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I'm sorry, but you can't promise "Office Space meets Battle Royale" and not deliver. To be fair, to compare any film to a merger of a comedy heavyweight and arguably the best socio-action flick ever is to court disaster, but the point is that The Belko Experiment teases lofty aspirations. It strives for nothing in the end, though, other than a barely watchable splatterfest that's good only for watching a recognizable cast of B-listers slice one another into shredder remnants.
If you were hoping for some kind of commentary on the cutthroat nature of workplace politics, well, this is not the movie for it. What made Battle Royale great was what it had to say about Japanese society in that particular moment in time, and I dare say the sight of Ron Livingston bashing the copy machine was more terrifying (and funny) than anything 'Belko' has to offer.
Directed by Greg McLean, who is best known for the Aussie horror Wolf Creek that Roger Ebert famously savaged, and penned by Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, the film is a messy combination of what should be their best traits. McLean turns up the creep factor early on as a miscellaneous office building in the middle of Columbia suddenly has tighter armed security than the Pentagon. The bored office workers inside barely seem to notice until a God-like voice booms over the intercom that two people need to die in the next few minutes. When it doesn't happen, there are indeed bloody consequences. The next directive: kill 30 people in two hours or 60 will die. Chances of escape? Well, zero considering walls of metal harder than adamantium have sheathed the entire building.
From there the expected breakdown of social norms begins. The perfectly-cast Tony Goldwyn, always a great corporate schill or white collar scumbag, plays both as the COO of the facility. As a trained Special Forces officer he seems willing to go along with the murderous orders, while the good-natured Mike (John Gallagher Jr.) tries to look for a better way, one that keeps him and his girlfriend Leandra (Adria Arjona) alive. You get the usual array of workplace relationships and archetypess: friendly colleagues, bitter cubicle rivals, insecure middle-men, tech geeks, and ineffectual security guards. None shall be spared.
Considering the screenwriter we expect more twisted humor and commentary, but Gunn delivers little of either. He seems content to bring nothing but wanton blood-letting, with the extent of his quirk the occasional Spanish-language rendition of American pop songs that you might find on Star-Lord's playlist. The violence isn't even that impressive, though, and it grows repetitive quickly. The walls run slick with explosive gore, but mostly we see gunshots, a lot of them covered up by darkness or seen off-screen, and a stabbing or two. John C. McGinley, an Office Space alum who is always a prime candidate for a nasty death, gets exactly that in one of the film's few highlights. One of Gunn's clever twists positions a would-be savior in the background throughout, only to pull the rug out from under them (and us) in the blink of an eye. That got a rare roar of laughter from the crowd I saw the film with.
The Belko Experiment doesn't appear to be about anything when all is said and done, and it's made clear when everything just ends without a clearer explanation, just more violence. You'd think after 90 minutes of pointless murder they'd get that this 'Experiment' was a failure.
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If you have events with a lot of occurrences (like theaters!) spread over several weeks, it becomes easier for users to find events using the mini sidebar calendar. When combined with the event lists, you can come up with an end result that is as striking as it is useful!
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Beyond Caring
Runs Mon, Jan 07 - Tue, Dec 17, 2019
Unseen. Unheard. Unknown. At the margins of society, on the knife-edge of survival, they work for low wages, in harsh conditions. No safety net. No insurance or protections. No guarantee of work tomorrow.
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Enemies, A Love Story
Runs Fri, Jun 29, 2018 - Sat, Dec 28, 2019
A Light-Hearted Dark Comedy. Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winning Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer, this light-yet-dark opera is a story straight out of reality TV. Only it's set in 1948, post-World War II, New York City! Watch the drama unfold as Herman's wives discover each other in the small world of the big city. Music by Ben Moore. Libretto by Nahma Sandrow. Based on the book Enemies, A Love Story by Isaac Bashevis Singer.


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Stan BerenstainAge: 82
prolific co-author and co-illustrator, of the best-selling Berenstain Bears series of children's books. He and his wife, Jan, created more than 250 of the sweet books about the travails of Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister bear. Almost 300 million copies of the books have been sold.Died: Doylestown, Pa., Nov. 26, 2005
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Okay, so they're not that impressive. Perhaps the title of this post should have been "Potentially Amazing Idea for a Blog"...cuz Girls Making Gun Sounds is potentially a pretty damn good idea. But they need to up the talent. Maybe they should enlist this guy to give these chicks a lesson or two on the art of the motor mouth. Nevertheless, here they are—a couple of cute chicks making gun sounds (the rest of their videos were just too shameful to show... c'mon ladies).
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PHILADELPHIA – Vince Carter touched down in a private jet here yesterday morning and was at the Raptors' team hotel shortly after noon.
And for that, Toronto coach Lenny Wilkens breathed a massive sigh of relief.
"The only thing I worried about was weather or the flight and that's natural because I'm a coach," said Wilkens of the controversial decision by Carter to attend morning graduation ceremonies at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and then join his team for an 88-87, Game 7 loss in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Sixers. "But he got here in plenty of time, he was at our afternoon meeting he did our walk through so it was fine."
Carter left himself open to criticism and scrutiny about his call to pick up his diploma for his degree in African-American studies. By arrangement with the university, Carter received his diploma at the start of the ceremony, about 10 a.m. He then flew back on Toronto owner Larry Tannenbaum's private jet.
"I don't care," Carter said about leaving himself open to second-guessing. "In my mind, I'm accomplishing two things. It's the biggest game and it's the biggest thing in my life and that's to graduate. I got my degree and I have a chance to beat the top team in the East."
Publicly, the Raptors supported Carter's choice – especially after he arrived in ample time for the 5:30 p.m. start.
"The fact of the matter is guys do have lives outside of basketball and that's a very important aspect of it," said Raptor teammate and fellow UNC product Eric Montross.
"There's a lot more talk than distraction," Wilkens said. "Everybody will do things differently, but as a franchise we support Vince. I personally think it's neat that he sends a great message out there that he wanted to go back and get his degree."
The Raptors issued a statement in support of Carter. The statement said the "organization is proud of Vince's academic accomplishments and congratulates him" and noted Carter's choice "was supported by the franchise."


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Wounded Warrior Project®
Using first-person storytelling to engage donors and change lives.
The situation
A number of organizations serving wounded veterans are competing for a finite amount of attention in the charitable giving space. The Wounded Warrior Project challenged us to retool their campaign to ensure they were communicating in the most compelling way possible.
The solution
We devised a new multi-media campaign (social media, digital advertising, email, video) called "I Am Living Proof." In it, stories about the amazing things WWP does for wounded vets come straight out of the mouths of those who have benefited. When you look into the eyes of the men and women who have sacrificed so much, it is impossible to ignore.
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Wounded Warrior Project does not share the results of individual campaigns, but we can tell you that the impact of the I Am Living Proof campaign on both fundraising and perception of the brand was immediate and impressive.


