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New Orleans, Louisiana – or NOLA for short was my next stop on my 50-State Journey: http://bjjbug.net/journey/
This was one of the places that I was looking forward to the most since I'm a big fan of Cajun food and Jazz music. For this particular trip, I timed it so I could experience the annual Mardi Gras celebration as well.
Travel Tips
- Easiest way to get around for me was using Uber. There is also a cable car that runs throughout the city but it moves much slower so if you're under a time crunch I'd recommend just calling for a ride.
- The most popular tourist spot in NOLA is the French Quarter. There are many hotels in this area but since it attracts so many tourists, you'll end up paying a premium price for a room. I'd recommend looking into rooms near Tulane University or Uptown for cheaper rates.
- If you're planning to try some of the top restaurants that people often talk about such as Café Du Monde, then you better prepare to wait in a long line.
- Speaking of Café Du Monde, there are two lines. The one closest to the Mississippi River is for takeout while the one closer to the street is for dine-in, which surprisingly moves a lot quicker.
- If you're in town for Mardi Gras be sure to download a map of the parades. The common misconception is the Mardi Gras celebration is only one day where in fact it starts a over a week prior to Fat Tuesday.
- NOLA is a loud city. Expect to see street vendors, performers, drunken people in the streets, and more…
- The city is rich in culture and history. Other than checking out restaurants and bars, be sure to take the time to admire the amazing architecture.
- Be mindful of your surroundings. With large crowds keep your personal belongings close to you. Also be wary of others around you. During this trip I witnessed a guy pull out a good 5-inch knife on other guy just 10-feet away from me at the Moon Walk by the Mississippi River.
- The airport is a little further out. Plan accordingly for your arrival and departure since it takes a good 20-30min to get into downtown from the airport.
- Random thunderstorms occur. Luckily while I was there it was nice and sunny everyday but on the day I flew out a huge thunderstorm rolled in out of the blue.
- Don't eat healthy. If you've been following me for a while you'd know that I eat fairly healthy but in New Orleans that's not going to happen. If you want to experience the culture (there aren't many healthy food options anyways), go get the fried oysters, crawfish, po' boys, jambalaya, gumbo, beignets, etc. A couple days of this won't kill you. 😉
Places to Visit as a Tourist
Here are some points of interest in NOLA:
- French Quarter
- Louis Armstrong Park
- Jackson Square
- Bourbon Street
- Royal Street
- National WWII Museum
- Mardi Gras World
- St. Louis Cathedral
- Frenchman Street
- New Orleans Museum of Art
- Saint Louis Cemetery
- Musical Legends Park
- Mississippi River Walk
- Steam Boats
Mat Surfing
- Tip for "Mat Surfing" is to always call or contact the school ahead of time to see if you are even allowed to take a drop-in class or come by for an open mat session.
This time I was able to get some training in at NOLA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Uptown. The classes are located in the back of Temple Gym so once you enter the front desk receptionist will direct you to the back mat area.
Address: Temple Gym, 4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
The class was taught by Gavin and Collin Murray (whom I didn't know were brothers until another student told me). In addition, Caroline, another black belt was also training with us the whole time.
The class started with some stand-up partner drills to warm-up. This included some clinches and single leg takedown drills. I was partnered with Vlad and we went over the techniques a couple times before moving onto some specific training exercises. For the specific training drills, we were put into positions that were unfavorable such as having our back taken by our opponent or we were stuck in turtle position and had to get out before we were choked. This drill went on for about 20 minutes with different partners as we moved through the line.
For the final portion of the class just like everywhere else we did some rounds of sparring. I was able to get in three rounds. Two of the rounds I did okay but one was with one of the black belt instructors, Collin who specializes in wrist locks. Totally different feeling going against a BJJ Black Belt. I was getting submitted left and right! After the rounds we closed out class and changed out of our gi's. In the back of the mat area, there are changing rooms with showers so I was able to freshen up a bit before heading out.
As I was about to leave and call it a night, the group invited me to join them at a pizza spot/bar down the street for some after-class food/drinks. We spent a good hour here chatting and I exchanged my contact info with a couple people so that we could stay in touch. Overall it was a good group to train with and it was nice to relax with everyone after training and just chill with the group.
The Food
As I mentioned, there's lots of different foods in NOLA. Many people think of Southern food when you say New Orleans but they're actually more known for their Cajun cuisine. Here are some spots you should definitely checkout while you're in town:
- Café Du Monde
- Jacque-Imo's Café
- ACME Oyster House
- Johnny's Po'boys
- Luke
- Mother's Restaurant
- Royal House
- Café Beignet
- Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
- Gumbo Shop
- Café Amelie
Bonus: King Cake – If you're here during Mardi Gras season be sure to try some. The famous one you'll see is from Gambino's. It's a traditional cake made during Mardi Gras that tastes like a cinnamon roll. It's decorated with purple, green, and gold sprinkles and each one has a small baby figurine inside. The tradition is whoever gets it gets good luck and has to buy the King Cake the following year.
New Orleans is definitely a city that has a unique culture. At this point I've been to 10 out of 50 states so far and NOLA feels completely different from any other the others so far. I would definitely want to revisit again sometime in the future. But for now I still have 40 states to go so onto the next one…
New Orleans, Louisiana – February 2017
– BJJBug
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Mother pulls kids out of Pittsburgh Langley over bullying
Rosa Delgado says children bullied over Puerto Rican heritage
Rosa Delgado is so fed up with the constant and aggressive bullying directed at her children, she's decided to pull them out of Pittsburgh Langley School.
Ruben Acosta, 11, and his sister, 9-year-old Ruby, say they've been taunted and physically attacked because of their Puerto Rican heritage.
The string of bullying incidents reached a boiling point for Delgado during a recess period last week when a girl slammed Ruby's head into a brick wall.
"When she got home, I noticed she was a little off, where one eye was blinking slow motion and the other one was just fine. I took her to get checked out, and they told us she has a concussion," Delgado said.
Her children told Channel 4 Action News' Sheldon Ingram the bullying has taken a toll.
"Sometimes it hurts me, and sometimes it makes me sad by the words they're saying," said Ruby.
"I get mad really easily from people making fun of me, my family and my race," said Ruben.
Delgado said she hasn't been happy with how school administrators handled the bullying incidents. She told Ingram they've called the students in for mediation meetings and have sent letters out to their parents, but the bullying persists, including an attack on the school bus.
Delgado said the girl who attacked her daughter was given only a one-day suspension.
A representative for Pittsburgh Public Schools said the bus driver was questioned about the incident, but the driver could not recall any disturbance on the bus.
As far as the perceived lack effective enforcement of the district's anti-bullying policy, spokeswoman Ebony Pugh said administrators have acted aggressively.
"The school has not been complacent and has taken several steps to investigate and address the parent's concerns regarding bullying. The district takes the issue of bullying very seriously. An anti-bullying toolkit was created for teacher use," said Pugh.
Still, Delgado has pulled her kids out of Pittsburgh Langley. They will enroll at Allegheny Traditional Academy in the fall.
Pittsburgh Public Schools gave the following statement to Channel 4 Action News:
"The District takes the issue of bullying very seriously. Just recently the Board approved an updated bullying policy. Additionally in response to teacher feedback, an anti-bullying toolkit was created for teacher use. This fall a parent anti-bullying toolkit will be sent to the homes of every student as part of the District's Welcome Back to School kit. The toolkit has been developed in partnership with District parents who serve on the Excellence for All Parent Steering Committee.
In regards to this specific instance at Pittsburgh Langley. The school has not been complacent and has taken several steps to investigate and address, when founded, the parent's concerns regarding bulling and her daughters. These steps have included a phone conference with all of the parents of the students involved, assigned seating on the school bus, and disciplinary action leveled against students when appropriate. We are unable to discuss the disciplinary actions taken against any student."

