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Microsoft Wants to Protect Your Windows Devices with Physical Keys
Tech companies have been pushing beyond the edge to come up with an alternate for passwords. Remedies like two-factor authentication and face/fingerprint recognition have become more popular, yet human frailty is forcing the developers to come up with even more. Now, Microsoft is up to it with a physical solution.
Microsoft is updating its Windows Hello security framework in alliance with the Fast Identity Online (FIDO), as a result of which it will now be offering support to the newly ratified FIDO2 security keys. Not too far from now, users will be able to get their Windows device unlocked using the removable USB key, which will have the fingerprint tapped inside.
Microsoft's solution appears to be a mix of modern-day secure solution and old-school technology. Relying on a physical device to unlock your device would be the least one would wish for. But the advanced security framework and the need for advanced security could push enterprises to shift to the technology.
It's similar to having a physical key to get doors opened, but the difference is that Microsoft will have additional layer of security by adding fingerprint authentication. Chances are also that Microsoft could opt for other authentication options including customized security codes. This would bring down the misuse of the physical keys in case it gets stolen or lost.
Microsoft could also have the USB keys replaced with NFC cards, which would make it more convenient with the modern-day devices. Either way, users will have to carry with them a physical key, preserving it just like you would do with any other key.
Windows Hello FIDO2 Security Key is currently available in limited preview. We would get to know more of it when it becomes available for enterprise customers, which shouldn't be too far from now.


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Whether you are cutting meat, fish, or bread, getting the perfect slices can be tricky. Traditional knives can wobble, slip, and take a great deal of pressure, concentration, and energy. They also need sharpening at regular intervals if they are to continue slicing rather than hacking away at your Sunday roast. The ideal alternative to the traditional carving knife, bread knife, or even filleting knife, is an electric knife. However, there is a plentiful supply of different electric knives available, making it difficult to know which is best for your needs. Our panel of kitchen gadget and knife experts has compiled a list of the 10 best electric knives to point you in the right direction.
The Best Electric Knife
Cuisinart Electric Knife
The Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife comes with two sets of high-quality stainless steel blades, one designed for carving and the other for cutting bread. The ergonomic handle is BPA free and features a one-touch pressure activated on / off switch. The positioning of the switch means it is just as easy to use left-handed as it is right-handed.
The blades are easy to insert, lock in place, and can be removed quickly with the blade release button. The set includes a solid wood butcher block that holds the handle and both sets of blades firmly in place, while a safety lock means the blades cannot be removed accidentally or slip out of place.
Two sets of stainless steel blades (bread and carving)
Wood storage block
Ergonomic handle
Safety lock
Blades are dishwasher safe
Easy to use in either hand
4-foot electric cord
- BrandCuisinart
- ModelCEK-40
- Weight0.48 oz
Black+Decker Electric Carving Knife
The BLACK+DECKER 9-Inch Electric Carving Knife features two serrated blades that work together to cut through almost anything. The blades never need to be sharpened and can be easily released from the handle for easy dishwasher cleaning. The handle is ergonomically designed to increase control and comfort and includes a lock button that prevents it from being turned on accidentally once it is plugged in. A non-slip tab is attached to the base of the blades to safer attachment and removal, while the knife stand ensures the knife and handle are secure when not in use.
Oscillating serrated 9-inch stainless steel blades
Knife stand is included
Ergonomic handle
Safety lock
Blades are dishwasher safe
A non-slip tab for safer attachment
- BrandBLACK+DECKER
- ModelEK500B
- Weight12 oz
Hamilton Beach Classic Electric Carving Knife Set
The Hamilton Beach 74275 Classic Electric Carving Knife Set includes stainless steel blades and a stylish carving fork. The two blades work together to cut through almost anything and never need sharpening. The carving knife attaches easily to a comfortable handle and the whole set sits in a space-saving storage case.
Oscillating double stainless steel blades
Storage case included
Carving fork included
Ergonomic handle
Easy blade removal
- BrandHamilton Beach
- Model74275
- Weight1.98 lbs
Rapala Heavy Duty Electric Fillet Knife
The Rapala Heavy Duty Electric Fillet Knife has twice the blade speed of a standard electric fillet knife. The stainless steel reciprocating style blade is dishwasher safe and connects effortlessly to an ergonomically designed handle. The knife includes an 8-inch power cord, giving you plenty of room to comfortably complete all your filleting jobs.
Stainless steel reciprocating style 7 ½ inch blade
Ideal for most filleting jobs
The blade is dishwasher safe
Ergonomically designed handle
8-inch power cord
- BrandRapala
- Model227856
- Weight1.76 oz
Proctor Silex Easy Slice Electric Knife
The Proctor Silex 74311 Easy Slice Electric Knife includes two oscillating stainless steel blades. The lightweight knife handle has a hand-contoured grip and touch button control. The knife can be used to cut through almost anything with ease and precision.
Two oscillating Stainless steel blades
Hand-contoured hand grip
Touch button control
- BrandProctor Silex
- Model74311Y
- Weight1.83 lbs
American Angler Professional Electric Fillet Knife
The American Angler PRO Professional Grade Electric Fillet Knife is designed to fillet almost anything with precision and ease. The knife includes a PRO series motor that has twice the torque of most heavy-duty electric fillet knives. This means that even the largest bones are no problem. The knife includes an advanced airflow system that keeps the ergonomically designed handle cooler, letting you work in comfort for longer. The knife set comes with five different blades, so you always have the right knife for the job.
Heavy duty angler's filleting knife
Includes 5 different stainless steel blades
Includes advanced airflow system
Ergonomically designed handle
Twice the torque of most other heavy-duty filleting knives
- BrandAmerican Angler
- Model32352DS
- Weight3 lbs
Mister Twister Electric Knife
The Mister Twister 120V Electric Knife is designed as a fish filleting knife; however, it cuts a wide range of meats and other items just as easily and with the same precision. The twin oscillating blades fit easily into the handle and lock in place. The blade release means it is easy to remove the blades for cleaning when you are finished.
Designed for filleting fish
Works on meat and other non-food items
Twin oscillating blades
Simple blade release
Safety lock included
- BrandMister Twister
- ModelEFILM
- Weight1.41 lbs
Oster Electric Knife
The Oster FPSTEK2803B Electric Knife comes complete with a matching carving fork and convenient storage case. The removable stainless steel blades include a special cutting tip that is designed to tackle hard to carve areas. The handle is ergonomically designed to provide comfort and control when carving.
Removable stainless steel blades
A special cutting tip for hard to carve areas
Includes matching carving fork
Includes storage case
Ergonomic handle
- BrandOster
- ModelFPSTEK2803B
- Weight11.2 oz
Wolfgang Puck Electric Knife with Rotary Handle
The Wolfgang Puck Electric Knife with Rotary Handle has two serrated stainless steel blades and is able to cut through bread, frozen foods, and cooked meats with ease. The rotary handle enables you to cut from four different angles, while the double safety switch gives you complete peace of mind both while the knife is in use and when you have finished with it.
