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Wind Turbine Noise in May Journal of Acoustical Society of America
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Assessment of annoyance due to wind turbine noise.
Pawlaczyk-Luszczynska M, Dudarewicz A, Zaborowski K, Zamojska M, Waszkowska M.
Abstract: The overall aim of this study was to evaluate the perception and annoyance of noise from wind turbines in populated areas of Poland. The study group comprised 378 subjects. All subjects were interviewed using a questionnaire developed to enable evaluation of their living conditions, including prevalence of annoyance due to noise from wind turbines, and the self-assessment of physical health and well-being. In addition, current mental health status of respondents was assessed using Goldberg General Health Questionnaire GHQ-12. For areas where respondents lived, A-weighted sound pressure levels (SPLs) were calculated as the sum of the contributions from the wind power plants in the specific area. It has been shown that the wind turbine noise at the calculated A-weighted SPL of 30-50 dB was perceived as annoying outdoors by about one third of respondents, while indoors by one fifth of them. The proportions of the respondents annoyed by the wind turbine noise increased with increasing A-weighted sound pressure level. Subjects' attitude to wind turbines in general and sensitivity to landscape littering was found to have significant impact on the perceived annoyance. Further studies are needed, including a larger number of respondents, before firm conclusions can be drawn.
J Acoust Soc Am. 2013 May;133(5):3450. doi: 10.1121/1.4806110
Wind turbine sound prediction – The consequence of getting it wrong.
Palmer WK.
Abstract: The application to permit a wind turbine power development usually involves submission of a prediction for the sound level that will occur at residences, schools, places of worship, and elsewhere people gather for restorative rest. This paper uses the example of a wind power development, and follows iterations taken to finalize the sound level prediction. The paper provides quantitative information collected since the start up of the wind power development on measured sound levels and octave band distribution; and qualitative observations on the special characteristics of the sound. Actual observations are compared to the predictions. More importantly, the paper reviews the consequences self-reported in qualitative interviews by citizens living with the changed environment after four years of operation of the wind power development. Reported impacts included difficulty sleeping, loss of jobs, and changes to social relationships, caregiving, pursuit of hobbies, leisure, learning, and overall health. Changes in measured health outcomes are identified. Both the quantitative and qualitative findings justify revision of the permitting process.
J Acoust Soc Am. 2013 May;133(5):3419. doi: 10.1121/1.4805992
Generation of wind turbine noise signature for use in lab environment.
Zosuls A, Kelley RM, Mountain D, Grace S.
Abstract: The fact that wind turbines produce infrasound continues to draw attention and discussion. Some argue that while the infrasound level produced by wind turbines is quite low, it still may be affecting the vestibular system or the hearing system, particularly via activation of the outer hair cells. Others hypothesize that the infrasound may be inducing whole body, chest cavity, or other human organ resonance. In order to study these hypotheses, it is first necessary to be able to recreate the turbine noise signature in a lab environment. Thus, the goal of this work is to create an acoustic system that can produce low-level infrasound. The system requirements include low cost, high fidelity, and imperceptible structural coupling to the lab. In addition, the system must be able to produce a broadband spectrum as well as a single tone. Progress toward the design of this audio system is discussed in this paper.
J Acoust Soc Am. 2013 May;133(5):3419. doi: 10.1121/1.4805991
Amplitude modulation of audible sounds by non-audible sounds: Understanding the effects of wind turbine noise.
Lichtenhan J, Salt A.
Abstract: Our research has suggested a number of mechanisms by which low-frequency noise could bother individuals living near wind turbines: causing endolymphatic hydrops, exciting subconscious pathways, and amplitude modulation of audible sounds. Here we focus on the latter mechanism, amplitude modulation. We measured single-auditory-nerve fiber responses to probe tones at their characteristic frequency in cats. A 50 Hz tone, which did not cause an increase in spontaneous firing rate (i.e., was not audible to the fiber when presented alone) was used to amplitude modulate responses to the probe tone. We found that as probe frequency decreased, a lower level of the low-frequency non-audible tone was needed to achieve criterion amplitude modulation. In other words, low-frequencies that are coded in the cochlear apex require less low-frequency sound pressure level to be amplitude modulated as compared to higher-frequencies that are coded in the cochlear base. This finding was validated, and extended to lower frequencies, by amplitude modulating gross measures of onset-synchronous (compound action potentials) and phase-synchronous (auditory nerve overlapped waveforms) in guinea pigs. Our results suggest that that infrasound generated by wind turbines may cause amplitude modulation of audible sounds, which is often the basis for complaints from those living near wind turbines.
J Acoust Soc Am. 2013 May;133(5):3419. doi: 10.1121/1.4805990
Model for underwater noise radiated by submerged wind turbine towers.
Hay T, Ilinskii YA, Zabolotskaya EA, Hamilton MF.
Abstract: Sustained tonal noise radiated by towers supporting offshore wind turbines contains energy in frequency bands that may disturb marine mammals, or interfere with passive sonar and seismic sensors and underwater communication equipment. Understanding the generation and propagation of underwater noise due to the operation of wind farms is important for determining strategies for mitigating the environmental impact of these noise sources. An analytic model based on a Green's function approach was previously developed for the sound radiated in the water column by a pulsating cylindrical structure embedded in horizontally stratified layers of viscoelastic sediment [Hay et al., J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 130, 2558 (2011)]. This model has since been adapted to include relaxation and viscous losses in seawater and empirical loss factors for the sedimentary layers. In order to validate the model simulations were compared with reported measurements collected near an operating wind turbine that include radial acceleration of the tower, taken to be the source condition, and sound pressure levels in the water column. For long-range propagation over range-dependent environments, the analytic model has been coupled to a parabolic equation code. Simulations are presented for several bathymetries, sediment types, and tower array configurations. [Work supported by Department of Energy DE-EE0005380.].
