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Just over a week ago I was floating around NYC. I took the train in with a friend in the morning while my mom crafted it up with the kids all day. As I got into the city, we headed straight over to the Hearst Tower for a "Day of Play" with Charlene DeLoach from Charlene Chronicles, Joey Fortman from Real Mom Media, and Laurie Schacht from The Toy Insider.
It was exactly that, a day of playing. The mom guilt set in and I actually felt slightly bad that I was hangin' out with all of these toys, the newest toys, without my kids…until I saw the swag bag that they would get to enjoy later:)
Actually, it was the perfect event for a mother heading into the holiday season. I got to catch a glimpse of the "Hot Toys" of 2013! There were a TON. But as always, I have some favorites:)
Of course Green Toys stole my heart:)
An eco-friendly brand with safe children's toys made entirely of recycled milk jugs AND in the USA, they are a great company! The toys are free of BPA, food safe, and even their packaging is Earth friendly. My two personal favorites from this brand are the shape sorter, rated for ages 6 months+ and the Green Toys Tractor. H would LOVE this tractor as it has a detachable trailer and he is REALLY into taking things apart and putting them together right now!
Oh and one more thing…their toys are dishwasher safe. If that doesn't make things easier, I don't know what will:)
G is really into Legos right now so when I came across an alternative I was really excited! Laser Pegs! These are light up building blocks that have an underlying green-ish motto. All parts are 100% recyclable AND packaging doubles as a part of the toy when it is completed.
My favorite product from this company and one that I am hoping that G will get from Santa this Christmas is the ZippyDo, a 3 in 1 Build a Miniature car, helicopter, and jet. I love that there are 3 different ways to make this! And the packaging doubles as a ramp for the creations that you make. It is a definite on the list this year!
Heading back to late 80's, early 90's, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making a comeback! Clearly easy going, jokester, Michelangelo was my fav:)
The products brought by Playmates Toys were all the rage! Boys are totally into this show, now on Nickelodeon, and I know mine loves playing pretend with his buddies. They each choose characters. SO fun to watch! I can see it now…the Ninja Control Shellraiser is going to be a definite on that Christmas list for sure! Actually, I really enjoyed playing with this one. Remote control action, flinging sewer caps, and turtles hanging off the side. It was pretty cool. Oh and the masks, yeah, the perfect addition to a "dress-up" box!
As a parent, the MyBuddyTag was definitely a favorite of mine. We headed to Disney just over a year ago and I was SO incredibly anxious about my little ones getting lost the whole time. We did the write my cell # on their hand but still, a feeling of nervousness was upon me every where we went. MyBuddyTag came out with a wrist band (silicone, terry cloth, disposable, and velcro) that helps reunite you with your child if you are separated. Working off of GPS and compatible with iPhone and Android systems, BuddyTag alerts you when your kid is out of your proximity and features a panic button. At a price of $35 and a lifetime guarantee, I am thinking this one is worth it!
The last on my "favorite" list of 2013 is the Kurio. It is on my list because I can't wait to find out more about it. With an almost 7 year old girl in the house, we get asked all.the.time for an iPod. Every time our response is…put it on your Christmas list. Honestly, we are a bit nervous about that because of the cost. For something that will be used just for listening to music, I am not a huge fan of spending the big bucks. The Kurio comes pre-loaded with apps, has parental controls, and the ability for different profiles to be set up. Honestly, if I could still buy a boombox, that is where we would be:) I was introduced to the Kurio at #HotToys13 and I can't wait to find out more!
There were seriously a room full of toys at this event and there is no way I could cover them all in this post so stay tuned for gift guides and other holiday reviews coming up!
And make sure to check out the Toy Insider insert in Woman's Day this month for TONS of top picks for the season! Laurie and her team did a great job at narrowing it down to the best for you!
* Disclosure: I was given a swag bag at the close of this event with products in it (none of which I posted about:). All thoughts and opinions of these products are my own.