Two serrated stainless steel blades
Rotary handle
Double safety switch
- BrandWolfgang Puck
- ModelWPEKF015
- Weight2.6 lbs
Elite Cuisine Maxi-Matic Electric Knife
The Elite Cuisine EK-570B Maxi-Matic Electric Knife includes two serrated stainless steel oscillating blades that are ideal for cutting through bread, meat, and cheese. The knife can slice at varying thicknesses with complete precision. The sleek handle includes a pressure activated on/off switch and a convenient eject button to easily remove the blades when you have finished.
Two serrated oscillating stainless steel blades
Sleek handle design
Pressure activated on/off switch
Convenient eject button
- BrandElite Cuisine
- ModelEK-570B
- Weight1.5 lbs
Best Electric Knives Buying Guide & FAQ
When you are looking for an electric knife it is important to purchase one that suits your specific needs. If you are looking for a knife to perfectly carve a meat joint, then a fish filleting knife may not quite suit your needs. This is why it is important to understand a little more about electric knives and what to look for in one that you are considering. In this section of the guide, we look at electric knives in a little more detail and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about electric knives.
What to Look for in an Electric Knife
An electric knife is an ideal time and labor-saving device, but only if you buy the right one for you. When looking for an electric knife the main thing to consider is its purpose. Can the knife cut what you need it to cut? Does it have additional blades that allow you to easily cut a wide range of items? As well as purpose there are numerous other things to look for in an electric knife, including:
- Blade material
What is the blade made from? Is it strong enough for the task at hand? Is it long-lasting and durable? Most electric knives have stainless steel blades because it provides durability, strength, and sharpness.
- Blade replacement
Does the knife sets come with a single all-purpose blade or different blades for different purposes. Many of the best knives include a straight edged carving blade and a serrated blade that is ideal for bread. As well as the type of edge, consider the length of the blade to ensure it passes through what you are cutting without missing any sections. You may also want to consider the depth of the blade and the shape and contour of the point, depending on your main purpose for buying the electric knife.
- Handle design
Is the handle comfortable to hold? Are the power and control buttons easy to reach? Can it be used in either hand without compromising control, precision, or comfort? The best electric knives have ergonomically designed handles to reduce tiredness and discomfort when they are used over an extended period. The ideal knife will also have the power, speed, and safety controls centrally positioned so you can reach them without stretching, even if you use the knife in your left hand.
- Handle material
As well as being well designed the handle needs to be lightweight and durable. It needs to be easy to clean and have no areas where meat, fish, or other debris can become stuck.
- Cord length
Is the cord long enough for your needs? The cord length on an electric knife can vary greatly between different manufacturers. You need to ensure that you don't end up with the meat on the floor, trailing miles of extension cable, or tripping over tightly pulled cords, simply to carve dinner. Some electric knives do come with rechargeable batteries instead of mains power. With these knives, you need to check how long they take to fully recharge and the length of the charge they hold while in use.
- Safety features
Accidents happen, but they shouldn't happen with an electric knife. The best knives have automatic cut off switches when the knife is not in use. They also have safety locks to stop the blades from slipping or falling out of the handle.
- Speed
You need to ensure the knife oscillates quickly enough for the task at hand. Some knives have varying speeds so that you can set it at the right speed for you.
- Storage
The best electric knives come complete with storage that keeps the blades safe when they are not in use. There are many different types of storage, from butchers blocks to zipped cases. Choose the one that fits your kitchen and your safety requirement. However, if you are considering a block, then look for additional safety features such as blade locks that stop your blades from slipping or falling out of the block.
- Cleaning
The knife blades should be removable and easy to clean. Most of the best electric knives have blades that are dishwasher safe.
Why You Should Use an Electric Knife
Knives are something that every household has in their kitchen. They are used for everything from carving joints of meat to slicing cheese for sandwiches. They are also used for a range of other none food purposes and crafts. One of the many reasons that electric knives are the knives of choice for all these activities is the level of accuracy they provide.
Traditional knives rely on the movement of your arm and hand to determine the movement of the knife and therefore the blade. The slightest change in angle while you are carving can greatly change the direction of the blade. You may start with a thin slice of meat, but finish of with a huge chunk. With an electric knife, the blade does the work. It moves backward and forwards, while you guide the knife downwards. This reduces the chance of unintended movements, meaning straighter bread, cheese, and meat slices, cleaner fillets, and more control around bones and through vegetables.
An electric knife does most of the work for you, meaning that you need to exert less pressure and use less energy while cutting. Not only does this reduce fatigue, but it also speeds up the process of preparing and serving food. This gives you more time and energy to spend on the things you love.
As well as being time and energy saving, an electric knife is the ideal solution if you suffer from pain or weakness in your arm or hand. Because the knife does most of the work, you need to put less pressure on it, reducing the risk of pain and further damage to your joints.
Electric Knives vs. Traditional Knives
There are times when an electric knife is not suitable for the cutting job you have; using an electric knife on a banana could be overkill. However, there are plenty of times when an electric knife is clearly superior, and therefore the better choice than a traditional knife.
- Consistency
An electric knife gives greater consistency than a traditional knife. If you want uniform slices, regularly cuts of meat, of specific cuts or angles, then an electric knife is more capable of providing these things because of its speed and accuracy. It is also superior because it requires less effort and input from you, and therefore reduces human error.
- Speed
Carving meat or slicing bread with a traditional knife is time-consuming, especially if you trying to get a specific thickness. An electric knife cuts correctly the first time and makes each cut quicker, reducing the time you spend cutting, slicing, and carving food.
- Safety
Electric knives are less likely to catch or slip while cutting, which makes them safer. As the cuts they make are quicker and straighter than a traditional knife, there is less chance of your fingers getting in the way. The handle design means you are much less likely to drop the knife during use. They are also easier to store as the blades can be removed from the handle and made safe at the end of each use.
- Sharpness
Unlike traditional knives, electric knives do not need to be sharpened. The action of the knife puts much less pressure onto the blade, meaning they stay sharp for much longer. If the blade does begin to blunt, it can be replaced without needing to buy a whole new unit.
How to Use an Electric Knife
Each makes, and model of knife differs slightly in how it needs to be set up ready for use. Given this, it is important to refer to the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure that your blades are locked into place before you start carving.
Before you start, ensure that you can effectively move the knife around once you are connected to the mains outlet. If you feel the cord tugging, then consider a new cutting position that is closer to an outlet.
Carefully connect the blade to the handle, ensuring that the safety lock is used. You can also check that the blades are connected by pointing it safely away from yourself and other objects and pressing the start button. If the blades work as they should, then they are properly connected. Some knives will not start at all if the blades are not correctly locked in place.
Once ready, position the item you want to cut on a suitable surface. Position the knife above where you want to start cutting and press the on or start button. Now lower the blade and begin cutting. Having the blade running before you lower the blades reduces the risk if it tearing into the item as you start it up.
