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Despite its small size and remote location, there are plenty of things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica.. No matter your age or budget limitations, you can have a great time while you're visiting. The great thing about the activities in Monteverde is that they don't require that you spend tons of money! The main attractions, without a doubt, are the beautiful trails that take you through miles and miles of cloud forest filled with exuberant flora and fauna. These trails come in all shapes and sizes, so you can choose the perfect ones for you. But there's so much more! Zip-lines, aerial trams, museums, spas, waterfall rappelling, horseback riding, and rafting are just a few activities available to visitors.
And don't forget all the good dining options while you're there! There are all sorts' local and international restaurants, coffee shops, diners, and bakery's. And while you're out getting something to eat you may want to venture into one of the many shops and boutiques in Santa Elena for a little vacation shopping. If you're still feeling adventurous after a day of exploring, you can venture out and discover Monteverde's nightlife.
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Exploring the many trails and paths of Monteverde is a must when visiting. This is where you'll be able to experience firsthand the beauty and uniqueness of this special part of Costa Rica. It is important to bring comfortable shoes, repellent, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Loose cargo pants are great for comfortable hiking while protecting your legs. A camera and binoculars are also a good idea if it's not too rainy!


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The Silk Road was the world's first darknet; a cyber black market featuring drugs, weapons and other illicit "products." The Silk Road was also the historic network of trade routes from which that cryptomarket took its name. That system of routes was best known for connecting Europe to China based on trade in spices, silk and other exotics, but it also resulted in profound cultural exchange and connected China to India. Himalayan Cuisine (7918 El Cajon Blvd., Suite B) in La Mesa offers a rare taste of the latter.
The entire course of the Southwestern route of the Silk Road can be found on a plate of Himalayan Cuisine's momo . The historic route traveled from central China down through Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, across the Himalayas and out the Ganges/Brahmaputra Delta. At first glance, those momo look just like Chinese bao (or Korean mandu ). But the fillings are different, meatier. Three are on offer at Himalayan Cuisine: minced lamb, minced chicken and vegetable. The minced chicken was the tastiest, featuring hints of onion, garlic and ginger. The turmeric-laden dipping sauce reflects the Indian subcontinent at the other end of that Southwestern route.
The restaurant's most interesting dishes are the ones that highlight the diverse cultural influences on Nepalese cuisine. Take, for example, the malai kofta (meatballs featured heavily in various Arab and Muslim cuisines). As they hit India, however, they turned vegetarian and got up close and personal with curry. Himalayan Cuisineís malai kofta are paneer cheese, potatoes, cashews and spices mashed together into balls and cooked in a creamy curry of tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices. It is a vegetarian dish, yes, but the kind a carnivore can love.
One staple of Nepalese cuisine is dal bhat tarkari . It is a spiced lentil soup served over rice and accompanied by a curry and achaar , an intensely flavored pickle that hits all the notes: spicy, acidic, salty with just a hint of sweetness. In truth, there is little need for more in a meal than dal bhat tarkari has to offer.
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text: DigitalAs Twitter Turns 10, How Can It Convince Young Users to Show Up to the Party?Its future depends on Gen Y and ZBy Marty Swant|March 20, 2016 ShareBy Marty Swant|March 20, 2016 Share Twitter is not dead, and this is not its eulogy. Enough of those have been written already. Rather, it is a diagnosis of where the company is and where it's headed on this, its 10th birthday—and what advertisers think of it. In 140 characters or less, Twitter is the playful bluebird/social media monster that changed how we talk to one another—and even sparked a literal revolution or two. At this milestone, the social network that made "tweeting" part of our global vocabulary and culture would seem to have plenty to celebrate, boasting 320 million monthly users, a billion-dollar ad business and celebrity devotees from President Barack Obama to Katy Perry. It has become an essential player in the consumption of news, brand engagement, customer service and entertainment. But as the whole world knows, Twitter's user growth has been stuck in a slump for a while, and questions are not going away anytime soon about whether it will be able to spur a turnaround by attracting Gen Z and younger millennials. No, not when kids flock to mobile apps like Snapchat, Instagram and Kik as they steer clear of their parents on Facebook—without giving a second thought to Twitter, seemingly. PHOTO BY MICHAEL CLINARD Again, the question is: What does the predicament of social media's onetime darling mean for advertisers who have emerged as its most stalwart ally? One social media marketer who asked to remain anonymous puts it this way: "When talking with clients about millennials, Twitter just doesn't come up anymore, you know?" For brands aiming to reach younger millennials, "it's probably not going to be top of mind, to be completely honest," Shenan Reed, president of digital at MEC North America, said of Twitter during a conference session at SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas, last week. "If I am going to reach them with something relevant, I am probably looking at Instagram and Snapchat." Over the course of interviews with some two dozen industry figures for this story, what becomes clear is that Twitter still has potential for growth among younger and older consumers alike, though communicating the platform's strengths remains a challenging exercise, to put it mildly. "I think it's one of the hardest product propositions in the world to define clearly what it is," notes Chet Gulland, head of strategy at Droga5. "It's harder than defining Facebook, harder than defining Instagram. It's harder, in a pithy way, to sum up all that Twitter is." Certainly, summing up—and marketing—Twitter in 2016 will be no small task. After already establishing itself as a platform for marketers around the world, Twitter this year plans to spend more resources than ever marketing itself, signaling that the company understands it can no longer rely on its traditional promotional strategy of word of mouth. "For the first almost 10 years of Twitter's life, we had virtually nobody in marketing, which we used to be proud of," Twitter COO Adam Bain tells Adweek. "And now we realize, in retrospect, it probably held Twitter back from growth because the role of marketing in business is an incredibly powerful skill and an incredibly powerful muscle to flex." Marketing itself Say this much: Twitter has met the marketing issue head-on. Last fall, it launched its first ad campaign, running TV spots during the World Series to promote its new Moments product, designed to attract users to the "logged-out" version of the site while curating top stories for users. Then, this past January, it recruited Leslie Berland of American Express as its first chief marketing officer. (Berland declined interview requests.) More recently, Twitter hired longtime Apple PR executive Natalie Kerris as vp, public relations. Kerris, who retired from Apple last April, helped launch a long line of iconic products there, including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Might a full-on Twitter branding blitz be far behind? Probably not, according to Altimeter analyst Brian Solis. It would require something as resonant as Apple's award-winning "Shot on iPhone" push, featuring crowdsourced creative from 41 amateur and professional photographers, for Twitter to really make a splash, Solis suggests. "Twitter has never done that, nor has it invested in the articulation of what it means to your life when you see hashtags," he says. "When you follow media networks, when you see television networks spending on hashtags, they're all slivers of an experience that has never been defined." Advertisers, marketers and analysts agree that Twitter's main problem is fostering community and conversation in a way that's relevant to younger consumers, the group most inclined to spend hours on social media platforms. In other words, Twitter needs to crack Instagram's and Snapchat's code for getting their attention. Jamie Gutfreund, Wunderman's global CMO, sees Twitter's challenge as twofold. It has plenty to offer younger users, but many of them still have difficulty finding value in the product. She says Generations Y and Z find it tricky to navigate Twitter and, thus, don't bother trying. And because their friends aren't into Twitter, why should they be? "I think that there is a lot of opportunity that has still not been captured for brands on Twitter," Gutfreund says. "I'm very positive about Twitter. I just think it takes a lot more work to figure out, and that's challenging. It's the chicken and the egg. People go where the audiences are, and the audiences go where the friends are, and if your friends aren't there, then why are you going?" Twitter lately has made several high-profile moves toward appealing to younger consumers. Acquisitions like Niche, Vine and Periscope have helped Twitter expand its capabilities far beyond text. It's also working to further integrate other types of visual content such as GIFs. Last month, it announced a new partnership with Giphy and Riffsy to bring GIF search to tweets and direct messages. Twitter has also started playing up video. Periscope