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The 7 B's of a Successful Life
So what has life taught me? To make it simple I've narrowed it down to the 7 B's of a successful life.
So what has life taught me? To make it simple I've narrowed it down to the 7 B's of a successful life.
We all have a date when we are born and we all have a date when we die. Cemeteries are fascinating places. The monuments have that "dash" between the date of birth and date of death. It's the "dash" that matters most.
As 2018 comes to a close I've been thinking about the past year and put together a few thoughts and tidbits to start 2019.
This applies not just to young people but all of us, no matter our age, can benefit from these priciples.
Being different in a sales presentation isn't hard, but it is essential if you want to win based on more than price.
Mastering the fundamentals before moving on is important, everyone, no matter the profession, needs to master the fundamentals. But, the problem is many professionals never move on to tackling the important things. Lets look at why.
You're probably thinking about how to make 2017 a better year for your business. Boosting your leadership effectiveness is a great way to accomplish that goal.
Throughout your career, you've always gone the extra mile for your clients. You've learned many lessons along the way, from mentors, teachers, and, yes, your own mistakes. Lessons that could be very helpful for lots of people.
Throughout my life and public accounting career, one of the lessons I've learned is that it usually isn't somebody else holding us back. All too often, we are the ones standing in our own way. How do we do this? By holding on to bad habits.
Do you feel stuck in a rut, even when things look okay on the surface? Is there some goal you've given up on because you think it's out of reach? Does it feel like you're not making the most out of life? Make the most out of your life.
Let's talk about how to Thrive — and not Just Survive — by adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, no matter what you do!
I've always done it this way. I've had the same website since 1997. That's all I have to do, right? That's the attitude you see from professional services firms who either resist digital marketing — or who just don't think it matters very much. But in case you haven't noticed, the world has changed. If […]
As individuals advance to positions of leadership, many develop a sense of entitlement. Think it doesn't matter? Think again.
We all know that tough times call for great leadership, but did you know that the truly effective leader knows how to manage the good times, too?
In the professional services industry, we often assume clients know the value we provide — but sometimes we need to do a little bragging.
Are you living a Passionate Life? Is that even possible for someone like you? Click to learn three friendly hints for choosing a Passionate Life!
No matter how high up the ladder you've climbed, you must remember this at all times: People follow their boss because they have to. They follow a leader because they want to.
Be the Johnny Cash of Your Professional Services Industry. Maybe you can't sing a note. Perhaps you've never strummed a guitar. But stay with me here.
"What's wrong with these darn kids today?" – Every grown-up since the dawn of time. These days, it seems to be quite popular for older folks to gripe about the Millennial generation – the new cohort of young adults who now make up more than one-third of the U.S. workforce.
Companies obsess over how to provide it to shareholders. They run commercials promising the "best value for your dollar." You look for it when you spend money with them. But what is value, exactly?
When did clients or customers become secondary? In the last several weeks I've experienced examples of not just poor client service, but let me call it stupidity when addressing client concerns. In each case, clients were lost. Can you afford to lose clients you don't want to lose? Have you trained your team on how to address client issues? If not, I bet you've already lost clients you didn't intend to lose.
What is your leadership style? If you're the CEO of a company or perhaps a division manager, you may have already thought about this. If you're not running much of anything, stay with me here — this question applies to you, too.
Why let your alarm disturb your peaceful slumber every morning? Why stumble out of your comfy bed and hurry off to the office? Why grab coffee on the go and sit through rush hour – day after day, year after year?
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a business card with the word "manager" on it. After all that hard work and faithfully doing what you were told, now it's your turn! Now YOU get to order people around.


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When iOS 7 was released by Apple, making the biggest jump in iOS since the birth of the Mobile OS, plenty of reports were published on how Apple had taken best from the world of Android and Windows Phone in designing iOS 7. Steve Jobs was always very vocal about stealing great ideas and looks like his successor Tim Cook may not be too much against the policy.
According to two patents approved on Thursday, for which Apple had applied all the way back in 2012, there might be some truth to the rumors that pattern lock could well be on its way to iOS devices. Pattern lock has been one of the unique Android feature, which is not only secure but also a remarkably quick way to unlock your device and get to the desktop. According to the report in Technobuffalo, both these patents talk about, 'Gesture Entry Technique' giving us a clue that maybe Apple is looking at some more gesture based elements in the upcoming iOS updates.
The differentiator here in Apple's implementation is that users can rearrange the dots unlike the 3×3 matrix that Android users are restricted to. Not just this, Apple also has added a feature where a user can add in invisible dots to the pattern adding to the full proof-ness of the system. There is also added factor of acceleration, timing as well as timing to ensure the devices using the system are completely secure.
It is certainly interesting that Apple is interested in pattern unlocking especially after it has just debuted the Touch ID in iPhone 5s which certainly is the fastest and most secure way of keeping your device lock. Maybe, this method could be the secondary unlocking option or be used on devices where Touch ID is not incorporated like the older iPhones or even the budget devices.


text: Diabetes Awareness Month 31-Oct-2013 This November, St. John's Medical Center will host a number of activities to recognize National Diabetes Month. St. John's Diabetes Education will hold a type 2 diabetes screening on Tuesday, November 19th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The screening will include checking each person's weight, blood sugar levels, A1C, and blood pressure as well as providing basic nutrition information. People at risk for type 2 diabetes are those who are over the age of 45; have a family history of diabetes; are overweight; do not exercise regularly; have low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high blood pressure; and, in the case of women, had gestational diabetes. The suggested donation for the screening is $10. Call 739-7620 for information and to schedule your appointment. Diabetes Education also conducts group meetings for people with type 2 diabetes. The next meeting is on Tuesday, December 17, from 1:00 to 2:15 pm, and will address celebrating the holidays with diabetes. A free gift will be provided to each attendee. Please call 739-7620 to RSVP. In January, a new, eight-week diabetes support group will begin. Call 739-7260 for information. St. John's Diabetes Education also offers "Mind Body Skills" groups, led by Maureen Molinari. Call 739-7620 to sign up for the next session at a date to be announced. Previous Post | Next Post


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Now I come to your Temple with burnt offerings
to fulfill the vows I made to you—
14 yes, the sacred vows that I made
when I was in deep trouble.
15 That is why I am sacrificing burnt offerings to you—
the best of my rams as a pleasing aroma,
and a sacrifice of bulls and male goats. Interlude
16 Come and listen, all you who fear God,
and I will tell you what he did for me.
17 For I cried out to him for help,
praising him as I spoke.
18 If I had not confessed the sin in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
19 But God did listen!
He paid attention to my prayer.
20 Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer
or withdraw his unfailing love from me.Psalm 66:13-20