Always keep your fingers out of the way and remember that you should only need to put light downward pressure onto the knife as it cuts. Once finished, turn off the knife, carefully release the blades. Clean and dry them before storing them away safely. Check the handle, wipe over if needed, remove from the power source and store.
Best Electric Knives FAQ:
Q: How does an electric knife work?
A: An electric knife uses two blades moving in opposite directions to create a continuous sawing motion that cuts effortlessly through a range of items including meat, fish, bread, cheese, and non-food items. The two blades clip or otherwise join together to ensure one fine cut is made. The blades fit into a handle that contains the blade controls, safety switch, and in some cases speed controls as well. The unit then runs on either mains electricity or a rechargeable battery unit.
Q: How do I clean an electric knife?
A: Remove the blades from the handle and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Most blades are stainless steel and can, therefore, be cleaned in your dishwasher. When placing them in the dishwasher ensure the sharp edge is facing downwards and the point is away from you. Check the handle over at the end of every use and wipe with a damp cloth to remove any food particles. Ensure that the blades are dry before storing or reusing.
Q: Do I need to sharpen an electric knife?
A: The blades on an electric knife are generally designed not to be sharpened. They are more durable and longer lasting than traditional knives. While it is possible to sharpen them, it is not recommended as it could impair their function, particularly if you change the angle of the blade and it no longer sits properly next to its partner blade.
Q: What safety measures should I use with an electric knife?
A: You should take the same care with an electric knife as you would a traditional knife. Always ensure that your fingers are clear of the cutting area and that the knife is pointed away from you and others.
Additionally, it is important to keep the electrical components away from water; never immerse the handle, simply wipe it down to keep it clean. Always check that the blades are completely dry before connecting them to the handle.
You should also ensure that you know how to use the knife correctly and that the blades are securely fitted into the handle before you begin cutting. Most electric knives have a safety clip that ensures the blades are secured in the handle.
Take the same amount of care when removing and storing the blades. Always store them in a purpose built block or storage case and keep out of reach of small children.


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- CWCC AGM on 30th April at The Plough, Peldon.
- EJC Dog Test to be hosted by Blackwater on 5th August.
- EJC Clay Shoot to be hosted by Dengie on 12th August.
The latest newsletter and EJC dog test application form as now been added to the members area. Bullet points of the content are:
The About Us page will help you learn a little something about our club and the benefits we offer our members.
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So I get a text from a friend of mine . . . and my heart sinks . . . she tells me her daughter may have torn her ACL during a soccer game his weekend! She writes "If you have time can you call me about Marie's ACL and what questions we should ask the surgeon?"
Being a Physical Therapist, I get phone calls, texts and emails like this frequently. I also have personal experience with kids sports injuries. You see the moment they go down and pray its nothing serious, you cringe or gasp, your heart pounds as you calmly reassure yourself that everything is going to be fine. Most of the time they get up and keep playing, other times they walk off and rest, but the worst is when they are carried off or god forbid an ambulance is called!
Deep breath . . .
Once the adrenalin rush has subsided, your child is comfortable, and you've had a chance to process the injury then you reach out to people you know, who have experience, for advice . . . What's next?
So after sympathizing greatly with her, I asked my friend:
- What happened? Was it a contact or non contact injury?
- Did Marie hear or feel a pop? Is her knee swollen? Can she put weight on it? Does she have full range of motion? How much does it hurt? Does it buckle?
- Has she had any imaging ~ X-ray, MRI?
- How is she feeling emotionally? How are mom and dad doing?
- How can I help? What do you need or want from me?
And I listen . . . Any healthcare provider you choose should ask similar questions and then listen.
Then she asked me:
- What could be wrong in the knee? Is it the ACL?
- Does she need surgery? Could she get away without it?
- What should I ask the orthopedic surgeon?
- How soon could she play? Is this going to affect her permanently/forever? Will it limit her ability to play soccer going forward? And as an adult?
As you can imagine this conversation is a little different for everyone . . .
The Nutshell Version: What You Need to Know About ACL Injury.
The Mechanism by which an ACL tear
- Cutting and planting moves (with rotation) or quick change in direction ~ non contact injury.
- Getting hit in a manner that pushes your femur backward or your tibia forward past the point at which the ligament can hold ~ contact injury.
You may hear or feel a pop, and the knee joint will probably swell up, it may or may not hurt much past the initial injury. In order to confirm it is actually a tear in your ACL and not injury to muscle, knee cap or meniscus instead, you need a clinical evaluation by a Physical Therapist or an Orthopaedic Surgeon and an MRI.
The ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a ligament which connect the femur to the tibia. If it tears completely it makes the knee joint unstable to correct this there are two options:
- Surgery to reconstruct the ligament and restore joint stability.
- Physical Therapy to train the muscles to maintain joint stability in any and all activities in which a person wants to engage ~ from standing and walking to sports performance.
The general recommendation is surgery IF . . .
- You have a complete tear and it impacts other structures like other ligaments or the meniscus.
- You want to return to a high level of athletic play.
Surgical options include:
- Allograft ~ a cadaver tendon is used to reconstruct the ACL
- PROS: Only one location in the knee to heal, better motion, less time in operating room
- CONS: chance of rejection of graft since it is not your own tissue. Higher failure rates, slower to adapt to person body.
- Recommended for: older patients
- Autograft ~ your own patellar or hamstring tendon is used to reconstruct the ACL
- PROS: no chance of issue rejection, its your own tissue so it doesn't have to adapt, its stronger and lower failure rates
- CONS: have two sites to heal the ACL and patellar or hamstring tendon. This may slow the recovery time as it can create tissue irritation at the graft harvest tendon location.
- Recommended for: younger patients, athletes
When you see the Orthopedic Surgeon you should ask the same questions my friend asked me . . . once you know the diagnosis ask these questions:
- Is surgery needed? What are the options?
- What kind of surgery do you recommend or what kind of graft will you use?
- Can I have Physical Therapy before surgery?
- What happens after surgery? How long do I have to wear the brace? Use crutches? When can I start physical therapy? Sleep or walk without the brace? Return to sports?
For answer to those last questions see my next post coming this weekend . . .
. . . The Nutshell Version: What You Need to Know About ACL Rehabilitation!
Until next time . . .


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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) provide a tax-advantaged way to pay for eligible health care and dependent care (include elder care) expenses. FSAs let you save for eligible health and dependent care expenses with dollars that are automatically withheld from your paycheck before taxes. The amount you save depends on your tax bracket.
There are two Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
Each year you choose to participate in one, both, or neither account; you are not automatically re-enrolled. You cannot transfer money between the accounts.
Using Your Flexible Spending Accounts
- Decide how much to contribute each year during Open Enrollment. Contributions are deducted from your paycheck in equal amounts on a pre-tax basis during the calendar year.