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Richard Chai is full of surprises. First, he was named Creative Director of the heritage brand Filson. Now, he has partnered with Palladium to create his take on the Pampa Hi and Pampa Tactical models.
The Richard Chai collection utilizes a lot of your standard cold weather fabrics—tweed, fine corduroys, and wool felt—with colors like maroon, navy, and gray that pop yet still coordinate well with other hues. Designer collabos are nothing new for Palladium, who has connected with Pharrell as well as Milan-based menswear designer Neil Barrett a while back, and the brand always seems to find folks that make its gear just a little bit doper than it already is. Expect to see the collection pop up in Palladium boutiques this fall. [Selectism]
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By Jonathan Mayo
It was a close call at Flax Pond when a falling tree missed the new building by inches. Access to the area has been somewhat limited, with trees down on Dupont Ave.
In other news, individual(s) have been causing damage at Flax Pond in recent weeks, driving out of bounds and scarring ball fields and grounds. The Yarmouth Police are investigating this vandalism, so please keep an eye out.
On a more positive note, I managed to catch this hawk as it scanned for prey over the cedar swamps near Flax Pond.
By Jonathan Mayo
Bass River is wonderful this time of year. I visit the old railroad bridge regularly and the view changes from day to day. Though the bridge is now gone, the abutment remains, and it will someday serve as the platform for a new bridge, to carry bicyclists and pedestrians across Bass River when the Cape Cod Rail Trail extension is complete. Though I and many are somewhat leary of the potential impact on local tranquility, the idea of direct Rail Trail access from Yarmouth is appealing. Preliminary work on the trail may start this spring.
The recent snow provided a captivating view.
Though we were glad to see it melt, the thin blanket of snow we experienced at least made it feel like winter on Cape Cod.
The deep fog of last Thursday heralded the arrival of warmer air and the river took on a ghostly appearance. Contrasting the two views, only days apart, gives a sense as this transition.
To the right you see the view heading East towards exit 9. It's remarkable to see the natural beauty that skirts our signature highway. It's a testament to the determination of our forefathers, as this highway accompanied an unusual spirit of conservation, seen in the establishment of the National Seashore.
It's also interesting to note that these old rails once carried Thoreau, Edward Hopper and countless presidents and luminaries.
I imagine the view from that train was spectacular.
I wrote a sonnet as a tribute to Bass River a few years ago. It touches upon the winter experience here.
This river runs much clearer this time of year.
When puffs of chimney smoke and frost do appear-
I'm drawn, bundled and amazed to this altitudinous place.
Where the wind chills my nose and the snow soothes my face-
To my left is a marsh; dead ahead is the edge of the river.
The marsh grass is as fox-fur, the river cold like winter.
A twelve foot drop from the forest to the beach-
Toppled pitch pines lay akimbo and awry in that breach.
The skeletons of root balls raise their tendrils to the sky.
Buffeted by wind and water, rendered smooth and dry-
I'm humbled by this tide, such fodder for reflection.
When its power makes the river, like clockwork, change direction,
Shall I too immerse in nature, forever endeavoring bliss?
At least I'll vow as I do now to embrace this cold abyss!
This swan enjoyed it as much as I did.
Below you can see the view of Route 6 in the fog. The highway bridges we all cross when we pass Bass River are remarkable as they are supported only by wood, The brackish water of Bass River would corrode a similar metal structure. Though the view from the highway somewhat belies the beauty of the surroundings, the surrounding view can't be beat.
Carpe Diem!
by Jonathan Mayo
A Sunday jaunt to the Outer Cape was wrapping up as we celebrated our son's 18th birthday. We were heading home when we spied a fiery sky in the distance. We had been gassing up at the Shell station in Wellfleet and drove towards the water to catch a glimpse of the waning sun. At the end of Nellie Rd. we greeted a tumultuous sea and waves were crashing into the stone stairway that led up from an almost non-existent beach.
Here's a time-lapse of the sunset and driving waves.
The sunset was the perfect ending to a 50 degree day, when we knew such weather had all too short a lease. The pictures below reflect the unique beauty of that ideal day. Though the recent snow has its own beauty, we really appreciated the feeling of Spring in January.
Above: Station at Coast Guard Beach
Below: Nauset Light
The sun reflects off Nauset Bay
Carpe Diem!
By Jonathan Mayo
Last night the dedication of D-Y students and staff was shown as they presented their "January Concert"
I have had the pleasure of watching my own children progress through the D-Y music program, and the efforts of students and faculty alike bear commendation. Director Alex Pendleton remarked that the D-Y music program is "...one of the largest in the state of Massachusetts..." He also shared the fact that 20% of the student body participate in these programs. Mr. Pendleton is also a graduate of D-Y, so we can see the lasting impressions these programs create. I'd like to share some video from last night's performances. Each of the bands are represented here, though the 8th and 9th Grade Concert Band's portion is audio only due to complications.
These bands will all merge in April for a two-day festival presenting the works of George Gershwin. The video below gives a taste of what to expect. Great job everyone!
By Jonathan Mayo
A recent visit to Fort Hill revealed some Federal resourcefullness, with the use of a US Navy trailer capable of carting 400 gallons of water. Whether this was placed by the Navy or requisitioned from retired equipment stockpiles is uncertain.
What was even more interesting was the logo stenciled on the side, by "The Seabees" a Navy unit that specializes in Construction.
On a more serious note, The Park Service is continuing to cut down hundreds of Eastern Red Cedar trees. I first became aware of this In April of last year. To see the original story click below.
The Park Service's mission was stated by Superintendant Price. "Viewing the open fields at Fort Hill is a timeless experience - rolling fields flanked by forest, marsh, and sea that have such a rich human story to tell. The clearing has opened up a portion of vistas lost since the establishment of the seashore in 1961".
I feel this effort is misguided, as there is already plenty of open field at Fort Hill, and the vistas mentioned can easily be seen from the Sharpening Stone. The Park Service is trying to make Fort Hill look more like it did in the 1800's. But as many Cape historians will tell you, early settlers nearly made Cape Cod treeless, decimating the stock to provide for boat building, fuel and construction. It therefore seems dubious to try to emulate that era.
Last April's cutting of a cedar grove was done strategically, leaving a few choice trees still standing. But those trees are now open to the wind, and two have already blown over.
Another point regarding the opening of vistas is the potential for erosion where woods now meet water. There is an enormous dropoff to the marshes below and the cedars help to hold the soil together.
It is also worth noting that clearing such areas far from guarantees the "rolling pastures" envisioned by the NPS. More often than not these areas subsequently become overrun with bittersweet root, cat briar and a host of invasive weeds.
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History endeavored a similar project several years ago on Wing Island , attempting also to clear a historical view. But these fields are now overrun with cat briar and vines, contrary to the project's intention of creating idyllic pastures.
We must remember that such fields were historically kept clear by constant farming and sweat equity. To clear these areas without engaging in similar maintenence defeats the very purpose of such projects.
I hope that in the future, administrators are mindful of such issues. Cape Cod is not 'east treestump" so we should avoid such short-sighted projects.
This kind of beauty is not found everywhere.
No injuries in one vehicle accident
by Jonathan Mayo
A one vehicle accident occurred Wednesday morning at 7:10 when a truck crashed into a telephone pole on North Dennis Rd. Fortunately no one was injured, and a prompt respose by YPD and YFD helped to safely secure the scene, with live wires hanging in the road. Roads were slick at the time. Several school busses found it necessary to change their routes as a result of the crash, with North Dennis Rd. closed briefly. N-Star worked quickly to restore power to the area.
Massive ice sheets course down Bass River
By Jonathan Mayo
January in Harwich, well worth a visit!
Photos by Jonathan Mayo
Recent snow and persistent cold have made for treacherous footing on the icy paths of Bell's Neck, but today's temperatures softened the paths a bit, and once again we are able to enjoy this remarkable place.
Make the visit and dress warmly, you won't regret it.
This old post seems to have erupted through the surface of the ice at the West Reservoir.
The area is freezing up nicely, but I wouldn't advise going out there. Some ice fishermen were cutting holes and dropping lines 10 feet or so away from shore. They didn't seem to be risking much more than a soaking if the ice were to break, but still it seemed a bit premature.
Some interesting ice formations cling to the edge of the herring run.
The Herring River, as always, idyllic.
Upstream, the tributaries have frozen over.
We found this old bit of man-made structure, wholly unsure as to its origin and purpose.
The marshes along Bell's Neck are beautiful this time of year.
Sure, it's cold, and a bit slippery, but don't let that stop you from visiting your favorite walking place.
Carpe Diem!
Bird frolics in the first snow.
Photos by Jonathan Mayo
My initial intention for this morning's walk
was to track the coyotes that live deep in nearby woods, getting a sense for their density and territorial boundaries. Fresh snow affords a rare opportunity to track wildlife.
But my attentions were diverted by this playful chickadee, who was glad to pose for a few photos.
The season's first real snow was a welcome sight for kids, just enough to sled on, and not so bad for adults, with little need to shovel.
Hopefully many of our winter storms offer such simplicity.
This little chickadee enjoys it, too!
As for coyotes it was apparent that pups and adults were frolicking in the woods at the height of the snow, as their pawprints were now frozen into the paths.
The area where the coyotes live is dense, perfect for these resourseful creatures.
Take some time to walk in the woods today. Many sights await you.
Carpe Diem!
Winter looms, time for one last ride.
by Jonathan Mayo
For those of us who enjoy the Cape Cod Rail Trail, there is that bittersweet time of year that we endeavour to make that one last ride, or so we think. Wednesday I saw the opportunity to ride the beloved trail in the calm before the rain and snow, now bearing down upon the Eastern US.
I knew I needed to atone for Christmas's culinary sins, and LSAT study had me tied to a timer all morning, so with a backpack, two cameras and that good old Protestant work ethic I prodded forth. The first mile was met with cold fingers, but I knew warmth would come with exertion. Gravity challenges one with age, an adage for both the strains of the inclines and the need to keep toned in the doldrums of winter.
The trail was very quiet, quite a contrast to the summer bustle along the popular thoroughfare.
At Harwich's West Reservoir. looking toward;s Bell's Neck at mile 1.5, winter seems close.
It's interesting to note seasonal changes along the trail. At the tunnel in Brewster, mile 9.3, we see the starkness of December.
The same spot in May.
There was nary a soul at Nickerson State Park's lower lot.
I am always willing to ride 10 miles out for this-the beauty and quiet of the Brewster woods.
Yesterday's ride commenced at 1:30 in the afternoon, and I knew that a 22 mle ride was a bit ridiculous given the challenge of daylight. No worries, though. I felt priveleged to enjoy perhaps my last ride of the season.
This was the scene at the Harwich rotary, with night settling in as I returned home.
"Though I slouch towards there through brambles, subsequent glory rewards resilience."
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I have always loved Abraham Lincoln. As a child, I read all of the biographies on him I could find. (I can still picture the section of my elementary school library where the biographies were shelved, and even in my recollection I quickly move from the A's through the K's to get to Lincoln.) I love his witty sense of humor, his passion for justice, his devotion to family, his relentless pursuit of knowledge, and his profound wisdom. I also love knowing that he thrived, despite a lifelong struggle with deep sadness. In his book, Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness, Joshua Wolf Shenk says this:
In three key criteria — the factors that produce depression, the symptoms of what psychiatrists call major depression, and the typical age of onset — the case of Abraham Lincoln is perfect. It could be used in a psychiatry textbook to illustrate a typical depression. Yet Lincoln's case is perfect, too, in a very different sense: it forces us to reckon with the limits of diagnostic categories and raises fundamental questions about the nature of illness and health.
Excerpt found at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4976127
According to his biographers, Abraham Lincoln was many things: intelligent, diplomatic, compassionate, and humorous. He also suffered from depression, so he was often contemplative, withdrawn, and despondent. But, he was never just one of those things; all of those qualities combined to make him the great man he was. If one ingredient had been missing, he wouldn't have been the Abraham Lincoln we know.
Every year on February 12, I re-read the Gettysburg Address in honor of Lincoln's birthday. Have you read it lately? Well, if not, you may not know that this little speech was given at a ceremony to dedicate a cemetery where soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg were buried. You may not know that this battle was a great turning point in the war, when the Union began its climb to victory. You may not know that Lincoln was not supposed to speak at the service that day--his attendance was sort of an afterthought. The keynote speaker, some guy named Edwards, talked for an hour or two, but nobody remembers what he said. (A good reminder for this public speaker!)
Here are the few words Lincoln said that day (actually his edited version--like all good writers, he tweaked his original before publishing). You'll certainly recognize these familiar phrases. But this time, as you read them, feel the tension of battle in the air, tension laced now with the hope of victory. Feel the weariness of Lincoln's soul as he counts the costs, naming them one by one--"John, David, Mark,. . ." Hear his heart and mind questioning, "Is the union really worth it?" Look into Lincoln's sad eyes, his deeply lined face (he looks so much older than he did just four years ago) and hear his spirit sing out, "God bless America, land that I love." Sing with him. We are, after all, the living. And we have much unfinished work before us.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met here on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But in a larger sense we can not dedicate - we can not consecrate - we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled, here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but can never forget what they did here.
It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they have, thus far, so nobly carried on. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom; and that this government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.