livestreams now appear directly in the newsfeed, while the company has added video products like First View and Conversational Video Ads. They seem to be catching on. Bain said video play this past December was up 220 times year over year, which he characterized as a "sea change" for the platform. Asked if he thinks Twitter struggles to capture the attention of millennials opting for newer apps, Bain says he doesn't think it's a "zero-sum game." In the current quarter, the company has already seen a rebound in terms of user growth, he insists. (Numbers won't be revealed until Twitter's next earnings report, in April.) Bain adds that the oft-reported 320-million-user number doesn't take into account the 500 million additional consumers who use the logged-out version of the service. Still, from an ad-targeting standpoint, logged-out viewers are not thought to entice brands as much as registered, or logged-in, users, as marketers typically want to zero in on users with layers of behavioral data. (Since partnering with Google to allow tweets to be seen in search results, Twitter has seen a bump in traffic and impressions for logged-out pages and tweets. It stopped short of sharing that number.) Focusing on registered users is wrong-headed, says Brian Wieser, a senior analyst at Pivotal Research. From his perspective, Twitter continues to be a niche medium, and while it's not for everyone, that's OK—even if the company remains "focused on becoming ubiquitous." And that ever happening, he thinks, "is difficult to imagine." The overpromise Wieser says the user-base storyline is one that has haunted Twitter since the days of its IPO. The company mistakenly set unrealistic expectations among investors, he says, and has never effectively walked them back. If a company trains investors to focus on one thing, continues to promise that one thing, then fails to deliver consistent growth, they lose faith, the analyst points out. The problem, Wieser says, is that Twitter's management has far too often compared the platform to Facebook, which has grown at a much faster pace. Bain is quick to defend the health of the company, noting that its overall share of digital advertising business is growing. "I think that Wall Street does not always understand Madison Avenue," he says. "But I believe that marketers ultimately have a finger on the pulse, and that pulse is still very much on Twitter's neck. That pulse is still beating strong for Twitter." Kyle Bunch, head of social media at R/GA, offers an analogy that could help Bain and his team sell Twitter to a larger audience. If the platform were a digital version of a city, as Bunch sees it, it would be Los Angeles—the good, the bad, the ugly and all that comes with it. "Twitter is a series of really amazing, vibrant communities separated by a bunch of sprawl, gridlock and road rage," he explains. "The trick is how you successfully navigate between those pockets, between Santa Monica and the beach, Hollywood and the nightlife, and how you can go between those knowing the secrets and the back alleys and knowing the people who can unlock all of it." Therein lies the challenge: Just as many of us struggle to see L.A. as accessible, those interviewed for this story say Twitter faces the same perception among consumers—and must figure out how to fix that. (The introduction of a news-feed algorithm last month could make the platform easier to navigate.) How much do marketers really care about Twitter's user growth? As Lou Paskalis, svp and enterprise media executive at Bank of America, puts it, "I'm not buying growth—I'm buying current [users]." A recent report by RBC Capital Markets is telling. The survey of 2,000 advertisers found that 23 percent planned to cut back on what they spend on the platform, while 32 percent planned to spend more. At the same time, WPP increased its investment in Twitter, from $150 million two years ago to $250 million in 2015. Talking with Adweek last month at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, WPP CEO Martin Sorrell said he had seen "great strength" in the platform's capabilities. While acknowledging the stalling user base and falling stock price, Sorrell suggested that Twitter was actually worth more than its $12 billion market value as of February. "I think Twitter is a very strong PR medium, just like Facebook is a strong social medium, and Google is a strong search medium," Sorrell says. Ads flying high With all the focus on user numbers and market value, what threatens to get overlooked is Twitter's booming ad business. After launching ads on the platform five years ago, revenue has steadily grown. In 2015, ads brought in nearly $2 billion, a 59 percent spike versus the prior year. Most of that, or $1.8 billion, came from advertising services on Twitter, while another $194 million came via third-party publishers. Mobile leads the way, accounting for 85 percent of total revenue as of Q4. "From a marketing perspective, we use it primarily as real time, what we call marketing in the moment or marketing at the speed of sport," Kenny Mitchell, Gatorade's senior director of consumer engagement, said at SXSW. "But you see its prevalence, particularly with athletes and their ability to connect with their fans, and it's actually happening at the high school level." Brad Feinberg, senior media and digital director at MillerCoors, says Twitter is now the company's second-largest social media budget allocation—after Facebook and its property Instagram. But like many marketers, the mystery for Miller is in whether the money it's spending is doing more than just making the brand feel more relevant. "It's great that people are talking about our brand, and if you hit it out of the ballpark, it could be a huge coup for that moment," he says. "But we don't know if people will drive business." For Royal Caribbean, Twitter has been useful as a "big ear" for social listening, to discover how the world perceives the brand, says Ana Sofia Ayala, the cruise line's director of social media and content. Lately, the company has experimented with features like live video via Periscope, which she suggests was a "brilliant" addition on Twitter's part. The question remains whether such tactics will fill boats. "Yes, it is great, but I still struggle with, 'Are they going to be ready to take action on something?'" Ayala explains. "It is definitely more of an upper-funnel and awareness tool, for sure." Last week, eMarketer lowered its growth projection for Twitter, estimating that the company this year will generate $2.6 billion in ad revenue globally—down from $2.9 billion predicted in the third quarter of last year—with MAUs falling to 291 million. The firm also reduced the estimated number of Twitter users in the U.S. between the ages of 12 and 24, and age 65 and up. Unsurprisingly, it pointed to Instagram and Snapchat competing for Twitter's share of younger consumers. Despite the ongoing turbulence for Twitter, analysts don't expect the company to nose-dive anytime soon, pointing to the platform's signature service of capturing real-time conversations around news events like the presidential primaries or a natural disaster or the Arab Spring. "If something is happening in the world, chances are it's being discussed on Twitter, and that hasn't changed," says Debbie Williamson, an analyst at eMarketer. But now, Twitter must figure out how to sell itself better, to appeal not only to the younger consumers who currently favor Snapchat and Instagram but also to future generations of social media addicts—as it fends off untold scores of future social media platforms that will serve them. "Twitter is a place to share memes of your life in text," says Gulland of Droga5. "I think for a lot of people, they don't think [Twitter] is for them. But even though there's been a lot of time for Twitter to correct that image, it's been pretty much lost in people's minds." This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe. Sharehttp://adweek.it/1VslnHt copy Adweek Adweek


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2016 NAIA Men?s and Women?s Swimming & Diving National Championship
By Colbi Howser, Communications and Sports Information Intern
COLUMBUS, GA. – (Results - Team Scores) SCAD Savannah (Ga.) women and the Tigers of Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) take home the hardware at the 2016 Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving National Championship at the Columbus Aquatic Center in Columbus, Ga. This is the third national championship for the SCAD Savannah women and the first-ever for the Olivet Nazarene men.
SCAD Savannah took home 9-out-of-20 women's event, scoring a total of 753 points. This is the Bees third national championship title after winning back-to-back in 2009 and 2010. Caroline Lepesant ended her collegiate career with a national championship in the 1650-yard freestyle, finishing .64 of second behind the NAIA record with a 16:44.01. In the 200-yard butterfly, the Bees owned the podium placing first through fifth place, led by Hannah Legg with a 2:03:98 finish. This is the first time in NAIA history that one team has scored first through fifth place in any event.
Lisa Tixier of Biola (Calif.) took home her second title of the national championship in the 100-yard freestyle swimming a 51.12. Biola also had a strong showing in the 200-yard breaststroke as Christina Ali swam a first-place finish with a 2:18.31.
The men of Olivet Nazarene won their first ever national championship swimming their way to 714.5 total points and 9-of-20 first place finishes. The men finished the competition with a first and second place finish in the 200-yard fly lead by junior Frank Tapia (1:48.07) and senior Andrew Fischer (1:49.78). The Tigers had five different individual first place winners including two-time winner Danill Kuzmin who won the 200-yard individual medley and 400-yard individual medley.
Riley Crandell takes home Thomas (Ga.) first ever national championship title swimming a 45.15 in the men's 100-yard freestyle. This event was also Crandell's first ever national championship title.
