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Surge.sh is one of my favorite developer tools.
It will allow you to launch static sites & demos to a live web URL in literally seconds from your terminal.
See for yourself
Step 1: Install it
# Install surge.sh on your machine
npm install --global surge
# In your project directory, just run…
$ surge
Step 2: deploy
cd into your projects directory and then run
Point it to the correct file paths and boom. Done.
Your site will be live.
Pro Tips
Avoid retyping your custom domain everything with an npm script with
surge --domain your-surge-subdomain-you-chose.surge.sh
"name": "your-project-name",
"version": "1.0.0",
"description": "",
"scripts": {
"start": "node server.js",
"deploy": "surge --domain apple-login.surge.sh",
They also allow for mapping custom domains for… FREE!
Instructions on how to setup your custom domain
After setting up your CNAME or A Record for your custom domain, run
echo your-own-domain.com > CNAME in your project's root directory to avoid retyping it. After doing so, you can simply deploy to your custom domain using the
surge command.
Great service. Amazingly easy and simple.
This is a must use for any developer trying to share a demo or stand up a static site without dealing with setting up your own server.

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If you don't believe the population is growing older and younger at the same time, are you ready for a senior olympics for skiers over 70? Or how about a Senior PEP League -- cross-country skiing for older Americans?
There is now a national program to promote cross-country skiing for citizens 50 and older. It comes complete with an introductory booklet on some gentle forms of conditioning and warming-up exercises, selecting equipment, clothing, the "first day on skis," and safety. There are even free dry-land and on-snow workshops where coaches and other experts will give free lessons, demonstrations , and tips on cross-country skiing.
Many authorities consider cross-country skiing one of the best forms of aerobic exercise around, ranking right up there with swimming in providing a real workout without overtaxing any particular part of the body. But chances are that a chief promoter of cross-country for seniors was not thinking about aerobic exercises and physical fitness.
Rudi Mattesich, perhaps more than any one person, helped spread the word to Americans about cross-country skiing back in the 1960s, when "skinny skis" were almost unknown in the United States. Rudi called it "ski touring," to distinguish his pleasant idea of exploring hills and dales on skis from more vigorous and competitive forms of the sport, such as cross-country ski racing. He became president of the nonprofit Ski Touring Council, which sponsors tours and workshops throughout the Eastern United States.
One of Rudi's many fortes is being a natural promoter. Now in his 80s, he apparently took note of the rising star of the Gray Panther set and concluded this is the time to introduce senior citizens to ski touring.
Last summer a consortium of ski-touring organizations met to discuss the idea. Besides Rudi's Ski Touring Council and the National Senior Sports Association, whose executive director, Eugene Skora, already supported the idea, the National Ski Touring Operators Association, the Eastern Professional Ski Touring Instructors, the National Ski Patrol, and the US Ski Association joined to form the Senior Citizen Ski Touring Committee.
Out of that group has come a pilot program which includes "golden eagle" discounts for senior citizen tourers at participating ski touring centers.
The USSA, with a grant from the Travelers Insurance Companies, is sponsoring a Senior PEP (physical exercise pays) League, which includes the introductory booklet on cross-country for seniors and 16 preseason and on-snow clinics. In this first season, most are in New England, but some are also scheduled for Detroit, Chicago, and Syracuse, N.Y.
All of this must sound pretty tame to Lloyd Lambert, a veteran ski broadcaster and writer in the Albany, N.Y., region. In 1977 Lloyd looked around and decided it was time "seniors" got some of the lower ski-lift prices, privileges, and programs normally associated with "juniors." He formed the 70 -plus Ski Club, charged anyone who was 70 or older $5 to join, and solicited ski areas across the country to give his members free skiing, or the closest thing to it that they could.
Today, there are 351 members in 25 states plus Canada, Germany, and Australia. The names of ski areas that now honor the 70-Plus Ski Club patch with free skiing fill six pages, according to Lloyd. Each March the club's annual race at Hunter Mountain in New York's Catskill Mountains has become something of a media event. No longer is Lloyd startled when he gets a phone call from "Good Morning, America" or "Real People" or some other media heavyweight exploring the possibility of a story.
When the season is over, Lloyd and his wife, Elinor, ply any excess in membership dues over expenses into the US Ski Team Fund. So far, he says, $525 has been donated.
The 70-plusers, of course, are alpine or downhill skiers, which makes it all the more interesting when Lloyd reveals his latest project: a 70-plus ski olympics, perhaps at Hunter Mountain in 1982.
"I've been in touch with the foreign ski associations. The US ski team is working with me, and they think it's a fabulous idea," enthuses Lloyd. "There would be seven members on each team. Only five would race at one time, and only the four best times would count. We'd do it on the Eisenhower at Hunter --ing out a special course for the downhill."
The executive producers of Wide World of Sports and Over Easy must be fairly drooling with anticipation.
It must also be a sign of the times when the latest ski programs are not for juniors but for their grandparents.
(For further information on the Senior PEP League, contact the US Ski Association, Box 777, Brattleboro, Vt. 05301. On the 70-Plus Ski Club, write to the club at 104 East Side Drive, Ballston Lake, N.Y. 12019.)


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HDSW Expose Part 6: The Great Housing Scam Game.
I will not bore everyone with the statistics about homelessness, needless to say that stats are high, and with more and more people becoming homeless due ot the recent crash of our economy there is more and more demand for affordable housing. We've also all heard of the Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) nightmares where landlords rent substandard housing to individuals on these vouchers for the simple fact that they are on the vouchers. I've heard tell stories of rats and roaches that can never be eradicated and landlords allowing pipes to break and not fix them etc, and since HUD is so slow due to being overburdened, they get away with it until of course an expose is done and then it's all over.
However a lot of people don't hear about the smaller housing programs designed to assist people, Shelter Plus Care is one of those programs. And while it's wonderful that they continue to run the program, more oversight is needed to ensure that people don't end up with moldy old furniture and housing that is so unsafe that you wonder when the roof will collapse (don't worry if it does collapse all HDSW will do is say that they don't know what they can do to help you)
In Westchester County there are 3 agencies that provide S+Care to families: HDSW, Westhab and H.O.P.E. Inc. All three of them are major scam artists, but so far it's a toss up between Westhab and HDSW for the worst, my money right now has to go for HDSW as they seem to have forgotten the true meaning of assistance.
As for why I say it's a huge scam They are supposedly there to help the most vulnerable homeless, families and (separate category) single people with addictions. These agencies, however house only as many families as are needed to keep their grant dollars rolling in, in fact they will lowball the rental assistance so they can keep more of the grant for "administrative expenses" (directly out of the mouth of a County worker whom shall remain nameless.) However for druggies they will go all out and even overlook serious FELONY actions to keep the grant money flowing. How nice is that. You read right, IGNORE FELONIES committed by program participants, just to keep the dollars flowing. All of course under the guise of helping these individuals get better (while HDSW gets more grant money) If this is not the definition of scam?
In the end it's a vicious cycle that sees people caught in the web of lies for years without ever realizing their goals of becoming self sufficient and independant of the oversight of the HDSW organization.