J Acoust Soc Am. 2013 May;133(5):3396. doi: 10.1121/1.4805903
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AdWords expanded text ads include two headlines – a main and a secondary headline. Both headlines each have a 30-character limit.
The format contains a single description field that allows for up to 80 characters of text.
The display URL of an AdWords text ad is made up of a final destination URL and two path URLs. You are allowed to use up to 15 characters in each path URL.
Although each piece of an AdWords text ad has their own format and best practices, it's important to remember that at the end of the day, they all come together to form a single ad. Therefore, you'll want each piece to work with one another to form a compelling, content-rich and informative ad. Throughout the entire creation process, also keep in mind that these ads should be clean and clear for any device. Here's an example of a complete, compelling, and informative text ad:
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Feed-driven AdWords text ads are, therefore, generated through the product information already stored in your data feed. This method of ad creation is extremely useful if you already have a data feed, have a ton of products, and want to start advertising with AdWords text ads. Instead of starting from scratch and manually creating each ad, you're able to use the information you already have as a building block for the perfect text ad.
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Ventricular Tachycardia
Meg Carroll
June 28, 2000
Ventricular Tachycardia
An dysrhythmia of the heart is an irregular heartbeat rhythm. Ventricular tachycardia is an dysrhythmia in which the lower chambers of the heart, the ventricles, beat unusually fast.
The heart rate is measured with an electrocardiogram, or ECG. This is a machine that measures the electrical impulses from the patient's heart. This is displayed on a monitor or ECG graph paper. The boxes on the graph paper measure time. Five small boxes are equal to one large box. The large box represents two-tenths of a second.
The atrial contraction is represented by the P wave. This is an upward, or positive wave of the line on the graph. The ventricular contraction is displayed by the QRS complex. The QRS complex is composed of three waves, the Q, R, and S waves. The Q wave is the first downward, or negative movement on the graph. The R wave is the positive movement following the Q wave. It rises above the starting point of the Q wave. The S wave is a negative movement following the R wave. The S wave returns the line to the original baseline. The T wave, the repolarization of the ventricle, is a positive wave of the line that ends one beat of the heart. The atrial repolarization is not represented on the graph. It is absorbed by the QRS complex, which is a stronger impulse.
In a normal heart beat, there is one P wave for every QRS complex and T wave. The QRS complex is no larger than three small boxes on the graph paper. Every beat comes at the same interval as the other beats.
During ventricular tachycardia, the P wave is not represented. The QRS complex is wide. The T wave is not present on the graph. The intervals between beats can be up to five times shorter than a normal rhythm.
A normal heart beats anywhere from sixty to one hundred times per minute. The sinoatrial node or SA node, is an area of specialized tissue in the right atrium at the juncture of the superior vena cavae. The SA node is the primary pacemaker of the heart. It starts the heartbeat by spontaneously contracting, causing the rest of the heart to contract in a wave.
The wave spreads through the atria before reaching the atrioventricular node, or AV node, located just above the right ventricle. The AV node focuses the wave into the ventricles, contracting the ventricles. Should the SA node fail, the AV node can take over as the primary pacemaker at a rate of forty to sixty beats per minute.
Should both the SA node and the AV node fail, there is a tertiary pacemaker, the perkinje fibers. Perkinje fibers are located near the bottom of the ventricles and can stimulate contraction at a rate of twenty to forty beats per minute.
If the perkinje fibers or the AV node becomes irritated, they can begin contraction of the ventricles at speeds well above normal. Other causes of ventricular tachycardia include heart disease and medications.
When the ventricles are contracting at a rate greater than one hundred beats per minute, the heart becomes inefficient. Blood cannot properly fill the ventricular chambers before it is forced out. This decreases the amount of oxygenated blood circulating through the body.
The lack of oxygen in the body causes the heart to attempt to pump more blood, forcing the ventricles to work even harder. Should the ventricular rate rise above one hundred fifty beats per minute, patients usually require cardioversion.
Cardioversion is electric shock treatment. It acts like a reset button, stopping all action so that the heart can begin normal beating again. Cardioversion, or defibrillation, should be done up to three times in increasing strength, no less than two hundred joules and no more than three hundred sixty joules. If the patient is still in ventricular tachycardia, defibrillation is used in conjunction with certain medications.
The first medication given to a patient in ventricular tachycardia is epinephrine. One milligram is administered rapidly, every three to five minutes. Epinephrine improves blood flow through the body and holds the heart in a contractile state until it the entire heart can relax. This allows the AV node to regain


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Havercroft, Wakefield .
Havercroft is a small former mining village and civil parish in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and like many of the surrounding villages, it is still recovering from the effects of pit closures; in the last 100 years it has grown from a small collection of homes to a thriving village in its own right; it is split into two undistinct sections, Newstead, which occupies the higher ground of Newstead hill and the main village of Havercroft.