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My bag, a glimpse into my life.
Rogers, who we are registering as Aes Sidhe Captain America, left us to go live with his forever family. Of course, they have a thirty day trial period to ensure things work out first, but I'm confident in this placement. I really do think he's a perfect fit for them… and the picture they sent me earlier this evening – of him all snuggled in for a snooze under his new Daddy's chin, the two of them laying together on the couch – just further cemented it.
It's always a weird few days after someone leaves. Whether it's a puppy going to their forever home, or a client dog who is returning home after being a part of our pack for several months… when someone leaves the entire dynamic of the house shifts. And that's happening here now.
So… onto today's challenge: "in your bag".
My bag used to be a purse. Because I used to be a girl. Now I'm a mom, and more fierce than any girl… Grrrl, gurl, or Woman works for me. And my bag is not a purse… it really is a bag. And instead of a compact, lip colour, and moisturizer I carry a spare pair of pajamas for the kid, snacks, reusable bags, cloth pads, and cute princess and fairy bandages.
A person's bag (if they carry one) can reveal a lot about that person. You really do get a real quick glimpse into their life and the things that are important to them. Amidst the papers and bits of "stuff" one just naturally accumulates (that needs to be cleared out every so often) are bits of treasure and parts of a life well lived, or wasted, depending on your point of view.
Tomorrow? "Something you're reading". After that? "Happiness". Something that having all the right things in your bag can help ensure… at least when you have a little one about. 😉
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The perfect apple cocktail to enjoy on a crisp autumn day! My Apple Ginger Moscow Mule is made with spiced apple cider, ginger liqueur, ginger beer, and topped with a fresh, crisp Granny Smith Apple slice!
Apple Ginger Moscow Mule
Do you and your family go apple-picking? Apple picking wasn't something I had even heard of until I had a family, and then moved to the East Coast. I quickly discovered that apple-picking is the all-American thing to do in the fall. It's a nice way to spend a fall afternoon, and an even better way to enjoy fresh, local produce at its peak freshness!
How this Apple Ginger Moscow Mule came to be
A few years ago we made our way to a local orchard, I picked more than our fare share of apples. Bringing home copiouos amounts of apples, as well as spiced apple cider, one needs to quickly decide what to do with it all. With my bounty of apples, I made all kinds of yummy recipes, like my Dutch Apple Tart, Frosted Apple Cinnamon Snack Cake, and even Smokey Apple and Bacon Quesadillas. However, I had yet to make a crisp, delicious apple cocktail, until now!
Making this delicious Apple Ginger Moscow Mule cocktail
This cold, crisp Apple Ginger Moscow Mule is an amazing way to enjoy fresh apples and spiced apple cider after coming home from apple-picking. In addition to the cider, this Moscow Mule includes ginger beer and Ginger liqueur. The Ginger liqueur that I used for this cocktail is a local product that I recently discovered on a trip to West Virginia.
This artisan Ginger Liqueur is made by the Bloomery SweetShine Distillery in Charles Town, WV. My food-blogger friends and I took a tour of the distillery and learned how this fabulous "sweet shine" is made. We also got to help bottle, and even sample this locally farmed concoction. The flavors and sweet aroma of this Ginger liqueur are amazing! In addition to the Ginger flavor, they also make Hard Lemonade, Black Walnut, Pumpkin, Peach, Chocolate Raspberry, Raspberry Lemon, Lemoncello, and Cranberry Clementine. Next time you're looking for a delicious flavored liqueur, be sure to look for Bloomery Sweet Shine.
As soon as I tried that delicious Ginger liqueur I knew I had to make a delicious Moscow Mule. Pairing it with spiced cider, and ginger beer was the perfect way to infuse the delicious, crisp flavors of fall. The flavors are amazing together, and when topped with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick, you'll discover this drink to be a new fall favorite.
If you loved this delicious Apple Ginger Moscow Mule, check out some of my other delicious cocktail recipes:
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The perfect apple cocktail to enjoy on a crisp autumn day! My Apple Ginger Moscow Mule is made with spiced apple cider, Ginger liqueur, Ginger beer, and topped with a fresh, crisp Granny Smith Apple slice! How 'bout them apples?!
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5 minTotal Time
- 4 oz. spiced apple cider
- 4 oz. ginger beer
- 1 1/2 oz. ginger liqueur, like Bloomery Ginger Sweet Shine
- Fresh apple slices
- Cinnamon sticks
- Ice
- Fill a copper mug with ice. Pour in the cider and ginger beer. Top with the ginger liqueur, and stir together. Add a fresh apple slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy right away.
I hope this cocktail inspires you to get out to your local orchards, and enjoy all of the fresh fall flavors your area has to offer!
Cheers! ~Erin