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The Threat of Raaif Badawi's Death Penalty Rises Again
The decadent judicial system in Saudi Arabia has once again come under criticism. Raef Badawi, an Arabian blogger has been recommended to be tried before a high court on charge of apostasy. If proved guilty by the obsolete judicial system, such accused persons are liable to be executed. Blasphemy carries death penalty under their interpretation of Sharia law.
Raaif Badawi, a Saudi Arabian liberal is co-founder of a website, 'Free Saudi Liberals'. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is known for all sorts of Human Rights abuses. Opposition leaders, enthusiasts for reform and human rights activists face trials under fake charges. There are reports that more than 70% of the people can be considered as dissenters; but charges of blasphemy and apostasy which attract death penalty keep people tongue-tied from expressing their views in public. Mohamed Al-Saif observes that the 'liberal' movement has emerged during the last two decades. He says,
"So what we are really witnessing here is a growing Saudi social and civil movement seeking to modernize society and promote civic values. The fact is that Saudi liberals are only a small faction of this movement."
1. http://www.arabnews.com/%5Btermalias-raw%5D/green-day-saudi-liberalism
According to the above report dated 10- 5- 2012, the group of young Saudi activists decided to celebrate Saudi Liberal Day on 7th May every year. They wanted to work as a modernizing agency in the Saudi society. "Saudi activist Souad Al-Shammary, presents herself as the secretary general of the Saudi Liberal Network."
All such attempts get thwarted under the repressive regime. See for example, the following links:
2. http://saudijeans.org/tag/saudi-liberal-network/
3. http://alienmemoirs.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/04/where_is_the_sa.html
We are told that ' Tuwaa' and 'Dar al-Nadwa' were shut down by the government. The reform movement had kept on sending the King its proposals in the form of petitions. King Abdulla allowed some persons to meet him. Some of them were arrested on 'contested and fabricated' accusations. The 'mabahith'(secret Police) arbitrarily arrest former judge, advocates, medical doctors etc. who are detained in unknown locations on dubious charges without any regard to rule of law- even Saudi Code of Criminal Procedure. The kingdom has always been afraid of civil participation.
" On April 12, 2006, Musa al-Qarni, another of those arrested this month, was among four men who petitioned King Abdullah for permission to open an Islamic Civil Society organization with the aim of discussing "freedom, justice, equality, citizenship, pluralism, [proper] advice, and the role of women." Neither the king's office nor any other government agency ever replied."
4. http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2006/02/06/saudi-arabia-bolder-steps-needed-rights-reform
5. http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2007/02/07/saudi-arabia-free-detained-advocates-reform
Critics of government are not allowed to leave the country. Professors lose positions in University. Rights activists and journalists get instructions not to write or publish.
6. http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2007/02/13/saudi-arabia-lift-travel-ban-government-critics
The attack on cultural and creative activities is equally deplorable. Turki al-Hamad (58) is a novelist. Perhaps he is much more outspoken. Angelo Young in an article on 25-12-2012 says,
"Novelist Turki al-Hamad, 58, one of Saudi Arabia's more unapologetic and outspoken liberal voices, is now in custody for a series of posts he published on his Twitter last weekend comparing fundamentalist Islamist ideology and its strict social controls to Nazism and suggesting that political Islamists like those allied with Saudi Arabia's royal family have taken their adulation of Prophet Muhammad too far."
7. http://www.ibtimes.com/saudi-arabias-own-salman-rushdie-arrested-mohammad-tweets-968536
The Time article, 'Triumphant Trilogy' on 01-09-2005 by Malu Halasa sheds light on the approach of the government on publication of his novels: Adama(1998), Shumaisi and Karadib(2000). In 1999, Crown Prince Abdullah had offered him body guards for protection. The religious clerics went on with their fatwas and death threats. Now he is in custody for his tweets and the crown prince who protected him earlier is Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Royal Highness King Abdullah Ibn 'Abd al-Aziz al-Saud.
8. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,901050117-1015836,00.html
Raaif Badawi was arrested in June 2012 for insulting Islam and disobedience. Sebastian Usher , Arab affairs editor of BBC News says that though the court had the power to sentence him to death if found guilty, ' it refused to charge him, referring his case back to a lower court'.
Ameera Al Hussaini of Global Voices reported that his lawyer Waleed Abu Alkhair said that the apostasy case against him had been dismissed and that it was not proven to the judges that the accused had insulted God or the Prophet.
9. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21149851
10. http://globalvoicesonline.org/author/amira-al-hussaini/
Ahmed Al Omran of Riyad Bureau quotes Philip Luther, Director of Amnesty International's Middle East and North African program:
"Raif Badawi's trial for 'apostasy' is a clear case of intimidation against him and others who seek to engage in open debates."
11. http://riyadhbureau.com/blog/2013/1/apostasy-raif-badawi
12. Activists say 2013 dark year for Saudi rights
13. Saudi Arabia uses capital offense of 'apostasy' to stifle debate
Hail Arabian Renaissance!


