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This excellent title introduces the concept of mission-oriented sensor networks as distributed dynamic systems of interacting sensing devices that are networked to jointly execute complex real-time missions under uncertainity. It provides the latest,MoreThis excellent title introduces the concept of mission-oriented sensor networks as distributed dynamic systems of interacting sensing devices that are networked to jointly execute complex real-time missions under uncertainity.
It provides the latest, yet unpublished results on the main technical and application challenges of mission-oriented sensor networks.The authors of each chapter are research leaders from multiple disciplines who are presenting their latest innovations on the issues.
Together, the editors have compiled a comprehensive treatment of the subject that flows smoothly from chapter to chapter. This interdisciplinary approach significantly enhances the science and technology knowledge base and influences the military and civilian applications of this field.Author Information:Dr. Shashi Phoha is the Guest Editor of IEEE Transactions in Mobile Computing, Special Issue on Mission-Oriented Sensor Networks.
She is the Head of the Information Sciences and Technology Division of ARL and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She has led major research programs of multimillion dollars for military sensor networks in industry as well as in academia. In addition to more than a hundred journal articles, she authored or co-authored several books in related areas.Dr. Thomas La Porta is the Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing. He received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from The Cooper Union, New York, NY and his Ph.D.
degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, New York, NY. He joined the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Penn State in 2002 as a Full Professor. He is Director of the Networking Research Center at Penn State.Prior to joining Penn State, Dr. LaPorta was with Bell Laboratories since 1986. He was the Director of the Mobile Networking Research Department Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, where he led various projects in wireless and mobile networking. He is an IEEE Fellow, Bell Labs Fellow, received the Bell Labs Distinguished Technical Staff Award, and an Eta Kappa Nu Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer Award.
He has published over 50 technical papers and holds over 20 patents.Christopher Griffin holds a Masters degree in Mathematics from Penn State and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. there. Mr. Griffin has worked as a research engineer at the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory for the last six years on several DARPA and or Army Research Laboratory sponsored programs, including: the Emergent Surveillance Plexus (ESP) program as a lead engineer- the DARPA sponsored Semantic Information Fusion program under the SensIT initiative, where he co-developed a distributed target tracking system and managed the development of a target classification algorithm using Level 1 sensor fusion techniques- as a co-principal software architect for the DARPA Joint Force Component Controller (JFACC) initiative, an adaptive C2 program aimed at improving Air Force response times- and he was the principal software architect for the Boeing/ARFL Insertion of Embedding Infosphere Technology (IEIST) program.
His areas of research expertise are distributed tracking systems, mission oriented control, and system modeling.
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Megson, 45, replaces acting boss Mick Harford, who took charge when Joe Kinnear left in December.
Forest are second from bottom in the Championship and Megson wasted no time in warning "the players have got to roll their sleeves up".
He added: "It's a decent squad so something is not right. We have to make sure we stay in the Championship."
Megson, sacked as West Brom manager in October, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Forest.
He is the club's third manager in 11 months, but is determined to bring stability to a team currently six points adrift of safety.
"The club has suffered with injuries and suspensions but even so, you look at the list of players and you realise they shouldn't be second from bottom," Megson added.
"What I bring to this club is, hopefully, some talent as a football manager and also drive, desire and determination.
"The players won't have a problem with me if they show those qualities."
Chairman Nigel Doughty is delighted to have snapped up Megson. He said: "Candidates of the track record of Gary Megson become available infrequently and it was too good an opportunity to miss."
Harford has left the City Ground, along with first-team coach Des Walker.
Doughty added: "We felt we had to make a change at this particular time.
"If we had left it another five games and remained in the same position in the Championship table, not only would we have found ourselves with a strategy that wasn't working but also one that we could not change.
"It would have been virtually impossible to attract a manager of genuine quality to the club with so few games remaining.
"He has brought a refreshing honesty and dignity to the position and I would like to wish him all the best in his future career."
Megson has been out of work since being sacked by West Brom in October after saying he would quit at the end of his contract in June.
He began his managerial career with Norwich in December 1995 and has also had spells with Blackpool, Stockport and Stoke.
Megson, who spent over four years at West Brom, took over with the Baggies in the lower half of Division One.
He guided them into the Premiership in only his second full season but they lasted just one year in the top flight.
Megson again got them promoted in 2004 but his relationship with the West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace deteriorated.
A much-travelled midfielder in his playing days, Megson spent three months at the City Ground in 1984 but failed to make a single appearance under Brian Clough.

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My work as an educator has been guided by a firm belief in the power of the collective wisdom of groups to engage in their own professional learning and work collaboratively to improve learning for all students. Richard and Becky DuFour, Michael Fullan and others have promoted this idea as a key to educational change.
Yet, this simple idea has remained elusive. Working together is tougher than it would seem. Educators struggle with how to make their collaborative work with colleagues productive, engaging and transformative. Throughout my own career, I have had two kinds of experiences. I have participated in lively discussions with colleagues, asking tough questions and really pushing to make our classrooms engaging places for students to learn. I have also been a part of other group or team efforts that are nothing more than an exercise of going through the motions — filling out a meeting log, following a perfunctory protocol, and having stilted conversations. I have wondered what makes the difference between these two very different team processes. Continue reading


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Why Harnessing Creativity Is Important For Everyone
Finding creativity that is inside of you can sometimes be a hard thing to do. But here at Hack College, our mantra is to work smarter, not harder. With that, we believe that harnessing your own creativity can be a smart move and it shouldn't take a lot of work with these steps.
Brainstorming Sessions
One of the coolest things that you can do to create the spark that lights the fire under the creativity within you is to participate in brainstorming sessions, even if you're the only person there. Doing this will get your creative juices flowing and it can be done on just about anything that you want it to be on.
For example, being a part of a student organization in college is a great thing because every year, you're always looking for ways to do things better than they were done the year before. Because of this, some student leaders will implement a brainstorming session and will bring together all of the organization leaders to find better, more efficient ways to do things. Ask if you can take part in this, even if you're not one of the organization's leaders. It'll be a great experience for you to take part in and you'll know how to base your own session off of something.
Brainstorming is meant to come up with new ideas and find effective ways of making progress from the past. Which leads me to my next thing…
Think Tank Sessions
This is one of those unique opportunities that you can put your brainstorming to the test. It involves groups of people who all find a common issue within a product or event. The sole purpose of this kind of a session is to find a diverse group of people from different departments to come together and make solutions. Because of this, you get to find people who think differently than you do, hence calling it a 'think tank' session.