The name has been spelt in several ways over the years, including Havercrofte and Hauercroft; the first part of the word could be derived from the Old Norse word "hafr" meaning "he-goat" but it is most likely comes from the Old English word "haefera" meaning "oats", and as a croft is an enclosure, then Havercroft means "an oats enclosure".
For hundreds of years, Havercroft was an agricultural community and the few people who lived here worked in the fields; it does not appear in the Doomsday Book but it can be traced back on old maps and charters of 1155, when Henry the Second, father of Richard the Lionheart, was King of England.
Newstead Hall, where the higher ground of Havercroft got its name, was built in 1708, but it was later demolished and turned into a modern farmhouse using stone from the original Hall.
Havercroft suffered from high unemployment in the 1980s due to local pit closures; since then the village has become popular with commuters travelling to nearby towns such as Pontefract, Barnsley and Wakefield.


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Cindy Crawford's retro workout routine is 30 years old *and* effective
by Tehrene Firman, December 1, 2017
The old phrase "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" definitely rings true for Cindy Crawford's go-to workout moves. The model has been doing the same routine for 30 years—and it's just as effective now as it was then.
Her retro sweat seshes include a healthy mix of cardio and strength-training exercises—i.e., nothing so fancy that it'll take forever to master. Plus, she makes sure to inject some fun into the mix (hello, trampoline time!).
"I do anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour of old-school lunges, weights, squats, and bicep curls—it's just stuff that I learned 30 years ago." —Cindy Crawford
"I try to get 20 minutes of cardio at least three times a week. Then I do anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour of old-school lunges, weights, squats, and bicep curls—it's just stuff that I learned 30 years ago," she told The Cut. "Sometimes the cardio is jumping on a trampoline, using a treadmill or elliptical, or running."
And, being the busy #bossbabe she is, Crawford is also a huge fan of multitasking while she's toning.
"I put on an audiobook or music while I run the stairs at my house for 20 minutes. I just finished the Amy Schumer one, which was fantastic," Crawford said, adding that she also tries to take a weekly hike with a girlfriend to catch up—while clocking in steps.
Basically, Crawford is proof that exercising doesn't need to be complicated. Whether you want to bounce on a trampoline it up or hit the trails with your bestie, you're sure to get your heart rate up—and share some laughs in the process.
This is what runners should do before and after a workout. Or, if you're curious, this is exactly when you should eat after exercising.
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This unique guitar strap is made with real fish leather, which has been dyed emerald green and applied to smooth light blue cowhide. The fish leather is semi-gloss over matte, but it not sealed, so the scale pocket edges provide texture and dimension, and there is a an undetectable seam where I joined two skins to cover the blue cowhide strap from the slot holes to the front end.
The front peg hole and edges have 2 rows of stitching with coordinating color threads. The leathers are very supple, and still can roll up tightly. The fish leather and cowhide together are about 1/8" thick, and the cowhide alone is 5.5 ounces, or nearly 3/32 inch thick.
I do cut and sew all of this myself, and any slight variations are due to being hand crafted and inherent variations of natural leather. I have laser etched my Acoustic Needle brand logo on the adjustment strap.
The main strap is hand cut to 2 1/2" wide and tapers slightly at either end, and is about 42" long. Eleven adjustment slots are cut about every 1" apart, and the loops through the chosen slot and is woven through the other slots to provide the desired length, so the overall length can be adjusted from about 48" to 60" between the peg holes using the 1" wide by 22" long adjustment strap.
This design means there is no metal or plastic hardware that could annoy you while you're playing, or your knock into and damage your instrument while it's being played, moved or stored.
Both the holes for the pegs are punched at 5/16" for the main strap (front) and for the adjustment strap (back), and a small slit ends with a small hole for a "keyhole" effect to prevent tears in the leather, and makes the strap easy to install & remove. These holes fit most pegs and remain securely in place when properly set over the pegs. (But please always test the fit before you let the weight of the guitar hang from the strap).
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Configuring automated WordPress PHP coding standards fixing with tooling and Sublime Text
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What is the JavaScript Event Loop?
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Our Chevron Bracelet family uses these hard to find premium jump rings, and folks have asked to buy these ala carte for some time. At approximately 18 gauge, they stay closed like soldered rings, yet can be opened to use for various projects, including making earrings to match your bracelet designs.
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Celebrity Colored Diamond Engagement Rings
Fancy colored diamond engagement rings are a striking alternative to classic diamond rings, bringing their vivid colors to dazzling designs. While gemstone engagement rings – such as sapphires and rubies – are also gaining in popularity, fancy pink and yellow diamonds are an option for those who want to stand out from the crowd. These celebrities are just some of those who have caught our eye with their brightly colored diamond engagement rings.
Fashion designer and former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, has an extensive collection of gorgeous diamond and gemstone rings that she alternates on her left hand's ring finger. While her sapphire, emerald and ruby rings are truly beautiful, she is also fond of fancy colored diamonds.
A yellow gold setting emphasizes this emerald-cut fancy yellow diamond's color. Photographed wearing the sparkler at last year's Wimbledon tennis tournament, Victoria has a clear fondness for vintage fancy diamond cuts in unique hues.
These two of Victoria's engagement rings highlight the versatility and unique styles of fancy colored diamonds. A light pink oval-cut diamond set in a pave halo on a platinum band exhibits ornate brilliance. Fancy pink diamonds are very rare, and most commonly found in the Argyle mine of Western Australia.