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The New Daily is a "solid" vehicle, the result of superior construction quality.
At its base is a robust design which, ever since the beginning, has three precise objectives: maximum safety, maximum handling within the payload limit and the best quality of on-board life for professionals behind the wheel.
First and foremost, the vehicle guarantees complete control under all road conditions, straightforward driving and maximum road holding. The sum of its individual parts to form a comprehensive solution, making this one of the safest commercial vehicles in the segment. The level of safety is visible at first glance, as demonstrated by an external contour which immediately conveys the impression of strength, reliability and robustness. This impression is confirmed by the care and high level of innovation which has gone into the construction of the Daily. It's no coincidence then that the vehicle offers the most sophisticated electronic devices both in terms of protection of occupants and dynamic response control (from braking to traction).
Besides a high-performance braking system, the New Daily offers ABS brakes complete with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) sensors. It may also be fitted with sophisticated ESP (Electronic Stability Program, for regulating vehicle handling during steering and braking) and ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation, to limit slipping of the driven wheels during acceleration, thus preventing oversteer or understeer and improving traction on surfaces with poor grip). These are all version-8 features and thus represent the state-of-the-art active security measures.
In terms of passive safety, besides the driver's airbag, the New Daily can be equipped with passengerside and double window airbag (still with pre-tensioned seatbelts). Furthermore, the New Daily has undergone numerous high-speed crash test simulations, with results being measured against structural and biomechanical parameters in accordance with some of the strictest standards in the world. For example, the Daily MPV is subject to an anti-roll test, which is not required by European standards for this type of vehicle. Nevertheless, the vehicle passes with flying colours.
Finally, the New Daily also continues to play its part for the environment: all engines satisfy Euro 4 emission limits, even without the diesel particulate filter (DPF). In order to comply with stringent regulations adopted in most urban centres, the DPF system is offered as optional on all engines (it is only standard on vehicles intended for the transportation of people and 6.5t GVW vehicles).
The following is a description of the extensive equipment which is currently available for the New Daily.
Braking system
In line with higher active safety targets, the New Daily is equipped with a high-efficiency braking system, an outstanding modular system which ensures prompt and progressive braking. Powerassisted both for higher GVW versions and medium weight versions (3.5 t), the biggest change is seen in the braking system of lighter class (up to 3.5 t) ehicles. The front and rear disc diameters have been increased and self-ventilated front brake discs have been adopted. The final result is shorter vehicle braking distance: from 100 to 0 km/h in 42 metres with a full payload. At half-load (a common occurrence for most applications) this distance is further reduced to only 40 metres.
Finally, the integration of the handbrake into the rear brake calliper (on the 35C model) allows for easier handling and a reduction in unladen weight of around 9 kg.
ABS8 complete with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
Besides a high-performance braking system, the New Daily is equipped with an ABS8 Anti-lock Braking System, one of the most advanced on the market today, complete with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD). The latter distributes the braking action over the four wheels in order to prevent the brakes locking, thus guaranteeing full vehicle control under any conditions. Furthermore, the system adjusts itself to the level of grip provided by the wheels themselves as well as to the efficiency of the brake pads, also reducing the latter from overheating.
ESP8 (Electronic Stability Programme) with Hill Holder
The Daily was the first light commercial vehicle to adopt the sophisticated ESP8, the latest generation stability control programme. This new function "recognises" the distribution of the vehicle's payload, thereby adjusting its response during tight turning circles.
This is how it works: The ESP checks the continual grip of the tyres to the ground both longitudinally and laterally and, in the event of the vehicle skidding, compensates to restore the structure's direction and stability. It actually uses sensors to detect the rotation of the vehicle on its vertical axis (yaw speed), lateral acceleration and steering wheel angle, as positioned by the driver (which indicates the chosen direction). It then compares this data with parameters calculated by an onboard computer and uses a complex mathematical model to stabilise the vehicle depending on whether it is gripping safely during cornering or if the nose or tail is about to skid outwards (understeer or oversteer). To bring the vehicle back to the correct trajectory, the device generates a skid to counter this instability by individually braking the appropriate wheel (internal or external) and reducing engine power (using the throttle).
An integral part of the ESP8 is the Hill Holder system which assists the driver during hill starts. It turns on when the ESP control unit perceives a variation in the vehicle's inclination by means of a longitudinal acceleration sensor. During hill acceleration, the control unit responds when it senses that the vehicle is in first gear, with brake pedals and clutch depressed. In this way, pressure on the front brake callipers is maintained for around 1.5 seconds after release of the pedal, allowing the driver to set off with ease. During downhill starts from first gear, the Hill Holder function remains inactive. The opposite is true when in reverse gear: the system is activated during downhill starts and deactivated during uphill starts.
ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)
An integral part of the ESP8 is Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) system which ensures optimal traction with the aid of brakes and engine control at any speed. Depending on the number of wheel revolutions calculated by the ABS sensors, the device assesses the degree of slip and activates two different control systems to restore wheel grip.
When excessive power demand causes both driven wheels to skid (for example in the case of aquaplaning or when accelerating on uneven, icy or snowy road surfaces), the control unit responds by reducing engine torque.
If only one wheel slips (for example the internal wheel during cornering followed by acceleration or under dynamic load variations), the wheel is automatically braked without the driver needing to depress the brake pedal. This produces a similar effect to that produced by the limited-slip differential.
This allows the New Daily to smoothly manage low-grip road surfaces.
ASR response is automatic at each engine start-up, but can be deactivated at the press of a button.
Finally, ASR override is compulsory only when using snow chains. This is because in order to transmittorque onto the ground, the wheel must be able to "collect" snow using small skids which the ASR would prevent.
Window-bags are airbags which inflate along the side windows, to safeguard the heads of occupants during a side-on collision. In relation to other solutions, the window bags adopted by the New Daily offer more protection (because they always assume the correct position), inflate more quickly and are less invasive for passengers. In fact, they open from top to bottom and their motion avoids risk of secondary injury to the arms of passengers. The two airbags (one on each side, right and left) are situated under the roof bars, folded into a covered panel. The panel folds open at the right moment, allowing the bag to inflate and drop down.
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
To fulfil Euro 4 regulations (significant reduction in NOx and particulate emission levels), the New Daily adopts EGR technology (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). This technology reduces NOx emissions by lowering combustion temperature, thanks to recirculation of a controlled quantity of exhaust gases which are refrigerated and re-emitted into the combustion chamber. The combustion temperature is reduced and formation of NOx is kept under control. The system is controlled by the engine's electronic control unit (by means of an airflow gauge), no matter what the speed or payload.
For applications and situations which call for further reduction in emissions, the EGR is assisted by a DPF (diesel particulate filter, or so-called "trapdoor"), which is fitted as standard for heavy-duty vehicles and people carriers.


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In last blog we have discussed Installing Exchange Server 2013 co-existence with Exchange Server 2007.
After installing when we launched Exchange Management Console in Exch 2007, we've received warning message as shown below:
DiscoverSearchMailbox {Guid} has been corrupted and it is in an inconsistent state. The following validation errors have occurred:
The Value of property 'Recipient Type Details'. 536870912, is not defined in the Enum type 'RecipientTypeDetails'.
Tried checking the cmdlet "Get-Mailbox" from Exch 2007 and below is the result with Warning message.
Always keep in Mind that DiscoverSearchMailbox is also a User Mailbox.
While I'm troubleshooting checked the attribute value in ADSIEDIT as the warning message is clearly stating the recipient details, and found strange value as mentioned in Screenshot "536870912"
So jumped into Adsiedit.msc as shown in the below screenshot:
Go to the properties and check for MsExchRecipient Type Details
Here the decimal value should be 1 but the value is 536870912 as shown above.
So change it to 1, just cross checked my Mailbox and it's 1 as shown below:
Hence Changed for the Discovery Search Mailbox the decimal value from 536870912 to 1.
Then when I ran the same command again "Get-Mailbox" and below is the result with No Warning.
Conclusion if you leave the warning message there are chances that Search might not work properly.
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Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group funded by the billionaire Koch brothers, sponsored a rally on Monday to stand up against extending Medicaid coverage to nearly 400,000 low-income Virginia residents. Hundreds of people gathered at the state capitol building during a meeting of the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission to oppose expanding the program under Obamacare.
Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) has already rejected Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. But the state may still choose to opt in, and the General Assembly formed a commission to study the provisions that Virginia would need to put in place in order to do so. If Virginia accepted the health law's optional expansion, the federal government would pick up the total cost of expanding the Medicaid to cover additional uninsured people, gradually reducing that federal contribution to 90 percent.
Americans for Prosperity isn't interested in that. In addition to drumming up opposition to expanding Medicaid in Virginia, the Koch-backed group launched similar initiatives in Pennsylvania and Michigan this summer. And according to the group's website, "AFP has been involved with paid efforts to stop Medicaid expansion in Arkansas, Montana, and Louisiana."
The group has also been engaged in spin campaigns against the health law as a whole. This summer, AFP spent millions on anti-Obamacare ads that mislead Americans about the implications of health reform. And in highly-insured red states where GOP governors have slowly begun cooperating with health reform — like Gov. Rick Scott (R) in Florida — AFP has poured money into ad campaigns attacking Republicans for softening their stance on Obamacare.
Due largely in part to this type of Obamacare obstruction, many Americans have no idea how to enroll in the new health insurance plans that will become available in October. And thanks to the states that continue to resist Medicaid expansion, two-thirds of the low-income Americans who would have been eligible for the program won't get that coverage next year.
The Koch Brothers aren't the only conservatives launching coordinated attacks against health reform this summer. This month, the Heritage Foundation is kicking off a nine-city tour to drum up support for defunding Obamacare. The right-wing think tank plans to spend more than half a million dollars on ads to accompany the push, and it's currently attempting to market its "Stop Obamacare" campaign with violent gun imagery.


