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Your Municipal Elections are on 1-3 August: Please Vote!
The most important elections in South African history take place on Wednesday (for regular voters) and Monday/Tuesday for pre-booked special votes.
This is more than just a municipal election: It is a rare opportunity to express yourself on the state of National Government. Yes, we have made progress since 1994, but how much more would we have made without the billions lost to the now-endemic corruption of the ANC? Starting with the Arms Deal, which financed the ANC's election campaign, proceeding through eTolls, Nkandla, Petro SA, SAA and many others, and intended to culminate in the unaffordable and unnecessary Nuclear Fleet, the ANC has put itself first, and you, the voter, last –particularly the poor, whom the money is meant to uplift.
The ANC, which helped craft one of the best human rights constitutions in the world, perpetrated the Marikana Massacre and the escape of Omar al-Bashir, accused of genocide of our fellow Africans. Its contempt for you, the people, shows in the SABC farce, the bailouts of SAA with your money, the many golden handshakes, and its blatant disrespect for the courts and the Public Protector.
The government, never a friend of business, has now reduced our growth rate to nil. Yet other African countries, subject to the same world conditions, achieve rates over 8%*. From the largest economy in Africa, we have slipped to third place. A third of our people are unemployed. A disproportionate number of them are young –many are unemployable due to our dysfunctional state education system, a time-bomb ticking to destroy our future.
Any government with a shred of integrity would have resigned when the Constitutional Court ruled that the President and parliament had violated the Constitution. Yet so certain are they that you will vote them in again, they are murdering each other for access to the perks of office. If you care about South Africa, even if you are lifelong ANC, it is time to register a protest vote: Abstain if you must, but rather vote for another party.
For which other party? There are many smaller parties, but, can you rely on them not to go into coalition with the ANC?
Only one other party has a track record in government. Where it governs, the poor have the highest access to basic services, employment is the highest in the country, unauthorised expenditure is close to nil. People are voting with their feet, moving from the ANC-run Eastern Cape to the DA-run Western Cape to access the job opportunities, better education, housing and health care.
Midvaal, the only DA-run municipality in Gauteng, has the province's lowest unemployment, and no corruption. Meanwhile the City of Johannesburg is running a massively expensive multi-media campaign advertising that its "world class African city" is "in good hands", abusing in favour of the ANC the public money that should go to services.
If you want a municipality that works; if you want to tell the ANC it is time to reform; if you care about our country, next week is time to vote DA.
Remember: in municipal elections you have to vote where you are registered. Voting is from 7 am to 7 pm (not 9 pm as previously).
*Real GDP growth rate (mostly 2015): Ethiopia 8.7%, DRC 8.4%, Cote d'Ivoire 8.2%, Maldives 7.6%, Mozambique 7.0%, Tanzania 6.9%, Chad 6.9%, Rwanda 6.5%, Kenya 6.5%, Nigeria 4.0%. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_real_GDP_growth_rate
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**** Ocean Basket, Chilli Lane, Rivonia Road, Sunninghill
It was a long time returning to this branch and we chose a really cold day to do it. The inside heater was not the most effective. Hot chocolate and Van Loveren River Red did a good job of warming us up however –and Sifiso's great service! I indulged in their Prawn and mussels offering - absolutely the best! The stir-fried veggies were rather tasteless however. Rick enjoyed the OB Fish and chips.
Still a great place to go to and reasonable prices make for good value.
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Civic Corner: Support the New OUTA - the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse!
Most of us remember the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA), which fought a heroic series of court cases against e-Tolls, succeeding in getting the tolls delayed and the costs reduced, but not cancelled.
OUTA has changed its name to Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (clever: same acronym) and taken on a wider mandate as a watchdog against all manner of corrupt state expenditure, notably SAA and Eskom in recent days.
OUTA now has a membership-based contribution model.
The fight against corruption, tax abuse and irrational tax policy, requires the ability to investigate, expose, and where necessary, challenge or take to court the responsible individuals. These mechanisms of "attack" can also effectively be used in defence against unjust prosecution, as in the case of e-Tolls, thus the introduction of OUTA's E-toll Defence Umbrella.
OUTA's E-toll Defence Umbrella will support businesses and individuals against prosecution for resistance against e-tolls. It aims to defend every case of e-toll prosecution within OUTA's contributing membership, if it has the funds.
To fall under OUTA's E-toll Defence Umbrella, you or your business need to become a contributing member of OUTA through either monthly or annual membership contributions. They use an honour-based system: You contribute, at your discretion, an amount you can afford. Click here to become a member.
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Maybe that should say, "Coming back soon!"
Thank you to the readers (you know who you are — I do) who have continued to check this blog even though their RSS feed aggregators indicated a possible flatline.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it doesn't look like an oncoming train, so let me say, stay tuned and we'll get into more controversy, more reflection, more arguments, and more fun in the very near future.
Besides the business obligations, I confess that I did have to put a little time into the Common Waters of Oregon site and Straight Talk. Those are do or die things. RepairKit is an avocation. Ironically, I'm more attached to the people who associate with this blog. Go figure.
See you very soon! — Hugh

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Fall 2019presented at School for Poetic Computation Fall 2019 Showcasewater, light, mirror, plastic, paper, video footage, mechanical parts3' x 5' approximate, 10 min
Light as a Gift consists of three pieces, each part of an ongoing exploration using light as a medium. In one, petri dish samples of reflective plastics create organic-looking forms when light hits them. In another, a folded vessel captures light when it's closed. The central piece is an acrylic box of water with a mirror underneath, reflecting the video projected onto its surface onto the nearby wall. A mechanism slowly dips into the water, creating ripples that distort the reflected image. The videos are of bodies of water I've visited at different times and places. In each case, light from the sun bounced off of the surface of the waves and into my phone's lens, where it was encoded in video. In the gallery setting, a projector now sends that compressed light back onto a fabricated copy of its original source, the surface of the water. Just as the light from the environment was copied and reproduced on the gallery wall, the mood I felt when capturing the footage– one of quiet and contemplation– appears in the recreation, as well. If light is our main source of information about the visual world around us, how does our perception of the world change when light is manipulated?


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Welcome to Writing Prompt Pit Stop! Well, we're into week 4 of NaNoWriMo, but as we've established in the first three weeks – I'm not participating in it this year. However, as sad as that makes me, I'm still trying to keep my writing chops honed in during this month, even though I have so many other commitments that take up my time…mainly grading a lot of writing classes! Anyway, this week I have been able to brainstorm and get more ideas down for my three short plays that I'm bringing to life. And, although by this time in this month I'd hoped to have had at least one of the three completed, I have no doubt that after this week that I will have one done before November ends. I've also got a few poems ruminating around, and the end of the semester is within reach so I feel certain that I'll have some new work then too. My only other writing challenge that I made for myself this month is – to have my full-length poetry manuscript pulled together to submit by the 30th as well. I know I can do it, I know I can do it. So, wish me luck! I hope that you've had some writing successes this past week!
If you're following along with me, here are a few more writing prompts:
- Since this is the week of Thanksgiving, in your daybook write down the top 10 things that you're thankful for. Once you have your list, choose one that calls your name and freewrite on that for at least 10 minutes.
- Here in Michigan we've had our first big snow this past weekend. Write about what you love, or hate, about snow. You could certainly write a poem about winter/snow. Heaven knows I have many on that subject, but you could also utilize it in one of your stories/plays, or it could be a trait of a character…that they love, or hate, snow.
- This political season has certainly opened up potential for stories, poems, essays, plays about the absurd. Most we don't even have to imagine. Sometimes it's not easy to include political themes in your work, but it seems that now would be a good time to at least be writing down some of the day-to-day happenings for future use in some way. You might just sit down and vent for 10 minutes on something you hear – it might surprise you what comes of it!
- Use these words in something that you write: Adele/ice/turkey
If you get anything that you want to share, you can always share it in comments below, or contact me: lylanne[at]lylanne.com
See you in a week! Don't forget to keep writing!