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Ramona Villas HOA features 104 units ranging in size from 2 to 3 bedrooms in size, all residents also enjoying generous size patio/deck areas. The property is bordered by Ramon Road to the North and Sunny Dunes Road to the South. There are two secured gates to each entrance making it a fully gated community.
Community wise, the residents enjoy a fully equipped clubhouse. Within the clubhouse you will find a nicely equipped kitchen, party room, game area with pool table and gaming tables, a book exchange, lots of seating, and a wide screen TV with adjoining fireplace. There also is a well-equipped fitness center featuring cardio and weightlifting equipment too.
Outdoor amenities include an amazing salt water pool, with adjoining salt water Jacuzzi. The pool is quite large, and is ideal for both leisure use or for full lap swimming. Across the parking lot residents also have a well maintained tennis court ready for game-set-match!
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Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies opens with an image borrowed from another great American artist. Spielberg's camera winds through the rundown New York apartment of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance). He's sat in silence, painting a picture of himself to indulge his artistic hobby. He's flanked by two items: on his left, a mirror where he can see himself reflected; on his right, the canvas, on which he paints what he sees. It's a clear nod to Norman Rockwell and his famous painting 'Triple Self-Portrait', a humorous, gently self-effacing piece that also touches on themes of identity (note how different the illustration is to the mirror reflection) and nationality (spot the American eagle on top of the mirror).
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Wanting to feel healthy and fit for the summer months? Look no further than Whole 30. If you haven't heard of Melissa and Dallas Hartwig's Whole 30 eating plan, you may need to look up and see if you are currently under a rock. This eating program has gotten national recognition since the release of the Hartwigs' best-selling novel, "It Starts With Food" released in 2012.
The Hartwigs suggest avoiding just four simple food groups for 30 days for tangible results. This isn't a crash diet where you drop 30 lbs in 30 days. In contrast, it's an eating plan that reorients your body away from cheap, processed junk to healthy, nutrient-rich, clean foods. You will not be disappointed with how you look, feel, and sleep after these 30 days. Their books tell it best, but here's Whole 30 in a nutshell.
What even are legumes?
Beans. With the exception of green beans, coffee beans, and snap peas, all beans are off the table. This includes Peanuts and Soybeans, which are commonly used for their oil. So watch out for these guys!
Why to avoid them?
Legumes are nutrient-binding, which keeps you from getting the beneficial nutrients that things like beans and other vegetables are supposed to be giving you. They are also difficult for your body to digest since they contain fermentable carbohydrates, these can off-set your gut bacteria and cause gas, bloating, cramps and related issues. No thank you.
Be wary of soy, which has compounds that function like estrogen, which could throw off your hormone balance. Also, keep an eye out for peanuts, which contain a certain protein that resists digestion and causes inflammation.
What is categorized as dairy?
From cows, sheep, and goats. Yogurt, cheese, milk, coffee creamer, soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk that isn't canned.
Why avoid it?
Dairy is great for strengthening babies– like calves, goats, and even human babies. However, adult bodies do not do well with several of the components that are found in dairy, namely Lactose and Casein. These two portions of dairy products can trigger a series of disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and even become an underlying cause for hormone-driven cancers. Dairy can also cross-react with our immune systems, flaring up allergies, acne, and asthma.
What is categorized as sugar?
Basically everything happy and enjoyable in this life. Honey, agave, maple syrup, splenda and artificial sweeteners, (RIP diet coke) and fermented sugars, i.e. alcohol.
Why avoid them?
Here's the deal: Sugar is in everything. Bacon, spices, condiments…. Everything. This is not okay because added sugars are empty. They are high-calorie, low-nutritional value. It becomes a psychological issue, too. Overconsumption of sugar (and let's face it, how can you not overconsume sugar?) activates the pleasure and reward pathways in your brain. This creates a psychological cycle that causes your body to crave more. This is the same thing that happens with drug and alcohol addictions. Too much sugar will lead to metabolic irregularity, as well as hormonal dysregulation while also forming hard-to-break habits. These eventually can make you susceptible to disorders such as diabetes, obesity and many more. The same thing goes for the artificial sweeteners, and recent studies show that artificial sweeteners even increase your sugar cravings. Yikes!
What constitutes as a grain?
You have been deceived. Whole grains actually aren't as "healthy" as you thought. These include oats, barley, corn, quinoa, millet, rice, or buckwheat. All this time you've been trying to acquire a taste for bagels and whole-wheat toast for nothing. Take a minute, this is a tough pill to swallow.
Why avoid them?
These, like sugar, promote over consumption which leads to a slew of disorders and hormonal dysregulation. Grains also can create an imbalance of the good bacteria in your gut, which will elicit inflammation in the body (this is likely why you feel bloated after eating pizza or pasta). This inflammation can provoke several other issues too, including asthma, allergies, joint pain, skin conditions, headaches and even infertility. No thank you. Donuts are not worth it…. Sometimes. There are some good nutrients in grains, don't get me wrong, but these good nutrients are coupled with several nutrient-poor ingredients, which makes them less beneficial than fruits and vegetables.


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Surviving vs. Thriving Through the Holidays (and Beyond)
Kirstin Hotelling Zona
Am I (with the best of intentions!) gearing up to survive this season? Or am I setting myself up to thrive?
Maybe the answer to this question is obvious to you, but if you're like me, you're not always sure; survival-mind is so deeply normalized by our culture today that we often don't realize when we're caught in its grip. Hyper-consumption (the f.o.m.o. fomented by Black Friday, Cyber Monday... the belief that eating and drinking well past the point of our body's comfort or health means we're in sync with the "holiday spirit"...), overspending and over-commitment, and habitual people-pleasing are just a few ways in which we perpetuate and naturalize survival-mindset, that deep-grooved network of beliefs that whispers there's not enough, more is better, and that's just the way it is.
You know you're in survival mindset if you're bracing for the days ahead. You know you're in survival mindset if you're letting yourself off the hook with regard to self-care (eating well, sleeping enough, honoring your boundaries and priorities) in the name of being festive, fun, a "good friend" or a "good host." You know you're in survival mindset if you're striving for perfection, if you're spending more time thinking about what others will think of your efforts than you spend enjoying those efforts along the way, and if you're responding to feelings of overwhelm by shifting into auto-pilot, that slightly numb state of being in which we tell ourselves that the delayed reward of "getting it all done" justifies the edgy cortisol high we're riding through a sea of seemingly endless tasks.Read More


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Welcome to all the candidates who are looking to check UP Postal Circle MTS Result. Dear job seekers from UP yoursearch will end soon to measure your performance in exam. The Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle has published a notice to recruit the applicants for nil vacancies for the posts of Multi-Tasking Staff. Those candidates who were present in the exam they must check MTS Result from this page shortly after exam.
Dear job researchers you must visit the official website of this organization to check UP Postal Circle MTS online. All exited candidates need to stay on this web page to get further content regarding to their search. Highlights connected with offered posts result with cut off are shown below for all the visitors of this web page.
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Dear appliers if you are looking to download UP Postal Circle Merit List then wait because after analyzing the paper difficulty and number of applicants, the experts are preparing the expected cut off of the exam. It will be updated here very soon when available.
Steps to Check UP Postal Circle MTS: Read these lines to get this info soon:
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I'm afraid I would be putting the home on the market!
It was a typical Saturday in April when Alexis Dunbar walked into her Palmetto, Fla., home's bathroom to find herself staring at a 7-foot-long alligator. The reptilian intruder was staring back at her - with its jaws wide open.
Screaming, Dunbar and her boyfriend propped a small table against the door to keep the gator in the bathroom until help arrived.
The alligator apparently went through the cat door of Dunbar's home and, while looking for food or a cool place to rest, wandered into the bathroom.
The alligator was removed without damage to the home, and ABC Newsreports that Dunbar consequently decided to remove the cat door. One gator invasion was, apparently, enough.
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By: Jim Nelson, CFA Friday, September 14, 2012
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve went pedal to the metal on monetary policy by announcing an open-ended bond buying plan. The past few weeks' rally in asset prices was vindicated by the announcement. Last minute doubters who believed that the FOMC would remain on hold were proven wrong. With the doubters on the sidelines, equities and resources have responded with strong upside moves. The important lesson to learn is that the real economy is playing less of a role in asset price performance as monetary policy offsets deleveraging forces.
The details of the plan were bold; the Fed has committed to buy $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) each month until conditions in the labor market improve and will hold interest rates near zero through mid-2015. Additionally, the Fed will continue its Operation Twist program through the end of this year, in which it is selling its short-dated Treasuries and buying longer-dated Treasuries. The net impact of this buying will be to increase the long-term holdings of the Fed by $85 billion each month through 2012. The Fed also suggested it would "undertake additional asset purchases" until labor conditions improve and said that "a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy will remain appropriate for a considerable time after the economic recovery strengthens." Essentially, the plan amounts to an open-ended asset purchase program and zero interest rate program. This is what we at Euro Pacific have long anticipated the end game would be. What are the implications of such a plan for investors? We think it should become increasingly obvious that a large component of asset price performance is being driven by monetary policy - not economic recovery. We all know the economy has seen difficulties this year, as even the Fed recently reduced its growth forecast. Since the beginning of the third quarter, the S&P 500 has risen 7.71% while analysts have reduced their estimates for the index's third quarter earnings by 4.6% (Bloomberg, 2012). As the private sector deleverages through defaults on mortgages, paying down debt, job loss, and higher borrowing standards, the Federal government is offsetting this trend by running a large deficit and using monetary policy to dampen its effect on the Treasury market. The chart in Figure 1 displays this effect clearly by showing year-on-year credit growth on a quarterly basis for consumers and the federal government. Source: Federal Reserve Flow of Funds Data, 2012 But while easy money and large fiscal deficits might be offsetting the force of deleveraging pressures in the household sector for now, the cost will be an upsurge in prices as inflation takes hold. What can we expect in terms of monetary policy from the Fed when this happens? As we've said in the past, it's likely that the goal will be to keep inflation abnormally high for some time in order to reduce the debt burden that the Federal government has built up. In our opinion, these conditions stand to benefit investors in foreign stocks, currencies, and commodities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Please feel free to repost with proper attribution and all links included.
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text: The strength of snocross racing starts with our "little leaguers," the 120cc racers. Just as Little League baseball and Pop Warner football programs develop youngsters for higher levels of play in the respective sports, so does our 120cc racing program. This new rental program is an affordable way to introduce your little ones to the exciting sport of snocross, without the committment of funds needed to acquire all the necessary gear for a safe and competitive effort. Click on the link below for a printable PDF document detailing the program.