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Creator of Lizzo's signature slogan could get a Grammy nod
Published Friday, November 15, 2019 12:37PM EST
Lizzo performing at The Met in Philadelphia, on Sept. 18, 2019. (Owen Sweeney / Invision / AP)
NEW YORK -- Mina Lioness' longstanding battle to finally receive writing credit on Lizzo's megahit song "Truth Hurts" is paying off in more ways than one: it could win her a potential Grammy Award.
Lizzo's breakthrough tune features the signature line -- "I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that bitch" -- a lyric that originated from a 2017 tweet by Lioness and was turned into a popular meme. And now Lioness, a singer based in London who Lizzo agreed to give writing credit to, has a chance at earning her first Grammy nomination if "Truth Hurts" scores a nomination for song of the year -- a category reserved for the writers of a song.
"I haven't really been able to kind of just sit and ponder what the ramifications is of this happening. I mean, it's just surreal to me," Lioness said in a phone interview from London with The Associated Press this week. "I didn't actually realize that the Grammy nominations were being announced next week, but I knew that this would be a possibility for me when it's all said and done. But for it to come through so soon as well, it's just another one of those moments when you're like, `Wow."'
The Recording Academy will announce its nominees on Nov. 20. When Grammy submissions were due earlier this year, Lioness had not been a listed writer of "Truth Hurts," but Atlantic Records, Lizzo's label home, told the AP they are in the process of submitting Lioness' name as a co-writer of "Truth Hurts" to the Grammys.
"Truth Hurts," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven weeks, is a likely contender in categories like song of the year, in which Lioness would share the nomination with co-writers Lizzo, Ricky Reed, Tele and Jesse Saint John. The song could also land a nomination for record of the year, a category that awards the song's performers, producers and engineers/mixers, or best pop solo performance, an award that would only be given to Lizzo.
Lioness said next week will be one of the biggest in her life -- not only does she find out if she'll become a Grammy nominee, she will "find out the results of my master's degree, pretty much on the same day (as the Grammy nominations)."
"I still got work tomorrow," added Lioness, who studied social policy at the London School of Economics. "I'm still a regular person."
Lioness created the tweet that's changed her life "from zero to 100" -- as she put it -- around 4 o'clock in the morning in 2017. She said she was responding to a tweet from singer-actress Demi Lovato, who had posted about her ancestry background results.
"She was saying all these different places she's from and in one tweet she was like, `And I'm 1% African.' And I was just so besides myself. I was just laughing so hard," Lioness said.
So she replied with: "I just did a DNA test and found out I'm 100% that bitch."
She went to bed. Woke up. And she had gone viral.
Her bold sentence has become so popular that even Hillary Clinton tweeted some of the line, sans the vulgar word in August around the time "Truth Hurts" became a worldwide hit. The song was originally released in 2017 but got a boost this year after it was featured in the Netflix film "Someone Great," and as Lizzo's label saw the public's interest in the song, they decided to push it.
Lioness learned her words were featured in "Truth Hurts" when she and some friends were Googling some of their most popular tweets.
"I was just like, `What?' From then on I started to try to get in contact with Lizzo," she said.
Eventually things blew up for Lizzo last month when the songwriting brothers Justin and Jeremiah Raisen said they felt they deserved writing credit on "Truth Hurts." A week later, Lizzo announced she was giving credit to Lioness and later filed a lawsuit to establish that the Raisens, as well as Justin "Yves" Rothman, are not entitled to any credit for the song.
Lioness said, at first, she wasn't sure what to do when she discovered her words were in a pop song.
"I had a lot of resentment at first, I will be completely honest. It did hurt me in the beginning to know that no one actually believed that you're the one who brought this to the internet," she said. "It's so easy to erase credit online, but I just wasn't going down without a fight."
She said watching Peaches Monroee -- the young girl who went viral after praising her eyebrows for being "on fleek" -- not be properly credited for starting the trendy word inspired her to fight hard for her own credit.
"I saw that she was pleading and it hurt to watch another black girl have to beg for something that she put on the internet just out of a sheer joke. People told me to do the same, people told me to do a GoFundMe, but I just didn't want to do any of that because I'm not begging for something that belongs to me. Absolutely not," she said.
Things worked out for Lioness, and she and Lizzo are on good terms. They met in person this month after Lizzo's concert in London.
"She's just really kind. She spoke to my heart. She looked me in my eyes and we had a really heartfelt conversation and we hugged," Lioness said.
And now Lioness is using her newfound fame to help boost her own music career. She said she's been singing since she was 3 and counts Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige and Erykah Badu as inspirations. She and her musical partner, Jam, have released music together, and they are busy working on more songs as well as writing for others.
"It's still tough because I would like to be known for what I said, but I don't want to be defined by one moment," said Lioness. "I'm a very multidimensional artist. And so I don't want to be known for just one thing, and I don't want this to be the peak of my career."


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The rocky intertidal spans the narrow band of coastline that is exposed and covered during high and low tides and makes up one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Tidal cycles cause abiotic factors to vary greatly over the short vertical range of the intertidal reef, which creates distinct zones or bands of species. Many of the foundational theories in marine ecology were developed through experimentation in the rocky intertidal.
Our research program spans large temporal and spatial scales, but also focuses on small scale experiments in the rocky intertidal. The Coastal Biodiversity Surveys began in 2001 surveying 175 sites between Alaska and Mexico. These sites are sampled approximately once every four years. We also are a part of the MARINe network surveying sites twice a year since 1990 focusing on the key communities in the rocky intertidal with fixed plots. This allows graduate students to put our work into a larger context.
For more information about Rocky Intertidal Monitoring, please visit pacificrockyintertidal.org
Current Projects
Laura Anderson: Fucus restoration – bolstering impacted Fucus populations without depletion of source populations by transplanting reproductive tissue parts
Monica Moritsch – Sea star wasting disease: Impacts on intertidal community composition and trophic interactions
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Past Projects
Latitudinal gradients in community structure of the rocky intertidal along the temperate Pacific Coast of North America: Patterns of vertical distributions, Biotic interactions, and Geomorphology (Kristen Kusic Heady)
Community genetics and marine protected areas of the California and Baja California mainland and island array (Cynthia Hays & Kristen Kusic Heady)
Mussel bed restoration: dynamics of recovery from a disturbance (Kristin de Nesnera)
Testing the keystone hypothesis: Mytilus californianus and Pisaster ochraceus (Dawn Jech Hart)
Spatial and temporal variation in recruitment to rocky shores: Relationship to recovery rates of intertidal communities (Tish Conway-Cranos)
Adaptive phenotypic differentiation across intertidal gradient in the alga Silvetia compressa (Cynthia Hays)
Spatial variation in structure of an intertidal fish assemblage reflects daily settlement patterns (Amy Ritter)
Facilitation in the rocky intertidal and its effects on vertical zonation patterns (Mark Readdie)
Modeling the effects of an oil spill on open populations of intertidal invertebrates (Samantha Forde)


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Receptionist Scenario
In this scenario, a robot interacts with a human by communicative gestures in order to give directions on a map [1].
The humanoid robot iCub is faced by a human interaction partner with a map on a desk between them. A guest asks the robot what and where certain objects or areas in their common vicinity are. The robot is equipped with a spoken dialog system and deictic gestures skills so that objects or areas can be referenced in a multimodal interaction. For deictic references the visitor points at regions on the map which constitutes the interaction space between the guest and the robot. In turn, iCub uses the same kind of modalities (speech and deictic gestures) in order to refer to the real world location corresponding to the map location.
Associated Projects
SFB 673 Project C1 "Interaction Space"
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Related Publications
Recent Best Paper/Poster Awards
Philippsen A, Reinhart F, Wrede B (2016)
International Conference on Development and Learning and on Epigenetic Robotics (ICDL-EpiRob)
Richter V, Carlmeyer B, Lier F, Meyer zu Borgsen S, Kummert F, Wachsmuth S, Wrede B (2016)
International Conference on Human-agent Interaction (HAI)
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In eerie excellence, Wesleyan graduate students Jordan Dykstra, Matt Wellins, Aurora Nealand, and Dave Scanlon performed for free this past Tuesday night, Oct. 4, in the World Music Hall. The concert was broken into three pieces, each one illustrating a uniquely beautiful, experimental music style.
The evening opened with "Pitch Gradient with Noise in A# & Four Found Clouds," a pairing of two pieces composed by Dykstra. The performers of "Pitch Gradient with Noise in A#" formed a semicircle open to the audience in which sat a violinist, cellist, EBow guitarist, bassoonist, pitched percussionists, sine-toneists, and noise percussionists. In the center of this semicircle sat the sole performer of Four Found Clouds, Marilu Donovan, playing her amplified pedal harp with EBow.
"Pitched Gradient with Noise in A#" created a melancholy and mystic backdrop, which the harp cut into with both astringent high notes and church bell-like lower tones. The curious percussion instruments of jangling chains and grinding sticks struck me as oddly satisfying and in perfect harmony with the work. The whole performance felt as if it belonged in an Edgar Allen Poe story.
Wellins followed with an improvised performance named "10/4" (a now outdated title). The piece began with him sitting alone centerstage, surrounded by a mass of cords and tin boxes between two amplifiers. Then came a screaming symphony of electrical appliance sound, evoking intense emotion and passion that seemed to reflect on feelings of frustration.
Most of the equipment used by Wellins did not produce sound on its own, but required consistent manipulation of deliberate feedback networks. Wellins generally avoided the use of any sort of designated oscillators. When asked about the significance of his abstention from oscillators (and what the hell a designated oscillator is), Wellins discussed how using such devices inhibited improvising.
"A good amount of electronic music uses periodically recurring geometrical waveforms—things like sine, triangle, and sawtooth waveforms," he wrote in an email to The Argus. "I like those sounds, but they are very stable—they play at a particular frequency and they keep playing until you turn them off. Those are the types of oscillators that I try to avoid using."
Wellins further explained how this technique affected his work.
"Having said that, all oscillators use some form of feedback and feedback often oscillates," he said. "It's just that in the above examples, feedback is often regulated and controlled to serve a particular repetitive function. With a lot of commercial software and equipment, you can't access this feedback directly, but you could do something like take a mixer and send the output back into the input. As you start to experiment, you might find that putting different parts and processes into that loop might make the feedback oscillate in irregular ways. For me, a performance usually involves very slight adjustments to different elements arranged in this pathway. The instruments are built in such a way that I'm never quite sure if it will 'work.'"
Wellins explained what had inspired such unique and eccentric sounds.
"I should say that the influence of Michael Johnsen and David Tudor are complex," he said. "I have an enormous respect for David Tudor, and his work is a big part of why I'm here at Wesleyan; as you might know, the music department has the majority of his instruments. But I've known Michael Johnsen for many years, seeing him perform is a big reason why I chose to start building electronics; he helped me get started and continues to help."
Next up were Scanlon's guitar solos, which consisted of a combination of three pieces: "Quilt Music No. 5," "Characters from a play," and "Sits down at the other side of the table, Part II."
Scanlon's hands scurried in dual fury as he played on his distinct guitar setup, which had an extra pick-up over the first fret. His technique, combined with the unique guitar setup, gave his rapid guitar playing a gnarled electronic sound as it came through the amplifier. His exciting performance closed out a night of great music.
Many of the show's attendees were students of experimental music at Wesleyan.
"I've been taking Introduction to Experimental Music as a class this semester, so being able to apply what we've learned to the pieces performed tonight was a great opportunity," Naomi Glascock '20 said. "So much of this music is made up of both visual and aural cues that seeing it performed live is a vastly different experience than listening to a recording or even watching a filmed performance. Being able to feel the resonance of the room and see how each musician is working with the rest can give a totally different perspective."
This visual aspect was especially noticeable in Wellins' performance, in which his constant fidgeting gave added depth to the music.
"Some of the pieces took on a sort of entrancing and meditative quality that made it easy to let your mind wander along with the different sounds," Glascock said. "Over the course of taking this class, I've really learned that sound is often at its most beautiful when it's allowed to exist as it is without trying to categorize it in the larger context of a work. Matt Wellins' piece really embodied that with how many different types of noise coexisted in the same space for the duration of it."
"Getting to Know You" revealed to a new form of musical expression that glorifies the basic elements of sound. Wellins sums up this revelation nicely.
"As I write you this email, I'm surrounded by seltzer bottles, speakers, paper towels, a mechanical pencil, a coffee mug, and a hardshell glasses case," Wellins wrote. "We are engulfed in objects, and paying attention to them often has an equivalent impact on my work as other art might. Who doesn't love the sound of an eyeglasses case closing?"
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GSPCA: Why Enter the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards?
We spoke to Steve Byrne from the GSPCA on why our Conservation Awards have been so valuable to them…
The GSPCA are hugely grateful to the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards for all they do for the Channel Islands.
With over 2000 wild animals rescued and helped at the GSPCA we see so many challenges that are faced by our wildlife and to ensure that our environment is a healthy one is at the heart of the work we carry out 24/7.
The awards afternoon is a real joy to attend to see the amazing work carried out around the Channel Islands and it is a real privilege to be part of something that show cases those making a real difference to the conservation in our community and help educate the next generation.
In recent years the GSPCA along with St Andrews Floral Group as well as many other groups have made huge improvements to conservation areas around the Animal Shelter.
The awards through the financial support have helped us to achieve a number of projects to improve the conservation projects we have around the Animal Shelter grounds in St Andrews.
A huge thanks from the GSPCA to the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards for all they do to support those trying to help ensure we have a healthy environment for the next generation.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager
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Ubaldo M. Córdova-Figueroa
Department of Chemical Engineering
Telephone: 787-832-4040 ext.5844
Research Areas: Theoretical Fluid Dynamics, Statistical Physics, Colloidal Suspensions
Our work is currently focused on proposing fundamental theoretical models, simulation methods, and experimental techniques to study the spatiotemporal behavior of self-propelled colloidal particles, with novel applications in sensors, nanotechnology, lab-on-a-chip systems, and drug/cargo delivery. In broader terms, our group addresses research and educational topics in fluid mechanics, transport processes, Brownian/Stokesian dynamics, colloidal sciences, and the mechanics of swimming of microorganisms and synthetic devices.
- Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2008. (Advisor: John F. Brady)
- M.S. Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2006.
- B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico—Mayagüez, 2003.
The UPRM Chemical Engineering Department cluster has 324 processors available for computations submitted through a batch queue. It includes a head node (Intel dual core duo Xeon 2.00 GHz processors with 16 GB RAM and 3.5 TB HDD), five Sandy Bridge nodes (Intel Xeon 2.00GHZ and 32GB RAM), four compute nodes (Intel dual core duo Xeon 2.00 GHz processors with 2-4 GB RAM and 80 GB HDD) with nine compute nodes (Intel quad core quad Xeon 2.40 GHz processors with 6 GB RAM and 80-160 GB HDD) and sixteen compute nodes (Intel quad core duo Xeon 2.00-2.83 GHz 2-16GB RAM and 80-1000GB HDD). The cluster is protected by full battery backup. The PI has also access to a network of computers using HTCondor, a specialized workload management system for compute-intensive jobs. Like other full-featured batch systems, HTCondor provides a job queueing mechanism, scheduling policy, priority scheme, resource monitoring, and resource management. UPRM Instance consist of a head node with 2 x Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3120 @ 3.16GHz, 8GB of RAM and 320GB HDD. This head node is able to communicate with various desktop computer nodes across campus that uses Ubuntu or Microsoft Windows as operating systems. Also, the head node communicates with Nanobio Condor Instance at UPR-Rio Piedras to share node resources.