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Introduction: Midi-Dot
In this we are going to explain are to how to create a small midi controler from molded rubber, and a pressure sensor. This pad is designed to be used as a creative/rhythmic aid for musicians composers and buskers.
The finished piece can be attached to the bottom of a shoe, or placed under the insole and is activated by pressing ondown the rubber pad.
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Step 1: Making the Mold
The first step for this project is to make a mold to cast the rubber pad. The mold is made from 1/2" MDF. MDF is dimensionally stable, readily available, and easy to use with power tools.
For this step you will need
- a plunge router with a 1/2 bullnose bit, and a collet that acts as a guide.
- a 1/4" round file
- a 1 3/4" forstner drill bit and drill press
- 1/8" drill bit
- 1/8" dowel
- a can of spray paint
Use the forstner bit and the drill press to drill a hole through a piece of MDF. The piece of MDF can be any size but a scrap piece that is roughly 8" x 8" will suffice. *Remember to use saftey glasses and exercise extreme caution and best saftey practices with all power tools.
You will now have a 1 3/4" hole in a piece of mdf. Use two side tape to attatch that mdf tothe top of a another piece of 1/2" mdf that is roughly the same size.
Now you can use the plunge router (set up with the 1/2" bullnose and collet) to create the shape of your mold.
The router collect will run on the inside edge of the 1 3/4" hole in the top piece of MDF. The size of the collet will effect the diameter of your final mold. The final size will ideally have a diameter 1 3/8" (+- 1/4").
You can also control the depth of the mold by adjusting the depth your routers plunge. The final depth should be 3/16" (+- 1/16th).
Use the 1/4" file to make a rough slot coming off the side of the mold (this will be useful when placing the pressure senseor in the mold).
In the center of the mold drill a 1/8th inch hole. Glue a piece of 1/8th inch dowel into the hole. It should be glued in so the top is half the depth of the mold.
Use the spray paint to paint the mold. 2 coats is recomended. Sanding between coats will result in a smoother mold.
You now have a mold. Celebrate responsibly.
Step 2: Pouring Your Rubber Pad.
For this step you will need
-4 ounces of PMC 121-30. This is a two part product rubber product so you will only need 2 ounces of each part.
-Mold release. You can use petrolium jelly, or mold release spray
-a hot glue gun.
-a pressure sensor
- 2 pieces of 4' long of light gauge electrical cable.
- 2 2" pieces of heat shrink cable that corrispond to your electrical cable.
- Masking Tape
Solder the wire to the leads on your pressure sensor. Now seal the joints with the heatshrink tubbing. The ideal pressure sensor will be 3/8" in diameter.
Cut a very small piece of masking tape to place on top of the dowel in your mold. This will protect the dowel tip when coating your mold with mold release. *You only want to mask the very top of the dowel, the sides should be left uncovered. In a well ventilated area lightly coat your mold with two light coats of mold release. This is very important because the PMC 121-30 has great adhesive qualities, and will prove to be impossibe to remove form the mold otherwise.
Now carefully remove the masking tape from the dowel. Be careful not to contaminate the dowel by touching the sides of the mold that have mold release.
Place a very small dab of hot glue on top of the dowel and than place your pressure sensors into the glue.
Now mix up the PMC 121-30. The PMC 121-30 is a two part rubber mixture. The ratio of the mix is 1 to 1 so it is important to measure the volumes very carefully. Try to be accurate to the milliter if possible. Mix the two parts together for roughly 2 minutes. You can also add colourants to the mix if you want. We used white and black to make grey. Roughly 2 drops of each. It is important to make sure the colourants are compatable with PMC 121-30.
The final step is to pour the mixture into your mold. Let the product cure over night.
You should now have a rubber pad with pressure sensor inside of it.
Step 3: Electronics
For making the sound and
pressure sensor work you need to have these:
Arduino app (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)
Processing app (https://processing.org/download/)
-Pressure sensors
-Ribbon wire
-Soldering tools.
-100k resistors.
Here we go:
Open your arduino app, copy and paste the code that's provided, connect the arduino to your system, then upload the program into it.
Then you need to open your processing app and copy the code for processing into it. Save the program under the name that you want. Then go the same folder in your system, and follow this order:
(Processing-->choose the folder-->open data ) here you will see sounds, now you can easily drag and drop any sound that you need.
*remember to name them as 1.wav/2.wav/3.wav and go on.
At this part you have to programs working together.
Next step is to build the circuit for the arduino and your pressure sensor. Follow the picture.
then connect one side of your sensor to + and the other side of it to A1. for other sensor the same expect one side of has to be connected to A0.
you either need to connect the arduino to your system or battery for power.
now your midi dot should work.
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Adopt the new world quickly and safely
Cloud computing is well into its 2nd decade and has become an expected approach in almost any IT consideration.
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Interim Communication Specialist - Jakarta
Since March 2011 the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) has been working in conjunction with the Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) on a program now known as Scenario Development for Contingency Planning (SD4CP). SD4CP seeks to help disaster managers create contingency plans in case of disaster through open-source tools InaSAFE, QGIS, and OpenStreetMap. HOT is responsible for providing training and outreach in these tools and technical support to the contingency planning process. To assist in outreach and communications HOT seeks to hire an Interim Communication Specialist for this program.
The Interim Communications Specialist will be responsible for coordinating outreach for the SD4CP program. This includes creation of marketing materials, social media outreach, blogging and conference outreach.
- Create and coordinate on OpenStreetMap.id with the community and HOT team
- Manage social media outreach through Twitter, Facebook and other platforms
- Organize conference outreach through booths and presentations from the SD4CP team
- Organize monthly community meet up
- Create print and marketing materials
- Coordinate with other HOT related outreach outside of Indonesia
- Conduct media relation to spread increase OpenStreetMap, HOT, and InaSAFE public profile
- Work with HOT team to create How-to videos
This position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia with the primary place of work being at HOT and Wikimedia Indonesia's joint workspace. There will also be some travel within Indonesia. The position is currently funded until June 2015 with a likely extension depending on his/her performance and the funding availability.
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 1 year professional experience with communications and marketing in Indonesia
- Previous experience in mass media outreach such as writing press releases
- Skilled in technical writing
- Experience and knowledge in disaster response, open data or open source strongly desired
- Experience in creating flyers and brochures (preferably with open source tools)
- Experience in video blog shooting and editing
- Professionally work with social media outreach
- Fluent in Indonesian/Ability to Work in English (Oral and Written)
To Apply
Send cover letter, CV, portfolio and expected salary to [email protected] before April 21th, 2015. Portfolio should contain examples of blog posts (English and Bahasa Indonesia), flyers, press releases and other materials from outreach campaigns.


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Medicine: Research Data Management (for University and NHS)
There is an increasing emphasis in research on the management and sharing of data. Many funding bodies that support research undertaken at Cambridge require not only open access to any publications based on that research, but also to the data underlying it. This course will help you understand funders' requirements for management and sharing of research data, and will provide opportunities to create your own data management plan and test out resources that will make the data management process easier.
UPDATE: Please note that this session is taking place remotely, not in the Medical Library as previously advertised. Please do not go to the Medical Library training room. You will be contacted by the training team with information about how to join the session remotely.
- Postgraduates in Science, and Medicine in particular
- Researchers in Science, and Medicine in particular
Number of sessions: 1
|Mon 11 May 14:00 - 15:30
|14:00 - 15:30
|Clinical School, Medical Library, Library Training Room
|Veronica Phillips
- Data backup and exchange
- Data organisation
- Data sharing
- Data management plans
- Provide participants with more confidence in research data management
- Help participants draft a data management plan
- Familiarise participants with funders' requirements regarding data management and publication of research data
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
The Medical Library is located on the Addenbrooke's site
One session of two hours
A number of times per term
Booking / availability


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Welcome to Back To Life Chiropractic!
Port Washington Chiropractors For Your Health
Chiropractors have become increasingly consulted for health problems beyond neck and back pain. As a safe, conservative approach, chiropractic is a natural solution that relies on your body's ability to heal itself—if there isn't any interference.
We'd like to meet you in our Port Washington practice and discuss your health issue. If you're a good candidate for chiropractic care, we'll conduct a thorough examination. We'll explain what we found, suggest a care plan and monitor your results.
Manage Stress With Chiropractic Care
We are truly dedicated to helping individuals and families manage and release stress through chiropractic care. Stress is believed to be the cause of 90% of all illness and disease. Everyday stresses whether they be physical, chemical, mental or emotional all tax our system. This accumulation of stress can prevent us from functioning at 100%.
Take care of your body, nurture it and fill it with positive things, not only when it is sick or symptomatic, but also when it's working right! Your body is the only vehicle you get for the journey of life. Take care of it and enjoy the ride!
Choose Back To Life Chiropractic, we will explain everything in advance and honor your unique health goals. Give us a call today!


