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Mothers' Union
The Mothers' Union is a worldwide organisation working towards the improvement of family life through prayer and practical action.
We undertake projects in the community, which range from work in contact centres, parenting groups and toddler groups, to work in prisons.
Overseas MU workers provide leadership support for efforts in the community and support relief work in disaster areas. See the Mothers' Union website.
Local Meetings
Up until recently we have had meetings at St Andrew's Church on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm. However we now have occasional meetings at Diocesan level and and only meet locally from time to time.
Contact Annette Bosworth on 350621.


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Thanks for the downloads, I hope I will see some prototypes/projects done with these assets! :)
Free RPG Asset Pack
A downloadable asset pack
Free asset pack for your game!
I created this pack in 5 hours in a rush for a Ludum Dare game (Almost Heroic), it includes some spritesheets, tilesets, autotiles, and parallaxes, everything you need to start a little RPG, in a retro style.
See three versions of the same pack:
- Pack_AH_16x16.zip : Assets in their original size (16x16px) and compatible with any engine (Godot Engine, Tiled, etc.)
- Pack_AH_RMVXAce : Assets double sized for RPG Maker VXAce (32x32px)
- Pack_AH_RMVXMV : Assets triple sized for RPG Maker VXAce (48x48px)
LICENCE: This asset pack can be used in both free and commercial projects. You can modify it to suit your own needs. Credit is not necessary, but appreciated. You may not redistribute it or resell it.
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|16-bit, 2D, Aliens, Dragons, Forest, JRPG, Ludum Dare 33, Pixel Art, RPG Maker
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|Ludum Dare
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Development log
- My first asset packApr 18, 2019
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5 hours? For all of it?! You Ludum Dare artists sure do have a knack for making a girl feel inferior. I could maybe do the tiles with that much time, but not the sprites. You did a great job, thanks for sharing it with us!
Hello, I really love your style. Do you do freelance as well?
Dude, this is sick. 5 hours? you're insane

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Why We Need to Try Before We Buy
"It sure looked a heck of a lot bigger when I saw the picture online…" said my brother-in-law as he unpacked the group of giftbags he bought online. It was a relatively inconsequential purchase, but if only he'd been able to see it, touch it, and try it before he bought it, then there'd be no surprises, right?
While his online purchase snafu was small, the truth is that there are some categories of consumer goods where that that phone or computer screen barrier can be much less surmountable. Categories that include things we put on or in our bodies find themselves up against a much stronger need to touch and feel options beforehand.
The effect of touching a product can't be underestimated – several studies have long shown that touching merchandise in a store increases a shopper's likelihood of purchasing it. Scientists have found that merely touching an item increases our sense of ownership towards it. This sense of ownership also translates into a willingness to pay more for these items.
In a recent survey we conducted about cosmetics, we found this desire to touch and try on clear display. 78% of women won't purchase a cosmetic product without some opportunity to try it beforehand. This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise – who wants to unwittingly look like a clown then the shade they choose looks awful on them?
The traditional answer to this need has been the in-store cosmetics counter, complete with immaculately styled assistants ready to paint consumers with their products. But this isn't the answer most seek – only a quarter of women prefer to try their new cosmetics via those (hopefully not contaminated) testers in store. In fact 42% of women want their own little samples to take home to apply themselves. Their own hands, in their own space, with their own lighting, make women more confident that the product will fit into their own look and life.
This preference is part of the "magic sauce" behind the success of beauty sample boxes like Ipsy, Birchbox, and GlossyBox (and now even offered by Target and WalMart). These business models have channeled this home sampling desire into a profitable market (and a great opportunity for brands to put themselves into consumers' hands).
The beauty boxes can deliver samples to a huge audience of prospective shoppers. The ultimate sampling opportunity for brands though would add in the missing human touch left behind at the beauty counter. Samples shared, not by UPS, but by a no-pressure brand ambassador, can give women (and brands) everything they want. A handy sample to take home, and an impactful, personal connection with a knowledgeable representative. Each can amplify the other to provide the strongest consumer experience and encourage long-term brand loyalty.