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Hi, we are Champagne Therapy!
At first sight we look perhaps to be importers and online retailers of excellent, undiscovered champagne varieties. But after all we are one thing: life-long champagne lovers. It was only a matter of time before we had the idea that we would have to bring these various "wines hugged by bubbles" to Germany.
From the beginning it was our primary goal to get all our champagne directly from small, independent producers. In most of the cases the families who have owned the estates for a long time have passed their experience over many generations and are working hard to produce top quality champagnes.
The respect for this incredible expertise and long tradition itself requires us to select and import only the best sparkling wines from these small independent producers. Each one of these champagnes reflects authentically and directly the personal taste and personality of its producer. Make sure yourself of this high-quality pleasure and get from our selected champagne here in our boutique or via Champagne Therapy Club.
"Start the day with a smile and finish it with champagne." - Champagne Therapy
Champagne Therapy aims to share our great passion for high-quality sparkling wines and wishes to show it to the world. In doing so we first finally want to clear a big cultural misunderstanding – the fact that champagne is primarily perceived as a luxury accessory for parties or as an aperitif. We at Champagne Therapy have made it to our mission to finally place champagne to where it belongs: A high-quality pleasure that fits almost every occasion.
We follow a simple philosophy: one should take champagne as easy as a glass of wine. Just like wine you can enjoy champagne every day. And just like wine, it is the perfect companion for many dishes. Anyone who has ever acquired a taste for it will soon realize that champagne for dinner often provides a bigger variety of choice than white wine and also goes with a far larger range of food than red wine.
After all its whole sparkling aroma and the centuries-long experience of wine-growers in Champagne are revealed. It has its reasons why this particular product comes from that specific region of France pampering your mouth with elegance, depth and complexity over and over.
It all gives the reason to finally see what champagne really is: a serious and at the same time exceptional wine hugged by bubbles. Furthermore it is a festive every-day drink that smoothens our skins improves our health and does much more.
The Champagne Therapy Collection is carefully selected and reflects the exceptional soil quality and the particular climatic conditions of the region. It is particularly important for us that each individual champagne shows the authentic taste and personality of the respective producer. Among our main goals it is highly important that Champagne Therapy supports only small, independent producers who despite their high quality, are increasingly under the pressure of large mass producers. We do this because we want to preserve the varietal diversity and the beauty of Champagne – and for last but not least because we believe in the highest quality for a fair/good price.


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Our nursery welcomes infants and children up to 3 years old. Experienced volunteers and staff provide loving care in our well-equipped facility.
A cry room at the back of the worship center allows mothers to nurse or simply to cradle their babies while participating in worship.
We also offer Baby Bible Time in the nursery to 2 to 3 year olds. Children are introduced to concepts of God, family and church through age-appropriate stories and activities.
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The free account will allow for the creation of two Car projects and downloads of free files, such as OEM based 3-stage tunes for MSV70 & MSV80.
Future tiers will include "Advanced" and "Pro" which will include significantly more functionality, including custom tuning and the use of the Bimmerlabs tuning database.
It may seem quiet here lately, but we have been extremely busy helping a number of people with their cars - so development on new Bimmerlabs features took a back seat for a while.
For the first update of 2019, we're adding a feature that allows all users to upload an 0da file and get back a binary. For those of you who have been with us since the beginning, our old binary conversion tool always did that, but few had access to that - now everyone does.
You could always convert a custom 0da file to binary by just clicking on the "binary" link, of course, but now you can also start with one of the default tunes as your baseline for further modification.
Expect a constant stream of smaller updates to clean up and finish existing features over the next couple months, which finally will lay the path to release the features we've always wanted.
Thanks for all the support and have a happy 2019!
A group of enthusiasts from all over the world got together and 'cracked' the DME - basically, we just figured out what made it tick. Now an EWS delete/flash tune that used to cost $3000 is less than 1/10th that price.
As we were working on the E46 M3 computers, we started to develop skills in things like disassembly and hex editing. We were also using programs like TunerPro extensively (and somewhat, WinOLS and programs like it). However, the abilities of these programs left lots to be desired - building an XDF for TunerPro its very time consuming (MSS54, which I'd consider 'simple' by modern standards - has ~4,000 unique parameters), and it has bugs and lacks features. WinOLS has more power, but it's locked up and expensive.
At some point, we realized automated XDF generation made a lot more sense. But another issue is for each car, there could be 20 or more program variants - which means every one of them has different addresses, or 'offsets', for each parameter. Each parameter for each program version had to be found by hand - again, time consuming and nearly impossible to do manually.
We started Bimmerlabs because existing tools could not effectively solve these problems. TunerPro can hardly even handle the amount of parameters on a modern car (10,000+), and if you have files from two program versions you can't do anything with them. WinOLS has some abilities to align files from different programs, but licenses are expensive and the scale of it's abilities didn't fit our goals.
Bimmerlabs.com is basically a web-based API for accessing these tools, and a launch-pad for things like custom DIY tuning and flashing of a large number of modules.
Currently, the 'beta' version (0.9.05) of Bimmerlabs has a number of capabilities - although these aren't all exposed to the public.
See our list of fully supported DMEs here.
The current tools allow us to offer 'Stage 0' tunes for specific N52B30 powered models - which allow you to run a factory '3 stage' tune on lower-powered models at no cost. For example, a factory '330i' tune for the E90 328i never existed - but we have created one! We can also offer several other services that aren't available for DIY use - swap tunes, EWS deletes, etc.
This is just the beginning of what we are working on - the eventual goal is custom DIY flashes for basicaly any BMW model, including BMW transmission tunes. Editing of files will be done through the Bimmerlabs API - no external software neccesary.
All you need is a supported modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)*, a BMW and an internet connection.
If you would like to contact Bimmerlabs for any reason, please send us a message via our email form.