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Fiona Holland has been an advocate of activity across the lifespan for many years. She began her training at Loughborough University where she did her undergraduate degree in PE/Sports Science and English Literature and her PGCE in PE and English. Fiona was an avid sports woman, playing hockey and football during her years at Loughborough. She completed her masters degree at the University of Minnesota, studying sport and exercise psychology, with an emphasis on helping non-elite populations adhere to healthy lifestyle and healthy weight management programmes. Fiona worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor at this time, helping people change their activity patterns to access enjoyable, sustainable movement in their lives.
Fiona then worked as the Assistant Director of the University of North Carolina's employee wellness programme and gained further exercise testing qualifications before training to be a massage therapist and moving into her own business. She offered remedial, sports and relaxation massage and wellness coaching to a diverse clientele including executives, athletes, artists and chronic pain patients over 9 years.
Fiona then developed an integrative wellness service for a large retirement community in North Carolina before returning to the UK in 2006. She began her work at the University of Derby as a Senior Lecturer and gained her doctorate in Education in 2012. Fiona continues to work at the University in the Psychology department where she teaches in Behaviour Change and Health Psychology and conducts research in body esteem and health promotion.
Fiona is an avid walker and began nordic walking in 2010. She was instantly hooked! Being already qualified in exercise referral, Fiona added nordic walking instruction to her repertoire of qualifications in 2012 and launched High Peak Nordic Walking. In addition to nordic walking, Fiona is also trained in Motivational Interviewing, a method of supporting people in considering and moving towards behaviour change. Fiona continues to love many kinds of active hobbies including horse riding/training, tennis, mountain biking, swimming, and dancing. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.


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"Ireland's Golden Tenor," Frank Patterson was born and raised in Tipperary; announcing his intentions to become a singer on his first day of school, he performed as a member of the local group the Wren Boys as a teen before quitting school to work in his mother's printing business. Upon relocating to Dublin in 1961, Patterson studied vocal technique, and three years later he entered the Feis Ceoil, taking home top honors in no less than four competions including oratorio, lieder and the German Gold Cup. His success ultimately resulted in a contract with the Phillips label, and he also toured with Janine Micheau in several tours of Pelleas and Melisande. Although his early work was primarily in the classical mode, as time wore on Patterson turned increasingly towards pop, with a particular emphasis on traditional Irish ballads; often appearing with his wife, concert pianist Eily O' Grady, he performed sellout concerts everywhere, from London's Royal Albert Hall to New York's Carnegie Hall. Rising to even greater prominence with the new popularity of Celtic music in the 1990s, Patterson saw many of his past recordings reissued for American audiences, and in 1998 starred in the PBS special Ireland in Song, concurrently issuing an LP of the same name. Patterson died of a brain tumor on June 10, 2000; he was 61. ~ Jason Ankeny~ Rovi


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Better Placed are pleased to be working with a luxury bathroom retailer based just outside of Leeds city centre. This company is a real success story that has continued to thrive and launched new products and now are at a stage where they are growing their digital marketing prescience.
This is a brand new, blank canvas position centred around SEO to work alongside the Digital Marketing Manager and Content Executive in day to day actions as well as creating a strong SEO strategy to help the business keep growing and supporting our new categories. There really is no better time to join such a rapidly growing company. Brand new offices located in a large manor house, with French doors looking out onto ping pong tables in the garden - perfect for the summer months!
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, creative and passionate about all things digital.
Core Responsibilities:
- Identifying opportunities for Search Growth
- Attention and strategy taken to any significant Google algorithmic changes
- Assist the Digital Marketing Manager with planning on the website
- Assisting the content team in the creation of high quality, informative SEO content
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- Create and manage a SEO strategy for Google and Bing
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How to Keep Your Knee Pain Under Control While Travelling?
If you have been suffering from knee pain, going on a long-distance road trip can be an actual pain – truly! Being seated motionless for a long stretch of time can worsen the pre-existing pain and stiffness that you have been afflicted with, because of runner's knee, osteoporosis, arthritis or any other medical ailment. Luckily, your painful knee joints should not keep you from taking such long trips. Listed below are a few essential tips to help you manage and avoid knee pain while travelling:
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What to Keep in Mind When Buying an Ankle Brace?
Among the most typical orthopedic problems that people suffer from is an ankle sprain. The majority of ankle mishaps are inversion injuries wherein the foot rolls inward. It usually occurs at the time of running, lunging or pivoting.
Usually those with ankle injuries are prone to recurrences. The good news is that ankle braces work well in helping to prevent sprains from occurring again because they strengthen the ankle making sure that its range of movement is minimal. At times it could be complicated with regards to choosing the appropriate ankle brace. Here's what you ought to be aware of any time planning to buy an ankle brace.
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How to Keep Your Back Straight While You Sleep?
Pain in the back when asleep can be an actual drag. It may possibly drain your energy levels and make you sleepless for yet another night. And your spine must relax. However, getting the rest required to overcome lower backache when sleeping can be quite challenging. A few people rise up with a more intense backache in the mornings than when they hit the bed.
Below are some tips that can be helpful in keeping your back straight while napping and treating your lower backache:
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6 Essential Sports Gear for Every Athlete
If you happen to be a sports enthusiast, you most likely would already be having your personal collection of sports equipment to help you in achieving your very best during the matches. However, sports technology is continually transforming, therefore staying updated on the most-recent equipment in the market is extremely important.Skull Caps
No matter if you've made use of a skull cap for sports coaching classes, you will want one in case you're training under the extremely hot weather conditions to keep the sweating at bay and remain cool.Skull caps have an in-built moisture control technology. Invest in a cooling skull cap todayand keep Continue Reading
Can Orthotics Treat Your Flat Feet? Uncover the Truth!
Even though not everybody with flat feet requires orthotics, a lot of people, however, have felt greater relief and better quality of life from regular orthotic usage. Find out more about the several ways orthotics can strengthen the health of your feet as well as improve general well-being.
Just like there are numerous kinds of flat feet, there are a lot of choices with regards to orthotics for flat feet on the market. Prior to determining whether or not to go for orthotics, spend some time to understand how customized orthotics can prove to be useful in improving the condition of your feet.
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5 Signs Indicating Your Child's Feet Require Medical Help
Issues related to ankles or feet do not essentially trigger pain or cause discomfort in one's childhood. However, it usually takes many years of continuous stress on these body parts for medical problems to come forward, by which it is often quite late for an effectual cure. Thus, it is essential to recognize any kind of feet or ankle related troubles in early childhood.
As we grow adding up countless hours of striding, standing, or running – even a small problem can turn out to be a major one if overlooked. The below-mentioned points can help you identify the early indications of problems concerning feet and ankles:
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Mind the Ice! Best Tips to Prevent Slipping on Ice
It may seem that there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about, and you may even laugh when your partner falls, however, the fact is that there is nothing humorous with regards to slipping and stumbling on the ice. It may result in severe injuries, which may take years to heal. As a result, don't allow yourself end up being yet another statistic and do what must be done to prevent ice-related accidents.
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How to Take Care of Your Feet When Going on a Hike?
Hiking is a wonderful pastime and you don't need to be a pro hiker to indulge in this activity.As a matter of fact, there are numerous tracks available for newbies, presenting everybody the opportunity to experience an incredible hike.
Prior to venturing out, nevertheless, you must ensure that you take note of a few foot care tips to help keep your feet safe during the hike. Let's explore some of these points, and make it easier for you to have a pain-free hiking!
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How Common is Knee Pain and How Can You Treat It?
Knee pain is amongst the most common injuries that affects athletes and not to mention even non-athletes. A lot of people have a notion that knee pain can only impact old people; however the truth is that it can affect people of any age. Whether it is because of an injury or arthritis, it is essential to understand the reason behind the knee pain. This would help in a timely and effective treatment of the problem. The main factor causing the knee pain is because of the reason that the knees support our entire body weight and are actively used in day-to-day activities and also while playing sports. An acute knee pain can result in inflammation and also cause difficulty in movement.
Painful Knees? Knee Braces to Your Rescue!
Do you suffer from painful knees? Are you experiencing cracking sounds and popping noises in your knees? Only a person who is afflicted with painful knees can understand how agonizing the ache can be. It is actually very difficult to describe the severity of the pain to somebody who has not gone through it.
Even though the knee pain can be related to a number of distinct factors, the occurrence of popping as well as cracking sounds are generally a sign of a particular form of knee injury.
What are the Factors Causing Popping Sounds in Knees?
A trauma to the anterior cruciate ligament is amongst the most typical reasons behind popping sound in knee alo Continue Reading