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The Westside Hospitals & Institutions (H&I) Subcommittee carries the message of recovery to addicts who do not have full access to regular NA meetings.
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This is my take on the San Carlos Board of Trustees, of which I am a member, and the San Carlos School District. The SCSD is a K-8 school district, currently educating about 2,800 students, located in the San Francisco Bay Area just south of San Mateo.
As to why I'm doing this…
Corny as it sounds, I ran for office back in 2001 because I think people, if they have the time, should give back to the society that nurtured them. One way of doing that is to get involved in local government.
I also believe that the people we elect should stay in touch with the community they serve. Nowadays, one way of doing that is by maintaining a presence on the web. Particularly because it's so easy — and fun! — to both share thoughts and perspectives and invite comment and discussion.


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Leading the pack in the stories this week :
- Blaze's Pet at MEGA - Did it give him what he wanted? Read on and find out!
- 101 days of 2014 - sounds like a good excuse for a sale!
- New Fox Pet - dropped by the final boss....
The most interesting thing about the stories around the Spiral Web this week is the almost complete lack of Khrysalis Part 2 news! I was convinced there would be some! And thanks to KI, everyone is now aware that we are past 101 days into the new year!
There is also the exciting news of a new craftable house in Azteca, the Mount-a-Palooza sale continues and the onset of Spring in the West seems to have spawned many a contest. Who knows what next week will bring? Enjoy, and we'll bring you another round-up this time next week!
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In such pictures it is possible to observe where the harness sits on him. The harness is totally adjustable. Buddy Belts dog harnesses are created particularly to prevent the sensitive neck area, and that's why they are ideal for dogs experiencing tracheal collapse.
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A harness ought to be used rather than a collar. Harnesses stink for many of factors. The truth is that many harnesses are intended to be employed with your normal collar or include a collar that's detachable for around-the-house non-walking purposes. For tiny dogs, there's a soft, comfy little harness known as the Puppia.
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Harnesses are really perfect for smaller dogs, whether they have a tendency to pull. Far more costly than some other decent forms of dog harnesses. The most popular sorts of dog training harnesses are the ones which are produced with leather.
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If you believe a collar is a little too restrictive for your pet, think about the advantages of utilizing a well-made dog harness. No training collar is an excellent fit for all types of dogs, all sorts of situations, and every pet operator, but using a tiny guidance you can possibly make the correct choice for your pet. Training collars permit you to get charge of your dog whilst on leash.
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Speak with your veterinarian about any bodily limitations your dog could have. Dogs have the capability to pull very hard using a conventional harnesses. The dog also needs to be tested for Valley Fever and Heartworm, each of which are conditions which can make a chronic cough. Furthermore, your dog may gain from the accession of a humidifier or vaporizer. In addition, your dog needs to have a great waistline behind the ribs.
Dogs aren't humans or operate behaviorally in an identical way we do. Obviously, it's not about the dogs generally speaking. These dogs are often overweight, but might thin. They loose their ability to bark.


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An essential differences between the homeopathic and allopathic approach to treatment of disease.
The homeopathic approach to the treatment of disease emphasizes using the least amount of treatment and the most gentle remedies so that good health can be attained through stimulating the individuals ability to heal. The whole person is considered, the mental and emotional levels as well as the physical level. The goal is to increase wellness rather than to kill micro-organisms. When the individual is healthy, the disease is naturally thrown off. The basic premise is life preserving rather than life destroying.
Louise Pasteur, the father of microbiology, believed that a germ could be found for every disease. Later in life, however, he realized that what was truly responsible for disease was the inability of the host organism to throw off disease. On his death bed, he was suppose to have said, " The terrain is everything, the bacteria is nothing."
If an individual has a strong immune system it is unlikely that they will be affected by the soup of bacteria that constantly swarms around us. It is when we are weakened that we are susceptible to infection. Bacteria are not the main cause of disease they are simply players in a more complex relationship of energies.
The allopathic or conventional approach to disease is combative. The idea is to kill or eliminate whatever is causing the problem. Conventional physicians have declared war on disease. When the first antibiotics were used, they were thought of as "magic bullets." The simplistic view of genetics at that time led to the presumption that bacterial disease could be wiped our in our lifetime. What was not understood was the true miracle of genetic change that allows bacteria to become resistant and to survive any attempt to kill them.
We are now reaping the result of this over simplistic view of the intelligence inherent in one-celled creatures. Many bacteria are now resistant to all forms of antibiotics and we are entering an age where these drugs will no longer be able to control infections at all. That time is approaching very swiftly. Many hospitals and nursing homes are now inundated with completely resistant varieties of bacteria.
The idea of not having an antibiotic for every infection is a very frightening thought for many people. It could spell disaster and it already has contributed greatly to the health crises. But, as the Chinese proverb says, " Crisis is a combination of fear and opportunity." If we continue with the combative approach to the treatment of disease, using more deadly weapons, stronger antibiotics to kill resistant forms of bacteria, we may end up being casualties of our own battle. The nature of these one-celled creatures is to continually adapt, change and resist being wiped out. If we take this crisis as an opportunity for great change, we may discover a way of dealing with the situation that transcends the initial problem.
Bacteria have the ability to do something that we as human beings could learn from. They are able to act together as a community. They share the genetic material that enables them to survive very freely with one another. They are creative, they learn how to adapt to a toxin and then share that ability with other bacteria throughout the planet in a very short time. They are adaptable. Rather than resist change, as do humans, they readily adapt to change. While we plodding humans are busy making war with each other and with bacteria, these one-celled organisms are easily and quickly communicating with one another all over the globe, creating new resistance to our attempts to destroy them. They have much greater global consciousness than us.
If, instead of trying to kill them, we learn from this situation and begin to honor the life processes that are at work, we may end up in a much better place. We may learn that nature provides all life with strong survival mechanisms, killing is not the solution, that everything we do effects everything else on this planet, and that our medicine should respect the powerful laws of nature that are at work. If we learn and accept these principles, we will utilize forms treatment, like homeopathy, that strengthen life rather than killing it. We will begin to understand that the cause of disease is our imbalance with the laws of nature.
When these principles are utilized effectively, improvement on our personal health will have a positive affect on the environment. Getting well from the homeopathic perspective means health on all levels. It means an increase in the ability to communicate, to be creative and share the rewards of that creativity with others, and to be able to feel love and compassion. When many of us are healthy according to these guidelines of health, it would be possible to think of living in peace with other beings on this planet.
You may say, " it is going to take a long time to make this switch in consciousness." The fact is we do not have a long time. The sooner we learn to apply principles of healing that are in tune with natural laws, the sooner we can help ourselves. If you don't know anything about homeopathy, inform yourself. Learn some basic remedies so you can use them for yourself and your family. If you already know something about homeopathy, learn more. If you are already deeply involved tell your friends and health practitioners about it. Those who understand how to use homeopathy will be absolutely essential in helping themselves and others in the transition our pivotal generations is going through


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I have a Select2 widget attached to a dropdown and the dropdown is taking a long time to load (5-10 seconds). The response time gets better as more characters are typed into the search, but the first two or three characters are taking too long.
My list is built in a Select Distinct SQL statement that returns a single column during the preparation, and contains over 30000 items. The column returned from the SQL statement is used for both the Source Attribute and Source Identifier.
Is there a way to make the Select2 widget (or another searchable dropdown) respond faster?
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Hi Cody,
No, I'm afraid there is no way to make the Select2 faster. Not an easy one, at least.The problem is that the Select2 works completely Client side. This means that the list must be complete to it to work. So, you have at least 2 problems here.
1. Your list will take time to load, on preparation.2. Every time the javascript will render the list visible when the user types, it will go through a lot of items.
An alternative is to use the Input_autocomplete with a normal input. You can than define that the list will be loaded only when the user types a certain number of times. Disavantages: Uses server side logic to load the the list every time the input changes, the user needs to click in an element of the list to select an item, because typing it, by default, it is not enough, even if this can be workaraunded with some logic.
Maybe rethink your UI can solve this problem.
Cheers,Eduardo Jauch