The third and final record breaking performance once again goes to Joel Ax of SCAD Savannah who smashed the previous record in the 1650-yard freestyle of 15:23.97 set by SCAD alum Alex Graudins in 2012. Ax broke the record by over four seconds. Ax continually progressed as the event went on and broke away from Bart Sommeling of Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) who stuck around until the very end finishing with a 15:32.11.
The Olivet Nazarene women's team will be bringing home the second place trophy (502.5 points) while Brenau (Ga.) swam strong for a third place finish (336 point). On the men's side, the Bees of SCAD came in second (600 points), while Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) took home third (372). Full results of the meet can be found on the NAIA Results page.
Women's Swim of the Meet: Amanda Moran, Olivet Nazarene – 100-yard backstroke (56.37)
Men's Swim of the Meet: Joel Ax, SCAD Savannah – 200-yard freestyle (1:34.90)
Women's Diver of the Year: Genesis Veliz, Wayland Baptist (Texas)
Men's Diver of the Year: Shane Brinson, Biola (Calif.)
Women's Swimmer of the Year: Amanda Moran, Olivet Nazarene
Men's Swimmer of the Year: Joel Ax, SCAD Savannah
Coach of the Year
Women's: Bill Pilczuk, SCAD Savannah
Men's: Scott Teeters, Olivet Nazarene
2016 NAIA Swimming & Diving National Champions
Day 1:
Women's 200-Yard Medley Relay: SCAD Savannah (Ga.) – 1:43.56
Men's 200-Yard Medley Relay: Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) – 1:26.83
Women's 500-Yard Freestyle: Courtney Hayward, Brenau (Ga.) – 4:56.34
Men's 500-Yard Freestyle: Joel Ax, SCAD Savannah – 4:26.33*
Women's 200-Yard Individual Medley: Tiffany Ray, Olivet Nazarene – 2:05.84
Men's 200-Yard Individual Medley: Daniil Kuzmin, Olivet Nazarene – 1:48.68
Women's 50-Yard Freestyle: Heather Partlow, SCAD Savannah - 23.77
Men's 50-Yard Freestyle: Guilherme Magnoler, Olivet Nazarene – 20.67
Women's 800-Yard Freestyle Relay: SCAD Savannah – 7:32.83
Men's 800-Yard Freestyle Relay: SCAD Savannah – 6:39.03
Men's 1-Meter Diving: Shane Brinson, Biola (Calif.) – 263.60
Day 2:
Women's 200-Yard Freestyle Relay: SCAD Savannah – 1:35.05
Men's 200-Yard Freestyle Relay: SCAD Savannah – 1:21.91
Women's 400-Yard Individual Medley: Courtney Hayward, Brenau – 4:26.30
Men's 400-Yard Individual Medley: Daniil Kuzmin, Olivet Nazarene – 3:55.53
Women's 100-Yard Butterfly: Lisa Tixier, Biola (Calif.0 – 55.29
Men's 100-Yard Butterfly: Mark Shvartsman, SCAD Savannah – 49.08
Women's 200-Yard Freestyle: Abigail Richey, SCAD Savannah – 1:52.00
Men's 200-Yard Freestyle: Joel Ax, SCAD Savannah – 1:36.85*
Women's 100-Yard Breaststroke: Ronni Borders, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) – 1:03.47
Men's 100-Yard Breaststroke: Calvin Price, Olivet Nazarene – 54.86
Women's 100-Yard Backstroke: Amanda Moran, Olivet Nazarene – 55.10
Men's 100-Yard Backstroke: Jacob Anderson, Olivet Nazarene – 48.83
Women's 400-Yard Medley Relay: SCAD Savannah – 3:49.58
Men's 400-Yard Medley Relay: Olivet Nazarene – 3:16.72
Women's 3-Meter Diving: Genesis Veliz, Wayland Baptist (Texas) – 289.50
Day 3:
Women's 1650-Yard Freestyle: Caroline Lepesant, SCAD Savannah – 16.44.01
Men's 1650-Yard Freestyle: Joel Ax, SCAD Savannah – 15-19.50*
Women's 200-Yard Backstroke: Amanda Moran, Olivet Nazarene – 1:59.32
Men's 200-Yard Backstroke: Daniel Buijs, Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) – 1:46.76
Women's 100-Yard Freestyle: Lisa Tixier, Biola – 51.12
Men's 100-Yard Freestyle: Riley Crandall, Thomas (Ga.) – 45.15
Women's 200-Yard Breaststroke: Christina Ali, Biola – 2:18.31
Men's 200-Yard Breaststroke: Connor Wilson, SCAD Savannah – 2:00.95
Women's 200-Yard Butterfly: Hannah Legg, SCAD Savannah – 2:03.98
Men's 200-Yard Butterfly: Frank Tapia, Olivet Nazarene – 1:48.07
Women's 400-Yard Freestyle Relay: SCAD Savannah – 3:27.24
Men's 400-Yard Freestyle Relay: SCAD Savannah – 2:59.61


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The PCs should adopt their own official animal - the clam. They're seized up, lawyered up and shut up over the U of C donations controversy.
This is a deeply embarrassing matter, with links spreading out from a central iconic figure, Joe Lougheed, to the university and the party beyond.
The younger Lougheed, as we know, wrote e-mails that suggested he was buying tickets to party functions through his law firm, and then billing back to the university. Lougheed now says those 2008 e-mails were badly worded.
Alberta's chief electoral officer is investigating, but if any offence is found, it appears no penalty can be applied because we're beyond the three-year limit.
My guess is that there won't be much consequence here; a tap on the wrist, maybe, followed by some promises to do better.
But with this case, as well as 28 others already proven by the chief electoral officer, it's clear the no-donation law isn't viewed with reverence by either PCs or the agencies they finance.
The whole idea of the 2004 law was to stop publicly funded bodies from using those public funds to lobby the government party for more public funds.
Nearly everybody gets the point; it's a clear misuse of tax dollars. No taxpayer cash should go to the PCs or any other party. Those funds are supposed to serve Albertans, not politicians.
In my experience, the only people who don't grasp this basic principle are veteran PCs who still view with affection the regular parade of reeves, trustees and board governors to their fundraising dinners and golf tournaments.
These PCs tend to think the recent election settled this matter. The donation issue was already out there and they won; so that's it, end of story.
Many rural politicians are also actively hostile to the law. They don't make much money, if any, so they believe they deserve a meal and a few beers at the MLA golf tournament. It's a small reward and good for the local muni; or so they think. At higher PC levels, there's plenty of sympathy for Joe Lougheed. He carries the weight of a great name and everybody knows he'd be shattered if he tarnished it.
In a dozen conversations, I've heard the same theme: "Joe's a great guy and a complete straight arrow."
I've known Lougheed since he was about 10 and looked like he wanted to kick me in the shin for criticizing his father. You won't find a more sincere or passionate Albertan.
And what he did, right or wrong, was completely in tune with the culture of his party. It is a remarkably deep network of friends and colleagues who are forever supporting each other in the sincere belief they are helping Alberta.
If boards like U of C's are appointed by the government, and mostly PCs, well, they think that's just normal because the party IS Alberta.
The PC culture forges links that can be very awkward at a moment like this.
Bill Smith, the party president, is on the U of C board. So is Doug Black - the board chairman - who's also a senior partner at Joe's law firm, as well as recent PC victor for an Alberta Senate nomination.
Both Smith and Black say they excused themselves from all discussion about the Freedom of Information requests into this issue.
The university, it has to be said, finally coughed up the goods: a huge whack of e-mails and documents offering a fascinating look into how these things work.
You won't convince me that the timing wasn't dubious. (Five weeks after the election, and the very day after the legislature rose for five months? C'mon.)
But FOIP did ultimately work; maybe because U of C lawyer Charlene Anderson made the university look good, but it worked.
The PCs will avoid permanent damage this time. But they'd better start reforming that culture, first by taking a crowbar to the tight relationships among party, government, and public institutions.