Once the diverse group of people is brought together, the next step is to find solutions and to always accept ideas. Things that seem completely out of the question will now become relevant and real. The group has to agree to not shoot ideas from others down because that's a way to stop creativity in its tracks.
Then, the group will set out in finding a new way to solve the solution. Participating in a think tank session gives you a way to test your thoughts and ideas.
Ask a Ton of Questions
Asking questions will always give you a deeper reason to find an answer, and those answers will be deeper because of it. If you can sit down and think of something about yourself that you want to change but don't know how to go about doing it, this is a great way to get started. The only thing that you have to do is find something that you think you can solve and just write down questions about it for 10 minutes. This will get you thinking about what kinds of things that you actually want to change and you'll see the questions that you need to answer in order to achieve it.
Do Things You Haven't Done Before
If there is something out there that you haven't done before, go do them. Seriously, having more experiences is such a great way for you to learn in a creative way. This includes going out of your comfort zone in order to harness your creativity. Don't just do the things that you know works but be smart about it. Find some things that you think will help you break out of the creativity collapse that you've been experiencing.
This will lead to more creativity at your fingertips.
What are some things that you do to harness your creativity?
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A group representing housewives residents of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has extended support to the newly-imposed refurbishment charges imposed by the housing authority for constructing storm water drain system in the area.
The office-bearers of the Housewives Group DHA said that the DHA administration and the area residents could sit together and come to a mutual understanding on contentious issues, said a press release issued on Wednesday.
The group also announced to part ways with the Association of Defence Residents (ADR), which has been opposing the levy of refurbishment charges on dwellers of the DHA.
As the ADR is totally against the refurbishment charges, due to this difference of opinion, the Housewives Group would part ways with the ADR, because we do not want trouble with the DHA. As our country is already in critical situation, we think we must avoid confrontation within ourselves, said the statement.
The release also said that the Housewives Group played an effective role in mobilising the idea of imposing refurbishment charges on residents. The group was inspired by the very bold and courageous initiative of the DHA and the Cantonment Board Clifton to have undertaken the effort of putting in place a storm water drainage system. Housewives Group President Raheela Farooq and General-Secretary Shakeela Mahmood also welcomed the appointment of a sub-committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence to look into the issue of refurbishment charges.
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In 1969, the Virginia State Travel Service introduced Virginia is for Lovers as the states tourism slogan. A 1992 survey revealed that three out of four Americans could still correctly identify the slogan. Since almost everyone knows that VirginiaMoreIn 1969, the Virginia State Travel Service introduced Virginia is for Lovers as the states tourism slogan. A 1992 survey revealed that three out of four Americans could still correctly identify the slogan.
Since almost everyone knows that Virginia is for lovers, its only fitting that there is now a guidebook to help Virginians and visitors to the state find all the romantic things to do there.The well-known and off-the-beaten-path attractions in Romantic Virginia offer escapes and activities for every age, budget, and season of the year. The chapters describe the most romantic places to stay and eat- historic homes and gardens- outdoor activities from hang gliding to ice skating- historic sites and museums- musical and theatrical productions- art museums and galleries- wineries- sporting events- and festivals and fairs.
Sidebars throughout the book offer dozens of suggestions for romantic getaways in 14 Virginia cities and regions.But this is not just your usual travel guide. In the chapter describing romantic places to stay, theres a sidebar that lists bed-and-breakfasts, inns, and historic homes and gardens that host weddings and receptions. In the same chapter, you can find rustic mountain lodges, old Southern plantations, colonial-era townhouses, pastel-painted Victorian mansions, and fancy city hotels. The restaurant section not only includes special places where couples can celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or simply the fun of enjoying great food together, but also lists several old-fashioned drive-ins and soda fountains.Here are just a few of the hundreds of activities suggested in Romantic Virginia:Rendezvous with your lover at one of Virginia's surviving "kissing bridges"Attend the Montpelier Hunt Races at the former home of James and Dolley MadisonTake a whale-watching cruise out of Virginia BeachWitness the oldest continuously running sporting event in the U.S., the jousting tournaments at Natural Chimneys Regional ParkTap your feet to bluegrass music during a Friday Night Jamboree at the famous Floyd Country Store
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As everyone here in New England knows, the Patriots will be taking on the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday night on primetime TV. The Colts, as it has been well documented, are the team that started the big 'ol lie that spiraled into what became known as "deflategate".
Now there have been many, including myself, who have been begging the Patriots to come out and slaughter the rest of league, but as fun as that is to talk about, in reality, the game simply does not work that way.
The Patriots must be sure to not come out of the gate and be too overemotional to start off the game. They have to play with the same poise, and calmness that they do week in and week out. As we have seen so far this year, playing angry is not always a successful formula for winning a football game.
During the matchup with the Bills this year, we saw the Patriots implement this tactic in the second half. What happened, well, it wasn't exactly what one would call, "good". Despite being up by a large margin, the Patriots continued to operate out of a five wide offense, and slowly, but surely, almost gave up the lead.
The Patriots ended up winning, but the won despite their play calling towards the latter part of the game. They got carried away with running up the score, and rather than just playing the way they had earlier in the game, they went for the blow out and almost gave it all away.
In order to play the most effective game against the Colts, the Patriots cannot get caught up the in the talk and the emotions that are surrounding this matchup. I don't see this happening to the Patriots, but one can never be too certain.
As much as we praise Belichick, and rightly so, he still has those games from time to time where he lets his ego and his pride, get in the way of making the right choices, and if there was ever a game for him to do that, it would be this one.
The Patriots are coming into Indy with a lot of confidence, and all indications would lead one to believe that they will leave Lucas Oil Stadium with a win. The Colts have barely managed to put up wins against soft division opponents, and Andrew Luck will most likely be rusty coming off an injury that has seen him miss two straight weeks.
Now this is a smart Patriots team, and they are extremely well coached. If the Patriots want to really take it to the Colts, they do not need to come out and sling it all over the field. They should play the way they have in their previous meetings and use the Colts' weaknesses against them.
That is why, this Sunday, the Patriots will once again demonstrate to, not only the Colts, but the rest of league as well, that they are worlds above everyone else. Not only talent wise, but the mental aspect of the game. It should be a great night of football, and I would expect a fantastic technical win by the NFL's bad boys, the Pats.
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Toronto's Madden NFL 17 showdown on Sept. 10 had all the hallmarks of a regular football game but there was one noticeable difference: the tournament's 64 contestants were playing on Xbox.