text: Just wondered if anyone still uses the old method of "splitshotting" for bass? We used to use this method with a Kalin 4 inch ribbon tail finesse worm, a #1 hook and a #7 round split shot on 6 pound line. It was almost like fishing a crank bait or a spinnerbait. Reel it back in with a slow, steady retrieve that got that tail swimming like a minnow. Worked great at most of our lakes, but most of the bass were not giants. What happened to Kalins?


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Portrait of My Father, 1972–1979Stephen J. Kaltenbach (American, born 1940)
In the late 1960s, Stephen Kaltenbach was at the center of New York's avant-garde, and during the 1970s, he achieved acclaim for the arcane ads he ran in Artforum. These were, according to the artist, "a passing on of possibilities," in statements such as "Perpetuate a Hoax" or "Start a Rumor." Many of these were then cast as bronze plaques, including "Art Works."
The cast plaques were well received by Kaltenbach's circle at the University of California, Davis, and at California State University, Sacramento. As a Davis student, Kaltenbach was mentored by faculty Robert Arneson and William Wiley, but he also overlapped with the conceptualist Bruce Nauman's study there.
"I was turned on by Bruce Nauman's art . . . . I like Bruce's thinking and use a lot of his ideas. Usually it's pretty much unconscious. This time the source didn't occur to me until the plaques were cast in bronze."(1)
For all of his success as a conceptual artist, Kaltenbach is also known for paintings such as "Portrait of My Father." In a California barn, the artist labored for seven years over this testament to life, love, and the loss confronting us all. That his pursuit was spiritual is evident in the manner by which light and color permeates each intertwining arabesque and intersection with whisker, brow, and pore. The subject is returning to the light from which he came in a vision of infinity and the rightness of nature. While a photograph provided its basis, this portrait is far removed from the cool detachment of the Photorealists due to Kaltenbach's prolonged engagement. Kaltenbach's sole aim was to celebrate the human bond and make a memorial to his father that only he could create.
(1) Cindy Nemser, "An Interview with Stephen Kaltenbach," Artforum, 9, no. 3 (November 1970): 47-53.


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MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park's Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose will open its doors to visitors Monday, March 5. The visitor center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 28. Beginning April 29, the visitor center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The visitor center's exhibits will be open, and interpretive park rangers will be available to provide information, orient visitors to the park's resources and recreational opportunities, and answer questions. The 24-minute park orientation film, Grand Teton: Life on the Edge, will be shown upon request.
Permits are required for any overnight stay in the park's backcountry. From March 5 through April 30, free winter backcountry camping permits can be obtained at the visitor center permits desk each day, while boat permits and entrance passes will be available Monday through Friday. Beginning May 1, backcountry permits will require a fee and boat permits and entrance passes will be available at the permits desk seven days a week. Entrance passes can also be obtained at entrance stations at any time.
Ranger-guided snowshoe hikes continue to be available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The two-hour guided hikes on historic wooden snowshoes are a great introduction to winter ecology and snow science. The hikes, which begin at Taggart Lake Trailhead, will continue through mid-March as conditions allow. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 307.739.3399.
Grooming of the Teton Park Road for classic and skate skiing will continue through mid-March. The road is groomed on Tuesday and Friday, though the schedule is dependent on snow and weather conditions. Grooming status is recorded daily on the park's road information line at 307.739.3682.
A schedule of operating hours for each of the park's visitor centers and ranger stations can be found at https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/hours.htm.
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Midlands-based accountancy and business advisory firm Smith Cooper have made a promotion to partner level in their Derby office.
As of January 2016 and following promotions two years in a row, James Delve has stepped up from his director role and joins the partnership after 7 years at the firm.
Delve joined Smith Cooper in 2009 as a trainee and qualified as a chartered accountant in 2012 where his hard work won him a prize for finishing 4th in the International Order of Merit.
Having qualified, Delve led the firm's Audit offering in Derby and worked closely with the Business Advisory team on significant transactions.
His promotion comes amid a huge growth period at Smith Cooper with the firm celebrating their 30th anniversary and reaching the £11million turnover mark.
Smith Cooper has also announced the addition of four new group companies, adding Century Mobile, Infuse Technology, Smith Cooper System Partners and Smith Cooper Independent Mortgage and Financial Advice to their portfolio.
David Nelson, partner at Smith Cooper, said: "James' appointment as partner is representative of the ongoing success and development of the firm and we are delighted to welcome him to the partnership.
"The recognition and promotion of our top talent is a high priority for our firm. At Smith Cooper, we don't just 'train' staff; we nurture and support our team so they can develop and grow alongside the business. Like a number of our senior team members and partners, James joined us as a trainee and quickly showed he had not only the technical knowledge, but also the drive and determination needed to be a partner.
"Over the past years, James has implemented new internal policies and techniques which have significantly improved processes for our Audit team and has worked on countless client transactions proving himself as an exceptional business advisor. The promotion is testimony to his dedication and hard work to drive innovation and deliver the client service excellence that is a hallmark of Smith Cooper."
Delve added: "Being promoted to Partner is the culmination of seven years of effort and hard work ensuring Smith Cooper continues to deliver on its commitments to staff and clients, and also working alongside clients offering them candid advice so their businesses continue to flourish.
"I am delighted to have been promoted to Partner level and am relishing the opportunity to continue driving our internal processes forward as well as providing our clients an unrivalled, bespoke service."