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August 06, 2018 in: Memory Care (dementia/alzheimers), Nutrition (hydration/food/etc), Senior Health,
You are what you eat. The food that you consume plays a vital role in your health. Meanwhile, the number of people suffering from diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia has increased. You have to wonder – am I next?
These diseases can affect anyone, and you should take every precaution. Did you know that you can do that with food? Yes, there are some foods that can actually reduce the chances of you getting dementia or Alzheimer's.
Here are some brain-healthy foods that will help you stay healthy and happy:
Milk can help make your bones stronger. But did you know that it is also brain-friendly? Consuming milk regularly can help raise glutathione – an antioxidant that naturally occurs in older healthy people. This antioxidant is known to prevent oxidative stress, which is responsible for causing damage to the brain.
These fruits are not only delicious, but also brain-friendly. They are rich in vitamin C and E. Eating cherries and berries protects your brain from damaging free radicals as they are rich in anthocyanin. These berries also have anti-inflammatory properties, which are vital for brain health.
Uncle Vernon from Harry Potter may call it, "rabbit food", but they are a perfect food for your brain health. No matter what age you are, finishing your greens is good for your health. Spinach, collards, kale, broccoli, and other green leafy veggies are rich in vitamin A as well as vitamin C.
Do you like snacking on potato chips? Well, how about you snack on something that is equally delicious and also brain-friendly? Nuts are filled with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats that not only keep your brain healthy but also your heart.
Beans should be a regular part of your diet. This miraculous food is a perfect package when it comes to keeping Alzheimer's and dementia at bay. They are low in fats and calories and high in protein and fiber.
Fish is not only delicious, but also healthy. Consuming fish protects the function of your brain and keeps it healthy. And when your brain is healthy, you are at less risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer's.
Instead of cooking your food in regular oil, cook it in olive oil people who eat olive oil are less likely to face cognitive decline.
How many of your favorites made the list? Even if they didn't, you should eat these brain-friendly foods as they will lower the risks of you getting these awful diseases. Stay healthy!
January 12, 2018 in: Nutrition (hydration/food/etc), Senior Health,
According to an article published in Health Community Key, around 3.7 million seniors suffer from malnutrition in the U.S. It's very important to eat healthy as you start getting older. As an adult, your body has a fast metabolism and therefore can cope up with the fatty food you eat. However, as you age, the body's food absorption rate drops, which leads to various health problems.
In seniors, malnutrition is usually a combination of dental and health problems. It can go two ways: It will either cause a decrease in appetite or your loved one will find trouble eating.
According to Postgraduate Medical Journal, the causes of malnutrition stem from three factors - medical, social, and psychological. Following are the risks caused by these factors:
When any food item is cooked beyond its time limit, it loses its nutrition. Cooking smart is all about eating raw vegetables, boiling them or sautéing them in coconut, avocado or olive oil. Make sure your loved one eats a vegetable or fruit salad with every meal.
Your local grocery store is full of refined sugar and processed food items. Some examples of bad carbohydrates are white flour, brown rice syrup, molasses, corn syrup, white bread, etc. So, start checking labels when buying food for your loved one and make sure the food does not contain artificial sweeteners. Go for natural sweeteners like honey. As for carbohydrates, opt for beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Lastly, lower their sodium intake and start seasoning their food with spices, herbs, and garlic.
A visually appealing plate looks more appetizing than blobs of tasty food. A great way to balance your loved one's plate is to include five colored items such as fruits, vegetables, and protein.
Making supermarket runs and then cooking a balanced meal can be very taxing. If you are unable to cook for your loved one, then hire a caregiver to cook them three meals a day.
Does your loved one feel hungry in the middle of the day? Yes, there are nutritious snacks too that will tide them over until dinner time. These snacks include nuts, apple slices covered in peanut butter, Greek yogurt, cheese and crackers, avocado on toast, fruit-vegetable smoothie, oatmeal cookies, etc.
To handle malnutrition, you should get your loved one help in dealing with medical, social, and psychological factors first. The more they socialize, the more active their lifestyle will be which will eventually improve their appetite.
October 13, 2017 in: Nutrition (hydration/food/etc), Senior Fitness, Senior Health,
Bones in our body are what make us stand straight and survive the day. Bones are our building foundation and a strong foundation is necessary for us to function properly. They take on all the wear and tear throughout our lives. Our body keeps building our bones every day, healing them and refreshing them until the age of 30, after which the process slows down.
Weak bones lead to osteoporosis, arthritis, and overall bodily fatigue. Because of weak bones, you may feel unable to carry on your daily routine work, your body aches most of the time, and you feel tired for no apparent reason. As mentioned earlier, bones are our foundation, which is why it is very important for us to keep them healthy and strong as we grow old.
Here are some ways you can look after your bones' health and work towards keeping them strong.
Reduce Your Cola Consumption
So many videos are out there showing how putting a tooth in cola glass can decompose it completely after some time; now that is how strong phosphoric acid in carbonated drinks is. It erodes the bone mass and depletes them. This is why people who consume soda on a daily basis have lesser bone density than those who do not. Soda has caffeine and phosphoric acid as the main ingredients, which eats away the bones. Cut down on your cola consumption and increase intake of fresh juices, and you will notice a difference in the health of your bones yourself.
Increase the Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D
Calcium is the building block of our bones, which is why nutritionists stress on taking milk regularly, as it is a great source of calcium. However, sometimes when our calcium intake is proper and yet our bones are getting weak, it is because your bones are not processing calcium as they should. Vitamin D is needed by your body to absorb the calcium it takes in and then let the bones process it. Eat food rich in vitamin D and calcium. Daily recommended intake of calcium is 1000mg. Drink milk twice a day, eat leafy food and green vegetables and make orange juice a part of your daily breakfast.
Increase Magnesium Intake
Magnesium is important for the proper formation of your bones. Its deficiency can lead to softer bones, which is one of the main reasons of bodily strain. Include dark greens, seeds and nuts, a combination of lentils and beans, bananas and dark chocolate in your diet to give your body the required amount of magnesium.
Cut back on Processed Food and Take Whole Grain
Processed food usually has all its nutrients taken out and mostly contains fats and sugar. Switch your diet in a way that you only consume organic food; milk, vegetable, and meat. Avoid can food and include whole grain products in your diet as they have a full range of nutrients needed by your body.
Exercise daily
Physical exercise is needed by your body for strengthening bones and muscles. Weight building exercises force our muscles to rebuild themselves stronger than before. Same goes for the bones attached to these muscles. Exercise makes them get stronger and better than before. However, if you have osteoporosis, then go for low impact exercises, which do not risk breaking your bones.
July 07, 2017 in: Nutrition (hydration/food/etc),
Planning your retirement? Don't forget to plan your diet too because that list is equally important! As we grow old, our body looses that bounce we once used to have. Age truly does a number on you but as long as you are following a healthy nutritious diet, you can control the major aspects of your life. The ageing process comes with one of the biggest risk factors – Malnutrition. Did you know that a person's metabolic rate falls down by 50% as they reach 80? They experience a condition called Sarcopenia in which they lose muscle mass. According to the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (SCWD), the loss of muscles starts at the age of 50 by 1 to 2% and increases steadily as a person ages.
For seniors, it's not just about quantity. In fact, there focus must be more towards quality. When their metabolism rate slows down, eating meals frequently can lead to indigestion and heart burn. Since most seniors don't partake in any physical activity, their energy needs decrease. Therefore, the diet becomes more about 'what' they should be eating rather than how much.
Senior citizens who are only involved in their day-to-day activity should consume around 2,000 calories. Let's set aside physical activity for a minute and focus on what they require in a diet. Following are some tips on how senior citizens should plan their diet:
Food items such as bread, rice, noodles, cereal, potatoes, etc make up a major portion of the diet. At least half of an older person's meals should contain this food group. Whole grain foods like brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholegrain crackers and oats are rich in nutrients such as folic acid, copper, iron and Vitamin B types. They reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
It's time to get a little creative. Doesn't a dish like "Slow Roasted Chicken in Flaxseed Oil with Walnut Dressing" sound extra delicious? Then why not try using these ingredients. The protein section of the diet contains food rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Foods such as Chia seeds, pecans, fish, edamame, etc help with inflammation. A number of diseases can be prevented with this food group and eliminate the risks associated with the two most prevalent diseases found in elders due to malnutrition – Coronary heart disease and cancer.
For elders, at least 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetable is recommended. Sadly, most elders fail to meet this requirement. Two of the biggest sources of calcium are vegetables and dairy products. Calcium is mostly associated with bone development. However, in elders, calcium helps to preserve the mass of the bones. Today, many people are following the "Green Smoothie" diet. Although, this diet alone is not sufficient for elders, they can add a glass of smoothie to their diet. The trick is to make light smoothies with more fat-free milk and vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach and turnip greens. Fruits such as apple, dates, figs, apricot, berries and limes can also be added.
High blood pressure is quite common in elders. Restaurant, frozen and processed foods are usually high in sodium content. When eating at home, avoid stock cubes, seasonings and MSG. Use natural ingredients such as ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, etc. When eating out, do not add any additional sauces to your meal and make sure to advise your waiter to make the food less salty.
People are normally advised to drink at least eight glasses of water in a day. There's no hard and fast rule to this, as you can go high but not low. In elders, this amount is extremely important because it helps in eliminating waste products, maintains blood pressure and regulates the body temperature.
For elders, making dietary changes is difficult. Habits formed over the years can be hard to let go. A nutritious diet plan can not only benefit an elder physically but mentally too. The above tips have been designed according to "My Plate", a system by the United States Department of Agriculture that allows a person to plan a healthy diet. Why not explore, further food groups and incorporate them into these tips to create the best diet for yourself.