Meek Mill proposed to Nicki Minaj in April of this year with this stunning fancy yellow heart-shaped diamond engagement ring. Weighing in at around 15 carats, the eye-catching center stone is set in a double pavé halo of smaller white diamonds. Heart-shaped diamonds have experienced a revival in popularity recently, with another famous performer – Lady Gaga – wearing one in her engagement ring.
With its radiant-cut fancy yellow diamond, Kelly Clarkson's engagement ring is truly breathtaking. The singer, who married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in 2013, wears a 5 carat diamond halo ring with more diamond set across its band.
Australian pop star Iggy Azalea recently got engaged, on her fiance's 30th birthday. Lakers player Nick Young proposed with this 10 carat fancy yellow diamond halo engagement ring, which has an estimated value at $500,000. Similar in style to Kelly's, Iggy's ring features a large fancy yellow radiant-cut center stone, with trapezoid diamonds on the sides and a French-set halo.
While 'Bennifer' is no more, we can't forget this stunning fancy pink diamond ring that Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez with. Valued at $1.2 million, it features a radiant-cut fancy pink diamond, bordered by baguette cut clear diamonds. A plain platinum band completes the look.
Radiant diamond cuts are a popular choice for fancy colored stones, as they combine the brilliance of round diamonds with the elegance of a step-cut. These square shapes allow diamond cutters to waste less of the incredibly valuable rough, so that a larger finished diamond can be sold and enjoyed.
Set in a complementing band of yellow gold, Heidi Klum's cushion-cut canary yellow diamond is exquisite. While the German supermodel is no longer married to Seal, her ring choice is widely credited as a factor in the surging popularity of fancy yellow diamond engagement rings. A matching band with tiny pavé yellow diamonds completed the look with vivid brilliance.
Mariah Carey's 17 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring has a very light pink center stone, surrounded by tiny pink diamonds. Nick Cannon opted for two half-moon side-stones to finish the sparkler. Mimi's ring was estimated to be worth around $2.5 million, although sadly the pair announced their divorce earlier this year.
Country star Carrie Underwood wears a fancy yellow round diamond engagement ring, set in a striking diamond halo. Hockey player Mike Fisher proposed in 2009 with this custom design, reportedly worth $1.2 million. The couple's first child was born this year.
Which of these celebrity colored diamond engagement rings is your favorite? Do you prefer fancy yellow or fancy pink diamonds? Learn more about their rare qualities and how these fancy diamond colors are formed.


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I started hearing about the health benefits of eating fermented foods a couple of years ago. Foods like sauerkraut, if made in a way that keeps the enzymes alive, can help with digestion. Since so many of us have digestive problems from time to time (or more often) anything that is fermented that can be incorporated into a healthy diet can help improve that system.
As part of my research I heard about kombucha but it was not until our trip out to Oregon in July to locate housing for our move that I got to taste some. My son Dan lives in Eugene and took us to a teahouse. Like a coffeehouse, it is a place to hang out with free wifi. They offered a lot of blends that you could sniff before they brew you a cup. I noticed they had several flavors of kombucha so I figured it was a good time to try. I explained I was a newbie and he recommended one that had gone through a second fermentation with some fruit juice. It was great and I wanted more.
I could not find it in Huntington before we moved and started seeing commercially bottled kombucha here in Oregon so picked up a bottle, and then another one of a different blend, and then a third one. But they were never as good as I remembered the fresh kombucha had been in the summer.
I mentioned my desire to learn how to make kombucha to my new friend Jana and she recently gave me a kit someone had given her that she did not need, as she already knows how to prepare it. Whoever gave her the kit had done a fantastic job providing all the necessary ingredients as well as a jar. Lisa and I followed the instructions and today was the 6th day and we tasted it.
WOW!!!!! Slightly fizzing and a bit reminiscent of ginger ale. We can use the scoby aka "mother" from this batch to kick the next one off!


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Members of the Potawatomi Indian tribe, who settled along Salt Creek just south of where the city would develop, are the earliest known settlers of the Elmhurst area. Around 1836, European immigrants settled on tracts of land along the same creek. At what would become Elmhurst City Centre, a native of Ohio named Gerry Bates established a community on a tract of 'treeless land' in 1842. The following year, Hill Cottage Tavern opened where St. Charles Road and Cottage Hill Avenue presently intersect. In 1845, the community was officially named Cottage Hill when a post office was established. Four years later the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad was given right-of-way through Cottage Hill giving farmers easier access to Chicago. The community changed its name to Elmhurst in 1869. Elmhurst was incorporated as a village in 1882, with a population of 1,050, and legal boundaries of St. Charles Road to North Avenue, and one half mile west and one quarter mile east of York Street. Elmhurst Memorial Hospital was founded in 1926 as the first hospital in DuPage County.


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But at noon, do not enable the manual submit button yet, only process those that selected 'auto submit' (to avoid the flood of clicks). At noon, a server process would pull up all of the auto submit wish lists, randomize them, and process just the Priority 1 requests for everyone. Then in reverse order (the last will be first), process everyone's Priority 2, snaking back and forth through the list until they are all processed. Individuals can then review their results during the afternoon, and build new wish lists once they see their results and what is still available, and the current manual button method can be enabled at some point later in the day, sun as 3PM or 6PM. At that time, a much smaller set of people should need to manually click, thus reducing the flood.


