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Star Trek: Generations is absolute shit. It is the first Next Generation movie, the first sequel not to include the number in it (7) and just a train fucking wreck.
The movie opens with the Enterprise B, brand new, and James Kirk along with the only other original cast members who would agree to do this shitty project, Chekov and Scotty. They're giving an honorary send-off to the brand new ship when, of course, a distress call comes in. They're within Earth's solar system and they say they're the only ship in range. What the fuck? That's just bullshit lazy writing, Rick Berman. They also do a send-off voyage without a tractor beam or medical staff. This sets the tone for the movie – stupid lazy convenience-writing.
The distress call is a setup for pretty much everything in the movie. The Nexus, a ribbon/energy wave that destroys stuff but also is like being in Heaven, because you're anywhere you want to be at anytime. That's there. Sauran. A guy who was in the wave when he was beamed out/pulled out. Even Guinan/Whoopie Goldberg was on the ship. Kirk dies doing something manually on the star ship.
After we witness the death of the most paramount figure in Trek lore within the opening seconds, we join the Enterprise D crew, on the holodeck of a ship, playing on a ship in the ocean. It is very confusing for non-Trek fans, which is not what you want with a motion picture. Picard learns that his nephew, whom we know from episodes of TNG, has burned alive. What the FUCK?! This movie opens up with some ridiculously heavy shit.
The Enterprise D, looking great on the big screen, arrives at a shitty looking observatory. Evidently, it was attack by the Romulans, looking for trilithium that Sauran stole or something. Sauran needs that to adjust the gravity of systems by killing stars and moving the Nexus to a place he can get back onto it. Why can't he just fly a ship into it, as is actually asked on screen? "Because every ship that got near it was destroyed." Why would it matter, though, if you were pulled into the Nexus? James Kirk, we later learn, isn't even dead but is actually inside of it. See, the plot is pointless, senseless and overly complex.
We also see a reused shot of the Enterprise D from the TV series around this point in time. Not the first time they pull this bullshit.
Sauran kidnaps Geordi LaForge for NO REASON. He beams to a Klingon ship. They're involved, now. They've been in every movie, in some fashion, except for Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn (the best one) and Star Trek: The Voyage Home (the second best one, and they still had a Bird of Prey in the movie). It is not the Klingon's fault but is a sign of laziness, falling back on that same old easy to hate nemesis.
So Sauran actually tortures Geordi, needlessly, by turning his heart off and on with some kind of switch he had. This was edited from the movie but references were left in. "His heart just wasn't into it." Picard and a manic depressive Data, who's instantly decided to install an emotion chip that he had in the show decided not to use, figure out where Sauran is headed. How? Because they search for planets that support life within the Nexus's path and there is ONLY ONE IN THE GALAXY.
They get there and the most complicated thing I've ever heard on screen gets said. It is during the negotiation for Geordi's release and Picard's transfer. I am convinced that no one knew what the fuck was going on during this scene. Picard beams to the Klingon ship which beams him to the planet to keep Sauran's location safe, while the Enterprise beams Geordi back from the Klingons. The problem is that the Enterprise is VASTLY superior in strength, as is said on screen, to the Klingon ship. Why would there even be a discussion when they've kidnapped a Federation officer?
So, Picard goes down to the planet, alone, no plan. He manages to screw up entirely and let Sauran destroy the star with a rocket that must have had a warp drive that we never see activated because it could not get to that star in less than about 100 years at the speed it took off at. In 9th grade Earth Science, I made a shitty rocket that launched about as fast as this fucking thing. Even if the rocket had warp, the star would not have gone dark instantly. It would have looked like it was still bright for the time it took light to travel from the star to Viridian III. In the movie, they're both looking up and it occurs instantly.
Meanwhile, in outer space, Riker prepares to make me hate him forever. See, the Klingon's installed a peep-camera in Geordi's eyes and watch him until he walks up to a panel that gives away a frequency to the shields of the Enterprise. This allows the small Klingon ship to attack it and penetrate it's shields. Did Riker order the shields to be remodulated or go to warp and retreat until they got their shields fixed?
No. He says to lock phasers and return fire and then does nothing. Worf, usually known for his bad ideas, comes up with the first good one ever and says hey, I know about that ship, it does this and I can make it blow up with one torpedo. Riker orders it to be fired. Data celebrates. So does an extra in the background, which annoyed the creators of the movie in the commentary. Idiots. This movie should have annoyed them.
They also reused the special effects shot of the Klingon bird of prey exploding that was in Star Track VI. The ACTUAL SAME SHOT. Did they have no budget for some reason?
So check this shit out. The Enterprise, which can't scan the surface of the planet because of a made up reason, crashes onto the planet because the warp core overloaded and Riker didn't think to order it ejected. I love how the "Core Ejection System" is offline, when they need it, too. Like, that would fucking never be OFFLINE. There would be some manual slingshot on that thing to launch it the fuck outta dodge if it were so fragile, it could rupture as often as they seem to do. Troi jumps on the con and gives a "women drivers" joke by crashing our beloved ship into the planet. The Enterprise D – officially DESTROYED. Two major icons, dead in this film. Three if you count Renee Picard. I do. I liked him.
So Picard ends up in the Nexus and the planet gets destroyed. Now, by that logic, flying a starship into the damned thing should have worked. But no. Big plans with little thought. Picard ends up at Christmas and is laughing and the shit is all fuzzy and then he realizes something – it's fake. Now, at this point, I would have begun imagining myself in the bedsheets of a few super models, but Picard thinks of Whoopie Goldberg. She shows up, because an echo of her is still there from when she was beamed out before (BULLSHIT). She tells him that someone is in the Nexus who can help: James T. Kirk.
Question: They're already in this thing so how the fuck could a moving energy wave transport them anywhere in the galaxy? Wouldn't they just go to a recreation of the place inside of the Nexus? Does that mean Picard is really still in it, throughout the rest of the movies?