The tournament, hosted at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre's Microsoft store, was organized by Canadian Gaming Tournaments to coincide with the start of this year's NFL season. In addition to a $500 cash prize, there was also a limited edition Xbox One up for grabs. The popularity of this tournament is just one example of the growing business of eSports.
"As the younger generation becomes more prevalent and controls most of the purchasing power and older people retire, eSports will probably turn into a mainstream industry, " said Kyle Yancan, chief investment officer of Ryerson's Capital Markets Group, which teaches students about investing and financial markets.
According to Deloitte's annual technology trend forecast for 2016, it's estimated that eSports will generate $500 million in revenue globally this year. That's an increase of 25 per cent from the previous year.
Thunderous hits and in-game trash talking
At the Madden competition, players sat side-by-side, dressed in their favourite team's jersey.
Bottles of water and extra controllers were stacked on a nearby table. More than 30 spectators crowded into the store to get a glimpse of the action, comprised of more than six hours of elimination rounds. There was even a referee in attendance, clad in the traditional black and white stripes.
The event's champion, Rob Gambino, 28, said he planned to spend his first bit of the prize money on food. He was famished after hours of intense gaming.
Layne Schemez, 24, was the event's runner-up.
"This was my third Madden [tournament] and I came in second place all three years," said Schemez, who lost to Gambino in the final for a second straight year.
This was the first of seven eSports tournaments that will be hosted by Microsoft before November.
eSports: the way of the future
"You'll see people with eSports-dedicated TV channels and stuff like that in the future," predicts Yancan, a gaming enthusiast himself.
"A lot of people in the investment community are an older demographic — 30s, 40s, 50s – and they might find it difficult to comprehend the idea of watching someone play video games."
He's confident that more people will soon understand the draw of eSports as a form of entertainment.
"You sit there and watch people play football; I sit there and watch someone play Halo or Counter Strike:GO or whatever," stressed Yancan. "At the end of the day, what's the difference?"


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Color anodizing is a popular process because it allows for the creation of products in a wide range of colors. Such an enhancement of appearance can make a product more appealing to a potential customer. Buyers of color anodized metals should keep in mind the limitations of the color anodizing process, though.
For example, some colors fade more easily than others. Black and gold dyes are made by inorganic means; namely they are the result of combining a chemical mixture called ferric ammonium oxalate to an anodized product. This inorganic dye tends to be more lightfast than other colors. Organic colors, which are much more varied, have the downside of being prone to fade. Metallic colors are limited to metallic hues, but remain bright longer then either of the first two processes.
Customers should consult professionals before making decisions about the color of their anodized products. What type of product is being produced will also play a part in what color a customer chooses. For example, the architecture industry tends to use mostly metallic color processes, while organic dyes, used in the electronic and construction fields work best with aluminum.
The actual dying techniques vary depending on the dye being used as well as the metal. Some metals do not require the additional step of dying to create a variety of colors. Anodized titanium naturally produces color, what hue depending on the amount of electrical current used to anodize the piece. Many metal accessories such as body piercing studs, wedding rings and costume jewelry are made from titanium.
However, the most commonly employed color anodization comes from organic and chemical dyes applied directly after the anodizing treatment. Because anodizing increases the pore size of the chemical body at the surface of a metal, it soaks up and retains color well. Once a metal has been dyed, hot water or steam, often mixed with nickel acetate, is used to seal the surface and to convert the oxide into its hydrated form.
This process decreases bleed out and can improve corrosion resistance. Whether the color is a result of the process of anodizing or added, it is just one more reason anodized products are in such high demand.


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First the Bad News! There is a really good chance, not absolutely definite yet, that there will be a roundup tomorrow prior to the beginning of the Semana Santa Holiday. The Good News is that after a visit to ZAPP Animal Center last Tuesday by Dr David Ibarra, the Head of Animal Control in Mexicali, all the dogs rounded up will be brought to ZAPP Center. This was confirmed yesterday when our
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We deal in fragments
We deal in fragments because we have little else. Some are beautiful, shining, concentrated; some are ever more striking than the imperfect whole. But precious fragments, delicate and unique, are fractured from her being every day. Broken off and discarded without her consent. We try to catch them desperately but they fall much faster than we can see, and land farther than we can reach.
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I wrote this after my beloved grandfather passed away last year. He had a high-grade glioma (brain tumour) and died peacefully at home after being nursed by my mum for several weeks. After writing about him a little yesterday, I wanted to share. I cleaned out my grandparents' garage today, to make room for my mother's things– two double beds, bluish-black sofas, antique dresser units, all of the cumbersome kitchen essentials. I tried to be ruthless, without throwing away anything of importance. But is an old red petrol can not important, given the circumstances? Seven months ago he left, never
Don't be a minimalist snob!
When you first discover something that excites you or makes you feel good, it's perfectly normal to want everyone else to feel that way too. Whether it's meditation, budgeting, running, religion, a new album, good coffee, clean eating or minimalism, it's easy to become evangelical about it and to want to share the thing that is transforming your life with everyone else. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that–that's how people discover new things, and make positive changes in their lives. That's what I'm doing, in part, with this blog. But, while there will undoubtedly be some who jump on


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3D TV Requires Rose-Colored Glasses
So far the big story at CES 2010 is the seemingly inevitable march toward 3D TV. Nearly every major manufacturer is announcing a high-end 3D HDTV at the show, including Sony, Vizio, and LG. (Sharp is an exception.)
And there is going to be new 3D content, too: Sony and the Discovery Channel will partner on an all 3D channel, and ESPN started plugging the upcoming ESPN 3D on SportsCenter yesterday. Add in the good timing that number one movie in the country—+$640 million and counting—is Avatar, also available in 3D. There's just one little problem, which no one here at CES seems to want to discuss: 3D TV just doesn't look very good.
I saw Avatar in 3D at an IMAX theater over the holidays. I liked the movie and was even game for wearing the goofy glasses. The movie was spectacular, but the 3D effects fell flat. Although parts of the picture would pop, the rest of the screen seemed to suffer for it. More often than not, the effects distracted from the story instead of enhancing it. There was one scene where some insects buzzing the foreground really caught me, but other than that I think I would have preferred plain old 2D, as long as it included IMAX, Dolby Surround, and a really comfy seat.
What's more, the viewing experience became less about the story and more about spotting 3D effects. That novelty might fade with time, but so will the patience with those glasses. If you want a formula for failure, ask your customers to change their behavior to use your product. Wearing 3D glasses is tolerable for an event like Avatar, but are the guys really going to gather around for the Sunday games wearing goggles? Probably not. Definitely not, if the effects are as poor as what I have seen so far at CES.
