This workshop will demonstrate that solar energy is already economically viable in Cambodia and can boost the supply of energy during the dry season. We are here today to build the foundation that will help solar power become a significant contributor to Cambodia's energy security. This workshop will also review the technology needed to connect solar energy into Cambodia's grid. It will look at the technological options and cost for various types of solar energy Photovoltaic, otherwise known as "PV." Finally, this workshop will help us promote clean energy investment in Cambodia.
Your Excellency President Mulatu Teshome, Your presence here today is testament to how important the work of the African Fine Coffees Association is for Ethiopia, as well as for the continent as a whole.
Cambodia has been on a steady path towards development for over 20 years, having achieved many important milestones. Significant improvements have been made in the quality of the country's healthcare resulting in better health for its people. Important gains have been made in maternal and child health, and in the fight against infectious disease, including tuberculosis and malaria.
As Cambodia continues down its path of democracy, the relationship between elected representatives and their constituents has become increasingly important Cambodian citizens now have a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of their elected representatives at the national and local levels.
Water security is also one of the strategic priorities of USAID in the Philippines. For the past four years, USAID, through its Water Security for Resilient Economic Growth and Stability or the Be Secure Project, has worked with local governments and water utilities to provide 1.5 million Filipinos access to clean drinking water. We have also helped almost 900,000 Filipinos access improved sanitation.
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The molecular mechanisms for ventilator-induced injury are not clearly delineated
Bronchial brush samples and cells from bronchoalveolar lavages done on 40 normal patients undergoing elective surgery for more than 5 h and who received tidal volumes of 12 ml/kg or 6 ml/kg ideal body weight documented that there is a probable role of a NLRP3 inflammasome dependent pulmonary response due to mechanical ventilation
Mouse experiments confirmed this observation
Maria T. Kuipers, Hamid Aslami, John R. Janczy, Koenraad F. van der Sluijs, Alexander P. J. Vlaar, Esther K. Wolthuis, Goda Choi, Joris J. T. H. Roelofs, Richard A. Flavell, Fayyaz S. Sutterwala, Paul Bresser, Jaklien C. Leemans, Tom van der Poll, Marcus J. Schultz, Catharina W. Wieland; Ventilator-induced Lung Injury Is Mediated by the NLRP3 Inflammasome. Anesthesiology 2012;116(5):1104-1115. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182518bc0.
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The most famous carnivals
What is the most festive month of the year? Surprisingly they are February. After all, the most colorful and unforgettable carnivals are held all over the world. On them, people can diversely entertain themselves, try a lot of delicious food. Not surprisingly, carnivals attract many tourists. They also want to participate in these shows of unusual costumes, masks, exotic dances.
The very word carnival of the popular theory came from the words "carne" and "vale", meaning "farewell" and "meat". So what is it – farewell to meat? The fact is that before carnivals were held shortly before the Great Lent, when you could still eat meat. The origins of such costumed holidays should be sought in paganism.
People tried to drive away evil spirits and say goodbye to the winter. During the Inquisition, it was impossible to rejoice, but the Renaissance once again breathed life into the old tradition. Europeans have spread the habits of costumed festivities all over the world. So carnival appeared in different countries of the world, some of them got world fame. Carnival Rio, Brazil.
In the last weeks of February, all Brazil literally begins to go crazy. After all, in Rio begins a carnival. This action has long been a benchmark, with him are compared all other similar events. Carnival lasts 4 days and 4 nights, starting in the midst of the Brazilian summer. The local carnival is also a significant art event in the world.
View on the holiday in the city annually comes more than a million tourists. It is no coincidence Rio is proudly called the capital of all carnivals. After all, here is the greatest and most grandiose fun in the world. The carnival opens with officialdom. The mayor of Rio passes the silver and gold keys from the city to the king of the carnival, a fictional character, a fat Momo. This means that for 4 days it is he who becomes the master of the city. Momo is entitled to issue and repeal any laws.
After the officialdom, celebrations begin all over the country. People have fun on the streets, in bars and clubs. Carnival balls are held everywhere. The whole country thunders with drums, which beat off incendiary rhythms. But the most interesting in the carnival is the parade of Samba schools.
The best dance schools are held on a special sambodrome in Rio, to win the right to be called the best. Their path runs along a concrete strip 600 meters long and 20 meters wide, on both sides there are stands with spectators. Dancers come out in stunning colorful costumes and arrange an unforgettable show.