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- Year Built: 1988
- Status: Active
Nestled on top of a hill just outside of Carthage, this quaint house could make a great home! It has a great floor plan. Living room is open to the dining area. It also features a screened in porch, a basement, and a workshop! The master bathroom features a whirlpool tub as well as a stand alone shower. This one won't last long!
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text: Elmer Andersen was only Minnesota's governor for two years, but his impact on the state went far beyond his single term as chief executive. Andersen served nine years in the state senate, led his company, H.B. Fuller, into the Fortune 500, chaired the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents, published newspapers, authored books, and was remembered by friend and Minnesota Historical Society Director Nina Archabal as "the ultimate Minnesotan." Other guests on the program include, Lori Sturdevant,Star Tribune Editorial Writer and Columnist who edited Gov. Elmer Andersen's memoir, "A Man's Reach," and other friends and admirers of the late governor.


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"After the short trip into the world of female-written romance novels that I made a few years ago, I decided that:(A) I am more male that I was awware of,(B) there is a chasm between the sexes, dark, deep, insourmountable. We are not born to understand each other."
Personally I could care less about gender. If it is well written and something I am interested in I will read it.
Being a liberal leftie Guardian reader I would love to say that I don't consider the sex of the author when choosing a book, but my bookshelf tells a different story. While I didn't feel I actively picked out male authors (or avoided female ones) after a conversation with a friend last year, on checking I noticed that around 80% of my books were indeed written by men. That seemed pretty silly to me so I'm trying to redress the balance by only reading female authors for the next while (not just fantasy - anything goes). I'm a couple of books in but so far it's been a very rewarding experience (if anyone is interested I'm blogging about my progress here: https://davidsshelflife.wordpress.com/)On a similar note, while attending a creative writing retreat I remember the female author acting as tutor recommended aspiring female writers use their initials rather than first name when submitting work exactly because of this bias. She explained that you can argue if it is a conscious bias or a subconscious one, but you can't ignore the fact that it exists (even if it shouldn't). I'd like to think that we fantasy fans are less prone to this kind of bias but then maybe I'm being genre blind as well as gender blind.


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Obama Campaign won't reveal fundraising numbers
Pres. Obama's re-election campaign won't be disclosing how much money is taken in at the individual fundraising events attended by Pres. Obama. Neither will the Democratic National Committee.
An official says it's the same policy by which the Obama Campaign operated in the 2008 election cycle.
Fundraising numbers have to be filed with the Federal Election Commission, but often not until weeks later - and the FEC documents don't itemize amounts raised at specific fundraising events.
The Obama Campaign is not the first to adopt such a policy, although Pres. Bush's re-election operation in 2004 freely disclosed how much money was taken in at individual events.
The Obama Campaign thinks the release of such information might be akin to divulging strategic political information that opponents could use to discern levels of support.
Obama heads to Chicago for first fundraisers for his 2012 campaign
Pres. Obama often trumpets that his White House is more transparent and open than any other. But it's clear he does not apply that approach to his political fund-raising.
The president attended three fundraisers last Thursday in Chicago. His political operation revealed the price range of tickets, from $100 to $35,800 per person, and also disclosed the number of people in attendance. But it declined to provide an official estimate of how much money would be raised. Reporters could try to estimate the amounts.
Pres. Obama heads west Wednesday on a three-day trip to California and Nevada during which he'll be attending six fundraising events for his re-election.


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Apple hires top Google AI scientist as director of machine learning
Apple recently hired Google's Ian Goodfellow to join its "Special Projects Group" as a director of machine learning, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Goodfellow is known for his work on Generative Adversarial Networks, or GANs. The approach draws on two networks, one known as a generative network and the other known as a discriminative network, and can be used to come up with unusual and creative outputs in the form of audio, video and text.
GAN systems have been used to generate "deepfake" fake media content.
Goodfellow studied computer science at Stanford University prior to achieving a PhD in machine learning from the Universite de Montreal. His career spans stints at Google and OpenAI, the latter of which earned him $800,000 for a year's work, the report said.
Apple also recently grouped its artificial intelligence teams, with Giannandrea overseeing everything. This change brought together the Siri and Core ML teams. In November, Apple acquired the privacy-focused artificial intelligence startup Silk Labs.


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So yeah, I'm on lock-down like the rest of you.
But that does not mean you get shitty poetry/whinny posts from me.
I'm cooking up some nice, spicy words that can spin possibilities.
Dreams of what's life like post self-distance.
So much I write about is about intimacy.
What can I do to bring you into my space, spiritually?
Stay tuned.
Stay safe and healthy.
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This month's book recommendation is by Maura Rawn: Fastest Things on Wings: Rescuing Hummingbirds in Hollywood By Terry Masear.
A wonderful book about the real adventures of a hummingbird rescuer in Los Angeles. The author is not only devoted to her mission but came to this life's journey as a skilled and very readable author. You may wonder how a whole book can be filled with hummingbird stories, but it can. Terry Masear tells us about her experiences winning – and occasionally losing – her battles to bring her charges back to health. HIGHLY recommended to EVERYBODY!
Listen to an interview with the author: http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2015/07/28/hummingbird-rescue-masear