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By Mike Haaren – Feb. 15, 2017
Work from Home Jobs at the UN Open Now
The UN has been hiring home-based workers for years, in the US and in many other countries. With 44,000 workers — many on short-term assignments — the UN has jobs and freelance gigs opening up all the time.
Not Just Peacekeeping — 40 Programs & Agencies
Although peacekeeping puts the UN in the headlines, it has 40 programs and specialized agencies. These include the UN Development Programme, the UN Environment Programme, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and others. You'll find many listed here.
The UN jobs databases don't appear to be unified, so it takes time to find the home-based openings. The largest number of home-based jobs I found was at the UNDP (the United Nations Development Programme), so this post focuses on that jobs database. The UNDP is the UN's global aid network. It aims to reduce poverty, fight HIV, address climate change, foster democracy, deal with large-scale crises, etc.
Home-Based Jobs at the UNDP
The easiest way I found to search the UNDP jobs database is to start at the "world development" page. It has lots of useful detail for working at the UNDP. Once you're oriented, click on View Current Vacancies. This takes you to the UNDP jobs database.
If you search the database with the term "home based" with quotes, you get 29,200 results globally. But many of these are expired listings. It's easier just to look on the left of the main page and select jobs by group (Gender Equality, Management, Resilience and Climate Change, etc.) or by location (for US jobs, click on HQ and Other).
Once you've selected your job group or location, just look to the right of the page, next to APPLY NOW, for the words Home Based. (Or do a keyboard page-search shortcut.) That's it.
A Variety of Consultants and Experts
A current sampling of home-based jobs includes a variety of Consultant and Expert positions. But the mix changes often, so if you don't see something you like, bookmark the page and check back regularly. Good luck!
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Exit the M80 for the A8011 and follow signs for Cumbernauld Theatre. There is a car-park opposite the theatre, with the reserve being a short walk away.
Getting onto the reserve
From the car-park, walk back along the footpath adjacent the road in the direction of Cumbernauld House. Continue along the path until it meets the road and turn right. Follow the road to Cumbernauld House. There is a Cumbernauld Glen waymarker located at the next road junction.
Getting round the reserve
Cumbernauld Glen is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Please be aware of other users whilst on your visit. The majority of paths within the Glen are tarmac and suitable for wheelchair users, although there are some steep sections. The reserve's Mountain Bike Trail (Glen Mile) is not a footpath. Please do not walk along the trails.
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Current urban planning is insufficient to deal with today's pressing urban problems of resource consumption and waste, and is limited in its design. It fails to take into account the problems of water, energy, waste, biodiversity, urban distribution, services, the incorporation of new technologies, and the development of knowledge-dense areas.
The new urbanism, called urbanism on three levels, is composed of three layers (three horizontal planes on an urbanistic scale) set atop each other – underground, ground level, and above ground. This three-tiered development uses the same precision and detail as that used in current, single layer ground level urban planning. It is one of the instruments used to manage ecosystemic urbanism.
In practice, this form of urban development enhances the possibilities of each level to achieve greater self-sufficiency, functionality and habitability of the urban environment. Each level is designed in its entirety, making use of logic and interconnectedness among the rest of the levels. Interconnection is a key element to new urbanism, encompassing mobility, services, biodiversity and cycles of materials, water and energy. This development seeks to resolve urban dysfunctions through the use of renewable resources. Rain and aquifers for water, sun for energy and recovered materials for construction, are some elements that will enable urbanism on three levels to become a complex, socially cohesive, urban organism.
A public space is conceived on each level, with the ground level reserved for citizens. A new layer of biodiversity is developed at the top level. Urban distribution, parking and services are planned underground. The development of these levels will provide a set of legal, economic and organizational instruments that will arrange a new status quo and will be better situated to resolve new challenges brought on by modern society. New buildings must allow for mixed uses and have public establishments on the ground floor. The buildings must form streets with formal continuity.
This model contains a mixture of uses and functions, and cannot be developed with buildings of a single function repeated over large areas. Therefore, the formal ecological solutions and practical uses will be unique to each building, and will form an urban network with an extremely important effect on the city model.
<<Urbanism on three levels (underground, ground level, and above ground) is a new type of urbanism composed of three layers. This structure allows for the redistribution of urban functions (housing, services, water and waste management etc.) on three horizontal planes. Above ground, urbanism is linked to biodiversity, energy and water. Underground, parking and transportation services control urban distribution, mass mobility of passengers, the water cycle and energy management. The ground level is dedicated to services, functionality and public space. Urbanism on three levels is a sustainable solution to new urban development. It maximizes ecological efficiency and contributes to biodiversity, the water cycle, and clean forms of energy.>>


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Review by Karren Posted on May 7, 2018The Yakima Longarm will fit an older RAV4 with the rear mounted spare. About 3 1/2 inches clearance. Love the light weight.
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Auditions for our 2020 production of Tap Tidings are being held Friday August 22nd from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
There is a $10.00 Audition Fee with a $95 Production Fee if Cast.
Rehearsals will vary between Fridays and Saturdays through December.
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And what would the world without science be like?
It is with great satisfaction that we share the newest production of the Young Biocientist Project: the animation "The World without Science", directed by SPIRIT Animation Studios and with the support of the Pro-Rectory of Culture and Extension of the University of São Paulo, Banco Santander and Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
The World without Science is a project that started from an idea of students and professors of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences of the University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, with the support of the I USP / Santander Edict, of a 'World Without Science' '. With the production and direction of SPIRIT Animation Studios, this animation is part of the Young Biocientist University Extension Project, which aims to promote bioscience education for elementary and middle school students and teachers.
Sponsor teachers: Ana Marcia de Sá Guimarães and Robson Francisco de Souza. Participating students: Bruna N. Fortes, Camila S. B. Silva, Camila P. Soares, Carolina de M. Albino, Carolina O. Barbeiro, Daniela V. Giacone, Flávio da S. Mesquita, Giovanna A. de Souza, Luiza B.C.T. Coimbra, Maiara P. G. Antonio, Mayrine F. de Oliveira, Paula da S. Canôas, Victor de S. Agostino.


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A dinner with discussion for 20 CEOs in the technology sector. Discussion will be chaired by Richard Gibson, an investor, director and adviser to growth businesses. Richard played a leading role in the growth of SwiftKey, firstly as CFO and then as Executive Chairman of SwiftKey, leading the investment rounds and subsequently working with the founders, executive team, board and shareholders on the acquisition by Microsoft earlier this year.
Experts at the table will include serial entrepreneur Stan Boland. Stan co-founded and was CEO of two VC-backed technology companies, Element 14 Inc and Icera Inc, acquired by Broadcom and NVIDIA respectively for an aggregate value of over £1billion. Previously Stan was CEO of Acorn and a director of ARM. In 2013 he joined Neul as CEO, re-shaping the leadership team and sharpening Neul's focus onto IoT connectivity and cloud services, before selling the company to Huawei in 2014. Stan is currently CEO of VC-backed start-up Five AI.
Attendance at this event is by invitation.
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Making the Best Deals for all Your Wedding Needs
Your wedding is one of the biggest moments and milestones in your life. Don't ever let money be a problem for you to celebrate your special day. There are so many things and preparations you have to do in order to make your dream wedding come true. All these need money and you have to spend it wisely. So, take a look at the many options and tips we have provided you with when you getting ready for your wedding.
Start with your budget
It's always wise to start early rather than to stay until there are several weeks left. We recommend you to start your preparations twelve months before and your starting step should be your budget. As we said, there are so many things you have to starting from wedding invitations and cake to your bridal dress/ groom's suit and catering. You invite so many services and people to give you a helping hand in making your day a perfect one.
List your whole checklist first and then start budgeting all of them. To get the general idea of all the prices by simply checking all the rates and companies in and out your area.
The helping hand for you
If you are short with money to spend for your wedding, you can first try to get some help from your partner. But if you want to do it somehow by your own then we recommend you to get personal loans in NZ or even online.
There are many companies that will help you to get personal loans. Make sure they are trustworthy as well.
You can also lend money from your family and relatives as well, if it's really important. But make sure you pay everything even to the last dollar. You need everyone's help and to ensure that you are a reliable person, repay them fully.
Every service and arrangement should be worth what you pay
None of us like to mismanage our cash and waste our dollars. This is why we say to start early and do a good research. After all those moments when you attended weddings and finally this is your day, it's natural to feel overwhelmed and overexcited as well. But never to get carried away with the many sparkling dresses. Always try to fit for your budget because then you can keep good track in what you spend for. It's not only one company or photographer that will help you in your wedding way but there are so many experienced and cost effective people. Make sure, you check online and in the local business directory for all options.
The different seasons for weddings
You might recognize that there are different seasons for weddings. Almost all wedding shops, dresses, jewelry items and much more go in sale and special offers. So, be alert! You might be one of those lucky winners to walk away with discounted wedding dresses and even free bridesmaid dresses!