Furthermore, retrofitting your living room for 3D is going to be expensive. For most consumers, the privilege of watching a 3D version of Avatar at home could cost as much as $4,000 after the cost of a 3D-capable TV and 3D-compliant Blu-ray player is factored in. After all, a big reason vendors are pushing 3D is so they can start selling HDTVS for more than $1,000 again. (One savvy PCMag staffer found a 47-inch Sharp LCD HDTV that does full 1080p for just $800 this holiday. Score!) The economy might be turning upward, but not many of us can afford high-end TVs these days.
I should note that 3D TVs have been on the market for years. Mitsubishi has been touting the 3D capabilities of its DLP HDTVs, mainly as a key differentiator for games. Did you know that? No? That probably means there hasn't been a huge market for it. In a post-Avatar and ESPN 3D world, that will certainly change. But it will also take a while before 3D TV really goes mainstream.
I'm not being naive about costs; they will come down eventually. When the hordes howled at the $1,000 price tags for Blu-ray players a few years back, I told people to relax and wait for the volumes to bring prices down. Now, for just $150, no one would consider just buying a DVD player. (Or, incidentally, a Blu-ray player without some built-in Internet streaming capability.) Of course, prices will fall, but not in 2010. Probably not even in 2011.
The one place I see 3D catching on faster is with gamers. Nvidia and others are pushing 3D programming into gaming and it works great. Gamers tend to be patient with new technologies, especially if it increases the realism of game play. Can you imagine a bunch of geeks huddled in front of their TVs playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in 3D? Yeah, me too.
Despite my reservations, I do think there is a future for 3D TV. It just isn't the near future. In many ways this is akin to the early days of HD, where there were a handful of channels that a pathetically small number of people could actually watch. Who am I to argue with research firms like DisplaySearch, which predicts the 3D TV market will reach $1.1 billion in 2010 and swell to $15.8 billion by 2015. That may be, but Dan Costa Research guessestimates those sets will be showing 2D content 92 percent of the time they are on.
And if anyone tells you differently, those aren't 3D goggles they are wearingthey're rose-colored glasses.
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1: History | Began in Britain of 1881 and was discovered by a scientist named Warren Tay.
2: Causes | Mutation of the HEXA gene located on chromosome 15. Tay-Sachs is a autosomal recessive gene.
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4: Affected | Baby's are mostly affected from birth to age four. This disease is especially common among people of Eastern Europe and Russian origins. About one out of 3,600 babies are born with Tay-Sachs. There is no specific gender that Tay-Sachs is more common with
6: Symptoms | Starts at age of six months. The baby stops interacting with people. It may develop a starring gaze. When it turns one it has weak muscles. The baby may become completely blind and usually will have a large head. Seizures become more regular at age two and dies by age four.
8: Treatments | There are no known treatments for Tay-Sachs, but scientists are still looking
10: Prognosis | Tay-Sachs is a very deadly disease that leads to death, and there is no treatment yet


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Η 8η συλλογή tradepaperback κόμικ Batman με τίτλο Superheavy που συλλέγει τα τεύχη 41-45 από την DC Comics
The #1 New York Times all-star creative team of Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki introduce an all-new Dark Knight, with guest appearances by Brian Azzarello (WONDER WOMAN) and Jock (BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR).
Following the disappearance and presumed death of Batman, former police commissioner Jim Gordon has been called to carry on the Dark Knight's legacy and become his successor.
But while the name and what it stands for remain the same, this new Batman is far from just a copy of the original. Patrolling the city in a gargantuan high-tech Batsuit, Gordon is no shadowy vigilante. He has the full cooperation of the GCPD and the mayor, plus a multimillion-dollar budget from Powers International.
But will an expensive suit be enough to stop the mysterious, weed-like Mr. Bloom before his deadly plans for the city take root?
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Anti Theft Security Loud Ring Touch Door Knob Entry Alarm Alert
Brand new and high quality.
120 db supper loud alarm ringing.
Requires no special wire. Just hang on the inside door knob, open the switch, the piercing alarm will scare off any unwanted intruders, leaving you and your home well protected.
With this door touch alarm hang in your house, office, factory, when the doors and windows are opened by children or the theft, it will alarm you to check for safety.
Easy for use and carry, take the alarm with you when you travel.
When you live at hotel, you can hang this alarm on the door and window, it will alarm you when someone try open the door or window.
Application :
When needed to use the alarm, only put the switch to "ON" position, and the alarm devices in stand-by.
When the door or window is touched, it will immediately makes sound for alarm.
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bob's Red Mill. As always, all opinions are my own.
I have to admit that up until recently, all my baking started from the box. Yes, those super simple & easy boxed cake mixes that you find in the baking aisle at the grocery store. It makes baking easy because it's hard to mess up something that gives you step by step directions with minimal ingredients. But I have to admit…I'm not sure if you can call that true baking. At the beginning of last month, a dear friend brought our family the most beautiful homemade cake to enjoy to celebrate the arrival of our little baby girl. The whole cake was made from scratch, including the actual cake layers & the intricate frosting. It reminded me of the baking that my mother did in our house growing up. I can't remember a time in my childhood when my mom used a "mix". Everything was always created entirely from scratch. Since receiving that beautiful cake, I have been inspired to put away the boxed cake mixes and do some of my own baking from scratch. Last month for Valentine's Day, I attempted just some simple white cupcakes with pink frosting & sprinkles. It was fun to do and the kids loved the special holiday cupcakes so much that I thought let's do another baking project this month. In anticipation for the arrival of spring, the kids and I decided to bake these fun cupcakes last week: Spring Chick Cupcakes. Today, I'm sharing the cake recipe as well as the simple steps to turn a classic white cupcake into a happy little chick.
These Spring Chick cupcakes are made entirely from scratch and I'm pretty sure my mom would be proud of my "baking attempts" with my kids. My mom is a wonderful cook and pretty much, my cooking inspiration. She was a home economics major in college & takes her time in the kitchen very serious. Any time I have a question about cooking or baking, my mom is the first to call. And if there's one person I trust when it comes to baking advice, it is definitely my mom. She has taught me several things that are now engrained in my baking brain. She has taught me that you must be patient when baking. She has taught me to super careful and measure with precision. And, she has also taught me to shop for high quality ingredients for the best taste and texture in baked goods.
This includes Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Flour. This premium organic baking flour is not enriched with any additives & is milled from America's highest quiailty wheat. This is the same high protein flour used by professional bakers.