If they don't, the public will do it for them someday. The scare they got in the election campaign should be all the proof they need.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Hanson Robokind
A walking robot with an expressive face!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Android USB Host Testing.
As now your tablet/phone is a complete USB host device, so you can theoretically connect to any USB devices avaliable on the market. But you have to write your own USB driver using USBManager (Java) to talk to the devices.
There is a one example provided by Google called ADB Test, so now you can connect your tablet/phone to another android devices via USB and start debugging. (i.e. adb logcat)
Source code: http://developer.android.com/resources/samples/USB/AdbTest/index.html
I got a Asus Transformer TF101, and a special USB kit which turns the external connector to a USB host connector, so now I can connect my phone to it with the USB cable! Let's see the demo video here:
If you want try it on your tablet/phone, you need to prepare a special usb host adapter if necessary and then download the following from the market:
it is a direct copy of the Google Adb Test, I put on market just for people to play around.
I have started a little project of interfacing a USB2Serial adapter (based on SiLabs CP210x chipset), so far I can send / receive the data to/from the MCU UART. I hope can finish some basic functions (like setting baud rates) and release it to public later. It is a simple and cheap way to connect your Android devices to your MCU, the only drawback is that you will need a usb host and Android 3.1.x host device.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Draw Schematic Online !
Found a website that allow you to draw schematic on your browser, so fast and easy. http://www.dz863.com/
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Robotic Bear Pillow!
here we go, a new robot in Japan. It is a Pillow, if it hears you are snoring, it will turn your head to one side and hopefully you will store snoring. Check out the video here:
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"Who buys his wedding band?"
It's actually a funny thing to discuss.
You'd think it would be a no-brainer…
But, trust me, there is a lot of confusion when it comes to buying men's wedding rings.
Who buys it?
This is always the question of the day.
Does the woman buy the band?
Should the man be there at the time of purchase?
Should the wedding bands be bought together?
Who pays for them?
Can they be sold as a set and financed on the same plan?
Does he ever buy his own ring?
Questions, questions, questions…
Here are the answers…
Yes! Yes! Yes! and Yes!
Keep in mind, there are no true set rules or official guidelines here (not anymore at least).
Generally speaking, the woman does buy the men's ring (that's what tradition says).
But often enough, the couple shops together, and the rings are bought at the same time and put on the same finance plan (meaning, he usually does end up paying for it).
The good thing is, these rings are usually cheaper if bought together (multiple purchase discount).
Normally the finance plan would be under his name, but that's also assuming he has good credit and gets approved. I've seen many times where she has had to finance them (I would imagine that he still ends up paying for them though).
Every couple is different though. And depending on the price of the rings, so is their method of payment. Some still pay in cash. :) You just never know.
"Shhhhh, it's a secret!"
Sometimes she comes in with her girlfriends and buys his ring. She secretly shops when he's not there! "Surprise!"
She picks it out, takes it home, gives it to him and he brings it back into the jewelry store to get it sized and fitted later (or custom ordered in the correct size).
You see, men usually don't care much about this whole process. They know they have to wear a ring and would normally be happy with a plain, simple, smooth band (gold, tungsten, titanium, platinum are the most popular metals). Easy as that.
P.S. I would recommend a comfort fit band. They're thicker, more durable and more comfortable to wear. Like these rings here:
Men want diamonds?
Now some men do want diamonds in their rings as well. Some couples also want matching bands. I know, I know… to each their own. Most men will usually leave that whole decision up to the woman. Grooms are not picky.
Whatever she wants… she gets.
So yes, I usually tell the couples "she picks it out and pays for it."
But really, it's all in what they like and what works best for them. Everybody is different.
Even though, that never does explain why she always comes into the store and proudly exclaims:
"I want to get the cheapest men's band possible!"
Yes, I hear that endlessly… "He'll just destroy it!" they say…
Now that's a different story.
Cheers! :)
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Immelman wins the Masters April 13, 2008Posted by Rambling Man in General Bloggery.
Tags: augusta, golf, trevor immelman, us masters
South African, Trevor Immelman has just won the US Masters at Augusta, to become the first South African to win that competition since Gary Player in 1978. He shot a final round 73.
He wobbled a bit towards the end, putting his approach on the par 3 16th into the water, but held on to win by 3 from Tiger Woods.
Well done to him – it's hard to lead from start to finish and he deserves it …
PS – Would whoever wrote or edited this piece on the RTE website about the above golf tournament, please edit it, correct the spellings and repost … for the love of Jaysis, you're the national broadcaster and a supposed pinnacle of telecomunications !
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Remember running around on the playground, playing dodgeball in P.E. or jumping rope with friends?
Wednesday morning on ABC13 Eyewitness News, meet a coach who's found ways to stay fit on the job and has first-time fitness tips.
There are several local leagues in the Houston area that offer recess-inspired activities for adults, even if you dread the gym. "We recently took a customer service survey of our participants and one of the most common responses was that people love playing with Sportsmonkey because it is a fun way to get in shape and feel great while also having fun," said Deirdre Buchta, who works with Sportsmonkey, a recreational sports and social club.
Gym-class inspired workouts can be done at home, too.
Here are some ways to help you get in the game!
You can grab a piece of chalk and draw a hopscotch board in your driveway or sidewalk. Another suggestion is using colored electrical tape on the floor, so you don't have to re-draw the boxes.
You can also check out some of the parks in the Houston area for hopscotch boards. There's one at the Shell Plaza and Walkways at Smither Park in the East End.
Hopscotch for an hour a day can improve balance and leg strength and burns at least 340 calories.
Hula Hooping
Health experts say 30 minutes of this activity will burn calories and fat, as well as strengthen core, back and hip muscles.
This can burn between 150-250 calories, and you don't even have to hula hoop in one 30-minute session to benefit.
The Centers for Disease Control says you can break up the exercise into three, 10-minute sessions.
Jump Rope
Jumping rope is said to be another great exercise because it's good for cardiovascular health.
It also helps build bone density and synchronizes your brain and muscles, minimizing the risk of falling or slipping as you get older.
Jumping rope can get intense depending on your pace, so it's recommended that you start off slowly and do this for about 20 minutes a day.
If you need to start in smaller increments, just jumping rope for 10 minutes can burn at least 100 calories.
Jumping Jacks
You can also get back to the basics of exercise with jumping jacks. Along with the benefits of burning fat, strengthening muscles and protecting against cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, this exercise is a stress-reliever.
For those who can't do jumping jacks an extended period of time, try alternating with marching in place.
In dodgeball, the running required to help you avoid being hit helps cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and improving circulation. It also improves hand-eye coordination, balance since you have to move quickly and strength in the upper body, which decreases the risk of osteoporosis.
If you want to join a team, check the National Dodgeball League website.
Kickball is said to burn 300-600 calories depending on the player's weight and intensity of the game.
The sport can also help you get back into shape without straining your body by starting at a slower pace.
There's the bonus of socializing, too. "Not only does it give adults an opportunity to get fit, but it is also a great way to have fun. Many of our participants have said it is a great networking opportunity, a great way to make new friends and meet people who are interested in the same things as them," Buchta said.
Sportsmonkey's leagues include flag football, sand volleyball, bowling and more. Leagues are offered within the loop and in suburbs including, The Woodlands, Katy and Sugar Land. Leagues range in price.
More than 1,000 adult teams are also organized through the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Adult Sports section.
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Android is a very popular operating system for more than one billion devices (Android, every day more and more people use) such as Smartphones, Tablets, HDMI Stick / Sticks Android and Android Mini PCs. Also, there are already "smart" cameras available that work on Android. It was originally developed by Android Inc.. but soon were larger companies interested in the operating system, such as Google. In 2005, Google decided to take over the company and since Android is bundled with comprehensive software applications. With Android, you can use all the Google Apps from the constantly growing Google Play Store (Google Play Store has more than 700,000 apps and games available) Android devices are all smart, but will only get smarter by more and more new features.