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An unexpected traffic jam or an alarm that does not go off. Soon, a student will not have to worry about that when he has to take an exam. With proctoring, a new way of secure online exams , exam takers can complete their exams in the comfort of their own home or office anywhere, anytime.
In order to make this possible, ProctorExam and eX:plain have signed an agreement with which they can offer a wide range of exams on a large scale under secure exam conditions to several education organizations and business companies.
ProctorExam is a fast-growing startup that has developed an ingenious proctoring software combining multiple camera solutions to monitor exam takers. eX:plain is one of the largest exam institutes in The Netherlands developing and delivering approximately 300.000 exams per year.
By offering the new security services, exam takers will no longer need to worry about the time and location of the exam. Online proctoring solutions make possible to complete exams at home, in the classroom or at the students ' own workplace. The exam session will be live proctored or be reviewed afterwards by supervisor (proctor) who checks the authentication of one or more candidates and ensures the safe exam environment. Several Universities of Applied Sciences and Universities such as the University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, TU Eindhoven and TU Delft have already been using remote proctoring technology in their examination.
Daniel Haven, the CEO of ProctorExam: "We are very pleased to collaborate with ex:Plain to offer our technology for the Dutch market. Overall, eX:plain has a strong reputation in the education sector in The Netherlands and a huge amount of experience to introduce new technologies and processes in the Dutch market. As a technology-focused startup, ProctorExam will continue focusing on developing and improving the platform."
Eugène Wolf, the director of eX:plain: "As a knowledge center for examinations and professional development services, online proctoring provides us and our partners the opportunity to approach examinations in a qualitative and cost-effective way. We can clearly notice the interest of various universities, colleges and trainers in using online proctoring technologies in their tests. "
Erik op den Kelder, the project Leader "Life, Long, Learning" from Stenden University / NHL: "New and flexible ways of studying challenge us to also think about new test forms and procedures. The remote administration of tests taken under secure exam conditions through Live Proctoring fits in seamlessly with this. As a result, the student is no longer dependent on procedures within the university of applied sciences and can demonstrate his learning outcomes at any time by means of distance testing.
More information about the possibilities of proctoring can be found at www.proctoring-services.nl
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Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders have proposed a 10-year, $52 billion program to fix state roads and, to a lesser extent, upgrade transit systems. They want to pay for it by increasing gasoline excise taxes by 12 cents a gallon, raising registration fees on a sliding scale and imposing a $100 annual fee on emission-free vehicles whose owners now bear less burden for road upkeep. The diesel excise tax would also rise from 16 cents to 36 cents per gallon and the diesel sales tax from 5.75 percent to 9.75 percent. All of this would require a two-thirds vote of both the Assembly and Senate.
In a telephone interview Thursday with two San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board members, the governor and state Transportation Secretary Brian P. Kelly had an easy time articulating the need for road improvements. National studies have long shown California's roads are among the worst in maintenance and, in rural areas, in road quality. As Brown said, providing decent roads is government's "most core function." Their case appears strong, especially if Kelly can assuage Republicans' concerns about waste and inefficiency in Caltrans by showing what he told us: that its support staff has been reduced every year under Brown to a 23-year low. Most importantly, Brown has included a constitutional amendment in the proposal to ensure new revenue would go only to transportation projects.
But Brown's argument collapses if he and Kelly can't document the restriction is as strong as legally possible and new dollars couldn't be diverted to ease pressure on the general fund during one of the state's periodic revenue recessions. In Thursday's interview, the governor deferred to Kelly when asked about taxpayer protections, and Kelly wasn't as unequivocal as taxpayers should hope.
The fact is past state leaders have shown they — and constitutional guarantees — can't be trusted on this issue. In 2002, voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 42, a constitutional amendment meant to ensure that motor vehicle sales taxes be used only for transportation purposes. The requirement could only be suspended on a two-thirds vote of the Legislature. After such suspensions happened twice, in 2006, voters by an even bigger margin approved Proposition 1A, a constitutional amendment modifying Proposition 42. It strengthened protections against diverting motor vehicle sales taxes for general-purpose spending and added the requirement that if these revenues were diverted during a period of state financial hardship, this would be treated as a loan that eventually had to be repaid to the transportation fund.
Public sentiment was obvious — and soon after ignored. In 2010, then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature sharply reduced the sales tax on gasoline — the revenue covered by Propositions 42 and 1A — while sharply increasing the excise tax charged per gallon. Having the changes end up being revenue-neutral made it be easier to enact legally. Since there are weaker protections for what gas excise taxes can be used, this allowed about $1.8 billion in these taxes to be diverted to repaying transportation-related bonds instead of using the general fund to do so.
Kelly said new gas-tax revenue couldn't be diverted to repaying previous bonds. But until the fine print of the governor's proposal has been thoroughly vetted for loopholes allowing new creative diversions, it is impossible to embrace.
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VCU Men's Basketball 4-Game Ticket Packages are on sale now! For only $99, enjoy tickets to four of the Rams home games. See below for package details.
Each 4-game package includes tickets to the Rams' Dec. 22 contest with Louisiana-Monroe, as well as VCU's Dec. 27 game with Howard. From there, fans can select two others from the lists below.
Click HERE to purchase a 4-game mini plan and help us extend our streak of 83 consecutive sellouts at the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
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The Silly and the Serious - The Rational versus the Irrational - Creationism & Intelligent Design versus Science and Reason in the UK
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
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This is brilliant, but almost too much so. In so thoroughly refuting the inane right-wing fundie assertion (assertion of course meaning, "something they pull from their asses") that Hitler was an atheist, you provide mountains of counterevidence. The Hitler-was-an-atheist crowd will never sit through it all, much less listen to it. They are, after all, infamous for their short attention spans.ReplyDelete
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Welcome to
Set in the countryside just outside the UNESCO World Heritage site of Alberobello, not far from Martina Franca and Locorotondo.
Trullo Rondini is a tranquil spot where your holiday can come alive.
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"The trullo combined style, comfort and practicality to a really high standard. We loved it."
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- 1 Master suite with shower room
- 2 Double/Twin Bedrooms with en suite shower room
- Dining Room with table for 6 people
- Fully Equipped Kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, fridge-freezer, microwave- oven, wine cooler, dishwasher and washing machine
- Open Space Living Room Satellite TV, DVD Player
- Air conditioning in all Bedrooms Safe
- Private entrance and Parking
- Landscaped Mediterranean Garden
- Heated Swimming Pool gated and lockable with loungers, deck chairs and pool towels,
- Garden Terrace with patio table and chairs, large shaded pergola
- Outside Built-in Barbeque and Dining Facilities
- 24H Assistance
- Weekly Cleaning
- Linens, Towels and Pool Towels Electricity, Water, Gas, Under-floor Heating (in winter only)
- Swimming Pool Heating (on request in April, May, October)
- Washing and Ironing Facilities
- Wi-Fi and Alarm System
- World Heritage site of Alberobello - 3 km
- Locorotondo – 5 km
- Baroque town of Martina Franca - 10km
- Zoo Safari Theme Park – 14 km
- Castellana Grotte (Caves) – 18 km
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Meet the team at Virginia Park Lodge and experience the beautiful setting of this stunning wedding venue at their May Wedding Showcase
Virginia Park Lodge are proudly opening their doors for a Wedding Showcase on Sunday 15th May 2016, from 2 pm until 7 pm for prospective brides and grooms. Guests will be welcomed with a tea, coffee or a glass of bubbly before touring the spectacular house, pavilion and bedrooms.
Explore the accommodation and cookery school cottages or just relax in the bar and lounge. Walk through the woodlands and take a sneak-a-peek at the bedrooms. You'll be encouraged to get a real feel for the estate and so you can start envisioning your special day!
Create truly lasting memories for your guests, through exquisite cuisine made with the finest ingredients, beautiful wines and hospitality of an uncompromising standard. Whether you are looking for intimate or extravagant, traditional or unexpected, Virginia Park Lodge is a truly individual place to celebrate the most memorable day of your lives.
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Businesses rely on process units meeting or exceeding their operational plans. To ensure that operational plans are achieved, it is important that equipment operates as designed (i.e., delivers the required performance) and continues to operate in an optimum manner (i.e., remains reliable, in a good condition). The most common causes of missing operational plan targets are equipment failure, which results in unplanned downtime, and low quality or yields from production processes.
As a result, many sites have developed work processes to monitor the performance and condition of critical equipment, and software systems are often installed to support the monitoring work process. With this approach, specialist equipment solutions are installed at a site, for example a compressor vibration monitoring and protection system, but these systems may not be integrated to the broader process unit monitoring solution. Furthermore these focused solutions have several inherent challenges.


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Product Description
The EV2019-33-N-00A is an evaluation board for the MP2019-33/MPQ2019-33, a low linear regulator that supplies power to systems with high voltage batteries.
MP2019-33/MPQ2019-33 includes a wide 4.3V to 40V input range, low dropout voltage and low quiescent supply current. The low quiescent current and low dropout voltage allow operations at extremely low power levels. Therefore, the MP2019-33/MPQ2019-33 is ideal for the low power microcontrollers and the battery-powered equipments.
The EV2019-33-N-00A is a fully assembled and tested evaluation board. It generates a +3.3V output voltage at load current up to 300mA from a 4.3V to 40V input range.
Product Features
- 4.3V to 40V Input Range
- 10µA Quiescent Supply Current
- 300mA specified current
- 420mV Dropout at 300mA Load
- Output ±2% Accuracy
- Specified current limit
- Thermal Shutdown
- -40°C to +125°C Specified Junction Temperature Range
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40V, 300mA, Low-Quiescent Current Adjustable Output Linear Regulator
The MP2019 is a low-power linear regulator that supplies power to systems with high-voltage batteries. It includes a wide 3V to 40V input range, low-dropout voltage, and a low quiescent-supply current. The low quiescent current and low dropout voltage allow operations at extremely low-power levels. Therefore, the MP2019 is ideal for low-power microcontrollers and battery-powered equipment.
The MP2019 provides a wide variety of fixed output-voltage options (if requested): 1.8V, 1.9V, 2.3V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 3.45V, and 5.0V; also, it provides the output-adjustable option (from 1.2V to 15V).
The regulator output current is limited internally, and the device is protected against short-circuit, over-load, and over-temperature conditions.
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Veteran actress Sarah Parish leads the cast of new TV thriller Bancroft
Sarah Parish leads the cast of new ITV Encore thriller Bancroft as filming begins in Bolton
Bancroft is a dark and compelling four-part thriller with a tortured female detective at its heart. Created and written by Kate Brooke (Mr Selfridge, Ice Cream Girls, The Making of a Lady), leading actress Sarah Parish (Broadchurch, W1A, Cutting It) will play respected police officer DCI Elizabeth Bancroft, a woman with dark secrets in her past.
Ruthless and courageous, Bancroft is a brilliant copper. She has given her life to the police force. Consequently, she's trusted and adored by her colleagues and promotion to Detective Chief Superintendent looks assured. Bancroft is running an operation to bring down the pernicious and vicious Kamara gang. She adopts dubious methods, but the most violent brother, Athif, rules the local town with an iron fist, so it's hard not to applaud her actions.
Joining Sarah is acclaimed actress Faye Marsay (Game of Thrones, Black Mirror, Love Nina), who takes on the role of DS Katherine Stevens, an ambitious fast-tracked recruit. When Katherine is assigned to a particular cold case, she unwittingly disturbs the ghosts of the past and what she unearths shakes Bancroft to her core.
International actor, Linus Roache (Vikings, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) makes his return to British television. Linus plays Tim Frazer who was widowed when his wife, Laura, was brutally murdered in their home 27 years previously, an unsolved crime Elizabeth seems to know more about than she's letting on. This knowledge won't stay buried and it seems Elizabeth Bancroft will be forced to confront her demons.