- When you have eligible expenses, you can use the Mastercard FSA debit card sent to you when you enroll. Or, you can submit claims receipts to TRI-AD for reimbursement. You must file claims for 2019 expenses by March 31, 2020 or the unused amount is forfeited.
|Health Care Spending Account
|Limited Purpose Spending Account
|Dependent Care Spending Account
|Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
|You are not making HSA contributions
|You/your spouse contribute to an HSA
|Eligible Expenses
|Out-of-pocket medical, prescription drug, dental and vision expenses
|Out-of-pocket dental and vision expenses
|Out-of-pocket expenses for dependent care, such as child day care, or eldercare while you are at work
|FSA Contribution Maximum
|$2,650 per year
|$2,650 per year
|$5,000 per year ($2,500 if married and filing separate tax return)
|Access to Contributions
|As soon as participation begins, you can be reimbursed up to your annual contribution amount, minus any reimbursements you have already received.
This reimbursement is made regardless of the amount currently in your account.
|You can be reimbursed for expenses only up to the amount currently in your account
Eligible health care expenses include:
- Medical,* dental and vision care not covered by insurance
- Health care plan copayments, deductibles and coinsurance
- Nursing home and in-home medical care
- Over-the-counter drugs if prescribed by a doctor
- Psychologist/psychiatrist care
- Transportation to and from medical care
- Treatment for severe learning disabilities
* You are generally limited to reimbursement for eligible dental, vision and preventive care expenses if you or your spouse contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA). Contact TRI-AD for more information.
Eligible dependent care expenses include:
- Nursery schools, day camps and licensed day care centers (all day tuition costs for kindergarten and higher grades for children age 5 and older are not eligible expenses)
- Day care in your home, except if the provider is the child's parent, your dependent or your child under age 19
- Household services related to the care of an eligible dependent
The dependent must be under age 13 or otherwise meet the IRS guidelines.
You will be required to report the name, address and tax identification number of the care provider on your
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Grainy photographs can be frustrating to work with. Photo retouching might be necessary, especially if the content doesn't distract the viewer from the lack of quality. There are a few instances where grain might work, such as a vintage scene. Otherwise, poor quality shows poor execution.
And increasing the size of these images through printing will increase the grain, making it more obvious.
There are also stock photography websites that will refuse your images if they are too grainy. This article will run through what grain is, where it comes from and how to not only prevent it but fix it in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
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What Is Grain or 'Digital Noise'?
Back in the times of analogue photography, silver was used in an emulsion to coat the plastic film to make it light sensitive. The pieces of silver would capture the light in the scene. ISO 100 had the smallest pieces of silver, and the higher ranges, such as 3200, had much bigger pieces. This is all about photographing in areas with low levels of light.
Nowadays, most photography is through digital camera systems. The same system applies, as the visual scenes we photograph become disrupted. This is down to the sensor working very hard to capture detail from overly dark areas. We can only see these areas by using a high ISO, which gives us an image, but one fraught with tiny colourful specks.
There are many reasons why this noise finds its way into your images. Sensor size, higher ISO settings, and long exposures are just a few. Some people may refer to this as grain or 'digital noise'. Others may call the images pixelated.
Either way, you'll want to fix your grainy backgrounds and foregrounds.
How Important Is ISO?
The grain comes from photographing an overly dark scene. The ISO setting on your camera is the most important tool that affects the quality of your image. A lower ISO setting such as 100 or 200 will keep the grain to a minimum, whereas ISO 3200 or above will create a large amount of grain.
Users with cameras such as the Sony A7II or Canon 5D Mark IV will laugh at these numbers. Their ISO range can reach up to ISO 25,000. The idea is still the same. The range of the highest usable ISOs will continue to increase, the uppermost will contain the most grain.
The image that we will be fixing below was taken at ISO 3200, which is one of the highest ISOs my Canon 7D can reach.
Prevention Is Much Easier Than Correction
We always recommend keeping your ISO as close to 100 as you can. Of course, there will be times where you find yourself photographing inside, where ISO 200 just won't cut it. Look at changing your aperture first, and then your shutter speed (maximum 1/60 without a tripod/wall) to keep your ISO low.
If you find yourself in a low light situation, there are things you can use to boost the light. Look for areas with a higher amount of light to photograph. Also, forcing your camera to meter on the lighter areas of the image will mean the camera doesn't overextend itself in capturing the darker areas.
With event photography, a strobe or flash unit is best, such as the Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT. This will add varying amounts of light for you, depending on the scene.
In other cases, such as portrait and studio photography, a reflector can help to keep the darker areas to a minimum. We recommend the Neewer 43-inch 5-in-1 Multi-Disc Reflector to bounce the light back into the scene.
Some situations won't allow you to use a flash, such as concert photography. Use the available lights as much as possible, and utilise the surrounding area. A tripod, or standing against a wall will help you to lower the shutter speed, allowing your ISO to stay low.
One trick that will get you out of a sticky situation is to slightly overexpose your image. One stop should be enough. This will minimise the grain during the post-processing stage. When you come to lower the exposure, it will lower the digital noise also.
Remember, when you edit an image in Lightroom or Photoshop, the digital noise will increase. There are ways around this, as you shall see in the next part of the article.
How to Fix Your Grainy Images
Adobe Photoshop is the workhorse for all photographic post-processing. This program has a specific filter for eliminating noise.
This is the image we will be using. As you can see, the grain is very distracting and brings down the quality of the image.
First, open the image in Photoshop. Go to Filter>Noise>Reduce Noise.
In the Reduce Noise pop-up window, you will see Strength, Preserve Details, Reduce Color Noise and Sharpen Details.
Adjust the three sliders – Strength, Reduce Color Noise, and Sharpen Details until you get reduced grain and obtain the required quality.
As you can see, I raised the Strength from 6 to 10, reduced the Color Noise to 100% and pulled the Sharpen Details to 0%.
Here is the image after the noise redution. You will need to press the Remove JPEG Artifact to see the preview.
Here is the before and after image from reducing the noise in Photoshop.
Lightroom is a great tool for fixing grainy photos. It has a dedicated adjustment panel for increasing and decreasing the detail in the image.
This is a zoomed in part of the image we will be using. As you can see, the grain is very distracting and brings down the quality of the image.
First, open the image in Lightroom. Head over to the Develop module.
On the right-hand area of Lightroom, go down to the Detail panel. The Noise Reduction area is what we are going to focus on using.
Move the Luminance slider to the right, using the preview box above to see how it affects your image.
I went to 100% to show you how Luminance changes your image, reducing the grain on the pixelated image. I lowered the Detail from 50 to 42, to give the image a smoother look, and the Contrast went up to 27.
Each image is different, so you will find that playing around with varying degrees of these sliders will give you the best reduction in noise.
Here is the final image after removing most of the grain.
Here, you can see the before and after of the digital noise reduction. The image still isn't grain free, but it is definitely less prominent. This is fine for me and my image, as it isn't a close-up.
Also, with some concert photography images, grain will be impossible to eliminate altogether. The digital noise may even help to give the image an atmosphere.