Venetian Carnival, Italy.
And this celebration takes place in the second half of February, proving the cheerful nature of this winter month. It is no coincidence that this carnival is the second most popular in the world. The beginning of it falls on "Fat Tuesday". In Catholicism this day is traditionally called Mardi Gras. For the first time the mention of the carnival in Venice occurs back in 1094. And since 1296 the Senate of the Venetian Republic officially declared the day before the Great Lent festive.
More than half a million tourists flock to Venice at the time of the carnival. All of them wanted to see with their own eyes how this ancient and ancient holiday is held. During the carnival, up to 30 thousand people arrive daily to the city. On the main square in front of the Cathedral of St. Mark the opening ceremony is held. It is here that you can see the first parade in costumes and masks. Participants show the scene of the release of the abducted pirate girls from captivity.
At one time, the tradition of wearing masks during the carnival in the city appeared as a sign of equality between all residents on this holiday. Over time, this attribute is so much liked by the Venetians, that they began to wear it on ordinary days. But the authorities began to fight with masks – men were supposed to be imprisoned for their wearing, and women were flogged with rods. After hiding his face, it was possible to perform unseemly deeds.
Today, masks remain an attribute of this merry festival.It involves, captivating with unpredictability, fun and traditions. So, during the carnival only in Venice you can see a masquerade regatta of local gondoliers. Guests are invited to concerts, fireworks, costumes with Columbine and Harlequin.
Cologne Carnival, Germany.
Although this carnival takes place in February, it opens long before that. The solemn ceremony takes place on November 11 at 11 hours 11 minutes. At this time carnival meetings begin, on which the townspeople discuss the program of the future carnival, choose candidates for the role of the Prince of Carnival.
The festival takes its full power only after the New Year. The inhabitants of Cologne themselves claim that their carnival is the fifth time of the year – the most cheerful and carefree. To walk in glory in Cologne, here comes to a million tourists. And this is really a unique sight – before the restrained and phlegmatic Germans throw off that mask.
The festival splashes outside on Fat Tuesday and lasts until Ash Wednesday, passing through Babiy Thursday. Carnival is held in public gardens and pubs. It involves all the citizens, except for the police and doctors. The beginning of the carnival takes place on the Old Square. There at 11:11, women stormed the town hall. Matriarchy is proclaimed, and with all the men on the table, ties are ruthlessly cut off.
But the highest point of the festivities falls on Pink Monday. Then a festive procession is organized in the city. The streets are all officially registered carnival communities, each of them carries with them a funny figure from papier-mache, making fun of politicians. In total, about one and a half million people are watching this. It is extremely important to choose the right places. After all, with wagons the participants throw sweets at the spectators. The hosts of the carnival, besides the Prince, are the Peasant and the Virgin. Together they walk around the city and give out sweets. On the last day the Prince of Carnival, the Chief Burgomaster passes the key from the Town Hall.
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are famous for their annual February carnival. He appeared here in 1838 after the abolition of slavery. At first the carnival was elegant costume balls and exquisite dinners. On the islands is a very exotic population, which is famous for its diversity of cultures. Especially strongly affected the local residents of the African current. In its spirit, this unique celebration reminds Brazilian, but there are European notes here, as well as Indian, Indian, Chinese and Oriental.
Carnival begins on Friday, when the king and calypso queen are chosen. This is the name of a special kind of Afro-Caribbean music. It sounds all over the island these days in special tents. Other indispensable attributes of the carnival are steel drums and rum bottles. Drums clatter at night, bringing listeners into ecstasy. Later in the Royal Park choose Monarch Calypso. For this title there is a grandiose competition.
There are other remarkable traditions here. So, the islanders cover each other with special paint. Often there are parties to the festival returning home in completely different clothes and in a changed appearance. Carnival festivities start on Tuesday. Parades pass through the streets of the cities, people circling in them to the music of steel drums and orchestras. At the same time, the sounds are so loud that even the bodies of participants vibrate in time. Carnival in Barranquilla, Colombia.