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Charles Thompson Ltd was founded in Rotherham, South Yorkshire in 1969 as a small fabricator that served the thriving British steel and coal industries – humble beginnings for what is now a global process plant engineering operation.
A decade later, the company diversified into supplying process equipment, manufacturing pressure vessels and pipework systems in Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.
During the early 80s, we introduced heat exchanger manufacture to our portfolio, along with production of Nickel Alloys materials, reactive metals and clad material combinations. By the mid-80s, Charles Thompson had moved into supplying complete process skid packages to predominantly UK clients.
This changed in the early 90s, with the majority of equipment manufactured by Charles Thompson destined for export markets in the Middle East and Far East.
By the late 90s we had set up a pharmaceutical filtration and drying division to meet demand for the filter dryer servicing across Europe and the US.
Charles Thompson acquired Seal Engineering in 2009, specialists in bespoke fabrications, heavy precision machining and lifting equipment and which was rebranded as CTL Seal to reflect its integration into Charles Thompson's operations.
Today Charles Thompson is a renowned international process plant manufacturer, established experts in the mechanical design and manufacture of bespoke pressure vessels, heat exchangers, filtration equipment, pipework systems and packaged process systems for high specification, demanding applications.
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Charles Thompson Ltd (CTL) has invested in biomass heating for its headquarters in Rotherham, to support its environmental policy and heat its buildings more cost-effectively.
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In recent months universities across the UK have been showcasing their commitment to the future of British engineering, with the launch of new facilities or briefings on the new facilities to be constructed.
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What is our Free E-Learning Package?
At Language Xchange Ireland we want all students to get the maximum benefit from their experience with us. As part of our unique, multi-tiered approach to learning Business English, each student's immersion in the English language doesn't just begin when they reach Ireland. Instead, we have created a FREE, comprehensive online learning resource that can be completed from home before students arrive. This not only allows us to assess their proficiency in English, which will help us to find the most suitable work placement for their language ability, but will also improve their spoken English and fluency prior to their arrival in Ireland.
Our aim is to boost skills and employability and modernise training & education:
In addition to improving spoken English, we carefully select topics that assist students to develop an essential set of employment-related skills. We choose topics that are fun, motivational and inspirational to engage students in the learning experience. Topics include how to dress appropriately for an interview; what to expect and what to do on your first day at work; workplace safety; how body language influences employment; how to impress your employer; employment tips from business celebrities; and much more. The E-Learning Package also includes a broad range of basic life skills including....
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Our combined focus on improving spoken English prior to arrival in Ireland and developing a set of employment-related skills ensures that students are well prepared and get the maximum benefit from their Language Xchange Ireland experience. They will also have a broad set of life skills and experience that will benefit them in all aspects of life. Our aim is to ensure students are equipped with essential day-to-day life skills that can't be learned from a book!
Our uniquely developed e-Learning package contributes enormously towards the Erasmus + objectives of improving students "skills, competencies and language in preparation for employment in the European market". Our e-Learning packages are bespoke-built to ensure students are prepared for this program and for their future career path. It was designed and built over a three year period by a business person, an employer and a registered trainer - our Managing Director, Con Furey. Our objective was to evolve this unique preparation tool with our expanding business and new services….we hope you enjoy it!
Our FREE e-learning program will be available to all LXI students for 6 months after they leave Ireland, to further improve their English. There are 50 hours or 1,290 questions in total divided between Level I, Level II and Level III. On completion of Level I, students are eligible to receive a certificate from Language Xchange Ireland for their achievement. On that certificate, LXI present the students score in the form of an A, B or C grade. This certificate will be an excellent addition to anyone's CV.
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LCSO deputy involved in Thomasville Road crash
A Leon County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a minor crash while responding to an attempted suicide Tuesday evening.
No injuries were reported in the crash at the intersection of Thomasville Road and Killearny Way, but both the LCSO cruiser and another car were towed away, said Sheriff's Office Spokesman Dave Teems.
The deputy was heading north on Thomasville Road with lights and sirens on and encountered a red light. While moving to drive through the intersection, the Killearny Way light turned green.
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Girard Gibbs reports on new IBA Mediation Rules for Investor-State Disputes
Today Girard Gibbs reported on the The International Bar Association's launch of the IBA Rules for Investor-State Mediation. The blog commenting on the new rules can be found here. Girard Gibbs Managing Partner Daniel Girard, who has extensive mediation experience, notes that an additional alternative dispute resolution option is a welcome development. The blog also comments on the use of two-tiered arbitration clauses, which build in mediation as a first step in the commercial dispute context.
If you have questions on the IBA's Rules for Investor-State Mediation or on mediation in general, please contact Daniel C. Girard or call +1(415)981-4800.


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Beyoncé puts her pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else. But Queen Bey's trousers aren't robotic.
A research team led by the University of Bristol's Jonathan Rossiter developed a prototype pair of mechanized slacks that could help people—from the elderly and infirm to the otherwise disabled—walk without assistance.
"We are all going to get older and our mobility is going to reduce," Rossiter told the BBC. "What we want to do is give people that extra bit of boost, to maintain their independence as long as possible."
By wearing a pair of Lycra workout pants.
British scientists created what the BBC described as "air-filled bubbles of plastic"—so-called robotic muscles—that can raise a leg from the seated to standing position.
And while getting this technology into commercial trousers may take a decade or more, this marks a step toward a more ambulatory future.
There are some 10 million people in the UK with disabilities—including old-age locomotion problems, according to Rossiter. And that number is expected to increase as the population ages, putting more pressure on mobility assistance.
With a £2 million ($2.6 million) grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Bristol professor teamed up with engineers from across the country to find a robotic solution to conventional aids.
"Soft robotics can make materials and structures that behave in a really sophisticated way in contrast to conventional robotics," Rossiter said, citing organisms like the octopus: so sophisticated in its movement, sensing, and control that it can squeeze its gelatinous body into small spaces.
"We can take some of these capabilities and put them into artificial muscles, put them onto clothing," he added.
On display at last week's British Science Festival in Hull, the technology looks deceptively simple, like a string of cocktail sausages made of clear plastic, inflated with air.
When blown up, the strand contracts and shortens—just like your muscles—to lift a weight or robotic leg.
Now, picture this mechanism arranged around a flesh-and-bone knee. Once inflated, the structure stiffens, automatically straightening the body part and lifting the leg.
"It means you can stand more comfortably," Rossiter boasted.
Researchers have a long way to go before their devices goes mainstream; the team is already eyeing electroactive polymers for quieter movement, as well as an embedded control system.
As an everyday accessory, this contraption could discourage people from using their own muscles, allowing them to atrophy. But as a rehabilitation device, it's ideal for helping to strengthen knees and legs.
"One of our goals is to replicate human muscle in an artificial form, so that you can sew them into your trousers and you've got your power trousers," Rossiter told the BBC.
Technology and prosthetics make great bedfellows: Machine learning is improving the way artificial limbs perform. Robots, meanwhile, can already manipulate our emotions. Stay up to date on all things bionic here.
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Porsche on Tuesday reported revenues up 18% to 3.89 billion euros ($US4.6 billion) in the nine months to the end of April and forecast a rise in profit for the full year, Reuters reported. Publishing nine-month figures for the first time, the world's most profitable carmaker said, according to the news agency, that unit sales in the first three quarters of its business year rose 13% thanks to the new Cayenne SUV, although sales of the 911 and Boxster sports cars slipped 9%.
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Hands of Despair pull from almost every metal genre to create their own take on blackened doom with Well of the Disquieted.
The record relies on up-tempo time changes and fast percussion to create a technical, driving sound, layered with occasional doom riffs and interludes that give it a lot of character. While it does end up sounding a bit scattered or unfocused during some of the moments on the album, overall it coalesces into a pretty unique-sounding release, and the songs and riffs work well together and make for a compelling record.
"Doppleganger" is one of the heaviest songs on the album, with some of the tightest percussion and catchiest riffs, and "La Salve," the last track on the release, is a personal favorite, as it stands out as one of the doomiest and most depressive.
While this album is a bit all over the place during some moments, this is definitely recommended for fans of more technical, brutal black metal.