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Build an awesome career – even if you hated school. Having practical skills under your belt earns you cash, gives you confidence and lets you help your whānau and community. Even better, Māori and Pasifika can train for free – no strings attached. If you're aged 16-40 and passionate about learning a trade, we're here to help.
Learn practical skills you're proud of, with no student loan. We'll pay your fees and help you find work so you can earn money while training.
There aren't enough qualified tradies in New Zealand and nearly 7000 new jobs are expected each year – which means more opportunity for you.
Having trades skills means you can get paid to work outside and do the hands-on mahi (work) you love.
You might think scholarships are just for flash people – like those who get top marks at school or want to go to university. But many great careers have nothing to do with how academic you are.
Successful trades people have a great attitude, are good with their hands and enjoy doing practical work as part of a team. Our scholarships are for you if you're serious about building a career in the trades. You'll also need to be:
- Māori or Pasifika
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MPTT supports Māori and Pasifika to build lasting careers in the trades. You'll join hundreds of other Māori and Pacific Islanders who are learning a trade, and we'll work closely with you to help you prepare for working life. When it comes to choosing the right course or finding that first job, we've partnered with training and industry organisations so you can go from beginner to qualified as smoothly as possible.
It can be hard to find the cash for your training. That's why we'll pay your
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Besides nailing the practical skills, you need personal skills to make it on the job. To help you reach your goals, we'll set you up with a 'Navigator' (coach) who has knowledge of the industry and of Māori and Pasifika cultures.
We'll show you how to land a job with the best employers. When you're ready, we'll help you find work and give you a 'Work Readiness Passport' that tells employers you've got what it takes.
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The right trade for you depends on your interests and personality. To help you choose, we've collected information about what each trade involves, how you can learn, and where it could take you.
Working with and fixing vehicles takes accuracy and patience. You'll also need good people skills to explain problems clearly to customers.
If you like working with your hands, enjoy being active and have an eye for detail, construction could be perfect for you.
Installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems is about solving practical problems and being careful of safety issues.
In this creative career, you'll cut, style and colour people's hair and help clients feel relaxed by being friendly, polite and a good listener.
Develop the culinary and customer service skills that make people feel welcome and bring them back for more.
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This trade makes it possible to store and transport our food and medicines. It suits organised people who are confident with technology.
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This trade will see you working with metals to build anything from heavy machinery to playground equipment.
Women in trades
Our wahine are thriving in the trades industry and developing sought-after skills. If you're a woman thinking of learning a
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Whatever trade you're into, take the first step by getting in touch with us today.
We can help you make a decision and start your training.
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Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for roughly 90% of export earnings, about 50% of the federal budget revenues, and around 30% of GDP. A nationwide strike between December 2002 and February 2003 had far-reaching economic consequences - real GDP declined by around 9% in 2002 and 8% in 2003 - but economic output since then has recovered strongly. Fueled by high oil prices, record government spending helped to boost GDP by about 10% in 2006, 8% in 2007, and nearly 5% in 2008, before the world recession caused a contraction in 2009. This spending, combined with recent minimum wage hikes and improved access to domestic credit, has created a consumption boom but has come at the cost of higher inflation - roughly 20% in 2007 and more than 30% in 2008. Imports also jumped significantly before the recession of 2009. Declining oil prices in the latter part of 2008 are undermining the government's ability to continue the high rate of spending. President Hugo CHAVEZ in 2008-09 continued efforts to increase the government's control of the economy by nationalizing firms in the agribusiness, banking, tourism, oil, cement, and steel sectors. In 2007, he nationalized firms in the petroleum, communications, and electricity sectors. In January, 2010, CHAVEZ announced a dual exchange rate system for the fixed rate bolivar. The system offers a 2.6 bolivar per dollar rate for imports of essentials, including food, medicine, and industrial machinery, and a 4.3 bolivar per dollar rate for imports of other products, including cars and telephones.... More..
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It happens that the two web hosts, MochaHost and HostGator, are both established in the year of 2002. In the industry, however, they position themselves in a different place. Though both of them have survived in the fierce competition for 15 years, the former one is still a small-sized company while the latter one is a leading web host earning its reputation.
You may hold the idea that small hosting companies are better worthy of your going because they will treasure you more due to the fewer users. But things may not necessarily turn out that way. A good web host still needs to be estimated on many aspects, such as pricing, feature, uptime, speed, and support. Our job is to help you have a clear idea about the two web hosts, which is backed by our monitoring results.
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Having dug into the details, we sincerely tell you that HostGator is an ideal hosting provider even if compared with not only MochaHost but also many other competitors. The reasons are given by the below rating table and detailed analyses. Admittedly, MochaHost still has a good point namely pricing advantage.
MochaHost Edge on Pricing
In the regular time, the MochaHost plans (Soho, Business and Mocha) are priced from $3.95/mo, $4.90/mo and $10.35/mo. After a considerable discount, however, new customers can pay as low as $1.95/mo, $2.45/mo and $6.21/mo. You need to pay attention that extra $5 setup fee will be charged for 1/3-month billing.
In comparison, the HostGator plans (Hatchling, Baby and Business) are charged from $6.95/mo, $9.95/mo and $14.95/mo regularly. But with the coupon code HG45PERCENT, you can get the prices down to $3.82/mo, $5.47/mo and $8.22/mo respectively. Unlike MochaHost, HostGator does not require any extra money for setup no matter what billing cycles you choose.
In terms of pricing, MochaHost is the winner via the cheaper plans and more considerate refund policy. Though it is nice for HostGator to support 45-day money back guarantee, MochaHost even ensures a full refund within the first 30 days and a pro-rated refund within 180 days.
HostGator Edges
Attracted by the MochaHost cheap prices, you will get a headache just like drinking a cheap wine due to the endless troubles in the future, such as the limited features, awkward performance, and poor support. Though HostGator charges you a little higher, it can spare you from those. We will take a close look at what edges HostGator has.
Richer Advanced Features
Simply judging from the basic features, we hardly tell one from the other. The reason is that the two web hosts offer cPanel, 1-click script installer, unlimited disk space, and unlimited bandwidth for their shared hosting plans.
However, things turn different when we turn our eyes towards the advanced features. We find HostGator is in support for the following features when we compare their basic plans: Soho and Hatchling.
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Better Performance
Being confident in the uptime, MochaHost guarantees that there will be no network interruption. For any downtime occurred, MochaHost will credit you accordingly. As for HostGator, it only guarantees 99.9% uptime for all shared hosting plans.
Dramatically, it is the MochaHost users that complain a lot about the downtime while HostGator is well-known for its reliable hosting environment reflected by the following chart. Some of the MochaHost users indicate that they finally decide to move elsewhere after having suffered a great loss of customers.
If you hold any expectation for MochaHost delivering a fast speed, you will find that you are wrong. Our monitoring tells that the MochaHost server response time averages over 800ms while HostGator only needs about 330ms to make a response to requests. You can have a reference to the following chart on the HostGator server response time recorded by our editors in the past 30 days.
Considerate Support
The two web hosts both guarantee 24×7 technical support through live chat, phone, and ticket. It surprises us that the MochaHost phone support is only available for callbacks. Considering that, we have the reason to doubt whether MochaHost really provides phone support.
When we contact the MochaHost team via live chat, we are disappointed about the useless support. The team members do make a quick response to our problems. However, what they do is to prolong the problems instead of solving them immediately. We are required to create a ticket and then wait for hours. In a word, the online chat support is completely useless.
MochaHost may take HostGator as a good example because HostGator shapes a solid support team consisting of many well-trained technicians. We really think highly of the HostGator chat support because our problems are addressed in time.
So far, we have not found any reason for you to go with MochaHost except for the cheap prices. In a big picture, we highly recommend HostGator who lives up to its reputation and provides users with quality hosting services. It is true that HostGator charges you a little higher, but you can take advantage of the coupon code or promotional link to get the best discount.