There you have it! Two different ways on photo retouching to fix grainy photos, the reason behind the digital noise and ways to prevent grainy pictures from occurring.


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Chative Facebook Chat App
Chative is a Facebook chat app where you can talk to strangers on Facebook. We have already introduced a few application for you in the past. This time we are going to give more detailed information on this nice app on How to Chat Online. You will also get reviews of other apps on our website soon. Chative is not perfect app when we compare it with other services. However there are still unique and good features. You can use these features without registration and payment. However you will still need to use your Facebook account data on this app.
If you care about your privacy, we recommend you to use another app. It's required to use a webcam on here. If you don't have a webcam, you won't able to use the service at all. However you can still use fake webcam programs. We have mentioned about how to use these virtual devices on Omegle for you in our past pages. If you would like to get more information about how to use them, you can take a look at our pages. Let's mention more about Chative and its features
How to Use the Chative
If you would like to use Chative with your Facebook account, you should do following steps :
- Login your Facebook account.
- Type "Chat" in search box of the website and click on search icon. (Don't hit enter)
- Click "Apps" from left sidebar of the site.
- You will see the following result on one of options.
- Click on "Use Now" button like we have showed on the example.
- Enable your camera on the website and find the best partner for yourself to chat on the website.
That's all you have to do for using Chative. However if you don't have a webcam, you won't able to use it. You can meet girls and guys on the website. It's a video chat platform.


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Resource Planning
The short answer to "what resources and configuration will I need to take Zeebe to production?" is: it depends.
While we cannot tell you exactly what you need - beyond it depends - we can explain what depends, what it depends on, and how it depends on it.
Disk Space
All Brokers in a partition use disk space to store:
- The event log for each partition they participate in. By default, this is a minimum of 512MB for each partition, incrementing in 512MB segments. The event log is truncated on a given broker when data has been processed and successfully exported by all loaded exporters.
- One or more periodic snapshots of the running state (inflight data) of each partition (unbounded, based on in-flight work). The number of snapshots to retain, and their frequency is configurable. By default it is set to three snapshots retained, and a snapshot every 15 minutes.
Additionally, the leader of a partition also uses disk space to store:
- A projection of the running state of the partition in RocksDB. (unbounded, based on in-flight work)
By default this data is stored in
segments- the data of the log split into segments. The log is only appended - until it is truncated by reaching the max snapshot count.
state- the active state. Deployed workflows, active workflow instances, etc. Completed workflow instances or jobs are removed.
snapshot- the data of a state at a certain point in time
If you want a recipe to explode your disk space usage, here are a few ways to do it:
- Create a high number of snapshots with a long period between them.
- Load an exporter, such as the Debug Exporter, that does not advance its record position.
Event Log
The event log for each partition is segmented. By default, the segment size is 512MB. This can be changed in the zeebe.cfg.toml file with the setting logSegmentSize.
An event log segment can be deleted once all the events it contains have been processed by exporters, replicated to other brokers, and processed. Three things can cause the event log to not be truncated:
- A cluster loses its quorum, in which case events are queued but not processed.
- An exporter does not advance its read position in the event log.
- The max number of snapshots has not been written.
An event log segment is not deleted until all the events in it have been exported by all configured exporters. This means that exporters that rely on side-effects, perform intensive computation, or experience back pressure from external storage will cause disk usage to grow, as they delay the deletion of event log segments.
Exporting is only performed on the partition leader, but the followers of the partition do not delete segments in their replica of the partition until the leader marks all events in it as unneeded by exporters.
No event log segments are deleted until the maximum number of snapshots has been reached. When the maximum number of snapshots has been reached, the event log is truncated up to the oldest snapshot.
The running state of the partition is captured periodically on the leader in a snapshot. By default, this period is every 15 minutes. This can be changed in the zeebe.cfg.toml file. The number of valid snapshots to retain is configured in zeebe.cfg.toml. By default, the leader and followers retain only the latest valid snapshot.
A snapshot is a projection of all events that represent the current running state of the workflows running on the partition. It contains all active data, for example, deployed workflows, active workflow instances, and not yet completed jobs.
When the broker has as many snapshots as configured by the parameter maxSnapshots, it deletes all data on the log which was written before the oldest snapshot.
On the lead broker of a partition, the current running state is kept in memory, and on disk in RocksDB. In our experiments this grows to 2GB under a heavy load of long-running processes. The snapshots that are replicated to followers are snapshots of RocksDB.
Effect of exporters and external system failure
If an external system relied on by an exporter fails - for example, if you are exporting data to ElasticSearch and the connection to the ElasticSearch cluster fails - then the exporter will not advance its position in the event log, and brokers cannot truncate their logs. The broker event log will grow until the exporter is able to re-establish the connection and export the data. To ensure that your brokers are resilient in the event of external system failure, give them sufficient disk space to continue operating without truncating the event log until the connection to the external system is restored.
Effect on exporters of node failure
Only the leader of a partition exports events. Only committed events (events that have been replicated) are passed to exporters. The exporter will then update its read position. The exporter read position is only replicated between brokers in the snapshot. It is not itself written to the event log. This means that an exporter's current position cannot be reconstructed from the replicated event log, only from a snapshot.
When a partition fails over to a new leader, the new leader is able to construct the current partition state by projecting the event log from the point of the last snapshot. The position of exporters cannot be reconstructed from the event log, so it is set to the last snapshot. This means that an exporter can see the same events twice in the event of a fail-over.
You should assign idempotent ids to events in your exporter if this is an issue for your system. The combination of record position and partition id is reliable as a unique id for an event.
Effect of quorum loss
If a partition goes under quorum (for example: if two nodes in a three node cluster go down), then the leader of the partition will continue to accept requests, but these requests will not be replicated and will not be marked as committed. In this case, they cannot be truncated. This causes the event log to grow. The amount of disk space needed to continue operating in this scenario is a function of the broker throughput and the amount of time to quorum being restored. You should ensure that your nodes have sufficient disk space to handle this failure mode.


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ErgoSuite's Management Tools – Reporting & Analysis
- Your ErgoSuite is a highly cost-effective technology platform which
seamlessly integrates critical-path web-based and computer-based tools
designed to extend the capability and return of employers' existing and
new Office Ergonomics Programs.
Reporting & Analysis
Your ErgoSuite provides powerful and robust Reporting & Analysis tools so clients can manage and leverage their priceless data residing in their ErgoSuite Data Warehouse. The data-driven insights which clients attain from this powerful perspective are otherwise very costly and cumbersome to achieve without the platform.
Tabular reports, complex reports and a wide assortment of charts are available where all of the characteristics of any report, analysis and chart can be customized by Supervisors. All reports and analyses can easily be scheduled for automatic delivery to Supervisor's phones and email on a regular basis.