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At the age of 13, one of my mentors gave me a book, "Developing the Leader Within You" by Dr. John C. Maxwell. It sparked something in me: I committed to reading at least two books on leadership and communication per month, every month, for the rest of my life.
The "Leadership Library" covers many topic including entrepreneurship, philanthropy, marketing, and becoming a CEO. There are skills and ideas for everyone, no matter the occupation.
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Thanks Andrew,
I don't think the black one below the silver valve is a temperature ragulator. It spins freely and makes noise when I spin it with a tap on, thats why I thought it had something to do with presure.
andrewNZ: FYI, the bulky component on the incoming pipe (centre of the third photo) is the Ajax valve. It regulates the incoming water pressure.
If you adjust this valve one of two things happens.
The silver one is the tempering valve. It has hot water from the cylinder on one side, cold water from the supply at the bottom, and feeds the taps on the other side. The black valve below the tempering valve is probably a regulator to adjust the temperature at the tap.
- Your hot water pressure gets worse
- You overflow the hot water onto your roof constantly meaning you'll possibly have no hot water and a huge power bill.
I suppose there is a chance that the tempering regulator has been adjusted and is causing this. The way my mind sees it, it could fit your symptoms exactly. BUT, I'm not a plumber.


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One of 2013's most anticipated/ballsy spots (they had the fortitude to open the same day as Eataly), Nico Osteria is an Italian seafood outpost from Executive Chef Paul Kahan and the folks behind Blackbird, Avec, and Publican. Situated in the new Thompson Hotel, Nico'll offer a unique two-fer: you'll be able to both 1) feast on pork belly-braised and swordfish meatballs, and 2) watch Jay Cutler on his way to Whole Foods (Rush St view FTW!).
The first floor of the 170-seat space spans the forest-y restaurant with its open kitchen and the Salone Nico bar, an atrium-esque space with a living plant-wall, so you can get the feel of Wrigley Ivy without having to (ugh) be Scott Hairston.
The dinner menu is anchored by nine crudo plates (Nantucket Bay scallops, bigeye tuna) and a bevy of house-made pastas. Plus, they'll do main-age like grilled chicken, rib eye, and this wicked lobster spaghetti served in-shell with olive oil.
The drink program features a shload of Italian amaros, vermouths, and oddball ingredients prepped in the kitchen (pistachios!), plus they'll also incorporate retro soda-making into their booze program, including in The Snowbird (Luxardo Aperitivo, gin, and Punt e Mes shaken with fresh citrus).
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Robert Frost rum and vanilla mascarpone, chocolate budino with hazelnut nougat & banana gelato, and this walnut flan tart.


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Beware the Ides of March!
Students discuss and categorize superstitions, define a superstition, and compare the similarities and difference between proverbs and superstitions.
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof premiered in New York in 1955.
Students are introduced to the characteristics of drama, read a chapter from a novel the class has read, and create a script from the chapter that they will present to the class.
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Mickey Mouse appeared in his first animated feature.
Students create a short, humorous story with at least one action character, and then use online tools to make a flipbook.
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The Summer Olympics start today!
Students explore a variety of themes such as peace, culture, motion, sports, and competition using 2020/21 Summer Olympics games in Tokyo as the backdrop.
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Walt Disney was born in 1901.
Students describe female characters in Disney films, discuss their characteristics, and write a thesis statement about them.


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Jeff Hancock likes to give his Stanford University students weekend assignments that let them experience concepts discussed in class for themselves. Before 2008, he would sometimes challenge his students to stay off the internet for 48 hours and then discuss how it affected them. But when Hancock returned to work in 2009, after a year-long sabbatical, […]
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One in five Americans say a brand presence on social will likely influence their holiday buys With all the different types of social platforms out there, it can be challenging for brand marketers to decide when is the optimal time and day to post. According to H1 2016 research, on Facebook and Twitter, the best-performing […]
The biggest Product Design trends set for 2016
Winners of Inc.'s Iconic Design Awards come from all varieties of categories this year, including toys, sportswear, environment-saving home goods, and more. However they all share one key quality: they nail what customers want now.
Messaging apps are bigger than social networks
Around the world, users are logging in to messaging apps to chat with friends and to connect with brands, browse merchandise, and watch content. What were once simple services for exchanging messages, pictures, videos, and GIFs have evolved into expansive ecosystems with their own developers, apps, and APIs.
Bots are coming to market
It used to be that the dream of an iPhone developer was to get an app in front of every user, but now with saturation of the app market and the demands of technological growth, bot stores are becoming the new fad. Chatbots are text based services that let users complete tasks such as checking news, […]
Mobile and social marketing trends in retail sales
Smartphone and social media use set the basis for all types of retail marketing trends. A new report from BI Intelligence shows trends in sales within mobile and social media.
Facebook's Plan For Virtual Reality Is A Killer App for Social VR
What does the the largest social networking company want with a device focused on single user experience? Many eyebrows were raised when Facebook bought Oculus VR in 2014. Today at F8, Facebook revealed how it thinks VR will be a rich social tool. During his keynote address, CTO Mike Schroepfer talked about what he calls […]
AT&T enables iOS 9.3 international Wi-Fi calling
Apple iPhone owners who have updated their device to iOS 9.3 are being notified via text message of AT&T's international Wi-Fi calling feature. It is a service that allows users to place calls to — and receive calls from — the U.S. without incurring airtime charges.
Researchers claim blondes are not dumb after all
Blondes have an average IQ of 103.2, compared to 102.7 for those with brown hair, 101.2 for those with red hair and 100.5 for those with black hair Blondes are not dumb after all, researchers have claimed, as they revealed they have a slightly higher IQ than brunettes.
Facebook has more than a billion users and 8 billion video views every day
Facebook has announced its third quarter numbers, with solid results across the board. Facebook's monthly active user count (MAU) is now up to 1.55 billion users – up from 1.49b in the second quarter.


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There hasn't been an update on our blog in lately, but that doesn't mean we've been slacking off. In fact, the opposite. We had another project brewing: Bring Back the Arcade.
Bring Back the Arcade is a website directory of user submitted arcades. The directory features arcades, bar arcades, pinball halls, and gaming centers. Just recently, we merged Bring Back the Arcade with We LOVE the ARCADE. This will let me put more exposure on both projects, while creating a larger resource for fans of the arcade.
At the time of writing this, the arcade directory has over 220 arcade locations listed on it. A majority of these are in the United States, but across to Europe and Asia.
Anyone can submit their favorite local arcade or places to play pinball to this directory for free.
If you own an establishment or business featuring arcade games or pinball machines, you're welcome and encouraged to create a listing. It is 100% free to do and will remain that way forever. The goal of the directory is to keep local arcades Live and discover-able.
If you use social media, post on a blog or create podcasts, I would be grateful if you could share this arcade directory with others. Let's force a new generation of gamers to fall in love with the arcade like we did.


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YES Bank picks up Microsoft SharePoint to reduce turnaround time.
Private sector lender YES Bank has chosen Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to reduce the turnaround time for customers by automating 150 processes thereby improving efficiency.
The mid-sized bank will automate processes, which were previously either manual or semi-automated, to reduce the turnaround time by 40 per cent for its customers, improve efficiency and make real-time business intelligence available for its employees. This will also increase the decision-making speed by 70 per cent.