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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Although at times you can be a loner, group involvement, especially where family is involved, will appeal to you. You'll respond well in an interest you share with others.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Cooperation from your peers could be essential to your success in achieving an important goal. Fortunately, you'll have little trouble getting the right associates to go to bat for you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Look for those fresh insights you are seeking through conversations with friends or associates who can brainstorm well with you. Seek out knowledgeable individuals who fit this bill.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) This could be one of the easier days for gratifying your ambitious objectives because you shouldn't have too much trouble getting others to come onboard and help you achieve them.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Generally speaking, you are able to get along with most people and that could make for a very pleasant day. But you'll be the most effective dealing with persons on a one-on-one basis.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) It's not unusual for you to work in fits and starts upon occasion, but once you set your mind to something, it would take dynamite to take you off a project until it is totally completed.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sometimes we all need to share our thoughts and feelings with others, and today might be just that kind of day for you. Deep conversations with friends will be very satisfying and fulfilling.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) There are many hopeful indications that you are moving in the right direction where your personal affairs are concerned. Pressures you've been experiencing will now lessen considerably.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Some pleasant news could get you off on a joyous note, and once you're in a happy mood, there's a good chance you will draw all types of merry developments and situations to you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) The kind and charitable manner in which you treat all you encounter will yield much larger rewards for you at a later date. The seeds you plant now are sown on fertile soil.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Don't be surprised when others look to you to establish the course of action in a joint involvement. They recognize you're the one who is best equipped to map out the easiest route.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Someone to whom you've been kind in the past can be relied upon to once again come through for you, helping without you even having to ask.


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Hair loss may also occur for reasons where it is possible to do something about it. If there is any hair loss and cannot attribute any reason to it, check to see that these things are not done.
- Tying hair tightly for prolonged periods.
- Wearing helmets, tight caps or turbans for long periods.
- Using strong chemicals in hair.
- Dieting or eating poor diet.
- Obesity can also cause hair loss
- Bacterial or fungal infections of the scalp can also cause loss of hair. However, these can usually be cured easily with the use of medicines or medicated shampoos.
How to use shampoo?
A number of people just slop shampoo onto their heads without paying attention to the correct way of applying it. But it is important to keep a few things in mind:
- Always ensure that hair is tangle free before shampooing. Before washing brush hair with head upside down to remove dust and impurities.
- Always shampoo gently, using fingertips to work up the lather.
- Start lathering the scalp first. The grease and dirt accumulates here.
- Continue lathering moving towards end.
- Do not pile hair on top of head; let it hang naturally. This enables the lather to work its own way down from the roots to the ends.
- For long hair, shampoo the scalp and then divide the hair into sections.
- Gently massage each section downwards, root to tip, between the palms of hands.
Washing out shampoo:
- Rinse hair thoroughly with lukewarm water. Hot water dries both scalp and hair. A shower is the best way of washing out the shampoo.
- Should any shampoo remain unwashed it will cause dryness of the scalp. Don't rub hair while rinsing.
- Wet hair is very fragile. Let the water flow through.
- After a shampoo, leave hair loose for a while until it is completely dry, as excess sweat or moisture can damage it.
- Give hair a final rinse with cold water to stimulate blood circulation and to close the pores.
- Take into accounts the type of water. If salty, mix one or two pinches of washing soda (sodium carbonate) to the bucket. This will soften water which would otherwise leave a dulling deposit on the hair.
Ayurvedic home remedies for hair loss or hair fall
Herbal hair cleansers:
Reeta (soapnut) and shikakai form the best natural therapeutic cleansing base for herbal shampoo, which cleans gently without adversely affecting the scalp and the hair. Reeta is best for oily hair as it causes excessive dryness. But the dryness can be countered by mixing it with amla (gooseberry), making it suitable for dry hair. Both these herbs are far superior in their cleansing properties as compared to the synthetic shampoos. Amla has darkening properties, which provides superb gloss and color to Indian hair. Being the main ingredient of natural Ayurvedic oils, it also imparts shine to dry and lusterless hair Due to these causes the tridoshas get vitiated and cause hair loss. Medicated oil with the herbs Bringaraja(Eclipta Alba),Nimba (Azadirachta indica),Bramhi(Centella asiatica),Amalaki(Phyllanthus emblica) in Coconut oil (Coco nucifera)base is a best remedy for hair loss. (CHECK KESHPRIDE AYURVEDIC HERBAL HAIR OIL WHICH HAS THESE HERBS )