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A houseful of people came over for dinner the other night and I didn't want to do any serious cooking. So I decided to make my one-dish no-work chicken -- nice enough for company and fairly easy to make. I always like dinner menus where you can get your preparation done early in the afternoon, then retreat to sew, play Killer Sudoku or read a book while the food cooks itself. And occasionally I like recipes where you can open some cans instead of making everything from scratch, thus getting me out of the kitchen faster.
This dish can be done on the top of the stove in a dutch oven or in a crockpot (that way takes a bit longer and probably isn't quite as delicious, but it's pretty darn good).
I had seven people for dinner, three of whom are BIG MEN, and I started with just over two pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts. I cut each one into three chunks so those of us who are not BIG MEN could take smaller servings. I browned them in a bit of olive oil over high heat and removed them to a plate.
I cut four onions in half and then sliced them into long skinny threads, put them into the pot that the chicken had been in, and cooked them for a while on medium heat till the onions got translucent. Had I felt ambitious I might have kept on till they started to caramelize and turn brown, but I didn't want to spend the whole day in the kitchen.
While the onions cooked I chopped up some garlic and threw it in with the onions. How much garlic to use in any dish is always a very personal decision -- use as much as you and your guests can tolerate. But remember that cooked garlic isn't anywhere near as strong as raw, so be brave.
Our rosemary plant has been looking healthy and starting its spring growth spurt, so I cut a foot-long sprig and buried it underneath the onions. Dumped the chicken back into the pot and added a can of cream of chicken soup, about a half can of white wine, and a can of artichoke hearts, cut into quarters. Ground some black pepper over the top. After everything had warmed up and started to cook enthusiastically I turned the heat down so the liquid was barely moving, with languid bubbles every now and then. And went away for three hours.
While I did other things the ingredients cooked together and made their own gravy, which we ate over mashed potatoes. If you didn't want to do potatoes, you could serve a sturdy bread to sop up the gravy.
If you use a crockpot, you wouldn't bother with browning the chicken or the onions -- just dump everything into the pot and go off to work. The dish might be a bit paler but it will taste just fine. You might even put some quartered potatoes into the pot and let them cook with the chicken. (I guess you could do that in the dutch oven, too, and save yourself the trouble of making mashed potatoes.)
If you aren't having lots of BIG MEN over for dinner, use just one package of chicken breasts, about one pound. But still use one can each of soup and artichokes. You'll end up with proportionally more vegetables and gravy but it won't change the taste, consistency or effect.


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View and Flowers
We enjoyed both Woods Valley and Pala Mesa on our stay and play weekend. Hope you enjoyed the pictures.
Stay and Play Deal – Pala Mesa
We played Woods Valley on a stay and play deal with Pala Mesa resort. We played Woods Valley on Saturday and Pala Mesa on Sunday. What a wonderful weekend. http://www.palamesa.com/
Little Par Three
Hit this one onto the green and made birdie. A real treat, I did the happy dance. The fencing reminded me of the old west. Just sharing my pictures of Woods Valley. Hope you are enjoying a small slice … Continue reading
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Stay Away from the Trees
But there is so many. Depend on the day and the weather, it's a nice relief from the heat to hit it into the shade. Just playing my woods at Woods Valley.
Interesting Tree
Okay, I do get distracted by the interesting things on the course. This tree is dead but it has such character, you can't help but find it interesting.
Distracting Views
One of the true pleasures of playing golf is the view of course. Though hazards come in many forms. Those rocks are so pretty until your ball lands behind one and you can't make a shot. These are … Continue reading
Concrete Golf Paths
How important do you feel are the concrete golf paths? Even if you aren't driving on them, I personally like have them. But then, if I hit them they make my ball go so much farther. The pictures are of … Continue reading


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Some locations around the world (after filming) become attractive tourist destinations. The most famous movie set is in Tunisia, where the famous movie "Star Wars" is being recorded. In Morocco it is a replica of ancient Egypt, Dubrovnik (in Croatia) became more known and visited after the film "Games of the Throne". The baseball court in the US state of Iowa became known for filming the movie "Dream Field". Many movie props in Hollywood are thrown, or filmmakers take it as souvenirs.
1.Although abandoned after filming, most movie sets become an attractive tourist destination. The most famous abandoned film set was in Tunisia, where the movie "Star Wars" was shot. At this location there are several buildings that make up the village where Luc Sky walker was born. There are sandy buildings and models of futuristic air fresheners used in film scenography. Many tourists visit this former movie set during their visit to Tunisia.
2.The so-called "Mini Hollywood" is located in Spain (Tabernas, Almeria) where many Western films have been filmed. The great film classics have been filmed here in the 60's of the last century. The best-known movie studios shot in Mini Hollywood are Cleopatra, Lorene of Arabia, For Fistful of Dollars, Good, Bad, Sore. Today, tourists visit this location where, with the help of tourist guides, they hear many stories about filming their favorite movies.
- The replica of ancient Egypt lies in the desert in Morocco. Here are also some of the historical classics. The production house "Atlas Film" used this location for filming "The Heavenly Kingdom", "Gladiator" (Russell Crowe). Unfortunately, this movie set is slowly falling due to the harsh climate in this desert.