The biggest advantage of Android is the use and the availability of thousands of apps (applications) on Google Play Store. In the Google Play Store, you have the possibility to download these apps. Free or fee
The advantages of Android at a glance:
Android is an open platform, which everyone has the opportunity to customize and install Android on devices. Here is also the basis for the development of the increasingly popular Android Stick / box / mini PC.
Many well-known manufacturers use Android, think of Samsung, Sony, LG and HTC. Meanwhile, millions of people use Android. Android makes your life easier and more fun, of course. The Sky is the limit! Every time an update comes with Android there are more options in Android, yet remains easy to use.
We always attempt to deliver the latest Android version on our product offering. At present, the latest Android 4.4 operating system Android, called Android KitKat. This will be the operating system for the latest smartphones and it will not be long before our android android boxes and sticks to his will. KitKat also find Android
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Unlike Windows and Apple Android is an open platform, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to their growth. Android is also a lot cheaper than their competitors and thus more attractive to hardware vendors. Android is within a few years become the most POPULAR operating system and will continue to grow in the future.
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Actually it is a mini computer with the operating system Android.
This allows you to easily view HD movies, android games or surfing the Internet. Also chat via video calls is possible through Skype, for example via a Webcam! The possibilities are truly endless.
Streaming movies through example:
With XBMC you get instant access to 1Channel or Icefilms, without having to do this! Through your browser Recently, Netflix is also available in the Netherlands. Allows you to unlimited viewing HD movies and series for a monthly fee
The games via the Google Play Store to download are wildly popular, examples are:
Not only the free 'simple games' as mentioned above are possible, but also realistic shooters or racing games in High Definition. Android is very fast in this area is growing, this is partly because Android is an open platform. Here are some HD games through the Google Play Store:
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For the best gaming experience we recommend our Bluetooth GamePad to. This allows you to play games just like you would do. On an XBox
You get easy access to your favorite apps, thanks to the seamless integration of Google Play Store. Because you have access to Google Play Store you access to thousands of apps / applications / programs.
Android TV / Google TV / Android Stick / Androidbox / Android TV Stick / Android TV Box / HDMIstick / HDMIbox / Mini PC / Smart TV Stick / Smart TV Box.
The Android Sticks are often not much bigger than a USB stick. The Android Boxes are slightly larger, but also much more outputs such as multiple USB ports. Connect your Android TV Stick / Box to the HDMI input of the LCD / LED TV and make it a Smart TV that will surpass your dreams. The possibilities are much wider as a Smart TV. This is of course the Android operating system.
Some Android Sticks and Android boxes are similar to the Apple TV Box, most are even better! Another advantage with Android is that there is much more available for free, such as the thousands of free app's through the Google Play Store to download.
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- With a special flymouse spot. keyboard with it. (For example, the new Mele F10 or F10 Pro. This is also the flymouse / Airmouse we recommend)
- Use your Smartphone or Tablet.
We always ensure that we sell the best quality Android Sticks / Android Boxes. Of slightly more expensive to cheaper, Android TV Sticks / Boxes with HDMI output for newer TVs or A / V output for older TVs, we have the solution for everyone. We also continuously bring new models to our webshop. Please therefore our shop so closely, then you are always aware of anywhere!
We deliver Android TV as:
The next time there will be more and more Android Sticks and Android boxes on the market with a Quadcore processor. This Android Sticks and Android boxes make almost all use the following CPU / Video Processor combination:
The Android TV Sticks / Mini PC / Android TV Boxes we provide with one of the Quad-Core processors are:
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If you ever find yourself in London on a gorgeous sunny day, hoof it straight to my new favorite place – Kew Gardens.
It's a beautiful spot to get off the beaten path and spend the day wandering through some truly stunning English landscapes.
We started off stumbling through the forest, until we arrived at the Treetop Walk. We bounded up the stairs onto the elevated walkway and strolled around through the canopy enjoying the views.
Back down on terra firm, we paced over to the Azalea Garden to admire all the vivid blooms.
Trouncing down the path a little further, we came to a grove of towering rhododendrons.
I had to whip out my camera phone to take a few mobile pics.
After finding our way through a clearing of bluebells, we emerged onto the lawn of Queen Charlotte's 18th century thatched cottage.
And we were quickly welcomed to have a peek inside.
The grounds were so lovely, I had to do a few little bunny hops of excitement.
Until I got a bit breathless and flopped down on a soft bed of daisies to take ten.
There were bamboo gardens to stroll through.
And bridges to cross the pond.
The old glasshouse was filled with exotic flowering plants from every continent.
We climbed the wrought iron spiral staircase to walk around the rafters above.
And generally just larked around looking cool.
But this guy gave us a run for our money with his posing!
I guess what's good for the goose is good for the gander!
A jolly good day at Kew Gardens!


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There are plenty of ways that you can find some of the new projects in Saudi Arabia that you can bid on. However, you should make sure that you know the latest tips that will help make this easier for you and more cost effective as well. If you are interested, then you can find plenty of options online that would let you access a wide variety of industries with a few clicks, so here are a few tips to follow to find the latest projects.
Online Sites
If you are interested in keeping up with the new projects in Saudi Arabia you should make sure to follow some of the online sites that are available. These sites would be able to tell you which proposals have been posted lately so that you can see if you are interested. You can find all of the required information on these sites, including the tender details and more. This is one of the best ways that you can find all of the information that you need in a single location without having to search for it. Make sure to check them on a regular basis so that you can get your bids in on time.
Another good idea that you can use to find the new projects in Saudi Arabia is to subscribe to various sites. You can find sites that would give send you notifications when there are new tenders that you can bid on that you are interested in. Ensure that you are picking the criteria that you want, including the industry, the type of work and more. If you input the right information, then the notifications will come to you without you having to worry about it. Ensure that you are subscribing to the right sites so that you don't have to do any extra research or work.
It is critical that you know how you can find the latest tenders for upcoming work in the areas that you are interested in. One of the main ways that you can do this is to keep yourself updated about the various sites that have the tenders listed. You should make sure to check it on a regular basis so that you can find what you need and want. Also, if they allow for subscriptions, then sign up for those so that you can get notifications for upcoming work without having to search.


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Lovin Dublin started out as a food blog using all sorts of social media to review Dublin's vibrant and exciting restaurant scene. Their simple 140 character mini reviews on twitter are honest and humorous, the food photography on their website is bold and colourful and their recipes ensure bang for your buck in the flavour stakes.
The popularity of the site lead to the creation of "The Lovin Box" which allows Dubliners to get their lunch from a top Dublin restaurant once a week. The partnering restaurant and the content of the box are announced on Monday morning; you need to be quick off the mark to place your order as there are a limited amount of Lovin Boxes each week! On Wednesday your box will be ready to pick up from one of three locations throughout Dublin.
For €10, the Lovin Box promises a nutritious lunch, packed with healthy, high quality ingredients which are bursting with flavour. Not only does it support local restaurants but it provides Dubliners with a convenient way of sampling some of the best restaurants the city has to offer.
The Lovin Box falls under a number of the Consumer Lifestyle Trends including Fluid Lives and Quest for Health and Wellness.
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A quick and easy guide to using the Library's electronic resources for content managers and academic support staff
Wil on February 15th, 2013
Are you a member of the academic support team in your faculty or department? Do you manage content yourself or on behalf of a lecturer on the LMS? Well then, this post is for YOU.
Our Library has an impressive collection of electronic resources available for use by our staff and students. We can use it for our own research and study, but we can also use our collection to source material that we use for teaching. However, we must be very careful about the ways in which we incorporate material obtained from the databases we subscribe to in coursepacks, subject readers and on the LMS. The University has entered into licence agreements with the publishers of these journals and databases that allow us to use their resources in very specific ways. Some of these agreements allow us to print articles off for use in coursepacks and subject readers, others don't — it often varies wildly from publisher to publisher.
So how can you find out what you can and can't do with the electronic resources available through the Library? I've put together a quick and easy guide for content managers and academic support staff on how to determine whether your intended use is covered by our licence agreements with different database providers.