While ErgoSuite provides an extraordinarily rich set of features within Reporting & Analysis, just a few samples are shown below:
ErgoSuite includes two main classes of Reporting & Analysis Tools which have various components within each. Automation and extensive customizations are available for every tool:
- Base Reports: Divided among twelve main tools which represent the most commonly needed reports clients have identified over the years, the system provides for rapid report production where you simply identify what users to report on and for what time periods. Each base report is actually a class of reports in itself providing many options which produce completely different reports and charts within that class.
- Research Analysis: Four main analysis classes provide for quite complex reporting requirements, research and analysis where you can specify any combination of the nearly 400 risk metrics available in ErgoSuite's Data Warehouse. Just a few of the supported functions include: Complete Free-Flow Report Design, Data Mining Analysis, Graphical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Prioritization Modeling, Decile Clustering Analysis and more.
All of the Reporting & Analysis tools provide actual sample reports, charts and analyses to depict potential results to enhance your experience. It's as simple as taking a look through the Report & Chart Gallery and clicking on what you would like to see.
Creating unique customized reports and analyses beyond the customizable Base Reports and Analyses included in ErgoSuite is very easy and allows for combining any of the nearly 400 risk metrics to meet your needs. Yes, of course your organization's logo can be used throughout the platform.
Customization of your chart-based reports begins with picking from among the 30 Default Chart Skins and then further personalizing a highly professional and engaging result.
The Next Level – Report Books
Beyond what we've described above, ErgoSuite offers Report Books where you can easily publish collections of reports in a single Report Book.
Any combination of Reports, Analyses or Graphical Reports can be easily included in Report Books which can also be easily automated for any delivery schedule to Supervisors or Management.
Of course, entire Report Books can also have data-driven triggers defined which will determine when and if they are sent. Clients tell us that the possibilities and uses are endless. It's very easy.
Another Level – Data Mining Analysis
ErgoSuite offers extraordinary Data Mining Analysis tools where you can ask ErgoSuite Enterprise to research complex requests producing individuals and groups which satisfy your requirements. All of the nearly 400 risk metrics can be used in any combination for Data Mining Analysis.
Just a very small group of example common uses for these tools includes:
Determine high risk situations:
Which employees, locations, departments or other groups are at
greatest risk today?
Which groups are "trending" towards higher risk as defined by your metrics?
What risk factors lead to discomfort, reduced productivity and potential injury in your organization?
Who's successfully complying with your established safety guidelines?
Which groups and individual employees require assistance?
What's working well?
Where is improvement needed?
What priority should be placed on different improvement opportunities?
How do changes in infrastructure, technology and facilities impact computer usage?
Where is stress evident in the organization?
What are typical work patterns within different groups?
Identify atypical work patterns and their relationship to fatigue, discomfort and productivity.
Determine which metrics within your organization correlate to potential injury.
Which employees are trending towards increased risk?
How do pacing and posture impact fatigue and discomfort?
How do fatigue and discomfort impact employee output and quality?
What is the payroll cost (loss) of sub-optimal office ergonomics within your organization?
Another Level – Statistical Analysis
- So what does your organization's data look like? It's a great question to explore upon accumulating a baseline of data for your organization. It's actually a valid question to ask on many occasions.
ErgoSuite offers Statistical Analysis tools where you can gain insights to how the employee population looks (or any Department, Location or Grouping) by any of the nearly 400 risk metrics available in the platform.
You can also combine ErgoSuite's Data Mining Analysis and Statistical Analysis to perform Decile Clustering Analysis. In simple words, one use is to measure discomfort and/or fatigue correlated to recovery time or microbreaking. You can precisely measure this and much more if you're interested. You can also employ Decile Clustering Analysis to rapidly identify very subtle emerging trends well in advance of when they will become major issues for you. You can easily and regularly identify tomorrow's threats today.
There's more, and we didn't even touch on Graphical Analysis and some additional tools, but we've exceeded our intended length for this web page, so please contact us for a demo anytime to gain a first-hand perspective of the platform.
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From the White Guide Nordic 2018:
Kohvik Supelsaksad
- Address: Nikolai 32, Pärnu
- Phone: +37244 22 44 8
- Seats: 45
Atmospheric Restaurant-Café at Any Time
The Supelsaksad is certainly one of the most atmospheric eateries in Pärnu. Furniture from the end of last century and nostalgic interiors create a special, timeless milieu in the dining halls of the old wooden house. A cozy, slightly lazy feeling is quick to come. Attentive and always cheerful, the service contributes to it a lot. In the summer, when everybody and their cat are in Pärnu, the charm of the Supelsaksad is slightly muted. The best time to visit is when it's cold and the town is nearly deserted. Tostart with a glass of rosé cava and continue with a big plate of classic borsch. The dishes at the café suit the interior: timeless, slightly nostalgic. And it is unconscionable to skip the cakes. The cakes are the main reason people in the know come. The selection is broad and changes all the time. Just as the teas do. The ever-changing mood is a bonus...
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Cromald Cottages
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East and West Cromald Cottages are two beautifully luxurious semi detached self catering cottages appointed to a very high standard set in one of Perthshire's picturesque glens. Cromald Cottages are a perfect retreat for exploring Perthshire, Walking, Castles, fishing, golf, skiing, theatre, whisky distilleries and the Cateran trail. Our cottages are beautifully appointed for a perfect holiday from an enclosed garden to jigsaw puzzles, sky tv to a woodburning stove. A four poster bed in the master bedroom will add a touch of luxury to your stay. Cromald cottages have proved to be a firm favorite with loyal clientele, come and see for yourself why so many of our guests return again and again. Within easy travelling distance from Edinburgh Airport, we are centrally located to enjoy all Perthshire has to offer.


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Rescuers free coyote from jar stuck around its head
There is no official population estimate of coyotes in Montana, but they are widespread and abundant, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wildlife rescuers freed a young female coyote that wandered rural areas northeast of Sacramento with a plastic jar stuck over its head for nearly two weeks.
More: Research: Outdoor recreation disrupts wildlife (Yes, even stuff you do)
The Sacramento Bee reports the rescuers captured the coyote near the town of Cool on Monday and cut the jar away.
The coyote was first spotted in Coloma in late January, spurring volunteers from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue and Sierra Wildlife Rescue to search for the animal.
More: Badly burned in Thomas Fire, bears make comeback thanks to fish skin, acupuncture
Rescuer Luis Escobar says a runner spotted the coyote Monday and alerted the Gold Country group. The volunteers captured the animal.
Volunteer Ben Nuckolls says the animal had injuries around its ears, and it was taken to the group's Auburn headquarters to recover.
Nuckolls says it was able to drink water on its own Tuesday morning.


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Coconut Chai Latte
$19.95 $22.95
- 1.3 grams of sugar per serve
- Perfect macronutrients for a keto diet
- No need to brew, simply add 180ml of hot water
- Spices: cinnamon, all spice, cardamon, nutmeg, vanilla, ginger and clove
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Our coconut chai latte has a strong spice flavour with undertones of creamy coconut.