This carnival is not like anything. UNESCO called it even "a masterpiece of the oral and intangible cultural heritage of mankind." They say that he is overly cheerful, sexy and strange. In this city in northern Colombia, everything is plunged into an illusory world of dreams. To touch it thousands of tourists come here. After all, they are all direct participants in the action. Carnival is firmly connected with the Negro holidays of African slaves, who relied only one day off in the year.
Carnival begins four days before Ash Wednesday, reaching its peak during the Batalla de las Flores, a battle of flowers. The holiday is multicultural. In total, several parts of the carnival can be distinguished: Caribbean folklore, dances with elements of poetry, story dances, parade, comedy theater, folk folk theater, musical groups with a soloist, satirical choir. Costume same part of carnival has a single and collective direction.
It is believed that the carnival in Barranquilla is the third most important in the world, yielding to the Brazilian and Orleans. This folklore festival is a significant event in the cultural life of Colombia.
Carnival in Nice, France.
This carnival has a long history. It takes place in the city on the beach since 1294. After all, in Europe, a tradition to hold carnivals before the Great Lent has long been born. In Nice, it all started with the fact that Duke Henri Anjou arranged a fun with clowns. It was so popular with the townspeople that they decided to hold a carnival at the end of February.
But the event would have remained a shtetl, if not for tourists who frequented the Azure Coast, since the middle of the XIX century. It was quiet and cozy, and since 1876 the carnival has acquired its distinctive feature – the battle of flowers. At the time of the festival, the city turns into a single party. And it lasts as much as 15 days. Masquerade performance is accompanied by carnival processions, musical accompaniment, parades, fires and fireworks.
On the very first day of the carnival on Massena Square, under the cries of the crowd comes the King of this action. The very festive procession includes 20 chariots. There are allocated 20 heads made of papier-mâché. Bright moments of the carnival are the Parade of Light, the Parade of Flowers, the Flower Battle on the English Embankment. During the final parade on the fire burned at the stake of the Carnival King. Then guests are waiting for a giant fireworks display. Bengal lights are lit on the castle hill, and all the streets of Nice are brightly lit.
Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
This triumph claims to be the second largest, behind only the rival from Rio. Celebrations are held in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is in the Canary Islands. Participation in the mass festivities takes about a million people.
Carnival takes place every year and lasts about a week. Since 1980, this event has been declared an international tourist festival. In 2000, the city became a carnival capital of the world.
Mass celebrations begin here on Friday, when the magnificent opening parade is taking place. His peak reaches deep in the night, as a result of thousands of brightly dressed people dancing until the morning. To participate in the costume show thousands of guests come here. It itself is divided into two parts – an official carnival and a street carnival.
The festivities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are famous for their dancers, bright queens and musical theaters. The music of local bands is heard everywhere, the rhythms have much in common with the Caribbean peoples. But at the same time you can hear the electronic sound. The main activity is the choice of the Queen of Carnival. Festive processions affect all the main streets of the city. Carnival Mardi Gras in New Orleans, USA.
Mardi Gras literally translates as a fat Tuesday. This day comes after the oil week, the Great Lent begins with the Catholics. Mardi Gras is the equivalent of Maslenitsa. Celebrate it in many European countries.
In America, the tradition of carnival on this day appeared in the middle of the XIX century. Then in the French quarter of Orleans, the beginning of spring was cheerfully and loudly greeted. Carnival gradually gained new fans, becoming even brighter, even more populous.
Fat Tuesday is the last day before Lent, when believers can come off in full, indulging all their desires.In Orleans, it was embodied in costumed performances, noisy parties and festive parades. Carnival became the most colorful and cheerful event in the life of America. The streets of the city are more than 400 chariots with 15 thousand participants. And millions of spectators watch this action.
The rules of the Mardi Gras in New Orleans were finally established in 1872. At the carnival, his king and queen are chosen. They in masks go through the streets of the city surrounded by retinue, greeting the "subjects". The crowd demands to throw them something, receiving in return the tin coins and trifles. According to legend, the tradition of the presence of the king at the carnival has Russian roots. Once brother of the heir to the throne, Prince Alexei Alexandrovich arrived in New Orleans, being in love with actress Lydia Thompson. He was made a special platform with the inscription "King".
Carnival in Goa, India.
For India itself, the tradition of carnivals is unusual and unique. And the Portuguese are "to blame" for this, who had Goa for 500 years. Local residents could not understand the essence of this holiday for a long time, but now they are happy to participate in it.