Using Bob's Red Mill flour and other high quality ingredients, the kids and I started this month's baking project by first making some super delicious white cupcakes. This recipe is one of the classic cake recipes that has been passed down from my mom. It takes more work than the boxed cake mixes that I'm used to, but I love the homemade taste so much more. Then, we took some simple steps to turn our basic cupcakes into some cute Easter chicks. Read below for the cake and frosting recipes as well as the steps needed to turn them into a festive spring cupcake!
Easter Chick Cupcakes
Ingredients for Cupcakes:
2 Cups of Sugar
1 Cup of Butter, Softened
4 Eggs, Room Temperature
2 Tbsp. of Vanilla
3 Cups of Flour
1 Tbsp. & 1/2 Tsp. of Baking Powder
1 1/2 Cups of Milk
Ingredients for Frosting:
1 Cup of Butter, Softened
3-4 Cups of Powdered Sugar
2-3 Tsp. of Vanilla
1-2 Tbsp. of Milk
Ingredients to Decorate:
Candy Eyeballs
Candied Oranges
Food Coloring
Yellow Sprinkles
Directions for White Cupcakes:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat sugar & butter together with mixer for ten minutes.
3. Add one egg at a time & beat with mixer for 3-4 minutes per egg.
4. Add vanilla into mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder together.
6. Add to the sugar/butter/egg/vanilla mixture, by alternating with the milk. (Wet/Dry/Wet/Dry/Etc.)
7. Pour into the cupcake pan.
8. Bake 16-18 minutes.
9. Let cool.
Directions for Buttercream Frosting:
1. Put butter & three cups of powdered sugar into mixing bowl.
2. Turn onto lowest setting while the butter and powdered sugar mix together. Once they are mixed together, you can turn to a higher setting and beat.
3. Add vanilla & mix.
4. Add milk and rest of powdered sugar until you get deserved taste & consistency.
5. Add yellow food coloring and mix together.
Directions for Decorating Cupcakes:
(I'm not the best at piping so these are easy to do without having to use a fancy icing technique!)
1. Using a knife, ice the cupcake yellow.
2. Pour yellow sprinkles into a bowl & dip the cupcake into the yellow sprinkles.
3. Add candy eyeballs.
4. Cut an orange slice candy in half & use for a nose.
5. Decorate the chick using more frosting. You can add hair, wings, or even little feet!
We hope you enjoy these fun cupcakes with your family to celebrate springtime!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bob's Red Mill


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Several examples of major non-political news stories recently show that collective bias by the mainstream media goes beyond politics, seeping into issues of race, climate and terrorism.
Why it matters: Collective media bias can be hard to detect and address in real time, but the consequences are significant. At best, it can dramatically skew coverage for the majority of the population; at worst, it can distort the truth by inflating or downplaying significant aspects of some news stories.


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YOKO: Processing orders three times faster with automation
So how did it all get started, what's the inspiration behind it?
"My husband Magnus and myself were both working full time when we suffered the loss of a family member and needed a distraction. We had wanted to do something for ourselves for a while and it felt like the right time to start our own business. We knew it had to be online and it needed to be something we were passionate about. I have a media background and am passionate about fashion and Magnus worked in Fashion/IT – so we decided to hone in on fashion, specifically clothing to be purchased by females. This led us to fashionable kids clothing. There weren't many others doing it back then – we saw a gap in the market and decided to go for it."
Today, Dominique runs the day to day operations with the support of casual staff when needed. Magnus assists behind the scenes with technology and infrastructure support.
What is your role and key responsibilities day to day?
I am across most areas of the business. I do all the buying, customer support (not direct customer service) but any customer service issues get escalated to me. I also manage the website projects, social media – basically all sales and marketing. Everything else is outsourced – we have some casual staff that do picking and packing and customer service. In the early days, Magnus set up systems where everything is automated, which although a big outlay at the time, has really paid off. It has allowed us to grow into them and now we really need them and we haven't had to make any changes that would interrupt the business.
When you first embarked on your online retailing journey, what were some of the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?
We were fortunate as Magnus has a background in Finance and IT within the fashion industry, so he knew about the issues and risks and used systems to overcome them. Magnus ensured we had the technology already set up for when we scaled up. We utilised automation across all areas of the business to take advantage of efficiencies and reduce staff costs. For example, automated order imports and barcode scanning prevents human error, and email workflows enable orders to continually trickle through without quiet periods.
Were things ever so hard you wanted to give up? If yes, how did you push through?
"We went with a 3PL for around 6 months – it was a horrible experience! Orders were being sent out wrong then the replacement orders would be sent out wrong!"
Dom and Magnus even had a new baby during this challenging time and Dom was working all through the night from her hospital bed trying to sort things out.
"It's so risky when you use third parties, some of them just don't care – they do their shifts and go home. It's not like when you own the business".
Dom got through this challenging time with sheer bloody determination and now that she has the control back again, things are running smoothly once more. "Magnus is keen to try a 3PL company again but I am definitely not ready just yet!"
You have recently rebranded to Yoko or You Only Kid Once – tell me about that…what was the inspiration behind the new brand?
About a year in, we wanted to change the name as it felt like Baby Dino and our logo didn't really reflect who we were. We didn't want to be associated with just baby products any longer and as there's also a Baby Dino in the UK that gets a lot of complaints, we didn't want to be confused with them. We found a cool agency who resonated with who we were and we briefed them. We wanted something cool and confident and a little bit cheeky – and they came up with You Only Kid Once or YOKO for short!
What was life like before StarShipIT?
"There wasn't really a time without StarShipIT. Baby Dino was actually one of StarShipIT's beta users. We used it right pretty much right from the start as we recognised the value in automation." Recommended by another user, Magnus worked with George Plummer, Founder of StarShipIT from the beginning, during the software's beta phase, and has been with StarShipIT ever since. "We can't imagine being without it. We have been using StarShipIT since the very beginning and it's ingrained in our processes. When it very occasionally doesn't work, we wonder "what shall we do?!"
What were the key factors in selecting a shipping technology solution?
Automation was the key factor for us – cutting out manual processes, removing human errors, not wasting time doing admin that could be automated. There's not much margin in retail stores so we are prepared to do whatever we can to keep the costs down.
Do you ship internationally?
We used to offer free shipping with a minimum spend which was a point of difference at the time and we grew our customer base very quickly. But as shipping costs have increased, and other online retailers are now offering free shipping too, we are now focused on our local market. We can't compete with shipping times internationally unless we open a warehouse overseas. International was around 30% of the business, but now it's only around 5-10%.