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A staple in everyone's pantry and a great addition or alternative to the traditional chai tea mix, our blends are easy to drink with no need to brew, strain or remove tea leaves from your cup.
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Easy to use, full of flavour, delicious to the last drop
Perfect on Keto
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Den Haag, 1st of March 2018 – Last Wednesday a new pilot project was launched on the use of blockchain technology in maternity care. The three-month initiative is being run by the insurer Coöperatie VGZ and the National Healthcare Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland). Over the next few months, in partnership with the maternity care organisations Liemerscare, Kraamzorg Zuid-Gelderland and Kraamzorg VDA, around 50 families receiving maternity care will use the blockchain app Mijn Zorg Log. The pilot project will examine the practical implications of blockchain technology for the administrative processes associated with maternity care. On behalf of the National Healthcare Institute, blockchain specialist Ledger Leopard developed the legally-certified blockchain app Mijn Zorg Log in 2017, and the company is proud to be at the cradle of the first blockchain baby.
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Jeroen van Megchelen, CEO of Ledger Leopard, said: "Last year when the National Healthcare Institute commissioned us to develop a blockchain app for the sector, I knew that it would be an important moment. We had to demonstrate why blockchain technology is the future. The National Healthcare Institute wanted to understand the possibilities and implications of blockchain technology for existing processes, legislation and technologies in the healthcare sector. We started building an app and that became Mijn Zorg Log."
Coöperatie VGZ and the Dutch Healthcare Institute wanted to examine whether members of the general public could be given more control over their own healthcare data. Van Megchelen is convinced that blockchain technology can make this possible: "Blockchain has four exceptional qualities that make this technology unique, secure and reliable, and these qualities can all be found in Mijn Zorg Log. It connects a variety of data sources, puts the user in charge, the data entered is unchallengeable, and everything works more quickly and efficiently and is therefore cheaper. The pilot project with Mijn Zorg Log is intended to demonstrate whether blockchain technology can in fact be used to optimize administrative processes. So this is all very exciting."
Three maternity care organizations are taking part in the pilot project. This week the first "blockchain baby" was born. Maternity care workers and young mothers will keep a record of hours of maternity care provided on Mijn Zorg Log using their smartphones. This means that the hours of care provided are recorded and can be viewed directly by the various parties involved. Mothers will decide which parties have access to their data. They will also have real-time information at their fingertips about how many hours of maternity care are left in their budget. This will end the need for checks to be made afterward. The parties expect to have the initial results of the pilot project by the end of April.
Photo: on the 17th of January Robbert Kastercum (Kraamzorg VDA), Wim Peters (Liemerscare), Tiana van Grinsven (Zorginstituut Nederland), Kees Hamster (VGZ) and Richard van den Broek (RadboudUMC from Kraamzorg Zuid-Gelderland) signed a cooperation agreement for the blockchain in maternity care pilot, in presence of blockchain builder Jeroen van Megchelen of Ledger Leopard.
'Blockchain establishes the foundation for trust' Kees van Iwaarden "How beautiful would it be if all the information about a building was actually stored at the building in such a way that it could easily and safely be shared with other stakeholders" says Kees van Iwaarden about his company. With a background in the maintenance …
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'Blockchain prevents piles of unnecessary paper' Henk Duinkerken Exchanging medical and personal information is a sensitive matter. Patients must be able to assume that their data is exchanged safely and will not be (unintentionally) altered. This was an important reason for Henk Duinkerken, Director of the Microbiome Center NL, to opt for the blockchain solution …
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The End of an Era
After a spectacular regular season, the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors faced off in the NBA Finals. Each season, the Warriors have been able to add superstar talent with the additions to their team of former MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star Demarcus Cousins. The Raptors, on the other hand, have drastically improved their roster in just one season. Not only were they able to add their own superstar talent with the addition of former Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and former All-Star Marc Gasol, they were able to add a variety of fantastic role players. However the most impressive and most surprising addition was the uprising of the young forward Pascal Siakam.
After a variety of first and second round exits within the last five years, the Raptors had decided to trade away their franchise player, All-Star guard Demar Derozan, in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. While at the time the trade seemed quite absurd as Kawhi only had one year left on his contract, it has so far paid off in the long run. The Raptors have been able to make a stellar run not only in the regular season but in the playoffs as well. Kawhi is currently leading the team to a stellar 3-2 lead over the Golden State Warriors who are the reigning champions.
"Just go out there and do our job," Raptors guard Kyle Lowry told ESPN. "We're a professional basketball team. We have been in the same situation. We have been the same team all year."
However, the Golden State Warriors have a greater challenge ahead of them. With injuries plaguing the team, the Warriors will continue to try their best and come back from the deficit. One injury that had a giant impact on the series was the short-lived comeback of Kevin Durant. Durant has been recovering from a nagging calf injury during the first four games of the series. Although Durant attempted to make a comeback during game five of the NBA Finals, he later suffered a more severe injury. During the second quarter, Durant had come down with a right leg injury. Durant was quickly rushed off the floor and later diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon in his right leg.
"I was excited because he was doing so well," Wanda Durant told ESPN. "Then, when it happened, I just kind of sunk. I was just glued on him and glued on his eyes to see how he was doing. Still, kind of hurtful to see the anguish in his eyes. He looked as though he felt somewhat dejected at that time. He tried to hobble off and I was thinking, 'don't do that, son."
With the Warriors' surplus of injuries, it was just not enough to take down the sporadic Toronto Raptors. Former MVP Kevin Durant was able to return for game six, but left the game early after a terrifying leg injury. Durant was later diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon in his leg. Not only did Durant have to leave the game early do to injury, ALL-Star guard Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL in his knee. With most of their team injured, the Toronto Raptors were able to take down the Golden State Warriors and claim the NBA Finals Trophy for the first time in franchise history. Kawhi Leonard also was able to claim his second career NBA Finals MVP and his second NBA Championship.


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When we were travelling on the Nineteen 87 bus, there was a quiz about dogs. We were appalled that our hoomans didn't get them all right! Wonder how many of you know the answers to these questions?
- What dog breed does not bark, but does make yodelling noises?
- What dog breed gets its name because it strikes out with its front paws when fighting?
- Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through what?
- Every known dog breed except this one has a pink tongue. What is this breed?
- Christmas question! What is the name of the dog from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"?
- Dalmatians are born what colour?
- Why do dogs and wolves yawn?
- What is the smallest breed of dog used for hunting?
- Do dogs favour one paw (left or right) over the other?
- What kind of dog did the TV Series detective Columbo have?
- Can you name the 7 different groups/classes of dog?
May's comments: So I scored 4 1/2 out of 8! Ha! They didn't finish the list of questions.
Here are the answers:
- The Basenji
- The Boxer
- The pads of their feet
- The Chow (It's tongue is jet black.)
- Max
- White
- As a sign of contentment
- Dachshunds
(They are low to the ground, which allows them to enter and manoeuvre through tunnels easily.)
- Yes (like people, dogs are either right-handed or left-handed; that is, they favour either their right or left paws.)