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This week's show, Friday in The Ship Room of The Hotel Vernon, feature Sharks Come Cruisin. A band of Pirates from Providence, RI who sing sea shantys, and other songs of the nautical nature. I have been wanting to see these guys ever since I found them on the web via Narragansetts' Myspace page. They have a great cd ep out now and have been packing them in all accross the bars of New England and are sure to be a big hit here in Wormtown. Sail youself down to Kelly Square and share some grog with them.
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Masha's Dacha
Included as part of SRAS' Cultural Program
Summer, 2017
This summer, the students enrolled with SRAS Moscow had the opportunity to visit the outskirts of the city and spend the day at a very generous Russian family's dacha. A dacha is similar to a country house, and they are a hugely important part of Russian culture. Masha, our guide and the dacha's owner, informed us that most dachas are very affordable and are therefore a popular investment for many Russian families who live in city apartments.
Our day started off by riding a suburban train from Moscow and then walking about a mile though a neighborhood of country houses. Upon our arrival at the dacha, we were greeted by the other inhabitants of the house–Masha's parents and son, Sergei. We were given some delicious homemade mors (a juice made from boiled berries and sugar,) and were given a tour of the family's land.
The dacha is made up of a variety of buildings, each with their own purpose. First is the main house complete with a kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, small terrace, and living room. Next comes a similar, yet scaled down version of the main house. There are also different houses for toilets, storage sheds, and even a banya–Russia's version of the sauna!
After the tour, we began cooking some borscht for lunch! I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but I got to peel the beet. We all worked together to prepare broth and add vegetables such as carrots, onions and potatoes. Once the soup was cooking, we began making my favorite Russian food–pelmeni (Siberian dumplings.) We mixed flour with yeast and water to prepare the dough. Rolling out the dough was the hardest part because pelmeni shells need to reach a very specific level of thickness before they can be stuffed with meat and cooked. Once we finished rolling out two enormous balls of dough, we were given small glass cups. Masha instructed us to stamp the cups onto the dough, thereby making small circular cutouts. We then took the cutouts and placed a small piece of raw meat in the center. We wrapped the dough around the meat and made sure that the insides were fully sealed within the shells. First, we brought a pot of water to a boil. Next, we dropped the bowl of pelmeni into the water. Once the first pelmeni began to rise to the surface of the water, we were instructed to wait just 5 more minutes before turning off the stove.
Lunch time! We started by refilling our cups with mors and digging into bowls of borsht, which were served with sour cream. Next came the pelmeni, also served with sour cream!
After we had finished stuffing our faces with food, we painted matryoshka dolls! We all sat, enjoyed some wine and the nice weather, and channeled our inner artists as we decorated the traditional Russian dolls, guided by Masha who is a trained artist.
Dinnertime arrived in a flash. We stuck pieces of marinated pork on skewers and cooked them over a fire, which resulted in a wonderful and filling dinner of shashlik! For dessert, we all helped to prepare blini–Russian pancakes! Masha prepared the liquid dough and taught us how to cook the perfect pancake. First, we poured oil onto a small pan on the stove. We then added the mix and swirled it all along the rim of the pan so that the surface of the pan was completely covered. Since the mixture was so thin, we only needed to wait about 45 seconds before we flipped the pancake.
At the closing of the day, we enjoyed singing and dancing to traditional Russian songs set to the tune of Masha's father's accordion. We all sat family style and dug into homegrown tea and blini (with sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, peach jam, and even caviar as toppings!)
Dessert and tea brought us right to the end of the day. With only five minutes left to get to the train, we knew that there was no way that we could make it to the station on foot. Talk about Russian hospitality–Masha and her parents generously invited us to hop into their cars and proceeded to drive us to the train station. We crossed the gates just as the train was arriving. Like most dacha dwellers, Masha and her family keep close tabs on the train schedule and know just how much time they need to get to the station.
It was the perfect ending to one of the most genuine and authentic cultural experiences I have ever had! My favorite part of this trip was learning how traditional Russian foods are made, and Masha's mother's motto: "If you don't help, you don't eat!"


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In the corporate world, the lack of new market opportunities can tremendously affect the performance of a business. Businesses should expand and improve their operations and to be able to do that, they should know how to generate qualified leads. Sales leads are important part of the operation of the company and this is one thing a lot of entrepreneurs desire of obtaining. Because of this, many people are looking for the right company to get the best and most qualified leads. Such company should be able to perform excellent appointment setting service.
For most businesses, the fact that their business needs new opportunities can be challenging. Considering the way the market evolved, a lot of businesses are pressed to discover new opportunities. One of the ways to get results is to use lead generation services, specifically appointment setting services. Sales leads are valuable assets and their quality can be affected adversely when they are generated by non-reputable firms. Quality can be guaranteed by outsourcing the task to the right telemarketing companies.
Some entrepreneurs think that generating leads this way can be costly but it should be kept in mind that qualified leads are quite difficult to come by and all your efforts may not be enough to be able to generate them. In this case, it is proved to be beneficial to leave the job to a telemarketing company that has the skills and years of experience needed to bring in new business for your company. The end results are usually favorable because aside from getting qualified leads, you will also have more time to focus on the core operations of your business.
You need not to constantly monitor the campaign because these companies can provide you with an updated report about the progress of your campaign. This is how advantageous outsourcing appointment setting and lead generation is. It is definitely worth the investment you make because the returns are great.
By finding the right telemarketing company that can assure your appointment setting campaign to be a successful one, you will be able to gain more edge over the competition. You can also increase your customer database and eventually, boost your sales. You don't have to hassle yourself of recruiting and training your own employees to do set appointment or generate lead without the assurance they can deliver. With minimal investment, your business can benefit from the many advantages of outsourcing appointment setting task.


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Sofi, co-founder of Laughing River Yoga, is an advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor and a level 1 certified LifeForce Yoga® practitoner. She was first given permission to teach in 1997 by Alan Finger in the tradition of Ishta Yoga, and soon after found her foremost teachers David Life and Sharon Gannon, co- founders of Jivamukti Yoga. Along with David and Sharon, Sofi sites Seane Corn as one of her main inspirations.
Sofi is the co-founder and director of the Laughing River Yoga 200 and 300 hour Teachers Training Programs Laughing River Yoga in Burlington Vermont.
" The underlying theme in all my classes is devotion. I believe that the amount of happiness and freedom we experience in our lives is deeply linked to our ability to dedicate ourselves to something greater then our own personal gain. Through devotion we are able to reconnect with the Infinite wisdom that dwells within the heart of each one of us."
In her classes, workshops and retreats, Sofi combines a deep understanding of sacred Yoga texts with creative asana sequencing, chanting, music and meditation to provide students with an enriching and heart-opening experience. Her goal is to clearly communicate the traditional ancient teachings of Yoga in a way that will assist students to understand and reflect upon them so that they can be used to enrich their daily lives and lead them to their True Nature of Oneness.


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So I took Jan & Feb off.
Large shook me from my doldrums.
Tomorrow on @BarstoolRadio, I'm gonna have NYC blogging legend Large from Take A Report in studio. If you were in New York back in the early days of blogs popping up, you remember Large. One of the best to ever do it.
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) February 14, 2018