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Worry-free color for sun or shade, rain or shine
With the rapid decline of common seed impatiens, SunPatiens might be the perfect solution for flowerbeds. Known for extraordinary outdoor performance, SunPatiens thrives in full sun and shady spots!
The SunPatiens series is a cross between a New Guinea and a wild impatiens, resulting in a dense, bushy plant with brilliant flowers that last until frost. Disease and pest resistant, SunPatiens requires almost zero care – there's no need to remove dead flowers, and pruning only becomes necessary if plants grow too tall or "stretch."
Another big advantage with SunPatiens is size – they grow so fast and large that fewer plants are needed to fill a flowerbed. The key to success with SunPatiens is plenty of water, and a few inches of mulch will help keep moisture in and weeds out.


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Onebip's One-Click mobile payment solution has been recognised by the judges of the Design Award and Competition for designing the best end user experience.
The Onebip team proudly picked up the A'Meta, Strategic and Service Design Award in Como, Italy last weekend.
The A' Design Award and Competition aims to highlight the best designs, concepts and design-oriented products and services in the world.
Here's what Onebip's product specialist, Gokmen Atak said during his speech at the Award ceremony:
"We are proud to receive this award which recognizes Onebip's advanced one-click payment technology and the end-user experience of its payment interfaces. We always believe that the best end-user experience secures the best conversion rate for our merchants and we worked hard to find the most intuitive way for the end-users of paying for the goods and services. Our motto explains our aim to provide merchants a payment solution that is fast, secure and that will ensure the best conversion rate: "MOBILE PAYMENTS WITH THE BEST USER EXPERIENCE AND THE MOST ADVANCED BILLING TECHNOLOGY".
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Economist Nouriel Roubini Says He's "Still Bearish"
April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Nouriel Roubini, the New York University professor who predicted the financial crisis, said that he was "still bearish" and that an economic recovery is going to take "longer than expected."
Corporate earnings will "surprise on the downside," Roubini said in a speech in Hong Kong today. "Lots of banks, even the better ones, are going to be in trouble."
Banks around the world have reported $1.3 trillion in credit losses tied to the housing market collapse since 2007. The deficits, which spurred the first simultaneous recessions in the U.S., Europe and Japan since World War II, pushed the American government to pledge $12.8 trillion to stabilize the banking system and revive economic growth.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index, which tumbled 38 percent in 2008, has rallied 29 percent after sinking to a 12-year low on March 9. Roubini said that day that the S&P 500 is likely to drop to 600 or lower this year as the global recession deepens.
George Soros, the billionaire hedge-fund manager who made money last year while most peers suffered losses, said on April 6 that U.S. stocks weren't at the start of a bull market yet because the economy is still shrinking.
"The current rally is a bear-market rally," Roubini told reporters after his speech. "I don't expect a 50 percent adjustment that I expected two years ago, but this is a dead-cat bounce, sucker's rally, whatever you want to call it."
Holding Cash
Roubini's view contradicts that of investor Marc Faber, who said on April 13 that the S&P 500 may rise to 1,000 in the next three months as government spending boosts bank profits.
Markets are "way ahead" of real economic data and this recession will last at least 24 months, Roubini said. He predicted China's economy will grow 5.5 percent in 2009, which is slower than the 8 percent expansion the Chinese government is targeting.
Roubini has stayed away from "risky assets" including equities, and 95 percent of his savings have gone into cash.
"Reserving capital, compared with losing 50 percent of it, is good," he said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Hanny Wan in Hong Kong at firstname.lastname@example.com
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It's been used to crack the code of some of the most troublesome foodborne illness outbreaks in the world, including the rare and lethal E. coli hybrid strain that began in Germany and spread throughout Europe, Canada, and the U.S. last summer, as well as the outbreak of listeriosis traced to cantaloupes from Colorado-based Jensen Farms last autumn.
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The tool is an open-source software package called the Computational Genomics Pipeline, created at the behest of the CDC by Georgia Tech associate professor of biology King Jordan, PhD, along with a team of bioinformatics graduate students.
And it's free.
The tool is an open-source software package called the Computational Genomics Pipeline, created at the behest of the CDC by Georgia Tech associate professor of biology King Jordan, PhD, along with a team of bioinformatics graduate students.
Now used worldwide in public health research and prevention, the CG-Pipeline is an integrated software platform that allows investigators to combine the analytical power of scores of programs in a single step. It's available online here.
"It performs work in a few days that previously could have taken months, or up to a year," Dr. Jordan explained. The pipeline performs three steps—genome assembly, gene prediction, and functional annotation of genes—and takes multiple approaches to each of the three steps. "The depth of analysis provided by CG-Pipeline, along with its speed, are critical for effective responses to outbreaks of foodborne illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria."
Dr. Jordan's team is working with the CDC to test the CG-Pipeline on a growing number of microbial pathogens; it has already been applied to cholera, Salmonella, and bacterial meningitis. The group is also trying to improve the genome assembly step to make it compatible with data produced by a variety of different technological platforms.
And, someday soon, bacterial genome sequencing may enter the "cloud." Dr. Jordan is in discussions with Amazon about putting the CG-Pipeline on the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud: "This would allow researchers anywhere in the world to access the power and speed of CG-Pipeline. This kind of flexibility will be particularly important in facilitating the rapid analysis of microbial pathogens that cause foodborne illness in the developing world."