What advice can you offer others looking at shipping internationally?
Shipping times and cost are always going to be a challenge with international shipping, the only way to compete with international stores is to create international warehouses. The actual process to ship internationally is quite straight forward, but there are big pricing differences between providers so make sure you research all options.
What benefits have you seen since implementing StarShipIT?
Without StarShipIT we would have to copy and paste every order which exposes us to potential issues around accuracy. StarShipIT is a big time saver fixing incorrect addresses. We estimate a saving of over 15 hours per week. The team is capable of processing around 60 orders per hour. Without StarShipIT, this would probably be reduced to less than 20. So effectively we can process 3 times the amount of orders in the same time, with an estimated time savings of over 15 hours per week!
What's in the future for Yoko?
This is our first year offering children's apparel up to 10 years. This was a big part of the reasoning behind our new brand name. With this change in offering, we're now looking at lots of new brands to bring on board. We have Industry Kids coming into stock this month and at this stage we are the only online retailer with this brand which is really exciting for us and our customers.
Where would you like to see the company in the next year?
Rebranding was our big goal for this year which we have achieved. Our overarching goal is to be the kind of brand that people can't imagine not being around. To become a household name is probably our main goal!
What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs who would love to follow in your footsteps and start an online business?
Be prepared to lose cash! Treat it like a business, not a hobby so you have to expect to spend money on it. You need to be a bit of a risk taker.
StarShipIT is ingrained in our shipping processes, we'd be lost without it! The accuracy and efficiency it provides means we can process orders more than 3x faster than we would otherwise.
Keen to try StarShipIT for yourself? Sign up for a FREE 30 day trial and we will be in touch to help you get setup and shipping straight away!


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Severe Weather Awareness
The heavens thundered and the air shone with frequent fire;
Severe weather is no stranger to South Carolina with an average of approximately 60 days each year with thunderstorms. While the vast majority (90%) of thunderstorms are not severe, the remaining 10
"On the eighth of May last, a most extraordinary shower of hail, attended with
There is nothing that can be done to prevent severe weather from striking South Carolina. While the greatest threat of severe weather is between March and August (with the peak of tornado season March through May), severe thunderstorms can strike any time of the year, and any time of the day or night. Awareness of the threats posed by thunderstorms, and being prepared to take immediate actions can save the lives of you and your family.
Severe Weather Preparedness and Education pages
The National Weather Service encourages you to use the severe weather information in your broadcasts or printed articles. If more information is needed or if you would like to conduct interviews, have panel discussions, etc., contact the nearest National Weather Service Office or the state Emergency Management Division.
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There's a new challenge today on the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog and this week we want you to add 'glitter and a bow'. You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.
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Toadstool Printables is new to me - they have a great range of products including some gorgeous digi stamps. For my card I've used one of their digi stamps called 'Mama Mouse With Pie' which you can find here in their Etsy shop.
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Obama & Bush meet for White House photo op
Obama & Bush meet for White House photo op
CHICAGO – It will be all smiles at the White House Monday when Barack Obama pays a visit – but behind the handshakes is friction over his plan to reverse many of President Bush's edicts on controversial matters like abortion and stem cells.
Obama's legal eagles have targeted more than 200 unilateral Bush moves made in the past eight years for overturning. A team of lawyers has pored over the administration's records for months, preparing for the changes.
John Podesta, Obama's transition chief, warned that any unwelcome eleventh-hour executive orders could bequickly reversed by the new President when he takes office on Jan. 20.
"There's a lot that the President can do using his executive authority without waiting for congressional action, and I think we'll see the President do that," Podesta said on "Fox News Sunday."
The expected cordial meeting and friendly photo opportunity today between the departing First Family and the Obamas will follow protocols of past transitions.
Lurking in the background will be tension over plans to reverse Bush's longstanding orders. Among them: edicts barring funding for embryonic stem-cell research and a recent scheme that opened 360,000 acres of federal lands in Utah for oil and gas drilling.
"I think across the board, on stem-cell research, on a number of areas, you see the Bush administration even today moving aggressively to do things that I think are probably not in the interest of the country," said Podesta, who served as chief of staff in the Clinton White House.
"They want to have oil and gas drilling in some of the most sensitive, fragile lands in Utah that they're going to try to do right as they [are] walking out the door," Podesta added. "I think that's a mistake."
Presidents long have used executive orders to impose policy and set priorities.
One of Bush's first acts was to reinstate full abortion restrictions on U.S. overseas aid. The restrictions were first ordered by President Ronald Reagan, and President George H.W. Bush continued them. Bill Clinton lifted them soon after he took over the Oval Office, and it is expected Obama will do the same.
Executive orders "have the power of law and they can cover just about anything," said Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond. However, the President cannot overrule laws passed by Congress.
If the two leaders choose to get into pressing matters, Obama may try to move Bush toward finding common ground on an estimated $190 billion stimulus package that would expand jobless benefits and food stamps allocations and create a government-funded jobs program.
The White House has sent mixed signals on whether it will support the package that Congress will debate in coming days when it returns for a so-called lame-duck session. Obama would like Bush to approve the stimulus package as soon as possible.
Differences aside, there will be a smattering of pomp and circumstance on today's itinerary.
Bush and First Lady Laura Bush will welcome Obama and his wife, Michelle, during a picture-taking ceremony at 2 p.m. on the south portico of the White House.
After some posing and words of welcome, the two men will proceed down the colonnade alongside the Rose Garden and step into the Oval Office for their closed-door t%EAte-à-t%EAte. The First Lady will lead a private tour of the mansion for Michelle Obama during the time their husbands huddle in the West Wing.
The visit is scheduled to last only 90 minutes, and the Obamas are set to fly home to Chicago immediately after the Bushes bid them firstname.lastname@example.com
Barack Obama in Pictures
He may be the President-elect, but Barack Obama still has another full-time job – Sasha and Malia's dad.
From the 'fist bump,' to tender kisses, take a look at the future first couple's intimate moments on the trail.
From a tot in Hawaii to the president of the Harvard Law Review – a look back at Barack Obama's youth.
He chomped on fried chicken at Sylvia's in Harlem, drew thousands to Washington Square Park – Obama in the city.
His father was from Kenya, his mother from Kansas. Take a look at the president-elect's family tree.
The American people couldn't get enough, or couldn't get away… Check out the Barack Obama, the model.
Michelle Obama – wife, mother and successful lawyer – makes an impression on the campaign trail.