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Investing Basics: 3 Budgeting Plans to Help You Live Your Best Life and Achieve Your Goals
This is the first blog post in our series of Investing Basics. On the first Monday of each month in 2019, I will be discussing a relatively basic Investing topic. If you don't know a whole lot about investing, this is the right series for you! If you do know a lot about investing, this is also the right series for you as you might learn something new or remember something you've forgotten.
The first topic in our Investing Basics series is Budgeting.
You may be thinking, "Hey, I came here to learn about Investing not Budgeting."
The answer is simple: you can't start investing without a proper budget in place. Creating a realistic budget and adhering to it allows you to pay for core living costs, afford things you need, pay off debts and even save.
We'll talk about the 50/30/20 rule, the 70/15/15 rule, and the 80/20 rule.
First Things First
Calculate Your After-Tax Income
Your after-tax or net income is how much you earn after taxes are taken out of your paycheck. These taxes include state tax, local tax, income tax, Medicare, and Social Security.
If you're an employee who earns a steady paycheck, your after-tax income can be found on your paystub. If you have any deductions taken out such as retirement, health insurance, etc be sure to add those back when calculating your after-tax income.
If you're self-employed, i.e., you are self-employed as a sole-proprietorship, and/or independent contractor, or a freelancer and earn $400 or more, then finding your after-tax income is a little harder.
You need to take your gross income then subtract your business expenses and the amount of money you set aside for taxes. You also have to account for the Self-Employment Tax. The Self-Employment Tax is double what you would pay in Social Security and Medicare if you were not Self-Employed.
Note: You have to pay double for Social Security and Medicare because if you were employed by a company, your employer would pay the other half of Social Security and Medicare. Because you are the Employer and the Employee, you have to pay both parts.
Once you have that figured out, the next step is to find the right budget option for you.
1. 50/30/20 Rule
A pretty standard Rule of Thumb for budgeting is the 50/30/20 Rule. Harvard economist Elizabeth Warren, and her daughter, Amelia Warren Tyagi, first coined this phrase in 2005 in their book, "All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan."
So how does this rule work?
50% of your budget should go towards essentials.
Essentials include:
- Housing
- Utilities
- Groceries
- Insurance
- Car Payments
- Credit Card Payments
Essentials are the things you absolutely need in your life. It is not an essential if getting rid of it will only cause minor inconveniences in your life. Netflix subscription? Not essential. A car to get to and from work in the massive state of Texas where public transportation is not a strong suit? Essential. Insurance for that car? Essential. New $200 shoes when you have a closet full of perfectly good shoes at home? Cute, but not Essential.
30% of your after tax income should go to wants.
This is the fun part! And the not-so-fun part.
You can use this 30% on anything you want. Cable? Yes! Vacations? Yep! That Starbucks latte every morning? You bet!
It just has to fit into this 30%. It's harder than it sounds.
But this also gives you an opportunity to figure out the things you really want in your life, and the things you just kind of want 'just because'.
If that 'want because' does not exceed the 30% - go for it. If it does then you either have to forgo it or save for it.
This brings me to the last section of our 50/30/20 Rule.
20% of your budget should go to savings.
This includes:
- Emergency Fund
- Paying off Debt
- Retirement Funds
- 401(k)s
- IRAs
- Roth IRAs
- Other Qualified Retirement Plans
- Taxable Accounts
Paying off debt, as a lot of us know, is really hard. We want to use that money toward our wants, needs, and retirement savings. But it's important that you chip away at that debt each and every month you can.
It's also important to note that while you are paying off your debt, you should also be putting money into an emergency fund. This emergency fund is super important because if anything major happens and you need cash fast… without an emergency fund you are stuck. You should aim to have at least 3 months worth of living expenses in your emergency fund and ideally, we recommend you have about 2 years worth of living expenses saved.
So don't get so caught up in paying off your debt only, pay yourself too.
If you look at this Budget Rule, and you think, "Sounds good, but there's no way I can swing that."
Well, I have two more options for you!
2. 70/15/15 Rule
Financial Expert, Nicole Lapin coined the Budgeting Strategy of 70/15/15 in her book, "Rich Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together… Finally."
She suggests that your Essentials should be about 70% of your budget and your Extras and Savings should each be 15%.
This is a great plan if you live in a city where the cost of living is high or if you and your family's essentials are just more than 50% of your budget.
The essentials stay the same as in the previous Rule except you can add paying down debt as apart of that 70%.
15% should go to your emergency fund (which, again is very important to build up), and any retirement accounts you have.
Unfortunately, with this plan, your wants are limited to only 15% of your budget, but you're better able to determine what you actually want rather than those 'want because' items.
These Budget Plans are great if you like tracking your spending. But if you're the type of person who can't stand the thought of tracking where every single penny goes, well there's a plan for you too!
3. The 80/20 Rule
This Rule was first introduced by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto.
This Rule is super simple. 80% of your budget goes wherever you want/need it to go AS LONG AS the other 20% is being saved. Again, those savings should first go towards your emergency fund and then towards retirement savings.
Once you get good at the 80/20 rule, try making it the 75/25 Rule and keep going, then maybe make it the 70/30 Rule and so on and so forth. This also applies to all the rules above.
It's important to remember the bigger picture for saving: yes, of course you need money to pay for any mishap that will surely happen in your life, but you're putting money aside so that one day you can retire comfortably.
A mantra that is always heard here at Hamilton Financial Planning: Save More, Spend Less. If that sounds easier said than done and you would like some help with creating a proper and sustainable budget, Financial Plan and Investment Management, book a Get Acquainted meeting today!
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Vaginal yeast infections are so common that three in four women will experience at least one during their lifetimes [1]. While it's always a good idea to see a doctor to make sure you really do have a yeast infection rather than something else, any woman who's already had vaginal candidiasis in the past is in a good position to recognize the symptoms — vaginal itching, vaginal discharge that has the appearance of cottage cheese, and red, sore, and burning feelings "down there". [2]
If you are pretty sure you are dealing with a vaginal yeast infection, you may decide to attempt to treat it without a doctor's intervention. This is OK if you have mild symptoms, no fever or pelvic pain, aren't pregnant, and haven't recently had sexual contact that has put you at risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
While some women will look for natural home remedies for a vaginal yeast infection, others will prefer turning to antifungal medications of the azole class. Antifungal treatments for vaginal yeast infections that you can by over the counter include:
- Miconazole
- Clotrimazole
- Butoconazole
- Tioconazole [3]
What Is Tioconazole?
Tioconazole is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class. It comes in ointment form and is effective against different yeasts as well as fungi that can live on the skin, such as those that cause jock itch and ringworm. Tioconazole additionally has some capability to fight chlamydia and trichomonads, and several studies have shown it to be more effective than Miconazole. It's generally well-tolerated by patients. [4]
As with any other medication, Tioconazole does have the potential to induce unwanted side effects. These include:
- Burning
- Redness
- Itching
- Swelling
- Skin irritation and skin rashes [5]
(Those symptoms are really similar to those of a yeast infection, aren't they? If you do use Tioconazole and notice worsening burning, itching, redness, or swelling, do contact a doctor, as you may be having an allergic reaction.)
Monistat: Which Option Is Right For You?
Monistat-brand vaginal yeast infection medications are available as one, three, or seven day treatments. Regardless of which option you choose, each one again comes in several varieties. The Monistat one-day maximum strength ovule (vaginal tablet) option contains 1200 mg of Miconazole, while Monistat's one-day ointment, which comes with an applicator, contains Tioconazole at a 6.5% strength. [5]
Monistat's three-day treatment options for vaginal yeast infections all contain Miconazole rather than Tioconazole as well, at lower doses of 200 mg. [6] Its seven-day treatment options, meanwhile, each contain 100 mg of Miconazole. [7] The real difference between the various three- and seven-day Monistat options is that some come with an anti-itch cream that helps you fight those nasty symptoms, some come with anti-itch cream as well as soothing wipes, and some come with only Miconazole.
When Is Monistat One-Day Not Right For You?
If you're pregnant or a diabetic — and therefore more likely to be affected by a non-albicans species of yeast — Monistat itself recommends only the seven-day treatment options, in line with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [8]
The Bottom Line
Most women who are suffering from an uncomplicated yeast infection and who aren't pregnant, using birth control pills, or diabetic, can realistically choose any of the Monistat treatments and count on getting rid of their yeast infection without much hassle. Both Miconazole and Tioconazole have some advantages over the prescription Fluconazole that your doctor would be quite likely to prescribe. Fluconazole can make you drowsy as well as inducing liver and heart-rhythm problems and serious skin rashes, something most people would rather avoid. [9]