Picard talks to Kirk who is cooking huge eggs that reminded me of the running of the bulls spoof in Borat. He convinces his Paul Bunyan-ass to help him stop Sauran. So, Sauran kills Kirk. For real this time. He actually dies on film a second time. Is it a good death?
Kirk falls in an obvious CG shot on a metal bridge and spins almost comically. It does not give the impression of the primary Star Trek character ever dying.
PrickHard manages to stop the scarred up Malcom McDowell and save the day, if you consider the ship destroyed and Kirk dead a good saving. I don't.
Picard beams up to some shitty ship and tells Riker hey another one will be built hey it doesn't matter it isn't like we just spent 7 fucking years on this thing. The movie ends and people leave the theater, dejected and maybe with intentions of getting a divorce. I hate this movie and it really shit on the franchise worse than any other film, in terms of what it did, took from us and how bad the story was. Even Nemesis, which was a pure fuck fest, was not as shitty to the fans as this. 1/10 movie.


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Pa. Supreme Court rules in favor of Philadelphia beverage tax
Ruling: City has the power to impose tax on distribution of sweetened beverages
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has delivered its long-awaited decision on Philadelphia's sweetened beverage tax, in favor of the city.
It's been two years since City Council passed the 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages and a year and a half since it began collecting revenue. Since then, it has brought in $110 million.
With this decision, the city can now begin spending the revenue on the anti-poverty programs it's earmarked for: an expansion of pre-K, community schools and a rebuild of city facilities.
"We will now move expeditiously toward full funding of all of the three core programs funded by the beverage tax," said City spokesman Mike Dunn. "The administration is extremely grateful that the justices made a fair and careful review of this case."
The justices ruled 4-2 that the city does have the power to impose the tax, because it is on the distribution of sweetened beverages. Tax opponents, funded by the beverage industry, sued two years ago, arguing that the state's Sterling Act prohibits the city from taxing anything the state already taxes, and the state already collects sales tax on the same beverages. However, the judges upheld two lower court rulings that found the tax does not duplicate any state taxes because distribution, which the state could tax but doesn't, is separate from sales.
Two justices dissented, finding the tax too duplicative of the state sales tax. One wrote, "a rose by any other name smells as sweet," and the tax has the same effect as the sales tax.
Mayor Jim Kenney promised to quickly ramp up the programs the tax is earmarked for.
"Beyond the legal resolution, today's decisive ruling offers renewed hope for tens of thousands of Philadelphia's children and families who struggle for better lives in the face of rampant poverty," he said.
The beverage industry, however, is disappointed. Industry spokesman Anthony Campisi agreed it's the end of the line legally, but he said the industry is counting on the state legislature to eliminate it.
"Pennsylvania's elected representatives now have the responsibility of getting rid of this regressive tax," he said.

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In the series of stories about Greg Gianforte meeting with some Montana technology executives this week, one line stood out as a perfect illustration of just how out of touch and sexist Mr. Gianforte is. From Montana Public Radio:
Gianforte invited a handful of representatives from Montana's growing high-tech industry to meet with him Monday.
The 10 men who huddled around a meeting table at the Missoula-based incubator MonTec run Montana companies offering everything from analytics, e-commerce, energy, tourism and security services. (emphasis mine)
You read that correctly. In a story about the challenges of finding workers for the tech economy, our Congressman couldn't think of a single woman in the state worthy of attendance. Not any of the women who are leading tech companies, teaching computer science at our universities, or leading investment firms that focus on technology. None of the coders, entrepreneurs, or executives who are helping these companies grow.
Not one.
There are, of course, dozens of successful Montana women leading the way in high-tech fields, but in the narrow vision of Greg Gianforte, none were welcomed to the table to share their experience or ideas.
In fact, Gianforte attended a tech conference a year ago in Missoula where a female speaker, a former executive at his company, specifically noted that she "could list 10 women in tech in Montana that are all doing interesting things."
Maybe Mr. Gianforte wasn't listening to that woman either.
And in a story about the challenges companies are facing when it comes to hiring, that's not some sort of harmless oversight. That kind of thinking could well be the cause of the shortage of workers in tech. We're losing out on critical talent because young women, who are competing with and even exceeding what boys accomplish in high school STEM classes, are too often discouraged from tech careers by a misogynistic culture that keeps them from the field.
A comprehensive study by Reuters found that it is precisely the exclusion of women and other groups that keeps them from pursuing jobs and getting career advancement in tech:
But the myth of meritocracy prevails. "This mythology … denies the role of personal connections, wealth, background, gender, race, or education in an individual's success," writes Alice Marwick, a professor at Fordham University. "If, for example, women (or people of color, or gay people) are not getting venture-capital funding at the same rate as men, the myth maintains, it is due to their lack of ability rather than institutional sexism. It also justifies immense wealth as the worthy spoils of the smartest and best."
Just think about the opportunity a chance to meet with someone who made his fortune in technology could have afforded a female tech leader in our state. The thoughtless exclusion of a single woman was not just a symptom of the glass ceiling that pervades tech; it was also a cause of the sexism that keeps women from top positions.
And just in case you think this was an isolated oversight, don't forget that Gianforte himself told students at the University of Montana that his company was hostile to women from the outset:
Gianforte recently gave the keynote address at the Jobs Summit at the University of Montana on Oct. 9. He showed the crowd a slideshow of the early days of RightNow that illustrated tech's cultural challenges.
"This was our first Christmas party," Gianforte said, pointing to a picture. "It's like, five geeks standing around with a beer. We did hire women, but they knew better than to show up for the Christmas party."
If you search through Mr. Gianforte's comments about tech in Montana, he's constantly explaining what women need to do to become more involved in tech. Isn't it time for him to sit down and listen to a few?


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She's lost a lot, but now some help is on the way.
Major life events seem to keep coming for Crystal Perry after celebrating the birth of her baby boy. Things have taken a downhill trajectory.