Annually for three days and three nights in the state of Goa comes the legendary king Momo. He begins to rule the state, transforming the streets of cities. They are filled with different colors and music. The carnival is accompanied by balls, dances and processions. The main meaning of the festival is to eat, drink and rejoice. The festive procession consists of unusual chariots, moving along the streets of the capital of the state of Panaji. Prepare for this almost half a year. The fact is that on mobile platforms, mobile performances are also played.
On the last day of the festivities, the National Club of the capital of Goa conducts the famous red-black dance. Carnival attracts tourists here, but they should be cautious. It is best to choose old clothes. After all, young people have fun, watering people with paint.
An inseparable part of this carnival are plentiful feasts. Here you can find dishes from the gifts of the ocean, many varieties of rice and forgotten by the Portuguese themselves sweets. Only here to transfer food and take should be using the right hand. For the Hindus, the left is "unclean", serving for hygienic needs.
Basel Carnival, Switzerland.
Even in a small quiet Switzerland there is a carnival. It lasts three days and begins on the first Monday immediately after the Ash Wednesday. That festival is the largest of its kind in the country, gathering thousands of participants and spectators.
This carnival can be considered a long-liver, because its history stretches back to the beginning of the 16th century. First here, dedicated to the beginning of the Lent, knight tournaments and costumed procession were held. It was organized by city craft guilds. Over time, the religious component was gone, but the holiday remained.
Preparation for the carnival in Basel begins in a few weeks. At the same time, only members of special carnival-musical unions are allowed to march. There are about 300 of them in the city. In total, about 18,000 people take part in carnival parades. This holiday is distinguished by strict division into spectators and participants.
Carnival begins early in the morning. On the main city squares the lights are extinguished and the participants of the first procession go out with bizarre lanterns. Magic lights create a unique light atmosphere. After that, all participants move to pubs, cafes and a restaurant. There they eat traditional carnival food – onion pie with cheese, soup with toasted flour, drink mulled wine and eat sugar cookies. At noon begins the main carnival parade. Its participants take to the streets with drums, flutes and wind instruments.
The second day of celebration is considered childish – now the unusual costumes are worn by the smallest townspeople, and their numerous clowns entertain. On Wednesday, the costume parade is held again, then the lanterns are lit again. Carnival became famous for its tradition of spreading confetti.Local historians believe that it is from Basel that this festive tradition has spread all over the world.


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U.S. Senator Tom Carper visits BridgevilleDate Posted: Friday, December 16th, 2011
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del) visited the Bridgeville police at Town Hall on Monday, December 12, 2011 to see the two police cars the town purchased with a grant it received from the USDA Rural Development program. From left: Sgt. Burke Parker, Sen. Carper, Police Chief Robert Longo, and USDA State Director Jack Tarburton.


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Tim Berne's Acoustic Hard Cell - Ottawa, Canada
National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage
Ottawa, Canada
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
It may have been a frigidly cold night in Ottawa, Canada on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, but for 90 minutes alto saxophonist Tim Berne and his Acoustic Hard Cell trio warmed things up considerably for a near-capacity crowd in the intimacy of the National Arts Centre's Fourth Stage. Along with long-time musical partners Craig Taborn on piano and drummer Tom Rainey, the trio went a long way towards demonstrating how idiosyncratic and complex composition can coexist with wild yet somehow instinctively-controlled free improvisation.
It is, in fact, a characteristic of Berne's music, regardless of context whether it be with his larger and more electronically-infested Science Friction Band, or with smaller subsets like Big Satan and Hard Cell to combine more outer-reaching explorations and provocative compositional frameworks into an amalgam that challenges the listener to figure out how they navigate both territories. But the truth of the matter is that these are not separate concepts; rather, Berne and the trio find ways to integrate both avenues into a uniquely-complexioned whole.
In performance, even at their freest, there's a perceptible sense of inner logic that prevails, a certain kind of mathematics. Less about overt chord movement and more about the myriad of implied harmonies made possible by the interaction between Berne and Taborn, Acoustic Hard Cell may be the most approachable project Berne has going. They may be in odd meters and Rainey may subdivide the time in strange and unusual ways, but some of the music definitely grooves.