- A Basset Hound
- Toys, Hounds, Herding, Sporting, Non-Sporting, Working, Terrier
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You are here: Remembrance / Stories of Remembrance / Lt. David Black
David had to endure the hard times at Gallipoli although he pushed through.
Lt. David Black was 21 years old when he took participation in the First World War. He'd had previous military service and his time in the 21st Battalion earned him the title of lieutenant. He was born in Ballarat in 1894 he took participation in the First World War on 21 January 1915 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. The 21st Battalion was a part of the newly raised 2nd Australian Division. His division departed Australia aboard the HMAT Ulysses. They arrived at Egypt during June 1915. On this voyage his boat was attacked, torpedoed just off the Island of Stratae, at 9.50am on 2 September 1915. 30-40 people died. David had to endure the hard times at Gallipoli although he pushed through. One of the worst things that happened to David Black happened to him in France. While he was fighting he sustained a gunshot wound to his chest and leg. This consumed much of the Lieutenant's time. This wound metastasized to the point where it killed David Black on 4 October 1917. This happened while his battalion was taking part in a 3km long march to capture Broodseinde Ridge. The news was broken to his next of kin, Evans, Agnes Elizabeth (sister); they were fairly close he would send her letters to touch base with their family wanting to know more about Uncle Jack, Fred and Hazle. He sent her a message after he was wounded regarding his possessions. Since he was a lieutenant his full pay was 21/- per day. 3/- went to the state 4/- went to his sister and a full 14/- went to him. He was looking to have a good time, and who could blame him, in his own words.


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Faculty List
The Jazz Studies program offers comprehensive training to undergraduate and graduate students for careers in jazz performance, arranging and composition, education, and in the music industry. Staffed by a faculty of experienced and prominent artists/teachers, the major in Jazz Studies provides a BM degree with a concentration in jazz performance or jazz composition. Applied instruction in jazz is provided in saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass and drums. Music education majors may elect a jazz instrument for their applied study. Students may also pursue a BA in Music with a jazz emphasis. Visit Undergraduate Degrees for more information on degree programs.
See special information available for Jazz Percussion.
Course work includes jazz theory and composition, history and styles, improvisation, small and large group arranging, jazz pedagogy, jazz keyboard, applied study, and jazz ensembles. Jazz classes are open to all students with the appropriate prerequisites.
Two big bands and seven combos, each directed by a faculty member, anchor the ensemble offerings and are open to any university student by audition. The Ohio State Jazz Ensemble has performed throughout Ohio and the United States.
The Ohio Show Band is a commercial music ensemble that produces tour-quality shows, including live video sync, automated lighting, dance and featured guest artists. The ensemble covers a vast array of repertoire including R&B, gospel, fusion, rock and pop.
Learn more about joining our Jazz Ensembles.
The jazz program hosts many activities each year such as the five-day Ohio State Jazz Festival including the Jazz Clinics; and the summer Jazz Camp for high school students. Recent guest artists and clinicians include John Fedchock, Carl Allen, Byron Stripling, Quamon Fowler, Quincy Davis, Xavier Davis, Bobby Floyd, Vincent Chandler, Rusty Burge and Donald Harrison.
Graduates pursue performing and teaching careers. Some continue their formal studies in jazz at prestigious graduate programs. Others are active performers and educators around the country.


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Success at Inter Spinal Unit Games for Middlesbrough patients
A 24-year-old Middlesbrough man left paralysed after a diving accident in Tenerife has made a five hundred mile round trip to compete in the Inter Spinal Unit Games.
Mark Bonnar was part of the team from the North of England Spinal Cord Injury Centre at James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, who travelled to Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire.
He joined other patients from around the country and the Republic of Ireland, to take part in the 27th Inter Spinal Unit Games organised by WheelPower – the national charity for wheelchair sports.
The participants received coaching and demonstrations from leading wheelchair sports athletes and experienced coaches.
Mark tried various sports such as archery, shooting and the tough wheelchair rugby and said it was fun and tiring but "not his cup of tea". He had more success in the table tennis, which he has been able to play since his accident, where he reached the semi -finals.
He said he enjoyed the Games: "It's good to be around people in the same situation as yourself, I spent a whole year in a side room in hospital after the accident and hadn't been able to speak to other people in the same situation."
The Middlesbrough team leader Clair Williams said: "This is Mark's first experience away from home since the injury and he's shown exceptional enthusiasm in the sports he could manage."
Another patient from the North of England Spinal Cord Injury Centre showed that age was no barrier as 68-year-old former marathon runner Denis Fairbridge from Middlesbrough took on younger counterparts at the Games.
Sport has played a part in his rehabilitation after his accident, but Denis said he was impressed with the facilities at Stoke Mandeville and said he hoped they could have more in the north east of England.
WheelPower's Sport Development Officer, Stewart Jeeves, who organised the event said: "Throughout the week all participants have fully embraced their opportunity to have a go at sport.
"The patients with spinal cord injuries have discovered first-hand what they can achieve in terms of participating in sport and living an independent lifestyle. Many will return home full of confidence and desire to continue playing the sport they love in their local area."
For more information about WheelPower visit www.wheelpower.org.uk


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Recently travelled to Nashville, Tenn., and visited a terrific independent bookstore, Davis-Kidd Booksellers at the Mall at Green Hills. After settling my girls in with I Spy and American Girls, I scoured the cookbook, fiction and general non-fiction sections plus the outstanding remainder selection and came away with some excellent finds:
1. "All-American Dessert Book" by Nancy Baggett. Very clear, concise recipes and nice photographs. $12.99.
2. "BHG New Baking Book." I'm a sucker for ring-bound books. Besides, it was $8.50. I tried a recipe for Peanut Butter-Chocolate Pudding Cake that tasted ok, but looked like a New York street in need of repair. I'm still spelunking for hidden treasure here.
3. "Cornbread Gospels" by Crescent Dragonwagon. I treasure Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread, so I'm looking forward to digging out the golden nuggets in this.
4. "BHG Fast-Fix Family Food." OK, it's got more than a few processed ingredients, but I was lured in the by the flashy graphics and promises of kid-friendly food. It's enjoyable to peruse, and maybe my 9 year old will like it better than the Rachael Ray Cooking Rocks! book, which I find to be perfectly anoying.
5. "The Splendid Table" by Lynne Rosetto Kosper. For $12.99. Lovely and transporting. There's an almond pasta that sounds doable for my crew. Even if I don't cook from it, I'm enjoying the read.
6. Ann Patchett's itsy-bitsy inspirational title "What Now?" I've been a fan since "Patron Saint of Liars" and I thought "Truth & Beauty" was just about a perfect memoir.
7. Lee Smith's "On Agate Hill." While the girls were being sweet in the store, I read the author's essay in the back of the book about how she wrote this book after the sudden death of her son. Just reading the anguish of a mom burying her child and trying to make sense of that made me want to read the fiction that came out of the experience.


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