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EFI Introduces Next Generation eBeam Software
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Press release from the issuing companyLAS VEGAS, NV – Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) (NASDAQ: EFII), the world leader in enabling networked printing solutions, today introduced the next generation of software for the eBeam Internet office appliance at the Consumer Electronics Show. The eBeam system captures meeting notes and diagrams as they are created on existing whiteboards and broadcasts them over the Internet or corporate intranet in real time. eBeam Moderator and eBeam Presenter software will give educators, corporate trainers, and remote teams greater flexibility in sharing and annotating documents and whiteboard notes. eBeam Moderator, a free upgrade from the version 1.1 software, features a new user interface; a fully integrated eBeam MouseTM application; the ability to choose line thickness and color for each individual pen sleeve, and enhanced meeting hosting options. Users can also insert background images from other applications into whiteboard meetings for all participants to view and annotate. "For presenters and meeting participants, the eBeam system is the perfect tool for enriching communication during meetings and presentations," says Rafi Holtzman, general manager, eBeam. "Business users depend upon a variety of software applications for their meetings and presentations. Now users can enhance teamwork between remote locations by incorporating their spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, or other documents into one shared space and by using the eBeam system to annotate those materials, as well. The new eBeam Moderator software creates a more productive shared experience for all meeting participants."
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One day, for preschool show and tell, Lily and Jenna brought in their previous lives. Lily wore an old-timey newsboy cap and brought one of those black and white clappers. She pointed to a picture of a scowling old man: "Me before I had heart failure."Read More
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Object Lessons: A Conversation with Christian Patterson
June 24, 2013 | by Rebecca Bengal
Sissy Spacek in Badlands, 1973. By permission of Criterion Collection.
Lovers on the run tend to travel light. Generally speaking, in our collective imagination, accoutrements tend to be limited to car (probably stolen), gun (also stolen), clothes on their backs. Yet Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate (captured in 1958 after a violent shooting spree in Nebraska and Wyoming that left eleven dead) become legend in part by leaving behind a physical trail. Of the multiple films inspired by the Starkweather-Fugate killings, Terrence Malick's 1973 Badlands (newly released by the Criterion Collection), is the one that—even as it takes dramatic liberties—most explicitly focuses on these tangible objects. Kit and Holly (Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek) cart along a birdcage, a copy of Kon-Tiki, and a Maxfield Parrish painting; the film's art director, Jack Fisk, filled one character's house with $100 worth of random pieces—a jar of black widows, a giant ball of twine—he'd bought from the relatives of a dead man. Just prior to their capture, Kit buries a few of their belongings, described in deadpan voice-over: "He said no one else would know where we put 'em, and that we'd come back some day, maybe, and they'd still be sitting here just the same, but we'd be different, and if we never got back, well, somebody might dig 'em up a thousand years from now and wouldn't they wonder."
Nearly forty years later, Christian Patterson's 2011 book of photographs, Redheaded Peckerwood, continues down a similar path. Already in its third edition, with a thoughtful introduction by Luc Sante and curator Karen Irvine, Patterson's is a work that defies the easy definition of photo book, approaching as it does the Starkweather narrative from a number of vantage points: newspaper clippings, interviews, ephemera. The photographs of bits of evidence, or of things belonging to the killers and victim—a hood ornament from the getaway car, the teenage Fugate's stuffed toy poodle—have the aura of a saint's relics. Tucked into the binding of the book are more souvenirs, reproductions of documents related to Starkweather (a store receipt with a poem printed on its reverse side; a typed list of dirty aphorisms). Even those things that are not directly related to Starkweather and Fugate take on the air of authenticity; the effect of seeing all these effects, in the context of the photographer's present-day mapping of their journey, is transcendent and shocking, the objects themselves acting as witnesses.
What struck you most about Badlands when you first saw the film?
I was taken with the film in every way. Visually, it was just so damn beautiful, with its big, painterly skies and endless, romantic landscapes. And thematically, well … it was one hell of a crazy story. Sheen and Spacek were great too. It's a great film.
What were some of the first pictures you made that appear in the book? And when you arrived in Nebraska, what were some of your early impressions?
House at Night and Ray of Light stand out in my mind. The former is the first of my photographs that appears in Redheaded Peckerwood and the latter is one of the last.
This story is quite well documented, and parts of it are well preserved in these various archives. But after all of my research, I felt that there was still plenty of room for me to step into this story, to attempt to reconstruct, then deconstruct, and ultimately fragment it. A new vision for the work began to form in my head—the idea of presenting this true crime story through a mix of photographs, documents, and objects, challenging the viewer to sift through the information, to decipher the visual clues—to deal with the crime story in a similar way an investigator or researcher would.
House at Night, 2007
How did those you approached in the course of your research respond?
The Starkweather-Fugate story is one of the biggest news stories in the history of Nebraska. There, the story is one of those events like the Kennedy assassination—anyone who was alive at the time remembers exactly what they were doing when the story first broke, and they remember that week of terror very clearly. Lincoln, Nebraska, is a relatively small city and Nebraska is a sparsely populated state.
For all of these reasons, it's not hard to find people who have very personal connections to the story—family members of the killers and their victims, people who worked for the newspaper or police department, or who were somehow involved in the eventual trial. There's still a lot of raw emotion surrounding the story. Some people are very eager to share their stories. Other people just want it all to go away.
I was also able to find people in the possession of various personal objects outside official archives—photo booth portraits of Caril Ann, Charlie's cowboy boots, and even the car they drove as they fled Lincoln for Washington State, among other things. The people who now own these things were initially cautious about sharing them, but once I was able to explain my intentions, they shared them enthusiastically.
Map of Lincoln (Erased), 2010
Objects related to killers, whether actual evidence or simply things they touched, weirdly take on the quality of relics, and they certainly do inBadlands, from the things Kit and Holly carry with them on their journey to the comb and lighter that Kit, in his moment of celebrity, gives away like party favors or souvenirs to the officers after his capture. In your book, without pointing out what is "authentic" and what is not, you depict both actual ephemera and places related to Fugate and Starkweather, as well as things that look like they might have been theirs, or touched by them. What was your thinking behind the ephemera you chose to photograph and that which you include, in reproduction form, in the book?
As I said, I researched the story intensely. I read every book I could get my hands on and took note of anything of interest or potential. I began with factual information—dates, times, and places of the crimes, and every other known location involved in the story. But I also included many random ideas—long lists of visual ideas, objects, random words and phrases, anything that painted a picture in my mind.
Two of my favorite scenes in Badlands involve the objects that Kit and Holly carry with them—the scene where they bury a metal bucket containing some of these things and launch a red balloon, and the scene towards the end of the film when Kit is on the run alone, stops at a gas station and opens up a suitcase from the car. We catch a glimpse of clothes, cigarettes, and a magnifying glass.
My friend Luc Sante says murder charges everything it touches, and he's right. I'm fascinated with the idea of the object as relic or talisman—an object taking on significance as a result of something other than itself.
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Photo Journal: Magical Marrakech
I just arrived back into the UK from a wonderful few days in Morocco. The majority of my time was spent in the gorgeous city of Marrakech, which is the home of many colorful markets and interesting people and sights to see. I will post more detail of my trip in some upcoming posts, but first I wanted to show off some of the amazing shots I took while roaming the streets of this unique and beautiful city.
A couple months ago, RyanAir was having a celebratory sale by giving 25% off flights booked for January. Since I had been wanting to go to Morocco, I decided to use this discount on a trip before the second semester started, so I got a round trip for only £38, which is too great. I then booked a hostel, had a friend ask if she could join me, and started preparing myself for my first time in a culture so different from my own.
After catching the earliest flight ever, we touched down in Marrakech around 11am, found our taxi ride to the hostel and set out through the streets of the city. The first thing I noticed was the gorgeous colors. Even in just the ride from the airport to the hostel we already got a small taste of the pinks, tans, orange and yellows that show up everywhere. A guide met us as we departed the taxi to take us through the winding streets to our accommodation. I chose Hostel Waka Waka because of it's perfect location and cheap prices, and I am glad I did. We were greeted with mint tea (the best tea I've ever drank) and cookies as we checked in. The beds weren't very comfortable, but that's what you give up when you choose budget accommodation.
We set out into the city after a quick rest and wandered to the Jemaa el Fna, which is the large market which has a variety of freshly squeezed orange juice stands, henna artists, people with monkeys and snakes, and then at night, becomes a place to get some of the best food Marrakech has to offer. Near the market is the entrance to the Souks, which is where you can find all the traditional items one would come to Morocco for. Spices, scarves, scents and oils are everywhere, and you're expected to haggle. Thankfully I was completely broke during this trip, or I would've bought everything in sight.
We stopped to get our first meal at a little cafe, and I was immediately pleased with the food choices in this city. As someone who loves meat, bread and couscous, I knew I wouldn't have any trouble finding something on the menu to enjoy. Overall, I had some of the best cooked beef, lamb, vegetables and couscous I've ever eaten. I'm going to have to find a Moroccan food place in London so I can continue eating this great cuisine.
Our day was spent mostly just exploring this older part of the city, before retreating to the hostel to smoke hookah and relax. We decided to do an excursion the next day (which I shall be posting about soon), and hung out in the hostel and met some very wonderful people (as well as some horrible ones too). We made friends with a fellow duo of travelers, who we decided to go to the Sahara Desert with the next morning. This horrible girl decided to start a fight with me about how I liked to shop at Primark, at which point a trio of very friendly Australians came over to save me from her and we started to talk instead.
After we arrived back from our desert trip the next day, we decided to eat dinner at Jemaa el Fna during the evening when all the wonderfully tasty food is out. The market gets a bit crazy and loud at night, but it was a very interesting atmosphere, where you feel both safe and a bit on your guard at the same time. I got more couscous and meat from a place called "Chez Aicha," and feasted happily on the best orange juice I've ever tasted from the vendors who squeeze it for you right in front of your eyes.
Our last day in Marrakech consisted of use trying to find some things on our map. We went all the way to the Royal Palace, only to find out that you can't actually go in, so we tried to look for another palace to go to, and on our way, a guy was trying to get us to follow him, which we stupidly did, because he of course led us down some creepy alleyways and to his brother-in-law's shop, where they tried to sell us a bunch of stuff and then got angry when we told them we needed to leave and wouldn't pay him for this "tour." We eventually got to the Bahia Palace, which was beautiful inside. The walls were designs in stone, which must've taken years to complete.
Our last major site was the Ben Youssef Madrasa, which used to be an Islamic college. If I went to school there, I would've been way too distracted with how ornate it was, because it was majestic indeed. We spent the rest of our day wandering back through the city and souks, had dinner at the same place again, and then went to bed so we could catch our flight in the morning. I know deep in my heart that I will be returning to Morocco again in the future. Even though the culture is not very kind to women travelers (I was called names like Oprah, Lady Gaga, Jamaican, Brown Sugar, Beyonce, Busty and more, which sounds flattering, but not with their intentions), I think that if you can get over a bunch of annoying street sellers harassing you and everyone trying to take your money for even the smallest thing (no free toilets? Why?) the beauty of the place overcomes all of that, and makes it very worth the trip.