Berne's command of the alto is remarkable, exploring the full range of the instrument and reaching highs and lows rarely heard from it. His solos are demonstrations of how free music doesn't mean simply playing whatever comes to mind. Instead, Berne exhibits the same kind of consideration in his improvisation as he does in his composition, building small conceits into broader themes, and with a focus on ideas, not just rampant flurries of notes.
In Taborn it's refreshing to hear a pianist who doesn't come directly from the usual suspects Hancock, Evans, Jarrett, Tyner instead, Taborn comes from freer places that include a certain new music sensibility. And his left hand/right hand independence is inestimable, especially considering the challenge of navigating Berne's tough charts. While there is some precedence in Cecil Taylor in the way Taborn approaches improvisation, he's far less heavy-handed.
Rainey's command of the kit is equally significant. With all manner of extended techniques, that for some players come off as gimmickry and shtick, for Rainey these are all simply part of expanding the palette of the kit. Sadly an under-appreciated player, Rainey's strength, formidable technique aside, is in his ability to both anticipate and drive the interplay on the stage.
The interplay and untarnished line of communication between the players is, quite simply, uncanny. That the three have played together in a number of contexts for some time now certainly contributes to their clear simpatico; but watching Berne direct things with the smallest of physical cues and, sometimes, the most subtle of musical ones, is a sight to see, as the trio responds as a single voice. Just when you think that things are as far out as they can be, a small nod from Berne brings everything back into focus as they combine for another of Berne's characteristically staggered and staggering thematic constructs. And his compositions are not simply themes that lead into improvisation and back; as outré as they are, they are, indeed, songs with distinct movement and progression.
In a set that consisted of "Van Gundy's Retreat and "Traction, both recorded on Berne's recent Electric and Acoustic Hard Cell Live, as well as three new pieces "My First Phone, "Brokelyn and "Time Laugh Berne had little to say to the audience, but nobody seemed to mind. From the more up-tempo exploration of "Van Gundy's Retreat to the skewed balladry of "Brokelyn, Acoustic Hard Cell's clear strength in positing loose improvisation within a clear, albeit oftentimes challenging, structure made for a wholly engaging evening. And, after an all-too-short 75-minute set, the audience refused to let the group leave the room without an encore, another new piece titled "It Was in the Other Bag.
Presented as part of the Ottawa International Jazz Festival's winter series of concerts, bringing Tim Berne and Acoustic Hard Cell may be one of their riskier moves. But with an audience that was clearly tuned into the trio's distinctive interplay and Berne's equally compelling writing, the Festival received a clear message that there's room for the more experimental side of jazz in the Ottawa landscape. Hopefully the success of the show will encourage them to continue bringing a wider variety to the city, both inside and outside the confines of the summer festival.
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This is my very first post. why I wanted to write this? because of to share my wast knowledge and experience about the swimming pool and spa industry with anyone who wish to learn it.
As all of us have now been aware, the Rio 2016 Olympics swimming pools water turned green mysteriously, overnight.
More importantly, everyone was speculating to query what had have caused the problem because there have not been actual water testing variables are released to the public so far. Whatever the cause, this article is intended to provide some additional information for interested readers who want to know more about why the Olympic pools turned green and how you can avoid this in your pool.
The first official line was that after extensive tests, they had finally pinpointed the reason was chemical imbalance caused by too many people using the water. Mario Andrada, a Rio 2016 spokesman, said that there was a sudden decrease in the alkalinity in the diving pool, and that's the main reason for the color changed.
FINA, the world swimming federation issued a press release and told the reason was the swimming pools were run out of some of the chemicals need to be used in the water treatment process. As a result the pH level of the water was outside the usual range, causing the discoloration.
New York Times reported, the director of venue management Gustavo Nascimento said that someone accidentally had added 160 litres of hydrogen peroxide to the pool prior 05 days to the incident and the electronic monitors had pick up the chlorine, but failed to notice that chlorine was no longer working.
The green color is not likely a problem itself, but an indication that there had been a potential failure of the maintenance process.
I cannot say for sure why this has happened due to not releasing of testing values officially by the relevant authorities. But, in a properly balanced pool everything other than Cryptosporidium will be dead in the water in less than 1 minute. But the Crypto requires 10ppm free chlorine maintained 24 hours in order for the chlorine to kill this.
Evaluating officials' statements we can assume the reason could be the addition of hydrogen peroxide or the pH values were too far from the range.