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Small Business Information Technology
Computers and Business Information Technology – some of the basics
A guide about some of the basic IT considerations for new and start-up businesses.Really understanding what technology your business will need is a good start to getting the right solutions. In this article I look at some of the basics of small business technology.
It's no longer ideal to run a business, even a small one with few employees, using paper based systems. Even if some of the paper based methods (such as hand-written sales ledgers and colour-coded paper memos) are relatively effective, they can be hard to manage. These days, businesses have access to all sorts of useful technology that helps them communicate, keep accurate records, work more efficiently and reach new markets.
It can be extremely daunting when you are starting a new business, particularly when you are trying to understand what technology you need to invest in. The following is a very basic guide to some considerations, and likely decisions to be made about IT Hardware, IT Software, Networking the Internet and the 'Cloud'.
Ultimately its a good idea to try and start as you mean to go on with your basic admin systems. It's a lot easier to deal with the set-up of at least some basic electronic communication and record keeping systems before your business really takes off and there simply just aren't enough hours in the day.
Business IT HardwareWhen starting your new business the types of hardware you might need to include are as follows:
- Personal Computers (PC) – both desktop and laptop (also known as notebook computers)
- Accessories – including monitor (display), webcam, keyboard and mouse
- Storage Media - such as USB memory sticks and portable hard drives, which are important for information sharing and making back-ups
- Printers and Scanners – which can often double as photocopiers
- A Network Server – for a business running several computers, this links them together and provided centralised services and data back-up. However, now careful consideration should be made about using the 'Cloud' as an alternative
- Networking Equipment – such as cables, routers and an internet connection. Here there are also decisions about using wireless (WiFi) or wired connections
- Mobile Devices – including equipment such as smartphones and tablet computers (computers with no external keyboard that are operated by a touch-screen)
As a general rule, instead of getting caught up in all the available features, try and think about what those features will help you to do. Will they give any benefit to you and how you'll work with the technology.
For example, high-powered computers (ones with lots of memory, processing power and data storage space) may look impressive, but can often be an over-investment if all you need them for is spreadsheets and documents. Alternatively, if you are frequently on the move, a tablet computer could be invaluable for helping you catch up with business when you're away from home or out of the office.
Business IT SoftwareJust like with hardware, your choice of computer software will depend on your business needs. It's important to think about what you need to do, and to try and match up those tasks to the software available.
It is likely that you will want to think about:
- The Operating System – these often come already installed on any new computers you buy, and allow you to manage your data files and run other programs. You will likely be set-up using Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X or Android, dependant on the device
- Office Software – allowing you to use spreadsheets, documents, create presentations and access email. A big consideration here is whether spend money on software you install on your individual devices or whether you subscribe to a 'Cloud' based option, such as Microsoft's Office 365 or Google Apps for Business
- A Web Browser – there are many to choose from, but popular choices include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari and Google Chrome. This is probably the most important software, after the Operating System, as a Web Browser is essential for accessing 'Cloud' based services and this could include your Office Software and Email
- Anti-Virus Software – is essential to protect your computer from Internet security threats. Having your individual computers or all of your information systems infected by a virus could equate to loss of critical business data, lost time and potentially loss of earnings. That's not to mention the cost of sorting out the infection
- Other specialised programs – these will be related to your business. For example, graphics software for a design company or CAD for an Engineer or Architect
It is essential that you plan ahead and make sure each employee has a standard set of software installed onto their computer. This way, it is much easier to train staff, get IT support for the programs you use and manage licensing and upgrades.
You also need to be aware of how software licencing works, and make sure you're using your software legally. For example, some software will only be licenced for installation onto one computer. If you want to use the same software on several computers, it may be cheaper to get a 'multi-user' licence. There are a large number of free versions (often what are known as open source) available. However, whilst the will provide a viable alternative to a paid version, often you will be forfeiting and software support (from the supplier) when you have a problem. Typical examples of these perfectly suitable, well written software include the Firefox Web Browser (www.mozilla.org) and Open Office (www.openoffice.org).
Cloud ComputingIncreasingly, businesses are turning to Cloud Computing – the are web based services that you access on the internet and pay a subscription for. You can use Cloud Computing for:
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Office software functions like word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
- Sharing, managing and storing documents
- Sharing calendars
Cloud Computing can be really useful to help people in your company work together, especially from different locations or on the move. All you need is an Internet Connection and a Web Browser to access services, instead of connecting to your own Server based in the office.
However, whilst it can offer many advantages, you should think carefully before using Cloud Computing for important functions. For example, if the host of the services is hacked, or suffers a failure at their end, you won't be able to access your services and may lose sensitive data.
To really take full advantage of the 'Cloud' and use it effectively, you will also need a reliable and fast Internet connection.
For Free advice and a Free initial consultation, please contact AWP Computer Services. We can help your small business through this difficult decision making process.
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Sometimes we don't have to plan too much to have family bonding. Family time should be more spontaneous.
The key is when we think of our family, don't let the thought linger and stay just in your mind. Do something about it.
A walk along the park to enjoy the sunset.
Seriously, with all the stress all around us, the happiest moment for a parent would be to see my child totally enjoying the simple time of fun. I will never trade anything for this.
Thanking God for the family He has given me.
Side note. Woodlands Waterfront really has a nice view during evening times.
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Ontario Supporting Local Energy Planning in Municipalities and Aboriginal Communities
Province Promoting Conservation and Clean Energy
Ontario is supporting local energy planning through the new Municipal Energy Plans and Aboriginal Community Energy Plans programs.
The programs will help small and medium-sized municipalities and Aboriginal communities develop energy plans that focus on increasing conservation and help identify the best energy infrastructure options for a community. Energy plans help municipalities and Aboriginal communities:
- Assess its energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Identify opportunities to conserve, improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions
- Consider impact of future growth and options for local clean energy generation
- Support economic development by better meeting local energy needs
Engaging municipalities and Aboriginal communities is part of the new Ontario government's plan to build strong communities, powered by clean, reliable and affordable energy.
Quick Facts
- Municipal Energy Plans and Aboriginal Community Energy Plans are optional and will complement the Long-Term Energy Plan and regional energy plans by focusing on unique community needs and goals.
- Successful MEP program applicants will receive funding for 50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $90,000.
- Aboriginal communities will be eligible for up to $90,000 to develop a community energy plan, with remote Aboriginal communities eligible for up to $95,000.
Additional Resources
"Both the Municipal Energy Plan program and the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan program will help communities identify goals and new opportunities to save money and reduce their environmental footprint."