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It was a long time ago we had some drinking action here at Tingling Taste so I think it's about time to change that bad habit by presenting a fresh, fruity and refreshing cocktail with kiwi and white rum. I used Bacardi Superior for this drink, but feel free to use any white rum available. The simple yet powerful flavor with a grassy, butterscotch hint makes Bacardi great for various kinds of drinks and works well together with fruity, citrusy flavors such as kiwi. I mean it's not for nothing that fruit and rum cocktails such as Mojito, Piña Colada and Daiquiri have become immensely popular. And the rum really does it's thing with this drink, it makes the flavor more full bodied and round in a way that's hard to explain.
A few weeks ago we were at, according to us, one of Stockholm's best restaurants called Smak (taste). To be honest we don't go out to eat that often, but among the restaurants we tried so far this one is definitively in the top segment. All the dishes and cocktails served at Smak has a main flavor – an example is the cocktail "ginger", which obviously has ginger as its characteristic taste. Alongside the ginger the drink was flavored with golden rum, honey, lime and Angostura. I really like the idea of letting one flavor shine through and accompany that main ingredient with fitting attributes. That was also what I had in mind when I created this drink. I simply chose kiwi to be the star in the cocktail and then I made some research around which flavors go well with kiwi. And the result…? It turned out mega tasty and fresh 🙂 Try it!
Kiwi is a true health cure packed with vitamins and fibers that are good for digestion, the cardiovascular system and the immune system. Most stone fruits as well as fruits and berries where the seeds are consumed are rich in fiber. Raspberries, strawberries, guava and pears are other examples of fibrous fruits (click here for a more complete list). Just think of how many luscious drinks you can make out of these healthy goodies. Drinks that you can indulge without any feeling of guilt. Or that might not just be the case… 🙁 I believe the alcohol and the simple syrup ruins my lovely thoughts. Or might the health benefits balance out the not so nutritious parts with this drink? I don't think so, but as I said lovely thoughts.
I used a mix of both green and yellow kiwis because i believe it gives the drink more character. The yellow one adds tropical flavors and sweetness while the green one contributes with tangy fresh attributes. I also decided to include the seeds since I find the crunchy small black seeds quite pleasant (and as we just learnt it's in the seeds that most of the good stuffs are). Something happens in your mouth when you bite into one, it adds bitterness and it gives the drink a robust but yet elegant taste. Besides when you see the seeds you know what flavor to expect.
Regardless of its health value I just want to clarify – one of these cocktails contain about 2,5 kiwis so have that in mind when you shake this goodie up 😛 Sometimes you just have to treat yourself with a nice cocktail. What makes you feel good is also good for you!
Kiwi Rum Cocktail – 1 Glass
100 g kiwi puree
40 g white rum (i.e. Bacardi Superior)
40 g simple syrup
20 g lemon juice
100 g club soda (neutural sparkling water)
Ice cubes
Kiwi puree
8 yellow kiwis
4 green kiwis
Simple syrup
2 ½ dl caster sugar (212 g)
2 ½ dl water (250 g)
Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a pan and bring up to boil. When the sugar is dissolved remove from heat and let cool. Place in the fridge to chill down completely.
Puree: Cut the kiwis in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Mix the pulp with a hand mixer or in a food processor until pureed. Sieve off the seeds for a smooth drink or leave them in for a rougher result. Place in the fridge to chill.
Drink: Combine kiwi puree, rum, simple syrup and lemon juice in a glass. Stir with a spoon or a chopstick so all the components get well combined . Top the drink of with some club soda and stir again but this time do it gently to preserve the sparkling bubbles. Add a good handful of ice and enjoy!


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In the 11th century, young Tuscan, Luca de Falconi, joins a crusade with his father, the Conte. However, Luca isn't any ordinary crusader – he can see demons and his father shows him a secret book held by the family written in an indecipherable language. It soon becomes apparent that there are some sinister forces at work, and the princes and clergy leading the crusade are inept, corrupt, or both.
When they reach Anatolia, Luca takes pity on a young woman, who wants to join them. Suzan's mother is a mute, and is reviled by the members of a convent where she occupies a cell – like Luca, she is not what she seems, and neither is Suzan. Providentially Suzan is able to read the mysterious language of the book and she and Luca work out that the demons, who desire human bodies, are planning something when the crusaders makes it to Jerusalem.
There are trials and tribulations for Suzan and Luca along the way as they try to decipher the meaning of the book and survive the various skirmishes and sieges. Starr does not hold back on the violence and dubious nature of the crusade. The period description is rich in detail, even if the language, thoughts and relationships of the characters have a decidedly modern feel.
There is quite a complex plot, and the story is drawn along well by the device of the book, however, I thought some of the threads were tangential or not worked through properly, possibly because there may be a sequel in the making.
"The Book of Whispers" won the Text prize for an unpublished YA manuscript.