First, you have to search for the journal on the catalogue. Let's try using "Journal of Communication" in the title search as an example:
You will get the a search results page like the one below:
Electronic journals will often have "Online" or "[electronic resource]" after its title. Looking at the search results list above, it seems number 11 fits the bill.
In this particular instance, there are two ways to access this journal electronically. Let's go with the second one as it seems to give us the broadest access option. Click on the 'Further details…' hyperlink next to the date range.
And, voila! From this page, you are able to view what our licence agreement allows us to do with the content from this particular journal. In our example, it allows us to print, download, put a reasonable portion up on the LMS, share the article with colleagues, incorporate it into a printed coursepack or subject reader. Keep in mind however, that not all electronic journals will allow us such a broad set of permissions.
If you're ever unsure of what you're allowed to do with resources accessed through the Library's electronic collections, contact the Copyright Office — we'd love to hear from you, so drop us a line!


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We specialize in Bright and Bold Traditional, Neo Traditional, Black and Grey, Japanese, very skilled Cover-ups as well as Restorations of older tattoos in a safe, sterile and comfortable environment. We don't cut corners, we refuse to say its "good enough". Everything done here is done with passion- because everything we do is a direct reflection of ourselves. We strive to do the very best, no matter the time required, we will always do what is very best for you, the client. We're here to give you the tattoo YOU want and exceed your expectations. No matter if you're a seasoned tattoo client or a novice to the practice, we're here to guide you through the process, answering questions and offering up our creative take to help you understand exactly how things could and should be done to give YOU the VERY BEST... because you deserve it!
Well there is good reason for that...we are formerly Upper Room Tattoo Co. We had sold the shop with plans to move out of the area and continue our ministry. However, after much thought and prayer, we realized that our ties to this community are too great and this is the place we are meant to be in. We were blessed to be able to buy back the shop with the agreement to rename it. As we are husband and wife... the whole His & Hers thing was always something we wanted to portray... giving life to Captive Hearts Tattoo! So come in and check us out! New look, new name, same friendly staff and sterile environment!
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The Neshoba County Justice Court resides over a myriad of matters, from civil suits to delinquent mobile home taxes. Traffic tickets issued by the State Highway Patrol and the Neshoba County Sheriff's Department are resolved in the Justice Court, as well as Public Service tickets, Gaming, Fishing and Marine Reserve tickets.
This Court hears all matters with regard to DUIs and violations of County ordinances. All felony cases are first heard in the Justice Court for initial appearance and the filing of affidavit. Judges from this office have court sessions at the jail to ensure each person's right to have an initial court appearance within three days of arrest.
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Mattresses can be dangerous to the environment when they are thrown in landfills. They create flammable air pockets and also can absorb hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the Earth. Furthermore, mattresses are not biodegradable and take up a major amount of landfill area.
Recyclable and Renewable Mattress Materials
Steel Innersprings
According to ISPA (International Sleep Products Association), the "Voice of the Mattress Industry," most of the materials used in these Innersprings are composed of recycled steel material. As soon as the rest of the mattress is discarded, these springs can be recycled again.
Mattress Foam
The foam used in mattresses is often made of organic materials such as soy, castor beans, and other natural oil sources. In addition, most latex foams are composed of plant-based latex, a renewable source of latex. These foams can be ground up and recycled into a variety of useful things such as the padding under wall-to-wall carpet.
Foundation/Box Spring Wood
The wood used in the foundation and box spring of your mattress is generally composed of the discarded wood of non-endangered tree species from renewable forests. ISPA explains that, "no trees are cut just to make box spring/foundation wood. In fact, the trees are cut to make construction lumber (for homes and other buildings) and pulp for paper making. The wood used for box springs/foundations is then made from those parts of a tree that cannot be used for construction lumber." Once recycled, this wood has many uses ranging from biomass fuel to animal bedding.
Most of the fabrics used in mattresses are composed of renewable plant and animal fibers. These include cotton, wool, silk, and even rayon, which is made from cellulosic plant fibers.
In addition to re-purposing and recycling many of the mattress and box spring materials, the
additional benefits of mattress recycling include:
- Reduces greenhouse gasses. 10,000 mattresses equates to approximately 125 tons of steel, 20 tons of wood and 15 tons of foam.
Recycling this material saves 239 tons of CO2, the equivalent of planting 373 trees or taking 40 cars off the road for a year.
- Reduces taxes and fees for waste disposal.
- Offers higher financial incentive as an alternative to landfills.
- Helps preserve heavy equipment used in landfill operations as the springs from mattresses are hard on this equipment.


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Inverted Research Microscope
ECLIPSE Ts2R
Do more than before
A compact inverted research microscope configurable with a wide variety of observation methods
The ECLIPSE Ts2R sets a new standard for the inverted research microscope, providing a wide range of observation methods and applications in a compact body that can easily fit in limited laboratory spaces while maintaining excellent operability.
Easy to work with
Simple operations
Control buttons on the Ts2R microscope are intuitively located for a streamlined workflow. The on/off and Diascopic/Epi-fluorescence switching controls are located on the front panel while buttons pertaining to either Diascopic or Epi-fluorescence control are zoned to the left and right sides of the microscope body, respectively.
New ergonomic stage design for improved workflow
- *Comparison with Nikon's Inverted Research Microscope ECLIPSE Ti2.
Newly developed mechanical stage option
The Ts2R can be configured with an optional rectangular mechanical stage. This stage provides a long travel stroke, enabling users to observe an entire well plate from end-to-end. You can also set limits to the travel stroke (three-way) to match frequently used samples or vessels. The stage handle is offered in two lengths, long or short, to further accommodate the user's needs.
High S/N Epi-florescence observation in bright rooms
The new Contrast Shield accessory (optional) blocks room light, providing an easy and cost-effective method for achieving high signal-to-noise fluorescence observation in a brightly lit laboratory.
Versatile observation with LED illuminator
The high-intensity LED light source enables you to perform a wide variety of observation methods similar to the full-size, inverted research microscope ECLIPSE Ti2. The Ts2R-FL model, which offers Epi-fluorescence observation, provides four fluorescence channels and 7 different wavelengths to choose from.
New Contrasting Technique, "Emboss Contrast"
Nikon's new contrasting technique is compatible with both plastic and glass culture dishes. Unlike phase contrast or NAMC, Emboss Contrast does not require special objective lenses and therefore has minimal effect on Epi-fluorescence observation. Emboss Contrast allows thick samples such as embryos to be easily observed in pseudo-three-dimensional image with great clarity.
Image courtesy of Hideaki Watanabe, Ph.D. and Hisataka Hasegawa, Ph.D.
Compact body
Compact body streamlines your work
Illumination modules including the Epi-fluorescence light source have been seamlessly incorporated into the microscope main body, resulting in a compact and simple design form that's also durable. The compact structure is also vibration-resistant to provide highly stable sample observations.
Three optional camera ports with different light split ratios are available. The image on the right shows a combination with the TS2R-P-CHL Camera Port 50L, designed for ICSI to ensure easy access to the stage.
Easily fits inside laminar flow hoods
High precision and quality
Advanced-optical performance
The Ts2R is compatible with Nikon's acclaimed CFI60 objective lenses which provide high numerical apertures and long working distances to deliver stunningly clear images.
High performance and quality optical accessories
Optical accessories achieve the same performance level as Nikon's inverted research microscope ECLIPSE Ti2, providing exceptionally clear, sharp images.


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Above him was all of space, below him only earth.
"Arthur, hurry up," called his mother. "Stop staring at nothing like that."
"Where does the light go, mom?" asked the curious 8 years old, looking over at his mother. She was walking him home from school, but it was already dark enough that the street lights were coming on.
"Oh, what light, Arthur?"
He pointed back at the street light, having started walking along with his mother again. "From the lamp. Light comes out everywhere and goes… where does it go?"
"I don't know. Nowhere. Into space or something I suppose. Nowhere."
She took his hand and continued walking, pulling Arthur along with her.
Then—rustling in the bushes. A cough, and a clattering of something to the ground.
"Anywhere," said a voice.