Those women who are suffering from recurrent yeast infections will, however, benefit from stronger medications. This should allay fears that Tioconazole is too strong for you.
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A day in the life - Lucy Sansom, Palliative Care Social Worker at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice
Meet Lucy Sansom, a Palliative Care Social Worker at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice. She provides social care support to patients, families and carers at the hospice and in the community. Here, Lucy talks us through a day in her life.
'I decided to fundraise for Sue Ryder because I wanted to give something back.'
Kirsty McEwen ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise money for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice which cared for her mum, Julie, in her final days. Despite the rain and the mud on the day, Kirsty knocked 13 minutes off her previous best time and succeeded in raising an amazing £1,105.
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent staff rock odd socks for Lymphoedema Awareness Week
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice's Lymphoedema team are donning odd socks to mark Lymphoedema Awareness Week (2-8 March), shining a light on the condition and showing support for those who have to wear compression garments to manage their symptoms from day-to-day.
"Dad touched so many people's lives and was an incredibly loved member of the community." Nino's London Marathon Story
In April, 23 year-old Nino Bartolomei will be joining a crew of #TeamIncredible runners to take on the Virgin Money London Marathon in support of Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, who cared for his father in 2017. This is Nino's story.
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Following a rigorous inspection of their expert palliative care services in November 2019, Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice has been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.
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A pioneering scheme at Gloucestershire's Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is raising awareness of living with Huntington's disease, and will see artwork produced by a patient go on display at Gloucester Cathedral later this month.
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Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM Axial Brushless Review
This muscular Greenworks blower has a lot of blow for the buck - it's powerful and has a strong family of related tools to complement it!
Ah, there's nothing like the smell of a shootout spotlight review in the morning (or whenever you're reading this)! If you've been following along with us for the last few weeks, you know that we recently conducted a big ol' shootout among 16 cordless blowers. If you didn't know that, be sure to go back and check it out right after this review. Since then, we've broken out individual spotlight reviews of some of the blower competitors to take a closer look. What's good? What's not so great? You probably won't get the opportunity to put 16 blowers to practical use before making a purchase decision – but we've got you covered. Today, we're zeroing in on the Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM.
Greenworks is a bit of a whippersnapper in the power tool world, having just been born in 2007. But the company rose rapidly from corded, DIYer-level tools to launch, among other things, a popular pressure washer and dual blade lawn mower before targeting professional grade tools with a 40V line, then 80V, and in November 2016, a 60V line of tools. Today's blower comes from that 60V line. Does it have the chops to hang with the old(er) guard? Let's find out.
Motor, Battery, and Power
As the name gives away, the Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM features a brushless motor. In fact, most of the shootout's contestants had brushless motors, which extend tool life and support "smart" electronics. Smart electronics is general phrase which means that the tool and battery communicate to protect components by preventing thermal overload. Brushed motors are cheaper, but they require more maintenance and can be pushed past safe limits for the motor and battery.
Battery power comparisons are misleading if you only consider nominal voltage. After all, a 20V battery isn't necessarily less powerful than a 60V. To make a fair assessment, we need to know watt-hours (Wh). Watt-hours is calculated by voltage x amps x hours. All major manufacturers' batteries have amp-hours (Ah) printed on them, so to find watt hours, you'd multiply amp-hours by the nominal voltage. By this measure, the Greenworks blower does have quite a powerful 5.0 Ah battery – coming in third out of sixteen. It was bested by a long shot, and understandably so, but the only two backpack battery style blowers in the competition from Husqvarna and Stihl.
The Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM Axial has an inline, axial fan design found in 10 of the blowers in the shootout. In contrast to a side intake design (which on the DeWalt blowers had), an inline setup accelerates air straight through the blower, reducing friction and boosting efficiency. As powerful as batteries are becoming, blowers like the Greenworks have to wring every ounce of power from their systems to approach their gas-powered counterparts. In this case, Greenworks is capable of 540 CFM and 140 MPH.
The whole package – blower and 5.0 Ah battery – weigh in at about 9.75 pounds, which is comparable to the competition.
Variable Speed, Cruise Control, and Turbo
Even if you have a powerful blower, you don't always need it on full blast. In fact, that can be downright counterproductive as the strong blast relocates the mess instead of dissipating it into the grass. For that reason, we like variable speed triggers like the one on this Greenworks blower. Modulating the speed will make the job much easier.
Just as useful is a cruise control option. Homeowners with smaller areas to blow might not have the need for it. But keep in mind that Greenworks – and all of the other manufacturers – want to sell to the Pro as much as the homeowner. Big jobs and long days of extended use mean extended trigger squeezing and fatigue. Greenworks cruise control slider mechanism makes that stuff just a little easier.
And sometimes you just need let loose on some wet and heavy debris – or simply just blow it as far as possible. For those short bursts of max power, the Greenworks includes a Turbo option. At the press of a button, you'll create a short gust more powerful than the fully depressed throttle can normally muster. It's not an efficient use of battery power, but sometimes you need a little "umph."
Other Notable Features
A few less powerful blowers have a scraper – a metal ring or plastic – that helps to loosen stubborn debris. But as if for good measure, the muscular (at least on paper so far) Greenworks 60V 540 CFM Axial Brushless Blower has one, too. It looks like it's ready for action!
Regular readers will know that we like to start with "softer" impressions of a tool before moving on to the hard performance data. It helps us separate the stuff that's just different from what's not-so-great. That way, we don't end up penalizing a tool for a feature that we simply find unfamiliar. In short, we familiarize ourselves with it like talking to someone we've never met.
I Got A Feeling
We found that several of the blowers in our shootout – this Greenworks included – had an irritating protrusion of plastic or overmold where the halves of the handle join. We hope there's some simple manufacturing fix because comfort in the hand wasn't that great.
Something Hear
Gas-powered blowers have always had a take-no-prisoners approach to their sound level. "Just wear some hearing protection!" they'd seem to yell at you over the deafening sound. But with the advent of battery-powered tools, we've heard of more communities instituting noise abatement rules. These rules fall, of course, on lawn equipment.
At the user's ear, the Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM produces 89 dBa. By way of comparison, the shootout's contestants ranged from 82 to 95 dBa. Although that's almost smack dab in the decibel range, there were only four blowers that were louder than the Greenworks. Still, that's pretty quiet, especially compared to gas!
Common Ground
Have you ever been confused when blower manufacturers emphasize either MPH or CFM as the end-all, be-all? In reality, a blower needs the right combination of both MPH and CFM to do good work. Just as watt-hours was a common denominator for battery power comparison, Newton Force is that common denominator for wind speed and volume comparison. A blower's Newton Force accounts for both measures in their proportions.
Related Quick Read: Blower MPH vs CFM – Which is More Important?
The Greenworks blower was tied for 5th place with a few other blowers at about 10.5 Newtons at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) and moved up to 3rd place with 14.5 Newtons in Turbo Mode. So how does that compare with gas-powered commercial blowers? Well, there's still a gap: the Pros' gas blowers reach 900 CFM and 200 MPH – and about 40 Newtons!
The Bottom Line
Mr. Cool J warned us a long time ago not to call it a comeback, but the solid specs, performance, and value have redeemed the Greenworks 60V line from its shaky chainsaw review a while back. We think it was a poorly spec'd chain that contributed to most of the tough row. But in any event, the Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM deservedly rounds out the good buzz surrounding the mower and trimmer. It placed 7th place out of 16 competitors in our shootout – middle of the pack, sure – but with a high Newton Force rating and fairly low price, it's in the upper tier of value.
Greenworks 60V Blower 540 CFM Features
- 45 minutes average run time on a fully charged 2.5 Ah battery
- High efficiency brushless motor engineered to provide more power, torque, quiet operation and longer motor life
- 250 – 470 CFM with 540 CFM Turbo boost button
- Variable speed trigger with cruise control
- Cushioned over mold grip
- Less than 8 lbs. with battery reduces fatigue
- Convenient push-button start, no messy gas
Greenworks 60V 540 CFM Axial Brushless Blower Specifications
- Model: Greenworks BL60L2510
- Air Speed: 140 MPH
- Air Volume: 540 CFM
- Tested Noise Rating: 89 dB(a)
- Tested Runtime: 31:04 (5.0 AH battery)
- Bare Weight: 5.31 lbs
- Battery Weight: 4.38 lbs
- Tested Battery: 5.0 AH
- Warranty: 4 years limited
- Price: $199
- Included in Kit: Tube, 60-volt 2.5 Ah Battery, Charger