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Our fourth annual Volunteer-a-Thon is coming up on April 13-14, 2018!
Over a 26.2-hour period, League members, their families, and community members will perform service projects for a number of local non-profit organizations. The projects will include office work and physical projects like spring cleaning and landscaping. At the conclusion of the marathon of service, participants will gather at Carrier Park to share their experiences and a meal. Volunteer-a-Thon will begin at 1pm on Friday, April 13 and conclude at 4:12 pm on Saturday, April 14.
Volunteer-a-Thon is a fundraiser for the League which supports our mission of helping women perfect leadership skills through volunteerism and improving our community. In 2016, the estimated value of a volunteer hour in North Carolina was $22.99. Using this metric, League members will seek pledges from family, friends, and community members to support our service.
If you would like to support the League financially in connection with this event, please visit our Crowdrise page or consider serving as a corporate sponsor. The deadline for sponsors is April 2. We also welcome community member participation in this day of service. To join us, please register here on or before April 2, 2018. Participants in Volunteer-a-Thon who raise a minimum of $22.99 will be given a free t-shirt and are invited to attend the picnic at Carrier Park. Although you may join us at no charge, we ask that participants consider raising a minimum of $22.99 (approximately the amount charged for marathons and other races). The money that you raise helps to support our mission, and we are grateful for your financial support.
Registration has now closed for Volunteer-a-Thon project submissions. We look forward to announcing the nonprofits we will be supporting during our Volunteer-a-Thon very soon!


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Tomahawk (members of Faith No More, Helmet, Melvins Lite and The Jesus Lizard) are set to break their 5-year recording hiatus with the release of Oddfellows in January.
Before that, however, the band will perform together in October for the first time in 9 years at New Orleans' Voodoo Art and Music Experience. The band will announce additional dates in the near future.
View the trailer for Oddfellows below:


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That's the evaluation of one Beijing-based lawyer in a US law practice who assisted effectively safeguard Chinese steel business examined by a US trade commission. Ran Ruixue, a partner with the Washington-based law practice Covington & Burling, informed the South China Morning Post, that the case was the first of its kind versus Chinese steel items and the very first time Chinese business had actually won a trade tricks case before the commission.
" Chinese business must increase making use of US laws and guidelines to secure their interests," Ran stated. " Rule of law is assisting to make the susceptible more secured. The examination versus the Chinese steel business is an outstanding example of this.". Trade specialists and legal representatives also stated Chinese companies might use the US legal system to protect themselves as trade frictions raised the possibility of more legal obstacles from US competitors. The case was submitted in the US International Trade Commission (ITC) in April 2016 by United States Steel Corporation, frequently referred to as US Steel, versus 40 Chinese steel manufacturers and 9 suppliers. The accuseds included Shanghai Baosteel Group Corporation, referred to as Baosteel– a Chinese state-owned steel company and among the world's greatest steel manufacturers based upon output.
The ITC is a quasi-judicial firm that figures out whether imports to the US include unreasonable trade practices such as aids, discarding and breaches of copyright rights. The case versus the Chinese steel business, which was brought under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on unjust trade actions, lasted 2 years before the ITC ruled in March this year to dismiss the last of US Steel's claims. US Steel had actually made 3 accusations versus the Chinese steel business: that they unlawfully fixed steel rates lower than market price, prevented US trade responsibilities by incorrectly designating the origin of steel, and took trade tricks and used them to establish innovative technology in sophisticated steel items.
Many US senators had actually openly supported US Steel and contacted US President Donald Trump and the ITC to safeguard the domestic steel market and its employees. Violation of copyright rights, is an effective tool because a judgment can cause a restriction on the items concerned going into the US market. Trade legal representatives anticipate Chinese companies to deal with more legal action in the US, consisting of Section 337 examinations.
Ran's company appointed more than 50 attorneys to the Chinese steel case, and was leading counsel of the joint defense group with more than 10 other Chinese and American law practice. China was the source of only 2 percent of US steel imports in 2017, but the case covered almost all of that 2 percent. A judgment versus it would have threatened to leave out China from the US market.
The case was being examined at a time of increasing stress in between the 2 nations. The Trump administration has actually implicated China of "financial hostility" and identified it among the US' tactical rivals in financial, military and technology sectors.
It has actually implicated China of copyright theft, consisting of government-backed cyber theft of trade tricks, damaging the US economy and tasks. In 2014, the US Department of Justice submitted a suit versus 5 officers of China's People's Liberation Army declaring cyber-intrusion and financial espionage of 6 US companies, consisting of US Steel. According to the private investigators' report, US Steel stated the hack occurred in February 2010 and "led to the exfiltration of extremely delicate commercial tricks relating to the development of light-weight high-strength steel".
US Steel declared when submitting the case to the ITC that Baosteel "was known to be among the recipients of China's state-sponsored cyberattacks". Area 337 examinations are not new to China. In 2017, US business submitted 15 such grievances including Chinese items varying from nappies to electronic gadgets, according to China's Ministry of Commerce. There have actually been at least 9 such cases up until now this year, the ministry's data shows.
A research report in 2014 by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology cautioned that Chinese business would deal with more US legal barriers to getting in US markets as competition in technology sectors heightened. According to a previous trade authorities, existing Chinese authorities have actually held conversations with Chinese business recently to seek their feedback on Section 337 examinations. The ministry had actually also interacted with US equivalents, he stated.
In spite of this, Chinese business might deal with more legal dangers throughout today financial stress, a Beijing-based foreign lawyer with another worldwide law practice informed the Post on condition of privacy. " US business will be more likely to act because they anticipate a more beneficial reception in the US federal government," the lawyer stated. "They might think that they have a much better opportunity to push their concerns because the US federal government will promote them.".
Steel is among the couple of sectors to openly support President Trump's tariffs versus the US' trading partners, and is a citizen base for Trump. He checked out the Pittsburgh base of US Steel in 2016 throughout his governmental election project and swore to bring tasks back to the nation's steel market. The US was the world's 4th most significant steel producer in 2017 with 81.6 million tonnes (89.9 million brief loads), or 4.8 percent of worldwide output, according to steel trade group the World Steel Association (WSA).
That compared to China's 831.7 million tonnes, representing 49.2 percent of the international overall, the WSA's figures revealed. The US has actually currently enforced more than 160 different tariffs versus foreign steel and a few of the tariffs on Chinese steel surpass 500 percent, according to the US Department of Commerce.
The financial conflict is anticipated to continue, with the US stating that it will present tariffs on US$ 34 billion worth of Chinese products that enter into force from July 6 and China reacting by stating tariffs on US items to the very same value will work on the very same date. But in the face of trade conflicts with US competitors, Ran motivated Chinese business to deal with disputes through legal means and conversations. " Fierce conflict does no excellent to either side. It would be of terrific advantage to use the guidelines– whether they are under the World Trade Organisation or the US' domestic guidelines," she stated.
The United States on Friday backed a Ukrainian effort to reinforce its security sector, consisting of executing a new law focused on alleviating "interchangeability" in between NATO and Ukrainian militarizes, the United States State Department stated in a declaration.
Kiev's new nationwide security law "will even more deepen Ukraine's Western combination, the department stated, including that "the United States stands ready to continue supporting Ukraine's defense and security sector reforms to boost Ukraine's capability to protect its territorial stability.".
I have no idea how the political fight over the Supreme Court job– stimulated by Justice Anthony Kennedy's approaching retirement– is going to play out, aside from to acknowledge the apparent: It's going to be awful. But I do think it likely that a person way or another, President Donald Trump is getting a prospect validated, which prospect is going to be more conservative than Justice Kennedy. And on that point, I do have a rather unconventional view: I do not think it's going to make a big distinction in many case results. I say that for a number of factors.
One is that most Supreme Court cases include either extremely arcane locations of law or fairly well settled matters of law, and the choices are not always close. I check out just recently that the 2 most popular vote tallies in Supreme Court choices are 9-0 and 5-4, and the Fives and Fours change frequently, i.e., it's not always the very same mixes of justices enacting lockstep. Most Supreme Court cases do not make much news because they do not include extremely charged matters of policy or politics.
Second, to the degree cases are chosen along what we think about "ideological" lines, Justice Kennedy generally voted with the justices who are considered "conservative." His replacement will, too. But, because relative handful of high profile cases that raise political debate and where Justice Kennedy agreed the justices who are considered "liberal," I do not think we can presume that even if a more conservative justice takes his place entire locations of law are going to be reversed. The factor for that goes to the very core of our judicial system: the value of legal precedent.
Precedent is at the heart of the guideline of law. It is the typical thread that holds the law together, the structure on which our composed law develops significance, consistency and predictability. Judges depend upon precedent to find authority for their choices and, when legal problems occur that have actually not formerly been chosen, to obtain legal concepts on which to create new component of law.
Nobody has higher regard for the value of precedent than the Supreme Court of the United States. Change in Supreme Court jurisprudence comes gradually, if at all, and incrementally when it takes place. The court very, very hardly ever reverses long recognized case law. To do so merely because the makeup of the court modifications would weaken the identity that it and the judicial branch treasure most: the "nonpolitical" branch of federal government.
Chief Justice John Roberts has an extensive sense of the court as an organization, of its history and of its function in federal government. With that also comes a terrific regard for the particular value of precedent. I can not think that he will permit the Supreme Court to reverse long-established legal precedent merely because of a change in its structure.
I anticipate that under his watch the court will be very mindful about handling new cases that challenge legal concepts that the court has actually currently chosen, and in those locations where they do review formerly settled legal problems he will opt to protect legal precedent. This does not mean they will not chip away in some locations, such as abortion rights, but complete turnarounds are not likely. So I will watch occasions unfold and anticipate political storms and squalls– and perhaps even a little bit of disintegration of legal concepts that have actually meant a long period of time– but I do not think the law will change drastically.