Chlorine has both oxidizing and sanitizing powers but Hydrogen peroxide only has oxidizing power but unable to hold a sanitizing residual power. Hence Hydrogen peroxide would be suitable for a one time oxidizing shock but it will would not last in the water. In the presence of chlorine however the chlorine would act as a stronger oxidizer and actively oxidize the hydrogen peroxide. More specifically, Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) reacts with Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) to form Oxygen (O2), Sodium Chloride salt (NaCl) and water (H2O). This would result in no hydrogen peroxide as well as no chlorine in the pool.
An equation showing that 0.48 mg of hydrogen peroxide removes 1mg of free chlorine.
The fact that it rained after this treatment would be a further likely condition that would surge algae growth since it is possible that the chlorine had been depleted by the hydrogen peroxide.
I experienced this in Doha, 2015. The particular pool was having a copper- silver ionization system and it had been maintaining 0.5ppm level of chlorine. One day the pool had been starting to turn green. Then the pool technician had added the hydrogen peroxide to shock the pool. The same time the water color h turned to black-green (See pictures).
This is totally unacceptable. Because Hydrogen peroxide must not use for copper -chlorinated pools but it may use for 100% chlorine free pools.
According to the statement of FINA, if the pH of the water was increased above the level of 8.5 then the chlorine in the water would simply not be able to do its job. Chlorine is most active (97%) at pH of 6.0 much more acidic no one want to swim in and at the pH of 8.5 the chlorine is almost completely inactive (12%) in the water so even if there was sufficient chlorine it would not be able to stop algae from potentially growing in the water.
Ideal pH range is 7.2 to 7.8 and the optimum pH for chlorinated pool water is 7.4 since this is the same as the pH in human eyes and mucous membranes and also keeps the chlorine efficiency around 53%.
The swimmers complained of stinging eyes and strong chlorine smell in the water as well as green hair during the Games. The stinging eyes and strong chlorine smell could be caused because of sanitizer effectiveness and chloramines. Also worth noting is that pH out of ideal ranges could also cause eye irritation or contribute it. Green hair in a pool is a result of copper in the water. This indicates that there is in fact copper present in the water and that copper has been oxidized by hydrogen peroxide and precipitated out of the water.
There might other reasons caused the green color in the pool water be poor filtration or Chlorine in the water but not able to work due to high Cyanuric acid or too high Phosphate or Nitrate ions
My opinion is to consider the bather load increase during this type of event. It most likely let the chlorine drop to zero, or let the pH control system run out of acid which allowed the pH to climb unrestricted which resulting chlorine being unable to kill algae and other bacteria. Additionally to check and adjust the pool cyanuric acid level, if it is too high then it also could effect to chlorine efficiency where the chlorine is not able to do its job due to "chlorine lock".
Furthermore, total chlorine, Total alkalinity, Copper and Phosphates correct values also more important to avoid this kind of incidents.
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A hygienically safe swimming pool or spa bath is one that contains clear attractive water that is free from disease-causing organisms, viruses and bacteria, where the user feels comfortable. It should be pleasant to the senses. well- managed swimming pools should be healthy environments with a negligible risk of infection or illness.
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Think you're leading a healthy lifestyle? Most of us think we do a fair job of maintaining our health and lifestyles with good eating habits and physical activity whenever we manage to fit it in. But is that enough to be considered "healthy?"
According to a recent study, very few adults actually meet the criteria for a healthy lifestyle. The study, published in the US National Library of MedicineNational Institutes of Health, showed that only 3% of American adults got a perfect score on what the authors say are the four basic criteria for healthy living. Just 13.8% met three of the criteria; 34.2% met only two criteria. Women scored slightly better than men.
Here are some FIVE KEY questions that can help you to measure your healthfulness:
- Do you smoke?
- Are you able to maintain a healthy weight (a BMI of 18-25), or are you successfully losing weight to attain a healthy weight?
- Do you eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily?
- Do you exercise 30 minutes or more, 5 times a week?
- Do you sleep?
Lifestyle tips that can improve your health!
Everyone knows smoking is bad for your health. And smoking, for many people, is a lifestyle. If you are one of the lucky ones who never became addicted to nicotine, pat yourself on the back. Smokers, I hope you are working diligently to kick your habit. It's impossible to underestimate the importance of a smoke-free life for your health — as well as for the sake of those around you.