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On this day in 2014, National Geographic reported
A small rodent that lived only on a single island off Australia is likely the world's first mammal to be a casualty of climate change, scientists report this week.
The Bramble Cay melomys (Melomys rubicola) seems to have disappeared from its home in the eastern Torres Strait of the Great Barrier Reef, the scientists say. The animal was last seen by a fisherman in 2009, but failed attempts to trap any in late 2014 have prompted scientists to say it is likely extinct.
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2011 Climate change threat to Australia's top wines. Adelaide Advertiser
By Robert Burton-Bradley, NewsComAu
CLIMATE change is a ticking time-bomb for Australia's $5.5 billion wine industry and threatens some of our favourite wines with extinction, a study has revealed.
CSIRO climate change scientist and wine expert Leanne Webb examined ripening times across Australia and found grapes were maturing faster in recent warmer temperatures, affecting quality and taste.
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This past weekend the mountain bike community lost a good man. I don't know Will Olson personally, but that will never matter. Will was just like me, just like all the great friends I have. Will loved to ride his mountain bike and he was good at it. Really good.
The tragic events really started to hit home when I realized I had captured a shot of Will last year, on the very trail that took his life. To this day, I can remember him flying by, smashing through a creek crossing that seemed to give racers trouble. He made it look like a puddle with the ease he crossed it. His speed and control looked like a monster truck blowing up a mud hole with hundreds of horse power behind it. Throwing mud and water into the air as though a stick of dynamite blew up as he past by. I let out the loudest yell of excitement! I love seeing racers excel.
Will was your average Colorado mountain boy. He loved riding bikes and snowboarding, and he was talented at both. He camped at the races, sleeping in the dirt, just like I do. The more I learn about Will, the more I realize this was my friend. We have shared a cheers, I am sure of it. I have cheered him on down the mountain, and gave well wishes at the top. There is no doubt in my mind.
The days following our loss of Will's physical self, the rains have hardly let up. I like to think it is Mother Nature washing Herself of what happened. A fresh start and a better appreciation for what we have. Going to sleep to the sound of gentle rain drops pinging off the metal roof of my van home. Laying there, I think of how crazy this thing called life really is. No one thinks that we might die as we roll up to the start line of a bike race.
I like to think Will was having a spectacular race run. That his mind was full of joy and excitement for being on his bike and racing in the mountains with his friends. To be so lucky to leave this world under such terms. Will was doing what he loved when he died. I hope for something so amazing as that. It doesn't make the pain stop, or make the tears not fall, but it does make my heart smile.
I have always been proud in how I appreciate life. How I so often will stop to smell the flowers. Or to just look. These events have further reinforced this idea. Life is short and there are no guarantees. That thing you have always wanted to do, but keep putting it off waiting for the right time. Go for it. There is never a better time than now.
Wake up feeling grateful for another day on Earth. Every day is a gift and there is no way of knowing when that gift will end. Hug your family. Hug your friends. Tell them you appreciate your relationship. Laugh. Live with intention. Be grateful for what you have, for what you can do. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Say hello to a stranger, you may just gain a friend.
Losing a friend I never made has made me really appreciate the friends I have made. There will always be events in life that don't make sense, that hurt like hell. At the end of the day, life is amazing; every last good and bad event or feeling.
I am beyond honored to have captured Will in the midst of doing what made him happy and feel alive. Rest in peace, friend. Ride that endless golden hour singletrack and know you will not be forgotten.
To my friends still on Earth- smile more, the world needs more smiling faces.


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- Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
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- Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year in dogs and an average of six to seven days in cats.
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- Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
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1. By far the easiest and most efficient way to provide for your pet is to already have cash on hand when a situation arises. Having a secure piggy bank or savings account is the best plan. Set aside a small amount of money each paycheck for potential vet expenses. This way, if a pet suddenly gets ill and requires care, there's no need to delay a visit until money can be scrounged up. Being able to seek veterinary care early helps to catch problems in their initial stages while they are more manageable. This will not only save money in the long run. It will also help prevent excessive suffering.
2. Another alternative, both for adults and even younger people is to use a prepaid credit card. A prepaid credit card does not need to be paid back. It can be bought for yourself or given as a gift. Buying a prepaid card or asking for one as a gift would be one way to have that money readily available in the event of an emergency. Of course, you are only good to spend what the prepaid card is worth, but there is no need to pay it off and no tempting cash laying in your wallet; just leave the card/s at home and designate it as being strictly for vet expenses. Depends how much money you want to set aside, you can collect a few prepaid credit cards with
small amounts. It all adds up!
3. One other option is to buy insurance for your pet. Make sure you ask them how many visits and which treatments will be covered under your pet's insurance. Basically, your pet's vet care is dictated by their rules, not your own choice, so shop around if you can and see what types of packages are available. Just like us, animals are bound to be sick or to have an injury at some point in their lifetime. If we are to keep them as family members and pets, we have a responsibility to look after their health.
Putting off a vet visit until money is found can be damaging to an animal's health and happiness and cost even more money in the long run. For their benefit, be prepared for emergencies and provide preventative care such as annual checkups. While annual checkups are usually not too expensive, issues can arise that can be expensive and even more expensive to put off. Being unprepared for them can create undue stress and unhappiness for any loving pet owner!
Please take a moment to consider your pet's future and determine what your resources are. Would you be able to provide veterinary care for your pets if they became ill tomorrow? What methods have you taken to provide for your pets, and how will you prepare for your animals' future?