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By Ryan Mayer
The college football bowl season is upon us. With 40 games spread out over the next two weeks there is plenty of opportunity to add a little bonus to your holiday gift pile. Our bowl picks series will let you know who we think will come out on top against the spread. All lines and totals courtesy of Sportsline/Bookmaker.eu. Find all our picks here.
Quick Lane Bowl
Maryland vs. Boston College
Spread: Maryland -1
Total: 43.5
Spread: So, this game is essentially a pick-em. It's also likely to not be the prettiest game of football to watch. That said, if you're a fan of running the football and trying to stop the run, this game is for you. Both Maryland and Boston College prefer to run the football, though the Terps have been much more successful at doing so this season racking up 205 yards per game on the ground. However, Boston College has been much more successful stopping the run game this year ranking 7th in the country allowing just 106.9 yards per game on a measly 3.3 yards per rush. The BC offense hasn't done much, scoring just 19.1 points per game which ranks 123rd out of 128 teams in FBS. The Terps defense is giving up 29 points per game, mainly because they struggle against the run allowing 217.9 yards per contest. While I'm not enamored with the Terps offense (25.4 PPG), I don't trust BC to be able to score enough to win this game, which is what they need to do in order to cover.
Maryland -1
Total: Based on the above paragraph, you've probably got a pretty good idea of where we're going here. Neither offense is particularly prolific. While Maryland's defense has struggled against the run, it's not as if the BC running game has been overpowering this season and it's hard to see them exploding for a ton of big plays and points. So, we're going with the under here. I expect a lot of punts and a low-scoring game overall.
Under 43.5
Ryan Mayer is an Associate Producer for CBS Local Sports. Ryan lives in NY but comes from Philly and life as a Philly sports fan has made him cynical. Anywhere sports are being discussed, that's where you'll find him.


text: 2013 has already been a very eventful year. I'm very happy to say that I have accomplished high school through one of the best schools I could have ever hoped for. On Track Private School has helped work with my schedule in ways that other schools couldn't. I have actually gone on to college to get a license in EMS basics so that I may go on to bigger and better things in a medical career. I'd like to thank my Grandma Claudia and On Track for giving me the best education. Kate Strawbridge, graduate


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La Chambre bleue
2014, France, directed by Mathieu Amalric
A very nice latter-day Simenon film, with one of the writer's great virtues, brevity, intact -- not always something that survives in other filmed adaptations, including by Chabrol, often such an economical filmmaker. It's also an interesting study in adaptation: for the most part it is exceptionally faithful to the book, both in tone (Amalric's flat responses to the questioning, almost resigned to his fate) and plotting.
Still, there are intriguing changes: I don't think there's any suggestion that Amalric's character routinely indulges in extra-marital affairs whereas in the book his brother owns the hotel where he plans his assignations, adding a level of perfidy. Amalric also changes the profession of his lover: she is a pharmacist rather than a shopkeeper, which makes her access to poison easier to explain but then makes her delivery of the fatal dose rather more cumbersome. The cross-cutting between quite intense depictions of the affair and the dry legal follow-up is also very much from the book, which has a very frank tone taking advantage of increased permissiveness in the 1960s. And then there are, of course, the choices that are unique to the film -- the sun-dappled holiday accompanied by foreboding music that wouldn't be out of place in a Hitchcock picture.
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Tech strikes a chord with the world's first ever Gear VR bungee jumping and Gear 360 sky diving
Tech strikes a chord with the world's first ever Gear VR bungee jumping and Gear 360 sky diving
SEOUL, Korea – May 19, 2016 – Samsung Electronics invites music enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy an immersive on-site entertainment experience in the Galaxy Adventure Park at Lisbon's Rock in Rio festival, one of the largest music festivals in the world.
Designed in a theme park style, the Adventure Park will be full of Samsung's latest mobile innovations providing breath-taking experiences for fun-seeking concert goers. The interactive technology available to try includes:
- Gear 360 Sky Diving Selfie – the opportunity to take a mind blowing and unforgettable 360 degree selfie with friends experiencing virtual sky diving
- Gear VR Volcano Bungee –through a Samsung Gear VR headset, users will experience what it's like to take a leap of faith and bungee jump over a smouldering volcano, not for the faint hearted
- Gear VR Roller Coasters – a nail-biting ride on a rollercoaster simulator using the Samsung Gear VR
"Rock in Rio is one of the best experiences for music-loving, thrill seekers in the world," said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. "At Samsung, we always aim to provide new, diverse and fun ways for people to enjoy and experience our technologies. We're excited to couple music and technology together to join music fans around the world that has the power to inspire and to bring people closer."
This attraction is open for 5 days on the 19th - 20th May and the 27th - 29th May. The Galaxy Adventure Park also includes a Samsung mobile store, the opportunity to win latest Samsung mobile device in a lucky draw, along with complimentary pods of smartphone chargers and battery packs across the space.
About Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio is now one of the most significant festivals on the planet. Born in Rio de Janeiro, it not only conquered Brazil, but also Portugal, Spain and the USA, always with the intention of bringing all styles of music to a variety of audiences. Much more than a musical event, it became complete and comprehensive in addressing issues such as sustainability and environmental responsibility. It also undertook the commitment to make people aware that, with small actions in everyday life, they can make the world a better place. To mark Rock in Rio's 30th year, the Lisbon event will include performances from world famous bands and musicians including Queen, Bruce Springsteen and Maroon 5
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.


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It looks like March is roaring in like a lion just in time for the weekend, but that doesn't mean there aren't a ton of things to do for fun. From Johnny Depp's classic bad-boy role in Cry-Baby to a whole slew of art openings, we've got plenty of interesting events to attend that won't maul your pocketbook.
As always, these events are less than $10, and if you want a full listing of stuff to do, visit westword.com/calendar.
Leila del Duca Art Opening at KJ's Coffee Bar (Friday, free) Leila del Duca creates beautifully inked, intricate comic art, and she'll have pages on display tonight at this opening as well as speak a little about her process. There will be pages from her many comic book projects, and it's also a great chance to see her ink and stories up-close and in-person, rather than just on the page.
Kim Harrison at the Tattered Cover Colfax (Friday, free) If you've run out of vampire-themed books to read, you're in luck. Kim Harrison's A Perfect Blood fits snugly alongside other supernatural books like The Southern Vampire Mysteries and Twilight, and she'll be in town to read from and sign her spooky thriller tonight.Tears of Gaza at the Mercury Cafe (Friday, free)
This brutal documentary about the Israeli military's attack on Gaza exposes the harsh brutalities of war by following three children in Gaza caught in the fire. It won't be an easy film to watch, but it's sure to be an important one.
Full Flavor Friday with Lance DeSardi at Bar Standard (Friday, $10) The best way to stay warm in the snow is dancing. Luckily, Bar Standard is offering up a killer dance party tonight by bringing San Francisco electronic artist/DJ Lance DeSardi to town. Warm up by getting down to DeSardi's techno and house-influenced beats.
Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (Friday, free) Take a walk in wildlife for free at the Botanic Gardens free day all day today. Nature trails, gardens, and beehives will make this a mellow and picturesque activity for a Friday afternoon.Cry-Baby at the Denver FilmCenter/Colfax (Friday-Saturday, $7)
Whether or not you lucked out and got a pair of coveted tickets to seeJohn Waters at RMCAD
next week, you can view this Waters classic tonight as part of The Watching Hour. Johnny Depp plays dreamboat, the leather-clad, bad-boy Cry-Baby Walker in this deliciously campy,totally amazing
Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum It's always nice to forgo the entry rate to see the collections at the Denver Art Museum, and this Saturday the free day will be enhanced by singers from Opera Colorado performing in the galleries from their Amazon-themed production, Florencia en el Amazonas. Opera while viewing the art, combined with those trippy flashing numbers is sure to make for an interesting--albeit somewhat bizarre--day at the museum.Kill All Redneck Pricks: A documentary about a band called Karp
atYellow Feather Coffee
(Saturday, $5) We know we keep telling you to go to Growler Records'Mid-Winter Punk Fest
, but that's just because the screenings keep ruling. Tonight the record store will host the Denver premiere of this documentary about Karp, the legendary Washington '90s post-hardcore band. This highly-anticipated documentary features interviews with Calvin Johnson (K Records, Beat Happening), Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and Joe Preston (Melvins) to tell the story of this influential group of punks.
Read zines at the Denver Zine Library (Saturday-Sunday, free) Spend a cozy day browsing the shelves of handmade zines at the Denver Zine Library. The DZL just ended their fundraising campaign yesterday, so go in person to see why those dollars were well spent.Frederick Wiseman: Bodies in Motion
at theDairy Center for the Arts
(Sunday, $10) Wiseman's documentary
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about, you guessed it, boxing, will screen today as part of a series of the filmmakers' work. See this fascinating look at the wild array of characters who come to punch at Lord's Gym in Austin.