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At six o'clock as we asked, Mahendra was waiting for us at the door of our accommodation, to be first at the door of the Taj Mahal. When we left it was still night and we drove through the dark streets of Agra. He Taj Mahal opens its doors from Saturday to Thursday when the sun rises, in summer around 6 am and in winter at 7am. We left the car parked on a street full of hotels and walked for about 15 minutes through a park to the entrance, as traffic around the monument has been restricted.
Upon arriving at the box office there were about 50 tourists queuing and the sun was already starting to rise, but the box office was still closed. At the end about 7.15 am they opened the box office and we went to buy the tickets worth 750 rupees (€ 12) per beard and as a gift a small bottle of water and a fabric cover for shoes.
About 20 meters from the ticket office was the entrance with two lines, one for men and one for women. When entering, you have to pass a security check in which it is not allowed to enter lighters, drinks, or food and strangely do not allow the entry of batteries. After arguing with the watchwoman about why the flashlight confiscated me, in the end I got her to just confiscate the batteries and we entered the enclosure.
Luckily there were few people, we crossed the entrance and there was majestic, surrounded by a fog that gave it a magical and unreal air. We stood there in front of the fountain taking pictures, tens, hundreds among the three. Gradually I approached, walking on the side around the monument to see it from all possible angles. I put the cloth booties on my shoes and climbed the stairs that brought you closer to the mausoleum. A mole of white marble, of an unimaginable immensity. The space is so large that the barely 100 people who should be there at that early hour barely bothered us.
He Taj Mahal It was completed in 1653 and the remains of Mumtaz Mahal, who died by lighting his fourteenth offspring. Her husband, Sha Yahan, was so distressed by her loss that she ordered the construction of the most beautiful mausoleum in the world. The most beautiful and the most photographed, in fact even the most filmed since there is no Bollywood film that boasts that it does not roll in the Taj the scene of turn romance of its protagonists.
I liked Taj Mahal a lot, I liked being there almost alone visiting him, the one that was surrounded by fog, the sun's rays reflecting on their slabs and their magnificence, but even if I earn millions of detractors for the following statement I have to say no It's what I liked most about my trip to India, I'm sorry. It did not impact me in the sense that you have come to see it so many times, you have read so many times the story of its creation that really did not surprise me, I liked it and a lot, but I already knew what there was and when there was no surprise factor Well, I was a little cold (like the day). I also recommend that everyone go and see it because it is spectacular.
Around this great place a city has grown, Agra, in which sellers, tuk tuks, shops, hotels and even American fast food chains try to make their August with the tourists who are passing through. Because that's what there is, as unfortunately for the delay of the train, they go, they take their picture in the Taj Mahal and they return to their coach until the next stop. Agra is ugly, chaotic and seemingly without any charm. Sorry, the seemingly charmless is all that surrounds a few kilometers around the Taj Mahal, because I am sure that Agra has many hidden charms, charms that I will have to discover on another visit.
After leaving Taj Mahal, we went to the hotel where Mahendra was waiting for us. He took us to our hotel to collect our bags and have some breakfast and we headed to the Shekhawati region. Mahendra's story is one of those that leave you freaking out. A few years ago Marta and Enric, good friends of mine, went on a trip to India. After having a disagreement with the initial driver they had hired, they finally hired a new one days before going there through a French woman living in Delhi. The woman introduced them to Mahendra, who took them during her journey through Rajasthan. To which the days went by and the friendship grew, they dared to ask them about Mahendra's relationship with the French lady and he replied: «the day before you arrived in Delhi, I was driving my taxi through the city and a French woman stopped me and asked if I was interested in taking two tourists through the Rajasthan ».
When Marta and Enric returned home, they recommended it to so many people and those people to other people, that Mahendra currently has 8 chauffeurs who work for him and basically dedicate themselves to bringing Spanish tourists throughout Rajasthan. His son is in college and his daughter preparing to study medicine. He is the living example of the burgeoning middle class of India.
Although from that story, the image that stuck in my brain was that of a French lady stopping a taxi ambassador in the middle of the streets of Delhi, a simple gesture changed that driver's life. What life is.
When I contacted Mahendra, we already had the whole trip and all the hotels closed, except for the small route we wanted to do in the Shekhawati area. What was a real shame because he has many contacts with hotels and takes them out with discounts and if we had not bought the train tickets it is possible that we would have spent more days with him. Do not misunderstand me, going by train in India is not bad, but the freedom and comfort of going with a driver is priceless.


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TANGERANG, Indonesia — At the age of 14, Surnah was done with school, and a month ago she took a full-time job packaging fireworks at a new factory near her home. On a good day, she could make about $3.80.
On Thursday, she died along with 47 other workers when a welder's spark ignited a fire at the factory, the police say, causing two explosions.
"I am feeling very lost," said her mother, Suti, 29, who, like many Indonesians, goes by one name. "She was my only child."
Surnah was one of at least three underage workers at the factory, their family members said Sunday. All three were 14-year-old girls who stopped attending school after the sixth grade because their families could not afford the costs.
The fireworks factory fire left few of the 103 workers there unscathed. And it has again put a spotlight on Indonesia's conjoined struggles with workplace safety, widespread child labor and keeping children in school.
One of the girls, Evih, has been missing since the day of the fire, said her father, Udin, 35. Some bodies recovered from the factory remain unidentified.
A third girl, Fatimah, is hospitalized with burns over 80 percent of her body, according to her aunt, Jani, 52.
The factory had no rear exit, and many victims were trapped at the back of the building as they tried to escape. Many victims, like Surnah, were burned beyond recognition.
The police are continuing to investigate the fire. The factory owner, the welder and the operations director could face criminal charges, said Fredy Yudha, a police official in Tangerang, where the factory was located.
On the morning of the fire, Surnah's uncle, Uncin, 21, said he heard an explosion and rushed to the factory, where he joined the police and neighbors in trying to break through the back wall.
They created a hole large enough for three people to escape, he said. But there was no sign of Surnah.
Mr. Uncin said they worked for another half-hour trying to break down the wall and could hear people on the other side calling out.
"I heard people screaming, 'Help, help, help!'" he said.
Then there was a second explosion.
"After that, there were no voices anymore," he said.
The factory, PT Panca Buana Cahaya Sukses, was in a poor neighborhood of Tangerang, a city of about two million just west of Jakarta, the capital.
It was built two months ago in an open field near a junior high school, neighbors said.
Surnah and Evih were close friends, their parents said. Evih was inspired to apply for a job at the factory after Surnah started working there, her father said.
The police were able to identify Surnah relatively quickly because of the braces on her teeth. After a DNA comparison with her mother confirmed her identity, they delivered a sealed coffin to the family.
Her funeral was held Saturday. Among the pallbearers was the Tangerang police chief, Harry Kurniawan, whose department is investigating the fire.
While school costs are not exorbitant, many poor families in Indonesia cannot afford to send their children beyond sixth grade.
Surnah lived with her grandparents, an aunt and uncle and a cousin in a one-bedroom house. Her mother, who has remarried, lives with her new husband.
"Surnah said, 'It is better if I work than if I stay at home and play,'" her mother said. "Surnah said it is better for her to have income herself."
The factory employed mostly women. Surnah worked in a group of five that had a quota of 1,000 packages a day. If they fell short, their pay would be reduced.
Like Surnah, her friend Evih wanted to be independent and to contribute to her family, her father said.
"I could see she was so happy working there," he said. "She could have her own money and her own income. She knew our financial problems and she could also help our family. The last time she got money, she gave it to me and my wife."