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Welcome to Pitlochry Baptist Church
We're a growing church family made up of people from many walks of life here in the beautiful Highland Perthshire countryside. We have a weekly programme that caters for the very young and the more senior members of our community. However, our conviction is that life together is not about endless programmes, but a way of life rooted in God's word, discipleship, prayer, and above all love: for God, for one another, and for the community He has planted us in.
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The Army does a good job of breaking down complex procedures into digestible tasks but the Army doesn't always call things by the same name as civilians…civilians would call this the Heimlich Maneuver but the Army calls it First Aid To Clear Object Stuck In Throat. Links have been added to facilitate further reading or research.
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|Perform First Aid to Clear an Object Stuck in the Throat of a Conscious Casualty
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|You see a conscious casualty who is having difficulty breathing because something is stuck in his throat. This iteration should NOT be performed in MOPP.
|Clear the object from the casualty's throat by giving abdominal or chest thrusts until the casualty can talk and breathe normally, you are relieved by a qualified person, or the casualty becomes unconscious requiring mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
|Safety Notes:
|In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Note: During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.
|Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT.
1. Determine if the casualty needs help.
a. If the casualty has a mild airway obstruction (able to speak or cough forcefully, may be wheezing between coughs), do not interfere except to encourage the casualty to cough.
b. If the casualty has a severe airway obstruction (poor air exchange and increased breathing difficulty, a silent cough, cyanosis, or inability to speak or breathe), continue with step 2.
NOTE: You can ask the casualty one question, "Are you choking?" If the casualty nods yes, help is needed.
CAUTION: Do not slap a choking casualty on the back. This may cause the object to go down the airway instead of out.
2. Perform abdominal or chest thrusts.
NOTE: Abdominal thrusts should be used unless the victim is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, is very obese, or has a significant abdominal wound.
Note: Clearing a conscious casualty's airway obstruction can be performed with the casualty either standing or sitting.
a. Abdominal thrusts.
(1) Stand behind the casualty.
(2) Wrap your arms around the casualty's waist.
(3) Make a fist with one hand.
(4) Place the thumb side of the fist against the abdomen slightly above the navel and well below the tip of the breastbone.
(5) Grasp the fist with the other hand.
(6) Give quick backward and upward thrusts.
NOTE: Each thrust should be a separate, distinct movement. Thrusts should be continued until the obstruction is expelled or the casualty becomes unconscious.
b. Chest thrusts.
(1) Stand behind the casualty.
(2) Wrap your arms under the casualty's armpits and around the chest.
(3) Make a fist with one hand.
(4) Place the thumb side of the fist on the middle of the breastbone.
(5) Grasp the fist with the other hand.
(6) Give backward thrusts.
NOTE: Each thrust should be performed slowly and distinctly with the intent of relieving the obstruction.
3. Continue to give abdominal or chest thrusts, as required. Give abdominal or chest thrusts until the obstruction is clear, you are relieved by a qualified person, or the casualty becomes unconscious.
NOTE: If the casualty becomes unconscious, lay him down and then start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation procedures.
4. If the obstruction is cleared, watch the casualty closely and check for other injuries, if necessary.


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Frack Free Chew Valley has invited all of the Chew Valley Parish Councils to a meeting in the Chew Magna Old School Room, South Parade, Chew Magna from 7-9pm on the 10th June 2013. Interested Chew Valley residents are also welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting. The hall can accommodate about 100 people. There will be presentations covering the environmental context of unconventional gas, the techniques employed, possible local impacts, the impacts of coal seam gas on communities in Australia and an analysis of the geology of the district and the possible impact on the Bath Hot Springs. Followed by questions and answers. Click below for the meeting leaflet.
Chew Valley Meeting, 10th June


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radio readings
"Radio is the theater of the mind"
- Steve Allen
Janet Robbins is one of KWMR's most treasured program hosts. Her elegant articulation and intimate feel for the layers of the English language make Janet's programs Appointment Radio for me.
- Kay Clements, Former Station Manager, KWMR Radio
You can hear me live on KWMR radio every week. On Mondays from 10 to 11 am, I co-host, with Ms. Lyons Filmer, Turning Pages: at Nature's Pace, a program of mostly non-fiction readings that connect all of us with the world of nature. From time to time on Fridays from 10 to 11 am, I host Turning Pages: Reader's Delight, where I read novels and short stories.
Here are some of my earlier and current readings that are not bound by copyright laws. Note: depending on internet speed, the files may take a moment to play or download.


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about cathy.
My name is Cathy Nordström and I'm a pattern designer based in Stockholm, Sweden. I am absolutely crazy about patterns and find so much joy scouting beautiful fabrics and wallpaper, vintage or new. Given that many of my patterns are floral I find a huge amount of inspiration in nature and books about flora and fauna.
Apart from designing patterns for clients all over the world, I also specialize in helping clients with their home decoration. My focus is on textiles, color and unique items to make a home personal and a place to truly enjoy.
I would describe my style as maximalistic with a minimalistic base. My Scandinavian heritage is constantly present with a love for the furniture and craftsmanship that is so strong here. But I also have a passion for lush and extravagant patterns and fabrics and I like to think my style is a mixture of those two loves.
Clients include IKEA, Uniqlo, FIGO Fabrics, Mixbook, Andover Fabrics, Greetabl,
LaPort Swimwear, and many Japanese clients.
Featured in Print & Pattern book Nature, Uppercase Magazine, Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet and on several blogs such as Print & Pattern, Pattern Observer and Tigerprint.
If you are interested in working together or licensing any of my current portfolio I would love to hear from you!


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San Diego without the Comic-ConEvents, Things to Do — By meaghanclark on July 23, 2010 at 8:38 pm
To be in San Diego during all of the action at Comic-Con is…bewildering. Locals and tourists find traveling downtown a fright and for any fan of the tabloids a deep pit forms . Yet for the majority of San Diegans, Comic-Con has nothing to do with them. How? The majority of "geeks" as they have been deemed (though everyone from People Magazine to MTV and Wired writes about this geek-fest) fill in the area from around the country, as evident from the boost in tourism. Nearly every hotel within a thirty mile radius is booked, and few (if any) are by locals – aside from the ones working the event.
So what to do when you're in American's finest city when stars like Angelina Jolie, the Harry Potter crew or the new "Red" film crew are walking the streets? Anything but something downtown. Check it out.
The Del Mar Races are still happening this weekend, despite the rain and the reports that big hats everywhere have sold out. There is a total of 28 races this weekend, and the first of the summer concert series this afternoon beginning at 4 p.m., with San Diego local Pinback performing.
Ziggy Marley is performing at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort tomorrow; less than 40 minutes away from the city, it might be nice to get away from the comic book craze and resort to the black jack table instead.
Fight off the hangover with an early morning 40 proof brunch with House of Blues San Diego. The weeklySaturday brunch styled reggae features Fish out of Water and mimosa/ bloody mary specials. That's enough to get you up before 2 p.m.
Artist Jocelyn Duke will showcase her contemporary artwork from 6 – 10 p.m. tonight at Barrio Logan's Say Lulu Salon. The show represents the city in its most cultural form and has some great art to boot.
The ASID Interior Experience Tour is happening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the city. Local ASID designers will showcase home renovations from some local celebrities, including CEO of Souplantation, and an-over-the-top condo at Park Laurel overlooking Balboa Park.
[images from venues listed]


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Collaboration and co-creation are fundamental drivers behind the success of the GOU. Since the inception of the Green Office movement at Utrecht University, we have been working constantly with organizations aiming to drive sustainable development in Utrecht and all over the Netherlands!
Green Office Partners
Also curious as to building up a Green Office at your University? You can find all the ins and outs on the official Green Office Movement website!