- Director Peter Jackson chose a family farm in Vaiko (New Zealand) to film the movie "Lord of the Rings". This location was great for the village where Hobbits lived. After filming the first movie from the cult trilogy, the holes in the country (which were homes) were removed. During the recording of other parts of the trilogy, the homes were restored to their original positions. This is today one of the most visited tourist locations in New Zealand.
- For the purpose of filming the movie "Dream Field", a baseball court was created in Iowa (USA). In this film the main role is interpreted by Kevin Costner. The movie has gained great publicity. It is today one of the most visited locations in this part of the world.
- Actors and producers had to travel to countries around the world, such as Canada, the USA, Morocco, Malta, Croatia, to record this legendary series. "Play of the prestige" has experienced the premiere of the seventh season in mid-July, and has managed to beat numerous records on the HBO network. "Game of Thrones" series has become very popular all over the world for a very short time. Although most of these recordings took place in a studio in Belfast, Northern Ireland, numerous countries around the world are part of these epic stories.The first episode saw more than 25 million people. Dubrovnik served as Kings lending. It is also interesting that Iceland is the ultimate north in the series and where the Wilds live off the Wall.
- The famous director, Steven Spielberg, wanted to have his "Schindler's list" filmed in one of the concentration camps in Poland. The request was rejected and he made a replica of the camp at a distance of several kilometers from Krakow. After reproduction of the movie the replica is abandoned. The film has gained great popularity, and many tourists visit this place where their favorite movie was shot.


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Did you know that one in five Americans works from home? In the UK, 13.9% of the workforce work from home. According to industry experts, the future of business is self-employment. Some even predict that working in an office will be obsolete in the future. And there's no better place …Read More »
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Your Basic Guide to Hardwood Floors: Types, Finishes and Choosing the Best Flooring For Your Home
Hardwood flooring comes in many styles and sizes. And if you want to turn your vision into a reality, you have to choose the right kind of hardwood flooring for your home! In today's post, we are giving you all the important information you have to know about hardwood flooring: …Read More »
Repairing and Troubleshooting uPVC Windows
Unlike traditional window frames, uPVC window frames are easy to install and repair. But just like anything in life, the material is not perfect. Oftentimes, you'd come across baffling problems such as the windows getting jammed, or it won't shut close completely. Most homeowners are happy to call a professional …Read More »
A Step-By-Step Guide on Replacing Foundation Vents
Foundation vents allow air to circulate within a structure. It also minimizes moisture damage within the crawl space by letting air in and rise through the house. However, foundation vents could make a home even colder during the winter season because of the added air circulation. To insulate heat, consider …Read More »
How to Install a Portable and Pre-Built Sauna Kit
A home sauna isn't exactly a necessity for most homeowners, but it's definitely a great addition to a home. More so if you believe it's the many health benefits of a sauna: promotes weight loss, detoxifies the body, alleviates stress, and soothes minor aches and pains. If you're planning to …Read More »
DIY Outdoor Stone Fireplace
An outdoor fireplace is an excellent way to add functionality to your outdoor space. You can use the fireplace for cookouts, to host parties as well as to keep warm during colder seasons. While most homeowners turn to professional builders for an outdoor fireplace, you can build one on your …Read More »
Precast Concrete VS Styrofoam: Which One is The Best for Your Home?
When it comes to building materials, the choice is virtually limitless. To ensure a sturdy home, you have to choose the right material according to your needs, preferences, and the climate. For building materials, two of the most popular choices are precast concrete and Styrofoam. Depending on your choice, both …Read More »
Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fans: Types, Factors to Consider and Installation Tips
Harbor Breeze ceiling fan is a fan that's suspended on the ceiling of a room. This ceiling fan uses hub-mounted rotating paddles to circulate air in a room. It rotates just like an ordinary fan. Although we recommend a professional for installation, you can mount a Harbor Breeze ceiling fan …Read More »
All About Kitchen Faucets: Types, Factors to Consider and Which One is The Best for Your Kitchen
When it comes to kitchen faucets, the options are endless! They come in different styles, finishes and materials. Finding just a single style is definitely challenging. In today's post, we are listing down 5 of the best kitchen faucets to help narrow down your search: Single Handle Faucet This is …Read More »
How to Hurricane-Proof Your Home
No home is safe from a hurricane. But do what you can to ensure the survival of your home while you and your family (hopefully) sit the storm out in a bunker. Preparation is the most important part of survival. You want to anticipate all possible problems with practical solutions. …Read More »


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Rolling Stones Plot 'Zip Code' Tour, Reveal Plans for 'Sticky Fingers' Reissue
Published Mar 31, 2015Legendary rockers the Rolling Stones aren't showing signs of slowing down any time soon, having just announced a 15-city summer stadium tour and plans to reissue their classic album Sticky Fingers.
The Zip Code tour kicks off in San Diego on May 24 and will wrap up with a sole Canadian date at Festival D'Été de Québec in Quebec City on July 15. The tour's name is a play on the Andy Warhol-designed cover of the band's 1971 Sticky Fingers album, which centres on the zippered crotch of a pair of jeans.
That same album will be getting re-released in a variety of deluxe formats on May 25. It will include previously unreleased audio outtakes, as well as live recordings from London's Roundhouse in 1971.
You can see the full list of upcoming live shows below, and scroll past those to watch a trailer for the Zip Code tour.