A few more things you must consider …
- Brush and floss daily to keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of disease.
- Get a good night's rest. Well-rested people not only cope better with stress, but may also have better control of their appetites. Research has shown that a lack of sleep can put our "hunger hormones" out of balance — and possibly trigger overeating.
- Smile and laugh out loud several times a day. It keeps you grounded, and helps you cope with situations that would otherwise make you crazy. Read the comics, watch a stand up comedy, or tell jokes to bring out those happy feelings.
- Meditate, pray, or otherwise find solace for at least 10-20 minutes each day. Contemplation is good for your soul, helps you cope with the demands of daily life, and may even help lower your blood pressure.
- Try yoga. The poses help increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. These are critical areas for older folks especially, and both men and women can benefit.
- Power up the protein. This nutrient is an essential part of your eating plan, and can make up anywhere from 10%-35% of your total calories. Protein lasts a long time in your belly; combine it with high-fiber foods and you'll feel full on fewer calories. Enjoy small portions of nuts, low-fat dairy, beans, lean meat, poultry, or fish.
Last but not least, have a positive attitude. Do your best to look at life as if "the glass is half full." You must believe in yourself, have good support systems, and think positively ("I think I can, I think I can…") to succeed.


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The Quetzal is a drone carrier aircraft used by Foehn, which carries several drones that marks enemy targets for a powerful orbital strike.
Official description
The Quetzal is a drone control airship, there is no simpler way to explain what it is. Underneath its body, three eye-shaped drones will continuously scan the area nearby for enemy threats, giving the Quetzal quite an impressive line of sight that exceeds most of the vehicles or aircraft currently in service. Additionally, these drones will conceal the Quetzal's presence on enemy radars.
The real purpose of the Quetzal's drone however, is target marking. The airship can send its drones at great ranges to scout and mark the spot where an orbital strike will be performed. These attacks, especially effective against enemy structures, involve hybrid bombs, which are released at high velocity and explode violently upon impact. The drones can be destroyed with anti-aircraft weapons, however the Quetzal will replace them shortly after the currently used set is no longer functional.[1]
Quetzal is Foehn's Tier 3 siege aircraft. It is known for being the anti-structure aircraft with the greatest range, making it a grand substitute for terrestrial siege units. Each Quetzal is armed with a beacon drone that is easily replaced. The released drone can mark its target for an orbital strike. Once the drone marks it, the orbital strike can't be prevented. A single orbital strike can damage buildings quite effectively. Groups of Quetzals can flatten bases quickly. These drones also divert the attention of anti-aircraft defenses away from Quetzals, therefore allowing them to safely siege defenses from a distance most of the time. Left unattended, a squadron of Quetzals can flatten bases quickly.
Quetzals use stealth based technology similar to the Allied Barracuda, making them invisible on enemy radar. With their stealth, Quetzals are capable of leading surprise attacks even if the opponent is sharp in using the minimap. In addition, Wings of Coronia has the ability to temporarily boost all Quetzals' armor by using Quetzal Shield, which makes them much tougher to bring down, encouraging Coronian commanders to send their Quetzals to bombard important structures that are heavily defended.
However, Quetzals are not without weaknesses. If the drone failed to mark its target, the attack will never happen. If the drone gets destroyed, it would take some time to get a replacement. Alert enemy commanders will manually order their anti-air defenses to fire at the Quetzal itself instead of its drones, reducing the Quetzal's effectiveness against human opponents. Bombardments also have a delay, making them ineffective against fast, mobile units. Last but not least, they are expensive to build as well (its price is second only to the Kirov Airship).
- The Quetzal's name and some of its quotes draw references to the Nahua feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl, who is also known as the god of the morning star.
- The Quetzal's internal name is also called Quetzalcoatl.
- The Quetzal bears resemblances to the Hammerhead in Tiberian Twilight.
- According to unused quotes (see Quotes), the Quetzal originally had an ability to drop mines.
- The Quetzal's sound when locking onto a target is actually a higher pitched version of the GDI Orbital Strike support power when the latter's target is selected from Tiberium Wars.