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21st Century Zion: America, Israel, and the Challenges of a New Era
Date: 3/16/2015; 57 minutes
Ari Shavit discusses his book "My Promised Land" in which he draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters to examine the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition. His intent is to promote a deeper, better-informed, and far more balanced discussion of Israel and the Middle East. As the great American democracy and the frontier Israeli democracy face dramatic challenges, Shavit contends that we should all be engaged in profound, free, and civilized discussion of the past, present, and future of the Promised Land. (#29250)
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The world's first ultra-precise 3D microlocation system
Humatics is pioneering microlocation technology, offering centimeter- and millimeter-scale positioning that is faster, more precise, and affordable than any existing 3D positioning or location tracking technology on the market. Our Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate in the connected world.
The Humatics Spatial Intelligence Platform comprises the KinetIQ 100 and 300 product lines which offer unprecedented precision down to 2 centimeters for 1- to 3D industrial application requirements, while the KinetIQ 1000 will change the game with millimeter-scale object tracking from a distance. KinetIQ OS brings it all together with a smart, intuitive browser-based software tool.
The Spatial Intelligence Platform™ has a multitude of applications in the industrial automation and manufacturing markets where high precision can dramatically improve safety, efficiency and productivity. In these markets, precision drives performance.
Humatics' microlocation technology is breaking the chains that have bound the manufacturing industry and limited its breadth of potential applications.
KinetIQ 300's high precision and performance capability in all weather conditions have immense potential to bring new levels of automation and efficiency to ZPMC's container shipping equipment and services worldwide.
We see great potential in Humatics' microlocation technology. The ability to precisely and wirelessly locate objects at distances beyond one meter is a difficult challenge in today's industrial environments. We look forward to partnering with Humatics to solve applications in material handling and intra-logistics vehicles, including mobile robots, AGVs, lift trucks, and cranes.
Time Domain is now a part of Humatics. Leveraging Time Domain's world-class technology, Humatics' wireless microlocation sensors and analytics software will revolutionize the way that people and machines locate, navigate, and collaborate.


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Decades after the original sociology department at Washington University closed, in 2015 Arts & Sciences announced the reestablishment of the department. Over the next few years, talented sociologists were recruited to spearhead the new effort.... more
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Tag: survey
Read the comments of John Green, professor of political science at the University of Akron, on the RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY/U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT survey. More
Read excerpts from Jeff Sheler's interview with Emory University religion professor Gary Laderman. More
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Americans are tolerant when it comes to other religions; they are not threatened by other religions; and yet they don't know much about them. These are the main findings of R&E's national telephone survey of 2,002 adults in the United States. More
Part two of a five-part series exploring religious America: Today, just over half of all Americans are Protestants, worshipping in 300,000 congregations, in many hundreds of denominations — and, often, apart from any denomination. Part two reports on the experiences of being a mainline Protestant, an evangelical, and part of the black Church. More


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BOSTON MA -- The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) is officially back after a short break for Thanksgiving. This past week featured 14 of the 18 teams in action, with 16 total games across the league. As is always the case, the league saw many top performances from its teams and players.
The EHL is pleased to announce that Trent Shanley (New Jersey 87's), Connor Boyce (Connecticut RoughRiders), and Dalton Jerzak (New Jersey 87's) have been named the TSR Hockey Stars of the Week.
The action continues tomorrow at Noon, with 17 more games on the schedule this week. The next set of TSR Hockey Stars of the Week will be released on Monday, December 10th. Remember to catch the #Eshow all season long on HockeyTV.
Shanley and the 87s won both of their games this past weekend, knocking off the New York Applecore by the score of 4-2 on Friday, and then winning a 4-3 game over the Philadelphia Little Flyers on Sunday. After being held off the scoresheet against the Applecore, Shanley responded with a goal and 2 assists in the victory over the Little Flyers. Shanley's goal was his 10th of the season, and it came with just 2:05 left in regulation. The big victory for New Jersey in the HockeyTV Game of the Week makes things a little bit tighter down south, as the 87s now trail the Little Flyers by just a single point for the top spot in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. For the season, the '98 from Hillsdale, NJ now has 15 points through his first 19 games, and he will look to stay hot with 5 games left before the holiday break.
We flip over to the New England Conference for our top performer on the blue line, as Boyce helped lead the RoughRiders to a weekend sweep of the Walpole Express. The All-Star defenseman had a goal and an assist in each victory over Walpole, running his season total up to 21 points for the year. After tallying 38 points in his first year in the EHL (2017-18 season), the native of St. Albans, VT is on a good pace to set new career highs this season. Outside of the individual accolades for Boyce, the four-point weekend is also huge for his team as they now trail the Seahawks Hockey Club by just 3 points (game in hand) for the top spot in the South Division (NEW). The schedule doesn't get any easier for Boyce and the RoughRiders, as they hit the ice next on Saturday against the New Hampshire Avalanche.
While Shanley helped lead the way on offense for New Jersey, Jerzak continued adding to a phenomenal first season in the EHL for the 2000-born netminder. The native of Rochester, NY was in net for both wins over the Applecore and Little Flyers, running his overall record up to 13-3-0 for the season. While this is New Jersey's first season at the EHL level, Jerzak has played a key role in making it seem like they've been in business for years. The 87s now own a 15-point lead over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights for the top spot in the North Division (ATL), and as mentioned above, they are closing in on the Little Flyers for the top spot in the conference. Looking ahead, the rest of their December schedule will present its challenges for New Jersey, as it includes showcase matchups against 2 of the 3 teams they've lost to this season (Seahawks and RoughRiders).
Wrapping things up this week, the EHL is recognizing Anthony Starzi with an Honorable Mention. In his first 2 games since returning from the North American Hockey League (NAHL), the '98 scored a goal in the Knights' win over the Connecticut Chiefs, and then added another tally in his team's shootout loss to the Applecore. Starzi should provide a big spark for his team, as they battle down the stretch for playoff positioning.
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A very in depth and informative look into the field of ecology and conservation, particularly with regards to the fieldwork and mathematical modelling. The lectures were also excellent.
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This was particularly in-depth on the sciences of ecology, and having it based around a particular conservation project made it easier to follow each progressive lecture and concept that was explored.
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I really enjoyed the course. It gave me excellent tools to approach my reasearch.
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It was a very informative course giving in depth knowledge about ecology. The lecturers conducting the course have been amazing with their work. Thanks a lot to the entire crew.
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Nov 28, 2018
Very interesting course, presented in a really accessible form especially to students without prior knowledge in Ecology. Just the correct mix between general ideas and theories vs deeper rigorous and mathematical concepts.
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Species Differentiation of Predator and Prey, which can relate to Niches of Oceanic and Migrating Life may also help benefit us if we leave the responsibility of environment to other species that are not endangered.
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Since I became more interested in the minimalist lifestyle, I also started paying more attention to my expenses. Minimalism for me means living my life with intention, paying attention to the things and people that really make me happy, which for me is experiencing new things, travelling and being around the people I love. Buying materialistic things don't make me as happy as before, maybe a very brief "happiness". I won't lie, I'm like any other girl, I do feel tempted to buy that cute dress, that trendy shoes or that lipstick colour that everyone is using. But now I learned to control myself and I really think before buying something. I ask myself: Do I really need it? Do I really like it? Do this look good with the other stuff I already have? And so on...
Sometimes I will wait some days to see if I still want to buy that thing, and most of the time I don't. At the end of the day, minimalism has saved me a lot of money. Moreover, it thought me a lot about the value of it. Since I got my degree and the fact that I'm not a full-time student anymore, it also made me think more about my expenses and worry about my future. I think saving money can be a great thing to anyone, especially if you are just starting your career. Saving money can help you build your career, travel to that place you always wanted, buy a home or a car, pay for your retirement and much more. Here are a few ways that help me to save money:
1 - Do your workout at home: Not having to pay the gym can save a lot of money. There are many ways that you can use to exercise, and you don't even need to buy any equipment if you don't want. I have a small one, but most of the time I don't even use. You can find on youtube an infinitude of exercises, from dancing to cardio or yoga and so on, or you can also go for a walk or run in the park, on the beach or any other nice place in your neighbourhood. For me, the gym can be useful only if you want to make friends or need a professional monitoring for health reasons, but if that isn't your case, you can skip it just like me.
2 - DIY beauty: Cut your own hair, do your own manicures, pedicures, waxing, makeup (I'm talking about those makeups for special occasions that we usually pay for a professional). Those things require some skills, but everyone can do it with some practice. There are plenty of blogs and youtube tutorials that can help you. I used to pay for my manicure and pedicure every week, and also to blow dry straight my hair. My waxing I would do once a month. And if I had a special event to go, I would pay for a makeup artist. If you put all of it in a paper, you will see that at the end of the year you'll have spent a huge amount of money only for beauty stuff. Now I can do all those things by myself. I still go to a hairdresser sometimes, but like once or twice in a year when I need a chemical treatment in my hair or something else that I only trust a professional to do.
3 - Don't buy magazines and newspapers: With all the technology of today's world, I don't even have to explain this topic. We have plenty of free options online to have access to news, trends and to get to know everything that is happening in the world.
4 - Sell your old stuff: Selling things you don't use anymore or don't like is a great useful tool for getting some money and then putting it into your savings account. It's better than accumulating old stuff that will only get dust in your home. Nowadays it's much easier to sell things online. There are options such as Ebay, Depop and here in Brazil, there are OLX, Mercado Livre (similar to Ebay), and Enjoei (similar to Depop), etc. I like to use Enjoei and you can check my store here. :)
5 - Create a challenge: Every once in a while do a commitment to not waste money with coffees, little snacks, or anything else that you usually buy when you are outside home and that you can stay without it. You can bring your own coffee in a coffee mug, your own water in a water bottle, your own homemade snacks and fruits, your own juice, your homemade lunch, or if you go to a restaurant, skip the drink and dessert options. And then, put the money that you would use to pay for those things into your savings instead. You don't need to do it all the time obviously, only if you want :).
These are the top 5 things that I do to save money. It's tailored to my lifestyle. I'm not saying you have to do the same. I just want to show that if you look into your lifestyle you'll find a lot of ways that can help you reduce your expenses, even if just for a short amount of time until you achieve your money goals.
Did you like my tips? What do you do to save money? Tell me in the comments! I'd love to learn some new ways! :)
See you in the next post!