They both heard it. He slowed down and peered into the park, but she kept her pace, if anything pulling her son along closer to her.
"Anywhere it wants," came the voice again, but Arthur and his mother were already gone.


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The Professional Softball Club, Inc. is the parent company of the ASBA, ASBA Futures, ASBA Shop, and ASBA Network.Professional Player Wellness Policy ("Policy") – Originally Implemented on February 14, 2018
POLICYThe "non-medical use" and associated abuse of prescription medications and performance enhancing drugs, as well as the use, possession and/or distribution of illegal drugs, by Players are unacceptable and prohibited by this Policy, as is the use of masking agents or diuretics taken to conceal or obscure the use of prohibited drugs.
NON-MEDICAL USEFor purposes of this Policy, the phrase "non-medical use" shall mean use of a drug for other than a legitimate medical purpose given pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed and treating physician.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONSThe Professional Softball Club, Inc. recognizes that prescription medications serve essential or beneficial purposes for the health and well-being of Players, and nothing in this Policy is intended to discourage the proper use of prescription medications. Conversely, there are some prescription medications that, even when used properly, may affect safety or health and some prescription medications that can be abused and affect safety and health. The following uses of prescription medications are prohibited under the Policy:
The use of a prescription medication in a manner which is inconsistent with the instructions provided by the prescribing physician.
The use of a prescription medication so as to cause an increased risk to health, safety or an impairment of ability to perform.
The use of a prescription medication without a valid prescription from a licensed and treating physician that was given for a legitimate medical purpose.
The use of a prescription medication obtained from a physician who was not advised that another physician was prescribing the same and/or similar medication/drug.
ILLEGAL DRUGSThe possession, use, and/or distribution of any drug made illegal to possess, use and/or distribute by the laws of the United States of America and/or any of its fifty states is prohibited by this Policy.
HERBAL AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTSOver the counter or internet purchases of dietary supplements represent risk of testing positive for a prohibited drug under this Policy. Players are advised that any product sold with a warning advising non-use if the purchaser is subject to a drug testing program is prohibited by this Policy even though such product may be available without a prescription.
SYNTHETIC DRUGSRegardless of whether there is a prescription, the use of synthetic drugs in any form will be considered a non-medical use for purposes of this Policy. The use of synthetic drugs, including but not limited to synthetic cannabis, is therefore prohibited and subject to the penalties set forth in this Policy.
MASKING AGENTS AND TECHNIQUES TO AVOID DETECTIONThe use of any agent or technique which is designed to avoid detection of a prohibited substance and/or compromise the integrity of a drug test is prohibited. This includes providing false urine samples (for example, urine substitution), contaminating the urine sample with chemicals or chemical products, the use of diuretics to dilute urine samples, the use of masking agents, and/or the use of epitestosterone either systematically or directly to artificially alter the testosterone/epitestosterone ratio. The use of any such agent or technique shall be treated as a positive test for drugs prohibited by this Policy and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this Policy.
USE OF ALCOHOLPlayers are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing. Accordingly, Players are prohibited from using or consuming alcohol at any time within a twelve hour period prior to any Event or scheduled performance. Testing for the use of alcohol shall be for reasonable suspicion only as defined in this Policy. A positive test for alcohol shall subject the Player to the penalties set forth in this Policy and may also require evaluation for alcohol rehabilitation treatment.
PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONSPlayers are required to provide prescriptions for all drugs prohibited by this Policy upon receipt of such a prescription from her treating physician. The method to provide this information is as follows: In an email to firstname.lastname@example.com, the Player shall print her name and phone number, the name of the medication, the prescribing physician, and his or her office phone number along with a copy of the prescription providing the dosage and duration instructions for proper use. Exemptions shall be effective for no more than one (1) calendar year from the date The Professional Softball Club, Inc. was first notified. No provision shall be effective for any use or possession of an illegal drug.
Reasonable Suspicion TestingThe Professional Softball Club, Inc. may require Players to submit to a test or tests, including, without limitation, urine, blood, saliva, hair, and/or breath tests, if there exists reasonable suspicion that she has violated any part of this Policy or has diminished ability to perform as a result of using any prohibited substance. Some of the conditions, observations and/or reports that may cause such a reasonable suspicion are as follows: A Player is found, observed in possession of, or admits to the use or possession of illegal drugs or illegal drug paraphernalia at any time. Observation of signs, symptoms and/or behaviors known to accompany the use of prohibited substances including, but not limited to: physical signs of red or droopy eyes, dilated or constricted pupils; slurred speech, stumbling, or hyperactivity; needle marks; repeated unexplained disappearances from an Event or performance; unexplained lateness; nose constantly runs, appears red, or persistent sniffling; time distortion, including repeated tardiness and missed appointments; chronic forgetfulness or broken promises; inability to concentrate, remember, or maintain attention; mental confusion, paranoia, or presence of abnormal thoughts or ideas; violent tendencies, loss of temper, or irritability; extreme personality change or mood swings; deteriorating personal hygiene or appearance; aromas on or about the breath, body or clothes; a drug related conviction; receipt of a report from a reliable source that a Player is using, possessing or selling illegal drugs; an examination or test, as provided by this Policy, which shows evidence of use of a prohibited substance or which shows evidence of an adulterated or manipulated specimen; and The Professional Softball Club, Inc. may require a Player to submit to a test or tests that may include without limitation, urine, blood, saliva, hair, and/or breath tests, following an incident in which careless acts were observed during an Event or performance. Tests for violation of this Policy for alcohol shall be on the basis of reasonable suspicion only.
Random TestingWith respect to all substances prohibited by this Policy except for alcohol, which will be tested only if reasonable suspicion exists to do so, Players will be subject to unannounced testing at any time as determined by The Professional Softball Club, Inc. A test or tests may include, without limitation, urine, blood, saliva and/or hair, as part of this random selection program.
Follow-up TestingA Player who tests positive for a prohibited substance under the Policy and is penalized shall be subject to mandatory unannounced follow-up testing. Mandatory unannounced follow-up testing need not be based on reasonable suspicion or random testing circumstances. Follow-up testing is in addition to any other testing being conducted pursuant to the terms of this Policy.
Refusal To TestA refusal to submit to a drug/substance test by the Player shall be treated as a positive test and the Player shall be subject to the penalties of the Policy. Once a Player is selected to be tested and notified of such testing, the Player will have no more than two (2) hours from time of notification to provide a urine sample. Any delay beyond two (2) hours may be determined to be a refusal to test. During the two (2) hour period after the time of notification for testing, the Player must remain in the assigned testing area or be accompanied, at all times, by a person designated by The Professional Softball Club, Inc. All specimens collected under this Policy are the property of The Professional Softball Club, Inc.
DEFINITION OF A POSITIVE TESTA positive test confirms the presence of a prohibited substance or a prohibited drug. For testosterone, the following standards shall apply:
- (T/E) ratio above ten (10) shall be conclusively regarded as a positive test.
- (T/E) ratio greater than four (4) but less than ten (10) shall require follow-up testing.
- (T/E) ratio of four (4) or less shall be regarded as a negative test.


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Salomon SNS Pilot Sport Classic - Women's
Manufacturer's Description
Visit Salomon's SNS Pilot Sport Classic page.
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
These women's Salomon SNS(R) Pilot(R) classic bindings offer premier control and energy transmission, pushing you farther on every kick.
With some feminine style, the Salomon Pilot Sport Classic Binding makes their international racing success available to the everyday touring skier! The SNS Pilot Sport Classic binding mates with any boot with a Pilot sole and now there are several boots from top race to everyday touring available. Two axis with a second steel link for maximum downhill control in a light weight system Automatic step-in feature, pole or manual release
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Featuring the same design as the men's version, the Salomon SNS Pilot Sport Classic Women's Binding has all the advanced technology you're looking for, with a little bit of feminine style tossed in for good measure. The double-axle design increases power transmission and control while eliminating the loose-ski flap that can come with single-axle bindings, and the full-length guide ridge aligns with grooves in SNS-compatible boots for increased stability during the glide. The Pilot Sport has an automatic step-in system, and a push-button release so you don't burn valuable daylight messing with uncooperative bindings.