- The Quetzal has 2 "weapons", according to the code. The 2nd weapon's orbital bombardment will hit naval units and buildings instantly. This is because the Quetzal's damage is done through its animation. Water will neutralize this animation damage, as explosions in water areas are converted to water effects, so the first "weapon" will deal less damage against naval units and buildings than it should have.[2]


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Golden Race First to be Awarded Class 4 Licence by the MGA
Betting industry supplier Golden Race has become the first ever virtual sports developer to receive a Class 4 licence in Malta.
The innovative company received recognition from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) earlier this month following an extensive application process.
The award of this license is the latest development in Golden Race's push to be the largest virtual sports provider for the regulated markets in the industry.
Golden Race CEO Martin Wachter commented: "We are extremely proud to be the first virtual company to receive a Maltese Class 4 licence, which allows all companies who work under the Maltese Gaming Regulations to take advantage of our product there."
He went on to say that: "The process takes a lot of time and effort to ensure all of the stringent guidelines are adhered to, but at Golden Race we strive to provide exactly what customers need to be successful, regardless of their location and regulations. Now those operators who love our products can use them fully licensed – it's win-win all around."
The supplier's games suite is used all across Europe, Africa, CIS countries, Latina America and Asia. Golden Race is the creator of the new revolutionary Real Fighting game – a global pioneer in pre-recorded video virtuals, and its 3D Virtual League product is one of the most commonly played in the world.
The MGA license is one of three recently obtained by the heavy-hitting company as it continues to expand across the globe.
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Ashtree Road by Graeme Nicholls Architects has won the prestigious Editor's Choice gong at the 2019 AJ Architecture Awards
'There's enormous impact to come as a result of this scheme,' said our judges of Ashtree Road, a social housing development of 24 two-bedroom flats in Pollokshaws, Glasgow. They're right. This is a striking piece of urban architecture for a strikingly low budget. It creates a new centre of gravity in a rather neglected part of this great city. And it is the first significant scheme to complete for Graeme Nicholls Architects – a milestone for a young practice that only set up in 2016.
According to Nicholls, 'form follows fiction' – and here that narrative-led approach is clear, creating a sense of the building belonging to the neighbourhood. The practice became fascinated by the area's historical associations with the weaving industry, which in the early 19th century saw an influx of Flemish weavers to provide a skilled workforce for the emerging textile mills. The concept of 'weaving' can be seen in several aspects of the scheme – from the offset pattern of windows, to the way the bricks have been laid at the ground floor, to the stepped vertical rails of the upper-floor balustrades.
The design features two blocks – a 'tenement' and a 'villa' – placed at the site boundaries and providing a strong urban edge while also enclosing a private rear court overlooking the neighbouring Ashtree Park. The scheme has been designed from the inside out, with residents' needs at its heart. A practical, fabric-first approach provides welcome, flexible and adaptable accommodation for mid-market rent. It's the sort of scheme that will attract positive development to the surrounding area. In all, there is much to admire here, and to learn from. At a time when housing is under such pressure, cost-efficient, robust and thoughtful schemes like this provide a benchmark for what's possible.
The project also took home the Housing Project (up to £10 million) prize at the AJ Architecture Awards, held on 20 November.


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No. 1 is in the books for David Ortiz.
It wasn't nearly as excruciating as last year, but Ortiz's struggles out of the gate have been well-documented throughout April. After taking a seat for two games this week, though, Ortiz homered in his first at-bat Friday night, giving the Red Sox a crucial run in what turned out to be a one-run game and giving himself a mark in the statistics.
Of course, one swing can't make up for everything, and if Ortiz is going to hold down the fifth or sixth spot in the lineup every night, he'll need to bring much better consistency to the plate (he went 0-for-2 with a walk in his next three plate appearances).
So how many home runs will Big Papi slug in 2010? His numbers from past seasons with the Red Sox may be a helpful guide:
2003: 31
2004: 41
2005: 47
2006: 54
2007: 35
2008: 23 (109 games)
2009: 28
As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, 48 percent were pessimistic and believe Ortiz is good for only 10-20. Thirty-four percent see 20-30, while 17 percent sees Big Papi cranking over 30.
If you think Ortiz will hit between 10 and 20 homers, text "SOX1" to 542542. If you think he'll be between 20 and 30 long balls, text "SOX2" to 542542. if you think he'll top 30 homers for the first time since the championship season of 2007, text "SOX3" to 542542.


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