Tour dates:
05/24 San Diego, CA - Petco Park
05/30 Columbus, OH - Ohio Stadium
06/03 Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium
06/06 Dallas, TX - Cowboys Stadium
06/09 Atlanta, GA - Bobby Dodd Stadium
06/12 Orlando, FL - Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium
06/17 Nashville, TN - LP Stadium
06/20 Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Field
06/23 Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheater
06/27 Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium
07/01 Raleigh, NC - Carter-Finley Stadium
07/04 Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
07/08 Detroit, MI - Comerica Park
07/11 Buffalo, NY - Ralph Wilson Stadium
07/15 Quebec City, QC - Festival D'Été de Québec


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Motivation. We can do amazing things when we have it in abundance. But what happens when you lose motivation?
In terms of CrossFit training this happens to pretty much everyone at some point. Although CrossFit training is constantly varied it is also constantly challenging. To push our bodies continuously to become better athletes requires a lot of effort and for most people, it's not something that can be sustained day after day. For that reason and many others, motivation can wane. It happens in every sport and fitness program…and it can creep up on you! It kinda sucks really. One day you're breaking your own badass records and suddenly you hit a wall.
Here are a few ways to help combat loss of motivation in your training program…
Setting goals
Goal setting is a great way to maintain motivation during training. Having a long term vision gives you short term motivation and areas you need to improve on can be quickly identified. Your goals also need to be attainable and relevant to your current ability. There's no point in creating a list of goals which will have you training 8 times a week, when realistically you know you can only make four training sessions work.
Planning the steps to reach your goals can be exciting – and sometimes a little daunting. Sitting down with a coach at your CrossFit box can be very helpful in working out a process for you to achieve your goals while maintaining motivation. All of the CrossFit 4504 members are offered 1 on 1 goal planning sessions with Head Coach Lisa. Our members have found this to be an invaluable tool in working out what they want from their training, how to achieve more and how to stay motivated.
Whether your goals are long term such as ensuring good health into old age or short term like getting that first handstand hold against the wall, you should write them all down. Once you have your goals mapped out, strategies can be applied and you can then work through each step towards achievement.
Be honest with yourself about what you are really feeling and jump on it early. Take ownership for your results and don't push how you feel onto others. If you're not moving forward look at the effort and work you have been putting in. Be prepared to come in earlier or stay later to work on some additional skills to help get that goal ticked off. Small steps every day will get you there!!
No to Go
"Are you going to the box today?" "No. I've had a big day at work."
"Are you going tomorrow?" "Yeeaahh…I think so…my little toe has been hurting a bit though, so….No."
Ok. Apart from needing a cup of cement to harden up, there's a pattern of excuses here.
'NO'….it's a bloody small word with a powerful meaning. If you repeat it in your head often enough, your mindset will change completely. NO, I'm too tired to train. NO, I can't do the movements in today's WOD so I'm not going. NO, I'm nowhere near my PB for that lift so why bother?
Pretty soon your brain is agreeing with the crap you're feeding it and you start believing what you're saying.
Change the NO to GO! Whenever your brain comes up with what you really know is a feeble excuse, just put your shoes on anyway. Getting there will solve 99% of the problem. Once you're there and you see your classmates and start the WOD, you will feel much better about ignoring your brain's attempt in proving your weakness. And if your tiredness is genuine, there's no shame in having a quiet word with your coach before class. Remember, scaling is always an option. The members at CrossFit 4504 are always encouraged to scale where needed and we know there are days when they are feeling a little below par.
Rest Days
This may seem to contradict our last point but when you're tired….and we mean really tired, your body needs to recuperate. CrossFit athletes should incorporate at least one rest day into their program. You will not lose fitness or strength in a day. Or even two! In fact, the opposite occurs. If you allow your muscles a day off they are able to build the proteins required to become bigger and stronger. You may need more than a day, particularly if you've had a heavy program. Alternatively, scale back the WOD.
Here again is another perfect opportunity to discuss how your body and more importantly – your mind – is feeling. The members at CrossFit 4504 know that a coach is always available to discuss how things are going and sort through any issues you may be having. A good coach will probably notice that you seem worn out and will suggest a rest day. Or a light day, where you scale back load or reps or both. And if they don't notice….tell them! Our class sizes are capped so that coaches can keep an eye on all members as they WOD. We endeavour to ensure everyone is maintaining technique and will suggest modifications if we think it's best for each athlete. This is a great way to keep your motivation levels up as your energy levels will reboot for your next WOD.
Other activities on rest days are also a great way to maintain motivation. Do some mobility exercises, go for a bushwalk or a swim in the ocean. Your coaches will understand the need to restore energy levels and because CrossFit encourages functional fitness, alternate exercise will seem easier because of your training.
When you are part of an amazing community like the one at CrossFit 4504, fellow members will understand and sympathise with lack of motivation. Lack of motivation is a thing! The key to beating it is to attack it early. It's not something you should ignore. Talk about your concerns with your coach, through forums or with fellow members. Do it without complaint, but with regard to your own progression. There are ways to move through a rough patch in your training….the sooner you address it, the quicker you can work out ways to find your mojo again and get back to kicking butt!
If you're tired of drifting along alone come and see the difference our Coaches and community will make to your progress.