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Sports Massage With Jamie Murphy
Located within the Footcare Centre on Tower Street, King's Lynn, Jamie Murphy - a newly qualified masseur provides a range of treatments intended to keep bodies in a good shape.
With good client feedback, Jamie will work with you to alleviate the drawbacks of a sports injury whilst the team at the Footcare Centre can offer advice on a range of options on other treatments and services.
What you'll get:
You will get a sports massage.
The fine print:
Vouchers expire 1 month from the date of purchase. Limit 1 per person. Booking required by phone on 01553 76 86 61.Must be 18 or older. All appointment dates and times are subject to availability. If you need to cancel your appointment you must cancel 48 hours in advance otherwise the voucher will be void. Please note treatments are carried out by a male therapist. Any special requirements please advise on booking.For our refund policy, please see our full Terms and Conditions


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When you login into Handle, the first page that displays by default is the Home screen. Home tells you what is overdue and due today as well as items you have been notified on. Further, you can review activity that has transpired on items you create, own, or are assigned to.
Basics: Handle 101
- How do I look up Accounts? e.g. customer, prospect
- What do I see when I first login?
- How do I edit my navigation?
- How do I create a report or a list of the information I want to see?
- Can I change the fields that show in my account list?
- How do I record a call with a Customer?
- How do you keep track of active deals and where they are in sales process?
- How do I keep team members in the loop without re-entering data?
- Can I change how my screen looks?
- How do I download and sign into the Mobile apps on my phone or tablet?
- How can I see what has been updated recently?
- Is there any way to see what you are working on and what will be released next?
- How often is Handle updated? and how will I know when it's updated?
- After deployment handle is not working?
- Can I reset my password on my own?
Customizing Your Views and Reports
Easily customize your views and reports to get the information you need at a glance.
- How do I see a list of items I recently opened?
- How do I create a report or a list of the information I want to see?
- Can I change the fields that show in my account list?
- Can I sort based on fields?
- How do I run a weekly/monthly report without having to change dates?
- Numeric range operator
- How do I save searches to be used later?
- How do create a list of:
- customers who owns a certain product?
- all accounts in a particular county or AOR?
- customers with outstanding balances?
- How do I view all the customers I'm trying to sell something to?
- How do I export saved lists to excel?
- Can I map a list or group of customers?
- Can my saved search lists be delivered to me automatically?
- How do I access my team's activity?
- How do I setup reports to monitor my teams activity?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do we assign and segment accounts to ensure follow-up?
- How do we keep track of prospects that don't exist in our customer database?
- How do we prevent the creation of duplicate accounts?
- Can we integrate our Outlook / Gmail calendar and contacts?
- What options does Handle have to create reports for automatic delivery?
- How can Handle help our call center?
- What can the Handle mobile apps do?
- How can Handle help streamline our sales process?
- How do I track marketing campaign activity in Handle?
- Will my team need access to the BS for Inventory once we have Handle?
- How do I start a JDQuote from Handle?
Handle Tips
- Copy activities - re-open, duplicate, move items to new accounts
- Mapping - Map accounts and get directions
- Searching - automated matching on what your customer is looking to buy
- Export - export lists to excel
- Import - account and prospect lists can be imported into Target lists
- Inventory - Adding and updating stock unit information in Handle
- Totals - Calculate total values from search results list
- Edit/Replace - Mass edit assignments, status, and more
- Archive - Hide/Archive duplicate accounts or outdated activity


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Get ready: it's Friday the 13th! But why exactly is Friday the 13th so scary, and what other odd superstitions might you run into?
Spooky 13
The history of the superstition isn't exactly clear, but certainly, some bad luck does seem to hit with the combination of the number 13 on a Friday.
There were 13 people at Christ's Last Supper, which was on a Friday.
And if you believe The Da Vinci Code, then the superstition can be traced back to Friday, 13 October 1307, when hundreds of Knights Templar were arrested, falsely charged, tortured and eventually burned at the stake.
These theories may be rather loosely grounded in truth, but many people do believe that Friday the 13th is the unluckiest day of the year. They refuse to go to work, drive cars and even get married on the day. According to the Mirror, one third of Britons claimed to have changed their plans, called in ill, or delayed holidays because of the date, and 72% said they had experienced bad luck on Friday the 13th. The phobia is so big, there's even a word for it: 'friggatriskaidekaphobia' – Friday the 13th fear.
Black Cats, Salt, and Lucky Number 13
While in the UK we may avoid black cats and walking under ladders, each country has its own fears and superstitions. Here are some of the strangest and spookiest superstitions from around the world.
- In Turkey, the 13th day of every month, Friday or not, is considered unlucky and locals avoid doing any number of things. However, beyond their suspicions of the 13th, the Turks have many other superstitions: putting on your trousers standing up is thought to bring poverty, repeating a wish 40 times will make it come true, and chewing gum at night is frowned upon (it's believed you're actually chewing on the flesh of the dead. Not so minty fresh after all!).
- If an uninvited guest turns up to a party in Crete, someone should sneak outside and pour salt – it's thought this will drive the person away quickly. Praising a baby is thought to tempt Fate, so if you make this mistake you should pretend to spit on the ground three times to ward off bad luck. Black hens are considered a good sign.
- Egypt's got a wealth of superstitions. In Arab culture, it is abominably rude to put your shoes up facing someone – and in particular if you place your shoes upside down, as you are pointing the soles at God Himself. Likewise, leaving scissors open means you are cutting spirits and souls, who will bring you bad luck in turn.
- In Germany meanwhile, chimney sweeps are thought to be lucky. Shaking hands with one on New Year's Day ensures a happy and prosperous year. Saying 'cheers' ('prost' in German) with a glass of water instead of wine, or beer, is to wish death to your family and friends. Dogs are to be buried underneath the doorstep so their ghosts can guard the house against evil spirits.
- Superstitions in Italy tend to be rather more romantic. If you're single, be careful not to let the broom touch your toes when you sweep – otherwise you'll never be swept off your feet by your true love. The number 13 is actually considered good luck, and is believed to bring prosperity and life. Sounds like Italy is a good place to go this Friday the 13th!
Every culture offers its own range of quirky yet endearing superstitions. Which weird and wonderful superstitions do you believe in?


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Hotel and Leisure
Our knowledge and understanding of the Hotel and Leisure sector gives us the ability to deliver strategic business advice to help you achieve your business objectives. As well as performing audits for such businesses, we can help to establish efficient accounting systems and tax-efficient structures for the business.
Our clients in this sector include restaurants, multiple pub groups, public houses, visitor attractions and camping accessory companies.
Who can I talk to about this?
For more information on how we can help in this area, please call or email Bernie Hawkes or Alison Richardson. Our telephone number is 01844 261155.


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How to Track Your Buying on eBay
Shopping on eBay is exciting, and you can find a zillion great bargains. Fortunately, eBay gives you a place to keep all your shopping information together: the Buying area.
Seeing the items you're buying
When you bid on an item, eBay automatically lists the item in the Buy > Bids/Offers area of your My eBay page. If you're winning an auction, the price appears in green; if you're losing, it appears in red. After the auction's over, the listing moves to Purchase history (yea!) or Didn't Win (boo!).
You can watch the progress of the auction from here and see the number of bids on the item, the high bid, and how much time is left until the end of the auction. All this information can help you decide whether you want to jump back in and make a bid.
eBay also keeps a total of all your active bids and buys to the left of your data in the Totals: Buying Total box — which hopefully helps you stay within your spending limits.
Keeping track of your purchased items
When you win an auction or purchase an item with Buy It Now, it appears in the Purchase history area. From this area, you can visit the listing to print the auction page or double-check it. From the links in the Action column, you can also pay for your item through PayPal; if you've already paid, you can view the PayPal payment details. You can also click a Leave Feedback link here from the drop-down menu — after you've received the item and are satisfied with your purchase — to leave feedback.