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by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
Birthplace of Independent Conservatism
Liberty -vs- Tyranny
I've decided the following... 1} That being an individual with the desire to achieve things in life based only on my efforts and merit is stupid, 2} that maintaining a strong sense of personal responsibility for my failures as well as my successes is by far too stressful, 3} that the individual is better served when a collective tells him or her what to think and value, 4] it is much better to allow the government to control my money than it is for me to maintain control, 5) that it is by far better to be concerned with the interests of everyone else than it is to be concerned with my own rational self interest, 6] that the concept of liberty is too old fashioned and therefore irrelevant to modern realities, after all... freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose... 7} that objective and rational thinking is much to tedious, emotionalism driven by a heightened sense of altruism should become the new order in America, 8} that reason no longer has a place in modern society, rather mysticism and a belief in the unknowable will provide by far better answers, if we just believe, 9} that the real conceptual meaning of the word minority today is... the smallest mob with the most political pull, 10} That believing in any, or all of the above is confirmation that the individual has ceased to exist and chosen the death of the self.
Anyone other than me see where progressive thought ultimately and logically leads to? Perhaps it is just late. Or perhaps it's just me...
Cross posted to Rational Nation USA
Today's Top Ten Decisions
by: Les Carpenter
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Syria Cultivates Booming Arts Scene
Syria is liberalizing its economy, foreign capital is flooding into the country, and the contemporary art here is booming. The expansion of the once-closed Syrian art scene is producing a new breed of artists who aim to produce art that is sellable beyond the country's borders. Don Duncan reports.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sneak peek and Giveaways
4 comments:
- Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...
Hello Astrid...thank you so much for visiting...Wow I am impressed with all that you have done for January for OPAM...Fantastic work!!! Good luck in my giveaway...Dzintra♥x
- January 31, 2010 at 10:22 AM
- Lis said...
No worries about the confusion - I wish I did live in NZ, it's a great place! Couldn't leave grandchildren behind though. Thanks for joining in my giveaway, Lis x
- January 31, 2010 at 5:58 PM
- Vicki's Bit-o-earth said...
Hi Astrid~ Thank you for stopping by my blog. I've added your name to the "Just Because Give-away." Good luck~ This baby quilt is just gorgeous! I've been inspired by Dzintra over at Queen of the Armchair to try my hand at stitcher. I've so enjoyed the starter kits she's sent me! Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to try my hand at a quilt too. (: xxVicki
- February 3, 2010 at 4:43 AM
- siv hege said...
Liker bloggen din. Har en award til deg på min :)
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Office 365 Groups allows anyone in an organization to create a group and start collaborating with others in seconds. Since users are allowed to create groups, IT admins should be able to manage groups, gain insight into their use, control their directories and more. Microsoft today announced new improvements for administering Office 365 Groups. Read about them below.
- Restore deleted groups—If you deleted an Office 365 group, it's now retained by default for a period of 30 days. Within that period, you can restore the group and its associated apps and data via a new PowerShell cmdlet.
- Retention policies—Manage group content produced by setting up retention policies to keep what you want and get rid of what you don't need. Admins can now create Office 365 Groups retention policies that apply to the group's shared inbox and files in one step using the Office 365 Security & Compliance Center.
- Label management—With labels, you can classify Office 365 Groups emails and documents across your organization for governance, and enforce retention rules based on that classification.
Microsoft today also highlighted that they will be improving the admin capabilities in the coming months and the following enhancements are on their Roadmap for the next three months:
- Expiry policy—Soon, you will be able to set a policy that automatically deletes a group and all its associated apps after a specific period. The group owner(s) will receive an email notification prior to the expiration date, and they will be able to extend the expiration date if the group is still in use. Once the expiration date is reached, the group will be soft deleted for 30 days (and hence can be restored by an administrator if needed).
- Azure AD naming policy*—Admins will be able to configure a policy for appending text to the beginning or end of a group's name and email address no matter where the group is created, such as Outlook, Planner, Power BI, etc. Admins will be able to configure a list of specific blocked words that can't be used in group names and rely on the native list of thousands of blocked words to keep their directories clean.
- Default classification and classification description—Will enable admins to set default Office 365 Groups classification at the tenant level using PowerShell cmdlets. In addition, admins will be able to provide a description for each of the defined classifications.
- Classification is available when creating or modifying a group across apps—Selecting a group classification will be available when creating or editing a group across the following Office 365 applications: Outlook, SharePoint, Planner, Yammer and StaffHub.
Learn more about this announcement here.