Meet our play maker Laketa Williams.
"She had a wreck. She totaled her car. The infant was in the car when she had the accident. She lost the car," Williams said. "She was trying to wait to get her income tax so she could get a new car, but her dad ended up passing away."
There was no insurance to pay for the funeral.
"Not to mention that she lost her job, because she lost her car. She was a CNA. She needs some help," Williams said.
So I reached for the cash, it's time to Pass It On.
We're passing on $300 from News Channel 3 and $300 from an anonymous donor in Nesbit, MS. That's bring the total to $600.
"This will be so on time for her," Williams said.
We load up and in just a few minutes we're ready to spring into action.
Williams knocks on the door, and then she knocks on the window.
Finally, we see Crystal.
"I know you needed some help, and I went to Pass It On. That's $300 from News Channel 3 and $300 from an anonymous donor," Williams said.
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This money is going to come in handy.
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She says she is very grateful.
"It's like the Lord keeps blessing me. Well he does that and often times when we least expect it."
This $600 will help Crystal get back on her feet.
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Learn how to safely provision and manage infrastructure lifecycle with Terraform and Terraform Enterprise!
Terraform is a fantastic tool for provisioning infrastructure, but with such a broad range of responsibilities, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the API, terminology, and workflow. In this workshop you will learn how to safely provision and manage infrastructure lifecycle with Terraform and Terraform Enterprise.
Beginning with a quick lecture-style introduction to Terraform, we will quickly dive deep into the tool. Not only will this tutorial discuss various components of Terraform, but attendees will also understand why and how they might make infrastructure changes with Terraform.
Now that our infrastructure is provisioned, how can we connect the various components? With one or two machines, it is easy to point IP addresses, but what happens when we have thousands?
We will use Terraform to create a Consul cluster and explore service discovery and health monitoring with Consul. Depending on the time remaining, we will explore the complex problems of secret management using Vault.
Target audience
This is a comprehensive course aimed at users who desire an in-depth exploration of Terraform including Infrastructure as code, configuration, and usage. Experience with Terraform is not required but preferred.
Learn how to safely provision and manage infrastructure lifecycle with Terraform and Terraform Enterprise! After this training you know more about:
* Terraform syntax internals, and patterns
* Creating and accessing compute instances
* Provisioning resources with Terraform
* Working with remote state
* Authoring and using Terraform modules
* Managing DNS with Terraform
* Evaluating changes with Atlas
* Building ephemeral environments
8:30 Receive Guests with croissants
9:00 Start Workshop [THEORY]
10:30 Coffee break
10:45 Continue Workshop [HANDS-ON]
12:15 Lunch
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Temple of the Living God Bo-Tana-Oon
The birds and monkeys had been behaving unusually for two days. Something in the air had disturbed them, some smell or sound that only they could sense. They were quiet, still and watchful. This odd behaviour in turn had affected the pygmies – though their particular response was to become fearful, then agitated, and then to pray to their gods. One of their gods, the living god Bo-Tana-Oon, pondered upon what all this might mean. Unlike the older generations of Slann, he did not ponder long – a minute or so was long enough for him. Being a larval Slann*, sparkling thoughts danced about his young brain rather more quickly than an adult, perhaps because they were of a less deep and complicated nature. Not that he was infantile compared to the lesser races' adult forms: he had some mastery of magic and considerable knowledge of many arts. It was more that what cleverness he had was nimble and immediate in form, not lumbered by a great weight of knowledge garnered over centuries. Bontanoan (the name he himself used) possessed a much more instinctive intelligence than his ancient father. He was more in tune with the song of the jungle.
At the close of his brief contemplation he decided there must be something new in the jungle, something the birds and monkeys found disturbing, so he called for his two spawn brothers. His shrill, piercing cry could be heard for more than two miles and made the fauna even more nervous. He then waited, standing upon the huge stone dais that served as his temple, his only companions a handful of pygmy servants and guards.
The pygmy chief Atta-oeyga had to steel himself not to cover his ears as the living god Bo-Tana-Oon gave a cry like the brightly feathered Jallo birds, though much more powerful (of course). No magic was used in making the call, at least not that Atta-oeyga could sense, nor was any animal horn or shell employed. His totem bearer flinched by his side, no doubt making the dried-bean filled skulls on the totem rattle – not that any of the pygmies could hear the sound over the heavenly screeching. The cry ended abruptly, not so the echo, but eventually there was silence. For some time afterwards, not one beast, fowl nor even an insect sullied its god-given potency. Then, there was a new sound and Chief Atta-oeyga felt a surge of anger at what he thought was irreverence, sacrilege even – until he realised it was made by the brother gods Ta-Dino-Po and Go-Akill-An. Of course they, and only they, had the right to impose themselves on Bo-Tana-Oon in such a manner. The two leapt lithely onto the dais, then halted suddenly, adopting a stance so still that they appeared to have transformed in a flash from flesh to statues. This heavenly talent to instantly remove themselves from the world of motion, to enter a state in which time itself seemed to have no dominion over them, had always impressed Atta-oeyga. It was considered a sacred trait, so much so that in the last season three children had been fed to the Salamanders as punishment for playing a game in which they mocked this holy practise.
Bontanoan greeted his two siblings with a blink of both eyes. Like them, he was garbed in ornate armour which to warm-bloods' eyes looked to be fashioned of silver, but it was not so. Rather it was made of a beaten core of gold upon which a sheen of quicksilver perpetually shimmered and flowed magically. In this way it looked as damp as the flesh of the larval Slann, and although it had nothing like the strength of steel armour (nor its magically distracting properties) it at least protected the thin and delicate larval skin from thorns and barbs, and on occasion the fluid surface could deflect an enemy's blade, making it slide over the surface harmlessly. He carried ceremonial daggers of obsidian, and a mace of gold mercurially silvered just like his armour. His sibling Tadinopo carried a staff topped with a sharp blade taken from a warm-blood (Tadinopo had always been fascinated in the warm bloods); while Goakitlan carried a mace that had once been born by a mighty lizard warrior in the age when Saurus and Skinks had dwelt in the jungle outside of his father's city.