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David Menuisier is the latest flat trainer to join Heart of the South Racing's team of trainers and we are really looking forward to working with him. He will train the progressive 5-time winner Dragons Voice and the pair cemented their new relationship in the best way when Dragons Voice made it a winning debut for the Menuisier team!
Years of experience
David was born into a family of thoroughbred breeders so has been around horses his entire life. He started his professional racing career as an assistant trainer to Christaine Head-Maarek in Chantilly for over 2 years before he was head-hunted by American trainer Richard Mandella which saw David move to California. After 18 months in the US, David moved to the UK where he secured a job as an assistant trainer to the late John Dunlop, enabling him to broaden his knowledge. In 2014 David took out his trainers license and set up his operation at Amanda Perrett's Coombelands Racing Stables in Pulborough. He was quickly established as a successful trainer, training 36 winners thus far including Listed winner Havre De Paix, Group 2 winner Thundering Blue and several placed efforts in Group/Listed company.
Thundering Blue!
5-year old Thundering Blue has been a loyal and consistent servant for the Menuisier team and Owner Clive Washbourn over the years. His first win came as a 4-year old at Epsom Racecourse in an impressive fashion which was closely followed by two more wins in Class 2 company. He finished a very close 7th in last year's Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket before winning a Class 2 at York, reaching a career high mark of 100. David and his team have always maintained there was more to come from Thundering Blue and he proved them right when winning the Group 2 Sky Bet York Stakes in 2018, following this up with a close 3rd in the Group 1 Juddmonte Stakes at York behind Roaring Lion and Poet's Word! Now rated 119, hopefully there is more to look forward to with their stable star!
Coombelands Racing Stables
The facilities are Coombelands Racing Stables are second to none with over 150 acres of maintained land surrounding the American barns. There are four all-weather gallops, five turf gallops, an indoor canterway, an outdoor riding school and an equine swimming pool – these horses really are spoilt!
The gallops range from 6-8 furlongs in distance and are wide enough to allow three horses to work abreast. There is even a banked turf "American Bend" to train racehorses that may race abroad.
For more information on David Menuisier please visit his website.


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In part one of this series I took a good hard look at the moral foundation of being a scum-sucking Pirate in Eve. In this part I'll be taking a solid think about the philosophical questions that arise from such a stance.
Let's start with a biggie - killing Noobs. In your travels as a Pirate you will often encounter those that are extremely younger than you are. Sometimes they will even be "New Players". That Corax in the belt might be a eight year old player or he may have just started a month ago.
We've already established that the Destroy All Things play-style allows us the freedom to destroy the enemy no matter his age, country of origin or religious affiliations. However, as proponents of Eve and even more so as a Blogger that promotes said MMO, we'd also like to encourage more people to play. Will destroying a young players ship cause him to quit playing? We don't want that to happen. And so arises the basic conundrum of the Destroy All Things play-style.
The weight of history is against the young player. No one cut me any slack when I was first starting out. Heck, I was slaughtered mercilessly in those days. Why should I cut someone some slack now? That wouldn't be fair!
Not to mention that they are kinda asking for it. I mean, they are out in space in Low-Sec! Not attacking them would certainly send the wrong message and alter the perception of Low-Sec for generations to come. I can't allow myself to be party to that betrayal.
So here is how I've landed. Your own answers may vary. I'm going to try and destroy the enemy, I have to based on what has been established. Goodness knows he may be bait, he may be an eight year old players alt, he may have a covert cyno attached, or any number of other variables. If he truly is a young player then I will offer to talk to him afterwards and give some good solid advice.
That effort typically goes about 50/50 in my own experience. Some players are just angry or bitter about the experience and despite my best efforts refuse to take or listen to any advice. To those I offer a GF in local and send their pods home the hard way. To the rest they get the chance to talk to me and ask me anything they want. If possible, their pods are saved and free to pod-express home as reward for being decent human beings. And potential good-fights somewhere down the road.
This makes me feel better about being a scum-sucking pirate.
On a grander scale Pirates serve a counter-balance service to all of New Eden. Without us the system would collapse upon itself. Industrialist would have nothing to build. Miners wouldn't need to mine. New Eden would become stable and boring. There'd be no buffer zone between Null Space and Hi-Sec, and if you think that would be a good thing you seriously need to think again.
Pirates are the Sharks of New Eden. We cull the weak, the stupid, the incompetent and the mistake prone. We make the non-Pirates stronger. Maybe we are more like Wolves actually. We keep the Deer alert and fast of foot. Whichever analogy works better, that is the service that Pirates perform. New Eden would be a happy, comfortable and extremely boring place without us.
And no matter to which degree a Pirate chooses to pursue his own play-style, from honor bound Tusker to blobby-focused Cap dropping neighbors, the choice is buried deep in a necessary evil that promotes ALL other play-styles in Eve.
And that knowledge keeps even the worst Pirate warm at night.
In our next installment we'll take a look at the financial consequences of the Pirate play-style.


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A classic Alaska summer move: Deliver a rainy, cold weekend followed by a sunny and warm Monday. I've spent many of those Mondays in my office glowering at the beautiful sky outside.
There's a part of me that thinks glowering is just part of what it is to have a job. Work is not supposed to be fun, right? And if I think it's fun, then surely I'm doing it — work — wrong. If it's really hard to shackle myself to my desk, that must make my time there more worthwhile.
But there's another part of me that has gotten louder as I've grown older. Colleagues pursue their dreams. Those who seem naturally good at what they do are usually just doing something they love. Maybe my puritan notion of a work ethic, meaning that I put my head down and muscle through whatever arduous and unpleasant task is in front of me, isn't how it has to be.
And maybe even menial tasks can be made better.
So I've started, over the years, stealing outside. I think it's making me a better person at work.
No, I'm not stealing company time by going outside. I pick and choose my moments. For local work meetings, I often suggest walks. In a city and state so riddled with trails and outdoor opportunities, even casual walks in downtown Anchorage are much more refreshing than being surrounded by four walls and a ceiling. And if it's pouring rain, there are still plenty of ceilings to choose from.
I've gone on running meetings, but it can be difficult to sustain a conversation. Still, there is the occasional conference call that only requires me to listen in, and for those I relish getting a run in while listening through my headphones. The bonus is that I'm paying much more attention than if I were at my computer distracted by Gchat and email. Plus the view is much better.
I also bank my workday time. I often eat, as they say you shouldn't, at my desk so I can either knock off a little early knowing I put in good hours or steal away for an hour midday. I'd rather go for a run, or an after-work hike, than sit and savor a meal, all the while knowing I still have an additional four-hour date with a glowing screen. I'm also known to start way early so I can shave a couple hours off the end of my workday. I'm lucky to have a flexible schedule.
Then again, some days I feel lazy. I don't want to, but I do. A great way to pull myself outside if I'm having trouble is to borrow a dog. Taking dog walks (or runs) are a socially acceptable version of a cigarette break. Everyone knows dogs need to walk, and besides, they're cute. It's great to know I'm walking the dog but also walking myself. So although I don't own a dog, I'm happy to take yours. Let me know.
Commuting by bike ensures exercise and fresh air on either end of work. Riding a bike to work is a built-in accomplishment. You get a gold star for doing something before even hitting the office — what a way to start the day. Then, at the end of work, it's a great way to burn off any passive-aggressive energy left from dealing with that colleague (everyone has one). After a while, bike commuting starts to feel like a baseline — a given form of getting outside that's just the springboard before all the other neat stuff I want to do.
Now that I live in Palmer, I only ride my bike for fun or when I've invented some reason to ride. That something is typically an errand with my husband or a glass of wine with a friend. When I lived in Anchorage, I biked or walked to meetings often.
Then, finally, there are those summer days that are truly spectacular.
Maybe salmon are running. Maybe I've just been through a marathon of dreary days and I'm questioning my sanity in living in Alaska. Maybe I've been working bizarre and intense hours and am feeling ominous symptoms of burnout. Occasionally — very occasionally! — I will take the mental health day and simply knock off work.
The puritan in me can't stand it. Playing hooky is the opposite of shackling myself and buckling down. The responsible person in me doesn't lie about it — I move meetings if I need to, and I prep in advance so that nothing falls through. All of this speaks to guilt, which can compound if I don't watch it.
I gain energy from being outdoors when I spend it on other pursuits in my life, including work. I know that finding ways to be outdoors more, day by day and over time, helps me be who I am and bring that person to work every day.
That's good for me, good for the bigger picture — and good for the bottom line.
Alli Harvey lives in Palmer and plays in Southcentral Alaska.