Bob Chiarelli
"I'm really pleased to see that the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan is structured to address individual community needs. Improving conservation measures and planning for the use and access to clean, modern and reliable electricity will be significant measures in improving the quality of life and economic prospects of Aboriginal communities. I encourage eligible Aboriginal communities to help plan their energy future by submitting proposals."
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Thank youu Lee.B!! You're too sweet :)Delete
Hey, Congratulations Ikki!!! What essential oil did you use?ReplyDelete
Thankss! :* I used Rosewood, but Orange/ Vanilla would be better!Delete
Congrats Ikya! Loved the diy :)ReplyDelete
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vow!! congrats... i liked the injection idea :DReplyDelete
Thank you, Natasha! Ensures it's cleaner :DDelete
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yayyy!!! Congratulations!! Very nice DIY and awesome pictures! Now make one for me too :P
again.....yayyyyyyyyyyyyy! modesty ko goli maaro and get on with the celebrations!!
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congratulations Ikya .. cool DIY :)ReplyDelete
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Congrats girl :)ReplyDelete
Getting the issue ASAP :) SO SO HAPPY AND PROUD!!! :* :* :* *mad dance ensues*ReplyDelete
congratssss ikku :D gonna pick the copy soon :D and i want to know the lipstick you used for this ... shall try it soon :DReplyDelete
The DIY is soo good and so easy.. congrats girl!!ReplyDelete
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Recorded in Baltimore, the Dublin outfit's fourth album blends a myriad of influences -- from plastic soul to the sort of "big hair" rock of the 80s -- and the results are mixed.
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Biology and Control of Eastern Black Nightshade, Palmer Amaranth, and Common Pokeweed, in No-Till Systems on the Eastern Shore Regions of Virginia and Maryland
Vollmer, Kurt Matthew
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Eastern black nightshade, Palmer amaranth, and common pokeweed are three hard to control weed species on the Eastern Shore regions of Virginia and Maryland. Herbicide resistance and lack of herbicide efficacy further complicate the job of controlling these weeds. Studies were conducted on each of these weeds in order to determine herbicide efficacy and potential herbicide resistance. In addition, the translocation and metabolism of 14C-glyphosate was studied in common pokeweed. This research identified a population of eastern black nightshade that was differentially sensitive to families of ALS-inhibiting herbicides, with tolerance to members of the sulfonylurea family, but controlled with herbicides of the imidazolinone family. A population of Palmer amaranth was found to be glyphosate-resistant, but herbicide programs were identified that could control this biotype in soybean and corn systems. Experiments on the fate of glyphosate in common pokeweed indicated that glyphosate does not readily translocate from treated foliage to other plant parts, which may contribute to shoot regeneration from taproots following glyphosate treatment. Taken together, this research highlights the important weed control issues, including resistant and perennial weeds in agronomic crops that have arisen in Eastern Shore agriculture. This work will help growers to better assess their particular control issues, and take appropriate steps to mitigate any problems.
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I was born in 1952 into a seafaring family. My father was a master mariner working on the tankers that imported molasses into Britain. We lived on the Wirral, near to the Mersey docks.
I was educated at Birkenhead School, and left in 1969 after a dismal display at A levels. I was evidently not cut out for university.
I won a place to Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth and I started four years in the Navy, specialising in seamanship, navigation and gunnery. After a year as an officer cadet, I spent a year as a midshipman, then two years as a sub lieutenant. I served on a range of ships including a number of frigates, a minesweeper, an aircraft carrier and a submarine. I left the Navy in 1973.
At my Dartmouth passing out parade in 1972. I am in the second row on the right, standing next to the officer in light colour uniform. I think about three people in the photo became admirals.
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Despite the A levels I was given a place on the architecture degree at Kingston Polytechnic.
I was in my natural habitat and was particularly inspired by the history lectures by the legendary Bastiaan Valkenburg; so much so that when I graduated with a first class degree in 1977, I went straight on to Sussex University to take a Master's degree in the History and Theory of Art under Norbert Lynton and David Mellor. My final thesis on the Amsterdam School housing was published in the Architectural Association Quarterly.
With Bastiaan Valkenburg and 'Team Olympico', Torcello, 1976
Instead of leaving architecture to develop my emerging interests in art theory and performance art, I elected to return to complete my architectural education at Kingston. I qualified as an architect in 1982.
Performance art group Birkenhead Dada. L to R: Keverne Smith, Ginger Baker, Mandy Smith, me.
I aligned myself with the political left in the 1980s, and was (and remain) committed to the notion that architecture is a public art. I therefore positioned myself in public practice, and in 1983 I joined the Greater London Council (GLC), working on the Coin Street Design Team. This was a cause celebre of community participation in design, which brought us into direct conflict with Margaret Thatcher's government. As a direct result of what we were doing at the GLC, she abolished it in 1986, and I moved to the London Borough of Southwark where, as Assistant Borough Architect, I led another high profile housing project at Cherry Gardens in Bermondsey.
Part of the Cherry Garden housing scheme beside the Thames in Bermondsey.
I was project architect.
During this time I also worked as an architectural journalist, both freelancing, and on the editorial teams of the Architects Journal and Architectural Design. As a result of this publication record I was offered my first full time lectureship in architecture at Bath University in 1989.
I was able to develop my interest in architectural history as a lecturer, and presented lecture courses in this area, as well as running design studios.
During this time I published two books: The Buildings Around Us in 1995, and Bath: An Architectural Guide in 1997.
In 1998-1999 I was offered a one year sabbatical from Bath to go to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and help set up the country's first school of architecture.
From 2002 to 2004 I was made Professor of Architecture and Head of the Birmingham School of Architecture and Landscape. This was an impossible job to do, and as a result of lack of support and ineffective leadership from the then faculty, I resigned. Still, I am proud that I succeeded in provoking the move of the school into the art faculty where it now thrives.
I still work part time as a professor of architecture, and teach the history and theory of art and architecture.
I have lectured on architectural history on cruise ships, including on the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.
From 2006 to 2011 I took a doctorate at the Glasgow School of Art, investigating the aesthetic content of modern maritime ruins.
During the preparation of the PhD (and heavily influenced by the Glasgow School of Art's support of research through practice), I established my own art practice. My work addresses decay on maritime and industrial surfaces.
May 2011: With supervisor Dr Bruce Peter outside the Glasgow School of Art after successfully defending the thesis. Photo by Stanley Mathews
I live in Bath with Teresa Iquo whom I married in 1983. We have a daughter, Hannah.
We also live in Honfleur in Normandy, where I have a small studio.


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