"Something is close. Something the jungle fears," announced Bontanoan.
Tadinopo blinked his acknowledgement, while Goakitlan waited for more to be said. Bontanoan had known this was exactly how his siblings would respond.
"I do not know what," he continued, "but it is large or numerous enough to have a wide effect. And it is near the great river. We must learn its true nature before it comes any closer to our father's city."
Again the blink, this time from both siblings.
"It is agreed, then. I shall go, and I will take the warriors of the Atta tribe with me. I will discover what approaches."
Goakitlan beat his mace on his shield. "I will go with you, brother Bontanoan," he announced.
Tadinopo beat his staff on the stone ground, saying,
"Take the Olobol tribe also, so you have sufficient force to attack whatever it is, even if only to test its strength. It might be discouraged from coming closer. I will warn our father and will summon the warriors of the more distant tribes. If you fail, then whatever approaches will face yet another army as it draws closer, and a third if they dare to enter our father's city."
* Note: My 'larval-stage' Slann are 1980's Slann models and count as skink priests – with exactly the same stats, points and abilities. Bontanoan and his two brothers, being recently spawned Slann, are an incredible rarity. Their 'father' was forced by necessity to create them because he was the last surviving Slann for thousands of miles. He takes his role as guardian of the ancient city and its secrets very seriously – enough to do what was not only distasteful to him but something that is considered highly dubious behaviour by most Slann.


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Soul Thai Restaurant is a well known Thai Restaurant in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Established since 2009, serving traditional thai food and snack. Cozy environment that fully decorated with Thai element structure with the combination of our traditional thai food, created a great dining place for Thai cuisine.
With various thai popular dishes including Tomyum Soup, Mango salad, Green Curry Chicken and more, and our special dishes make with home make thai recipe sauce. Using fresh ingredient and sauces direct form Thailand, to ensure that our customers can enjoy the true of thai food.
Malaysia is a multi races country, in order to let all different races to enjoy our great Thai foods, we do not serve Pork and Lack in our restaurant. Most of our regular customers included Muslim customer who love thai cuisine.
Soul Thai Banquet is a great place to held corporate events and private gathering. Our foods are suitable for all races of customer to enjoy. No pork are served.
Fabulous Traditional Thai foods for you to select, is a great choice to held company dinner & events.
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· Set meal, Buffet style or ala carte base
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This free webcast will be broadcast live on Live on May 23, 11:30AM ET / 8:30AM PT. Federal clean tech funding is poised to decline 75 percent by 2014 compared to 2009, according to a recent report from a diverse group of think tanks titled "Beyond Boom and Bust: Putting Clean Tech on a Path to Subsidy Independence". The coming expiration of many policies and subsidies has raised concerns that the clean tech sector, and the pace of energy innovation in the U.S., may experience a collapse, much as it has in past years when funding similarly dried up
Can clean tech survive without subsidies? How can we structure support for renewable energy to avoid these boom-and-bust cycles?
Join The Energy Collective and a panel of the report's authors and industry leaders as they ask:
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When it comes to true product design, there is no better way than observing the intuition of human beings.
Many product designs are predicated on style and aesthetics and tend to diminish the true wants and needs of the intended user. In the realm of the office world, the traditional ergonomic office chair is no exception.
Following a millennium of addressing the act of sitting, traditional chairs have a tendency to re-enact the original objective, provide a basic platform for one to rest. These days traditional chairs and more specifically traditional office chairs compete for distinction from each other by way of introducing style and aesthetics.
Even before the headlines began to shout out the perils of sitting and the now popular phrases "sitting disease" and "sitting is the new smoking", people were concerned about their health and the back pain arising from prolonged static sitting. Back then, these concerned individuals were taking an exercise ball to the office to introduce movement into their daily office routines, in an attempt to reverse the negative effects.
Recognizing the limitations of a ball as an office chair, we assessed the situation and set out to design a chair that incorporated a similar movement opportunity.
One key missing feature of a ball as a chair is the lack of postural support. The defense of this obvious shortcoming is that the user is required to engage their core to maintain this optimal sitting posture and in turn, is suggested to be good for them by strengthening their core. While this may be true in short duration in the gym or therapy department, as intended, it is a significant challenge to assume this over-engaged position for any length of time.
Eventually, these stabilizing muscles fatigue and the user collapses into a slouched position that compromises their spine alignment and much more.
Thus, the CoreChair design built on this shortcoming by introducing an optimized postural support interface that focused on embracing the pelvis. This support prevents slumping and promotes a balanced ascending spine. In turn, significantly reducing the incidence of back pain, as can be seen commonly throughout CoreChair reviews.
The patented mechanism of the CoreChair incorporates a pivot immediately beneath the user's center of balance in an attempt to allow mobilization of the joints of the hips, pelvis, and spine. This active sitting mechanism introduces the movement desired to counter the effects of sedentary symptoms. The adjustable resistance also pivots well within the classic office chair base to make it safe from tipping.
Inspired by peoples' intuitive need to move; CoreChair does it safely, comfortably, and effectively.


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There's nothing quite like the May long weekend to wake up the sleepy summer towns of Manitoba. That's not to say that Wasagaming isn't also a bustling area in winter - it is - but there's something undeniable about the energy that summertime brings. Add in an abundance of activities and events and you've got yourself one heck of weekend. Let the FOMO begin: here's what you don't want to miss this May Long in Clear Lake Country!