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*LATEST* Taiwan Itinerary Year 2012 – 9 Days around Taipei, Taitung, Green Island, Kaohsiung, Jiufen
For our full trip itinerary, please click here.
Read about our post on JingTong, PingXi & ShiFen here
This will be a combine post on our two separate visits to Jiufen. If you wish to know where to stay, what to eat, what to buy and what to do in Jiufen, please read on. You can also compare hotel prices on Expedia and choose the accommodationthat better fits your budget.
Jiufen is one of my very favorite places. I love walking along the winding streets with food vendors and craft stores on the side. I love chilling out at those old tea houses from the 30s and enjoyed a stunning view of Pacific Ocean. I love spending a night at one of those beautiful B&Bs and I got to mingle with the locals and listen to their stories.
How does the name of Jiufen came about? It was said that the village has only nine families during the Qing Dynasty. Everytime shipments arrived from town, 'nine portions' were distributed to the villagers. Hence, the village was named after "Jiufen", or rather nine portions in Chinese.
Jiufen was an isolated village until gold was discovered in the area. The Gold Rush brought its influx of people and a demand for housing. During WWII, a prisoner-of-war camp called "kinkaseki" was set up in the village and the POWs were forced to slave in the dark depths of a nearby copper mine and were subjected to the most inhuman treatment imaginable (read the full story here). In time – the gold and ore ran out and the mine was shut off eventually. Jiufen's luster began to fade with the decline of gold mining activities too.
In 1989 a Taiwanese film called The City of Sadness was shot in Jiufen and since it was a big hit in the cinema, many have flocked to Jiufen to experience that nostalgic feeling. Its downtown was used as a model in the anime movie Spirited Away too. Jiufen has since evolved into one of the most popular tourist hub in Taiwan now. It is advisable not to come during weekends and Taiwan's public holidays to enjoy the serenity of the town.
Getting Here:
By Train
From Taipei, take the train north to Ruifang Station. From Ruifang take the Keelung Transit bus from the bus stops in front of the train station to Jiufen. Be sure to line up across the road to go to Jiufen and Jinguashi. The bus trip is roughly 15 minutes. Not all buses are equipped to show the correct driving direction or have bilingual signs.
Pros: safe, punctual, faster
Cons: cost more than taking a bus, troublesome as you need to transfer to a bus
By Bus
From Taipei, take the Jiufen bus from the Adventist Hospital bus stop on Bade Road, east of the intersection with Fuxing Road. Alternatively, take the same bus from Songshan station or Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station Exit # 1 Cost : 90 NT$ (make sure to have the exact change), a little more than 1 hour.
Pros: cheaper, easier and direct
Cons: be prepared for a thrill ride (the bus drivers are really good in drifting along the winding road), takes longer
It is very easy to get around Jiufen. The town is covered by two main pedestrian streets – Jishan Street 基山街 and Shuchi (Shuqi) Street 豎崎路. Most famous eateries and souvenirs shop are located on either side of the streets.
It is also advisable to spend a night at one of those quaint little inns in Jiufen to complete the experience.
our two storey chalet (NT3200, RM 355)
We stayed at Windsor B&B溫莎堡日光涵館 on our last visit and just wanted you to know what a great place it is! The B&B owner, Mr Hsu has been understanding, generous, and caring during our stay at Windsor B&B. The room was tastefully decorated and the view from our private balcony on the ground floor was absolutely lovely.
The master bedroom is located on the first floor and the glass panel offers the best view ever.
A gift from the B&B owner: vintage fragrance from the 50's – "ming xing hua lu shui".
Mr. Hsu and wife were so keen on taking us out for dinner that we find it hard to turn down such a gracious invitation. We drove for a little over 15 minutes down the winding road to a nearby harbor for the freshest seafood one can get.
1. Squid ala Sashimi 2. Celery Soup with Fish Paste 3. Fried Tang Hoon 4. Squid Sausages
I love the texture of the fresh squid and as you chew into it, the rich and creamy flavor bursts with gusto in your mouth. The squid sausages were the highlight of the meal! Made with squid paste and squid ink, it was delicious on its own.
1. Steamed Squid with Rice Wine 2. Deep Fried Mackerel 3. Stir Fried Lala with Basil Leaves 4. Free Bite Size Ice Creams
We had a lovely meal and conversation with Mr Hsu and wife, after which they insisted on buying us the meal. Most Taiwanese that we met are really nice and loving people 🙂
During our second visit to Jiufen, we decided to stay with Mr. Hsu again but at a different B&B this time. Out of the FIVE B&Bs that he is manning, we chose 溫莎堡涵館 (NT2300, RM255).The room seems smaller, but we didn't feeloverwhelmed. Its more like a cozy cottage room with wood beamed floor and walls instead.
A delicious and well-assorted breakfast is provided personally by Mrs Hsu every morning. Guests from all their five B&Bs will gather at this coffee shop (owned by Mr. Hsu too!) to start the day with breakfast. We love the milk tea with rose, a special blend of fine ceylon tea with the rose petals. So creamy and fragrant!
The sandwich does look ravishing too! Drizzle generously with Mrs Hsu's home made dressing, it was delicious!
After breakfast, Mr. Hsu drove us up the mountain and showed us around. Saw the lil "teapot"? Approximately 580 meters high, Teapot Mountain is shaped like a handleless teapot, giving it the name "Handleless Teapot Mountain."
Mr. Hsu that looks like Chua Lam, the food connoisseur from Hong Kong.
Hippopotamus Stone. We were told that gold and other dense materials fell to the bottom from the hippopotamus stone and it flowed along the streams. This is how gold was first discovered in Jiufen and Jinguashi that brought in the gold rush in Taiwan.
In those day, Mr. Hsu used to walk 20 miles a day to school. Could you spot his alma mater in this picture?
With a beautiful, scenic ride and a challenging climb up, the Jiufen mountain track is a favorite of avid motorist and seasoned cyclist.
Our TV crew sort of pushed KampungBoy into this retro saloon to get his hair trim!
If you have plenty of time to spare, do drop by Hu Lao Shi's work shop to try your hand at becoming a mosaic artist.
Most of Hu Lao Shi's master piece were using only beverage cans. Amazing isn't it? Hu Lao Shi's ability to create masterpieces out of scraps began as an accident and it led him to be a famous mosaic artist. He just held his first solo exhibition in Taiwan just recently.
A beautiful landscape of Jiufen. It took Hu Lao Shi half a year to complete this!
1. Hu Lao Shi is demonstrating
2. Trying my hands at doing this. It is not easy at all, but once you get the hang of breaking, cutting and nipping bits to fit you will be confident about your main piece.
3. KampungBoy bought a sketching work from Hu Lao Shi.
4. Hu Lao Shi giving KampungBoy a warm hug. Awwwwwwwwww
Jiu-Fen is definitely the place to go for traditional Taiwanese snacks. In fact, some of the famous traditional snacks such as Red Wine Meat Ball with Glutinous Rice Ski and Taro Balls originated from Jiufen.
1. 阿柑姨芋圓 Ah Gan Yee Taro Balls. This is one of the popular dessert shop in Jiu Fen and there is a perpetual queue at the store front. You can eat the yam ball soup while enjoying a great view of Jiufen here.
Soaked in a sweet soup with red beans and mung beans, the taro balls gave a nice chew to every bite. It is so delicious that we had it for both our visits to Jiufen.
2. 阿蘭草仔粿 Ah Lan Hakka Glutinous Rice Cake. Another extremely popular store in Jiufen, so be prepared to queue up. The skin has a soft chewy texture while the filling of pickled vegetables and dried shrimps is so aromatic!
3. 九份紅糟肉圓 Red Wine Meat Ball with Glutinous Rice Skin. Glutinous rice again? We were full from trying these three famous snacks alone. The meat ball got its pinkish tint from the rice red wine, something like the FooChow red wine that we have here in Malaysia. A tasty snack that comes with a pleasant herbal taste.
4. Peanut Roll with Ice Cream. A special combination of grounded peanut, malt sugar, ice cream and celery leaves. It tasted quite good with celery leaves actually, but remember to ask them to exclude it if you are not a fan.
5. 魚丸伯 Fish Ball Uncle. We thought that fish balls in KL have better flavor and bounce.
What to Buy?
One is always spoiled by choice when it comes to shopping in Jiufen. We have bought a lot of cute ornaments, traditional snacks such as pineapple tarts and "tai yang bing", but in our humble opinions, these two are the greatest buy!
1. Yuan Hand Made Soap 阿原肥皂. Using only pure and natural herbs, their soaps can provide remedies to various skin problems. We bought the Wild Patchouli Soap (for acne/pimples) and Liquorice Hair Soap (to fight seborrhea and dandruf). The retail price is slightly cheaper than those that I saw at Just Life organic shop.
2. Dark Sugar Block with Honey, Winter Melon or Ginger. I love the ginger version the most, it works really well to curb my menstrual pain. Just dissolve one small cube of it into hot water and you get a warm and soothing ginger drink.
Phew, such a long post on Jiufen! Do drop us an email at [email protected] if you have any questions.