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Vince van Heerden was the first person to be charged with breaching the Tobacco Products Control Act for selling e-cigarettes. He was first acquitted, then convicted after an appeal by the WA Health Department, but the appeal against that conviction has now failed.
Outside court Vince said he shocked by the decision and is now considering taking the matter to the High Court. However, he has also said doing so would probably see him file for bankruptcy.
Meanwhile the Government has announced its new rules for electronic cigarettes in the ACT and they're not good!
A bill to be introduced by ACT Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris treats vaporisers, whether or not they contain nicotine, like tobacco – with the same restrictions on where and how they can be used and sold, and the same penalties.
The laws are expected to come into force in the second half the year and will mean shops selling them must hold a tobacco licence. Any food or toys that resemble vaporisers will also be banned and the minister will have the power to declare a vaporiser to be a prohibited smoking product if the smoke has "a distinctive fruity, sweet or confectionery-like character and the product or its packaging may be attractive to children".
Ms Fitzharris is justifying the move as a way to "reduce the risk of personal vaporisers acting as a gateway to tobacco". It hardly makes sense when the only place they are allowing you to make a purchase is a licensed tobacco seller. They will now be sold side-by-side with cigarettes.
It makes no sense to have vaporisers under tobacco legislation, when it is illegal to use them, or sell them with nicotine.
Ban and new laws disheartening
In the meantime South Australia is considering its own regulations. In contrast to the ACT, they are recommending that those selling electronic cigarettes must NOT have a tobacco license and only be sold by specialist vape retailers.
They have called for vaping to fall under the same restrictions as smoking, in terms of sale to minors and use in current non-smoking areas. They also want to restrict the type of flavours that can be used, advertising or promoting the products, as well as banning online sales.
Despite governments across Australia seemingly doing their best to squash the use of electronic cigarettes, we remain committed to helping those people who are looking to make the switch from smoking.
We are disheartened by the recent recommendations from the Select Committee into Electronic Cigarettes in South Australia along with the new laws for the ACT and now confirmation that vaporisers are still illegal to sell in Western Australia.
Governments say they are worried that vaping will renormalise smoking, however by criminialising the sale of electronic cigarettes, as has been done in Western Australia and by making it increasingly difficult for entrenched smokers to choose an alternative, they run the risk of making smoking a more accessible and easier choice for those addicted to tobacco. By banning the sale of electronic cigarettes it sends a message that vaping is not much different to smoking and therefore smokers should not bother switching. Over-cautious regulations slow the process away from smoking and create a net harm in the community.
It is not the intent of The Vape Store to renormalise smoking, but to provide an alternative to those that are addicted to nicotine and have been suffering health issues due to inhaling tobacco smoke.
Having sold to thousands of South Australians, we believe the use of electronic cigarettes has been a positive development for those smokers that have struggled to quit the habit. With two retail outlets in Adelaide we are able to consult with customers to ensure they are buying a device that is right for them, the best way to use it and ensure they leave the store with all relevant safety knowledge and the ability to come back in for further advice or any troubleshooting they may need.
The Vape Store does not support the introduction of restrictions on the sale of electronic cigarettes as though they were tobacco products. We believe governments should be looking to adopt a similar approach as in Britain, where through their Codes of the Committee on Advertising Practice, they strike a balance between preventing glamorisation and marketing explicitly to young people, while granting the commercial freedoms necessary to compete with the cigarette trade.
We believe that regulating electronic cigarettes in the same way as tobacco negates the evidence that e-cigarettes are different in terms of physics, chemistry, health risk to the user, and any risk to bystanders. Many studies have shown that vaping can offer significant health benefits to smokers in alleviating symptoms caused by smoking. As they are not tobacco products it would be better for governments to include some regulation so that retailers could promote with confidence the quality of products they sell as well as their business practices. To regulate them as if they were cigarettes is disproportionate to risk and discriminatory.
As Professor Wayne Hall, an expert in addiction, smoking and public health policy with the University of Queensland recently noted: "a policy that bans a less harmful form of nicotine while still allowing the sale of cigarettes is inconsistent."
He goes on to add that "laws are giving much higher priority to the interests of hypothetical smokers (who could take up smoking via cigarettes) at the expense of current especially addicted smokers."
For those interested in further supporting Vince van Heerden should he decide to take his case all the way to the High Court, you can make a donation at his GoFundMe page.


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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Standing for the Truth
Don't get me wrong. I love my relatives. I really do. They know how to make me laugh. And they care very much for the rest of us.
This past week I came to know one relative a bit better, and my prayers are for him. He sang "The Lord's Prayer" at dad's funeral. He has a great voice. But I pray that the Lord will open his eyes.
This past Tuesday night my mom and I sat at the table with two of my cousins. They were joking as usual. It was a great time. But then I made a comment about being happy that I could tell dad everything I wanted to tell him before he went to be with the Lord; Not long after he died, I was looking at his car and talking as if he was there -- then too my pleasure realized that I had indeed said those words to him while he was alive. It gave me a great sense of peace.
Anyway, I told my cousin this, and that is when the tension came. His response was that dad could still hear us and that, indeed, he was there with us watching us. It was stressful because mom was there and she simply wants us all to get along...but on the other hand I know that I can't tolerate bad doctrine.
Now, do I believe dad is interested in us who he left here on Earth? Yes, to some degree. And periodically in my prayer time I have asked the Lord to let my dad know I miss him and love him and am proud of the heritage he left me. One of integrity and character.
My relative's bad doctrine is the result of his being involved in a spiritist church. He's also a mix of United Methodist and Roman Catholic (how one can be a protestant non-protestant, I have no idea but he attends a Roman Catholic church and mixes the two). He also mentioned Mary as intercessor, etcetera. Of course, I had to simply let him know that dad isn't an ominipresent spirit, that he is with the Lord and that he probably is so busy in wonderment over heaven that he's not interested in this place. I added that "we aren't spiritists or Catholics" and "Jesus Christ is my intercessor". Period.
That ended it.
I'm thankful that I was equipped to deal with this. All the stuff he had to say was said with such a convincing "just-so" air. Of course, not one shred of scripture was necessary for any of it.
This past week I have become so aware of people who buy into all the junk religion. Seems like everyone wanted to talk about angels. Surprisingly few wanted to talk about Jesus and what He had done.
Again, I love my relatives. But I love the Lord and His Word more. Did I upset my cousin? I don't know. But if I had it to do over again, I'm not sure I'd change much.
Could have I been more graceful? Maybe. But I was so taken by surprise by what he said and how he said it that I don't blame myself. Besides, I could hear my mom starting to agree with the "Fred is right here with us" theology, and it got my blood pressure up a bit.
So I pray for my cousin that the Lord would help him see the simplicity of the Gospel -- that Jesus Christ died once for all to pay for our debt of sin so we could be adopted into the family of God through the transformation of the Holy Spirit.
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May God help you to continue to "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints", Tim. Your cousin has unknowingly been affected (or infected?) by some of the "certain men crept in unawares" and probably doesn't know any better. Maybe the Lord will lead him to consider your words (you narrow minded Christian!) and dig into the Scriptures himself.
- 7:49 AM, November 20, 2006
- Tim Brown said...
Thanks Dan. I hope all is well with you.
There is a bright spot in this past week. A VERY bright one, I believe. One person that my dad had particular affection for is Teddie Renollet, whom is related (second cousin I think). He is a pastor in Arkansas. I met him the first time back in 1988 I believe when my parents were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Then of course last week I saw him again.
He is a self-trained pastor. I don't recall his entire story but it seems the Lord has His hand on him. He started in St. Louis years ago but is now (I believe) in N.W. Arkansas, south of Branson, Mo.
Here's a link my wife found.
- 10:27 AM, November 20, 2006