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Banana Choc Chip Pancakes or Muffins/
I love to make these when we have old bananas! My kids love them for breakfast but I love them as a treat or dessert.
**Note - I have updated this recipe to make it more calorie friendly. Previous recipe called for 1/2 cup choc chips and 2 cups whole wheat pancake mix.
Mash up a couple of bananas. Add 1 cup of whole wheat pancake mix. Add skim milk and stir until the batter is smooth and somewhat liquid-ish. Don't over stir. A few lumps are okay. Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
For Pancakes:
Pour batter onto medium hot skillet coated with cooking spray. I pour mini pancakes because they are easier to cook. Once edges of the pancakes solidify flip the pancakes. Cook for another minute or so. Serve hot. No syrup necessary!
Makes 10 small - medium pancakes.
Serving Size: 1 Pancake; Calories per serving: 96
For Muffins:
Pour batter into a mini muffin pan coated with cooking spray. Cook at 375. Check with a toothpick after 12-15 minutes. Continue cooking until the toothpick comes out with no batter on it.
Makes 24 mini muffins
Serving Size: 2 mini muffins; Calories per Serving: 80


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I'm so excited you are here. Together we are going to beta test my course to help you design a meal planning system that works (finally)!
You will discover how to:
- Easily have all your families likes and dislikes at your fingertips.
- Design a meal planning system that fits your needs exactly.
- Identify and organize your core recipes.
- Cook meals just from pantry staples so you can easily swap in a different recipe if you change your mind.
- Create 4 weeks of meal plans that you can use whenever you don't have time to plan.
Here are the course details:
The course starts on Monday, May 23, 2016 and will run for 6 weeks through July 1. Modules will generally be released on Monday morning (but with a beta course we may run into delays so bear with me). The course will require no more than 1-2 hours of time each week. I just ask you to fill out surveys for feedback on the course and if you have a good experience and results, I will ask you for a testimonial.
Here is what you need to do to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Complete (one more) very short online form:
This is just to make sure we are both on the same page about class expectations.
Step 2: Request to join the private Facebook group for beta testers here:
Facebook group participation is not a requirement to be a beta tester but it is strongly encouraged.


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"Jack was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, but it hasn't really limited what he's been able to do; he has an incredible imagination and we are so proud of him."
His imagination came into play when Jack and his mom were trying to decide what to make for his third grade invention fair when he was asked to find a solution to a problem or to make something work better. They came up with the Focus Fidget.
"It was a big hit, the kids were everywhere, he was surrounded, everyone wanted to try out his focus fidget," said Barbi Hamilton, a teacher at McNeill Elementary.
The Focus Fidget is a textured roller with an elastic band which can be used to fidget with your feet; it can also be moved to your lap if your hands need to move.
"I invented the Focus Fidget because I have a hard time concentrating in class when someone's giving a speech in class and I just fiddle with things in my desk all the time, so I invented something that will help me with that and other kids too," explained Jack.
"He's a wiggler. Obviously he has ADHD and he has a hard time sitting still for long periods of time; he likes to stand, he likes to wiggle, he likes to put his feet up on his chair, he likes to stand up and kick and that's not really something he can do in the classroom environment without disturbing the other kids," said Dr. Sternberg.
"I use it when I'm doing work a lot and when the teacher's giving a long instruction," explained Jack.
"It's thought of part of their brain in kids with ADHD are under aroused or just not awake all the time and so that movement constantly keeps them in an alert status so they can learn and improve their working memory."
Jack is learning life and business skills by promoting his invention at vendor fairs. The Focus Fidget has been sold in 36 states and nine different countries, with schools being their biggest customer as Jack tells us:
"It feels like I'm a huge role model on a bunch of kids around the district."
Teens and adults can use the Focus Fidget as well.
Liz and Jack have also added accessories, like the roller holder which holds the Focus Fidget under your desk so people don't trip over it.


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Donald Trump doesn't like to be mocked. His predicable reactions to Saturday Night Live skits and other publicly-seen comedic jabs have revealed that weakness. His Dandyship-Elect just can't resist returning fire.
So I have to smile at what that exposure of his addiction to payback invites. Sound the trumpets! (pun intended):
Attention cartoonists, standup comedians and wise-asses of all stripes -- Trump is the living embodiment of the Lord Edmund character in Saturday Night Live's Jan. 21, 1989, skit that featured John Malkovich, Jan Hicks, Jon Lovitz, Dana Carvey, and others.
And, given Trump's manufactured squabbles with the press has any politician ever painted such a brightly-colored bull's-eye on his chest?
Here's a portion of the famous skit's script:
Doorman: My Lord! The Royal Artist has completed his portrait of your Lordship, he seeks your approval.You get the picture. Here's a clip of the hilarious skit at NBC's website.
Lord Edmund: Show him in.
Royal Artist: [ enters with painting ] Master, I humbly present the fruit of two years' labor.. [ displays painting ] The Royal Portrait!
Lord Edmund: [ examines it disapprovingly ]
Royal Artist: My Lord is not pleased with the portrait?
Lord Edmund: You mock me.
Royal Artist: My Lordship, quite the contrary.. The portrait celebrates your noble bearing! I put you in uniform to capture the lion heart that beats within your heroic breasts!
Lord Edmund: Will this mockery never cease? Away with you. If there is one thing I cannot abide, it is being mocked! now, go! And take your grotesque caricature with you! [ runs Royal Artist out, as the Servants mock his running ] I will not be mocked!! [ walks across the room, as the Servants continue to mock his movements ] Was I wrong?
Servant #1: Heavens no, your Highness. His most contempt was rendering. The talks on canvas. Wouldn't you say so, Thomas?
Servant #2: Oh, yes, yes, yes.. The affrontary of his derisive painting was surpassed only by his brazen gall!
Lord Edmund: Exactly!
Who, in real life, is likely to play the roles of the mocking servants? Once he's in office, who will stand right next to him -- just off to the side -- seeming to praise him, while all along slathering his Dandyship with the total Lord Edmund treatment?
-- Art and words by F.T. Rea


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There are two practices which serve Weston Subedge
Barn Close Surgery In Broadway http://www.barnclose.co.uk
Campden Surgery Chipping Campden http://www.chippingcampdensurgery.co.uk
Chipping Campden Surgery
Back Ends
Chipping Campden, GL55 6AU
Tel: 01386 841894
Most information can be found on the respective websites.
Barn Close surgery have their own dispensary and Weston Subedge villagers can use a drop box service located at Hartwell & Co. Ltd. for repeat prescriptions . Prescription items are delivered Wednesday afternoons for repeat prescriptions and repeat prescription requests are picked up at the same time. So if you leave a repeat prescription request at Hartwell & Co. Ltd. before Wednesday morning then you pick up the items the following Wednesday. If you order via the internet then this should be ordered by Thursday evening to be delivered the following Wednesday.
For both surgeries if you have difficulty getting to the surgery then you can request a car ferry service by phoning the surgery reception the day before your appointment.


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Christa + Carl's Nashville Engagement Session/
I had so much fun working with Christa to plan her Nashville engagement session. She was looking for some photos of her and her fiance, Carl, that were both sweet and silly, to best capture their relationship. I think we achieved just that. Christa loves all things candy, so where better to do a Nashville engagement session for a candy-loving lady than Bang Candy Company? We started off there (with a special thanks to Sarah for giving us her permission to shoot there) then headed to get some outdoor photos as well. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and Christa and Carl couldn't have been cuter if they tried.
I'm pretty much in love with this shot. It's so funny how quickly these two go from sticking their tongues out and picking on each other to moments like this.
Christa, you're stunning and adorable at the same time. I love it.
To see the rest of Christa and Carl's Nashville engagement session, go to photos.caleynewberry.com/christacarl.