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Ireland's bond rally has already allowed it to shed the stigma attached to the euro-region's weakest members. Next stop: joining the area's strongest.
Though yields on 10-year Irish government bonds have plunged to 1.2 per cent from 14.2 per cent in July 2011, there is probably more room to go as Ireland continues to rebound after the worst recession on record, said analysts from Copenhagen to Dublin. France pays 0.95 per cent to borrow for 10 years.
"Irish fundamentals will outshine Belgium and even France within the next couple of years," said Anders Moller Lumholtz, an analyst at Danske Bank in Copenhagen, which participates in Irish Government bond auctions as a primary dealer. "We still expect the outperformance to continue."
The optimism is driven by analyst confidence that Moody's Investors Service will upgrade the nation's credit rating in September as debt levels fall and the Irish economy once again outpaces the rest of the euro region.
The Irish gross domestic product is now bigger than before the 2008 devastation from the worst real estate crash in western Europe, a disaster that had helped it earn the 'I' in the PIGS moniker used to describe the region's most problematic economies alongside Portugal, Greece and Spain.
"While the yield on the Irish 10-year isn't enough to get overly excited about, Ireland's economic outperformance and the potential for technical boosts from further ratings upgrades leaves this on the buy list," according to Philip O'Sullivan, an analyst in Dublin at Investec.
Sweet Spot
The spread between Ireland's 10-year benchmark government bond and German security of a similar maturity has dropped to 57 basis points from 298 basis points just over two years ago. The German and French spread is 31 basis points, while the spread between German and Belgian securities is 35 basis points.
"Not only will Ireland be the fastest-growing economy in the euro-area this year, the gap is widening," said economists Dermot O'Leary and Juliet Tennent at Goodbody Stockbrokers in Dublin. "Ireland is in a cyclical sweet spot."
Ireland's gross domestic product will grow 3.6 per cent this year, while France's will expand 1.1 per cent and Germany by 1.9 per cent, according to the most recent European Commission forecasts. Goodbody predicts 5.5 per cent growth for Ireland.
Analysts cite two main reasons for continuing to recommend Irish debt. First, the economic surge means that debt as a percentage of GDP will drop to about 100 per cent this year, down from its 2013 peak of 120 per cent, according to Goodbody. That compares with 107 per cent in Belgium. Second, the Moody's increase on Ireland's rating from Baa1 next month is so widely anticipated that Danske went so far as to say the move should be a "done deal."
While the ratings company restored Ireland's investment grade last year, the lack of a A-grade rating means some investors aren't allowed buy the debt, Danske said. France is rated Aa1, while Belgium is Aa3.
"Ireland should, in our view, no longer be grouped with the peripheral countries but rather with Belgium and France," said Moller Lumholtz at Danske.
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Article by Matt Taylor
Cover Art by Allison Sun
Music, politics and protest in Taiwan are intrinsically linked. From the rumblings of Taiwanese identity in the campus folk music of the 1960s to the emotionally charged Island Sunrise 島嶼天光 written for the 2014 Sunflower Movement and even the long-running environmental conservation efforts instigated on the island, a rich and diverse musical history has always provided support; spreading the story of the underprivileged, and documenting their hopes and struggles.
Similarly, there is a wealth of music that has been produced to support LGBT people that for many years has bolstered the island's image as one that is progressive and supportive of same-sex love. The canon of music representing the Taiwanese LGBT movement is as diverse as those who create it; spanning genre, gender and sexual orientation.
On 24 November 2018 however, Taiwan citizens rallied together to support several referendums spearheaded by conservative Christian groups. Up to 75% of Taiwanese voters not only voted to maintain the traditional definition of marriage, but also expressed desire to roll-back LGBT education in schools.
The LGBT community has been reeling from the realisation that Taiwan is not the beacon of progressiveness that they thought it was. In light of this, how can we now view the previously mentioned musical canon which has bolstered this image both at home and abroad?
This article is not a commentary on the referendum results. Instead, we aim to take a look at the diverse collection of Taiwanese music which was created to support the LGBT movement and take a look at how these songs' meanings are re-framed or deepened in a changing social and political climate.
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Waiting on Wednesday: A Case For Love (Book 3, Brides of Bonneterre) by Kaye Dacus
This week my pick is Kaye Dacus's, A Case For Love the third book in the Brides of Bonnterre series. The first two books in this series are terrific so I know this will be too! I can't wait to read Forbes's story!
Here's a preview from Amazon.com!!!
I love Forbes from the previous books and I love the teaser for this book!! February 1, 2010, can't get here soon enough! :-)


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Are you shopping around for a tennis racket for a youth player? That task can be a bit daunting what with the many racket brands available today and the ever-evolving regulations that seek to make the game fairer and more competitive. The good news is that as the rules and racket technology evolve so do the safety standards, particularly for kids.
While that is something worth smiling about, safety is not the only thing that you should have in mind when trying to purchase the best youth tennis racket.
You should choose one that will not only make the game enjoyable for your youngster but can also motivate him or her to outperform competitors, particularly if he or she is going to play in competitive games. We all know that kids love to win in games, and when they don't, they tend to lose morale in the sport.
That is why we have put together this guide that will help you choose a tennis racket that will increase the chances of your junior player recording consistent success.
Top 10 Best Tennis Rackets For Kids* editor rating based on quality and value
Wilson Junior Burn Pink Tennis Racquet
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HEAD Speed Junior Tennis Racquet
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17-19-21 inch Tennis Rackets for Children by Street Tennis Club
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Prince Junior Tennis Racquet - Pink
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17-19-21 inch Kids Tennis Racket with a Tennis Bag
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Wilson Roger Federer Junior Tennis Racquet
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Head Instinct Jr 23 Tennis Racquet
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Wilson US Open Junior Tennis Racquet
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Hello Kitty Sports Junior Tennis Racquet
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HEAD Instinct Junior Prestrung Tennis Racquet
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How to Choose the Best Youth Tennis Racket
1. Consider The Age of The Player
The age of the player plays a huge role in determining the most appropriate racket. For starters, the USTA has classified rackets depending on the player's age and skill level. While an adult racket should be 26 to 27.5 inches long, a youth racket ought to be much smaller than that. There is no "one-size-fits-all" rule but whatever you do, choose a lightweight bat that can also match your kid's size and strength.
The following classification should make for a good guideline:
6 to 7 year-olds – 23 inches
8 to 10 year-olds – 25 inches
10 to 12 year-olds – 26 inches
Above 12 years – 27+ inches
A kid who bigger than other kids of his or her age should be able to swing a heavier racket compared to their peers, so feel free to go an inch or two upwards if your kid is bigger and stronger than others.
2. Racket Length Matters
The length is arguably the most important thing to consider when looking for the best youth tennis racket. A longer racket can generate more power compared to a shorter one, but the longer one will be harder to swing. If you get a racket that your kid can't even swing, they will spend so much energy controlling and maneuvering the racket rather than playing the actual game, and it won't take long before loses interest in the sport completely.
Today, youth's rackets come in a variety of lengths, the main ones being 19, 21, 23, 25, and 26 inches. You can use your child's height to determine which length is the best.
If your child is 40 inches or shorter, choose a 19-inch racket.
If he is 40 to 44 inches tall, choose a 21-inch racket.
45 to 49-inch tall kids are best suited by a 23-inch racket.
50 to 55-inch tall players will do better with a 25-inch racket and any child who is over 55 inches tall should do just fine with a racket that is 26 inches or longer.
3. Check the Head Size
The head of a tennis racket is usually measured in square inches. It influences the player's ability to hit the ball in the sense that a large head increases the margin of error while a smaller one decreases the same. If your youth champ is very new to the game you might want to choose a racket with a large or oversized head as that will prevent him or her from hitting misses.
On the other hand, if he or she has some skills and experience, you can choose a medium sized head. It is totally not recommended to buy rackets with small heads for kids. Here is how tennis rackets are classified based on head size:
Small – 85-95 square inches
Medium – 96-105 square inches
Large – 106-118 square inches
Oversize – 119 square inches and above
4. Take Grip Size into Account
It is possible for a racket grip to be either too large or too small for your youth champ. Either way, an inappropriate grip size will make it hard for the child to control and maneuver the racket. Most youth rackets have a grip of 4 inches, and that is the recommended size.
However, there are some that are bigger than that – those designed for kids with above-average hands.
In case you are worried you can get the grip size wrong, simply choose the standard 4-inch racket. If it ends up being too small, you can increase it by adding an overgrip.
5. The Material
Tennis rackets come in different materials, but most of them are made of graphite. Graphite is light in weight, powerful, and durable – meaning you won't be wrong in choosing a graphite-made racket. While graphite is the most common material, it is not the only one available for beginner rackets. Others are:
– Aluminum: the material is heavier than graphite but is extremely sturdy and reliable in delivering powerful shots. Aluminum rackets are the cheapest in the market.
– Titanium: these rackets provide good comfort and power. A point to note is that they are relatively inferior compared to aluminum and graphite.
Other common materials that you might run into are carbon fiber, boron, and kevlar. Tennis rackets made of those materials are usually very expensive and totally wrong for beginner players. In fact, it is highly recommended that you only stick to graphite or aluminum. Titanium makes for a good alternative, but it shouldn't be your top priority.
We acknowledge that choosing the best youth tennis racket is not a walk in the park, but it can certainly be an easy and fun process when you know what to look for. And that is exactly what this guide is for – to help you know all the parameters of a great tennis racket.
Know the age of the player and then use our chart above to determine the size and construction of the racket (length, head size, and grip size). As far as material goes, graphite should be your top priority.