10 ways to celebrate Pride in Clear Lake Country
Pride in Manitoba has come a long way since Winnipeg's first march in 1987. Now, cities and towns across the province host parades and events for the LGBTQ* community and their allies. The newest addition to the list is Riding Mountain National Park's Pride Week, six days of fun and festivities in
The best of camping in a Riding Mountain oTENTik
"I wish the oTENTik was our house." That statement from my 4-year-old sums up how much my kids enjoyed our stay in this hybrid tent/cabin in Riding Mountain National Park. We've dabbled in camping over the last couple of years – both in a tent and a tent trailer. But our first family visit to Riding
10 answers to the question, "where should we eat?" this spring in Manitoba
Ah, the age old question. There have been memes made about it and guides written on how to overcome the struggle. But now, all you need to do is follow our blog (or, Peg City Grub) for all the eating recommendations you could ever ask for. So stop asking "Where should we eat?" and head directly to
A new side of an old family friend: Riding Mountain National Park in winter
I'm guilty of avoiding winter, especially since my kids are young and getting them outdoors can be a lot of work. I know the season can be magical, but rarely do I take time to discover it. To remedy that, I packed up the kids and hit the road. Our mission: make indelible family memories in Riding
Riding Mountain Romance 💖
Riding Mountain National Park will always hold a special place in my heart. It was where my husband Matthew proposed to me on bended knee in front of a campfire almost 10 years ago. Now, here we are two kids, a dog, and a couple of houses later and it seemed fitting that we should spend a romantic
New Elkhorn Resort Pool = Family Fun!
Written by Michel LaRivière If you're thinking of taking a trip to Riding Mountain National Park with your family this year, you should definitely consider staying at the Elkhorn Resort Spa and Conference Centre. The last time I stayed at the Elkhorn Resort was a few years ago and I was very eager


text: March 25, 2020Overcoming the Challenges of Contract ManufacturingThe advantages of contract manufacturing, commonly known as outsourcing, are many and substantial. March 18, 2020Genimex + COVID-19- Your Concerns AnsweredBy now, you've likely received a lot of emails about COVID-19. Clearly, this pandemic is affecting thousands of lives, and we understand you have concerns regarding your production. February 20, 2020India Manufacturing and What You Need To KnowSince the beginning of the last decade, the government of India has made a concerted effort to shift their nation from a service-oriented economy to a manufacturing base. January 30, 2020Coronavirus Outbreak May Cause Chinese Supply Disruptions Impacting Global MarketsAs public health officials struggle to understand, contain and ultimately defeat the virus, companies that rely on Chinese supply chains are wondering how great a disruption to expect. December 29, 20195 Ways to Protect Your IP in ChinaIf you are planning to do business in China, you probably have concerns about protecting your company's Intellectual Property. November 26, 2019Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Company?Crowdfunding has proven to be a viable way for startups to raise funds outside the traditional venture capital or equity investment processes. October 15, 2019Don't Let the Chinese New Year Disrupt Your Company's Supply ChainStarting January 25, 2020, China and other eastern nations will celebrate the Lunar New Year and the arrival of the Year of the White Metal Rat. According to the Chinese Horoscope, this rat is clever… September 10, 2019China Tensions Spur Economic Growth Throughout Southeast AsiaOn Wednesday, September 4, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam formally withdrew the controversial extradition bill that had sparked fears of an end to the "one country, two systems" agreement between the… August 19, 2019US-China: Trade War to Currency WarThe relationship between the US dollar and Chinese yuan is widely watched. The US and China are the world's strongest and largest economies and their currencies are closely intertwined. July 2, 2019G20 Summit Brings the US and China Back to the Negotiation TableAt the recent June 2019 G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, the US and China met, each making significant concessions in order to show their willingness to resume trade negotiations. June 6, 2019Southeast Asia's New Potential – IndonesiaActivities in Indonesia have been making recent headlines. Mobile driven venture capitalists and multinational corporations have sparked interest in investing in Indonesia. May 16, 2019No US-China Agreement Reached, Trade War EscalatesOn Friday, May 10th, the US government increased tariffs from 10% to 25% on imported Chinese goods—heightening tariff costs from $50 billion to $200 billion April 25, 2019Vietnam: China's Plus OneVietnam's emergence as a manufacturing hub is gathering momentum. From the seven emerging Asian based countries for manufacturing, March 28, 2019Myth Busting (Part II)- Manufacturing in China adds Risk and Volatility to my Supply ChainMany brands may feel apprehension when moving their manufacturing to China. It is understandable as there is risk in moving production overseas and adapting to the cultural and work differences. February 15, 2019Busting Myths About Manufacturing in Asia (Part I)When a brand signs with a contract manufacturer, they are ceding some of their control over to their new partner. January 5, 2019Genimex' Quick Guide to CNY 2019The Year of the Pig symbolizes wealth and prosperity; and, to make sure you're entering the first quarter of the New Year in position to "reap the benefits"—several preparations should be in play.… December 20, 2018Tariff War Initiates a Supply Chain Shuffle—Enforcing the Economic Principle: Adapt and Change.The trade escalation continues as China set tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods after President Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods... September 28, 2018Trump's trade war with China is getting hot.The U.S. and China trade war escalation continues with new tariffs of 10% on $200 billion of Chinese imports starting yesterday. Let's rewind back to March. President Trump tweeted that "trade wars… September 12, 2018Meet David Chitayat, Group CEO of GenimexDavid has been in the contract manufacturing business for the last 15 years. Great overview of who we are and what we do! 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The U.S. sold about $130 billion in goods to… March 27, 2018UPDATE: March 22nd, 2018: President Trump Proposes $50 Billion in Tariffs on ChinaWith the United States pulling back into an isolationist and protectionist stance and China extending its reach as a new global economic leader... February 28, 2018This Holiday Kills Launches; Use These Expert Tips If You Want to SurviveChinese New Year is now over and factories in China are starting to resume business this week. After our blog post from January on the Chinese New Year topic... January 11, 2018How does the Chinese New Year impact Manufacturing?We are once again at the busiest time of the year for us (December-January), when our clients and potential clients speed up their decision making due to the approaching Chinese New Year holiday. December 5, 2017Worried about your factories in China during the environmental crackdown?Some of you have probably heard from your agents or factories in China that they were shutting down manufacturing facilities and didn't know when they would open again.