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Laws are made so that there may be peace and order in a community. Laws are put in place for citizens to follow deliberately, or they face fines, penalties or even prison. However, sometimes the laws can be a little overboard – or specific – that they are more like a bizarre joke than a real rule.
It will get you wondering what the lawmakers were thinking when they created these laws. Were these laws created with a personal touch?
Did they come from experience? Only the ones who created them will ever know. Nevertheless, the law is the law, and it excuses no one. Here are 20 strange sex laws in the United States that are just too bizarre to believe.
Although men are proven to be not really in complete control with their erections – apparently, their penis has a "head" of his own –men are not allowed to have an erection while in public in Indiana.
That's going to be a toughie, especially if many hot and sexy ladies parade around the state.
People should be free to make their own choices when it comes to sex, as long as they are not hurting anyone. Well, that's the idea, but apparently in Kansas, they have one rule in that area. Anal sex is not allowed – that includes oral – but using a finger is fine in "specified" circumstances. Kind of makes you curious what those specified circumstances are.
Necrophilia is a condition where a person is attracted towards a corpse and makes love to it.
It may be understandable with lovers that recently just passed away and the remaining lover cannot get over it yet.
The state of Louisiana understands this need and made it legal in the state to make love to the dead.
In their defense, you only need one or two dildos to give you the pleasure that you need. So what do you need six or more dildos for? Because if you are in Texas, having six or more dildos in your home is against their rules. Well, what if it's part of a special collection or something?
It appears that being a good guy has its limits. In the state of Washington, you can't just give anyone a ride.
In fact, you have to be careful to ask what your hitchhiker's profession is.
If he or she is a sex worker, and you give them a ride to work, you could lose your car as a punishment for breaking their law.
Well, kissing for more than five minutes in public will merit you a fine string of curses from people who pass by you. Sure, you may get some hoots and cheers, but mostly you will just be yelled at to "get a room." While exchanging tongues in public is accepted in many places, kissing for more than five minutes, if you are in Iowa makes you're a criminal.
Here's one of those laws that will get you wondering if it is a law created by some imaginative minds or if it is a law that sprang out of a real need. Still, it's specific and gets directly to the point.
To be fair, the law's directness is a little hard to get away from if you get caught having sex with a truck driver in a tollbooth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. So if you want to do it in a tollbooth, you better move to the next town.
Okay, well, that's understandable. If you are in an ambulance, you are more likely to either be injured or unconscious, so sex is not convenient. With this law in Tremonton, Utah, one thing's for sure: you will not be able to find porn videos with nurses and ambulances fantasies that were filmed in Utah.
In their defense, they just do not want children or other people witnessing two people who are getting it on in their front yard.
This is actually promoting decency, if not for the exception to this rule.
Apparently, the no-sexual-activity rule only applies if the accused are naked during the action. That means people can still dry hump in their front yards after dark all they want.
The absurdity of this rule can just be hilarious. For one, can you imagine any woman ever getting caught doing this? Well, a rule's a rule. If any woman is caught getting undressing in front of a man's picture, that will make you a law breaker
That would have to be a really sexy and attractive fish. Well, there's a rule against it, so there must be someone who did it before.
With today's ridiculousness and people's predilections on sex, this sort of situation should not be so surprising.
The law is specifically directed to the "flat wheels." There must be something about flat tires that irked the lawmaker of this rule. So, if you are having sex in a car with fine wheels, you are good. Just make sure you don't create a flat tire or two.
You can't even if you want to. For one, try doing all these things at the same time on the same day.
With your wedding and all the hustle and bustle, you'd be a legend if you get to do all these.
Oh, and there's also the fact that if you live in Oblong, Illinois, hunting, fishing and having sex at the same time on your wedding day is illegal.
Let's look at the facts, shall we? If you get stuck inside a meat freezer with someone, you either freeze to death, or share the heat.
Sharing the heat could get you carried away. Still, in Newcastle, Wyoming, it is prohibited, so you mayhave to freeze.
Either this technique was popular in the past, or it has been a source of many bar riots.
In Anniston, Alabama, if you lose a pool game, you have to pay up with real money.
\You cannot settle your debt with sexual favors, or you are going to be penalized.
They could either be protecting you, the rodeo clowns or the horses from exploitation, but the fact remains that you cannot have sex with rodeo clowns in Massachusetts – but only if the horses are watching.
You just have to wait for the horses to fall asleep before you start getting some action from a rodeo clown.
It could be a weird, strong and funny pun, but apparently, it's their law.
If you live in Virginia, you can only have sex in the missionary position.
That's right – no doggy style, cowgirl style, woman on top and what-nots to make sex more interesting. You do one position and one position alone.
Okay, seriously. We don't even need to elaborate on this one. Sex with Satan? We don't know anyone who has or would even consider having sex with Satan.
In respect to women's orgasm and the inclusions there of, men are not allowed to shoot their guns while their partner is on the brink of pleasure in Connorsville, Wisconsin.
Why they would be handling a gun while their partner orgasms is beyond us.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. People still have their own freewill to choose whatever sexual lifestyle they want.
Well, Utah just took one step forward to support that idea and legalized sex with animals in their state.
Sex should be between married couples only – that's the general rule that everyone knows, although not everyone follows.
Still, you can't help but wonder if they have gone a little overboard with these new laws that lawmakers have come up with. Either these laws are made to control sex or the people doing it, but one thing is for sure, people have wild and wacky imaginations.
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