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In my own experience of Hurricane Sandy I witnessed and experienced a moment that theologian Jon Sobrino calls "countercultural goodness." A moment where in the midst of tragic suffering people are driven to give of themselves in order to help the … Continue reading
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Hurricane and Natural Catastrophes, "Where is God in All this?"
Practical or (within the Hispanic context) popular theology places an emphasis on the lived experience of the faithful community. I offer my experience of Hurricane Sandy in a recent post as the setting for a theological investigation on how our … Continue reading
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Lectionary reflection for Nov. 11, 2012: Giving beyond what we owe.
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Flavophospholipol: Effect on multi-drug resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in swine
Paul M. Dorr, DVM, PhD, MACE; Wondwossen A. Gebreyes, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVPM
PDF version is available online.
Objectives: To assess the effect of flavophospholipol on Salmonella shedding and antimicrobial resistance via a plasmid-curing mechanism.
Materials and methods: Fifty-six pigs (60 days old) that tested negative by culture for Salmonella were allocated into four treatment groups and challenged with either Salmonella serovar Typhimurium DT104 or Salmonella Typhimurium DT193. After challenge, each treatment group was fed one of four feed rations: a ration containing no antimicrobials (Control) or the same ration containing either flavophospholipol (F), penicillin and chlortetracycline (PCt), or penicillin, chlortetracycline, and flavophospholipol (PCtF). Fecal samples were obtained weekly for 20 weeks (three samples pre-challenge and 17 post challenge) and processed for Salmonella isolation and antimicrobial-resistance testing.
Results: For pigs challenged with phage type DT193, the duration of Salmonella shedding was significantly shorter in the PCtF group than in the controls, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 4.51 (P = .01). Overall, shedding time was significantly shorter in pigs challenged with DT104 than in those challenged with DT193 (HR 13.6; P < .001). The proportions of both DT104 and DT193 isolates resistant to ampicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid were significantly lower after treatment with flavophospholipol.
Implications: Growth-promotion levels of antimicrobials can decrease the shedding time of S Typhimurium in clinically healthy animals. Use of in-feed flavophospholipol may result in loss of resistance of S Typhimurium to certain classes of antimicrobials.
Keywords: Salmonella serovar Typhimurium, antimicrobial resistance, flavophospholipol
Cite as: Dorr PM, Gebreyes WA. Flavophospholipol: Effect on multi-drug resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in swine. J Swine Health Prod 2009;17(6):308-317.
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Sure, the Russian Bear has proved itself to be a ferocious tiger.
But, poor Obama has shown his true stripes, yet once again – ferocious YELLOW. Obama ain't even a Chinese Paper Tiger. All Obama can do is have his surrogates stand up in public and wring their hands in genteel locales like Geneva and the UN.
The Russian Bear laughs 'oh, sticks and stones.' And what a 'ridikalus' show it is – veto, anyone?
Obama is all words, words, words and no deeds. Obama's only bit of action – is shadow boxing – was to be man enough to stand up to defenseless 12 year old bullies in American schoolyards.
And everywhere else Obama goes, his real Bullies' violence is sure to go. He's reduced the American People to – a dog that's all bark and no bite.
It's time for a NEW BERLIN AIRLIFT – TO ALEPPO.
Yes, Obama, it's time to be the American People we once were !
Yes, Obama, it's time for deeds; not words.
Yes, Obama, we braved the Russians surrounding Berlin.
Yes, we can brave the Russians in Aleppo.
Get off your keister, Mister – and give America back its spine.


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We have had a few days without rain with a bit of sunshine thrown in. Woo hoo!! The middle garden was finally dry enough to till. Doug came home on his lunch hour and got three rows ready for planting.
After another long morning of moving our parents, Jill and I finally were able to play in the dirt. The beautiful broccoli and cabbage plants that she started were tucked in the ground, a total of 148. We also planted a row of snow peas and a row green shelling peas. Rain in the forecast for tomorrow should settle them in nicely.


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Microsoft files real-time biometric gaming patent
15 November, 2012
category: Biometrics
The U.S. Patent Office has recently confirmed that Microsoft has a gaming development that could enable for real-time biometrics for multi-player gaming.
The patent – uncovered by PatentBolt.com – shows a technology that would enable gamers to quickly and easily join a video game session already in progress using advanced biometrics. The biometric capture method includes a temporal sequence of the user's facial images at different locations within a three-dimensional interaction area.
Also included is face descriptor extraction using the images thus generating a biometric template compiling the facial descriptors.
The interactive 3D interaction area is a major component of Microsoft's new tech. The XBOX Kinect camera will likely be used to observe the 3D interaction space by capturing images and subsequently to identify users by detecting one or more of their biometric features.
The use of biometrics for identification will allow the user to be recognized by the gaming system and be linked with a user account. Once registered with a gaming system, the joining a game in progress would be quick and easy and would not require log in activity.
See the full patent, and Patent Bolt story here.


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In our passage through Rio de Janeiro, during IBAS, I decided to know Rio de Janeiro from above, so I met the company of Comandante Nobre and its travel agency that operates helicopters for panoramic flights and air taxi services such as brides, executives and others.
We always have the idea that flying helicopter over cities like Rio de Janeiro is something very expensive. It is not cheap, but also not absurdly dear.
Talking with him about the daily life of a helicopter pilot, he said that in some cases people seeking this kind of service to know Rio from above, are couples or singles, and there are people who have tried to make requests for Marriages, obviously I asked curiously if they had more people accepting or denying the request, and according to him, only one had a request denied.
He also said every flight is like the first, and have as an office a helicopter flying over the wonders of Rio is a great profession.
I will pass on to you the types of flights and its costs, for people who want to make this kind of flight have an idea of how it works:
RIO 40 GRAUS – With a half-hour ride, Comandante Nobre takes its passengers to an incredible 30-minute flight over the main sights of Rio de Janeiro, passing near the Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Pedra da Gávea, besides the main and most famous beaches in the city.
All this for R$ 600.00.
GAROTA DE IPANEMA – In this tour the flight over Rio de Janeiro lasts 45 minutes, contemplating far beyond the classic tourist spots. Passengers will be able to admire points of Rio and Niterói, such as the sambódromo, the favela of Rocinha and Vidigal, besides the Museum of Contemporary Art and much more.
The cost of this tour is R$ 900.00.
CIDADE MARAVILHOSA – During a 60-minute flight you can get to know all the thousand charms of Rio de Janeiro. Passengers have the opportunity to admire some of the most beautiful and paradisiacal beaches of the state of Rio de Janeiro, such as Urca beach, Prainha and São Conrado. Besides, of course, all the sights of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi.
The one hour ride costs R$ 1200.00.
DATAS ESPECIAIS / SPECIAL DATES – The tour of special dates counts the duration of 30 minutes of flight, with the right to the itinerary of the tour "Rio 40 Graus", with the advantage of having VIP services, such as a baby bottle of sparkling wine, bouquet of flowers, professional photographer and a edited video with the best moments of the tour.
The value of all this service is R$ 1850.00.
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Leonardo DiCaprio has posted on Instagram the first-look pic of himself and Brad Pitt in Quentin Taratino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
Tarantino told attendees at CinemaCon in April that he planned a summer shoot in Los Angeles, promising that his ninth film would be close to Pulp Fiction in tone.
The writer-director said he wanted to take the city back to its counter-culture heyday. The project references the Manson Family murders.
The cast features Margot Robbie, Damian Lewis, Dakota Fanning, Al Pacino, Emile Hirsch, Timothy Olyphant, and several previous Tarantino collaborators such as Clifton Collins Jr, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen, among others.
Sony holds worldwide rights and will open Once Upon A Time In Hollywood on August 9, 2019.


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The modern shelter at the Bridgewater station.
A photo of the old shelter at the Calco station can be found on thebluecomet.com Central Railroad of New Jersey page. A 1970 schedule showing Calco is below.
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Pool Cytologist; Lab-Pathology
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Manager, and according to established procedures, prepares cell samples and pap slides for microscopic examination to detect cell changes caused by disease process. Examines slides and prepares initial findings. Routes findings and slides to Pathologist for diagnosis of disease and illness.
- Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
2. Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
3. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
- Receives specimens and uses technical knowledge and special skills in the processing of ; cervical/vaginal smears, sputum, body cavity effusions, peritoneal washings, BALS, etc. May also assist in the collection of specimens from the patient. Identifies same according to established coding scheme and logs specimens, recording time, date, type and a variety of patient identification information.
5. Responsible for the accessioning and processing of specimens and PAP smears, as outlined in the guidelines section of the cytology manual.
6. Examines cytology prepared slides using technical as well as knowledge of cellular components to detect minute abnormalities in cellular morphologic features for evidence of cancer or other abnormal findings.
7. Reports preliminary diagnosis/ finding to the pathologist who determines the final diagnosis.
8. Records/reports findings/alerts Pathologist to any abnormal cell structures for examination.
9. Enters and records Pathology results and comments, assuring no discrepancy.
10. Prepares laboratory solutions and reagents according to established formulae in order to maintain adequate quantities to carry out assignments.
11. Maintains and or oversees QA/QC records for instrumentation used in the processing area. Maintains records of work performed, such as number of slides examined, types of specimens handled, percent of abnormal findings and so forth. Maintains files of positive and negative findings, retrieves reports and slides as requested.
12. Recognizes and resolves technical and specimen problems and communicates to the appropriate persons.
13. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and literature and attending related seminars and conferences.
14. Participates in Proficiency Testing, QA&QI activities such as chairing/participating in PI teams, giving input to resolve/improve on issues, etc.
15. Communicates/liaisons with health care providers to resolve problems, give updates on status of specimens, etc.
16. Works cooperatively with others, time permitting to accomplish other tasks as needed for the benefit of the Laboratory.
17. Volunteers to fill shift vacancies and accommodates schedule to meet department needs.
18. Supportive of the compliance program set forth by ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER and demonstrated by:
- Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
- Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.
- Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.
19. Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.
Work Experience:
- Prefer cytotechnologist with 1 year experience in both gynecological and non-gynecological specimens.
- Current CT (ASCP) certification.
- Recent graduates from approved program within the last 6 months must be certified within 6 months after employment
- If certified after 2004 must maintain active credential status to maintain employment
Education & Training:
- Graduate from an approved/accredited School of cytology required.
- Graduate from an approved/accredited Bachelor's degree program in cytology or a closely related discipline.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively communication with the Pathologist, physicians, and staff.
- Good technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in order to coordinate lab services and effectively communicate with physicians and other health team members
- Ability to work under stress in order to perform effectively in the position.
- Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in workflow management.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Additional languages preferred
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Mesh Sensitivity in Peridynamic Simulations
Peridynamics [1, 2] is a recently developed non-local theory of continuum mechanics that is useful in simulating multi-scale phenomena. Its formulation is based upon an integral equation of motion, so that discontinuities may spontaneously form and propagate without special treatment. Thus it is well-suited to modeling materials phenomena that involve discontinuities, such as fracture, dislocations, and phase transitions. In this work, we investigate the suitability of several meshing strategies for simulating a peridynamic brittle impact model. We present a qualitative comparison of the fracture patterns that result, and suggest best practices for generating meshes that lead to efficient, high-quality numerical simulations of peridynamic models.