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Dawn Landes, Jason Isbell and Will Hoge played Headliner's last Friday and it was one of the few shows that I was equally excited for each act. Dawn, a Louisville native, started things off and it had to be that way. Her melodic folk sound warmed the crowd, but required our attention. If we waited until after the crowd was warmed by a few bourbons, her sound would have been drowned out by the bar. For those of you who saw her cover of Peter Bjorn & John's "Young Folks" on youtube, she didn't bring the "old guys" with her, so, despite requests from the audience, Headliner's was not graced for the second time with one of the most ubiquitous songs since The Macarena. While her cover of the song is my favorite of the bunch, I'm actually glad she didn't play it. She played a solid set that highlighted her new album, Fireproof, available on iTunes now, or in stores tomorrow, March 5th. Dawn also stepped in for Jason Isbell who missed his live lunch performance.
Our hometown girl was in a really good mood as well, telling us how she loved Louisville, KY…making a heart out of her hands. After the set, I had the opportunity to speak with her & she was so incredibly nice. We have some mutual friends & I was shocked to hear that she actually managed to keep up with what was happening in their lives. I'd mentioned earlier that my friend Katie tried to get me to go to her concert back in 2000, but if I'd have known how cute she was I'd have been there in a heartbeat. It was great to get to see her play & I'm incredibly excited for all of the buzz that has built up around her & I imagine her boots are going to get a lot of use as her names gets spread more & more over the next year….I think this is the start of something very big for Dawn.
Not much time was wasted between sets and Jason Isbell took the stage next. He was accompanied by the 400 Unit, sort-of. I had been a fan of the Drive-By Truckers, but never had listened to Isbell's solo stuff and I really like what I heard (he recommended that, in addition to his album we should pick up a DBT disc because he still gets a kick back from some of their songs). We actually got to see the DBT the next day at Ear x-tacy, which was so packed some of our friends couldn't leave the vinyl section until the show was over because the stairs were so crowded. Isbell's sound isn't a huge departure from the DBT, sticking to the classic southern rock and his talent on the guitar still rang through on lead, often breaking out an unusual clay slide (appropriately, it looked like he busted it off the top of a jug of moonshine). If he didn't have the slide handy, he would simply use the mic stand. He had some big fans in the audience singing every lyric from nearly every song (the ever-important "rock on" fist in the pictures below was amongst them). Everyone was in a good mood and it circulated around the room. Even the band seemed in good spirits, which is amazing after the year they have been having. Perhaps that is why a bottle of Jack sat in the middle of the stage for the occasional pull by Isbell and his band (mostly by Isbell). He played a bunch of songs from his new album. My two personal highlights of the show were the tracks "Decoration Day" and "Dress Blue", both of which are very emotional and terribly sad tracks, the later being about a soldier who died in the more recent of the Iraq wars, as Jason sings "You never planned on a bomb in the sand". I think the clear crowd favorite though would have had to have been "Chicago Promenade" as the crowd went absolutely nuts over it, particularly the aforementioned sing-a-long fans.
Will Hoge went on next around 11. Eleanor Whitmore played violin and provided back-up vocals for Will and also made appearances with Dawn and Isbell. She gets the MVP for the night for certain. Will clearly has a certain affinity for Bob Dylan, what with his overall image and style, as well as that harmonica. I'd been hearing so many things for so long about Will Hoge & his live performances (I have a friend who is obsessed). I was really entertained by Will as I thought he had wonderful stage presence & his sort of alt-folk rock sound combined with the incredible energy of his show made for a wonderful night. We talk so much about Dawn being a hometown girl, but Will isn't far away, having gone to college at WKU for a few years.
I would have liked to have heard a little more harmonica, but I really enjoyed the energy that Will had more than anything…the expressiveness in his face as he sang words that seemed to make him remember what'd he'd written them about in the first place. The highlight of the evening was when Will called everyone back up…not just Dawn & Jason, but everyone in both of their bands…Jason was outside smoking, Dawn came on to stage with a beer in hand…and they all played and had so much fun together. This was the second to the last show, with Nashville being the final stopping point on a tour with a lot of bumps and bruises, and they looked like they truly had all become friends over the trials and tribulations dealt with while touring together, as everyone sung or played with someone from a different band than their own, including the free-floating Eleanor. The concert was exactly the sort of music experience you were hoping still exists, particularly those into that Roots Rock vibe….it was a wonderful show & I'll be seeing Will again soon, I hope.
Will is heading down to play on the final day of the Langerado Music Fest at the Everglades National Park in Florida this weekend with The Beastie Boys, The National, of Montreal, !!!, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, REM and a ton of others. Talk about a great weekend.
For a few setlists & loads of photos,
Dawn Landes Set List
- Suspicion
- Kids in a Play
- Bodyguard
- Woody
- Sweetheart of the Rodeo
- Twilight
- Dig Me a Hole
- You Alone
- Picture Show
- Wire


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Vulcan Review M. Yaeger, Camden
I would recommend Vulcan to anyone who I knew who was looking to have their basement waterproofed. We actually used Vulcan because my grandparents used Vulcan about 20 years ago to do the basement; at the time they only did half of the basement, which is why we had the whole thing done this time. It was very nice to hear that the guy who did our basement in 2012 was the same guy who worked on the basement the first time, its great that Vulcan is a company that keeps its good employees around for numbers of years.
M. Yaeger, Camden, NJ