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Hospital patients to be banned from wheeling their drips outside to smoke
Patients will be screened for tobacco addiction and offered nicotine replacements to help them quit
HOSPITAL patients are to be banned from wheeling their drips outside to have a smoke.
They will be targeted under a health trust's drive to turn its hospitals into smoke-free zones.
Instead, patients will be screened for tobacco addiction and offered nicotine replacement therapy to help them quit.
Staff will stop anyone smoking near the hospital entrances in Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool.
Heavily pregnant women and patients attached to drips having a fag outside hospital entrance is a common sight - some even doing so while leaning against posts wrapped in No Smoking posters.
Nurse adviser Claire Henry said: "It is not tolerable to see people who are clearly unwell with drip stands and oxygen standing outside the main entrances and exits."
Lung health consultant Dr Katie Elmer added: "We intend to do everything we can to help people, patients and staff alike, to quit their smoking habit.
"Virtually all medical and health outcomes improve with stopping smoking, these improvements are our main aim."


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Laser Dentistry
A Non-invasive and Pain-free Dental Procedure
Traditional dentistry usually involves the use of techniques that are invasive, not to mention uncomfortable and sometimes, painful. However, with the advancement of technology, dentistry has been modernized, with specialized tools and technologies being used to make dental procedures less invasive, more comfortable and pain-free, and more effective. At Dublin Family Dental, we use several of these dental technologies to ensure that your dental experience is great. Laser dentistry is one of these technologies that we rely on.
What is Laser Dentistry?
Laser dentistry is the use of dental lasers to perform various dental procedures. The lasers emit an intense beam of focused light energy, which is used in a number of ways, from helping to whiten teeth, to reshaping gums or removing soft tissues.
Applications of Laser Dentistry
Dental lasers are mostly used to treat dental health issues affecting the soft tissue. The intense light energy beam of the lasers causes a reaction when it hits the soft tissue. The reaction allows for shaping, removal, or creating an incision on the tissues. Due to this, dental lasers can be used on several soft tissue-related dental procedures such as:
Aside from soft tissue treatment, dental lasers are also used to treat conditions that affect the teeth. For example, they can be used for:
Benefits of Using Lasers for Dental Procedures
Laser dentistry offers several benefits over traditional dentistry. These benefits include:
Do you have any questions about laser dentistry? Do not hesitate to ask our specialists at Dublin Family Dental. Call us today at (925) 587-4417 to find out more about the treatment option, or to schedule an appointment.
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15 Aug What To Do and What To Avoid Of Great Site Design
When ever clients approach you to obtain websites designed, you must have pointed out that have an extremely vague idea and scarcely know the ropes of web constructing. They might inquire you for the purpose of flashy trademarks and overdone gradients or perhaps any type of style elements that are not in craze and are regarded as a "big no". Simply because a good developer it's your duty to describe and show them the knack of getting better sales with the right sort of designs.
CARRY OUT: Always keep your web page styles and CSS documents contain given websites a nice and structured layout which makes it convenient to create and re- design. Two of the most popular grid styles are plus the 1kb grid.
DON'T: Simply just make use of way too many boxes and randomly place must have come across websites that have disorganized and discompose contents of their web pages. Around 20-30 occasional boxes which have been randomly piled in a page, not only helps it be tricky to grasp nevertheless also a hassle to re- design in a soon after stage of period. That is definitely not really expected from a web designer.
PERFORM: Concentrate on what's important. It is critical to focus on the main goals or aims behind creating the web site. Ensure that your home page focusses to them. Whoever appointments your site should have a clear idea of what it deals with. After that produce evident and obvious proactive approach in the interior pages. Your website should not retain these potential customers thinking and pondering everything you attempt to state. The web page should be simple, simple to understand and really should concentrate on the goals.
DON'T: Sign up for irrelevant ads across the page. In case you are intending about allowing ads on your own website/ blog, after that take unique focus on accomplish that meticulously, put only relevant and legitimate ads. First of all if your web page has more advertisements than content then persons wouldn't consider you or your organization seriously. One more thing to remember can be that most guests think that the ads happen to be businesses that you are recommending to them, and that means you have to make sure that you allow just genuine advertisements on your own webpages.
DO: Choose the best color plan. Using the right color method is important to setting the mood of the web webpage. Again remember the goals and select shades to match them. Generally, a couple of contrasting shades along with black and a neutral color will be the greatest combination to check out while pointing your site.
DO: Overdo this with a whole lot of colors. Using a lot shades on your website is not an excellent idea. The color you use should be pleasing and not a strain on the eyes. People dedicate a great deal of time on a site, so staring at loud colours for long periods of time can be quite a tension. This might irritate guests and drive these people away.
CARRY OUT: Create simple to scan webpages. People no longer stay on a page for longer than 3 seconds. You have to convince them to stay within these seconds by using proper articles. Place essential stuff in such a way a quick glance will reveal it. You may use take quotations and block quotations and images certainly are a good option because they are more quickly to comprehend than text. Make use of content material chucking to diariodigitaldominicano.com curiosity these potential customers and maintain them engrossed.
IS NOT GOING TO: Write extended texts in one para with 1000+ terms. Content chucking is a must to help make the lengthy and boring textual content interesting. You may split them into little paras with relevant pictures or offers to provide it a little of shades making them better to view and read.
PERFORM: Keep get in touch with forms brief and simple. It's apparent that people hate filling lengthy and challenging forms especially if they include a whole lot of irrelevant data. Just stick to Identity, address, number and email.
DON'T: Go on and on (and upon ) about practically nothing. One thing that irritates or annoys visitors is extreme rambling about very little and over use of emoticons or various other distracting factors.
DO: Focus on Good content and copyrighting. Phrases make all the difference. Learn to make use of catchy, but brief and simple phrases as they work the best. Choose the best words to sign up buttons, web page headings, navigation & most important proactive approach.