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Do these entrepreneurs have a proven step-by-step plan for creating a successful business? Most likely, they don't.
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It's back to school time but…where can one go to get a "Master's Degree" in being a successful entrepreneur? Certainly not to a high priced business school, says Lynn Pierce, founder of Women's Business Empowerment Summit. Women entrepreneurs can learn an A-Z system for empowered wealth September 15-17, 2006 in Anaheim, CA.
Why isn't business school the answer? Because while one can learn how to run and manage a business, some are often left to fend for themselves with a bunch of theory that may not work for some, especially in today's marketplace.
What they lack, and what people need, are practical, step-by-step, from beginning to end strategies to be successful in today's marketplace -- and not just how to run a business.
Now one woman has gathered top business experts from the real world to come together and empower women in business; sharing the secrets the "gurus" are not teaching you about how they achieved their wealth at http://www.WomensBusinessEmpowermentSummit.com
"As a woman in today's hypercompetitive marketplace, it's important for women entrepreneurs to know that while the majority of new small businesses are started by women, accounting for a full 70%, the majority of those businesses also fail within the first few years", according to Women's Business Empowerment Summit founder, Lynn Pierce.
"Do these entrepreneurs have a proven step-by-step plan for creating a successful business? Most likely, they don't."
According to Center for Women's Business Research, 1 in 11 adult women is an entrepreneur and 10.6 million firms are at least half owned by a woman or women.
Recognizing the need to provide real life business building tools and strategies for women, successful entrepreneur, Lynn Pierce founded Women's Business Empowerment Summit in 2004. This year's summit is being held in Anaheim, CA. September 15-17.
As an educational resource and a way for summit founder Lynn Pierce to give back to the entrepreneurial community, weekly training calls are held with each faculty member offering tips and strategies that can be implemented right away. These calls are offered free of charge and open to the public at http://www.WomensBusinessEmpowermentSummit.com
Making the bold claim, "Give Us 3 Days, And You Will Uncover The Multi-Million Dollar Step-By-Step Secrets For Women To Succeed In Any Business" Ms. Pierce created the summit to teach the 12 must-have keys to business success you wouldn't learn even if you spent a fortune to get a degree from a prestigious business school.
Five of those essential keys are:
1. You must have a clear vision of what you want to create and a road map to get you there.
2. You must know how to position yourself as an industry expert and increase your client base.
3. You must know how to identify and exploit your own unique abilities to get more done in less time.
4. You must know the unique advantages women possess in marketing your product or service.
5. You must use the secrets of Internet gurus to make your website your most valuable business asset.
Lynn Pierce is the founder of http://www.WomensBusinessEmpowermentSummit.com, the annual summit that teaches you the secrets to wealth the gurus have kept secret for years, taking place in Anaheim, CA. September 15-17, 2006. Ms. Pierce is also the author of the soon to be released Breakthrough to Success: 19 Keys To Mastering Every Area Of Your Life (Morgan James Publishing, 2006).
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"The pursuit of perfection does not lead to success". It was said to me this week, followed by "There's a blog subject for you!" and so it is. (Thank you Jacqui)
It brought back to mind a consultancy assignment I had some time ago in which I was ostensibly advising two very nice, very clever your women on the marketing of some software that they had developed for small hotels – software that would co-ordinate all the various functions and which designed a complete system.
The assignment was a total failure, not, heaven forfend, because of bad advice on my part but rather that the advice was never implemented.
Why? Because my two clients could never decide when the software was ready to be marketed. It was constantly being tuned, tweaked, adjusted, altered, modified and never were customers consulted to see what they wanted and needed.
After about six months I withdrew gently from the assignment, having constantly suggested, without success, that they issue a Beta Version, possibly with some faults, and then update to Version 1 when customers opinions had been gathered in and implemented.
Just look at Apple and how they market new products. First f all there is a constant and subtle dropping of hints and leaks about the new product followed by the announcement of a date for the launch all resulting in hordes of slavering early adopters battling to be the first to have one. Sure, there will be and are problems but that only leads to the next upgraded version.
The hotel software never went on sale.
So many management mantras come to mind; do the right thing rather than do things right, or pursue excellence rather than perfection, and so on.
It is a truism to say that perfection cannot be achieved so why try to achieve it? The constant pursuit of excellence in everything that we do in business should be a given; to pursue perfection can be a dead hand on what we do and leads always to frustration.
Yes, we do need people in the team who are completer/finishers, who are meticulous in all they do, who need to do things right and who make a contribution to the organisation. They do not, however, take the business forward; only help to ensure that it doesn't slip backwards.
I like one of the verses in Gerry Rafferty's song:
"You need direction, yeah you need a nameWhen you're standing in the crossroads every highway looks the same
After a while you can recognize the signs
So if you get it wrong you'll get it right next time"
That's a perfect view of the pursuit of excellence.
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How to: Add Shortcut Links to the WordPress Toolbar/ Adminbar
WordPress is an excellent blogging platform I ever used. It's so easy to customize its admin and user section. WordPress has introduced a new feature, "Admin bar" in WordPress 3.1. From WorPress 3.3 version, we can customize the adminbar too. Today, I'm going to show how you can add custom links to WordPress toolbar/adminbar
Two weeks ago, we have introduced a new WordPress plugin, Custom Adminbar Menus. By this plugin, you can set your any custom navigation menus to your WordPress Adminbar/Toolbar. All you have to do is install the latest version of Custom Adminbar Menus plugin, create your navigation menus and add it to your the WordPress adminbar. Please watch this video on right side, to know how to use Custom Adminbar Menus plugin on your WordPress if you are WordPress beginner.
This feature also added into our latest version of Blue Admin plugin too. If you are using Blue Admin plugin, you don't have to install this plugin. Link adding process are same as the Custom Adminbar Menus plugin.
Please note this: This feature is only compatible with WordPress 3.3 or above versions. Please update your WordPress application if you're using an old version.


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Sumner Playground
Sumner Playground
Sumner Playground lies between Sumner Avenue, Madison Street, Throop Avenue, and Monroe Street. The playground is named for Sumner Avenue, which in turn was named either for Jethro Sumner (ca. 1733-1785), a Revolutionary War general who served under George Washington and commanded the North Carolina forces from 1781 to 1783, or for Charles Sumner (1811-1874), an abolitionist senator from Massachusetts. The street was named in 1887, thirteen years after Charles Sumner died, which, along with his historical prominence, makes him the more likely namesake.
Charles Sumner was born in Boston and graduated from Harvard Law School. Before entering the Senate, he practiced law and advocated prison reform and educational improvement. He was elected to the Senate in 1851 and vocally took up the abolitionist cause. His criticism of the practice of owning slaves provoked Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina to break into the Senate chamber and beat Sumner with a cane so severely that it took him three years to recover. Following the Civil War, Sumner fought to require that voting rights be guaranteed to African-Americans before Southern states could be readmitted to the Union.
Sumner Street was named Yates Street when it was originally laid out between Fulton Street and Broadway in 1835. It opened between Fulton and McDonough and between Halsey and Hancock in 1870. It was extended in both directions in the 1870s and renamed after Sumner in the 1880s. Since 1987, Sumner Street has also been called Marcus Garvey Boulevard, after the black activist of the early 1900s.
The property for the park was bought by the city in 1944 to provide a playground for P.S. 44, which had been built in 1940. Originally known simply as P.S. 44 Playground, the park was called Israel Putnam Playground from 1985 to 1997. Putnam (1718-1790) fought in the French and Indian War and was a general in the Revolutionary War. He played an important role in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, but was unable to stop the British in the Battle of Long Island in 1776 and lost Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton in 1777. Parks Commissioner Henry J. Stern renamed the park Sumner Playground in 1997.
Between 1993 and 1995, the park was completely reconstructed with $830,000 from Borough President Howard Golden. This provided new play equipment, a restoration of the comfort station, fencing, benches, a new spray shower, and swings for younger and older children. In 1997, Council Member Victor Robles contributed another $87,000 for an irrigation system in the grass ballfield. The park also offers basketball and handball courts, a kiddie pool, slides, an asphalt play area, a flagpole with yardarm, and London planetrees.


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We propose an annular-aperture-based defocusing technique for three-dimensional (3D) particle metrology from a single camera view. This simple configuration has high optical efficiency and the ability to deal with overlapped defocused images. Initial results show that an uncertainty in depth of can be achieved over a range of for macroscopic systems. This method can also be applied in microscopy for the measurement of fluorescently doped microparticles, thus providing a promising solution for 3D flow metrology at both macroscales and microscales.
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