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Ever since the discovery of carbon nano materials like carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene, this class of materials has gained significant attention due to their exotic properties. The principle idea of my present research project is to understand the novel improvements induced in polymer matrices with inclusion of the nanofillers. This thesis is thematically divided into three parts.
In the first part we introduce principle materials that we use for preparation of composites. Methods of nanofiller preparation and different nanocomposites as previously reported in literature are discussed to formulate the basis of our study. Different dispersion techniques are discussed which facilitate uniform nanofiller distribution. A variety of experimental methods are described which were employed to investigate the structure and properties of the composites.
In the second part we discuss in details polyamide-12 (PA12) composites using CNT and graphene as fillers. A marked improvement is recorded in the toughness of the films with incorporation of CNT, dispersed in PA12 using a surfactant. Electrical percolation is also achieved in the otherwise insulating matrix. With PA-12 fibers we explored the effect of fiber processing and CNT incorporation in the mechanical properties. Extensive wide angle x-ray diffraction was carried out to interpret the structural modifications brought about by CNT in the matrix.
The final part of the thesis deals with a thermosetting polymer, epoxy composites. CNT, Graphene and also a mixture of the two nanofillers were used as reinforcing agents. Appreciable improvement was recorded in the mechanical properties, electrical and thermal conductivity of the composites. Detailed optical and electron microscopy was carried out to get a vivid idea of the micro-structure and dispersion.
The presented work demonstrates the significant ability of carbon nanofillers to reinforce polymer matrices enhancing their mechanical, electrical and thermal properties and opening a wide horizon for a variety of applications.
The addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to polymeric matrices or master batches has thepotential to provide composites with novel properties. However, composites with a uniformdispersion of CNTs have proved to be difficult to manufacture, especially at an industrial scale.This paper reports on processing methods that overcome problems related to the control andreproducibility of dispersions. By using a high pressure homogenizer and a three-rollcalendaring mill in combination, CNT reinforced epoxies were fabricated by mould castingwith a well dispersed nanofiller content from 0.1 to 2 wt%. The influence of the nano-carbonreinforcements on toughness and electrical properties of the CNT/epoxies was studied. Asubstantial increase of all mechanical properties already appeared at the lowest CNT content of0.1 wt%, but further raising the nanofiller concentration only led to moderate further changes.The most significant enhancement was obtained for fracture toughness, reaching up to 82%.The low percolation thresholds were confirmed by electrical conductivity measurements on thesame composites yielding a threshold value of only about 0.01 wt%. As corroborated by athorough microscopic analysis of the composites, mechanical and electrical enhancement pointsto the formation of an interconnected network of agglomerated CNTs.
We investigate the influence of nanofillers including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets on a thermoplastic engineering polymer, polyamide 12 (PA12). The comparison between these two important nanofillers as to how they influence the structure and properties of the polymer is systematically studied. The polymer–nanofiller composites were prepared using a twin-screw micro-extruder and the composite was thereafter hot pressed into thin films. The structure (using wide angle x-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry) and properties (through tensile testing and conductivity measurement) of the thin films have been investigated. The composites incorporating surfactant showed the best CNT distribution and dispersion, causing an improvement of up to 80% in the toughness modulus over pure PA12. Electrical percolation could also be achieved at nanofiller concentrations of 1 to 2 wt%. In this study we observed that CNT fillers bring about more pronounced improvements in PA12 compared to graphene nanoplatelets, as far as mechanical and electrical properties are concerned.
The paper addresses the influence of carbon nanotubes (CNT) on the structure and mechanical properties of high tensile strength thermoplasticpolymer fibers. Polyamide (PA) fibers with different draw ratios, with and without CNTs as fillers, and having mechanical properties close to industrial standards were spun in a pilot melt spinning plant. The morphology of the fibers was investigated using optical microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and 2-D wide angle x-ray diffraction (WAXD). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was carried out to get an estimation of the crystallinity. For a concise interpretation of the results of tensile measurements performed on the fibers, a parameter was developed to account for the detrimental influence of polymer extrusion on their mechanical properties. CNTs seem to act as sites for the growth of un-oriented crystalline domains converted from oriented regions, without yielding a mechanical reinforcing effect.
Influence of reinforcements on mechanical and thermal properties of graphene nanoplatelets/epoxy com-posites is investigated. Amine functionalized expanded graphene nanoplatelets (EGNPs) were dispersed within epoxy resins using high-pressure processor followed by three roll milling. Functionality on the EGNPs was confirmed with FTIR and micro-Raman spectroscopy. Bending and nano-mechanical testingwas performed on the composites. Incorporation of EGNPs improved the flexural modulus and hardness of the composite and increased fracture toughness by up to 60%. Marked improvement was observed inthermal conductivity of the composites reaching 36% at 2 wt.% loading. Functionalized EGNPs exhibited significant improvements indicating favorable interaction at EGNPs/polymer interface.
We study mechanical reinforcement in a widely used epoxy matrix with the addition of graphenenanoplatelets (GnPs) and various mixture ratios of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) withGnPs. Two different dimensions of GnPs were used with flake sizes of 5 mm and 25 mm toinvestigate the influence of nanofiller size on the composite properties. In the GnP reinforcedcomposites, the bigger flakes showed greater reinforcement at all GnP concentrations. The influenceof size on properties is significant as bigger flakes actively control the failure mechanismsin the composite. In the mixture samples, highest CNT content (9:1) showed significantimprovement in fracture toughness of 76 %. For composites with mixtures of CNTs andGnPs, the CNT:GnP ratio is an interesting factor significantly influencing the properties ofthe epoxy matrix. The combination of high aspect ratio of CNTs and larger surface area ofGnPs contribute to the synergistic effect of the CNT-GnP hybrid samples. Thermal conductivityconsistently increases with the incorporation of GnPs in the matrix. Transmission electronmicroscopy (TEM) images confirm the uniform nanofiller dispersion achieved in thecomposites with GnP. For the hybrid samples the CNTs are seen to align themselves on theGnP flakes creating an inter-connected strong nanofiller network in the matrix. The homogenousnanofiller dispersions have been achieved by high shear calendaring which is a methodcapable of being industrially scaled up.


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NFL Head Coaching Experience. Mangini is the first coach the Cleveland Browns have ever hired that has previous Head Coaching Experience. Crazy, but true. In his 3 year tenure with the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets, he went 23-25. 2 winning seasons out of 3. Pretty good for a 1st Time coach. The last Browns coach to have a winning record in 2 out of 3 years was Marty Schottenheimer in '88-'89! (Sorry to all the Schottenheimer honks- looks like Marty ball wont be coming back to the Lakefront anytime soon)
He'll be coaching with a chip on his shoulder.
Mangini was the fall guy in NY. They spent TONS of money in the off-season on big name free agents. Alan Faneca, Calvin Pace, Kris Jenkins, and of course, rocket arm Brett Favre. After the Jets went 1-4 in their last 5 games, someone had to be responsible and you cant fire the players. He is a young coach with a lot to prove. He'll be anxious to show the Jets they were wrong.
He's never been described as being a "Players Coach"
The Crennel Country Club has officially repealed all memberships. Braylon, K2, the entire Defense, should all be doing some soul-searching right about now. One important item Mangini mentioned in his presser was accountability. Believe that he will hold these players to his demands. I don't think Edwards should plan on hopping on a charter flights to see U of M lose to a MAC team next year. He will be tough on his players, but don't expect to see a lot of fireworks coming from him on the sideline. He'll leave that to his coordinators. Top Men expect to see Rob Ryan (son of Buddy, bro of Rex) hired soon.


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Changes is the forty-first chapter of Gunnerkrigg Court (comic). It also marks the ending of Gunnerkrigg Court Volume Four: Materia. It starts here.
Robot gets kidnapped and Shadow asks Annie and Kat for help. They find him with the Seraph Squad whom plans to hold him prisoner for previous crimes, as well as newer crimes of spreading false information of Kat's robot project. She then proves she is in fact working on this project and the Seraphs free Robot of all charges. Suddenly, Annie remembers the day to select the new court medium has finally arrived, and she needs to get to The Greeting Hall where the Court's new medium is announced to be Andrew Smith. George Parley is also chosen to become the Medium's protector, and Coyote names Antimony Carver as the forest's new medium.
Characters Featured
- Robot
- Shadow 2
- Seraph Squad
- Katerina Donlan
- Antimony Carver
- Reynardine
- Headmaster Llanwellyn
- Anja Donlan
- Donald Donlan
- George Parley
- Andrew Smith
- Jones
- James Eglamore
- Coyote
- Ysengrin
- Headmaster
Places Featured
- Student Dorms
- Warehouse 113
- Kat's Storage Room
- The Greeting Hall


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Xeon X5430x2 Octal
1024mb hash
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
Grob.cgb book (limited to 10 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (adapted for the CCRL)
All engines 64-bit 4CPU where available
2 cycles 30 rounds
The opening book being used is based on selected variations of the Grob (1.g4).
Houdini 3 64-bit 4CPU
Critter 1.6a 64-bit 4CPU
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 4CPU
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 4CPU
Sting SF 2 64-bit 4CPU
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 4CPU
Ivanhoe 9.46h 64-bit 4CPU
Vitruvius 1.11C 64-bit 4CPU
RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 4CPU
Strelka 5.5 64-bit
Komodo 5 64-bit
Naum 4.2 64-bit 4CPU
Hiarcs 14 4CPU
Chiron 1.5 64-bit 4CPU
Gull II 64-bit 4CPU
Deep Shredder 12 64-bit OA Off 4CPU
The tournament can be followed more closely from the following link:
If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you'll be able to watch the games live move by move and chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083
There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.