IS NOT GOING TO: Fill the web pages with keywords. Se's not only abide by keywords in addition they keep a tab on keyword density. Therefore don't only fill your pages with lots and lots of keywords. You will be penalized to wrong density and it would carry your ranking straight down.
DO: Make use of proper routing on your own pages. Navigation takes on a significant part in providing a good interface as well as an end user experience. Employ correct color codes and texts to aid your routing. It should be intuitive, simple and simple to use.
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DO: Optimize Download time. Again I would say you have to focus on the user and ensure that everything is available to him quickly and fast. Users are usually impatient, so when creating a website
make sure that the look is definitely acuto, nimble and concise offering this a speedy down load period.
IS NOT GOING TO: make text into image. Don't make textual content obstructs of your site into DIGITAL images. Find the images with your pages improved and make sure the background isn't bulky resulting in slow downloading.
DO: use the proper typography and styles vary and you have to make use of proper types to match the ambience of your website. Fonts should be simple to go through and understand. Generally use one particular primary font for content material and a second for titles. Make use of size to clearly define a structure to give a much more effective display for your website.
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Biggest Surprise
The Tigers had one of the nation's most porous offenses last season, but have made a change for the better early this season behind new coach Steve Bieser and his coaching staff. The Tigers hit in the mid 200s last season, but so far this season? They're sitting at .326 as a team and 16-1 overall, which is the best start in school history. Now, not to rain on anyone's parade, but the Tigers have played the nation's No. 201 non-conference strength of schedule. However, for a program that hasn't experienced much success as of late, we have no issue with that scheduling practice. Offensively, Robbie Glendinning (.400) and veteran backstop Brett Bond (.377) have been outstanding, while the rise of athletic outfielder Trey Harris (.373) and young Kameron Misner (.338) has been key as well. Missouri is also getting it done on the mound, where ace righty Tanner Houck has a 2.92 ERA in 24.2 innings, while TJ Sikkema has been a weapon at the back-end of games.
Biggest Disappointment
It's difficult to struggle in non-conference play and then experience a wealth of success in the SEC, but the Bulldogs hope that isn't the case this year. Scott Stricklin's club has gotten off to a rocky start, sitting at 8-10 entering a series at LSU this weekend. The Bulldogs opened the season with a series loss to College of Charleston, which is respectable, but took their biggest step back last weekend with a home series loss to Rider — a series in which the Bulldogs allowed 19 runs in the two losses. The issue for Georgia? The starting pitching hasn't given it much of a chance. Kevin Smith (7.31) and Tony Locey (7.47) both started last weekend, while Smith isn't in the rotation against LSU. It's hard to imagine the Bulldogs suddenly turn the corner, but we've seen stranger things happen.
Best Pitcher
Jared Poche, LSU
I mean, really, who else could you possibly go with at this point? What an incredible start to the season the senior lefthander. Poche threw a no-hitter opening weekend against Army and didn't allow a hit until the ninth inning against Maryland the next weekend. Poche has continued his dominant ways the past couple of weeks, too. He's yet to allow a run and has shown impeccable command with 18 strikeouts and just two walks in 29 innings. Poche also is limiting teams to a ridiculously low .086 batting average. While Poche is a year older and wiser, the big key for him this season has been fastball command and the ability to improve his curveball. Poche had sat more 88-91 with his fastball in the past, but he's now harnessing his stuff more sitting at 86-88 with the offering. It'll be fascinating to see what Poche can do in SEC play.
Best Player
Brent Rooker, Mississippi State
Last season, it was State's Jake Mangum who captured this award. If the season ended today, though, another outfielder, Rooker, would take the SEC's batting crown. Rooker is an athletic and physical hitter at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, who's off to a torrid start as conference play begins. So, how good has Rooker been? He's hitting .431 with 11 doubles, five homers and 27 RBIs. He's also slugging .831, has struck out 13 and walked 11 times, while also having a .537 OBP. Last but not least, Rooker is 12-for-13 in stolen bases. What a complete player he's been this season, as the Bulldogs strive for consistency. We'll see if that trend continues in league play, as State opens the league slate with a trip to Arkansas.
Best Freshman
Braden Shewmake, Texas A&M
Not only is Shewmake one of the top freshmen in the country, he's also one of the top overall players in the country. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound, second baseman has displayed an advanced offensive approach this season, while also showing smooth skills and instincts in the field. Shewmake can hit the ball to all fields with some power. He's hitting .415 with 10 doubles, two triples, two homers and 23 RBIs, while also slugging .659 and having a .442 OBP. Shewmake also has struck out just eight times in 82 at bats thus far. What an impressive first-year player who will only get more physical the next two seasons.
Best Comeback Story
Keegan Thompson, Auburn
The Tigers have shown some improvements this season, and much of that is because of the starting rotation with Casey Mize (0.40) and of course, Thompson, leading the way. Thompson, a 6-foot-2, 210-pounder, missed last season because of Tommy John surgery, but has been tremendous this spring. Thompson has an 0.64 ERA in 28.1 innings, along with 15 strikeouts and five walks, while teams are hitting him at a .158 clip. Thompson has displayed excellent feel with his pitches, sitting 90-93 with his fastball, while also showing a good curveball, slider and changeup.
Prediction Worth Filing Away
Florida's offense will figure it out
The Gators have the nation's best weekend rotation with Alex Faedo, Brady Singer and Jackson Kowar leading the way, so they don't need an offense that hits .330. However, coach Kevin O'Sullivan would prefer his Gators not to be last in the SEC in team offense thus far with a .247 average. What's been holding back this unit? For starters, JJ Schwarz and Deacon Liput are hitting .221 and .197, respectively, while Mike Rivera is hitting .193 with seven RBIs. On the flip side, shortstop Dalton Guthrie has evolved into a more complete hitter with a team-best .328 average, a home run and seven RBIs. One would think the Gators eventually figure things out from an offensive standpoint.