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Stretching over 280 m (920ft) along Nevsky Prospect is the building of Gostiny Dvor, St.-Petersburg's largest department store, designed by the same architect Rastrelli, who built the Winter Palace. Although recently a lot of new and probably larger malls have been opened in the city, none can compare to the gallery of Gostiny Dvor, which currently houses more than 300 shops, ranging from boutiques of haute couture to small shops, counters and stalls. Measuring over 1 km (0,5 mile in circumference), this enormous two-storey building was a centre of commerce, deriving is name from the word gost, which in Old Russian meant 'merchant'. One of the world's first indoor shopping malls, Gostiny Dvor has a competitor just opposite it: the stylish Passazh. But beware the pickpockets in either place!
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Le Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:52:17 +0300, Edward Lass <firstname.lastname@example.com> a écrit: > All those words mean quotation? Gosh, and as a native English speaker, I > thought the <cite/> element was confusing for a different reason: Uhm... it's a bit ... weird. I don't know the subtle differences between quote and cite. I natively speak Romanian. Reading the Meriam Webster definitions of the two words, I get the "impression" they are almost the same (synonims). As in Romanian, there's no perfect synonimy. So, being a native English speaker, you should know the exact differences. If the majority of native English speakers agree, then you are all right. Simple. The confusion might have arised "thanks to" speakers of other languages. -- http://www.robodesign.ro ROBO Design - We bring you the futureReceived on Wednesday, 29 March 2006 16:29:12 UTC
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'The Glee Project' Recap: And the Winner Is…
This is it. The end of the line. The last hurrah. The grande finale. After ten weeks of watching these kids go through the wringer, we will finally know which of our three budding thespians will have landed a seven episode arc on Glee. Will it be charismatic, teacher's pet Blake; Aylin, the rebellious Muslim; or wheelchair-bound ball of light Ali? Only time will tell (60 minutes, to be exact).
To kick off Gleeality week (we're makin' up words again), the final three will perform "You Can't Stop the Beat" from the musical Hairspray. Huh. Seems like an odd choice for three people, it being a high energy group production number and all. Oh wait — Robert's not done. "One more thing… " he says. And all of the brokenhearted contenders are back, hugging and crying and exalting in each other's wonderfulness. Charlie has been back for all of 45 seconds and he is in the corner making out with Aylin. Typical.
Ali immediately takes charge. She's all "I don't want to be a b***h but, I'm going to win this thing and all y'all were sent home already, so you better shut the eff up and listen to me." Okay, so she doesn't really say that. But she does say, "I feel like we should get on our feet and try this." Gotta love the royal we. And with that, the contenders are ready to get their lindy hop on.
For the final homework assignment, none other than Chris Colfer is the super secret surprise mentor/judge. Since the role of Kurt was written specifically for him, it makes perfect sense that Colfer is here to give advice to the contenders. He really is what The Glee Project is all about (except for the fact that he was found by a casting director and didn't have to audition through a series of music videos and fripperous challenges).
As soon as the contenders start performing "We Got the Beat" for Robert and Colfer, it becomes clear why Ali was so eager to take charge. She is singing just about the entire song, by herself. Aylin and Blake can harmonize, it's solo time for Ali. How did Aylin and Blake let this happen? Side note: I'm at the edge of my seat watching this performance because I'm like 98% sure Lily is going to pull a Tanya Harding and take everyone down with a lead pipe in order to crown herself victorious. (Spoiler: She doesn't.)
Huge surprise, Colfer is a big ol' softie and picks all three contenders as winners. That's not what it means to "win," Chris. "Winning" means just one.
As befitting for a finale, the recording and choreography sessions are just gigantic love fests. Nikki retracts her claws and gushes over how much she loves Ali, Blake, and Aylin. And Zach loves everyone. "It's been a fun time, folks," he says. "Come hug me."
The video shoot for this, the final of weeks, is Hot Chelle Rae's "Tonight Tonight." It's the high school prom, as made clear by a high school gymnasium filled with pink balloons and a swing set. Blake, Ali, and Aylin don't just get to sing their little hearts out, though. Oh no, they have characters. Aylin had to sneak out from under the nose of her strict parents to attend the prom. Blake is the popular — yet humble — prom king, and Ali is a flirtatious mean girl. These roles are really a stretch, huh? Hope they can handle the pressure!
While watching the playback from the video shoot, I'm struck by one thing: Shanna keeps pulling my focus. I know I'm beating a dead horse at this point, but I really think this girl was sent home to soon. I can't say she should've won, but I do think I would've liked to have seen her make it to at least the penultimate episode. But that's neither here nor there; she already sang her Avril Lavigne and left the mansion in tears.
So. Blake, Aylin, and Ali. The final three. The video shoot was fun and all, but we all know that the decision will really come down to the last chance performances. And this time the contenders get to pick their own songs. This adds an extra, psychological element to the critique. Lord helps the kid who picks a song that Ryan Murphy doesn't like. If it were me, I'd make sure I prepared a Madonna/Britney mashup. A "Vogue"/ "Toxic" remix would be like crack to Mr. Murphy, so I'd go with something like that. And I'd dance, a lot.
To help Ryan Murphy make his decision (you know, the one that he probably made like three weeks ago, despite contrary reports), he is joined in the audience by most of the super secret guest mentor/judges, the Glee writing team, and the offed contenders. Let the games begin!
Ali is the first to take the stage, clad in a pretty pink dress, and she has decided to sing "Popular" from the musical Wicked. This may not be the most heavy-hitting song, but it's a smart choice. It allows Ali to play up the snobby character Ryan has been projecting on her as well as show off her comedic timing. She's just too darn cute, that girl. And did a really bang up job. Good singing,' good actin,' she done good. "It's impossible to root against her," Ryan says. But have you been trying to? That's not a good sign.
Next up is Blake, singing "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain. This song is such a sucker punch for any girl growing up in the '90s. Hearing Blake sing it just makes me want to find someone to hold me while I cry and then tuck me in at night. (If that person were to be Lord of the Dance Zach Woodlee, I wouldn't complain.) When Blake finishes his song, he has something else up his sleeve. Like, literally up his sleeve. He reaches into his hoodie/blazer and pulls out … a poem. He wrote a poem! It's about being a complicated guy, one with perseverance and demons and a Cuban ancestry. Nikki is crying, Robert is crying, and Ryan is thinking, "S**t, I have to let this kid win."
Finally, Aylin takes her turn in the spotlight. She has decided to sing Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." This song is a bring-the-house-down explosion of soul, and Aylin has a great voice, so we just know that by the end everyone in the audience will be on their feet, slapping their thighs and screaming, "Werk!" Yep. That's what happens. Well, technically Abraham yells before Aylin starts singing, but tomato tomato.
The house lights come up, the kids exit stage left, and Murphy asks everyone for their opinion. The audience seems to be pretty split between Ali and Blake. Charlie, however, has prepared a touching speech about how important it is for Aylin to be on television in a post 9/11 America. He's right, but the sentiment loses something by coming from Aylin's boyfriend snuggle partner.
And at last, we've reached the moment of truth. After ten long weeks, which cuisine will reign supreme? Ryan Murphy prefaces his decision by saying, "Glee Season 4 is changing. There are some people, as you know, who are seniors and who are graduating, so there is a real need for a very specific talent and a very specific person." With that off his chest, Murphy names Blake the winner of The Glee Project.
Blake. Confident, dreamboaty, dependable Blake. He may not glitter like Ali nor pop like Aylin, but he still stands out; probably because he's so tall. Nah, I'm kidding. I think it was a good choice. A smart choice. Murphy said it himself, they are looking to fill a very specific role on the new season. Namely, Finn Hudson. Those are some big shoes to fill, Blake. Merde!
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We all have those recipes that we eye but never get around to making. For me, one of those was the black bean, seitan, and corn burgers from Vegan Yum Yum.
Looking at the recipe the other day, there was nothing about it that struck me as something that would keep me from putting together a batch, except maybe that the recipe makes ten burgers and I wasn't sure I wanted that many.
Fortunately, I had half a can of black beans left over from making some beans and rice; enough for an experimental half batch. Though they look pretty similar to other veggie burgers I've tried, the taste was appreciably different. These call for black beans, chopped seitan, corn, bread crumbs, and a few seasonings. The patties are small but hearty and have a good flavor.
The recipe called for chopping the seitan and beans in the food processor, then moving them to a mixing bowl before adding the rest of the ingredients. I decided to blend everything in the food processor, which made a nice smooth texture without messing with the way the end result tasted. I also didn't have any bread crumbs, so I toasted a slice of millet bread, ripped it in pieces, and tossed that in with everything else.
I ate mine on dark rye bread with a little bit of the garlicky roasted red pepper spread that Mom bought at the veg expo. I still haven't figured out why I never made these before now, but I'm glad there are some left for another night!