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A collection of 12 wines selected by Master of Wine Andrew Caillard.
This is the fifth such release, following the 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages.
Trinity Hill by John Hancock 2012 Syrah Gimblett Gravels (Screw Top Closed)
Powerful, intense and richly scented; dark berries laced with spice, hints of licorice and a toasty oak drive. Medium+ weight with a firm structure built around the balance between the generosity of fruit, healthy measure of oak and blend of tannins. As the wine opens up the complexity builds as does the strength of the acidity and youthful tension. A long finish that is generous and lush yet shows a wine with great potential for ageing.
5 Stars (91 Points)
Mission Estate Winery 2012 Gimblett Gravels Reserve Syrah (Diam Cork Closed)
A very striking bouquet with a sweet almost floral scented beginning followed by a black cherry, blue berry and raspberry fruit core; medium+ toasty oak and spice layer with an overall concentrated medium+ complexity. On the palate a juicy wine with emphasis on the core of fruit then dusty medium+ tannins and acidity which has a light tartness to it adding tension and reminding me of its youthful energy. Quite a long finish with a cool climate Syrah signature.
5 Stars
Sacred Hill 'Deerstalkers' Syrah 2012 Gimblett Gravels (Cork Closed)
Fantastic bouquet, quite complete with a warmth and energy centering a rich and ripe collection of dark berries laced with a little pepper; significant oak that seems well placed with a lightly sweet edge yet full of power and presence; the palate reflects the nose with a juicy and generous beginning almost sweet, but not quite, then a collection of oak, tannin and acid features all looking for attention. In other words a wine very much in early bottle development with a long and winding finish.
5 Stars (91 Points)
Villa Maria Reserve Syrah Gimblett Gravels 2012 (Screw Top Closed)
Ripe rich toasty and spicy, lots of concentration driven by a powerful core of fruit and specific oak; As the wine begins to open up the layers of potential begin to show with field mushroom, violet and velvet rose and a definitive gravelly soil layer. A big wine on the palate with forceful oak equaled by a rich fruit core and noteworthy acidity; high tannins and very firm structure point to a wine at the beginning of its bottle development still and requires at least a few years to climb to its plateau. Dry, long and delicious.
5 Stars (92 Points)
Unison Gimblett Gravels Syrah Hawke's Bay 2012 (Agglomerate Cork Closed)
Seductive bouquet with immediate complexity from highly scented red florals, raspberry and black cherry lead fruit suggestions and lots of sweet oak with mild to medium toast attributes. The palate reflects the bouquet with sweet fruit, sweet oak and lots of youthful grip from the acidity; the tannins take a back seat at first allowing some of the peppery, roasted fruit and gravelly soil suggestions to lead the way. When the tannins do kick into second gear they take a front seat with dusty fine textures plus a concentration that reminds this wine is also going to take a while to find its sweet spot of complete harmony. So give this one the time required of a few years to really show its true potential; Very nice indeed.
5 Stars (91 Points)
Squawking Magpie Gimblett gravels 2012 'Stoned Crow' Syrah (Screw Top Closed)
Smokey, toasty, leathery, rich and concentrated - a significant bouquet that reveals a wee bit more with each swirl of the glass. Roasted red and black fruits; lots of pepper and brown spice accentuated by bold oak scents; stony mineral qualities and an overall powerful beginning.
The palate structure is excellent with a sweetness and harmony from the fruit and oak held in place by medium+ acidity and plentiful tannins. The tannins show both a fine dusty layer and firm chunkier layer. A long finish that is as bold as when the wine is first tasted.
5 Stars
Craggy Range Single Vineyard Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2012 (Screw Top Closed)
Quite a calm bouquet for a Craggy Syrah with gentle aromas lead by a collection of medium to darker red fruits, some floral moments and a mix of soil and oak both in balance with the power of the fruit - very clever! These attributes follow through on the palate with a milder more European Rhone feel. That said the wine has a great line of acidity, medium+ tannins - some firm, some dusty, some chalky, and very judicious use of oak. Medium+ to long, but not strong finish with a mild gravels and pepper kick.
5 Stars
Alluviale Gimblett Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Screw Top Closed)
Quite a complete bouquet with the scents of dark plum Merlot, dark berried Cabernet and spicy toasty oak all noticeably separate, but also talking to each other and showing lots of energy and vibrancy. Some violet, gravel and graphite suggestions add complexity and masculine moments. The palate reflects the bouquet with plenty of fruit, but a firm youthful grip as well from high(ish) chalky dusty tannins and higher acidity - this is a wine built for the long haul. Dry, long finish, very well made.
5 Stars (90 points)
Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Gimblett Gravels 2012 (Screw Top Closed)
There's no mistaking the drive and signature of Cabernet Sauvignon in this bouquet with a roasted bell pepper, cigar box and black fruits shout; lots of dark plum and new leather with a gravel soils suggestion and plenty of youthful oak. The palate reveals a very classic tasting wine with lots of concentration energy and power; there's a delicious sweet spot that shows immediately - mostly from the oak, but also from a synergy between the fruit and oak.
This wine delivers way more on the palate than the nose suggests - it is masculine, flavourful, layered, complex and delicious! A long and persistent finish demonstrates also this wine's potential to age.
5 Stars (92 Points)
Babich Irongagte Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot Franc 2012 (Diam Cork Closed)
An immediately complex bouquet with layers of fruit and oak unfolding in quick succession - black fruit, oak, spice, plum and bitter chocolate. It is traditional too in its Bordeaux styled attack. I notice a kelp/seashore/iron/chlorophyll like suggestion adding a little mystery and charm. Overall a very pleasing and inviting bouquet. On the palate - dry, complex and compelling - this is a wine that makes you want to savor every layer and contemplate each for a while - this is rare and very enjoyable. Flavors of red and black fruits return, plenty of acidity and tannins to keep the tension and poise on the palate in tact. A long finish. Overall a compelling and complex wine.
5 Stars (92 Points)
Unison Gimblett Gravels Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 (Agglomerate Cork Closed)
A bouquet lead by equal measures of fruit, soil and oak suggestions: riper Cabernet black fruits then plum notes followed by wet stone and gravel soil suggestions and finally a sweet and dry spice layer of oak with a medium toastiness. On the palate - dry, spicy, complex and layered. The flavors on the palate draw lots of attention and make me think harder about what they remind me of - there's a mix of dried herb and leather; black and red fruits with a violet note and lots of fine tannins with medium+ acidity holding all these elements in place. A thoroughly interesting wine with complexity, texture and finish.
5 Stars
Babich 'The Patriarch' 2012 Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Gimblett Road (Diam Cork Closed)
(I also noticed quite a lot of tartrates clinging to the cork and sitting in the bottom of the glass)
Wild red and black fruits lead the bouquet with cherry, blue berry and black berry stepping up; lots of sweet oak and mild+ toasty features, vanilla and sweet meat suggestions; overall quite masculine. On the palate - dry yet very fruity with lots of red and black fruit reminders; medium+ tannins and oak with vanilla and brown oak spice suggestions. I could happily drink this wine today and while the tannins and acidity suggest the wine can age as well it would not be for more than a couple of years. Balanced and well made this is a wine to please a broad range of red wine palates.
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An old story, one also published elsewhere on the web. I need time to think of what my next blog post will be about (suggestions most welcome). If you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you might even spare the time to tell me what you think. 😉
The tall grass brushes against my skin; across my face and my bare limbs. The ground is cold and firm underneath me, and if I listen I can almost hear the little ants moving inside it, I can feel those that have surfaced crawling over the backs of my hands. The feeling sends small shocks shooting up the nerves of my arm. Crickets chirp around me. The grass whistles in the chilly wind and rustles at the movement of a small animal.
Not far away, I can hear the roar of the rushing river. I don't know why I come here. It is over, finished. We are safe.
But I return every night. And when I stay and listen, listen hard, listen as if my life depended on it I hear not the night-birds chirping, not the gurgling of the river, not the life in the earth and air around me. Instead I hear that ghost-song, that beautiful music which filled my ears a fortnight ago and filled me with a longing I'd never known. I hear the loud sound of other children clapping in a rhythmic beat, I feel the shudder of the earth as they stamp their feet in a midnight dance. Their singing drowns out the other sounds as it reaches a height of perfect harmony, and then fades under the improved beat of the dancing, of the clapping. And they sing. They sing of the Piper, of the mountains. They sing of cold earth and white snow, of bare feet and the falling sun. They sing of Him, for Him.
And at times, when these memories return, I too want to sing. I want to clap, to dance. I want to throw away my life, my loves, and throw myself into the depths of the roaring water of the Weser, to join the beauty of the Piper's song.
I'm not the only one. There's the girl, too, the deaf girl. I know she is nearby, and I know she remembers the same as I do. That she wants the same as I do. Because neither of us will ever forget, not the events of that night. And neither of us will ever be the same.
I stand up, and amble over to where I know she is. With each step I dig my toes deep into the earth; I can feel it getting softer as I move closer to the roaring water. I feel how it shakes the Earth, but I feel too the girl's agitation. Is the memory stronger for her? Maybe she dances already, losing the fight against temptation. And as she dances, she stares into the depths of the water…
Can she see the others?
I reach out for her hand, and when I find it, I feel its calluses, its wrinkles. Her mother is a milkmaid. She helps often.
Does she look at me, I wonder? Does she speak? But what would be the point, what would be the point when she cannot hear her own words?
She moves her hand, pulling mine down with it. She pulls so that I am kneeling, so that I know she is kneeling, and she moves our hands so that the spray of the water hits our bare skin like grains of sand.
If only…
We both long for that sweet, sweet music. And I know that if we waited, we would hear it again once more, one day when our bodies are hunched over and our bones brittle. But I can't wait that long and, I think, neither can she.
I grip her hand too, and plunge the both of them in the water. The cold bites at my skin and cools my blood, but it refreshes me also as it rushes against my hand. It makes me alive, and I laugh even though my voice is lost in the wind and the roar of the river.
The girl doesn't laugh, but she smiles; I feel the curve of her lips with my right hand. They are rough and cut in places, unlike her cheek which is smoother. Her forehead is bruised, and her hair—
She takes my hand, and replaces it on the ground.
My other hand is numb with the cold of the rushing water and the grasp of hers, and releasing it from the contact of both I stand up, wobbling only slightly. I also realise that I am still laughing, and something tells me that the girl is still smiling. She uses me to stand up and then we walk over the soft earth, hands wet and held together again.
And we dance. We stretch our toes and dig them into the cold ground, and then we start to skip to the left, to the right. I swing my free arm, and I sing a song that has no words. The both of us twist and we turn; she lets go of my hands and starts to clap to the beat of my song. With each thump my heart beats faster; with each twist my frenzy increases.
I think I can hear it. I think I can hear the sweet music, above my singing—almost screaming, now—and above the girl's clapping; it floats to me on the wind, in the roar of the river. I can hear the calling. And I long for the Piper.
From nowhere, the voices of nightingales join mine, and the wind blows harsh, bringing the smells of jasmine and myrrh to my nose. From somewhere distant I hear the blare of trumpets, and the ground shudders with the stamping of a thousand ghostly feet.
And I run.
I run blind—I don't let my toes feel the earth, but lightly skip over it. I don't care for the grass against my feet, for the wind against my skin, for the biting cold. I care nothing for these things, and my only wish is to be free of them, to find the Piper. And yet, and yet—
Where is the girl?
The song of the nightingales, the scents of the wind, the trumpets and the stamping and clapping cease. The night is silent. But the river rushes and roars, and as I step closer, closer, I hear the gurgle of a break on its surface. And then nothing.
And then a hand is on my shoulder, and as the scents return, as the music resumes, as the ground shudders once more, I see the Piper's face and hear his song, and the ground is no longer beneath my feet.
The water is cold as I shatter its surface, as I plunge into the icy depths below.