Did You Know?
Vanderbilt junior righthander Kyle Wright has yet to win a game this season. Wright and the Commodores have been inconsistent and have ugly series losses to Illinois-Chicago and Cal State Northridge. And Wright, a Preseason All-American, hasn't been great, either, sitting with a 5.40 ERA in 20 innings, along with 24 strikeouts and six walks. The most surprising stat? Teams are hitting Wright at a surprisingly high .293 clip. Wright and the 'Dores hit the road to Ole Miss this weekend for an intriguing three-game set.
I've Got My Eye On …
It's a big weekend for Dave Serrano and the Volunteers as they host a South Carolina team who will be without ace righthander Clarke Schmidt and stud closer Tyler Johnson. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Vols take this series. The Vols are off to a quality start this spring, sitting at 12-2 after playing a respectable non-conference schedule. The Vols are hitting .326 as a team with Jeff Moberg and Jordan Rodgers off to incredible starts. For instance, Moberg is hitting .475 with five homers and 14 RBIs, while Rodgers is hitting .411 with three homers and 15 RBIs. On the mound, Zach Warren (3.44) and Hunter Martin (3.68) continue to lead the way, while Garrett Stallings (0.80) has been a weapon out of the bullpen.


text: James Tarr - April 04, 2019 Review: Hi-Point 1095 TS 10mm Carbine The 10mm cartridge is seeing more popularity now than ever before, and just about every major handgun manufacturer offers a pistol chambered in the big 10. However, if you look at the cartridge itself, you'll see it seems perfectly suited for use in a carbine-length barrel. The strong recoil will get muted when fired out of a long gun, and you're likely to see some impressive velocity gains when firing this powerful pistol cartridge out of rifle-length barrels.Enter the Hi-Point 10mm carbine. Technically the 1095 TS, it sports a 17.5-inch barrel, is 32 inches long and weighs seven pounds empty. The operating system is straight blowback, which is both simple and reliable.The carbine's charging handle is on the left side, and the magazine release is a pistol-style button behind the trigger guard.It is fed by a proprietary 10-round magazine and has a pistol-style magazine release in the grip. It features a rear peep sight and a post front, and it also has a polymer rail atop the receiver to mount an optic. Right now the 10mm carbine is available in two color variations: the ever-popular black and Realtree Edge camo.I had an opportunity to fire late prototype models of this carbine, and I noticed one change in the design between those prototypes and the production model I tested for this article: the addition of a soft rubber cheekpiece on the stock. Hi-Point carbines operate via straight blowback, and the recoil of the 10mm cartridge can get a bit snappy. In the Hi-Point that translates to a bit of a bump/jump against your cheek every time you fire a shot. The new soft rubber cushions your face and takes all the discomfort out of the equation. It's so soft it's almost tacky. There is also a spring-loaded recoil buffer in the stock to absorb even more of the bump. The bolt locks back on an empty magazine. Each carbine is supplied with one magazine, but Hi-Point graciously sent me two for testing. I like taking my two sons with me to the range when I'm testing firearms, because if there's a unique or unlikely way to break or jam a test gun, they'll find it.The stock has a soft rubber cheekpiece to take the sting out of recoil, as well as a spring-loaded recoil buffer in the stock to absorb even more recoil force.In the case of the 10mm Hi-Point, my older son loaded both provided magazines…with .45 ACP ammo. Fortunately, the mistake was noticed before either of the magazines made it into the gun, but the experience showed me the 10mm mag bodies are the same width as the .45 ACP mag bodies, only with different feed lips.(On a related note, the folks at Hi-Point have been testing an extended magazine for the .45 ACP carbine, and they told me those mags stuffed with 10mms seem to work just fine as well in informal testing, so don't be surprised if in the near future extended magazines are available for the 10mm carbine.)The only complaint I've heard about these carbines from fans is they are difficult to disassemble for cleaning. If you want to do more than just run a rod down the bore, you're going to have to first read the owner's manual and then remove some pins and screws before you can pull that bolt out. Luckily, straight-blowback guns run forever even when dirty. I have extensive experience with all calibers of Hi-Point carbines, and without exception they have all been boringly reliable.Its carbines have always been steady sellers for Hi-Point, but the 10mm is flying out the door. The company is selling them as fast as it can make them. And there's a reason for this.The rear sight is a protected peep, and there's also a polymer Weaver-style rail for mounting optics such as a red dot sight.While the 10mm cartridge is seeing a resurgence in popularity, your choices in 10mm carbines are slim. Likely the only ones made by companies you've actually heard of are the KRISS Vector, with prices starting at $1,519, or this Hi-Point, with a suggested retail price of $389 ($439 for the camo version). Even victims of public school math classes will notice that price difference. While knocking steel down with great authority at the range, my kids remarked how they liked the iron sights of the carbine, although now that they're older (20 and 16), they don't like the looks of the carbines as much as they once did.I will admit that the looks of Hi-Point carbines aren't for everyone. But they run and run and run and are priced to be affordable no matter your budget.They're practical, too. Out of the carbine's 17.5-inch barrel the 10mm cartridge has some serious oomph and will give you between 50 and 200 fps more velocity than advertised out of pistol barrels. That makes it powerful enough for hunting whitetails and smaller game inside 100 yards or so—as well as a viable option for self-defense, especially if you mount a red dot on the carbine's optics rail. And, of course, since the barrel is threaded you could easily add a suppressor for hunting or home defense. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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Monday 17th September 2018 – From 6pm
Join us as we open our doors for the annual Year 5 & 6 open evening at Washington Academy.
An excellent opportunity for prospective pupils and parents to meet our passionate staff, speak with our proud students, tour our fabulous building and see why more parents than ever are choosing Washington Academy for their child's education.
There will be welcome presentations at 6pm and 6.30pm in the main hall.
All prospective Year 5 & 6 parents welcome.