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Treating PTSD and Drug Addiction by Modifying Memories
Can we modify human memories in order to treat mental illness? Researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum have published a paper which states that a process called memory reconsolidation may serve as an effective treatment for illnesses in which memory plays a significant role, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction.
The researchers stated, "In the novel Remembrance of Things Past, Marcel Proust makes a compelling case that our identities and decisions are shaped in profound and ongoing ways by our memories. This truth is powerfully reflected in mental illnesses." One of the main symptoms of PTSD is flashbacks: intrusive, debilitatingly vivid memories of a traumatic experience. This often causes other symptoms of PTSD, such as avoidance of triggers and extreme distress. Similarly, memories of drug use often compel sufferers of drug addiction to continue or resume use of narcotics. The research team postulates that, if the modification of human memories were perfected, then interfering with these memories could contribute to treatment of these disorders.
This interference occurs through a process called reconsolidation; it involves conjuring a stored, inactive memory in order to make it vulnerable to modification. Until recently, most reconsolidation research has been conducted with animals, and has shown to be successful with many different non-human species. For example, researchers were recently able to erase and then restore fear memories in rats using Pavlovian conditioning and a protein synthesis. Reconsolidation has proven effective in humans for fear memories and procedural memories (memories necessary for actions, like tying shoes or reading), but reconsolidation of episodic memory (memories that recreate past experiences), which would be necessary for the proposed psychotherapy treatments, has proven more difficult. Chief among the problems is the fact that many of the agents used to reconsolidate memories or block reconsolidation in animals, such as the protein synthesis used in rats, are not safe for human use.
However, evidence has been accumulating that reconsolidation of episodic memory is possible in humans. In a recent study, researchers from Lehigh University were able to demonstrate the ability to intentionally impair memories through cognitive behavioral strategies alone. They showed participants a set of objects (Set 1), and then after 48 hours showed them another set of objects (Set 2). One group was reminded of Set 1 immediately prior to exposure to Set 2, and while both groups identified the same number of objects on average, the reminded group was significantly more likely to recall objects from Set 2 when attempting to recall Set 1. There were essentially "additions" to their memories, and the researchers concluded that this occurred because making the memory active made it more vulnerable to modification.
[Credit: Elsevier]
Another recent study showed that neuroimaging seems to confirm the veracity of reconsolidation, while also suggesting a potential method that would work on humans. Researchers from McGill University visualized the brains of patients under the influence of propanolol using fMRI technology, and found that the combination of propanolol and memory reactivation was the only effective method of reducing subsequent memory retrieval. Using propanolol by itself had no effect, which shows that memory reactivation is crucial to the reconsolidation process.


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Good article, and if I'm reading this correctly, what it means is that if a grad transfer doesn't complete his grad school requirements in Year One, that scholarship slot will count against the school in Year Two, even if he's out of playing eligibility.
They frame this, as the article suggests, as enforcement against the schools and as pro student-athlete, that it eliminates "sham" grad transfers where the player takes just a few courses and then bails well short of a graduate degree. I don't read it that way. How is ANY additional education, especially of a graduate nature, a bad thing? Why would we want to discourage it at all? If this gets passed, that's what will likely happen, as schools wouldn't want to run the risk of having a scholarship tied up as an empty slot for a year in almost every case.
The NCAA got some pro student athlete enlightenment in regard to non grad transfers, as the article notes.Strange that they are seemingly cutting back the other direction in this case.


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Trail building is an art and a science, and it is hard physical work that involves finding and moving very large rocks, crushing stone into coarse gravel, and building stairs, water drainage structures, and footbridges. VYCC crews build new and repair existing trails that provide safe and enjoyable user experience while protecting the area's ecosystem and watershed. Along the way, Corps Members add industry terminology to their vocabulary: duff, gargoyle, turnpiking, puncheon, waterbar, and corridor are but a few.
Small teams of young people tackle projects that benefit Vermont's people and land.
Conservation crews:
- Build and maintain trails,
- Improve wildlife habitat,
- Improve state park facilities, and
- Reduce erosion and improve the health of our waterways.
Corps Members work outdoors to complete high priority projects they can be proud of. They work with stone, wood, and earth to improve trails and parks, and make wildlife habitats and watersheds healthier. From pick mattocks to circular saws, members become familiar with a range of traditional and modern tools to complete technically diverse projects.
Corps Members work in teams called crews, which are typically six to eight members with two Crew Leaders.
Corps Members and Crew Leaders are paid for their work. This is a real job!
Every day, crews read and discuss an article. This education time, called WoRD (Writing, Reading, and Discussion) allows crew members to learn something new, and sparks interesting conversations. Corps Members take turns selecting articles and facilitating conversations.
Crew Leaders teach their crew the skills needed to complete each project. They meet one-on-one each week with Corps Members to discuss personal challenges, achievements, and goals. Guest speakers, workshops, and weekend outings show Corps Members something new about Vermont, the environment, and one another.
VYCC crews turn off electronic devices and learn to live on and with the land. They cook over fires and camping stoves, purify stream water, and read by the light of a headlamp. Spending time in the woods, mountains, and rivers of Vermont allows Corps Members to learn the true impact we have on our land and what we can do to enjoy and take care of our precious natural resources.
The VYCC experience helps each Corps Member see themselves as someone capable of leading a group, making a difference, and completing a project that at first might seem impossible. Discover just how strong and capable you are. No special skills are required!
Vermont's landscape is defined by its rivers, lakes and wetlands and the quality of these waters is tied to the health of our watersheds. VYCC is part of the movement to strengthen Vermont's resiliency by putting young people to work on watershed projects that reduce erosion, nutrient pollution and storm water runoff and thereby help prevent catastrophic flooding and harmful algal blooms. Class 4 road rehabilitation, floodplain restoration and green storm water infrastructure installation are just a few of the many types of projects that VYCC crews have completed that have a direct impact on the water quality of Vermont.
More specifically, VYCC's watershed restoration work encompass three kinds of projects:
Road/Trail Rehabilitation
Crews implement Best Management Practices that reduce erosion, sedimentation and nutrient pollution; complete mapping and ground trothing; improve drainage; and reduce river-road connectivity.
Floodplain Restoration
Crews remove non-native invasive species, establish riparian buffers, restore wetlands, remove berms, and complete in-stream projects.
Green Storm water Infrastructure
Crews install, monitor, and maintain GSI's (groundwater/surface water interface). Projects are in both urban and rural areas; and crews can work in conjunction with heavy machinery.
State parks need maintenance, improvements, and repairs: trails, campsites, sheds, composting toilets, and kiosks need replacing and repair over time. All projects improve the user experience and enhance park infrastructure.
Many Vermont towns offer pedestrian routes that improve safety and access. VYCC crews maintain and improve existing trails, and construct new routes. Pedestrian routes are required by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to be universally accessible; to this end, VYCC crews attend to width, grade, and trail surface.
VYCC crews build and maintain multi-use and multi-season trails that accommodate skiing and snowshoeing, including rail-to-trail projects. In addition, crews construct and maintain mountain biking trails, which require specific structures and techniques, such as insloped turns, elevated platforms, rock gardens, and ramps.
VYCC completes projects in the Green Mountain National Forest, the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, and other protected areas across Vermont. Projects help restore balance to natural ecosystems, including construction and installation of bat and duck boxes, apple tree release (so that wild trees can become a reliable food source), and removal of non-native invasive plant species. Forest management includes reforestation and timber stand improvement.
Before VYCC I was only marginally aware of myself as a part of a greater natural world – cities were my life. I feel more comfortable interacting with other people, and I realized that everyone has an interesting story if you ask the right questions. VYCC has changed the way I think about being human – that we are not isolated, and that this planet is not only ours."
— Eleanor ("Nory")


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