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Is low voter turn-out, a challenged newspaper business, and general lack of interest in the current state of politics in any way related to failed civics and history education in the schools? Could the argument be made that the election of President Trump, with an historic lack of voter participation (the lowest in two decades), is related to such failings?
Dianna Terrell, Ph.D., professor of education at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, makes the argument that programs like No ChildLeft Behind with their hyper focus on math, reading and high stakes testing, have, in some measure, paved the way for less time spent on historic and civic education.
"Something had to give, and this meant many schools devoted disproportionate amounts of instructional time to those subjects, to the detriment of social studies and the arts (and even recess)," Dr. Terrell writes in her blog, Schooling Our Kids:
I will acknowledge that civic and historic literacy is rising, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). NAEP testing indicates that the percentage of children scoring at or above the "proficient" category in history rose significantly since 1994. Score gains for Hispanic-American eighth graders have narrowed what was once an intractable "achievement gap" by 14 percentage points since 1998.
BUT, there is not yet reason to celebrate. There is still vast room for improvement in civic and historical awareness among our children and adolescents. While the average scores on civic knowledge nationwide are consistently well above the "basic" level, only 23% of our nation's children score in the proficient or advanced range.
While there is a problem, there are solutions. And historically, we haven't lost ground as many would like to believe. There has simply never been a "golden era" of historical knowledge, which may bea bitter pill to swallow for college educated Baby Boomers and those from the Greatest Generation. But, these are the facts. It's likely that rather than our kids getting dumber, the nature of knowledge, the patterns of behavior, and the skills of engagement look differently when viewed through the generational lens.
We need to stop asking why our kids don't know "basic facts" and begin to ask how we can transfer our children's abundant talents and passions for other subjects into history and civics. We have an excellent foundation to make this happen; it's a matter of framing the challenge appropriately and directing our energy for positive change.
See, for example, a U.S. News & World Report article headlined, "Donald Trump's Election is Civic Education's Gut-Check," which makes the case that most civics teachers' lack of content expertise is to blame. The author goes on to claim (without providing any numbers to substantiate the claim) that civics teachers are all primarily athletic coaches.
Instead of shaming students and their teachers for what they don't know, we might focus on the many successes in our education system that reflect the demanding work and dedication of our public teaching force. When looking for outliers and success stories, it's easy to identify high-leverage, promising practices that yield results and use that to our advantage for teaching children how to engage.
Nationwide scores are improving in math and literacy. Some academics and researchers have credited the shift to the Common Core State Standards, and the massive push in professional development and training for teachers to support it – as the underlying cause.
What Civics and Social Studies advocates must do is leverage the social studies literacy standards embedded in the Common Core State Standards to assure that more time is spent in these areas including non-fiction "informational text" literacy and writing. Informing oneself is a civic virtue and connecting these dots takes very little effort.
There's no hard evidence that a lack of voter participation and general apathy is responsible for our current travails, but there is no doubt that a better-educated populace, especially regarding current events and government, would help.
Dianna Terrell, Ph.D. is associate professor of education at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. She is also a mother and blogger who writes on the state of education in New Hampshire and the U.S. Dr. Terrell is secretary for the New Hampshire Institutes of Higher Education Network.