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size: 169 x 230 mm
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The main character of the book is little Vasels with his somewhat bohemian family - mummy, dad and his younger brother Jonass who is only "half past two". Vasels shows and tells us how they read, write, and draw, play, eat, tell horror stories, argue, wait for dwarfs, drive a car, play football, welcome guests and forget many things. Anyone can compare the everyday life of Vasel's family with his own; besides it will be interesting for both children and grown-ups.
From the point of view of Vasels the naivety and egocentrism of a child is joined with sensitivity and love for his family; it is real and at the same time interwoven with fantasy. The boy is trying to understand and interpret what is going on, to find the right words; while telling he also explores how the language works and how to use it to express his thoughts. For instance, things do not walk and do not go anywhere, yet Vasels has heard grown-ups talking like that and the wrong expression provokes his imagination.
The style of Anti Saar is understandable for children, dynamic and humorous. The illustrations of Estonian artist Alvar Jaakson rouse child's fantasy. The playful, witty style of Alvar Jaakson is well-known from the edition "Children's book" by Peter Sauter (liels un mazs, 2007, in Latvian).
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The Russian company now plans to modernize the S-1000 and revive cooperation with Italy. As Rubin is the largest Russian submarine designer centre and has designed more than two-thirds of all nuclear submarines in the Russian Navy, the partnership appears doomed to success. The new S-1000 will be positioned to attract navies in Asia and the Middle East, rather than compete for the procurement contract with Italian or Russian navies: the Italian modern and forefront construction techniques, together with a relatively low cost shall represent the winning factor for the improved S-1000 on international markets. Moreover, the submarine will be equipped with a new fuel cell-powered propulsion system developed by Italian engineers, which can to maintain the boat underwater for two weeks. It will feature a diversified array of weaponry, including Italian heavyweight, wire-guided Black Shark torpedoes or cruise missile systems capable of hitting underwater, surface and land targets. If required, the boat can accommodate up to fifteen commandos.
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This lightly smoked cheese from the Basque and Navarra regions of northern Spain, Idiazabal is a smoked cheese made from the raw milk of Latxa sheep. The sheep's milk is rich, resulting in a smooth and buttery mouthfeel, and a sweet and aromatic flavor, and with the smoky notes, a slight taste of bacon. With age, Idiazabal gains flavor and complexity, and pairs quite nicely with quince paste and Marcona almonds, and your favorite Spanish red wine (everyone has one!) It's also delicious with a Spanish-style dry cider, such as Sidre de Nava. Its name is protected by a Board of Denomination of Origin (DOC).
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By Rebecca Greenfield and Jennifer Kaplan
Employers are struggling to hire workers in tightening U.S. job market. Marijuana is now legal in nine states and Washington, D.C., meaning more than one in five American adults can eat, drink, smoke or vape as they please. The result is the slow decline of pre-employment drug tests, which for decades had been a requirement for new recruits in industries ranging from manufacturing to finance.
As of the beginning of 2018, Excellence Health Inc., a Las Vegas-based health care company with around 6,000 employees, no longer drug tests people coming to work for the pharmaceutical side of the business. The company stopped testing for marijuana two years ago. "We don't care what people do in their free time," said Liam Meyer, a company spokesperson. "We want to help these people, instead of saying: 'Hey, you can't work for us because you used a substance,'" he added. The company also added a hotline for any workers who might be struggling with drug use.'
Last month, AutoNation Inc., the largest U.S. auto dealer, announced it would no longer refuse job applicants who tested positive for weed. The Denver Post, owned by Digital First Media, ended pre-employment drug testing for all non-safety sensitive positions in September 2016.
Read more at The Cannabist