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Eli M. Oboler Library
The Songs of Idaho and Its Schools Collection
Scope and Content
The Songs of Idaho and Its Schools Collection is an artificial grouping of material from many sources.
This is a small collection consisting of 13 folders. Each folder contains at least one copy of a different song by one author, except for one, twelve, and thirteen which contain songs written by more than one person.
Box Inventory list
|Series 1 Songs
|Box 1
|Folder 1
|Alma Mater by Arthur R. Cullen, Barbara Kelly, Mildred Chandler, and R.C. Mayer, December 2, 1942
|Folder 2
|Hail to Thee, Idaho by Clarence E. Eddy, music by John J. McClellan
|Folder 3
|Old Glory Here We Come by H.W. Flack
|Folder 4
|In the Hills of Idaho, 1942
|Folder 5
|Oh Idaho you Sunny Fascination! By Jane Redfield Hoover, music by Jessie Merrill Tukey
|Folder 6
|Song Book - Idaho Technical Institute compiled by T. R. Neilson
|Folder 7
|Alma Mater (Idaho Mother of Mine) by David Nyvall Jr. (3 copies) September 21, 1925, (University of Idaho songs)
|Folder 8
|Idaho by Gaylord Sanford, May 20, 1925
|Folder 9
|Fight Song (Growl, Bengals, Growl) by R. Del Slaughter, March 1971
|Folder 10
|Idaho by H.C. Thompson, 1918
|Folder 11
Item 1 We Sing of Idaho by Merrill D. Tonning, 1961
Item 2 Letter to Rudolph Goranson, October 28, 1961
|Folder 12
|Celebrate-A Selection of Idaho Centennial Songs by Various Artists
|Folder 13
|Idaho State College Victory Songs by Various Artists


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Draw about your life. Things you enjoy: animals, home, school, or write about someone in your family. The illustrations from The Invention of Hugo Cabret and OUTBACK: Bothers & Sinisters are about adventures in everyday life.
Draw about places. Boring places become interesting stories when people write about them. Driew Qweepie played on his farm, which he called Outback. Author Jules Verne included illustration about his Journey to the Center of the Earth. Document the seasons, birds, or activities that happen in your backyard using a Best Sketchbook.
Put your drawing skills to the test with this drawing challenge. Can you create all the related activities in Challenge 2?
See how many fun challenges you can create with this free drawing game. This teaching resource is a fun and easy activity that will keep students creative and save teachers time.


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A Par-ky DELUXE+ floor is the best you can buy for your home: the highest quality wood species, the most attractive design that nature has to offer and an excellent finish. Moreover, with Par-ky DELUXE+ you opt for an ecological floor. The veneer, HDF and cork layer comply with the main ecological norms.
All Trendy Oaks and the Smoked Walnut from this collection are FSC® certified, which guarantees sustainable forest management.
Size board: 1810 x 166 x 12 mm (71 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 15/32 inch)


text: Shares of water management, infrastructure services and drilling company maker Layne Christensen Co. layn surged more than 22% Wednesday, after the company agreed to be acquired by Granite Construction Inc. GVA, -2.24% in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $565 million, including debt. Layne shareholders will receive 0.270 Granite share for each Layne share owened, equal to a premium of 33% over the volume-weighted average prices for Granite and Layne shares over the past 90 trading days. Granite is expecting the deal to boost adjusted per-share earnings and adjusted cash EPS in the first year after closing. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. Granite said the deal will enhance its presence in the growing water infrastructure market, and generate about $600 million in water-related sales. "With Layne's expertise and leading water positions, Granite will advance its goal of becoming a full suite provider of construction and rehabilitation services for the water and wastewater market," Granite Chief Executive James Roberts said in a statement. GRanite shares fell 3.9% and are up about 6% in the last 12 months, while the S&P 500 SPX, +0.91% has gained 14%.


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As you all know, my 3DS is the best thing that I bought in 2015. It's a rad portable gaming system that comes (literally) everywhere with me. I love it so much, and I rarely leave it at home.
One of the reasons that I bring it everywhere with me, is because of Street Passing. Street Passing is a way for one DS to recognize another. After the DS' notice each other, each user is alerted, and can welcome the other players to their Mii plaza. Once new Miis are welcomed, you can take them (up to ten of them, anyways) to play some games. Two games are automatically a part of your Mii Plaza (Puzzle Pieces and Find Mii), but there are extra games that you can buy for $15 (you get four of them for that price). You get Mii Force, Flower Town, Warrior's Way, and Monster Manor. Each is a unique and fun mini game that can be played rather quickly.
Mii Force is a game where you and up to nine of your street passes have to fight your way to reclaim space. You fight aliens, undersea creatures, and monsters of all types, trying to reclaim space. It's fun, and a bit more difficult than any of the other Plaza games I have, but that makes it more exciting. It's also gracious enough to give you three tries with each team you assemble.
Flower Town is a game about flowers. Your goal is to grow 20 unique flowers and become a master gardener. You need your street passes to help you water the plants that you grow, and once each flower is grown, you can get seeds from the combination of your flowers. It's a cute game, and probably my favorite, because there are many different types of pretty flowers that you can grow.
Warrior's Way is a neat game to have, especially when you street pass a lot of people. The goal is to conquer the world, and to do that, you must collect warriors. Each person that you street pass with has an army full of the people that they street pass with. As you go through, some people are called "Monarchs from Afar;" these are users who also play Warrior's Way. You can either fight them (and gain more people in your army if you win), or greet them peacefully. After you have gained an army, you can fight through the world, and take over.
Monster Manor is a puzzle game, with the goal of finding your detective assistant. She is somewhere in a mysterious manor, and you have to gain pieces from your street passes on each floor, to move up higher into the manor. It has a lot of neat elements, and I'm taking my time with it more than the others, to make sure I can get as many upgrades and hidden treasure as possible.
The extra games on Mii Plaza are just that, extra. But they're a ton of fun, and one of my favorite relaxing ways to end a day. I highly recommend buying them, if you have a DS, because it'll give you a whole new set of games for half the price of a regular DS game.
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PRaline-Pecan Pumpkin SPice.....
"Listen! The winds are rising and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves. " - Humbert Wolfe
The wind is most definitely rising here where I live, the leaves are flying off the trees, and the night-time temps are about to plummet. I am afraid the splendor of fall is quickly becoming a distant memory. Sigh....
In honor of this most beautiful time of year and what seems to be a collective love for all things pumpkin spice, I created this delicious milk shake. My son, who loves pumpkin pie, was my inspiration. He'll be home from college in a few weeks for Thanksgiving and I can't wait for him to taste these!
Just a safety warning, you will need to caramelize sugar. It is easy, but it can also be dangerous. Be very careful and pay attention to the safety tips below.
PS I never said a splash of rum would be a bad thing if you want to make them a bit more grow up! ; )
Praline-Pecan Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup milk
6 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 1/2 cups premium vanilla ice cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
small pinch freshly grated nutmeg
For Praline Pecans:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. put pecans on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in hot oven for 8 minutes to lightly toast. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Brush down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to help prevent crystallization.
3. Bring to a boil. At this point STOP stirring immediately or you will get a grainy result and have to start all over again. Also DO NOT leave the stove as it can go from good to burnt in the blink of an eye.
4. Continue cooking caramel, swirling pan occasionally to prevent uneven cooking. Once the sugar has taken on a medium-deep amber color (this will take several minutes) , remove from heat and immediately stir in pecans with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula.
5. Stir pecans quickly until pecans are evenly coated with all that caramel goodness. Immediately dump pecan mixture back onto-foil lined tray. NOTE: caramel is hotter than Hades! Exercise extreme caution handling this molten sugar as it can burn severely.
6. Set pan aside and with wooden spoon or spatula...or 2 (DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS!), un-clump the pecans quickly, trying to flatten into a single layer as much as possible. Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.
7. Once pecans have cooled, coarsely chop and set aside.
For Shake:
1. In your blender jar, place all remaining ingredients along with 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped praline pecans.. Cover tightly and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into two glasses, top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a few reserved chopped praline pecans, if desired.
Leftover pecans can be stored air-tight in a dry location. Use to make additional shakes or toss with a mixed leaf baby lettuces , chopped apples, diced celery and dried cranberries for a nice fall salad. Cheers!
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Free Sample Final Lien Waiver (NY)
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