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Meal Distribution
Meal Distribution Resumes on Thursday, August 6th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Following Sites:
B.F. Grady Elementary
Beulaville Elementary
Chinquapin Elementary
East Duplin High
James Kenan High
Kenansville Elementary
North Duplin Elementary
North Duplin Jr/Sr
Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary
Wallace Elementary
Warsaw Elementary
Wallace-Rose Hill High
CDC Consideration for School Closure
Coronavirus Tips
Right now, we are asking everyone to be vigilant in their efforts to prevent the spread of any sickness. Below is guidance from the Center for Disease Control on preventing the spread of germs.
Thank you for helping us to keep our students and families healthy.
The tips and resources below will help you learn about steps you can take to help stop the spread of germs.
- Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Stay home when you are sick: If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.
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- Practice other good health habits: Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
- Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.


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BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The candidates running for the vacant Bedford Town Board seat are set to participate in a League of Women Voters forum on Tuesday, March 1.
The League of Women Voters of Bedford-Lewisboro-North Salem is holding the event in the town house courtroom at 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. The forum begins at 7 p.m. to accommodate the Town Board meeting that begins at 8 p.m.
Candidates MaryAnn Carr and Luke Vander Linden will take questions from a league moderator; Carr and Vander Linden are running for the seat that was held by Francis Corcoran prior to his election to the county legislature.
The special election is March 15. It will be available for viewing on the Town of Bedford's website. It will also be shown on Optimum channel 18 and Verizon FiOS channel 1982 during the run-up to the election.
The forum is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the League of Women Voters of Bedford-Lewisboro-North Salem at email@example.com or visit their website.
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On-line Purchasing For Canadians
All of us love to shop, however a few of us really feel guilty once we go shopping. When you store at thrift shops, nonetheless, there's not much to feel guilty about. You are not over-spending (because everything is ridiculously low cost) and you're supporting local businesses in your neighborhood. Antwerp has had a powerful status for years as a fantastic purchasing metropolis. It has enormous variety, the different purchasing areas are within walking distance of one another, and the historic buildings and pedestrian streets make window-purchasing an expertise in itself.
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The war is coming to an end; a group of children managed to survive internment in the recently liberated Gross-Rosen concentration camp. Still wearing camp stripes, they are sent to an abandoned mansion, where a woman named Jadwiga (Danuta Stenka) is to take care of them for the time being. Left traumatized by the war, the group includes Hanka, a young woman on the verge of adulthood; the taciturn Władek; and the energetic Hanys; as well as some very young children. Learning to trust one another, they try to find the way back to their lost childhood. One day, however, the mansion is attacked by former camp guards—hungry dogs wandering the surrounding forests. Once again, the kids have to fight for survival: their competitive instinct kicks in, as does their solidarity reflex. An award winner in Gdynia and Tallinn, the latest film by Adrian Panek, the director of the acclaimed Daas, combines historical and psychological drama and mixes fairy-tale conventions with the poetics of horror.
Polish Film Festival 2018 - Best Director, Score; Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2018 - Audience Award, Ecumenical Jury Prize; Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film (BIFFF) 2019 - 7th Orbit Prize
Born in 1975, Adrian Panek is a Polish director and screenwriter. He studied architecture at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology. He also studied directing in the Department of Radio and Television at the University of Silesia in Katowice and completed a masterclass in directing at the Wajda School. He is a member of the Polish Film Academy. His full-length debut, Daas, won an Andrzej Munk award; Werewolf has won awards at numerous festivals, including for directing at the Gdynia Film Festival.
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St. Catharines Jets girls' soccer team in action.
Girls soccer in Niagara is taking off like a jet.
The St. Catharines Jets soccer organizations is one of the most well established in the Region and in the province. Founded in 1972 the program has developed hundreds of girls into well rounded soccer players and good kids on and off the field.
Although the structure of the elite travel teams in Niagara for girls soccer has changed, there was a time when the Jets organization was graduating players to NCAA Division One schools on a regular basis. In fact, between 2008 and 2014, 44 girls went on to receive scholarships to play soccer in the United States. But it's not just about getting to that level. There is a house league division at all age levels where the focus is on exercise and fun.
With the rise of private soccer "academies" such as the Niagara Soccer Skills Academy and Niagara Regional, the Jets elite teams, or showcase teams, haven't been fielded for the past two years but they continue to field very competitive travel teams.
Registration for girls is way up the past couple of years. Jets volunteer Laurielle Allan says there are a few factors contributing to the increase in numbers. "We ran our first ever indoor program this past winter for ages seven to 10 years old and we've done some marketing directly to the local schools which has helped a lot."
A couple of other factors in the increase of the sport's popularity is the fact that it is less expensive than a lot of sports like hockey. In addition, the Canadian women's national team has had a lot of success in the past few years and as Allan says: "Every little girl playing soccer wants to be the next Christine Sinclair. This year the Jets have nearly 800 girls playing soccer.
The Jets made a historical move last year when they added a boys program. The Concord program folded and as a result a lot of boys were looking for a place to play. Nearly 200 boys are playing in the Jets' organization this season. Last year they started with the little ones, four year olds. This year there are boys playing in a variety of age groups.
Whether it's competitive travel soccer or the just-for-fun house league division it's encouraging to see kids continuing to play organized sports like soccer where they not only get exercise but learn a lot of life lessons too.


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I Turned My Phone Off For 1-Week
6 Ways I Benefited From Turning Off My Phone For Just 1 Week
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I Got a Stress Reset
My tech detox played a fundamental role in giving my brain — and physical body — a huge reset. It was like my whole body breathed a huge sigh of relief. Tuning out of everything else allowed me to check in with myself and take care of things I had been neglecting.


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Almost half of over-50s have yet to realize even one lifelong dreamBy ANI
Saturday, November 20, 2010
LONDON - Nearly half of over-50s have yet to fulfill even one of the lifelong dreams they have toiled towards, a new UK poll suggests.
The poll of 13,000 over-50s was commissioned by Saga Personal Finance.
It revealed that the favourite ambition was to be financially self-sufficient (53 per cent), followed by the ability to provide 'significant financial assistance' to children or grandchildren (47 per cent).
In the survey, 24 per cent said that they yearned to be free of debt, while 22 per cent said their ultimate goal was a once-in-a-lifetime holiday and 19 per cent wanted to own a dream house.
But of those surveyed, 44 per cent said their hopes had been thwarted so far - compared with only 14 per cent or one in seven who had achieved all of them.
The most common cause of disappointment, shared by 56 per cent, was down to their financial situation - something that is unlikely to improve soon for many in the current climate of pay freezes and redundancies.
Two in five said they were still paying off debts, including mortgages and credit cards, and, worryingly, one in eight admitted they survived on their overdraft facility.
One in 12 were paying hire purchase or finance agreements.
Poor returns on investments were second on the list of factors that dashed dreams.
The problem was cited by more than a third of over-50s. This was followed by pension shortfalls, which have caught out 30 per cent of people. Just one in ten blamed ill-health.
The most elusive ambition was moving into a luxury home, something 93 per cent of those who wished for it had failed to achieve.
'They are caught between their dreams and their debt. Many have yet to fulfill lifelong ambitions and may well be having to put their wishes on hold," the Daily Mail quoted Saga director general Dr Ros Altmann as saying. (ANI)


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Manila Stars and Cebu Sharks arrived in Zamboanga City for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Watch the games tomorrow at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum in Tetuan at 7PM Marikina Shoe Masters vs. Cebu Sharks and at 9 pm will be the Home game of Zamboanga Familys Brand Sardines Valientes versus the Manila stars.
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Art, Naturally$40/sessionHartley Nature Center
Immerse yourself in nature to connect with your creative side. Local artists lead one evening painting, felting, and sketching classes at Hartley Nature Center. All materials and one beverage included. Class tuition includes a non-refundable $5 registration fee. Made possible by Hartley Nature Center, the Duluth Art Institute and Western Bank.
Friday January 25, 6-8:30pm
Felt is an incredibly versatile fabric, everything from the slippers on your feet to the house you live in can be made from felt! In this evening course we will learn the basics as we make a set of coasters or trivets and begin to understand, hands on, why wool has been so valued throughout the centuries.