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Project response mainly postive
Latrobe City deputy mayor Dan Clancey was glowing in his praise of the coal to hydrogen project at Thursday's launch at Loy Yang A power station.
"Today marks one of the most significant milestones on this city's run towards the finish line of prosperity in Latrobe," Cr Clancey said.
"This will enable us to continue to build on our proud heritage and reputation we already have as Victoria's power house."
"Hydrogen brings new energy to communities to leverage our resource of brown coal that is a cultural and geographical heart of our Latrobe City area. We welcome this today."
Among the amassed guests in the room was Advance Morwell president John Guy, who said there was plenty of enthusiasm about the project among attendees.
On Friday, he announced his support for the project.
"It's going to take a lot to replace what we lost [in terms of jobs] at Hazelwood and what we lost through the downgrading of the electricity industry but provided we can continue to bring work into the area ... it'll be good for the area," Mr Guy said.
"I think we've got one of the greatest natural resources in the world in brown coal and we've just got to find other ways of using it that doesn't contribute to the carbon load or have an effect on the environment."
Community response to the project on The Express' social media sites has been largely positive, although some have raised concerns about whether the project will come to fruition following the abandonment of other coal-related initiatives in the past.
Among those with a sceptical approach to new projects is Gippsland Trades and Labour Council secretary Steve Dodd, but last week he described the project as a "step in the right direction".
"Hopefully it will work and it will be the making of a new brown coal industry," Mr Dodd said.
"There have been a lot of projects over the years in the Latrobe Valley that have not come to fruition. But it seems here the Japanese and Australian governments have put their money where their mouth is.
"We have the highest skilled workforce in all of Australia right here in the Latrobe Valley. The unions will be campaigning for local workers to fill these jobs."
Voices of the Valley president Wendy Famer said it was important to proceed with caution.
"There's been $1.3 billion invested already into carbon capture and storage and we have nothing to show for it, including jobs," Ms Farmer said.
She said it was important the health impacts of the project were assessed and raised concerns about the government giving public money to an overseas consortium
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Discover the excitement of print-making! Accomplished artist, Marion Vialade will guide school students through the process of print-making so they can create their very own print to take home.
Two workshops available, limited numbers. Includes all materials
"Thinking the picture in reverse is enjoyable too. And carving my letters from right to left makes me feel like I'm passing through the looking- glass!
What an excitement, what a reward to discover, at last, the print!
Never what I thought it would be, always a wonderful surprise!"


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Flaunted as one of the excellent beaches in the state, Cherai beach is just at the distance of 30 km from the city of Cochin. Located on the north-end of the Vypeen Island in Kochi, a picturesque Cherai beach is a perfect blend of the sea and the backwaters. Dotted with seashells of several shapes and hues, this beach looks more beautiful with green groves and paddy field. Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront and thick coconut groves add charm to this place. This enchanting beach is one amidst the must-see spots for tourists. It has a coastline of 15 km, which makes it different from other beaches. Swimming and sunbathing are popular activities that make it a tempting option for someone to get away from the clamor of city life.There are many locals and tourists enjoying on the sandy shores of the beach.
Popular by the name of 'Princess of the Arabian Sea', it's a perfect destination for relaxation with the beachfront and picturesque view. At Cherai, you'll find the high mask lamps along the walkway edges that make this place pleasurable during the night. Other than this, there is a children park too on the beach where you can play and spend lovely moments with family & kids. Visitors can ride speedboats and water-scooter, which are available on rent. For lodgings, you can find a large number of hotels and resorts around Cherai, which you can accommodate at reasonable cost. Holidaying in Cherai is a real beach paradise for someone who wants to spend some quality time with their loved ones. Hence, Cherai tourism assures an awe-inspiring beach holiday experience by providing a peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
There are plenty of accommodation options in Kochi ranging from luxury, mid-range to budget hotels. All the hotels are well known for their services and room amenities.
The real charm of Cherai is not just the beach, but also the northern end of Cherai that is more fascinating from the main beach. Here, backwaters are very close to the ocean and separated only by sandy stretch of land. The 15 km long beach is very unique as it is very clean and perfect for sun bathing, swimming, and surfing. On the beach, adventure enthusiasts can enjoy various water sports activities like water scooters, speed boats, snorkeling and canoe ride. If you are less interested in these water sports activities, you may choose to go for viewing dolphins frolicking in the sea. Bicycling through the villages is the best choice for exploring local life and scenic beauty of the place. Hiring a bike on rent at Cherai is also very reasonable. Getting a beautiful view of village life in Cherai is very refreshing and it gives a wonderful experience. Kite Flying is other very interesting activity to do in Cherai as locals are really very fond of it. This activity is so popular that there is an annual kite flying festival celebrated every year with great joy.
There are many places to visit in and around the Cherai each that include:
Presenting the rice-producing heart of Cherai, the green paddy fields are cultivated elow the sea level to make a ewitching pastoral surrounding. You can explore the exotic flora and fauna in and around the paddy fields, where you feel very nice eing around utterflies and enticing species of fish and irds as well.
It's one of the popular Hindu pilgrimage center in Cheria, where the iggest festival of Eranakulam district is celerated with great joy. Major attraction of this festival is the Elephant March that draws many visitors from different parts of the world.
Located in Cherai in the Ernakulam district, this temple is known as the first GS Temple in Kerala. This temple includes all the seven gods of the Gowda Saraswat rahmins of Kerala. It is very popular for its eautiful wood carving, the ceiling of the eastern Gopuram, the Silver Pallake, and the tank of the temple. All these are different in their eauty and esthetic excellence.
Located at the northern end of Cherai each, it's a eautiful place where Periyar river meets the Araian Sea. It's an ideal place to sit and relish the scenic eauty. The striking sunset forms the classic scenery and offers wonderful inspiration to tourists.
This is another major attraction that captivates millions of tourists every year to uy fresh seafood directly from fishers at Fisherman's Wharf.
uilt y the Portuguese in the year 1507, this church houses a wonderful image of Ave Mary placed aove the altar. The cultural life of Cherai would e incomplete without the festival at this church, which is celerated every year for 15 days.
It's one of the oldest European monuments in India that has three-story hexagonal structure and was repaired etween 1596 and 1605 with a frontage added in Manuelino style.
With their striking eauty and charm, the heart of Cherai rests where the lakes, lagoons and canals comine together. The glittering calm waters of Periyar, with fascinating coconut trees, make a cherished harmony of nature. See your daily life unfolding on the coast of the canals and get a glance of coir making art. A calm diversion can also e made through the scenic ackwaters, refreshing you with a cool reeze. Viewing the Kollam Kottappuram National Water Way while travelling from Kochi to Cherai is a thrilling experience.
October to March, For someone who wants to escape to the destination of beaches (Kerala), Cherai is the place where you get a pleasant ambience with plenty of bewitching spots. So, relish the beauty of beaches with the exhilarating trip to Cherai. Book your holiday package to Cherai and get huge offers and discounts on booking at Tour My India.
The Cochin International Airport is located 20 km away from Cherai. Other nearest airports are Coimbatore (170 km) and Calicut (174 km).
Aluva is the nearest railhead, which is 23 km away from Cherai. Other is Ernakulam Railway Station, which is 40 km away from Cherai.
Buses are available from Cochin-North Paravur-Cherai. North Bus stop is 6 km away from Cherai. You can also reach by taking ferry to Vypeen Island, which is 22 km away from Cherai or by taking a long route from Edappally to North Paravur and from there you may take bus to reach Cherai, which would take approx. 25 km.